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Waver and Kiritsugu Emiya were also taken aback by this relationship between ruler and subject; no one else could interfere in their affairs.
Even if Kiritsugu Emiya wanted Aya to come immediately.
He wanted to take action, but faced with the current crisis, he had no intention of wasting Command Spells on control.
Then came Lancelot's confession, in which he asked the other party to execute him.
She also expressed her disapproval of the other party, believing that she had delayed Guinevere's life and that the punishment was only necessary for the sake of the royal family's reputation. She completely failed to see that Lancelot actually liked her, the... Queen.
After a heated debate, Artoria agreed to personally execute Lancelot.
Therefore, Lancelot becoming an ally is of no use whatsoever.
Up until now, Sora hasn't figured out the point of his alliance with Matou Kariya, but since it's "Kennedy"...
She couldn't very well question his decision.
Having gained a bit of self-awareness, Sora still maintained the intelligence expected of a daughter of a noble family.
However, for Aizen, this was the best ending. The misunderstanding was resolved without the two fighting, Lancelot's needs were met, and the incident of the King of Conquerors confronting the King of Knights made Lancelot give up the idea of persuading Saber and instead choose to support Saber King's choice forever.
As for what Saber saw that surprised him, well, it's that Irisviel didn't actually die.
That… “corpse”
Actually, it was all fake. He simply took out Avalon and covered it with a cloth, while Irisviel herself fell into a coma.
Regardless, with so many Servants leaving the stage, she was bound to give up eventually. However, for the sake of the system mission, Aizen had spent the last few days researching how to create the Lesser Holy Grail.
Irisviel herself was named the "Minor Grail".
The vessel is different from Matou Sakura, who was buried with the Holy Grail fragment.
However, she is essentially a homunculus. The Einzbern family has so many homunculus beings, so the fact that she became the vessel for the Lesser Grail must mean she possesses something different from other homunculus beings. If that thing is removed or a magic formula is used, her inevitable fate can be changed.
This is true for "Kennedy".
This is troublesome for both Aizen and others, because they don't understand the Third Law and haven't studied androids much.
Aizen is indeed a Shinigami, but he currently lacks the powers of a Shinigami.
However, he already had a solution, but before that, he still planned to let Kiritsugu Emiya complete his transformation.
"Knight King, the result is just as you predicted."
"Now you probably guess what's going on, but you have no way out now."
"I don't think you'd be willing to give up like this, so let's make you accept defeat willingly."
Artoria nodded silently. Having broken free from the hypnosis through Avalon, she had already seen Irisviel's situation. Although she desperately wanted to question why Irisviel had become a vessel for the Holy Grail, it was now clear that things were beyond redemption.
Looking at her true self, Artoria said in a deep voice, "I will not give up like this for my ideals, at least I cannot waste Alice's sacrifice."
The deeper meaning of their conversation was incomprehensible to others, but it was clear that a final battle was about to take place to determine who would possess the Holy Grail.
"Then, Finn, you go."
Finn, who was watching the show:
"Holy crap, I just finished defeating the King of Heroes and now I have to fight the King of Knights?" Aizen stared at him with a smile.
"Okay, I understand."
Li Zhao shook his head with a wry smile and replaced the unwilling Diarmuid with Zhi.
Although Diarmuid desperately wanted to win this final battle, he wasn't an idiot.
Now that Artoria has recovered from her injuries, the battle is even again, and the possibility of using dual pistols to ambush the opponent is almost gone.
However, Artoria also possesses a holy sword and its scabbard; if he were to actually fight, he would likely suffer a terrible fate.
The Holy Grail War is almost over, and he's willing to leave even if he loses.
Unfortunately, his lord wouldn't allow it, and there was nothing he could do.
After all, he wasn't asked to do anything against his principles, so even if he was unwilling, he could only accept the result.
"King of Knights, let us fight the final battle!"
"!!"
