Filial piety: the supreme emperor

A silver-haired elder walked out slowly. He had reached the state of fusion with the universe and merged with the sea of ​​stars. Behind him, a vortex of energy appeared harmoniously. If you didn't observe carefully, it seemed as if he had jumped out of the void.

"I see, the Holy Grail War... Is it that the stars also want to give me another chance to save the Ashina system..."

The elder was wearing only a galaxy-like single garment, with his open chest revealing his skinny body. However, anyone could sense the burning heart in him, as well as his burning will to fight.

The story of Ashina dates back to a distant interstellar era, perhaps to the era of a peaceful galaxy.

An exiled dragon descended upon the eastern Ashina star region. The Sakura Dragon, a sacred interstellar dragon, came from the western Origin Galaxy, carrying the power of the Dragon's Blood. Since then, the Shenlong has taken root in this galaxy.

The residents of the Origin Galaxy were transformed into "nobles". The Ugami race admired Thunder and Sakura Dragon, and the whole race underwent a ceremony to move to the fairyland Origin Galaxy. After learning the skills of Thunder, they became warriors of the Origin Galaxy. Then the Ugami race launched an invasion of the ancient Ashina Star Region.

Although the invasion was finally repelled and the Ugami bloodline still survived, the Origin Star System in the upper reaches of the Ashina Star Region was still occupied by the "nobles" and the Ugami race, and the Origin Star Water and carp flowed into Ashina along the galaxy. In order to prevent the Ashina people from easily entering the Origin Star System, eating the meat of the Treasure Carp King can extend life for 800 star years - a monk named Yaobikuni who broke her vows took on the responsibility of guarding the star gate and the interstellar elevator.

Since then, the legend of the Ugami invaders has spread in the Ashina Star Region: "You need to go deep into the villages at the bottom of the Ashina Star Region and obtain the source star incense before you can reach the fairyland." The custom of offering sacrifices to the source star water was born from this.

Hundreds of years passed, and time and space moved to the Neon Warring States Period.

Because the Ashina tribe was weak and was defeated by other tribes, the practice of "worshiping the source of star water" was banned, so this custom ended and only existed in the records of the "immortal species" and the Ashina tribe who revered the source of star water.

At the end of the Warring States period, the elders and other "Ashina people" launched the "War of Stealing the Country" to expel the Tamura forces and rebuild the powerful Ashina Galaxy Kingdom.

The elder spent his entire life pursuing the pinnacle of swordsmanship, absorbing the essence of various sword schools, engaging in countless life-and-death duels, honing his swordsmanship and combat skills, and eventually became a peerless swordsman who was invincible in the sea of ​​​​stars. His swordsmanship was second to none in Neon, and he was hailed as the "Sword Saint".

Time was not kind to him because he was a sword master.

The body of the elder who was once invincible in the star sea began to decline, and the surrounding galaxies were eyeing the Ashina star region covetously. In his heart, the mountains, rivers and people of the Ashina galaxy were like priceless treasures, a sacred place in his life that could not be defiled. So, he transformed himself into a Tengu with his sick body and secretly eliminated the threat.

This Holy Grail War is a perfect opportunity for him. Even if he has to sacrifice his body, he will fight for the best future for Ashina.

The elder's class is Saber. He is the founder of the 'Ashina Style' swordsmanship and the universally respected swordsman - Ashina Isshin.

Suddenly, Ashina Isshin felt a sharp gaze, turned around and looked back, as if he had returned to the era when life and death were intertwined.

The person he was looking at was...

"The Holy Grail War... sounds like the product of an alien civilization."

Almost at the same time as Ashina Isshin, a man in a purple star robe stepped out of the energy vortex. Unlike Ashina Isshin who guarded the Ashina Galaxy, he exuded an aura of being away from the world.

"Although this is the first time we have participated in such a war, there is an inexplicable sense of familiarity."

The man carried an interstellar katana on his back, and his long star-colored hair was tied behind his head.

"Since you have chosen the way of the sword, it is inevitable that you will encounter this kind of thing. The ancients said that walking, standing, sitting, and lying down are all forms of cultivation."

Most of the Heroic Spirits summoned by the Holy Grail have a desire for the Holy Grail, but he is different. Compared to the cup that is like the moon in the mirror and the flower in the water to him, he values ​​the process of participating in the Holy Grail War and cultivating himself more.

The man loves flowers, birds, snow and the moon, but he never indulges in them, because he knows what he is pursuing.

He pursues endless pursuit as a swordsman, and training is his daily compulsory course.

And so it goes, day after day, without getting tired of it.

When he realized it, he no longer knew what he looked like, nor how many years had passed.

He was known as the man who had practiced one move to the limitless realm.

Legend has it that he could even slash the meteors in the sky multiple times.

There is no doubt that he also deserves the title of 'Sword Saint'.

His astonishing sword skills have touched the edge of the second law, causing a dimensional distortion phenomenon.

Even in Type-Moon history, it is difficult to confirm his existence, but he was eventually summoned here by this strange Holy Grail War.

His class is Assassin, and his name is——

Kojiro Sasaki.

...

Soon, Sasaki Kojiro noticed the gaze of Ashina Isshin, and when he turned his head, the eyes of the two rare strong men in kendo met.

"Heh... Practicing swordsmanship day and night in the mountains is great, but coming here and meeting such a master is another matter. I just wonder, between you and Meteor, who is more difficult to deal with...?!"

"Zheng!"

The interstellar samurai sword behind Sasaki Kojiro was quietly unsheathed, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"Come on, you haven't moved for a long time, your body is a little stiff."

Isshin Ashina drew his sword and stood against Kojiro Sasaki from a distance.

