Time to Fuck up the Fate-Verse! Be sure to knock all of Zelretch's teeth out will you! And destroy that blasted worm! Also knock some sense into Arturia! A true King should be like Alexander! Fuck all that lonely bullshit from here and here belief of "A king should not be human" crap!
Time to Fuck up the Fate-Verse! Be sure to knock all of Zelretch's teeth out will you! And destroy that blasted worm! Also knock some sense into Arturia! A true King should be like Alexander! Fuck all that lonely bullshit from here and here belief of "A king should not be human" crap!
Sorry its taking so long guys but the next chapter will be out in a few days.... Just want to say that it isn't dead yet.....FUCKING real life fucking finance problems...
"I bid you welcome Oh, King of kings, Gilgamesh Uruk. I humbly request permission to serve as your vassal."
I glanced over to the man who was bowing, one underneath his stomach and the two men beside him. Risei Kotomine and Kirei Kotomine.
Assassin was most likely hiding in the shadows.
A plan began to form in my head.
Hmmmm. Yes, that will do.
"You may raise your head, Tohsaka Tokiomi."
I watched in amusement as Tokiomi raised his head, all three of them surprised that I knew his name.
"My King, may I ask how you knew my name."
"Hmph. The only reason I knew your name is because there are three heroic spirits connected to your name. Two directly and one indirectly."
"Impossible, I haven't even seen a Heroic Spirit before this." Tokiomi gasped.
"Magus! Have you forgotten? The Throne of Heroes exists outside of space and time, or did you not know this?"
"Forgive me, I had not considered that my king, If I may ask, who are these heroic spirits?"
I shook my head. "That is something you have to prove yourself worthy of Tokiomi. for now, however, I presume that you have prepared quarters that would be fit for a king? Surely you did not aim to summon me without preparations?"
"Of course My King."
"Good, before that tell me. What is your wish for the Holy grail?"
"To Reach the Swirl of the Root. That is the Goal of All Magi."
"I see."
I just wanted to confirm it.
"Well", I let out a small smile. I suppose this might be fun. "Shall we get this started?"
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Bored.
I was on top of the roof of the Tohsaka manor in full Golden Armour waiting for Assassin to arrive.
On the surface Tokiomi's plan was genius. But for someone who was not a traditional magus, it would be highly suspicious. IE Kiritsugu.
I didn't have to wait for long before I spotted a man in all black wearing a white skull mask to dance into the Tohsaka courtyard dodging the wards and invisible magical traps with all the nimbleness of a cat as he headed towards the gems that powered the wards, intent on destroying it.
I wonder how I should take him out?
Rain low-level Noble phantasms on him?
Sure why not.
I think there was a saying, don't try to fix what wasn't broken. or was it if it works don't fix it?
Well, I didn't care.
"Too Easy."
Too easy assassin? Well, have a taste of easy!
Several Golden portals appeared behind me as I fired them from the gate, all of them towards assassin at supersonic speeds. The air cracked with sonic booms and Assassin didn't even have time to say anything as he was skewered from several directions with spears and swords. The ground cratered from the force of the noble phantasms raising a small cloud of dust. AS the cloud cleared it revealed his skewered body as it slowly evaporated into blue particles and disappeared, Spiritrons if I remember correctly.
.....
Really?
That was all?
I let out a sigh. Not even a fight. Well, this was Assassin. What should I expect?
"I'm very grateful King of Kings. King of heroes Gilgamesh."
While I like respect, this type of grovelling got on my nerves. However, I didn't voice it out.
"Your actions tonight will establish your prowess as the King of heroes. They will also reveal which foes we must hunt down. Please stay your hand a little longer."
I looked at the man who had bowed his head.
I let out an audible sigh.
"Raise your head Tokiomi."
I watch him in silence as the man raised his head. His right hand holding a glass of wine.
"For the time being, I shall amuse myself with some exploring. This age is rather fascinating to me."
