Shinji put away the two treasures and carefully caught Lorelaia's limp body. He lifted the hood of his cloak and spoke to the unconscious girl with his true face and the most sincere voice:
"I'm sorry, Loreleija, I'm really sorry. I will reveal my biggest trump card to show my apology and respect for you."
"Come, holy beast from the Age of Gods, fantasy species with the blood of the sea god. Now is the time to let the ancient mystery reappear."
Along with this call, white lines spread from under Shinji's feet, outlining an emblem that originated from ancient Greece. Overwhelming magic power beyond the cognition of most magicians surged out from the emblem, and the soft magic light filled the mercury ball, firmly nailing Shinji's sight.
In the center of the glory was white, something whiter than the hazy moon.
That is a "mystery" that has never been heard of except in myths and beyond legends, and this "mystery" is now beneath Shinji and Lorelei.
The pure white thing shook its equally pure white wings. With just this simple movement, the "Moon Spirit Marrow Fluid", which is considered the pinnacle of modern magic, was instantly dispersed, and countless droplets of mercury hit the walls of the workshop, making a sound like a tropical afternoon rain hitting a banana leaf.
Without the obstruction of the mercury film, Gertler, who had been monitoring the workshop, finally saw the true form that exuded extraordinary magical power.
It was a horse, purer than any other horse, a white horse without any other color. A pair of wings grew under its ribs, silently telling of its identity.
Legend has it that after the ancient Greek hero Perseus cut off Medusa's head, Medusa's blood dyed the earth red. In this pool of blood, a giant and a winged white horse were born. This white horse is the famous Pegasus, the source of the northern constellation Pegasus.
This legend was sublimated along with Perseus, becoming Perseus's treasure and Shinji's final trump card.
"A fantasy species from the mythological era!!! No, it's impossible, how could such a thing appear!!!" Gertler's hysterical roar echoed in the increasingly cramped workshop.
Fantasy species. Just as the name implies, they are things that only exist in fantasy, such as demi-humans like fairies and giants, and magical beasts like ghosts and dragons. They themselves represent "mystery", and their existence is enough to surpass magic.
Mysteries will disappear in a greater mystery. Just as magic stores power in knowledge, Phantasma stores power in its long lifespan. The limit of studying magic with a human body is only 500 years. For those Phantasma that have existed since ancient times, 500 years of mystery cannot compare to it.
However, it is a thing of the past that humans and fantasy species lived in the same world. The longer the fantasy species live, the further they will be from this world. The current fantasy species have become extinct from human society. Even if some of them still exist in some ancient secret realms, they are only young fantasy species of a few hundred years old. These ancient fantasy species have long left the surface of the earth.
"This must be an illusion. You must be trying to trick me into removing the magic. I won't be fooled. You must die. You must die!!!"
"That's why I don't want to expose this trump card." Shinji sighed while stroking Pegasus's mane. "For weapons and props, you can say that they are the ceremonial garments of the Age of Gods. Ordinary Pegasus can also use coincidence as an excuse. But you are the oldest Pegasus, Bekass. Once discovered, I will undoubtedly be on the list of 'designated to be sealed'."
Pegasus is not a very powerful fantasy species. Even if ordinary Pegasus grows up, it is only a fantasy species of the demon beast level, but the Bekass that Shinji rides is special. The era when Perseus was active was quite early in Greek mythology. Bekass was much older than heroes such as Hercules, Theseus, Atalanta, Jason, Agamemnon, and Achilles.
It has surpassed the limits of Warcraft and reached the level of fantasy beasts, close to the highest level of "dragon species" among fantasy species. Some of its attributes are even comparable to or even surpass those of dragon species.
"Originally, I was planning to have you perform when you were facing a Servant or the 'Twenty-Seven Ancestors of the Dead Apostles' alone. I didn't expect your debut would be on such a shabby stage."
"Huff~" Becasas snorted to express his dissatisfaction with his master. BMW is psychic, not to mention Pegasus.
"Okay, okay, don't be angry. It's my fault for not bringing my war spear. That's a special weapon for attacking. Indra's Thunder doesn't have enough penetrating power, so I can only rely on you."
When Shinji and Bekassas were interacting, the remaining area of the workshop was less than half of its original size, and the nearest wall was almost touching Bekassas' nose.
"We can talk about any complaints after we get out. Now that you are here, let the only audience see how powerful you are—let's go, Becasas!!!"
"Herod, roo, roo—" The pure white Pegasus roared to the sky, and its wings, which were as white as its body, stretched to the limit. The magic power released in an instant overwhelmed the sum of the compression techniques of the workshop.
Pegasus' wings may seem weak, but they are as strong and sharp as any divine weapon. The power released from the wing roots that are as thick as those clenched in both hands may not be surpassed by the heroes in myths and legends. The magic power whizzing out from between the wings is enough to rival hundreds of modern magicians.
In an instant, the prison that even the strongest of the younger generation of the Clock Tower was helpless against was torn apart like tofu dregs.
Then, Pegasus spread its wings and rushed upwards carrying Shinji and Lorelea.
There is no need for direct physical contact, just relying on the torrent of magical power that wraps around is enough to destroy everything around.
With a series of sharp collisions, Becasas destroyed the fourth-floor ceiling and rushed directly into the night sky, bathing in the moonlight.
And then - the vortex of magic power increased its rotation as if there was no limit, and the light accompanying the vortex looked like a second moon from afar.
"Take that, Pegasus Comet—"
Before he could even finish his words, the name of the classic move that was engraved in the minds of a generation was interrupted by Tenma's dissatisfied look. Shinji could only put away his feelings in dismay and earnestly release the true name of his Noble Phantasm.
"Beller—"
The Pegasus flew higher and higher into the sky, and in the blink of an eye it was out of sight, as if it was heading straight for the moon. At the moment it merged with the moonlight, the Pegasus drew an arc and turned toward the ground.
The comet is falling rapidly.
"—ophon (Hand of the Knight)!!!"
As Shinji roared, the master and Pegasus turned into arrows of light.
They have only one goal -
It means to annihilate the enemy together with their base camp.
The light of the comet lights up the night sky like day.
PS: Actually, ancient fantasy species still exist. The known one is the golden wolf Beo, the highest-level fantasy species that once made a contract with Orange and was later defeated by Shizuki Soujuro and turned into one that sticks to Soujuro.
PS2: Pegasus is the child of Medusa, the god of the sea, Poseidon, who raped her. However, in Type-Moon, Pegasus became a gift from Poseidon to Medusa. Poseidon invited Medusa to the banquet, and Medusa was planning to go, but was stopped by her two sisters, so she escaped.
PS3: People live for the three sisters R, big, medium and small.