The Holy Grail War Blessed by the Gods

"No, this light is just to prepare this guy; the next step is to bring him to his senses."

Manshu shook his head in denial, then clenched his fists and revealed a sinister smile.

Chapter Fifteen: Dilemma

"Ah... I admit my mistake."

Edison, his head bleeding, lay on the ground, raised his right hand to cover his face, and mumbled something.

"Because of my weak awareness, the citizens I was supposed to protect were sacrificed."

"I thought you'd stay tough for a while longer."

Manshu shook his head, looking bored, and walked away. He stood to the side and then continued:

"Now you're finally back to where you started. It's time to officially address the situation on this land."

After spending this time, Manshu was able to assess the current situation. It was still quite dangerous for him to single-handedly storm into the Celtic capital and try to overthrow them.

The sun in the sky is also playing its role; its existence undoubtedly gives the Celts more power, but also adds to their threat.

Now that we've come this far, it won't take much more time to continue.

"Sigh... After making so many sacrifices to get back to where I started, what am I going to do now?"

Edison struggled to his feet, his face full of worry and anxiety.

"To be honest, even today, I can't think of a way to save the world or defeat the Celts."

His previous behavior was nothing but self-deception.

After being exposed and revealed, Edison looked distressed.

"If you can't figure it out, keep going. Now you know. Continue to challenge the Three Celts. Although the support of those mechanical soldiers was brainwashed, at least the presidents of the United States, who are in your ceremonial attire, believe that you can save America."

Although those obsessions had turned them into something closer to resentment, at least they had placed their trust and determination in them.

Since you call yourself President-King, someone far surpassing all previous presidents, you should act accordingly and show me the demeanor and attitude befitting your words.

Manshu stood in front of Edison and extended his right hand, which was clenched into a fist.

"Ah... I understand. This time I'm going to create a world-saving invention! This time I have to succeed!"

Edison took a deep breath, staggered forward, and extended his right fist to strike.

"Magician Thomas Alva Edison! I wish to use my wisdom to save the world."

"Let's continue like this then. Hmm... Geronimo seems to be having some problems. Is their strength still insufficient?"

Just as Manshu nodded to continue, he suddenly frowned and took out an obsidian mirror.

A tiny crack suddenly appeared on the mirror, and the crack widened further in the next moment, becoming extremely noticeable.

"Karna is recovering from his injuries not far away. It is up to you, President, to decide how to save this land. I need to go to Washington now to check on Geronimo and the others."

"Washington? Could it be that Jero and Nemo went to assassinate the Mad King?"

At that time, Washington was the capital of the Celts, and upon hearing Manshus's words, Edison could easily guess what had happened.

"That's pretty much it, but the Mad King's spirit origin was probably partially destroyed by me. Even with the Holy Grail and rune magic, it should take him some time to recover."

"Then I won't delay your journey to rescue Geronimo. The resistance is also a very important force, although these forces that are detached from our side have caused us a lot of trouble."

Edison immediately stepped back a few paces, making a gesture to give up his place.

Although it's unclear how Manshu plans to get from Denver to Washington quickly, he probably needs a certain space for teleportation or a fast start.

"It's not that troublesome."

Manshu said slowly and deliberately.

The distance between Denver and Washington cannot be rushed. While they were talking, Manshu was also activating the black obsidian mirror in his hand.

"I hope that when we meet again, you will appear in a manner befitting a king. This time, Karna earned my mercy for you, but next time there will be no chance to earn my mercy in return."

After speaking, Manshu threw out the obsidian mirror in her hand. The mirror immediately expanded and fell to the ground, forming a deep abyss.

Without hesitation, Manju jumped in and disappeared from Edison and Helena's sight.

The obsidian mirror also turned into smoke immediately upon Manshu's disappearance, vanishing without a trace.

"An obsidian mirror... Is that the Aztec sun Tescatlipoca?"

Edison looked at the mirror, recalling the knowledge in his mind.

"The dark sun is high in the sky, and there is probably no one on the land of America who can defeat it, not even the Celts."

……

Washington, D.C., a few hours earlier.

"Everyone! Thank you all for gathering here for Maeve!"

This country is the eternal kingdom of the king! It belongs to me and Xiaoku, it was created by me and Xiaoku, and it belongs only to me and Xiaoku!

Let us be honored to serve us 24 hours a day, let us rejoice to have 24 hours exclusively ours, for justice, honor, and glory all belong to us!

Queen Maeve stood on a high platform, addressing the people and Celtic soldiers below.

"How about it……?"

Geronimo asked Robin Hood, who was draped in a cloak, standing to the side.

