Chapter 88: The Hall of Heroes is Haunted!

"Seriously, why did Merlin commit suicide?"

Saber Artoria said with particular annoyance; they hadn't finished venting yet.

That useless piece of trash, Merlin, was perfect for use as a punching bag.

But who could have guessed he would run away so fast?

Or rather, commit suicide so decisively.

"Being taken for a round by each of you is already giving you enough face, okay?"

Although Su Nian didn't really want to speak up for Merlin, truth be told, Merlin was a real man just now.

To be beaten like that without making a sound, even enduring being used as a punching bag by every Artoria for a while.

Every single Artoria hadn't held back in the slightest.

And then, on the second round, he just committed suicide directly.

"Fine."

Artoria still felt a bit regretful, but Merlin had already let them each vent once.

This time, they would consider it letting Merlin off for now; they could come back for another round next time.

After beating Merlin, they also felt their moods had improved quite a bit.

"But Master, are you handling Angra Mainyu, or am I?"

Artoria looked toward the two beasts who were acting quite happily.

To be precise, Draco and Angra Mainyu were moving symbolically, indicating they were truly locked in a struggle.

"I'll handle it; after all, Artoria, your Holy Sword isn't up to the task, and even your Holy Spear can't push them away."

Su Nian said unhurriedly.

After all, they were two beasts; although Draco wasn't much right now, the other one, Angra Mainyu, was essentially a Five-digit Humanity's Final Trial.

This was far beyond what the Sword of Promised Victory and the Spear of Shine and End could push.

Only the Star Holy Sword could release enough power to push Angra Mainyu out of the world.

Of course, there was also the reason that Su Nian intended to make a trip to the Root.

"Only the Star Holy Sword can completely push the opponent out of the world."

As he spoke, the blade in Su Nian's hand began to change, and a phantom appeared upon his blade.

That was the second sheath that hid the true body of the Holy Sword: the Thirteen Restraints.

Only when the situation involves multiple glories and missions can the Holy Sword be liberated; to fully liberate it requires at least seven resolutions, and to reach maximum output, all restraints must be liberated simultaneously.

Su Nian stepped forward, held the Holy Sword aimed at Angra Mainyu, and said solemnly.

"Round Table Conference, begin!"

Thus, the Round Table Knights, led by Merlin and Lancelot, began to step forward.

"Must not be an enemy to the elementals, approved!"

"Must be a battle for survival, approved!"

"Must be a battle against one stronger than oneself, denied!"

"Must not be a battle of many against one, approved!"

"Must not go against human morality, approved!"

"Must be a battle in pursuit of truth, approved!"

"Must be a battle against evil, approved!"

"Must not be a battle for private desire, approved!"

"Must be a battle for honor, approved!"

"Must be a battle alongside the brave, denied!"

"Must not be an enemy to the good, approved!"

"Must not be an enemy to women and children, approved!"

The twelve knights recited their constraints one by one and then gave their answers.

The liberation conditions reached eleven, exceeding the standard for full liberation.

At this moment, the sword had completely transformed from its original silver-white appearance into a golden, thick blade.

Countless energy gathered on the blade; even though Su Nian didn't expend energy, as the Star Holy Sword, the planet provided it with power.

Light gathered on the blade, becoming so dense it materialized, even liquefying; the air trembled as the light gathered.

Su Nian held the sword diagonally over his shoulder.

"EXcalibur!!"

A thick pillar of light rushed directly toward Draco and Angra Mainyu, pushing them toward the hole opened by the Greater Grail that led outside the world.

It felt like this output had reached the standard of a top-tier Five-digit.

But this was only eleven restraints; if they were truly all unlocked, it could really reach a Four-digit level.

This Star Holy Sword is a bit strong.

It's estimated that whoever takes this Holy Sword to pledge allegiance to the Halloween Queen,

the Halloween Queen would inevitably bestow many Gifts, enough to easily cultivate an ordinary person to the Four-digit level.

Su Nian's intuition told him that as soon as this Star Holy Sword entered Little Garden, it would immediately be granted an unimaginable Spirit Status.

At the very least, it would be on the level just below a Secret Treasure.

After all, there is no such thing as a Star Holy Sword in Little Garden; this is truly the first time.

Not to mention that this Holy Sword is so compatible with Avalon; this is a Secret Treasure foundation sufficient to become an Avalon legacy.

It is a Secret Treasure second only to the Simulated Star Creation Map and the Sun Authority.

He hoped this Old Sword could be directly exchanged with the Halloween Queen for information on how to complete his own Spark.

Withdrawing his thoughts, Su Nian protected these two beasts, lest he accidentally end up actually killing Draco.

While moving forward step by step, he pushed them out of the world, and he himself also crossed through the aperture to the outer side of the world.

"So, where exactly is the Root?"

After tossing Draco back and putting away Angra Mainyu, Su Nian stood in the void and scratched his face in confusion.

Just at this moment, Su Nian felt a pull, which seemed to be a pull coming from the Throne of Heroes.

After all, because he had devoured the Old Sword, he had also devoured its true body on the Throne of Heroes along with it.

The position on the Throne of Heroes that originally belonged to the Old Sword was now empty.

So, does he need to go and take the seat that belongs to him now?

"Isn't this a coincidence?"

"I haven't forgotten that I still need to settle scores with the Counter Force."

A cruel smile appeared on the corner of Su Nian's mouth; Gaia, Alaya, I am coming for you.

While I'm at it, I'll ask around in the Throne of Heroes to see in which direction the Root lies.

Su Nian then followed this pulling force, moving toward this place outside the world that transcended time and space.

Very quickly, he arrived within the Throne of Heroes.

Unlike the other Heroic Spirits sleeping on the Heroic Spirit Thrones, Su Nian was very much awake at this very moment.

He even started strolling around inside the Throne of Heroes.

He really wanted to pack these Heroic Spirits up and take them away, but after thinking about it, he decided against it.

The point is that most of the counterparts of these Heroic Spirits in Little Garden are not dead yet.

And if he brought them over, wouldn't that just be giving Noble Phantasms away to others for free?

"Gaia-chan, did you hear that?"

In a pure white great hall located who knows where, two little girls, one black and one white, were trembling as they hugged each other.

"The Throne of Heroes is haunted."

Alaya said with a trembling voice, extremely afraid, and even held Gaia tighter, hugging her even closer.

(End of chapter)