The Holy Grail War Blessed by the Gods

"Yes, my king, may joy be with you, may you be as prosperous and everlasting as the Nile."

Matou Kariya's feelings naturally changed along with Manshu's. Since Manshu had expressed his joy, Matou Kariya also showed a happy expression and celebrated with him.

The radiant solar boat thus arrived back at the Matou family mansion, and Manju was about to prepare for the Holy Grail to descend there.

"No... one soul is missing and has not returned to the Holy Grail."

Upon returning to the place prepared to summon the Holy Grail, Manjusaka sensed something amiss: the Holy Grail had only welcomed back one soul tonight.

In the darkness underground, Kirei Kotomine was making a promise to Kiritsugu Emiya.

“I can sign a contract with you once again. After defeating all the remaining Servants, it will be just the two of us to duel and determine the final owner of the Holy Grail. You can even provide the contract; as long as the content conforms to what I say, you can write whatever you want.”

Kirei Kotomine made his promise without hesitation.

"But even if Archer can return, what makes him, a Servant who has already lost to Berserker twice, capable of defeating Berserker?"

Unmoved, Kiritsugu Emiya continued to ask.

"King Gilgamesh, who returned from the underworld, is at his strongest."

"I can say that confidently," said Kotomine Rei.

Chapter 56 Severing Desires with a Sword (2/5)

Although there were some unexpected events, they did not affect the continued development of the matter.

All that's needed is to summon the Holy Grail, and the hidden demons and monsters will no longer be able to hide.

The Lesser Grail has now collected four souls, reaching a point where it can activate its functions.

All you need to do is send out the signal, and anyone who is still alive and has a desire for the Holy Grail must come here.

The mansion was rebuilt by divine power, and a barrier of blessings and defenses covered the entire land.

The temple, standing in the center of this land, exudes an extremely strong divine aura.

This temple, serving as the earthly palace of the gods and the core of this entire land, governs the operation of all the barriers.

Even if Rider's Kamui Wheels were not destroyed, the barrier that exists on this land could never be completely crushed like when he broke into the Einzbern family's forest.

It seems we'll have to hit a wall hard before we can unleash the true power of the oxcart and break through the barrier.

But today, Rider couldn't ride his oxcart to get here either. However, he didn't come on foot either; instead, he rode a magnificent horse and galloped recklessly along the road.

It was already late at night, and the city should have been asleep.

In the days following the outbreak of the Holy Grail War, many people who stayed up late were frightened.

Furthermore, church and government personnel have been constantly urging people not to go out at night and to go to sleep early.

So at this time the whole city was already silent, and even lights were rarely seen.

The city would have been even more gloomy if it weren't for the radiant sun boat floating above the Tohsaka family's residence.

The existence of that solar ship was like a lighthouse guiding ships, showing people the way.

Rider rode his beloved horse along the road and arrived at the gate of the Tohsaka family's residence.

The intense, mysterious aura astonished him, and instead of charging forward head-on, he made his horse neigh.

"Iskander the Conqueror and Mr. Waver Velvet, welcome to this final banquet. On behalf of my king, I welcome you and hope you enjoy this final feast and are satisfied with your journey in this Holy Grail War after witnessing the glory of the Holy Grail."

(9) Matou Kariya immediately opened the door and welcomed the two in, offering words of welcome and leading them with a smile to the banquet courtyard.

Although the arrangement was similar to the last time, the aroma emanating from the wine placed in the center almost intoxicated Webber after just one whiff.

"This is the divine brew of the god of wine, specially prepared for you, Rider. Ordinary people are not fortunate enough to enjoy such an exquisite wine."

Kariya Matou had anticipated this, and quickly took out something that looked like smelling salts and put it under Webber's nose.

(iv) Weber twitched his nose slightly and immediately woke up, even showing a more energetic and vibrant appearance.

"Mr. Weber, you should come here. This place is always reserved for kings."

Three-year-old Kariya led Webber away from the courtyard, and Manju also came into the courtyard.

Furthermore, "I will never break my promise. Enjoy your wine, Rider, this is the divine wine I brewed with the power of the gods."

Wu Manshu walked to the wine pot, poured himself a glass of wine, took a light sniff, and drank it all in one gulp.

It is a wonderful thing, because an unrestrained spirit is poured into it, making it possible for very few people to enjoy this wine.

But this wine is also incredibly wonderful, even more perfect than Gilgamesh's collection, only the range of people who can taste it is much smaller.

"I'm not exaggerating. The aroma emanating from the wine is so strong that it's visible to the naked eye. Just the smell alone surpasses all the fine wines I've ever tasted."

Rider couldn't stand the smell of the alcohol any longer, so he poured himself several glasses without any hesitation and drank them all in one go.

"The Holy Grail War is nearing its end. Yesterday, Assassin was defeated by my Master, and Archer was theoretically killed by me and offered as a sacrifice to the gods, but unexpectedly, he seems to still be alive."

"However, this is nothing serious. After Archer lost to Yu for the second time, he is no longer a worthless bum."

"Only you, Rider, I have not been able to see the warriors who travel with you. It is probably not just one or two warriors who follow you, but your entire army."

Manshu said with great interest that now, the only thing he wanted to see was the King's Army.

