Chapter 30: Gate of Babylon vs. Wisdom of the People!
『 "I'm relieved. I was a bit swayed when I saw your nostalgic appearance."
Red lightning, tornadoes, sandstorms, after the great battle, the entire desert was turned into a desolate wasteland!
But two figures remained unmoving. Gilgamesh stood in the void, looking at the other figure with immense joy.
"But it seems you haven't reverted to your youthful self, not even in your heart."
"Only you, a fool, would specifically wait for me in the desert, prioritizing the forest's well-being over welcoming me."
"However, even in this desolate place, there are sand worms and rats. It seems you've grown enough to make choices regarding life."
Gilgamesh said with an incredibly gentle expression.
"I don't have such a right,"
Enkidu said softly, his green long hair dancing in the wind.
"As a tool, what I should do depends entirely on my Master."
"However, this choice was made based on my own judgment, so I'll bear the desert's resentment alone."
A flash of nostalgia appeared in Gilgamesh's eyes.
"Still saying such things, huh? It seems you haven't changed even after dying once."
"And you, on the other hand, lived and lived until you became a tyrant."
"Hmph, you're right,"
Gilgamesh didn't deny it, but rather self-mocked,
"If my younger self knew what I am now, I might have just slit my own throat." 』
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〜Myriad Worlds livestream Chat〜
[ Gilgamesh⦍Kid⦎ (Type-Moon): "I can vouch for that. Seeing this show-off, I wanted to slit my throat and commit suicide. It's a pity that I'm not there." ]
[ Gilgamesh⦍Wise King⦎ (Type-Moon): "Simply childish." ]
[ Miki Sayaka (Puella Magi Madoka Magica): "So, these are different versions of themselves, and none of them can stand each other, huh?" ]
[ Merlin (Type-Moon): "Hehe~ As expected of the oldest king, he's truly charming." ]
[ Fou (Type-Moon): "Fou!" (Merlin, die!) ]
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『 "Would I?" Enkidu smiled faintly.
Looking at Gilgamesh flying towards the sky, he smiled and said,
"If your younger self were truly as you described, then you would definitely continue to live."
"Because everything is for the people of Uruk!"
When Enkidu looked up again, the golden ripples had already transformed into a sea of stars, covering the entire sky!
Swords, blades, spears, and giant axes, an overwhelming array of Noble Phantasms, emerged from those golden ripples!
And at some unknown point, countless golden Noble Phantasms had also emerged from the ground!
Blades clanged against each other, ringing loudly!!!
Vast, smoke-like Noble Phantasms bloomed from the void, and ripples like meteor showers streaked across the night sky!
Every collision had immense power!
The entire night sky was illuminated once again, and massive explosions bloomed like fireworks in the darkness.
They bathed in a sea of weapons, one with a calm expression, the other arrogantly joyful, without fear, without anger, only the joy of meeting an old friend in a foreign land.
"Hmph,huahahahahahahahaha!!!"
This is—
—Gate of Babylon vs. Wisdom of the People!
This is the clash between the tyrant's wealth and the wisdom of the world's populace! 』
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〜Myriad Worlds livestream Chat〜
[ Dio Brando (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure): "What in the world is this?! How, how did so many weapons suddenly appear?! Wisdom of the people, can a road roller count?!" ]
[ Mandricardo (Type-Moon): "Are everyone really called Heroic Spirits? Why don't I have a single Noble Phantasm, while they already have Noble Phantasms flying everywhere? The is too big!" ]
[ Frenda (A Certain Magical Index): "Ahhh! I'm so envious! These two are practically mobile armories!" ]
[ Kakuzu (Naruto): "Is it too late to switch worlds now? I want to be the King's dog." ]
[ Ryuunosuke Uryuu (Type-Moon): "Subarashii, Subarashii~, Subarashii!!!" ]
[ Elaina (Wandering Witch): "So much gold, so many treasures! Is the Gate of Babylon actually real? Wuwuwu, all those priceless weapons going to waste! Where is it? I'll go collect them myself!" ]
[ Ishtar ⦍Archer⦎ (Type-Moon): "Heh, poverty truly limits your imagination! These Noble Phantasms can be used countless times! They are inexhaustible!" ]
[ Gabriel (Gabriel DropOut): "...Ah?! Damn it! Is it too late to make a Gate of Babylon now?!" ]
[ Nami (One Piece): "Wuwuwuwu, why did you have to let me know such a cruel truth?" ]
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『 Viewers of Myriad Worlds 』
Countless viewers, after witnessing the wondrous uses of the Gate of Babylon, instantly turned red-eyed.