"Is the modern world to your liking?"
"Indeed it is, in this day and age where mankind reigns supreme. They do not depend on Gods to help them at all. Every accomplishment done has been through their own effort and ingenuity. Humanity has even reached the moon itself. Something that has never been done, something not even the greatest of mages or heroes have even considered doing in the age of the gods. Of course, I can easily reach the moon if I wish to but still, for humanity to do it without the help of gods or magic? Quite frankly I'm very pleased with how humanity has grown."
"They may have lost the strength and magic of old but now it seems like humanity values knowledge over strength, something I find very wise indeed. Not only that war is almost completely gone. It might not be a Utopia however such a change on a worldwide scale in very impressive. Tokiomi, I look forward to enjoying this world. For that, I shall reward you with anything your heart may desire. tell me what you wish as a reward?"
I let out a satisfied smile as I watched his fear fall away and replaced with a myriad of emotions.
"To Reach the Swirl of the Root, my King, that is my only desire."
I nodded. "Very well, this is within my power to grant," I grinned internally at his shocked face, "Tokiomi Tohsaka if that is all you wish for then abandon the Holy Grail because if that is truly your wish then it is a rather simple matter for me. I can take you there, to the Root itself should you wish for it."
Tokiomi eyes opened wide.
"Abandon the Grail and I shall personally take you to the root. Before that, however, make whatever preparations you wish I suggest informing your family of this after all even with my presence dissuading the Root's Guardian's you may not survive. However, since you are my vassal now I will personally make sure you are unharmed."
Of course, I wasn't going to take him to the Nasuverse root if I did it would grant Tokiomi true magic.
That is if he survives the trip.
No, I was taking him somewhere else a different root, the Root of a different dimension to be precise, one where at least I have would have much more control over the situation.
The reaction I received next was even far more amusing.
I get it that you're a battle maniac but still goading another servant especially ones that you had no idea of who they were was not a good Idea.
I deastalized myself as I made myself visible in the battlefield facing Iskandar as I levitated in the air using Telekinesis.
Should I go the Original Gilgamesh route?
Nah...I think it would be pretty funny if I just introduced myself.
"Greetings, fellow Kings, I am Gilgamesh King of Kings summoned in the Archer class."
"HO, Gilgamesh eh? I'm Iskandar The King of Conquerers himself! Though you seem a bit young." He said rubbing his chin.
I grinned.
"Really? Yes, yes, I suppose you are telling the truth you look exactly as depicted. As for my youth? Well, I do have a Potion of Youth with me if someone desires it."
"Oh, Interesting." A glint crossed Iskandar's eye. " Wait, Depicted? Where did you see me depicted? I didn't know I was that well known!" He said before letting out a belly laugh.
"That is perhaps I shall show you another time. Regardless-"
A gust of wind interrupted me as black smoke emitted on the ground before fading revealing a knight covered in dark miasma with a glowing red visor.
Berserker.
"Hey King of Conquerors, aren't you going to invite him?" Diarmuid sarcastically asked.
"He doesn't seem terribly interested in Negotiating to begin with does he?"
Hmm. What to do what to do?
Well, I had a lot of weapons within the Gate, the Original Gilgamesh never mastered them well, except Enkidu.
Besides, I've been itching for a fight for a while now.
Which is strange because I'm a pretty chill guy who likes to avoid fights...
Meh, I'll think about this later.
I activated a power that I haven't used since I've copied it.
One for All.
Slowly calling forth I summoned forth about one-fifth of its power and began to channel it.
Unlike Almight's muscle form of Midoriya's Lightning cloak, the outward effects of one for all were different. My body emitted a slight blue glow to indicate that One for all was active.
My physical stats, however? That was a whole another story.
Strength: B -> A
Endurance: C - B
Agility: C - B
One-Fifth of One for All raised my physical stats by a whole rank, However, I couldn't fight him yet.
Fight fire with fire!
