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

It has nothing to do with what his destiny is. No one's destiny allows them to arbitrarily take another's life. Even when facing King Hassan, he had no reason to back down.

"The important people I protect, the people I love, the people I cherish."

Faced with Wang Hassan's questioning, Lo Wei responded just as defiantly.

"Even if it defies the will of Heaven, and is a ferocious beast, would you still wish to protect it?"

Upon receiving Rovi's reply, King Hassan did not stop, but instead increased the force of his sword and continued to question him.

"I'm sorry, perhaps in your eyes Tiamat is an enemy that must be eliminated, but in my eyes she is not some monster, she is me—"

Lovi did not back down in the face of King Hassan's questioning, and at that moment he increased his magic output, controlling the crimson hand to grip King Hassan's sword tightly.

With a loud "Bang!!", Rowe's fist, adorned with a gold ring, collided violently with a massive hand clad in jet-black gauntlets. The sound of the two forces colliding was deafening.

"An important person!"

At this point, Lo Wei also gave his answer.

"Though you are a holy son favored by Heaven, you have secretly communicated with the monstrous beast Lingxi, which is truly an anomaly. However, the mission I bear will not be abandoned because of a few words. Now show me your full faith and strength, and I will make the decision! Or perhaps I will personally sever your pathetic head!"

A dark blue light flashed across King Hassan's pale eyes, and a layer of blue flames immediately appeared on his originally black greatsword. Then, King Hassan raised the greatsword high above his head and slashed it down heavily towards Rowe below.

This attack was completely different from his previous encounter with Ramses II in the pyramids; it was no longer a lesson, but a real battle.

Just like the declaration made by King Hassan when he gave Tiamat the concept of death in the original world, in the face of destiny, he will no longer respect his identity at this moment, and he will become the true angel of death.

"So you're serious after all? Then bring it on! Although I'm very reluctant to fight you, this time, I won't back down in any way."

With a determined look in his eyes, Lovi raised his fist to block King Hassan's greatsword attack, his tone incredibly resolute.

He can now control everything, so he will never let important people slip away, after all, that's why he chooses to keep getting stronger.

He would never lose as long as he fought for it, even against King Hassan.

Bang--!!

The nameless black longsword swung down repeatedly, but each time it was steadily parried by Luo Wei.

Sparks of metal and teeth-grinding vibrations filled the space, and every clash between fist and sword caused the air to vibrate.

He is no longer the weakling who would give up at the mere mention of King Hassan's name; now, he can handle even Grand Servant opponents with ease.

The Ten Commandments, Solomon's records, and all that he had learned so far, all materialized at this moment, revealing his unwavering will to the god of death who, based on destiny, was taking away his life.

The Grand Servant, who was originally difficult to fight, was forced to move his feet under the pressure of the clash with him, and the dark blue flames continued to surge, and his powerful strength had to be fully displayed.

This was a display he had never shown even when dealing with Ramses II. It was also a recognition of himself and proof of what he could do at this moment. King Hassan had come to regard him as an enemy that he had to fight with all his might to defeat.

To be acknowledged or recognized by such a being is a truly wonderful feeling, and I feel inexplicably honored.

"Then let's try this!"

A golden ring flashed by, and Lovi, wielding Jacob's hands and feet, stepped forward, spreading King Hassan's longsword open with both hands once more. Then, two fingers swiftly extended, and a dark red rune rose from King Hassan's chest, instantly erupting into a blinding burst of intense red sparks.

Boom—!!

The flickering runes raged wildly, the dazzling flames accompanied by black smoke. The power of this attack was comparable to a B+ rank Noble Phantasm. However, King Hassan's body was like a mountain. Even though he took the blast head-on, his black armor remained undamaged, or rather, it didn't budge in the slightest. It seems that even the runes of the Age of Gods were nothing more than an immature trick to this Death Angel who walked among mortals.

—Clang!

