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IBHJ Chapter 442
🕑 Added 2023-08-28 03:42:00 +0000 UTCThe king's heart weighed heavy with sorrow. The dynasty he had worked so hard to build hadn't collapsed because of outside threats, but rather crumbled from within, thanks to the discord among the Knights of the Round Table.
Galahad struggled to find the right words to say.
Gareth reached out and gave a gentle tug on his robe.
Turning, Galahad glanced at her.
Gareth shook her head subtly, signaling for him not to contradict the king at this moment.
Galahad sighed inwardly and stepped back into place.
Scathach, who stood to the side, already understood the sequence of events. She merely sighed inwardly, not saying a word.
Bedivere, on the other hand, looked mournfully at Agravain's former position before lowering his head.
The other knights also gazed sorrowfully at the places their comrades once occupied before bowing their heads.
The king's judgment was not mistaken.
Because those knights had betrayed the king.
At this moment, a soldier ran up to the king in a state of urgency and said, "My King, urgent news!"
"Speak!"
"Merlin's disappearance has caused the sea of flowers to fade, and the black mist from the sea is advancing toward the city! The monsters that were previously confined to the outskirts are spreading even more quickly and becoming more rampant!"
Setting aside his grief, Shirou's expression shifted to one of determination. He declared, "I was wondering what was going on. Now that I'm here in person, there's no time for despair!"
"My king..."
"Your Majesty!"
All eyes landed fervently upon the king.
The slumbering king had awakened, radiating brilliance once again.
Looking up at the sleeping creature in the sky, he slowly drew Caliburn, its light shimmering around him.
And then he brought the sword down—
It let out a sharp, screeching sound, and then the light exploded in a blinding burst!
Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom—!!!
The ground cracked open, and the sky split apart.
Across the expansive landscape, numerous light patterns bloomed, stretching like a spiderweb on the earth.
A dazzling, brilliant white light blanketed the vast and limitless land, as if tearing through the very darkness.
Amidst this light, soldiers dressed in gleaming silver armor and weapons began to materialize, one after another.
"Eternal King!"
"Eternal King!"
"Eternal King—!!!"
A hundred thousand soldiers stood upon the earth, their faces brimming with fervor as they fixed their gaze upon the King. With unwavering enthusiasm, they erupted in shouts of the King's name.
Their resounding cheers shattered even the thick black mist that had enveloped the sky.
The sheer strength of humanity made the sky rumble and the earth quake!
Over at Fuyuki City Hall, Luvia and Rin were taken aback by the commotion. They rushed to the window, peering downward in astonishment.
The scene below was a sea of people, densely packed together.
And every single one of them was standing on the web of light!
Humanity's light pushed back the limitless darkness that had veiled the earth.
Astonishment!
Awe!
This was the power of humanity!
Individuals might not seem like much on their own, but when they come together, intertwined and relying on each other, their collective impact becomes unmatched.
"Wait... is that—!"
Rin's gaze locked onto the weapons held by the soldiers, her disbelief etched across her face. She murmured, "Those... those can't be..."
"Yes," Astraea gently nodded and smiled. "Those are all Noble Phantasms."
"Are you kidding me? There are like a hundred thousand people here, right? And they're all wielding Noble Phantasms? Did he manage to summon every single Heroic Spirit from the Throne of Heroes?" Rin's face was filled with disbelief.
"No, those soldiers are like me, people under the King's rule."
"Under his rule?" Luvia shot a questioning look at her.
"Yes." she nodded, turned her gaze to look at him and said, "It was only after I was summoned by the King that I truly understood the profound meaning behind the title 'Eternal King.' Throughout history, countless revered monarchs have existed just like how stars dotting the night sky. Yet, like a solitary and dignified full moon suspended high above, the one who genuinely draws people to yearn for never-ending rule is our King alone. The title of Eternal King isn't mere grandiosity; it's the collective hope of the masses. And that's our king, Eternal King."
Luvia and Rin's eyes were drawn to him, standing amidst dazzling brilliance that radiated light from every inch of his body. He seemed like a flame in the darkest night – so brilliant, yet not scorching. It was an irresistible sight, drawing people in and igniting a yearning to approach, to follow that mesmerizing flame.
