Shirou Emiya is challenging FGO

Chapter 101 Emperor Illya (5K! Please give me a monthly ticket! Please subscribe automatically!)
99. Niu Niu, yours~
[(Additional judgment instructions)]

[(In the previous chapter, the judgment of how many rounds it would take Shirou to forge the sword was supposed to be a 1D5 judgment, but I didn't notice it at the time and subconsciously entered 1D10, which caused a problem)]

[(As compensation, additional judgment is made here)]

[(During these four rounds, Shirou can make an extremely difficult judgment once. If successful, he will complete it in advance.)]

[(Even if it is not completed in advance, it is still considered completed after four rounds)]

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Objectively speaking, Illya is still at a disadvantage, and the disadvantage is not ordinary.

The opponent is Athena, the deity of disobedience, and Illya is just imitating and borrowing Freya's power - even if she relies on Freya's power and borrows the power of Scathach and Skadi, it is only to this extent.

After all, the Einzbern androids were not designed for the purpose of "combat" from the beginning. They are the familiars that manage and operate mysteries, which is one of the highest achievements of alchemy.

Even though Illya has been practicing combat very seriously in the past ten years.

But the one on the other side is the real fighting god Athena!
Although she looks similar to Illya and is dressed like a little girl, she is actually an old lolita woman. Her age is conservatively estimated to be at least 100,000 years old. Her combat experience is not comparable to that of a non-combat android like Illya.

Not to mention, Illya has now lost her original body and is only temporarily using Olga Marie's body to move around.

Therefore, Illya, who was always harsh in her words and constantly provoked and stimulated Athena like a female devil - this action was actually a provocation to make up for the gap and make Athena lose control.

That is part of the strategy.

Delay, delay as much time as possible, delay until Ritsuka's transformation into a sub-servant is completed, delay until Shirou wins the resurrection match and returns - this is Illya's goal.

[Delay War: Round 1]

[If the difference in values between the two sides does not exceed 20, the delay is considered a success]

【雅典娜的‘死神权能’：1D40+60（实力差距）=33+60=93】

--However

Athena is Athena after all.

"You think—I can't handle all of you at once!?"

Athena suddenly jumped back and flapped the remaining wing on one side, creating some distance between herself and the snow elf Illya, but this was not a retreat. The goddess's fighting spirit and murderous aura did not diminish in the slightest!

The shape of the Sword of Athena in his hand changed. The weapon became a combination of a 'gun' and a 'shield' that most people were more familiar with. The sword that was said to have been used to kill Medusa turned into a gun head, and the shield in the other hand was engraved with the head of Medusa - no, according to the mythology, it should be said that it was the 'head' of the Gorgon Medusa.

The shield of Medusa, the origin of Athena and the symbol of Crete's earth dragon snake identity, released a dim light, and Athena raised her spear like a staff!
Illya thought that the other party was going to use the classic 'petrification' ability of the basilisk, and immediately prepared to increase her magic power to defend herself - but Athena did not do so.

Is it because the ability of 'petrification' has been strongly linked to the identity of 'snakes are monsters', and it is considered an insult and is not used for the time being? ——Illya's mind was working rapidly.

"Rise up! Earth! Return! Soul!"

Following the goddess' call, the earth dragon turned over, the land trembled, and ore and soil rose from the earth and the sky - using ore and the steel and concrete of the ruins of Fuyuki City as the "skeleton", and soil covered with flames and filth as the flesh, the eight-headed giant snake was summoned by Athena!

That huge body is no different from mountains and rivers - it is even still growing!

Illya's eyes widened immediately: "Yamata no Orochi!?"

Yamata no Orochi is the most famous monster and snake (dragon) god in Japanese mythology. Legend has it that its body is as huge as eight mountains and eight valleys. It is the most famous enemy of Susanoo, the younger brother of Amaterasu. Its story is also a typical example of the 'heroic god slaying the dragon (snake)' story that often appears in myths all over the world.

In the Type-Moon world, gods are generally super life forms born from planets - in other words, Yamata no Orochi is a very typical god in the conventional sense.

Susanoo, who slew the Yamata-no-Orochi, is just like the numerous 'heroic gods who slew dragons (snakes)' around the world. He is an exception among gods who do not follow the norm - of course, this exception is not very rare. In a sense, almost all gods that can be passed down in human mythology are exceptions among gods.

