Anchor, Stop Pretending, You're in Chaldea - Chapter 131

Excalibur Proto shimmered with endless radiance.

Beside Arthur Pendragon, a golden pillar of light suddenly appeared.

To wield Excalibur Proto, it was not solely Arthur’s decision.

Therefore, the twelve knights under the command of a certain ancient King of Knights established strict regulations for the Holy Sword. This was the second sheath that concealed the true blade of the Holy Sword.

Seal Thirteen.

Only when facing a true threat to the Beast of the World would the Holy Sword be unleashed.

Complete liberation required a decision of at least seven.

When Arthur made up his mind to use Excalibur Proto, the decision would begin automatically.

The golden pillar of light contained fragments of the souls of the heroes sealed within the Holy Sword. It would be up to them to determine whether the full power of the Holy Sword could be utilized in this battle.

“This is, a battle against those stronger than oneself—Approved, Bedivere.”

A golden seal was released, and the radiance of the Holy Sword became even more dazzling.

“The enemy must not be an elemental—Approved, Lancelot.”

“The battle must be one against evil—Approved, Mordred.”

“The battle must not involve personal gain—Approved, Galahad.”

“The battle must be to live—Approved, Kai.”

Arthur firmly grasped Excalibur Proto and said with determination:

“Finally, this is a battle to save the world—Approved, Arthur.”

Six seals were released.

Even without a majority decision, the true name release was not complete. However, the Holy Sword still emanated astonishing brilliance. Arthur swung this divine weapon, forged to save the world.

“Ex——Calibur (Excalibur)!!!”

The golden radiance surged towards the Beast of Sodom, but its seven Familiar monsters desperately rushed forward to intercept the blow on behalf of their master.

“Boom——————————————!!!”

Countless particles of light surged forward, obliterating all evil in its path. The monsters didn’t even have a chance to scream before they were consumed by the golden radiance.

The Beast of Sodom immediately tried to resist. It swung the Holy Grail in its hand, unleashing a torrent of filth to counter the radiance. But even so, it couldn’t withstand the power of Excalibur Proto.

“Ah ah ah——————!!!”

Struck by the golden radiance, the Beast of Sodom, along with its Holy Grail, was cleaved in half, completely destroying the filth contained within. The blood-filled sea below evaporated in an instant, revealing the ruins of the Roman Colosseum.

In the live stream, the two hundred thousand viewers widened their eyes as they witnessed Arthur unleashing Excalibur.

“Tsk tsk tsk, even with only half of the Holy Sword released, it’s terrifying!!!”

“With just half of the seals undone, imagine when all the seals are released, it’ll be earth-shattering!”

“Can someone explain whether this male version of King Arthur’s sword is more powerful or the female version?”

“Unlike Saber, Arthur’s weapon is specialized in dealing with enemies beyond the stars. It’s like every time he uses Noble Phantasm, the Round Table has to convene a meeting.”

“Bureaucracy kills, even in death, they still have to be pulled up for a meeting.”

“Arthur: I’ve called everyone here today for a reason. Let me first outline the three key points, two regulations, and one manifesto of this meeting…”

“Master, please stop reciting. I’m falling asleep… zzzzz~~~”

“Hahaha, so relatable. You can feel that Mo-san is the first one to fall asleep during a meeting.”

“Is that it? I was such a huge beast!”

“Beast VI: I woke up, got slashed in one strike. What else is there to say?”

“This Excalibur Proto is made specifically to kill these things. We can almost pop open the champagne!”

“Classic halftime champagne celebration? Bro, stop milking it!!!”

“And Merlin rides his face. How can you tell me he lost?”

“System message: ‘Representing the stars, annihilate you!’ Sending out a starry rocket!”

“Comment: When will the host gather the entire Round Table? My friend wants to see it. It would be great if we could all take a group photo.”

“System message: ‘Britannia Little Rascal’ sends a golden cruise ship!”

“Comment: This male King is not someone to mess with… I wonder if I should try stealing his sword one day.”

………….

After the radiance faded, Arthur, wielding Excalibur Proto, looked ahead. Both the wicked beast and its Familiars had vanished without a trace. Beneath his feet lay the shattered land of Rome, but the solid touch brought a sense of reassurance to Arthur’s heart.

