In Britain, the Noble Phantasm: Divine Key

This is very interesting.

"Could it be Morgan's doing?" he thought to himself.

That's not impossible.

He faked his death to escape by using the "Return to Heaven" technique, thus gaining the qualification to become a Heroic Spirit, and therefore naturally had the possibility of being summoned.

In Anaen's mind, the only one capable of summoning himself, a Grand Servant, and obtaining his "Relics" should be Morgan.

Although Merlin also had that ability, that guy would never do such a thing. In fact, he would rather I go back later so that he could have a few more years of carefree life.

He had always had great confidence in that white-haired good-for-nothing's integrity.

However, speculation is still speculation. After thinking for a while, Yanan decided to see what the other side was really like, so he put a wisp of his consciousness into it.

An ancient and solemn temple... a surging tide of magical beasts... a vast, turbulent sea... a dark and gloomy underworld... a golden-haired king...

After a moment, Yanan regained his senses, a thoughtful look appearing in his dark eyes.

He never expected that it wouldn't be Morgan who summoned him, but another "old friend".

However, this old friend probably doesn't recognize him now, since the one he beat up back then was someone from another world.

“Gilgamesh…” he tapped the armrest lightly with his fingers, muttering to himself, “Is it because he used his clairvoyance?”

That's right, the one summoning Anahn right now is none other than Gilgamesh, the oldest king.

However, this is not his teenage self, but rather the version of him who returned from his journey to find the elixir of immortality, and transformed into a wise king after a profound awakening.

Judging from the scene he saw, that should be the Seventh Singularity, which is a world that is in line with the Sixth Singularity he previously descended upon.

As for why the other party knew of his existence, Anan judged that the Golden King might have seen what was happening in the Sixth Singularity with his clairvoyance, and then decided to summon him.

As a Grand Servant candidate just like Merlin, it's not impossible to summon a Grand Servant even without relics if one is willing to pay the price.

Watching the vortex in front of him gradually shrink, Anan thought for a while and decided not to accept the summons.

Of course, this does not mean that he intends to abandon this singularity.

In terms of difficulty, the Seventh Singularity, which contains Tiamat, the Mother of Creation, is no easier than the Sixth Singularity he experienced before. If he can successfully overcome it, then his [Savior] status can be directly upgraded to EX level.

Yanan would certainly not give up such an opportunity easily.

The reason for refusing the summons is due to two considerations.

First, he is now a Grand Servant. Once he accepts the summons, it will place a huge burden on Gilgamesh. If he goes all out, he might be able to drain Gilgamesh dry.

Previously in the Sixth Singularity, he accepted the world's call, so he didn't have to worry about mana replenishment. However, for an individual, maintaining the mana replenishment of a Grand Servant is a very stressful matter.

Although resurrection is not uncommon in that world, and Gilgamesh even experienced sudden death in the original work, it would be too troublesome to go to the underworld to rescue people every time.

Moreover, even he himself had to be careful—if he accidentally drained Gilgamesh dry during the most intense part of the battle, things would really get out of hand.

The second reason was that he worried he might not be able to resolve the problem of this singularity.

Although the Seventh Singularity is known as the "Traitor Front," its difficulty is no less than that of the Sixth Singularity. The era in which it exists also brings a lot of uncertainty. At the end of the Age of Gods, at the moment when humans and gods part ways, nothing is unexpected.

Moreover, after experiencing the Sixth Singularity, Anan strongly suspects that this singularity may not follow the original plot, and who knows what kind of trouble might arise.

Even if other beasts appear at that time, he probably wouldn't be surprised.

Therefore, just in case, this time, Anan plans to send his main body directly to this singularity.

Although doing so would cause him to lose many of the unique abilities of Heroic Spirits, such as summoning Nidhogg and Heroic Spirit soldiers, it also meant that he could finally unleash his greatest trump card.

The real—Key of God.

......

Uruk, the central tower.

The dazzling light gradually faded, and the intricate summoning circle was now empty. If it weren't for the fact that the precious spellcasting materials around it had lost their luster, Siduri would have even doubted that anything had happened at all.

The priestess, deeply trusted and revered by the people of Uruk, turned to look at the king beside her and found that he too had a deep frown, clearly taken aback by what was happening before him.

It was truly rare for her to see such an expression on the face of the almost omniscient and omnipotent king. No matter when or where, the king always maintained an expression of equanimity, and even when faced with a doomed fate, he would fight tenaciously to the very last moment.

