Welcome, fellow readers to the fourth chapter of High school DxD: Chronicles of Lucifer. In the last chapter, in order to save Runa's life, Chris has no choice but to join the deadly Holy Grail War where chances of returning alive are slim. With that in motion, he summons his Servant, Berserker who is also known as the Knight of the Lake and now the duo embarks on their battle against other Masters and their Servants at Fuyuki City. Without further delay, enjoy.
Chronicles Four: Night of Battle
A few days has passed since their arrival at Fuyuki City, the area where the Holy Grail War takes place. The duo, Chris and Berserker have continue to patrol the city at the cover of darkness at night but throughout their search they find no traces of any battle whatsoever occurring at any part of the city nor were they any strange reports of unusual events occurring which made Chris's wonder…where are all the Masters and their Servants?
"Young master, it seems that not a thing has happen these last few days since our arrival at this city…Could it be that the battle is going on outside the city?"
"No…not as far as I know. If they were to instigate any of their battle outside of the city itself, we would have known all of that long ago….but they seem to be laying low. At any rate, we'll call off the search for the night. No use wandering around aimlessly without having a single clue to guide us with."
And with that, Chris summons a magic circle and teleport him and Berserker to their base.
Meanwhile at Misaki Town: The Matou Residence
Runa was in her room looking out at the window. It has been a few days since her son left off to fight in the war that occurs in Fuyuki City but she hasn't heard a single news about any strange incident happening there nor has she receive any message from Chris which made her worry so much about his safety but all she could do was wait for his return home.
"Chris…please come back safely…"
Meanwhile the Next Morning at Chris's HQ.
It was morning now and Lancelot had just finished preparing breakfast for him and Chris. After removing his apron, he immediately went to Chris's room door to call him out for breakfast. He first knocks several times to see if he was awake.
"Young master, its morning already. Hurry up and eat your breakfast before it gets cold."
But there was no reply, so he gently opens the door and to his surprise Chris was sleeping on his studying desk. There were tons of books about spell, magic including encyclopedia about famous heroes from myths and legend that were stack up in front of the table where Chris was sleeping.
"Oh dear, could he have been putting up an all-night studying and researching about the war…and perhaps the Servant were about to face…?"
Berserker gently moves to his side and gently shakes him by the shoulder to try and wake him up.
"Young master? Young master…wake up! Its morning already. You need to have your breakfast or else it will get cold."
"Yawnnn…Berserker…? ...Its morning already?"
Chris lets out a yawn before he rubs his eye to see that it really was morning.
Moments later, the duo was now having their breakfast but somehow Chris was having a hard time keeping himself from sleeping. Filled with concern over his Master's well-being, Berserker then said to Chris of his condition.
"Young master, why don't you take it easy for today? You've hardly had any sleep since we've arrive at this city. Even before that, during your time at the mansion you have been doing nothing but training and studying. I fear that if you keep up this way, you might get sick. You have to remember that you are still a child and a child needs a proper rest, young master."
"I know, Berserker. Yawn…but I can't help it. We need to prepare ourselves in case the worst might happened. Yawn….besides, I may look like this but I'm pretty used to not sleep for weeks on end and I still feel great."
Berserker then gave Chris a stern expression on his face as he lightly slammed on the table which shock Chris.
"That will not do! I won't allow, you, my Master to be deprived of any sleep and then exposed himself to potential danger! This might be rude of me but I'm asking you, no I'm ordering you to rest for the day and leave everything to me!"
Chris puts on an astonishing expression on his face. Here he was, a Master to a Servant given the order to rest the entire day…he never expects Berserker of all people to order him around but then again that's just one of his principles to keep Chris in shape and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Chris then just smiles afterward and said.
"Alright, Berserker. I'll take up on your offer and just sleep for the day but we still need to go out at night to find the other Masters and their Servants, you know…?"
Berserkers nod his head in agreement. But then he told Chris something unexpected.
"Young master, this may be sudden but I've receive news from the Aozaki families that the Servant Assassin has been eliminated from the war a few night before we arrive."
Chris just became silence of this news and then he said.
"Can you validate that this news is indeed genuine?"
"Yes, this was confirmed by the person that was sent by the Einzbern families. It seems that the former Master of Assassin, Kotomine Kirei announces his resignation from the war due to Assassin's elimination and is granted asylum by his father the Priest and Supervisor of the war, Kotomine Risei."
When Chris heard of this, he folded his arm and began thinking of something.
