Kapitel 138: Chapter 138: Second Night (3)
Chapter 138: Second Night (3)
~Mash B. POV~
[Nighttime, Einzbern Castle]
After allowing Sakura to let out her emotions I briefly talked to them letting to sleep for the night with me knowing Assassin was gone or simply unaware thanks to my Authority of Gluttony, [Gluttony] completely forgetting him.
They were on guard rather than their Servants were. But in that moment I left with Enkidu following soon to the meeting place that Gilgamesh made attacking Berserker. He made his point quite clear our meet-up is here.
Waiting for his majesty I checked up on my status and skill list to see if anything I got could give me an edge. Anything I newly learned would come in handy.
Skill List.
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<Age of Babylon> (Active) Lv. MAX
Description: [Age of Babylon: The Wisdom of the People] is the second Noble Phantasm of Enkidu. It is the ability that allows for the creation of weapons, such as swords, spears, and chains, from the ground using clay, with each being the pinnacle of craftsmanship. They can change shape at will, but as creation of the gods is considered complete from birth and neither grew or evolved, unlike Gilgamesh.
The user generally uses their androgynous appearance despite being able to take different forms as needed; they can take the form of a spear, axe, shield, or beast should the need arise and reach the pinnacle of human craftsmanship.
<Perfect Form> (Passive) Lv. MAX
Description: So long there is a supply of magic energy from the land, the user's body will never collapse. A powerful regeneration/restoration ability that is completely unprecedented. However, the soul is a different matter as this is a Skill where by making use of the magic energy of the land, it restores itself to its former shape.
+HP/MP Recovery 100 MP/HP/Sec. while on the ground.
<Presence Detection> (Passive) Lv. MAX
Description: [Presence Detection] is the ability to detect other Servants and local mana sources. Called an ability of the highest class, and having obtained Enkidu's memories the user can detect anything via the Earth from other Servants to water sources clear across Snowfield, covering more than ten kilometers.
If used on things at close range, an equal or lower rank of [Presence Concealment] can be nullified. More accurately, this Skill is the ability to blend in entirely with the very world around them, thus allowing them to sense what does not belong.
<Chronos Rose> (Active) Lv. MAX
MP Cost: 100 MP/Sec.
Description: [Chronos Rose: Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May] is the Noble Phantasm of the Counter Guardian EMIYA based on the unique [Innate Time Control] (Time Alter) ability of Kiritsugu Emiya that he had possessed in life as a technique improved for combat, sublimated into a Noble Phantasm.
Based upon his variation of [Time Manipulation], his family line's magical research that was transmitted to him, it allows him to control his inner flow of time, utilizing high-speed attacks and maneuvers by accelerating the flow of time, and concealing himself by slowing time to stagnate his biorhythms.
<Presence Concealment> (Active) Lv. MAX
Description: [Presence Concealment] is the capacity to hide one's presence as a Servant. It is the Class Skill of the Assassin class. Hides one's presence suitable for spying. It is possible to disappear completely and become almost impossible to be detected, even against a Servant's perception. However, efficiency will decrease once preparations to attack are taken.
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Hmm… these new skills will give me an edge. That's certain considering I have the highest detection and concealment if needed.
I'm betting Gilgamesh wouldn't be expecting these skills in action. Not since he has forgotten about Assassin and that [Chronos Rose] would give me the edge. I just need to time this carefully or else…
Next up… Status.
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Name: Mash Bastion
Class: The Gamer
Race: Human
Title: Spirit User
Level: 47 Exp: 25/55%
HP: 2195/2195
MP: 2175/2175
STR: 65 (+15)
AGI: 65 (+15)
VIT: 68
INT: 64
SEN: 80 (+15)
LUCK: 125
Stat Points: 25-> 30
Cash: 18,000
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Hmm… compared to last time I was barely on par – no. I was outclassed by him the last time we fought, and it was by chance I barely won against him if it wasn't for Medea assisting me at the time.
But unlike this time, I'm not fighting him alone. This time I have my Servant Enkidu with me but he wants to kill his friend I don't know… after all in the FGO he went against Tiamat as Kingdu in favor of Gilgamesh so I'm uncertain where his alliances lie…
*BOOOM*
I soon saw the source of an explosion that destroyed the roof of the Einzbern Castle getting our undivided attention. The source of the attack was a golden spear and followed its trajectory to see an all too familiar golden flying ship appear out of thin air.
Riding was, of course, Gilgamesh and likely his Master, Lorelei if the memories of Maiya and EMIYA are accurate enough. Tch to think she would dare use me as a breeding mare for her stupid family.
Such arrogance in that woman. But knowing they're in another dimension within Solomon's workshop [Ars Paulina] having their main fighter here I can send Enkidu to deal with Solomon or force them to come here.
However, that can wait as I finally got the chance to see the woman standing by her Servant as I called out mine in a respectful tone, "So, King Gilgamesh, do you recall the previous War?"
He grinned with confidence that radiated well to his kingly aura looking down upon me, "Of course, and things will be very different this time, Mash Bastion."
