When Fujimaru Ritsuka and her party emerged from the Atlas Institute, the person who met them head-on was none other than the strongest Knight of the Round Table—Lancelot.
He was an incredibly powerful existence; even Gawain, who guarded the main gate and was bolstered by the sun, was only slightly stronger than Lancelot.
And now, Lancelot also bore the Artoria Pendragon's blessing, though it was unknown what kind of blessing it was.
But judging from the situations of Mordred, Tristan, and Gawain, Lancelot was certainly a very troublesome opponent right now.
Naruto World.
"Have we reached the battle segment again?"
Deidara looked quite excited. "Finally, the battle segment is here. To be honest, I'm not interested in that so-called conspiracy, but I'm very interested in Servants fighting."
"Because from their battles, I might be able to see a different kind of art."
Yes, even now, Deidara was not interested in the Human Order Incineration, but he did have a certain fondness for King Solomon.
After all, Deidara was a madman who loved chaos. Regarding King Solomon, an existence who had already destroyed human history, he actually thought he had done a good job.
Just like how the Akatsuki Organization wanted to use absolute force to rule the entire Ninja World, this was an art that the masses could not accept.
Only those who could truly appreciate the 'beauty' within it were true artists.
"Hmph." Sasori was somewhat disdainful of the 'art' Deidara spoke of; after all, their understandings of 'art' were completely different.
However, he didn't say much else, because he was also looking forward to the battle between Servants.
As for how Chaldea fared, Sasori really didn't care; after all, it was none of his business.
"It seems that the fellow inside Mash is a very famous existence."
Kisame spoke up. Perhaps after being interrupted by Itachi last time with "Itachi-san, what do you think?", he had temporarily returned to a normal state. He smiled while looking at Mash in the video. "Whether it was the previous King Arthur, the later Mordred, or Gawain and Bedivere after entering this Singularity, they all seem quite concerned for Mash."
"But her luck seems to have reached its end."
The concern the other Knights of the Round Table had for Mash was visible to the naked eye. Anyone could see at a glance that these people seemed to consciously take care of her whenever they saw her.
Whether it was the short-tempered Mordred, the enemy Gawain, or the ally Bedivere.
Although Kisame didn't know what the Knights of the Round Table were, it should be the history of another world, and the existence named Galahad inside Mash was also a member of the Knights of the Round Table.
Right now, Lancelot would definitely not let them go; he was not like Gawain earlier, who would not leave the main gate.
Although Gawain had held back against Mash, at that time he had only held back; later, he had released his Noble Phantasm, intending to kill Bedivere, Fujimaru Ritsuka, and the others.
Right now, Lancelot was surely that kind of existence as well. This time, there might be casualties again.
"It seems that way." Itachi nodded slightly. Lancelot didn't look weak; the fact that he dared to face so many Servants alone showed his confidence.
Furthermore, the Hassans had said earlier that the Knights of the Round Table possessed the power to take on many at once.
In this Singularity, perhaps apart from King Hassan and Ramses II, whom they had encountered in the desert earlier, it seemed no one else could stand against the powerful Knights of the Round Table.
Just as Kisame had said, their luck had reached its end.
"Hurry up and fight; I'm almost falling asleep."
Although Kakuzu was only interested in money, he now hoped even more for a hearty battle between Servants.
Battles between Servants, regardless of their destructive power, were absolutely fine in terms of spectacle.
The kind where you definitely wouldn't get sleepy just watching.
Detective Conan World.
"Galahad!? Lancelot!?"
At this moment, Kudo Shinichi's expression became very strange. Reason told him that he should focus more on deducing King Solomon and the Human Order Incineration event.
However, his intuition told him that watching the drama was the most important thing right now.
Unlike other worlds, Kudo Shinichi had plenty of complete data here, so he naturally understood the situation between Galahad and Lancelot.
Because Galahad! Is Lancelot's son!
Right now, Lancelot doesn't seem to know that the Heroic Spirit inside Mash is Galahad, does he!?
"Interesting, interesting." At this moment, Kudo Shinichi looked at Lancelot in the video, whose expression appeared very serious, and couldn't help but smile: "There is definitely going to be a good show coming up!"
Galahad versus Lancelot!? A case of fatherly love and filial piety!?
Ah no, it should be fatherly love and daughterly piety!!!!
"Hehehehe." Kudo Shinichi couldn't help but reveal a mischievous smile.
His sixth sense as a detective was telling him that he could even stop thinking and just watch the video, because the comedic effect would surely be great.
