I'll cut you with a knife

　　In the main hall of the temple in Uruk, Ryota called everyone, and quickly made a prompt to start a decisive battle.

　　As soon as his words fell, the Servants started to prepare and got emotional.

　　If not for the restraint, there would be cheers in the hall.

　　Considering the current unfavorable situation, this sentiment was actually a bit hard to fathom.

　　But Ryota wasn't that surprised.

　　He himself was a man of war… oh no, he was one who was more eager to fight once in a while.

　　Hearing the word decisive battle, the heart will more or less be stirred and stirred.

　　"Everything is going according to the original plan. I will help Ishtar eliminate Gorgons, and the rest will go overboard and try to delay Tiamat, who is about to break through the ice."

　　Ryota made the next arrangement: "Regarding Laḫmu's siege of the city and encroachment on the land by the waves of chaos, don't worry, I will always look after Uruk."

　　"Finally it's time for a decisive battle..."

　　Gilgamesh's face looked heavy and eager.

　　The others were in the same mood.

　　Ryota's plan is actually very strange. After eliminating Gorgons, the first step was to delay Tiamat's arrival in Uruk.

　　Doing this just doesn't seem to make any sense.

　　Since the most reasonable solution was to break through the ground as soon as Tiamat landed, let her fall into the Underworld, and weaken her first layer of immortality, then Ryota moved to weaken her second layer of immortality.

　　In the end, everyone concentrated their strength into the attack, destroying Tiamat's spirit base in one fell swoop.

　　Weird is weird, but everyone doesn't question Ryota's arrangement.

　　They all chose to believe him unconditionally.

　　This saves Ryota the effort to explain.

　　One purpose of delaying time was naturally that he hadn't completed the Fifth Bridge yet, so he wanted to buy some more time.

　　The second goal is to brush points.

　　Killing Laḫmu counted as points, and this was a great opportunity that neither Ishtar nor he could afford to miss.

　　Therefore, starting a war with Tiamat early would result in an unreasonably large loss of advantage.

　　From this point of view, even the Holy Grail in Kingu's hand cannot be taken away, and must be given to Tiamat, because it is related to the activation of all Laḫmu.

　　Besides, Ryota had always felt that the existence of the Holy Grail alone would not have much impact on Tiamat at all.

　　To seize or not seize, the difference is not that big.

　　Ryota changed his serious tone and said: "Remember, do what you can, and save your life first. Your aim is not to kill Tiamat, and delaying time is not a task to be accomplished."

　　"You already reminded me of this." Ushiwakamaru waved her hand: "You don't have to say it a second time."

　　"That's because it's important that I repeat it." Ryota advised again: "Sacrifice in the process of delay, death will be nothing, mark my words. Now, the battle begins."

　　"Finally we can move!" Ishtar slightly squeezed her small fist: "After waiting so many days, Shiro, if you don't speak anymore, I won't be able to sit still."

　　"Gorgon has now returned to her own territory, and you will suffer greatly if you fight on her territory."

　　Merlin suddenly remembered something, and said quickly: "To destroy the Temple of Blood, the city may need Marduk's hand axe..."

　　Because of that, he was suddenly surprised, and glanced at Ryota. Then he shook his head and said: "Aha... pretend I didn't say it."

　　"I'm not going to the beach!"

　　Suddenly, Ana jumped out, raised her head, her eyes under the hood were fixed on Ryota.

　　"I'm going to eliminate Gorgons, and it's my job to deal with them."

　　"Wait, why did you start robbing me again?" Ishtar hastily stopped, "Leave her to me like I said."

　　Ana glanced at Ishtar and said lightly: "You are no match for Gorgons."

　　"...You actually dare say that, brat!" Ishtar's eyes widened: "Believe it or not, I will defeat you first!"

　　"I stated a fact, and you refuse to accept it."

　　Ana raised her scythe, and said calmly: "This scythe can kill hee and destroy her immortality."

　　"Ana is right," Merlin interrupted, and chimed in: "Immortal Slaying Scythe, this is the weapon in Ana's hands, possessing the characteristics of a Harpe, Gorgon's immortality is meaningless in front of this weapon."

　　"So without me following, it won't work."

　　Ana took the opportunity to declare: "I want to participate in the task of eliminating Gorgons, and I'm not going to the beach."

　　"No."

　　It wasn't Ishtar who said those words, but Ryota.

　　"... Why?" Ana frowned.

　　Ryota suddenly raised his hand, covered Ana's veil and rubbed: "Listen to me, don't go."

