In Britain, the Noble Phantasm: Divine Key

"Oh? You want to kill me?" Sesshouin Kihara raised an eyebrow slightly, looking quite interested.

“Archer hasn’t fully transformed into a beast yet. She still has a contract with you. As long as you kill her before that happens, it’s not too late,” Amakusa Shiro Tokisada said in a deep voice.

"Oh? You really think so? You're really naive..."

Before Sesshouin could finish speaking, Amakusa Shiro Tokisada decisively swung his katana, the cold light of the blade flashing through the air in an instant.

No, this feel...

Amakusa Shiro Tokisada's pupils contracted slightly. The scene of a head rolling to the ground that he had expected did not occur. Sesshouin Kiara in front of him disappeared directly from his sight as if it were a bubble in water!

Magic, or a Noble Phantasm...? Amakusa Shiro Tokisada gripped his katana tightly and took two steps back, cautiously observing his surroundings and guarding against possible enemy attacks.

"You really are a ruthless man, striking without hesitation. I wonder what Assassin saw in you that makes him so willing to risk his life for you." Sesshouin Kiara's voice suddenly echoed in Amakusa Shiro Tokisada's ears. It sounded very close, but there was no one around him.

"You said you wanted to save humanity, but in the end, your resolve is only this much. You really disappoint me, Amakusa Shiro Tokisada." Sesshouin Kiara sighed regretfully, as if he had finally gotten a new toy only to find that all the parts inside were rotten. "In that case, I have nothing more to say to you. Just stay here and prepare to witness this final redemption."

"beast......."

Sensing the immense magical power that had completely transcended the level of an ordinary spirit origin, Jeanne's eyes were filled with solemnity.

"Is this why I was summoned here?"

She muttered to herself, still feeling a little confused.

Although she is a Ruler, her role in the face of a world-class catastrophe like the [Beast] is negligible. Only the Counter Force can take action to fight the [Beast].

Joan of Arc shook her head, casting aside these pointless thoughts. Whatever the reason the Holy Grail summoned her, the appearance of the [Beast] was now a fait accompli, so she had to stop it no matter what!

After glancing at the distraught Liu Daolingxia behind her, Jeanne hesitated for a moment, but finally gritted her teeth and turned to rush towards the battlefield.

"Hey, Saber, what do you want to do!?" Seeing Mordred approaching with her sword drawn, Shiki asked hurriedly.

“Master, run now!” Mordred said without turning around. “The Counter Force cannot tolerate the [Beast]'s continued existence. It will definitely take action, so you don’t need to worry about the [Beast] posing a serious threat to human society. Until then…”

Crimson lightning swirled around Mordred, and the surging magic distorted the surrounding space.

"I will do my best to buy you time."

“Saber…” Shiki stared blankly at Mordred’s back, his throat seemingly blocked, unable to utter a single word.

"Don't make that face." Mordred turned around, a bright smile on his face. "You admitted it before, didn't you? I am your king. As king, isn't it my responsibility to protect my subjects?"

Lion's Claw fell silent. The reason he was willing to call Mordred king was simply because he wanted to get along with her.

You probably already know that there are no kings in this era; that title is just an empty name...

“That’s right, you are my king!” Shiki-kai knelt on one knee, head bowed, pounding his chest with his fist. “My king, please bring me victory once again!”

A crimson light burst forth in an instant. Feeling the immense magical power suddenly surging within her body, Mordred pursed her lips slightly, then broke into a radiant smile:

"Of course! I am Mordred, King Arthur's only heir. Are you ready...?"

She turned her head towards Kama in the distance, her eyes burning with a fierce fighting spirit.

"Welcome my triumphant return!"

"Phew~ It feels so good to be completely free. That cramped spirit core was suffocating me."

Looking at the dark red flames burning in his hand, Kama's lips curled into a slight smile. He turned to look at Anan and said mockingly, "Well, Rider, now you finally realize the difference between gods and mortals, don't you?"

