Romania Trifas...
"Caster, is there any way to stop Lancer?"
Watching the battle through the Asura mirror, Rin clenched her fists in silence and spoke to Caster in her mind.
Anyone could see that Gilgamesh was no match for the powerful Lancer. Mukuro's Noble Phantasms were his natural enemy.
Rin was afraid. From the information Eggy had given her, she understood just how terrifying Mukuro could be. She didn't know what a "Champion" was, but her parameters didn't lie.
She was also worried about her sister, Sakura Matou, Gilgamesh's Master.
As the Master of Blue Archer, they were supposed to be allies. But the way that group had rushed in so desperately to save Chaldea made Rin realize there was something more to these so-called saviors.
She couldn't really blame them either. Foreigner had split the moon in half, creating the Singularity, and that was why they had come to this world.
But if this continued, it was only a matter of time before Gilgamesh lost and was eliminated by Lancer. Rin desperately wanted to save her sister.
That was why she clenched her fist and silently touched her Command Spell.
She wasn't sure it would be enough to stop a "Throne," but it was her last option. Still, before doing that, she had to try something else…
Only a Throne could oppose another Throne, and according to Eggy, the current Thrones were…
Lancer, Assassin, Ruler, Faker, and Caster.
[Hya~ that's hard. Mukku-chin absolutely adores our Hubby and only listens to him. She's very protective, and when she's angry, she's really terrifying.]
(Especially her jealousy~)
Nia added that last part in her heart. Everyone knew Mukuro still hadn't given up her monopoly on Yuki, and that at the slightest lapse, her memory-erasing lance would strike from behind.
That was why most of the Spirits remained on high alert. With Yuki in charge, it was unlikely anything would happen—but even so, Mukuro was that kind of girl.
"So there's really nothing you can do?"
[I know what you're worried about, Rinrin-chan. But even if Goldie is eliminated, Saku-chin won't suffer, and Mukku-chin won't hurt her.]
"Even if you say that…"
Biting her lower lip, Rin fell into inner conflict. Yuki was far too powerful a Servant. Controlling him was impossible even with Command Spells, and there was no guarantee Avenger wouldn't resist her command.
If that happened, she would be the one in danger.
But if she did nothing and Sakura got hurt, she would be a terrible sister. Sakura probably never wanted to take part in something like this—just like her, dragged into this absurd world-spanning war.
Rin would never forgive herself if anything happened to Sakura…
[But you know? Mukku-chin is acting on her own right now.]
"Eh? What do you mean?"
[That she'll be stopped very soon. In fact, Ruler-chan is already on her way, hehehe.]
"…"
Those words lifted an enormous weight from Rin's shoulders. Her weakened legs finally gave out, and she let out a long sigh of relief.
"Thank goodness…"
Looking at the mirror, Rin smiled happily for her sister.
Enkidu was one of the few Servants who were independent of Adam and Eve.
As a weapon created by the Gods—the Chains of Heaven—Enkidu was made to resemble Adam.
He was created from black mud, and unlike Adam, he did have a father (Anu) and a mother (Aruru).
That was only natural. The Gods also knew how dangerous Adam was, so Enkidu was a weakened version of him.
They didn't want to repeat the mistake of Genesis. That was why curses were placed upon Enkidu's body—should he ever betray the Gods.
Even so, there was no doubt that despite being a weakened version of Adam, he was still incredibly powerful. So powerful that even some Gods were no match for him.
"Fumu, Nushi-sama's brother? That's a lie. Nushi-sama has no siblings."
Mukuro puffed out her cheeks in annoyance. She knew about the massacre of the Uchiha Clan and that Yuki was an only child. Having a brother was impossible.
Still, she also knew that in this world, with the identity of Adam, anything was possible. Even so, Mukuro refused to accept it. Yuki had never mentioned this relative, so even if it were true, Mukuro wouldn't acknowledge him unless Yuki agreed.
"Don't say that, Sister-in-law. It's possible we never met, but it's a fact that I'm the same as your husband—or almost the same."
Smiling bitterly, Enkidu knew he was merely a degraded product of Adam and couldn't truly compare. But that didn't change the fact that he, too, was made of black mud.
"Mun, it doesn't matter. Muku will send you back too…"
Swinging Michael, a beam of energy shot toward Enkidu. In response, he smiled as golden vortices appeared and Noble Phantasms were fired.
BOOM
The Treasures exploded, and others flew toward Mukuro. In response, space itself opened around her, swallowing all of the Treasures…
"It's useless. This won't work on Muku…"
"I know. But that's not entirely true."
"Huh?"
Golden chains burst from the ground, wrapping around Mukuro like vipers, while behind her, golden Gates opened.
"Don't forget this King!"
Boom, boom, boom…
The Treasures were fired at the immobilized Mukuro. Unfortunately for Gilgamesh, the weapons were repelled by her Astral Dress. But that didn't matter, because from the Gate of Babylon emerged a massive sword.
That sword was Ig-Alima, a weapon of the Gods. It embodied the concept of "horizon," the principle "by which heaven and earth are absolutely divided."
The Mountain-Splitting Sword…
"Return to Genesis!"
Even without Enuma Elish, as long as he had the Gate of Babylon, Gilgamesh wouldn't be defeated. Even under bombardment from powerful Noble Phantasms, he still possessed incredible defenses. Without hesitation, Gilgamesh launched the gigantic sword.
"Mun, no matter what… always, always, no matter what happens, you choose this path… That makes Muku very angry…"
"Michael: Shifuru!"
No matter the world, no one listened to Mukuro. Only Yuki had been able to open her heart and give her comfort. Yet she was supposed to be "Eve" in this world, and everyone here was her descendant…
So then… why were they rebellious?!
Mukuro couldn't understand it. As a child, your duty was to listen to your mother. You were the fruit of the love she gave life to, so you had to obey…
"You rebellious child!"
Before the massive sword could fall, Mukuro's potential was unleashed. Her Astral Dress changed. With her enhanced strength, the chains shattered instantly, and her lance transformed into a halberd…
"Michael: Jerez!"
With a single touch of the halberd, the massive sword disintegrated. There was no impact, no shockwave—only deathly silence…
Mukuro's halberd had become a weapon of death at the slightest contact.
There was no doubt about it. Mukuro was furious…
"This doesn't look good, Gil…"
"Haha, coming from you, that's rich…"
Surrounded by Mukuro's black aura, Enkidu couldn't help but take a step back. He could feel it—that halberd was capable of sealing the world itself.
For Enkidu, who relied heavily on the world, having it sealed would mean defeat…
"She's coming, Gil…"
"Hmph!"
As Mukuro moved, both opened the Gate of Babylon at the same time. At Enkidu's feet, flowers began to bloom…
Ummmmmm
"That's enough, Lancer…"
Just as the fourth round was about to begin, a golden light split the clouds above, illuminating the night…
An angel descended from the sky. Her beautiful white wings, filled with purity, gently spread, scattering light and white feathers…
It was, without a doubt, a miracle to all believers—a stunning female angel descending from the heavens to stop a battle between mythical beings.
For many, it was a miracle of beauty. But for Enkidu and Gilgamesh, it was the opposite. They frowned and watched the woman carefully. After all, if their intuition and abilities were correct, this woman was also Eve.
"What's going on?"
"I thought you'd know, Gil…"
"Don't toy with me, my friend. The fate of the world has been sealed. My omniscient star is useless—I can't see anything beyond the present…"
The story of Genesis was about Adam and Eve. That was how it was supposed to be.
But it never spoke of another Eve.
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