After all, given Mash's personality, if Lancelot were to do something strange after she learned that the Heroic Spirit within her was Galahad...
Mash would definitely rush forward to correct him. Don't ask Kudo Shinichi why he knows it so clearly, because he has similar things happening around him.
Uncle Mouri is often disciplined by Ran in exactly this way!
Type-Moon/Fate World, Sixth Singularity, Sacred Round Table Domain.
"Lancelot, oh~"
Da Vinci also looked at Mash, who was by her side, with a subtle expression. At this moment, Mash's expression was quite conflicted; in fact, after learning the identity of the Heroic Spirit within her...
Mash now held quite a subtle feeling toward Lancelot. On one hand, she understood why she had the urge to hit him with her shield whenever she saw him.
On the other hand, she realized that since she had inherited everything from Galahad, did that mean Lancelot was also her father?
Mash's thoughts were just that simple. If it were anyone else, they probably wouldn't think Lancelot was their father at all.
"Doctor..."
Fujimaru Ritsuka, on the other side, was a bit distracted; she was still thinking about the matter regarding Dr. Roman.
After all, what Holmes had said had deeply shaken Fujimaru Ritsuka, and she didn't know how to refute his words.
Because the doctor truly hadn't mentioned that Holy Grail War to them, though it was also possible that they hadn't asked themselves.
But the person who said Dr. Roman was a major suspect was Holmes, not just some random detective who popped out from a street corner.
If it had been anyone else, Mash and Fujimaru Ritsuka would definitely have argued with them to the end; after all, they had seen with their own eyes what Dr. Roman had done.
Holmes was different. He was the world-renowned great detective. With that legendary reputation, his suspicion of Dr. Roman, coupled with the evidence he provided...
And so, Fujimaru Ritsuka was now confused, while Mash had her attention temporarily captured by Lancelot, so she wasn't thinking about those things for the moment.
Da Vinci watched this scene before her and didn't say much, just planning to wait until the Lancelot incident in the video was resolved.
Then she would have a proper conversation with Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash about the person, Romani Archaman.
The video continued to play.
"The game of running away ends here."
Lancelot spoke. He looked at Mash, Fujimaru Ritsuka, and the others in front of him, and said in a very serious voice: "You have nowhere left to run. Surrender obediently!"
"I don't have that much time to waste on you. If you resist, I will not show mercy to anyone."
Lancelot waved the sword in his hand. His expression appeared exceptionally serious and earnest. Judging by the aura coming from him, he wasn't joking; he was serious!
"..."
Bedivere stepped forward. He looked at Lancelot in front of him. As fellow Knights of the Round Table who had spent so many years together, he could naturally tell that Lord Lancelot was serious.
Just as Fujimaru Ritsuka was about to say something, Bedivere walked forward and said calmly: "It seems he is serious. Fujimaru Ritsuka, please step back."
"The mistakes made by the Knights of the Round Table should be resolved by a Knight of the Round Table."
"Before that, there is one thing I want to confirm one last time." Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at Lancelot not far away and said calmly: "I want to talk about the Holy Lance."
"This... that is..."
Bedivere's expression was somewhat subtle, because just a moment ago, he had intended not to talk but to fight Lord Lancelot directly.
Because previously, Mordred, Tristan, and Gawain had all attacked directly without any fruitful conversation.
But now they had obtained brand new information, and perhaps they could sway Lord Lancelot a little.
Thinking of this, Bedivere revealed a complex expression and said: "I was also a bit too agitated. The Knights of the Round Table all trust the King, but they don't necessarily all know the true nature of the Holy Lance."
"Right."
Mash also nodded slightly, her expression very serious as she said: "If they are serving the Artoria Pendragon without knowing the truth about the Holy City and the Holy Lance, we might be able to persuade them."
If they could really persuade the Knights of the Round Table, then perhaps they could sway them to become the main force in resisting the Artoria Pendragon.
Thinking of this, Bedivere looked at Lancelot, who was about to launch an attack, and shouted: "Lord Lancelot! Before we start fighting, I have one thing to ask!"
As he spoke, Bedivere walked toward Lancelot.
"?" Lancelot, who had been preparing to start the battle, had a somewhat strange expression at this moment after hearing Bedivere's words.
However, as a fellow Knight of the Round Table, Lancelot still patiently looked at Bedivere, wanting to hear what the other party wanted to say.
