In Type-Moon, it all starts with adopting Sakura.

"My little Master, do you know? This is the happiest thing that has ever happened to me, the King, as your Servant..."

“Rider…”

Weber continued to sob softly.

"Don't cry, little Master. Didn't you promise me that you would become an excellent man?"

"I...I know...but I can't help it right now..."

"Is that so..."

Iskandar raised his finger and gently flicked his forehead, as he always did.

“Rider…”

The familiar force startled Webber. He looked up and saw that Iskandar's carefree smile had vanished, replaced by an indescribable solemnity and seriousness.

He changed his usual demeanor and looked at Weber in front of him seriously, asking, "Weber, there's something I've always wanted to ask you, and now I have to ask you."

The Golden King stood atop the forest, overlooking everything. Although his expression remained indifferent, his scarlet eyes were not irritable.

This was certainly not because Finn was blocking his way; he was deliberately giving Iskandar this final chance to say goodbye.

"……what?"

Weber raised his head, still asking questions in the final moments of his life, already aware of what was to come.

"Weber Velvet, are you willing to become my subject and begin serving me as such?"

"..."

A moment of silence fell over the room. Weber trembled, and tears streamed down his face like a burst dam.

This was a question he knew was the least likely, yet he had always longed for and hoped for.

Isn't this already obvious?

"I...I...I'm willing, only you are—"

Weber wiped away his tears and knelt before Iskandar, weeping.

"My king, whom I have always longed for and am willing to follow forever... Thank you for your care and guidance over the years. I am willing to follow you... I am willing to witness with you what the other side of dreams is, so... please continue to guide me... Your Majesty."

This answer brought a smile to Iskandar's face; clearly, he was equally pleased with Waver's response and choice. Similarly, for Waver, as a subject, the king's smile was the greatest reward.

Therefore, Iskandar has nothing to regret.

"Haha, is that so? I never expected to gain such an excellent subject as you at the last moment. It seems this Holy Grail War has been worthwhile after all. So..."

Iskandar bent down and patted Waver's head, then stood up with difficulty. With a wave of his hand, he summoned Kenneth's Divine Wheel along with him.

"What...what are you doing? You don't mean you want me to pledge allegiance to you, do you? Let me tell you, you're dreaming!!"

Upon seeing Iskandar bring him before him, Kenneth's expression suddenly changed, and he immediately refused in a shrill voice.

Although this guy's final performance did indeed shock and impress him, he had no intention of serving him.

"Hahaha, who wants your loyalty, you lemon-headed wretch? If you were my subject, I'd be arguing with you every single day..."

However, Iskandar simply smiled happily, then picked him up and walked alone onto the Divine Wheel, standing once again with his two old friends.

"...Huh?"

Weber wanted to get on the bus, but Iskandar stopped him.

"That's enough. There's no need to follow Weber any further."

"It is my duty as king to reveal what dreams are."

"And as a subject, your duty is to see clearly the dream that the king displays and pass it on to future generations."

The Conqueror spoke calmly, though he was very close, he seemed to be high above, unreachable even if one reached out.

"So, live on! Weber, pass on my story and dreams to future generations, do you understand?"

“I, I… understand, Your Majesty.”

Weber lowered his head and never looked up again.

"That would be wonderful..."

Iskandar nodded and smiled with satisfaction.

“Hey, lemonhead… no, I should say Lord El-Melloi…”

Finally, he looked again at Kenneth, who stood to the side with a cold expression but remained silent, and bowed his head to him for the first time, making a heartfelt plea.

"Hmm? What's wrong with you now?"

Kenneth's expression turned somewhat strange when he heard Iskandar address him with a respectful title instead of "Lemon Head" for the first time.

"I entrust my little Master to your care from now on. No matter what the outcome, I would like to ask you to protect him for me. Please."

"Hmph, do you even need to tell me? Although Waver Velvet is an absolute mediocre talent, he is also my student, a member of the El-Melloi classroom. As long as I'm here, I will not allow him to be harmed! This is my duty as a monarch and teacher!"

"You annoying red gorilla, stop wasting your time and get to work while you're still alive."

