Anchor, Stop Pretending, You're in Chaldea - Chapter 130

“Try to corner me into a desperate situation, and your arrogance will turn into a delicious despair!!!”

The small Sodom Beast, holding the Holy Grail and with most of its body already showing dragon features, declared.

The black mist overflowing from the cup mixed with the mist formed by the blood sea below began to spread in the field.

Merry’s flower Magecraft, when it came into contact with this mist, withered and wilted one after another, eventually turning into nothingness.

“Saber, this mist doesn’t look good. Do you have any ideas?”

Iskandar rode Bucephalus back to Arthur’s side.

“This corruption is overflowing from the Holy Grail. It can corrupt and corrupt everything it touches indiscriminately, and normal protection is useless.”

“Oh? That doesn’t sound good,”

Iskandar looked at the spreading black mist.

“If we can’t get close, we will be at a disadvantage. We must find a way to break through.”

The Sodom Beast in front let out a provocative laughter.

“What’s the matter, Holy Sword wielder? Aren’t you going to challenge me with your proud Holy Sword?”

Accompanied by her laughter, the seven demonic beasts, faintly visible in the black mist, roared.

“…”

Arthur tightly grasped Excalibur Proto in his hand.

Excalibur Proto’s unleashed power is indeed strong enough to confront the beast before us. However, if I am unable to defeat it with a single blow, I will be in danger, having consumed a large portion of my Magical Energy. It is clear that the enemy is intentionally luring me into forcefully releasing the seal on my Holy Sword from such a distance.

“Everyone, get back!!!” Suddenly, Mordred’s voice came from behind.

Suddenly, a surge of Magical Energy rushed straight towards the black mist!!!

“Boom——————————!!!” The impacted black mist was dispersed in a small area, but it immediately recovered after the impact.

“Tch, this is nothing. With just a little rest, I can fully unleash my power,” Mordred said while catching her breath and lowering her sword, staring ahead.

“Mordred!” Mashu came from afar to provide support, and the Gordius Wheel landed beside the group.

Bai Qiu and the others on the chariot got off one by one to assess the situation.

“Rider, how is the situation?” Waver, who had come down from above, immediately asked Iskandar about his condition.

“Kid, as you can see, it seems we’ve reached a stalemate,” Iskandar’s gaze also turned towards the black mist.

Even though Mordred just used her Noble Phantasm to attack, it only tore a small part.

“Oh my, it seems everyone has reached a stalemate,” Merry, who had descended from the Gordius Wheel, said so.

“Merlin, can’t you do anything?”

“I’ve already told you, I am not Merlin. I am just a humble Mage of Flowers – Lady Avalon.”

Merlin corrected Arthur with dissatisfaction.

“Well, let’s just leave it at that. Lady Avalon, do you have any ideas?” Arthur asked.

“Well, this mist blocking our path is the manifestation of the polluted mud of the Holy Grail. But ultimately, it’s just at this level. As long as we don’t touch it, we should be fine. If we use high-density Magical Energy particles to impact it, we can temporarily open a passage,” Merry observed the mist ahead and nodded while speaking.

“But even so, it can only be maintained for a short period of time.”

“Thank you, Merlin. I’ll take care of things from here,” Arthur said, ignoring Merry’s protest and turning to Bai Qiu, who was standing beside him.

“Master, I have a request.”

Bai Qiu nodded, indicating for Arthur to speak directly.

“I hope to receive assistance from other Servants to create an opportunity for me to face Beast VI alone.”

Faced with Arthur’s determined gaze, Bai Qiu had no reason to refuse. After all, the Wielder of the Sacred Sword of the Planet was designed to counter the Beasts.

However, their system had just unlocked a new function. By consuming 500,000 points, they could summon a Grand Servant, which would greatly enhance their chances against Beast VI. The only problem was that they currently didn’t have enough points.

“System, how many points do I have right now? How many more do I need to summon a Grand Heroic Spirit?”

【Ding ding – The host’s current live points total is 151,000.】
【You need 349,000 more points to summon a Grand Heroic Spirit.】

Bai Qiu furrowed their brow slightly.

