Chapter 140: Dying Together


    Arondight Overload:Breaking All Restraints (Overloaded Light of the Lake) is the human-mode Noble Phantasm of Lancelot.


    By exerting an excessive load on the mirror-likeke light, the hidden magical power within it overflows and transforms into an attack. The radiance overflowing from the holy sword resembles the water of ake.


    Originally, itwas intendedto deliberately withhold the magical power meant for a light sh and release it upon striking the opponent up close. Lancelot incorporated his skills into this type of magic, honing a unique technique of his own.


    When the holy sword strikes the enemy, it leavesbehindconcealed ke light" at the wound.Only when Lancelot releases thetruename of his Noble Phantasm does the highlypressed ke light" transform into a light sh, wreaking havoc within the enemy''s body.


    Compared to the original "The Unfading Light of the Lake," this technique is more covert, consumes less energy, and possesses greater destructive power.


    Every warrior knows that getting injured in battle isa normalurrence. As long as one can achieve ultimate victory, what does a little superficial injury matter? However, Lancelot''s sword turns superficial injuries into fatal wounds, making it an unstoppable killing technique.


    "What...!"


    Gilgamesh felt a searing pain rapidly spreading from his injured left shoulder to his chest, as if an invisible de had prated his chest, piercing through his vital core, which was the most important support for maintaining his current existence.


    "I told you,if you don''t want to die, use the ''Sword of Rupture.''But you didn''t believe me. ''Honesty'' is one of the virtues of a knight, and I did not lie."


    Lancelot''s words made Gilgamesh both angry and amused.


    "Although you''re a mad dog, you''re an interesting mad dog. It seems that obtaining Saber isn''t as easy as I imagined. But that''s fine. Things thatcannot be obtainedare the most beautiful."


    At this moment, Lancelot could no longer hear what Gilgamesh was saying. Seizing the few seconds before his spiritual corepletely copsed, Lancelot transformed his final words into a longingand entrustedthem to two clusters of spiritualparticles,drifting into the distance.


    The battle between Lancelot and Gilgamesh was brief. From the officialmencement of thebattleto the disappearance of both individuals, it took less than a minute. Kariya and Tokiomi had yet to make a move, but they sensed an abnormality in their master-servant contract.


    The surging magical power suddenly had nowhere to go.The contract connecting Kariya and Lancelot, like an overstressed thread,finally severed.


    In the moment before the severance,a calm thought entered Kariya''s mind.


    "My Master, the agreement has indeed been fulfilled, but I willstop here as well. Thank you for taking care of me during this time. Although it was not long, I am truly grateful. If there is a chance, please summon me again."


    "It is I who should be grateful, Lancelot, grateful for fulfilling my wish."


    Kariya saidsoftlywhile reaching for his right wrist, where the proof of the contract was once engraved. He turned his head and looked at his distant archenemy (at least in his perception), Tohsaka Tokiomi.


    At this moment, the elegance andposure Tokiomi valued the most were crumbling. His face disyed an expression of disbelief and confusion.


    "King of Heroes, Gilgamesh lost? The strongest Servant was defeated? Defeated by Kariya''s Servant? This...How is that possible?"


    "This is reality, Tokiomi," Kariya looked down at Tokiomi.


    It wasn''t a physical height advantage;in fact,Tokiomi was 4cm taller than Kariya.Thiswas a superiority that came from within, the pride of the victor. It was the first time in his emotionally defeated life that he had gained an advantage.


    Upon hearing Kariya''s voice, Tokiomiseemedto suddenly realizesomethingand muttered to himself.


    "There''s still time. As long as I defeat the other Masters, I still have a chance!"


    Kariya''s gaze swept over Tokiomi''s right hand, where two Command Seals remained. In an instant, Kariya understood Tokiomi''s n, and a growing sense of disgust filled his heart.


    "No, you don''t have a chance anymore. Whatever you''re nning, I will stop you."


    ...


    Outside the gates of Ryudou Temple, Saber heard that familiar voice.


    "Oh, King, the mission has beenpleted. I apologize for only being able to report to youinthis way."


    "Lancelot..." Uncontainable grief filled Saber''s chest. She had once again lost her dear friend, her most outstanding knight. But this time, he didn''t carry any dishonor; he foughtvaliantlyfor her, protecting her back and meeting a heroic end.


    "Oh, King, in the end, I want to tell you that you are the greatest king, the perfect ruler in the eyes of us knights. There is nothing happier for us than fighting under your banner. But you have always been dedicating yourself, sacrificing yourself withouteverconsidering your desires. So, it is enough. From now on, please fight for yourself.Thisis my final wish and the wish of all the Knights of the Round Table."


    "Dear friend..." Alongside the grief, there was an indescribable warmth, the radiance of theke that symbolized Lancelot, containing his most sincere feelings.


    So, I have already obtained the most precious thing; there is no need to envy conquering kings.


    Iskandar,nowI can proudly sayto youthat my subordinates, my knights, are no less than your subjects!They are the most outstanding!


    "Oh, King, I sincerely wishfor yourpeace and happiness."


    Unconsciously, tears streamed down Saber''s face, tears of mourning and regret.


    "You said something wrong.I once thought about starting over,butIforgot that it would deny your efforts and everything we created together.How can I, who oncethought aboutbetraying you, deserve to be called the greatest king?"


    "Thank you, my dear friend. It was you who corrected my mistake and made me realize. It is not Britain that needs redemption, nor is it you. It is myself."


    "I will no longer hesitate, no longer be lost—foryou,and myself."


    Saber wiped away her tears and regained her clear gaze as she lookedresolutelyat the temple gates.


    "Right, Assassin!"


    There stoodthe Queen of the Land of Shadows,wielding her demonic spear.


    "Yes, you finally understand. It wasn''t in vain forhimto go through all that trouble. So, will you give up the Holy Grail?"


    "Of course not." Saber raised her Holy Sword. "Although I no longer have any wishes to fulfill with the Holy Grail, I promised Irisviel to obtain it for her. It''s also the best way for me to mourn my fallen dear friend."


    "That''s right, no, I should say it has to be this way!"


    At this moment,Scáthach''s spirit soared, and her long-suppressed fighting spirit stirred the air with her mana.


    "Come, this is the final battle. Whichoneof us will be the victor of the Holy Grail War?"


    "Servant Saber, King of Knights, Arthur Pendragon!" Saber''s Holy Sword shone in her hand.


    "Servant Assassin, Scáthach from the Land of Shadows!" Assassin''s demonic spear gleamed at her side.


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