Oh no, I really became Cao Mengde!

"This is--?!"

Olga Marie, who was watching from behind, exclaimed in surprise: "He actually blocked the combined attack of Cu Chulainn and Tomoe Gozen?! ​​What kind of treasure is this?!"

From the previous spiral sword missile attack, everyone already knows that the enemy Archer is a heroic spirit who can use projection magic, and most of the projected weapons are famous equipment in legends.

“This should be some kind of defensive treasure!” Roman’s voice came, “Based on its appearance, it should be—”

"Rho Aias!" Cao Mengde answered at this time, "The original is the shield used by Ajax the Great during the Trojan War in Greek mythology."

"Ajax the Great used this shield to block Hector's javelin. The six layers of cowhide covering the shield were penetrated, and the last layer successfully blocked Hector's javelin."

"From now on, this shield will be transformed into a [Concept Armament] that has absolute defensive power against thrown weapons!"

Furthermore, this is the only defensive Noble Phantasm that the enemy Archer can project, and it is also the strongest defensive Noble Phantasm.

However, since Archer's Noble Phantasm can only hold swords, this Noble Phantasm is not a physical shield, but a conceptual weapon.

The flower has seven petals, each petal is a layer, and each layer is equivalent to the defensive power of an ancient city wall.

"So, Caster's attack only broke one shield?" Mashu said in surprise.

"So strong!" Guda also exclaimed.

Caster's attack was comparable to that of an ordinary Noble Phantasm, but the damage it caused was only enough to break one side of the shield of the opponent's projected Noble Phantasm!

"Tsk!" Cu Chulainn was a little unhappy, and gritted his teeth and said, "Only Caster's me would do this. If it were Lancer's me, I would be able to break through the fourteenth floor, not to mention the seventh floor!"

Although this statement is somewhat exaggerated, in a certain world line, he almost broke through the seven layers of the Seven Rings covering the Seraph, severely injuring Archer of that world line and crippling his arm.

"Don't talk about it for now, Cu Chulainn!" Cao Mengde said seriously, "Now give Ba some magic that can increase his attack, as much as possible! Make sure to break this turtle shell!"

"Huh? Why?"

"If you look at him carefully, you'll know why!"

Everyone immediately looked towards the enemy Archer, and carefully observed him behind the pink-purple shield.

Then he was surprised to find that the enemy Archer was supporting the Noble Phantasm with his left hand, while his right hand was clenched into a fist in front of his chest, and he seemed to be muttering something.

When Cu Chulainn saw this, his face changed drastically and he exclaimed, "This guy wants to release the treasure!"

Although the enemy Archer is now a shadow servant, the Noble Phantasm he releases can only be EX-level attacks that are slightly stronger than ordinary attacks, almost like the guns that Cu Chulainn had fired before.

However, the enemy Archer is different.

He was a special hero, and Cuchulainn knew this very well.

The fact that he can still maintain his sanity after becoming a Shadow Servant shows how special the enemy Archer is. He is not as crazy as other Shadow Servants.

Maybe he can really create a treasure!

So Cu Chulainn did not dare to delay at all. He chanted the spell as fast as he could and released several rune magic on the body of Tomoe Gozen in front of him.

Strengthen your strength! Strengthen your attack! Strengthen your agility! Release your magic power!

Tomoe Gozen's aura, enhanced by magic, became violent, with blazing flames swirling around her body. The wind pressure created blew the ends of her hair, and was constantly absorbed by the arrows in her hand, greedily absorbing them and gathering them into a giant flaming arrow that was thicker than her arm!

Erupting with an extremely manic momentum!

At the same time, Tomoe Gozen could also feel that nearly half of the magic power in his body had been drained away!

The arrow has been charged, so what remains is -

Tomoe Gozen aimed at the enemy Archer hiding behind the shield and released his right hand from the bowstring.

"Destroy it!"

Bang!

The moment she let go, the arrow flew out with great momentum like a rocket. The huge wind pressure blew up Tomoe Gozen's long silver-white hair and skirt armor, leaving circles of flames in the air!

