Or, why don’t you find another savior?

"I don't care, I can't see it anyway." Maeve said as a matter of course, she opened her arms towards Cu Chulainn, "Because, he is the only one I have eyes for."

"It's so noisy and troublesome. Go to a place where you can't die." This is Cu Chulainn's response.

"Hate it, so cold. But I like your coldness too~" Maeve started to act crazy, the blood on her hands was smeared on her face, there was a thrilling charm.

Shiomi didn't want to say any more words, the answer was already obvious.

In the simulated inherent barrier that was already covered with ice and snow, the bone-chilling air froze further, and the murderous aura of both sides filled the air.

On the distant hills, some of the accumulated ice and snow collapsed with a loud bang, and this sound became the signal to start a war.

"I'll take the lead!"

Without waiting for Xi Jian to reply, Scathach rushed out like a flash of purple-red lightning and clashed with Cu Chulainn's red spear hundreds of times in an instant.

As expected, I still want to clean up the house.

Shiomi understood what his master was thinking and could only sigh and replace the red spear with the magic wand that was said to be made from a part of the World Tree.

In the wind and snow, ice blades took shape and fixed themselves one by one.

Just when he was about to launch, a sharp and decisive chill came from another direction. Xi Jian did not hesitate, immediately changed direction and launched the ice blade.

Those ice blades containing powerful magic collided with the countless flying arrows, causing a series of explosions.

Scathach, who had just finished a round of fighting and was retreating with Cu Chulainn, glanced in the direction of the voice and heard Maeve say in an extremely provocative voice:

"Do you think that if all the Celtic warriors are sent out and I can't produce that many soldiers immediately, they can assassinate me without any risk?"

As she proudly declared, a black-haired, dark-skinned archer dressed in white gracefully and slowly emerged from the thick fog.

He is an Archer-class Servant.

"It took some time to break through this thick fog. Are you okay, Queen?" the archer asked politely and calmly.

"It's okay. It was the right decision to keep you on standby just in case, Arjuna." Maeve fiddled with her long pink hair and declared confidently.

"Arjuna?"

Xi Jian narrowed his eyes and felt that his luck was quite good.

It is the ultimate misfortune.

A week ago, he fought against Karna, and a week later, when he raided the Mad King Cu Chulainn, he encountered another heroic spirit who was as famous as Karna in the epic poem.

He was also the hero who killed Karna in the Kurukshetra War and Karna's half-brother, Arjuna.

"That means it's three against two... no, two against two." Maeve raised her hand and waved it down slowly. "A mere human, do you think that being Scathach's apprentice means you can stand shoulder to shoulder with a heroic spirit?"

The moment she swung, Arjuna pulled the bowstring without warning, and five or six arrows arrived in front of Shiomi almost at the same time, and then red light flashed continuously.

Xi Jian raised the gun in his left hand and held it diagonally in front of him. There were several places on the gun that were emitting hot white smoke.

"Nice archery skills..." Shiomi glanced at the red spear and looked at Arjuna, "I wonder how strong you are compared to the hero king Gilgamesh, who is also an Archer?"

Facing his deliberately provocative words, Arjuna remained expressionless and showed no reaction. He shook his head calmly:

"The ancient Hero King is not an existence I am familiar with. If Your Excellency wishes to use him as a comparison, I can only say that I am slightly honored."

Then, Arjuna drew his bow again, and Shiomi prepared to attack with his staff and red spear in his hands.

This time, a previous joke came true, and he and his master had to face powerful and troublesome enemies respectively.

Chapter 62: The Gate to a Devil's Land Full of Death

As an Archer, Arjuna's abilities in all aspects are quite outstanding. All his stats except for his luck and Noble Phantasm are above B, and his strength has reached an exaggerated A.

It is because of this that this hero, who always looks dull, can shoot deadly arrows continuously while moving at high speed like a mobile turret.

Every shot was very accurate and every shot was very deadly. All the arrows that missed the target and fell on the ground or hills caused violent explosions.

Was such precise shooting aided by the clairvoyance? Shiomi guessed secretly.

Different from the top eyes of the Magic King, these eyes are called "Eagle Eyes". Usually, the grade of this kind of eyes is between B and C.

