Chapter 143: The Victor (or Money is My Superpower)
~Third POV~
[Ryuudou Temple]
Everyone stood the side in wide eye awe seeing the match of Saber against Mash end in his victory. Rin and Illya both looked down seeing that their goal of revenge would've never worked, to begin with against him.
Seeing how he trounces Saber and manages to win against enemies they would have no way of winning they could only silently see seeking revenge was a fool's way now. Sakura, Medea, Enkidu, and Medusa clapped seeing who won in this Holy Grail War.
Picking up a luxurious piece of equipment made of gold and decorated with blue enamel that seems more like a treasure to show dignity and nobility like a crown or staff than a weapon. On the scabbard were words of an inscription written in Fairy Letters engraved on its center to show that it is not the work of man.
This item that was used as a Catalyst to summon Artoria Pendragon was known as Avalon now resting in Mash's hands with a grin plastered on his face. He immediately began to check the Scabbard along with his new sword to go with it.
[Item: The Everdistant Utopia, Avalon
Rarity Item: SSS
Type: Conceptional Weapon
Description: [Avalon: The Everdistant Utopia] is the hallowed scabbard of Excalibur, the embodiment of the utopia King Arthur seeks, originally stolen from her shortly before the Battle of Camlann due to the machinations of Morgan le Fay. It bequeaths limited immortality through constant regeneration, as well as preventing physical deterioration caused by aging. It does have its limits in repairing the body.
The holder of the scabbard is granted potent healing, allowing for critical and fatal wounds to be rapidly repaired to restore the wielder's health. Minor injuries are restored easily, and even large missing portions of the body and destroyed vital organs like the heart can quickly be restored at the critical moment before death. Targeting anything other than the holder's head to destroy their brain is futile, requiring a decisive strike to be landed to cause any true damage.
Its function as a Noble Phantasm is an "absolute defense" that completely shields its user in the domain of the fairies, Avalon, the unreachable utopia that King Arthur dreamt of and was said to have gone to after her death. It is the greatest protection in the world that goes beyond defending or reflecting, completely isolating its user in a world separate from the regular world.
The scabbard dissipates into countless tiny particles in the air and engulfs the user to become a "portable fortress" that shuts out all interference. It is the [Bounded Field] of the tranquil domain of fairies that keeps out all filth from the outside world and allows nothing to harm the tranquil King that stands in the land of Avalon.
The individual is shielded from all destructive interference in the physical realm, translinear from parallel worlds, and multidimensional communication as far as the sixth dimension. It is on the level of true magic, actual true magic, that transcends all magecraft, and not even the Five Magics can overcome the barrier.
It's only active if a member of the Pendragon Bloodline (Fate) is contracted to a Master or is a member of the Pendragon Bloodline (Fate). Restored HP by 100 HP/Sec.
Item: Sword of Promised Victory, Excalibur
Rarity Item: SSS
Type: Divine Construct
Description: [Excalibur: Sword of Promised Victory] is the strongest and most majestic holy sword that symbolizes King Arthur. As that which can be called the physical actualization of her ideals and the symbol of her heroism, it is her greatest and most powerful Noble Phantasm. Its power is said to be rivaled by Rhongomyniad. It was created as a weapon to be used by the Planet against external threats.
Excalibur is a [Divine Construct], the pinnacle of holy swords, and the strongest holy sword whose equal is the strongest demonic sword Gram; one of the ultimate God-forged weapons, a Last Phantasm, forged by the Planet as the crystallization of the wishes of mankind stored and tempered within the Planet.
While there are many other Noble Phantasms crafted more splendidly and with better skill, Excalibur is an illusion far superior to them. It cannot be called beautiful because of its appearance, for the description of "beautiful" will only dirty it. It is instead sacred, made from people's conceptions, a legend weaved purely out of hope. It is not a myth or inhuman work, but a "crystal trained by the heart alone", making it reign as the strongest fantasy.
Excalibur is a "sword that amplifies", converting its user's Magical Energy into offensive power and releasing it. It is a weapon of directive energy that converts the Magical Energy of Artoria into light by accelerating it with her factor of the dragon, intensifying the kinetic energy by convergence and acceleration, allowing for the use of Divine Spirit-level thaumaturgy.
