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

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Chapter 6 First Encounter with the Hero King (5 words)

"Huh? Look, what's that...?"

Following the direction of Lovi's raised finger towards the sky, Iskandar, Artoria, and everyone else present couldn't help but show surprise in their eyes.

At this very moment, a radiant "ship" constructed from interwoven gold and emeralds was suspended in the night sky, soaring freely. The brilliance of its hull and the gemstones reflected each other, making it resemble a golden star shining brightly in the night sky, naturally attracting the attention of everyone below.

The same aloof king, clad in golden armor, stood proudly at the very front of the airship, his crimson eyes looking down at the waiting crowd below, a slight smile playing on his lips. Behind him, Tokiomi Tohsaka, holding a ruby ​​wand, wore an extremely grim expression.

Seeing this scene, compared to the surprised Artoria and Scáthach, Waver and Iskandar were completely stunned. After all, this was just too cool! The golden spaceship, coupled with such a high-profile entrance, made him look like a god from mythology, which naturally made people exclaim in admiration.

"This entrance is even more high-profile than the sun god's. This Archer... is indeed more troublesome than I imagined."

Upon seeing Gilgamesh's golden figure above her head, even Scáthach, who had seen a true god, couldn't help but sigh in amazement.

He thought his strength was among the top tier in the entire history of humankind. But he never expected that there would be someone even more extraordinary than himself in this Holy Grail War, who could casually pull out treasures from different mythologies.

However, compared to the Heroic Spirits'感慨 (feelings of emotion), Kenneth and Tokiomi Tohsaka were more concerned about whether such a high-profile entrance was really appropriate. Wouldn't flying around Fuyuki City in this thing attract the attention of the citizens?

For a few seconds, Luo Wei felt sorry for Tokiomi Tohsaka, who was the Master, and Kirei Kotomine, who was in charge of cleaning up the mess. He knew that such a high-profile appearance was probably Gilgamesh's way of showing off his own glory and attention to the Heroic Spirits present. That's why he came out in this Radiant Ship recorded in the Indian mythology Ramayana and Mahabharata.

However, the mysterious and hidden issues of this place are the responsibility of the Tohsaka family, the managers of the spiritual veins, and the Holy Church. No matter how much commotion they cause, it has nothing to do with them. So, after thinking about this, Kenneth's expression was not so bad.

After all, Tokiomi Tohsaka had recently teamed up with Kiritsugu Emiya to blow up his own building, and Tokiomi had personally paid for the compensation and subsequent resettlement. Now, for him to be so brazenly flying around in the sky again... He wanted to see how the Tohsaka family, such a small, rural magic-based family, would handle things properly. Once he returned to the Clock Tower, he would use his privileges to investigate. If the Tohsaka family failed to handle anything properly, he would have plenty of ways to trip Tokiomi up.

Thinking of this, Kenneth's expression became much more cheerful, and he unusually took a sip of the strange drink called cola.

"Hmm... this blue one tastes pretty good."

(heresy!!)

"Then, what exactly is that?"

Having already retreated several kilometers away, Kiritsugu Emiya, who was observing the airship through his binoculars, found his fingers, which were holding a cigarette, trembling uncontrollably.

This scene left Waver completely bewildered. He glanced at the golden airship in the sky, then at Iskandar beside him, and asked with some confusion, "Is he also a Rider?"

"Of course not, kid."

Iskandar shook his head, then gazed intently at the radiant ship soaring in the sky, and couldn't help but sigh: "But even I must admit, this Archer might be more suited to the Rider class than I am."

He then looked at Webber, who was surprised by this, and said something astonishing: "I've made up my mind, kid!"

"What...what have you decided now?"

Weber felt a chill run down his spine, a bad premonition suddenly rising in his mind.

"After the Holy Grail War ends, I will also buy a flying vehicle and then have a showdown with this Radiant Ship! As for what to buy specifically, hmm... the F-14 fighter jet I saw on the military channel seems pretty good."

Upon hearing these words, Weber felt as if he were in an ice cellar.

Despite his repeated persuasion, Iskandar remained unmoved by his determination to buy an F-14 and conquer the skies. He even uttered the dreaded suggestion that they could simply steal it. Kenneth, watching from the sidelines, frowned deeply, his resolve hardening. He couldn't let Webber win in the end; who knew what kind of impact he and Rider would have on the world—a complete upheaval.

