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Upon hearing Cú Chulainn's words, Lionheart paused for a moment, then looked down at the iron sword in his hand and smiled helplessly.

"As expected of a hero from the mythical era, he still managed to be seen through... even though I tried my best to hide it. But there's nothing I can do about it, after all, I am a very famous hero..."

Having said that, King Lionheart raised his sword again and prepared for battle.

He wasn't afraid at all of his real name being exposed.

He was the leader of the Crusaders, the great Lionheart, aspiring to be a knight like his idol, King Arthur, and a king himself.

Even if his real name is discovered, he is confident he can defeat his opponent. Moreover, he himself has no major weaknesses; after all, his legend is remarkably complete from every perspective.

It would be better if his true name were discovered, then he could act freely and launch a light cannon to completely annihilate everything.

It should be noted that close combat is far from being his forte.

"Heh, you're not surprised at all? In that case, I won't keep you in suspense any longer."

Cú Chulainn was not flustered when he saw Lionheart. He smiled appreciatively, then twirled his magic spear and explained to himself, "That's normal. A golden-haired knight king who doesn't want to use a real sword, there's only one historical hero who fits your identity. Am I right? The famous King Arthur."

"Hmm, what you said isn't... wait! Who did you say I am?"

Lionheart was about to admit it, but the next moment, he froze on the spot, staring incredulously at Cú Chulainn, who claimed to be King Arthur. He immediately realized the man had mistaken him for someone else and quickly waved his hands in explanation.

"No, no, I am not King Arthur. Although I am glad that you regard me as King Arthur, I am really not King Arthur. A king like me is still quite far from my idol..."

"Huh? Did I admit my mistake?"

Seeing this guy's performance, Cú Chulainn immediately realized that he must have guessed wrong.

This guy isn't King Arthur, but seems to be the actor who played King Arthur? Or maybe a fan or something?

No wonder he looks so much like King Arthur, but...

"Then why is your sword..."

Cú Chulainn hesitated for a moment before pointing to the ornate sword at his waist.

"So that's why?"

And Lionheart understood why Cú Chulainn had mistaken him for someone else. He quickly drew his Excalibur from his waist to clear up the misunderstanding and continued speaking.

"Look, this is just a cosplay prop. It's a weapon that I commissioned Master to replicate one-to-one with the legendary Star Sword of King Arthur. Because I admire King Arthur a lot, I've always carried it with me."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Cú Chulainn could no longer contain himself.

This guy is very strong, but why does he always seem so nonsensical?

He was actually a fan of King Arthur, and he even misled himself, which really made him lose his temper.

"Forget it, if it's not, then it's not. I don't care who you are."

Thinking this, Cú Chulainn impatiently scratched his hair, then looked at Lionheart and said, "But you are indeed very strong, strong enough to force me to use my full strength, so I think this game can end here. Next, I'm going to use my Noble Phantasm."

After saying this, Cú Chulainn let out a soft breath, then took a small step back, flipped his hand to grip the spear and made a throwing motion, his scarlet, beast-like pupils shrinking slightly.

He continued, "Although using this Noble Phantasm is like revealing who I am, there won't be another chance to use it. However, I still want to remind you not to underestimate my strength. You're unlikely to have a second chance against this Noble Phantasm. If you don't want to die without knowing why, show me your true strength, or give me your last words."

Upon witnessing this scene, Lionheart was suddenly gripped by a profound sense of crisis.

He dared not be negligent and suddenly gripped the sword in his hand tightly.

Then he hurriedly began to transmit his voice.

[Master, I'm getting serious now. Please allow me to use my full power. I'm going to summon all my companions while using my Noble Phantasm.]

Reines, who was sitting in a safe area, was taken aback when she heard this.

[What's going on? Saber, is that guy really that strong? Does he really force you to use everything you have? Is there no way to deal with him without using your trump cards? Even with your agility, you can't dodge him no matter how many times you try?]

The Lionheart shook his head.

[I'm not sure either. Although my agility is extremely high, and I could even gain the upper hand against this powerful Lancer, some things can't be avoided simply by being fast. I have a feeling that the Noble Phantasm that this Lancer believes can only be used once must possess an unbreakable quality, or perhaps it has some special properties. I'm not sure if Robin Hood and I can dodge it, or if summoning other friends can block it. So I want to go all out to meet it.]

King Lionheart reported all his thoughts in detail.

This was his judgment. He believed that his Master would make an excellent choice. Of course, even if Reines did not allow him to release, he would not say anything. He would simply try to dodge as quickly as possible and then find an opportunity to deal with the Lancer in front of him.

Upon hearing this, Reines put down her black tea and narrowed her eyes slightly.

Richard I's agility was Ex, and his speed could be described as completely unpredictable.

While it is extremely fast on its own, if combined with Robin Hood, it can unleash a speed that is difficult for any Servant or attack to catch up with.

Her original plan was to conserve her strength by exhausting herself, avoid attacks from other Servants, and then find an opportunity to deliver a fatal blow at the lowest cost. However, Lionheart did not expect to encounter a tough opponent so soon.

If Lionheart were to reveal his full strength and all seven of his companions appeared together, the whole world would know his true name, and he would lose the advantage of using his hidden companions for battle support.

However, if he cannot dodge it, this move could very well force Lionheart to retreat.

It's a big gamble.

Whether to conserve strength and try to dodge, or to fight the opponent head-on, is a difficult choice.

but……

"Since that's the case, let's go all out, Lionheart. Don't worry about anything else; deal with him first."

Reines made a decision immediately.

While trade-offs are necessary in battle, sacrificing Lionheart's life to preserve one's strength would undoubtedly be the most foolish thing to do.