"Stop deceiving yourself, Kama." Anan looked at Kama calmly. "Do you still believe that you are worthy of the name [God]?"

“Of course!” Kama proudly raised his chin. “This is my true form as the [God of Love]!”

"Is that really the case?" A slight smile curved Yanan's lips. "Because you were destined to be close to the love of others, you ended up being destroyed as a result. So you intend to use your own love to crowd out other love in the universe. To you, the [God of Love] is nothing but a hypocritical name, because you are not giving [love] at all, but running away from [love]. And what's even more tragic is that the power that transformed you comes from that undeserved calamity that led to your destruction."

Yanan paused slightly, a hint of mockery in his eyes: "I'm rather curious, what are you thinking every time you use this power?"

"Shut up!"

Kama roared and waved his hand. A red lotus formed from dark red flames fell from the void, exquisite and dreamlike, posing no threat whatsoever.

Yanan narrowed his eyes slightly, choosing not to accept the red lotus, but instead immediately used the power of the Thousand Realms One Vehicle to teleport a hundred meters away.

The red lotus swayed and fell to the ground silently, as if it were just a weightless leaf. But the moment it touched the ground, dark red flames spread out and completely covered the land within a radius of fifty meters. In just two or three breaths, only a huge crater tens of meters deep remained in the original spot.

This is undoubtedly abnormal. Even the flames of the sun god could not cause such terrifying destruction in such a short time. The reason for this scene is that the concept contained in these flames is not [burning], but a deeper level of [destruction].

"Is this the flame that Shiva used to burn you to death? As expected of the god of destruction of the universe, this power is indeed not to be underestimated." Anan's words sounded like an expression of admiration, but to Kama, they had an indescribable irony and mockery.

"You're just a mere human, yet you dare to spout such nonsense before God (me)?" Kama sneered at Anan. "Fine, if that's the case, then I won't use this power."

The flames gradually faded, leaving only dark red crystals like glass, with dazzling starlight surrounding Kama, exuding both an evil aura and an indescribable holiness.

"Open your eyes and watch closely, you lowly and insignificant humans, I will make you deeply understand this [love] that belongs to God (me)!"

Chapter Forty-Nine: Facing the Third Beast! 2

Although on the surface Yanan appeared dismissive, his heart was actually heavier than ever before.

After all, among everyone present, no one understood the terror and power of the [Beast] better than him. It was a crisis that could truly destroy the world, a powerful existence that only the seven Grand Heroic Spirits could defeat.

Frankly speaking, with the help of the nine Divine Keys and the various abilities and skills he gained after ascending to Heroic Spirit status, his strength is actually no less than that of a regular Grand Heroic Spirit. Although this is still not enough to contend with [Beast], don't forget that Kama, who is standing in front of him at this moment, is not the complete Third Beast either.

The third beast is the beast of love, and it exists in pairs. Kama is the false god of love as the third beast (L), while the other is the demonic bodhisattva as the third beast (R). Only when the two are united can it be the true third beast.

Therefore, theoretically speaking, he could still put up a fight against Kama. As long as he could hold Kama off until the restraining force reacted, it would naturally activate the emergency mechanism to drive the beast away.

But this is no easy task. Even as only half a beast, Kama's power is undeniable, so he must do everything he can to weaken the enemy's fighting strength and increase his own chances of winning.

Provoking Kama to give up the Red Lotus Fire was part of his plan. The Red Lotus Fire that entwined Kama was a manifestation of the power of Shiva, the god of destruction and one of the three main gods of the Hindu pantheon, and was one of the main reasons that made Kama become a [beast].

Kama was reborn from the flames of destruction and gained the concept of the [universe]. Shiva's flames of destruction remained on her body. The power of this thing is comparable to an EX-rank anti-army Noble Phantasm, and it is not subject to any restrictions. Meanwhile, the power of the Black Abyss White Flower's [creation] has been used entirely by him to resist the backlash of the Heavenly Judgment. Under these circumstances, he simply has no way to fight against Kama.