I'm currently preparing a new book, and I'll upload it today if possible, but that's after I resolve the contract issue.
The author of the electronic contract doesn't know how to do it. Once it's done, they'll upload it after the cover is ready.
Chapter 504 I'm not the only one who broke the rules 2/2
The raised sword embodies the glory of King Arthur.
A golden torrent surged forth.
A triumphant shout of "Curry Stick!"
It came straight at Finn and slammed him in the face.
Thanks to the instantaneous feedback from Clairvoyance, Finn was able to unleash his Noble Phantasm almost simultaneously, even as he cursed under his breath.
The raging torrents and golden light clashed against each other.
The aftershocks of the collision forced everyone to keep their distance. The clash between the two anti-army Noble Phantasms, which were of similar level, seemed endless, especially since the gap between them had narrowed after a certain guy's Spirit Origin had been slightly improved.
On the surface, Jin Guang doesn't seem to have any obvious advantage, and it's not impossible that he might even run out of magic power first and be defeated once he starts to exhaust his strength.
Emiya Kiritsugu, who also noticed this, had a slight change in expression.
He also had a dream he was willing to sacrifice everything to fulfill, and having already lost Alice, he couldn't afford to lose the chance to make a wish.
"Command it with a spell."
"Command it with a spell."
Having used up all three Command Seals in a row, the immense magical power allowed Artoria's Holy Sword to unleash even greater power.
This surprised Aizen. He hadn't expected this man to be so willing to do such a thing. Given Kiritsugu Emiya's personality, shouldn't he have left a Command Spell for him to commit suicide?
Wait a minute! "Ah, I think I understand something."
Aizen's lips curled up slightly.
By this time, Joan of Arc had become a mere figurehead, and the adjudicator had become a spectator.
Therefore, since most parties have already withdrawn, her existence is meaningless. Apart from dealing with her close friend who was causing havoc on the world, her arrival was essentially just a minor appearance.
Aizen, realizing she wouldn't change her mind, narrowed his eyes and used Finn's last Command Seal as well.
There's no need to be wary of Joan of Arc anymore.
Of course, even if Joan of Arc wanted to do something, it wouldn't be possible, since not everyone is free from the control of illusions.
The hypnotic nature of "Mirror Flower, Water Moon" is unique, making it impossible for some of Gilgamesh's known Noble Phantasms to break free from it. However, the fact that it can be broken does not simply mean that Avalon's level is higher.
Avalon's abilities are quite unique; besides its basic healing power, it also severs all influences on its wielder.
Physical interference, mental interference, curses, interference from parallel worlds, interference from multidimensional information transmission, and all other natural and supernatural factors will be completely eliminated.
This has absolutely nothing to do with the true nature of the "Mirror Flower, Water Moon" ability, because it's equivalent to calling someone named "Artoria"...
This individual is isolated from everything, and the hypnotic power of illusion is blocked from the outside and thus dissipates.
But only Saber's unreasonable Noble Phantasm can achieve this; Jeanne d'Arc cannot.
The difference between three Command Seals and one Command Seal is...
At least the power of the curry stick began to slowly erode and crush the "this is bad."
A few drops of sweat trickled down Finn's forehead.
He really didn't expect things to turn out this way. Who comes up with an anti-military weapon right away? Shouldn't they first clash with each other using swords and spears?
He could then use force to suppress Avalon and prevent it from unleashing its Noble Phantasm, try to knock Avalon away, and then unleash a Noble Phantasm at close range. With his clairvoyance, the probability of him completing this operation is quite high.
But damn it, they actually went all out with that powerful move right away; that's a bit much.
He really wanted to ask for help.
Diarmuid doesn't have any anti-army Noble Phantasms; he's just there to get himself killed.
It's hard to say whether Red Rose's anti-magic properties can overcome Curry Stick; even if it creates a spatial barrier, the user will still get hit.
Hattori Hanzo is clearly too badly injured to provide support. His own Master is rather mysterious, but it's hard to say how well he can fight in a direct confrontation; after all, he's just a human.
