Anchor, Stop Pretending, You're in Chaldea - Chapter 14

Seeing the surge of dark Magical Energy attack once again.

“Senpai!!!”

Mashu once again stood in front of Bai Qiu, raising her shield.

Boom————————!!!

This attack seems to be even more fierce than before, it seems that the previous attack really angered King Arthur.

“I didn’t expect you to come this far, so I’ll have to show a little more of my true skills.”

Artoria, who was releasing her Noble Phantasm, said with a serious tone.

“If you really intend to defeat me, you must be prepared to give it your all!”

The castle wall that appeared on Mashu’s shield under the intense impact began to gradually dim, and it won’t be long before it completely crumbles.

“I can’t believe that even the Noble Phantasm has no effect?!”

Cú Chulainn looked at the dark armor on Artoria.

“Regarding Magical Energy, it’s a troublesome ability. If I was summoned as Lancer, I might be able to use the piercing death thorn (Gáe Bolg)…”

As he spoke, he continued to write runes.

“Eihwaz!!!”

A pale blue light covered Mashu’s shield, and the impact of the Magical Energy emitted from the Demon Sword seemed to be pushed back a little.

Then, a series of red runic symbols flew straight towards Artoria!

But at this moment, Artoria did not dodge at all. The runes that should have hit her suddenly disappeared in mid-air.

“No, Saber borrowed the power of the Holy Grail. With just us, we can no longer defeat her.”

Cú Chulainn stared intently at the situation ahead, and finally made this judgment.

“Kid, take this foul-mouthed woman and retreat first. I’ll bring the little girl out later.”

“Who are you calling a foul-mouthed woman?!”

Olga Marie complained discontentedly.

“The opponent is King Arthur, and she even has the Holy Grail continuously providing Magical Energy to her… Ah, why is my luck always so bad!”

Although Director complained with unwillingness, she was well aware of the current situation, just as Cú Chulainn said.

Apart from escaping and thinking of a strategy, there was no other option left.

The audience in the live stream room also felt the pressure.

Watching King Arthur consecutively use Noble Phantasms on the screen, everyone kept exclaiming in excitement.

“This light pollution on the screen is so satisfying!”

“Oh my, this Noble Phantasm, these special effects, it’s so faithful to the original!”

“Ah, I really want to take a bath in our king’s beam…”

“Hey, upstairs, do you think you have Red Archer’s shield?”

“Miss Mashu’s shield seems quite powerful too, but that black-armored female Saber over there is so strong.”

“It’s about time to run away, there’s no way we can win this. Let’s escape!”

“I’ve seen this episode, they’re definitely going to run away, then train and come back for revenge. Yeah, I’ve figured out the plot development of the later part!”

Just as everyone was asserting that they were about to run away, Bai Qiu made a surprising move.

He quickly walked to Mashu’s side and said to her:

“Mashu, can you hold on a little longer?”

“Senpai?!”

Mashu quickly reacted.

“Senpai, please retreat first. Leave this to me.”

Obviously Mashu’s expression is weak at this point, but she still tries to look strong.

“Rest assured, Mashu.”

Bai Qiu looked firmly at this hardworking Kouhai.

“I will never leave you alone and run away.”

Bai Qiu said this naturally with his judgment.

If they were to escape from here, they might never have another chance to defeat Artoria.

After all, with the Great Holy Grail given by Lev, Artoria might summon new Servants, as she possesses leadership.

At that time, it won’t be just facing Saber alone like now, but facing multiple Servants.

“Mashu, please hold on a little longer.”

“Yes, Senpai… I believe in you…”

Mashu nodded and then put on a resolute look, holding her shield with both hands, resisting King Arthur’s Noble Phantasm with all her might.

“System, how many points do I have now?”

Bai Qiu called out to the system in his mind.

【Ding ding – Querying the accumulated streaming points of the host.】

【Query successful, the current host has 30,203 points.】

【You can do a thirty consecutive draw.】

【Do you want to draw now?】

Thirty consecutive draws.

Even with the previous ten draws, it’s far from reaching the guaranteed number.

But now, there’s no turning back for Bai Qiu, only a desperate gamble on being able to summon a Heroic Spirit.

And this Heroic Spirit must be powerful enough to defeat the corrupted Artoria with the Holy Grail.

Bai Qiu didn’t have time to think too much, he just extended his hand with Command Seals.

“Summon!!!”

【Ding ding – Confirming the host’s selection, starting the summoning.】

With the sound of the system, the Magical Energy in the leyline began to gather under Bai Qiu’s feet, forming a silver summoning circle.

“A summoning circle? What are you thinking, commoner? Summoning here?!”

Olga Marie, who was already preparing to retreat, was somewhat panicked.

“I Hereby Declare. Your Body Shall Serve Under Me. My Fate Shall Be Your Sword. Submit To The Beckoning Of The Holy Grail. If You Will Submit To This Will And This Reason… Then Answer!”

As Bai Qiu chanted the summoning incantation, the Magical Energy in the Great Holy Grail behind Artoria also began to flow into the summoning circle through the leyline.

【Ding ding – Heroic Spirit detected responding to the summon, do you choose to summon this Heroic Spirit?】

Suddenly, Bai Qiu’s mind received a notification from the system.

Heroic Spirit responding to the summon?

“Choose!”

Bai Qiu agreed without hesitation.

Whatever Servant it may be, as long as they can respond to his summon and join the battle as a fighting force.

【Ding ding – Host’s selection confirmed, starting the summoning of the Heroic Spirit who responded voluntarily.】

In the instant the system confirmed, the summoning circle beside Bai Qiu burst into a radiant golden light!

“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!”

The golden light in the summoning circle grew brighter and brighter.

“From The Seventh Heaven, Attended To By Three Great Words Of Power, Come Forth From The Ring Of Restraints, Protector Of The Holy Balance!”

As the final incantation was chanted, a figure gradually appeared in the summoning circle.

“————–?!”

Artoria, who was originally expressionless, seemed to sense something and suddenly widened her eyes to get a clear look.

A streak of crimson light, like a shooting star, flew directly towards her!

Sensing the danger, Artoria stopped her Noble Phantasm and directly wielded her sword to confront the incoming figure.

Clang————–!!!

The sound of the clash between their swords erupted between them.

Artoria felt a weight in her hand and saw the Servant in heavy armor before her, emitting a voice she would never forget.

“I’ve found you, Arthur!!!”