"What's wrong, young master? You seem trouble by this news."
"Something seems to be out of line here. For Assassin to be eliminated this quickly makes it more oblivious that this was some sort of set up. I know Assassins is one of the weaker classes of any known Servants but they're not that dumb. Think about it, Berserker. Out of all the Servants class, the Assassins are known to be the trickiest of all. They are master in deception when it comes to faking their death and during my studies of ancient assassin that live in the past they are numerous ways that master assassins can fake ones death."
Upon hearing this revelation, Berserker could only think of one possibility.
"You don't mean…?"
"Yes. There is a chance that Assassin may be alive and using a special ability known as 'Presence Concealment'. They can hide their presence really well using these skills. We have to be on guard, Berserker. Something tells me we're dealing with a special kind of Assassins here. And believe, the Master, Kotomine wants us to think that he's out of the game when in truth…he's not."
Meanwhile, Irisviel von Einzbern and Saber is the last pair to arrive in Fuyuki City.
"This is amazing, Saber! I've never been to city like this before and I feel exited! Let's go explore it a bit."
"Hold on, Irisviel. We still need to regroup with Kiritsugu after this and we have no time to go sightseeing."
Irisviel quickly grabbed Sabers arm and pulled her towards the shopping district.
"Oh, come one, Saber! It would be fun! We won't be taking too long."
"Hei! Wait, Irisviel! You don't need to pulled, you know?! She's not listening, isn't she?"
And with that both pair went on their way and explores the city.
Meanwhile at the Church, Kirei was discussing with his Risei about something when a figure suddenly shows up from the shadow clad in red and black attires. He have white hair and tan skin and his eyes were red in colors.
"Assassin, have you found out that Matou Zouken is indeed the seventh Master?"
"Unfortunately, no. I have manage to infiltrated that old ghouls mansion but find no evident that he had any Command Spells or Servant for that matters. It would safe to say that once again he is not a Master chosen by the Grail."
Both father and son can only sigh in unison. It would seem that their theories were proven wrong once again. Then out from the corner, Tokiomi made his appearances with a tall looking young man clad in golden armor and has golden blaze hair and blood red eyes.
"Quite the hectic, isn't it? We still can't find out who the seventh and final Master identity is but for now we should focus on our plan and continue as usual. Sooner or later, he has to show himself eventually. And with him, his Servant, Berserker."
Later that night, Berserker took the whole day patrolling the city to find any suspicious individual that might act as a Master but he couldn't find a single person that match such mana input and so in the end he teleported using a personal Magic Circle that Chris made for him and return to base. Upon arrival, he saw a note on the table. He picks it up and read it.
Berserker, wake me up when its night time. We got a lot of ground to cover tonight, so I decided to sleep until then. Just wake me up around 9.00 p.m.
-Chris.
"So, I'm free to do what I want until then. Well, better made preparation for tonight. I'll make us a bento while we are on the hunt. Young master is still a child after all and a child needs his proper meal to grow."
A few hours have passed since then and now it's nine o'clock sharp. Berserker decided it was time to wake Chris up and so he when to his bedroom door and knock on it. After waiting for a moment, he gently opens the door to see the young boy sleeping on his desk again.
"Goodness gracious, there is a reason we have bed, young master."
He went to the sleeping Chris and gently shakes his shoulder.
"Young master, wake up! It's time already. Hurry or else we might miss our chances tonight."
With that, the young boy opens his eye and yawns quietly and later stretch his body.
"Man, that was a good sleep. Good thing I took up your offer, Berserker. And now I feel good as new!"
"Glad to hear that, young master. But we have to go, get change and then we'll be on our way."
Chris just nods his head in agreement and went to chance his attire. After a few minutes, Chris came out wearing a casual black jacket with a hoodie on the back of the nape and a dark blue jean.
"You seem to be wearing some simple fashion there, young master."
"Of course, wouldn't want to attract too much attention so it would be better if I just wear this clothing that Oto-san gave me. It really fits. He told me he was better off wearing simple clothing like this then to use the one his family gave him but anyway, I feel closer to him wearing these clothes. Besides, I could always hide my face from other Masters and Servants from seeing who I am."
After that, Chris then summons a magic circle and the duo then disperses within the circle.
Fuyuki City that Night.
