The magic power pre-stored within the Holy Lance transformed into Light of the End under Alaric's command, bypassing the stage of gathering energy. The moment it materialized, it was guided and fired. The surging torrent of light roared forward, leaving Gorgon and Kingu no time to react, crossing the vast heavens in an instant before descending upon the earth once more!
But this time, there would be no obstacles. The black light mercilessly devoured everything in its path!
The Blood Temple was destroyed inch by inch within the pitch-black flood, and countless structures that nurtured demonic beasts were reduced to ash until the colossal body of the goddess was revealed!
The once noble and powerful Beast Goddess let out a pained roar at that moment.
Even though the Blood Temple absorbed much of the heat from the Holy Judgment, the dark, extreme light that struck Gorgon was still unbearably scorching!
While Gorgon bore the brunt of the Holy Judgment, even Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others, situated far from the blast's radius, gasped in awe at the scene unfolding before them.
Standing in front of the group, Mash maintained her Noble Phantasm's release, shielding Fujimaru Ritsuka and Merlin from the residual waves of the Holy Judgment.
Gorgon's anguished roars echoed, heard clearly by Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others, leaving them visibly shocked.
None of them had anticipated such a decisive and terrifying strike from Alaric.
But while they were stunned, Fujimaru Ritsuka did not stop moving. The moment the remnants of the Holy Judgment dissipated, she leaped into the chasm alongside Mash and the others, charging toward Gorgon!
Alaric's overwhelming attack would undoubtedly draw Kingu's attention. If Kingu were to focus solely on returning to Gorgon's side, even Quetzalcoatl might not be able to hold him off for long!
Just as Fujimaru Ritsuka predicted, Kingu, locked in battle with Quetzalcoatl, immediately noticed the Holy Judgment as it was fired.
Sensing the decline of Gorgon's divinity, Kingu's pupils contracted sharply. Even he, in that instant, understood Alaric and the others' plan—
To separate him from Gorgon and defeat them individually!
And Alaric's strike was the strongest proof of this!
"You despicable humans!"
Kingu's expression twisted with rage as his machine-like body surged to its peak performance, attempting to break free from the battlefield with a single blow and rush to Gorgon's side!
But how could Quetzalcoatl let Kingu have his way? The moment Kingu tried to escape, she clung to him like an inescapable shadow, interrupting his retreat!
At this moment, Kingu had entirely lost his previous composure. His mind fixated on one thought—
Return to Gorgon before Alaric kills her!
Thus, Kingu unleashed all his power, determined to defeat Quetzalcoatl and breakthrough!
While Kingu and Quetzalcoatl were locked in combat, Fujimaru Ritsuka, Ana, and Mash finally engaged Gorgon in their first wave of battle!
Having suffered a devastating blow from Alaric's Holy Judgment, Gorgon was gravely weakened. With Kingu absent, she could no longer rely on the Holy Grail's power to restore herself, and the destruction of the Blood Temple had further eroded her divinity.
The current Gorgon had completely lost the power expected of a divine Servant!
This sudden shift eased the tension for Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others. Even without summoning additional Servants to her limits, she could now face Gorgon on more equal footing.
"Summon!"
Magic power surged from within Fujimaru Ritsuka's body. Thanks to mana derived from Chaldea's transformed electrical energy, Fujimaru Ritsuka was able to summon and command multiple Servants in battle.
Even a divine Servant like Ishtar could be contracted and controlled by Fujimaru Ritsuka!
Known as the Last Master of Humanity, Fujimaru Ritsuka demonstrated unparalleled prowess at this moment.
Ether light gathered before her, forming the spiritual bodies needed to sustain heroic spirits, radiating the brilliance of the sun!
The solemn Sun Knight drew their holy sword. Though shrouded in darkness, their blazing light could not be obscured!
The horned Knight followed suit, charging straight toward the heavily injured Gorgon without hesitation!
"You damned humans!!!"
As Fujimaru Ritsuka successfully summoned the spiritual forms, Gorgon, drawn by the surge of magic power, immediately noticed their presence. Her gaze fell upon Fujimaru Ritsuka and her companions, her hatred fixated on one figure—a loathsome, indistinct person hidden by the overwhelming light.
Magic power surged wildly, and the snakes of her cursed hair multiplied, unleashing countless beams of light from her Mystic Eyes, aimed directly at Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others!
"Senpai, watch out!"
Mash, her gaze sharp as lightning, instantly raised her shield and stood in front of Fujimaru Ritsuka, blocking the terrifying beams of light!
But behind the beams came a roar so fearsome it shook their very souls!
Both Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash felt their bodies weaken, their hearts gripped as though being crushed, leaving them breathless.
[Monstrous Roar: A++]
This was the primal roar of the Beast Goddess, instilling instinctive fear in all living beings.
Even Mash, a Demi-Servant, struggled to withstand the roar, let alone Fujimaru Ritsuka, whose physique was closer to that of an ordinary human!
But the battlefield was not limited to just Mash and Fujimaru Ritsuka!
"What a loud voice!"
From the skies, Ishtar flung her hand, releasing dozens of gemstones that erupted with terrifying magic energy. These gemstones turned into streaks of light and struck Gorgon's cursed snakes, shattering them!
Having secured a promise of two-thirds of Uruk's gems reserves from Gilgamesh, Ishtar's combat style had become far more extravagant.
With her newfound wealth, Ishtar had transformed from a miserly goddess into a flashy, high-spending divine tycoon!
The pre-stored magic power within the gemstones unleashed incredible effects, and the bursts of light overwhelmed Gorgon, forcing her to stagger back under the impact!
As Gorgon faltered, her balance disrupted, Ana and the two knights finally closed in on her position!
Ana darted through the cursed snakes, her scythe flashing as she severed them one by one, even stripping away their regenerative properties!
"AAAAARRRGHH!!!"
The destruction of her cursed snakes was vividly reflected in Gorgon's mind. The intense pain drove her to let out another deafening roar.
But this roar was abruptly silenced when a rebellious knight's sword, crackling with crimson lightning, struck Gorgon square in the face, interrupting her cry!
Following closely behind, the Sun Knight charged forward like a blazing sun, their fiery strikes burning away all impurities in the world!
Already severely injured by Alaric's Holy Judgment, Gorgon now faced an unfamiliar fire that triggered a reflexive, agonized scream.
Magic power surged into her divine eyes—
The long-sealed true Mystic Eyes—
Were opening.