“…Could it be that they saved me by not fully unleashing it?” Arthur pondered, gazing at Excalibur Proto in his hand. With only six seals released and half the power of the Holy Sword at his disposal, his silver-armored body was already covered in cracks. If all seven seals were undone, allowing Excalibur Proto to fully unleash its immense power, it would be capable of obliterating any threat to this planet. However, before that could happen, Arthur himself would dissipate due to the overwhelming recoil. The one who wields the sword would perish before vanquishing the enemy.

The original wielder of the Holy Sword, the one who defeated the White Titan Sefar with Excalibur Proto, certainly had a different outcome. Arthur didn’t believe that he couldn’t fully unleash the sword’s power in the battle against Beast VI. The reason he had only released six seals was simply because he couldn’t handle the full power of Excalibur Proto at this moment.

“It seems I still have a long way to go,” Arthur sighed, reflecting on his thoughts. Just then, he heard the voices of his companions behind him.

“Arthur-san!!!” Mashu and Bai Qiu, along with the others, were sitting on the Gordius Wheel and had arrived beside him.

“Arthur-san, you did it!!!” Mashu exclaimed, smiling at Arthur.

“Hmph, if I had that Holy Sword too, I could easily take down that thing!” Mordred, sitting on the vehicle, grumbled discontentedly.

“Not bad at all. King Arthur from another world, would you be interested in joining my ranks?”

Iskandar came over.

“This world’s King Arthur is not a very good communicator. It seems she has quite a few prejudices against me. But you’re different, aren’t you? Would you consider it?”

“Well, this…”

Arthur was caught off guard by Iskandar’s words and didn’t know how to refuse.

“Rider, he really…”

Seeing that a strong enemy had been defeated, Waver’s face no longer wore a deeply troubled expression.

“Onii-sama?”

Reines rubbed her eyes.

“Reines, you’re finally awake?!”

At this moment, Reines’ pupils had returned to their original blue color.

“Ojou-sama, are you okay?”

Trimmau asked with concern.

“Ah, don’t worry, Trimmau. I just feel like I’ve had a nap. Lord Sima Yi said he was a bit tired, so he went back first.”

“I see, that guy actually helped quite a bit.”

Waver said calmly.

“Oh, it seems like my older brother is in a good mood. Is it because he’s fighting alongside the Conqueror King from the past and has defeated a strong enemy, so he’s feeling a bit smug?”

Reines’ mischievous smile reappeared on her face.

“…I take back what I said. Just bring Sima Yi out.”

“Don’t be like that. After all, there’s a cute little sister accompanying you.”

Bai Qiu avoided the two foolish siblings and looked towards where the Beast of Sodom disappeared.

Is it over?

Something feels off.

As a Beast, is it too easy to defeat?

I hope it’s just my unfounded worries.

“Bai Qiu, Mashu!!!”

Suddenly, Dr. Romani’s image popped out from the wristband.

“Doctor, you’re just in time. We’ve just defeated Beast VI and we’re investigating the whereabouts of the Holy Grail for retrieval.”

Even though they had already defeated the Beast of Sodom, Dr. Romani’s expression was very serious as he shouted into the communicator:

“Everyone, get out of here now!!!”

“Doctor? What are you talking about???”

Before Mashu could finish asking, the ground started shaking continuously.

“——————————？！”

The black moon in the sky is getting larger, and the surrounding gravity is changing accordingly.

The ruins of the Roman Empire’s palace are continuously floating upwards, and the earth is cracking, with cracks appearing like bleeding skin.

“Detection shows that the vanished Beast of Sodom has reappeared!!!”

“The Magical Energy of the Beast of Sodom is still increasing! It has surpassed the Third Planetary Class and reached the Second Planetary Class!!!”

“We are currently confirming the composition and values of the enemy… Unable to read!!! Sheba Lens 21.24.28 damaged! Unable to continue observation!!!”

Panic spread among the people inside Chaldea.

“Impossible, Beast VI actually survived under these circumstances, and not only that, it used the attack of the Holy Sword to grow to the next stage.”

Da Vinci looked incredulously at the image coming from the screen in front of her.

Black-red blood continuously gushed out from the cracked fissures on the ground.

Then, a huge golden cup emerged from underground.

Below this golden cup, a woman with massive horns and wings revealed her true form.

The impurities pouring out of the golden cup scattered on her body like black snowflakes, constantly nourishing her body.

The blood-red aura matched her evening gown, and the hem of her gown was part of Bestia Coccinea.

“How delightful, delightful!!!”

