In Type-Moon, it all starts with adopting Sakura.

—The Star of Creation, the Separation of Heaven and Earth (Enuma Elish)

The most destructive Noble Phantasm in Gilgamesh's treasury, and also one of the Noble Phantasms he was most proud of.

The original source of this Noble Phantasm is the great god Ea (Enki) from Mesopotamian and Babylonian mythology, and the creation epic poem "Enuma Elish" from Babylonian mythology.

The sword Ea, named after a great god in Mesopotamian mythology, was used to sever space and accomplish the great feat of creating the world. The name Ea itself, as well as the name of its Noble Phantasm, Ea, were given by Gilgamesh himself, meaning the maximum output state of the sword.

The moment the three blades above the sword, representing the heavens, the earth, and the underworld respectively, rotated simultaneously.

This sword, which cleaved the heavens and the earth, can gather magical power and the fierce winds between heaven and earth, thus revealing its great power from the time of creation.

Tearing the sky apart, destroying the earth...

Although the descriptions of Ea in the epic chapters are far less extensive than those of King Arthur's Holy Sword, Hercules' Twelve Trials, and Cú Chulainn's Spear, the simple statement that it was created by the hand of a god and that it created the world and the heavens is enough to express its immense power and incredible nature.

Similarly, it is precisely because the descriptions of Ea in the epic chapters about Gilgamesh are so scarce that the three heroes who intended to defeat the King of Heroes were completely unaware of Ea's existence. Now, the moment it appeared, everything has changed, and their original plans have completely vanished in the instant of this separation of heaven and earth.

Only those who have witnessed the final scene on the eve of creation can truly understand the absolute awe-inspiring power of the King of Heroes.

For heroes like Finn and Iskandar, the scene unfolding before their eyes was an extraordinary spectacle. Similarly, for Kenneth and Webber, it was a scene that shattered their worldview and values.

What they originally considered to be an invincible army of kings was now a formidable force.

At this moment, the entire world of yellow sand, along with the vast army, was annihilated in an instant by Gilgamesh's Noble Phantasm.

The terrifying strength and awe-inspiring power displayed truly befits Gilgamesh, the top Servant in the Holy Grail War, the King of Heroes.

"How could this happen?! How could things have escalated to this point?!"

At this moment, Kenneth, who had been so confident of victory before the battle began, was nowhere to be seen. His last bit of self-confidence, along with his worldview, had been shattered by the Ea sword.

The moment the red pillar of light descended with the fierce winds of the eve of creation, a great power that could tear apart heaven and earth and stars followed. The irresistible power of creation shattered the world of yellow sand, and the gaping maw of the abyss swallowed everything in the King's army. Whether it was the world of yellow sand before them or the battle-hardened army that had conquered countless countries, everything was reduced to ashes in an instant.

No matter how many heroes and great figures there are, no matter how much human achievement there is, humans can never reach the heights of the gods.

At this very moment, Gilgamesh personally explained this principle to them with the sword Ea in his hand, and even more so, he used Enuma Elish, the star that separated heaven and earth, to destroy all the advantages of the King's army.

Originating from the divine sword bestowed by the god Enki, which once created the world, it is a genuine World-Class Noble Phantasm. Once the blade has finished charging, Ea can recreate the light it shone when it created the world, truly severing this world.

As the sword Ea was charging up and about to strike, Finn sensed something was wrong and recognized the sword's origin. He felt a sense of foreboding, so he decided to flee the scene and personally drive the Divine Wheel to lead Kenneth and Waver out of the sword's target area, struggling through the fierce winds.

Disadvantages.

This is a clear disadvantage.

Without a doubt, Iskandar the Conqueror was at a complete disadvantage when facing Gilgamesh, who wielded the World-Defying Noble Phantasm Ea. This was not just due to the actual difference between the two, but more so because of their incompatibility.

Iskandar's most prized army, the King's Army, represents the pinnacle of human achievement. It calls upon countless former comrades who are willing to believe in him and accompany him through thick and thin. This great feat was achieved by using his own mental world as a reference point and opening up a small world called the Real World, which covers the real world.

However, Ea is a Noble Phantasm against the world, a creation artifact used by Enki to create the world. Its world-creating properties and power are completely the bane of any Realized Boundary or Small World. It can be said that he was already defeated by Gilgamesh's Noble Phantasm before the battle even began.

Even with numerous heroes and spirits, they can only unleash their full power within the framework of the King's Army. However, under the destruction of the Ea sword, the warriors behind him were completely annihilated before they even had a chance to demonstrate their full strength.

Now even the entire Realm Grail is constantly collapsing. If it weren't for the strengthening effect of the Command Seals and the fact that the Magic Core is still continuously providing magic power to maintain it, he probably wouldn't have been able to hold on by now.

However, even so, even though his royal army had been completely annihilated...

Iskandar felt no fear and had no intention of backing down.

He stretched out his two broad hands and firmly grasped the reins, still resolutely driving the black warhorse that had accompanied him in battles since his previous life, across the abyss, and then charged into the swirling sandstorm with his horse.

For Iskandar, even when facing an invincible enemy, he had no reason to back down, nor any choice to retreat, for he was the King! The Conqueror King!!

—Alexander!!!

Boom—!!

The longsword in his hand was imbued with lightning, and blinding light began to erupt continuously around Iskandar. With the divine blood flowing in his veins, Iskandar gathered lightning on his blade, slicing through the gale in front of him, and continued to charge. The bright red and thick robe draped behind him fluttered in the wind.

"—King of Heroes!! My name is Iskandar, meaning the King who conquers all! The King who embodies the will to dominate!!"

Iskandar roared, "Today I will unleash my full power against you, the oldest king!!"