However, the topic of buying the F14 did not last long. Iskandar immediately turned his gaze to Rowe, whose expression was not very pleasant because he had drunk a mixed drink, and Scáthach, who was patting his back.

"Strategist, do you know what kind of car Archer drives?"

As he spoke, Iskandar picked up his wine glass again, drank it down in the light of the beautiful golden ship, and then said, "If I could, I would like to get a few hundred of them to play with right now."

However, Iskandar's words left everyone present speechless.

"Conqueror King, that thing was created by the gods. It is also a Noble Phantasm, and it is impossible to make it with modern technology."

Upon hearing his question, Luo Wei shook his head and then explained the origin of the object to him: "The Vimana, the golden throne that soars through the sky, also known as the Radiant Ship, is a flying machine recorded in the Ramayana and Mahabharata. There is only one of its kind in the world."

"There's only one of these..."

After listening to Rowe's account, Iskandar nodded as if he understood, though he felt regret that there was only one aircraft. However, the longing in his eyes did not diminish in the slightest.

"Well, there's no other way. It seems I have no choice but to find a way to take it back from Archer!"

"Your way of doing things is really hard to judge..." Scáthach remarked.

Artoria, on the other hand, hallucinated the Saxons she had once driven out, a clear case of an aggressor's mentality.

"You bastard, you really dare to say that!"

Seemingly having heard Iskandar's rude and arrogant words, Gilgamesh, standing atop the golden ship, frowned, then leaped from a height of tens of meters, landing steadily before the crowd.

He scrutinized Iskandar before him with his crimson eyes, his pupils filled with amusement. "Rider, is it you who's after my treasure?"

"Hahahahahahaha! That's right, it's me. Archer, I really like your treasure."

"And you already know my title, King of Conquerors, meaning conqueror! Since I am a conqueror, then I must conquer. If you see something so interesting and think about conquering it, then you would be unworthy of my title."

Faced with Gilgamesh's questioning, Iskandar spoke frankly and fearlessly, looking at him and saying, "So Archer, if I defeat you, may I have this golden ship called Vimana?"

Open and aboveboard, upright and honorable—this is the way of Iskandar, the conqueror king. If you want something, take it; if you like something, conquer it.

It is precisely because he possesses ambition and magnanimity that surpasses anyone else, as well as a genuine purity of heart, that people genuinely want to get close to him and support him.

Someone like him can undoubtedly serve as a beacon, guiding lost souls on their path forward.

Upon hearing Iskandar's words, the atmosphere instantly froze. Artoria clenched her fists, summoning her holy sword in preparation for battle. Finn and Scáthach both shielded their Masters behind them.

Only... Weber.

"What about me? I haven't even gotten on the bus yet! Why don't you guys do something about me?!"

In such a serious atmosphere, Waver chose the nearest option and hid directly behind Artoria, which left everyone speechless.

However, compared to their serious demeanor, the expressions of Lovi and Gilgamesh were much more interesting.

"Haha ...

Upon hearing Iskandar's aggressive remarks, Gilgamesh, just as Lov had expected, did not get angry but instead burst into laughter.

"Although you are a mixed cultivator, I must admit that you are one of the best among mixed cultivators."

He looked at Iskandar before him, his eyes completely devoid of their former contempt, replaced by respect and seriousness. "So I have decided that I will personally end your life. As for Vimana... Hmph, if you win, I may give him to you!"

"Thank you very much, Archer."

The two exchanged a smile, without much further communication. However, their shared fighting spirit and the clash between their respective doctrines made them realize upon meeting that the other was an enemy, an enemy worthy of their utmost effort.

"So, shall we start the war here? Just like on the first night?" Iskandar looked around, his heart already pounding with excitement, but seeing Rowe shaking his head slightly beside Scáthach, and considering this rare banquet, he finally withdrew his arms.

"Oh? What's wrong? Don't you want to play anymore?"

"No, although I and my army can launch a great conquest at any time, this rare banquet was initiated by me, and the strategist has also put in a lot of hard work. It would be a great pity to ruin it."

Iskandar shook his head.

"Hmph, you do have some discernment. To draw weapons at a banquet hosted by me is a serious crime." Gilgamesh nodded, then changed the subject, looking at the mixed red wine laid out, and couldn't help but frown. "But, does this even deserve to be called a banquet?"

