-856- [ Restriction ]

"Hum—!"

In Chaldea's command room, the air was finally disturbed by the erupting magical energy, producing a resonant hum.

Dreadful magical power gradually rose from Roman, as if some shackles were being steadily released. Roman's ordinary body now carried an otherworldly sense of power and presence.

"D-detecting an astonishing magical energy reaction...!"

"W-what... What's going on...!?"

"Dr. Roman...!"

"Doctor!"

Inside the command room, one by one, the staff started to wail.

Under the influence of Roman's astonishing magical power, the command room seemed to be hit by a typhoon or an earthquake, constantly trembling.

"Boom!"

An instrument, as if bearing an excessive load, exploded, emitting flames.

"Click, click, click...!"

One by one, expensive equipment started to crack, causing glass and parts to bounce off.

Chaldea's personnel and technicians panicked and dodged away.

Olga Marie, the closest to Roman, directly retreated, her voice filled with astonishment.

"Romani...!?"

At this moment, Olga Marie's voice was filled with shock and awe.

Helplessly, the director of Chaldea had never expected such terrifying magical power to manifest from Roman.

It wasn't just Roman; everyone present was equally astonished and shocked. If Rozen were here, he would undoubtedly react the same way, right?

After all, Roman wasn't a magus; he was just an ordinary person without magic circuits or magical knowledge. His understanding of magic was limited to theoretical knowledge.

In Chaldea, he was merely a doctor, lacking any second identity until he had to become the spokesperson for Olga Marie after she turned into an Evil Spirit, acting as the acting director, issuing instructions and decisions.

This version of Roman absolutely lacks the power of a magus and is impossible to possess magical energy.

Of course, the source of magical power is life force, and theoretically, anyone, being human, can draw some magical energy from their body. However, it is never something that can become as massive as what is currently emanating from Roman. On the contrary, it is usually very weak.

So, at this moment, the display of magical power by Roman is simply unbelievable. Is this the same person who is usually a weak and useless doctor?

Only Da Vinci...

"Calm down, Romani!"

Da Vinci raised her hand, resisting the storm-like magical power and shouted at Roman, who stood as if at the center of a typhoon.

"If this continues, the 'restriction' you painstakingly set is about to be lifted. It's a miracle that only happens once. Is this really okay...!?"

Da Vinci shouted towards Roman like this.

Obviously, this all-knowing genius was aware of the current situation.

This person knew some of Roman's secrets, so they knew what was happening and what the situation was.

It was precisely because of this that Da Vinci couldn't help but feel anxious.

"Calm down quickly!"

Da Vinci kept raising her voice.

Unfortunately, Roman seemed to hear nothing, still staring blankly at the screen displaying the situation of the fifth singularity, as if he had completely lost his soul. The magical power emanating from his whole body became more and more terrifying.

It has already surpassed the level of a Servant, approaching the level of the Holy Grail.

If this continues...

"Will that 'restriction' really be lifted..."

Da Vinci's expression looked extremely unpleasant.

Just as things were about to become irreparable...

"Huh?"

Olga Marie suddenly exclaimed, a mix of surprise and joy in her voice.

"Look over there!"

Olga Marie pointed towards the screen with the wings of an owl.

"This is..."

Da Vinci looked over, first in surprise, then with joy.

"————!"

Even Roman, who was originally standing still, had his magical energy tremble and then slowly dissipate.

In his eyes, there was only a mix of surprise and joy.

...

Fifth Singularity, North American continent.

The exceptionally intense and even terrifying battle was still ongoing.

"Boom!"

With a deafening roar, Berserker's axe sword heavily struck the ground, shattering the earth beneath and raising clouds of dust.

Cu Chulainn avoided this terrifying blow with astonishing speed, as if riding the wind and waves, bathing in the dust and strong winds, he retreated.

However, right after dodging Berserker's attack, the figure burning with flames suddenly rushed in.

"Pay the price for your foolishness, Mad King."

Karna declared coldly. Burning with flames, he raised the divine spear in his hand, and like a barrage of fire and rain, he thrust it towards Cu Chulainn.

At first glance, it looked like countless beams of flame were rushing towards Cu Chulainn, and even the ground was scarred by the rapidly moving divine spear, emitting a burnt smell, exceptionally terrifying.

Facing such a fierce attack...

"Well, you do deserve to be called the 'Hero of Charity.' It seems like your tricks are quite effective."

Cu Chulainn responded with a direct and mocking tone, wielding his spear to parry, effortlessly blocking Karna's attacks.

"Clang!" "Clang!" "Clang!" "Clang!"

The extremely fast clashes between the divine spear and demonic spear produced a rhythmic and resonant sound, accompanied by sparks and flames bursting forth.

Countless light circles blossomed between the two weapons, seemingly shockwaves generated by the collision of flames and magical power, dazzling.

Cu Chulainn fought Karna, who was a top-tier Servant and even exceeded the norm.

No, as the battle gradually progressed, Cu Chulainn seemed to be gaining the upper hand.

That was only natural.

"Did your strength increase under the influence of the Holy Grail...!?"

Karna keenly grasped this point.

"Correct, I'll grant you death with this newfound power."

Cu Chulainn twisted a cruel smile, shaking his magical spear to knock Karna's divine spear away.

However...

"With power that hasn't been honed through your own efforts, you've become someone who takes pride in such strength. It's truly disappointing."

With these words, Scáthach abruptly rushed into Cu Chulainn's embrace. The spear in her hand, flashing crimson for who knows how many times, under ominous magical power, viciously stabbed toward Cu Chulainn's chest.

The target? Cu Chulainn's heart.

"Clang!"

In the resounding clash of the weapons, the lightning-fast thrust of the magical spear was deflected by an equally swift magical spear, unleashing a burst of intense force.

Cu Chulainn twirled the spear in his hand like a whirlwind, parrying with the butt end and deflecting Scáthach's lethal strike.

Then...

"Regardless of the kind of power, as long as it can slaughter, can engage in mutual destruction, it's the best power."

Cu Chulainn, facing his mentor, still spoke in that cold and ruthless manner.

"Even if it's this spear. If it can't kill, can't possess power, it's just useless trash. So what if it's abandoned?"

Cu Chulainn spoke of the spear inherited from his mentor as if it were a roadside pebble, devoid of even the slightest trace of nostalgia.

"Don't tell me you don't understand even this much, the Queen of the Land of Shadows who can slay gods."

With these words, Cu Chulainn's magical spear once again vibrated, like a venomous snake, rapidly lunging towards Scáthach's throat.

No mercy in his actions.