"*CLANG!*"
"Ah!!"
Immense strength! Unparalleled immense strength!
Heracles's fist collided with Gray's shield, and for a moment, Gray felt like she'd been hit by a speeding train! Her entire body, along with the shield, flew backward! She ended up smashing into the wall just like Miyu.
"Gray!"
Luvia was extremely anxious. Events were spiraling far beyond their control, and she felt a pang of regret. If she hadn't asked Gray to come, Gray wouldn't have been injured.
"Damn it! If only I had a Class Card!!"
Luvia raised her hand, scattering gems, and countless magical projectiles rained down on Heracles, drawing his attention.
All Luvia could do now was stall for time, buying Miyu and Gray a chance.
"*ROAR!*"
Sure enough, Heracles was drawn to Luvia and began charging at her.
Luvia swallowed hard, looking at Heracles's imposing physique. Although she was also extremely skilled in wrestling and martial arts, facing an opponent of this magnitude, Luvia had no desire to go head-to-head.
She retreated decisively, nimbly dodging attacks, occasionally bending down to press a gem into the ground. The moment she was backed into a corner—
"Muscle Rin! It's done!" Luvia suddenly shouted, and not far away, Tohsaka Rin, who had been trying to minimize her presence, held an egg-sized gem, her face filled with anguish!
"Damn it! Hold him still!!"
Tohsaka Rin slammed the gem onto the ground! Instantly!
"*WHOOSH!*"
The entire rooftop was enveloped by a massive magic circle! Countless rays of light ascended, transforming into thick beams of light! They instantly impaled Heracles's back!
"*Puff, puff, puff, puff, puff!*"
"*ROAR!*"
Countless beams of light passed through Heracles, turning him into a pincushion. Heracles let out a roar before slowly lowering his head, allowing Luvia to escape and rendezvous with Tohsaka Rin.
"He's definitely going to revive!"
Tohsaka Rin immediately dampened Luvia's spirits. Luvia frowned, pulling Tohsaka Rin towards where Gray and Miyu were.
"Do you know his origin?"
"Yeah, a great hero from ancient Greece, Heracles. His Noble Phantasm is his heroic legend, the Twelve Labors. He has 12 chances to revive, and he gains increased resistance to attacks that caused his death."
Tohsaka Rin kicked open a shattered wall, and the two entered the stairwell, where they saw Miyu and Gray unconscious.
Each of them picked up one person, and just then!
"*ROAR!!*"
Heracles's roar echoed from outside again. Clearly, he had revived once more!
"How can such a buggy existence be real? This is too much!"
Luvia, holding Miyu, directly leaped down, descending vertically through the gaps between the floors.
Tohsaka Rin, holding Gray, followed closely behind, and the two quickly reached the ground in a free fall.
"*BOOM!*"
Luvia landed, her feet shattering the ground. She looked at Sapphire.
"Sapphire! Grant me temporary authorization quickly! I'll open the portal!"
With Miyu unconscious, Luvia had to be the one to use the magic wand.
"Yes, Lady Luvia!"
Sapphire flew out of Miyu's hand. Just as it floated in front of Luvia, suddenly!
"Look out!!"
Tohsaka Rin heard a whistling sound from above! Her heart leaped, and she quickly warned Luvia!
"What?!"
Luvia, also sensing something, rolled away with Miyu in her arms, dodging! Immediately after, a massive object descended from the sky and landed with a heavy thud!
"*BOOM!!*"
Like a meteor striking the earth, it sent countless fragments of the ground flying. From within the dust, a burly man with glowing red eyes stood up! In his hand was Sapphire, which hadn't managed to escape in time.
"Ah!!"
Heracles opened his mouth, exhaling white steam. His frenzied eyes held an immense oppressive force, and Luvia and the others' hearts sank to rock bottom at this moment. They looked at Sapphire struggling in Heracles's hand, feeling as if they might meet their end here today.
"Cough, cough…"
But at that moment, Gray, in Tohsaka Rin's arms, suddenly coughed a few times and slowly opened her eyes.
"Gray! Are you alright?!"
Tohsaka Rin helped Gray to her feet. Gray shook her head, indicating she was fine, then looked at Heracles, knowing she had to do something.
"Let me do it."
Trembling, Gray stood, gripping Add, which had reverted to its cube form, her eyes hardening.
"Fight for survival!
Fight against those stronger than yourself!
Grayravecravedeprave"
Gray chanted a spell-like incantation, and a golden light connected her and Add. Countless specks of light appeared, swirling around and illuminating the entire underground space.
At that moment, Add, in Gray's hand, spoke in an emotionless voice.
Simulated personality ceased. Mana collection rate exceeding specified value. Initiating second-stage restriction release.
*"Boom!"*
An even more brilliant light shone. Gray reached out, making a drawing motion.
However, Heracles didn't give Gray a chance to fully charge. His instincts seemed to sense a hint of danger, and he charged forward recklessly! In this confined underground space, the less than 10-meter distance was instantaneous for Heracles!
In a flash, Heracles arrived! But what greeted him were two girls who had already cast Reinforcement Sorcery, maximizing their strength and resistance!
"Don't even think about it!"
"Stop! You brute!"
Tohsaka Rin and Luvia attacked simultaneously. Their attacks, capable of shattering stone, landed heavily on Heracles but had no effect. Heracles remained unmoved, violently swinging his arms left and right! He directly sent both girls flying!
Another step forward! His left hand! It was less than a meter from Gray!
Just then!
"Yah-ha! Heroic entrance! We're here!!"
Suddenly, a pink light descended rapidly! Illya finally arrived in the nick of time! All her Mana formed a defense, blocking Heracles's hand and stopping his movements.
"Holy Lance! Anchor Release!"
*"Boom!!"*
Gray raised her hand with all her might! A dazzling spear of light condensed in her hand!
Meanwhile, Heracles looked at Illya and stopped his attack. He released Sapphire, then...
Slowly knelt on his left knee, lowering himself as much as possible. Facing Illya, he ignored the Holy Lance, which shone with blinding light. The Berserker, who struck fear into all who heard his name—
Actually showed a faint smile at that moment.
"You..."
Illya was a bit stunned too. What was happening? Looking at Heracles's smile, Illya suddenly felt a pang of sympathy.
But the next moment.
"Shine forth! Lance of Ruin!!"
*"Boom!!"*
A light comparable to Excalibur's release burst forth! Heracles was engulfed by the light without any resistance!
Illya subconsciously reached out, as if trying to grasp something, but it was too late.
When the dazzling light faded, one side of the building had been blasted through. Heracles's figure had vanished, and in his place, only a single card floated and spun slowly.
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