"Oh... really? Then bring it on! Haha ...

Even the fiercest gale could not stop the king's domineering will. No matter how far apart they were, Gilgamesh could hear the roar from Iskandar's heart.

At this moment, he found himself involuntarily filled with joy.

"Then, I'm going to go!!"

—BOOM!!!

The sandstorm was ripped open by the blinding lightning, which suddenly erupted in front of Iskandar. His warhorse neighed and followed its master into the unstoppable conquest.

At this moment, they have gone all out.

Gilgamesh gazed at the lightning bolt that had broken through the gale, a slight smile playing on his lips.

“Very good, that’s how it should be, the king of men who calls himself the conqueror.”

'Even facing certain death, even knowing defeat is inevitable, you still mustered the courage to launch this final charge against me. That's excellent. I now acknowledge your magnanimity.'

The so-called strongest man's treasure, the King's Army.

Countless heroic spirits gathered here to wage a crusade.

Or perhaps it's the divine bloodline from Zeus that he carries within him.

These things meant nothing to Gilgamesh; they were so uninteresting that they couldn't even stir the slightest ripple in his heart.

Whether it's magical artifacts, treasures, or even bloodlines, he occupies the absolute pinnacle of this world, and there's nothing left for him to care about.

What truly impressed him was the willpower and fearless spirit the other party displayed in dire straits.

"Conqueror King Iskandar... Very good, very good. I have engraved your name and your image before your death in my heart, and I have also acknowledged your indomitable will."

"To express my respect for your indomitable will, I will now display my most prized treasure in response."

"Come forth! My dearest friend! My most prized treasure—Enkidu, the Chains of Heaven!!"

Splash! Splash!

The instant the words fell, the portal behind Gilgamesh suddenly opened at the last moment, and dozens of golden chains shot out from the Babylonian treasury, attacking Iskandar from all directions. They rushed out at lightning speed, howling and with terrifying momentum, they pierced through the sandstorm, tearing apart the endless desert to surround Iskandar, and reached their target in the blink of an eye.

Bang--!!

His sword was knocked from his hand, and his warhorse was impaled by the chains that came charging at him, turning him into a corpse. Iskandar's body fell into the yellow sand.

"—Rider!!!"

Looking down from the top of the sky at Iskandar, who had fallen into the yellow sand, Weber let out a heart-wrenching cry.

“Little Master…”

Iskandar, who was lying on the ground, seemed to have heard Waver's shouts. He raised his head and looked up at the sky. When he saw Waver with tears glistening in his eyes, he couldn't help but smile bitterly.

"Really, didn't I tell you long ago? A real man shouldn't cry all the time; he must be strong... I'm sorry, but this time I really have to leave..."

"Although it's not something to regret that I'm not as skilled as others, I still can't help feeling disappointed... It seems that my wish to conquer the world can only wait until next time. Little Master, I'll retire here and live well, taking your growth with me."

"Hmph, is this the end? Very well, now it's time for me to give you the final blow."

Upon seeing Iskandar lying in the yellow sand, Gilgamesh snorted coldly. As if to give his opponent a final respect, he did not let the Chains of Heaven pierce and kill him directly. Instead, he slowly raised the crimson sword Ea in his hand, aimed it at Iskandar, and slowly gathered his final strike.

"Use this final blow to end things, and obediently exit the stage here, Conqueror King!!"

Boom—!!

The crimson light condensed once more, and the terrifying power tore the already dilapidated barrier to shreds in that instant.

A crimson beam of light, capable of tearing apart heaven and earth, suddenly shot out and swept towards the figure in the yellow sand with absolute destructive power.

This sword strike was enough to annihilate the lightning.

"King of Heroes!!!"

Under this deafening attack, all Iskandar could see was the ever-approaching red light.

"It's over..."

He gently closed his eyes, awaiting destruction.

"Arrrrrrr——! Arrrrrrr——!!!"

With an unexpected roar, a jet-black figure descended from the sky like a cannonball, holding two jet-black shields and standing firmly in front of Iskandar. Its slender body became its most solid wall, colliding directly with the red beam of light that came from the front.

—Boom!!

Subsequently, the entire mental world constructed by the King's army collapsed completely at this moment.

At this moment, the world was utterly destroyed.

The heavens are screaming, the earth is roaring.

The yellow sands were swallowed up.

Everything has come to an end.

……

……

In the forest of Fuyuki City.

"It was I who lost, and..."

"...Berserker."

Kneeling on the ground, Iskandar clutched his fatal chest wound, gazing at Lancelot directly in front of him. Lancelot, who had shielded him from the final blow of the Ea sword, was now reduced to half a body and was dissipating into spiritual particles. Iskandar's feelings were incredibly complex.

Not only was his own Noble Phantasm defeated head-on by the enemy, but his comrade-in-arms also died at the last moment to cover him. He couldn't even say a few last words to him. This feeling of powerlessness caused Iskandar great pain.

Because the innate barrier was broken, Waver, who jumped off the Divine Chariot, ignored Kenneth's obstruction and quickly ran to Iskandar, looking at him with tears in his eyes as he was on the verge of death.

"Rider, your body..."

Seeing Iskandar's tall body, now battered and broken from the damage caused by the Ea sword, Waver couldn't stop the tears from streaming down his face.

Needless to say, he already knew Iskandar's current predicament.

It's hopeless...

Half of his body was annihilated, and even his most important spiritual core was pierced by the light; his death was inevitable.

"Why are you crying, little Master? It's just time to part ways. Wasn't it decided long ago? Anyway, I've already died once before, so there's nothing to be sad about."

Seeing Waver, who was almost in tears, Iskandar patted his head and smiled as always.