I, the heroic substitute, was exposed

The bullets that went through the car grazed her cheeks and shoulders.

A bullet hit the fuel tank with flying sparks, igniting the fuel inside.

The already disfigured body caught fire.

But even so, it didn't stop Artoria from attacking.

When she was less than ten meters away from the enemy, Artoria saw the timing and threw the wreckage of the truck towards Berserker.

The black knight didn't dodge the burning iron filings approaching like a ball, and swung one hand in an attempt to crush it with a punch.

— The time has come.

"Aha!!"

With a high-pitched shout, Artoria approached the burning truck body again with lightning speed, and stabbed down with all her might.

The sword pierced through the burning iron block used as a blindfold, and the tip of the sword went straight to Berserker on the other side.

Berserker didn't see Arturia's activities under the cover of the obstacle at all, and couldn't avoid it at all.

It wasn't until the third confrontation that Arturia finally hit the enemy with one blow.

There was a direct hit from the tip of her sword.

but--

"—too shallow!?"

Arturia's side was also unable to look directly at the target because of the shield's obstruction.

Even though the intuitive stab did hit the opponent, he was not lucky enough to kill him with one blow.

Although the front end of the Wind King Barrier

Although it accurately hit the forehead of the black helmet, it failed to break the inner skull.

The outside of the truck was hit by bullets and the inside was punctured by a sword. This time it was finally broken in two.

Although Berserker was not fatally wounded, he was unable to regain his staggered backward posture for a while due to the violent stabbing in the face.

That was enough space for an additional blow.Now the balance of victory is tilted towards Artoria.

Artoria kicked away the burning wreckage of the vehicle, and raised her sword in a high-end posture.

Never let him go this time.

She aimed at the top of Berserker's defenseless head, betting victory on the ensuing frontal slash.

The form, the speed, the timing are all flawless.It was a full blow worthy of the name of the sword-wielding hero, and it was enough to make people sure that the winner had been decided—it was because of this that Arturia was so surprised when the blade was stopped in the void.

Berserker dropped the machine gun, caught the Wind King's barrier blade with his bare hands in front of his eyes.

The feat was unbelievable in its double meaning.

Not only because he responded to Arturia's killing pursuit with an impossible posture.

It is also because the invisible trajectory of the Wind King enchantment cannot be seen through.

But the black knight snatched the white blade with his bare hands and blocked Artoria's attack, as if he knew everything about Artoria's saber from shape to length.

Artoria suddenly realized the fatal danger of being touched by Berserker's weapon, and shivered violently.

She put the shock behind her and kicked the black knight's chest with all her strength.

Unable to resist, Berserker retreated and let go of his sword, which prevented Artoria's beloved sword from being corroded by the opponent's black magic at the very moment.

The sprinklers on the ceiling reacted to the spreading flames and began to spray a curtain of water violently.

Although the whole body was exposed to the fireproof water pouring down like a torrential rain, the silver and black knights still faced each other motionless.

【Stupid, times have changed】

【Thought I was hugging a guitar】

【Everyone knows...】

【Using blue as ammunition but you are playing so high】

Arturia once again had doubts that could not be ignored.

The illusion of the Wind King Barrier has no effect on Berserker.

He was evidently familiar with swords guarded by invisible sheaths.

In other words, this means that he knew himself before he became a Heroic Spirit.

In Warehouse Street and Miyuan River, this black knight attacked Artoria with abnormal obsession.

If it was not the master's instruction, but the resentment of this crazy heroic spirit...

The more you stare at the black mist, the more blurred the details of the armor.

This means that Berserker's body is entwined with an illusion guard similar to the Wind King's Barrier, making it absolutely impossible for people to see the true face of his heroic spirit.

But Artoria had to be convinced at this time——he was undoubtedly a certain knight she knew.

"... Judging from your skill, you must not be an unknown knight. Let me ask you!"

Artoria made up her mind and shouted to the enemies facing each other through the mist.

"Since you recognize me as Arturia Pendragon, the King of Britain, and challenge me, you should report your origin out of the honor of a knight! Concealing your identity to challenge is like plotting!"

The sound of pouring water is mixed with the crisp metallic sound of "clack clack".

Although it was very slight, the voice that sneaked into his ears was chillingly cold, and it was undoubtedly from Berserker—the full body armor shrouded in black mist was trembling.

That was the sound made by the armor completely covering the limbs vibrating slightly like water waves and colliding with each other.