A magic circle suddenly appears on top of a tall skyscraper. Chris and Berserker then manifest out from the circle and then Berserker notice they were at highest point of the city. He knew that his Master would pick this spot first because it gave them good vantage point to spot the entire city with ease. Chris immediately when to work and start activating magic in his eye and they were glowing white. By placing mana in his eye, Chris was able to spot his targets from miles away without problem.
"Have you spotted anything out of the ordinary, young master?"
"No. Not yet…wait! There something going on at the harbor! I see multiple energy signature and a few of them are very powerful."
After that his eye color chance to its normal blue color. He then look towards Berserker and said.
"Tonight might be the night that we had our first battle, Berserker. Are you ready to go, Berserker?"
"I'm always ready when you are, young master."
"Then, let's go!"
In one giant leap, the duo makes their way to the harbor.
Meanwhile at the Harbor.
Maiya, can you see them?"
Kiritsugu inquired as he prepared his Walther rifle.
"There's only Saber and Lancer. Other than the servants, only Irisviel was there."
Maiya replied as she saw them through the lens of her Steyr AUG.
"Any sign of Lancer's Master yet?"
"No. Just them. We can't find him from here."
He paused for a while before deciding on their vantage point.
"Then you approach from the eastern wharf. I'll take west. That way, we can search Lancer's Master and other Masters from there."
"Understood."
Maiya then proceeded to the destination where Kiritsugu pointed at. Kiritsugu just watched Saber's battle with Lancer for a while. Then he turned on again the thermal sensors on his Walther rifle and installed a silencer afterwards.
"Now, let's see what you can do, my adorable King of Knights."
Kiritsugu smirked as he took the western part of the warehouse and positioned himself to look for Lancer's Master.
"I got a visual of Lancer's Master. Can you see him from there?"
Kiritsugu inquired, as he adjusted his lens from thermal to normal.
"Negative"
Maiya replied. Kiritsugu then told her this.
"Okay, I'll take out Lancer's Master from here."
He prepared to take the shot from his Walther, when he felt a gust of wind. He looked through his normal lens to find out the cause, just in case another Servant appeared, and saw the Assassin. Everyone thought that he was dead, but not Kiritsugu and Maiya. Maiya also saw Assassin as she prepared to zoom in her Steyr lens from that point.
"Assassin… As I thought."
Kiritsugu just clicked his tongue as he observed the events from one of the container boxes.
"Should I take him down?"
Maiya prepared for a sneak attack, and focused her lens on Assassin. Kiritsugu stopped her in her plans.
"Not now. Remember, this is Assassin we're dealing with. Besides, we're not equipped to fight Servants right now."
He just decided to let this one fall off for now, as the situation was to his disadvantage due to the Assassin serving as a watchman.
"What a waste. I let Saber fight for nothing."
But at least he confirmed one thing: Assassin's Master, Kotomine Kirei, is still actively participating in the war from the confines of the Church. And that Assassin is still alive.
Little did he knows that the real Assassin was hiding from the shadow while smiling at the fact they don't even realize that was only a spirit he summon.
"Hehehe, this should be interesting. Let us see what you two can really do, King of Knights and Diarmuid of the Love Spot…"
Meanwhile, Saber cannot keep up with Lancer's strikes, ever since he unravelled his Noble Phantasm that can destroy through her armor and dispel her Invisible Air, the magical sheath of air that covers her sword. Saber backed off as Lancer struck her blade once again, revealing the length of her blade. Now that it is useless to hide her sword anymore, and that her armor is useless before Gae Dearg, she decided to dispel her armor and place the durability of the armor to her sword.
Meanwhile, Chris and Berserker were observing the fight from a few distances from the battle.
"They really are going all out. So, Berserker, who would you like to fight-?"
Chris could see the shock expression on his Servant face as he look up at the battle with unbelieving eye. He then mutters something.
"My…king…"
Chris quickly understood his reaction as the girl that he confirm as Saber was in fact Berserker's king from past life and he also knows the tragic fate the two of them had to endure in that past. But he then said.
"Berserker, as much as I want to but I can't have you battle her just yet…"
Berserker came out from his trance and look at his Master who's eye were filled with sympathy and regret.
"What do you mean, young master?"
"Berserker, there are time and places where we can confront the source of our regret and the feeling of betraying the other but for now we have to survive this war and I still need you by my side till the end. I'm sorry for restraining you from battling her but you're my only life line in this war and I cannot risk letting you fighting her even if that is your ultimate desire and wish. But I do promise you this…you will get your chance but for now…be my guardian and companion…"
Chris held out his arm to Berserker and Berserker without hesitation took it.