Although they could summon a Grand Heroic Spirit, they still didn’t have enough points. Fortunately, with two hundred thousand people currently watching the live stream, the accumulation of live points is much faster than before. If they wait a little longer, it would be a prudent decision to summon the Grand Heroic Spirit and launch an attack. Seeing Bai Qiu hesitating, Arthur immediately reminded them.

“Master, the Beast is currently absorbing power from this planet. If we don’t stop it soon, it will soon surpass its larval stage.”

“——————?!”

Oh right, I almost forgot that Beast VI is still in its larval stage. And even at this stage, it already has the power of a third-order planet. It’s unimaginable what it would be like in its complete form.

“I understand,” Bai Qiu nodded and then looked at the others. “Everyone, I know it’s difficult, but please assist this King Arthur from another world.”

“Understood, Senpai!” Mashu was the first to respond to Bai Qiu’s call.

“This King Arthur, huh?”

“Just call me Arthur,” the knight in white armor smiled. “Since we are all comrades fighting against evil now, there’s no need to be so formal. If you’re uncomfortable, you can call me Saber as well.”

“Then I’ll call you Arthur-san,” Mashu insisted on using honorifics, so Arthur didn’t push it any further.

“Huh? Why should I help this King Arthur from another world?” Mordred looked displeased.

“Mordred,” Arthur suddenly called out to Mordred.

“What? Do you want to fight?!” Mordred shouted without holding back.

“If we have a chance to spar later, I’ll gladly accept. But for now, I just want to say that the stance you showed in the battle just now truly makes you a worthy heir to the throne.”

If only I had been able to sincerely praise Mordred back then. Perhaps my heart wouldn’t be filled with so much regret now.

“———?!”

Arthur spoke these words with a serious tone, causing Mordred to freeze for a moment.

“Did I… feel like a true heir just now?!” she repeated Arthur’s words.

“Is that so? So, in the eyes of the king from another world, I give off that kind of feeling…” Mordred’s expression softened, but quickly returned to its original state.

“Damn it, even if the king from another world praises me, I won’t feel happy!!!” Seeing Mordred on the verge of exploding, Arthur quickly apologized.

“I’m sorry, I just felt like I should say that all of a sudden.”

“Be careful, I might just cut you down right now!!!”

Watching Mordred’s reaction, Merry nodded with an interested expression.

“Hmm, it seems that this world’s Mordred doesn’t like Arthur either, but that’s what makes it interesting, isn’t it?”

“Lady, your interests seem a bit…”

Waver took a step back, feeling a bit scared.

“You have quite a resemblance to Lady Reines. If it were Lady Reines, she would surely invite Lady Avalon to a ladies’ tea party.”

Sima Yi seemed to be enjoying the situation.

“Everyone getting along is a good thing, but that guy over there seems to be getting restless.”

Iskandar pointed his sword towards the distant Sodom Beast.

“In any case, I’ll clear the way for you to get close to that creature, right?”

Mordred hoisted Clarent on her shoulder.

“Just make sure you don’t die, King from another world.”

“Since it’s a request from my Master, let’s finish this quickly.”

Jeanne Alter reluctantly stepped forward with a displeased expression.

“That arrogant creature has been annoyingly loud. I want to get rid of it as soon as possible.”

“Oh? Even in this different world, that Arthur person is still as lucky as ever. Well then, I’ll lend a hand too…”

Merry once again used her Flower Magecraft to restore everyone’s magical energy and wrapped new flower petals around their wrists.

“In three minutes from now, you will be sent back to the current moment, so you only have one chance to get close to each other. Understand?”

“You can even do something like this?! You’re an amazing Magus!” Iskandar exclaimed in surprise, looking at the flower wreath on his wrist.

“Well, I am just an ordinary Mage of Flowers. Deceiving that fellow for three minutes is within my capabilities,” Merry replied with a cute smile.

Bai Qiu, on the other hand, wasn’t surprised at all. After all, Merlin is an incredibly powerful sorcerer.

With her EX-level Illusion, she had experienced setbacks even against Cernunos.

Bai Qiu then glanced at everyone and nodded.

“Then let’s begin!!!”

