—Equally matched.
The surging dusk aurora and the equally powerful red lotus flames were unable to erode each other's territory and simply dissipated into the dark night.
This kind of scene has happened not just once, but many times.
It's not just a competition of treasures, the collisions between sword and spear, sword and golden armor, spear and dragon blood armor have already been countless.
However, no matter how fierce the collision, no matter how vicious the cutting, it could not put an end to the fight between the two.
Karna was certain that he had used his full strength, his true full strength—completely different from when he was alive.
Although he took every battle seriously during his lifetime, never looked down on any opponent and never held back in battle, he was already subject to layers of constraints before the battle began.
God's curse, God's blessing, Bushido, or the kindness between people.
Just as he had promised in the past at his mother's request not to fight with anyone except Arjuna, the third of the five Pandava brothers.
There is no way around it, because that is survival, and it is the destiny to fight as a warrior.
Sometimes it turns into strength, sometimes it becomes a burden, but for pure combat, it is undoubtedly redundant.
However, that is not the case now. The expectation for me as a Servant summoned to the real world is simply power.
The only Master that I was concerned about had already made an appointment, so there was only one promise left. And this promise was also my wish.
fighting.
Fighting for supremacy and seeking victory through sheer strength competition is an extremely simple and, at the same time, beautiful way of fighting.
Of course, I don't deny the fact that there is a battle because of destiny. There are stories in all lives where you have to fight various battles.
However, the pure and innocent fighting that had nothing to do with that kind of thing unexpectedly made him feel refreshed and comfortable.
Perhaps it was because his instinct as a warrior was stimulated, the magic spear wielded in his hand had the precision to penetrate a pinhole, and the brilliant flames continued to scorch the surroundings.
If this isn't full strength, then what is
However, facing his full strength, his opponent, the great hero named Siegfried, endured it like a rock.
That, too, is beyond human virtuosity.
The immortal body "Dragon Blood Armor" similar to the golden armor.
That fantasy greatsword forged by the Nibelungs, which embodies all the essence of nature and is comparable to the divine spear "Immortal Blade".
Everything speaks of the opponent's strength.
However, these alone are not enough to be compared with Karna, who has the character of the strongest hero.
The key to keeping the balance of victory and defeat is the support from the Master, which Karna lacks.
Healing magic suits, buff magic suits, and more importantly, the spiritual support between the two. Whether they are by each other's side or not, it can't affect the bond between the two. It may be insignificant, but at the critical moment it can burst out with impressive power.
but-
"O Brahma, curse my body (Brahmastra kundala)!"
"Fantasy Great Sword: Balmung!"
The magic power from the Age of Gods shines once again.
If Karna's spear is pointing towards the sun, then the sword in Siegfried's hand is the dusk that worries all life.
Because of the slight advantage, the sun overwhelmed the dusk at the last moment, leaving a lot of scorch marks on Siegfried's body. With the protection of the "Dragon Blood Armor", the injury itself was not serious, but the ceremonial clothes added to the spirit clothes could not withstand such fierce burning and turned into ashes.
So the balance is tipped — right
No, not yet.
The ceremonial costume was destroyed, but the light of healing magic was still shining, and the wound, which was not deep to begin with, healed at a speed visible to the naked eye.
"Hahaha."
The short and fat man, sweating profusely, ran over panting.
"Catch up, catch up, are you okay, Saber?"
"It's alright." Siegfried gave his Master a faint smile, "Excellent timing, Master."
"Haha, I think it's great too. The protagonist always appears at the critical moment - Red Lancer. I have already done what you asked me to do. Your Master and the others have been transferred to the outside. They should be protected by our people at this time."
"Thank you, Saber's Master."
Hearing Gold's words, Karna bowed solemnly.
This was Karna's previous arrangement. During the interval of the battle, Karna asked Siegfried to convey his master, asking him to find a way to take away the five former masters who were poisoned and trapped in the illusion. For this purpose, he also specifically told them a technique that could be used to transfer to the outside of the courtyard, and guaranteed that the whole process would not be hindered in any way.
Siegfried agreed, and Gold did not object - they were underground magicians who accepted the secret work of the Magic Association, and one of them was a highly anticipated handsome young man in the Clock Tower. Saving them would be very beneficial for the negotiations between the Thousand World Tree Clan and the Clock Tower in the future.
Of course, Siegfried didn't know what Gold was thinking. He agreed to Karna's request not only out of mutual respect between warriors, but also because of his own considerations.
"Red Lancer, no, Karna, I have something to ask of you as well."
"Please go ahead."
"You should be able to sense that this war will soon be over, and there will be no winner if we continue to fight like this until the end of the war."
Siegfried raised his head and looked at the red and blue lights shining in the sky.
Karna understood what he meant instantly.
"Yes, your sword and my spear are evenly matched. Even if we can barely break through, a blow that almost cancels each other out won't be powerful enough to knock either of us down. If we don't want this to end in a draw, we must strike a blow that is neither evenly matched nor canceled out, but has absolute destructive power."
"I know you have a gun, the gun of the God of Death that you exchanged for your armor. Use that to decide the outcome."
Even the great hero Karna did not hold a gun from the beginning.
He was originally a chariot driver, a bowman, and a warrior who had both the characteristics of an Archer and a Rider, and won people's admiration. Of course, this did not mean that he did not know how to use a gun and a sword.
So, why was Karna summoned as a Lancer
Before the final battle with the five Pandava brothers, that is, with Arjuna, a Brahmin monk visited Karna, who had become the commander-in-chief of the Duryodhana army.
Then the monk asked Karna for the golden armor while he was bathing.
There was no need for the monk to use the golden armor. However, Karna had made a vow while bathing that he would give the monk whatever he wanted.
Knowing the vow, the great god Indra, who was incarnated as a Brahmin monk, asked Karna for the golden armor. After all, Karna's old enemy Arjuna was actually his son.
Indra, who was well aware of Karna's power, did not want to see Arjuna die at his hands at all costs.
As a result, even though he knew all this beforehand, Karna immediately stripped off the golden armor that was fused to his body and gave it to Indra.
Indra witnessed his noble act and felt deeply ashamed of his own behavior, so he presented him with a gun.
In exchange for the golden armor, Karna got the strongest spear that is said to be able to kill even gods.
It is precisely because of this spear that Karna is considered the strongest spearman.
"Siegfried..."
Karna's eyes that penetrated the illusion looked directly into Siegfried's eyes. The latter's eyes were firm, without the slightest wavering, filled with determination to defeat him.
"I understand. Let's use this one strike to decide the outcome. I think Saber's Master will have no objection."
Gold clenched his teeth tightly: "I have no opinion, Saber's decision is my decision."
"I see. I envy you guys."
Karna closed his eyes and sighed softly.
If possible, he also hopes to have such a Master, to trust his back, to fight side by side, and to grow together.
I hope to meet you in the future.