Goetia.
The Human Order Incineration Ritual created by Solomon—a self-aware Magecraft system to advance the true principle.
Its combat power was undoubtedly the strongest among everyone present.
Even Arcueid, if forced to fight Goetia head-on, would likely be at a disadvantage. After all, Goetia wasn't just one individual but the collective of the Seventy-Two Demon God Pillars, capable of summoning them at any time.
If it could become usable combat power for their side, the most critical combat shortage would be completely resolved. Goetia could exert absolute pressure on anyone except Naoki!
Remember, this Goetia still had a Beast-equivalent Spirit Origin!
Though thoroughly infiltrated by Naoki from start to finish and turned into a slave that only followed Naoki's orders, the Spirit Origin's power itself wouldn't change.
And after everyone tried it one by one…
[—Then, I'll leave it to you, Ritsuka-chan.]
Far away in Chaldea, Merry smiled as she looked at Ritsuka—whose ten fingers now wore the rings.
[Use the ten rings and Goetia in your hands well, and bring down the strongest dragon from the sky!]
"Ugh~~~~~"
Ritsuka still felt dizzy even now. She originally thought she was the least likely to be chosen, but unexpectedly, she ended up selected by Goetia as the temporary commander.
It was like an ordinary high school student suddenly appointed president of a country—not a windfall, but a disaster!
"I-I'll… do my best…"
In the end, Ritsuka could only force herself to cheer up, smile, and nod.
With that—
"Since Ritsuka has Goetia, Angelica—who was originally scheduled to fight Melusine—will fight Barghest," Naoki Number Two said. "This way, the battles against the two Fairy Knights should become the ones with the highest winning chances for us."
"And after the Fairy Knight battles end, those still able to move can assist those fighting Morgan and the original Naoki—but Ritsuka must not join."
If Ritsuka faced Naoki with the ten rings and Goetia, the rings and Goetia might be seized immediately, making the already overwhelmingly strong Naoki even stronger.
Facing two Beast-level enemies simultaneously—even Arcueid and the others would be crushed.
"I understand."
"I'll fight with you, Master."
Mash grasped Ritsuka's still-very-nervous hand.
Then…
"So, since all arrangements are done, we should prepare to head to the British Isles, right?" Arcueid said. "Do you want me to use Imaginary Manifestation to freeze the sea layer so we can cross?"
Boundary Isle and the British Isles had no connection. The only travel method was by boat. But preparing a boat to carry everyone was impossible now. Practically, they could only rely on Arcueid or Angelica.
However, Naoki Number Two shook his head: "No, crossing the sea isn't possible. If my guess is right, the other side of the sea is already filled with enemies in position. Gawain, who came here a week ago, must have informed the original Naoki about us."
Barghest was a loyal knight. If Naoki asked, she would definitely report Ritsuka and Mash's arrival at Orkney. From there, Naoki could surely deduce they would cross the strait to the British Isles.
If it were Naoki Number Two himself, he would think of this possibility too.
So now, across the sea, the King's Clan closest to this location must have set up multiple defense lines, waiting for them to cross. Though with the combat power here, breaking through the King's Clan defenses wouldn't be hard, it would give Camelot time to react.
And on the other hand—
"The entire sky of Britain, except Orkney, is under surveillance Magecraft. The moment we set foot on Britain, the original Naoki will know immediately. And the current him can use Imaginary Manifestation anywhere on the British Isles."
Meaning, Magecraft casting range covered the entire island, with zero cooldown. Ultimate techniques like Moon Fall could be launched without limit.
If they crossed the sea and landed normally, they'd likely be annihilated in an instant.
So now, they had to take another landing method.
A way to land without breaching the King's Clan defenses and without detection by surveillance Magecraft.
"I'll do it."
Naoki Number Two said.
"I lied a bit earlier. In terms of power, I'm not completely powerless—Over two thousand four hundred years, I've been accumulating Mana, and this amount is enough for me to use Displacement Magecraft to send us all directly to Camelot, the King's Castle."
"!!"
Naoki Number Two's words shocked everyone present.
Teleport directly from Orkney to Camelot in central Britain—and all of them?!
"You really know how to save up, huh…" That was all Aoko could say. "With this much Mana, you're combat power yourself, right?"
"No, this time I'll use all my Mana to send us. After all, Camelot isn't easy to breach. It has several top-tier Boundary Fields that greatly obstruct Displacement Magecraft. Using all Mana is just in case."
As he spoke, brilliant silver light began shining under Naoki Number Two's feet. Countless silver prism light points appeared under everyone's feet.
"Then, let's go."
"Oh!"
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Pan-Human History.
Inside Avalon Tower, Inner Sea of the Stars.
[The battle there should have started by now.]
"Yes, that's right—But, are you sure you don't need to help, Roman?" Merlin smiled at Roman watching his live feed. "Even without power now, watching until the end would be good, right?"
[No, I won't go there. They don't need my help at all. Instead, there's one thing I want to confirm with you.]
"Hm? What is it?"
[The black egg Natsukawa brought from the Sixth Singularity, representing Vortigern—is it still with you now?]
"..."
Merlin didn't answer but placed a sheet of paper in front of the camera for Roman to see.
It was a note signed by Morgan, reading: "I've taken the Vortigern Egg."
[...]
"That's how it is. It's been taken by someone who's been acting freely for a long time."
[Why didn't you say so!]
Merlin smiled and waved: "Hahaha, it's fine, Roman-kun. I think the egg has been brought to the Lostbelt. Whatever impact it has there won't affect our Pan-Human History, so letting it be is okay."
[Logically, that's true…]
Roman slightly frowned.
Even so, Merlin's words made sense, but Roman always had a bad feeling.
That egg… Why did Morgan take it?