"Hmph!"
Jin Shan Shan didn't need to think much; he simply raised his head proudly, "Only the strongest is worthy of challenging this King."
What's more, with such a good opportunity to obtain information on Bai Luo and Conqueror.
He wouldn't mind the two fighting to the death, and then he would reap the benefits.
Of course, he certainly couldn't say that.
He was the noble Hero King.
Even if he were to accept a challenger, it would have to be the one who stood until the very end.
"Then, it's your turn, Saber?"
"I..."
Artoria understood the meaning of Bai Luo's previous words.
Indeed, after hearing his declaration of war, Artoria, for whatever reason, should not interfere.
If they were fighting fairly, and she were to sneak attack one side while they were weak, Arthur King's chivalry would surely weep.
Artoria now only hoped that Kiritsugu wouldn't be so shameless.
Otherwise, even she would look down on herself.
"I swear on the honor of the Knight King, I will never do such a despicable thing!"
Artoria was a supporter of knightly duels, so of course she supported Bai Luo and Conqueror's decision to fight.
If Kiritsugu caused trouble again, Artoria would definitely swing her sword and cut him down!
The current Daimao Wang, under Bai Luo's guidance, had already matured to a certain extent.
Only by understanding one's true heart can one achieve miracles.
She was already mentally prepared to use her own will to resist Wei Gong Qie Si's Command Seals.
"You decide the time and place, how about it?"
Bai Luo raised his hand, signaling Conqueror to make the decision, truly giving him enough face.
"Anywhere is fine, as long as it's not on your territory."
Conqueror would not give up his advantage for the sake of face.
Even though Bai Luo was not a magus, Conqueror had witnessed his ability to set up formations, which was like an impenetrable iron barrel.
So, only a fool would go to Ryudoji Temple to fight Bai Luo.
"But..."
"It's best to find a place with few people."
"How about that big bridge?"
Conqueror thought for a moment and said, "Let's set the time for tomorrow night. Then, let me witness the power of the Demon King from another world."
"You won't be disappointed, Conqueror!"
However, Bai Luo's declaration of war was not yet over.
"Then next..."
"Gilgamesh."
Bai Luo aimed his spear at Jin Shan Shan: "If I defeat Conqueror, you will be next."
"Oh?"
"How arrogant, Demon King from another world."
Jin Shan Shan revealed a ferocious smile: "As an entertainment, if you can't satisfy this King, do you understand what kind of end you will face?"
"I suggest you watch my fight with Conqueror tomorrow carefully."
"Tch!"
Jin Shan Shan was not just simply provoked by Bai Luo: "Even this King has never seen such a lunatic as you!"
Bai Luo invited everyone to watch the battle.
What did this mean?
One must know that information was extremely important for Heroic Spirits.
Allowing Jin Shan Shan and Artoria to watch Bai Luo's battle with Conqueror up close was, in a roundabout way, giving them an opportunity to understand Bai Luo.
"Because, isn't that fair?"
"I know your history and legends, but you know nothing about me."
Bai Luo naturally would not reveal his trump cards to Jin Shan Shan for no reason.
Dealing with Conqueror did not require using Bai Luo's true trump cards.
Those powerful retainers were reserved for Jin Shan Shan.
Therefore, this viewing of the battle was itself a strategy, used to mislead Jin Shan Shan's assessment of their strength.
As for Artoria...
To be honest, Bai Luo had never taken Daimao Wang seriously from the beginning.
To deal with her, he didn't even need to resort to force.
Simply revealing the truth of the Holy Grail, or waiting until more than half of the Heroic Spirits had died, the erosion of Irisviel by the Greater Holy Grail alone would be enough to make the girl collapse.
The King's Banquet concluded.
On the way back, Weber, riding on the Divine Chariot, looked at Conqueror, who had been silent since earlier, feeling a subtle unease in his heart.
"Rider?"
Weber: "Are you really going to accept the challenge tomorrow night?"
"What are you trying to say, boy?"
"What I mean is, this is the Holy Grail War."
Weber: "Since it's the Holy Grail War, there's no need to follow any rules."
Because Conqueror had not displayed his Inherent Barrier, Weber was unsure of his Servant's true strength.
In his opinion, Bai Luo was simply too strong.
The four Servants who appeared at the banquet.
Weber even felt that Conqueror couldn't defeat any one of them.
"*Smack!*"
"Ah, that hurts~~"
Weber, clutching his forehead, angrily lunged at Conqueror, but was held back by the latter's single hand on his head, unable to advance: "What are you doing, Rider! I was so worried about you, you bastard!!"
Gradually, the atmosphere fell silent again.
Conqueror did not immediately offer an explanation.
The red-haired strongman drove the thunder chariot, galloping through the deserted night.
"That guy is very strong, completely different from any opponent I've encountered before."
Conqueror was silent for a moment, then laughed: "It's wonderful to be able to participate in the Holy Grail War."
"What?"
Weber was utterly confused by Conqueror's inexplicable turn: "What in the world are you talking about?"
During his lifetime, Iskandar led his army from Macedon, conquering every country he passed through, yet showing no attachment to their territories.
He constantly marched east, aiming to reach the 'end of the world' and personally witness the legendary 'Sea at the End'.
Alas, Iskandar ultimately did not get his wish.
He was exhausted before seeing the Sea at the End.
Soon after, the historical Conqueror, Alexander the Great, passed away.
"I didn't get to see the Sea at the End, nor did I reach the end of the world."
Conqueror, abandoning his usual boisterous demeanor, now appeared like a true king.
In his mind, Bai Luo's figure emerged.
To roam endless oceans, land on islands called worlds, to witness, to conquer, to lead, and then to continue forward without attachment, until the true end.
"..."
"If you can obtain the Holy Grail, you can certainly fulfill your wish."
Anyway, Weber had no particular wish, so he would give the wish-granting opportunity to Conqueror then, allowing him to gain a physical body: "You said it, didn't you, that you want to continue your journey of conquest?"