Seeing that Lancelot was not attacking them for the moment, Bedivere couldn't help but feel happy, because this allowed him to see the hope of communication.
Subsequently, Bedivere asked earnestly: "Do you know the true nature of the Holy Lance, as well as the Artoria Pendragon's purpose!?"
"What?" Lancelot revealed a puzzled expression.
Seeing Lancelot reveal such an expression, Bedivere continued to speak: "The Holy City is not some ideal city; it is the Tower at the End, a cage for collecting ideal humans and containing them!"
"And when the task is complete! Everything in this land will be completely annihilated! The Artoria Pendragon's actions have already exceeded the scope of humanity!"
"...Could it be..."
At this moment, Lancelot seemed not to have expected Bedivere to say these things. His expression appeared somewhat'surprised,' and he even lowered the sword in his hand.
Mash watched this scene and also thought with some surprise and happiness: 'Lord Lancelot has lowered his sword; as expected, the Knights of the Round Table were also not told the truth about the Holy Lance.'
Having learned that the Heroic Spirit within her was Galahad, Mash naturally held unique feelings toward Lancelot at this moment.
If the other party could lower his sword and show a surprised expression, it would naturally be best if he could join their side.
"Swish—!!!"
However, something unexpected happened.
Lancelot tightened his grip on his sword. He rushed toward Bedivere at extreme speed and swung his sword, slashing at Bedivere.
"Clang—!!!"
Accompanied by a crisp sound, Bedivere barely blocked Lancelot's attack, but he himself was knocked back.
This scene left everyone present stunned. Sanz, Mash, Fujimaru Ritsuka, and Tawara Touta revealed surprised expressions.
Even Bedivere looked at this scene in disbelief.
But no matter how unbelievable it was, the moment Lancelot launched his attack meant that the negotiation had broken down.
"You actually know even this?" Lancelot's expression appeared very calm, or rather, his calmness at this moment made one feel an ominous premonition. He looked up at Fujimaru Ritsuka and her group and said: "That means this group of people around you also know, right."
"Then I can't let you all go even more! In this way, you will spread unnecessary fear!"
Clearly, Lancelot was now even more determined to capture Bedivere and his group.
"Ugh!" Bedivere didn't know if he hadn't caught his breath from that sudden attack, or if he was angered by Lancelot's words. He looked at the other party and said in a trembling voice: "Lancelot! You!"
"Even though you know about the Holy Lance, you still serve the King!? Even though you know this is wrong! Yet you still!!!"
"Shut up!" Lancelot interrupted Bedivere's words and said sternly: "I said long ago, there is no one among us at the Round Table who is disloyal to the King!"
"When the Selection ends and the Holy City is full of qualified people, the gates of the Tower at the End will open."
"This is what the Artoria Pendragon first declared to us when she summoned us to the Round Table!"
"And we swore to obey her words. Based on this ideal, we slaughtered the Crusaders who were our compatriots..."
When mentioning the slaughter, Lancelot's voice was somewhat silent and low, as if he were thinking of something.
But soon, Lancelot looked up, his gaze firm as he looked at Bedivere and shouted: "We have long since decided to be enemies with all of humanity in this era!"
"Even if we sensed non-human consciousness in the King's actions!"
"!!!!" Bedivere gritted his teeth, staring at Lancelot. At this moment, he was so angry that he couldn't say a word.
Looking at Bedivere's appearance, Lancelot also slightly gritted his teeth, as if he couldn't bear to see the other party like this, but he still said very seriously: "That is all I have to say!"
"If you still have objections, then stake your head and present them before the King!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Lancelot launched an attack on Bedivere again.
"Clang—!!!"
The sword and shield clashed, emitting a very crisp sound. Mash had blocked in front of Bedivere before anyone knew it, helping her block this attack, and then she countered with a shield bash, knocking Lancelot flying away.
At this moment, Lancelot spun several times in mid-air before finally crashing heavily onto the desert.
And at this moment, countless people were stunned. What was going on?
"Waa—ah!!!!"
Mash, who had accomplished this, had raging flames burning in her eyes. She looked at Lancelot and shouted: "I—am—thoroughly—angry—!!!!"
"What!?" Lancelot was stunned. He stood up from the desert, looking at Mash in front of him in disbelief, revealing a quite shocked expression.
Although from the very beginning, he had been very concerned about this 'girl' and the shield in her hands.
But he really didn't expect that this seemingly weak girl would hit so hard, seizing that momentary opening of his to directly slap him flying away.
