Volume 4 - Chapter 68(Battle for the Grail(Part 5))
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Author Note:
[ ] = When Twilight is speaking.
{ } = When talking through Telepathy.
' ' = When thinking in your mind.
<< >> = When talking with your Pokémon or Tamed Beast.
--- --- = When describing a certain period of time.
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SHATTER!!!!!
The entire domain shattered and its broken pieces fell one by one.
Grim Reaper had never expected this. Ea was the supreme sword of the King that Gilgamesh wielded. He won't take it out casually. That was Grim Reaper's thought process. He thought even if he would fall in a trap, Gilgamesh would still at most use "Gate of Babylon". Hence, he would survive somehow.
But the situation took a whole different turn when Ea was taken out. And the worst thing was that Gilgamesh unleashed its full power.
In other words, except for Gilgamesh himself, everyone else will got hit by it. Means both Rin and Archer too.
Yet, Gilgamesh didn't any hesitation and unleashed its power.
As a result, since Grim Reaper was the main target, he took the full blow and was destroyed completely along with his body and soul.
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Rin: ......…
Rin was sitting on the destroyed ground while leaning on a broken trunk of a tree. Her body was covered in blood, and she could tell that almost all of her bones were broken, and organs destroyed.
Archer was not here because he died and return to the Throne of Heroes.
As for why Rin remained alive not Archer, it was because at the last moment, Archer appeared in front of Rin to protect her. After all, compared to others, Rin was still a human. How could she survive after getting hit by the residue power of Ea.
So, he took most of the damage, resulting in him returning to the Throne of Heroes while Rin took the remaining one.
Rin: Huff...…
Even though Archer saved her, Rin was still just barely alive right now because of such severe injuries. The reason why she was still holding on was thanks to the Primis' Pendant which she held tightly at the last moment.
Still, she could feel her life slipping away.
Primis had already warned her about not letting the Grim Reaper come close, otherwise, your life force would be stolen at faster pace. Yet, he succeeded in reaching her many times in order to steal the pendant.
Looking at the sky on which the moon was shining, Rin thought as Primis appearance appeared in her mind.
'Rin: We win just like I promised.'
Using the last bit of her strength, she curled the corner of her lips.
'Rin: Thank you for letting me rely on you when I need it the most. Really.........thank..y.o..u......'
Those were her last thoughts as she closed her eyes and her neck fell downward. Then her hand which was holding Primis' pendant tightly loosened and dropped. With this, Rin Tohsaka also died.
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WHIZ!!!
Wind was blowing.
Hundred Meters in front of the now dead Rin Tohsasak stood Gilgamesh who had his back at her direction and was looking at this destroyed place with his arms crossed in front of his chest.
He knew that Rin died but he still didn't show any emotion or sympathy. After all that was the plan all along.
To get rid of the possibility that Grim Reaper could somehow survive, Rin asked Gilgamesh to release the full power of Ea without any care. And that's what he did.
Looking down, he saw the injuries that was on his body. These were the injuries that Grim Reaper gave him with his scythe. In other words, death curse had already been implanted on him. That's why just like Rin, he also knew that he was running out of time and must end it before they died.
They succeeded.
Sighing, he turned his gaze towards the direction where Primis went.
Gilgamesh: I never thought I will ever see you again.........It's really regretful that I can't share a drink with you.
Smiling a little, he raised his head and looked at the sky.
Gilgamesh: I sincerely wish to meet you again someday. That time we will drink to our heart content..........................................…Later then, Rigla. One of my two best friends.
CRACK!!!
THUCH!!!
Once he was done saying his last words, his body crumbled completely, and he also died.
With this, the Second Battle for the Grail came to an end.
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--- When Primis and others left Grim Reaper's Domain ---
They were walking on the pathway made in the forest which led them to the deeper part of the mountain. Artoria who had been silent for all this time spoke.
Artoria: Are Illya and Rin be alright?
Primis: They will win. You better prepare yourself. You will fight next.