Kenneth snorted coldly, then looked at Iskandar, who was beginning to dissipate, still arguing with him in his dying moments.

"...Oh, that's wonderful."

Upon hearing Kenneth's answer, Iskandar finally put aside all his worries.

"Then, let's go together! Divine Wheel!!"

Shaking off unnecessary thoughts, the Conqueror King gripped the reins tightly and began his final gallop. He let out a powerful roar and charged towards the formidable enemy that awaited him in the distance.

"Are you coming along too?"

Gilgamesh stared coldly at Finn, who was blocking his way, and questioned him.

"No, I won't, because this is the battle of the Conqueror King."

Seeing that the farewell was over, Finn sheathed his spear and then leaped back to Kenneth's side, leaving the final stage to the two kings, Iskandar and Gilgamesh.

Gilgamesh snorted coldly upon seeing what Finn had done.

"You scoundrel, I am not so oblivious to romance. However..."

He glanced at Iskandar, who was riding the wheel of divine might and charging towards him, and scoffed, "In your current wretched state, do you even deserve my serious attention? Even if I do nothing, you're doomed..."

"Hahahaha, yes, it seems I've reached the end, but..."

"Until the moment of true death, my steps will not cease! So, take this, King of Heroes!!"

With a roar and a charge, Iskandar, as king, launched a final assault with his still-functioning body and his last remaining Noble Phantasm.

"madness."

Upon seeing this, Gilgamesh frowned.

However, despite saying this, in order to give Iskandar the final respect, he still opened his treasure vault and used his most prized Noble Phantasm.

Countless golden streaks began to dance wildly around Gilgamesh, and the Chains of Heaven reappeared beside him before shooting out towards Iskandar's location.

One hundred meters.

The golden celestial lock bound the divine bull, which possessed divine blood, bringing the divine wheels to a halt and forcing Iskandar to dismount and continue his charge using his own two legs.

Seventy meters.

"--kill!!"

Iskandar roared again, and his body disappeared even faster because of his reckless actions at this moment.

Thirty meters.

"Please, my dear friend, let's send this king on his final journey, Enkidu!"

A golden light flashed by, and several swift golden snakes pierced through Iskandar's chest and legs in an instant with unpredictable speed, fixing his body firmly in place and rendering him unable to move.

At this moment, the outcome is completely decided.

"puff!!"

He spat out a mouthful of blood, which unintentionally sprayed onto Gilgamesh's body as he approached. However, this time the proud king showed no displeasure. He looked at Iskandar with only respect and admiration.

"Now, are you satisfied, Conqueror?"

Gilgamesh spoke quietly.

"what……"

Iskandar's eyes were already somewhat glazed over, but a smile appeared on his face at this final moment. "It was truly a great expedition, and it really stirred my emotions..."

"Hmph, an interesting fellow. He's one of the few who's given me a good time."

"You're not bad."

He pierced Iskandar's chest with the sword of Ea, personally bidding farewell to the King of Conquerors. Then his body began to dissipate into spiritual particles, and the Divine Wheel behind him, which was bound by the Chains of Heaven, gradually collapsed at this moment.

On his deathbed, he continued to laugh as he bid farewell to everyone present. He turned to Webber and Kenneth and said:

"After the battle, don't go looking for Saber and the strategist, leave this city."

This was the last effort he could make, and it also left his subjects with a final way out.

After saying this, Iskandar's body gradually turned into golden spiritual particles and dissipated before the three of them. Clearly, with his spiritual core shattered by the Ea sword, he had no chance of being saved.

Finally, he slowly closed his eyes.

"The sound of the sea at its end seems to linger in my ears..."

"What has always echoed in my heart is the sound of the waves of that distant sea..."

Chapter 80: The Missiles Are Coming!

The gusts of sand and dust subsided quietly as a king closed his eyes.

The surging waves eventually turned into a faint sigh.

Night fell once more.

The Golden King watched a true king depart, then returned the world-shattering sword in his hand to the treasury. Only the golden chains beside him trembled slightly, as if comforting his dear friend.

"Hmph, Enkidu, I wouldn't feel sorry for a thief who's just trying to steal a treasure; I just feel a bit sentimental..."