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Chapter 56: June 3, 2004 Great Holy Grail War (1)

When night fell, Cú Chulainn went out to the battlefield first.

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The main purpose is to fight while scouting.

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『Haha, that Berserker guy is crazy. I didn't think he'd go to the front line alone. In that sense, I like him?』

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It seemed like someone would let out a deep sigh at Cú Chulainn's telepathic voice, but Cú Chulainn seemed to act as if he didn't care.

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I'm sure I warned him. It's funny… that he goes in first, asking to die.

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It seems those from Ulster with the 'Lancer (probably)' title have a tendency to die if they don't push forward.

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The current telepathy is through a talisman Tamamo provided, and the chance of being detected magically is close to zero.

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From the start, Onmyoudou and magecraft systems are quite different, and while it's an Onmyoudou system specialized in curses, we utilized talismans to connect and send telepathic voices.

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If Tamamo is the satellite (network), then the talismans act like cell phones.

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There's the point that magical energy must be infused into the talisman just to talk, but since Tamamo can will the talisman to burn and discard it, it was also a situation where it didn't matter if the talisman was taken.

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"So, can you tell what situation the Black and Red factions are in?"

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『I don't know which is Red or Black, but anyway, if I say a nearly naked Berserker is heading towards the faction's location, will you know?』

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"Spartacus…. That's the Red team."

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『Oh? Right. Got it. For now, I'm tracking that Berserker guy and following…. I'll communicate later. If a disposable Noble Phantasm sniper like that Butler Archer shoots at me, I'll have a headache too.』

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"Hmph, I don't think there's another like me. Maybe that golden bastard, but the rest mostly have only one Noble Phantasm. Don't worry."

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『Alright.』

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It seems the two have fought once before.

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"Anyway, got it."

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Currently, everyone is on standby, observing through Tamamo's mirror with the shared vision attached to Cú Chulainn.

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"Mikon, I didn't expect Berserker to charge from the start. It feels like he's openly saying 'come catch me,' doesn't it?"

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"That Berserker has nothing but charging from the beginning. It's like a runaway train…."

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"In conclusion, it means he's a battle maniac."

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"An existence whose movements are simple."

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"A heroic spirit who loves being hit…. A heroic spirit who loves pain and returns that love. So his endurance was EX…."

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"Chirp, he's a pervert~!"

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Nod nod….

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No one seems to deny it. Everyone showed agreement.

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Meanwhile, while chasing Berserker, Cú Chulainn ended up observing the situation.

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"Can't you stop, Berserker!"

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Hearing a girl's voice with his enhanced hearing, Cú Chulainn looked at the girl.

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He could see a Servant in green clothes with beast-like eyes and animal ears and a tail.

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'She seems to have tried to stop the Berserker guy. The enemy team…. This Holy Grail War is a mess, no matter what.'

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"You are foolish! Why don't you understand to wait until the time is ripe!!"

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From her perspective, it must be infuriating to be with a Berserker like that.

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'That Archer has it tough too….'

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"There is no word like wait for me!! Hahaha!"

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That Berserker was a Berserker with whom communication itself was impossible.

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Each Berserker has their own concept of Madness Enhancement…. It's hard to define, but that Berserker had a very strong feeling of nothing but 'forward'.

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"A berserker in the end. Communication is impossible…."

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As Archer sighed and muttered to herself, a man appeared from behind and his voice was heard.

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"Well, that's likely. There's a reason it's the Berserker class."

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『Achilles!!!!!!!!!』

『Hey hey! Calm down! From a communication standpoint, you're a nuisance…』

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At the sudden telepathic voice, Archer and Rider shouted.

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"Who is it!"

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"That voice earlier, could it be…. Sis, you chase Berserker for now, I'll handle that guy."

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"Hmm…, got it."

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Cú Chulainn let out a deep sigh and strengthened his body with Reinforcement.

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'Haa. Nothing goes right. But is it fortunate I can fight 1vs1?'

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"Who are you?"

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"Cú Chulainn. What's your name?"

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He already knew from the telepathy, but he smiled and said.

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"Class Rider, Achilles. That aside…, the Child of Light of Ireland…, but before that, that voice was clearly…. Hector and that woman, wasn't it? Did they join this Great War?"

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"Hmm…, first, if it's the guy called 'old man' and the woman who shouted 'Achilles!!!!', then yes."

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Achilles's expression was one of having stepped in something.

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"What an unpleasant combination…."

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And then Cú Chulainn pointed his red spear at Achilles and said.

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"Well, the purpose this time was reconnaissance, but since I'm caught, I'll fight you like this."

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"Oho? In that sense, you seem better than Hector?"