All five charges of Power Manipulation I used to create a power that allowed me to wield any weapon that I held as if I had mastered it.
A power to counter Berserker's [Knight of Owner].
With that done.
I grinned as excitement filled me and my blood started pumping.
A portal opened behind me as I grasped the handle of the sword that came out then I dropped to the ground releasing the telekinetic hold on myself and facing berserker.
Durandal, the peerless Sword.
Berserker let out a roar as he summoned a blade as well.
"That blade." Saber whispered. "It can't be." Saber gasped as she recognized the blade. How could she not? The dark blade was a blade once belonging to one of her knights. "Sir Lancelot? Why?" she whispered.
I ignored everything else my focus directed at the mad dog in front of me, my new power activated the moment I touched Durandal. I knew how to hold it, how to block, how to parry and most importantly how to wield it. I stared at him and he stared back at me, his mind clouded with uncontrollable rage.
I let both my hands down, my right clutching Durandal, my muscles loose ready to contract at a moments notice. my armour clanked somehow not hindering my moments in the slightest despite being made of gold and silk. My breath evened out as spread my legs slightly rooting myself to the ground firmly. In that instant Berserker let out a gurgling roar as he charged at me the concrete shattering under his feet from the sheer force he exerted. A second later he was above me bringing Arondight in a downward slash.
It was only my recently activated instinct from some of the memories I had recovered from my past 'life' with the combination of the power that I had just created that allowed me to block Lancelot's strike. My left hand joined my right on Durandal's hilt as I flowed through and danced against berserker's strikes. Durandal clashed against Arondight in a beautiful symphony sending sparks flying.
My blood sang as I tilted my head to the side narrowly evading a fatal blow Lancelot had tried to deal, giving me an opening in his almost perfect form and I didn't hesitate to strike out increasing One for All's output for an instant, increasing all my physical stats by another rank for an instant. Even with madness enhancement clouding his mind he had still retained a lot of his sword skills. Though nowhere as it would be he summoned as a Saber. Durandal's peerless blade stuck Lancelot's armour on the chest in that instant with my innate natural strength combined One for All, the Armour groaned as it fought against the peerless blade to protect it, the wearer. However, unlike Arondight the Amour was a D- rank noble phantasm. It couldn't hold a candle to Durandal as it crumpled and gave way allowing Durandal to slice through.
Berserker was sent flying through the air and through several steel crates. I let breathed deeply letting air into my lungs as my heart throbbed from the adrenaline. "Seriously how in the world are you a berserker with that kind of swordsmanship? I can only imagine how you would be if summoned as a Saber."
My only answer was a roar.
My Blood sang as I let a grin. Holding my blade at the ready I waited for Lancelot to emerge. I didn't have to wait long before the Armoured Berserker let out a feral roar. Rushing through the smoke towards me. The armour on his chest was cracked, gouged, and bleeding courtesy of Durandal.
"Come," I said grinning, he answered. Durandal sang as we clashed blades again. This feeling of euphoria. My blood singing through me, I let out a warcry as well rushing to meet him head-on.
Saber watched the battle her mind conflicted. On one hand, Sir Lancelot was one of her Knights, on the other this was a Holy grail war and her Master was Kiritsugu.
Lancelot or Kiritsugu?
Lancelot definitely. However, she had to protect Lady Irisviel. If Rider wasn't here at this moment she wouldn't have hesitated to side with Lancelot, Lancer, however, was honourable and she knew he wouldn't attack Lady Irisviel. Rider, on the other hand, she had no knowledge of.
The King of Heroes, Gilgamesh. Known as the first hero and King. His Legend dated back so long ago that even during her time he was a Legend.
Gilgamesh seemed like a nice person but she would side with her knight. Still, why would Lancelot be summoned as a Berserker? As the King of Heroes had mentioned he would have been more suitable as a Saber. she recognized Lancelot's style. The sudden yet accurate slashes with Arondight. In contrast, Gilgamesh seemed to flow like water dodging blocking and striking back, his Armour and body slightly glowed a blue outline.
