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Ch 44 Attack on the Palace Pt 3

(Insert Blue Sky Wayfarer (Fate/Grand Order OST)

Shouting, Battle cries, guns firing, and metal clashing echo throughout the Eternal Empire. However, the Enemy Program production did not cease and continued producing more by the second.

The Fifth group, consisting of a large number of Servants was taking the bulk of the attack.

-ZZZ- A large number of Enemies are heading this way, -ZZZ- Holmes spoke, informing the group of the incoming Army.

"Thanks for the heads up, Holmes, but as you can see…" Ritsuka said, frowning at how many Enemy Programs they've encountered thus far. "We're already preoccupied with the current army."

Nero cries, slashing her Flaming Sword at one Opponent before moving to the next. "There's no end to them!" The Emperor said, slashing up,

Johann held his Violin, playing a tune that created arrows that impaled their targets. "Considering we have the largest amount of Servants here, it's obvious that they're gunning for us." The Musician stated,

Shadowy figures appeared, falling on top of the Enemy, and a spear tip impaled their bodies.

"Ugh, I should've stayed back in the Border if I would've known this Battle would be this difficult," BB complains, commanding the Shadows to eliminate them. "Hey, Violet, don't you dare slow down! I'm working my ass off here," She scolded her creation, seeing her faltering.

Violet reels in her spear arm, glaring at her 'Mother'. "I'm trying my best here! It's difficult when each new Enemy, they are stronger by the second!" She repeated her attack, whipping around her arm while her blade slashed through the Enemy Programs.

-ZZZ- We've detected a high Magical Energy surge in the western area of the Palace grounds. -ZZZ- Ginny informed the group, relaying the information to the Resistance's communication network. -ZZZ- Spirit Origins confirm to be Ruler of Paris and Alter Ego of White…they have engaged in a fight, director. -ZZZ-

Ritsuka nodded, seeing the plan was going as they predicted. "They're ahead of time."

"Well, things went according to plan wouldn't you say, Ritsuka?" Charlie asked, placing his hand on his side. The former King then looks at the other Teams, doing their part in keeping the Enemy on them. "The others are also going as planned, they all have engaged with a small army of Enemy Programs."

Moriarity understood what his master was saying. "I agree, we're going at a slow pace." The former Apostle of the Alien World stated. "At this point, we should at least clear the first wave by now. But they keep piling up on us like clutter."

Xu Fu turns to the Ruler, curious about what they have to do. "Ruler, the best course here is to skip a few steps ahead." The Alchemist stated, already seeing there was no turning around here. "There's no way we can clear the road of the Enemy at the rate they are coming."

"Then we go for it," Rama said, slashing the Enemy Programs to the left, "A no better time than the Present."

Arrows fell, clearing the rear guard of the Enemy. "Lord Rama's right," Sita said, pulling her bow and releasing more Arrows. "By the time we clear the way, the Enemy would already defeat the other Team. We need to shut down the production," The Queen of Kosala stated.

Ritsuka sighs, accepting the circumstances. "Okay, everyone! We're changing plans!" He informed the Servants of the changes. "Mashu, Holmes, relay this to Hugo and tell him to transmit it to the others.

Mashu nodded from the other side of the Comms, -ZZZ- Hai, I'm already on it. -ZZZ- She responded, sending the message.

"Are you sure, Fujimaru?" Johanna asked, spreading light at their rear that damaged the Enemy Programs. The Soldiers under their Command immediately went and gunned down the Enemy.

"Yes, Johanna." Ritsuka looks at Tlaloc, whipping the Enemies into pieces, "Tlaloc,"

The Pretender turns to her master, hearing him call her name. She already heard what the Strategist in their group said, "I already heard, and well prepared to do my part."

"Good," Ritsuka held his hand out, his Command Seals glowing, "By my order, release your Noble Phantasm, Tenochtitlan!" The Magus unleashed Tenochtitlan's True Name, and his Command Seal disappeared and imbued it to her.

Tlaloc's body glowed, and her Aztec clothing changed into a white suit with small golden accessories around her waist and chest. Her hair grew longer, now in a ponytail, and wearing an Aztec Headdress with light blue feathers.

Eternal Palace

Sitting on his Throne, Ruler of the Eternal Empire, Karl der Grobe watched as his army on the screens before him. "How foolish, these People do not understand the work I put into creating the perfect Empire." The Ruler stated.

His eyes shift to one screen with his remaining Inquisitor facing the Counter Guardian Marie Alter captured. "Now this is interesting," Karl chuckles, seeing the Battle between Ruler and Alter Ego. "The two seem to be equal in power but Alter Ego is still the top Inquisitor in my Inquisitorial."

