Fate: Question And Answer System of Traversing Heroic Spirits

[Name: Lancelot; Class: Berserker; Gender: Male; Attribute: Lawful-Mad.]

[Strength: A; Endurance: A; Agility: A+; Mana: C; Luck: B; Noble Phantasm: A.]

[Class Skill: Mad Enhancement C.]

[Personal Skills: Magic Resistance E, Protection of the Spirits A, Eternal Arms Mastery A+.]

[Noble Phantasms: Arondight: The Unfading Light of the Lake (A++ anti-unit Noble Phantasm, range 1-2 meters, maximum target 1); For Someone's Glory (A++ anti-unit Noble Phantasm, range 1 meter, target 0); A Knight Does Not Die With Empty Hands (B anti-unit Noble Phantasm, range: 1 meters, maximum target 30).]

As Lancelot launched a sudden attack, Chihiro and his allies were well-prepared.

The moment Lancelot landed, Sigurd and Darius III stepped forward to intercept him.

"Da-da-da-da…"

Without hesitation, Lancelot raised his signature Blue Fire Gatling gun and opened fire.

Sigurd and Darius III responded immediately, summoning their respective weapons to block the onslaught.

Sigurd, wielding his Noble Phantasm Gram of the Twilight Destruction, also brought out Gram, a sword he had obtained from a treasure chest. For the first time, he engaged in combat wielding dual blades.

Darius III, on the other hand, summoned his pair of golden axes, twirling them with wild vigor. His ferocity earned him an apt mental nickname—"the Black Whirlwind."

With their weapons deflecting every bullet, the two warriors charged forward, unstoppable.

Realizing that the Gatling gun was ineffective, Lancelot tossed it aside and drew a pitch-black sword—the Noble Phantasm, Arondight: The Unfading Light of the Lake.

Arondight was a weapon entrusted to mortals by the lake fairies, much like Artoria's Excalibur. Its blade was unbreakable, and its durability rivaled that of the "Sword of Promised Victory." However, after Lancelot used this blade to kill his fellow Knights of the Round Table, it was stripped of its status as a holy sword and became a demonic weapon.

In this moment, Lancelot demonstrated why he was considered the strongest of the Knights of the Round Table. His swordsmanship was blindingly fast and ruthlessly precise. Even while facing two enemies simultaneously, he was far from being at a disadvantage.

"Impressive!" Sigurd exclaimed.

Recognizing that his dual-blade style was inefficient, Sigurd discarded his secondary sword and focused on wielding Gram with both hands. He infused the blade with Rune magic to double its destructive power.

Yet, despite his efforts, Sigurd found himself suppressed. His strikes lacked the weight to decisively overpower Lancelot.

Unbeknownst to Sigurd, his disadvantage stemmed from Arondight. During Lancelot's lifetime, the blade was used to slay a dragon, granting it a special effect: it suppressed and inflicted additional damage on Heroic Spirits possessing dragon attributes.

Unfortunately for Sigurd, the "dragon heart" he acquired in life had granted him dragon attributes, leaving him vulnerable to Lancelot's Noble Phantasm.

Darius III, on the other hand, fought with brute strength but lacked the refined technique of his opponent. Though his ferocity was commendable, he failed to overwhelm Lancelot.

As the battle continued, Lancelot began gaining the upper hand, much to Zouken's frustration.

"You fool!" Zouken screeched. "Break the barrier already! I summoned you to save me, not to duel these idiots!"

However, with Kariya nowhere in sight, Lancelot showed no intention of obeying the old bug.

Zouken had no choice but to send orders to Kariya through the group chat, forcing Kariya to issue a Command Spell remotely.

Reluctantly, Kariya gave Lancelot the order: "Destroy the barrier."

Upon receiving the directive, Lancelot abandoned the fight, effortlessly pushing Sigurd and Darius III aside. With one decisive swing of Arondight, he shattered the barrier surrounding Zouken.

The barrier, hastily constructed by Zhang Jiao and not reinforced with additional mana, was no match for Lancelot's attack.

Seeing the opening, Zouken wasted no time. His body dissolved into a swarm of insects that began fleeing in every direction.

"Don't let him escape!" Chihiro shouted, his voice sharp with urgency.

"Hurry and obey! Immobilization Spell!"

Golden light surged from Chihiro's talisman, aimed at stopping the fleeing insects.

But Zouken had anticipated this. His swarm scattered into thousands of tiny fragments, rendering the spell ineffective.

"The wind stirs from the eastern quarter, the earth aligns with the star spirits. Summon the raging gale to clear the path. By my command, obey!"

"Fuujin no Noroi!" (Wind God's Curse)

Chihiro immediately switched tactics, casting a spell to summon a fierce gale. He glanced at Tokiomi, giving him a subtle signal.

A powerful tornado tore through the forest, sweeping Zouken's fragmented swarm together.

"Insects, no matter how numerous, cannot withstand the might of a hurricane," Chihiro muttered.

"Fire!"

