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132 Strongest Classroom

Just as the two great heroes standing at the pinnacle of mythology were waging a world-destroying battle on the entire Winterwood Forest as their chessboard, two figures, like ghosts blending into the night, silently appeared on a hill several kilometers away from the battlefield.

It's Gu Chuan and Artoria.

A barely perceptible barrier of perception, constructed from the power of the "Dominator," perfectly "erased" the two figures, their voices, and even their very existence from this world. Even a king like Gilgamesh, possessing EX-level "divinity" and top-tier "clairvoyance," could not perceive that not far away, two pairs of eyes were watching their every move.

Artoria gazed solemnly at the distant battlefield, illuminated as bright as day by the brilliance of the Noble Phantasms and the berserker's magic. Even from such a distance, the terrifying aftershocks of each collision, powerful enough to tear the earth apart, still sent shivers down her spine.

She knew very well that both the golden-haired hero king and the raging giant were stronger than her. If she rashly rushed in, she probably wouldn't last long.

"Don't be nervous, Sab."

As if reading her mind, Gu Chuan's calm voice rang in her ears.

"Sit down and watch carefully." He pointed to the grass beside him and said leisurely, as if inviting a student to attend a class, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe top-tier Servants in battle up close. It is also your first practical lesson in the ways of the strong."

Artoria was slightly taken aback, then obediently sat down next to Gu Chuan.

"Look at that giant." Gu Chuan pointed to the figure in the distance that was roaring madly amidst the rain of treasures and began today's "live teaching".

"His Noble Phantasm is a passive divine skill called [GodHand], which has three effects: First, it grants him absolute defense that nullifies all attacks below rank A; second, it grants him eleven extra lives, meaning that to kill him, one must first kill him twelve times; third, and most troublesome, every time he dies and is resurrected, he gains extremely high resistance to the type of attack that killed him. The same attack cannot be used against him a second time."

Gu Chuan's explanation was clear and precise, as if he held in his hand the most detailed "instruction manual" for Hercules.

Meanwhile, the "live broadcast" in the chat group, which was comparable to a top Hollywood special effects blockbuster, had already deeply shocked all the girls watching the battle.

[Nightmare]: Ara ara~ What an interesting Noble Phantasm. Nullification, revival, plus resistance... This is simply the most unreasonable rule ever, born for the sake of continuous battle.

[Ice Queen]: Hmph, that golden-haired guy is a monster in every way. To casually toss around legendary treasures like consumables… this fighting style is truly extravagant and enviable.

[March 7th]: (Shivering) I feel... I feel like if those two were fighting, we ordinary people would be killed by the aftershocks just by standing on the sidelines...

Gu Chuan ignored the banter in the group chat and continued his "lesson".

“Look at that golden-haired fellow.” His gaze shifted to the magnificent airship in the sky. “His Noble Phantasm is called the Gate of Bylon, which connects to his treasury, which contained all the treasures of the world. Strictly speaking, it contains the prototypes of the Noble Phantasms wielded by heroes in all myths and legends. That’s why he can shoot them like arrows without any restraint, just like he does now.”

“Prototype…” Artoria murmured the word, her heart churning with turmoil.

“However,” Gu Chuan’s tone shifted at this moment, “even though they possess such great power and magical artifacts, in my eyes, they are still full of fatal weaknesses.”

He pinpointed the crux of the problem.

"That golden-haired guy's greatest weakness is his incurable arrogance. In his eyes, everyone except himself is a scoundrel. Therefore, he will never fight seriously from the beginning. He will only use those B-rank and C-rank Noble Phantasms to tease and torment his opponents, just like now. And this level of attack is no different from tickling Bsk who has the [Twelve Trials]."

"He clearly possesses a true trump card—the Ea, the Star of Divergence that could cleave the heavens and the earth—enough to kill Bsk several times in a single blow, but he would never use it lightly. Because he doesn't believe that a mad dog who has lost his mind is worthy of him using his strongest Noble Phantasm."

“And that giant,” Gu Chuan’s gaze turned to Hercules, “his greatest weakness was the berserk state that gave him immense power. The EX-level berserk state, while granting him powerful attributes, also completely stripped him of his rationality, his ability to think, and… his unparalleled, godlike martial arts.”

"So now, he can only fight like a wild beast, relying on instinct and brute force. This makes him a living target, difficult to kill but also extremely easy to predict in terms of his movements."

Gu Chuan's words were like a wake-up call, instantly enlightening Artoria!

She had always only seen the devastating power of both sides, but never, like Gu Chuan, had taken a higher, more comprehensive view of the game and calmly and rationally analyzed the personalities, habits, and fatal weaknesses hidden beneath their powerful strength.

So this is what the real "battle" is all about.

This is the mindset of a true "strong person".

