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The whole area was silent as crickets chirped.
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"Hello!" I said jovially giving a little wave to everyone as Shirone continued to munch on her cookies.
Saber seemed a bit stunned as were Irisviel and Waver.
"It is an honour to meet a wizard such as yourself, Sir Merlin" Lancer greeted with a nod.
"You as well, Sir Diarmuid, tis unfortunate that you are currently duelling Saber I would have liked to test my mettle against you myself." I nodded at him.
"Sir Merlin, this is an honour to know that you would follow the rules of the war unlike a certain someone," he said pointedly glancing at Iskandar who began to Rub his head sheepishly...
The King of conquerors turned to me and giving me a look as if appraising me... "So you're the Legendary Mage eh?... so what say you about joining my army?"
I gave a gentle laugh before responding. "I'm sorry but little Koneko here is the Master right now. Perhaps some other time?" I said patting Shirones head and ears.
Shirone stared and me with a *What the Fuck* Look. and I just gave a grin in return causing her to go back to her cookies...I definitely didn't miss the slight blush that tinged her cheeks...
"Hmm that's too bad I don't have a lot of mages in my Army." the king giving a short laugh.
Above a certain lampost, Golden particles began to form as it slowly took the shape of a golden armoured blonde man.
"SO, two lesser beings dare to name themselves kings. Even in my Royal presence?"
Looks like Gilgamesh is here..
"I fail to see where the problem lies servant, for I am Iskandar, the Legendary King of Conquerors know through all the lands of the world." He stated proudly.
"What Nonsense!" Gilgamesh was annoyed. "You're deluding yourself. I am the one true king of the world. All others are mongrels, pretenders to the name."
But Iskandar seemed unfazed by this and continued on. "If you are that insistent on your claim then why not name yourself."
Don't agonize the guy who could rip apart the world Iskander I still don't have a way to go home yet. At least wait until then. I need to Diffuse this situation but how?
"No true king should be troubled by something as simple as giving his name to those he wishes to challenge."
Rider Stop Antagonizing the gold guy who can destroy the world I screamed in my head.
"So..You would question me you filthy mongrel, ME, the one true king, if you cannot now discern my Identity in the presence of my magnificent GLORY, THEN YOUR IGNORANT BLINDNESS WILL SERVE TO SEAL YOUR DOOM!" he shouted his patience wearing thin as he activated his noble phantasm the Gate of Babylon and out came a magnificent spear and a sword.
Saber immediately rushed in front of Irisviel and took a stance steadying herself to intercept any noble phantasm he sends her way.
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That's it I can use that to defuse the situation.
"King Gilgamesh of Uruk," I said his name softly but still loud enough to for everyone present to hear causing him to turn his head towards me as he looked at me with interest.
"It seems at least there is one less mongrel in this world." He looked at me and his portals closed as he deactivated the gate of Babylon and I nearly let out a sigh of relief. I can't beat Gilgamesh yet I haven't collected enough Mana for that...
"Tell me mage how did you recognize me?" He asked as he looked towards me in interest. As Saber seemed to be muttering about insanity? and lancer was taking a cautious stance.
I used [Thought Acceleration] give myself some time to think. This is a very dangerous situation.
"Well, the amount of Gold that your armour had indicated that you must have had been quite wealthy in your life. Usually, If armour does have gold. It is usually in a small amount or just plated on, but yours seemed to be literally made from gold. As such your wealth must have been nearly immeasurable." I said and he nodded at me to continue. "Then you exuded a lot of Divinity. However, I was only able to pinpoint your identity when you opened the Gate of Babylon and it shone GOLD!" I said finishing my bullshit...Let's hope he doesn't see through it.
The king remained silent for a while as if looking for something...before..."HAHAHAHAHA, it seems there are a few people who aren't mongrels here after all. For recognizing me from my magnificent presence I shall remember you. The King of Conquerors said you were a Legendary mage. Perhaps it is true after all. If I deem your Magecraft acceptable in this war I shall offer you the position of being my court mage."
Before I could form a response Berserker decided it was time to interrupt.
A dark mist formed in a near Gilgamesh, and out of it came Berserker, or Sir Lancelot. As he slowly stood up and began to roar red visor covering his eyes glow a bloody Red.
