How come the Ace of Cups isn't considered the Holy Grail?

The soldiers outside had already formed ranks, waiting to intercept any magical beasts that broke through the city walls.

A somber atmosphere permeated the city. After seeing Fujimaru Ritsuka on the city wall, Yuwatari climbed up to the wall.

"how is the situation?"

Yu Du asked her.

"Fortunately, Anna spotted the monsters when they were still some distance from the north wall, and they are still some distance from the city wall!"

Fujimaru Ritsuka replied calmly.

The number of monsters this time was much smaller than the monster tide they had encountered last time, so she was not afraid.

During the conversation, the royal seal erected on the city wall was fully charged and launched amidst Leonidas's shouts, reducing the number of attacking monsters.

"In that case, they're yours, Yubel!"

"Hmph, I know!"

Yubel glanced indifferently at the magical beasts in the distance, snorted contemptuously, and then spread his bat wings and flew away from the city wall.

Not long after, Fujimaru Ritsuka and Yuuto saw a commotion break out among the monsters in the distance.

With his high mobility, Yubel weaved through the monster horde, occasionally taking the hits in front of the monsters with a mischievous grin, then returning the damage to them and causing them to die from his own attack.

Even the royal seal ordered by Leonidas had no effect on her; she caught it with ease.

With the combined efforts of Yubel and Leonidas, the large number of monsters that attacked were completely wiped out, and not a single one escaped.

Is there a better opportunity than this?

there is none left!

Aside from the two goddesses, everyone else seized the opportunity and immediately split into teams according to plan. Fujimaru Ritsuka and a few others were responsible for entering Nippur City to rescue the surviving civilians, while Yuuto cleared a safe route outside to provide backup.

The city of Nippur is not too far from the North Wall, and after traveling for a while, the group arrived outside the city.

"Then let's go!"

May you rest in peace.

Yuwatari waved goodbye to Fujimaru Ritsuka, who was waving to him.

Watching their backs recede into the distance until they disappeared into the city of Nippur, Youdu began his own mission.

Perhaps because they saw him alone and thought he was an easy target, the monsters that they had driven away returned and surrounded You Du, looking as if they were about to pounce on him.

Warcraft: Brothers, there's a lone wolf here!

Yu Du: "..."

Ha, they actually thought he was an easy target?

Yuuto took out a card with a strange expression, not intending to let Yubel deal with those monsters.

This open area and the numerous monsters surrounding him were not suitable for Yubel's performance, so he recalled it to his card in advance.

He needs something more violent and visually stunning to deal with these monsters!

He threw out two cards, and two short figures appeared beside him.

"I'm adjusting the star rating of my 3-star [Scrap Synchron] and 5-star [Wheel Synchron]!"

The [Scrap Synchron] and [Wheel Synchron] still danced in the air, scattering into rings and stars, before arranging themselves neatly and transforming into a dazzling pillar of light.

"The king's drumbeat has now set up its formation here!"

Behold the power that shakes heaven and earth! Synchro Summon, Wagatsumashi! [Crimson Dragon]!

The earth began to tremble, and countless magma erupted, turning the entire land into a terrifying, hellish scene.

A dark red dragon flew out from the ground, and the lava that clung to its body quickly slid off its solid muscles.

"Roar--!"

An angry roar echoed across the land, intimidating the surrounding monsters and reaching the ears of the people in Nippur City.

Some of the monsters were so frightened that they turned and ran away, while others stayed behind.

"Go! [Crimson Lotus Demon Dragon]!" Yu Du ordered the [Crimson Lotus Demon Dragon], pointing at the surrounding magical beasts that had not chosen to leave.

"Scorching Crimson Inferno Bullet!"

"Roar--!"

It wasn't dragon breath, but a fireball formed from the energy of the surrounding magma was spewed from the mouth of the [Crimson Lotus Demon Dragon]. The terrifying temperature instantly vaporized the demon beast.

Seeing this, the other magical beasts followed the trembling feeling deep within their hearts and wanted to leave.

"Hmph, trying to run now? It's too late!"

Huge fireballs flew out one after another, exploding on the bodies of the monsters and engulfing them.

The monsters let out painful howls before being burned to ashes in the flames.

After clearing away the surrounding monsters, only some dark gray ashes remained on the ground, which were quickly scattered by the wind.

"I wonder how things are over there..."

Yudu stared in the direction of Nippur and muttered to himself.

……

The rescue operation in Nippur is progressing smoothly.

Apart from the city being quite large, there were no other obstacles encountered. A large number of citizens were rescued and temporarily settled outside the city, with plans to send them to Uruk later.

However, just when everyone thought the operation would end so simply, a voice suddenly came from somewhere.

"Oh dear? It seems some little mice have sneaked into Mother's territory."

Fujimaru Ritsuka: "!!!"

Turning her head, Fujimaru Ritsuka's eyes widened instantly when she saw Kingu floating in the sky.

Why is Enkidu here?

And the territory of his mother that he mentioned... could his mother be a Gorgon?!

As Fujimaru Ritsuka was thinking, she suddenly saw countless sharp chains flying towards them.

"Matthew!"

"Yes!"