Fortunately, Kama was also reluctant to use this power. After all, anyone would feel uneasy about using the weapon that killed them in the first place. So, after a few words of provocation, Kama simply gave up the Crimson Lotus Fire.

The first phase has been completed, so now it's time for the second phase.

With a thought, Yanan activated the power of Feather Crossing. Sereneka, who had been teleported to an unknown grove several miles away by him using the Thousand Realms Transcendence, suddenly opened her eyes, startling several wolves that were quietly approaching.

Sereneka's eyes were lifeless, she stiffly raised her arm, her voice flat and without any inflection:

"By command of the Command Spell, Rider, victory is achieved."

"By command of the Command Spell, Rider, victory is assured."

A crimson light flashed, and the last two holy marks disappeared completely. Serenekay's head lolled to the side, and she lay down on the soft ground once more.

The wolves that had been there earlier had already fled with their tails between their legs, frightened by the sudden flash of red light.

Sensing the sudden surge of magical energy emanating from Anan, Kama narrowed his eyes slightly and sneered, "Command Seals... But at a time like this, what can a few Command Seals possibly change?"

"Stop bluffing, Kama." Feeling the magic power within him returning, Anan clenched his fist and gave Kama a slightly mocking smile. "Like you said, at a time like this, what can't be said?"

Kama's face darkened slightly.

"It seems you're waiting for me to expose you. In that case, I won't hold back." Anan's expression remained calm. He was eager to continue stalling for time with Kama like this. "Kama, you knew from the beginning that once your [Beast] identity was exposed, you would inevitably become the target of everyone's attacks. At that time, neither the Black Faction nor the Red Faction, nor the Ruer, would let you go. So, you hid your identity and joined the Red Faction simply to use one wolf to devour another, so that you could reap the benefits."

"Including your previous painstaking infiltration of the Yggdrasil Castle, besides turning Caster to the enemy, another purpose was to destroy the Homunculus Factory and cut off our mana supply. Then you swapped opponents with Karna, letting him fight me to the death. No matter who wins in the end, they will definitely pay a heavy price. As a result, the strongest Servants on both sides, apart from me and Heracles who has almost lost his ability to fight, Red Rider Ozymandias and Red Lacner Karna have all left the field, and the rest of the Servants are almost all wiped out. You felt that there was no longer any threat, so you chose to show up at this time."

Seeing Kama's increasingly grim expression, Anan chuckled, "That's why I said you're just bluffing. You're worried, you're afraid, you're terrified, so you're trying every possible way to ensure your victory. The mighty Third Beast, afraid to show itself because of a few Servants, and then jumping out at this moment claiming to be a supreme god—don't you think you're a bit like—"

"A clown?"

"Shut up!!"

Kama roared and waved his hand, causing several energy spheres, resembling black holes, to coalesce and hurtle toward Anan with magical fluctuations no less powerful than A-rank Noble Phantasms.

Anan's gaze sharpened, and he raised his hand to draw several primordial runes. Instantly, several deep green energy beams shot out, while the black energy balls that came towards him collided with each other, stirring up a large amount of magical smoke.

“Let me remind you of one more thing,” Yanan’s calm voice reached Kamo’s ears through the smoke. “Even if we are short-handed, a hero will not desert his post.”

"Rebellion against my magnificent father (Clarent BloodArthur)!!!"

Crimson lightning tore through the heavens and earth, surging forth. All hatred and anger transformed into twisted magic, radiating outwards and converging into a calamity-inducing black and red sword beam that cleaved down with the force to destroy mountains and seas!

At the same time, high in the sky, pitch-black flames, carrying scorching heat capable of burning mountains and boiling seas, and the deathly power capable of annihilating all things, roared down. Several EX-level light cannons, like pillars supporting the sky, also fell down, together with the black and red sword light, rushing towards Kama!