It is because of the king's encouragement that they have been able to persevere until now.

Shaking her head to banish these chaotic thoughts from her mind, Siduri stepped forward and said in a light, melodious voice, "Your Majesty, has the summoning failed?"

“Impossible!” Gilgamesh said decisively. If it weren’t for Siduri in front of him, he probably would have already called her an “idiot.” “This is a magic circle that I designed myself, and it uses the best casting materials. It is more than enough to summon Grand Heroic Spirits.”

"So, it was that lord who refused your summons?" Siduli pondered for a moment before asking.

Gilgamesh fell silent. Although he was unwilling to admit it, it seemed to be the only possibility.

He believed that the guy wouldn't refuse the summons for such a ridiculous reason as cowardice. He was a guy who didn't flinch even when facing the Daughter of Root and the Sixth Beast, a true hero whom even he acknowledged.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have had to go to such great lengths and expend so much energy to summon the other party—he is the only king in heaven and earth, and only a hero with both courage and strength is qualified to receive such treatment.

But the current situation is truly beyond Gilgamesh's expectations. Could it be that he took a liking to the other person, but the other person did not reciprocate his feelings?

That's not right. Judging from what he saw with his clairvoyance, the other party should be a pretty easy-going guy. Although he is a king, he doesn't have any airs.

Could it be that there's something wrong with my summoning circle? Gilgamesh was starting to lose confidence.

However, he certainly couldn't say such a thing in front of Siduri, otherwise it would be too damaging to his image.

"Let's examine this more closely later..." Gilgamesh coughed lightly and waved his hand dismissively, "Never mind, it doesn't matter if we can't summon him. Even without that guy, I will deal with those who threaten Uruk... Let's begin the next round of summoning."

Although a lot of the spellcasting materials were consumed, it was a Grand Servant after all. If it were just a regular Servant, what's left would be enough.

"Your Majesty... perhaps you should try summoning again another day," Siduri said cautiously. "You've failed to summon twice in a row, and I'm worried it's because you're too tired. Maybe you'll feel better after a few days of rest?"

Upon hearing this, Gilgamesh couldn't help but fall into deep thought. Could it really be due to physical reasons?

"Twice? Does that mean there was another Heroic Spirit besides me who also refused the summons?"

A strange voice suddenly rang out in the empty hall. Gilgamesh's dragon-like red eyes narrowed instantly, and countless golden ripples appeared behind him. Various legendary treasures revealed their sharp edges, exuding astonishing killing intent.

"If this is your welcoming ceremony, then it is far too grand." Ripples spread through the air, and a black-haired man clad in azure silver armor stepped out, a calm smile on his face, looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar golden-haired king before him, "Gilgamesh."

"It's you?" Gilgamesh recognized the newcomer at a glance, which surprised him even more, because he could actually sense a human aura emanating from this guy.

They are not heroic spirits, but living, breathing human beings!

“I have come from beyond the world in response to your summons,” Anahn said with a smile. He still had a considerable fondness for Gilgamesh in his Wise King state, at least he was more pleasing to the eye than in his chuunibyou (delusional) phase.

"Beyond the world..." Gilgamesh gave him a deep look; there was a lot of information in those words.

However, he didn't care much about it; as long as the person came, that was fine.

And who knows, this otherworldly King Arthur who appears in his true form might bring him an even bigger surprise?

Siduri finally realized what was happening and stepped forward, bowing, saying, "Greetings, Lord Anaen. I am the priestess who assists the king. You may call me Siduri."

"Hello, Siduri, it's a pleasure to meet you," Yanan said with a smile. His approachable demeanor made him seem like an ordinary person, which made Siduri feel somewhat flattered.

If she remembered correctly, this lord should be a king who rules over a country, just like Lord Gilgamesh, right?

Hmm... it seems there's quite a difference between kings.

"Alright, let's leave the pleasantries at that." Gilgamesh waved his hand, his dragon-like red eyes turning to Anan. "King from another world, you must be aware of the current situation in Uruk. I ask you, knowing that destruction is inevitable, are you still willing to struggle alongside this city to the very end?"

Chapter Two: The Summoning, Merlin & Morgan

Uruk was destined to perish; that is a fact that no one can change.

Not to be gradually forgotten over time, but right now, in this very place, in the final act, to meet the grandest death in the fiercest battle.

