Xingyue, is Xiaokai also considered Kai?

Those were the common people who believed in the one true God calling upon the guardians of the empire's peace, hoping they would carry out the Lord's salvation.

And these guardians of peace will fulfill their duty.

"Today, only that holy woman can rule the earth in the name of an emperor, and only we gods can rule the world in the name of a god."

So what if such a scenario unfolds? Even if all the Egyptian gods descend upon the world and command everyone in the Egyptian province to submit, I will never back down. Rather, how could I back down? How could I place my fellow believers under a different god? Absolutely not!

The Holy Lance Lucius Longinus hereby declares.

"Beautiful! An excellent answer! As expected of the Holy Lance! You are indeed very qualified, but my Master has already made the request, so prepare for this final blow! I am the son of Zeus, the king of the gods, and on this earth, I am equal to the son of Ra, the supreme god of Egypt!"

Alexander seemed both pleased and wistful.

He didn't say anything more.

He simply swung his sword, causing his horse to leap into the sky, as if smiling silently.

And then, a burst of light shot out once more between heaven and earth.

It was as if one could hear Alexander's roar, and the power of the supreme god of Egypt resounded from within the sun.

In the blink of an eye, the distance between heaven and earth was traversed.

Even if the Conqueror King were to reappear, he could not accomplish this attack, because at this moment, due to the fact that Ptolemy's plan to devour the gods has reached an indescribable point, Alexander the Great, because of the claim that he is the "son of Ra (Zeus)," has acquired some of Ra's divinity within Egypt, and it would not be an exaggeration to call him a god-level servant.

Therefore, his strike could easily carve a huge gap in the desert, just like being bombarded by a giant cannon a thousand years later, destroying everything in front of him.

At this moment, as Alexander's power surged forth, all the sands of Egypt began to churn, a vast roar rising and falling, weaving together an ancient lament.

Through the immense power derived from the rituals of consuming the gods and the fusion of cultures, Alexander displayed divine power on the land of Egypt.

If Pharaoh Ramses II were summoned, he would likely receive the full power of Ra and Horus during the ceremony, given his prestige.

As for Lucius's words, they reminded him of the time when he and Novia fought together in the province of Judah, against the Antichrist Dorothy who had instigated the great Jewish rebellion. However, back then Novia was there, but now it seemed that he was all alone.

In reality, Lucius felt powerless to change the obvious difference in strength he saw at a glance.

But running away isn't his style, and Novia would probably laugh at him.

Alright, let's get started.

Whether it's anger, regret, pain, or terror, accept it all.

We must open our arms wide to embrace this moment, whether it be a meaningless death or not, we must not back down even a step, and we must not lose our spirit.

"Lucius Longinus the Holy Lance is here! Son of Ra, son of the Other Gods, watch me kill you right now!"

For Lucius, wielding the Spear of Longinus and the Great Shield, facing such immense power, the presence of the Praetorian Guard and magicians behind him, who did not retreat but stood there like a shield in the truest sense, evoked a certain association: that no matter how vast the destruction, it could not completely eradicate his existence.

This relieved them, who had been trembling with fear. It was as if the impending death was no longer so frightening, and they stood firm like Lucius.

After all, there is a kingdom of heaven, isn't there?

At this very moment, in the Egyptian sky, it seemed as if a new sun's radiance was spreading across the Mediterranean, shining and resonating as if announcing the decisive battle—

However, after waiting for several dozen seconds, the immense power of the sun, which had gathered in the sky from the supreme god Ra, did not descend, as if it had been suspended by something. Nevertheless, a huge 'sun' still appeared, as could be seen from the instantaneous rise in temperature around Egypt.

However, as it descended from the sky, it began to slow down at a visible rate, as if space and time were being stretched out endlessly...

In the end, in the unseen gap, in the blink of an eye, this 'sun' was silently burned away, and the blue mist surged, revealing the true sky.

No, this is...

Lucius, who was carefully observing the strange changes in the sky, suddenly changed his expression.

He realized that this was not something that had simply vanished into thin air; rather, the sun, manifested by the power of Alexander, had been directly shattered or destroyed by some force he could not perceive.

Is there any being in Egypt capable of dealing with the Son of the Supreme God with such lightning speed?

Once again, Lucius finally understood something and stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

Those pure white hairs and eyes as deep as the sea... that's someone I know very well?