Some sort of reinforcement magic perhaps?
Regardless he kept a watchful eye on the battle and around her as she stood beside Irisviel her sword at the ready.
"AAAAAAAAAAATHUUUUUUUUUR!"
Wait, what?!
How did Lancelot recognize her through the mad enhancement unless...
Unless the reason for his madness was her fault somehow.
Berserker was strong, very strong, it strained my instincts and reaction times to the limit. Ducking weaving blocking and striking whenever I find an opening. As a Berserker had got a few hits on me. Even with my power. Fighting against a Mad person was very unpredictable. Still, my armour protected from any damage.
Still, I was getting tired, I was not a real servant and I couldn't survive on just Mana. Fighting Lancelot the Knight of the Unfading Lake head-on was almost impossible. If he was a Saber that is. However, since he was a Berserker his skill was affected and so was his swordsmanship. Which left me a lot of openings to exploit. Evident by the number of cuts that were on his Armour. He was bleeding so much. Yet he was still swung as strongly as he had at the start of the battle.
All of a sudden he stopped. Why?
I looked at him and he was staring past me, something to my left?
"AAAAAAAAAAATHUUUUUUUUUR!" Came the roar.
Well, that answers that.
Should I end it here or let him pass?
I decide to let him pass. I step out of his way as he charged toward Saber his fight with me all but forgotten.
King Gilgamesh, please return.
Very well, I hope you have a good reason for calling me back, I was beginning to enjoy my time here.
I wasn't angry with him but I did want to keep up the appearances atleast for a while.
I let out a breath as my racing heart began to calm down and the adrenaline died down.
Durandal faded into particles of Gold as I returned it to the treasury.
"Well, My vassal has requested my presence. We can talk another time King of Conquerors."
"I look forward to it." He smiled widely, extending a hand. I shook it and turned into my astral form sparing one last glance to where Saber was fighting against Berserker before lifting myself through Telekinesis and heading back towards the Tohsaka mansion.
"Yes, we believe Caster is behind the Kidnappings. At this rate, the existence of Magecraft might leak to the outside world." Risei said.
"Indeed and that would cause chaos, especially if the Holy Grail war is discovered." Tokiomi finished.
"I see, and why did you call me from the battlefield?"
"It's about to become dawn." He said pointing out to the window as the sky was tinted purple. The sun hadn't risen yet nor was it visible in any way.
I don't believe his excuse but I'll leave it as it is.
I dismissed my armour revealing my casual purple shirt and camo pants and began to walk out the door.
"I'm going to explore, call me if you need anything," I said waving my left hand I left the mansion with both hands in my pocket.
"Thank you, my king." I didn't turn back as I exited the building.
The cold morning air was pleasant and did wonders for my mood. I was going to find a Hotel and crash. I was tired and unlike a servant, I couldn't go on with just mana.
With a yawn, I headed to the city, time to get some Zs.
"I'm sorry but I cannot let you in without an ID."
I took a gold bar and placed in on the counter wordlessly.
"......"
"One minute, please."
Money makes the world go round... It doesn't matter which dimension it is.
I didn't have to wait long.
"Right this way sir. Do you have any luggage?"
I shook my head in denial as I was led to my room.
Said room had good Air conditioning. A King sized bed, a Sofa, a large tv, a bathroom with a shower, and a great view of the Fuyuki bridge.
"Is there anything you need sir?"
"No, thanks."
"Very well, if you need anything you can give a call with the landline, Breakfast is at 8 am. Lunch is at 1 pm. Dinner is at 6 pm and supper at 9 pm. The swimming and gym facilities are on the 3rd floor. "
"Thank you."
As soon as he left I closed the door and jumped into bed and closed my weary eyes.