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"So King of conquerors are you planning to ask him to join too?" Lancer asked grinning, unable to hold his tongue at the chance to retaliate.
"Perhaps not, He doesn't seem interested in civilized negotiations of any kind, does he?" Iskander replied unbothered but curious.
"Hey boy." He said turning to Waver. "How powerful a servant is this monster?"
Waver started breathing heavily as he tried to look take a look at Berserker. "I don't know." He gasped. "I can't really tell!"
"What do you mean boy? Are you not a master of the Holy Grail War? You're supposed to be able to sense all his strengths and weaknesses."
"It must be berserkers Noble Phantasm.that hides his status" I interrupted and Waver nodded.
"Koneko get ready Its about to get dangerous." The moment I said the Her cookies vanished and she took a stance. "Also you have a few crumbs on your mouth I pointed out." I pointed out causing her to cheeks to tinge red and wipe her mouth before returning to her stance.
"ready," she said softly and I gave a nod as I turned towards Irisviel.
"Excuse me, Miss?"
"Yes?" Saber stepped in between her and I started glaring at me like I was a cockroach. Oh, right merlin had a reputation with women.
"What do you want merlin? My master is a married woman so keep your filthy hands off her..."
"I would like to cast a Barrier on her to keep her safe."
Saber looked at me like I grew a second head. "And why would I trust you to do that?" She asked suspicious of my motives can't really blame her...
I grinned "Well, she is a beautiful woman, It would be a shame if she were to get caught up in the battle. Such a lovely woman shouldn't die in vain."
"Of course, I should have known what other reason would be there." Saber sighed facepalming. I felt Koneko's gaze on me if she was trying to drill holes through my head. Okay, maybe that was not a good idea.
I dropped my grin turned serious again "Besides you said she was a married woman, which means she must have a husband or even a child to go back to. I can't do anything to prevent a child from losing their mother." Shirone seemed to relax at that. and Saber stared at me with wide eyes as explosions rang behind me as Berserker fought Gilgamesh using THE KING's weapons against him.
"Who are you and what have you done with Merlin?"Saber shouted pointing her Invisible sword at me.
I ignored her this time "Please move out of the way Saber unless you wish to be in the barrier with her. Then, by all means, go ahead. The barrier I am about to cast will allow those who are inside to leave it, but those outside cannot enter it. Anything that touches it from the outside will be incinerated in an instant."
Saber kept staring at me for a few more moments before giving way reluctantly but not before threatening to castrate my nonexistent manhood should I do something to her "What about your master. "She asked suspiciously that I was not including Shirone.
"That's because she is strong enough to fight alongside me.."
"Humans can't fight servants," She ground out in indignation.
"She isn't human" I replied causing her to blink in surprise
"What do mean? Irisviel asked.
I turned around and began to scratch Shenore's ears which caused her to purr. "Did you think this was for show?" I asked at the staring duo. Lancer and the others were still busy watching the fight with Gilgamesh and Berserker.
"She is a Nekoshou not a human."
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"Kawaaaaai" Irisviel squeed before glomping Shirone and somehow pushing me away despite my C rank Strength.and started scratching her ears as well........ Hey, that's not fair only I get to glomp Shirone and scratch her ears...
"RRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH"
Oh, shit I'm out of time.
"[Partial Four Violet Flames Formation]" I shouted tapping the ground with my staff as I channelled Mana through it and shaped it to my imagination casting the spell.
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Don't worry Shirone you may interfere if you wish however if my plan works then you won't need to. I sent telepathically. and I saw her nod.
A Gremory magic circle glowed under Irisviel and Shirone for a moment. before rectangular purple barrier stretched skywards around them. just in time as Berserker slammed a pole against saber who blocked it with difficulty, her B rank strength vs Berserkers A rank strength made it quite difficult for the master of the sword to fight evenly and thus she was fighting a defensive battle.
Looks like Gilgamesh isn't here anymore ..
Just as Berserker was about to land the finishing blow to her head Lancer stepped in between sliced the impending pole with Gae Dearg, the crimson rose of Exorcism. It's magic nullifying property allowing it to easily slice through the enchanted and blackened pole that was beserker's current weapon enchanted with his noble phantasm Knight of owner.