"I will fight by your side until the bitter end, young master."
"Good. Now, let's go and view the battle from a closer range."
Berserker was hesitant to let Chris do that but in the end he follows him behind. As the duo were leaping from the bridge to get a better view of the shipyard where the enemy is. However…that was a bad move. When they almost got close enough, they saw another Master and Servant paired. Chris can identify that the huge muscular man as a Servant but not any ordinary Servant and that teenage boy who was afraid of height is his Master. Both Chris and Berserker landed near them and both paired were quiet as if observing the other.
The paired stared at each other for some time.
"…Errr…this, is awkward..."
The boy groaned.
"Point taken."
Said Chris with a emotionless expression on his face. He then set his gaze at the Servant.
"So, I take it you're here for the challenges?"
"Yeah, we felt his mana send out challenging spikes"
Said the giant.
"Rider! Why are you telling him that?!"
The boy sputters out in a nervous reaction.
"Meh, we won't lose just by mere talking. All that should be of concern is the battle itself. I would have long known if we lose or not by talking so don't get your boxers in a twist just yet."
"Well, then. It would seem that we will be on a temporary truce until we reach the shipyard. Thought the battle has already begun but who they are and what their identity…it's up to you to find out."
Said Chris.
"Well, I can't tell who they are but from a glance, I could tell they are strong. One of them down there is without doubt Saber from that Mana level. However…"
He then set his eye on Berserker.
"You somehow have the same feeling. Your Mana level is also high…if not higher. Yet, it is a pity that a child turns out to be your Master. Children like you should not be involved in this dangerous battle."
Chris just gave Rider the empty stare and then said,
"Listen, Rider. My reason for joining this war is my own to keep. You have your reason and that's fine but I don't care what it is. What matters to me is that I will not die in this war…"
"Hahaha! Such a bold statement from a kid! I like the way you think! Never have I seen such eye that emits determination, truly I haven't stumble upon your kind in a long time now. I could tell you are no ordinary child. But nonetheless, I hope to fight you and your knight in the future so I can't let a single knight get killed just yet!"
Chris just smirks at his announcement. Chris then looks at the battle and said.
"We better join in the fray. Looks like the battle is still at its heated moment. Let's go, Berserker!"
"Right!"
And with that, the duo made one giant leap and was on their way to the shipyard once more.
"Boy, those two can jump really high…"
"Alright then, boy! We've got to go too!"
Rider then summons a chariot. The boy was nervous as Rider quickly grabs him and let him on the chariot.
"Ummm?! Rider! I think this isn't save at all!"
"What! You said you ride on something like this before so what's the different with this typical transportation!"
Before they took off, the boy manages to scream in agony and fear while saying.
"A plane has a seatbelt! This one doesn't!"
As they leap to the shipyard, Rider manages to catch up to the duo. As they flew to the shipyard, Rider suddenly asks Berserker a question.
"Berserker, was it? For a Servant of the Berserkers class, you don't seem to have that insanity manner on you; in fact you look pretty sane."
Rider mused.
"Now that you mention it. He does look and act pretty sane. I heard numerous Masters in the past abuse most of Berserker's Mad Enhancement. To them, the higher the madness, the higher the parameters get."
The boy said to Berserker. Then Chris said to them while still looking at the front.
"What you said is true. Masters from past wars would often misuse this ability to their advantage but I'm not like those vile being that would use Servants as mere tool. To me, Berserker means more to me than a mere Servant. He's also my friends and comrade in battle. Besides, my high mana pool and strength as a Magi boosted his parameters in the same manner as Mad Enhancement does and I only went as far as make him in E-rank Mad Enhancement."
Berserker who was beside Chris made a small smile at his Master's answer. Knowing that Chris sees him as a friend was enough to make Berserker vow that he will do everything in his power to protect him from harm. But then Chris was the one to ask a question this time.
"Judging from you appearances and way of talking, I say you must be a king from the past."
"Ohh, you could tell? That is correct! I am indeed a king. For a kid like you to notice me being a king, you really must have done your homework."
Chris then just chuckle back at him and said.
"Well, you were giving off the aura of a king. And even your Master look up to you. So, it's natural for me to tell in a glance that you give off a charisma of a king."
Upon arriving on the shipyard, they can still see the two Servants, Saber and Lancer was still going at it until,
"Let's finish this, Lancer."
