You are very strong, but my painting style is better than yours!

Thinking about it carefully, if she hadn't stolen the Rhine Gold and ambushed Siegfried, but instead used the Golden Fleece to strengthen herself, instead of developing into a god-like being but a demon... Susanoo wouldn't have had the opportunity to unleash his spirit origin.

"It's so frustrating... I've prepared everything... yet I still can't overturn my own legend?"

Having figured out the whole story, Ibuki said self-deprecatingly, "In fact, my actions have done just what you wanted?"

"...To be honest, it was unexpected."

Iori said sincerely, "Even just now, I wasn't absolutely certain of victory—your Spirit Origin is too large."

"But now they have all become nourishment for 'heroes,' just as it has happened before... But this is not the end, Berserker... and Ruler."

"What did you say?" Jeanne d'Arc came to her senses. Now that Ibuki-dōji had been dealt with and Yamata no Orochi had not yet awakened, with the combined efforts of many Servants, they could definitely "send him back".

Even though the crisis should have passed, why hasn't her anxiety lessened at all?

"I'm not the only one with ulterior motives in this Holy Grail War, and unlike straightforward people like me, those smiling guys are the most dangerous... Well, I can't say too much, or it will affect the contract."

"A contract? What contract? Do you have collaborators?!"

Jeanne d'Arc clenched her fist: "Who is it? Servant or Master!"

Ibuki-dōji completely ignored Jeanne's words, and just grinned at Iori, saying, "I'll let it go this time, but I definitely won't fall for it next time... Hey, you're much better looking than I expected..."

The son of the serpent god vanished in a ray of light, but Iori frowned slightly.

The next moment, gray tinges appeared on the Yamata no Orochi's jade-white scales, and its massive body gradually petrified...

"Something's not right." Iori looked down at the petrifying Yamata no Orochi, then glanced at the spot where Ibuki-dōji had disappeared, her eyes sharpening.

Rheinmetall!

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"Got it, used up one Command Seal."

In a workshop filled with steel machinery and steam, and teeming with dragon-tooth soldiers and puppets, a perfect blend of technology and magic, a witch who conceals her elfin beauty turns around, holding something in her hand.

What's intriguing is that, despite being just a Servant, she has bright red Command Seals on the back of her hand—and more than three of them!

"A medium forged from the life of an evil dragon would be a rare treasure even in our time. I bet even a great god would be tempted by it."

"Now we can summon the strongest divine beast at any time."

Another girl with wings on her back sat on the railing and chuckled, "As expected of Medea, she actually foresaw this step so early. The contract she made with the Assassin really came in handy."

Circle!

This Caster from the Red Team has actually appeared in the most important forbidden area of ​​the Yggdrasil, the magic workshop where the Greater Grail is located!

Medea, the nominal owner of the place, showed no unusual reaction to Circe's presence, as if it were nothing out of the ordinary.

"How is Black Berserker doing?" the eagle-winged girl continued to ask.

Medea glanced at her: "Are you doubting my abilities in potions?"

“I just felt I was better at this and wanted to help you out,” Circe chuckled. “Don’t be so wary of me; we’re inseparable allies now.”

"A woman who betrayed me simply because I looked down on me actually wants me to trust her?"

"Only in this matter do I not want to be blamed by you, Medea."

Circe seemed quite pleased with himself: "But that way, those guys should understand."

"what?"

"How terrible it can be to offend a woman... Haha!"

Medea remained silent.

She didn't consider herself a good person, but she wouldn't do evil unless absolutely necessary; her aunt Circe, on the other hand, was quite different...

"Speaking of which, that assassin is quite capable. Did you already foresee this outcome?"

"How could this be... I never expected her to cause such a commotion. I thought she would just stir up some trouble, but she has actually offended everyone... Fortunately, we signed a contract when we borrowed the Golden Fleece. If she fails, all the assets, including the Master and the relics, will be disposed of by me."

Unfortunately, Ruler was right next to me, posing too great a threat. It took me an extra Command Seal to summon the remains... but it was worth it.

