Mordred didn’t have particularly strong feelings about Galahad.
All she knew was that he was Lancelot’s son, conceived without his knowledge, and largely rejected because of his origins. Yet, due to his own excellence, Galahad was accepted by King Arthur’s Knights of the Round Table and given the Around Round Shield: Fragment of Time that Indicates Calamity.
So when he refused the Lion King’s summons and instead lent his power to the girl Mash, Mordred had been genuinely s...
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The idea of creating simple battle familiars from hair was inspired by the homunculi of the Einzbern family.
As a means to probe Tristan’s traps, they were the ideal weapon.
“What are you spacing out for, my husband? Time waits for no one. The Lion King could activate the Holy Lance and summon the Tower at the End at any moment.” Morgan extended a finger, pointing toward Tristan in the distance. “Get going.”
At her command, the familiars—woven from strands of her...
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The fall of Camelot’s gates invigorated the battlefield. The soldiers, once on the brink of despair, now surged forward with renewed morale, cheering as they stormed through the gates.
Inside the city, the allied forces quickly split into three divisions as planned, spreading out to attack different sectors.
“Well done, my disciple.” Scáthach landed beside Shiomi as soldiers rushed past on both sides.
Morgan arrived next. “Gawain’s troops outside have been nearly ...
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While Mordred was holding Gawain back, the siege began.
Refugees, mountain folk, and the Enforcement Knights loyal to Mordred broke through the outer defenses and reached the base of Camelot’s walls. There, they started raising ladders and launching their assault.
“Fools! The sun is at its peak! Mordred, even you cannot withstand me now!”
As Gawain declared, bearing the Numeral of the Saint, all his abilities had surged the moment battle broke out under the full light ...
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One hour later, the assault on the Holy City began.
The Divine Beast handlers dispatched by the Sun King had already launched a feint on the western gate, drawing part of the city’s defenses away.
Mordred, leading the cavalry as the vanguard, engaged Gawain, who was stationed at the main gate.
During this distraction, the main force bypassed the clash between Mordred and Gawain to strike directly at the gate. Once it was breached, they would split into three units and dism...
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Shiomi caught a faint scent at the tip of his nose. He slowly adjusted his breathing, opened his eyes, and ended his meditation.
Dream-entering Magecraft came with significant limitations. To infiltrate the Lion King's mind—especially without any preparation or even certainty that she dreamed—he needed a catalyst.
It was a small stroke of fortune that the Lion King hadn’t discarded the Rune Stone.
...Even if the negotiation still ended in failure.
He glanced to t...
2025-07-18 18:15:35 +0000 UTC
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Since returning to the Holy City from the Round Table Fortress, the Lion King had not once rested in her bedchamber. She remained on her throne, listening to the reports from the Knights of the Round Table and issuing the necessary orders and judgments.
A great battle was inevitable. Morgan had declared she would personally destroy this place, prompting Agravain to suggest activating the Holy Lance and summoning the Tower of the End. That way, Morgan would no longer be able to destroy C...
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"Then, Pharaoh Ozymandias, please have your army advance from the western side of the Holy City."
After their meeting with Ozymandias concluded smoothly, Shiomi and the others had no time to linger. With the Pharaoh personally stepping down from his throne to see them off, they arrived outside the great temple, where Shiomi made his request.
"According to news from our allies among the mountain people, relayed through Chaldea, they’ll set up camp in the wilderness near Camelot i...
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"Isn't that going a bit too far...?"
Shiomi scratched his head as he looked at Nitocris slumped against a broken stone pillar.
She wasn’t fatally injured, but she couldn’t keep fighting either. After falling, she’d murmured a few words of self-blame—something about her lack of strength and having failed the trust Ozymandias placed in her—before losing consciousness.
"...I already held back enough." Morgan turned away slightly, like she was sulking.
As expecte...
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Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto began by summarizing the consequences of the recent war and the potential chain reactions that might follow. After outlining the post-war arrangements, he turned his gaze toward Gin Ichimaru.
“Lieutenant Gin Ichimaru.”
Gin immediately lowered his head and responded respectfully, his tone calm and composed.
“Yes.”
Before the Captain-Commander, he maintained complete decorum, not causing even the slightest embarrassment for Masatsuki...
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A hospital room in the 4th Division.