Not only that, Arjuna also calmly used mobile shooting to force Shiomi to face Scathach back to back.

His tactics could not be hidden from Shiomi's eyes.

Glancing at Scathach who was still fighting with Cu Chulainn, Shiomi felt a little pressured.

Next, he could no longer use his speed to dodge, but had to block them all and not let the stray arrows fall on his master's side.

Because whether it hits or not, it will interfere with Scathach's battle and even create flaws.

After all, during the battle between Master and Cu Chulainn, his spear skills had gradually become disorganized due to his disadvantages in strength and speed.

"That superb marksmanship..." Arjuna seemed to remember something, and hesitated to speak, then drew his bow and arrow again.

The emotion that was leaked at this moment was keenly noticed by Shiomi. He rushed forward, waving the red spear, deflecting the oncoming arrows while preparing magic on his wand.

Instead of dodging, he forced Arjuna to direct all the attacks on himself. At the slight cost of being scratched by the arrows, Shiomi managed to kill Arjuna.

"At this distance, it's too late to draw the arrow!" Xi Jian turned the magic spear and smashed it down hard.

"Goo-"

Arjuna raised his longbow and blocked the red spear that was coming down, making a heavy, dull sound.

A human being actually burst out with even more violent strength and speed than the previous moment. Arjuna realized that he had underestimated the enemy.

He realized that Maeve and Cu Chulainn were blocked by something like a barrier, and it took him some time to break in. He did not hear the conversation between the few people, but relied on his warrior's intuition. After seeing Scathach fighting with Cu Chulainn, he shot arrows at the enemy.

"But it's really speechless... Do you Indian heroes all like to go against your conscience and obey that kind of bastard master?" Shiomi asked vigorously while smiling.

"What?" Arjuna's expression fluctuated.

"Whether it's Edison or Maeve, Karna and you are really the same kind of people." Shiomi had already guessed that ordinary provocation would not work at all.

The one who could really influence Arjuna was Karna, his arch-enemy.

"You... have fought with Karna?" Arjuna's power was further suppressed. He simply closed his eyes and gritted his teeth.

"Of course. But if we kill him, Master and I will have to pay a heavy price together. But if we kill you," Xijian decided to take a gamble. "I alone can do it."

The words were like sharp swords, irritating Arjuna's nerves. His eyes widened in anger and the longbow in his hand spewed flames.

Magical energy release (fire).

This is slightly different from the release of the same type of magic power by Karna. This is not an innate ability of Arjuna, but a skill given to this divine hero by the longbow "Roar of the Flame God" bestowed by the Flame God Agni in his hand.

Angry, and then losing your calm.

It doesn't matter whether he was angry because he was being compared with Karna, or because he was ridiculed as not as good as Karna.

Shiomi is well aware that so-called heroes will always have weaknesses discovered by others because of the legends and deeds they leave behind.

It seems that he, a mortal, is no different. Shiomi thought secretly in his heart.

While thinking about something else, he instantly released the magic that he had prepared. With the point where the spear and longbow were antagonizing as the center, extremely cold magic power burst out towards Arjuna.

“This is——!”

Arjuna was shocked.

His anti-magic power was no match for the great magecraft performed by Shiomi, and both he and his bow were frozen.

This alone is not enough to seriously injure Arjuna, "Flame God's Roar" can break the ice from the inside.

But with the experience of Karna as a precedent, Shiomi will not give up.

"I'll give you another magic at this time..."

Lightning suddenly appeared on his wand and was wrapped around it.

But at this moment, Scathach's sharp voice came from behind:

"The tent of another world opens! The 'Gate of Skye' leading to the devil's world filled with death!"

Xi Jian turned around in surprise and saw that under the distorted sky, an ancient and heavy stone door slowly fell down and then opened.

That is the door to the Kingdom of Shadows. Once the door is opened, all living things within the range will be sucked into the territory she controls - the Kingdom of Shadows.

Only the master can use this anti-military weapon, and Shiomi can only open a gap in certain specific situations to seal the undead and the like.

Maeve had already gone far away, and Cu Chulainn was the only one there.