Once we finish building the 'maze,' this Holy Grail War will be over!

Medea turned her head to look at the giant golden container in the center of the workshop, the miracle crystal known as the "Great Grail," and a confident smile appeared on her lips.

What she held in her hands was a golden heart with snake patterns engraved on its surface, constantly beating!

A patch was added to fix the bug that made it look cheap.

Last night's writing was a bit too simple. Based on the suggestions of many readers, I've made some additions to the previous chapter, changed the style of the final battle, and fixed the bugs that made it lack sophistication.

Upon closer examination, I realized that Orochi's Raging Waves is simply a sword technique similar to Swallow Return and Hundred Heads, plus magic release. Ending the battle with a normal attack is indeed not very effective.

For readers who have already read it and are still looking for more, you can refresh the previous chapter by clicking the refresh button in the upper right corner.

I personally think it's worth reading, because the original 5K chapter became 7K after the revision...

After revising this chapter, I feel incredibly excited and even more motivated! I welcome all your continued suggestions so I can write even better!

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Chapter 136: Mythological CG and Rewards for Merit (4K)

[CG included]

[Subduing the Calamity - Yamata no Orochi]

Category: Mythology

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Rewards Overview:

【Orochi, the Calamity Soul】

(Anti-personnel Noble Phantasm, Passive)

• Divine endowment & divine enhancement (water, thunder).

This extremely special blessing will improve the human body, allowing it to develop into a more perfect state, and will also enhance attributes such as resistance to magic and physical attacks.

The Yamata no Orochi is a symbol of natural disasters such as floods, tsunamis, and storms, and is therefore revered by people, thus acquiring the divine nature of calamity.

The one who subdues the Yamata no Orochi will gain the power of the "Calamity Soul." Regardless of the weapon wielded, the power of the Calamity Soul can be infused into it, temporarily treating it as the Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi, thus enabling the use of techniques including the slashing sword skill "Yamata no Ootenko."

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[CG included]

Dragons, Heroes, and Princesses

Category: Art Style

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Rewards Overview:

Art style value +4

(A hero rescuing a princess from the sharp teeth of a dragon—what a classic trope! Even a thousand years from now, human society will still recognize this legend!)

……

I received two CGs. Since they were a replica of the story of Susanoo slaying Orochi, I unsurprisingly received a mythological CG, and the corresponding reward made Iori very excited.

His ability to wreak havoc was not solely due to his own strength, but also to the combined effects of multiple buffs, including Spirit Origin enhancement, Legendary status, and Command Seals charging, ultimately leading to his great achievement.

Many of these things are one-time events, or cannot be reproduced once the Holy Grail War ends and the Type-Moon era is over.

To be honest, Iori was quite disappointed by this, because that feeling of being omnipotent was indeed quite addictive...

However, this [Orochi's Haunted Soul] allows him to inherit two kinds of divinity and also grants him a Noble Phantasm-level sword skill, which means he has retained some of his strength.

Keep trying, farm a few more copies, and maybe you can bring this power back to Soul Society in its entirety!

"What exactly did Ibuki say before she died...?"

The boy was filled with doubts, but showed no sign of anything amiss. He led Jeanne d'Arc down from the petrified serpent, and soon after, several Servants arrived.

Although the previous shockwave was only its aftereffects, it was like a super-large anti-army Noble Phantasm, ravaging almost every inch of land equally, and these Servants were no exception—after all, this is not a video game, and there is no such thing as friendly forces being immune to damage.

Fortunately, none of them were weak, and each of them was able to withstand some of the damage. Because the energy fluctuations of the aftershocks were extremely loose, no irreparable tragedy was caused.

Achilles arrived first. He was almost unharmed in the battle, except for a part of his Noble Phantasm being destroyed. He landed on the ground with Atalanta and looked at the petrified serpent with a sense of regret, seemingly quite unwilling.

There's nothing we can do about it. Although he's a top-tier Servant, he lacks poison resistance and dragon attribute. If he gets close to Orochi, he could be forcibly reversed at any time, leaving him only able to provide support from afar.

