Chapter 115. Medusa full of lustful aura, Kaguya transforms into a beast, Celestial Grand Magic shrouds past and future!
["Boom boom…!!"]
[On the land engulfed in flames, occasional thunderous explosions echoed. That brutal demigod, like a giant demon, was relentlessly applying pressure on the girl with his sword techniques, his roars tearing through the cloud layers.]
[The hazy moonlight shone upon the battle, like a descended myth that stirred people's hearts!]
[Beneath that majestic Black Tower was a legend witnessed by none!]
["Clang clang clang…!!"]
[The axe blade slashed down, the sword shattered, sparking countless fantastical, dreamlike glimmers.]
[Obviously, relying solely on the power of a Fake Noble Phantasm created by Projection Magecraft 『Gradation Air』 was not enough to counter Heracles!]
[He was one of the rare strong ones throughout history, ranked top-tier even in legends of various nations.]
[Fortunately…]
["Trace On!"]
[The girl resolutely chanted the incantation. At the very moment the sword shattered, a surge of blue mana poured into her palm, instantly Projecting the Noble Phantasm Kanshou and Bakuya. The twin black and white swords once again charged toward the axe blade!]
["Clang!!"]
[A beautifully curved light flashed, thrusting forth like the finest gem in the world.]
[So what if she couldn't win for now?]
[As time passed and she approached death, her chance of victory only grew higher.]
[If one sword wasn't enough, she'd Project a thousand; if a thousand weren't enough, she'd Project ten thousand…]
[Eventually, quantitative change would lead to qualitative transformation.]
["Berserker, I won't lose!"]
[Yukinoshita Yukino whispered softly: "Whether it's for the world or for Sou, I must complete the great task of killing a god!"]
[The white cloth wrapped around her hair concealed her eyes full of complex emotions.]
…
The camera gradually zoomed in, enlarging her face. Beneath her wind-worn silver hair revealed a pair of steadfast, sincere eyes like fire, filled with divinity.
The world instantly fell into silence.
Everyone was a bit dazed—the girl's ideals from long ago still echoed in their ears.
"The wish for others to be happy was originally a beautiful thing!"
But turning back to look again, it was already the bloodstained face within that Celestial Curtain.
No longer was there any trace of innocence from when they first met at Homurahara Academy.
Perhaps…
This was what they called growth.
The world couldn't help but feel a sense of sorrow.
Comments on the Observer Network flew in wildly, as netizens poured out their complex emotions.
"Yukino-san is truly beautiful… but I'd rather she not be this beautiful."
"Is there really no way to undo the corruption from the black Holy Grail? Even Heracles can't wake up."
"Huhuhu, my big sis Yukino QAQ!"
"I once foolishly believed that modern society had no room left for saints, but I was completely wrong—the true saint has always existed, and her name is Yukinoshita Yukino!"
"Let those self-righteous fools take a good look—this is what it means to be an ally of justice!"
"If only there were a Servant Yukino here, she could help Yukino."
"She knew she would surely die after awakening Origin, so that's why she fought so desperately?"
"Raku Sou! Wake up! Your wife's about to perish!!"
"If Raku Sou could ride Pegasus to save Yukino, I'd be willing to call him a god!"
"Maybe, dying in the arms of the one you love… isn't such a bad ending QwQ."
"No, there will definitely be a miracle!"
…
In Los Angeles, inside the private jet cabin of basketball superstar "Black Mamba," smoke lingered in the air.
Legendary pilot Zobayan lit a cigarette, glanced at the flood of comments, and couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"They… are they exaggerating the praise a bit too much for that girl who barged into the Holy Grail War?"
"Saving the world is the responsibility of all mankind, yet she wants to shoulder such a heavy burden alone. Yukinoshita Yukino's actions are still too foolish. Only by uniting all existing lives can it be called wisdom."
"If she were my daughter, I'd definitely give her a proper lesson."
"So ridiculous, hahaha!"
"This is not ridiculous at all, kid."