“Looks like it’s up to me to take the lead.”

Mordred took a deep breath, gripping Clarent tightly and pouring all of her remaining magical energy into it.

“This Is the Evil Sword That Destroyed My Father, Rebellion Against My Beautiful Father! (Clarent Blood Arthur)!!!”

Red lightning roared forward, breaking through the mist and creating a gap!

“Oh, are you here?”

Waver waved his feather fan, and the three Bagua disks flew along their trajectory, unfolding a Bounded Field that fixed the torn opening in the mist.

“You guys, hurry up and get on!!!” he shouted.

Iskandar returned to his Gordius Wheel and called out to Mashu and Arthur, “Yes!” “Alright!”

Arthur and Mashu immediately jumped onto the Gordius Wheel, and Jeanne Alter silently joined them.

“Jeanne Alter-san!” Mashu exclaimed with joy.

“Hmph, I didn’t come here because of that guy’s command. It’s just that you, Mashu, are somewhat useful, so I reluctantly let you be my servant.”

“A servant…” Mashu seemed a little disappointed.

“Cough… Well, in your own way… if you want to call it being friends… it’s fine…”

Jeanne Alter said, crossing her arms and turning her head.

“Thank you, Jeanne Alter-san!”

“Hey, why are you thanking me?! Geez, I already said it’s your way of addressing me, I haven’t acknowledged it.”

Faced with Mashu’s innocent smile, Jeanne Alter couldn’t help but feel a bit helpless.

“Charge, my soldiers!!!”

Sima Yi bestowed attribute enhancements on everyone on the chariot in one breath.

“Thank you, strategist from China!”

Iskandar firmly grasped the reins of the Gordius Wheel.

“That rebellious knight won’t be able to withstand it. Air-walking Thunder Bulls, move out!!!”

“Moo—!!!”

The Air-walking Thunder Bulls roared, and then they suddenly exerted force. The wheels, accompanied by lightning, charged straight towards the opening in the mist!

“Damn it… isn’t it over yet?!” Mordred’s hands were gradually becoming heavy.

“It’s already time! Rebellious Knight!!!” Iskandar’s voice came through.

Mordred immediately weakened the supply of magical energy to Clarent, and then the Gordius Wheel rushed into the opening in the mist at an indescribable speed!!!

After the impact dissipated, the surrounding mist began to rapidly converge.

“Noble Phantasm, activate! Lord Chaldeas!!!”

A silver radiance unfolded in front of the Gordius Wheel, continuously blocking the reformation of the mist.

“Roar—!!!”

The seven-headed beasts within the mist sensed the threat and immediately roared, opening their mouths wide as they attacked the Gordius Wheel!!!

“All the evil is here…!!!”

Jeanne Alter on the chariot raised the flag of the Evil Dragon, aiming it at the beasts.

“This is the Roar of My Soul That Was Polished by Hatred. La Grondement Du Haine: Roar, Rage of Mine! (La Grondement Du Haine)!!!”

Black flames surrounded the bodies of the beasts, erupting into a fierce blaze!!!

After briefly holding back the beasts’ attack, the Gordius Wheel swiftly passed beneath them.

“We’re almost there, King Arthur from another world!!!”

Iskandar’s eyes were fixed on the front, while Mashu’s Noble Phantasm was gradually being eroded by the mist and was on the verge of collapse.

“Crackle, crackle—!!!”

Mashu’s shield could no longer withstand the erosion of the mist and shattered into pieces.

At the same time, along with the Gordius Wheel, everyone on the chariot turned into petals and disappeared into the mist.

“Thank you, leave the rest to me,” Arthur said as the chariot dissipated. He jumped forward with all his might, wielding the Holy Sword in his hand to cleave through the mist ahead, finally arriving beneath the Beast of Sodom.

“You’re the unfortunate one, for you have come here alone,” the Beast of Sodom, holding the Holy Grail, looked down at the silver-clad knight.

“No, I am not alone in coming here. By my side, they have always been here!!!”

He raised Excalibur Proto high and began infusing it with magical energy continuously.

“Seal Thirteen, Decision Start!!!”