And she did it by slapping him right in the face!
"Ms. Mash..." Bedivere also looked at Mash with some surprise. He didn't know why, but he felt that Mash had become quite terrifying at this moment.
"Mash!?"
It wasn't just Bedivere who had this feeling; Fujimaru Ritsuka had it too.
The always obedient Mash seemed to be truly angry at this moment.
"She actually blocked a blow from Arondight head-on!?" Why did Lancelot reveal that momentary opening just now? It was because his holy sword was not something that could be blocked so easily.
But the fact was, his attack had been blocked. However, that was not the most surprising thing.
What was even more surprising was that Lancelot then stared at the shield in Mash's hand and the aura on her body, saying in great shock: "No! This shield! This aura! Could you be!?"
"I am burning with anger!" Mash dragged her shield and walked toward Lancelot. As she walked, she said loudly as if declaring something: "Although he is no longer inside, he must have the same thoughts as I do!"
"So please allow me to say it on his behalf! Knight Lancelot! You, knock it off!!"
"?!"
Lancelot revealed a quite bewildered expression. He stared blankly at Mash and said: "Knock it off!? You wouldn't be lecturing me, would you!?"
"No!" Mash looked at Lancelot and shouted: "I am just feeling angry! Can you still be considered King Arthur's most beloved knight like this!?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Mash rushed up, and she officially began to engage in battle with Lancelot!!!!!
Outside the video.
Seventh Singularity, Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia world.
"Hahahaha!!!!!!"
This time the person laughing had changed. Siduri looked at Merlin on the side with some confusion, discovering that the other party seemed to have seen something particularly interesting at this moment and was laughing loudly.
And the King on the side had a slight smile on the corner of his mouth, as if watching some good show.
You have to know, it hadn't been like this before.
Before, it was King Gilgamesh who laughed and indicated that he had seen the Underworld. Why was Merlin like this now?
Siduri was plunged into confusion, really not understanding what on earth had happened.
"No, I'm dying of laughter!! Hahahaha!!!! Go Mash!!!!" Merlin laughed loudly, clearly laughing so hard that he was almost out of breath at this moment.
Although he was not in his true body right now, at this moment, Merlin truly understood the feeling that Wise King Gilgamesh had before.
That feeling of seeing the Underworld. However, Merlin really couldn't help but laugh loudly, because this scene before him was just too funny.
If one isn't the person involved, perhaps they can't experience this kind of joy at all, but fortunately...
Merlin is one of the parties involved. He is very clear about Lancelot's current inner thoughts, as well as Mash's current anger!
Because he knows all this, Merlin laughs loudly. At this moment, he also seems to see countless Artorias waving at him.
That's a scene no less intense than the Underworld!!!!!!
"Truly interesting." Wise King Gilgamesh also shows a smile. He doesn't laugh so wantonly this time; after all, his body can hardly hold out much longer.
If he continued to laugh wantonly, he might actually go straight to see the Goddess of the Underworld.
However, regarding what's happening before his eyes, Wise King Gilgamesh still expresses genuine joy, because the upcoming battle is a rare father-daughter showdown.
From Lancelot's expression, it seems he has already recognized who the person in front of him is.
Because of this, Wise King Gilgamesh finds it very interesting, and the corners of his mouth are even curling up wildly.
"Hahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!" Merlin laughs loudly. At this moment, even he begins to feel delighted. He looks at the bewildered Lancelot in the video and shouts: "I've always wanted to see you make that expression—Lord Lancelot!!!"
"Let the cute little Mash-chan give you a good lesson! Enjoy the shield bash of the world's cutest daughter."
Merlin's attitude towards Lancelot is still quite unpleasant; after all, everyone knows what this guy has done.
And having raised Artoria for so long, Merlin also feels pity for the girl. So, seeing Mash about to beat up Lancelot, he is naturally feeling wild delight, not even maintaining his usual demeanor in the eyes of others.
"..."
Siduri looks at Merlin like this, a look of confusion in her eyes. She really doesn't know what on earth happened to make Merlin turn into this state.
No Game No Life World.
"Things are getting interesting." Sora also shows a smile. Clearly, even through the screen, he can feel Merlin's delight.
As for why, it's because he also knows the story of Galahad and Lancelot.
This father and son can be said to be quite subtle. As for how subtle, since the histories of the two worlds might differ, Sora won't over-infer.
But what's certain is that the relationship between Galahad and Lancelot is definitely not very good.