"you……"

Arturia finally noticed the source of the strange moaning sound that seemed to be crawling across the ground.

The sound of being crushed and sobbing came from the depths of the black helmet.

Berserker twitched all over, showing overwhelming emotion.

Laughter——When Arturia understood this, an unspeakable chill ran through her body.

She had no speculation or basis, but only relied on the guidance of her sixth sense to understand that she had made a fatal mistake in her previous interrogation.

Unfortunately, she found out too late.

The words that would call forth the worst curses for her had already been uttered by herself.

The black mist that covered the whole body of the black knight swirled and began to shrink.

In the pouring water mist, the dark armor finally revealed the true face of Mount Lu.

It is the perfect armor that is neither gorgeous nor vulgar, but can combine functional beauty with gorgeousness.

The craftsmen did their best to cast them with the utmost care and detail to make them appear both mighty and refined.

Even the countless scars on it have become carvings to demonstrate his illustrious military exploits, adding to his bravery.

It was the ideal battle attire that any knight could not help but envy.

Artoria knew the brave man who wore that armor and galloped across the battlefield.

He is the most dazzling peerless swordsman, the most outstanding knight and the most brave warrior at the round table in Camelot.

"You are—how could—"

I wish I was wrong.

He is the ideal personification of what the "Knight" should be.

That mighty figure

It is impossible to become a dark figure eroded by the curse of madness.

The black knight stretched out his hand to the hilt of the sword in the scabbard while laughing grinningly as if laughing at Artoria's thoughts.

The sword was neither picked up nor snatched.

This Heroic Spirit, who has been hiding his name all along, finally revealed his own Noble Phantasm.

Artoria could only stare helplessly as he slowly pulled out the sword from its sheath.

Unmistakably, the design of the blade was exactly the same as her own—as an inscription of elven writing attested to forging by inhuman hands.

The reflection of the sharp blade in the moonlight is like the water of a shining lake.It was an infinity sword that would never be destroyed by any blow.

Only he who is praised as the "Perfect Knight" is entitled to possess that sword, and his name is also called "Indestructible Lake Light" - that is more evidence of the owner's real name than the self-reported family name.

"...Ar... thur..."

A groaning cry echoed in the black helmet.

Under this shock, the mask that was cracked by Artoria's blow earlier shattered.

Blackened faces emerged from the shattered masks.

Gone is the beauty that once envied countless women.He was emaciated and emaciated like a ghost because of the hatred of the past, only the eyes full of hatred were shining.

That's because the curse finally lost everything about him, his appearance like a living dead.

"……what……"

Arturia only felt her knees go limp.

The unyielding Knight King fell to his knees on the wet floor as if he could not bear the weight of the water droplets hitting his shoulders and back because of despair.

——Even if you are a hero, you will end up losing the minimum glory——

In the past, someone had advised her like this.

So, has the curse started since then?

"...you are so..."

Artoria looked at the completely changed figure in front of her, who had long lost the dignity and nobility of the past, and fell into the seat of madness. Tears rolled out, and she just asked.

"...Do you hate me so much, my friend...Even if you become like that...Do you hate me so much, Knight of the Lake!"

That girl who maintained her honor until the very end and fought to the end for her honor——

The moment of defeat.

【Lancelot can actually shoot】

【It's all the time's fault】

[Knights do not die with their bare hands]

【We need fire support!Apply for an armed helicopter]

[It feels like he has started the unlimited firepower mode. 】

【Magic must be used to defeat magic】

[Car owner: You pay for my car! ! 】

【Cheats: 100% Empty Hands and Swords】

【… Judging from your skill, you must be definitely not an unknown knight.I ask you! 】

[No mistake, the design of the sword body is exactly the same as her own sword - as the engraving of the elven characters that has been forged by inhuman hands.The reflection of the sharp blade in the moonlight is like the water of a shining lake.It was an infinity sword that would never be destroyed by any blow. 】

"Let me just say it, it really is Lancelot..." Mordred noticed that the atmosphere around the capital was suddenly silent, and his talking voice gradually decreased.

She only dared to sneak a glance at Artoria.

It was found that the father's expression did not change much, but a little sad.

Sure enough, this matter should not have been brought up directly.

However, most of the Knights of the Round Table have more or less problems, even Mordred is no exception.

And Mordred was still the most guilty, but he was forgiven.

In addition to Mordred's sincere repentance, there is also the issue of Artoria's treatment of others.