Chapter 114: Watch FZ Live, Set a Reminder!
[Please note, using Special Summon will summon a Heroic Spirit before they return to the Throne of Heroes.]
[The summoned Heroic Spirit will retain all memories from this Singularity, which may pose a risk. Host, please proceed with caution.]
The system's familiar notification voice echoed.
[Beep beep… Detected a Heroic Spirit nearby eligible for Special Summon: Iskandar.]
[This Heroic Spirit has a "Bond" with a Servant in your team: Zhuge Liang (El-Melloi II). Upon summoning, he will automatically retrieve related memories.]
[Connection established. Initiating Special Summon!]
Beneath the shattered ground, magical energy surged and gathered through the ley lines, converging in front of Ethan.
A silver summoning circle formed, tall and luminous.
"——————?!"
Lev, who had been preparing to retreat, turned his head in shock as he noticed the unusual magical surge.
Realizing what Ethan was trying to do, he finally let out an angry, guttural growl.
"So that's it, so that's it! No wonder Andromalius failed—Chaldea managed to hide a Master like you!!!"
The golden lights that had dissipated earlier suddenly seemed to regain consciousness. They began to gather once more, converging into the summoning circle.
In the next moment, golden light burst forth and pierced the sky!!!
Waver, still lost in self-blame, instinctively looked up—an inexplicable sense of familiarity flooding his heart.
"SWOOSH——————————!!"
A beam of light from the sky shot straight toward the summoning circle!!!
Lev tried to destroy the summoning circle before the summoning could be completed.
But from the golden brilliance of the summoning circle, something surged forth and blasted the oncoming beam away.
Immediately after, a violent blue lightning bolt descended from the sky, striking Lev's position directly!!!
"BOOM————————!!!"
With a thunderous crash, Lev's figure vanished from the sky.
"Ran away, huh? What a troublesome opponent."
Right after, a tall figure stepped out from within the summoning circle.
Hearing that familiar voice, Waver lifted his head, gazing at the towering form emerging from the light.
"Boy, it seems my conquest isn't over yet. Looks like I've returned."
"You are…?!"
Waver's eyes widened in disbelief at the figure before him.
"Rider, King of Conquerors, Iskandar, shall resume his conquest right here!!!"
The bearded man with a bold, carefree grin proudly introduced himself.
"It's really… you?"
Waver was still in utter disbelief.
"Well, it's a bit strange, yeah. But the moment I came to, I saw your face, so I guess there's no mistake. Seems our bond isn't over yet."
"Do you have any idea how long it's been since then?!"
Waver adjusted his dark-rimmed glasses, regaining his usual composure.
"But seriously, you look completely worn out. Are you really okay? And… why are you a Servant now?"
Iskandar rested his chin in his hand, scanning Waver from top to bottom.
"Ah… well, that's a long story."
"Oh! So you're Iskandar, the one who once helped my onii-sama? He must've caused you quite a bit of trouble."
Reines was the first to rush up to Iskandar, greeting him with impeccable courtesy.
"What a lively young lady. Never expected a rascal like you to have such an adorable little sister, kid."
"She's not adorable at all!!!"
Waver shouted in frustration.
"Thank you, thank you. To receive such praise from the King of Conquerors Iskandar—what an extraordinary honor. Right, onii-sama?"
"..."
Waver was so mad, he didn't even want to talk anymore.
"Though it's important to catch up when reunited…"
Iskandar glanced around the area before finally fixing his eyes on Ethan.
"Oh! So you're the one who summoned me back, young man."
"It's truly an honor to meet you once again, King of Conquerors Iskandar."
Ethan stepped forward.
"I don't quite understand what exactly happened, but it seems I've been given another chance to fight that wicked Magus. For that, I sincerely thank you."
Iskandar gave Ethan a hearty slap on the shoulder with his massive hand.
"Ahahaha! Don't worry, the path you walk shall be conquered by me!!"
"Cough cough… Well then, I truly appreciate that..."
Ethan coughed violently from the force of the slap.
"From the memories in my previous saint graph, I more or less understand the situation. That Magus has escaped for now, but my army is still engaged in a fierce battle with the coalition forces. Everyone, wait here—I'll return shortly."
Iskandar let out a sharp whistle, and in the distance, a group of black warhorses galloped toward him.
"Bucephalus! It's time to charge onto the battlefield!!!"
"Brrrhhhhh————————!!!"
He immediately mounted the steed and dashed off toward the battlefield in the distance.
"Onii-sama, so you really were the one who summoned the King of Conquerors during the Holy Grail War?"
Reines clung to Waver, asking curiously.
"You already know that. Why even ask?"
"Of course I don't know the details! It happened during the Fourth Holy Grail War in Fuyuki, right? That's totally worth documenting!"
"That was ages ago! How the hell am I supposed to remember it all clearly?!"
Waver turned his head away, trying to avoid more of Reines's pestering.
"Well, if big brother doesn't remember, I'll just go ask the King of Conquerors directly. He seems to have retained all his memories anyway."
"Wait! Don't you dare go bothering him with that!!!"
The moment Iskandar appeared on screen, the chat in the livestream absolutely exploded:
[It's the full version of Alexander the Great!!!]
[Host, thank you so much! Can't believe you actually summoned the Emperor himself!!!]
[Told y'all—this is clearly Fate/Zero Season 3. Y'all didn't believe me. Now do you believe me?]
[Waver finally got his wish… to fight alongside the Emperor once again.]
[And now Waver has Zhuge Liang too! He can even buff Iskandar's army. This is so overpowered!]
[Just wondering—how many extras do they need to shoot the Noble Phantasm scene this time?]
[I saw a bunch of extras eating bento lunches outside the film set earlier, they're ready lmao…]
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[System: "SAITO CHESTO" has sent 100 Saint Quartz!]
[Message: Uwaaa! Look at all that muscle! Bro Iskandar is making me question my gender.]
[System: "Purified by the Holy Maidens" has sent 100 Saint Quartz!]
[Message: LOL look at the Host's team—they look like kids standing next to Iskandar!Is the actor really 212cm tall? That's nuts!]
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Seeing Reines teasing Waver so mercilessly, Ethan silently made up his mind:
When we get back, I'm definitely forcing them to do a live reaction to Fate/Zero!!!