Chapter 600: Light and Shadow in Sherwood

As time went by, more and more masters were blocked outside the arena, and when our Highness Nero finally arrived, what came into view was a huge scene with thousands of people emptying the streets.

"Mmmmm... what's going on?" Nero was still holding a freshly baked piece of bread in his mouth, and the hair on his head was hooked into a question mark. He was asking the people around him, and the crowd suddenly parted automatically, leaving a large space for a red twin-tailed figure.

"Let's go, Lancer!"

As if she had been preparing for a long time, Rin Tosaka stood in the magic circle made of gems, with blazing anger burning in her blue eyes. She shouted and pointed forward, and the pure magic power transformed by countless gems turned into a wave, and together with the red shadow that followed her like a shadow, it fiercely stabbed towards the purple barrier.

Zizizizi--

It was like a rotten bow sawing on the strings, making a goosebump sound. When the auditory torture was over, the purple barrier that stood like dragon scales was still intact, ignoring the destructive power of the A-level gem light cannon and the full-strength attack of the servant.

"No, Rin, you are so lame after not seeing you for a few days?"

"Go, if you can do it, you go!"

"I'll go, brother, come on!"

"OK, I'll form the head!"

"I'll be responsible for the legs and feet!"

"Form the torso and arms!"

It seemed that the magicians of the triplets shouted, and the one-star and two-star servants behind them launched a charge-the attack was rebounded-and fell to the ground seriously injured.

"Da-liu-shi!"

"What's wrong with you, great hero, cheer up!"

"Damn it, everyone, don't stop (crying)!"

The three comedians retreated crying, and Nero finally figured out the situation: "In other words, in order to fight the opponent in advance, Shuoyue used a barrier to block us out?"

"Well, it seems that some precious props have been used again, that damn krypton gold warrior." The master who explained to Nero looked indignant, "I really don't know where he is so rich, who would waste QP on such a place."

Rich, and often make unnecessary expenses...

Nero was thinking, and suddenly heard a cry from the front. She subconsciously looked up, but saw the young Wang Sheng and his knights standing out from the crowd and standing leisurely on the challenge seat.

"I didn't expect Leo to come too."

"Will it work?"

"It's hard to say, so many attacks didn't work..."

Leo turned a deaf ear to these whispers, he just raised his hand and calmly ordered: "Gawain, you are allowed to use the treasure."

"Yes, my lord."

Amidst the uproar, the knight like a prince charming bowed and saluted, and when he stood up again, he already held the famous holy sword in his hand. The next moment, the legendary treasure shone brightly.

"This sword is a replica of the sun. The sun flame that burns all impurities and purifies the flames - the rotating victory sword (Excalibur Galatine)!"

The sword flash like a solar flare captured everyone's attention, and they couldn't help but shed hot tears. When the light of destruction dissipated, the indestructible purple barrier was also opened with a hole, and an unknown fluid dripped along the edge and dissipated in the void.

The imaginary barrier was destroyed!

The road leading to the arena has been opened, but no one has taken a step forward at this moment. Everyone is shocked by the power of Gawain's Noble Phantasm and Leo's decisiveness, and there is silence for a long time.

That is a Noble Phantasm, and it is the most threatening light cannon-type Noble Phantasm!

Leo just exposed it so easily?

The Noble Phantasm is a Servant's trump card and the most critical winner in this Holy Grail War. Generally speaking, as long as you find a way to restrain the enemy's Noble Phantasm, you can greatly increase the chance of winning the duel.

And Leo made such a "reckless" behavior, there is only one possibility that can be thought of-

"Are you so confident that you can defeat the enemy even if the Noble Phantasm and real name are announced?" Rin whispered, "This kind of arrogance is indeed the young master of the Western European chaebol..."

Suppressing their fear of Leo and Gawain in their hearts, the masters exchanged glances with each other and then stepped into the arena.

In any case, their battle will continue.

When the masters swarmed into the arena, only a few people remained standing, including Leo and Gawain.

"Master, aren't we going in for training?"

"No need, Gawain." Leo reached out and touched the gradually dissolving imaginary barrier, his eyes focused, "I have collected the information I want."

"???" Gawain was puzzled, and Leo whispered as if talking to himself, "In the sales department, there is no such defensive barrier... So, how is this defensive wall that blocks almost all attacks and even treasures constructed?"

"Wait, you mean?!" The handsome knight reacted and was shocked.

"Yes, Gawain, this is the enemy we are destined to face." Leo withdrew his hand and turned away.

"A powerful guy who can keep most masters out with magic alone."

Leo and Gawain left, and Nero, who heard the whole conversation, blinked and whispered to himself.

"Is Shuoyue... so powerful?"

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"It seems that the imaginary barrier has been destroyed." The moment the blockade was lifted, Shuoyue, the caster, also received the signal, "But before that, the winner has been decided."

The black blade twisted and drew a smooth arc, knocking away Robin Hood's dagger; the white blade thrust out, moving forward like a spear.

The final blow knocks the enemy down, ending in slow motion, majestically yet swiftly, piercing Robin Hood's chest.

"Ahem!" Blood dyed his clothes red and flowed along Sen Bai's blade. Shuo Yue drew the knife and retreated, while Robin Hood knelt on one knee, holding on to prevent himself from falling.