Of course, Sasaki Kojiro knew that he and the elder were still teammates, and the elder must have known it as well.

However, the two still drew their swords at the same time.

Regardless of identity or occasion.

There is only one reason to draw the swords, it's just a meeting between two swordsmen who are proud of their own strength.

The two people from different star fields could not recognize each other, nor could they recognize each other's schools, but they felt a hint of fate.

"I am...Ashina Ryū, Ashina One-heart."

"Allow me to demonstrate my style here. I don't know what the Ashina style is, but I think it's worth a try. Sasaki Kojiro, please teach me!"

"Holy Grail War...what exactly happened?"

A man with brown hair and purple eyes emerged from the vortex of energy. Although he looked young, there was no trace of childishness on his face. The calm aura he exuded was unfathomable, giving people a sense of reliability and trust.

Fortunately, he was the first in the camp to realize the true nature of the war.

This is not an ordinary Holy Grail War, but an upgraded version of the Holy Grail War.

The essence of the war, before the two major camps decide the winner, emphasizes the coordinated operations between teams.

"Didn't they say they were going to act together? Why did they start a conflict internally?"

The man tilted his head and looked at Sakura Kyoko who was standing by and watching, trying to find an answer. However, Sakura Kyoko just turned her head and walked away alone. She fell from a high altitude, and her inner persistence was terrible. From the beginning, she regarded everyone as an enemy. It was not easy for her to remain indifferent at this moment.

"..."

The man frowned, completely unable to comprehend the situation.

In addition to the girl who ignored him, there were two others who were in a standoff, and two others who were already fighting.

——The ones fighting are Evolto and Sasuke.

Evolto is a despicable guy who attempts to sneak attack his teammates. Uchiha Sasuke has never considered teamwork, so facing the malicious Evolto, he naturally will not show mercy.

——The ones facing off are Ashina Isshin and Sasaki Kojiro.

Although it was not as intense as the interweaving of light and shadow between Evolto and Sasuke, anyone could see that their confrontation would decide life and death.

"stop fighting!"

The man shouted loudly, but no one paid any attention.

"Humph, what right do the weak have to speak?"

Uchiha Sasuke snorted coldly. He scanned the man with his Mangekyō Sharingan and determined that this Rider-class being only had physical strength beyond that of ordinary people. He could deal with this level of strength in an instant.

How ridiculous! Even such a person can participate in the Holy Grail War?

"You still have the heart to care about the words of trash."

Evolto took the opportunity to quickly operate the controller beside him, and a huge device similar to a magic circle appeared under his right foot.

"Ready go!"

"Evoltic Finish! Ciao~"

As the sound effect ended, Evolto's figure turned into an afterimage and instantly appeared behind Sasuke, kicking him away. Sasuke adjusted his posture in the air and landed safely.

"you..."

The man had excellent hearing, so he naturally heard the conversation between Sasuke and Evolto, as well as the contempt of the two sword masters. He was not without anger, but he knew that he could not have an equal dialogue with them by himself, let alone stop the fight and persuade them to unite and cooperate.

In this way...

The man released the energy in his body, and a huge shadow appeared behind him. When he slowly floated up and merged with the shadow, the shadow revealed its true appearance.

It was a majestic mecha.

The mecha is mainly blue and white, with huge powered wings spread out behind it and two extra-long beam swords in its hands.

Of course, the man in front of him was not a weakling who only had better physical fitness than ordinary people. People who did not understand the Holy Grail War did not know that most of the strength of some Riders came from their mounts.

Just like him, his original body is indeed insignificant. But in his world, he and his vehicle are famous throughout the galaxy.

His vehicle is called Strike Freedom, and his name is Kira Yamato.

"Kira Yamato, Freedom! Attack!"

The 80.09-ton Strike Free Landed between Sasuke and Evolto, and the beam sword cut a deep trench between the two sword masters, thus stopping the infighting between the opposing camps.

"I'm alive...?"

In the darkness, a pair of eyes slowly opened.

What kind of gray eyes are they?

So dark that even in such a dark, narrow, and enclosed space, one can easily detect those eyes that contain a darkness deeper than the surroundings.

The one with these eyes is just an ordinary boy, and his physical strength is weaker than Kira Yamato before he summoned the mecha.

"here it is..."

In the dark space, the boy was blind, but he knew where he was.

This place feels all too familiar.

At least the last moment in his memory was here...

The boy buried his head in his arms, hot tears falling from his eyes.

—I couldn’t save her, I couldn’t save her, I couldn’t save her.

Even if he abandoned the basic principles of humanity, abandoned his life, and even selfishly abandoned everything in the world, he still failed to save her.

The boy's heart, which had been slowly opening, closed again. Dark energy surged, giving him the qualities of an Avenger.

It was not until a certain being confirmed that he was mentally intact that he received the message from the Holy Grail.

...an all-powerful wish-granting machine?

He would never have believed such a thing.

But after experiencing such despair, the boy was shaken. He was not sure what else he could do if he refused this battle.

Yeah, what else can I do now...?

As the boy's thoughts flowed, the dark space changed, and the lights came on, illuminating the sci-fi cockpit.

By the way, even if it is a false hope, you must give it your all in the last attempt.

Even if you fail, at least you won't have any regrets.

When you come here, just treat yourself as if you are dead.

Fighting like this won't be a burden anymore...!

The boy slowly raised his head, and his eyes gradually became clear.

As he moved, the purple giant that suddenly appeared and stood on the battlefield let out a low roar, as if responding to the boy's thoughts. He and the giant waited for the battle to come.

The boy's class is A venger, and his name is.