She looked at the boy beside her, who had a calm expression as if he were commenting on a boring game of chess. His emerald green eyes were filled with unprecedented respect and... a hint of admiration that she herself had not noticed.

Just then, on the battlefield, Gilgamesh, who had been unable to break through the defenses for so long, finally lost all patience.

The enormous scythe from Norse mythology, wrapped in absolute zero ice, with terrifying divine power capable of freezing time and space, slashed down at the still roaring, indomitable giant!

"Is it time to decide the first winner?"

Looking at the scene reflected in the water mirror, Gu Chuan calmly made his prediction.

133 The Witch's Ambush

The terrifying aftershocks of that catastrophic battle in the Einzbern Forest could still be clearly heard even several kilometers away.

"...We must go and see."

At the Emiya residence, Rin Tohsaka gazed solemnly at the sky outside the window, its light flickering in and out of focus. As a qualified magician, she knew all too well the devastating impact allowing those two extraordinary monsters to continue their battle would have on the spiritual veins of Fuyuki City.

More importantly, she needed to personally confirm just how powerful those two top-tier Servants had become.

"I'm going too!" Shirou Emiya stood up, his face filled with the unwavering determination of a champion of justice. "We can't let them continue this destruction! Someone has to stop them!"

“Mast, I understand your feelings. However, with our current strength, it would be too dangerous to rashly intervene in a battle of that level.” Joan of Arc, standing beside him, calmly analyzed in her voice full of holiness and rationality, “However, as the adjudicator, it is also my duty to ascertain the movements of all participants.”

Ultimately, the three reached an agreement.

Jeanne d'Arc was in charge of the main defense, Rin was responsible for long-range fire support, and Shirou... was just there to watch and cheer them on from the sidelines. They decided to cautiously conduct reconnaissance from the outside towards the battlefield.

However, none of the three of them expected that in this vast forest, besides the two "kings" and "great heroes" who were engaged in a battle of wits, there was another hunter lurking, as patient and deadly as a venomous snake.

Just as the three of them stepped into what appeared to be an ordinary clearing in the woods—

A sudden change occurs!

Om-!

In an instant, the surrounding scenery underwent a violent distortion, like a funhouse mirror in episode 053! The familiar trees and night sky quickly receded, replaced by an alternate dimension filled with purple magical light, composed of countless runes and geometric lines, and filled with an ominous and oppressive atmosphere!

"—A barrier?! When?!"

Rin's expression changed drastically in an instant! She hadn't noticed any signs that a magical trap had been activated!

"Welcome, a few uninvited guests."

A seductive yet haughty and cold female voice, like that of a witch, came from the depths of the barrier.

A female servant, dressed in a purple cloak with her face mostly covered by the hood, exuding an ancient and powerful aura of divine magic that was completely different from modern magic, slowly emerged from the distorted light and shadow along with a man in a black suit, with a cold expression and an aura like a drawn blade.

It's Cast, Medea! And her Master, Souichirou Kuzuki!

"Originally, I just wanted to quietly enjoy a good show here. I never expected that a few lost little mice would wander into my temple."

Cast Medea's voice was filled with a playful, cat-and-mouse ease. This was her absolute "domain," constructed using her Noble Phantasm [RuleBreak] and her A-rank "Territory Construction" skill!

Here, she is a goddess!

"—Go, my children!"

She didn't even lift a finger; she just casually waved her hand!

Within the barrier, the purple rays of magic rapidly condensed and materialized, transforming into ferocious skeletal soldiers made of dragon teeth! Wielding bone swords, they surged towards the three like a tidal wave!

"careful!"

Joan of Arc immediately and firmly placed the holy banner with the dragon pattern in front of her!

"—My Lord is here (mnost Etnelle)!"

A holy, golden light erupted from the banner, forming an absolutely insurmountable, sacred protective barrier!

Bang bang bang bang—!

Countless dragon tooth soldiers fearlessly crashed into the golden light shield, but it was as if they had hit the most solid city wall. In an instant, they were purified and shattered by the holy radiance!

"Oh? You actually managed to stop my Dragon Fang Soldiers?" Cast's tone carried a hint of surprise. "This aura... is it a Saint? Truly, a rare guest."

"But how long can this level of defense last?"

She raised her staff once more. This time, instead of summoning dragon-tooth soldiers, she began to chant the incantation of annihilation, a true magic of the Age of Gods!

"--(atmosphere)!"

Beams of pure, high-density magic, as powerful as laser cannons, rained down on the golden protective barrier!

However, an unbelievable scene unfolded!

Those terrifying magical beams, powerful enough to instantly vaporize a building, vanished without a trace upon contact with Joan of Arc's body! They were completely neutralized by her seemingly ordinary armor and the holy banner fluttering in the wind!

