Chapter 120. Golden King and Sword of End, Great Flood!
"GREAT!!"
Many Westerners were cheering, excitedly pounding their fists into their palms alongside friends.
Even though their veins still carried the blood of Mesopotamian civilization, their sharp-featured faces somewhat resembled Gilgamesh – all descendants of the people of Mesopotamia, sharing the same ancestors as the King of Heroes.
But after witnessing Gilgamesh's brutality in the Holy Grail War, they no longer felt any sense of kinship with the Hero King.
The vast majority of people had taken on Yukino's perspective.
Who doesn't like a good person?
Cheers of joy echoed across the entire world.
"Well done!"
"Nice~."
"King lost his arm, King got slapped in the face, King made the whole world laugh!"
"Gilgamesh: Hmph! You think you beat me through strength? NO! It's because I am too arrogant I wasn't using my full power yet!"
"This time Gilgamesh's dead with nowhere to be buried."
"I don't believe Gilgamesh lost, this bro is like a bug or something."
"Yukino learned from her husband, stepping onto the path of soloing Servants."
"Why didn't Gilgamesh use Enkidu to tie Yukino up, then draw Ea and shoot her dead?"
"She doesn't have Divinity, right? To Yukino, Enkidu is nothing more than an ordinary iron chain you see anywhere."
"Dying of laughter, Divinity has become a debuff now."
"Ayo, something's not quite right, y'all look at the Celestial Curtain!!"
Suddenly someone shouted.
...
[The ground erupted in streams of lava, Gilgamesh clutched his chest, the once-mighty and majestic figure now on the verge of death, a stream of black light tore the city sky open, descending straight from the clouds to the ground.]
[Gilgamesh reached out and snatched a golden-plated card from the black light.]
[As if realizing something, he looked toward the Black Tower and grinned ferociously: "You picked your timing well, mongrel."]
["Whoosh!"]
[Almost simultaneously, a white-haired girl shot forward like a streak of lightning, the twin blades of black and white spun once in her hands, fiercely stabbing toward Gilgamesh.]
[In the very next moment, the Heroic King raised the golden-plated card (Class Card) in his hand, brilliant azure energy columns surged out from the card, engulfing everyone's field of vision, stirring up a storm!]
[With a thunderous boom, the white figure was blasted backward by the violent wind, her arms torn and bleeding.]
[Yukino was blocked outside the wall of raging wind, her gaze extremely serious, but she had no choice—her body had already reached the limit of combat.]
[She could only watch helplessly as Gilgamesh completed his transformation!]
...
In the blink of an eye, the light faded…
"Is that Gilgamesh?!"
Many people's pupils contracted simultaneously, staring at the blood-soaked Gilgamesh whose form had completely changed, their minds crashing—his usual comfortable clothes had completely vanished, his chest was bare, and his shoulders were now clad in golden armor.
Two golden swords were strapped to his back, and his hairstyle had grown even wilder and colder than before.
Was this some kind of transformation like in Kamen Rider?
Achieving a form that was stronger and more powerful!
And also…
"Is this related to Kaguya too?"
...
Paris.
National Assembly Conference Room.
Many financial tycoons and business elites were deep in thought, their sharp eyes catching even the subtlest signs.
With just a glance toward Gilgamesh's Black Tower, they had already concluded this was Kaguya's doing—likely related to the grand magic of that parallel world.
According to known information, a Servant in the Holy Grail War was merely one aspect of a Heroic Spirit's past life.
Perhaps, the current Gilgamesh…
Was the one from his Wise King era?
The King of Heroes had reached a new form—he had definitely unlocked new power!
Just like how Raku Sou in the parallel world possessed the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception, capable of cutting the death of all things to slay gods, yet lacked the abilities of the Raku Sou from this world—who could turn entire mountain ranges into stone Buddhas to suppress Demons.
Even though it was the same person, they were different facets.
Countless people across Earth silently speculated, until Gilgamesh's mad laughter roared across the heavens.
...
["Raise your voices and proclaim my name, you foolish subjects of mine!!"]
[Just as that arrogant laughter rang out, Gilgamesh pulled out the two golden swords from his back, fused them together, the blood-stained corners of his eyes slightly raised, a mad grin spreading across his face, finally forming an incredibly cool long golden bow.]
[The ultimate power gathered, simultaneously spreading throughout the world along with his voice.]
["I am Gilgamesh, King of Heroes, the most ancient King of this world, the one who severed ties with the gods, the one who passes judgment and delivers trials unto this world!"]
["The fire of annihilation is full—mortal humans, raise your heads and look to the sky!!"]
["Enki: Sword of the End!!"]
[Golden circles spread out from the longbow, divine and majestic.]
[The arrow at the center transformed into a golden phoenix, let out a cry and shot straight down to the earth.]
[As an Archer, he could unleash the greatest power when using a bow, while Ea required the Saber Class to exhibit its true strength—yet the Enki in his hands at this moment was even stronger than Ea!]