The story of the heroic god slaying the snake is also a manifestation of the "struggle between man and natural disasters". The story of Susanoo slaying the Yamata no Orochi can also be seen as a "flood control myth".

Illya's eyes widened. "Even if you are the snake god of the earth, even if this is Japan, it is absurd for you to summon the spirit of the Yamata no Orochi so casually!?"

That's right, what Athena summoned was the spirit of the Yamata no Orochi, or the 'divine beast'.
To be precise, it is unlikely that the Yamata no Orochi will appear in its 'complete form' now, because its spiritual nature has long been shattered, and the severed and shredded divinity has transformed into different beings - such as Ibuki-douji (Shuten-douji) - even if one of its 'descendants' evolves to the level of Yamata no Orochi again, it is no longer the original Yamata no Orochi.

"I am the goddess of wisdom."

Athena raised her head proudly:

"The essence of the Yamata no Orochi, like the British dragon, is the breath from the heart of the planet that has been materialized and gained flesh and blood. The Ame-Kurosakumo sword obtained from its body is the Holy Sword of the Stars.

Humanity is burned! Time and space are in chaos! Cause and effect are out of order - I am here as a snake god, and my enemy (Shirou) has demonstrated the power of Veleslana to fight me -

Veleslana's name in Japan is 'Susanoo'!
The reappearance of the myth - your existence and ours itself! Is the opportunity (material) to reappear the myth! "

In other words, the existence of Shirou, the power used by Shirou, the existence of Athena, the power used by Athena, all of this made it much easier for Athena to rub the 'Divine Beast Yamata no Orochi' on the spot.

What's more, Athena is a god, a true god, and she is the 'Original Return Athena' who has reversed to her original state - even if it is not completed, it is enough!
If a mortal were to perform this kind of mythical magic, even if it succeeded, it would cost a huge amount of money and time, and forcing it to work could be fatal.

But God—no need!
The reason why God is a supernatural being is not because of faith, but because she is a supernatural being, so she is believed in!
It's not over yet!
The thick breath of death was still continuously pouring out from the depths of the earth. After the death energy gathered, it actually transformed into - human form!
"Alright!"

The goddess arrogantly declared:
"This is the true use of the 'Power of the God of Death'! The Soul Blade (Zanpakutō) in your hand may be a small miracle of death, but it is a knockoff! A fake! For weaklings like you, holding it is just 'cosplaying' the 'God of Death'!"

In the Greek mythology era, the souls of those who died in battle would go to the underworld of Hades, the god of the underworld, but as the patron of heroes, Athena was able to gather and protect some of the "warriors" she recognized.

It sounds similar to the Nordic 'Valkyrie and Valhalla' system.

But in Greek mythology, this ability of Athena is only mentioned briefly, without any further description, just a brief mention - perhaps it is a remnant of her past as the goddess of the earth (the goddess of the underworld)?
But at this moment, Athena is in a spiritual state where the aspect of the 'Earth Goddess (Goddess of the Underworld)' is highly emphasized!
Many dead people with blurred faces, surrounded by the dark aura of death and wearing strange armor were pulled up by Athena!
Army of the Undead!

Before, she was thinking about fighting Shirou with all her strength, so she had no intention of using this ability - but now the situation is different!

"This is the God of Death - the true power (authority) of the Queen of the Underworld!"

In Athena's army of undead, there are many muscular warriors holding huge shields and spears (daggers). Even if they have lost their faces, they can still be seen at a glance - they are the famous "Spartan warriors"!
It is said that in the war between Greece and Persia, Athena transformed into an owl symbolizing the god of death and helped the Greeks defeat the Persians. The souls of the 300 Spartan warriors who died in the famous "Battle of Thermopylae" were protected by Athena.

"Oh my god!" Illya couldn't help but sigh, "What Athena's Saint Seiya - but isn't Sparta Ares's? Isn't it bad to steal his people like this?"

Were the Spartans the people of Ares?

——Of course not

Illya also knew that she would not make such a common sense mistake, so she did it on purpose and was also provocative.

Athena glared at Illya, "Don't try to piss me off by playing dumb, little girl!"