"You actually saw through it? Or is this also a power of the Pharaoh? Is it the god Thoth?"

Rider, upon hearing this, merely scratched his head without offering any comment, instead showing curiosity towards Manjusaka's eyes.

"It's like having the sun in your eyes; the Pharaoh is truly the embodiment of the sun."

All you have to do is look up and you can see the blazing sun residing in Manjusaki's right eye; Rider is clearly more interested in this.

"But this shouldn't be the power of Thoth. Who could it be? Is it the god Vajit? Or the god Sekhmet?"

"It is the goddess Sekhmet, who filled the void left by being the incarnation of Ra, thus demonstrating the majesty of the god-king."

"Oh, what a dangerous sun! It's just that it showed its anger before it was even the first to guess it, hahaha."

A wisp of fire shot out from Manju's eyes, about to entangle Rider, but was cut off by the bronze sword Rider drew from his waist, preventing it from going any further.

"Are you planning to resort to force now, Rider? I'm certainly ready to oblige at any time, but such fine wine isn't something you can enjoy anytime."

Manshu smiled, closed his right eye, and said nonchalantly.

Manshu's gaze never wavered, even when Rider drew the bronze sword from his waist.

He sat comfortably in the chair, slowly sipping his wine, completely unperturbed.

"This is the mistake you made, Berserker, by letting the King of Conquerors drink such fine wine. Of course, I will take all such treasures with complete conquest."

Rider chuckled and pointed his bronze sword at Manshu, not just to cut off the flames, but to cut Manshu down as well.

"What a clueless fellow! Such a battle should be like fine wine, stored away until the very end to be savored for the most exquisite experience."

4. Manju stood up, sighed, and said, but without hesitation, he activated the temple standing on the spiritual vein. The power of the Egyptian gods descended in the next moment.

Chapter 57: A Further Answer on the Kingly Way (3/5)

"Berserker, fine wine should be enjoyed the moment it's obtained; storing it away will only make you forget to enjoy it."

(iv) Rider shook his head to express his different opinion, and a whirlwind blew past him.

Thirdly, it was a scorching, dry, fiery whirlwind, a wind that could never blow at night in Fuyuki City.

"For my conquests never cease, and whether it be the finest wine or the most beautiful women, I will obtain them again at the next destination. But these things cannot imprison the heart of Iskandar!"

Rider stood in the swirling hot wind, his bright red hood billowing and fluttering on his shoulders; the Conqueror's attire had changed from casual clothes to battle robes.

(v) The hot wind blew on people's faces, bringing with it stinging sand and gravel; it was a hot sand wind that whipped up dust.

In the sweltering heat, Rider mounted his beloved horse, raised his bronze sword, and burst into laughter.

The swirling hot wind seemed to echo his laughter, creating a booming sound in his ears.

"Do you remember the last question I asked you, Berserker?"

"Can a true king truly transcend the mundane world?"

"That's right, Berserker! You didn't understand a thing last time! Now, here and now, let me show you the true kingly aura!!"

A scorching wind from the extraordinary begins to erode and subvert reality.

In this land where modern buildings and temples intertwine, dry, fierce winds carrying hot sand began to rage.

Night had vanished, the scorching sun beat down on the earth, and the view stretched out to the horizon, beyond the swirling sandstorm, to the cloudless sky.

"This is……?"

Weber landed beside Rider in a panic, staring in astonishment at the illusion that was eroding reality.

"It is a Reality Boundary."

"How is that possible? To materialize the mental world, how could someone who isn't a magician do that?"

"Of course not, this is not something I can do alone."

Standing proudly within the vast barrier, Iskandar's face was filled with a proud smile, denying Waver's doubts.

"This is the land where my army once roamed, a scene deeply imprinted in the hearts of my warriors who shared joys and sorrows with me."

Around Rider 9, shadows like mirages appeared. The shadows were not just one, but multiplied. The hazy horse-riding figures formed a formation while gradually revealing colors and a three-dimensional effect.

"This world, this landscape, is formed because it is the mental image of all of us."

The cavalry and warriors materialized one by one beside Iskandar. Although they were of different races and equipped with different gear, they were all physically strong and their gleaming armor was decorated with extraordinary heroic spirit. It was as if they were competing with each other in terms of style, both magnificent and powerful.

"Look, this is my unparalleled army."

Rider raised his arms and, with immense pride, loudly praised the hordes of warriors.

"These are a group of heroes whose bodies have died, but whose souls have been summoned by the world and who still serve me. They answered my call and traveled through time and space to become my eternal comrades."

The bond I share with them is my greatest treasure, my royal path. This is Iskandar's most prized Noble Phantasm—'The Army of the King'!!

Mounted on his steed, Rider roared, and the hordes of heroic spirits behind him responded, striking their shields and shouting in unison.

"Combining the aspirations of all warriors, standing tall as the exemplar, one becomes king. Therefore, [the text abruptly ends here, likely due to an incomplete translation or source material.]"

"A king is not detached from the world; it is because the king's ambition and hegemony are the will of all his subjects."

"Exactly! Exactly! Exactly!"

The shouts of the heroic spirits shook the earth and soared to the heavens.

Even the strongest army and the thickest city walls could not defeat the conqueror king's comrades, whose fervent fighting spirit was enough to split the heavens and the earth.