"what……"

Seeing that everyone disliked the wine he brought, Iskandar couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed and frowned as he spoke.

"Is it really that bad? I think this wine is quite good..."

"Hmph, enough talk. Now let me show you what true fine wine is! What is the wine of a king!"

The golden arm suddenly swung, and ripples spread through the air.

The next moment, Gilgamesh took out his fine wine from his treasury and placed it in front of the many heroic spirits. Just as he waved his hand to start the banquet, he glanced at Lovi sitting opposite him, and then at Scáthach sitting next to him. A smile appeared on his lips. Then, he turned his hand and, exceptionally, poured a cup for Lovi, an ordinary person.

"Ok?"

Seeing that Gilgamesh had even served him wine, Lovi was somewhat surprised.

"Drink up, you bastard. This is my reward for your performance. Whether it was scheming against Tokiomi Tohsaka, Saber's Master, or hiding behind the scenes to manipulate the situation and unite so many forces to control the battle, you have done enough to please me. I am quite satisfied with your performance."

Upon hearing Gilgamesh's words, Lovi couldn't help but smile, and then thanked Gilgamesh in front of him.

"It was just a fluke, but I would be impolite to refuse your reward, Your Highness Gilgamesh."

"Hahahaha, it seems there are still people in this world who can recognize the existence of my glorious existence."

Gilgamesh, whose true name had been revealed by Loewe, nodded in satisfaction. He was not angry at all because his true name had been exposed, nor did he care about Tokiomi Tohsaka, who had just stepped off the airship and seen Loewe reveal his true name, and who looked despairing.

He genuinely admired Luo Wei, a man who was both interesting and capable, and in his view, Luo Wei's soul was completely different from that of other miscellaneous cultivators...

It was an extremely twisted yet peculiar soul, unlike anything he had ever seen before. Even his Royal Treasury did not contain such a thing, which made Gilgamesh even more curious about it.

However, before he could say anything, Tokiomi Tohsaka, who had just stepped off the airship and was shocked to see Lovi there, sitting side by side with Scáthach and revealing Gilgamesh's true name, completely lost his composure.

His previous refined and easygoing demeanor vanished completely the moment he saw Luo Wei's true colors. His eyes widened in astonishment as he stared at Luo Wei before loudly questioning him.

"Patriarch Crowley! Why are you here?"

This loud shouting and interruption of his own speech caused Gilgamesh's eyes to flash with disgust.

"How did I end up here? I'm actually looking for the reason myself."

In response to Tokiomi Tohsaka's question, Lo Wei smiled calmly and then slowly raised his left hand, on which appeared three bright red Command Seals.

"It's probably because I was also chosen by the Holy Grail."

(Yes, I snatched it from Ryunosuke. Being chosen willingly is still being chosen.)

"So you're the last Master who never showed up?"

Upon receiving this shocking answer, Tokiomi Tohsaka felt dizzy for a moment.

Looking back on what I've actually done during this period...

Did they hand their own daughter over to their rival? And they still believe the Matou family is behind it all.

Tokiomi Tohsaka was shocked to find that the outcome was so unexpected when the truth was revealed.

But now was not the time for him to think about such things. Upon seeing that his enemy was none other than the Crowley family patriarch with whom he had hit it off long ago and had a pleasant conversation, he couldn't help but think of the daughter he had sent away.

"Patriarch Crowley, where is Sakura? Where is my daughter? You didn't do anything to her, did you?"

Tokiomi Tohsaka clenched his fists tightly, staring intently at Lo Wei in front of him, and then spoke slowly and deliberately.

At this moment, his heart could no longer remain calm.

"Don't worry about that, Head of the Tohsaka family. I participated in the Holy Grail War simply because I share the same wish as you, but I'm also serious about adopting Sakura."

Faced with Tokiomi Tohsaka's questioning, Loew shook his head and smiled as he replied, "So please rest assured, no matter the outcome, your daughter will receive the Crowley family's magic crest and enter the El-Melloi school to study. I will help her achieve great things in magic. This matter will not be wrong, will it? Kenneth-sensei?"

While answering, Luo Wei deliberately steered the conversation towards Kenneth, after all, this guy always clamored to be a strategist and personally educate Sakura, this genius, so it was just right for him to step in at this time.

"Hmph, Tokiomi Tohsaka... I never expected that a mediocre person like you could give birth to a genius like Sakura. It's quite a surprise."