章 61: King of Magic!
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(A/N: Sorry for the delay, but I was watching Squid Game. I know the series is from 2021, but I had never watched it. Wow, I binged and watched all 9 episodes.)
(Pov. Archer)
The magic of words unfolded before me, weaving the enchantment that had always defined me. The world around me began to distort, reality bending to my will. Space expanded, revealing a vast desert filled with swords stuck in the ground, a crimson sky above, a world that was both prison and sanctuary for my tormented soul.
I was at the center of my Unlimited Blade Works, the ultimate battlefield where I could access my entire arsenal without limits. The swords around me vibrated, echoing my determination.
With a deafening roar, my unlimited world of blades materialized in the night sky. I had decided to intervene in that titanic battle between Riser, Karna, and Gilgamesh. I was still not sure if it was the right choice, but something inside me longed to join the fray.
Before me, Karna and Riser Phenex, still immersed in their titanic battle, now faced the addition of Gilgamesh, the King of Heroes, whose arrogance was as palpable as the power emanating from his being. And now, I, Archer, a mere pawn in the vastness of this divine game, was ready to make my mark.
I moved like lightning, my twin blades Kanshou and Bakuya in hand, ready for combat. Around me, swords of all kinds orbited - from simple katanas to ornate blades that could only belong to kings. Each contained stories and secrets that only I knew.
"Let's see what you, so-called demigods, are made of," I thought, as I prepared for the confrontation.
That's when I saw them up close for the first time. Riser Phenex, with his flaming armor and blue fire wings. Karna, radiating a golden aura, wielding his divine spear. And Gilgamesh, who had been thrown to the ground, still dazed, but already summoning more gleaming weapons from his portal. Gods in flesh and bone.
"Who is this worm who dares to interfere in my fun?" Gilgamesh growled, his disdain for me evident. I retorted with a cold look. He would soon find out that this "worm" was not so easy to crush.
And Gilgamesh... Ah, Gilgamesh. His look at me was one of pure amusement, as if my presence added an extra spice to an already deliciously complex dish.
"Do you really think you can interfere, false hero?" Gilgamesh mocked, his voice laden with scorn. "You are less than nothing before us."
I smiled, a smile that did not reach my eyes. "We'll see."
"Archer, is it? I believe we are on the same side in this war," said Karna, his calm voice surprising me.
I agreed without hesitation. For now, a convenience alliance seemed the best tactic. Together, perhaps we could defeat or at least repel Riser and Gilgamesh. (A/N: this is the side against the guardian wanting to kill Riser. After all, he is not really from this world. Moreover, the world sees him as a potential "incinerator of humanity". As Archer and a dog of Alaya. So...)
"Hmpf, I hope you do not hinder me, Archer," said Karna. Clearly, he had full confidence in his own power.
BANG!
There was no more time for discussions. Riser came flying like a flaming meteor, his fist aimed at Karna. Catching him off guard, his eyes glowed with mystical blue colors. At the same time, Gilgamesh launched his Noble Phantasm, Gate of Babylon, Swords, Halberds, Spears, arrows, and much more in my direction. I defended by instinct, my twin blades clashing against utopian blades never wielded by anyone.
CLANG!
The impact was tremendous, making my arms throb. The brute physical force of that sword rivaled that of Berserker. I knew defending launches from the Gate of Babylon was pure stupidity, now, I was sure.
I used my Unlimited Blade Work to project the replicas, but for some reason, I felt I was slowly losing my UBW, it was almost as if another UBW was emerging. Not only that, the blades that were very outdated compared to the original blades. They were starting to become much closer to reality. It was almost as if it was its own Noble Phantasm. I would not spit on a gift horse.
Each Noble Phantasm impact reverberated in the dimension, the dimension at the same time became more solid. It was almost as if it was sustained by another force beyond mine. Then, with an agile leap, I moved away, only to be greeted by a rain of golden blades.
FSHHHHH!
The very air seemed to tremble as Gilgamesh's weapons cut through the space where I had been seconds before. Karna replied by launching his Vassavi Shakti, forcing the King of Heroes to retreat.
BOOM!