EX's "anti-magic power"! Her faith and purity as a saint give her near-immunity to all "magic" and "curses," making her absolutely resistant!

"what?!"

This time, Cast was truly shocked!

Her divine magic, which she was so proud of, was completely ineffective in front of this saintess, like a child's trick!

"--hateful!"

"Now! Gandri! 〩Lin Qi peels off four tumors?』〆"

Just as Cast was momentarily caught off guard by the shock, Rin unhesitatingly threw out all the gems she had prepared, each imbued with all her magical power!

The black magic bullet, like a cannonball fired from a gun, whistled sharply and aimed straight at Cast's vitals!

In the chat group, Rin was also rapidly broadcasting the situation to Gu Chuan!

[The Jewel Magician]: Observer! We've been ambushed by Cast! This woman's magic is outrageous! It's completely from the mythological era! Joan of Arc's anti-magic powers can restrain her, but we can't break through her barrier at all!

[Jewel Magician]: Her Master is here too! A man who looks like an ordinary person, but feels... dangerous!

[Observer]: The witch of Colchis, Medea? As expected. Her Master, Souichirou Kuzuki, is a top-tier professional assassin. Rin, be careful of his physical skills.

[Observer]: Don't even think about defeating her; with your current resources, it's impossible. Use this opportunity to gather as much intelligence as possible about her. Retreat if necessary.

Having received Gu Chuan's instructions, Lin immediately felt reassured.

On the battlefield, facing Rin's powerful and heavy gem-shooting attack, Cast had to divert his attention to construct a magical shield for defense. Meanwhile, Shirou Emiya mustered his courage and projected several swords, hurling them towards Cast!

Although those crudely made fakes shattered the moment they came into contact with the Cast shield, they successfully bought them a precious chance to catch their breath.

A showdown between "miracles of faith" and "divine magic" has begun!

Jeanne d'Arc, with her absolute "magic resistance," stood at the forefront, perfectly fulfilling the role of a "tank," nullifying all of Cast's magical attacks! Meanwhile, Rin, relying on her profound magical skills and "luxurious" gem magic, provided continuous and high-intensity firepower suppression from the rear!

Cast quickly realized that his magic was completely suppressed in front of this "saint." As for the little girl in red, although her magic system was "young," her fighting style of throwing gems at people without restraint was causing Cast a lot of pain and trouble.

Continuing to fight will only waste mana and yield no results.

"Tch, really, two troublesome guys."

This mythical witch made a decisive decision.

She raised her staff high and began chanting an even more complex and obscure incantation! The entire barrier space trembled violently because of her immense magical power, as if brewing a world-destroying ultimate weapon!

Rin and Jeanne's hearts jumped into their throats!

However, just as they were fully focused and preparing to receive the final blow, Cast and Kuzuki Souichirou's figures quietly disappeared from the spot amidst a strange spatial fluctuation.

The entire barrier shattered with a crash.

The three of them returned to that quiet, real forest clearing.

"...She escaped."

Rin looked at the empty space ahead and spat out a curse in frustration.

Although this encounter was thrilling but ultimately harmless, it gave them a profound understanding of the Cast faction's cunning, defensive, and troublesome combat style.

This Holy Grail War is far more complex than they imagined.

134 Er Yi San" Qi Zhou Liu? Wang Zhi Hun"

Deep in the Einzbern Forest, the earth-shattering battle that would be recorded in the annals of magic finally came to a brief end.

High in the heavens, Gilgamesh leaned against the throne of "Vimana," looking down at the colossal giant below, whose body was covered in blood but whose fighting spirit burned like an inextinguishable flame. The weariness on the face of this most ancient king, born of long boredom, had long been replaced by a thoroughly exhilarating joy belonging to a "king."

"Very good, very good! As expected of a mad dog that can satisfy even me!" He let out a hearty laugh, his voice filled with condescending satisfaction at his powerful opponent. "For the sake of this pleasure, I will be merciful and allow you to prolong your life a little longer."

He knew very well that with the unreasonable nature of Hercules's divine artifact, the Twelve Trials, he would not be able to completely destroy it in a short time without using his true trump card—the Ea, a weapon capable of "creating the world" and dividing it into two.

And now, it's clear that it's not time to use that "world-defying Noble Phantasm".

This warm-up exercise was enough for him.

With a disheartened wave of his hand, the magnificent ship "Vimana" drew a graceful arc in the air, changed direction, and prepared to return to the Fuyuki Church.

Meanwhile, deep within the forest, in a castle, Ilya witnessed the entire battle through the shared vision of her familiar. She felt immense satisfaction and confidence in her invincible Bsk strength.

“Come back, Bsk,” she commanded in a silvery voice.

In her view, the fruits of victory in this so-called Holy Grail War were already hers for the taking. All that remained was deciding how to enjoy this—interesting—game of hunting down the other six "contestants."