"Alter Ego will do his part," Karl said to himself, looking at the screen with the Chaldean master and his other self. He smiles, seeing that his hunch was right. "Here I thought you were smart not to bring-hmm?"

Outside the Eternal Palace, Rama, Johann, and Sita guided the Soldiers away from Ritsuka and the others. (end song Insert Lostbelt 7 Battle Theme - Fate Grand Order BGM)

"My True Body lies here." Tlaloc floated up, water spewing out underneath where she stood.

"When the two calendars overlap," Her body glows as a giant Mech surfaced from the water, a bit taller than the Eternal Palace.

"A new sun will arrive."

"Alright, everyone cease your attacks!" Moriarty ordered, signaling them to get behind Tenochtitlan. Everyone did so according to the Ruler's warnings,

The eyes of Tenochtitlan glowed blue, activating its core.

"Lake of blood, paint the earth!" The chest area opened, revealing the core of the Mech.

The Enemy Programs chased the Chaldeans and the Resistance Soldiers. However, they were stopped when a golden staircase blocked their path.

Within the Mech, Tenochtitlan pressed a button, releasing the stored Magical Energy.

"Ometeotl Tenochtitlan!"

The core released a red beam, sliding down the golden before engulfing the Enemy Programs within its beam.

The beam hurls towards the grounds of the Eternal Place.

Within the Palace, the ground shook indicating that the Pretender's Noble Phantasm has done damage to the Bounded Field. "Hephaestus, damage report," Karl ask the God of the Forge behind him.

The Orange eye activated, scanning the damage to the Palace. "Status report: Eternal Palace received no damage. Bounded Field unable to maintain." The Machine God informed the Anomaly Emperor. "Estimated of Enemy arrival in ten minutes."

"I see," Karl got up from his Throne, walking to the balcony. His eyes caught the Mecha turning around and offering its hand to the Chaldeans. "So that's your plan, very well. I shall respond with my own Noble Phantasm!"

The Ruler of the Eternal Empire turns to Hephaestus, "Hephaestus, activate Patricius Protocol."

Hephaestus glowed, and the Magical Circuits in the room turned an orange hue before turning purple.

"Activating Patricius Protocol…Transferring all Magical Energy to the main Palace and Throne room…Connecting Throne to Palace." The Machine God diverges the Magical Energy to the major parts of the Palace.

"Synchronizing with the Titian Pillar: Phobe…complete…activating Palace Transformation."

Karl looked up, drew his Sword, and activated his Noble Phantasm. He held his Sword; it glowed as the Circuity in the Throne room reacted.

"Accept my love!"

A beam of purple light shot up at the ceiling, changing the Circuity to fit his own Spirit Origins.

"My glory shines throughout the land."

Outside the Palace rumbles as the two large towers shift to the main Building. It dislocated, transforming them into arms.

The ground of the Palace Gardens broke, as the Palace began transforming. The center shifts down, making way for a large head similar to Karl der Grobe's face.

The eyes glowed red before blue spires launched out and formed wings. The entrance became its torso as the legs came out of the ground.

Its shoulders opened up, releasing three cannons that rotated everywhere. The same goes for the right shoulders, where the cannons held statues as missiles.

Karl held his Sword at Tenochtitlan, aiming to fire at her.

"Karolus Patricius Auctoritas!"

-ZZZ- Strong Magical Energy detected, -ZZZ- Ginny came on the Comms, informing the group. -ZZZ- It's coming from the Eternal Palace, it's a Noble Phantasm! -ZZZ-

-ZZZ- Everyone, take cover! Missiles were launched at heading towards you. -ZZZ- Holmes warned everyone.

Tenochtitlan carefully held the Infiltration Team, fully aware of the transformed Eternal Palace. It fires everything it has on the Chaldean Servant,

Charlie looks behind the Mech, instantly warning the Pretender. "Tlaloc- er Tenochtitlan whatever; behind you!" The Saber cried.

The City quickly got back up, "I'm fully aware, Saber!" Tenochtitlan said from her cockpit, bringing the Team close to her heart. "My Body shall act as your protection. Don't move unless you want the bombardments to fall on you." She stated.

The missiles hit the Pretender's back, "Tenochtitlan!" Ritsuka cried out, seeing his Servant protecting them from the armaments. "No, don't,"

"Master, worry not. This is nothing compared to ORT!" The City responded, feeling a little pain unlike when ORT destroyed her arms. "HA!"

Tenochtitlan cried out; her core blasted a beam to destroy the bombardments. "Karl der Grobe, your simple missiles won't get to me!" She announced, her voice booming throughout the City.

