The Ultimate Lich King

"How...how could there be such a large number!"

Weber watched Assassin, who was surrounded by a circle, approaching step by step, and couldn't help but let out a sigh that was almost a scream. In his opinion, such a number was completely cheating.

"We are Servants who regard the whole as an individual, and the individuals within it are just shadows of the whole." The Assassins slowly made an eerie sound as they pressed forward.

Want to rely on strength in numbers? But who did they think they were seeing?

Saber thought this with some disdain as she looked at Assassin who was surrounding her. Although the number of Assassins is large, it is not enough to make Saber afraid. At best, they will pose some threats to ordinary people, that is, Rider's Master and Ye Yu's wife.

However, it seems that Ye Yu has been prepared, and Rider is not a vegetarian, so these guys should not be able to take advantage.

So what exactly is their purpose? Such an act was almost like sending someone to his death. Who gave Assassin such confidence in the face of four powerful Servants?

Assassin does not have such confidence. They are Servants summoned for the purpose of the Holy Grail, so they naturally have the desire to win and obtain the Holy Grail.

This kind of blind death charge is completely inconsistent with Assassin's operational doctrine, but it is a pity that they cannot disobey the command spell.

For tonight's action, Kotomine Kirei used a command spell, ordering them to "win at all costs." The Command Seal is an absolute command for Servants, so they can only choose to follow the command.

Although they were happy to see Saber, who was known as the strongest, being so cautious and on guard, the fact was that she was not their target. The designated target of attack is Rider's Master. Although Rider possesses a powerful Noble Phantasm, its destructive power is directional. If Assassin attacks from all directions, he will definitely be able to attack the cowardly short Master.

Yes, this is a critical moment for the conquering king Iskandar.

But...why is this giant Servant still drinking alcohol leisurely?

"...Ri...Rider, hey, hey..."

Even though Waver shouted uneasily, Rider still didn't take any action. He looked at Assassin around him, his eyes still calm and composed.

"Hey kid, don't be so embarrassed. There are guests at the banquet, so you still have to drink the wine."

"How do they look like guests!?"

Rider sighed with a wry smile, and then faced Assassin surrounding him, he greeted with a dull expression like a fool.

"Let me tell you, can you control your ghost spirit? My friend is frightened by you."

Saber thought she had heard wrongly, but now even Archer frowned.

"Do you still want to invite them to the table? King of Conquerors."

"Of course, the king's speech should be heard by all the people. Since some people come specifically to listen, it doesn't matter whether they are enemies or friends."

Rider said calmly, scooped out the red wine from the bottle, and stretched it out to the Assassins.

"Come, don't be polite. If you want to drink together, just come and get the cup. This wine is with your blood."

Phew...a sound that penetrated the air answered Rider.

Rider only had the handle of the spoon left in his hand, and the spoon part had fallen to the ground. This was done by one of the Assassins, and the wine in the spoon was scattered on the floor of the atrium.

"..."

Rider looked down at the wine scattered on the ground speechlessly. The skull masks seemed to laugh at him.

"It looks like they are really a bunch of bad guests..." Rider shook his head and sighed silently, with a calm tone, but everyone noticed that this tone was completely different from the one he had at the beginning. "I told you, this glass of wine is with your blood. Since you expect it to be scattered on the ground, then I will come..."

Before Rider could finish his words, a fiery storm rolled up on the spot as if it was going to burn everything. This was not like the wind in the forest at night, or in the courtyard of the castle - this wind simply came from the desert, roaring in my ears.

Feeling sand entering his mouth, Weber quickly spat. This is indeed sand. What was brought by the strange wind was really hot sand that could not have appeared in the first place.

"Saber, and everyone... At the end of tonight's banquet, I want to ask you, King? Are you aloof?" He has changed into a fighting outfit, with a large cloak waving behind him, and he is riding on a war horse. Rider asked the people behind him.

"King! It's natural to be aloof." In response to Rider's question, Saber immediately gave her own answer.

"Scoff..." In response to Rider's question, the golden Archer just sneered, seeming to be laughing at the stupidity of the question he asked.

Flandre did not give an answer, because such a question was meaningless to a girl. For the Vampire Clan, bloodline suppression is absolute, so as the kings of the Vampire Clan, the two sisters do not need to assume the aloof posture of kings.

For their second line, the loyalty of their subordinates is absolute.

Rider laughed loudly. As if in response to the laughter, the whirlwind gained momentum.

"No, doesn't that mean you didn't even answer? Today I'll teach you what a true king is!"

The unknown hot wind erodes the present world and then subverts it.

Distance and location have lost their meaning in the strange phenomena of the night. Dry winds carrying hot sand transformed everything they touched.

"How, how could this happen..."

Surprised shouts came from the mouths of Weber and Irisviel. What happened in front of them at this moment was enough to make any ordinary person exclaim.

"It's actually——inherent barrier?!"

The sun scorches the earth, the clear sky, and the horizon blurred by gravel. There is no obstruction anywhere in sight.

Einzbern changes instantly at night, and there is no doubt that it is just a phantom that erodes the real world. It can be said that this is the limit of magic that can be called a miracle.

"Inherent barrier?"

Even Ye Yu was amazed by the miraculous scenery in front of him. Ye Yu, who was not unfamiliar with this knowledge, also clearly understood the meaning of what was happening in front of him.

The inherent barrier is the pinnacle of magicians, the most incredible magic that distorts the real world.

"Such a barrier is naturally not something I can create alone."

Rider laughed heartily.

"This is the land that our army once crossed. The warriors who shared the joys and sorrows with me have this scenery firmly imprinted in their hearts."

"Behold, my unparalleled army!"

Filled with pride and pride, the conquering king stood in front of the cavalry line and shouted with his arms raised.

"Even if their bodies are destroyed, their heroic spirits are still summoned. They are my loyal warriors in legend. Eternal friends who traveled through time and space and responded to my call.

They are my treasure! This is my way to be a king! The most powerful Noble Phantasm of Iskan—‘The King’s Military Power’! ! "