I took the chance to counter-attack. But when my strike was about to connect, Riser simply disappeared, using impossible speed. Damn, he was playing with me!
"Show me what you're capable of, mongrel!" Gilgamesh's arrogant voice sounded behind me. I spun in time to defend his strike, our blades sparking. His red eyes blazed with hatred.
TRIM! CLANG!
The fray turned into a whirlwind. Riser attacking with meteor punches. Karna spinning his flaming spear. Gilgamesh bombarding everything with his endless arsenal. And I, dancing between them, defending and counter-attacking with my countless blades.
It was a fierce and dizzying battle. Three demigods with powers beyond human imagination. Each clash of our weapons released shockwaves that shook reality. Each moment of the battle more and more swords appeared, each of the blades of the UBW becoming as good as the original. but for some reason, my instincts told me this would turn against me.
But even overwhelmed, I resisted. My spirit clamored for this fight. Finally, a chance to test my worth against opponents of my stature! Finally, I will prove that. Just because it's a copy. Doesn't mean it can't be as good as the original!
"Let's see if you can keep up with this!" I shouted, summoning my Caliburn, the sword of selection. Its destructive power would be the final piece of the puzzle. I launched the sword of selection like an arrow, a broken noble phantom.
KABOOM!
The shot exploded like a new star being born, its brightness blinding everything around. Even I was thrown back by the force of the impact. For a moment, just silence.
Then, dissipating the smoke, I saw with disbelief that they were still standing. No injuries, Gilgamesh had brought out the most perfect shields for his defense. Karna using a version of Mana Burst with his spear to stop the explosion. Demigods indeed. However, the fray finally seemed to come to a pause, with the three warriors sizing each other up. Then I look to see what Riser had done to come out unscathed. He, What had he done? Wait, Rho Aias?
"Hmpf, that was... interesting," said Gilgamesh, although clearly annoyed at not having crushed his opponents.
"It seems we have reached the climax, and the falsehoods have disappeared. There's no need for a copy on this battlefield." Gilgamesh stated, speaking of my blades, as if they hadn't improved during our fight. I'll make him pay for these words. I'll control all the blades to rain down on him.
Swis!
And then. Hm? Why did they pierce me? urgH? Why don't I have control over the swords? "Cof... Cof... what the hell." I say with several swords that had pierced my back and were passing through me. "Cof... What irony. Cof... Killed by my own blades." I say with a smile, never imagined it would be so bad at controlling my own blades. But, for some reason Riser has a serious expression, darkening his face.
"You betrayed your master. And used your blade against me. Let this serve as a lesson. Did you feel good with "your Blades"? Who said that? Did you feel as good as any Heroic Spirit for possessing a Reality Marble? because of your "Unlimited Blade Work?" Who said that? The only one capable of deciding here! It's ME!" Riser said, stretching his arms letting all noble phantom of "his" Unlimited Blade Work hit me. ["What irony indeed. Killed by the one I was trying to kill? Ha!"]
Boooooooooooooom!
(Pov Riser Phenex.)
I see an endless rain fall on Archer's corpse, the other two heroic spirits, just watch the pathetic end this traitor had. It's a very simple thing. If they betray me, I will kill them mercilessly. Simple as that.
The dust settles slowly, revealing the devastated battlefield where before four combatants faced off in a titanic clash. The silence that follows is almost deafening, a stark contrast to the chaos that just occurred. In the center of this silence, I, Riser Phenex, stand, contemplating the outcome of our fight.
The death of Archer, a warrior who, despite his flaws, possessed fierce determination, leaves a bitter taste. It was not my intention to kill him, but betrayal... betrayal cannot be forgiven. In the world I live in, the rules are clear and survival depends on strength.
Karna and Gilgamesh, each in their own way, recognize the gravity of the moment. Our gazes meet, a mutual understanding that, despite our differences, we share a common respect for the battlefield and its misfortunes.
"He chose his fate," Karna finally breaks the silence, his voice laden with resigned sadness. Even in the midst of battle, the loss of a warrior is not something to celebrate.
Gilgamesh, on the other hand, seems indifferent, his expression inscrutable. "A fitting fate for a false hero," he murmurs, but even in his voice there is a trace of reflection. Perhaps, deep down, even the King of Heroes feels the weight of an opponent's death.
