The Holy Grail War Blessed by the Gods

Manjushri had previously used the power of Osiris to unleash a great flood on the Nile.

However, it is still inferior to the great flood that swept the world, but it is probably not as good as the fortress under its feet.

So he sought something better, and coincidentally, he had made a promise to show Achilles the arrow shot towards heaven.

Manju naturally possessed the bow to accomplish this task, and by the time the eight fortresses serving as the magic array were fully established, he would have the strength to fire the arrows. ⑨

What's lacking now is the arrow to be nocked on the bow and used to pierce heaven. 4

So what should be used as the arrow to be shot?

Just as Manjusaki was pondering this, he suddenly sensed Servants rushing towards him at high speed. ④

"Hmm? Who would visit here at this time?"

Manju looked up outside with a puzzled expression. After all, if the Red Team launched another attack, they couldn't possibly send only one Servant; that would be pure suicide.

The far-sighted vision granted by his clairvoyance allowed Manjustra to see, through the distance, the speeding Astolfo and the android he carried on his back. 6

'It's really hard to understand why they would come to me with something like this?' Si

Manju thought that his previous actions in the audience hall should have kept him away from social interactions with his own followers.

But since they're here, let's treat them well. They're not unwelcome guests, although it would be easier to deal with them if they were.

Manshu touched his head, shook his head sincerely, and sighed.

Chapter Twenty-Two: The Audience

"Rider? Why would he come here alone?"

Fiore, who was resting in her room, looked puzzled, but she didn't think much of it and quickly came out to greet Astolfo.

However, this matter was still quite puzzling, and Fiore had a bad feeling about it.

After all, normally, if one's own Servant came to visit, Darnic should have contacted him first to explain the situation.

In this regard, Danick should be considered quite careful and cautious; he doesn't intend to anger his team's ace over trivial matters.

Perhaps something unexpected happened, that was all Fiore could think.

Fiore quickly arrived at the gates of the fortress, and soon after, Astolfo appeared before her carrying the homunculus.

"It's Archer's Master. Has Archer already seen me coming? Well, I remember Archer has a skill called Clairvoyance!"

Seeing Fiore greeting him at the door, Astolfo smiled and reached out his hand in greeting.

If no one knew what he was doing, probably no one would think he was running away with androids.

"Rider, what urgent matter has happened that brought you here so late at night? And who is that android on your back?"

Fiore, somewhat weary, asked Astolfo in a voice devoid of emotion.

Just looking at Astolfo's carefree manner intensified her unease.

"I hope to see Archer, but this is just my request. If it puts you in a difficult position, I'll have to find another way."

Astolfo himself found it somewhat strange to have arrived here, even though he had glanced at the map before leaving and noted the location of the fortress established by Manshu.

But at first he only thought about it and felt that the idea was a bit too bold.

This is probably no less daunting than any of the adventures I've ever undertaken. Just thinking about meeting Archer is enough to drive him crazy.

Astolfo never forgot that on the day he was summoned, the first thing he did was to be met with a terrifying gaze from Manjushri, who stood in the sky.

That was a terrifying gaze, more ferocious and brutal than any of the magical beasts and warriors he had ever encountered.

That gaze almost froze him in an instant, completely extinguishing his original intention to liven up the atmosphere.

However, Astolfo is indeed like that; he can't act entirely based on reason, after all, he's a guy who has lost his mind.

Or perhaps it was because some kind of feeling or sense of direction guided him, leading him here without him even realizing it.

However, things don't have to be forced. If it doesn't work out here, go somewhere else. Even if you don't know where to go, just follow your instincts.

"I will relay the message for you, but whether Archer will be willing to see you is not something I can decide."

Fiore looked at Astolfo with some confusion, but seeing his playful expression, she could only assume that he was just indulging in his capricious behavior.

Because of her frequent conversations with Danic, Fiore also learned a little about the other Servants.

Therefore, she knew that Astolfo often disguised himself as an ordinary person and went to the market in Tulipas to play around, and often did some irrational things.

This made Fiore somewhat worried that the Servant before her might do something unwise. Fiore was also familiar with the story of Charlemagne and his twelve warriors.

The knight before them, dressed as a woman, was undoubtedly a madman.

However, since his servant had already seen the other party's arrival and asked him to come out and greet him, he couldn't simply refuse.

Hopefully, Rider is clear about the kind of characters he will be facing, otherwise it would be too much of a loss to lose one of his own Servants because of this situation.

Fiore couldn't help but feel worried, but she could only come to Manshu's palace with a heavy heart.