This was the last dignity of this hero. After Shuo Yue showed off his divine martial arts skills, the winner was already determined.

"Ha... As expected, I'm not good at frontal combat."

Robin Hood gasped and forced a smile, but this time, Shuo Yue did not mock, but nodded seriously:

"Your smile proves that you have longing in your heart, be happy, Robin Hood. You are exactly what you longed for when you were alive, a handsome knight."

"Oh, really."

After hearing Shuo Yue's praise, Robin Hood closed his eyes and leaned against a big tree in relief. Steady footsteps approached, and when he reacted, the old knight Dan Blackmore came to sit next to him. There was no unwillingness to defeat on his face, nor was there a forced smile to comfort himself, but just calmness, like It is the vast and boundless sea.

"Sorry, Archer, forgive my willfulness."

"No, sir, this is fine." After taking off the May King's robe, Robin Hood now looked like an ordinary young man, smiling lightly, "Even if it's just once, I want to be cool. , After all, I had no chance of doing this during my lifetime.”

"Looking back, when I was alive, I gained a lot of things including wealth, fame, friendship, and peace, but this was the only thing I couldn't get - so, it was enough."

“In the end, it gave me something I couldn’t have had no matter what.”

There is no regret in the gradually disappearing profile. He once put on the clothes of a hero to protect the village, and was willing to bury himself in the dense forest just for the sake of victory. Although he fought for the village like a knight, he was never praised by the villagers. ——Just whispering contentedly, it disintegrated into star-like light fragments all over the sky.

Watching the departure of the servant solemnly, Dan Blackmore looked at Hakuno Kishinami as if he had seen the apocalypse.

"...Okay, even though it looked so ugly in the end, the feeling of defeat is not bad."

Is this something that comes from the bottom of my heart, or is it a lie simply told to comfort the girl? In any case, the old knight raised his lips.

"It is really a meaningful battle. This is the first time that we have become the cornerstone of young people with a future."

Dan Blackmore's expression was no longer as serious as before, and he looked as calm as if he was looking at his granddaughter.

"Bai Ye, at the end of the day, would you please listen to this old man's nonsense again."

"From now on, no matter what kind of enemy you encounter, no matter what kind of opponent you defeat, you must accept the result. Whether you are confused or regretful, if it has not disappeared, let it take its course. However, you cannot go Resist the consequences.”

"Turn everything into food and move forward. This is what is called enlightenment."

The Master who lost his contracted servant was judged as meaningless by the Moon Spirit Crystal. Without the will of the old knight to refuse, his body was also decomposed bit by bit by Yue Xianghai.

"What to fight for, what to never lose, to find your own answer - until the end, fulfill the responsibility of continuous victory."

"Understood, young people with a future, this is the only thing...don't forget."

The old knight had finished his last words of advice. When he was dying, he also closed his eyes, and in a daze he saw the figure in his memory walking towards him step by step:

"Well...it seems that we can finally meet each other. It's been such a long time...Annie."

Whispering the name of his late wife, the old knight embraced a death with no regrets. Hakuno Kishinami, who had received many blessings from him and was endowed with faith, covered his heart and silently mourned for him.

Mr. Dan, I learned from you the attitude I should have.

——The battle that follows.

Yes, there are three more battles after this, and beyond.

Since we have to fight.

"Then at least they must be worthy of their opponents who took their lives in the past battles."

With this realization in mind, Hakuno Kishinami left Nizuki Kaori at Sakuzuki's call. After they left, a white-gold light suddenly rose in the arena.

The light condensed and outlined, turning into a slender and straight figure. A young man with short silver-white hair and golden vertical pupils floated in mid-air, staring at the lonely forest.

The mysterious book floated from his hands, flipping through the pages.

"The day of destiny has arrived, with which to return to all things."

While chanting in a low voice, two souls rose up and turned into records and entered them into the book. After closing the illustrated book, the handsome figure looked into the distance, smiled thoughtfully, and then disappeared.

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Stepping out of the arena, Bai Ye breathed a sigh of relief. Just as he was working up the courage to invite Shuo Yue to dinner, he found a girl in a gold-red dance costume not far away who looked at her for a moment, and then her eyes revealed a gleam of surprise. .

No, this girl... is the one who had dinner with Shuo Yue last time...

Yes, absolutely! ?

Subconsciously, he turned to look at Shuo Yue. Apparently he also discovered Nero's presence. There was a slight surprise on his face and he waved to that side.

What is this girl here for? Looking for Sakutsuki to have dinner? Oh, that's right, the second round of the war is over, Sakutsuki should leave the team, and she won't be the next team she finds...

Countless thoughts flashed through her mind, and Bai Ye's mood was inevitably a little depressed. She looked at the girl running towards them with a happy face, and took a step back, not to be a light bulb that disturbed their meeting.

But just when she was feeling sour, Nero actually passed Sakutsuki and threw her to the ground. Under Sakutsuki's stunned gaze, Nero lay on Bai Ye and sniffed, his eyes lit up, the silly hair on his head swayed happily, and a smile appeared on his beautiful face.

"Finally found you, my master!"

"...Eh!?"