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Chapter 805: A Mage Who Can't Fight Up Close?
Chapter 805: A Mage Who Can't Fight Up Close?
As Night City unleashed an incredibly swift and powerful punch, the sheer force of it shattered the surrounding air, creating a vacuum. Even Jin Spark was taken aback.
This was not quite what he had expected when he first imagined the fight.
It wasn't as if Caster was resorting to brute force because he had run out of options, was it? Wasn't he enraged after his Noble Phantasm was destroyed by Jin Spark, leading him to attack with his bare fists?
But now, Gilgamesh felt that Caster's punch was incredibly powerful.
Although Jin Spark's close-combat abilities were mediocre, his ability to predict danger was still quite remarkable, befitting his status as a Saber-class Heroic Spirit.
So, as Night City's fist was about to strike his head, Gilgamesh abandoned his initial plan of using his Noble Phantasm to strike back and instead chose to defend himself, blocking Night City's punch with his own Noble Phantasm.
"DONG—!"
The sound, like a huge bell, reverberated throughout the amusement park, echoing clearly from the top of the Ferris wheel.
"CRACK—!"
Feeling the terrifying power transmitted from his Noble Phantasm to his arms, Gilgamesh's face turned pale.
His strength wasn't particularly exceptional, but as one of the Three Great Knights, his parameters, aside from Magic, were superior to Caster's, and that was an undeniable fact.
However, in this situation, conventional theories and common sense seemed utterly useless, offering no reference at all.
Gilgamesh had never heard of a Caster who could shatter an A-rank Noble Phantasm with his bare fists!
Indeed, although the stalemate lasted only briefly, Gilgamesh's A-rank Noble Phantasm, a longsword, was soon shattered by Night City's heavy punch, turning into golden specks of light that dissipated in mid-air.
The force of the punch was mostly blocked by the A-rank Noble Phantasm, but after shattering it, the remaining power still hit Gilgamesh's defiant face.
Hit by this devastating blow, Jin Spark's body flew backward like a broken kite, falling from the top of the Ferris wheel.
"Caster's expertise isn't limited to Magecraft, and the use of Magic Power isn't solely for casting spells.
The higher you stand, the harder you fall. I believe you, the Primordial King, understand this best."
Just as Gilgamesh was about to fall from the sky, a flying ark made of gold and emeralds suddenly shot out from the golden ripples of the Royal Treasury, catching Gilgamesh just before he hit the ground.
Vimana, an extremely rare flying Noble Phantasm, originated from the Indian epic "Ramayana," and was an A-rank Noble Phantasm that served as Gilgamesh's Royal Throne.
After catching Gilgamesh, the Vimana spun and soared, flying to a height even higher than the Ferris wheel.
Don't ask why, because there has never been anyone who could make the Hero-King Gilgamesh look up. In this world, there is no existence that requires him to do so.
"I have always been at the pinnacle, and the concept of falling from a great height does not apply to me.
Caster, don't get too carried away. The Noble Phantasms I've used so far were merely third-rate collectibles. But now, including this Vimana beneath my feet, you will witness my true depth and power!"
No one had ever dared to strike Gilgamesh's face. Tonight, the Primordial King had intended to survey his territory and casually watch the clowns' performance.
In tonight's battle, Caster had repeatedly humiliated Gilgamesh, leading to his vow to deliver a fatal blow to Caster.
"The Vimana, originating from ancient Indian mythology, seems to have little connection to the Mesopotamian region. How dare you claim it as yours?"
"Ridiculous! I am the most primordial king. All the treasures in this world should rightfully be mine, including the Holy Grail you all seek."
In Gilgamesh's eyes, the other Masters were nothing more than ignorant intruders in his backyard, attempting to steal his treasures.
Hearing the Primordial King's words, Kirei Shiki also realized the futility of further argument.
Gilgamesh's arrogance was legendary, and his self-importance meant that once he formed an opinion, it was unshakable.
The Vimana was not just a flying Noble Phantasm but also an A-Rank Noble Phantasm equipped with various Noble Phantasm systems and even ancient nuclear warheads, making it a formidable weapon.
As a golden light pillar emerged from beneath the Vimana, Kirei, standing atop the Ferris wheel, responded with an energy wave, extending his hand.
The golden and blue light pillars collided in mid-air, and the resulting shockwave instantly destroyed half of the amusement park.
The Vimana, made of pure gold, smashed into the Ferris wheel, crushing it like a diamond against tofu. Kirei jumped and stood in the void, avoiding the impact.
The Vimana, flying at high speed, unleashed a barrage of "Scarlet Fire Cannons" from its hands, pursuing and enveloping the Vimana.
Facing the rapid fire of "Scarlet Fire Cannons," Gilgamesh activated his Noble Phantasm, King's Treasury, to defend against the onslaught. The battle, initially a close-quarters fight, had now escalated into an intense aerial combat.
"Saber, I'll find the right opportunity to ambush Caster."
Meanwhile, Saber, who was originally fighting Lancer, suddenly heard the voice of Shirou Emiya in her mind.
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As a Master, he understood the importance of staying hidden. Therefore, he had been observing from the shadows.
Known as the "Magician Killer," he possessed the ultimate weapon, the "Origin Bullet."
However, Shirou was well aware that even his trump card would have minimal effect on Heroic Spirits.
His initial intention was to hunt down other Masters, not their Heroic Spirits.
Unfortunately, among the present Heroic Spirits, only the Berserker's Master, the Lolita Master, was visible. The other Masters were seasoned veterans, hiding in the shadows.
He couldn't take a shot at Kiryu Sakura, as Berserker was protecting her. A failed attempt would not only waste an Origin Bullet but also reveal his position, giving other Masters an opportunity to strike.
Tonight was just the first night of the Holy Grail War, meant for mutual probing. No one expected Archer and Caster to engage in such an intense battle.
Moreover, no one anticipated that Archer would be the Primordial King, a formidable opponent with such immense power.
As for Caster, his ability to conceal his history and reveal others' true names was already rule-breaking. The fact that he possessed both abilities simultaneously was extraordinary.
(End of Chapter)
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