People in Type-Moon have a hero simulator.

"But war is approaching, and if we don't fight, we will die. I don't want to die, and I believe that under the Holy King's leadership, more people can live happy lives."

He was just an ordinary person, but his eyes were so sincere that Fujimaru Kyou remembered his face clearly.

"Holy King, no matter the outcome, please be victorious and lead more people to a better life."

"I understand."

Fujimaru Kyoya got up and left, his face expressionless as if he didn't care about anything, but in reality, those words were lingering in his mind.

He came to this earth without any mission or worries, and he disdained the fate of being given the "Wedge of Heaven" by the gods.

Just because he disdains it doesn't mean he will deliberately do the opposite.

Regardless of fate, destiny, or serendipity, Fujimaru Kyoya will only do what he wants to do.

If he wants to lead, he will lead; if he wants to fight, he will fight; if he wants to fall in love, he will fall in love.

As long as the people can live and work in peace and contentment, as long as I can have my own way of doing things, then I, the benevolent but dark emperor...

I am the Holy King of Bright Moon...

My shadow...

I, Lloyd...

I am Fujimaru Kyoya...

I……

I……

I……

I……

No matter who the enemy is, I dare to fight.

Chapter Thirty-Two: The Predestined Broken Elbow

"Don't these two know what we're plotting in the shadows? And yet they still dare to fight so fiercely?"

Ishtar watched the battle in the distance with puzzlement. On the beach, the battle between Fujimaru Kyoya and Gilgamesh stirred up thousands of waves. Although it was only two people, it was even more terrifying than the thousands of troops on the front line.

Not to mention that Enkidu was also holding off the Heavenly Bull, making the scene just as grand as the two of them.

"Because the situation is like this, this is the helplessness of intelligent people. They can understand the situation but are caught up in it. For such people, we must use open strategies."

Annu was naturally very pleased with the situation at this moment, as the so-called situation was not subject to individual will.

"Don't be fooled by their ability to join forces against us last time. In the end, all they did was force us to surrender. Ishtar, do you know why?"

"Because of our lifespan?"

Although Ishtar was despicable, her brain did become a little sharper after being physically "enlightened" by Fujimaru Kyoya a few times.

With the combined power of the two Heavenly Wedges, the Ea sword, and the Moon King who won the hearts of all, even Annu was no match for them.

The defeat of the gods was only a matter of time, but Gilgamesh and Fujimaru Kyouya did not wipe them out because they were simply impossible to kill.

Gods can hide and conceal themselves until they grow old and die, then Gods will return to this earth.

“There is indeed an elixir of immortality in this world, but would Gilgamesh share it with his nemesis? Can this land be ruled by two kings? Impossible. Human greed and suspicion make them destined to be enemies. The Bull of Heaven and Enkidu are merely catalysts.”

Power is a deadly poison.

Wisdom is clouded by it, power is driven mad by it, and life is made cheap by it... For this power, two powerful figures fight each other even knowing there is a trap. This is the most terrifying "poison" in the world.

Anu, as the chief god of Mesopotamia, held absolute power before the birth of these two, but now…

"It doesn't matter, they will die soon, and power will soon be back in my hands."

Annu muttered to himself, and Ishtar, who was standing beside him, couldn't help but sigh. In her opinion, who didn't have much desire for power, wasn't Annu also deeply mired in the "poison" called power?

If they can be patient and wait, Gilgamesh and Fujimaru will fight each other for immortality without their provocation.

That would have been the time with the greatest chance of victory. Now, relying on increasing the fighting strength of both sides to catalyze the war is merely Annu's eagerness to regain his power.

But none of that mattered anymore. She had no interest in power; all she wanted was luxurious enjoyment and the adoration of others.

After this battle, everything will return; everything that belongs to God will return.

……

[You can sense someone watching you, but this time, neither you nor Gilgamesh are faking it; you're both focused on killing each other.]

Fujimaru Kyoya could sense that this Gilgamesh was clearly different from before. Although his attack method was still the barrage of attacks from Gate of Babylon, he himself was more enthusiastic about close combat.

The two were physically similar, but Fujimaru Kyoya's advantage in divinity and technique was negated by the firepower of the Gate of Babylon.

You've considered more than once whether your choice was right. If the other person isn't trustworthy, then you'll lose this gamble of your life completely.

Yes, Fujimaru Kyoya also placed his bet on Gilgamesh.

He was betting on whether Gilgamesh would understand his meaning, and on just how far Gilgamesh's pride had gone.

You understand that everything is ready, and it's time to reveal the answer.

"Yes, let the answer be revealed, let me see just how great you, Gilgamesh, truly are."