After the first move, Wang Hassan's ghostly figure swung his sword again.

"If this is all you have, then your beliefs are nothing but empty talk!!"

After several exchanges, although King Hassan suffered multiple attacks, ordinary grand magic spells could not cause him any significant damage. Even Jacob's limbs could be blocked by his greatsword, whose style was unpredictable, preventing Rowe from having the opportunity to inflict effective damage.

Finally, King Hassan launched an even more ferocious and continuous attack. Unlike Lovi's fist attacks, as the strongest assassin among assassins, each of his attacks was delivered from an extremely tricky angle, practically impossible to counter. Every sword strike was aimed at decapitating the enemy.

clang!!

A heavy pressure came from his arm; the force of the blow was greater than expected. The eerie blue flames clinging to the sword, like maggots that gnawed at his flesh, actually killed the magic power attached to his hand and directly damaged his body.

'This guy...'

Lo Wei intended to retreat and create distance, using the magician's advantage to wear him down throughout the game, but King Hassan had no intention of giving him that chance. Rather, his immediate appearance at close range was precisely to prevent Lo Wei from doing such a thing, and he wanted to completely drag himself into Lo Wei's rhythm.

"So—wheat flour on top, human body on the bottom."

White powder formed beneath his body, accompanied by the utterance of an incantation. This time, a white scimitar capable of effectively suppressing defense condensed and appeared. At that moment, however, King Hassan's sword suddenly changed.

The heavy black longsword was as light as seven heads; one moment the greatswords were crossed, and the next it swung towards its own head in an unpredictable trajectory.

"—High-Speed ​​Divine Words."

However, because of the increased chanting speed of Lovi, coupled with the driving force of the auxiliary magic, the white blade he conjured reached the opponent's neck even earlier than King Hassan's greatsword. With just one more breath, King Hassan would be beheaded by the execution of light.

Just before the blade fell towards his brain, Lovi did not dodge. Instead, a crimson figure appeared directly in front of him. Michael's phantom transformed into a shield, blocking King Hassan's fatal sword. Since his own execution by light was faster, King Hassan should have been hit.

The execution by light has the special property of ignoring defense and physical strength. Anyone below will be easily cut off by the one above. This is a miracle magic that is cast instantly by the blood of the divine child and the Ten Commandments. If it hits, even King Hassan will be injured by it.

however--

"Secluded Valley".

The deep voice ruthlessly shattered the victory that was within reach. Just before the white guillotine was about to cleave King Hassan's neck, the figure vanished from the spot, or rather, disappeared into the valley, causing the guillotine to lose its target and be completely burned away by the surrounding eerie blue flames.

Then, Wang Hassan's enormous figure reappeared behind Lovi, and immediately the black greatsword slammed down on him again.

clang!!

The crimson hand that emerged from behind him once again blocked the fatal sword strike, and the two figures and their power were locked in a stalemate once more, just like in the initial battle.

"Your power, though great, is still insufficient!"

"Of course I know... but isn't it too early to be putting on this condescending, lecturing tone? The outcome isn't decided yet, old man."

Looking at the stalemate between King Hassan and the old man, Luo Wei had a certain estimate of the old man's strength.

His swordsmanship is unparalleled, even surpassing that of Jacob's limbs wielding Solomon; his physical strength is insane, allowing him to withstand runes and other powerful magic spells with minimal impact; he also possesses a teleportation skill like the Valley of the Abyss, which is comparable to etherealization, to evade fatal attacks; coupled with his ghostly blue flames and his ability to kill, although his skill set is limited, it is truly terrifying. Everything he possesses is designed to kill his enemies more efficiently.

"The evening bells have revealed your name."

"I think it's already daytime, so the evening bell probably won't ring anymore."

As Wang Hassan and Lovi spoke, they turned around without any hesitation. At that moment, the Right of the Holy gripped Wang Hassan's black greatsword tightly, unwilling to let go, trying to create an opportunity for Lovi to attack.

