Chapter 14: Moon-led Singularity Journey (Fin)

Altera.

The Supreme Ruler of Asia, called the Scourge of God (Destroyer of Rome). As the King of the Huns who ravaged Eastern Europe, her might is mentioned even in the Nibelungenlied, showing that despite being a nomadic people of Asia, they had a profound impact on Europe.

She lived in the early 5th century. Just barely missing the late 5th century, the era of King Arthur's activity. If they had lived in the same era, I wonder if Altera, conquering Rome, and Artoria, wielding the Holy Sword of the Planet, would have met.

The destroyer god who descended 14,000 years ago, killed all the gods, pulverized civilization, and reset the civilizations of the Age of Gods. The avatar (terminal) of that Sefar.

Her strength makes her a Great Hero among Great Heroes, comparable to a Divine Spirit. The reincarnation of the War God who destroyed empires.

Shing...

Picking up a pebble, through her skill Civilization Erosion, it transforms into the Sword of Mars, her sword and a Divine Construct.

If Lancelot turns any object into a low-rank Noble Phantasm, this monster can turn objects into A-rank or higher Divine Constructs.

A Heroic Spirit whose strength is infinitely close to the Divine Spirit class, like Cú Chulainn Alter.

Why am I explaining all this and hyping Altera up so much?

Isn't this the standard rule of Isekai stories? The villain who appears for an episode or two, gets loaded with random settings making them sound amazing, only to get thrashed like a dog by the protagonist. In short, a villain who was actually a big shot but gets their life negated and exits the stage at the hands of a reincarnator who hasn't even put in any effort...

Hmm, even I think that was harsh. But that position fits. In the Rome chapter (Septem), she was exactly that. She just showed up to be wiped out by Nero and that was it. FGO really was an Isekai story...! Ah, I miss Nakamura-san!

"So, who's going to fight?"

"Hmm... Looks fun, but honestly, it's annoying."

"I feel the same..."

Shiki didn't seem interested in fighting, Taiga found it bothersome, and even Castoria was unenthusiastic. Actually... these three are enough to beat Altera. A genuine War God, the Root, and a Grand Saber candidate...

It's basically that. The opponent seemed amazing, but it turns out your party members are just insanely stronger.

In the end, it was a self-indulgent Isekai fantasy!

"Are you scared? If you are Heroic Spirits, warriors, then raise your swords. I will not take your lives. Only destroy that civilization."

"Isn't that all nonsense?"

"That's harsh. Since she isn't a dog, maybe we call it 'King-sense'?"

"Somehow she became cuter? Definitely cute, though."

What are these three saying? Are they saying the opponent is relatively cute...

"If you won't come, I will go first."

Altera, showing killing intent, gripped her sword tightly and glared at me. She claims to be a warrior, but she's not aiming for me, is she?

Boom!

She is... Well, she did say she'd destroy me, right? It wasn't serious...! I don't like NTR! Besides, Cleopatra isn't even here! She needs to be here for that to work!

Thud!

Taiga blocked her sword, which had charged forward with a thunderous roar. She caught Altera's right wrist and stopped the sword. Just inches before it pierced her own face.

"Shoot."

Pang!

Soon, Altera's sword spun and fired a tri-colored beam, but Taiga dodged it simply by tilting her head to the side. Wait, that's flying towards me!?

Castoria's barrier deployed and blocked the beam. That was close...

"Honestly, no need to call other Servants. Aren't the three of us enough, Master? Since we are this strong."

"Umm..."

I didn't even say I'd summon anyone...?

The War God's sword spun furiously. Altera clenched her other fist and struck Taiga's abdomen.

Thud!

"...?"

Taiga's body shook slightly, but she looked down at Altera expressionlessly, as if there was no impact. Then, she lifted Altera by the wrist she was holding.

Wham!!!!

"...."

Taiga slammed her into the ground. Altera quickly twisted her body to break the fall. Despite applying force, she couldn't escape Taiga's grip strength. Altera's Strength parameter is definitely higher than Taiga's. But... the output of a Divine Spirit and a Heroic Spirit differs. Even if the parameter is lower, the power behind it isn't necessarily the same. Yet, the reason she can't escape is because Taiga used Jaguar Kick.

As a composite skill, it includes skills of the Monstrous Strength type. Is that why it's impossible?

"You see... I am a War God. Tentatively a War God. Jaguar Warriors. In our mythology, jaguars are praised. Just like cats and dogs are in Egypt. And, a Jaguar never lets go of prey once targeted."

Her hand glowed, and a giant golden hand appeared. That's a Noble Phantasm...!

"The moment you targeted Master, you already lost, kid. {Great Death Claw} (Inescapable Claw of Death)!!!"

Booom!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As a B-rank Anti-Unit Noble Phantasm, it is a one-hit kill technique so fast and accurate that it is said to be almost unavoidable. Altera, held by one hand, couldn't dodge. She tried to use her Noble Phantasm, but Taiga's strike was faster. The moment the giant hand struck Altera, Taiga let go, and Altera was sent flying into the distance.

"...Did we get her?"

I said the promised line as if it were natural, and naturally, the battered Altera charged back in. She deployed her Noble Phantasm and rushed forward...

Slash!

Altera, was cut...

"What a boring fight."

"Doesn't everything become boring when Shiki steps in...?"

"That's true. I guess I'm just too amazing? After all, I am Master's Servant."

"I don't think it's because you're my Servant..."

In the end, until this incident was resolved, I did nothing.

"Castoria, please restore communications."

"I'll let it slide since it sounds like a pet name. Let's go to Okeanos for our honeymoon."

"What kind of nonsense is a honeymoon."

"If not, then whatever~"

She's openly teasing me now. This wicked Boar Clan member.

Communications restored, I roughly explained the situation and returned to Chaldea with the dango. The Grail? ...There is no such thing.

Hmm, looking at the Status Window, I gained 2 Saint Quartz. The only ones we completely killed were Caesar and Altera. Was it auto-collected? That's nice.

Returning to Chaldea, what do we do...? Late-night snack time. Today's snack is dango.

"Dipping it in honey makes it decent..."

Dango dipped in honey. Not bad. Actually, I prefer dipping Garaetteok (Korean rice cake) in honey, though.

"...I'm doing nothing."

"Suddenly? Just Master being here is our reason for existence, you know?"

"That's right, nya~ In the first place, if Master isn't here, is there a reason for us to be here~?"

"True. I would just be dreaming otherwise."

"Hmm... But, even if I'm aware of it, I'm just a parasite, a kept man...! Just trash who tells women to go earn money and work!"

"Trash, huh... Is that so?"

"...Am I perhaps being raised as a pet? In yandere manga, the male lead is sometimes kept in a doghouse."

"What are you saying~ We give you a proper luxurious room, don't we? Our Master is precious, so we have to protect him, you know? Ask for anything, Master. If it's Master's wish, I'll grant anything."

"Ah, yes."

That's terrifying.

"Wow~ Then do I just have to feed Master every meal? Like passing it mouth-to-mouth..."

"A room without privacy sounds great!"

"...That was a joke, right?"

"Of course it's a joke. How could I do that to Master."

"That side seems serious, nya~"

"Fufu."

Among the three, is Taiga the relatively normal one, and Shiki the abnormal one...? Shiki should be the most normal, but she acts like Manaka who learned love.

Anyway, when Ritsuka wakes up, will we be going to France soon... Ah, I can already see the mess unfolding. currently have 2 Saint Quartz. If I collect one more, who should I try to summon...?