I'm Shenji, what are you doing?

The alleys of Miyama Town are very old, and the roads are not only narrow but also complicated. It usually takes at least half an hour to reach the riverside where Caster is located, but this kind of common sense is not suitable for the extraordinary Servants themselves. Applicable.

Under the influence of Level A riding skills, Saber drove Irisviel's Mercedes-Benz sports car to demonstrate driving skills that even professional stunt drivers could not match.

I saw her turning the steering wheel with a technique that was only a fraction away from crashing. The silver-white car body slid around the corner of the narrow road. The abnormal speed made people wonder whether the constraints of the laws of physics really existed. It only took a few minutes. He walked through the complicated alley, faster and more efficient than Shinji's "Feather Shoes".

The Mercedes-Benz sports car rushed from the alley to the road along the river, and finally made a beautiful sharp turn and stopped. Saber didn't wait for the gull-wing door to fully open before jumping out of the car and running up the embankment.

The fog, which is thick enough to make ordinary people lose their vision, has no effect on servants and magicians who have enhanced their vision with magic.

Soon, Saber saw Caster standing in the center of Weiyuan River, and Caster also saw Saber.

"Welcome, Holy Lady, it is my greatest honor to see you again."

Caster's constant attentive salute caused Saber's eyes to burn with rage.

"You are an evil heretic, but you still don't want to repent? What do you want to do tonight?"

"I'm very sorry, Jeanne... you are not the guest of honor at tonight's banquet."

Caster replied. A creepy evil smile distorted his expression, revealing an unprecedented madness.

"However, it would be the greatest joy to me if you would be honored to attend. Please enjoy the exhibition of death and depravity hosted by Gilles de Rey——"

Suddenly, a ray of silver light appeared in Saber's field of vision. This silver light passed through the thick fog at a terrifying speed, shot straight towards Caster who was speaking, and exploded into a ball of dazzling fire in Caster's chest. There was something hidden in the fire. The high temperature and abnormal magic can be felt across the river.

Until this time, the ear-piercing explosion was belatedly heard - the hit came first and the sound came behind. This is a characteristic of supersonic weapons, the most common of which is bullets fired from rifles.

However, bullets in the conventional sense cannot produce the effect of heat pressure bombs. Looking at Fuyuki City, there is only one set of costumes that meets this standard - "Magic Gun, Bow and Knife" and "Rune Magic Bullet"!

Shinji arrived only dozens of seconds later than Saber. He didn't waste any time talking to the enemy, locked the target and fired directly.

The "Magic Gun, Bow and Knife" is fully loaded, in sniper mode, with maximum output.

"Rune Magic Bullet" is a special magic bullet refined by Scathach, with the "FEHU" (transliteration) of the original eighteen runes added, symbolizing the original, unrestrained, and unfettered flame. In the Age of Gods, this rune stone could turn the entire river into a sea of ​​fire. Even in modern times when the mystery has faded, it can release high-heat flames that instantly melt steel.

This is Shinji's strongest long-range method at present.

However, such flames and the powerful kinetic energy brought by supersonic speed still failed to take away Caster's life. The powerful magic power surrounding Caster's body covered him with an invisible armor. This layer of armor offset the power of the magic bullet. Partial kinetic energy and primordial fire. The injuries caused to Caster by this sniper shot were only skin wounds on the chest and small burns on the body.

Seeing this result, Shinji, who was suspended in mid-air with flying shoes on his feet, sighed regretfully.

"As expected, followers are not that easy to kill. The master is right. The restricted original rune's lethality is still a bit weak. To kill the followers, you still have to rely on the followers."

At the same time, the magic power fluctuations in Caster's body became stronger and stronger. The dark water at his feet suddenly began to surge, and countless monsters gathered at the summoner's feet slowly stretched out their tentacles.

What was surprising was that the tentacles gradually swallowed up the robed figure of Caster standing above his head.

At first glance, the scene in front of him seemed like Caster was being attacked by his familiar's betrayal. However, Caster, whose whole body was wrapped in tentacles, not only did not panic at all, but instead let out a high-pitched, triumphant, high-pitched laugh that was almost a strange sound. .

"The guests are already here, so let's start tonight's banquet."

