In order to become a Heroic Spirit, I had no choice but to cause trouble in history.

"Somewhat surprisingly, my origin is the same as yours, the 'sea,' rather than a conventional origin, so I can use it quite easily."

"Then, I developed a system that was uniquely my own, which is—"

hum-

A rapidly spinning blue cone-shaped object appeared in Doris's palm; upon closer inspection, it would appear to be...

"Seawater?" Ocean's eye was still quite discerning. "And seawater imbued with a high concentration of divine power. Come to think of it, when you sent Hector back to the Throne of Heroes, didn't you use this?"

Doris nodded: "The simulated ocean current that rotates at supersonic speed and is simultaneously blessed and blocked by divine power is my 'Tidal Whirlpool'."

"Even so, its destructive power is still very small. At that time, it was more because that child named Hector gave up resistance that he was so easily sent back to his seat." Doris controlled the small vortex to gradually grow larger. "My original intention in creating it was still to hide and protect. Doris Island was able to remain undiscovered for tens of thousands of years because it was surrounded by a complex vortex that rotated and exerted its effects."

"This thing feels similar to a magic array, except that it can be carried around?"

"It's somewhat similar, but in any case, this way you don't have to worry about your Master and the people behind him noticing anything amiss." Doris dispersed the vortex, a smile on her face.

Ocean touched Doris with his senses and found that she could no longer feel the presence of a deity; she was at a very weak level among Servants.

"You're too strong. You can even fool my senses. There's nothing else that can detect your true situation. You're too strong, Mom." Ou Shen started showering her with compliments.

However, what Owen said was true. His magical perception ability was extremely strong, not only in terms of accuracy but also in terms of range. A radius of more than ten nautical miles was within Owen's perception range.

“Let’s go over there, Jason’s not far ahead.” Ocean pointed in a direction. “Mom, just follow me, and then here…”

Ou Shen pressed the surface of the sea.

A small vortex appeared under Ou Shen's control.

"That's good, let's go."

......

"King David?" Roman tried his best to control his tone and not get too excited or lose his composure.

Atalanta didn't notice anything amiss and nodded: "Yes, he is waiting for you in the woods now, and I have come to ascertain your intentions. Even with the great hero Oceanus's acknowledgment, I still have to ask you one question."

Her gaze was intense as she looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka: "Can you really fix this singularity? The so-called 'last Master of humanity'."

Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded without hesitation: "Definitely."

Atalanta smiled and said, "Then, come with me."

She tried her best to avoid looking at Artemis and Orion over there.

While it's true that she's an idol, we still need to give her some time to accept the truth; these things can't be forced.

Leonardo da Vinci happened to come out of his workshop and go to the control room to take a look, where he found Roman wiping the instruments.

"What happened? Did you accidentally spill your coffee?" She looked at Roman strangely for a moment, then naturally took the rag from Roman's hand.

"Um, sorry..." Roman awkwardly took off his dirty coat and put it aside, intending to take it to the laundry room when he got back.

The other Chaldean employees working below chuckled quietly, making Roman even more embarrassed.

With a sigh, Roman felt that he really was...

Even though I've completely severed ties with that name, it's still like this... huh...?

Well, doesn't this just prove that I am indeed a complete human being now?

Well, Fujimaru Ritsuka's situation is probably at a critical juncture too, so I'll just focus on helping with the monitoring.

After passing through the dense woods, they entered a clearing and found a young man dressed somewhat provocatively sitting on a large rock, wearing a warm smile and looking in the direction they had come from.

Lawrence wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt that King David's eyes lit up instantly when he saw his own men.

At this moment, Atalanta seemed to remember something, and quietly whispered something in everyone's ear.

Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mashu's gazes towards David instantly turned strange, while Lawrence's gaze shifted to one of disdain. Drake and Euryale, however, remained unchanged in their eyes. As for Asterius? His gaze was unimportant.

Only Hijikata Toshizo's eyes lit up.

David: ......

“Atalanta, I don’t think you need to say anything unnecessary.” David looked terribly sad.

“I think it’s necessary.” Atalanta was unmoved by David’s words and glanced at him sideways. “I need to make my people wary of your little tricks.”

Hijikata Toshizo bypassed Atalanta and walked up to David. With a serious expression, he said in a loud voice, "It's alright, comrade. You still have me. Although our tastes may differ, I believe we are the same kind of people!"

David: ?

"that......"

"My name is Hijikata Toshizo!"

"No, I meant..."

"My name is Hijikata Toshizo!!!"

“...My name is David, it’s nice to meet you.” David seemed to have lost his soul.

“Mr. Hijikata, let’s talk about business first. You can discuss these things privately.” Fujimaru Ritsuka couldn’t help but chuckle and gently patted Hijikata Toshizo’s shoulder twice from behind.

Before she could answer, she pushed Hijikata Toshizo aside and looked at David with a smile: "Hello, Your Majesty King David, my name is Fujimaru Ritsuka."

"Hello, beautiful young lady, I know you, the last Master of mankind." David's smile was very gentle, and combined with his handsome appearance, it felt as warm as a spring breeze.

Roman lay on a chair in Chaldea, his face bearing a "kill me" expression.

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Chapter 673 The Ark of the Covenant and Divinity

“Well, please allow me to introduce you to my companions who are on the same path as me.” Fujimaru Ritsuka stepped aside slightly to introduce several of her companions to King David.

David listened to Fujimaru Ritsuka's introduction, and although Atalanta had previously snatched him away, he still maintained his unique demeanor.