Tokiomi seized the opportunity, casting a fire spell that combined with the tornado. The flames roared as they engulfed the swarm, incinerating countless insects.

However, a few managed to escape the fiery tempest, their tiny bodies speeding toward the hidden location of Zouken's life-preserving insect deep within the forest.

But it was too late.

Zhang Jiao emerged from the shadows, holding the writhing life-preserving insect in his hands.

"Wait! We can talk about this!" Zouken's voice echoed in desperation, his panic palpable. "Whatever you want—wealth, knowledge, secrets, I can give you anything! Just name your price!"

Zhang Jiao regarded the creature with cold disdain. "The pursuit of immortality has long been a goal for magi and sorcerers alike. But you… you chose a vile and twisted path to achieve it."

"You were once a renowned magus," Zhang Jiao continued, his tone filled with a mix of pity and contempt. "Now, you're nothing but a rotting parasite. Your existence is both tragic and revolting."

With those words, Zhang Jiao tossed the life-preserving insect into the fire.

"NOOOOOOO!" Zouken's final scream pierced the air as the insect burned to ashes.

In that instant, the remnants of Zouken's insect swarm disintegrated, consumed by the flames Zhang Jiao conjured with a wave of his sleeve.

At long last, Matou Zouken both his physical body and life-preserving insect was completely destroyed.

[Ding! Group member Matou Zouken is dead and has been removed from the group chat.]

Seeing the notification, Chihiro finally let out a sigh of relief. "It's done. He's truly gone this time."

The system's confirmation left no room for doubt. Matou Zouken was dead, with no chance of revival.

But before anyone could celebrate, a low rumble echoed across the sky.

"Boom…"

Thunder roared, signaling the arrival of an unexpected guest.

A flash of red light descended from the heavens, accompanied by a powerful voice.

"ISKANDAR!!!"

Iskandar, the Conqueror King, had arrived.

The moment Darius III saw his old rival, his rationality vanished, and he roared in fury. The Berserker charged recklessly toward Iskandar.

"Hahaha!" Iskandar laughed heartily as he summoned his chariot, Via Expugnatio. "At last, King of Persia, we meet again!"

Iskandar's eyes gleamed with a mix of excitement and nostalgia. "You look exactly as you did during our third pursuit. How I wished we could have shared a drink! But alas, it seems fate has destined us to clash once more!"

From a safe distance, Waver observed the scene from Iskandar's chariot. "That's Darius III?"

Meanwhile, Brynhildr joined the fray, intercepting Lancelot with a blazing lance.

"My beloved Sigurd will die by no one's hand but mine!" Brynhildr declared, unleashing a wave of blue flames.

Lancelot turned to face her new opponent, their blades clashing fiercely. Unlike Sigurd, who was weakened by his dragon attributes, Brynhildr fought Lancelot on equal footing.

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At last, Matou Kariya arrived, accompanied by a surprising ally: Artoria Pendragon.

Artoria had been sent by Emiya Kiritsugu to assist Kariya as part of their alliance.

[Name: Artoria Pendragon; Class: Saber; Gender: Female; Alignment: Lawful Good.]

[Strength: B; Endurance: A; Agility: A; Mana: A; Luck: D; Noble Phantasm: A++.]

[Class Skills: Magic Resistance A, Riding A.]

[Personal Skills: Intuition A, Mana Burst A, Charisma B.]

[Noble Phantasms: Excalibur - Sword of Promised Victory (A++ Anti-Fortress Noble Phantasm, effective range 1-99 meters, capable of targeting up to 1,000 individuals); Invisible Air - Barrier of the Wind King (C Anti-Unit Noble Phantasm, effective range 1-2 meters, capable of targeting 1 individual).]

This was the second time Chihiro had seen Artoria since the first night of the Holy Grail War. Though she remained composed, there was a shadow of exhaustion in her expression, no doubt caused by her concern for Irisviel.

"Arthurrr!"

The moment Lancelot saw Artoria, his madness surged anew.

"Lancelot, I command you with a Command Spell: Calm yourself!"

Kariya acted decisively, using a Command Spell to force Lancelot to suppress his rage and regain composure.

After all, with Artoria now on their side, the last thing Kariya needed was for Lancelot to lose control and complicate matters further.

"Chihiro, did you really kill Zouken?" Kariya asked, his voice trembling as he ignored Tokiomi entirely.

He had seen the notification in the group chat on his way here but still found it hard to believe.

Chihiro nodded calmly. "Rest assured, the old bug is truly gone this time."

"You fools!" Kariya shouted, anger and frustration spilling over. "Do you even realize what you've done? Do you understand the cost of your actions?!"

"Are you referring to Aoi?" Tokiomi interrupted coldly, his sharp tone cutting through Kariya's outburst. "Don't assume we're as incompetent as you. We've already dealt with that."

"What?" Kariya froze, his expression shifting to disbelief.

Tokiomi's glare hardened as he continued, his words laced with disdain. "Let me tell you something, Kariya. Aoi has been saved. Unlike you, we don't simply roll over and let Zouken manipulate us."

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