章 99: Chapter 99: The Battle is to the Strong (2)
Chapter 99: The Battle is to the Strong (2)
~Third POV~
Upon listening to Rider's offer both Knights have their faces twitched in annoyance dishonoring them Lancer spoke in an angry tone readying his stance, "Well, it's not like I'm unimpressed that you had the gall to name yourself right up front… but I cannot accept your proposal. I offer the grail up to the new lord I swore an oath in this life. That is not you, Rider!"
Flaring up her Mana Saber spoke equally disgusted at the idea with conviction in her tone at Rider's audacious claims, "And are you saying you interrupted my combat with Lancer just to spout such gibberish?! What drivel, King of Conquerors! As a warrior, it is an affront I cannot forgive!"
Waver groaned at Rider's actions as both Servants were much more logical and realistic as Rider continued his offer, "I'd be willing to discuss compensation – "
However, both the knights yelled back, "ENOUGH ALREADY!"
Rider rubbed the back of his head with Waver's face changing into the 'scream' art as he spoke out loud in a disappointed tone, "Ah. Well then, negotiations have failed. What a shame."
Saber argued back with Rider mocking her Kingly status proclaiming in an annoyed tone pointing her weapon at him, "And further, I am the rightful King of Britain. I could never lower myself to a mere retainer, even in service to a mighty king."
Waver gawked at this surprised by the news looking at Saber in disbelief as he thought looking her up and down, 'This girl was King Arthur?! King Arthur was… well, a KING! Not a Queen!'
It was that moment Rider had been the one to say the wrong thing or possibly the worst thing to say at Saber, "King of Britain, you say? What a surprise! I'd hardly have expected the King of Knights to be a little girl!"
Saber had brandished her invisible sword as Waver groaned at his Servant's actions in disbelief crying, "What are you doing?! You talk about subjugating everybody, but nobody wants to be your lackey, do they!! Did you think you could make Saber and Lancer your underlings…?"
Rider meanwhile laughed off his Master's worries in a bodacious laughter, "Hahhahhah! It's worth a try don't they say?"
Waver was arguing against Rider for attempting to recruit till another voice interjected belonging to Kayneth El-Melloi Archibald Master of Lancer causing Waver to freeze on the spot paralyzed in fear, "… I see. So, it was you, of all people. I wondered if something had made you lose your wits and steal my Holy Relic… but to think, of all things, you had the guts to join the Holy Grail War… young Waver Velvet."
Waver Velvet shivered as Kayneth continued speaking ridiculing the man in a disappointed yet angry tone glaring at him, "How unfortunate. How truly unfortunate. And here I had so hoped for my adorable pupil to find happiness. Waver, I had expected a layman like you to pursue a layman's life of peace and banality. But I suppose it can't be helped, Waver. I guess I'll have to conduct an extracurricular lesson just for you, won't I?"
Waver shivered as Rider was about to intervene interjecting a new voice entered the fray announcing himself in overdramatic fashion, "For a guy that says a lot of shit talk you have to be the cowardly Magus to not stand in front stage! After all, what you guys lack is…"
*BOOM*
*VEEEE*
Dramatically landing down away from the Servants came Mash and Medea down in a pillar of purple light as Medea announced in open arms wide, "PRESENTATION!"
*Krak*
*Krak*
Summoning her undead Dragon Tooth Warriors surrounding Mash and Medea acting as guards. Mash greeted the Servants by name revealing their identities into the open air, "Hello Artoria Pendragon. Iskander. Diarmuid Ua Duibhne. Hassan of the Hundred Faces. It seems like we have arrived just on time. Well… almost everyone."
Other Servants frowned having their true name being called out. Except for Rider greeting him in a friendly manner, "Oh, young warrior! It's good to see you again! And nice entrance by the way!"
Mash returned the same sentiment waving back at him in a friendly manner, "Same to you big guy. How's it hanging? And your presentation was nice as well!"
Both of them grinned like brothers in arms as Medea introduced herself with a light bow in a respectful tone, "And finally me. I'm Caster Medea the [Magus from the Age of Gods] greeting you all fellow Heroic Spirits and…"
Her eyes soon laid over to Saber widening as she grinned in her direction giving Saber bad vibes Medea spoke to Mash in a pleading tone, "Master… you wouldn't mind if I get that doll to keep? Or Baeber as you call her?"
Saber muttered feeling a bit uncomfortable as Caster eyes her uttering, "B-Baeber…? A d-doll to keep…?"
Mash remained silent pondering the idea gazing at Saber recalling events in Fate/Stay Night series. However, while Mash shrugged focusing on the current Servants around said, "I would argue with you on what you'll do with Baeber later… But we kind of have most of the Heroic Spirits here to deal with here so..."
Medea pouted lightly but agreed to focus on each other as they sensed another presence nearby all eyes turned towards behind Irisviel a black shroud emerged in front of everyone wearing knight armor showing Berserker had arrived.
Berserker's figure covered by black fog made it very difficult to discern their appearance. Saber could at least see the outlines of armor and a red line that served as the Servant's eyes, no doubt a helmet.
But when Berserker's eyes laid on her just as Mash introduced Berserker's name shocking Saber's eyes widened, "And finally Berserker or better-known formerly under your command Artoria… Lancelot."
*VOOOM*
Rushing forward full speed ahead Berserker roared out loud hatred laced in his voice echoing out, "Ar… Ar… ARTHUR…!!!!"