She announced as she was getting nearer Lancer's range, while Lancer keeps backing off to lengthen the range even further. Without a second thought, she used Invisible Air as a boosting device to close the range between them and was going for the kill when Lancer kicked his other spear in front of Saber. He caught it just in time and revealed his other Noble Phantasm just as Saber was about to strike him. Noble Phantasms need not only be one… She mentally berated herself for that blatant mistake that she made, but as she will strike him already in that range, she has no choice but to dodge the spear, lest she suffer a critical damage. She landed a small cut on Lancer's left forearm, while Lancer landed a cut in Saber's left wrist using the yellow spear. A draw, if one can still call it a draw.
"Tch. You made me waste my patience."
A man with his blonde hair in a sleek hairstyle that was Lancer's Master quipped as he healed Lancer's forearm.
"I deeply apologize, my lord."
Lancer replied as he grinned on his fortune.
"Irisviel, please heal me too."
Saber said. But Irisviel was shocked to see Saber's condition.
"I already healed you, Saber, yet…"
Irisviel slightly panicked since Saber's wrist was still bleeding from the slash of the yellow spear. But there was no mistaking it, she healed her already. Her capability as the best healer is challenged by that yellow spear that struck Saber's wrist.
"No, I already healed it. You should be in full health already."
She replied, this time with confidence. Then Lancer dropped the big surprise.
"My Gae Dearg can pass through your armor with relative ease without a single dent, and still wound you. But if you have not discarded it, you might stand a chance against my Gae Buidhe."
"I should have realized this sooner…"
Saber went deep in her thoughts, as she remembered the Celtic legends, before giving Lancer her reply.
"The red spear that renders anything made of Magecraft useless, the yellow spear that deals wounds that will never heal, and a mole below your right eye. You are Diarmuid Ua Duibhne, first of the Knights of Fianna. It is an honor battling with you."
Saber declared.
"The honor is mine, but who would have thought that you will be my first enemy? No Heroic Spirit can ever mistake that golden blade of yours, King of Knights."
Lancer acknowledged with deep respect for the one named King of Knights. Although he blew his own cover, Lancer is overjoyed to have found out the identity of his opponent.
"Now that we know each other's names, we can now fight honorably as knights, although I have wounded you already. Do you feel that it's unfair, Saber?"
"Don't make me laugh, Lancer."
Saber replied carrying her pride as a knight.
"It is more of a shame for you if you worry about my wound."
"So it seems."
Lancer then wielded his two spears with relative ease and prepared to approach cautiously at Saber. Saber, containing her excitement at facing such a calculating opponent, fixed her stance and decided to do the same. Two demonic spears against a golden sword, under the clear night of a full moon. Such was the tension filling the air that even Kejoro and Caster can't wait on who will strike the first blow.
Chris and the other were watching the whole thing when Rider suddenly urges Berserker to join the fray.
"I cannot join you at the moment, not until the young master gave me my order to do so. If he wishes me to fight then I will fight but right now it would seem we are going to observe things from here."
"That's right; it's not the time yet. But if you like, I can take care of you Master here for you while you go and have fun."
Rider just simply pauses for a moment and chuckle. He then said,
"Very well, I will take up your offer but I expect to see you in the battle after this, Berserker!"
Just before Saber and Lancelot could dealt the first blow towards the other something unexpected happened which disrupted the decisive fight between the knights.
"A chariot?"
Irisviel gasped as she saw the approaching vehicle that threatened to destroy the warehouse. Bolts of lightning accompany the arrival of the glorious vehicle pulled by bulls and those who were in the middle decided to step away from the mad way of approach of a Servant.
"Put your weapons to rest, for I, Iskandar, King of Conquerors, have arrived!"
As Rider announced his name proudly, to which Kejoro and Caster just sighed. Doing a faceplant on the dirt is not enough to express how idiotic the Servant was. No sane Servant will ever reveal his or her identity boldly in front of other Servants. That is just like asking for a suicide. The tense air that is filling the warehouse is diffused for a moment as Iskandar introduced himself, conquering the tense atmosphere that filled the entire warehouse.
"Y-You big dummy!"
Rider's Master moan at dismay at the action that Rider just did.
"Wow, Onii-san. You have a very interesting Servant there. Not many would announce their identity like and then not expect an outcome from it. His either brave or just simply a fool who indulge in the enjoyment of a battle…"
"That's quite cold there. Even then, now that everyone knows who he is, this could cause trouble."