So you just got the Gandalfr power from Familiar of Zero, yet another universe to dip into eventually. You should give Rin something so that when she runs into Caster's Master it just straight up mercs him. The evil blue bastard will probably sustain himself with human sacrifice, but it will slow him down and make him easier to find.
The cold night air blew across the landscape as Gilgamesh took in the sight of the city with the moonlight shining down on his face his jacket billowing.
He stood on top of the skyscraper his mind deep in thought about a moral dilemma.
Should I let the fire happen? So many people died that day. Yet if I don't allow the fire to happen Shirou Emiya would not be born. Without Shirou Emiya Millions more will die in the future.
He let out a sigh frustrated.
He had the power to change the world yet he was now stuck.
Between allowing a Hero to be forged and to let hundreds die now or save hundreds now and not let the Hero be forged causing millions to die in the future.
But who could he talk to about this?
Definitely not Tokiomi.
He had all the power in the world yet here he was unable to make a decision.
He leaned forward and gravity began to pull me down as his feet left the edge of the 35 story tall skyscraper.
The wind buffeted against his body as he began to accelerate towards the ground.
Faster and faster he fell the earth pulling him down until out from behind his back a pristine pair of white wings popped out catching the air and propelling him forward.
I haven't tried this power out before. Flying with the Vimana is amazing and all but flying under my own power without needing to concentrate with telekinesis is a totally different experience.
The wings glowed a white so pure it as if it was made of snow. The wind and magic ignored the pull of gravity allowing him to climb through the night sky.
He desired to go faster and with a mighty flap the wings responded. to his desire propelling him through the clouds.
This is nice.
His worries faded away as the headache receded.
I wonder...There!
His eyes picked up something that happening a few miles away.
The Archer Class was indeed truly made up of Archers.
With his mind made he turned a sharp right and headed towards where a small girl was running away from someone.
A serial killer.
Rin.
With nary a moment to spare, he dived towards her speeding up as the wind whipped past him, his eyes narrowed.
That monster! After what he was trying to do he was asking why she was running?
If only she studied magecraft harder she wouldn't be in this position!
Her breathing was becoming harsher as she ran and ran, her legs tired and burning the only reason she was still able to run was due to her reinforcement.
She didn't know how long she was running.
But it was definitely more than an hour.
But at least she managed to get this criminal away from her classmates.
She needed to lose him!
Pushing forward against her muscles that were screaming at her to slow down she continued to run.
She was lost.
As much as she wished her mother and father were here they weren't there to help her now.
So she ran, left and right, into and out of different alleys. But no matter somehow he managed to keep up with her.
Her heart thrummed in her chest as his heavy footsteps sounded terrifying.
She was now far away from anyone which meant she could use magecraft and annihilate this guy.
However, she didn't know any.
Her father had told her that those were too dangerous to learn now.
However, even if she did she didn't have much her magic circuits were strained as she had continued to reinforce herself for so long.
It seemed as if fate was simply against her today as she tripped.
She tripped on a rock that was on her path sending her rolling down towards the river.
As she came toa stop she groaned in pain and spit out the grass that got in her mouth her breathing ragged as her heart pumped.
She had to get up.
Her muscles refused to move her energy having been spent.
Her mouth and throat were dry as her lung worked hard to get oxygen in her system.
She could hear her heartbeat in her chest.
*Clap* *Clap**Clap**Clap*
No.
*Clap**Clap**Clap**Clap*
"Man, you can really run huh Kid? If Bluebeard didn't give me some cool buffs I don't think I could have kept up."
Buffs?
What the hell was he talking about?
"That was really fun man, So as thanks I'll kill ya, and take your guts with me!"
No.
Move damn it, body move!
This time her muscles responded. The few dozen or so seconds the man took to catch up with her and monologue gave her lungs and heart enough time to get the required nutrients and Oxygen to her muscles to allowed them to move again albeit screaming at her all the way as it was still not enough time to completely restore its energy reserves nor heal the tears and lactic acid build up.
Nevertheless, she powered through. and shakily she stood up again, against her the protests of her muscles.