This battle will surely lead to the fall of Uruk—this is the future the proud Golden King saw with his own eyes. He accepted this fate with equanimity and intended to struggle with the kingdom to the very end.

If Anan was a Heroic Spirit he summoned, then he wouldn't have needed to ask such a question at all. Heroic Spirits are already dead, so dying again wouldn't be a big deal.

As long as one can fulfill their destined mission before that, it doesn't matter if they die; this is what makes a heroic spirit.

However, the situation has now deviated slightly. This King Arthur from another world has not appeared as a heroic spirit, but has chosen to descend in his true form.

As a demigod, Gilgamesh understood human nature better than most: the fear of death, the pursuit of profit, the desire for fame and fortune... These desires, ingrained in our very being, filled humanity with infinite possibilities, but also brought with them a great deal of uncertainty.

Therefore, he had to determine whether this ally from outside the world was truly trustworthy.

Gilgamesh crossed his arms, his dragon-like red eyes staring straight at Anan. Although he was looking at him at eye level, it gave people a feeling of looking down on him, like a god high above, scrutinizing a tiny mortal. Although he didn't say a word, the pressure alone was enough to make one feel breathless.

Although he knew very well that the other party was also a king, it did not mean that he would put down his pride. Wherever he was, he was the only king in the world!

Anan met Gilgamesh's gaze calmly, neither backing down nor getting angry, but simply smiled faintly and said, "The fact that I'm standing here now is the best answer."

"Hmph~ Hmph hahahahahahahaha..." Gilgamesh's demonic laughter echoed throughout the entire tower. He then turned to the priestess beside him and said, "Siduri, instruct the priests to prepare a better house for our guests later."

Knowing the king's temperament well, Siduri clearly sensed his joy and delight, and gracefully bowed, saying, "Yes."

Logically, the Priests should be responsible for matters such as worshipping gods, which have nothing to do with people's livelihoods. However, now that the gods have disappeared and cannot even descend without special summoning, the Priests' original work has become meaningless. So Gilgamesh waved his hand and dumped a series of miscellaneous tasks, including people's livelihoods, agriculture, animal husbandry, and urban planning, onto the Priests, making full use of their remaining value.

There's nothing we can do; the shrines are home to Uruk's most talented people, and it would be a waste not to use them.

"I am in a good mood and in good condition. Without further ado, let's begin the next round of summoning!" Gilgamesh fully demonstrated what it means to be a king. Without any hesitation, he immediately stood in front of the magic circle to begin the summoning.

Siduri sighed and rubbed her forehead. Well, the king hasn't been this happy in a long time, so let him be willful this once.

"This time, I will definitely summon you!" For some reason, a gambler's madness appeared on Gilgamesh's face, which was full of kingly dominance. "Descent before me, court magician who once assisted the Knight King, this is the stage for you to show your skills!"

Anan was slightly startled. Was Gilgamesh planning to summon Merlin?

Oh, no, if this is the world, she should be called Meryl.

A dazzling light shone from the magic circle, but no one appeared; only a melodious female voice echoed in everyone's ears:

"Please spare me, Your Majesty King Gilgamesh. I just finished dealing with the last singularity, and I'm so exhausted I don't even want to move a finger. Besides, you know the fate of the kingdom I served. To avoid repeating that mistake, I'd better find someone more capable, like that guy next to you... Alright, that's all for now, I'm about to start my broadcast, bye-bye~"

Yanan: "..."

Gilgamesh: "..."

Siduli: "......"

Seeing Gilgamesh's tightly clenched fist, Ananun subtly moved a few steps to the side to avoid being splattered by the blood that the other party would spurt out.

"Calm down, please calm down, Your Majesty." Siduri quickly tried to calm Gilgamesh, whose blood pressure was soaring. At this moment, she was sincerely grateful that the king's temper had improved a lot since his return, otherwise the temple would probably be in ruins by now.

Gilgamesh took a few deep breaths to barely suppress his anger, and a chilling smile appeared on his face: "Merry, is it? Once this matter is resolved, I will settle this score with her properly."

"So, the first Servant you summoned was Merry?" Anahn asked thoughtfully, stroking his chin.

Upon hearing this name, Gilgamesh's mood became even more agitated. This was the first time he had been rejected twice in a row when summoning the same Heroic Spirit, and to make matters worse, someone had seen it.