Chapter 154

[Darnic smiled faintly: “If things go smoothly, we might be able to make this Red Berserker our pawn.”]

[Vlad III stood up and said slowly: “Darnic, the glorious battle is about to begin; let me hear your tactics.”]

[Darnic: “Yes, my King.”]

Kayneth: “Are the two sides finally starting their first clash?”

Emiya Kiritsugu: “A faction war is not just a contest of strength, but also a test of strategy.”

Darnic: “That’s right; it seems we of the Black faction will Matsuwanko Matsuwanko Take the lead this time.”

Ai-chan: “Hahaha, oppressors, wait for me!”

Seeing the video, Spartacus couldn’t contain himself and started heading toward the Black faction’s castle.

“This guy is really something.”

Atalanta and Achilles looked at each other, chased after him helplessly, and reported to Emiya Emiya Shirou Kotomine.

Emiya Emiya Shirou Kotomine said not to worry about him for now and to wait until the quiz was over.

Rin Tohsaka: “This Ai-chan is actually Spartacus!”

Waver: “I didn’t notice before; why did he Matsuwanko Matsuwanko Take such a name?”

Caules: “I can’t tell at all what this big black guy has to do with love.”

[The sky gradually darkened; Spartacus had already killed his way into the Black faction’s territory and was fighting the guardian golems created by Avicebron.]

[Although these golems were not as strong as Spartacus, they were numerous, and for a time, they blocked his path.]

[On a large tree nearby, Atalanta and Achilles, who had been chasing him, were quietly watching this, their expressions very helpless.]

[There was no other reason; Spartacus was acting on his own this time, completely outside the plan.]

[They had tried to persuade him many times on the way, but Spartacus wouldn’t listen at all.]

[They didn’t know that Spartacus had suddenly acted on his own entirely because he had been incited by Shakespeare.]

[Atalanta: “It seems we can only abandon him, Rider.”]

[Achilles: “You were the one who thought you could persuade this guy, Big Sister.”]

[“I told you not to call me Big Sister, Achilles.”]

[Atalanta said helplessly: “Just call me by my name, Atalanta, or Archer is fine.”]

[“Hahaha, it’s just an intimate nickname; don’t mind it.”]

[Achilles looked at the Yggdmillennia Castle in the distance and said: “But since the opportunity is rare, let’s go and meet those guys from the Black faction.”]

[“That’s fine, but if that guy activates his Noble Phantasm, we must retreat immediately.”]

[Atalanta did not object and said: “Anyway, the Master didn’t force us.”]

[“Master, huh...”]

[Achilles’ expression became serious, and he said softly: “Big Sister, have you seen our Master recently?”]

[“No, I only saw Semiramis’s Master, that priest.”]

[Mentioning this question, Atalanta’s expression also became heavy.]

[“The circuits are connected, and orders are given, but he just hasn’t appeared.”]

[Achilles frowned: “This counts as an abnormal situation, right?”]

[“But it makes sense for a magus to hide himself.”]

[Atalanta hesitated for a moment and said slowly: “Although it does make one feel he is very cowardly.”]

“There’s definitely a problem.”

Seeing this, Kairi Sisigou’s expression was heavy.

Previously, it was Emiya Emiya Shirou Kotomine who gave orders to Karna, and now Achilles and Atalanta could only see Emiya Emiya Shirou Kotomine and couldn’t see their own Master; there had to be something fishy going on.

Mordred waved her hand and said: “Those two guys are definitely problematic.”

Kairi Sisigou said helplessly: “Yeah, this time we not only have to fight the Black faction but also guard against that priest; we are truly being attacked from both sides.”

“What exactly is that priest from the Red faction plotting?”

Darnic pondered: “If we can figure out what that priest has done, we might be able to directly dismantle the Red faction’s alliance.”

Unfortunately, they didn’t have an Assassin, so no one was qualified for intelligence gathering.

[Below, Spartacus was getting more excited as he fought, having already smashed dozens of golems.]

[“At this rate, it’s probably only a matter of time before this guy activates his Noble Phantasm.”]

[Achilles looked at this scene and said seriously.]

[Atalanta, however, looked up at Yggdmillennia Castle.]

[“They’re coming.”]

[At the castle gate, Darnic, Roche, and Celenike set out with their respective Servants; as soon as they came out, they saw the commotion Spartacus was making in the forest.]

[“It’s truly a miserable sight.”]

[Darnic sighed: “That Berserker was born for battle and is destined to die in battle.”]

[Astolfo: “It’s actually quite incredible that he can talk; can we communicate with him?”]

[Darnic: “The hope is slim, because he only has enemies in his eyes.”]

[Astolfo: “What a pity.”]

[“Then, go and deliver the hammer to that rebel.”]

[Vlad III ordered: “Rider, you Matsuwanko Matsuwanko Take the lead.”]

[Celenike also said: “Go, Astolfo, let us see the power of the Twelve Paladins of Charlemagne.”]

[“Ah, I hate it, I hate it; I really don’t want to do barbaric things.”]

[Although he was full of complaints, Astolfo patted his cheeks, revealed his cute little fangs, and said: “But forget it, it can’t be helped; let me show you my power.”]

[Immediately, Astolfo summoned his lance and rushed on foot toward where Spartacus was.]

[Video paused.]

[Question: Black Rider Astolfo vs. Red Berserker Spartacus, who will gain the advantage?]

Kayneth: “Gain the advantage? Isn’t it asking who wins?”

Tokiomi Tohsaka: “Does this mean they didn’t decide a winner?”

Emiya Kiritsugu: “Very likely; after all, the other Servants from both sides have also arrived, and the battle is very likely to be interrupted.”

Rin Tohsaka: “I see, so the answer to this question...”

Astolfo: “Needless to say, I must be the one to gain the advantage!”

Celenike: “Rider, didn’t I tell you to discuss it with us before answering?”

[Ding! Congratulations to Astolfo for answering correctly and receiving 3 Saint Quartz.]

Celenike: “...”

Astolfo: “Yay, I got it right; did you see how amazing I am?”

Rin Tohsaka: “I didn’t expect you to have the upper hand.”

This question only had two answers; she had thought Spartacus would have the upper hand, but she didn’t expect it to be Astolfo.

Truly, you can’t judge a book by its cover.

[Video continues.]

[The clash between Astolfo and Spartacus was clearly dominated by the opponent.]

[After all, the gap in strength between the two was too large; there was no chance of winning in a head-on collision.]

[Spartacus relied on his strength to launch wide-sweeping attacks, clearing the surrounding trees and forcing Astolfo into passive defense.]

[“Come, oppressor; the time has come for arrogance to be destroyed and for the pride of the strong to be crushed.”]

[Spartacus revealed his brilliant smile.]

[Astolfo: “Really, those far away hear my voice, those near see my figure, I am one of the Twelve Paladins of Charlemagne, ah!!!”]

[Before he could finish, Spartacus launched another attack.]

[“Let people finish speaking; it’s not easy to have such an opportunity.”]

[Astolfo shouted at Spartacus with dissatisfaction, but the other party wouldn’t listen to him.]

[So, an angry Astolfo directly activated his Noble Phantasm.]

[“‘Trap of Argalia’!”]

[I saw the lance in Astolfo’s hand light up, then he moved flexibly around Spartacus and took the opportunity to sweep his right leg.]

[Spartacus’s lower leg, which was swept, directly turned into light particles and disappeared, causing him to lose his balance and fall to the ground.]

[Astolfo: “As long as you touch my lance, your feet will be forcibly spiritualized; pretty amazing, right?”]