　　Ana stepped back shyly, complaining: "What are you doing all of a sudden, I need a reason!"

　　"Can."

　　Ryota looked at Ana and said in an undertone: "You become the type of person you hate the most, that phrase applies to Gorgons perfectly I think. The current Gorgon does not even dare to look directly at you, to look directly at her own past, because she rejects innocence and accepts hatred. However, she must not be killed by you."

　　Ana was taken aback: "Why?"

　　"Ana, don't you think it's cruel to erase the sins that the humans have done to you with your own hands? Either it's for you or Gorgons."

　　"But this is my mission." Ana said: "The reason I came to this era is because of her, and I am here to correct her mistakes."

　　"No, you don't want to treat a simple crackdown as a mission."

　　Ryota's tone suddenly became serious: "Your world's Counter Force is the cruelest thing. No matter how glorious justice is, it will be crushed under its corruption. Don't take this kind of thing as your mission. Otherwise, you will get pain and regret."

　　Just like Emiya Shirou.

　　He's just a tool for Counter Force.

　　"I... I don't understand..."

　　Ana looked at Ryota suspiciously.

　　"It doesn't matter if you don't understand, just listen to me."

　　Ryota said something firmly.

　　"But," Ana asked: "You have a way of dealing with immortality..."

　　She was taken aback suddenly when she said this.

　　She remembered one thing—Ryota took the initiative to contract the task of dealing with Tiamat's second layer of immortality.

　　From this it follows that he must have the means to face immortality.

　　Even being able to fight Tiamat, Gorgon seems easier to deal with?

　　"I have."

　　Ryota answered Ana's unfinished question, and smiled and said: "And it is gentler than yours, and it can free her from hatred."

　　Facing Ana's confused eyes, he raised the Ming Hong Sword: "This sword is compassionate to all living things, it will never kill anyone. I will send the three souls represented by Gorgon to start a new life. Leave her to me, Ana... no, Medusa. "

　　...

　　Uruk North Wall.

　　Ryota stood on the city wall, looking off into the distance.

　　Looking across the vast land, he stared at the location of Gorgon Blood Temple.

　　Beside her is a large mirror, which she specifically requested from Gilgamesh, an item that can connect to the Underworld and communicate with Ereshkigal remotely.

　　Just like the video call, the mirror showed a view of the Underworld.

　　Ereshkigal's entire body was reflected, and maintained an extremely graceful stance, as if she was taking great care of her appearance.

　　To Ryota's left stood Ishtar and Merlin.

　　The current Merlin is a clone. Once Gorgon died and Tiamat woke up, the body of the Servant he summoned would be crushed to death, and the clone would naturally dissipate.

　　So he couldn't participate in the battle against Tiamat at all, so he could only stay here.

　　The reason why he came to the rescue at the end of the original was because he ran straight from Avalon.

　　"Hey, can I go?"

　　Ishtar asked Ryota impatiently.

　　"Can you?"

　　In the mirror, Ereshkigal looked at her sister suspiciously.

"Don't worry, in order to make sure nothing goes wrong, I will back it up first."

　　Ryota tilted his head, looked in the mirror and said something.

　　"You only supported me once?" Ishtar was stunned for a moment, "You're not coming with me?"

　　"I still have to defend the city, it's a bit troublesome to go back and forth. What if I leave here and get attacked by Laḫmu?"

　　Ryota shook his head.

　　Everything he said was an excuse.

　　At his current speed, how many seconds would it take to go back and forth?

　　Even if Laḫmu appeared, it would be impossible to reach Uruk before he returned.

　　He just didn't want to move.

　　"Besides, Ishtar, why do I feel like your confidence is running low?"

　　Ryota glanced at Ishtar somewhat confusedly.

　　How did this Isthar feel getting more and more dependent on him?

　　"Of course I'm confident!" Ishtar replied excitedly: "I was just asking if you wanted to go together! Since you want to defend the city, forget it."

　　"Don't worry, one strike is enough." Ryota said: "The rest, you have my strength to support you now, don't worry about consumption, give your strength to the fullest."

　　"Can you survive here?" Ishtar asked, "You won't be drained all of a sudden, right? It took a lot of energy for me to use all my strength."

　　"You can't squeeze me dry," Ryota smiled.

　　"...Nasty!" Ishtar cursed.

　　Ryota: "..."

　　"Wait for me!" Ereshkigal in the mirror suddenly became emotional: "What did you mean just now!?"

