According to the basic concepts of Yin-Yang Five Elements theory, in the Onmyoudou, the thunder element belongs to the Wood Element.
By modifying Wood Element talismans and utilizing symbols representing the Wood attribute, one can derive thunder, unleashing powerful thunder spells famous in Onmyoudou.
In essence, thunder is a derivative of Wood, as per the Yin-Yang Five Elements theory.
In the Five Elements, the element capable of generating Wood energy is Water.
Dragons, like Hokuto, are formed from high-purity Yin-type water energy. This is the source of a dragon's affiliation with Water.
Generally, dragon energy is considered Yin-type water energy of extremely high purity.
When thunder energy is enhanced by dragon energy, it exhibits explosive power similar to rapidly expanding steam, creating a formidable force.
Rozen's Sutra Thunder Spell displayed extraordinary power, comparable to an A+ rank Anti-Army Noble Phantasm.
Under the influence of this thunderstorm, Hokuto emerged from it, gradually ascending.
However, his form was unsteady, and golden particles continuously scattered from his abdomen, indicating an unstable reaction.
Despite not being Rozen's absolute familiar, Hokuto, unlike Rozen's contracted familiars, did not have the advantage of quick recovery through Rozen's mana supply.
This limitation was unavoidable even if Rozen intentionally chose to enter an absolute contract.
"Come back, Hokuto!"
Rozen called Hokuto back, and the dragon, though reluctantly, obeyed the command, dematerializing under a shower of light particles.
At this moment, Rozen and Mash landed on the ground. As Rozen knelt, his breath became somewhat erratic.
"Senpai!"
Mash quickly supported Rozen. Though initially concerned about potential injuries, Mash realized Rozen was only experiencing breathlessness and fatigue.
This condition was familiar to Mash.
"Is it a shortage of magical energy?"
Indeed, Rozen's magical energy was showing signs of depletion.
"Even with Chaldea providing magical energy to the seven Servants, using numerous spells and rituals would have depleted magical energy long ago."
While Chaldea could support basic magical energy consumption, Rozen willingly continued to provide his magical energy to enhance the strength of his contracted Servants.
Even with Chaldea's support, maintaining magical energy supply for seven Servants, and simultaneously using spells and rituals, was a remarkable achievement.
"Now, it should be reaching its limit."
Mash expressed her concern while assisting Rozen.
What Mash didn't know was, Rozen had already experienced magical energy depletion several times since the war began.
The reason was clear.
"What kind of battles are the other Servants facing on the remaining battlefields?"
Rozen had thought about this more than once. The repeated depletion of magical energy was a consequence of the ongoing battles on the other fronts.
For example, Heracles was initially doing well and didn't require much magical reinforcement from Rozen.
However, from midway, he seemed to be engaged in a severe battle, and the regeneration count of his Noble Phantasm appeared to be decreasing. Rozen quickly supplied a significant amount of magical energy to enhance his combat capabilities.
The situation with Karna was similar.
This extraordinary hero, when fully unleashing the flames rivaling the sun, consumed magical energy at an alarming rate.
Most Masters could only provide enough magical energy for a few minutes of such intense combat.
Rozen, however, continued to supply magical energy.
Later, Karna, using some unknown trump card, absorbed a substantial portion of Rozen's magical energy. The consumption was so great that the thought alone was daunting.
As for Rama, Rozen faintly sensed that he was heavily injured, almost returning to the Throne of Heroes. Rozen promptly provided a large amount of magical energy to stabilize his condition.
Additionally, the ship Argo was facing pursuit by multiple dragons. Medea and Atalanta were exerting maximum effort, Mash had previously maintained her Noble Phantasm's release to counter three dragons, and Scáthach, being a magic-intensive Servant, required consistent magical support to handle numerous dragons.
Without providing full support, even the strongest would succumb.
Rozen had to supply magical energy to Kinu and Gyokuto, summon numerous Wyverns, and now, after using such powerful spells, he was left with a significant magical energy deficit.
Thanks to this, Rozen had initiated the secret art of the Crimson Wing Formation multiple times, consuming blood to replenish magical energy.
Without the infinite magical energy of a Holy Grail, sustaining such levels of magical energy consumption would be impossible.
Despite the relatively low consumption compared to explosively increasing magical energy tenfold, slowly activating the Crimson Wing Formation to replenish magical energy still required blood. Rozen had attached blood replenishing talismans to himself to avoid excessive blood loss, but he was still exhausted.
"For now, I'll absorb some spiritual energy from Hokuto to replenish magical energy."
Feeling the strain on his overtaxed body, Rozen abandoned the idea of activating the Crimson Wing Formation again and chose to absorb spiritual energy from the incapacitated Hokuto and secretly draw on the Valkyries' sigils.
However...
"What should I do next?"
Utilizing the Mind's Eye to observe the chaotic thunder within the field, Rozen sighed involuntarily.
Then...
"You truly surprise me. I didn't expect you to possess this level of power. I admit I underestimated you."
With these words, a sinister figure slowly emerged from the battlefield covered in thunder.
"Bzz...! Bzz...!"
Electric arcs danced around him, causing his body to emit smoke, and various parts of his body were charred.
Clearly, he had sustained significant injuries this time.
But...
"In the end, it still couldn't defeat you..."
A wry smile appeared on Rozen's face.
"Mn..."
Mash's complexion turned slightly pale.
Observing the two, the charred Cu Chulainn laughed.
A very wicked laugh.
"Boom..."
The astonishing magical energy transformed into an ominous aura, continuously emanating from Cú Chulainn's body. Despite being covered in wounds, the Berserker's condition showed no signs of decline; instead, it kept rising.
"He's getting stronger...!?" Mash exclaimed, her expression changing.
