What does it feel like to have your heart pierced by the 'Barbed Spear that Pierces with Death'?
For this, Cú Chulainn surely has a lot to say, Diarmuid is eager to try, and now, Sakatsuki has successfully joined the conversation—by being backstabbed by his own Servant.
This is probably the most darkly humorous scene in the history of the Holy Grail War: a powerful Master, capable of fighting Servants head-on, was pierced through the heart by his own Servant, a Caster not skilled in combat.
A vivid crimson flower bloomed on the ground.
Everyone was startled, whether it was Saber or Assassin lurking in the shadows, even the young man himself was surprised by the sudden arrival of the ending, showing a look of astonishment—
Sakatsuki's shock must have been even more profound, because in the face of such pain and despair, he had no premonition or psychological preparation at all.
The white-haired young man's eyes were unfocused, silently watching the bright red blood drip down the red spear shaft, blooming on the ground.
The one who forcefully thrust the spear through his heart was none other than his most trusted Servant and sister. This was certainly not out of her own will, his Command Spells had never been activated, his mind had never been interfered with.
Because he was too focused on the duel with Saber, Sakatsuki failed to notice the abnormality of the contract until the last moment, or perhaps, subconsciously he deliberately ignored Miyu's unauthorized actions, ultimately allowing her to thrust that fatal spear.
Completely disregarding the bond and trust between Master and Servant, taking the Servant from his hands... To achieve such a forceful demand, no one could do it except for one guy.
"Unexpected, but reasonable."
The look of astonishment faded, blood trickled from the corner of Sakatsuki's mouth, but his eyes were extremely calm.
"It seems it's time for 'me' to enter."
Without even a conversation with the Servant behind him, the life force of the young man dissipated, the light of his soul faded from his pupils, the nervous system and cells throughout his body ceased to function.
In simple terms, that is—death.
"Sakatsuki—!"
An incredulous cry came from Saber's mouth, as the spear was pulled out, the cold blood stained the young man's spiritual attire, her saintly emerald eyes then locked onto the expressionless Caster. The sorrow in her heart turned into fuel, burning with raging flames of anger.
"I was wrong about you, Caster, Miyu Edelfelt! What reason could make you betray such a Master!"
Saber loudly questioned, but from beginning to end, Miyu did not even glance at her, just dispelled the Dreamlike Encounter, muttering to herself.
"Target eliminated, mission for the Emperor (brother) completed, beginning retreat."
After saying that, she leapt up, seemingly about to step on the magical barrier to leave.
"Don't you dare leave!"
Angry winds swept up, tearing the magical barrier Miyu had built to pieces, the magical girl who had lost her footing and couldn't fly had to land again, this time, her emotionless eyes finally looked at Saber.
"New target confirmed. Let's go, Sapphire."
The Sapphire staff did not respond, just cooperatively launched magical bullets, flying towards Saber.
With a swing of the sword, the bullets shattered.
The King of Knights rushed forward like a red dragon, her sharp eyes closing in on the Caster before her.
"Then I'll knock you out, and ask you properly!"
Bang!
Sword against sword, sacred against sacred.
The sword symbolizing the undefeated king, Excalibur, clashed with the holy sword whose hilt was made of gold, housing the tip of the Spear of Longinus.
Instinct warned, at the moment of collision, Saber did not hesitate to call upon the starlight, releasing a torrent of energy around her sword.
At the same time, the wielder of the sword she was fighting against spoke, the voice a dual tone of two male voices.
"Joyeuse Ordre!"
Boom!
Starlight and holy magical power collided, exploded, amidst the rising golden sparks, Saber stepped forward, slashing again!
But the enemy retreated as if anticipating, completely out of her attack range, reuniting with the Caster.
"Wait, Saber, I mean no harm."
The residual waves from the magical collision dispersed, Saber finally saw clearly the appearance of the man standing before her—
White hair, black eyes, skin close to brown, the muscles on his exposed arms were solid, the ends of his eyebrows were characteristically shaped like lightning.
That was a face similar to Sakatsuki's, but just standing here, one could feel the difference between this man and Sakatsuki.
Sakatsuki was strong, confident, battle-loving and resourceful, with a smile always hidden deep in his eyes.
The man was tough, pessimistic, calm and realistic, with an unfathomable sorrow in his eyes.
To put it bluntly, they were like twins who had experienced the same storms, but ultimately grew into different forms, familiar yet strange to each other.
Familiar yet strange...
Saber shook her head, her instincts suddenly sending a strong chill, leaving her with no thoughts but vigilance.
Raising her holy sword, pointing it forward.
"Was it you who controlled Caster to kill Sakatsuki?"
"You are not allowed to threaten the Emperor (brother)!"
Before the man could speak, Miyu, like a bristling kitten, waved her magic staff, blocking Saber.
Such concern, such protection, had also appeared between her and Sakatsuki.
So, this is the control Caster was under, not a betrayal out of her own will, but because of certain factors, Sakatsuki's existence was replaced by this man, Miyu simply saw him as 'Sakatsuki', and her own personality was not distorted...
What method did this man use? This is not something simple hypnosis could achieve, ordinary mental control couldn't possibly affect a top-tier familiar like a Servant!
"That's enough, Saber, thinking deeper into this is of no benefit to either of us."
The man spoke, interrupting Saber's thoughts.
"If you still want to ask my name and purpose—unfortunately, I have lost my name, you can call me Nameless, as for the purpose, it's simple."
The man calling himself 'Nameless' spread his hands, actually weaving the same azure diamond-shaped light screen as Sakatsuki!
"Just to let 'All the World's Evils' descend into this world."
Under the interference of the same magic, the countless magic arrays deep within Mount Enzo, imprisoning the Lesser Grail, automatically dissolved, allowing the displacement space to open, swallowing the Lesser Grail filled with black mud.
When the Holy Grail, coveted by countless people, reappeared, it had already fallen into the man's hands.
The black mud surged, the man stared at the inside of the golden cup with a cold smile, then overturned the Holy Grail, unhesitatingly pouring the filthy contents onto Sakatsuki's body!
"Then, using this remnant body, replace this remnant soul to come into the world, All the World's Evils, Angra Mainyu."
As if speaking of something unrelated to himself, Nameless said indifferently.
"And then, destroy everything of that guy."
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