It is an "ultimate killing technique" that releases light-holding energy rivaling Artoria's entire Magical Energy supply from the tip of the blade once the sword is swung. To an observer, it looks like a giant beam of light, but the attack's target point is only at the tip.
It is the "ultimate slash" that cuts through everything in the "area" the light goes through. Its enormous power heats space around the tip, and as a result, it is interpreted as a wave of light that mows across the surface of the earth like a directed energy weapon. Even if it is dodged, those nearby can still be temporarily distracted by its intensity. Excalibur is among the greatest of Noble Phantasms, with its speed, attack power, and reach upon being activated surpassing and remaining unrivaled by all others. MP Cost to activate Excalibur 1000 MP/per shot.]
Mash felt content with his rewards as he checked his Skill List next from what he obtained from the [King of Knights]. Soon opening a window screen he got what he was looking for seeing the new skills he gained.
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<Invisible Air> (Active) Lv.40/100 Exp: 0.0%
Description: [Invisible Air: Barrier of the Wind King] is a sheath of wind that covers Excalibur and conceals it so that it cannot be easily recognized. It is a [Bounded Field] closer to magecraft than a Noble Phantasm that is made up of multiple layers of wind compressed into super-high-pressure air with a massive amount of magical energy, which distorts the refraction of light and renders what is inside completely invisible.
This skill can form a barrier in the area around the user to act like a quick defensive wall of wind or surround the weapon to increase the damage and cutting power of an attack, and the amount of magical energy released from each strike is high enough that it is visible.
<Air Strike> (Active) Lv.40/100 Exp: 0.0%
Description: Releasing [Invisible Air] is [Strike Air: Hammer of the Wind King] acting like a hammer made from the wind it is a long-range attack with a constant amount of damage. It creates a gale made from super high-pressure condensed air that is powerful enough to easily crush and blow away armies and fling a stone slab weighing several tons into the air as if it were nothing.
<Mana Burst> (Active) Lv.80/100 Exp: 0.0%
MP Cost: 100 MP/Varies.
Description: Mana Burst is the increase in performance caused by infusing one's weapons and body with Magical Energy and instantly expelling it. Simply put, recreating the effect of a jet burst by expending large amounts of Magical Energy.
+Increase Mana speed and damage by 80%
<Magic Resistance> (Passive) Lv. 80/100 Exp: 0.0%
Description: [Magic Resistance] grants protection against magical effects. Differing from the Resistance effect that merely rejects Magical Energy, this ability cancels the spells altogether. [Magic Resistance] is the Class Skill of the Saber, Lancer, Archer, Rider, Ruler, Shielder, MoonCancer, and Watcher classes.
+Resistance to all magic attacks by 80%.
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Nodding respectfully at the scene he lastly checked on titles. He was curious as to why he obtained the [King of Knights] title saying he was Arthur Pendragon when in reality his not. But this perked his curiosity.
Soon a window screen popped up notifying him of the title details.
[Title: King of Knights
Description: A title only to be deserved of being a direct bloodline of Artoria Pendragon. By becoming and obtaining the essence of the Pendragon Bloodline you have been given this title by birthright.
When equipped with this title the user will gain a 100% Attack Damage/Speed Bonus increase relating to skills or items belonging to the Pendragon Bloodline. Along with the passive skill [My Homeland, Camelot] allowing the user to cast a free Excalibur 1 time per day with no cost and 100% damage against [Alien] Races.]
This simply raised an eyebrow before he recalled his curse that Gray was slowly becoming King Arthur's image startling him. But he shook it off for now focusing on the other task at hand and turning to the others with a smile.
They nodded their heads as he soon left with others following the winners of the Holy Grail War at the basement level of the Ryuudou Temple.
With both Servant and Master present Enkidu was first to smile as he slowly placed his hand on the Holy Grail thanking him for his time being summoned in a thankful tone, "For what's worth Master I had a fun time. But it's time I reconnect with an old friend. Thanks for the experience."
*Shiii*
Touching the Grail Enkidu vanished as Mash's eyes closed knowing his wish he replied with him vanishing touching the Holy Grail, "For a short time it was fun hanging out with you Enkidu. I wish you the best of luck. Now then… it's time for my wish."
Upon the wish being activated he smiled contently with the numerous pop-up screens appearing in front of his face. What Mash wished for was to retain all the treasure to fill his [Gate of Babylon] with inscribed runes to automatically return to his treasure and restoration capabilities along with the skills of Gilgamesh from the Throne of Heroes grinning with each passing second.