At this moment, Cú Chulainn lunged forward once again.
"...!"
Rozen and Mash immediately reacted, with Rozen stepping back and creating distance from Cú Chulainn. Simultaneously, Mash raised her shield, intercepting Cú Chulainn's attack.
"Clang!"
The heavy claw strike once again landed heavily on Mash's shield, causing shockwaves, erupting power, and bursting air pressure, all stronger than before.
"Ugh...!"
Mash grunted, and this time, she couldn't stabilize her footing, stepping backward.
However, Cú Chulainn showed no mercy, relentlessly striking with his claws, creating flashes of light with each hit.
"Clang!" "Clang!" "Clang!" "Clang!" "Clang!"
With each of Cú Chulainn's strikes, a terrifying force produced shockwaves, raising dust storms, summoning whirlwinds, making it impossible for Mash, who was enduring this onslaught, to stand firm.
Naturally, Rozen had applied the Magic Defense and Rigid Body using his psychic power on Mash's shield.
Even with his Spirit Vision, Rozen anticipated each trajectory of Cú Chulainn's strikes, enabling Mash to block at the most force-dispersing angles. However, despite all this, Cú Chulainn managed to push Mash back continuously.
For this reason, Rozen repeatedly used various spells and incantations against Cú Chulainn.
For instance, Rozen drew runic symbols of flame, converting them into blocks of fiery runes that bombarded Cú Chulainn.
However, Cú Chulainn, unfazed, took the attacks directly, remaining relentless even when charred.
Rozen also attempted to repel Cú Chulainn using powerful magic, but the Berserker not only refused to retreat but charged into the magical force, maintaining control over Mash and forcing her to endure the magical impact.
Lastly, Rozen frequently converted magical energy into psychic force, either forming it into psychic projectiles that bombarded Cú Chulainn or imbuing it as Magic Resilience onto Mash's shield, causing it to cut through Cú Chulainn's flesh. However, Cú Chulainn ignored all of these attacks, continuously assaulting Mash.
If Mash didn't possess the skill "Shield of Rousing Resolution," which attracted Cú Chulainn's attacks, this Berserker would have likely directed all his assaults towards Rozen, displaying a maniacal fervor to kill Rozen alone.
Unfortunately, in this situation, Cú Chulainn continued accumulating damage but displayed a strength inversely proportional to his injuries.
"How is this possible?" Rozen was genuinely moved.
Although Rozen didn't expect to defeat Cú Chulainn in one go due to his highest-ranked skill, "Battle Continuation," he never anticipated that Cú Chulainn, instead of being hindered by his injuries, would become stronger with each battle.
"Is this the power of the Holy Grail? Or is it his own strength?" Rozen's expression became extremely uncertain.
Compared to Cú Chulainn, who grew stronger and more formidable with each battle, Rozen's consumption of energy increased. Even though he gradually replenished magical energy from his Shikigami, his state could not be considered good as the battle progressed.
With Gyokuto absent, it inevitably had a considerable impact on Rozen.
If Gyokuto were here, it could help Rozen reduce consumption and rapidly restore magical energy, preventing Rozen's magical power from depleting so much, avoiding the need for multiple activations of the Crimson Wing Formation for replenishment.
With Gyokuto present, it could enhance Rozen's Mind's Eye ability, allowing him to better cope with various situations.
Having Gyokuto around would also provide a warning to Rozen in critical moments, preventing him from encountering too much danger.
Moreover, Gyokuto could stabilize Rozen's mental state, alleviating fatigue and preventing Rozen's spirits from becoming excessively low as the battle progressed.
Thinking about this, Rozen realized just how much he relied on Gyokuto and Kinu.
If it weren't for Kinu and Gyokuto, perhaps Rozen would have fallen long ago?
People always say that being blessed by gods ensures safety.
Before, Rozen didn't believe such claims, but now he does.
Of course, Rozen has no regrets lending Gyokuto to Rama.
Because, in Rozen's eyes, it was worth doing so.
However, gaining understanding from the enemy would not be so easy.
"Come, bring it on," Cú Chulainn declared coldly.
"Let's continue to fight until one side completely falls."
Making this declaration, Cú Chulainn kept relentlessly attacking Mash without a moment's pause.
"Ugh...!"
Finally, even Mash, with her astonishing defense, involuntarily uttered a sound that indicated unbearable strain under Cú Chulainn's relentless assault.
If this continued...
"If this continues, we will undoubtedly lose this battle."
This is mythology.
This is war.
"We can't continue like this."
Rozen made up his mind.
"—By the power of the command spell—"
Finally, Rozen raised his gloved right hand and used his second trump card.
"—Mash Kyrielight, defeat Cú Chulainn—"
Rozen unleashed the power of the spell.
"Clang—!"
The back of Rozen's right hand, where three interlocked rings formed the spell, emitted a radiant light.
Immediately after, one of the engraved spells transformed into pure magical energy and infused into Mash's body.
"Boom—!"
Magical power surged within Mash.
"Ha!!"
Mash, who had been enduring Cú Chulainn's fierce attacks, suddenly lifted her gaze and let out a powerful roar.
"Pound—!"
Amidst an explosive sound, Mash steadied her stance.
"Woosh—!"
Her passively defensive shield surged forward, carrying a roaring gust of wind as it charged ahead.
"Bang—!"
In the dull impact, just as Cú Chulainn's twin claws were about to rise, Mash's shield, like a tiny dagger, thrust into his chest and heavily struck him.
"Boom—!"
Under the resounding crash, the heavily wounded Cú Chulainn was sent flying.
Mash, on the offensive, Rozen gave his orders.
"Go, Mash!"
In response to Rozen's command, Mash had only one reply.
"Yes, Master!"
With those words, Mash charged forward.
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