In the blink of an eye, the giant flaming arrow reached the front of the seven rings covering the Blazing Sky and was blocked by the translucent barrier.

However, before it could last even a second, this layer of barrier shattered in an instant, and one of the six petals of the flower at the back disappeared at the same time!

Next is the second layer - to be precise, the third layer. Because of Cu Chulainn's attack, the seven layers of barriers covering the Seven Rings of Seraph had been broken.

The third layer lasted longer than the second layer, but it only blocked the giant flaming arrow for two or three seconds before being broken!

"Fighting countless battlefields...undefeated! Never retreated once!"

At this time, the enemy Archer's chanting also slowed down, and the face hidden in the black air frowned.

The fourth floor!

It only lasted five seconds before breaking!

"I haven't tasted it yet! I have found a bosom friend!"

The enemy Archer gritted his teeth, struggling to resist the giant flaming arrow, and his chant became like a growl.

The fifth floor! Broken!

"He always stands on the top of the Sword Hill, drunk alone in his victory!"

Sixth floor!

The enemy Archer felt great pressure, his face became ferocious, his mouth was difficult to open, and he used almost all his strength to maintain the seven rings covering the Blazing Sky. But these expressions were hidden in the black air, and no one could see them.

But everyone could feel that the enemy Archer was gradually losing strength, and his body, which had been standing straight, began to lean forward.

At this time, the power of the giant flaming arrows was also decreasing, and they were being worn away bit by bit by the barrier, one layer weaker than the other.

This can also be seen from the blocked time.

"But! This life——! It's meaningless!!"

The enemy Archer roared.

However, because of this outburst, the support of the sixth layer was broken and it was destroyed by the giant flaming arrow!

but!

Only one sentence is left to release the Noble Phantasm!

As long as he finishes saying this, he can pull everyone present into his domain!

And the giant flaming arrows could not possibly break through again, the seventh layer that even Hector could not break!

"So as I pray--!!"

But Cao Mengde also knew this clearly.

So action must be taken!

"Cu Chulainn!" Cao Mengde shouted, asking Cu Chulainn to act quickly.

The reason why Tomoe Gozen was not allowed to take action was because the attack she launched just now temporarily prevented her from continuing to fight, so Cu Chulainn, who was still able to move, had to be allowed to take action!

"You don't need to tell me!"

However, when Cao Mengde just shouted, Cu Chulainn had already taken action. He also realized that if he did not act, the enemy Archer would definitely succeed in releasing the treasure!

He didn't dare to bet that Archer's Noble Phantasm was just a strengthened attack!

So he used his staff as a base and runes to transform it into his favorite spear, Gae Bolg, and the scarlet spear appeared in Cu Chulainn's hand!

This is different from the previous flaming spear. Cu Chulainn used rune magic to deceive himself, making him think that the staff in his hand is his beloved spear Gae Bolg, so that he can temporarily use part of the power of Gae Bolg!

Much stronger than the Flame Lance!

"Projection! You're not the only one who can do it!" Cu Chulainn shouted, freeing the spear in his hand. Scarlet electric light danced on the tip of the spear, and he threw it out with all his might!

"Gae Bolg!!!"

call out!

A thin red line flew towards the enemy Archer as fast as a laser, passing through the giant flaming arrow and the last layer of barrier covering the Seven Rings of Blazing Sky - it was not blocked even for a moment!

puff!

The spear also pierced through the enemy Archer's body, leaving a round, deep red hole at his heart and on the stone wall behind him.

"unlimited--"

And the enemy Archer couldn't even utter the last two words.

Chapter 35 The True Purpose of Mashu's Shield

After the enemy Archer was pierced, the last layer of the barrier covering the Seven Rings of Blazing Heaven shattered like glass and turned into magical light spots that dissipated into the air.

At the same time, the last petal also melted into the air.

"As expected... cough cough!" Archer leaned against the wall weakly and coughed violently, "Is it still too much of a stretch..."

