Anchor, Stop Pretending, You're in Chaldea - Chapter 140

“Beast of Sodom?!”

Bai Qiu exclaimed in surprise.

“How did you end up here?!”

“I am a beast that has traveled through countless worlds. I followed the scent of you all the way to Chaldea. Don’t underestimate me,” the golden-haired girl proudly looked at Bai Qiu.

“But to come alone into a history that has already been determined, I’m quite interested in that.”

“This feeling?!”

Galahad alertedly held his shield towards the golden-haired petite girl in front of him.

“It’s the Evils of Humanity!!!”

“Oh? Upon closer inspection, you also have a Saint Graph similar to that girl in Chaldea… No, so you’re the real deal, huh?”

Beast of Sodom looked at Galahad with great interest.

“——————！！！”

Galahad suddenly swung his shield forward, aiming a heavy blow at the unarmed golden-haired girl in front of him.

“Boom——————————!!!”

The golden-haired girl raised her hand and caught the attack. Scales of a red dragon gradually appeared on her right hand.

“You’re quite an impatient fellow, my Master. Just stand there and watch,” Beast of Sodom said as she forcefully swung her arm, sending Galahad flying backward for dozens of meters.

“Wait, when did I become your Master?!” Bai Qiu quickly protested.

“Oh? It seems like you don’t want to go back, do you?” Beast of Sodom casually turned around to look at Bai Qiu.

“You are now trapped in a fracture of the world. The only way for you to go back is to form a contract with me. If you don’t want to go back, then I will simply enjoy watching the destruction of the Human Order,” she said with a smirk.

“Swoosh————————!!!”

A shield came flying towards them!!!

Once again, Beast of Sodom blocked the attack with her fully dragonized right arm, and then Galahad leaped high into the air and drew his sword, slashing down towards her!!!

“Splurt!!!”

A red dragon tail pierced through Galahad’s body, and then he was thrown away!

“Oh? To be able to block my attack and avoid a fatal blow at the last moment, you’re quite an impressive fellow,” Beast of Sodom remarked, looking at Galahad who was struggling to stand in the distance, a wound appearing on his left shoulder.

“So, Chaldea has joined forces with the beasts now?” Galahad looked at Bai Qiu with determination in his eyes.

“Wait, it’s not like that!” Bai Qiu quickly waved his hands!

“I’m not, I haven’t, stop making stuff up!!! Galahad, listen to my explanation!!!”

“That’s exactly it. Once you get involved with the beasts, this is the result,” Beast of Sodom licked her lips.

“The beasts are born from human society, the embodiment of humanity’s ugly desires! What’s wrong with that!!!”

“I’m sorry, but I can’t let you go back,” Galahad covered his left shoulder and reached forward with his right hand.

The silver shield appeared once again!!!

“I stand in the face of calamity, fighting to protect humanity!!!”

In front of Galahad, a silver wall suddenly appeared in an instant!!!

“The place that cures all the wound and dissolves all the hatred, our home, sits here! Lord Camelot! (Lord Camelot)!!!”

Beast of Sodom disdainfully reached out her hand.

A dark aura began to spread beneath her feet, rapidly corroding the ground as it moved forward.

The towering silver wall started to flicker, as if being disturbed, with the black parts growing more and more, until they eventually disappeared completely.

“——————————？！”

Galahad stood on the dark ground, holding his shield in a defensive position, his hostility growing stronger.

“The power of protection is useless against me. Although with this Saint Graph, I am no match for my original self, I am still not an opponent that a human Heroic Spirit can contend with,” Galahad said.

Beast of Sodom approached Galahad step by step.

“Give up, Knight who possesses the Holy Grail. You cannot defeat me,” she said.

“Even so, I cannot back down!!!” Galahad showed his knightly spirit. Even after losing his protective power, he fearlessly charged towards Beast of Sodom.

“Boom————————!!!!”

With a single strike of her hand, Beast of Sodom sent Galahad flying, followed by her dragon tail chasing after him.

“Ugh!!!!”

This time, it pierced through his leg, splattering crimson blood.

“Haah!!!!”

Galahad swung his shield backhand, but Beast of Sodom easily blocked it.

“Beast of Sodom!!!” Bai Qiu called out to Beast of Sodom as he saw Galahad being completely suppressed.

“Oh? Are you trying to spare this knight? The reason for the distortion of this era lies in the Holy Grail in his hands. If we don’t obtain it, not only you, but even I cannot leave this place. Do you want to stay here forever?” she asked.