Six captains—Love Aikawa, Kensei Muguruma, Shinji Hirako, Isshin Shiba, Byakuya Kuchiki, and Yūshirō Shihōin—lay side by side in hospital beds. Several Lieutenants sat nearby, either at their bedsides or in chairs.
Among the Gotei 13, these six captains had sustained the most severe injuries and could only lie here to receive treatment. Other Lieutenants were present as well, including Lisa Yadōmaru, Tōshirō Hitsugaya, and Kaname Tōs...
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Nitocris was a Magecraft queen who reigned briefly during the Sixth Dynasty of Ancient Egypt. The scepter she held, “Was,” was the same as those wielded by the Egyptian gods—both a symbol of authority and a powerful Mystic Code imbued with Mystery.
Blessed by the gods for her unwavering will and glory, she was granted dominion over the sky and the underworld. These divine gifts elevated her into a Magus adept in the arts of ancient Egyptian Magecraft, and she became known througho...
2025-07-18 13:00:54 +0000 UTC
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Drinking was normally forbidden during an expedition—but today was a rare exception.
Given the unusual circumstances they faced, and how hard everyone had pushed themselves on the way to the 39th floor, Finn granted permission for one night of celebration.
Thanks to that, the area around the bonfire outside the Safe Zone tents on the 39th floor was packed. Everyone was gathered around, each holding a wooden mug in hand.
The campfire crackled amid a chorus of relaxed voices...
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The introductions continued in the classroom.
“My name is Shikaku Nara. I don’t have any hobbies. I hate troublesome things and specialize in my clan’s secret techniques.”
“I’m Inoichi Yamanaka. I like gardening, dislike rude people, and also specialize in my clan’s secret techniques.”
After hearing their short introductions, Reiji stroked his chin, deep in thought.
Honestly, whether he taught them or not didn’t really matter—they each had their own...
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As Shikaku Nara finished speaking, the room fell into temporary chaos. After all, they'd just learned that the Daimyō's Manor had betrayed them.
The clan heads present were filled with resentment.
"Everyone, settle down."
"This matter affects us all deeply. Today's meeting was called to find a reasonable solution."
"Also, what are your thoughts on the Daimyō's request for us to send ninja?"
Minato Namikaze felt completely overwhelmed. The issue with the outer v...
2025-07-18 12:42:21 +0000 UTC
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In the end, Minato couldn’t persuade Tsunade to stay.
The next morning, just as dawn broke, Kazuyama stood at the gates of Konoha.
“Tsunade, you said you didn’t want anyone to see you off—so why call me?”
“I had to get up so early... I’m half dead from sleep.”
She was still in her trademark green robe, the bold "Gamble" on the back standing out clearly.
Next to her stood a small girl—Shizune, Dan Katō’s niece.
“Hmph, you brat. I didn...
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Daren’s steps came to an abrupt halt, catching everyone off guard. As Saturn's deadly poison spheres flew toward him, a gleam lit up in his eyes—like he'd just discovered buried treasure.
With a wide grin, he suddenly opened his mouth.
He took a deep breath, and the powerful draw of his lungs stirred the air into visible spirals.
To everyone's shock, the dozen or so purple-black venom orbs Saturn had fired were all sucked in—swallowed whole!
Saturn stared in disb...
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Snow weighed heavy on the rooftops. From the overcast sky, mournful flakes drifted down.
The courtyard was deathly silent.
Saint Hilde, a Celestial Dragon, stood at the doorway gripping a bloodstained blade. He placed one hand on the frame, exhaling hot white breath into the cold air.
The thrill of the kill sent shivers through his body. The scent of blood wafting from inside the house only sharpened his senses, twisting his face into a crazed, sadistic grin.
"Don't bo...
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"Thanks for that."
Finn didn’t object. At the very least, this would guarantee Haruhime’s safety.
On the frontlines, Haruhime’s abilities were the key to confronting the Spirit. Only by helping five members break through Level 6 could they even begin to challenge a high-ranking Spirit.
But once Haruhime used her magic, she would enter a weakened state. If she used both of her spells, she’d nearly drain all her magic power.
And “Uchide no Kozuchi” couldn’t...
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"The Black Dragon's power is far beyond what we ever imagined."
Finn admitted to himself that he'd been narrow-minded. In the past, he had believed Ottar to be the greatest threat—but now, he realized that kind of thinking was a sign of how limited his perspective had been.
After seeing how poorly they had responded to just the roar of the Black Dragon, it was hard to imagine how they could possibly fare in a real confrontation.
