Anchor, Stop Pretending, You're in Chaldea - Chapter 94

Just as Volumen Hydrargyrum was about to unleash the simulated power of the Noble Phantasm, the surrounding scenery suddenly began to gradually restore.

“What on earth are you thinking? This is going too far!!!” Waver shouted angrily at Reines in front of him.

Seeing that Reines was serious, Waver released the Noble Phantasm “Unreturning Formation” at the last moment.

“Hehe, isn’t it wrong for Onii-sama, who trapped his angel-like little sister in a Noble Phantasm?” Reines revealed a mischievous smile.

“Miscalculation, such an immeasurable miscalculation.” Waver furrowed his brows tightly.

“My lord, please step back. Leave it to us!” A group of soldiers in armor rushed out and surrounded Bai Qiu and the others with their spears.

“Is this how Onii-sama treats his lovely little sister who came from afar?”

“Step aside!!!” Waver shouted loudly at the soldiers.

“Fools! Humans cannot defeat Servants. Do you want to die in vain?”

“My lord, you once saved us when we were cornered. Our lives belong to you and the king! Don’t be afraid, protect the lord!!!” The soldiers fearlessly pointed their spears at Bai Qiu and the intruders.

“Oh my? It seems that Onii-sama has loyal followers wherever he goes. There probably won’t be any El-Melloi Classroom here, right?”

“How is that possible?!” Waver’s frown deepened as he was teased by his own little sister.

Reines looked with interest at the slight fluctuations of Magical Energy emanating from these soldiers.

“Oh? Is this the ‘Command of the Strategist’? It can actually cover such a large area? Kongming is indeed a formidable person.”

“My lord, the strategist is right. When it comes to battles between Servants, it’s only natural to use Servants to counter them!”

Suddenly, a loud roar came, and a strong man holding a spear walked out from behind.

“Intruders, I will stop you here!!!” The man positioned his robust body completely in front of Bai Qiu’s path.

“Intruders, you have stepped into our defense zone. If you retreat now, you might keep your lives!”

He held a spear and a large shield, his entire head covered by a helmet, making it impossible to see his face.

“Sorry, but we must save our comrades,” Mashu raised her shield and stepped forward without backing down.

“Comrades… While I admire your courage, unfortunately, I will now launch a stronghold defense battle to annihilate all intruders. It is more fierce than an attack and more solid than a defense! This is the Sparta stronghold defense tactic! You will experience it firsthand!!”

“Oh? Sparta?” Upon hearing this name, Reines smiled.

“Indeed, my true name is Leonidas!!!” He proudly lifted his head.

“Onii-sama, didn’t you remind them not to easily reveal their true names to the enemy?” Reines said.

“Sigh… The situation here is complex, and it’s not something I can easily interfere with,” Waver looked towards Bai Qiu ahead.

“Young man, now that you know the general’s true name, it’s best to retreat. Your two companions are already engaged in a desperate fight. If you don’t want to get involved, leave this place quickly,” Waver warned.

Facing Waver’s final warning, Reines merely turned her head slightly and smiled at Bai Qiu.

“Master, don’t worry. Leave this to me.”

“Alright, I’m counting on you.”

Then, Reines waved her hand, and Mercury instantly transformed into an elegant maid by her side.

“Trimmau, switch to battle mode.”

“Yes, Ojou-sama, I am prepared to counterattack.”

Immediately, she charged straight towards Leonidas in front.

“To face Sparta barehanded!”

Leonidas thrust his spear directly, but the opponent skillfully dodged it.

In the moment of closeness, the maid swung her left hand. Her originally delicate arm, like that of a lady, transformed into a sharp blade and sliced towards him!

“Clang—!!”

Leonidas blocked the strike with his shield, then counterattacked with his spear!

However, to his surprise, the spear seemed to hit a solid shield. He realized that the opponent had instantaneously transformed a part of their body into a defensive barrier, blocking his attack.

“Swish—!”

The maid who was standing there suddenly disappeared, transforming into a silver mercury sphere that moved to the other side.

“———?!”

Sensing the danger, Leonidas immediately raised his shield.

“Clang, clang, clang—!!”

Countless spikes shot out from the mercury sphere. Most of them were blocked by his shield, but some left minor wounds on Leonidas’ body.

After just a few rounds of engagement, Leonidas was already injured.

“Oh, oh, oh!!!”

Leonidas let out a loud roar.

“I take back what I said. You are indeed a worthy opponent in battle!”

Leonidas readied himself again.

“Onii-sama, did you hear that? The legendary guardian of the Hot Gate, Leonidas, actually said I am a worthy opponent in battle. When we return to the Clock Tower, it will surely surprise those Lords, won’t it?” Reines jokingly said to Waver in the distance.

At this moment, Waver frowned but remained silent, standing in place and observing the battle unfolding before him. Trimmau transformed its arms into huge hammers and struck forcefully at Leonidas. After being blocked by his shield, it immediately returned to its original form and launched an attack from another direction.

Even if it was pierced by the spear, it remained unscathed.

Soon, Leonidas realized that fighting against this strange creature was meaningless. He immediately shifted his focus to Reines, who was standing not far away.

“Hyah!!”

He charged directly with his shield, forcefully pushing Trimmau aside, and headed straight towards the defenseless Reines!!!

Normally, Trimmau would quickly return to Reines’ side to block this attack. However, for some reason, Trimmau seemed unresponsive at this moment and reverted back to its original mercury state.

“Watch closely, this is Sparta!!!”

Leonidas aimed his spear at the defenseless Reines. At this moment, Reines, who had previously appeared calm and composed, transformed into a look of fear.

“Reines-san!!!”

Noticing that Reines was in immediate danger, Mashu immediately raised her shield and ran towards her!

But Leonidas was faster!

Just as the sharp spear was about to pierce Reines’ chest, a beam of light suddenly struck Leonidas from behind!

Realizing the danger, Leonidas abandoned his attack and turned to block with his shield.

“———?!”

When he discovered that it was the strategist of the Allied Forces who had launched the attack against him just now, his voice beneath the helmet became heavy.

“My Lord, are you betraying us?!”