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Wait a minute! He seems to have overlooked something.
A thought suddenly flashed through Aizen's mind, and a glint of light appeared in his eyes.
Since everyone from the original story's Three Kings' Banquet was still there, he subconsciously overlooked someone. Now that he thought about it, since even his Kenneth Group had attended the banquet, where was the real one, Emiya Kiritsugu? The moment this thought flashed through his mind, the atmosphere became tense.
"We are divided; we are both the group and the individual, both the individual and the shadow of the group."
The various voices overlapped, creating a psychedelic and sophisticated atmosphere.
If Aizen hadn't already known the true nature of Hassan the Hundred Faces, he might have actually been fooled by these guys.
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Chapter 494 Being a king has already lost half
Regardless of
Regardless of Aizen's thoughts, the fact that Hassan of the Hundred Faces willingly offered himself up for total annihilation ultimately happened.
I just don't know why Hyakko is so confident. Although if Hyakko didn't use her Noble Phantasm to split, even if she couldn't be considered a first-rate or super-first-rate Heroic Spirit, she could still be considered second-rate by making up for the lack of a Noble Phantasm with her hundreds of techniques.
The worst of the Heroic Spirits present were at least second-rate or above. Had he been brainwashed by the First Hassan?
"Did you do this?"
The conquering dynasty asked, its golden hair gleaming.
"Are you kidding me, you bastard?"
An arrogant attitude conveyed the answer.
"That's it"
After stroking his chin and hesitating for a moment, Iskandar suddenly raised his wine glass: "The king's words also need to be heard by all people. Since we have guests, it doesn't matter whether they are enemies or friends."
Come, if you wish to drink with us, come and get your own cups; this wine is in accord with your blood.”
Gilgamesh glanced at Hassan's numbers, and his gaze toward the Conqueror King instantly became even more dangerous.
Even though he knew perfectly well that these ants couldn't possibly drink alcohol, and the Conqueror King's last words revealed that he was just putting on an act, this attitude still made him feel that someone was coveting his treasure.
However, as the host of this banquet, everyone gave Iskandar face and silently enjoyed the king's performance.
Whoosh! A sound of air being torn apart, accompanied by a splash of bright red, the shattering of the golden wine cup and the spillage of wine not only darkened his face but also added a chilling killing intent to his eyes.
"Don't say I didn't warn you; didn't I say this wine is consigned to your blood?"
The suppressed anger was a testament to the Conqueror King's rage.
A boiling magic surged around the Conqueror King, and the surrounding air began to heat up, as if a scorching wind was blowing into everyone's heart, ready to burn everything away.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the Conqueror King placed his hand on the hilt of his sword and suddenly raised his voice to ask the two kings one last question: "Your Majesty, are you too proud?"
"Oh."
The King of Heroes sneered, not bothering to answer.
Only the upright and straightforward Qi spoke up without hesitation: "Your Majesty, naturally, is aloof and proud!"
"No, that won't do. What's the difference between that and no answer?"
The scorching winds encroached upon the mortal realm, transforming the surrounding environment, and the Conqueror's aura reached its peak: "Today, let me teach you what a true king is!"
Note 1: "Teach you" rather than "Teach yourselves"
This is from the original story, which means that the Conqueror King already knew that Gilgamesh's answer was also one of solitude.
Note 2: This statement itself proves that the Conqueror King believed he was right from the beginning, including his "evaluation" of Gilgamesh's perfect kingly path.
It's clear from this that he places himself above the King of Heroes and the King of Knights, so his statement that the ahoge (cowlick) is the right slave isn't entirely ironic. Note 1 is from the original text, and Note 2 is an interpretation of this book. Whether you agree with it or not, don't directly apply the original author's ideas.
"Solid, inherently bounded."
Sora, from a prestigious family, had beads of sweat on her forehead and looked surprised.
The grand magic that represents the manifestation of one's thoughts is like a world-changing transformation. At this moment, everyone is standing in an endless sea of sand, and the clear sky indicates that this is no longer the outside world.
This is exactly what the Conqueror King once conquered! "The horizon simply stretches to the horizon, such an exaggerated sight."
Waver, as the Master, was stunned.
"Haha, of course I can do this all by myself."
Despite the negative answer, Iskandar's face was filled with pride.
With a whoosh, the positions of the people began to shift, clearly separating the opposing sides.
