Chapter 71: The Elegance of the Tohsaka Family, Who Are Always Dropping the Ball

Golden ripples in the sky flickered as they attempted to launch Noble Phantasms.

However, at this moment, the Gate of Babylon could only manage to flash twice.

Watching the Gate of Babylon fail to launch any Noble Phantasms, Su Nian could not help but chuckle.

It wasn't just Su Nian; even Artoria, watching Gilgamesh crawl out of the pile of shipping containers in a sorry state and angrily attempt to attack Su Nian with a Noble Phantasm—only for it to have a grand momentum but absolutely no effect—could not help but reveal a smile.

As for the Conqueror King Iskandar, he stopped pretending and burst into loud laughter.

"Hahaha, Hero King, if this performance is what you call revenge, then this King can only laugh out loud."

After all, Gilgamesh had truly amused him just now, giving him a performance by a clown that was entertaining enough.

"Mongrel!"

Facing the mockery of the other Servants, the arrogant and self-centered Gilgamesh was thoroughly enraged; he could no longer hold back and shouted in a fury.

"This King will make you understand what it means to say that a King's dignity cannot be insulted!"

"Enuma Elish, the Star of Creation that Separates Heaven and Earth!"

A strange-looking sword composed of three cylindrical blades appeared in Gilgamesh's hand.

The three blades rotated slowly, gradually slicing through the surrounding space, while Gilgamesh held the sword pointed at Su Nian.

Just as Gilgamesh held the sword with a cold face, aiming at Su Nian.

"By the Command Spell, I command you, Hero King, return to my side."

Hearing this, Gilgamesh cursed angrily.

"Tohsaka Tokiomi! You have some nerve!"

But before he could finish his sentence, Gilgamesh's form was forced to return early under the compulsion of the Command Spell.

And as he returned, Gilgamesh glanced at the defensive line where Su Nian was, only to see the other party mocking him.

"Is that it? And you call yourself the Hero King."

"Tohsaka Tokiomi!!"

Gilgamesh was forced to leave the scene amidst a roar of rage.

"Tsk tsk, I feel like Gilgamesh is also unlucky to have ended up with such a Master."

Su Nian couldn't help but mourn for Tohsaka Tokiomi; the current Gilgamesh was truly furious.

Su Nian was very curious about what Tohsaka Tokiomi's eventual fate would be.

Does Tohsaka Tokiomi still think the focus of this Holy Grail War is the Holy Grail War itself?

To be honest, which of the Servants appearing this time doesn't have the ability to end the Holy Grail War overnight?

Meanwhile, not far away, Emiya Kiritsugu, who was sniping and observing the situation, watched Artoria standing in front of Su Nian.

Although he remained as calm as ever, his trust in Artoria—or rather, his trust in Saber—had diminished by a few degrees.

"How is it, Maiya? Can you see the Lancer's Master from your position?"

"No, I can't find them."

Hisau Maiya's emotionless voice came through his earpiece, bringing some ominous information.

Hearing this, a look of distress appeared on Emiya Kiritsugu's face.

"As expected, is this the worst-case scenario?"

The Servants had gained absolute freedom of action because all the Heroic Spirits this time had been entrusted by the Counter Force to deal with the Outer Realm Demon, and had been granted Grand Spirit Origins.

They could also enjoy the support of the Counter Force, which greatly reduced their need for the Master's magical energy and granted them immense autonomy.

In such a situation, the only thing Masters could rely on to control the Servants was the Command Spell.

However, if the Masters were no longer holding them back, the threat posed by the independently acting Servants was immense.

But this was also his opportunity; saving the world was the duty of those Servants entrusted by the Counter Force, and if he wanted to realize his wish for world peace, he had to obtain the Holy Grail.

If he could manage to sabotage a few Servants while they were fighting the Outer Realm Demon, or if only Saber remained in the end.

Of course, all of this was predicated on the Servants being able to put up a fight.

Limited by his perspective, Emiya Kiritsugu did not know just how powerful the targets deemed so important by the Counter Force really were.

After all, there existed Noble Phantasms like the Rhongomyniad, which were so far beyond standard specifications that they required the Thirteen Constraints to manifest as a Noble Phantasm.

Facing such a Noble Phantasm, Emiya Kiritsugu found it hard to imagine what kind of opponent could withstand it.

Now, should he make a move?

Emiya Kiritsugu looked at Waver, who was beside Iskandar, crying while pounding on Iskandar.

And Sajyou Ayaka, who was holding Su Nian's hand and being sweet with him.

These two were at most just Masters who were mages.

Now, with a single order from him, he and Hisau Maiya would pull the triggers, and bullets would instantly pierce their heads.

And then, in the Holy Grail War, he would be able to gain the upper hand.

But just as Emiya Kiritsugu prepared to pull the trigger, Su Nian and Scathach turned their heads at the same time, smiling and nodding toward the sniper scope.

"I didn't expect this old gentleman to be the one to come."

In the eyes of Su Nian and Scathach, Emiya Kiritsugu did not exist, or rather, they had long known about Emiya Kiritsugu lying in ambush nearby.

They simply didn't care; could mere sniper bullets hurt them in the slightest?

What caught their attention was the tall figure standing behind Emiya Kiritsugu, holding the great sword Azrael—King Hassan.

It was as if the moment Emiya Kiritsugu pulled the trigger, death would descend upon him.

In King Hassan's eyes, there were no thoughts related to the Holy Grail War; he had one and only one purpose at this moment, which was to eliminate any factors unfavorable to the united Heroic Spirits' fight against the Outer Realm Demon.

And, when necessary, to bestow the Concept of death upon Him.

Unlike the arrogant and perhaps overly optimistic mage Masters, he held a rather pessimistic attitude toward that final opponent.

After all, what kind of opponent could it be to require the descent of the Grand Seven?

Therefore, he did not allow any factors unfavorable to unity to appear.

After nodding to Su Nian and Scathach, the figure of King Hassan disappeared once again.

As for Emiya Kiritsugu, since he ultimately did not commit any erroneous actions, his life was spared.

"Then, Master, is there anything else? If not, I will be taking my leave."

After wandering around and going on a date with Aika, he had pretty much met all the Servants who had appeared with the possibility of ambushing him.

Along the way, he even gained a Saber.

His goal could be considered achieved.

And now, of course, it is time to continue the date.

"I almost forgot, Saber, about your contract with Emiya Kiritsugu."

Su Nian suddenly remembered that Saber's contract was still with Emiya Kiritsugu; since she was already his Knight, how could she be under contract with someone else?

I am counting on everyone to keep reading tomorrow and the day after.

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