Humans are creatures who chase dreams.
It's hard to imagine the power people can unleash when striving for a goal.
But…
When you're completely unprepared and suddenly told your dream has come true, honestly, it's quite startling.
Extreme satisfaction is often followed by extreme emptiness.
Mordred was in precisely this state. Her King Arthur had already finished two bowls and was now eating post-meal fruit, while she hadn't even finished one! She was practically an embarrassment to King Arthur.
Mordred's Master, Kirei, was sprawled out ungracefully, rubbing her round belly, a satisfied glow on her face.
"This is great… I really envy how you all get to eat such delicious food every day. Illya, what's your standard for a sister-in-law?"
Kirei's words were startling, earning hostile glares from every woman in the room, except for Bazett and Gray.
Saber, Tohsaka Rin, Luvia, Illya, Miyu… Thankfully, Matou Sakura wasn't present, or she too would have joined the silent attack.
As for Mordred…
"Master, that's enough!"
She was furious with Kirei for giving herself away so easily over one meal!
Emiya Shirou, who was brewing tea in the kitchen, didn't even dare to turn his head.
Mo Shuying watched this chaotic scene, thinking to himself that Emiya Shirou was truly sinful, not even sparing children! How enviable! Ah, no! How despicable! Hmph!
"Tch! Just because he can cook a little, what's the big deal?!"
Cú Chulainn, arms crossed, suddenly spoke, successfully drawing the fire away. Just as Mo Shuying gave Cú Chulainn a thumbs-up, thinking he was a true man—
"For a true man, look no further than Mr. Mo! He's the epitome of a real man—looks, physique, unbeatable in a fight, and sharp-witted! Look at those muscles! You could race horses on his fists, he can smash rocks with his chest, and his… backside…"
"Silence!"
Mo Shuying raised his hand and hooked! A terrifying suction suddenly emerged! Using Crushing Hand Splitter, Mo Shuying intentionally controlled the direction and pulled Cú Chulainn over! Then!
"Triangle Leg Lock!"
Mo Shuying grabbed Cú Chulainn's head and applied a leg lock. Cú Chulainn, a Caster Class, was completely locked down, his eyes rolling back as he struggled in vain!
While the two were fooling around…
*Whirrr~*
A defensive Magecraft array suddenly appeared, protecting the Emiya household. This indicated that a powerful individual was approaching.
"Hm?"
Mo Shuying immediately released Cú Chulainn. The two had just been playing around, and Cú Chulainn instantly regained his composure and rushed out the door.
The others quickly followed.
Running out of the genkan into the yard, everyone saw the scene.
"You! How did you get in?!"
Cú Chulainn asked through gritted teeth, glaring at Medea, who was slowly descending from the sky like a giant bat.
His array hadn't stopped Medea from entering.
"I just flew right in, of course."
Medea landed and removed her cloak, revealing a beauty that would make any man drool.
"I mean, how did you break through my defensive array?"
Cú Chulainn raised his staff, pointing it at Medea. Medea tilted her head, then pointed to the array still active in the sky.
"You mean this? A defensive array that isn't even temple-level—how could it stop me? I don't know who set it up, but it's too low-level."
"…"
Everyone felt as if a knife had been plunged into their hearts. Cú Chulainn trembled, but then Medea spoke.
"I came to tell you something. The Geomantic Vein energy in Fuyuki City has not returned to normal; it's still continuously draining, and at a much faster rate than before. What's even more unsettling is that this drain was previously obscured by a mysterious force. I only just discovered the problem, so I came to tell you immediately."
Medea spoke with a serious expression. Seeing how grave she was, Cú Chulainn knew a fight was out of the question. He clutched his chest, feeling a mouthful of old blood about to burst forth.
"The Geomantic Vein is still draining?"
Mo Shuying frowned. He felt as if his previous worries were about to become reality; something else was definitely going to happen!
Before Mo Shuying could ask further—
*BOOM!*
The ground suddenly shook violently! It felt like a giant beast was rolling beneath the earth. Even for Fuyuki City, which frequently experienced earthquakes and explosions, a tremor this strong was unprecedented.
Countless residents ran out of their homes and onto the streets, heading for open ground. Then, they witnessed a sight they would never forget!
*RUMBLE!*
A section of the earth was slowly rising! Constantly ascending.
Like a small mountain, guarded by eleven massive stone slabs, it slowly lifted itself from the ground!
"What was that?!"
From the Emiya residence, everyone could see the changes in the mountains, and their expressions shifted.
"Is this...? Could it be the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Semiramis is still alive!"
Mo Shuying's face was filled with disbelief. Semiramis's Class Card was in his possession, so how could she still be alive?
But the truth was right before their eyes. The Hanging Gardens of Vanity was Semiramis's Noble Phantasm; no one else could summon or use it. However, now wasn't the time to dwell on whether Semiramis was truly dead or not. The immediate priority was to deal with this aerial garden!
Because!
*BOOM!!*
A dark beam of light suddenly shot out from a stone slab on the edge of the garden! It cut directly across the city, triggering a chain of explosions!
In an instant, fires erupted throughout the city, and wails of agony filled the air. A single light beam from the aerial garden had caused at least several hundred casualties.
Floating around the Hanging Gardens of Vanity were 11 dark plates, each over 20 meters long, known as the Eleven Black Coffins. Engraved on them were patterns of the 11 monsters born from Tiamat.
These 11 dark plates could unleash powerful Magecraft beams, each comparable to an Anti-Army Noble Phantasm. Coupled with the various attribute boosts within the garden, this was an incredibly formidable aerial fortress.
"Damn it! Who is doing this?!"
Emiya Shirou, whose heart was burdened with justice, stepped forward, his anger flaring. This disregard for human life was something the great Emiya could not tolerate.
Mo Shuying also frowned. It wasn't that he was feeling sympathy; rather, he had seen this kind of thing too many times. Small potatoes, really. When I watched Ultraman, the monster destruction was always worse than this.
He was just thinking about one thing.
"Didn't we agree the Holy Grail War was supposed to be kept secret?"
No sooner had he spoken.
*BOOM!*
A beam of light was heading directly towards them! Its intent was clear! It pierced through the sky in an instant!
*BOOM!!*
The Anti-Army level beam struck the barrier created by Cú Chulainn! For a moment, it couldn't break through.
"Ha! See! It's still hard to break through my array barrier!"
Before he could finish.
*BOOM!*
A second one landed in quick succession! The barrier in the air suddenly shattered like glass!
"I!"
Cú Chulainn's eyes widened, his face beet red. The slap in the face came too fast, like a tornado.
Just as the third beam was about to arrive! Suddenly!
*CRACK!*
A red-haired man holding a spear struck the ground with his weapon and met it head-on!
"Udon noodles!!"
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