As for Command Seals, it seems they've run out too! "Hattori, attack Emiya Kiritsugu!"
Aizen suddenly gave the order.
With a whoosh, Hattori Hanzo, having received the order, rushed out without hesitation, causing Diarmuid and Joan of Arc to change their expressions.
The biggest difference between Hattori Hanzo and these people is that, regardless of his personality, Hattori Hanzo's first principle is to follow orders; he is a true ninja.
Emiya Kiritsugu, who was targeted, didn't seem too surprised. He just solemnly tried to escape again by activating his Time Control, but unfortunately, the speed he could maintain was still far inferior to that of the first person.
Even if Joan of Arc wanted to come to his rescue, it was too late. Surprisingly, however, he didn't show much panic on his face.
A red glow flashed, and the familiar opening lines echoed once more.
"Use the Command Spell to command it and defeat the opponent as quickly as possible."
"Use a Command Spell to command it to defeat the opponent and return to my side to protect me immediately!"
Jeanne's expression changed again as she prepared to rescue him, staring incredulously at Kiritsugu Emiya, who had just used three more Command Spells.
Aizen's lips curled into a playful smile: "I knew it. Someone like you would never leave Command Seals unused for checks and balances. If the opportunity to make a wish doesn't fall into your own hands, the Holy Grail War is meaningless to you."
You are not someone who needs to prove yourself through war or accomplish any special goal; your purpose has always been the Holy Grail.”
"Using all three Command Seals so readily only proves that you still have some left."
The only person who could have such a wealth of Command Seals that you could squander at will is probably Father Kotomine Risei of the church.
"Furthermore, your coordinated assassination attempt with Hassan Hyakko proves that you have already cooperated with Kirei Kotomine."
"But the old priest wouldn't give the remaining Command Seals from the previous ones to a dangerous individual like you. However, you did receive extra Command Seals, which means..."
"Kotomine Risei is dead!"
As he struggled to dodge Hattori Hanzo's attacks, Kiritsugu Emiya's heart sank, and a hint of unease appeared on his face.
They actually guessed it!
Even so, he had no way out.
Obtaining the Holy Grail had become his only remaining obsession.
In the original work, Kiritsugu Emiya died so easily at a young age because his heart had died in the Fourth Holy Grail War. He lost the two most important women in his life, and fulfilling his dream became a responsibility that had to be fulfilled. Once the dream shattered, that was the moment his heart died.
Hisayu Maiya is still alive, but he has reached a point where he must succeed.
"Hey, stop making sarcastic remarks!!!"
Finn, who had been struggling against the curry sticks, finally lost his composure and roared loudly.
The two further enhancements finally broke the warrior's spirit.
Aizen chuckled twice and looked at Jeanne, who looked bewildered and troubled: "Lady Jeanne, it seems I'm not the only one who has broken the rules in this Holy Grail War."
Although you failed earlier, you did put in a lot of effort to stop me.
Shouldn't we lend a helping hand now?
"I"
Chapter 505: Solution! The Initial Realm: A Dreamlike Illusion! 1/1
Hmm, I understand.
Jeanne responded weakly, glared at Aizen, and then charged toward the battlefield.
She cried out, "My lord is here!"
This helped Finn absorb the remaining magical torrent and resolved his predicament.
Seeing that she had made her decision, Aizen smiled gently.
In truth, whatever choice Jeanne made, he had been prepared for it. Since the situation had already become a mess, it would be unfair for her to abandon the mission while targeting Aizen, while ignoring another group of participants who had also violated the rules.
Given Jeanne's personality, it's hard to say whether she would listen to Aizen. However, even if she refused Aizen, it would only be a waste of her last Command Seal to recall Finn, which would mean the castle would be completely destroyed.
If a major scandal breaks out in Fuyuki City, it will be Tokiomi Tohsaka who has to clean up the mess.