He was off like a rocket grabbing a nearby metal pole and jumping toward Saber's direction refocusing her attention confusion evident in her eyes as they clashed, "RAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!"
*BOOOM*
The improvised weapon impacted Saber's invisible blade. It was a surprise to all that Berserker's pole didn't break upon impact as they saw changes in the pole with Waver muttering in shock staying close to Rider, "What kind of skill is that?!"
Mash remaining calm analyzed being a smartass about Berserker's skill in a nonchalant tone shrugging his arms, "Duh? Isn't this obvious? Whatever he grabs onto becomes metal as fuck."
Rider dropped beads of sweat from Mash's comment correcting the appropriate response as Saber and Berserker battle, "More like whatever he grabs unto becomes his Noble Phantasm, perhaps?"
Mash shrugged as he smirked voicing his idea in a prideful tone, "Mine's better."
*KLANG*
Saber grits her teeth as she is forced on the defensive. Her left arm was still unhealed, and Berserker befitting his class was rather strong with each clash.
They stood on the sidelines viewing the battle with Mash feeling excited but soon got bored yawning, "Okay bored now. How about we finally start this murder-death-kill battle royale shall we Medea?"
Medea grinned as Mash soon took the chance intervening with Saber and Berserker's fight without warning suddenly appeared making both combatants pause for a second. Saber managed to step back but Berserker was too angry to care rushing forward.
Mash merely grinned using his [Unseen Hands] grabbing onto Berserker's ankle in surprise holding him in the sky much to the Servant's surprise as he growled, "RAAAAA!"
*WOOOOSH*
*BAM*
Slamming his body onto a nearby cargo using his [Unseen Hands]. He soon turned his head and grinned towards Saber who was understandably alarmed as he rushed forward summoning his Shadow Sword making Saber react.
*KLANG*
Contrary to disbelief Saber's eyes widened as her skill [Invisible Air] failed to deflect the slash but managed to block with her weapon Excalibur. Saber cautiously gazed at Mash cutting through the air thanks to his skill [Divine Protection of Wind Reading] meaning her main advantage using wind-related attacks wouldn't work.
Managing to move back away with evident shock on her face Mash soon sent Berserker away using his [Unseen Hands] out of the way tossing him into the air blasting Lancelot away like throwing a rock.
The other Servants and Masters watched seeing Berserker was sent flying away with Medea unleashing her undead servants with a hand down. All the undead soon rushed towards the nearby Servants with Rider grinning in excitement, "Hoh, so it's my turn now? Very well then Caster."
*Bzzzzt*
Waver shielded his eyes as Rider summoned lightning to his blade slashing toward the nearby undead destroying them easily with his power. However, when they were destroyed, they were easily reformed again much to Rider's amusement, "How fascinating an army that always returns! I must have you for my army Caster!"
Waver groaned at Rider's moment as Lancer saw the other undead warriors charging at him with a frown on his face, "Master of Caster and Caster. You dare interfere with our duel then prepare for the consequences."
*Shinng*
*BOOM*
Twirling his spear that nullifies magic Medea frowned seeing her undead warriors vanquished by Lancer's spears effortlessly as more rose to replace the others commenting to Lancer in an annoyed tone as she slowly grinned, "Hmph! You may have dispatched them, Lancer. But I wouldn't underestimate my Master after all… he fought and stood against Gilgamesh the King of Heroes. Would it be wise to have your back against such a foe?"
Lancer's [Mind's Eye (True)] activated. [Mind's Eye (True)] is a heightened capacity for observation, refined through training, discipline, and experience. A danger-avoidance ability that utilizes the intelligence collected up to the current time as the basis to predict the opponent's activity and change the current situation.
This is not a result of talent, but an overwhelming amount of combat experience. A weapon wielded by none other than a mortal gained through tenacious training. So long there is even a 1% chance of a comeback, this ability greatly improves the chances of winning.
Lancer quickly reacted to see a fist of Mash unaware it was coated with [Unseen Hand] punching him full force. Not seeing a way to block Lancer took the force behind the hit while moving away in the punch direction.
*BAM*
A loud booming sound could be heard as Lancer was launched into the air feeling the power of a missile strike. However, Lancer managed to avoid any further damage managing to backflip landing on top of the cargo shipments in the last few seconds.
*Thud*
Landing on top he narrows his eyes carefully addressing the threat of Saber being occupied with the undead soldiers she vanquishes as he apologizes in a serious tone, "It seems like I must apologize to you Master of Caster. I forget that you managed to hold your own against Archer turning my back to you. That mistake won't happen a second time."
Mash grinned lifting his Shadow Sword manipulating the shadows grinning at Lancer's words feeling confident, "No biggie man. Just chalk up to your horrible Class of Lancers having E-Rank horrible luck."
Both Knights managed to return to the battlefield of the harbor with Saber and Lancer circling Mash as Caster occupied with Rider as he spoke curiously, "This is quite the Holy Grail War! Do you wish to do battle Caster?"
Medea to Iskandar's surprise shook her head as she analyzed the situation observing her Master leaning back and answered, "If anything not really. Seems like our main objective has been found. But if you wish for this to be a 3 v 1. Then go right ahead my Master wishes to challenge himself."
*Poof*
Caster vanished using spatial teleportation Magecraft leaving Rider and Waver to consider the action as their eyes returned to the battle between Mash and the Knights with genuine interest.
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