*Step*
*Step*
*Step*
"Woah, man. How are you even standing now?"
Her lungs were tired yet her breathing didn't slow down. She had to get away!
"Bye bye!" The man took out a knife and moved to end her.
Was this the end?
Sakura.
Dad.
Mom.
.....
*BOOM*
Snapping her eyes open, her eyes widened.
In front of her was not the crazy man.
In fact, he was nowhere to be seen.
No, what was in front of her was something her eyes couldn't believe.
A boy, no.
An Angel.
She couldn't even make a sound as she was gently picked up bridal style.
The beautiful wings flapped as he carried her through the air.
"Are you alright?" a soft voice asked her.
She finally found her voice.
But all she let out was a squeak as her mind finally shut down tired and her face red.
Considering he has the wings and at least some measure of divinity from being Gilgamesh, along with Rin's family being descended from secret Christians and heavily associated with the church...
It's might be less a crush and more her thinking he's literally an angel. As in, in magus terms, a literal divine existence. One connected to a literal, and apparently still very active, God that draws its' power from the combined faith of three of the most populous religions in the world!
An actual literal angel would be an obscenely powerful existence in Nasuverse terms.
Considering he has the wings and at least some measure of divinity from being Gilgamesh, along with Rin's family being descended from secret Christians and heavily associated with the church...
It's might be less a crush and more her thinking he's literally an angel. As in, in magus terms, a literal divine existence. One connected to a literal, and apparently still very active, God that draws its' power from the combined faith of three of the most populous religions in the world!
An actual literal angel would be an obscenely powerful existence in Nasuverse terms.
Now Gil pretending to be an Angel would be very interesting, considering he already told Emma that he's God and the fact that even if the Magus Association and The Church know Tokiomi summoned a Servant,they wouldn't know it's name or appearance so it'll be pretty easy to do so and would be a fun way to pass the time in the Nasuverse.
Heck the Tohsaka's apparently have connections to The Church so an apparent Agent of God active in The Age of Man will be an interesting idea to explore.
Tecnically Emiya never saved millions, probably some thousand.
Different is if he is on EMIYA timeline. in that situation he may cause some damage.
Still even then the chance to actually not changing anything is non-existent.
Unless he is planning to corrupt Kotomine and wait at last ten years in this world only to be nearly offed by shirou, that might even fail because as Gil does not really want to use the grail the counter force has no need to empower shirou, not to talk about Sakura and Zouken...
Tecnically Emiya never saved millions, probably some thousand.
Different is if he is on EMIYA timeline. in that situation he may cause some damage.
Still even then the chance to actually not changing anything is non-existent.
Unless he is planning to corrupt Kotomine and wait at last ten years in this world only to be nearly offed by shirou, that might even fail because as Gil does not really want to use the grail the counter force has no need to empower shirou, not to talk about Sakura and Zouken...
As I said, that is EMIYA, as the one that became CG, in the other timelines Shirou was not there.
And even then consider that the Chernobyl disaster (1986) Caused around 200,000 deaths in the long term
Quick-edit: Fukushima is predicted to cause around one million deaths due to cancer.
However, from what i remember(not sure) he said elsewhere that he contracted to save a small village he encountered (some hundred, possible as one would try to distance a nuclear plant from big cities), as such i theorize that the death count is nearer chernobyl than Fukushima.
2-EDIT: another realization; you talked about the creation of Emiya Shirou, so the end of the Fourth Grail War.
I talked about the fifth.
I conpletely forgot that there are other possibilities, like derailing the story to achieve a future similar to Prisma Illya after the Fourth war Ending
So, he visited the actual Nasuverse during the Grail War? That's kinda clever.
I'm not sure why he's so concerned over the dilemma, though, since I'm sure there's a way to bullshit out of that. Or just show what would happen to the right people.
It's been a fun read, but you really need to keep an eye on the randomly capitalized words mid-sentence.