The battle between the two reached a stalemate, but they both knew that without using their trump cards, it would be impossible to defeat each other today.

Waiting for reinforcements here might be a solution, but unfortunately, the moment King Hassan appeared, this place was already covered by his realm, so no matter what noise they made, no one would notice.

“Ignorance.”

King Hassan gripped his greatsword, attempting to kill Lovi's third hand at its root.

"Whether it's foolish or not, you'll see for yourself."

When King Hassan attempted to imbue death with a concept, Lovi naturally wouldn't stand idly by.

Raising his palm, the ten golden rings shimmered together, and a special power rippled through the valley.

The Demon God Pillar, which was waiting for news in the Temple of Time, sensed this familiar power and immediately began to dance wildly.

"The King! It's the King! The King is summoning us!!"

"Hurry! Hurry up!!"

"I can't wait!!"

Suddenly, the temple was filled with a chaotic dance of demons.

Wang Hassan naturally realized what Luo Wei was thinking.

"You are willing to use the power of the demon god to prevent me from personally fulfilling the mandate of heaven. Your determination is truly admirable."

He expressed his feelings, but Lowe was completely unmoved.

He wouldn't let Wang Hassan cause trouble here today, no matter what. His magic alone wouldn't be enough to deal with him, and close combat would be even more difficult to determine a winner.

He wouldn't mind using Solomon's power to open the Temple of Time here and let King Hassan try it out.

Tiamat, who had been trying to stop the two from fighting but was powerless to do so, arrived at their side at this moment, her voice filled with anxiety.

"Aaaa!!"

Stop fighting!

Although King Hassan couldn't understand, he wasn't there to fight Lovi or kill Tiamat. He had come to check on Lovi because he sensed the aura returning at an inappropriate time. He was also there to personally examine Lovi's will because of the divine will of the Lord.

That's enough.

"..."

With his deep blue pupils reflecting starlight, the Grand Assassin King Hassan plunged his greatsword heavily into the ground beneath his feet, and the aura of flames and death emanating from his body vanished completely at that moment.

"That's enough, Son of God. I already know your will, and there is no need for further investigation."

He spoke in silence.

"—"

Lovi, who had been worried about Tiamat running over and was ready to unleash his Noble Phantasm, was slightly taken aback when he heard Lovi call a halt. He then asked, "You mean we're not fighting anymore?"

Indeed.

Wang Hassan nodded, then walked towards Tiamat, who had run to Rowe's side and was constantly touching him to check for injuries. His solemn voice, like an evening bell, rang out again.

"Your nature is that of a beast, a beast returning to its origin. This is the boundary between gods and humans. If you intend to respond to the destiny of life, returning to the seal is the right path."

"—"

Tiamat didn't respond, but instead put her arm around Rowe's shoulder, her gaze unwavering; her attitude was clear.

"Is that so? It seems that the loving mother is better than any beast. But if this is your and the Divine Child's choice, I will not interfere. The title of Crown may be nominal, but it is also a kind of restraint."

King Hassan glanced at Tiamat, then at Lovi, who had already taken his steps and whom even he could not kill, and said, "Holy Son, with such unwavering resolve, who has endured countless tribulations, I have fully comprehended your decisions, your observations, and your will—I will temporarily lend you my strength. If you ever need anything in the future, call my name, and I will rush forth from the abyss and the darkest valleys to offer my sword in assistance!!"

"May you eventually reach that other place and have your wishes fulfilled. If one day you fall and forget what you have learned on this path, I will surely come with my blade and take your head!!"

Wang Hassan looked at Luo Wei, then lowered his head. Although his tone was still cold, it now carried a hint of kindness, or perhaps...respect?

what……

Luo Wei was a little confused. He realized that FGO's underlying logic existed everywhere.

They were clearly ready to help, but they insisted on having a fight before they could be honest with each other.

So... is King Hassan actually a tsundere?