Within the Mech, Karl frowns at his Weaponry hasn't made a dent in the Aztec City's body. "A tough exterior, I expect nothing from the Capital of the Aztec Empire." The Emperor compliment the City's toughness. "My only option is to pound you to the ground!"

The Palace lunges forward, pulling back his fist and propelling it forward.

"Stay low," Tenochtitlan said to the group, propelling her free arm at Karl's fist.

The two large Mechanical arms rebounded, and neither one took damage.

"Tenochtitlan, you can't protect us and fight at the same time," Moriarty stated, seeing them as a hindrance in her fight. "You need to get us in the Palace."

"I'm aware, I just need to get him off his guard." The Pretender ran forward, again using her free arm she punches Karl but missed.

BB sighs, seeing a weak spot at the Palace's side. "Hey, I see windows at Karl's Mecha's side." The Moon Cancer informed the City. "It's glass, so breaking it wouldn't be a problem!"

"Umu, but what if it's guarded by defense mechanisms?" Nero asked about the possibility of defenses in place.

Ritsuka turns to Tenochtitlan, hearing what his Kohai said. "Is it possible to enter through the windows?" He asked,

-ZZZ- Yes, we detect no hostile Enemies in the Palace's armament. -ZZZ- Mashu came on, telling the group it was safe.

"Tenochtitlan!" Ritsuka cried out his Servant's name,

"I understand, stay low and I can get you in." The Pretender ran, closing her fist with the Infiltration Team. "HAAAAAAAAAAA!"

The Emperor retaliated by running at her. The two Mechs from different Civilizations collided, Tenochtitlan raised her free arm, protecting the hand where her master was. "Seems like you're not fighting fully. You're holding back, and I know why." Karl said, his eyes gazing down at his clutch fist, forcing her to kneel.

The City didn't reply, she continued to protect her master in her fist. "Not talking, are you? No matter, I'll tear you apart here and now," The Ruler stated before Tenochtitlan kicks the abdomen of Karl's Mech.

The Mech stumbles back, giving them room between them. "I wasn't talking earlier because I want to lower your guard. I let you tower over me so I can catch you off guard!" Tenochtitlan stated, now rushing for the Ruler's Noble Phantasm.

Karl got up, and his eyes caught the Pretender giving him an uppercut, "Tch," The Mech stumbles back, revealing where she needed to strike.

"HA!" Tenochtitlan propels her fist with the Infiltration Team into the glass.

The impact caused Karl's Noble Phantasm to glitch out, "Damnit!" Karl der Grobe cursed, seeing that Tenochtitlan managed to deliver the Chaldeans into his body.

"Even if you were able to stop me, I'll still do what master asks me to do," Tenochtitlan stated, still going in with the Battle.

"Don't think just because the Chaldeans are within my Noble Phantasm now, that victory is yours." Karl ran for the Pretender, punching her Mech with a stronger force.

Gears cranking and metal scraping on each other echo within Tenochtitlan's Body. Within the cockpit, Tenochtitlan quickly recovered from the attack, "Heh, now that master and the others have made it in, I don't need to hold back!"

The Pretender got up and rushed for the Anomaly King. "AAAAAAHHHHHH!"

(End Song)

Ritsuka, within the Noble Phantasm of Karl der Grobe, saw the Aztec City tackle the towering Mech. "Good luck, Tenochtitlan-"

"Master, what are you doing at the edge?" Xu Fu came, grabbing his arm. "It's dangerous here!" The Alter Ego drags her master to the location of the others,

Both the Alchemist and the master of Chaldea joined the others in a more secure location. "Alright, everyone's here," Charlie stated, feeling the rumbling outside.

Johanna looks up at the rumbling ceiling, "You don't think that the entire Palace would fall on us, do you?" She asked, a bit concerned.

Nero shook her head, releasing the Pope's worries. "I don't think Tenochtitlan would go all out when we're inside." Another rumble caught their attention proving the Emperor wrong.

"You sure about that, Nero?" BB asked, crossing her arms and glaring at her.

"Heheheh," The Saber gave a light chuckle before Ritsuka got to the point.

"Okay," Ritsuka steps forward, addressing the Infiltration Team. "The others outside the Palace got the Enemy cover, but we don't know how long they'll be able to do it." He stated, lifting his Spirit Origin Watch to speak with the Storm Border.

"Holmes, can you-"

-ZZZ- I'…sor…Fuji…connec…- ZZZ- The connection between the Storm Border and them was cut off, not even saying any words.