No longer could hesitate, Fujimaru Kyoya made up his mind. To prevent humanity from being oppressed by the gods in the future, he would give everything. Now was the time to reveal the answer.

The clear sky began to darken, dark clouds obscured the sun, and a bright moon replaced the sun, hanging high in the sky. Fujimaru Kyoya flew into the sky, and the crown and armor formed by the moonlight reappeared on his body.

"The Holy King of the Bright Moon? Then let me shoot down this bright moon."

Normally, Gilgamesh would probably have called anyone who claimed to be king in his presence a "falsehood," but this time he didn't say that.

Because he could sense that the armor, the cloak, and the crown were not purely constructed of magic, but rather of the people's trust.

Faced with the power of millions of hearts united, even the arrogant Gilgamesh was unwilling to utter a single insult.

The King's Treasury has dimmed its brilliance, but everyone knows this is merely the calm before the storm.

Gilgamesh concentrated all the magic power of the Gate of Babylon into a single Noble Phantasm, which was the key to decisive victory.

From within the golden sphere of light, he drew a sword—Gilgamesh's strongest Noble Phantasm, Ea.

That tells of the beginning, when heaven and earth separated, and Wuhe created the world, tearing it apart.

This sword already possesses extremely strong offensive capabilities, and now Gilgamesh has poured all the magic power of the Gate of Babylon into it. So, who in this world could withstand this attack?

"The mandate of heaven turns, the bright moon hangs in the sky, and the will of the people is where I will go."

The moon in the sky shone brighter and brighter, and as the moonlight shone, the sea seemed to sense it. The reflection of the bright moon seemed to be drawn by some kind of "gravity" and was lifted up by an invisible giant hand.

Two moons hang in the sky.

"Experience the judgment of the setting moon."

Fujimaru Kyoya pressed his hand down, and two bright moons in the sky crashed down. At the critical moment, Gilgamesh finally poured all his magic power into the Ea.

"Atoms mix and solidify, creating the stars that weave together all things. Behold the stars that opened up the world, even in death!"

Crimson, raging magic surged forth from the Ea sword, a power seemingly originating from the time before the creation of the world. This formidable magic directly withstood Fujimaru Kyoya's strongest attack—no… it was even stronger than Fujimaru Kyoya's own.

At first, the two bright moons could resist the powerful torrent of magic, but gradually they became cracked and began to be pushed back by this powerful force.

Are we about to lose?

Fujimaru Kyoya understood; he wouldn't.

Because this is just the beginning...

Just as the magic of the Ea sword broke through the Twin Moons and struck Fujimaru Kyoya, just as Gilgamesh was about to win, a cold glint flashed.

A person's arm, stained with blood, flew into the sky, and in that hand still held... the sword Ea.

"Finally...it's here."

Gilgamesh endured the pain; the real battle had only just begun.

Chapter Thirty-Three: Adversity?

"Wait, why..."

Enkidu stared at Gilgamesh's severed arm, while also looking at the blood on his own hands. What had he just done?

“Jill, I…”

"I know you didn't do it on purpose."

Gilgamesh retrieved the Sword of Ea from the Gate of Babylon in time, because the next instant his arm was locked onto by an attack from afar and blasted to pieces.

This completely thwarted Gilgamesh's plan to reattach his arm.

“Enkidu, as a creation of God, how could they not arrange some ‘backdoors’ for you? Especially with that precedent.”

Gilgamesh glanced at Fujimaru Kyoya.

After taking a "bath" in the brilliance of the Ea sword, his armor was shattered and even his crown had many holes, but the brilliance did not diminish. Even though he was seriously injured, he did not give up his original idea.

[Your injuries are severe, but if you wish to fight, you can still unleash tremendous power. This power comes from your "endless martial arts training."]

[You sense an increasing number of gods approaching this place, even more than last time. This is clearly Annu sending out his entire force.]

Your plan is still in progress.

"Enkidu, why did you disobey my orders? Just now, your attack instinctively pierced Gilgamesh's heart."

Annu's dissatisfied voice came from the sky. It was clearly the best opportunity to kill Gilgamesh just now, and now it was missed. How could he not regret it?

"No, I..."

“My friend, the fact that I am still alive is the best proof, isn’t it? You didn’t kill me; that was your own choice.”

Gilgamesh did not blame Enkidu, and as he said, the fact that Enkidu is still alive today is a testament to Enkidu's personal will.

But... what will be the fate of Enkidu, God's creation, for disobeying God's command?

Gilgamesh didn't tell Enkidu not to come without a reason.

"Waste is waste, but since you're no longer useful, I won't make things difficult for myself."

Unlike the previous two Heavenly Wedges, which required divinity, Enkidu appeared in this world simply as a weapon. Since he himself did not possess divinity, he could not be naturally manipulated by the gods.