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"Well, if you're comparing based on past circumstances, I'd like you to stop?"

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"Sorry, I have a lot of resentment from those times."

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"Is that so?"

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They pointed their spears at each other, preparing to fight, and could smile at each other, seemingly enjoying it.

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That's right, the two were warriors to the bone, heroes who loved to fight.

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"If the divinity of the Child of Light can wound and kill me! Then our fight is fate!! O, gods of Olympus, grant glory and honor to this fight!"

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"Ah…, next, Hector and Penthesilea will obsessively target you."

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Then, Achilles closed his mouth and began to sweat coldly.

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"Gods of Olympus…. Why do you give me such trials…."

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It's said Cú Chulainn felt slightly pleased at Achilles's frustrated appearance.

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"I don't know why, but it's fun?"

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It's said Cú Chulainn had become somewhat corrupted as a heroic spirit.

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Afterwards, the two spears clashed, and the battle began.

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Strength and agility were superior for Achilles, but the lacking parts could be compensated for with runes, allowing him to match Achilles.

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"Hahaha! Our specs are similar again!"

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"Except for endurance, they'd be similar, right? Anyway, even if I reinforce with runes as support, it's neck and neck…. This is amazing?"

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"Did you think Olympus was an easy place!"

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"No, well, I respect you for that!"

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As the red spear grazed Achilles's cheek. Conversely, Achilles's spear grazed his shoulder, causing him to bleed a little.

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"Haha! To think we can kill each other, how wonderful! I thought no one could wound me, but I can enjoy this Holy Grail War quite a bit!"

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"Can you enjoy it against Hector and Penthesilea too?"

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Then, Achilles's expression changed and he said.

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"Hey, stop that…. Somehow my blood was boiling, and now it's like cold water was poured…."

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"Ah, sorry. I got amused for some reason."

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"What a nasty personality."

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"No, your expression suddenly changed, so I couldn't help but be amused, right?"

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"……. Anyway, don't mention those two and let's fight again."

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"Right…."

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And so, sparks flew between the red spear and the spear that killed heroes.

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Their spears grazed each other, drawing blood.

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"That aside, let me ask one last thing. Are you a Servant?"

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Achilles asked Cú Chulainn with a meaningful expression, and Cú Chulainn sighed and said.

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"An incarnated Servant."

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And as he aimed his spear, a red energy emanated from it.

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"I'll take that heart! 『Gáe Bolg: Barbed Spear that Pierces with Death』"


"You think I'll just take that spear! 『Diatrekhōn Astēr Lonkhē: Spear-tip of the Star that Traverses the Heavens』"

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And before the red spear could approach, one spear was stuck in the ground, suddenly changing into an arena as a Reality Marble unfolded.

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"Haa?"

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"Now Noble Phantasms are unusable. That means the Noble Phantasm aiming for the heart can't be used either."

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"You mean we fight purely on skill?"

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"Right, if you're a hero who just gets stabbed in the heart so easily, you wouldn't even be a hero?"

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"Haa, well, does it matter? I was thinking of finishing quickly and going back. This is going to take a while."

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"You said it. You said you could wound me, but who would have thought… you'd use your Noble Phantasm right away."

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"Ha! A Noble Phantasm isn't just for decoration! Kid."

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"Ha, who's the kid will be decided by the outcome, right?"

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They provoked each other with low-level taunts, getting heated up.

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And the red spear and the spear that kills heroes faced each other, then clashed, the sounds of metal ringing out.

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Cú Chulainn attacked by spinning his spear, and Achilles swung his spear in a form that stabbed and slashed.

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With each clash, small wounds appeared one by one, and in the process, no warrior complained of pain.

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They were simply enjoying themselves as their boiling blood made their warrior hearts beat loudly.

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"“Haat!”"

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The arena, which was nothing but a battle of specs and skill, was literally sprinkling blood on the ground, ending with either one of them dying. Or both dying, or one of them.

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And so, as the arena was completed with puddles of blood on the ground, the conclusion began.

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Cú Chulainn, with several ribs broken, his intestines about to spill out, and his left arm cut off.

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Conversely, Achilles's right shoulder was completely shattered, his left arm was seriously wounded, and his left thigh had a hole pierced through it.

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"Hah… Hah…. Even though my guts are about to spill out, you're amazing?"

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"Haa… Haa, you must have trouble using both hands. You're still holding your weapon."

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Both were on the verge of becoming corpses, but they were still smiling.

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"Shall we start wrapping it up now?"

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"Right, once you've enjoyed it to the fullest, you need an ending."

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And so, the two began their final battle, and the fight's conclusion was decided.


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