Adding to that Lancelot's current words, he's even managed to piss off Mash, who has always been very gentle and kind.
One can imagine what kind of battle will happen next.
"This is bad."
However, Stephanie, who is nearby, shows a worried expression. She looks at Mash and says: "It's too dangerous for her to go and fight Lancelot all by herself."
Although Mash has gone through training in several Singularities, Stephanie can also see that the Lancelot before them is not someone Mash can handle.
Just now, although she luckily managed to knock the opponent away, that was only due to good luck or perhaps the opponent's carelessness.
If Lancelot gets serious now, won't Mash be in trouble?
One must know that the distance between Mash and Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others has already widened at this moment.
Although the distance is short, based on the previous series of battles, Stephanie also understands that this bit of distance is almost enough for Lancelot to defeat or even kill Miss Mash.
Stephanie still holds a certain amount of goodwill towards Mash. After all, her personality is so good and her background is so pitiful; no woman could fail to feel pity for her.
Although she knows Mash won't die—after all, she's still alive and well in Seventh Singularity—
Even if she doesn't die, she'll be seriously injured. So, Stephanie is very worried right now.
"Don't worry."
At this time, Sora speaks. He sees Stephanie's concern for Mash and says calmly: "In this battle, no matter who fights, they might lose, but Mash is the only one who cannot lose."
Is Lancelot strong? Very strong! After all, he's someone who can fight Gawain to a standstill during the day.
And he seems to have received the Artoria Pendragon's blessing; heaven knows how much he's been buffed.
Gawain, who guards the main gate, is very strong, right? They even had to bring in King Hassan to deal with him, so one can imagine how terrifying Lancelot is.
However, he is indeed terrifying, but he just happened to encounter the enemy he is most unable to fight.
"Eh?!"
Stephanie is slightly stunned, not quite understanding what Sora means. She says with some surprise: "Could it be that Mash has a secret weapon to deal with Lancelot?"
"That's right."
Shiro speaks up. She is sitting on Sora's lap, her voice very calm: "She has a secret weapon."
"Eh?!!!!!!!"
Stephanie is even more surprised. When did this happen? Could she have missed something again?!!
Seeing Stephanie in this state of self-doubt, Sora doesn't hide it anymore and smiles: "Because this is a special battle. To put it simply, it's... a father-daughter battle."
"A father-daughter battle?!"
Stephanie shows a face full of 'wisdom.' She is momentarily dazed, not quite understanding why Sora would say that.
"Well to put it simply, a kind father and a filial daughter~ It's the complete opposite of Diavolo's situation"
Sora continues to use memes that Stephanie doesn't understand.
Shiro looks at Stephanie and says in a very calm voice: "The Heroic Spirit inside Mash is called Galahad. In the history of our world, Galahad is Lancelot's son."
"Which means?!" Stephanie's eyes widen slightly. Hearing Shiro say this, she immediately understands.
Why Sora said this is a father-daughter battle, with a kind father and a filial daughter.
Because Lancelot and Mash are, in a sense, truly father and daughter—not by blood,
But because the Heroic Spirit inside Mash is named Galahad. Having inherited everything from Galahad, Mash naturally became Lancelot's daughter.
"Then..."
Stephanie really wants to ask, has Lancelot recognized Mash as his daughter?!
"He has already recognized her." Sora seems to see what her next sentence would be and says with a smile: "So, this battle is already a foregone conclusion!"
"Checkmate."
Shiro also says calmly, as if Mash will definitely kill Lancelot.
At this moment, Stephanie stops talking, because she also doesn't think a father would strike a fatal blow against his own daughter, unless the other party is a scumbag among scumbags!!!
Magical Girl Illya World.
"They're fighting! They've started fighting!!!!!"
Seeing Mash rush out, Illya's eyes widen. Her young self is greatly shocked.
While Bedivere and Lancelot were talking, Miyu had explained to Illya that Galahad is Lancelot's son.
In a sense, Mash, who accepted everything from Galahad, is Lancelot's daughter.
Just as Illya was fantasizing about a touching father-daughter reunion, Lancelot launched an attack on Bedivere.
Afterwards, the situation became tense, and Mash, as the daughter, directly launched an attack on Lancelot!
This scene was simply too fast, so fast that Illya's little brain couldn't process it.
"Mordred gives this a like." magical ruby floats around, saying very delightfully: "Ah, I bet Mordred would be very happy to see this!"
"After all, Mash is just like her now, both launching an attack on their own father~~~"
"..."
