Shinji Matou At Your Service

Chapter 127: Three other treasures

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Ownership of a Noble Phantasm is important for two main reasons.

First, spiritualization, which is not only convenient for storage and carrying, but also has a series of convenient functions such as positioning and recycling within a certain range. It can be roughly understood as a property in the game that is bound to the owner and will not be lost.

Second, the true name is released. Those who do not own the Noble Phantasm cannot release the true name of the Noble Phantasm and release its true power.

By the way, the ownership of most Noble Phantasms is unique, and only a few Noble Phantasms related to multiple heroes are not unique. For example, the magic spear "GáeBolg" in Cu Chulainn's hand was originally made by Scathach and given to his disciples. If Scathach got the spear, she could use it freely without Cu Chulainn's permission.

However, if you don't consider carrying the spirit body and releasing the real name, and just use it, there will be no problem. After all, most treasures don't have a "password lock", and if the password is wrong, you can't even take it.

As long as you can pick it up, you can use it. The four treasures brought back by Lancelot are of the type that can exert their power without the release of their true names. The power they exert in Kariya's hands will be no different from that in Gilgamesh's hands.

After listening to Scathach's explanation, Shinji said thoughtfully.

"So, as long as I allow it and the issue of carrying it is resolved, it doesn't matter whether you have the Noble Phantasm or not, right?"

"Yes." Scathach nodded, "One more thing to add is the magic of the Noble Phantasm. The essence of the Noble Phantasm is the same as that of the Servant. They are both the materialization of the soul, which requires the consumption of magic power."

"But the servant's magic power does not necessarily have to be provided by the Master, so Master, you must have a way to solve it. You are the highest-ranking magician, whether in the Age of Gods or in the modern times." Shinji smiled half confidently and half ingratiatingly.

Scathach shook her head slightly: "If it is only the highest-ranking magician, it cannot solve this problem, including me. After all, this already involves the field of magic. However, after appearing in the world as a Servant and personally experiencing the miracle of "soul materialization", I can solve this problem. Before that, we must first decide who will use the Noble Phantasm and who will give it to?"

"What is this...?" Shinji and Kariya simultaneously fixed their gazes on the golden treasure in Scathach's hand.

This is a treasure that is shorter than the "Qingyun Sword". Its shape is somewhat similar to that of a sword, but its main body is not as flat as a sword. Instead, it is an almost standard cone. Three ring-mounted ears are evenly distributed on the bottom of the cone. The ears converge at one point and together with the exquisitely shaped buttstock, they hold a black pearl. The inside of the pearl is not solid, but between liquid and gas, constantly changing, like rolling thunderclouds in the summer sky.

"This is the magic weapon 'Indra's Thunder' used by 'Thunder Emperor', 'Rain God', Indra."

Scathach said as she handed the magic weapon to Shinji. Inadvertently, Shinji touched the black pearl at the end of the magic weapon, and a tiny electric current made his body numb.

According to legend, this weapon is the embodiment of the lightning used by Indra to attack. Indra once used this magic weapon to defeat the evil dragon Vritra. It has special effects against demons and is also the highest level of the four treasures, reaching B+, while the "Qingyun Sword" is only C+.

Shinji held his chin and thought for a while, then put away the "Thunder of Indra", and took out the "Blue Cloud Sword" and handed it to Scathach.

"Give it to me. Although the 'Indra's Thunder' has great destructive power, it is not very practical as a self-defense weapon. It is better to throw it to me as a grenade. This is the real 'thunder in the hand'. Give the 'Blue Cloud Sword' to Yustisa. She lacks the means to attack in groups."

Although Shinji likes the "Qingyun Sword" very much, he can give it up without hesitation for the people he cares about.

"What about the two underneath?"

"As for the remaining two, I can only tell their origins and general effects, but I don't know their real names."

Scathach said as she picked up the third treasure. It was a cane with golden and royal blue as the main colors, about 120 centimeters long, with a forked end and a curved T-shaped top.

"This should be the scepter of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh, which is what later generations call a scepter. The scepter has the power of healing and purification, and can effectively restrain monsters. In the Egyptian pantheon, the scorpion goddess Sereket and the most primitive goddess Isis have this power. People often confuse these two goddesses. I don't know which of them gave which pharaoh the scepter."

"The staff of healing and purification." Shinji and Kariya looked at each other and came up with the answer without having to discuss it. "For Sakura."

Of course, the goddess's scepter should be given to girls, and the two of them don't want their little princesses and little ladies to fight and kill with guns, swords, and grenades.

The last treasure was held in Shinji's hand, accompanied by a teasing remark.

"China, India, Egypt, and Babylon are all there. This gun can't be from Babylon."

"correct."

Scathach reached out and stroked the surface of the precious gun. This was a precious gun with black as the main color and gold trim. The tip of the gun was longer than that of an ordinary gun, and the gun body was shorter than that of an ordinary gun. Both sides of the gun blade were covered with blood grooves. Although the pattern of the blood grooves was very beautiful, it could not conceal the fierce nature of this gun.

"This spear is the weapon of the goddess Ishtar, who has a close relationship with the hero king Gilgamesh. Ishtar once stabbed this spear into the heart of the sacred peak Ebih, killing this sacred peak that even the king of the gods of ancient Babylon feared."

"Wait, Master." Shinji felt something was not right. "This is a famous story. How could you not know the real name of the gun? And how could a Noble Phantasm that could kill the Holy Mountain only be of B rank?"

Shinji believes in Scathach's vision, but the Master privileges granted to him by the Holy Grail system cannot be wrong. The Noble Phantasm level of this gun is indeed only B.

In Shinji's memory, the goddess Ishtar's treasure "Angalta Kigalse" is definitely above grade A.

Facing the doubtful gaze of her disciples, Scathach explained in a unique calm tone: "Because this spear is the original, it does not have the legend of Ishtar killing the Holy Mountain."

Shinji understood after hearing this. A Noble Phantasm is not just a weapon. Like a Heroic Spirit, it is also sublimated from legends and anecdotes, and receives these bonuses. However, most of the Noble Phantasms in "The King's Treasure" are originals, that is, prototypes, and are not affected by legends and anecdotes. Take this gun as an example. In the hands of the goddess Ishtar, because of the bonus of the legend, the Noble Phantasm level will reach A++, with special attack on the mountain, but without the bonus of the legend, the Noble Phantasm level is only B. The same is true for Indra's Thunder. In the hands of Indra, the level will be higher.

The power of a Noble Phantasm is also related to the legend itself. As far as he knew, Ishtar's Noble Phantasm was a combination of the concept of Venus in her hand, which was smashed directly down. He could not see the part related to the gun, so it was a bit arbitrary to infer the level of the gun based on this.

"The weapon of the goddess that Gilgamesh hates. Hum, no wonder he couldn't wait to throw this gun out." Shinji held the war gun and handed it to Kariya, "It is really the most suitable treasure for uncle!"

"That's right." Kariya gripped the spear tightly and licked his lips unconsciously. "Ishtar, who caused Enkidu's death, is undoubtedly Gilgamesh's enemy, and I am the enemy of Gilgamesh's master, Tōsaka Tokiomi. I will use this spear to defeat Tokiomi!"

PS: The fact that a Heroic Spirit descends into the world as a Servant already involves the realm of the Third Law.

PS2: Indra is the most praised god in the Rig Veda, and is also the predecessor of Indra. No matter how impressive, he is still higher than Marijing, Ishtar, and Serket. Isis is impressive enough, but after all, it is not a divine weapon that he personally used, so it is normal that it is not as high as "Indra's Thunder".