After doing all this, Ereshkigal anxiously said to everyone, "Hurry and think of a way! We can't hold her for long; her attack is too fast!"

"What exactly is Merlin?!" Fujimaru Ritsuka asked Merlin directly, "He must know something."

Merlin said with a serious expression, "The matter is urgent, so I'll keep it short. Any Servant touched by that thing will be destroyed."

"How could there be such... such a ridiculous power?!" Ishtar stared at Tiamat's temporarily sealed figure, somewhat incredulous.

Just then, Merlin turned and stared intently at Matthew, or rather, at the shield in Matthew's hand.

"If there is anything here that can stop the anti-Genesis, it is probably only your power, Matthew."

“But if that’s the case, then we’ll need to…” Dan Heng didn’t finish his sentence, but instead looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka.

“Mash’s shield defenses might temporarily resist the erosion of the Anti-Genesis, buying us precious time. But during this time, we must penetrate deep into the area covered by the Anti-Genesis to deliver a fatal blow to Tiamat…”

Merlin's voice deepened, "That realm... it only allows... the living to enter!"

"The one who gave birth to...?"

In an instant, all eyes were focused on that person!

The last Master of Chaldea—Fujimaru Ritsuka!

Despite being stared at by so many heavy gazes, Fujimaru Ritsuka's face unexpectedly broke into a bright smile!

"That must be me!"

Fujimaru Ritsuka smiled and patted her chest.

Fujimaru Ritsuka's bright yet abrupt smile stunned everyone.

Is this the expression one should have when facing the Mother of Creation and going to one's death?

Seemingly understanding the astonishment surging in her companions' eyes, Fujimaru Ritsuka's smile slowly faded, replaced by a rock-solid determination.

"Don't worry, nothing will happen!" Her voice was clear and reassuring. "After all, Xiling said that I have a long, long road ahead of me! I won't die, I absolutely won't die!" Her tone was as if stating an undeniable fact.

“But once I’m inside, my spatial privileges will be nullified,” Ereshkigal said, his hands beginning to tremble slightly.

"Don't worry about that," Merlin quickly replied. "My Noble Phantasm can provide you with protection!"

Mash's fingers, gripping the shield so tightly they turned white, revealed a profound hesitation and self-doubt for the first time on her face: "Master...I..."

Matthew cannot guarantee that he can stop the anti-Genesis attack. Once he loses, the Master will face annihilation!

Fujimaru Ritsuka placed her hand on Mash's slightly trembling shoulder.

Mashu instinctively turned around and met her Master's clear eyes, which were filled with absolute trust.

"Mash," Fujimaru Ritsuka's voice was gentle yet firm, "Just keep moving forward and give it your all! Leave the rest to me!"

"Yes!" The wavering in Mashu's eyes was instantly dispelled, and the trust she felt in being entrusted with transformed into boundless power!

Just then, Merlin was about to pull out a weapon and hand it to Fujimaru Ritsuka.

Without warning, a sword was thrust into the ground in front of Fujimaru Ritsuka!

When everyone's eyes were focused on the suddenly appearing sword, their pupils suddenly contracted!

“That’s—!” Ishtar exclaimed in shock.

"Hiling's... Holy Sword!" Mash covered her mouth in disbelief.

"The Holy Sword of Xiling?" A hint of astonishment flashed in Merlin's eyes.

Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, Dan Heng's calm voice rang out, "Xi Ling asked me to tell you, 'Charge with confidence, I've got you covered this time.' Also..." Dan Heng paused, seemingly mimicking someone's tone, "When you strike someone, remember to shout—'The Holy Sword is unsheathed!'"

"Ha!" Fujimaru Ritsuka couldn't help but laugh out loud. "I thought that guy who couldn't be carried would just run away when things got bad!"

Despite her teasing, she didn't hesitate at all and reached out to grasp the hilt of the holy sword!

The instant your fingertips touched the cold hilt of the sword—

A strange power surged through her body, but it was not the power of the Holy Sword!

That is... the power of a hero! Through this holy sword, transcending time and space, it is infused into the body of the savior at this moment!

