[The Severing of Heaven and Earth, the Star of Creation—Enuma Elish!]
The blinding crimson pillar collided with the violet one.
A deafening explosion erupted.
The shockwave rampaged in all directions.
Under this impact, the nearby seawater instantly vaporized, revealing the coral seabed.
Were it not for Jeanne d'Arc's invincible defense of [Luminosité Eternelle] shielding them,
all of Fuyuki City would have been erased in this clash!
Yet, Jeanne could only protect Fuyuki.
The devastation spreading beyond was beyond her reach.
At this moment,
Qin Shi Huang intervened decisively.
Behind him, the [Dragon of Human Order] shone with golden brilliance, forming an intangible barrier that expanded outward.
This was his greatest Noble Phantasm—
[The First Emperor!]
The visage of governance protecting all people, founded upon the service of his subjects as the one true sovereign.
A Noble Phantasm of terrifying compulsion that enforced his will upon the world itself.
The Noble Phantasm's range of effect is strictly limited to all territories and subjects that Qin Shi Huang considers his own!
It grants him near-invincible defensive capabilities, capable of enveloping the entirety of China.
No, it's not just protection.
This Noble Phantasm can also defy the heavens to amplify his power while drastically weakening his enemies.
Previously, had Nameless not activated the [Mystic Eyes of Death Perception] to attack at the root level, it would have been impossible to harm him!
Under the dual protection of Qin Shi Huang and Jeanne d'Arc, the devastating impacts that could have torn apart entire cities left not a single ordinary person harmed!
"Useless! Useless! Useless!"
Zeus roared with laughter. "Even if you block one attack, what does it matter? I am the true omnipotent god, capable of wielding any divine authority!"
Devouring the gods had brought about a fundamental transformation in him, granting him boundless and majestic divine power.
He could unleash his strongest attacks endlessly.
How could mere humans possibly resist?
These fools couldn't possibly harm him!
At that moment, Nameless smiled faintly and said, "To truly defeat a Beast of Humanity, only a Grand Servant can do it!"
"Oh? And how could your so-called Grand Servant possibly stand against me?" Zeus scoffed, utterly unconcerned.
As a Beast of Humanity unleashing its full power, why would he surrender like Tiamat and allow himself to be defeated by humans?
"Zeus, the omnipotent god, you are indeed the supreme deity ruling over Greek mythology."
Nameless suddenly gazed into the distance. "Behold! Let the founding king of the glorious Roman Empire—the civilization that flourished alongside yours in the Mediterranean—face you in battle!"
"Hmm? Rome?" Zeus paused momentarily.
Greece and Rome were sworn enemies.
Both civilizations thrived in the Mediterranean, locked in millennia of bitter conflict, a feud to the death.
Yet, in the end, Rome emerged victorious, having conquered and ruled over Greece for centuries!
Hum~
A massive summoning circle suddenly materialized beneath Nameless's feet as he began chanting rapidly—
[Let silver and steel be the essence!]
[Your body shall serve under me. My fate shall be entrusted to your sword.]
[Answer the call of the Counter Force. Those who abide by this will, heed my summons!]
[Here, I swear:]
[I am the one who shall achieve all righteousness in this world. I am the Master who shall safeguard human order!]
[The three great mantras shall entwine around you.]
[Traverse the ring of restraint and emerge—O heroic spirit who fights for the sake of human order!]
A dazzling radiance erupted from the summoning circle, soaring into the heavens.
It transformed into a resplendent tree of light.
Under the force of this summoning, a vast and mysterious power drew forth a heroic spirit.
He had blue hair, clad in golden sacred armor, exuding an aura capable of rending all things asunder.
"The founding king who laid the cornerstone of Roman civilization, ascended alongside thunder, rising to become the supreme deity—from this moment, I stand here."
The heroic spirit who answered the summons smiled at Nameless. "I am the progenitor of Rome, and also its supreme god! Bearing the crown of the Grand, the Counter Force has bestowed upon me the Saint Graph of the radiant arm—the Grand Lancer."
"O final Master of humanity, who strives for an infinite and luminous future, who opposes the gods to forge a path—I have kept you waiting! I, Romulus, have come at your call!"
"My arm reaches the heavens. My light grasps the heavens!"
The heroic spirit who answered the summons radiated an overwhelming, transcendent aura.
Upon his arrival, Zeus, who had previously been indifferent, suddenly grew wary. "A mere human... How have you managed to manifest as both a supreme deity and a Grand Servant?"
Romulus—the legendary founder of Rome in ancient myth.
The son of the God of War, Mars and Princess Silvia.
He established the mighty Roman Empire, conquering all nations around the Mediterranean!
The Divine Ancestor Romulus regarded him calmly. "What are you staring at, beast? You too are Rome!"
???
Zeus was momentarily stunned. What kind of insult was "You are Rome"?
Those watching the live broadcast were equally bewildered—
-[Holy shit, the ancestor of Rome? Is our Holy Rome about to rise again?]
-[First, Nameless summoned Qin Shi Huang, and now he pulls a Grand Lancer. This isn't gacha—it's targeted summoning!]
-[The previous Grand, Old Man Hassan, decapitated the Sun King with a single strike and imposed the concept of death on Tiamat. Wonder how strong this one is!]
-[Incredible! With a Grand Servant here, the time to slay the Evils of Humanity has come!]