But as a disciple who had also trained in the Shadow Kingdom, he would not die even if dragged into the Shadow Kingdom. Scathach's idea was to use this treasure to lock Cu Chulainn in the burning Shadow Kingdom for several days. She and Shiomi, together with other companions, would repair this singularity.

In that case, the Mad King Cu Chulainn who appeared when Maeve made a wish would also disappear.

The Noble Phantasm that should have been the final word, after Cu Chulainn was dragged into the Land of Shadows, the moment the gate closed, a scene from a nightmare suddenly emerged.

“‘Turn around.’”

A second before the low voice was heard from inside the door, Shiomi had already performed some magic almost instinctively.

"With my body, in my name——!"

Scathach sensed something was wrong, but before she could turn around, she suddenly found herself swapping places with Shiomi and appearing in front of the frozen Arjuna.

Arjuna, who was slightly shocked by the appearance of the door, was again stunned by this change.

The long sharp claws pierced through the thick stone gate of the Shadow Kingdom and pierced through Shiomi's chest and abdomen. He could only barely grab the red spear and magic wand.

"Oh? You are even more perceptive than Master. What a pity." Cu Chulainn's voice came from behind the door, with a dead silence. "Forget it, it doesn't matter which one you go. I'll just send you on your way. What Maeve thinks is none of my business."

Then, the Noble Phantasm is activated.

"All curses are released. No mercy will be shown. Challenge this despair—"

Scathach finally realized what was happening, turned around and was about to throw the magic spear in her hand, but was stopped by Arjuna who broke through the ice.

"'The Beast of Crushing Death Fangs'!"

Chapter 63: Fighting for Life

His arms and legs were also pierced.

The one who broke through the stone door and walked out was no longer Cu Chulainn, but a wild beast wrapped in thorn armor transformed from the red spear, which held the seriously injured Shiomi in its palm like a puppet.

"You're in the way!" Scathach felt angry for the first time in a long time.

Extreme anger.

If she had failed and been seriously injured by Cu Chulainn, she would not be angry. At most, she would feel sorry and disappointed, realizing that she was not capable of doing it.

However, now all this has turned into a situation where his beloved disciple has to bear the fatal attack from another disciple who has gone astray.

With great rage, she swept the ground with her spear, pushing away Arjuna, who had not yet completely broken free from the ice, along with the torn ground.

Scathach rushed towards the place hundreds of meters away.

She saw more thorns explode, piercing Shiomi and Cu Chulainn's bodies, and blood gushed out like a fountain, dyeing the white snow-covered ground red.

"……Um?"

Looking at Shiomi, who should have been dying, Cu Chulainn sensed something was wrong.

"Have you forgotten? The Sixth Primordial Rune... can return any curse double..." Xijian laughed intermittently, "It seems that the Holy Grail... has filled your head with muscles... Senior Brother..."

"Pfft-!"

Blood gushed out from the gaps in the armor that the red spear had transformed into, and the helmet suddenly opened. Cu Chulainn vomited blood, and his expression became more and more ferocious because of anger and disbelief. Cu Chulainn planned to tear Shiomi's human body into pieces completely, but found that his claws seemed to be welded into the opponent's body and could not be pulled out.

"It's very unfortunate... If you want to kill me... you have to use at least the same power as the Magic King..." Shiomi clenched the magic wand, "The next magic trick will be accepted by you on behalf of Arjuna--"

He gritted his teeth, ignored the blade that pierced and tore his body, and grabbed Cu Chulainn's exposed head.

"——『Noble Holy War』."

Countless lightning bolts fell from the sky and formed a whirlpool, wrapping the two of them in it. Even Cu Chulainn, who rarely showed emotions, made a low and painful sound.

Scathach, who came close, couldn't help but stop and couldn't get any closer.

She raised her arm to block the electric current that was about to touch her body.

From white to blood-stained red, and now scorched black by lightning, revealing the frozen soil underneath.

Cu Chulainn, whose body was also charred, knelt on the spot, looking up at the sky blankly.

Opposite the Mad King, Xijian slowly stood up and pulled out the thorns and claws remaining in his body one by one. The blood spurted out when these things were pulled out and then stopped.

“…Haha…hahahaha…hahahahaha…” Xijian suddenly burst into laughter.