The people who fill this land, no matter how noble their heroic souls may be, are nothing but dim shadows compared to that person's glory. They should disappear...

“Alexander…you were actually able to draw upon Ra’s power, could Osiris be like you…”

In the sky, Novia, who had arrived before Ritsuka, raised her hand, examining the five fingers of one hand, while her other hand gripped Alexander's neck:

"What's this? Is it a defect I didn't fix?"

Behind him, the 'sun,' which should have been composed of the power of Ra, constantly changed, alternating between flames and shattered divine power, slowly unfolding. Novia reached out, gently touched it, and casually shattered the burning 'sun,' revealing a multitude of stars multiplied many times over at the point of its destruction...

Finally, it flowed through Novia.

To Alexander, it was as if the silver-haired man before him, exuding a gentle aura, was Ra himself, because the concept of 'sun' was so submissive to him that he even felt that even if this person was not Ra, the real sun god Ra should be like this.

"Ha, ha, not bad, interested in being my teacher—"

Before he could express any further sentiments, Novia threw him off the mountain.

At such a height, it would be difficult for an ordinary person to survive, but Alexander is now a god-level servant, so it doesn't matter. However, his spirit core has been almost completely destroyed by Novia, and he will only last for a few dozen seconds on the ground before disappearing.

When Alexander fell into the Egyptian desert, the impact was like a tsunami approaching land, seemingly capable of swallowing everything in an instant, but it was stopped by a force before it could fully materialize.

"I haven't seen you look so disheveled in a long time."

Lucius was stunned for a moment. When he heard the familiar voice and the familiar face, he almost thought he was hallucinating. After a brief moment of astonishment, he couldn't help but fly into a rage, believing that this was a trick by these 'Osiris's'.

"You bunch of bastards, how dare you..."

"Give all the light, and it will surely cleanse your sins. Remember what I said back then."

Upon hearing this, Lucius's eyes widened, and he forgot to breathe.

Amidst the waves of the Mediterranean, the simply dressed young man smiled.

It felt like stepping back into our first meeting several years ago in the Second Rome, also near the Mediterranean Sea.

The long years and separation seemed to have done nothing to change him. His swaying silver hair, illuminated by the sunlight that fell on the earth, seemed to burst forth with a golden torch-like light, shining into Lucius's eyes.

Like a hero emerging from the light.

"Sorry we're a little late."

Novia scratched her head and smiled, "But Nero and the others will be here soon."

In the silence, a long silence, Lucius stared blankly at him, and after a long while, smiled and nodded.

"……Do not."

He said.

"It's not too late at all."

……

After a while, Alexander II, having accepted Alexander's disappearance, went alone to the Roman Praetorian Guard camp that had been set up.

As Frat's teacher who participated in the Holy Grail War in the Snowfield, he had a telephone conversation with the first Pope, Novia, who appeared in the Snowfield. Moreover, based on Gray's words, the Second Pope boldly speculated that the first Pope and the Hunnic King were the same person...

As a follower who was only drawn to Alexander, King II should have left as well after realizing that Alexander had left contentedly.

However, Alexander eventually asked him to come here, so the Second came.

Upon arriving outside the tent, to show respect and to acknowledge the favor owed in the snowfield, the Second Prince deliberately extinguished the cigarette in his mouth before knocking and receiving permission before entering.

The moment the Second Prince saw Novia, he didn't even need to speak; he knew just by looking at her.

I did indeed meet him in person.

Chapter 366 The Sands of Osiris.

"Simply put, it's what Ptolemy and his Master did, right?"

"Yes."

At the Praetorian Guard's camp, after listening to the Second King recount all the information about 'Osiris,' Ritsuka was the first to stand before him.

In the eyes of the Second, this girl must have graduated from high school not long ago. Her short orange hair was quite eye-catching, and she was wearing a combat suit provided by Chaldea. However, due to her temperament, she did not have the feel of an elite.

In short, he was a very distinctive person.

However, it is also clear that he is not an ordinary person.

Although very faint, a strangely similar aura could indeed be sensed from the area surrounding Fujimaru Ritsuka, the last human master.

...Kichijoin, who was arrested by the church?

The reason why the Second Lord thought this way was simply because he happened to have been to Rome on his way back to the Clock Tower after the Holy Grail War he participated in. However, that was a completely different temperament from that seemingly normal Kichijoin. In the end, Kichijoin's expression management was simply perfect.