Beside the legendary pilot, a tall, muscular Black player responded sternly.
"We – humans – were able to become the rulers of Earth because our ancestors pioneered with knives and axes, bravely surviving through a blood- and tear-drenched history. Countless people like Yukinoshita Yukino have stood up."
"We should revere her, not mock and pretend to be clever."
"Sir… you're right, I shouldn't have said that."
The legendary pilot hesitated, a hint of guilt welling up inside for his earlier careless words.
As expected of the legendary man in the world of basketball.
His stature… was far beyond his own!
…
Under the gaze of all, the Celestial Curtain suddenly grew dim, accompanied by the gentle rise of background music.
The camera shifted to the pointed peak beneath the bright moonlight.
[Not long after.]
[Raku Sou calmly looked toward the horizon, the scene resembling an epic tale.]
[At the center of the battlefield, a pitch-black energy sphere was swelling, an ominous aura radiating from the ground, rapidly expanding, devouring and annihilating everything, in an instant amplifying hundreds, thousands of times.]
[Then it exploded, the dark light shooting into the sky like a celestial pillar.]
[Piercing through the cloud layers!]
[The entire heavens and earth changed color, as if in fright!]
[Atop the mountain, Raku Sou withdrew his gaze. Just as he was about to leave, a series of glowing particles gathered together. A tall, energetic purple-haired goddess smiled gently: "Not planning to help her out, Master? Her opponent is a great hero who passed the final trials and became a god~."]
["That girl was just a half-baked amateur a few days ago…"]
["I believe in her."]
[Raku Sou interrupted her, his eyes blazing as he looked straight at the woman before him: "Just like I believe in you."]
["Is that so…"]
[Medusa was stunned for a moment, then looked away.]
[Silence.]
[A while later, the enchanting purple-haired woman came back to herself, the corner of her lips lifting into a faint smile.]
["If that's what Master thinks, then so be it. But let me make it clear, I'm just a sacrifice for the Great Deeds of Heroism. If we fail…"]
["No, we won't. My Rider is the strongest!"]
[Raku Sou cut her off. His tone was calm, yet as if declaring an undeniable truth.]
[Medusa's heart trembled slightly. Just as she was about to say something, her expression suddenly changed. Her gaze sharpened, her supple legs gracefully shifted, and in the next instant, her tall figure was already standing in front of Raku Sou.]
["Boom boom boom!!"]
[Immediately, a torrent of pitch-black mana howled and tore through the ground, sweeping straight toward them!]
["『Cybele: Petrifying Mystic Eyes』!"]
[Faced with the light cannon that could threaten her Master, Medusa didn't hesitate in the slightest. She coldly removed her blindfold, mana surged violently into her deep purple eyes, and the dazzling light seemed capable of stealing the souls of others.]
[In just a flash, she locked her gaze on the enemy's direction of attack.]
[Whoosh!]
[A chilling violet beam shot out instantly, filled with boundless magical energy.]
[This was the proof of Medusa's identity as a Gorgon from ancient Greek mythology, when her anti-heroic attributes were exalted — anyone who looked directly into her eyes would be turned to stone, even Servants had to avoid this gaze.]
[The enemy launching a sneak attack from afar was dangerous, but they had to see her in order to initiate the attack.]
[And conversely, she could see them too!]
[— When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you!]
[Apparently sensing the danger, the attacker immediately dodged out of 『Cybele』's line of sight, causing the beam to go off-course and strike the opposite mountain range.]
["BOOM BOOM BOOM!!"]
[The entire majestic mountain, hundreds of meters tall, collapsed with a roar, sweeping the land in a storm of swirling shockwaves!]
[However, that was merely the end of a probing strike—and the beginning of another fierce confrontation!]
[In an instant, a pitch-black mana burst surged like a violent flood, a flickering shadow appeared, and a black sword engraved with crimson blood patterns came slashing down mercilessly.]
["Screeeeech!!"]
