—Deeper, ever deeper, continue to go deeper...
Feeling the raging wind brush past his ears, Aozaki Rin's figure constantly dodged the tentacles' attacks in the sky, but he made no move to counterattack. He simply held his spear, pressing his left hand against its blade.
He knew he was still far from unleashing the true power of the spear in his hand.
He had to understand its existence further, to master it further.
—Destroy, destroy, destroy, destroy, destroy...
The will of [Destruction] was continuously transmitted from the Spear of Longinus, even allowing Rin to sense the spear's "hunger" for the souls that the otherworldly monster had devoured.
But, this form of power could not change the current situation, nor was it what he hoped for.
So, he had to go deeper, even deeper... there must be another way!
If possible, please lend me that power!
"Borrowed power is ultimately just that, someone else's. If you wish to change all this, why not use the power that you, my lord, already possess?"
A magnetic voice, deep and majestic, suddenly rang out.
Aozaki Rin was stunned for a moment. He opened his eyes blankly, his unfocused gaze unconsciously "looking" forward.
In the world outside that the young man could not see, his form, or rather his spirit, had at some point found itself standing in a golden hall.
And on either side of the hall stood several soldiers in uniform.
There was a woman with burn scars on her face and eyes as cold as iron; a man with a brawny physique and a will as firm as steel; a youth with silver hair, pale skin, and a hint of madness in his brow; a petite girl with a cunning glint in her eyes like a witch...
And on the throne of the golden hall, a man with waist-length golden hair, draped in a black military uniform with a golden runic sash over his shoulder, rested his cheek on his hand, his gaze looking down on the young man in the hall below, a faint smile on his lips.
Even though his eyes could not see, at this moment, Rin could feel a golden light from in front of him, as if the shadow of a resting golden beast was before him.
However, he did not feel bewildered by this color that had suddenly appeared in his mind, nor did he feel unable to comprehend his current, illusion-like situation. He was merely confused by the man's majestic words.
What does that mean?
"It seems you, my lord, are not yet aware of what your heart truly desires. Then let me rephrase the question."
The golden man chuckled lightly, raising an eyebrow.
"The weapon in your hands, my lord, do you wield it for yourself, or for others?"
"...I just want to rescue my sister and everyone in Fuyuki, to change the outcome of this. And if possible, I also hope for a day when I no longer have to wield a weapon."
Although he didn't understand the meaning of this conversation, Rin followed his heart and answered the question.
"So you chose neither side?"
As if finally finding some interest, the golden man couldn't help but laugh, his golden eyes gazing at the young man whose figure was gradually fading.
"Well then, since you, my lord, have chosen another path, it is up to you to show that possibility."
"As for now... as long as you follow your heart's desire, all can be achieved."
...
In the sky outside.
Gilgamesh stood on his sky-boat, estimating that there were about three minutes left. He watched the young man in the distance who was only dodging, a shadow crossing his brow. The Sword of Rupture in his hand had already begun to slowly rotate.
So you failed in the end, boy...
Although he didn't know what Aozaki Rin had up his sleeve, with the situation as it was, Gilgamesh could only prepare for the worst.
However, just as that thought crossed his mind.
The next second, a twilight-colored light, accompanied by a golden hue, illuminated the entire night sky.
The crimson spear in his hand instantly turned completely golden, and its outer layer was enveloped in a twilight-colored aura.
The young man slowly opened his eyes. Within his unfocused golden irises, the mysterious pattern of a caduceus silently appeared.
"Mr. Arthur, please begin."
Though it was just a soft whisper, the voice entered everyone's minds.
Arthur Pendragon received the signal from the young man. He opened his eyes, took a step forward, and the particles of light around him continuously gathered and manifested.
"Thirteen Restraints, Released. Round Table Resolution, commence!"
[This battle is not against one who is inhuman]—Gareth, approved.
[This battle is not against the spirits]—Lancelot, approved.
[This battle is against evil]—Mordred, approved.
[This battle is not for selfish desire]—Galahad, approved.
[This battle is to save the world]—Arthur, approved.
Five restraints on the Holy Sword, released!
The King of Knights raised the Star-forged Holy Sword in his hands, his eyes seeing only the menacing, evil shadow. He cried out.
"Ex—calibur—!!!"
A violent light, a scorching light, transformed into a single sword slash that tore apart the alien laws covering the grotesque creature, instantly turning the previously phantom-like giant tentacles into a physical entity!
However, before the ugly, twisted being could release its violent mental toxin upon the world, the young man who had long been waiting had already acted.
It was a thrust faster than light, more violent than a fleeting thought, a single strike that was the personification of the very concept of "speed"!
The golden spear unhesitatingly pierced into the otherworldly monster's body. The golden and twilight-colored light, like a spreading spider's web, instantly began to diffuse throughout the monster's entire body!
The grotesque creature, which had not yet fully climbed out of the rift, immediately let out a terrified shriek. It began to desperately shrink back, trying to escape with the numerous souls, but the person before it had no intention of letting it go.
"The final ending of this story will be decided by me."
A different kind of light seemed to appear in his unfocused golden eyes. With a flick of the Spear of Longinus in his hand, Aozaki Rin instantly sliced the monster's body apart.
Amidst the countless splattering drops of tainted liquid, innumerable balls of light—the souls—burst forth, flying in all directions.
Like a meteor shower from the heavens, they lit up the entire night sky!
On the city streets, the man in the red cloak stared at the young man bathed in light, having rescued all the souls, and murmured in a daze.
"It's almost as if—"
"The Son of God, made manifest here..."
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