“…”

Bai Qiu pondered for a moment and turned to Galahad.

“Galahad, isn’t it enough? Hand over the Holy Grail, and we will leave on our own.”

“Let you all leave? And let this beast continue to devour other worlds???”

Galahad clearly no longer believed Bai Qiu’s words.

“I can’t do it, and I can’t!!!” he exclaimed.

“Oh? You speak so nicely, but what can a weakling like you do now?” Beast of Sodom smirked and pressed down her right hand heavily.

Galahad, who had lost his protective power, sank into the ground with his legs, and the black mud began to spread upwards along his legs.

“Come, let me see how long you can resist!!!” Beast of Sodom laughed while looking at Galahad, who was struggling, and Bai Qiu, who had a troubled expression.

Wait, am I the villain in this story?!

Suddenly, a golden light shone from the shield that had lost its radiance.

It forcefully pushed Beast of Sodom away!!!

“——————————？！”

Beast of Sodom, with a smile on her face, looked at Galahad, who regained his strength while holding the shield shining with golden light.

“I never expected such a profound connection between you and my Holy Grail,” she said.

“I once returned the Holy Grail that I found to the heavens. This radiance exists within my ideals!!!” Galahad said.

Once again, Galahad prepared himself and stared directly at Beast of Sodom.

Could it be that the Holy Grail and Galahad’s Saint Graph are reacting?

“The Holy Grail belongs to me, and you all are nothing but thieves,” Beast of Sodom said, swinging her arm. A phantom of Bestia Coccinea emerged from the ground and directly unleashed a beam of light towards Galahad!!!

“Boom————————!!!!”

Galahad raised his shield to defend, but he was pushed back by the immense power.

“Ugh…”

Even with the blessing of the Holy Grail, Galahad still struggled to withstand the authority of Beast of Sodom.

Just as Galahad was gradually losing his strength, a pair of hands supported the shield.

“——————————？！”

Galahad turned his head in surprise and saw that Bai Qiu was standing beside him, fighting against the impact together?!

“Stop it! You have no reason to fight!” Galahad exclaimed.

When Beast of Sodom noticed that Bai Qiu had actually moved to the opposing side, she frowned and tapped her mouth before dispelling the phantom of Bestia Coccinea.

“Why…”

Galahad managed to keep himself from falling by supporting the shield with both hands, and he looked at Bai Qiu in confusion.

“Because you are not our enemy, and…”

Bai Qiu reached out to help Galahad up.

“Thank you for saving Mashu back then. As her Senpai, let me express my gratitude to you on her behalf.”

In response to Bai Qiu’s gratitude, Galahad hesitated for a moment and shook his head.

“No, my actions were not done for any reward…”

“And Beast of Sodom, have you caused enough trouble?” Bai Qiu looked over in that direction.

“Hmph, do you think you can still command me at this point?” Beast of Sodom crossed her arms, looking disdainfully at Bai Qiu.

“Don’t you want to join Chaldea? I will explain everything to the Doctor and the others when we return.”

“Join Chaldea? Don’t be so arrogant! I intend to witness your downfall with my own eyes!!!” Beast of Sodom replied.

“Sure, whatever you say,” Bai Qiu sighed, then turned to Galahad beside him once again.

“I’m sorry, but I have to leave this place. Our world is still waiting to be saved.”

They had only just overcome the second Singularity, and there was still a long journey ahead.

“And I have thought it through. I do not agree with your so-called ‘save points’ of Human Order,” Bai Qiu said, looking towards the burning Fuyuki Bridge in the distance.

“Even if it is possible to start over from this Human Order, starting from a flawed history will never create a correct one. My journey has been a one-way path from the beginning, and that is why we must give it our all.”

“…………”

Galahad remained silent for a moment, his gaze fixed on Bai Qiu.

“Even if you use the power of the Beast, can you still claim that you are fighting for the future of humanity?”

“Ah, well… How should I put it…”

Bai Qiu was caught off guard by Galahad’s question.

He hadn’t expected to be tangled up with this Beast of Sodom for real.

Oh no, now it’s really hard to explain!!!

“Huff…”

Seeing Bai Qiu scratching his head in deep thought, Galahad sighed and took out a golden cup from his shield, then handed it over.

“————?!”

Bai Qiu was stunned.

“What is this…”

“Don’t you need it?”

Galahad asked.

“Of course I need it, but… why are you giving it to me so easily?”

