Chapter 107: The End of the Journey, The Battle Begins!
[Host, could it be that your company's budget has run out? Why are you using two sickly horses to pull the carriage like this?]
[Shocking! A host touring ancient Rome in a malnourished horse-drawn carriage!]
[The comment above knows how to make a title.]
[Where is the armored four-wheeled vehicle? Where is the metal beast that consumes 30 tons of grass every 100 km?]
[Don't worry, guys, it looks like a carriage now, but once the special effects kick in, who knows what kind of monster it will turn into.]
[Umu umu, what if the two horses suddenly turn into Noble Phantasms or something.]
[It's already the third day, host, haven't you reached the next filming location yet?]
As usual, Ethan was chatting with the audience during the livestream.
Throughout the journey, thanks to observational data from Doctor Romani, the group managed to avoid many battles. Even small enemy units pursuing them were quickly scattered by direct attacks from Jeanne Alter and Mordred, forcing them to flee.
Thanks to their new steeds, Mordred and Jeanne Alter were always the first to detect enemy movements.
Thus, the group had yet to engage directly with any Servants.
At first, Waver and Reines were very interested in Ethan's livestream. Especially Reines, who was so curious that she would hang around Ethan every day, to the point where even Mash, who was driving the carriage, would occasionally glance over in concern.
However, when they heard that Ethan learned it from the Mainland of China, both of them immediately showed an expression of "So it's Chinese magic" and "No wonder we can't understand it," "At this level, it's practically Immortal Arts," and didn't ask any further questions.
Even Waver, a senior lecturer at the Clock Tower, began to make wild speculations that Ethan's summoning method was actually a variant of the Immortal Arts.
It seemed that even Lord El-Melloi II, a master of magecraft, knew very little about Chinese magic.
Because of this, Ethan managed to fool them with ease.
"Everyone, we've arrived at Massiglia!"
Doctor Romani announced through the communication device.
After three continuous days of long travel, they finally reached Massiglia.
Before them was a mountainous area with a narrow valley in between. In the valley, a well-fortified stronghold could be seen faintly.
"According to the information I gathered, there was once a resistance group stationed here. However, they were wiped out by the allied forces. The current situation inside is still unclear."
Waver immediately turned to Doctor Romani, who appeared on the communication device screen.
"Can you pinpoint the source of the magical energy from earlier?"
"Hold on... It's been located!!!"
Doctor Romani typed quickly on his keyboard, then displayed the data.
"Two strong magical energy sources have been detected in the valley ahead! It could be a battle between Servants!"
Upon hearing this, Waver's eyes widened.
"Quickly, let's go help! The king may be in danger!"
...
"Keng————————!!"
Inside the ruined camp in the valley, a red-haired young man was engaged in battle with a massive man.
"I didn't expect Alexander the Great to be Heroic Spirited in the form of a young Saint Graph. Truly the King of Conquerors."
At Caesar's compliment, the red-haired young man glanced back.
"This is our first time fighting, isn't it? If possible, I don't want to become your enemy, Emperor Caesar."
"You and I were never enemies."
Caesar planted the Golden Sword into the ground, spread his arms wide, and said:
"You and I are both Servants summoned by the Holy Grail, essentially here to serve Rome. Even though your tactician has betrayed us, I still don't believe you would do the same. If you return to the capital with me and explain to 'Him,' I'm sure you will be forgiven."
Seeing Caesar's actions, Young Iskandar maintained his fighting stance.
"Sorry, but I can't trust someone who attacked me out of nowhere. My teacher once said that among all the 'Emperors' of the allied forces, your words are the least trustworthy."
"Am I being judged like this? I'm a little hurt."
Caesar shrugged.
"I clearly rushed here to talk to you first. But if you insist on becoming an enemy of Rome, then I have no choice."
He pulled the Golden Sword from the ground.
"For 'Him,' for Rome, I must destroy you!"
Not only Caesar, but behind him, thousands of elite soldiers were also in fighting stance, ready for battle.
Young Iskandar tightened the reins, and Bucephalus let out a loud neigh, preparing to fight alongside his master!
"Howl——————————!!"
Suddenly, a burst of flame fell from the sky, forcing Caesar to retreat.
"Really, I finally found you."
Jeanne Alter stepped out from the rising heat of the explosion, her eyes scanning the surroundings before quickly spotting the agile, rounded figure.
"Finally found you again!!!"
Black flames erupted from the sword in Jeanne Alter's hand, radiating a brilliant light!
"Isn't this the girl I saw on the battlefield earlier?"
Caesar blocked the black flame with his Golden Sword, then calmly said:
"It's only been a few days, but you seem even more beautiful than before."
"I'll burn your mouth to ashes if you don't shut up!!!"
Without waiting for Caesar to react, Jeanne Alter swung her sword and charged at him!
This scene caused Young Iskandar, who was observing the battle, to be momentarily confused.
But as soon as he saw the familiar figure, he immediately understood everything.
"Teacher!!"
Young Iskandar jerked the reins and steered Bucephalus around the battlefield toward Waver.
"Sorry, I left without informing you."
Seeing Young Iskandar, Waver shook his head apologetically.
"What are you saying? From the start, I've always trusted you."
Young Iskandar smiled with full confidence.
"But it seems this time, you've brought quite a few friends, huh?"
"Oh? You are the 'king' of my older brother, right?"
At some point, Reines had approached and was now sizing up Young Iskandar from head to toe.
"You seem a bit frail, but your face is quite handsome."
"Teacher, who is this…?"
"Ah… sorry, Your Majesty, this is my adoptive younger sister."
Waver subtly signaled to Reines with his eyes.
"Your adoptive younger sister? Then she's also my friend."
"Oh~~~ I see now."
Reines looked at Young Iskandar with great interest before laughing.
"Well then, let's cooperate happily."
"What about these two?"
Young Iskandar turned his gaze toward Ethan and Mash.
"King, let me explain the situation. These are…"
Waver was about to finish his sentence when he was interrupted.
"Sorry, but I must cut this conversation short!"
Romani Archaman suddenly appeared on the communication screen, his voice filled with urgency.
"The enemy has just shown multiple Servant responses! It's confirmed that Mordred is fighting one of them! Furthermore, four Servants are heading your way!"
"Four Servants?!"