At this moment, whether it was the rebellious knight, the world-destroying black dragon, or the arrogant queen, they all abandoned their previous differences of stance and grudges, and stood on the same side for the goals they wanted to protect, launching an attack on the ultimate disaster!

"Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!"

In an instant, the thunder and lightning ignited the fire in the earth, and the pillar of light was like a divine punishment. The earth-shattering vibrations resounded through the sky, and everyone's ears were briefly deafened by the enormous sound.

Beneath the starlit night sky, ripples of magical energy, like tornadoes, surged forth from the very center of the collision, sweeping across the heavens and creating vast expanses of smoke. Only countless afterglows of magical energy of various colors shimmered within, outlining countless dreamlike scenes resembling the aurora borealis.

But no one present cared about this rare and dreamlike scene. All eyes were fixed on the depths of the smoke and dust. Tension, trepidation, and anticipation filled the air. The only thing that could stir their hearts at this moment was the state of the [beast]!

"Even a [beast] shouldn't be able to withstand that blow..." Gold whispered, unsure whether he was speaking to someone else or to himself.

No one answered; everyone remained silent. After all, the existence of [beasts] was too distant and mysterious to them. They knew absolutely nothing about them, so they were not sure whether the attack they had just received had any effect.

Fortunately, the wait didn't last too long. Sensing the magical aura that was swelling again, almost everyone's expression changed slightly.

A surge of powerful magical energy swept up like a whirlwind, dispelling all the dust and smoke. Kama's figure reappeared before everyone, her appearance unchanged and her aura as strong as ever. If it weren't for the bottomless pit beneath her feet and the dense cracks around her, everyone would probably think that nothing had happened at all.

"How could such a thing happen..." Mordred's pupils suddenly contracted, she gritted her teeth and raised the demon sword in her hand again.

"Tch... If it weren't for that wretched lizard that wrecked my garden like this..." Assassin Semiramis, sitting on the throne, bit his nails, his tone clearly filled with resentment and complaint towards Nidhogg, as if he had completely forgotten that this [beast] had escaped from their camp.

Nidhogg floated in the sky, flapping its wings, its mood gradually sinking to the bottom. This [beast]'s strength was almost no less than that of Vortigern, who had initially established a connection with the Holy Grail.

“It’s all just a pointless struggle.” Kama looked up at Nidhogg and the Sky Garden high in the sky, a slight sneer on his lips, and raised his hand above his head. “Let me show you what true power is.”

A terrifying surge of magical energy suddenly erupted from her body, causing Anan's pupils to contract sharply, and a strong sense of crisis instantly rose from the depths of his heart!

Whoosh whoosh whoosh—! ! ! !

In an instant, countless beams of light radiated from Kama's hand in all directions. They intertwined densely, like an impenetrable spider web, covering all the space above and below, turning the entire world into an ocean of light!

It was as if the light brought not hope and warmth, but despair and destruction. The places covered by the light were all mercilessly destroyed, as if God was punishing them!

"Get down!"

With a furious roar, Lion Robber pressed Fiore, who was in a wheelchair, to the ground. Just then, a beam of light swept over their heads, and more than a dozen androids who couldn't dodge in time were instantly reduced to ashes before they could even scream!

Upon seeing this, everyone's expression changed simultaneously. They hadn't expected that the power of these beams of light would be so terrifying.

Is this the true power of the [Beast]...?

The instant the beam of light appeared, Mordred's innate intuition prompted her to react immediately. She instantly removed her heavy armor and tried to avoid the attack of the beam of light.

Just like her, Yanan dodged and weaved, avoiding the bombardment of the light pillars. Although his A-rank endurance meant he wouldn't be seriously injured even if hit by a light pillar, the key issue was the sheer number of pillars. If he got entangled in one, even he would pay a considerable price.

"hold head high!!!"