Type-Moon: Shinji Matou Also Wants to Be the Protagonist

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Noticing Artoria's actions, Irisviel immediately spoke up urgently.

During the first half of the ceremony, her wailing tore at her throat, making it difficult for her to utter clear words.

“Irisviel, hold on... scabbard, yes, scabbard.”

Hearing Irisviel's words, Artoria stopped what she was doing, even though she didn't understand why.

Seeing Irisviel struggling so hard, Artoria panicked for a moment.

After a two-second pause, she suddenly remembered that she needed to treat Irisviel.

But she is Saber, not Caster. Although she learned magic from Merlin, she is not known for her magical abilities.

At this point, her only means of treatment is to retreat to an ideal world far removed from the mundane.

Without hesitation, Artoria removed the scabbard and placed it on Irisviel.

Even regarding Gilgamesh and Kirei Kotomine's objectives, Artoria never hesitated.

With the help of the scabbard, Irisviel's condition quickly stabilized.

But the ritual below was not over yet; the surging flow of magic was still being poured into Irisviel's body.

“Saber, this is a trap.”

As soon as she recovered slightly, Irisviel cried out to Artoria in alarm.

"I know, I'll get you out of here first."

Artoria always knew it was a trap, but she didn't care.

As she spoke, Artoria prepared to forcibly sever the connection between Irisviel and the Great Magic below.

"Saber, stop!"

They forcibly extracted the magic power from the spiritual vein below.

Only I, only the Lesser Grail, can bear this magic.

If I leave, the magic below will completely erupt.

"At that time, the entire Fuyuki City, and even neighboring cities, will be destroyed by the rampaging spiritual veins."

Chapter 86: Deception

"mean!"

Upon hearing Irisviel's words, Artoria couldn't help but curse.

When Gilgamesh allowed her to enter the new metropolitan complex, Artoria knew it was a trap set for her.

However, she still overestimated the moral bottom line of Kirei Kotomine and Gilgamesh.

This ceremony is deeply intertwined with Irisviel.

The earth's veins below were boiling like water due to the ritual, with immense magical power accumulating underground.

Like a pressure cooker that's constantly being pressurized, Irisviel is the pressure relief valve.

If this 'pressure relief valve' malfunctions, it may be removed entirely.

The accumulated earth vein magic will explode directly.

The terrifying explosion will be like a volcanic eruption, blowing the entire city above away.

The massive underground explosion could trigger an extremely large earthquake.

Given that this country is prone to earthquakes, the possibility of a chain reaction triggering other earthquakes and volcanic eruptions cannot be ruled out.

If not handled properly, it could escalate into a nationwide apocalyptic disaster.

Although the ritual of extracting ley lines has caused widespread destruction in Fuyuki, and countless people have lost their lives.

But compared to the consequences of rescuing Irisviel, this was actually the least serious.

And that's not even the worst part.

If Irisviel dies, this human-fitted connection system will also be recognized as a 'pressure relief valve' failure.

This will also trigger a series of subsequent negative reactions.

The best course of action is to keep Irisviel alive and allow her to maintain this fragile balance.

But during this process, Irisviel will continue to suffer excruciating pain.

The body will also be damaged due to the influx of massive amounts of magic.

The raging ley line magic is something that humans should not come into direct contact with; she can't hold out for long!

That's right, this arrangement is aimed at Artoria's "ideal paradise far from the world".

Only the healing abilities provided by the "ideal paradise far from the world" can sustain Irisviel's physical functions.

After Kirei Kotomine learned about the "ideal land far removed from the world" from Gilgamesh.

They immediately began to think of ways to address this.

Based on historical legends and the information gathered during this period, Kirei Kotomine has roughly figured out Artoria's personality.

This king, who adhered to the code of chivalry, would never stand idly by while innocent people were brought to ruin because of his actions.

Thus, a wicked plan quickly took shape in his mind.

Kirei Kotomine knew that as long as Irisviel's link to the ley line magic existed...

Artoria did this to save her life and to prevent a wider disaster.

Therefore, they had no choice but to leave the scabbard that could heal all injuries on Irisviel.

As a result, Artoria, having lost the protection of the "ideal paradise far from the world," will have her formidable combat power greatly diminished, and will no longer possess absolute defense against Gilgamesh's endless Noble Phantasm attacks.

This is not only a physical weakening of Artoria, but also a cruel torment to her spirit and beliefs.

This leaves her struggling painfully between saving and sacrificing, protecting and destroying.

Kirei Kotomine, on the other hand, was able to reap the benefits behind the scenes, deriving pleasure from the tragedy he himself had orchestrated.

Of course, Artoria could also choose to ignore Irisviel and the innocent crowd.

