Humans in Type-Moon, Path of the Heroic Spirit

Chapter 21 The King’s Invitation

Faced with Kamiya Yu's rejection without any hesitation, Iskandar muttered as if a little embarrassed, then rubbed his temples with his fists.

Although his movements look funny, they do not diminish his majestic demeanor at all. He can be said to be a person with a very special presence.

"...The salary can be negotiated, right?" Iskandar wanted to struggle a bit and issued the king's invitation again.

"No." Kamiya Yu shook his head. He looked directly at the red-haired man in front of him and continued, "Let's not talk about the so-called treatment for now. I'm not the only one you want to recruit, right?"

"Hahaha!" Hearing his words, Iskandar immediately burst into a hearty laugh, his rugged face filled with approval. "You're right. Whether it's everyone present or those heroes watching in secret, they're all within my reach."

As he spoke, Iskandar turned his head and cast his gaze towards the wary Old Sword and Finn, and began to persuade them, "Would you two submit to me and give me the Holy Grail? If so, I will treat you as close friends and share the joy of conquering the world with you."

"..."

This was an extremely ridiculous suggestion. Arthur was stunned without even getting angry, while Finn opposite him seemed to be confused and didn't know how to react.

King Iskandar of Conquerors is indeed an extraordinary hero. In human history, there are only a few who can compare with him.

But no matter how great he was, this arrogant proposal was another matter. He suddenly came out and loudly announced his name, and then asked others to surrender without even fighting. This unprecedented behavior simply disregarded the rules of the Holy Grail War.

"Well... although I admire your courage in introducing yourself just now... I cannot agree to your proposal."

Finn smiled gracefully, his tone firm, "Betrayal is bad. Once you have chosen your allegiance, you should not betray your Master and join someone else's."

"Your joke is too much, King of Conquerors." Saber said after Lancer.

"As a knight, betrayal is simply intolerable." Arthur's face showed a hint of displeasure, as if recalling some unpleasant memories. "Besides, I am the ruler of a country, shouldering the entirety of Great Britain. Naturally, I cannot bow down to others."

Because the golden sword in his hand was so famous, the moment the sword was exposed, Saber had already anticipated that his real name would soon be guessed by other masters, so it didn't matter if he revealed some of his own information now.

"Oh? The King of Britain?" Iskandar seemed very interested in Old Sword's words and raised his eyebrows exaggeratedly.

"Then the negotiations between us have broken down. What a pity..." Rider murmured. He lowered his head, and his eyes met the resentful gaze looking up at his feet.

“Ri, Rider—!!” Waver’s voice was extremely low and hoarse due to the pain from the swelling on his forehead, and the desolation and resentment that was even worse than the pain.

However, before Waver could vent his anger on Iskandar, a cold voice, as if coming from the depths of hell, came from the darkness.

"Really? So it was you—"

Kenneth, who was hiding, used the power of magic to make the sound resound clearly throughout the entire warehouse street, reaching everyone's ears without omission.

"I was wondering what had the audacity to steal my holy relic... I never thought you'd even consider participating in the Holy Grail War yourself, Mr. Waver Velvet."

While Kenneth and Weber were "reminiscing" and attracting the attention of others, Kamiya Yu calmly touched the ground with his magic spear. As the magic power extended, a new rune was carved out.

"According to the current situation, the only Servants who haven't appeared yet are Archer, Berserker, and Assassin." After preparing the transfer rune in advance, Kamiya Yu narrowed his eyes slightly and thought secretly in his heart.

To be honest, the personnel changes in this Holy Grail War were really beyond his expectations. Saber was replaced by Aurelion, and Lancer was replaced by the second-rate Diarmuid to Finn, who had won the third Holy Grail War.

Ryunosuke Uzumaki, who was supposed to summon Gil de Re, had already been killed by himself, and Caster's position was replaced by Cu Chulainn in the skin of Odin.

If nothing unexpected happens, the servant summoned by Tōsaka Tokiomi should still be Gilgamesh, and that old bug from the Matou family will probably intervene as well, but I don't know who he will choose as his pawn.

"So, the only ones whose identities have yet to be confirmed are Assassin and his Master."

After quickly analyzing the current information in his mind, Kamiya Yu frowned, wondering who the Holy Grail would choose to fill the last vacancy.

Is it Kotomine Kirei who becomes the referee, or some ordinary people with magical talent?

However, as long as they don't summon powerful Assassins like Youyi or Yanzui Hassan, it doesn't matter who comes.

After all, the activation ceremony of the Holy Grail will not begin until the fifth servant leaves the stage. Kamiya Yu only needs to defeat the four servants and then wait for Odin to purify all the evil in this world.

So, which Servants would be easier to retire...

However, just as Kamiya Yu was lost in thought, a sudden loud roar interrupted his thoughts.

"Now! All Heroic Spirits summoned by the Holy Grail, assemble here. If any coward dares not show himself, he will be despised by King Iskandar of Conquerors!"

Kamiya Yu looked up at the sound and saw Rider Iskandar gazing around with a provocative look, while the frail-looking Waver leaned in his arms in a daze.

"It has developed to this point, so the next one to appear will be Gilgamesh, right?" Thinking of this, Kamiya Yu subconsciously cast his gaze on the only remaining street lamp around.

Sure enough, after Iskandar's roar, a golden light appeared in the air.

But everyone present was used to it. After all, there were already three Servants gathered on Warehouse Street, and there was even a Master who could fight with the Servants. Having one more Servant was no big deal.

The golden light finally landed on the top of a street lamp more than ten meters above the ground, transforming into a tall figure clad in shining armor.

Seeing that person's dazzling (physical) posture, everyone couldn't help but gasp.

(End of this chapter)