That protagonist is trash; I could do better!

Hall's unconventional attire in this era also caught the attention of Amakusa Shiro Tokisada. With one hand on the scabbard of his samurai sword, he approached Hall with a gentle and harmless smile: "We've finally waited for you. You are the guest the king spoke of."

I didn't sense any hostility.

Hall smiled and said, "Are you the spirit sent by King Gilgamesh to welcome me?"

"Indeed. On the other hand, although you are not a Heroic Spirit, you do not belong to this world either. You are truly a peculiar guest."

"He probably said or asked for something else." Hall didn't believe that the Wise King had sent his followers here just to welcome him.

“King Gilgamesh knows you will come to visit, but King Gilgamesh is very busy now and has no time to meet with worthless people.”

"you mean."

"The king's command is that you use my sword to prove your right to an audience." Amakusa Shiro Tokisada's right hand rested on the hilt of his sword, his sharp edge radiating.

As expected...

Hall shrugged, looked around, and saw that the open space in front of the palace was quite spacious, but it was full of Uruk soldiers and civilians. "Here?"

"There are too many people here, and it's difficult to clear a space. Come with me; there's a dedicated training ground indoors in Uruk."

After speaking, Amakusa Shiro Tokisada leaped onto the roof and disappeared from the sight of the Uruk citizens in a few steps.

Since there was no need to conceal his identity, Hall also had no need to conceal his abilities, so he flew up and followed behind Amakusa Shiro Tokisada.

After a few minutes' walk, Hall followed Amakusa Shiro Tokisada to a spacious training ground, where many soldiers were already dressed in Spartan armor and receiving Spartan training from Leonidas I.

Amakusa Shiro Tokisada was talking to Leonidas I: "That's right, King of Sparta, I'll borrow your training ground for now."

Leonidas I brandished his spear, his muscular chest bulging, and replied with great enthusiasm, "The guest appointed by King Gilgamesh? It's bound to be a thrilling battle. Of course, no problem. It'll be perfect for showing these soldiers what a true warrior looks like!"

Leonidas I turned and roared at the Uruk soldiers in the training ground: "All of you, form ranks! Back in formation!"

After all the soldiers returned to their posts, Leonidas I explained what was going to happen next, and the soldiers were very excited, whispering among themselves.

"Isn't that one of the king's direct subordinates the commander of the team responsible for exploring the southern jungle?"

"That's right, he's also a commander who's no less capable than us."

"I heard that he defeated fifty soldiers by himself at the training ground the day before yesterday."

"This is going to be interesting."

Leonidas I roared, "Silence! Remember this: strong bodies and strict discipline are the most sacred principles of the army."

"Yes!" the soldiers answered in unison, and under the command of Leonidas I, they withdrew from the training ground.

Leonidas I peered at Hall through the gaps in his armor, a hint of doubt creeping into his mind. The Hall he saw, though peculiar, was still just a human; how could he possibly be a match for a Servant?

Amakusa Shiro Tokisada shook his head: "That's really an exaggeration. The King of Sparta... has a completely different way of using troops than I do."

He stepped onto the training field first, smiled and gestured to Hall, his eyes reflecting solemnity and seriousness.

Use your sword to prove his worth.

Amakusa Shiro Tokisada recalled King Gilgamesh's instructions and smiled bitterly to himself: "To verify the other party's value with a sword, that is to say, to make your own judgment? King Gilgamesh's standards are quite picky."

"However... I don't know why, but I feel like I've seen him somewhere before. The ominous signs from the revelation indicate that he is no opponent to be underestimated. I even feel a strong sense of crisis before we've even started to confront him."

Compared to Amakusa Shiro Tokisada's seriousness, Hall was quite relaxed. He walked to the open space opposite Amakusa Shiro, clapped his hands, and forged a long spear from true ether.

Upon seeing this, Leonidas I pondered: "This is no ordinary person. His weapon is a spear, just like mine. Interesting."

