The war for the Holy Grail has begun again.
The first to fight were the Knight King Artoria and the Conqueror King Iskandar.
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Wait, why is it the King of Knights and the King of Conquerors, not the King of Heroes and the Queen of Demon Realm
It was very simple, because as soon as Gilgamesh and his party left, Iskandar, who was unwilling to be lonely, found Artoria.
"My opponent has been chosen. The Knight King is you. The time is now, the place is here, and we will begin immediately."
"Hey, what do you want to do?" Webber and Faker were going crazy.
"As the Hero King said, let's put an end to the grudge from ten years ago." Iskandar's expression was solemn, without any joking intention, "Knight King, ten years ago, I denied your ideals, your path, and the fact that you were a king. I still remember the look in your eyes at that time - you must have hated me, or even resented me."
This can be regarded as the biggest dark history of Altria (Gen Urobuchi). Now that the old things were brought up again, the Knight King did not seem very excited. He just said with some nostalgia and some relief:
"Yes, there was such an incident. I was indeed shaken at the time, and I had negative emotions towards you. However, I no longer feel that way now. Although it was only a part of it, the encounter ten years ago became an opportunity for me to let go of everything. From this perspective, I should thank you, King of Conquerors."
Iskandar pinched his chin and smacked his lips: "Oh, it seems that you are not just showing off. You have really changed a lot. However, you are still unwilling to join my army."
"Because I do not agree with your kingly way. King of Conquerors, my opinion of you has not changed. You are a tyrant, a plunderer, and a conqueror. Even if I abdicate the throne, I will not associate with someone like you."
"So, what is your belief? Is it still 'correct'?"
At this question, Artoria shook her head solemnly.
"No, it's 'protection'. When I'm a king, I protect my people. As a Servant, I protect my Master. As a human, I protect the people who are important to me."
Iskandar nodded in understanding: "As expected, my judgment is correct. I am the conqueror, and you are the protector. I am the spear, and you are the shield - a natural opposition. Let's see whether your shield of protection is stronger, or my spear of conquest is sharper."
Artoria did not answer immediately, but turned her eyes slightly and looked at the Emiya family beside her.
Irisviel looked at him with the same trusting eyes as she did ten years ago. The new Master Illya waved her fist to cheer him up. Even Kiritsugu, who he didn't get along with the most, said calmly, "Keep going."
In that case, what is there to hesitate about? Isn't this the kind of person I want to protect? - And, he is going to a distant battlefield, so I can't lose.
"Come and fight, King of Conquerors."
"Then I will not be polite - assemble, my compatriots! My companions! My comrades!"
In response to Iskandar's words, a whirlwind blew.
It was a hot, dry, burning whirlwind. A wind that could never exist in a forest at night, let alone in a courtyard surrounded by a city wall... It was like a wind blowing from a scorching desert, roaring in my ears.
This wind erodes and subverts reality.
Transform this suburban winter night castle into a scorching land covered with raging hot sand.
Then, the thoughts of the heroic spirits who were with the King of Conquerors from the other side of time and space descended here.
Servants, one after another, gathered into an army of thousands, gathered under the king's command, and looked up at the horizon covered by the mirage.
This is the greatest pride and final trump card of King of Conquerors Iskandar, the unrivaled army that once ravaged three continents—the inherent barrier, the King’s Army.
Those who saw it for the first time were shocked. No matter how great the achievements were, whether they were heroes or great men, or whether they were people in high positions of power, they were all captivated by this crystallization of belief and the indelible bond.
Even Altria and others who had seen this army before could not help but be moved. Whether you agree with Iskandar himself or not, you have to admit his greatness as a king. He is one of the most famous kings in human history, and no one can deny this!
The mighty and majestic soldiers marched forward with powerful steps, forming the "Macedonian Phalanx" that left a significant mark in military history.
The equally famous "Companion Cavalry" also appeared, guarding the two wings of the infantry, hence the name "Companion".
In the very center of the infantry phalanx and the cavalry on the sides was the conqueror king's carriage, and Bucephalus, who had been elevated to a heroic spirit together with the king, jumped out first.
Afterwards, those legendary warriors, founding monarchs, and heroic spirits who were worthy of being ranked among the top ones also appeared one after another.
The world-famous "Seven Attendants", the God of War, and the kings whose names went down in history.
Not only military officers and generals, but also civil servants loyal to Iskandar were among them.
Aristotle, the greatest philosopher and scientist in Greek history.
Secretary Eumenes.
Priests who play an important role in the theocracy and spread wisdom.
They all surrounded the king, and all faced the young knight who stood alone in front of the army. As the world changed, the positions of the people who had originally gathered together were changed.
Fiore and the other masters and servants were transferred to a faraway place where they would not be disturbed by the military, while Artoria was transferred to the center of the Hot Sand Land to face the King of Conquerors' army.
"Knight King, please do not accuse me of using my numbers to bully the few. This is what we call conquest and ravage."
"I know."
There was no fear on Altria's face. Although she was alone with a sword, she had the demeanor of "even if there were tens of thousands of people, I would still go forward".
When she was alive, she usually defeated the larger force with the smaller one, and eventually she established a reputation of being victorious and a miracle of being undefeated.
"You have great courage." Iskandar praised generously, "But courage and faith both require sufficient strength to support them. Can you resist? You are the only one in my army!"
"How can you know if you don't try?"
The golden sword radiated the glory of victory, and the holy spear in the "threshold" state also began to vibrate in response.
Even at Jianlan Hill, at such a critical moment, she never gave up, let alone now
This is the root of becoming the king of invincibility, and this is the key to the miracle of invincibility.
Now, a miracle happens again.
When the odds were very different between the enemy and us, and when the Knight King was about to charge into the battle alone, brandishing his holy sword, a voice suddenly rang out.
"Not alone, Artoria never fights alone."
The next second, the world created by the faith of tens of thousands of people changed.