I returned a knowing grin eyeing Gilgamesh with Enkidu at the ready fully prepared for him now, "On that, we can both agree your Majesty."
Gilgamesh eyed me as he looked down as he waved at Lorelei easily dismissing her, "Leave us, Lorelei."
She bowed as I saw Solomon in the flesh giving a laid-back feeling but lacking the actual emotion as she said in a respectful tone, "As you wish, my King."
They quickly vanished as I couldn't help but tilt my head questioning the machine, "That was Solomon? He seemed… mechanical?"
Gilgamesh smiled seeing we both reached the same conclusion about the [King of Magic]. He got off his golden airship and levitated above the high ground. I sighed asking him, "I'm guessing you want a rematch, King of Uruk?"
He responded in a proud confident tone to the information about me amused by my adventure, "That is one way to put it, Mash Bastion. Your tales amused me but the fact that you speak as if you will emerge with your life after this puts the insanity of Berserkers to shame."
Ouch. But granted as a small laugh escaped my laugh at Gilgamesh's jab at me, I asked in a casual tone, "Ouch that hurts and honored by your words King Gilgamesh. Hahaha… That aside, mind if we take our fight outside the city so there is no concern for collateral damage and further harm to your domain if possible."
Gilgamesh replied casually to the both of us before leaving the area and giving a serious order to my Servant, "Very well, then. And Enkidu I do not need your help so don't hold back. I don't want my victory to be tarnished by having assistance come at me if you intend to kill me."
Enkidu simply nodded with a genuine surprise on his face as he whistled away innocently at this fact. Well… at least with Gilgamesh ordering it I won't have to worry about betrayals anything underhanded is beneath him after all.
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[Outside Fuyuki City]
I'm slightly annoyed at having to face Gilgamesh again. As I followed the [King of Heroes] outside the city, we were already a few miles away from the city limits, but it did not seem like he was going to stop anytime soon.
Lorelei probably wants to lure me here weakened when our battle truly does happen or takes any action against my friends. But devouring Assassin's memories would mean their plan to weaken or win against me using Gilgamesh has begun.
Or worse intervene if the situation deemed impossible for Gilgamesh to win when he dies so they can poach me. The Queen of the Clock Tower is a bit obsessive in my opinion trying to produce an heir for her family that could exceed her, and I happen to be the unfortunate bastard to meet her requirements.
Let's see have abilities from another world, excellent Magic Circuits that could grow limitlessly, a decent warrior, and the misinformation about me being a Divine Spirit in mortal flesh… yeah, I can see that.
I'm so not sticking my dick in crazy. Especially since said crazy is a fucking Magus at that knowing their sociopathic or psychopathic tendencies. I wouldn't put it past them to experiment on my kids if given the chance those crazy bastards.
After going a few more miles away from Fuyuki, Gilgamesh finally stopped in a clearing and turned to face me. The stage was set. The promised time was finally at hand.
*Swf*
*Swf*
Summoning hundreds of portals as golden ripples appeared in the air as King Gilgamesh was about to rain down several Noble Phantasms on me. He then said with a confident smirk, "It's not oftentimes that a King gets to enjoy culling pests from his garden. I expect your struggle to be as entertaining as you should perform. Don't try to disappoint me, Mash Bastion."
I smiled probably content with this outcome facing King Gilgamesh preparing myself for battle with a confident smirk, "Struggle, shall I? I should be saying that to you Gilgamesh. But there is one thing I must apologize for from our last encounter…"
Seeing his gaze at me intently I decided to end this quickly giving Enkidu the go-ahead to end this battle quickly confessing to him in a genuine apologetic tone, "From our last encounter I wasn't going all out of my weakness fearing of becoming too strong limiting myself to those around me… That was a mistake I'll correct in this encounter."
Gilgamesh looked at me appeased with me finally using 'that' power full force as he summons more golden ripples of his portals, "Heh. You think too highly of yourself, mongrel."
A rivalry lasting over a decade was about to reach its breaking point at this moment. Nothing else mattered, other than killing the enemy in front of me. My experience with Mordred taught me something…
No matter how strong I become or how OP I'll be I'll never amount to anything if I waste my power. My gifts seeing them as weaknesses when they should be my strength. That time of thing has long been done.
With this entire world as our battlefield, the final grand battle between the strongest began as I announced out loud with pride, "[Beyond Sin Mode] Initiated!"
*BOOOM*
All I saw next was darkness covering me… and I never felt more POWERFUL in my life than in this moment. Shrouded in the densest miasma my form changed into pure black like the abyss and the purple outline of my body.
The very space around me rippled by the sheer density of my [Witch Scent] completely actively corrupting the area around me. Space is distorted by merely existing in this plane of reality. Even seeing the lines or strings that hold this world together and beyond...
[Ding!]
[You have entered [Beyond Sin Mode]!]
[While transformed all stats Authority Skills are enhanced beyond their normal state!]
[All Authority-based skills attacks, attack speed, and damage increase by 100%!]
[Time Limit: 47 seconds… START!]
The true battle starts now. Let's end this little rivalry King of Heroes once and for all...
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