“Let Rider in. I have a pretty good idea of ​​what he’s here for. It’s a boring little thing, but it’s just what I’m planning to do to pass the time while waiting for the city to be built. It should be a little farce.”

"If it weren't for this, I would have had Fiore drive Astolfo away long ago," said Manshu, lounging lazily on his throne.

He wouldn't mind seeing this guy outside, just looking at pictures and such. Astolfo is not bad.

But actually facing this guy is a bit of a hassle, since you can't really develop certain storylines.

Ah, at least Manjusaka doesn't have those worldly desires for now.

"Yes, King."

Fiore agreed and commanded the homunculi to open the gates of the fortress and let Astolfo in.

“Archer is willing to see you, and the android inside you should be willing too. However, please watch your words and don’t anger Archer. I can’t afford to waste Command Seals and worsen my relationship with Archer over something like this.”

As Astolfo carried the homunculus forward, Fiore offered a final, kind reminder.

She didn't plan to concern herself with anything else; the pressure she was under was enough to make her irritable and uneasy.

"Archer's Master, your personality is as wonderful as your appearance. Thank you for your kindness. I'm not here for myself today, but I won't do anything reckless!"

Astolfo said this, but as for its credibility, Fiore didn't say much, she just stepped aside.

Astolfo carried the homunculus towards Manjus's palace, reached out and pushed open the door, and stepped inside.

Just as he stepped inside, a lion's roar came from ahead, and the intense heat of the flames startled Astolfo, who almost instinctively dodged to the side.

"You haven't forgotten me, have you? I wasn't the one who smashed your head."

Astolfo chuckled, recognizing the lion ahead as the same one he had seen in the audience hall.

However, compared to the one in the audience hall, this lion seemed to have a more imposing presence. The aura and mystery it exuded undoubtedly surpassed that of magical beasts and mythical creatures, making it a monster worthy of being called a divine beast.

The lion was awe-inspiring just by standing there, making Astolfo tread carefully.

“Come back, the other party is someone who has come to see the king with sincerity.”

Only when Manju made a sound did the lion turn around and run all the way to the foot of the throne.

Astolfo breathed a sigh of relief and put the android off his back.

"If you want to live, and don't want to die, go and see the king ahead." (Jiu)

Astolfo spoke solemnly to the android. (4)

Chapter Twenty-Three: Healing (8)

Astolfo let the homunculus walk in front, and he followed behind him.

The android was initially somewhat bewildered, but he trusted Astolfo, who had been helping him from the beginning.

He wanted to live, so he should go forward and seek an audience with the king ahead. 3.

The android memorized these words and logic, and then took its first, immature steps forward. Three

His walking style is indeed still in the practice stage and he can't maintain it for very long.

When he left the castle of the Thousand World Tree, he chose to leave with Astolfo.

But in less than an hour, he was unable to walk at all.

But now it's for my own survival, and I have to rely on my own strength to move forward, even if I can't walk anymore.

Astolfo looked worried from behind, but made no move to help.

When leaving the Yggdrasil Castle, he expressed without hesitation that he would carry the android away.

But now, he hopes that the androids will come to an end on their own.

Astolfo looked up and gazed ahead. The palace wasn't very spacious; from the moment you pushed open the door to the throne, it was probably less than a hundred meters.

But for some reason, standing at the gate and looking ahead, I unexpectedly felt a deep and secluded atmosphere.

The king, seated high on his throne, leaned lazily on his arm, casting an indifferent gaze as if scrutinizing the two approaching figures.

The majestic, mythical lion crouched beneath the throne, casting a scorching and furious gaze upon it.

This is the biggest obstacle to getting through this passage. Not to mention the android, even an ordinary magician might not be able to hold on.

According to Astolfo, this should be something like a test.

Archer only uttered the words "call back the lion" from the beginning, and then made no further move, simply looking down.

It was so oppressive. Astolfo didn't like the atmosphere; it felt like the Demon King's castle from a story was about to appear.

Archer is the demon king guarding the final pass, waiting with his pet lion for the hero to arrive.

Unfortunately, it seems that this hero will not be himself.

Well... that's not entirely true, it's just that this Demon King is not yet at a level I can challenge.

Lost in his own thoughts, Astolfo watched the homunculus continue to walk forward.

At first, the android's steps were relatively steady, but after a few steps he began to pant and sway.

However, he was still moving forward, though sweat was clearly visible sliding down the android's body, soaking his white robe.

But he kept walking, kept moving forward, and didn't stop.

I have an unwavering desire to survive.

Although on the road, Astolfo asked him, "How do you plan to live?" he was completely unable to answer.

For him, simply surviving was difficult enough; he simply didn't have the extra energy to think about what kind of life he planned to lead.