"It's just a contest, not a life-or-death battle, and the opponent isn't a match for someone of Quetzalcoatl's caliber."

Hall abandoned his preferred dual swords and planned to use the Bajiquan Six Harmonies Spear, which is an extension of Bajiquan into weaponry.

Hall's spear skills were more refined than his fist skills. He had sparred with Scáthach many times before, and during the time he was learning the original runes, he also learned Scáthach's spear skills.

Chapter 352 Gunshots and Sword Cries

The training ground was surrounded by soldiers and civilians, their faces revealing their intense interest, excitement, and curiosity. In this era lacking entertainment, the most exciting thing was a bloody duel.

Moreover, the fact that both sides are the king's direct subordinates makes it even more exciting.

Most of the citizens of Uruk do not know where the king’s direct subordinates came from, but their great strength and various excellent abilities have been fully demonstrated over this period of time.

King Gilgamesh frequently ordered his personal guards to help the citizens solve all sorts of problems.

"Isn't that the Southern Commander on the training field?"

"I don't think I've seen the other person before, but that strange outfit definitely doesn't belong to a citizen of Uruk. He must be one of the king's direct subordinates."

"This is far rarer than a warrior dueling with a monster!"

"What happened?"

"Look, that's the commander of the North Wall! His tall stature and muscles like iron blocks make him practically the embodiment of the North Wall!"

Amidst the clamor of discussion, Amakusa Shiro Tokisada slowly drew his katana from his waist, the slender blade reflecting a chilling glint.

When Hall's Mystic Eyes observed the changes in Amakusa Shirou's spiritual base, it was found that all his attributes had increased compared to the Ruler class. Moreover, his Noble Phantasm was originally designed for close combat.

"This battle should be quite interesting."

Hall was also eager to try. His opponent didn't have overwhelming power, and he wasn't 100% sure he could win. It was this uncertainty that piqued Hall's interest.

Amakusa Shiro Tokisada possesses the abilities of "Heart's Eye - True" and "Heart's Eye - False," as well as "Revelation," which is equivalent to Intuition. Intuition is a sixth sense that can only be used in battle, while Revelation applies to all matters related to achieving a goal.

Amakusa Shiro Tokisada's close-quarters combat skills may not be stronger than those of the monsters at the Round Table, but he is definitely more difficult to deal with, and there are basically no targeted offensive methods to find.

"He's a good sparring partner."

Hall stared at Amakusa Shiro Tokisada as he drew his sword, his gentle and refined demeanor turning sharp.

Amakusa Shiro Tokisada said slowly, "Amakusa Shiro Tokisada, draw your sword."

Hall didn't hold back either, his magic circuits drawing powerful magic from the source within him and flowing it to his limbs and bones, while he silently chanted the incantation: "Body Adjustment."

"Gravity reset".

"Lightening".

"Increase the weight."

"Strong strike."

Light blue light patterns spread from Hall's heart to his entire body, and Hall's physical attributes were almost on par with those of a B-rank Servant.

Hall held his spear in a fighting stance, blade pointing downwards. Influenced by the magic within Hall, the blade unleashed a surge of blue magic energy resembling flames.

The Liuhe Spear and Bajiquan share the same lineage and style, characterized by its expansive and powerful movements, yet also precise execution, with each strike aimed at delivering a fatal blow.

If we say that Amakusa Shiro Tokisada is like the Japanese sword he drew, its sharpness fully revealed.

Hall was like a tiger awakening, its eyes fixed on him. The power and momentum of the Six Harmonies Spear were constantly rising. Even before it was drawn, its astonishing power was enough to make people tremble with fear.

This is the prototype of Li Shuwen's sublimation into the treasure [Qi Swallowing].

Leonidas I noticed the tremendous change in Hall and, with his arms crossed, spoke words full of praise: "The spear of desperation, the spear of force, capable of reversing even when faced with no other choice, completely abandoning the protection of the shield, turning offense into defense, the opposite of our Spartan way of defense, not a spear of conquest, but a spear of slaughter."