Artoria: Um. Ok.
Since Primis told Artoria to prepare herself, she didn't give his words deeper thought. He only said they will win, he never said they will survive.
Ophis, Beatrice, and Scáthach understood the hiding meaning behind his words, but remained quiet.
The rest of the walk was silent, and they soon reached a rocky hill.
There was nothing special about it if you will look at it normally. However, Primis and others could easily see through an illusion which was hiding a cave behind it.
Still, they didn't walk forward. Why? Because there was already someone waiting for them.
At the side, there was a man leaning on one of the trees. His height was 8 feet and had a heavy build. He was very muscular and was not wearing anything on the upper part of his body which was showing his strong and perfect muscles. Down he was wearing a simple pants and metallic shoes.
Seeing them the man stepped forward and stood in their way.
Giving him a glance, Primis turned his attention at his waist on which the man was keeping a short sword. Seeing that, Primis narrowed his eyes.
'Primis: That sword......'
Turning his head back, he spoke.
Primis: I will leave this to you both. Betty and Artoria.
Beatrice: Huh? Betty too?
Primis: Yes.
Beatrice: Ok. Betty understands.
Beatrice didn't question further and nodded her head with Artoria. Though just when he was about to give them an advice like others before...…
Muscular Man: Where are you looking?
The man appeared in front of them and extended his hand in order to grab him.
Of course, Primis knew that, but he didn't make any move.
Just when the man was about to touch him, Scáthach grabbed his arm and stopped him.
Muscular Man: Wha----
The man got surprised and tried to pull back his hand. However, to his shock, no matter how much he tried his arm didn't even budge.
As he was thinking of draw out his sword, Scáthach kicked him right on the face.
BAM!!!
CRACK!!!
SPLURT!!!
Muscular Man: Buh!!!
His nose broke and blood spurted out before he got thrown into the forest.
FWOOSH!!!!
BANG!!!!
BANG!!!
BANG!!!
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Many trees got destroyed in the way.
Lowering her leg, Scáthach took a step back and stood behind Primis like his guard as before.
Ignoring the commotion, Primis put his attention on Artoria and Beatrice and initiated telepathy.
{Primis: Listen this, Artoria. Use your Noble Phantasm only once.}
{Artoria: Once?}
{Primis: Yes. That man has a way to counter your Noble Phantasm. Hence, only use it once. And when you will do it put your every strength into it and even burned away your Spirit Origin.}
{Artoria: .........Ok.}
{Primis: One more thing. You must go for the kill when you will use your Noble Phantasm.}
{Artoria: Is there something else you want from me?}
{Primis: Um. Be sure that your Noble Phantasm not only killed him but also destroy his sword along with him.}
{Artoria: His sword. Huh. Ok.}
Artoria didn't ask why Primis told her to do so and agreed.
Next, Primis turned his attention to Beatrice.
{Primis: Be prepared, Betty. It will be a challenge for you.}
Looking at Primis, Beatrice nodded her head with confidence.
{Beatrice: No matter how big the challenge. Betty will win.}
Smiling a little, Primis patted Beatrice head before turning and leaving with Ophis and Scáthach.
Once they entered the hidden cave and disappeared from Beatrice and Artoria's line of sight, Artoria received one more message.
{Primis: I am counting on you, Artoria. Don't disappointed me.}
SHINE!!!
Golden light started shinning in her hand before a beautiful western sword with a length of ninety centimeters and a width of twelve centimeters which had Fairy Letters inscribed on it saying that it is not the work of mankind appeared.
Even Beatrice who was standing at the side couldn't help but marvel at it.
'Beatrice: What a Beautiful sword.'
Finally, "The Holy Sword, Excalibur" showed its appearance to the world.
Holding Excalibur tightly, Artoria turned looked towards the direction of the man who seemed to have gotten up and was walking towards them.
'Artoria: I won't disappoint you. Not ever again.'
And now the Third battle for the Grail commenced.
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*A/N: Please throw some power stones.
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