Moan the boy once again as he just look on a nervous feeling. But Chris on the other hand was keeping a level headed and a cool mind. He needed to assess the situation at hand and make sure that every Servant was on the vicinity.
"The only Servants that are here are Saber, Lancer, Rider and Berserker. Caster seems to be in hiding. Well, Caster isn't well adept in combat, so no complaining about that."
As Chris further observes the vicinity, he notices a figure that was hiding in the shadow. He then silently said,
"That is…"
"Not surprising as I expected…Assassin. I was right. Kotomine Kirei wasn't out of the game just yet, neither is his Servant but there was something off about the one that was making his appearances here an obvious one. It's like he's only here to observe and by the amount of mana his giving off…I could tell, this was another sprit summon by the real Assassin and if that's the case…where is the real Assassin?"
Chris thought to himself. All the while, the real Assassin was still observing the battle as he saw the newcomer, Rider approach the battle and announcing his ability.
"Hmm, this one isn't beating around the bush. He purposely one to make his identity known. His either brave or foolish. What do you think, Master and Master of Archer?"
"Whatever his reason for doing so is of none of my concern. A mongrel like him shouldn't even have called himself a king. His existence is nothing compare to me."
Assassin raises his eyebrow a little and simply smirks and continues on looking at the battle.
After Rider got off his chariot, he then announce by saying,
"All you noble knight in front of me! I wish to fight the two of you! Come at me at once and give me the enjoyment of battling a knight!"
After Rider finishes his sentences, suddenly another newcomer came into the fray to join the fight but he was standing on the lamp post as if he was highest being there. He then look at Rider and said,
"Interesting proposal you got there, Rider. But you are in no doubt in my mind, a lesser being declare yourself a King! ...How presumptuous! I AM the one and only true King!"
Rider merely gave him a deadpanned expression and said,
"I'm not sure what is your problem in me being a king, young one. But I assure I am a King."
Said Rider as he scratches his cheek. The newcomer continue to view Rider with discuss.
"Cretin! How dare you declare yourself king when you are nothing more than a mere lesser king! I am the one who reign amongst King!"
All the while that was happening; suddenly Chris made his appearances after making one big leap into the center of the battle. He was putting on his hoodie so no one can see his face. Except for Rider who already saw his face. The only thing that was visible was his mouth. Even though both of his eyes was shining in blue light. Everyone who was there became silent at Chris sudden appearances. Even Kiritsugu and Maiya couldn't help but pause at the mysterious newcomer that came out of nowhere. It was the same for Kirei and Tokiomi who was watching from a distance but Assassin simply smirk at the newcomer that came during the heat of the moment. After a short while, Chris then approach the proclaim one and only king slowly and slightly bows his head as a sign of respect.
"Good day, my humble king. I cannot help but feel intrigue with what you said, because judging by your word…you must have come from a time when you are the first King of mankind first ever civilization. Hence your belief in what you just said to Rider."
The newcomer raises an eyebrow at Chris's hypothesis that was pretty accurate given his history. Chris then continues.
"My humble king, you feel way older and superior than anyone here. Rider, you came from an era that has many kingdom and war wherein our King here came from a time where there was only one king of the world then. So, your belief have already clash due to this fact alone."
The newcomer then smirks and said,
"You are highly perceptive child. Indeed, it is as you say! I am the king of Kings. I am the ONE true King!"
He boomed for emphasis. Chris then let out a smirk and chuckle a little. Seeing this reaction, the newcomer made an angry expression and said in a low menacing tone.
"What is so funny, child? Do you find my remark funny?"
After a while, Chris then just looks at him with a teasing expression and said,
"No, my humble king. But thanks to that…I now know who you are, Archer. Or should I say King of Heroes…Gilgamesh."
Upon hearing his name called out, Archer's killing intent quickly rose at its peak.
"You insolent insect! How dare you make a fool out of me?! You! A mere lowly being made fun of me! Unforgivable! For such insolent, your punishment shall be your death!"
He then summons what seems to be his Noble Phantasm. Multiple swords exiting out what seems to be a portal from another dimension. But even then, Chris continue to look without flinching an inch.
"I admire your bravery, child! But even you cannot escape from my Gate of Babylon! Watch as I pierced your body and that insolent king all over. Die!"