Behind the Conqueror King, one, two, and eventually a vast, seemingly endless sea of people emerged.
Despite their vastly different races and equipment, their surging momentum and robust physiques testify to the strength and elite status of these warriors.
"These people are all..."
Diarmuid whispered, his brow furrowing.
He wasn't entirely sure if he could charge into such an army and take the general's head. Even though he had a record of killing four thousand warriors, he couldn't guarantee that he could take the Conqueror King's life with his twin pistols against an army that was dozens of times larger.
If he had both swords in hand, he might have been more confident, after all, the warriors he fought in his previous life were all warriors from the Immortal Kingdom, and even after killing so many people and spending several hours, his breathing was still not disordered at all, and his footwork was as agile as ever.
But the army before him was no longer an army of mortals, but an army that had been sublimated into Heroic Spirits! Perhaps he was not as weakened as Finn was after becoming a Heroic Spirit, but as the first member of the Fiona Knights after Finn, his strength was by no means simple.
Becoming a Heroic Spirit would also weaken him, not to mention that he is a Class 1.
"Even though their physical bodies have been destroyed, their heroic spirits are still summoned; they are the most loyal and righteous warriors in my legend."
"My eternal friends, who will answer my call across time and space!"
They are my most precious treasures!
"This is my path to kingship!"
"The strongest Noble Phantasm, the King's Army, named Iskandar:!"
Among these people are legendary military strategists, outstanding figures who were once kings, and founders of dynasties. Even if each of them were summoned individually, they would be among the most outstanding heroic spirits.
Now, these people have all come together under the command of Iskandar, the Conqueror.
Regardless of how Gilgamesh, Artoria, or anyone else viewed the King of Conquerors' path to power, the personal charisma he possessed was undeniably dazzling.
Even Gilgamesh, who possessed endless treasures, finally stopped his incessant sneer upon seeing such brilliance.
A general is greater than a king! Aizen was slightly moved by witnessing this scene, but he still gave his own assessment of the King of Conquerors.
He seemed to be able to find a few people like this in the long history of China, the most famous of whom was Yue Fei, one of the Four Great Military Gods.
"Yue Family Army"
It tells the whole story.
It has inspired countless soldiers to follow it wholeheartedly; this following has become a kind of faith.
A faith that will never be broken, even in death! This faith originated in the military.
The difference is simply that Yue Fei was loyal to his country throughout his life, and even knowing that death lay ahead, he never chose to rebel and establish himself as king. He was merely a general, not an emperor.
At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the White Horse Righteous Army, whose loyalty was symbolized by a white horse, was known as the "White Horse Righteous Army." During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, renowned generals and strategists were not to be underestimated, and thousands of troops avoided the White Robe Army. During the reign of Emperor Wu of Han, the Tiger Warrior Army obeyed only the emperor. These countless elite armies all had an object of loyalty that could be described as a faith.
It could be a general or an emperor.
An army with this kind of military spirit will regard its target of loyalty as everything, while the emperor will not regard them as everything.
For Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che, even Wei Qing, one of the two heroes of the Han Dynasty, was a threat. If it weren't for the early death of Huo Qubing, the Marquis of Champion, he would have been the same. Because of the false accusation of witchcraft, he could have taken action against Wei Zifu and the Crown Prince, who had been by his side for decades. It was only because the Crown Prince was afraid of punishment that he actually gathered a crowd to rebel and crossed his bottom line.
Liu Che's life is subject to mixed reviews, and he made many mistakes, but everything he did was for the sake of the great Han Dynasty.
Didn't his heart ache after killing his wife and children? No, it was he who placed this great man above all else, to the point that in his very last moment he even relinquished his imperial dignity and issued an edict of self-reproach.
This gave the people an explanation.
Without a doubt, Liu Che was the most typical emperor who ruled as a solitary ruler, yet he is another "Emperor of All Time" who has gone down in history.
The bond that transcends time and space before us is truly awe-inspiring, and the fact that the Conqueror King regards it as a priceless treasure is even more admirable.
But when he uttered those words, as a "king"
He's already lost.
I've been dealing with some personal matters these past few days, so it's not convenient to talk about them. Please forgive the inconsistent updates. Also, I'd like to clarify something here.
Someone privately asked me about a mistake in the chapter about Finn reaching max level 5. Maxing Finn to level 5 does not require the Holy Grail; the Holy Grail is only needed after reaching max level and breaking the 1 cap.