After all, the Seven Rings Covering Blazing Heaven were not the original treasures, but only projected conceptual weapons. The defensive power was still lacking.

Furthermore, as a Shadow Servant, the enemy Archer's abilities are somewhat inferior to those before he became a Shadow Servant, which results in his projection magic being actually much worse than the original one.

If he wasn't a Shadow Servant and wasn't projected to cover the Seven Rings of Seraph, he would be able to block even a certain golden sword of Separation, let alone Lancer's Noble Phantasm!

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been unable to withstand even Tomoe Gozen's enhanced attack.

Tomoe Gozen's arrows can break through several layers of the Seven Rings covering the Seraph. In addition to the fact that the enemy Archer is a Shadow Servant and his overall strength is reduced, the most important point is that bows and arrows are not throwing weapons.

You should know that the Seven Rings Covering Seraph are a treasure that is specifically designed to defend against [throwing] weapons. It can defend against all thrown weapons, almost absolutely!

Even though the seven rings covering the Blazing Sky were conceptual weapons projected by Archer, without near-absolute defense, it would not be so easy for thrown weapons to break through the seven-layer shield.

If it is replaced with a non-throwing weapon, the situation will be different. Covering the seven rings of Seraphim will become a very strong defensive weapon.

With the same output, non-throwing weapons are more likely to break the shield covering the Seven Rings of Seraph.

As for the fact that the spear thrown by Cu Chulainn could break it, it was mainly because Tomoe Gozen's attack had already created a crack in the seventh layer of the barrier.

Although it could not be broken in a short time, the cracks created gave Cu Chulainn the opportunity to break it.

It’s said to be the seventh floor, but it can actually be considered the first floor, right?

And there is one point that cannot be ignored, that is, Archer maintained the seven rings covering the Seraph while he was distracted to release his own Noble Phantasm.

This was also the key reason why he failed to block the attack.

Now, Archer's heart (spiritual core) has been pierced, and even if he can [act alone], he won't be able to hold out for much longer.

His body was turning into black mud and gradually melting away.

At the moment when it was about to disappear, Archer glanced at Mashu and said helplessly: "You really put a lot of thought into it, Flower Magician..."

Finally it disappeared completely.

Mashu didn't hear this, but she noticed that the enemy Archer was looking at her at the last moment, which made Mashu feel a little strange.

Why did Archer look at her at the last moment? Was there anything strange about her?

"This guy is finally gone!" Cu Chulainn breathed a sigh of relief. "He is so annoying. Wouldn't it be better for him to leave in a swift manner?"

"Well!"

At this moment, an uncomfortable voice came from behind.

When I turned around, I saw that it was Fujimaru Ritsuka who was moaning. Her face was now a little pale, a drop of sweat sliding down her forehead, and she was supported by Olga Marie.

It looks like it has been completely drained.

Cu Chulainn only then realized that his previous attack consumed a high amount of magic power, and the excess magic power would be drawn from the master's body.

In other words, Cu Chulainn is an ordinary servant. If he were replaced by a more powerful one, Gudako might really be drained dry.

"I'm sorry, Master! I didn't have time to tell you because of the emergency!" Cu Chulainn quickly apologized to Fujimaru Ritsuka, "I will use magic to restore you right away!"

However, Gudako did not blame Cu Chulainn and said optimistically: "It's okay, just treat it as an early experience."

She always felt that the end of this incident might just be the beginning. More events would happen in the future, and more Heroic Spirits would sign Servant Contracts with her.

Situations like the one just now might happen frequently, and she must adapt quickly.

"Yo." Cú Chulainn raised his eyebrows at Fujimaru Ritsuka's optimistic words and smiled with his teeth showing. "Although you are a newcomer, you already have the basic qualities of a [Navigator]."

"I hope you can remain this optimistic in your future journey."

Although Gudako didn't understand what was said, she still nodded cooperatively.

As for Cao Mengde, he had already come to Ba Yuzen's side and reached out to help her up.

"Ba, are you okay?" Cao Mengde asked with concern.