Moriarty frowns, knowing this might happen. "We're in the Anomaly Emperor's main base. It's right to assume that outside connection will cut off once we entered." The former Apostle stated,

Xu Fu panicked, unsure what to do. "S-So what now? We can't exactly call in support when the Enemy has us in their trap." The Alchemist added,

"Regardless, we got everyone counting on us to do our part-" Ritsuka said feeling a connection fading away. "Ruler has done her job,"

Everyone paused, knowing that their master is connected to every Servant he made a contract with. "Then Chat Blanc is defeated," Charlie stated, seeing that it was their time to follow up on their part. "We better get going,"

"Right, BB, Violet, I'm counting on you two to free Hephaestus," Ritsuka said, looking at the two members of the Sakura Five. "Do you have Prometheus?" He asked the two.

BB smirks, waving the little cylinder in her hand. "Yep, packed in this little cylinder. With a little of your Kohai's techno-wizardry, I come up with a little something, something to wake up that Machine God." The Moon Cancer said, confident that their plan will work.

Violet nodded, "I'll do some hacking myself, BB needs the right port and access for her virus to work." The Alter Ego stated, explaining how this will work.

"I have no idea what you just said, but by how BB is talking it'll be cool," Charlie commented, smiling at the two. "Well, luck to all. Ritsuka, let's go!"

Ritsuka nodded, and both Teams separated to get to their destination.

Ritsuka's group all ran down the Hallway, encountering a few Enemy Programs on the way. "Just how many Enemy Programs does the Palace have?" Xu Fu asked, finding these encounters to be ridiculous.

Johanna held her Staff., clearing the majority of the Enemies. "If there's more of these Enemies then we're close to the Throne room." The Pope commented.

"Umu, that we can agree on Johanna," Nero commented, halting when they arrived at the door. "We're here…" She said, gripping her flaming Sword.

"The Throne of the Anomaly Emperor, and the sole Servant who's behind this Anomaly/Lostbelt," Moriarty stated, turning his head to his master and the Servant who will most likely fight. "Are you two ready, to face Karl der Grobe?"

Charlie grins, placing his Holy Sword over his shoulders. "I've been ready since my 'Alter Ego' decided to take me out of the picture." The King of the Franks stated, "Besides, Moriarty, you should be asking Ritsuka here. We're against me, and you can tell, he's the real deal."

The Pseudo-Servant turns to his Grandson, seeing if he's prepared for what's to come. "Ritsuka, are you ready?" Charlie asked,

Ritsuka steps forward, standing before the door. "Let's do this."

The Magus opens the door, walking in with his entourage of Servants protecting him.

(Insert [FGO] Lostbelt 6.5 (Realms of Mortality Incarnate - Traum) - Map BGM)

"Well, I expect nothing less from Humanity's final master." Sitting on the Throne was an Old Man with golden armor and long white hair with a beard. In his hands was Joyeuse, the version that Karl der Grobe wielded. "Welcome, Stargazers to the Throne room of the Eternal Palace."

"Karl der Grobe," Ritsuka said, his voice remaining calm despite sensing Theos Klironomia within the Ruler Servant.

Xu Fu leans over to Charlemagne, wanting to confirm something with him. "(Hey, isn't Karl der Grobe supposed to be like your alter ego?)" The Alchemist asked the Pseudo-Servant. "(He's completely different from what you look like.)"

Charlie shrugs, unsure himself. "(Must be because he's Historically accurate while I'm a Pseudo-Servant of Charlemagne's/my Adventures.)" He said, giving the best answer to describe the difference between them.

Karl der Grobe took note of how many Servants Ritsuka brought with him. He smiles, "Now this is interesting, though not complete I could tell there's Servants here from the Traum Singularity. Except for Emperor Nero Claudius."

Nero huffs, not liking how the Holy Roman Emperor address her. "Hey, you know I'm important to this too." The Ruler gazes over to Johanna, standing next to the Emperor.

"Lady Nero, not now." The Ruler remains steadfast, ready to jump in when the Battle begins.

"The Second in Command of the Restoration Realm," The Emperor then gazes over to Xu Fu, remaining cool under pressure.

"A Servant of the Via Regalia Realm," Xu Fu gulps, mentally preparing herself for the near Battle.

"And sadly there are no Revenge Realm Servants on your Team." The Ruler stated before seeing a Servant that caught his eyes. "But I do see that you have a former Apostle of the Alien World with you."

Moriarty looks at Karl, "I take it you know of the Traum Singularity, Karl der Grobe?" The Ruler asked his fellow Ruler. "If that's an indication of something, that means that you're-"

Karl nodded, confirming what the Crime Lord suspected. "Yes, I sent another version of Charlemagne in my place as my proxy. So the memories he had during that time, I also have." His eyes then shift to the other Charlemagne in the room. "Though I must say, I was surprised to learn that you Summoned another version of him during Hogwarts."

