Chapter 199: ·Glory Lies in the Distance

【With things said to this point, there was no need for more words.】

【The two threw their cups away and prepared to start the battle directly.】

【Iskandar did not hesitate, directly opened Ionioi Hetairoi, and led his army to kill toward Gilgamesh.】

【"Gathering an army and realizing a dream—your passion is worth praising."】

【Gilgamesh praised while taking out the Ea sword.】

【"But you must understand one thing: so-called dreams are destined to wake up."】

【"Therefore, it is inevitable that I stand in the way of your journey, Conqueror!"】

【"Enuma Elish!"】

【Without attacking Iskandar, the crimson light wave shot straight into the sky.】

【Subsequently, Ionioi Hetairoi collapsed.】

【Under Gilgamesh's powerful Anti-World Noble Phantasm, Ionioi Hetairoi was as fragile as paper.】

Artoria: "I really didn't expect Ionioi Hetairoi to be broken just like that."

Ishtar: "This is an Anti-World Noble Phantasm, specifically countering Reality Marbles."

Qin Shi Huang: "This sword is very strong."

Even the Epang Palace, because of the attribute counter, probably couldn't block the attack of the Ea sword.

Iskandar: "Gilgamesh, although I already knew your Noble Phantasm was powerful, I didn't expect it to be this strong."

In the previous battle, Gilgamesh took out the Ea sword to deal with Extra Feng Xi, and plus the attack was blocked by the Red Hare, who had stacked who knows how many layers of buffs, so the Emperor had little knowledge of the Ea sword's effect.

Now seeing his own Ionioi Hetairoi being easily broken in the video, the Emperor completely understood.

If he fought Gilgamesh one-on-one, there was really no chance of winning at all.

He was countered to death by the opponent.

Gilgamesh: "As long as you know; I didn't use my full strength in that previous battle, otherwise the outcome would have been different."

This wasn't bragging; he really didn't use his full strength at the time.

After all, using the Ea sword to fight Extra Feng Xi, an ordinary person, would have been too demeaning.

Moreover, Tohsaka Tokiomi's magic wasn't enough for him to let the Ea sword fire at full power.

【Ionioi Hetairoi broken, both sides returned to the bridge; Waver looked at Iskandar with some worry.】

【"Speaking of which, there is one more thing I forgot to ask you."】

【Iskandar's expression was exceptionally serious at this time, looking at Waver: "Waver Velvet, are you willing to become my subject?"】

【Waver was stunned for a moment, then said firmly: "You are, you are the only King; I am willing to serve you, be loyal to you, please guide me forward, let me hold the same dream as you!"】

【"Good."】

【Hearing Waver's words, Iskandar instantly broke his composure, gave the other a big smile, and then let Waver down from the horse's back.】

【His meaning was already very clear.】

【"Showing the dream to the subject is the responsibility of this King; witnessing the dream shown by the King and passing it on to future generations is the duty of you, the subject."】

【"Live on, Waver!"】

【As soon as the words fell, Iskandar rushed toward Gilgamesh without looking back.】

Waver: "Rider, you..."

Iskandar: "Hahaha, kid, aren't you very willing to be this King's subject?"

Iskandar: "Don't be shy; come, say it openly just like in the video."

Waver: "I said don't be handsy; we'll talk about this later."

Waver (Second): "..."

【"Glory lies in the distance; it is precisely because it cannot be realized that one must challenge it; singing the path of hegemony, showing the path of hegemony—this is all for the subjects watching my back."】

【Facing the bombardment of the Gate of Babylon, Iskandar's path of conquest was fearless.】

【His beloved horse Bucephalus was shot down, his mount fell, but his footsteps did not stop.】

【These short few meters were the longest distance the Conqueror had ever walked in his life.】

【Finally, the moment he successfully arrived before Gilgamesh, the Emperor's footsteps finally stopped.】

【Enkidu appeared, binding him tightly and blocking his journey.】

【"You guy is really..."】

【Iskandar smiled bitterly: "Always able to take out strange things."】

【"Pfft!"】

【There was no trash-talking segment; Gilgamesh acted decisively and neatly, piercing Iskandar's body with the Ea sword.】

【"Have you woken up from the dream, Conqueror?"】

【"... Yeah, this expedition also made my heart surge with excitement."】

【"I will always accept your challenge, Conqueror."】

【"Is that so? That's really good."】

【Iskandar, exit.】

Iskandar: "This battle, watching it really makes one feel unhappy."

In his imagination, he should have had an intense and hearty battle with Gilgamesh, but...

In a one-on-one, he was completely beaten by the other side.

He couldn't even touch a single strand of the other's hair.

Gilgamesh: "Hmph, you guy are not bad; this King acknowledges your will."

Iskandar: "Is that so? Hahaha, to be able to get your acknowledgment, I don't feel it was a loss."

Tohsaka Rin: "What is this? It was just winning by relying on a Noble Phantasm."

Ishtar: "Exactly, if you have the ability, don't use Enkidu."

Gilgamesh: "Shut up, mongrel; Noble Phantasms are also part of strength."

Iskandar: "That's right; there's nothing wrong with winning by relying on a Noble Phantasm."

Iskandar: "Don't forget, my Ionioi Hetairoi is also a Noble Phantasm."

Tohsaka Rin: "You are really open-minded, seeing your own defeat."

Iskandar: "Hahaha, what is this kind of thing? Didn't I lose once last night?"

【Watching Iskandar exit, Waver was stunned in place.】

【"Kid, are you his Master?"】

【Gilgamesh walked to Waver and looked down at him.】

【"I am his subject."】

【At this moment, Waver was no longer cowering as before, but looked at Gilgamesh with firm eyes.】

【"Is that so?"】

【Gilgamesh revealed a playful smile at the corner of his mouth: "Then as a subject, shouldn't you avenge your former King now?"】

【"... I can't do it."】

【Waver clenched his fists and said in a deep voice: "Because I was ordered to live on."】

【"... Your loyalty is worth praising; do not waver in your determination."】

【Gilgamesh smiled lightly and turned to leave.】

【"... Ahhh!!!"】

【As soon as Gilgamesh left, Waver couldn't hold back and fell to his knees, crying loudly.】

【The video ends here.】

【The correct answer is B.】 ===== CHAPTER 201 =====