"The barrier is about to collapse! Hurry!" Ereshkigal's anxious shouts were like a thunderclap!

On the surface of the giant stone tomb that suppressed Tiamat, colorless cracks spread wildly like a spider web, and terrifying impacts roared like drums, causing the entire underworld to tremble violently!

"The Sea Within Stars, the Platform of Gazing! A message from beyond Paradise! May your stories be filled with blessings! Only the innocent may traverse this land—" Merlin stood behind Fujimaru Ritsuka, his staff raised high, his chant solemn and sacred, his body radiating dreamlike pink petals and pure light, "An eternally isolated paradise!"

At the same time, Mashu poured all her strength, will, and even soul into the shield in her hand! The girl's cry echoed across the battlefield: "True Name Release! I stand on the throne of calamity! This is to heal all wounds and soothe all resentment! My lonely homeland, appear—the ideal city that is now far away!!"

"Boom——!!!"

A colossal, illusory city of chalk rose from the ground! It boldly confronted the colorless anti-genesis wave that was capable of negating everything!

The city walls protected Fujimaru Ritsuka from disaster, and flowers paved the way for her progress.

The savior, wielding the holy sword, took a deep breath and, without hesitation, embarked on the path he was destined to take!

Rush!

Fujimaru Ritsuka felt lighter than ever before! Her steps treaded on the path of petals, feeling almost weightless, as if she were riding the wind!

Faster! Faster! Even faster! This feeling was exactly like when she sprinted with all her might at the school sports meet back then. The cheers of her classmates could still be heard in her ears, and the red ribbon of the finish line was fluttering in the wind in front of her.

Even though she was facing the Mother Goddess of Creation, she felt strangely no tension or fear, only an unprecedented warmth and... ease! All her senses were heightened to the extreme, power surged, and her goal was crystal clear!

Merlin stared in disbelief at the figure that was almost a blur, speeding along the path of petals at a pace beyond mortal comprehension, his heart filled with horror: "My Avalon... doesn't have the effect of turning people into superhumans!"

What's the situation with the Chaldea Master in front of me?

"Faster! Faster! Faster!" Fujimaru Ritsuka shouted in her heart, each step covering a distance of more than ten meters! The boulders collapsing behind her were left far behind!

Tiamat's eyes darted around! They pierced through the barriers and locked onto the tiny figure approaching at a speed unimaginable to mortals, and the sword in her hand that exuded an aura that even her very essence felt threatened!

call out!call out!

Two dark figures shot out from Tiamat's massive body like lightning that tore through space!

It was the twisted thing He gave birth to—Rahmu!

They traced eerie trajectories in the air, heading straight for Fujimaru Ritsuka!

Too fast! Fujimaru Ritsuka's brain didn't even have time to process the commands!

however--

The hand holding the holy sword seemed to possess an independent will! In the instant Fujimaru Ritsuka's pupils contracted, the sword light flashed out as if by instinct!

The two ferocious Rahmu were instantly shredded into flying black mud fragments in mid-air by the sword!

Fujimaru Ritsuka looked completely bewildered, as if the stunning kill she had just witnessed was done by someone else. The next second, a huge surprise and excitement blossomed on her face in an incredibly bright, even slightly arrogant, smile!

"Wow! Is this... the legendary boosting?!" she couldn't help but shout, her voice filled with the joy of discovering a new continent. "Then I don't care about anything else—I'll just charge, charge, charge!!!"

Fujimaru Ritsuka started running again, sprinting!

Target—Tiamat!

More Rahmu, like a dense rain of black arrows, shot out from all parts of Tiamat's body, completely sealing off the space within a hundred meters in front of Fujimaru Ritsuka!

Faced with this death storm that would make any heroic spirit's scalp tingle—

As Fujimaru Ritsuka sped along, the holy sword in her hand moved once more!

It's no longer an instinctive block, but... an active attack!

Uh-huh! Uh-huh! Uh-huh! Uh-huh! Uh-huh!

Sword light crisscrossed! Each strike accurately hit the core of a Rahmu! Wherever the swords passed, the black monsters shattered like fragile porcelain!