I took a look and realized that I might have written it in a hurry and didn't explain it clearly. The point of that chapter was that the game's settings serve the game and most of them cannot be applied to reality.
However, because it borrowed Tamamo-no-Mae's 9th power setting to infinitely elevate the Type-Moon universe, the "Spirit Origin Ascension" concept was retained.
The setting is to increase the maximum number of Servants.
In reality, you don't fight monsters and get game pieces, so Spirit Origin Breakthroughs don't follow the game's settings. In the story, Heroic Spirits' strength increases significantly by one level, which is basically achieved through the Holy Grail, such as Black's No-Curry Stick. Therefore, this book's setting is that Spirit Origin Breakthroughs rely on the Holy Grail.
After some time, many people may have stopped caring about this issue or have already understood its meaning. Aizen's Servants rely on strengthening and don't need the Holy Grail Breakthrough setting. I'm explaining this publicly to avoid anyone continuing to dwell on it.
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Chapter 495 The Suppressive Force Never Dies: Kenneth's Heart Remains Undeterred (2/2)
"This bond between ruler and subject"
Artoria was somewhat dazed.
Even though she was absolutely certain of her "aloofness as a king"
Despite her unwavering belief, seeing something she never possessed until the very end still filled her with envy.
Lancelot, who had been secretly watching the Saber King, clenched his fists.
He had tried many times to speak up for his queen, but as one of the few stains on the knight queen's life, he had no right to speak for her in the name of a knight.
At this moment, he hated himself immensely, hated Mordred, and also hated Sotristan, the one who had caused all this trouble! The king, he clearly didn't understand human nature. It was under the king's benevolence that they forgot their place and acted presumptuously, behaving in ways unbecoming of subjects, thus bringing shame upon their king even today, centuries later.
Several people keenly sensed Lancelot's change in mood, among whom Aizen secretly shook his head.
Britain in its heyday could be said to have been both made and destroyed by the Round Table.
The Round Table allowed the hundred-plus knights to compete fairly and equally, disregarding differences in status and fully displaying their talents. It was through this leadership that King Arthur was able to create an unparalleled legend.
However, it was precisely the long-standing roundtable meetings that made them take this equality for granted, and their equality with the king caused them to lose the awe they should have for him.
"The one who gathers the beliefs of all heroes and sets out on an expedition with that as their goal is the true king."
"Therefore, the king is not alone, for his will is the wish of all his subjects!"
The Conqueror, riding on his beloved horse Busephalus, continued to passionately proclaim his ideals, while his tens of thousands of troops responded with thunderous roars.
Artoria's expression grew even more unpleasant after hearing all of this.
She still seemed not to understand why she ultimately became deserted by everyone; were her wishes different from the will of her subjects?
No, absolutely not! Aizen sighed inwardly, realizing that even with her strong will, Artoria couldn't escape self-doubt, and couldn't help but speak again.
"This is their bond."
"Um"
"Their willingness to follow Iskandar does not mean that everyone is willing to follow Iskandar; it simply means that those who are willing to follow him have answered the call."
The only people with whom he had a deep bond were a portion of his elite army, not his people. This only proves that he was an outstanding commander with exceptional personal charisma, nothing more.
Aizen's words weren't loud, but everyone could hear them.
Besides their surprise, they also inevitably faced angry glares from many of Wang Jun's soldiers.
Feeling the overwhelming aura of iron and blood, Diarmuid frowned slightly, and quietly stood in front of Aizen, holding his twin pistols, his posture as a bodyguard proving that he was at least a qualified knight.
"Haha, even this doesn't acknowledge my will?"
Iskandar's hearty laughter proved that he wasn't angry at all; on the contrary, he was quite carefree: "My little mentor, you are indeed a very interesting fellow."
I'm now certain that you're not deliberately opposing me because your relic was stolen, but you're neither a king nor me.
Just like with your opinion on the novel, you are free to express your views, which does not conflict with my disagreement in the slightest. Since our opinions differ, it's simply a matter of facing each other on the battlefield.
You are welcome anytime.
Despite his human form, Aizen's attitude remained unyielding.
Thus, this topic came to an end, and although the soldiers still looked at Aizen with displeasure, they did not engage in any extreme behavior.
Hassan, who had been left hanging for a long time, expressed his dissatisfaction, but unfortunately, those wearing masks made it impossible to discern any emotion from him.
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