So, with the sword sheath in hand, she would still be invincible. She could easily dominate the battlefield and kill Gilgamesh and Kirei Kotomine.

This can be considered revenge for the people who died.

But to witness the fall of a noble knight king, even in death, is worth the price of admission.

"Saber, don't worry about me, I can manage."

Go help Kiritsugu first, and defeat Kirei Kotomine and Gilgamesh.

There will be time to dispel the ritual then, right?

Irisviel forced an awkward smile and offered words of comfort to Artoria, who also looked pained.

Moreover, what she said wasn't without merit.

Gilgamesh will not give them a chance to slowly unravel the ritual.

Gilgamesh and Kirei Kotomine are the biggest obstacles to breaking the ritual.

The earlier they die, the more time they have to break the ritual;

The fewer deaths caused by the consequences of the ritual;

The less pain Irisviel has to endure!

Having figured this out, Artoria took Irisviel's hand and solemnly said to her:

"wait for me!"

Then, without hesitation, she turned around and charged toward Gilgamesh's location, which she sensed.

Artoria's decision not to seek out Kirei Kotomine, who was her Master, was not because she was unwilling to harm ordinary people.

Simply because Gilgamesh is an Archer, he has the ability to manifest independently.

Killing the Master wouldn't have that much of an impact on Gilgamesh.

Between Kirei Kotomine and Gilgamesh, Gilgamesh is undoubtedly the greater threat.

As Artoria smashed through the wall and traversed the hall in a straight line, a chilling killing intent first appeared on her face.

A boiling rage was burning within her chest.

Even when facing Mordred in the Battle of Camlann, she had never been this angry.

Gilgamesh and Kirei Kotomine's actions have completely crossed the line of what is human.

Their inhuman scheming and extreme trampling of life and morality have transcended mere evil.

It was more like a meticulously planned blasphemy that reveled in destroying beauty.

The anger in Artoria's heart at this moment was no longer a simple desire to fight.

Rather, it is a mixture of utter contempt for such despicable behavior and a determination to eradicate it completely.

"I'm sorry, Saber, I lied to you again!"

After watching Artoria's figure completely disappear at the entrance of the hall.

Irisviel lay quietly on the stone platform, two clear tears silently sliding down her cheeks.

What she just said to Artoria was mixed with lies.

In fact, her fate was sealed the moment she was incorporated into the ritual.

Irisviel's body was the vessel used to contain the "Little Grail".

With the continuous infusion of massive amounts of magic, the small Holy Grail that had been dormant within her body has gradually begun to awaken.

Although the Utopia of Seclusion possesses powerful healing abilities, it can forcibly maintain the integrity of her body and physiological functions.

But as the Lesser Grail revives, a more fundamental crisis has emerged—Irisviel's personality is beginning to irreversibly disintegrate.

For the Grail that is gradually emerging, the personality and consciousness of the vessel itself are nothing more than dust that needs to be cleared away.

When the Holy Grail truly appears in the world, it will naturally be thoroughly wiped clean.

However, the collapse of personality and the dissipation of the soul are completely beyond the scope of what the "ideal land far from the world" can repair.

That brief meeting just now might have been the last time she saw Artoria in this life.

Chapter 87: Ace Combat

Artoria had been inside the guild hall for a short time.

The battle outside the guild hall then entered a fierce stage.

Under Gilgamesh's aggressive fighting style, Lancelot quickly fell into a disadvantageous position.

Moreover, lacking ranged attack capabilities, he could only be toyed with by Gilgamesh, who flew in the sky.

Seeing the situation continue to deteriorate, Iskandar, who had originally planned to hide and make a surprise appearance, had no choice but to make an early appearance.

The chariot, carrying thunder, fell from the clouds high in the sky like a bolt of lightning.

It charged straight at Gilgamesh.

"【Distant Devastation and Domination】"

Iskandar's thunderous voice, along with his chariot, stormed into Gilgamesh's vicinity.

Gilgamesh's expression changed. He was so engrossed in teasing the mad dog on the ground that he neglected his other opponents.

【Distant Devastation and Domination】is another Noble Phantasm of Iskandar, in addition to the Army of Kings.

It is an A+ rank anti-army Noble Phantasm bound to the Divine Wheel.

Because he knew he wouldn't have many opportunities to make a move when facing Gilgamesh.

Therefore, Iskandar went all out from the start.

Even Gilgamesh would be in danger if he were to take a direct hit from an A+ rank Noble Phantasm.

Even if they don't die on the spot, they'll still end up with serious injuries.

At the critical moment, Gilgamesh immediately retrieved the flying boat beneath his feet.