Miyu shows a rather subtle expression. She doesn't speak, because she feels there's nothing much to say.
But even if she doesn't speak, Illya doesn't plan to let her off.
Illya pulls on Miyu and quickly asks: "Miyu, how do you see this battle? Will Lancelot fight Mash for the sake of the Artoria Pendragon?!"
"Or will Lancelot betray the Artoria Pendragon and stand on Mash's side?!"
Clearly, Illya really wants to know what the answer is.
"It depends on the strength of Lancelot's obsession." Miyu's voice is very calm. She isn't sure what the final result of this battle will be, because the reason is simple: once a certain existence's obsession reaches a certain depth,
Then that existence will become quite terrifying. Her own brother once turned into a 'terrifying existence' for her sake, ending the Holy Grail War and bringing her hope.
In the video, Lancelot even wanted to take Bedivere away for the sake of the Artoria Pendragon, and his attitude was very firm; no matter what the other party said, his will did not change.
"..." Illya's mood drops slightly after hearing this. Clearly, she feels it's somewhat unlikely for Lancelot to betray the Artoria Pendragon.
"However," Miyu looks at Lancelot in the video, her voice calm, "I don't think Lancelot is that kind of person."
"Eh?"
Hope springs in Illya's eyes! She looks at Miyu with sparkling eyes, clearly looking forward to Miyu's next words.
magical ruby also stops flying around and looks at Miyu, anticipating her deduction.
Facing everyone's gaze, Miyu slowly says: "Because, from just now, he hasn't been like the other Knights of the Round Table, shouting for the deaths of Fujimaru Ritsuka's group. He just simply wants to subdue them."
"As for what he wants to do after subduing them... although I'm not quite sure, he certainly wouldn't let them die."
This is Miyu's analysis. Lancelot is very strange; he clearly came over aggressively, but his words and actions don't feel like he wants to pull them up by the roots.
Instead, when talking to Bedivere, he even said: [If there are still objections, then stake your head and present them before the King's presence!].
This sentence clearly means he intends to take Bedivere to see the Artoria Pendragon, and has no intention of taking the others.
"Is that so?"
Illya blinks her eyes, small eyes, big confusion.
"Yes, we'll know if we keep watching." Miyu nods. She stares at the video screen; she doesn't intend to say anything more now.
They'll know by continuing to watch, because compared to the father-daughter battle, Miyu is more curious about the subsequent development of the story.
The video continues to play.
"Bang—!!!!"
After sending Lancelot flying with a strike, Mash stands in place, looking at the rather disheveled opponent and says coldly: "It seems words are useless. Knight Lancelot, I hereby challenge you to a duel!"
"Wait!! Please wait a moment!!!"
At this time, Lancelot seems to have discovered something. He looks at this shield-bearing girl and says: "That tone of not treating a father like a father! And that hair covering one eye! Could you be!!!!"
"Boom!" However, Mash doesn't say anything more. At this moment, Lancelot intends to talk,
But Mash is already so angry she doesn't want to talk. She leaps up, raising the shield in her hand again to launch an attack at Lancelot.
Seeing this, Lancelot is forced to shut his mouth and temporarily dodge the opponent's attack.
"Mash!"
Seeing Mash so agitated, Fujimaru Ritsuka calls out, seemingly wanting to say not to push herself alone.
But Mash, who has cooperated with Fujimaru Ritsuka so many times, naturally understands Fujimaru Ritsuka's current thoughts.
She looks at Lancelot with a firm gaze and says in a very gentle voice: "Leave this to me, Master. I will absolutely not lose to that person."
As soon as she finishes speaking, Mash runs quickly, holding her shield as she rapidly approaches Lancelot.
"Bang—!!!!!"
"Clang—!!!!!"
Shield and blade clash as Mash and Lancelot fight together.
At this moment, Mash's aura is terrifying. She actually suppresses Lancelot's offensive and once again sends him flying.
Mash shouts: "This shield! This armor!!! Inside this heart! It is roaring so!!!!"
"Swish—!!"
Mash throws the shield towards Lancelot.
Lancelot swings the sword in his hand, intending to block the shield, but when he swings, the shield turns into spirit particles and disappears.
In its place, Mash is advancing towards him at high speed.
"Because! Because!!!!!"
During the battle, Mash doesn't forget to shout. She suddenly reaches out, and the shield reappears, directly sending Lancelot flying.
"My name is Mash Kyrielight! The name of the Heroic Spirit bestowed upon me is! Galahad!"