The foamy water swelled up, pushing Caster upwards as he was swallowed by the tentacles. The number of monsters under his feet was getting more and more numerous at some point. Considering the depth of the river, just imagining their number was terrifying.

"Now, let us hold high the banner of salvation again! The abandoned people gather together, the devalued people gather together. Let me command you! Let me lead you! The resentment of those who were bullied will soon be conveyed to God! Lord of heaven! I will praise you in a way that calls for sin!”

The number of monsters gathered around the summoner's body continues to increase. The summons of the "Luoyan City Teaching Book" are really endless. Tens of millions of tentacles intertwined and merged with each other, gradually forming a mass of flesh.

It was simply a sandbank of flesh and blood covered in disgusting filthy slime, a flesh island. But the collection of monsters still seems not satisfied and continues to expand and grow.

Only the voice of Caster, who had been absorbed by the mass of flesh and could not be seen, resounded around like a song of victory.

"O arrogant God! O cold God! We will pull you down from your throne! Lambs favored by God! People with bodies similar to God! We will humiliate and tear you apart to our heart's content! We are rebellious. The ridicule of those who have killed you will knock on the door of heaven with the lamentation of the Son of God!”

The filthy piece of meat gradually expanded and took shape. No, this is the true form of the alien monster. All the familiars Caster has manipulated so far are just fragments of this object.

"That is……"

With the night as the background, alien shadows stand tall. Its terrifying and powerful appearance took everyone's breath away.

Not even the dominant whale or giant squid that dominates the deep sea has such a huge body. This aquatic behemoth is the nightmare figure that dominates the otherworldly ocean realm, a veritable "sea devil".

Although there was no one on the river embankment due to the curfew, every household on the opposite river bank had turned on the lights, and chaotic sounds were carried by the wind.

Witnessing such an astonishingly bizarre sight would certainly cause a commotion. Fortunately, due to the thick fog blocking the view, the places where the monster can be seen are very limited. The monster can only be seen in a small area, and the panic of the residents is only limited to specific areas.

Despite this, the tacit principle that the Holy Grail War must be fought in secrecy has been completely broken.

"I underestimated him too much... I didn't expect him to summon such a terrifying monster!"

"No, even if it is a Servant, the number of familiars that can be summoned for him to drive should be limited in terms of 'level'... However, if you don't consider how to 'drive', this condition will not apply. "

Irisviel, who was usually very calm, this time, there was fear in her voice.

"If you just summon it regardless of how you control it after summoning... No matter how powerful the monster is, it can theoretically be summoned. All it takes is the magic power and spells to expand the gate."

"...Are you saying that the monster is not under Caster's control?"

"You're right."

The person who answered was not Irisviel, but a female Servant who had transformed from illusion to entity.

"Assassin!"

The female servants running all the way from Fuyuki Bridge first nodded to Saber and Irisviel, and then waved to the Master who kept chanting "Danger, San value is low, San value is low." in mid-air. Then he continued.

"The so-called magic refers to 'the art of practicing magic'. But 'that thing' is not such a simple concept, it is an out-and-out true magic. It is something that does not belong to this world, and is older than the earth. The existence of the universe is the darkness in the depths of the universe, and it is the taboo of the Old Ones. Although it is only an insignificant part of the ontology, it is also the limitation of the concept of endless greed and devouring. This can no longer be called It’s magic.”

Saber clenched her fists in anger as she thought about Caster's madness.

"Then, that monster is not fighting anyone..."

"Yes, it is only invited to 'eat'. A city like this will be eaten up by it in less than a few hours."

"!!!"

What is fighting and what is victory? Caster no longer cares. He intends to destroy the ritual known as the Holy Grail War, and with it all life in the city will be reduced to nothingness.

Familiar thunder and lightning came from the sky, and a sparkling divine chariot landed on the park square where the four of them were. The giant servant holding the reins in his hand gave the first guest an arrogant smile.

"Hey, King of Knights, Queen of the Demon Realm, what a wonderful night... I originally wanted to say this, but now doesn't seem to be the time to say hello."

"King of Conqueror!"

Seeing Saber's alert posture, Rider calmly raised his hand.

"Don't get excited. Let's call it a truce tonight. Leave that big guy alone and you won't be able to have a good fight. I've been recruiting people since just now. Lancer has promised to help and should be here soon. .”