He then unleashes a barrage of sword that was travelling at high speed. Rider certainly can protect himself but he knows, even if that kid has high amount of mana, he was still defenseless against that that high speed moving bullet of sword. Rider couldn't reach him in time and eventually the swords pierced the place where Chris was standing. Everyone was shock to see Archer mercilessly shoot the ground where Chris was standing. After a while, he finally stops his assault. The thick smoke made from the attack made it impossible to see what happened to the kid. Archer couldn't care less. To him, he merely crushes another insect that insulted him and that was that but as the smoke finally clear…there was no body. In fact, Chris has mysteriously disappears.
Everyone was trying to see where he had gone too until they saw he was on top of one of the sail from the ship but standing beside him was Berserker. He manages to rescue Chris moments before that bullet of sword could hit him. Rider's Master was relieved to see him still alive. For him, killing a kid was a bit too much and that was against his code and ethic to see a child getting killed mercilessly. Irisviel almost collapse to the ground but was supported by Saber. She was shock thinking that a child around her daughter's age was about to die in front of her. But fortunately, today, that was not to happen.
Chris just look up at Berserker and just said,
"You know I could have dodged that."
"Even so. I cannot allow you to be in harm's way, I made an oath to you family and friends at home that I would bring you alive and I intend on doing that."
Chris just pauses at the moment and just smile at his Servant. Chris really does lucky to have Berserker by his side. But then, Archer releases more of his Gate of Babylon on them. But, Berserker was quick to add and summon out the True Longinus. He spins the spear at high speed that it manage to block all the bullet that was aim at him and Chris.
As the other Masters and Servants witness this, they notice that the spear looks different than your average spear and then it came to mind. Lancer was to first to say it.
"That…but it can't be. Could it be real?"
Saber who was witnessing the battle caught up to Lancer's surprise expression.
"What is it, Lancer? Do you also find that spear something out of the ordinary."
Lancer just looks at her with a stern expression and then said,
"I recognize that spear anywhere. Not just because I belong in the Lancer's class but also the mere fact it's legend is known even in my time. That, Saber is none other than the Spear of Destiny…"
With this revelation, Saber almost gasped. In her time, the Spear of Destiny was a phantasmal object on par with the Holy Grail in terms of legend. She knows that, the spear was used by Saint Longinus to stab the Son of God on the side and thus it was also called God Slayer. And the first thing in his mind was that the Servant that saves the kid was perhaps Saint Longinus himself. Then Saber ask Lancer,
"Could that Servant be…? Saint Longinus…?"
"No…after watching his attires; it's safe to say he's not Saint Longinus. He's armor is way different from that of Longinus's era. His armor is more suited to be on your era."
Upon further inspection, she realizes that Lancer was right. The armor Berserker was wearing looks more like the armor that came from her time but she was having difficulty identifying who it could was.
Meanwhile, Archer continues to release more of his Gate of Babylon at Berserker but all attempts to hit him was futile. And now, Berserker was close enough to launch a close range attack on him. In a last attempt to dodge the incoming spear, Archer tried to retaliate by blocking the spear with a sword he pulled out from the Gate but upon impact the sword shattered to pieces and the spear manage to hit him by the elbow. Wounding him.
Archer almost screams out in pain. The pain the spear inflicted felt like hot burning sensation that was almost unbearable. He then puts a distance between him and another upcoming attack from Berserker. He then looks angrily at Berserker then back at the spear his holding.
"What kind of weapon is that?! None of my attacks are working and yet that spear manages to destroy each and every one that I called out!"
Chris then landed beside Berserker while putting on a calm expression.
"That, Archer was none other than the Spear of Destiny which is also called True Longinus. The one who wielded this weapon is granted the power to not only demolish any known form of powerful weapon even the Noble Phantasm. Only a weapon of equal property or higher can counter this legendary spear. And here's a tip for you... it is also called God Slayer and being half-god, you're as much vulnerable to this weapon more so than you could have imagine. And in the hand of a powerful Servant like Berserker here, we clearly had the upper-hands here and you don't…"
Upon that explanation, Archer's anger was clearly at its peak now as he declares.
"Very well, mongrels! I will decimate you and your Servant from Oblivion!"
As Archer said that, his body started to glow in blood red colors. Chris and Berserker were embracing themselves for an incoming attack but before any of them could do anything, Archer suddenly pauses. He then angrily said,
"You think to order a King's withdrawal?! You have nerve, Tokiomi!"
He then withdraws all his power and weapon but not before he looks at the two duos with eyes filled with malice and hatred.