Fujimaru Ritsuka's figure didn't pause for a moment, nor did she change her running trajectory. She tore a straight path through the deadly rain of arrows! Fragments of black mud rained down behind her like a storm!

At this moment, she was less than 100 meters away from Tiamat!

However, the road... was also cut off!

But the savior... still shows no sign of stopping!

Her pace quickened instead!

Left foot! Right foot! Left foot! A textbook, standard three-step acceleration!

"Teacher! I haven't forgotten a single thing about the three-step long jump power technique you taught me!" Fujimaru Ritsuka shouted in her heart!

pedal!pedal!pedal!

After three steps, the girl's figure leaped off the edge of the cliff like an arrow released from a bow, with an indomitable spirit!

1米!5米!10米!30米!50米!70米!

Amazing hang time! Incredible leap distance!

But... there are still 20 meters left to reach the core location where Tiamat's main body is!

Those 20 meters were like an insurmountable chasm! The force of the fall had already begun to tear at her body!

Fujimaru Ritsuka, however, showed no sign of panic. Instead, she shouted happily, "Hey! Substitute! It's your turn to make a difference! Don't give up halfway through the delivery!"

At that very moment, a voice rang in her ears.

"The Holy Sword, that's not how you use it."

Fujimaru Ritsuka felt as if her hands were being covered and guided by another invisible yet powerful hand, raising the holy sword high above her head!

"The rest... I don't need to teach you, right?"

no need!

Fujimaru Ritsuka's face once again radiated that incomparably bright and confident glow!

She no longer needs any guidance!

All her strength, all her will, all her trust, all transformed into the most fervent cry from the depths of her soul at this moment!

"The Holy Sword is drawn!!!!!"

Accompanied by the girl's clear and resolute cry, a torrent of light erupted from the blade of the holy sword!

After traversing the final 20 meters, it slammed down hard on Tiamat's head!

The moment the savior swung his sword and struck, Tiamat's enormous body offered no resistance and began to crumble, disintegrate, and dissipate!

......

Far from the main battlefields of Uruk, on another scorched earth ravaged beyond recognition—

"Impossible!!!" Kingu roared in despair, his connection with his mother Tiamat completely severed.

Just then, that infuriating voice rang out:

“Nothing is impossible in this world.” Gilgamesh’s voice carried a calm that came after the dust had settled, and even though he was covered in blood, his back remained ramrod straight. “Anything can happen in the next moment.”

King Gu angrily turned his gaze toward the king, who was covered in blood.

Despite being covered in wounds, his face remained calm, as if he weren't the one suffering!

“It’s over,” Gilgamesh’s voice was not loud, but it carried a declaration: “Your so-called new era... along with the old illusions you cling to, has come to a complete end.”

"Shut your mouth—!!!" Kingu roared like a beast, the space behind him fluctuated violently, and several chains of heaven tore through the air and pierced Gilgamesh's vitals!

However, just a moment before the chain was about to pierce its target—

hum!

An unbelievable scene unfolded! Those chains, brimming with murderous intent, seemed to have struck an invisible wall of sighs, instantly losing all their power! Finally, they plunged into the scorched earth beneath Gilgamesh's feet with a dull thud, raising a cloud of dust.

"What...?!" King's anger froze instantly. He stared intently at the chains that had betrayed him, his face contorted with extreme rage and bewilderment. "Why?! Obey me! Pierce him!!"

Undeterred, he frantically channeled his magic, unleashing even more chains that shot forth from the void, attacking Gilgamesh from all directions! The chains whistled through the air with a sharp, piercing sound; each strike was enough to shatter mountains!

but--

No matter how hard he tried, the chains would always veer off course just before touching Gilgamesh's body! They could never even touch a single hem of the king's robes!

Gilgamesh stood silently, letting the futile storm of chains rage around him. He looked at Kingu's face, twisted with rage, and finally closed his eyes.

Time to end.

The wind picked up.

A gentle breeze ruffled their hair.

At first, it was just a gentle touch on their blood-stained hair and tattered robes.

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