"...Where are the other servants?"

"Berserker, let's leave it aside for now. Archer - calling him is in vain. Someone with his personality won't cooperate with others."

Saber nodded and put her gauntlet on her chest with a serious expression.

"I understand, and I agree to fight side by side. King of Conquerors, although this is only a temporary alliance, I swear to treat you with sincerity."

"Humph, your mind is quite clear during the battle. Where is Assassin?"

"I have no objection." Scathach nodded solemnly, "I guarantee it in the name of a warrior."

"Do you have any objections, Masters?"

Faced with Rider's pressing question, Shinji waved his hand casually.

"No, I have given Assassin full authority over the battle. Her attitude is mine."

"You really found a good Master." Rider admired sincerely and patted Weber, "Hey, kid, you should also show your attitude."

"Ah ah ah, I know, let's make a truce before we defeat Caster!" Weber reluctantly poked his head out of his seat. He was not against it, but he was wary of the Einzbern camp that had an unpleasant experience last night. Irisviel also had the same wariness.

They have never been on the battlefield, so naturally they will not take it off. For those who live on the battlefield, taking the enemy's life and forming an alliance are two things that cannot be mixed with personal feelings.

The most important thing at this stage is to stop Caster. As long as each other's oaths are enough to be believed, working together is the wisest decision.

"Einzbern promises a truce."

Irisviel's words meant the establishment of the alliance, and the next step was to discuss the battle plan.

"Assassin, you seem to have been chasing Caster. Do you have any good strategies?"

"Quickly, use quick attacks to defeat him. The clone of the Old Dominator still relies on the magic power provided by Caster to stay in the present world. It will be difficult to deal with it when it starts to hunt for food to be self-sufficient."

Scathach, who was in combat mode, spoke straight to the core without any hesitation.

Saber nodded in understanding.

"That guy's magic book."

The self-disciplined summoning magic furnace, "Luoyan City Teaching Book" - that precious phantom with strange power has now become the heart of the sea demon together with Caster's body.

"I see, that means the winner must be decided before it comes ashore and starts eating. But -"

Rider frowned in disgust, looking at the huge dark green body that was constantly twisting and squirming.

"The most important Caster is hidden deep in the meat ball. What should we do?"

"Drag him out, that's all."

A voice answered from behind Rider, and a figure holding two guns appeared in the light of the street lamp. A little later than the soaring chariot, Lancer also stepped onto the battlefield. The four major servants who fought against Caster's alliance finally arrived.

"As long as I can expose his Noble Phantasm, my 'Demon-Breaking Red Rose' can destroy the spell with one strike... But I don't think that guy can easily fall victim to the same move twice."

"Lancer, can your spear projectile hit Caster's Noble Phantasm from the shore?"

Saber's question made Lancer smile coldly and arrogantly.

"Things of this magnitude are effortless. Don't underestimate the Heroic Spirit of the Gun."

"Okay. Then Rider and I will be the forwards."

"There's no need. Let's all come together." The light of the runes shone, and two rows of runes quickly took shape as Scathach's hands outlined them.

"I have no problem... My king's chariot can travel without roads, but how are you going to attack the enemy in the river?"

In response to Rider's question, Scathach showed a confident smile. The two rows of runes were like two spiritual snakes swimming in the air, one entwined around him, and the other lingered at Lancer's feet.

"This is a rune to avoid water. It can make the subject walk on the waves for a while."

Rider raised his eyebrows curiously: "What about Saber?"

"I don't need such protection. I am protected by the goddess of the lake. No matter how deep the water is, it can't stop me."

"This is really a rare ability... I want to recruit you more and more."

On another occasion, Rider's joke would have elicited a rebuke from Saber, but right now she just glared at Rider and gave up.

"One day I will make you pay for your arrogance. The most important thing now is to get Caster out first."

"Haha, you are right! Then let me open the way!"

Accompanied by roaring laughter, Rider spurred the bull pulling the chariot and rushed into the sky with high-pitched thunder, ignoring the shrill scream of Weber who seemed not to be mentally prepared.

"Let's go too."

Scathach winked at the two servants who came from the same hometown as him, and jumped into the river first.

Saber and Lancer were not to be outdone, and the crusade against Caster began.