Merlin waved his hand, and new images flickered into existence inside the carriage.
A golden spear tore through the sky, hurtling straight toward them!
"Hmph... Impressive reflexes," Merlin remarked with a slight grin, his eyes narrowing as he raised his staff with precision.
Even without her heightened instincts, Lily instantly recognized the overwhelming power of the incoming attack. The hundred knights under her command were equally alert, fully aware of the lethal force headed their way.
"Keep charging!" Lily commanded, her voice cutting through the chaos like steel.
With a swift and deadly strike, she cleaved through a monstrous foe, her sword gleaming with purpose. The sudden assault didn't faze her; instead, she rallied her knights with unwavering confidence. She knew her comrades wouldn't falter.
Perched atop the carriage, Mash's gaze locked onto the spear that Kingu had transformed into, her expression resolute.
This golden spear might not match the one that sniped Altera, but it still possessed the raw power to obliterate these hundred cavalrymen in an instant!
But she wouldn't let that happen.
Her willpower blazed brighter than any weapon!
The shield in Mash's hand erupted in a brilliant white light.
"True name unleashed. I will stand on the seat of catastrophe. That which heals all wounds and grudges, our glorious homeland. Manifest yourself, Lord Camelot!"
The towering silhouette of Camelot materialized, standing as an unyielding fortress against the incoming spear. The majestic holy city was without flaw, forcing Kingu to meet it head-on.
The golden spear collided with Camelot, sending shockwaves through the air... and then, it halted.
A blow powerful enough to shatter Uruk's walls couldn't even put a dent in Mash's shield!
Realizing there was no path forward, Kingu withdrew, her form shifting back to human. Mash, too, released her Noble Phantasm, the strain on her magical reserves apparent.
───But in the blink of an eye...
"What!? That speed!"
The moment Mash lowered her guard, a golden flash streaked through the battlefield, and Kingu was suddenly right beside the carriage.
Mash's eyes widened in shock. She hadn't anticipated the sheer velocity at which Kingu could move. Her instincts screamed, but it was too late—King's transformation had made her nearly unstoppable. Mash desperately tried to swing her shield around, but Kingu's sword, crackling with lethal energy, was already aimed straight at the heart of the carriage.
The knights nearby tried to attack Kingu but were impaled by weapons that suddenly sprang from the ground. Only Merlin's defensive magic saved the carriage from destruction.
At the same time, several chains appeared, attempting to ensnare the carriage.
At that moment, a faint ripple flashed through the air, and Kingu's expression hardened.
As her body turned, Kingu's energy-filled hand flashed past, leaving a golden afterimage in its wake.
Then, blood spurted out.
The spatial distortion quickly dissipated, revealing a massive black figure in the air.
Hercules held high a weapon resembling a giant axe, blood gushing from his throat.
"Did you really think this level of illusion would work on me?"
Kingu snorted, but no one responded.
While she was talking, the carriage had already gotten far away.
Kingu felt a bit embarrassed, trying to maintain an air of nonchalance.
Don't they value their comrades? How could this big guy be so unappreciated? No one even acknowledges his sacrifice?
As expected of these old humans, their ability to say one thing, do another, and then pretend otherwise is truly first-rate.
Kingu snorted disdainfully again, raised her hand, and golden energy gathered once more.
So what if they ran? That special horse could sprint as fast as a sports car, but for this distance… it was within her reach in the blink of an eye.
But at that moment, the eyes of the giant behind her, which had initially dimmed, shone blood-red again!
"Roar!"
With a wild roar, Hercules' previously motionless body started moving again, and the raised axe fell heavily.
The momentum was so overwhelming that even the release of a low-level Noble Phantasm couldn't achieve such power!
However, the axe was struck on the side by a fist and veered off course.
Before the giant axe could hit the ground, Kingu's palm struck Hercules' abdomen, releasing a burst of golden light.
The light transformed into a sharp blade, piercing straight through Hercules' body.
Then, Kingu's arm blurred with speed, and in less than a moment, Hercules' body was covered with countless cracks.
A slight push would shatter Hercules into countless pieces!
After finishing, Kingu's eyes remained calm as she turned her gaze back to the distant carriage.
"Oh?"
Boom!
The giant axe smashed a huge hole in the ground, but Kingu had already flipped backwards to avoid the attack.
Standing before the now-revived Hercules, Kingu raised an eyebrow.
Enkidu was the incarnation of the earth and nature. Kingu, using Enkidu's body, was naturally extremely sensitive to life. When she first cut Hercules' throat, she sensed that the giant's life force hadn't completely faded. So while Kingu appeared indifferent, she remained cautiously alert.
When the giant suddenly resurrected, Kingu, already on guard, quickly killed him again. The second time, she confirmed the life force had completely disappeared!
I thought it was high-speed regeneration, but this is actually resurrection?
Her gaze swept over the giant, and Kingu smiled with interest.
It's not immortality, but true resurrection after death.
And judging by the first time, perhaps quick responses are also possible!
Wait…
After carefully sensing it, Kingu was slightly stunned.
"I see…"
With a curl of her lips, Kingu's face showed a hint of understanding.
"Did she give you this power?"
Enkidu's sensory abilities were incredibly sharp, and she was extremely familiar with Ophis's aura.
From this giant, Kingu felt Ophis's presence...
Resurrection ability… perhaps it's not just that. Could it be super-speed regeneration? And resurrection is likely a part of the opponent's original Noble Phantasm or skill.
It's not immortality. Noble Phantasms don't work against immortality, but nothing is without a weakness.
Moreover, the weakness of this giant in front of me is too obvious. For someone like me, specialized in dealing with beings like this, its characteristics are as clear as the sun…
The carriage had traveled quite a distance by now.
Although Kingu's speed could easily close the gap…
But…
It's just a mad dog…
The ground beside Kingu flashed with countless golden rays, which transformed into hundreds of weapons of different styles in mid-air, all aimed at the giant.
It's just a mad dog. If it only wants to kill you, it's as easy as pie!
A wild grin spread across her face, and countless weapons flew towards Hercules!
Although I don't know which god from the old days left you as their bastard, since you possess divinity, you'll be scattered under the punishment of these divine weapons!
"Roar!"
A surge of blood energy erupted from Hercules' body, further amplifying his already immense strength. Facing the onslaught of weapons, he didn't dodge but charged straight at Kingu!
A battle that transcends time begins in this Age of Gods!