At this moment, a change occurs in Mash. Her appearance doesn't change, but instead, the armor on her body undergoes a distinct transformation, and there's even a sword hanging at her waist.
Bedivere, watching from a distance, is somewhat shocked: "Lady... no! Sir Mash, that appearance!! It is exactly!!!"
"Fou, Fou~" Fou also looked at Mash with a surprised expression.
Fujimaru Ritsuka and Sanz were the same; they knew that at this moment, Mash had undergone a tremendous change, and she seemed to have become stronger!
However, Mash didn't seem to hear Bedivere; at this moment, she only had eyes for Lancelot. She sternly said: "I will stake this saint graph right now! I will sever the impurities of the Round Table here and now!!!"
Lancelot looked at Mash in front of him. He hesitated to speak because, at this moment, she had stated the answer he had just wanted to ask.
Without a doubt, the young girl before him was the existence who had inherited Galahad's saint graph, which meant... his daughter?!
Mash rushed toward Lancelot without hesitation and launched an attack against him.
However, Lancelot didn't want to face her head-on for a moment and instead started to dodge, but in this desolate desert, there was simply no way to dodge for long.
Thus, in the end, Lancelot and Mash were forced to begin their battle.
"If you have doubts about the King's actions, then correct them!" Mash said while engaging Lancelot in battle. "If the King makes a mistake, then fight against it!"
"Isn't that your code of chivalry?!!!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Mash kicked Lancelot, then raised the shield in her hand to block the sword Lancelot brought down.
At this moment, Lancelot also spoke: "The King made a decision to save the people! No matter how cruel this decision may be! We have no other choice!"
During their exchange, Lancelot's counterattack forced Mash back. At this moment, his voice was no longer as firm as it had been just a moment ago.
It was unclear if it was because of Mash, or because of the confusion that already existed within his heart.
Yet, faced with Lancelot's questioning, Mash still attacked. After the shield and the sword blade collided once again, she demanded: "Is that choice to murder innocent people?! Do you really think this is correct?!"
"Clang!"
Lancelot no longer suppressed Mash; he didn't want to fight her anymore, so he tried to persuade her: "This is not a matter of personal emotion. The Artoria Pendragon's choice has already transcended our ideals, in order to continue the only future..."
Before Lancelot could finish his sentence, Mash attacked again, clearly not intending to let him finish speaking.
Lancelot was forced to engage. At this moment, he truly wanted to sit down and have a proper talk! But unfortunately, the young girl in front of him simply wouldn't allow him to do so.
"This ideal!" Mash continued to attack Lancelot relentlessly. As she attacked, she shouted: "The Knight King who would protect until the very last person! Don't you know this?"
"As a knight, aren't you the most aware of it?! Even if that ideal is so ethereal, one must grit their teeth! And bet everything on it!"
"Isn't that the only King you revered?!"
Lancelot was stunned. Listening to Mash's voice, the sword in his hand only passively blocked her attacks.
He stared blankly at Mash, listening to the voice coming from her, and for a moment, he was completely dumbfounded.
It wasn't just Lancelot; even Bedivere, who was not far away, was slightly stunned at this moment, as if he had broken through time and space.
Through Mash's words, Bedivere saw the back of the King he revered, the Knight King—Artoria.
"Bang!!!"
Lancelot was struck and forced to retreat continuously.
Mash also temporarily stopped her attack and looked at Lancelot, saying righteously: "What it means to be a knight is to defend the country, to serve the people! To uphold honor!"
"Someone like you! As a knight! As a father! Don't you feel ashamed?!!!"
Mash said this last sentence almost by shouting.
And at this moment, Lancelot did not raise his sword to counterattack; instead, he was sent flying by that heavy shield filled with emotion, finally falling to the ground.
"Ugh." Lancelot revealed a rather painful expression and sighed: "This heavy blow that pierces through the flesh and deep into the bones is exactly...!!"
"Have you come to your senses?! Lord Lancelot!"
At this time, Mash walked in front of Lancelot and said in a very serious tone: "If you still don't understand! Next time, I'll smash you with the entire city!!!"
"Is it necessary to go that far?!" Even Bedivere complained slightly at this moment, because this scene really left one speechless.
"...No, you're right, Mash." Lancelot's emotions had calmed down by now, or rather, he had already calmed down; after all, after recognizing Mash, he had wanted to have a proper conversation.
But Mash felt he wasn't clear-headed enough, so she insisted on fighting him, and thus Lancelot was forced to take a beating.