They might not even survive the first breath...
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In the end, the sphinxes were just massive flying beasts—individually, their combat strength could rival a small army.
But as luck would have it, the ones storming the temple today were Chaldea’s core fighters. The sphinxes only managed to delay Shiomi’s group for a short while.
“Gungnir... I was already surprised when you brought out that wand, but I didn’t expect Odin to grant you his spear.”
As they advanced through the temple, Scáthach, scouting ahead, spoke...
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The next day, in the domain of Ozymandias...
As Shiomi and the others drew closer, it became easier for Nitocris, tasked with monitoring the Singularity, to sense their presence.
As Chaldea’s representatives and returning guests, they encountered no barriers or wards obstructing their entry into the domain.
“So this is Ozymandias’ territory... and this air from the Age of Gods…”
After getting off the sand buggy with Morgan and his master, they followed a road...
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"Heave-ho—"
Shiomi hurled the last rune-etched stone into the desert just beyond the oasis.
As the stone landed, the prearranged boundary spell began to form around the oasis.
The barrier served three purposes: first, to ward off snakes, insects, and other desert pests; second, to block detection and observation, cloaking the area like a mirage that might be ignored or overlooked; and third, to act as a reverse radar—alerting Shiomi, the caster, to any Servant or person ...
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"I just can't seem to settle down..." Shiomi said. "Camelot... the Lion King's side is too quiet. It's hard to feel at ease."
The sand buggy sped through the boundless desert, heading toward the territory of Ozymandias. Shiomi sat at the wheel, speaking to the two beside him as he drove.
"Maybe Camelot's already preparing to activate the Rhongomyniad," said Scáthach, reclining against the side of the buggy. Her hair fluttered in the scorching desert wind.
Morgan crossed her...
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When Shiomi was first brought to Camelot, he learned from Mordred that two of the Knights of the Round Table had not responded to the Lion King’s summons.
Those two were Galahad and Bedivere.
Now, hearing from Sakura and the others that the Servant who had granted Mash her strength was Galahad, Shiomi was genuinely surprised.
And the knight who had taken part in the assault on the Round Table Fortress but collapsed after a fierce battle with Tristan—that was Bedivere.
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Shiomi rose to his feet and, bathed in the soft morning light and the gentle mountain breeze, carefully wrapped Morgan in a warm embrace.
“Chaldea’s Mystic Code and communicator are gone,” she said, resting against his chest with a hint of playful teasing in her voice.
“Well, I had just escaped captivity,” Shiomi replied.
“Artoria captured you and stole your contract—you must know why,” Morgan asked, her tone calm but direct.
“About that—”
S...
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In the end, the clash between the Rhongomyniads turned out even more devastating than what Shiomi had envisioned back in the desert.
It wasn’t just a matter of nearby people being swallowed by a torrent of light.
Centered on the Round Table Fortress, a crater several kilometers wide had been blasted into the once-solid mountains. Not even a trace of the fortress remained.
“Camelot still stands. Looks like when the Lion King fired Rhongomyniad, the Knights of the Round Ta...
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The night sky, heavy with clouds and steady drizzle, suddenly lit up as bright as day. Lancelot, leading the Enforcement Knights at the main gate, was caught off guard.
He thought the Lion King had unleashed Rhongomyniad to destroy the mountain people's territory.
If that were true, it would be a serious misstep. Though the fortress was under siege, he believed the Lion King's forces could easily overrun the mountain village given enough time.
But that thought only lasted a ...
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Now.
Whether it was Tenkei Shiomi or the Lion King, the appearance of either left everyone stunned. The battle halted, all movements paused.
“That’s… King Arthur, deified…”
Gray caught a glimpse of the Lion King’s profile through a gap in the Enforcement Knights.
In the darkness, that face—so familiar yet distant—shone with brilliance. For a moment, she was frozen, unable to breathe.
The fate and wishes passed down through a thousand years in Blac...
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A little earlier, as Scáthach led her soldiers in an assault on the main gate of the Round Table Fortress, Shiomi and the Lion King arrived atop a mountain overlooking the battlefield.
“Lancelot is defending the main gate... Agravain and Tristan are nowhere in sight.” Shiomi crouched at the cliff’s edge, enhancing his vision with Mana as he observed the battle. “Looks like they've seen through Master's feint.”
“The fortress holds the terrain advantage. Even Scáthach ...
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