In front of the north wall, the tide of monsters clashed against Uruk's shield wall, resulting in a deadlock. Yet, a vacant area on the battlefield, filled with massive craters, remained untouched by both monsters and soldiers alike.
A golden light descended and took shape, forming Kingu. Her emerald green eyes had turned completely golden, signaling her full commitment to the battle.
Kingu was momentarily surprised by the craters around her. If Hercules was responsible for them, it would be understandable—after all, Hercules's Noble Phantasm was a physical one. But these craters were the work of Altera.
Altera, the King of the Huns, known as the 'Scourge of God,' had always been a formidable force. Even with her knowledge of the future, Kingu couldn't fathom how a Heroic Spirit, once an ordinary human, could make every attack resemble a low-level Noble Phantasm. The God-killing power added to the threat.
Despite the seriousness of the situation, Kingu felt a childlike curiosity rather than murderous intent.
In front of Kingu, Hercules's heart wound had just healed, indicating he had recently been mortally wounded. Altera was also covered in scars, and though her wounds were healing slowly, her recovery wasn't fast enough.
Kingu remained unharmed. If not for Arjuna's intervention, Altera might have already been forced to retreat, and Hercules might not have fared much better.
If the battle continued this way, Kingu's victory seemed inevitable. This wasn't due to Kingu's overwhelming strength but rather the superior tactics and speed.
Altera frowned, observing Kingu closely.
The 'snake' given to her by Ophis proved to be a game-changer.
Altera's own attack power was significant. In her full strength, she could unleash attacks at the level of a third-rate Noble Phantasm, but this came with limitations. Her physical strength was finite, and she could only sustain her most destructive attacks for half an hour. Hence, she rarely showcased this level of destruction.
The 'snake' changed everything.
While infinite magic power alone didn't benefit Servants like Altera much—since they could draw magic power from Ophis as needed—the power of the snake included not just boundless magic but also greatly enhanced physical and mental strength. This allowed Altera to continually generate power and heal her wounds.
Yet, despite this, they were still being outpaced by the green-haired Kingu.
The reason was straightforward: their reaction speed lagged compared to Kingu's. Altera and Hercules had initially engaged in a strategy of exchanging injuries. Although Altera's recovery ability and the snake's power gave her confidence in a prolonged battle, Kingu's instant healing disrupted their strategy and dragged them into Kingu's rhythm.
Altera's combat experience was extensive but primarily in scenarios where she faced opponents far weaker than herself, and those were still general cases. In this battle, her experience was inadequate compared to Kingu's.
Fortunately, Arjuna had intervened, giving Altera and Hercules a chance to regroup. Having failed to eliminate the threat in one decisive blow, the ensuing battle would be even more challenging. Despite this, Kingu remained calm, her golden eyes betraying no emotion.
Altera and Hercules, not ones for idle chatter before battle, prepared for the next round. Kingu, unlike before, refrained from verbal taunts and instead focused, turning her palm into a blade of golden energy.
Suddenly, the golden hue faded from Kingu's eyes. Her expression changed drastically, losing the calm demeanor she had previously maintained.
"Damn it, how is this possible? How can I—"
Before she could finish, Kingu transformed into a streak of light, vanishing from the battlefield, leaving Altera and Hercules in stunned confusion.
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Gorgon, the goddess, was now covered in wounds.
Ritsuka had rejected Gorgon's proposal—an odd request, given Ritsuka's lack of a tragic past or abandonment. Gorgon's dark remarks had no impact on her, failing to even make her hesitate.
Commanding fifty-seven soldiers from the rear, Ritsuka orchestrated their assault on Gorgon with ease. Given her authority over powerful figures like the Lion Head, directing these soldiers was trivial.
Initially, it was thought that these soldiers would only clear the path but would be ineffective against Gorgon. Reality proved otherwise.
Purple energy flowed from the warriors' weapons into Gorgon's wounds, significantly impeding her natural healing abilities.
Vampires typically fear things like garlic, crosses, and sunlight, but the most potent restraint comes from higher-ranking vampires. This principle also applies to dragons and snakes. The warriors imbued with the dragon power from Ophis were the most effective weapons against Gorgon.
Gorgon struggled to fend off these persistent attackers, but the combined defense of Mash and Jeanne proved impenetrable. The greatly diminished divinity of Gorgon made her unable to break through their defenses.
Lily, mounted on a white horse and soaring through the sky, wielded her silver spear, which blazed with a golden light.
"Rhongomyniad!"
A beam of golden light descended, piercing Gorgon's heart. The Holy Spear continued its path, destroying the throne behind her.
Gorgon hesitated for a moment, believing it might be the end. But soon, her desire for revenge ignited.
"It's not over yet. I will have my revenge. I will destroy and burn those who abandoned me!"
As if in response to her vow, the entire Blood Temple began to tremble and collapse.
Li Xiang and others watched in shock. The destruction of the throne should have shattered Gorgon's divinity, making it nearly impossible for her to continue.
Yet…
"It's not over. Her wounds are still healing," Quetzal observed, noting the ongoing collapse. If the situation worsened, she might have to intervene, even if it meant risking her own divinity.
"To this extent... I am the primordial goddess, Tiamat... I can hear my mother's voice... I must avenge her... I must complete this..."
Gorgon's words became increasingly incoherent, but her power persisted until—
Puff—
A sharp blade pierced her body, blood spurted out, and her struggle continued.