Looking at Mash's shield, Lancelot seemed to see someone else and couldn't help but sigh: "I fought the Knights of the Round Table and was defeated; I can no longer call myself the King's knight."
"Although this cannot wash away my foolishness, I no longer have any reason to fight you."
At this time, Sanz, Fujimaru Ritsuka, and Bedivere also walked over.
Looking at Lancelot like this, Sanz said with a smile: "He's finally become honest. No matter how you look at it, Lancelot was fighting very reluctantly."
"...But someone so stubborn, yet he admitted defeat so readily this time? Why is that?"
Sanz was a bit puzzled. At the beginning, Lancelot could be said to be very stubborn; no matter what they said, he acted as if he wouldn't listen, only wanting to execute the Artoria Pendragon's orders and take them away.
"Sanzang-chan." Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at Sanz and said in a subtle tone: "Because Galahad and Lancelot are father and son."
"You're kidding, right?!" Sanz looked at Mash and Lancelot in great shock: "Are those two father and son?!"
"Fou~~ Fou~ Woo"
Fou was speaking words on the side that others couldn't understand.
"No, no, Miss Sanzang." Mash looked at Sanz and explained: "According to the testimony of Galahad's saint graph, he only viewed him as a father when he was a child."
"In fact, the relationship between Lord Lancelot and Lord Galahad shouldn't be very good."
Saying this, Mash looked at Lancelot and shouted: "I'm right, aren't I! Dad!!!"
"Clang!!!!!"
At this moment, the sword in Lancelot's hand fell heavily to the ground. He looked at Mash in great shock, one hand covering his chest, and said: "No, I actually wanted to have a good relationship..."
After speaking, Lancelot took a deep breath, as if to calm his emotions, and said somewhat stutteringly: "I... I'm sorry, that form of address isn't good for the heart. If one isn't mentally prepared, one could die of shock..."
The countless shield bashes earlier hadn't caused any damage to Lancelot, only this one sentence from Mash.
It made Lancelot drop his weapon and almost stopped his 'heart' from beating.
Watching this scene, Fujimaru Ritsuka and Sanz revealed kind smiles.
Beside them, Bedivere also looked at Mash and Lancelot with mixed feelings, thinking to himself: 'Because your family relationship is quite complicated... I didn't expect that only after becoming Heroic Spirits could one hear this long-awaited form of address.'
"Mm-hmm." Tawara Touta looked at Lancelot and also smiled: "The hostility and killing intent have vanished completely; Lord Lancelot is no longer an enemy, is he."
"What do you plan to do next? Fujimaru Ritsuka?"
"Capture Lord Lancelot to enter the Holy City? Or we can choose to hand him over to the People of the Mountain."
Tawara Touta handed the decision-making power to Fujimaru Ritsuka; after all, only she had the right to dispose of Lancelot.
Fujimaru Ritsuka was slightly silent because, at this moment, she thought of the departed Da Vinci; however, she quickly shook her head and cast aside the distracting thoughts in her mind.
Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at Lancelot and said seriously: "How about letting him become an ally?"
"Well~" Bedivere hadn't expected that Fujimaru Ritsuka could be so decisive. His expression was somewhat subtle: "That's right, absolutely correct. As expected of Fujimaru Ritsuka, to so simply say what I found hard to speak of."
"If Lord Lancelot can become an ally, it would be a matter of great relief."
Lancelot saw that Fujimaru Ritsuka had decided his fate. He glanced at Mash and continued: "Since I lost to you, my life is in your hands, but before that, please let me take you to a place."
"If I disappear, no one will know about that place. Regardless, this must be avoided."
Lancelot's voice was very sincere, which made everyone somewhat surprised, not quite understanding what was going on.
Could it be that Lancelot was hiding some secret base?!
Seeing that they were quite hesitant, Lancelot thought they were concerned about time, so he immediately said: "My troops will take you forward together. If we depart from here, the travel will take less than half a day."
"It seems like there's some hidden story." Sanz looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka: "What should we do? Fujimaru Ritsuka?"
"Let's go see." Fujimaru Ritsuka didn't mind; she said calmly: "Anyway, we also have to return to the wilderness."
"Understood." Seeing that Fujimaru Ritsuka also agreed, Mash nodded slightly, and then she asked with some curiosity: "But what place is it exactly?"
At this moment, the screen slightly darkened again.
Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others followed Lancelot to the unknown place he mentioned.
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