[Gilgamesh, in the moment he realized he was about to die, abandoned his Spirit Origin to create this strike.]
[At this point, in his eyes there was no longer Yukinoshita Yukino, only that final goal.]
[——Unleash the Great Flood to destroy the world, purify the human realm!]
["Whoosh!"]
[The arrow was released, like a brilliant streak of light tearing through the night sky, striking the great leyline!]
[Immediately after, the golden arrow crazily absorbed the power of the great leyline. Once it had fully charged, it shot back up into the sky.]
[On the orbital satellite trajectory in outer space, nine golden arrows suddenly appeared—this was the deployed state of 『Enki: Sword of the End』—focusing everything from satellite orbit into the "Star of Destruction" plummeting toward the earth.]
[The Star of Destruction ignited as it fell swiftly toward the ground, like a blazing calamity descending from the heavens.]
["BOOM...!!"]
[Outside the atmosphere, both sides collided and shattered in an instant, the golden arrows vanishing into the air.]
[On the planet's surface, a magnificent red magic circle covered countless cities, the raging tide of Napishtim targeted the world as its prey to devour.]
[That bastard...]
[Yukinoshita Yukino clenched her fists tightly—she hadn't even had time to stop it.]
[The moment Enki was activated, the girl realized it was a Noble Phantasm meant to destroy civilizations.]
[Next, just like a passage from the Gilgamesh Epic, the roaring wrath of Napishtim surged forth, and from the void, invisible waters began to pour, transforming into ferocious waves!]
[From the moment it was activated, the floodwaters would increase each day, and by the seventh day, it would form the Great Flood that swept everything away.]
[If no one stopped it, then seven days later would be the moment human civilization perished!]
...
"Praise the great Lord."
Across the globe, countless devout Christians fell to their knees in reverence.
The prototype of this Noble Phantasm was none other than the Great Flood in the Bible, which lasted seven days and destroyed the world.
In their eyes, the form of Enki: Sword of the End became sacred and magnificent.
A holy relic that purifies the world, an existence worthy of worship and veneration!
Of course, these so-called "devout followers" weren't necessarily out of their minds—only because the Great Flood hadn't truly descended upon their world yet. But if their lives were threatened, then even if it was Jesus...
Get the fuck outta the way, you damn demon!
They'd immediately switch to worshiping Satan without hesitation.
...
On the Celestial Curtain.
[Watching the raging waters as if ready to drown the entire world, Gilgamesh felt utterly satisfied. He laughed maniacally, and then the final breath sustaining him dispersed, his divinity collapsed.]
[His whole being like a withered flower, burning to the last ember!]
[He stood tall upon the torrent, his body beginning to disintegrate from the feet upward, countless golden particles of light drifting from his body, scattering across the land and sky.]
[Moments later, the King of Heroes who once stood atop the peak of myth quietly departed.]
[At the same time, the bloodstained girl who had been watching Gilgamesh let out a relieved sigh—seeing that the Golden King wasn't pulling any more tricks and obediently returned to the Throne of Heroes, the heart that had been hanging by a thread in her chest could finally settle.]
[As long as the magic formation that triggered the apocalyptic Great Flood could be dispelled, the crisis would end.]
[She bit her upper lip, enduring the intense pain, staggering as she tried to stand.]
[However…]
[In the very next instant, countless sharp swords pierced out from within Yukinoshita Yukino's body, skewering her like a porcupine. Her unsteady steps finally gave out as she fell into the raging current, swept away by the tide, vanishing without a trace in the blink of an eye.]
[The world fell silent, only the sound of waves lapping endlessly remained.]
[As if witnessing the conclusion of this mythological battle.]
...
"Waaah, my Yukino… why did you have to perish along with that lunatic!!"
A lifeform sobbed, admiration rising from within.
That dignified silhouette, though now drowned in the torrent, would forever be etched in the hearts of all.
Yukinoshita Yukino walked the path of justice to the most extreme solitude. Upon that tragic road, she chose to fight alone, opening the way to peace for all ages—burning herself like firewood, without regret.
——Before the dawn arrives, someone must light the darkness!
At that moment, across the world, a sorrowful cry echoed.
...
Scene shift.
[A few minutes earlier.]
[The city of Fuyuki was engulfed in endless warfire.]
[Inside the Black Tower, hovering in the sky, enormous and unrivaled.]
[Among the countless evil auras, a supreme and gentle energy suddenly erupted.]
[A ray of light…]
[A brilliant ray of light illuminated everything!]
[BOOM!!]
[The divine staircase with no end in sight exploded across the depths of the universe. Countless chariots, spears, and ancient swords rushed out, only to be shattered. A white figure swept through the quaking stairs, unleashing massacre.]
[Rainbow light from the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception flashed—countless twisted Death Lines appeared.]
[Each swing of the sword shattered mountains and rivers, white bones floated in its wake!]
[Amidst the ephemeral mirage-like scenes, layer after layer of Shadow Servants were sent to their graves in the blink of an eye.]
