Chapter 35: Goldy versus Blacky (Part 2)

Chapter 35: Goldy versus Blacky (Part 2)

At Archer's command, the floating array of Noble Phantasms in the void rushed towards Berserker, vying with each other to strike him down.

The thunderous roar shook the air, and the constant explosions of light appeared to sweep through the entire night sky.

The destructive power unleashed by these Noble Phantasms was immense, resembling the carpet bombing in modern warfare. It was difficult to believe that they were merely throwing swords and weapons.

The Noble Phantasms descended like lightning strikes, their momentum seemingly capable of obliterating Berserker's location, and even the entire block.

However, Berserker, the target of the attack, showed no signs of faltering.

The onlookers were astonished, and their jaws dropped in disbelief. They realized that they were witnessing a tense standoff with a formidable enemy, and felt an imminent sense of crisis. However, the current scene was a completely unexpected one.

The sense of surprise brought about by the previous assault not only intensified but also did not dissipate.

Berserker first extended his left hand to catch the first spear flying towards him. With his right hand holding a sword, he skillfully and gracefully parried about each consecutive incoming Noble Phantasm.

His tactical finesse was exquisite. Although the Noble Phantasms were taken from Archer, Berserker wielded them unhesitantly. The Noble Phantasms seemed to be extensions of his hands. He effortlessly and freely utilized them, giving the impression that he was commanding the treasured items that he had used and cherished for years.

Of course, this was also due to Lancelot's skills and Noble Phantasms.

The ability to take away Noble Phantasms is called the "Knight of Ownerless Swords," which manifests as a Noble Phantasm based on the legend of Lancelot defeating opponents with a tree branch when he didn't have a sword. It grants complete domination to anything that falls into his hand.

The skill of proficiently wielding non-native Noble Phantasms is achieved through the skill "Inexhaustible Training," which represents Lancelot's unparalleled martial arts training during his lifetime. It allows him to integrate his mind, technique, and body into perfect harmony, enabling him to unleash tremendous combat prowess without being influenced by mental factors.

Relying on this skill, even in his Berserker state, Lancelot could display his original combat skills.

Both the offense and defense of the two sides go beyond the norm. If Gilgamesh can be likened to a big spender who lavishly uses items, then Lancelot is undoubtedly a veteran player who excels in technical prowess.

"While the big spender has a lot of items, the skilled player can seize ownership of those items and use them."

While everyone else was watching, Shinji continued his sarcastic commentary in a relaxed tone.

"The big spender recklessly throws items, resulting in the skilled player capturing more and more items, becoming increasingly powerful. If the big spender doesn't bring out the maximum quantity of items that the skilled player can handle all at once or change their battle strategy, there's no doubt that the skilled player will have the upper hand in this clash."

As Shinji said, Berserker faced Archer's relentless onslaught of Noble Phantasms, without conceding an inch. Moreover, each time a more powerful Noble Phantasm approached, Berserker would discard the current one in his hand and seize the incoming new one. The Noble Phantasms kept swapping in his hands.

Although Archer's face still bore an expression of indignation, the killing intent in his crimson eyes had subsided. His proud demeanor remained unshaken and, despite not being in a high position, his attitude of looking down upon others never wavered.

"You wretches, vanish before our next encounter. I want to see only true heroes when we meet again."

With his final arrogant words spoken, Archer disappeared without a trace. His golden armor lost its substance, leaving behind only a faint residual glow before it was swallowed by the darkness of the night.

"It seems that the Master's personality is not as resolute as Archer's," Rider muttered.

Rider's murmurs marked the end of the confrontation between the King of Heroes and the Black Knight. No one had guessed the outcome, except for Shinji.

Shinji knew very well that Tokiomi had spent countless resources and efforts to obtain the fossil of the world's first shedding snake skin as a Holy Relic, all to summon the strongest Servant, Gilgamesh.

Indeed, Gilgamesh was worthy of his title as the strongest, but because of his overwhelming array of Noble Phantasms, the Holy Grail assigned him to the Archer class, known for their powerful Noble Phantasms.

In addition to his formidable arsenal, the Archer class possessed a unique characteristic—the class skill "Independent Action," which greatly reduced the Servant's reliance on the Master.

Generally, when a Master dies, the Servant will disappear from this world within a few hours if they don't replenish the necessary magical energy for materialization. However, with the "Independent Action" skill, a Servant can remain in the world for days, even without a Master, and the higher the skill level, the longer they can stay.

Gilgamesh's arrogant personality and his A-ranked "Independent Action" skill led him to disregard his Master completely. Although Tokiomi served Gilgamesh as his subordinate and managed to establish a certain level of cooperative relationship, Gilgamesh remained entirely independent and followed his whims.

At this time, their values clashed significantly.

Gilgamesh considered himself invincible and held no regard for the other Servants. In his eyes, punishing those who showed disrespect for the king was the most important thing, even if it meant exposing certain information—those mongrels were not worthy of his full power.

However, Tokiomi holds a different view. Abiding by the traditional principles of a magus, he valued rationality and caution, believing that he should not reveal his trump cards too early, especially when dealing with enemies like Berserker, whose true nature was unknown.

To restrain Gilgamesh, Tokiomi chose to exercise his absolute command authority over Servants—Command Spells, of which he had only three.

However, what Tokiomi considered advice in his eyes, Gilgamesh, saw it as disrespect. This created a rift between the two, who had previously maintained a relatively harmonious relationship.

If this rift were not mended and allowed to continue spreading, it would eventually cost Tokiomi's life and lead to a series of hardships for the Tohsaka family.

"Should I save Tokimi, considering Sakura's feelings? Or should I remain indifferent, considering my uncle's position?" Shinji whispered to himself, stealing a glance in the direction where Kirei was.

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