"Well done," decreed Gilgamesh. "This false hero deserved his fate for daring to challenge his superiors." Forget anything I thought of this man, he really is a piece of shit.
"Now that the traitor has been eliminated, can we continue our battle?" I said, my voice calm, but laden with an implicit threat. Karna and Gilgamesh stared at me, assessing. The tension was palpable, like a rope about to snap.
Karna, the solemn warrior, nodded once, his expression unchanged. "Yes, let's continue. After all, that's what we're here for." His spear glowed with a golden light, ready for the next round of our epic battle.
Gilgamesh, on the other hand, smiled, a smile that promised nothing good. "Of course, let's proceed. But don't forget, Riser Phenex, you still have to prove your worth before the King of Heroes." With a theatrical gesture, he summoned more weapons from his Gate of Babylon, surrounding himself with an arsenal that would make any army tremble.
I just smiled, feeling the cosmic power flow through me. "Then, let the true battle begin."
With a war cry, I launched myself at them, transforming into a blue fire phoenix. Karna met me with his spear, creating a vortex of golden energy, while Gilgamesh fired a salvo of weapons in my direction.
The collision was monumental, an explosion of light and sound that could be seen from miles away. We three were like gods in combat, our powers defying the laws of physics.
For a moment, the world seemed to stop, all eyes turned to the sky, where the battle between demigods unfolded. And then, with a roar that shook the sky and the earth, our energies collided in an explosion of pure cosmic force.
When the dust settled, we were standing, exhausted, but undefeated, each acknowledging the strength of the other with a nod. "You are worthy, Riser Phenex," said Karna, his voice laden with respect.
"And you, Karna, are the most formidable opponent I have ever faced," I replied, equally impressed.
Gilgamesh just laughed, his arrogance unshakable. "Well, it seems you two are not as useless as I thought. But remember, the world belongs to the King of Heroes." Even as Gilgamesh said this, Karna and I clearly knew he was not strong enough to face us.
I wonder if Gilgamesh or Karna realized? They might have. Both must have the capacity to see what I did and possess. It's quite simple actually. It basically involves 4 things. Rings of Solomon, Essence of the Archmage, Essence of the Blank, and my Goetia Template. Starting from the beginning.
When possessing all 10 rings of Solomon, The mark of the king, the progenitor of magic. In the case of all ten rings present, every and any type of magic performed by humanity is invalidated and placed under its subordination. In my case, it took me a while to have full control over UBW and finally acquire it as my own.
The Essence of the Archmage helped me to process and instantly learn any magic that I have seen just once. In this case, I not only Saw it. But also was witnessing it in real-time while fighting and had my abilities and Rings analyzing it. Being Trace On. His Reinforcement, and so on.
The essence of the Blank, which gave me the potential to learn anything and everything I want. After all, unlimited potential was that. Unlimited. Even though I didn't have the same origin as EMIYA, I also had the capability to do it, thanks to the essence.
And lastly Goetia, besides the fact that he basically possesses all the capabilities of Solomon, the main thing was Clairvoyance (Rank EX) and absolute control of magic that Goetia had. via rings of Solomon. This also applies to Gate of Babylon, I can prevent Gilgamesh from invoking it, I also created a version with nothing inside.
I think it's time to put an end to this fight. Even I know that Karna's insides must have boiled with my strike. But, He must be holding back.
(A/N: There you have it, folks! That's how he can learn anything involving magic. But it was kind of obvious, combining all the Essences he has. Along with the rings of Solomon. Now let's explain why the Servants want to kill him. Well, he's going to help Chaldea be created. And by doing so, the world will automatically enter the Fate/Grand Order route. Remember that clone I mentioned that still had things to do. So, he's going to negotiate with Marisbury Animusphere. Karna and Gilgamesh going to the Great Grail, it will be extremely full. It will be enough for several wishes. But it will be capable of only one true magic. Well, now we know why he is hated by Humans. Or rather, by Alaya. But as he is a kind of ghost. He can use magic freely, without Gaia diminishing the intensity of his magic. Also explaining the swords becoming better than Archer's.)
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