[Beneath the blood-soaked forehead, those eyes remained calm and steady, offering reassurance—as if once locked onto a target, it would be accomplished no matter what.]
[At some point, all 370 million steps of the Heavenly Stair had been trampled to dust.]
[Until that white silhouette closed in on Kaguya—then suddenly turned to look back.]
[Gazing into the distance, a golden light pierced the sky!]
[Tearing through the heavens, it shot into outer space, transforming into a massive magic circle.]
[This is…]
[Raku Sou stopped walking, his gaze grave…]
["Just as you thought, Onii-chan."]
["In terms of talent, of course I can't compare to you."]
[Standing atop the endless summit of the Heavenly Stair, Kaguya smiled lightly, as if toying with the planet: "But if one can't compare, then what about a hundred, a thousand, ten thousand? If ten thousand aren't enough, then a hundred thousand, a million, ten million…"]
[Then she calmly said: "No matter how exceptional your talent is, how many people like me can you overcome—one million? Ten million?"]
["You, and Second Magic as well."]
["So, you helped him extract the Spirit Origin from a parallel world?" – Raku Sou said flatly.]
[On the stairway, the white figure continued walking slowly. Raku Sou spoke indifferently, "With that guy's arrogance, to accept something like this... not bad at all."]
[Now, his image after breaking into the Black Tower had completely transformed: tattered silver armor, a straight, long sword, long hair cascading down, fluttering in the wind.]
["So, Onii-chan, do you plan to kill me here, or go stop the destruction of the world?"]
[Kaguya tilted her head, as if curiously watching him.]
[Raku Sou was calm, and decisively interrupted: "The world isn't that fragile. Even if humanity faces a great flood, it will still survive."]
["That's true. But to the billions who would have to die, that's still a 100% death rate. Onii-chan—the modern age's mythological hero—will you really just stand by and watch?"]
[Kaguya raised her eyebrows, "So, Onii-chan, do you plan to kill me here, or go stop the destruction of the world?"]
[Raku Sou remained completely composed: "There's no need for such a choice. My heart, my actions, are like a shining mirror; all that I do is righteous."]
[Kaguya sneered coldly: "Typical Onii-chan style~."]
[Raku Sou looked at her with deep pity: "Kaguya, my little sister—even if it happens again and again, a hundred times, a thousand times, ten thousand times, or a billion times, you'll still fail. Even if you truly become the enemy of mankind, the result will be the same."]
[That is fate!]
[He suddenly transformed into a silver beam of light, tearing through space as he flew away.]
[Shinomiya Kaguya clenched her hands behind her back—her palms were drenched in sweat.]
[She let out a bitter laugh.]
[Even with a trump card still hidden, the oppressive aura of Raku Sou was simply overwhelming.]
[At her current level, even top-tier Servants weren't worth her concern—but this Onii-chan, she had never once been able to see through.]
[Ten years ago, in the great fire that consumed Fuyuki, her mother had picked up a boy.]
[He didn't know how to cry, nor how to smile.]
[His eyes, full of compassion, looked upon the world—as if he were the Buddha seated upon a lotus throne, a deity high above in the heavens, radiating divinity.]
[When did it all begin?]
[A god… had descended into the human world.]
...
Before they could even grieve for Yukinoshita Yukino's death, everyone was stunned by the sheer volume of shocking information.
The sorrow hadn't even settled before it was overtaken by bewilderment.
WTF?
Could it be that the Celestial Curtain had just unveiled something absolutely monstrous?
Let's put aside for a moment the fact that Kaguya could slice off Spirit Origins of Servants from parallel worlds…
After all, she was a Beast, possessed countless divine Authorities—that was understandable.
But… Raku Sou-kun, aren't you a bit too overpowered?
Countless monsters and demons moaned in horror—their instincts were howling in mad fear.
Even Kaguya, who had reincarnated three hundred seventy million times, and was on the verge of becoming a Beast, had to tread carefully around him.
Are you straight-up hacking?
And even…
"Kaguya's description of Raku Sou sounds kinda off, doesn't it?"
Many people shivered, the cigarettes in their hands trembling slightly, eyes filled with dread.
Appearing mysteriously during the great fire ten years ago, not knowing how to cry or laugh…
Seen by Kaguya as a Buddha, a God, his gaze overflowing with compassion that didn't match a child's age.
Motherfucker, this is so insane it's hard to believe…
Can someone well-versed in mythology help check—which country's deity has this kind of image?
Could it be a god incarnate, descending to endure a tribulation?
Terrifying!
Just thinking about Raku Sou's existence in this world was enough to make one uneasy!
...
In the void, Raku Sou—that cunning bastard—looked at the rapidly rising Divine Authority Jade and smiled faintly.
He knew very well that, right now, everyone's hearts were trembling, groaning, muttering curses under their breath.
Exactly the effect he wanted!
If you don't imagine it yourselves… how could I possibly become stronger?