Mashu's shield blocked the chains, and Ushiwakamaru drew his sword and leaped from the highest point beside him toward Kingu, aiming his katana straight for the opponent's throat, but was directly knocked away by a chain.

Musashibo Benkei led the survivors of Nippur City to hide in the surrounding area.

Anna took over Ushiwakamaru's duties, wielding a scythe and leaping towards Kingu in mid-air, only to be easily blocked by the chains, which then bound her.

However, with just a little force, Anna, who was bound, was transformed into countless petals and scattered.

"Oh? Is that guy hiding in the shadows this time?"

The familiar scene made Kingo squint as he looked down, searching for the figure of 'Merlin,' and spoke up.

"Should we continue to hide, Merlin?"

Merlin, who had been standing there nonchalantly without moving, was speechless.

Hello?

Chapter Ninety-Two: Luckily, he was just a swindler online.

"Hey hey~ If you're looking for the kind and gentle Merlin, look here~"

Merlin below waved dramatically at Kingu in the sky, trying to draw his attention to himself.

However, contrary to expectations, Kingu merely glanced at the dream demon that was acting strangely for some reason, and then continued to speak loudly.

"Aren't you going to come out yet, Merlin? It seems the great magician of Uruk is nothing but a coward who dares not show his face!"

Merlin: "..."

At that moment, a well-known online scammer surnamed Mei suddenly realized just how harmful the heinous act of account theft could be to people.

Fortunately, he was just a scammer online.

"Merlin, you're utterly useless..."

Anna, who was standing nearby, couldn't stand it anymore and muttered a complaint as she passed by Merlin.

Seeing that Merlin still had no intention of showing himself, Kingu's expression turned cold after his two calls were ignored. He looked down at Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others.

He remembered these people as that guy's companions, right?

Fine, fine. Since he's unwilling to come out, then he'll arrest all these people below and see if that guy will come out then!

Jin Gu snorted coldly, and a large number of chains shot out from the golden ripples around him, twisting and turning in mid-air like intelligent snakes, coiling towards them from all directions that the crowd could not have imagined.

Compared to the dozens or even hundreds of chains that flew out this time, the dozen or so chains that Kingu used last time were nothing. Mash could use her shield to block those chains last time, but she couldn't this time.

There were too many of them to stop. After only one or two exchanges, she was bound by chains and lifted into the sky.

"Matthew!"

Anna, with her exceptional agility, dodged and weaved through the chains. Seeing that Mash, who was responsible for protecting Fujimaru Ritsuka, was preoccupied with her own safety, Anna grabbed Fujimaru Ritsuka by the collar and pulled her away from the chains.

The height difference between the two, one small and one large, makes the whole scene look quite comical.

Of course, Anna was already barely able to hide among the chains, and now that she had brought Fujimaru Ritsuka along, her situation naturally became even worse.

"Let's get down to business, Merlin!"

Seeing that the chains were almost binding them into a ball, Anna kicked Merlin, who was standing nearby brooding, to tell him to stop slacking off.

"Oh dear, Anna really shows no mercy!"

Touching the two small shoe prints on his old waist, Merlin, caught slacking off, chuckled a few times, then waved his staff, turning the captured Mashu into a cluster of flower petals.

He ignored the chains flying towards them, watching helplessly as they passed through his body, bringing with them a flurry of pink petals.

His flamboyant movements just now weren't for nothing; they were part of his illusionary magic. It was precisely because of this illusionary magic that he could sit back and watch the show with such confidence.

If Anna hadn't kicked him, he probably would have waited until everyone had been arrested before he made his move.

Not for any other reason than to salvage his already precarious image as an older brother.

At this moment, Jingu in the sky also noticed that something was wrong.

Although Anna and Merlin were not speaking loudly, his hearing was quite good. Even from such a distance, he was still able to hear the little girl calling the white-haired man Merlin.

Furthermore, the opponent had just used this illusion technique, which looked very familiar to him, after waving his staff...

Jin Gu wasn't stupid, and he quickly figured out the intricacies of the situation.

"How dare you play me..."

Jin Gu's face showed anger, and streaks of blue and white lightning burst around his body.

Although he still didn't know the identity of the guy who claimed to be Merlin who had deceived him for so long, there was no doubt that the people below were that guy's companions.

That Chaldea magician might even be that guy's Master!

As long as we arrest these people, we won't have to worry about that guy not showing up!

A mere illusion... He leveled this place to the ground. Let's see how they can hide now!

Thinking of this, the chains flying in the air intertwined and combined into a huge, thick chain, which then crashed down on Nippur City.

Oh no! There are still surviving citizens who haven't evacuated!

Realizing this, Fujimaru Ritsuka immediately issued the order.

"Matthew! Noble Phantasm!"

"Yes, Master!"

Having just been saved by Merlin's illusion, Mash, still reeling from the shock, heard Fujimaru Ritsuka's urgent call and her body, faster than her mind, raised her shield.

"Noble Phantasm, deploy!"

"That is our homeland, capable of healing all wounds and all resentment! Reveal it! The distant ideal city (Lord Camelot)!"

The first thing that appeared was a wall.

Blue magic wove and constructed a white city wall, which then disappeared, replaced by the majestic chalk city that appeared behind Mash.