[Ding!]
[The skill [Gate of Babylon] has regained ALL treasure from Gilgamesh's from the Throne of Heroes!]
[You gained treasures from Caster Class Gilgamesh!]
[You gained treasures from Ruler Class Gilgamesh!]
[You gained treasures from Foreigner Class Golden Great Emperor Cosmo Gilgamesh!]
[You gained treasures from Archer Class Gilgamesh (Prototype)!]
[Skill: [Independent Action] is gained!]
[Skill: [Collector] is gained!]
[Skill: [Sovereign of Magical Wands] is gained!]
[Skill: [Melammu Dingir: King's Signal Cannon] is gained!]
[Skill: [Bab-ilu: Key of the King's Law To Enshrine] is gained!]
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<Independent Action> (Passive) Lv. MAX
Description: [Independent Action] is the ability to remain independent even when rejecting the Magical Energy supply from one's Master; the ability that allows for action even in the absence of the Master. [Independent Action] is the Class Skill of the Archer and Faker classes. At higher ranks/levels, it is also possible to remain for extended periods in this world without an established contract.
It is both useful and troublesome depending on the disposition of the Servant and the rank/level of [Independent Action]. Acting in autonomy from the Master's Magical Energy supply (MP), the Master can concentrate their own Magical Energy on large spells, or the Servant will be fine even in the case they cannot supply Magical Energy due to injury. The downside is that they can be harder to control and keep by their side, making the only true way to command them is by utilizing Command Spells.
<Sovereign of Magical Wands> (Passive) Lv. MAX
Description: [Sovereign of Magical Wands] is a Skill that denotes Gilgamesh's way of being as a Caster that manipulates various Mystic Codes. Grants a bonus to magecraft-type attacks. He will handle tools with care in case of fighting while being mindful about them, for he was such a king.
+100% Mana/Magic/Magecraft Attack Damage/Speed.
<Melammu Dingir> (Active) Lv. MAX
MP Cost: 1000 MP
Description: [Melammu Dingir: King's Signal Cannon] is the Noble Phantasm of Gilgamesh in his Caster form. It is a long-range bombardment from the citadel of Uruk/[Gate of Babylon]. A prodigious cannon fire that concentrates not only Gilgamesh's own, but also the total force of the people of Uruk that lived in the Age of Gods. After the entire attack on the enemy, it increases his allies' strength.
+25% increase in the abilities of allies after the attack is launched.
<Collector> (Passive) Lv. MAX
Description: [Collector] is the "talent" to collect high-quality goods—a "luck" that draws rare items into the possession of the Servant. However, because the Servant owns this Skill, the Servant's Master derives no benefit from this Personal Skill.
+25% increase for rare item drops or locating treasures through a sixth sense.
<Bab-ilu> (Active) Lv. MAX
Description: [Bab-ilu: Key of the King's Law To Enshrine] is a tattoo that proves the kingship of Gilgamesh (Prototype) and acts as a key to access his treasury. It shares the same functionality as Fate/Stay Night Gilgamesh's [Gate of Babylon] and the name of the keyword that unlocks it.
It allows the user to draw out weapons like Enki for personal use and fire an endless barrage of swords at enemies like a machine gun. Differing from the [Gate of Babylon's] ability to manifest them from ripples anywhere, [Bab-ilu] has a circular pattern of ten glowing orbs that appear around the user. While the [Gate of Babylon] is generally used from a standing, long-range position, the user utilizes [Bab-ilu] while rapidly moving around and engaging in melee combat with Enki.
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He smirked seeing he regained the full arsenal of his treasury as the Holy Grail dissipated, he turned around to the group with a sheepish grin, "So… what's the agenda for today? A celebratory dinner? My treat considering that I wished for Gilgamesh's wealth, so my treasury is stock full of useful trinkets don't hesitate to ask."
Rin just sighed as Sakura clasped her hands happily at the idea. Illya just sighs seeing that getting revenge is a fleeting dream and a terrifying experience for her. Medea merely laughed at recalling Mash's nonchalant ways of agreeing.
Seeing he has some time Mash spent the rest of the days catching up with some old friends in this world. After all, out of the wishes he got he has just received the literal definition of the more money I have the stronger he becomes.