The Spartans were descendants of Hercules, and their main gods were Apollo and Athena, followed by Artemis. As for Ares, although it cannot be said that he had no relationship at all, he was indeed ranked very far behind. (Note: In fact, there is also Zeus, but in Greece you can pray to Zeus no matter what you do)
All we can say is that when we mention Sparta, we think of a fighting nation. When we mention a fighting nation, we naturally have the stereotype that it is related to the god of war.

But in fact, Sparta did worship the god of war, but their god of war was not Ares, but Athena.

——Illya finally figured it out
Maybe she wanted to preserve her strength and stay behind to fight Shirou in a one-on-one duel. Athena now switched to 'Mage' mode, intending to defeat the other 'outsiders' with the 'Mage (Summoner)' method.

The goddess made no attempt to hide her thoughts:
"I will raise the earth to the sky and build a magnificent arena - and you, the bystanders, will just have to watch me dance with him in the stands!

—In the form of bound undead!"

Shirou's original numerical advantage was wiped out.

Custer and Aku Hinako were surrounded by the undead army. Aku Hinako, who was far from returning to her prime, was suppressed by the earth goddess Athena as an earth elf.

The divine beast Yamata-no-Orochi even planned to ignore Illya's attempt to stop him and destroy her foothold - the entire Ryudo Temple and even the entire Mt. Enzo!
The overwhelming gap in combat power——

It's like saying, if Shirou, the human singularity, didn't exist, you wouldn't have the qualifications to be the enemy of the true myth!
--However

[Illya's 'Divine Epic (Borrowing Divine Power)': 1D100=95 (Even if I have to carry Olga on my back, I am still invincible in the world)]

Divine Power Epic

This is the ability acquired by Illyasviel (not Magical Girl Illya), who cannot grow up and becomes a Servant in a different parallel world.

In the celestial world, Illya, who miraculously got the opportunity to grow up, acquired this skill ten years later. Describing myths, describing nature, describing humans, describing the connection between humans, nature and myths, connecting them into mythological stories, and then gaining power from them is a subspecies of the power of "nursery rhymes" - a power that is similar to the "power of writers".

What writers have is the power to create stories.

Nursery rhymes weave stories and become part of the story.

As long as the target god agrees and as long as Illyasviel's body can hold on, Illya can borrow all kinds of divine power into her body.

In some places in the East, this kind of person is also called "witch".

This ability originally had many limitations—

but.

Illya stared at Athena in front of her.

Carefully, seriously, and with full concentration, he stared at Athena with a burning gaze that seemed to melt her soul.

Just like Shirou did during the battle.

Observe, learn, and then try to imitate.

The ability of the 'Witch', the so-called 'Divine Epic', if you think about it carefully, isn't it very similar to the ability of the God of Death to summon heroic spirits?

not to mention--

Illyasviel is a descendant of the Einzbern dolls and a descendant (successor/clone) of the Winter Saint Justissa who was blessed by Freya.

Freya is a kind goddess, and is the most beloved one because people living in the snow and ice are eagerly looking forward to the arrival of spring.

She often wears heavy makeup and gorgeous clothes, and sometimes wears full armor and goes into battle. After the Valkyries select the dead heroes for Odin, she chooses the other half of the warriors who died in battle - this part of the description is almost exactly the same as Frigga, the 'female Odin'.

Therefore, Freya is often identified with Frigga - and is sometimes mistakenly thought to be her daughter.

The same is true for Skadi, who is often considered to be "both her and her mother". The connection with Scathach is due to the connection between Skadi and Scathach.

Furthermore, Freya is also regarded as the personification of the earth.

Like, very similar.

If anyone thinks that it doesn't look like that and that this is nonsense, then - let Illya describe it and 'approve' it!
"The relationship between Freya and Frigga in Northern Europe! Very similar to the relationship between Athena and Metis (Zeus' first wife/original queen/queen) in Greece!"

"Freya is often confused with her mother - and Athena too!"

"With the help of Metis, Zeus defeated his father, the previous god king Kronos, but he was afraid that the prophecy that he and Metis' child would overturn him would be passed down. So, Zeus chose to completely devour Metis! And merge with Metis!
Since Zeus swallowed Metis, he often felt headaches, and the pain became more and more severe as time went by. Finally, Zeus could not bear the pain any more, so he asked Hephaestus, the god of craftsmen, to split his head with an axe - and then Athena was born!