"And a Pseudo-Servant too, sharing the body of Charles Potter." Karl der Grobe stated, watching as the Pseudo-Servant wipe away his words.

"Hey, he and I are alike," Charlie responded to his other self's statement. "If anything, I like this way better. Out of everyone in Chaldea, who wouldn't want to say they're the master of Chaldea's Family." The Saber commented, winking at his Grandson.

Charlie places his hand on his side, "So if we're asking questions…then I believe Ritsuka should ask you, seeing that you revealed yourself as the Karl der Grobe who sent that other Charlemagne to Traum."

Karl der Grobe closed his eyes, the entire Palace shook as it continued to fight Tenochtitlan. "Very well, seeing I placed my Palace on autopilot. I can answer a few questions you might have, Ritsuka Fujimaru." He allowed it.

The Magus of Chaldea took a step forward, catching a glimpse of movement on the ceiling. He looks at Karl der Grobe, asking his questions. "Why? Why did you send the other Charlemagne to aid Humanity and then turn your back on us?" Ritsuka asked.

"How disappointing, here I thought you were going to ask who the master behind the Anomalies is and what is our goal," Karl said, expecting those questions from the Chaldean master.

Ritsuka scoffs, crossing his hand. "Ishtar Alter refuse to answer that question, and Marie Alter died without me asking it." He explains, not going to ask anymore if things were like that. "So, what's the point in asking?"

"Preator," Nero and the others groan, seeing that was the case with him.

Karl der Grobe remained silent, "Heh," He lets out a small chuckle before bursting into laughter.

"HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" The Anomaly Emperor stood from his Throne, "Very well, I shall answer your question, Ritsuka Fujimaru!" Karl der Grobe announced,

"Through my years, I've seen People sharing the same views and working to achieve them. However, with those views, there are many ways to get to them." Karl explains to the Chaldean master. "Many times these conflicting ways lead to conflict and suffering. So, I concluded that having the same mindset is evil, I plan to rule my Empire on how I see fit."

"The Eternal Empire here is my ideal Kingdom." Karl held his hand, grasping his fist. "I plan to share this with the World, but the World pruned it away when I first arrived and stole the Moon Cell to use."

The Ruler smiles, having delight in sharing this information. "To rectify this, I had Foreigner of London tear the fabric of Space and Time to where lead to your Paris in Twenty Nineteen. There, we can move the Empire to that time period and spread the Empire in that time."

"That is when the Servants came," Ritsuka commented.

"Yes, Counter Force Servants were in the way and the Mircale League too, so I had Foreigner pull something to dispose of them." Karl der Grobe stated, explaining how things went down. "This World has so many Lostbelts that picking the perfect Person who's willing to side with us is easy. Thus Alter Ego of White came into the picture and eliminated every opposition."

Charlie frowns, remembering this mindset when he was alive. "So that's it, you want People to be like us. Thinking, living, hell even breathing to be the same as us-no, you!" The Saber stated, not liking this one bit.

Karl der Grobe laughs, "Yes, seems like there's still a hint of me left in there." The Ruler sighs, already said enough to the Chaldeans. "I have answered your questions, now I shall defeat you and spread my Empire to the Present and begin a new Age in Humanity! The Age of the Eternity!" (End Song)

"I don't think so!" A young voice boomed out from the ceiling.

Everyone looks up, seeing Louis Agreste kneeling on the rafters. "L-Louis!?" Ritsuka cried out to his fellow master,

Louis grins, saluting with his finger. "Hey Ritsuka," He smirks before crying out. "Now Assassin, release your Noble Phantasm!"

"One bullet, one shot, is all it takes." Assassin of the Resistance leaps down, dismissing his Rifle given to him by Prometheus.

"For this shot kills those in power!"

The white-haired Assassin landed behind his Karl der Grobe, materializing a small pistol. He unlocks it and shouts, placing it behind his head quickly.

"Sic Semper Tyrannis!"

Assassin pulled the trigger, blowing a bullet through the Anomaly Emperor's head,

"GAH!" Karl der Grobe was caught off guard, feeling the bullet move through his head. He fell to his knees before his entire body fell to the ground.

"And thus…the South is avenged."

Everyone was taken aback, not suspecting that Assassin of the Resistance or Louis was there. "Sic Semper Tyrannis…those words…you're…"

Assassin dismissed his Pistol, exchanging it for his Rifle.

"John Wilkes Booth!"

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