"Then, may we take a look at the Ark of the Covenant that Jason is pursuing?" Mash stood next to Fujimaru Ritsuka, looking at David with some wariness in her eyes.

David didn't seem to mind and nodded, "Of course, I put it behind the stone."

Turning around, he pulled out the so-called "Ark of the Covenant" from behind the stone and placed it in front of everyone. King David shrugged and said, "This is the Ark of the Covenant."

The Ark of the Covenant was not large; it looked like a small, pale gold cabinet with two golden statues on top, forming a circle.

"Is this the Ark of the Covenant...? Are the tablets of the Ten Commandments really inside?" Mash bent down to observe.

“Not only are there stone tablets, but also beautiful maidens.” King David’s fingers gently traced the Ark of the Covenant. “There is also a sprouting staff, a golden jar, and manna, a delicacy that fell from the sky.”

"Huh? I remember manna is... a magical food given by God, right?" Mashu said blankly.

"The magical energy reaction I can sense from it is very weak, but... this should be a Noble Phantasm, right?" Roman's small screen appeared, and he was operating the instrument with a series of clicks. His tone and manner sounded quite normal.

David paused, noticing the man on the small screen, and gently tapped his cheek with his fingers.

I have a feeling that this unknown man is somewhat familiar...

Well, with so many outstanding women around, why bother paying attention to one man?

Meanwhile, Roman, far away in Chaldea, secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Although it has nothing to do with the past, it's only natural to be nervous in this kind of situation.

"Yes, the Ark of the Covenant is indeed my Noble Phantasm, but it's a third-rate one that's completely useless in battle. Not only that, I can't open the Ark, or even materialize it. I can only carry it with me like this. And for other reasons, I also have to make sure the Ark isn't lost, let alone fall into Jason's hands." When it came to serious matters, David also put away his somewhat frivolous attitude and became serious, and one could vaguely see the majesty of the shepherd king of Israel.

"If it's such a useless treasure, why would that Jason want it?" Drake stood to the side with his arms crossed, feeling somewhat puzzled.

“That’s a good question, miss. The scars on your face don’t detract from your beauty at all; in fact, they enhance it.” David complimented Drake’s appearance as usual, then stopped talking when he saw the veins bulging on Drake’s forehead.

“Ignore Drake. Actually, the problem is quite simple, because Jason is pursuing more than one thing; there’s another.” Lawrence looked at Euryale.

David regained his composure and nodded: "What Jason was pursuing was divinity, not the goddess herself, but the divinity that the goddess embodies."

“Let me ask you this: David, the King of Men,” Euryale raised her hand, crossed her legs, and glanced at David. “What would happen if you stuffed me into this cabinet?”

“The Ark of the Covenant is a sacred object, a gift of God’s mercy to mortals. The things it can hold represent many meanings.” David said, touching the Ark of the Covenant. “For example, the two stone tablets inscribed with the Ten Commandments, placed inside, represent that the law in the Ten Commandments is not for people to see, but for God to see. Another example is the budding staff, which represents Christ’s resurrection in one night.”

"Whether inside or outside the Ark of the Covenant, or even as I who possess the Ark, I am the most holy being."

"This is not me boasting, but a true fact."

"Because the Ark of the Covenant represents the presence of God, and God is here."

David spoke calmly.

"And if the divinity that represents God touches the one true God, only one thing will happen."

David's eyes narrowed slightly.

"That is to kill this world, to kill the reality that exists now."

“It’s not the ‘past’ we live in, but the ‘present’ where humanity truly existed, which has been burned down, that is…” He pointed to Fujimaru Ritsuka, “your era.”

"The world will be more thoroughly destroyed than if it were burned down."

"This is the consequence of the Ark of the Covenant being infused with divinity."

David's voice faded, and everyone fell silent.

"This is really..." Roman broke out in a cold sweat and involuntarily swallowed.

"Can't we destroy this thing? If it's gone, Jason won't be able to achieve his goal, will he?" Drake frowned, looking at the Ark of the Covenant placed next to David, and asked unhappily, "If it can kill this world, then what's the point of its existence?"

“It’s not feasible.” David shook his head. “As I just said, the Ark of the Covenant is a sacred object, and sacred objects cannot be destroyed. Moreover, if the Ark of the Covenant were to be destroyed, who knows what other terrible things might happen.”

“Although he was my captain, and I once respected him greatly, knowing that Jason was actually very reliable in crucial moments, but… he had Medea by his side.” Atalanta stood on the other side, arms crossed, and sighed. “When Oceanus passed through this island and brought us the information, he clearly stated that something was wrong with Medea. Coupled with her Caster class, she would likely be easy to manipulate. Furthermore, although Jason’s class is Saber with high magic resistance, his magic resistance is only at the B-level. He might not be able to nullify the magic of a divine magus like Medea.”

“Whether he does it out of his own desire to stuff divinity into the Ark of the Covenant, or he is being seduced by that hostile servant named Medea to try to stuff divinity into the Ark of the Covenant, there is no doubt that his current actions are harming the world.” Fujimaru Ritsuka solemnly extended her hand to David. “Therefore, in order to stop this, we must take the initiative. Mr. David, please lend us a hand.”

David looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka's outstretched hand and smiled gently: "Of course, I will give you everything, madam..."

"Please wait a moment." Lawrence interrupted David, pushing Fujimaru Ritsuka a couple of steps to the side. "Mr. David, you should still be carrying the Ark of the Covenant, right? Let's hurry on our way."

David: ......

I just want to touch it! Just once!

Lawrence let out a cold laugh from an angle that David couldn't see.

How could things possibly go as you wish!

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