Astraea's gaze drifted up to the dormant dragon head in the sky. She remarked, "Even though that thing might instill despair in people, there's no need for sorrow. Because the King, who banishes all sorrow, has descended. Whoever can free us from this predicament isn't a divine spirit or anyone else; it's the King who has awoken from an eternal sleep!"
Luvia, Rin, Miyu, and Ruby had their gazes drawn to the Eternal King. Even those who had been hiding couldn't resist looking through the window, captivated by the radiant presence of the King.
The brilliance of the light didn't stop there – it twinkled in the far-off reaches, reaching even the distant regions.
People from various places,
Those consumed by desperation,
Fearful souls,
And those who felt lost,
Everyone unconsciously turned their heads and gazed at that light.
It's as if the light of heaven is piercing into the depths of hell itself, casting its radiance even into the abyss.
Emiya Kiritsugu observed that luminous display, his cigarette emitting a quiet stream of smoke. Okita Souji and Emiya Shirou, standing beside him, shared the same contemplative gaze.
A surge of emotions, difficult to express in words, welled up within them.
Just by gazing at that light, a trace of bitterness seeped into their hearts — hearts long riddled by scars, long rendered numb...
It was a light that presented a sharp contrast to their existence as Counter Guardians!
Karna and Arjuna also directed their gaze towards the light and remained in complete silence.
"Is that the King who rests deep within the Throne of Heroes, destined never to awaken or descend?" Arjuna asked.
Karna gave a nod, "Indeed, that's the Heroic Spirit sought after by the Counter Force."
"Hmph. I had dismissed the legends of Britain, believing none were worthy opponents. Little did I know that he was slumbering all along within those legends," Arjuna mused.
The Knights of the Round Table, King Arthur... Arjuna had paid little heed to the Heroic Spirits woven from Britain's legend. Yet, now, the very Eternal King who had slumbered within those legends had descended. Even without direct interaction, he felt an instinctual mix of respect and vigilance, perceiving him as a potential threat.
Illya looked at the light, so distant yet oddly close, as if within reach.
"What is that...?" she asked.
"The light of the Eternal King," Gil responded with a sigh, "Honestly... that was supposed to be the ultimate move, yet it's the first one out in the open. Seriously... he's just doing his own thing, not giving a damn about anyone else's situation. Am I gonna end up totally lagging behind this time?"
Gil shot a quick look at Chloe beside him.
She crossed her arms vigilantly, "What are you plotting?"
Gil scratched the back of his head in frustration, then sighed, "Forget it. Now that Eternal King has awakened, there's nothing to worry about."
"Why's that? Why shouldn't we worry?" Illya shifted her gaze toward him.
Gil smiled and said, "Even in the endless cold and darkness of the long night, the brilliant flame that illuminates the world has already been ignited."
Gray also looked at the shining light and said, "Isn't that..."
"It's the King's light!" Artoria said with anticipation.
The dazzling light gradually descended, breaking apart the shroud of black mist in the sky and the mist over the sea that were creeping towards the land like the hands of the abyss.
Shirou's grip on Caliburn shifted slightly, and the blade crackled with threads of crimson lightning.
Zla, zla!
With a resolute expression, he hoisted the sword high and cried out, "As the red dragon stretches its wings, any land this blade touches shall become the dominion of this king!"
With a sweeping motion, the red lightning woven around the blade spread like a spider's web. A silhouette of radiant red began to outline his body, casting a deep crimson glow.
The summoned soldiers were gradually shrouded in a swirling mist of crimson light.
Crackle, crackle—!!!
An army of a hundred thousand, each soldier's physique swelled with newfound strength, their gleaming silver armor becoming more intricate. Atop each head sprouted crimson dragon horns that pierced through their silver helmets, while their pupils dilated and transformed into scarlet, beast-like eyes.
A powerful surge, like that of a mighty dragon, burst out!
Comments
Kimo
I hope when Mordred and The Eternal King meets he spanks her like he did the others seeing how he reacted to the betrayal of the others
JeanMartin Freites
Now that's power.
ZRain raion
Hehhehehehehehe I’m loving this
LothWolf
I wonder how a meeting between Mordred and The Eternal King would go because I’m almost certain that she didn’t fully understand the eternal king plan for the old generation alongside with other things and the consequences of not moving towards the age of mankind
Nicholas
Seriously how strong is he, I really what to know how strong he is.