"I can only sense two Servants; there are none others, at least not within my detection range."

"Is there really no other Servant?"

Geronimo nodded slightly and then gave the order.

"Then, let's carry out the assassination plan we agreed on."

Robin Hood raised his cloak, and Nero, dressed in pure white, hid under it.

That cloak is a Noble Phantasm called the Hatless King, which grants complete transparency and a skill effect similar to the Aura Concealment.

Robin Hood and Nero, relying on the effects of the Faceless King, slowly approached Queen Medb, who was standing on the platform.

In the instant they drew near, Robin Hood tucked away his cloak, and Nero, standing in front of him, brandished the Primal Flame.

"Invitation to the breathtaking Golden Theater (Aestus Domus Aurea)!!"

Nero unleashed her Noble Phantasm at the same instant, the roaring magic manifesting the theater she had designed and built in her lifetime, thus constructing a powerful battlefield.

After all, they are now in Washington, in the Celtic stronghold, so they must first secure the battlefields where they can gain an advantage.

As you appeared at the Golden Theater, the remaining Servants who had been hiding nearby attacked simultaneously, targeting Medb, who was still unaware of the situation.

"Now! Kill Queen Maeve in one fell swoop!"

Geronimo swung his spell and the short sword in his hand, while the Dragon Girl gripped the magic gun with both hands and thrust it forward. Billy the Kid also quickly drew the pistol from his waist and slid forward while firing bullets.

Queen Maeve, who seemed completely caught off guard, was like a lamb to the slaughter. All she had to do was strike and kill the mastermind behind this singularity.

But would the Queen of Nott really be in such a wretched state?

Or is it because she didn't need to consider hiding or worry about her safety?

An ominous aura, like that of a ferocious beast, erupted in an instant, emanating from the crimson cursed spear. It repelled all the attacks that rushed forward in one fell swoop.

The demonic spear was swung once, and the three nearby Servants all staggered backward.

“I’m here, don’t think you can do whatever you want.”

The Mad King, who had appeared in a flash, brandished his spear and coldly surveyed all the Servants present. Everyone who was surveyed couldn't help but shiver, as if they were being watched by some natural enemy.

"Thank you, Ku. I don't know why I couldn't muster any strength just now."

Maeve smiled broadly and spoke in an ambiguous tone.

"Humph."

However, the Mad King, who was already used to it, simply grinned and let out a soft sound, focusing his attention on the enemy in front of him.

"Yes, a barrier to weaken your power has been erected. You've come to take our heads, haven't you? Then it's my responsibility to kill you."

"As agreed, as long as we keep an eye on Maeve, who possesses the Holy Grail, we will win if anyone can break through the injured Mad King and kill the Queen. We must seize our opportunity."

Geronimo ignored what the Mad King was saying and spoke to the other four instead.

"OK."

9. "Bang..."

Tsukasa, as Nero in Saber and the dragon girl in Lancer, lead the charge as warriors, while Billy the Kid and Robin Hood attack from the rear, and Geronimo also performs shamanistic magic from the rear.

8. But all the attacks were stopped, and Nero and the dragon girl could only retreat, beads of sweat involuntarily appearing on their faces.

(ii) Robin Hood and Billy the Kid who were attacking from the rear were also not spared. After the Mad King forced back the two people in front of him with his great strength, he directly swung his gun from a distance, creating a terrifying air blast.

4. The group quickly dodged, and the force punched a large hole in the Golden Theater.

(iii) "Even when he was injured, he still possessed such terrifying power. How could a man who could be called a perfect warrior have fallen into such evil?"

Nero, who was wielding the primordial fire, was panting heavily and shook his head in disbelief.

The neighbor said, "Because it was my wish! My wish is for Kuru to become king, a powerful and wicked king who can rival me!"

Wu Meifu said smugly from behind.

"You made such a wish to the Holy Grail? Do you know that doing so will ultimately lead to the destruction of this world?"

"I don't care, I can't see him anyway, because I only have eyes for him."

As Maeve spoke, she couldn't help but open her arms, making a gesture as if she wanted to embrace the arrogant one.

"It's so noisy, hide somewhere you won't die."

"Ugh, you're so cold, but I like your coldness too."

Maeve withdrew her hand and gently touched her face, her cheeks flushed as she spoke.

"Damn it, what are you doing here, getting all lovey-dovey!"

Robin Hood grumbled as he shot a poisoned arrow.

His arrow shattered a piece of the ceiling of the Golden Theater, sending it plummeting towards Maeve.

Then, several loudspeakers suddenly burst out from inside the theater, emitting deafening, nauseating singing.