[Rider, famed for her mobility and lightning-fast reactions, instantly hurled her chain sword, clashing with the demonic blade in a shower of ferocious sparks, ringing out a sharp and melodious clang of steel!]
[This was a battle between beings who, in any era, qualified to vie for a place on the Throne of Heroes!]
[Amid the resounding clash of metal—]
[The one who had swept across Japan, trampling all modern weaponry, the strongest Servant, the King of Britannia—Artoria Pendragon appeared!]
[The woman clad in pitch-black heavy armor, radiating ominous killing intent, silently manifested.]
...
Brutal!
Overwhelming!
The image of the Blackened Saber was as terrifying as ever, that invisible pressure seemed to strangle the throat of anyone nearby, even causing viewers in the real world to feel suffocated!
A supreme being, whose mere accidental release of aura could already make everything else seem dim!
"Kyaaa~, Saber is so cool!"
Even female yokai couldn't resist wanting to marry her on the spot, completely bewitched by Black Saber's aura.
Who could ever resist?
...
["Hmph... despicable Servant, you finally show yourself."]
[But Medusa showed no fear. Her hand tightly gripped the chain sword, her icy expression carrying clear mockery.]
[At some moment in the past, who would have imagined that this once-noble King would fall so far?]
["Go, Medusa, defeat Saber for me, claim victory!"]
[Raku Sou casually waved his hand, as if commanding a Pokémon.]
["Of course, Master!"]
[The purple-haired woman curled her lips into a smirk, raising an eyebrow. She was both ready to duel the Knight King and determined not to betray her Master's trust.]
[Moments later, as her battle spirit surged, she raised her chain sword high.]
[Leaving behind those words, Raku Sou no longer hesitated and headed straight toward that black tower.]
[However, that Black King radiating ominous killing intent only cast a single glance, sword slashing down, a wave of icy air blanketing everything, black light roared forth, blocking Raku Sou's path as he soared into the sky!]
["BOOM BOOM BOOM!!"]
[Heaven and earth quaked, violent shockwaves echoed across a radius of dozens of kilometers, leaving minds reeling and ears ringing!]
[That terrifying black beam was like a furious ancient dragon, powerful enough to shake mountains and move the heavens!]
[But Raku Sou seemed completely unfazed, flying farther and farther away.]
[At that life-or-death instant!]
["Neigh~~!!"]
[Immediately, along with the resounding cry of Pegasus, a pure white beam of light pierced through the pitch-black night. Medusa swung the golden whip in her hand, sweeping across kilometers in a single strike, like a white comet streaking in to smash through the light cannon!]
[The dense cloud layer was torn apart like fabric by that white beam, split cleanly in two!]
[That ancient and mighty aura evoked the illusion of returning to a primeval age.]
[Then, that beautiful white comet skillfully turned direction, and under Black Saber's baffled gaze, it arrogantly circled back and hovered right in front of her.]
["Jealous, aren't you, Saber? Of Master's trust in me."]
[Looking at the silent Knight King, Medusa gave a gentle, seductive smile.]
[However, Artoria chose not to respond. Her face remained icy cold as she lightly swung her evil Excalibur, brutal magical energy gathering at the tip of the blade from the Black Grail, making the surrounding air violently tremble as though it were about to shatter.]
[In the very next instant, a colossal black light cannon roared forth!]
["KABOOOOOM…!!"]
[At that moment, the entire city of Fuyuki heard the thunderous explosion that shook the heavens and earth!]
[A blazing beam of light, the invincible sword, crushing all in its path!!]
[Right now, silence spoke louder than any words!]
...
"Ohhh Shitttt, Artoria's seriously pissed off now?!"
In reality, during his livestream commentary of Celestial Curtain, streamer Pewdiepie witnessed the scene, eyes wide with terror, body trembling all over.
This light cannon was seriously goddamn OP!
No joke, this was absolutely the first time the King of Knights had fired off her ultimate move the moment she stepped into battle!
She definitely got her buttons pushed hard by Medusa.