Richard the Lionheart, after all, was a legendary Crusader king. He knew far more about battle timing than she, a mere lady from a respectable family. There was no need for him to give orders haphazardly. If he truly became a burden, even Reines herself would not be able to forgive herself.

[A brilliant decision, Master. I will bring you victory from here on out.]

Upon receiving the order, Lionheart nodded slightly, and the next moment his fighting spirit surged as he looked at Cú Chulainn in front of him again.

Cú Chulainn immediately understood his meaning upon seeing this.

"So you're ready too? Then let me see your true strength."

"no problem."

The Lionheart King took a deep breath, then raised his sword and swung it in front of him. The next moment, blazing golden magic began to surge in front of him.

This time, he no longer concealed it, but spoke loudly to Cú Chulainn.

"I am Richard the Lionheart, Lord of the Crusades, a king like a lion, who has always marched forward with the King of Knights as his idol. This time, I will show my own glory with my companions!"

He loudly proclaimed his true name, Richard the Lionheart, and began his actions. The next moment, seven beams of light of different colors suddenly emanated from behind him, then condensed into seven different colored phantoms in the night sky, appearing beside him like war gods, and rushing towards Cú Chulainn with him.

[Noble Phantasm: Let the Lion's Cry Resound for the Ring Cross!]

This is a special Noble Phantasm that evolved from the Crusades led by Richard I during his lifetime. Its nature is the same as the Royal Army. This Noble Phantasm can summon seven Heroic Spirits who are destined to be with Richard I as Servants to assist in battle. These include: Pellias, the knight who survived the battle on the Camlann battlefield; Pierre Basilé, the crossbowman who successfully shot Richard I; Wilfred, who impersonated Ivanhoe; Nimue, the Maiden of the Lake; William Marshall, the top cavalryman of the time; Robin Hood Locksley; and so on.

Its effect is similar to the legendary Seven Gods of War!

Each time these seven are summoned simultaneously, Lionheart gains boundless confidence and a significant boost in all aspects of his being.

This time, he will once again defeat his powerful enemy, achieve final victory, and let the name of the Crusaders resound once more.

"Very good, that's how it should be! Lionheart!"

Seeing this, Cú Chulainn gripped his crimson magic spear tightly, and surging magic power swirled around it.

Clearly, he was ready to crush all his enemies.

The reason it is called "no next strike" is not only because of the special nature of his Noble Phantasm, which is a terrifying shot that is bound to hit the mark, but also because he will pour all his power into this strike.

This was his all-out attack; there was absolutely no way there could be a stronger attack than this.

He wanted to show respect to the opponents he respected by doing so.

Just as Cú Chulainn's terrifying killing move was gathering momentum and ready to be unleashed, seven phantom figures on the other side, along with Lionheart, charged towards Cú Chulainn with immense force. Seven golden streams of different colors began to converge on Lionheart's replica sword blade.

At this moment, although it was just a metal replica of Excalibur made by Reines, it shone with unparalleled brilliance in Lionheart's hands. The golden light flowing across it was as dazzling as the real Excalibur, illuminating Lionheart's eyes.

"—Take this!"

Finally, the two of them suddenly spoke at the same time.

The next instant, two guns and swords of different colors suddenly burst forth amidst their shouts.

【—The eternal and distant sword of victory (Excalibur)!!!】

【—The Piercing Thorn Spear (Gaebolg)!!!】

Under each other's gaze, the two roared and unleashed their strongest attacks.

The dark purple spiral and the golden stream of light suddenly converged in a short moment. In an instant, accompanied by a blinding flash of light, even the entire night sky above suddenly changed color.

Chapter 389 The Final Note

What surges forth is the breath of stars; what shimmers is the torrent of life.

On one side is a crimson demonic light, the strongest, all-consuming strike unleashed by a warrior who has poured all his knowledge into his demonic spear—a unique, single-point annihilation weapon.

On the other side, there was a flash of royal light, the blazing radiance of a king who had gathered all his trusted companions and united their strength, carrying with him the longing for his idol. Although the holy sword in his hand was just a fake, the torrent gathered by his sword was a powerful annihilation weapon capable of destroying everything in its wide area.

This is a battle that cannot be stopped; the fighting has reached a point where it cannot be stopped at will.

Furthermore, due to the release of their Noble Phantasms, the two of them can probably foresee their own fate, something they could see from the very beginning.

Lionheart's perception was correct. Cú Chulainn's magic spear possessed the power of cause and effect, which was something he absolutely could not dodge, even if he combined the power of his seven companions. Even though his speed had truly reached its limit at the Ex level, it was still the same.

However, he was also glad that he had not chosen to run away like a coward, but instead faced it head-on, which gave him the opportunity to shine in his final moments.

Seven companions, seven fellow travelers, seven guardians who have been by his side for a long time, have now joined him again on a new and unprecedented expedition, shining with the glory of a king and a crusader.

Therefore, he had nothing more to say.

All he could do was to display his strength at all costs, so that the expedition wouldn't be so boring or end so sadly.

The power of seven partners is combined.

It imitates King Arthur's sword.

At this moment, although he knew that his holy sword was just a fake, King Lionheart believed that his holy sword still possessed power no weaker than that of King Arthur.

This is his pride, his expedition, everything that belongs to him; it is the roar of a lion, and also the cheer of his soul.

Cú Chulainn absolutely could not dodge this sword strike; he too would have to take the hit of his own Noble Phantasm.

Indeed, in Cú Chulainn's vision, the seven figures appearing behind Lionheart, along with the golden torrent, were already sweeping towards him.

The speed was too fast, the power too great, and the range too wide; even if he wanted to dodge, he absolutely couldn't, let alone...