In the eyes of the Second Generation, Ritsuka, rather than someone like Kichijoin who could bewitch people, was someone whose image was closer to those around them...

A person with the ability to communicate effectively and gain the trust of anyone, whether good or bad.

"Let me ask first..."

Novia scratched her face as if she were in a dilemma. "Was Ptolemy's Master a purple-haired girl with a cold expression, who seemed like a stone...?"

There were some strange features, but after a few seconds of silence, the Second Prince couldn't help but stare intently at Novia.

"You've met His Holiness the Pope?"

Since Mash and Ritsuka had already explained their abilities to Ritsuka beforehand and demonstrated them to her before rescuing Lucius, it was not surprising to Mash and Ritsuka that the maintenance consultant was simply using the power of the first Pope.

Lucius, who was standing to the side, seemed to see through their expressions and suddenly laughed with a smile.

"That little girl shouldn't have gone to such lengths."

He probably remembered the purple-haired girl from a few years ago who asked him to pass on a stone as a gift for her.

"Perhaps we are talking about the same person, or perhaps not; the name she claims to be is..."

Although the Second Prince answered in this way, his voice was a little hoarse.

In fact, the purple-haired girl was different from the people from the Atlas Institute he had met so far. Putting aside the various instructors, the other family members all exuded a presence that was enough to make them understandable as leaders among alchemists.

But I couldn't sense that kind of thing at all from that Master.

Even the impression that she is human is very thin; it's easier to believe that she is a cold, materialized geometry.

Moreover, why would an alchemist in Egypt, who had connections with the Egyptian gods since the Age of Gods, adopt such a self-designation?

Therefore, the Second Prince revealed the purple-haired girl's self-identification upon first meeting her—

"The Sands of Osiris".

"I see."

Although Novia's voice was very calm, the Second Prince's heart was pounding.

Oh, I see... So you do know each other.

Although he had only met this purple-haired girl a few times, the Second Prince keenly sensed that she was somewhat similar to him, as if she had been changed by something indescribable, probably just like the king he had followed in the Holy Grail War.

Upon hearing this, Lucius frowned, surprised by the strange name.

"To directly call himself by the name Osiris, is this some kind of ritual to invoke the power of the other gods...?"

Without realizing it, Ritsuka and Novia exchanged a glance.

Things feel a bit strange.

Novia initially thought it was simply a matter of Osiris, the divine being she had dealt with in the past, obtaining the Holy Grail and thus wanting to do something—something easily resolved. However, she now learned the name 'Sand of Osiris' from the Second Lord.

Then, the premise itself is suddenly overturned.

What is the Sands of Osiris? It is a possibility for Violet, because the first Headmaster foresaw many futures of destruction, and the subsequent Headmasters had to choose one of these futures and create solutions, technologies, and tools to avoid it. Sometimes, the subsequent Headmasters themselves would even foresee new futures concerning the destruction of humanity.

And so, without elders, without friends, without a lover, the young headmistress, who had been researching alchemy alone, realized a truth at the end of her path—

"Since there are countless future possibilities for the destruction of humanity, why should I try to avoid it? I might as well just accept the destruction and, before it comes, use alchemy to transform all of humanity into high-density information crystals, and record all information about humanity into these crystals."

This concept is so ancient that it is considered a concept that only the ancient 'One' possesses. It can also be understood as an advanced version of the Holy Lance Rungomminiad. The Holy Lance only leaves behind a few specimens, while the Sands of Osiris intends to preserve the entire human civilization and even an individual's entire life.

The reason it is known as the 'Sand of Osiris' is because it calls itself 'I am the bird of the underworld, the last guardian of mankind, and the last monument to mankind.'

The problem is that Shion becoming the Sands of Osiris was a result of her going to extremes all by herself, and Novia simply couldn't believe that Shion, with whom she had interacted, would be so extreme, nor could her past life, Cialis...

After all, the destruction of humanity was nothing special to the Dean of the Atlas Institute; there were countless futures destined for destruction.

Of course, the Sands of Osiris, which possess the power of a chief god, were not a big problem for Novia; he was just puzzled by the reason for their occurrence.

Suddenly, Novia and Draco, whom she was holding, exchanged a glance, and the girl whispered:

"This grand ceremony, rooted in culture, is almost complete, teacher."