The spear was also the weapon that Spartan warriors were most skilled with, but for Spartan warriors, they could lose their spears but they could never lose their round shields.

Holding shields allows you to form a square formation, protecting your teammates and combining offense and defense.

This is why Sparta's defensive formation was better suited for use on the battlefield.

The Six Harmonies Spear, a spear technique that charges forward without hesitation, is suitable for killing. However, if it were to be used on the battlefield, it would almost certainly result in certain death.

At this moment, Amakusa Shiro Tokisada, Hall's opponent, felt it most intensely. The revelation sounded an alarm in his consciousness, and his body was enveloped by an invisible pressure. Even with a firm mind, his body was still affected. His hands holding the sword trembled, and he knew that he could not confront that spear head-on no matter what: "Distance and power are the opponent's advantages. This is troublesome."

shuh~

Amakusa Shiro Tokisada's sword was fully drawn from its sheath.

Having made ample preparations, Hall suddenly vanished from his spot, his body, enhanced by magic, bursting forth with incredible speed in an instant.

boom!

The moment the ground where Hall had been standing collapsed under the force, Amakusa Shiro Tokisada simultaneously entered the range of the spear's shot.

The first move always wins!

"Not good!" Amakusa Shiro Tokisada's eyes narrowed. As his gaze refocused on Hall's figure, the threat of death descended upon him. All his attention was concentrated on one point, and he saw that cold glint.

The accumulated magic power flowed from Hall's magic circuits into the spear, which shot out like a dragon. The magic power wrapped around the spear blade stirred up a whirlwind, piercing towards Amakusa Shiro Tokisada while also engulfing his body in it.

The Unparalleled Sharpshooter - Fake!

The powerful and fierce spear thrust was a martial skill almost on par with the "Swallow Counterattack" technique, which had reached the realm of magic.

Swallow Reversal is a technique refined to its ultimate form to become a treasure, while Divine Spear Without Two Strikes is a pure accumulation of power; as the name suggests, if one spear hits the mark, there is no need to strike a second time.

Hall had great confidence in his shot.

A powerful spiraling gust of wind burst forth from the spear, tearing the earth apart and creating a monstrous surge.

Clang!

With a short, sharp sound, Amakusa Shiro Tokisada's figure flew backward like a cannonball, tumbling all the way out of the training ground and crashing into a house outside the field, raising clouds of dust and drawing gasps from countless spectators.

Leonidas I said in a deep voice, "What terrifying marksmanship! One shot and the battle is over! And the opponent is none other than Lord Amakusa."

He himself was not confident that he could block this spear; it was a spear technique powerful enough to pierce through any shield and reach the realm of the gods.

No, it's not over yet.

Beside Leonidas I stood a short boy, also dressed in Japanese ninja attire.

Leonidas I said solemnly, "My shield cannot defend against that spear."

The ninja boy said coldly, "Indeed, but the premise is that the blade can pierce. All the power is concentrated into one point, and the precision of the movement is something even I cannot achieve. While strengthening the penetrating power, overemphasizing a single attack results in a lack of variability. Rigidity is easy to break. If it cannot hit the target, no matter how strong the power is, it is meaningless."

"Lord Amakusa Shiro Tokisada has been knocked away."

"If it had hit, his body wouldn't have been knocked away, but rather pierced through. I saw it; Lord Amakusa Shiro Tokisada dodged to the side at the last second, and at the same time, he struck the spear blade with his sword, forcibly changing its trajectory, which is why Lord Amakusa Shiro Tokisada was knocked away."

"Your eyesight is excellent."

"Because I am a ninja."

Leonidas I, unaware of the specifics of ninjas, inquired, "By the way, have you completed the task King Gilgamesh assigned you?"

"As always, the southern jungle is quiet, but the north wall will be very busy next."

"War is the best training for soldiers!" Leonidas I patted his chest, very confident in the soldiers he had trained.