Metis disappeared completely.
But on the other hand, it can be said that Athena is the reincarnation of Metis, and Athena and Metis are one and the same. In other words -"

Illya, who was performing the "Epic of Divine Power", pointed to the high and mighty Athena:
"You and I have the same type of power!"

Athena: “?”

If Athena could say, "The conditions are met, and Susanoo (Shirou) is in front of me, so I re-enacted the myth and summoned the mythical beast Yamata no Orochi."

Then, Illya, who is the same type of stand as her, can also 'copy her homework'!
"For quite a long time, Yamata no Orochi was often mistaken for a 'nine-headed' snake! It was associated with the 'Hydra' in Greek mythology, and here you are, Athena! The Hydra is here!
Human nature is burned! Time and space are in chaos! Cause and effect are out of order - so this is of course also the stage for 'Greek mythology'!

The hero god who defeated the Hydra with the help of the goddess Athena - he appears here! There is absolutely no problem at all! "

Athena: "You're using my tricks against me!?"

--original

When Illya activated the 'Epic of Divine Power', she should have been like a 'witch', letting the invited 'god' possess her.

But Illya is not using her own body now, and she is not sure whether Olga Marie's body can withstand it. Therefore, Illya uses ice and snow to make a huge human-shaped statue, and injects the power of the summoned "god" into the statue.

To be honest, this is basically Illya's limit at this stage. If this trick is cracked, Illya will not be able to come up with more tricks later.

The ice statue gained vitality under the infusion of divine power, and its body began to move like a living person!

The giant pulled the huge bow made of ice in his hand—

"Really. Shoot a hundred heads!"

A blow from a mythical hero—

The myth reappears with this blow!
The hero who defeated the nine-headed serpent Hydra and the hundred-headed dragon Ladon!
Even if there is no suitable vehicle, even if I cannot appear in person, this body made of ice is just borrowing the divine power.

With one strike, the Yamata-no-Orochi, a mythical beast as huge as a mountain, was repelled!

This is the pinnacle of the heroic gods! The answer to the Olympus myth!
Hero among heroes!

——Hercules!
Illya used the ability of 'Divine Epic' to imitate the way Athena used the power of the god of death in front of her, and successfully summoned the 'Divine Power' of 'Hercules'!
Originally, Illya could only borrow the power of Freya or gods related to Freya, but Athena's live performance provided Illya with a completely new idea!

Of course, copying homework is copying homework, but even Illya was a little surprised that he could succeed so easily in one go.

Perhaps it was because Hercules, as a younger brother, could not bear to see his sister Athena's crazy "ugly appearance" at this time.

Or, in other words, it is his mission as a heroic god to defeat the monsters transformed from earth dragons and snakes.

Or. Hercules is a very gentle person (god).

So I tried my best to come here and provide support and help as much as possible.

Divine Power Epic

This is the ability to describe the connection between God, nature and man.

It is a story and also a fairy tale.

A story about a hero praised as a god, protecting humanity and fighting against the evil side of nature!
Let the fairy-tale myth be staged (reenacted) here!

【雅典娜的‘愤怒’：1D100+30（伊莉雅的举动）=91+30=121】

I'm so pissed!!!

Illya's behavior, naturally, made Athena even more angry.

"It was the same before. You magicians used that kind of magic to belittle and stigmatize my brother, turning him into a familiar to manipulate him, and driving him in the form of his most hated 'crazy and beastly self'!

Now! He actually wants to use his power to deal with me——

To make him do something he would never do—to make Hercules my enemy!?"

There is no doubt that Athena's anger has reached a new level!

Illya curled her lips: "I haven't blamed you, a thousand-year-old loli old woman, for stealing my brother."

Athena, who had been stimulated continuously or had never stopped throughout the whole process, completely lost control of her emotions.

"You are courting death!!!"

←to be continue!
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Note: In the original FGO game, after the death of FSN's Illya, she gained the power of goddesses such as Freya and became a servant under the name of "Shidune". Although there is no mention of this in the Noble Phantasm and character settings, in the plot, she can always inexplicably summon Hercules - the original game did not explain the principle, and Sakurai Hikaru did not intend to explain the principle. Here is my explanation

Please don't compare it to the original work, it's just my secondary creation.

Note 2: I am trying (painfully) to adjust my biological clock for my health. This is all I have to say today. I am very sorry. Once I have adjusted it, I will update it earlier with more words (tiger landing style.jpg)

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