"Where is there a distinction between anti-city and anti-personnel? Aren't tools meant to be used by people?" Holding the glowing holy sword, Lia said.
This statement reminded Jean. Although Jean had absorbed and mastered the overall power of the Stardust Dragon, there was one move it could never use: the Stardust Dragon's breath — ShootingSonic.
As the basic attack skill of the Stardust Dragon, it could easily destroy buildings and level hills, but the problem was that this move required gathering energy inside the body and then spraying it out from the mouth.
The problem was that Jean didn't have such a large mouth; when it tried it before, the energy would get stuck in its throat, eventually resulting in it spitting out black mud.
Perhaps that's how a flash of inspiration works. Mimicking Lia's method of activating the holy sword without releasing it, Jean also gathered the breath energy onto White Wind.
Sure enough, White Wind shone brightly, and at the same time, it emitted a humming sound similar to a lightsaber.
With a casual wave, the entire atmosphere trembled.
Although it had a massive consumption just like the breath, all of this consumption was converted into destructive power, so it was completely acceptable.
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Jean accepted this unnamed new skill, but Lia could not. Why did the opponent learn everything she took out?
She had practiced diligently through cold winters and hot summers since she was a child, even receiving instruction from Merlin in her dreams, and yet the opponent had learned all the abilities she had honed.
Even Lia, who possessed the steadfast heart of a knight, felt a bit bitter at this moment.
Regaining her spirits, she prepared for her final strike; if she succeeded, she wouldn't have to be demoralized by this guy.
She swung the holy sword at Jean, and Jean immediately blocked it with the White Wind in its hand.
The shockwave caused by the clash of their weapons exploded from the center, blowing away even the floor tiles of Ryūdō Temple beneath their feet.
This was just the beginning. The second strike, the third strike... the speed got faster and faster, and soon both of them turned into afterimages, with only the rumbling sounds like thunder shaking the sky echoing constantly.
Just as the two were frantically exhausting their stamina and energy, Lia's intuition predicted Jean's next move. She then threw herself forward, took one of Jean's attacks head-on with her body, and then fired the long-charged holy sword directly as a light cannon blast in a straight line toward Jean's body.
In Lia's field of vision, half of Jean's body turned into dust. Just as she was about to rejoice in victory, her intuition screamed frantically again.
The next moment, Jean was already right in front of her, and in the same way, it compressed and sprayed the breath energy gathered on the blade — ShootingSonic.
In a panic, the sheath of the holy sword activated directly. The EX-rank defensive Noble Phantasm was about to construct an absolute defensive circle that cuts off space.
But a strange ball of light appeared in Jean's hand:
"Striking first by striking last — reverse light sword (Answerer · Flagalac)."
Just before avalon activated, the reverse light sword had already pierced Lia's heart. At the same time, because the defense wasn't activated, the ShootingSonic also hit her torso directly.
Although the holy sword blocked a large amount of damage, Lia's body was mangled in various places. She had to support herself with the holy sword to remain standing there.
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However, Jean did not relax at all. Although Lia's figure was collapsing, the energy within her body showed no signs of declining; in fact, an inexplicable smile even appeared on her face.
Under such injuries, not only did Lia not fall, but the bleeding from her wounds gradually stopped.
In Jean's eyes, the entire aura of Lia had changed almost completely at this moment.
"Hahaha, truly unexpected. I didn't expect you to be able to do this much. I really lost to you completely."
Lia spoke to Jean in a completely different tone while regenerating the missing parts of her body.
Irisviel, who was flying in mid-air, also landed and ran to Lia's side, looking like she wanted to help her heal with magic.
But in fact, no extra healing was needed at all. Those missing parts were filled in just over ten seconds, and at the same time, the power within Lia's body was gradually expanding.
At this moment, Lancelot, who had defeated Cú Chulainn, ran over, shouting "Arthur!" as he attacked Lia.
But he was blocked and cut in half by a backhanded sword stroke at a speed that Jean barely saw.
"How noisy. Look at what you look like. Isn't it because of regret that you wanted a trial?"
Then Lia grabbed him by the collar, lifted his upper body, and said in a solemn tone: "Then, in the name of King Arthur, I shall judge you. Knight Lancelot, your sins shall be repaid with death."
Then the holy sword stabbed down toward his head, and the Servant Lancelot dissipated.
His face was blocked by his helmet, but in Jean's Synesthesia, one could still feel that joy.
Although the means were very brutal, Lancelot's wish was indeed fulfilled. However, the person in front of her was worlds apart from the Artoria that Jean knew from the work, had known for days, and had fought twice.
"Who exactly are you?"
"Me? I am Artoria Pendragon, of course. The genuine article."
Then, even richer energy appeared on her body, mixed with a large amount of dragon aura and divine aura.
Her body also began to change gradually; soon, she grew taller, her figure improved, breaking through from S-sized (small) Lia directly to L-sized (large) Lia.
After the change was complete, Illyasviel von Einzbern also leaned in:
"Welcome back, Lia. Finally, I get to see you again."
And Lia reached out directly, took Illyasviel von Einzbern into her arms, and kissed her on the cheek.
"Ten years no see, you are still as fascinating as ever."
Illyasviel von Einzbern's cheeks turned red visibly. Because Jean was watching, she simply buried her head in Lia's chest.
Jean was indeed watching this scene. Although its eyes were watching, its brain was a little stuck. Why did Lia turn into White Lancer Artoria? Why did Illyasviel von Einzbern look like she was in a relationship with her? And the most important point, what the hell was this appraisal result?
[Target Evaluation]
Name: Artoria Pendragon (Servant Projection)
Race: Red Dragon God
Rating: Quasi-God
Description: The Red Dragon factor in the body has been developed to the limit, and relying on her own spirit and will, she has broken through the realm of gods, transforming into the Red Dragon God, Artoria.
Next, Lia gently pushed Illyasviel von Einzbern's body away and said to her in a gentle voice: "It is time for me to fulfill our promise. Let everything end here."
As the words fell, the vast pressure representing the gods enveloped everything in the entire area, and even the black mud began to tremble.
At this moment, Jean finally understood Gilgamesh's last words. The goddess in front of it was its final enemy.
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