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In the Type-Moon universe, "Divinity" is a double-edged sword.
It grants incredible power and stat boosts, sure. But it also paints a massive target on your back. There are too many conceptual weapons designed specifically to "Kill Gods."
However, if you don't have an Anti-Divine weapon, fighting a demigod like Achilles is usually a death sentence.
Achilles wasn't just fast. He was a walking arsenal of Noble Phantasms.
Troias Tragōidia (Tempestuous Immortal Chariot): The divine chariot pulled by three horses (Xanthus, Balius, and Pedasos). It could fly, crush armies, and move at supersonic speeds.
Akhilleus Kosmos (The Miniature World): The shield that blocked the Labyrinth explosion.
Dromeus Komē (Comet Form): A passive skill that made him the fastest runner in any era. He literally moved like a comet.
Diatrekhōn Astēr Lonkhē (Spear-tip of the Star Traverser): His spear. It could create a "Duel Field" where no outside interference was allowed.
And the most broken one:
Andreias Amarantos (Amarth of the Brave): His invulnerability. Unless you had Divinity, you couldn't hurt him. Attacks would just bounce off his skin like rain.
Unless you hit his heel.
When Lancer Alter's final beam grazed his heel in the wormhole, Achilles lost his immortality. His spiritual core was leaking mana like a sieve. He was on a timer.
He knew it. Saber knew it. The Gamer Girl knew it.
So, when Achilles turned to Saber, his eyes weren't filled with malice. They were filled with the urgency of a dying star wanting to burn out in a blaze of glory.
"Don't break up yet!" the chat screamed. "There's still an Assassin! Kill the camper first!"
"They can't wait," a lore expert typed. "Achilles is dying. His legend dictates that once his heel is pierced, his death is inevitable. He wants to go out fighting a worthy opponent."
Maverick looked at Saber. She stood tall, despite her exhaustion. The mana drain from Excalibur was immense, but she hid it well.
"Master," Saber said, not looking back. "Stay clear. This will be fast."
"Understood," Maverick said, stepping back to the edge of the crater. "Win."
Achilles grinned. He spun his spear. "Is it my imagination? Or does your sword feel lighter than the legends say? Tired, King of Knights?"
"Hmph," Saber scoffed, raising her invisible blade. "Just an appetizer. Your spear lacks force, Rider. Is that ankle bothering you? Shall I go easy on the cripple?"
"You sure can talk!" Achilles laughed. "Come on then! No holding back!"
CLANG.
They clashed.
It was a blur of motion. Spear met sword. Sparks flew like fireworks.
Achilles was faster. Even injured, his Comet Form allowed him to move in bursts of speed that the human eye couldn't track. He was a green streak, attacking from the left, the right, above, behind.
But Saber had Instinct (Rank A). She didn't need to see him. She felt the intent. She blocked strikes before they happened. She parried thrusts that would have pierced tank armor.
"Hah!" Saber shouted, deflecting the spear and slashing at Achilles' throat.
Achilles leaned back, the invisible blade missing his jugular by a millimeter. He planted his spear in the ground and used it to pole-vault, delivering a brutal kick to Saber's chest plate.
THUD.
Saber skid back, her boots carving grooves in the stone.
Achilles landed and whistled.
NEIGH.
His chariot, Gordius Wheel, materialized from the air. He leaped onto the platform.
"Let's kick it up a notch!" Achilles yelled.
The chariot roared. The divine horses charged.
[Chat]:[Unfair]: Hey! That's cheating! Why does he get a car?
[Logic]: He's a Rider! Of course he uses his mount!
[Saber_Fan]: But Saber is on foot! This is bullying!
[History_Buff]: Actually, Artoria has a horse too. Dun Stallion. But she didn't summon it.
[Team_Achilles]: RUN HER OVER! VROOM VROOM!
The chariot circled Saber like a shark. Achilles thrust his spear from the moving platform, using the momentum to increase his striking power.
Saber was on the defensive. She was dodging, weaving, and parrying, but she couldn't get close enough to strike back. Every time she tried to close the gap, the chariot sped away.
Dust enveloped her. The noise was deafening.
"I can't hit him," Saber grit her teeth. "He is too fast."
She needed mobility. She needed to match his speed.
Just as she prepared to use another Mana Burst to jump, a familiar whinny cut through the roar of the chariot.
NEIGH.
Everyone turned.
Galloping out of the darkness was a white horse. It wasn't a divine beast, but it was magnificent. Strong, fast, and loyal.
And riding it was... Maid Alter.
The Rider Artoria (Alter) who had disappeared earlier (to secure the taxi) burst into the arena. She wasn't wearing her maid outfit anymore. She was wearing a sleek, black riding suit.
She rode straight toward Saber.
"Get on!" Maid Alter shouted, her voice dripping with annoyance. "This is your horse, right? That idiot Lancer told me to bring it to you before she died!"
She jumped off the horse mid-gallop, rolling to a stop next to Maverick.
"So!" Maid Alter yelled at Saber. "Don't lose! Or I'll kill you myself!"
Saber's eyes widened. She recognized the horse.
"Dun Stallion!"
Saber leaped. She grabbed the reins and swung herself onto the white horse's back.
The horse reared, happy to be reunited with its King.
Saber looked down at Maid Alter. "Thank you... other me."
Maid Alter crossed her arms and looked away. "Hmph. Just cleaning up the trash. Now go beat that speedster."
Saber turned her horse toward Achilles.
"Rider!" Saber shouted, pointing her sword. "Now we are even!"
Achilles laughed, seeing the King mounted on her steed.
"Finally!" Achilles roared. "A joust! Come on, King of Knights! Let's see whose legend is faster!"
[Chat]:[Hype_Overload]: SHE GOT THE HORSE!
[Cavalry_Battle]: IT'S A JOUST!
[Maid_MVP]: Maid Alter came back with the horse! Lancer set this up before she died! The Artoria Alliance lives on!
[Epic_Moment]: This is it. The final clash.
Saber kicked Dun Stallion into a gallop. Achilles cracked his reins.
Two legends charged at each other across the ruined temple grounds.
Sword vs Spear. White Horse vs Divine Chariot. King vs Hero.
The world held its breath.
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