Bai Qiu was puzzled.

Weren’t they just fighting to the death moments ago? Why would Galahad suddenly hand over the Holy Grail?

“Perhaps my current approach is wrong, but compared to others, I believe more in you who risked your life to save that little girl from the fire.”

“Me?”

Bai Qiu looked at Galahad incredulously.

“I can be a Knight of the Round Table not because of my martial skills, but simply because the King recognizes my heart. And I entrusted my Saint Graph and Noble Phantasm to that girl because I saw the ‘goodwill’ that exists within you.”

Galahad handed over the Holy Grail to Bai Qiu.

“Now I choose to trust my own judgment. Your ‘goodwill’ can reclaim the future for humanity, Chaldea’s Master, the last Master of humanity.”

“Thank you, I promise you, I will do my best to reclaim the future for humanity.”

Bai Qiu held the Holy Grail in his hand and solemnly spoke to Galahad.

Suddenly, a hand reached out and swiftly took the Holy Grail from Bai Qiu’s hand.

“Although it’s not as good as my Holy Grail, it’ll do for now. Oh? It seems there’s already a hint of ‘Desire’ in it, but it’s not enough, not at this level.”

Beast of Sodom played with the Holy Grail in her hands, a smile on her face.

“Huff, can we go back now?”

Bai Qiu walked towards Beast of Sodom, who was still examining the Holy Grail.

“Hmph, mind your tone, for you are pleading with me! But fine, since I’ve obtained this Holy Grail as a substitute, I will reluctantly fulfill your wish and send you back to Chaldea.”

Beast of Sodom raised the Holy Grail high in her left hand, and black mist began to emanate from it, enveloping Bai Qiu and herself.

“Wait, are you sure about this?” Bai Qiu couldn’t help but feel worried as he looked at the black mist surrounding him. After all, based on his common sense, things coming out of the Holy Grail are usually not safe.

“You worry too much, young one. If I had such intentions, I wouldn’t have come all this way to find you,” replied the Beast of Sodom, reassuring Bai Qiu.

“Galahad!”

Before the black mist completely enveloped him, Bai Qiu shouted towards Galahad.

“Thank you for protecting me in this world.”

After saying those words, the Beast of Sodom and Bai Qiu disappeared along with the black mist before Galahad’s eyes.

“Kakaka——!”

The ground began to shake continuously, and enormous cracks spread across the land. The distorted Holy Grail vanished from this world, and without its power, this fractured timeline couldn’t stabilize and started to collapse. The burning Fuyuki Bridge collapsed with a thunderous crash, and even the sky began to shatter.

Galahad looked at his gradually disappearing hand.

“Finally, this place is also going to disappear…”

Galahad had been waiting here for far too long, guarding the era that the King had fought so hard to protect, but in the end, it crumbled.

“Is it impossible to create a correct future from a history of mistakes…”

As the earth crumbled, Galahad looked in the direction where Bai Qiu had vanished.

“But Chaldea, the history of humanity, no… our history, can no longer move towards the future…”

…….

“Oh, you finally woke up, my dear Master~~~” Beast of Sodom, holding the golden Holy Grail, stood with a smile in front of Mashu and Bai Qiu in the corridor.

Bai Qiu was taken aback by the sudden appearance of Beast of Sodom. “You… how did you get here?”

Beast of Sodom chuckled. “Oh, I have my ways, my dear. But don’t worry, I won’t cause any trouble. I just wanted to see how you’re doing after our little adventure.”

Mashu, still concerned about Bai Qiu’s well-being, spoke up. “Beast of Sodom, please understand that we have to prioritize Bai Qiu’s health right now. We can talk later.”

Beast of Sodom nodded. “Of course, my dear Mashu. Take care of your Master. I’ll be around if you ever need me.”

As they walked towards the infirmary, Bai Qiu couldn’t help but wonder what Beast of Sodom’s true intentions were. But for now, he needed to focus on recovering and figuring out what had happened during his disappearance.

“Senpai, I’m glad you’re back. Let’s get you checked by the doctor and make sure you’re alright,” Mashu said with a relieved smile.

Bai Qiu nodded, grateful for Mashu’s care. “Thank you, Mashu. I’m sorry for causing you all this worry.”

As they entered the infirmary, Bai Qiu couldn’t help but feel a sense of relief. He was back in Chaldea, surrounded by his friends and allies. Whatever challenges lay ahead, he knew that together they would face them with determination and courage.