　　"Oh, I was just kidding, to break the serious ice."

　　Ishtar glanced at Ereshkigal with seductive eyes, a smile on her face:

　　"Let's start, when Gorgon is dead, the child will be fine, right?"

　　"You mean Ana," Ryota assured, "With my power supply, it's fine supporting her to stay, don't worry."

　　After talking about the things that needed attention, Ryota focused his mind and looked ahead.

　　In his right hand, appeared the Ming Hong Sword.

　　The sword began to reflect a turbid and pitch-black luster.

　　There was a stench in the air, as if the gas was turning on and off by some force.

　　Ryota raised the sword vertically, and immense soul power surged in his body.

　　He wanted to directly attack the Blood Temple which was tens of kilometers away from Uruk.

　　Four Bridges, four emotional abilities, and three aggressive sword moves.

　　The sound of the atmosphere being cut was heard on the city walls.

　　Ryota slashed, and the air in front of him instantly annihilated, forming a void.

　　The jet-black sword light that was condensed by the force of destruction shot forward with an avalanche-like momentum.

　　The ground was torn into an abyss afterward, and the blade light swiftly spanned tens of kilometers, splitting the blood temple in two.

　　...

　　The other side.

　　Gorgon recovered her magic in his lair.

　　The sneak attack on Uruk lasted so long, and she was exhausted every time she was humiliated by Ryota.

　　If it wasn't for the Holy Grail on Kingu's side, she probably wouldn't be able to fight with all her strength right now.

　　"Hateful man...!"

　　Gorgon's chest burned with violent rage.

　　She does not give up the goal of destroying humanity, and this anger will become food for the next attack on Uruk.

　　As for resistance… She couldn't believe that man could protect all of Uruk with a barrier the entire time.

　　With such a large consumption, it will be unbearable sooner or later!

　　Not far above Gorgon, Kingu floated in the air, hearing her roar, he sighed slightly.

　　The situation is getting more and more troublesome.

　　Initially, he really wanted Gorgon to fulfill her wish.

　　Even though he was the tool used to wake up his mother, but he was in the same camp and after being together for so long, he couldn't be cruel.

　　But the current situation didn't allow him to be selfish anymore.

　　(This is truly a desperate time...)

　　Kingu stared at Gorgon with complicated eyes, then sighed and became resolute again.

　　Suddenly a very strong sense of crisis struck.

　　A sinister feeling rose in Kingu's heart.

　　"What...!?"

　　With an astonished look on his face, he gave up his senses and looked for enemies.

　　As soon as he completed this action, there was a roar in his ears.

　　The temple was torn apart.

　　This feeling...

　　"Not good!"

　　Kingu thought of the mysterious man guarding Uruk, and had a bad feeling in his heart.

　　Immediately experience this foreboding.

　　"Ah--!!"

　　A mournful roar sounded.

　　It's Gorgons!

　　Kingu didn't care about observing Gorgon's state at all, because this crisis wasn't aimed at Gorgons alone.

　　Although not the main target, it is also within the attack range.

　　"Bastard...!"

　　Kingu quickly wrapped himself in Chains of Heaven.

　　In that terrifying explosion, he instantly fainted, flying away from the shattered blood temple.

　　...

　　Ryota drew his sword and handed it to Ishtar.

　　"Mean?" Ishtar was surprised.

　　"I cut off the immortal Gorgon, she is seriously injured now." Ryota quickly replied: "After you defeat her, use this sword to give her the final blow."

　　"Oh?" Merlin next to him asked loudly, "Your sword can be used by others too?"

　　"Ming Hong's sword is a weapon, of course anyone can use it."

BRyota explained: "The most important thing is Ming Hong who lives inside the sword. Only she will recognize the owner and bring out the additional system of the sword."

　　"I am an Archer..."

　　Ishtar carried the Ming Hong Sword with a gentle expression.

　　This is not the real Ming Hong Sword, but a weapon with the characteristics of the Ming Hong Sword manifested by Ryota's soul power.

　　After arriving at the Fourth Bridge, soul power could continue to exist in this world without a body, allowing others to wield the Ming Hong Sword.

　　"Go, by the way Kingu was also thrown into the air, you have plenty of time to finish your fight." Ryota reminded.

　　"Know,"

　　Ishtar didn't delay any longer, and flew forward swiftly, only for her voice to return.

　　"Wait for my good news!"

　　"Good news..." Merlin sighed, "This is bad news for me..."