Simply put, as long as it's treasure, it's included, and it's inexhaustible, right?!
Damn it! How did this tyrant survive until now!!!
Shouldn't tyrants all be pushed onto the guillotine and have their heads chopped off?!
Louis XVI: "...?"
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〜Type-Moon World, ????? Worldline, Chaldea〜
"So... Enkidu and Gil-chan are the ultimate essence of fireworks?!"
Chaotic Evil Gudako muttered in a confused and deranged voice, as if about to fall into some strange state.
In that case, I must... I must summon them both!
Chaotic Evil Gudako excitedly watched the 'fireworks' on the screen, but soon frowned. Was something missing?
"Senpai! Stop persecuting the Great Hero!"
Mashu ran in from outside the door, pleading loudly.
"!!!"
"Mashu~ You're a genius! So that's it, I was wrong, I was wrong! Thanks to you for enlightening me,"
Chaotic Evil Gudako said excitedly.
"...Eh?"
Mashu was stunned.
"This is just a collision of Noble Phantasms, like ordinary fireworks, bland and tasteless. This is the lowest level of fireworks."
"Eh?"
Mashu had a faint bad premonition in her heart.
"That's right, Mashu! How can this kind of fireworks please me!"
"Life, belief, friendship, resolve, only fireworks that stake everything are the ultimate fireworks!"
And this, only the Great Hero's Shooting Star can achieve!
"Mashu, this is the 'Firework Spirit'!!!"
A moment later, the Great Hero, who had learned about the Firework Spirit, slowly made a question mark, covering his face.
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『 In the desert, the two did not seem to be fighting, but rather expressing the joy of their reunion through combat.
"Hmph,huahahahahaha!"
Gilgamesh laughed wildly, his demonic laughter even overpowering the clang of weapons.
Enkidu showed a gentle smile, leaning in to listen, but the next moment, Enkidu's expression subtly changed.
Urban area, slaughter, death, curses—
The undisguised malice made Enkidu suddenly look towards the urban area!
"Something annoying is coming."
Instantly, both sides ceased their hostilities.
"Oh?"
Gilgamesh frowned, looking over with an unpleasant expression.
"A curse of death? I truly shouldn't have, getting so immersed in pleasure that I completely forgot about the thieves coveting my treasures."
"Do your 'thieves' include me?"
Enkidu interjected.
Gilgamesh didn't hesitate for a moment.
"Why would you need a Holy Grail? You're a half-baked wish-granting machine yourself."
"I have an obligation to protect my Master and cannot be ambushed and disappear here, so I'll escape for now."
"Then let's continue our banquet after we've slain these rebels." 』
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〜Type-Moon World, Fourth Holy Grail War Worldline〜
"Thieves? You are my treasure,"
Gilgamesh's crimson eyes gleamed with nostalgia and joy as he unconsciously murmured to the screen.
"King, what did you say?"
Tokiomi Tohsaka didn't hear clearly.
"Nothing. How dare you interrupt my meeting with my dearest friend, mongrel, how bold of you!!!"
Gilgamesh's eyes were filled with rage. He wanted to see who was so audacious!
Tokiomi Tohsaka nodded.
Just as the King said, the petty thieves coveting the King's treasures could be easily annihilated.
The Holy Grail War was merely a game for the King to experience the human world.
Tokiomi Tohsaka confidently opened a bottle of champagne and thoughtfully poured a full glass for the King.
It's settled.
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