It was my turn... I raise my staff and began to cast a spell I developed from a certain anime. A huge pillar of glowing Blue magical runes and circles formed and spun around me as I began to cast the spell. I wasn't going to use its full power. I was just going to use this on berserker so the casting time won't be too long...
"That's quite enough messing around for now Beserker. You see saber has a prior engagement. If you insist on interfering with that obligation you'll have to face me.."Lancer said facing berserker with Gae Dearg facing Berserker...
Was Lancer Jealous?
"What are you doing Lancer? This is your chance to defeat Saber and take her out of play," ordered Lancer's master.
"My master, I Diarmud will defeat Saber I swear it upon my Honour. If you insist I kill her here and now the I will first defeat that mad dog Berserker, please my master let it be so!" He begged to hope that his master would continue his honourable duel. But unfortunately for him, Lancer's master was running out of patience.
The Lord clutched his hands and activated the first of his three command seals.
"With my command seal, I order you. You are to help Berserker kill Saber."
It was only Saber's A-rank Instinct that saved her from lancer near-instant attack that would have taken her head as she jumped back.
But unfortunately for Lancers Master my spell was finally ready.
"[FALLEN DOWN]"
I cast and a huge but narrow beam of gravitational magic fell on berserker and him alone crushing his body with over 1000 times earth gravity for a few seconds before it disappeared Leaving behind a crushed berserker whose body began to astral as his master began to flee in order to recover Berserker and himself. I myself was nearly completely drained of mana as I breathed heavily. Enjoying the feeling of my Mana stores refilling from my runes in Ryuudou temple
Damn, that spell was draining as fuck.
"You may continue your duel lancer. Now that berserker is out of the war the command seal shouldn't have any more effective since it was "HELP BERSERKER KILL SABER" so you should be able to move freely again."
Lancer clenched and unclenched his hands. Unable to believe it, he turned to me. "You have my heartfelt thanks."
I began to grin again "Of course no one should disturb a courtship ritual after all." I winked in at Lancer.
Lancer looked confused as did Iskander...
"MEEERLIIIN" Saber shrieked her face Redder than a tomato and steam began ejecting her ears before Lancer and Iskander began laughing and Irisviel joined in giggling at Sabers embarrassment. Before they continued their duel shortly after.
Oh, right I also nearly forgot to drop the barrier. Since Gilgy and Berserker are gone in didn't need it.
I turned to where I could sense Lancer's master with [Echolocation] and spoke. "Lancer's master, if you are that impatient perhaps you would like to come out and fight against my Master?"
"Very well I shall show the little princess how a true Magus fights"
A few seconds later I saw the man come down from the roof of the building he was on, on a lump of liquid mercury that followed his commands.
”I'll be leaving him in your hands alright Koneko?"
She gave a nod as she wore her Battle gloves that I enchanted with {Harden} and {Heal) runes and began walking towards the Magus away from Saber and Lancers battle.
I turned towards where I could sense Kariya leaving and began to head toward him..
Don't worry Sakura I'm on my way...
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Class: Lancer
Master: Kayneth El-Melloi Archibald
True Name: Diarmuid Ua Duibhne
Gender: Male
Height/Weight: 184cm/85kg
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Strength: B
Endurance: C
Agility: A+
Mana: D
Luck: E
Noble Phantasm: B
Class Skills
■ Magic Resistance: B
Personal Skills
■ Eye of the Mind (True): B
■ Love Spot: C
Noble Phantasm
■ Gáe Dearg: Crimson Rose of Exorcism
Rank: B
Type: Anti-Unit Noble Phantasm
Range: 2~4
Maximum number of targets: 1 Person
■ Gae Buidhe: Yellow Rose of Mortality
Rank: B
Type: Anti-Unit Noble Phantasm
Range: 2~3
Maximum number of targets: 1 Person
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Class: Berserker
Master: Kariya Matou
True Name: Lancelot Du lac
Gender: Male
Strength: A
Endurance: A
Agility: A+
Mana: C
Luck: B
N.P: A
Class skills
Mad Enhancement C
Magic Resistance E
Personal skills
Eternal Arms Mastership A+
Protection of the Fairies A
Reverse Flow of Mana: A
Noble Phantasm
Knight of Owner - Anti-Unit : A++
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I tried my best to fix any mistakes I might have made. Please rate and review..... also don't be afraid to point my mistakes. I am still a beginner after all.