It wasn't just him; Vlad III, Chiron, and Atalanta were all in the same boat, and even the main attackers who entered the poisonous fog weren't all unharmed.

Karna was undoubtedly in the best condition. The quality of his golden armor was always reliable. Although the great hero suffered a setback in the battle, he did not suffer any substantial damage or curse.

Secondly, there's Jeanne d'Arc. The Saintess has maxed out all her resistances, and the power of the curse couldn't erode her unwavering faith. So, from beginning to end, she only overexerted her magic power while resisting Ibuki's Noble Phantasm, and was also affected by the aftershocks.

This ruler is probably the least afraid of poisonous fog—Jeanne is a special being so pure that there is no possibility of her "turning evil".

But apart from these two, Black Rider and Red Saber are not in good condition.

King Arthur's armor was mostly shattered, and his body was also seriously injured. Although he used magic to repair the armor, making him look no different from before, the poisonous mist had already seeped into his body through the wounds... This was not something that could be expelled in a day or two.

Mordred was similar; she didn't have many injuries, but the poisonous mist had penetrated her more deeply—she didn't have any skills to counter the curse, and was simply relying on her dragon attributes to tough it out.

Under normal circumstances, this state of Red Saber can already be considered a semi-retirement, because it won't be long before she is corrupted and reversed, her spirit origin is twisted and her rationality is stripped away, turning her into an existence similar to a berserker.

Hmm, this doesn't seem like a negative buff for Mordred...

In short, Red Saber looks very bad!

"Your battle was truly spectacular. Although we are on different sides, I would like to applaud your victory."

Black Rider made no attempt to hide his admiration for Iori, while carefully scrutinizing him with his eyes, nodding to himself before looking away.

"However, it seems you paid a heavy price as well?"

"That's a given."

Iori remained silent, but Ruler Jeanne d'Arc spoke up, saying, "To be able to kill such a powerful enemy at the cost of only overdrawing one's power is quite a bargain."

"Hmm~" Arthur nodded in agreement.

Everyone present was a knowledgeable hero and a Servant, so they knew very well that Iori's performance had exceeded the limits of what an "ordinary Servant" could achieve, and there must be some special reason behind it.

Iori's aura has weakened considerably, far less than when she fought Ibuki earlier... which everyone considers a post-outburst exhaustion, and seems quite normal.

Jeanne d'Arc felt this most deeply because she possessed a Noble Phantasm that allowed her to burn her Spirit Origin to gain instantaneous damage output!

That Noble Phantasm allows Jeanne to unleash extremely powerful destructive force, but it's a one-time use Noble Phantasm, and the price is Jeanne's entire Spirit Origin...

In comparison, Iori is only "weak," so you could say she's getting pretty good treatment!

"Although the process was tortuous, the ending can be considered satisfactory. No servants were eliminated, and such a troublesome enemy was defeated. It can only be said that everyone's strength is indeed remarkable."

Black Rider glanced at Iori, then at Karna, and finally settled his gaze on Ruler.

The King of the Wild Hunt suddenly spoke up and asked, "Your Excellency Ruler, the mission you issued has been completed. Have all the Servants, including myself, regained their freedom and are we ready to return to our previous state of combat?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere at the scene suddenly became tense, but no one felt fear or unease. On the contrary, they all showed a sense of eagerness to try.

"Exactly what I want!"

Mordred was the most excited: "Rider, you're not in the best shape right now. Don't call me despicable when you die by my sword!"

"what?"

Rider turned his head and glanced at her lightly, then quickly looked away without any lingering affection.

"Instead of worrying about me here, you should look at yourself more... If this continues, the one who will be fighting me will no longer be the simple-minded Saber, but the simple-minded Berserker."

Heh! Maybe the Berserker class is more suitable for you~

"asshole!"

Mordred has a fiery temper, and this was especially true in front of everyone, which further fueled her rebellious and competitive spirit. She immediately drew her sword to test her skills against Rider!

--call!

　A flagpole covered in cracks, seemingly about to break, blocked Red Saber's path.