...
Rome.
Within the imperial palace.
Emperor Nero rose from her throne in shock. "Umu, Nameless actually summoned the founder of Rome?"
As the Roman Emperor, this was her ancestor!
It was utterly unbelievable.
This ancestor had ascended to godhood, worshipped by countless Romans as their supreme deity.
But now, the supreme god she revered had descended as the Grand Lancer.
To a believer, this was akin to God appearing before you in person!
A nearby maid exclaimed excitedly, "Your Majesty, we must celebrate this grandly!"
In this age of heroic spirits, Rome had been unable to restore its former glory.
After all, to the east lay Greece, Egypt, and Uruk.
Each of these nations boasted terrifyingly powerful heroic spirits, leaving Nero isolated and powerless to resist.
Now, with our own ancestor descending—a genuine Grand Lancer—it was enough to shake the world.
Make Rome great again!
"Indeed! I shall hold the grandest concert, celebrating with a voice that rivals the Muses!" Nero laughed, her face radiant with excitement.
However.
All the ministers and maidservants trembled uncontrollably, their faces pale as they cried out in unison—
"Your Majesty, spare us! Don't sing!!!"
There was no helping it.
When she had first descended, everyone, out of sheer admiration, had flocked to her concerts.
Amidst the dreamlike flurry of rose petals.
Yet, despite her lovely speaking voice, why did her singing transform into a terrifying, ear-piercing demonic screech?
As if it were the dreadful voice of some eldritch horror from beyond?
Others' singing might cost you money, but Her Majesty's singing would cost you your life!
Even worse.
She would shut all the doors and windows of the Golden Theater, leaving no escape—forcing you to endure the entire performance from start to finish.
It was the most excruciating torment, enough to drive one into hysterical madness.
Nero laughed heartily. "Don't be shy! I know you've all been longing to hear my voice surpass the Muses. Let us celebrate the arrival of our Divine Ancestor with song!"
"Your Majesty, have mercy!!!"
The crowd fell to their knees in unison.
Though the Divine Ancestor's descent would surely bring new glory to Rome.
But if Your Majesty starts singing, that glory will turn into the light of destruction!
Under the awestruck gazes of all.
Nameless clasped his hands and smiled. "Thank you for descending, Divine Ancestor!"
This summoning of a Heroic Spirit was arranged by Alaya to find him an assistant—specifically summoning this one!
There was no chance of failure!
"No need for thanks. You too shall become Rome."
The Divine Ancestor looked up at the Almighty Zeus. "Last Master of Humanity, let me teach you the final technique—to carve out hope for mankind!"
"Thank you for your guidance, Divine Ancestor!" Nameless bowed in gratitude.
Clearly, this one had answered the summon purely to protect humanity.
And he, as a Guardian of Human Order, knew that the stronger he became, the safer humanity would be.
Alas.
This technique was rather difficult to master.
After all, to learn this move, one first needed the Spirit Origin of a Grand Lancer!
Zeus, the Almighty God, roared in fury. "Insignificant ants! How dare you disregard my glory?! I shall reduce you all to ashes!"
Zzzzt—zzzzt—
The thunderstorm erupted into madness, an endless ocean of lightning pouring down.
Amidst this onslaught of destruction.
The Divine Ancestor raised his spear, its tip glowing as he pointed it at Zeus. "My spear is Rome—and it stands here now."
"Burn, my Grand Spirit Origin! Let this carve a path for humanity's future!"
Huummm!
The spear in his hand suddenly transformed into a tree, rapidly expanding.
As if becoming the legendary World Tree, its countless radiant branches coalesced into a golden halo, all converging to strike at Zeus.
"Sky God who seeks to enslave humanity—I shall tear apart this false sky!"
The Divine Ancestor unleashed his ultimate attack: "All phenomena, all existence, converge upon my spear—"
[Through Hardships to the Stars—Per Aspera Ad Astra!]
Under this devastating strike, fueled by the sacrifice of his Grand Spirit Origin.
The endless lightning pouring from the heavens was devoured and fused by the golden halo—truly piercing through the sky!
The once supremely arrogant Almighty God was sent flying violently by the divine spear's impact.
A terrifying force rampaged through his body.
Crack~
The strongest defensive barrier Zeus had formed by integrating the authorities of the twelve gods shattered like glass.
At the same time, the divine authorities he had fused began to tremble and destabilize, no longer able to remain unified.
"No! How dare you wound me!!!"
Zeus let out a roar of fury and terror.
This single spear strike had shaken his Primordial power to its core, stripping him of his supremacy over the gods!
Boom!
Under the spear's assault, the mighty Almighty God could no longer maintain his transcendent aura.
He descended into violent chaos!
Everyone watched in stunned silence.
No one had expected that this newly arrived Grand Servant, just like King Hassan, would unhesitatingly sacrifice his Grand Saint Graph to unleash an attack powerful enough to wound Zeus.
Even the ever-arrogant Zeus, who looked down upon all life, was forced to cry out in pain and rage.
"As long as you keep moving forward, the flower of Rome shall bloom across the entire world! Rome is the world, and the world is Rome!"
The Divine Ancestor gazed at Nameless as his body slowly dissolved into light. "O Last Master of Humanity, do not stop. Become Rome and defeat him utterly!"
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