"Felix bro, I think my Medusa's dead already…"
Someone muttered in despair, voice shaking.
Oh no, Saber's definitely using Excalibur this time!
The destructive force had to be on the level of dozens of megatons of nuclear warheads going off simultaneously—annihilating a modern city was child's play.
At this moment, even girls who once believed in love and miracles could only cry tears that wouldn't fall.
Why the hell did Raku Sou think Medusa could possibly defeat Black Saber, when she had an unlimited mana supply from the Holy Grail?!
No matter who you are, anyone facing this situation is bound to lose!
Even if Medusa unleashed her strongest Noble Phantasm — Bellerophon — it would still be crushed under Excalibur.
Why didn't Raku Sou just gang up on Saber together with Medusa from the start?!
People around the world were already holding a moment of silence.
There wasn't a shred of hope left for Medusa!
But then...
...
[Riding Pegasus, dodging countless light cannon blasts, Medusa soared gracefully across the sky, gently caressing her stomach. Then she smiled and looked down at Black Saber on the ground: "The mana from Master inside me is so strong, isn't it?"]
["Saber, that feeling of being endlessly filled... you've experienced it before too, haven't you…"]
[In the next moment, Medusa slightly curled her lips into a smirk: "But now, it belongs only to me…"]
["BOOOOM——!!"]
[In the blink of an eye, a black beam of light exploded across the sky!]
[More savage than ever before!]
...
In the real world, everyone had strange expressions on their faces.
Saber was… pissed off again?
...
"Huh? Looks like there's still a chance to win?"
At Celestial Curtain, Hattori Heiji looked up in astonishment, a surprised gleam in his eyes.
As a famous detective, he had already sensed something unusual from the combat clues.
That's right...
Although the Knight King, after being corrupted by the Black Grail, possessed unlimited mana, her physical capabilities had seriously declined. Meanwhile, Medusa, after forming a contract with Raku Sou, had seen a significant boost in her physical prowess.
(Note: once again, I don't remember if this was mentioned in earlier chapters.)
One side weakened, the other strengthened — the gap created by unlimited mana had actually been balanced out!
No wonder Raku Sou believed Medusa could defeat Black Saber.
And also…
"The way Rider talks is just so seductive!"
Gokou Ruri blushed bright red. As a girl inexperienced in love, her mind instantly wandered into even wilder imaginations.
Damn it, why do I suddenly want a boyfriend so badly?
I want to try that feeling just once… of being filled~.
...
Right after that, Celestial Curtain flashed once again.
Before the astonished eyes of tens of billions of people around the world, the camera panned to a space shrouded in darkness and gloom.
["Clack clack clack…"]
[Cold footsteps echoed out.]
[The being named Shinomiya Kaguya stepped onto the throne in the sky, removing her hair ribbon as her long hair fluttered freely in the air. Her crimson princess dress radiated a bloody glow. Her appearance had matured—taller, more composed.]
[The blood-colored light formed a crown above her head, overflowing with an unmatched aura of domination.]
[She wanted to rewrite reality.]
[To make the world move according to her will.]
[Her narrow, sharp gaze shifted slightly, casually glancing at Yukinoshita Yukino several dozen miles away. Facing this old friend, her eyes were calm yet cold.]
[Yukino, a half-hearted person like you, compared to her — someone who has sacrificed endlessly for her ideals, shouldering the great wish of hundreds of millions of selves —]
[Is far too small~.]
[Withdrawing her indifferent gaze, the tall, slender figure walked toward the heavenly throne at the top of the staircase.]
[After 370 million cycles of reincarnation, it's finally about to be completed…]
[A divine-level ritual encompassing both past and future——]
[Infinite Womb Realm – Celestial Coffin Corridor!!]
[This time.]
[The cursed cycle of reincarnation… might finally come to an end.]
[Suddenly, her footsteps halted.]
["You've finally arrived."]
[The tall figure slowly turned around. Standing high in the sky, she looked down upon the young man below: "My onii-chan."]