The woman looked down at Arthur below.

“I was trapped in this body, and the only thing that can make me grow is your wish to ‘save the world,’ Holy Sword wielder. Your wish is so strong that it has transformed me to this extent.”

She burst into loud laughter.

“But it’s not enough, not enough! Holy Sword wielder, let me experience more of your wish!!!”

As she spoke, she raised her hand, and the sky gradually brightened.

“Senpai!!!”

Mashu immediately raised her shield to protect Bai Qiu.

Bai Qiu looked up, and countless fireballs were descending from the sky!!!

“Everyone, retreat to a safe place.”

“No one can escape!!!”

The mature Beast of Sodom reached out its hand and spewed black blood directly from beneath the ground.

When this blood splashed into the air, it caused violent explosions!!!

“Boom, boom, boom———!!!”

Under the dual attack from the sky and the ground, the Servants around Bai Qiu quickly couldn’t hold on.

“You all come on the Gordius Wheel, I’ll cover you!!!”

Before Bai Qiu and Mashu could reach the side of the Gordius Wheel, the two Air-walking Thunder Bulls were hit by the giant fireball and flew off with the Bulls.

“Heya!!!”

Merry immediately raised her staff, using petals to help the Servants resist the damage.

“Damn it!!!”

Mordred used Clarent to block the impact of the fireballs while dodging.

But with her Magical Energy almost depleted, she could only take a few steps before being cornered.

Just as she was about to be hit by the fireballs in the sky, a shield blocked in front of her.

“Mashu?!”

“Are you okay, Mordred!”

Bai Qiu immediately checked Mordred’s condition.

“Ah, of course I’m fine. Who do you take me for?!”

Bai Qiu immediately looked around.

Jeanne Alter, relying on her own Noble Phantasm, briefly avoided the attacks.

In short, invincible.

Iskandar and Waver were protected by Reines’ Volumen Hydrargyrum.

Merry has Magecraft of the flowers, so there’s no need to worry for now.

Only Arthur was looking at the laughing Beast of Sodom in front of him.

“I must eliminate you, evil Beast VI, even if it means my own disappearance this time…”

He tightly gripped Excalibur Proto, preparing to once again unleash his Noble Phantasm, the Round Table Decision.

“Hahaha, humans always hope for someone to ‘save the world’ no matter the time, and you, who have been burdened with this expectation, are the most delicious snack.”

She licked her lips as she looked at the knight in front of her.

“How ironic, the Holy Sword wielder who traverses worlds to hunt the Evils of Humanity is actually the cause of their birth. The stronger the desire to save the world, the more powerful I become!!!”

As the Beast of Sodom spoke, she waved her arm.

Suddenly, something began to spread around the area.

Arthur felt his own power dissipating rapidly.

“Senpai, my Magical Energy is rapidly draining!!!”

The shield became heavier and heavier, and Mashu and Bai Qiu reported that something was wrong.

“Oh dear, it seems that after becoming a complete form, she has fully unleashed that power.”

Merry gazed at the petals around her gradually wilting.

“‘Nega·Messiah’, it can nullify all the power of protection derived from faith.”

Due to the manifestation of authority, everyone was affected to varying degrees.

However, Jeanne Alter seems to be unaffected.

“Look, this is the defeat of humanity, the end of Human Order, the future that will inevitably come.”

Beast of Sodom proudly surveyed the Servants around, who had lost their power to resist.

“Prosperity will eventually lead to corruption, and everything ends here!!!”

“No, humanity is not over!!!”

Bai Qiu struggled to stand up.

“Hmph, just a mere human Master, what else can you do?!”

Facing the disdain of the Beast of Sodom, Bai Qiu still stared directly at the opponent.

At this moment, Bai Qiu was also affected by the authority, feeling weak in both hands and feet, and his breathing became rapid.

But, it’s too early to give up now!

[Ding – Fifty thousand points have been accumulated!!!]

[Conditions for fighting against the Beast have been detected.]

[Would you like to temporarily summon a random Grand Servant now?]

“Yes!”

[Confirmed, summoning in progress!]

Finally, it has arrived!

Bai Qiu reached out his hand towards the front.

“An oath shall be sworn here! I shall attain all virtues of all of Heaven. I shall have dominion over all evils of all of Hell! – From the Seventh Heaven, attended to by three great words of power, come forth from the ring of restraint, Protector of the Balance!”