"Mongrels! See that you days are number and when the time comes I will ripped out that heart of your! Brat!"
And with that, he was gone. After a moment of silence, Chris then shrugged his shoulder and said,
"Oh oh…Relationship between those two is going to be strained from now on. Tokiomi-san really will have to work hard to get Archer good in his grace again. Angering a King from his time is close to asking to be executed as they can do anything they want to their offender. For Tokiomi-san to order his withdrawal in his loss greatly angers him even more than we do as this injured his pride as a king and as a God. Controlling him would be hard from now on as he's the type of Servant with the highest rank in Independent Action. But from the looks of thing, Archer won't show up for quite some time. "
"You sure, young master?"
Chris just nods his head at Berserker's question.
"Yes. He'll be angry so unless Tokiomi-san can calm him down... Archer's going to be his problem from now on and how he can solve that problem would be an act of miracles."
"So, what now?"
Rider suddenly came out to them and asks the duo that question. Chris simply said.
"Well, for now it's best that we withdraw for the night. There's no point in continuing anyway and I can tell your mood in battle has been completely sap away."
"Yep, you're right about that one, kid. Oh well, might as well go home anyway. Let's go home for now, boy!"
Rider called out to his Master who came running.
"Coming!"
Chris then look towards Saber and Lancer's direction and said to them.
"What will you two do? There's no point in continuing and even if we do that I've already got what I wanted. So, I suggest a retreat for now."
"You dare ask me to retreat? Such an act is unacceptable amongst knight!"
Chris just shrugged his shoulder.
"Look, I don't care what your opinion of chivalry is but like I said there's no point in continuing. Besides, you're injured. And I believe that wound won't heal as long as yellow spear isn't destroy and I don't think it be wise to take on an opponent in your condition. Anyway, we'll continue this battle another time"
"The kid's right. There's no point in us fighting any more than we have to. My Master already gave me the order to withdraw."
He then sighs as if he was disappointed.
"But I hope to fight you again, King of Knights."
And with that, he then vanishes.
"Then I believe this is where we will part ways, King of Knights and Master of Berserker and Berserker. Boy, do you have anything to command to me? Speak up."
He lifted up the boy by the collar who formerly held on for his life, and now he saw him comically unconscious.
"Sheesh, I wish he could man up a little."
He quipped with a sigh. He then hoisted up his chariot, and accompanied by lightning, they flew away. After waving goodbye, Chris and Berserker continue to set their gaze at Saber and a woman who seems to be an Einzbern. Chris knows this through his knowledge from studying the history of the Grail war.
"So this is the Holy Grail War?"
Irisviel mused as she saw those events. Heroes from every era had gathered. Five Servants appeared, or so she felt, as there was another one who she felt was watching from the sidelines, obviously making their appearance known to them. But for some reason, Magi and Servants, including Saber, had not noticed it. It reeks of an aura unknown to any other person but her. This is the only conclusion that she can arrive at. There is a Caster watching nearby. But she dismissed her own thoughts first as she watched Saber's left arm.
Saber looked at it and sighed.
"It hurts, I know. Unless I defeat Lancer, I cannot undo the curse in my left hand, thus serving as a disadvantage in my fights against other Servants."
Then Chris enters the fray and said
"Not much that you can't do then. Unless, you're really determine to rid yourself of that curse then I suggest you beat Lancer the next time you two meet."
"Who are you, kid? I can't tell you are no civilian and yet it is hard for me to believe that you are a Master and if so why are you in this war?"
Chris just looks at Saber and said,
"That reason is the only thing I may keep. Your reasons are yours to keep alone and I keep mine. You may be a king but to me you are nothing but the obstacle I see in surviving this war. So, don't go asking me that question again. You're not my friend. Let's go, Berserker."
And with that, Chris summons a magic circle and both duos disappears from sight, leaving Irisviel and Saber the only pair left standing there.
Meanwhile, back at Chris home base. He was sitting in his desk thinking until Berserker came in. He came standing by Chris side and then asks him.
"What now, young master?"
"Now, this is where the real battle starts, Berserker."
Said Chris with determination in his voice.
Author's Note:
Hey there, fellow readers. I'm sorry for the delay but I have been incredibly busy with part time job and college but I sincerely apologize for delaying all of you. But I thank you for all the supports that you have given me and I hope you enjoy this chapter. Please give me your thought on this chapter as it helps me a lot in making the stories. I'll see you all in the next chapter. Bye bye.