Dimensional Codex System: I'm really not a cultist!

Chapter 1455: Chapter 1454: Losing Is Not an Option

Seeing the girl who appeared in front of RIDER, Emiya Kiritsugu and Irisviel couldn’t help but be shocked. Although this Illya seemed older than the Illya currently staying at Einzbern Castle, her appearance and voice were exactly like Illya!

How could this be? Why was their daughter appearing in the form of a Servant? Moreover... she’s actually a CASTER?

”Uh...”

Hearing Irisviel’s voice, Illya glanced over uneasily, like a child caught sneaking out at night by her mother. However, she still remembered her duty, hurriedly reaching under her skirt to retrieve a card.

”ASSASSIN, Phantasmal Summoning!”

With Illya’s call, her originally pink magical girl outfit instantly changed into a dark red qipao. At the same time, Illya raised her hands, positioning herself against the approaching ox cart.

”Interesting, little girl, let’s see what you’ve got!”

Seeing Illya blocking his way, RIDER laughed heartily. He then jerked the reins, and the two bulls bellowed, lowering their heads as they charged at Illya.

However, faced with the bull cart’s surprise attack, Illya suddenly clenched her fists, lifted her leg, and just as the two bulls were about to hit her, she stomped down hard on the ground!

”Boom!!”

With that stomp, the entire ground collapsed downward, and the immense impact lifted the bulls off the ground.

Meanwhile, Illya had already raised her right hand.

”My Eight Extremes needs no second strike... bleed from your seven apertures and die!”

”Not good, boy, retreat!”

Seeing this, RIDER’s expression changed at once. He grabbed Weber, who was perched on the ox cart, and leapt back quickly.

”No Second Strike!”

With a crisp shout, Illya’s right hand swung down like lightning, striking the bulls. The two mighty Divine Cows bellowed, then blood sprayed from their seven apertures as they howled and flew back, crashing into a nearby container before slowly falling to the ground, soon dissipating into a heap of mana light points, vanishing into the air.

”Hiss...”

At this moment, the others looked at Illya as if they were seeing a monster. Such a little girl managed to punch a speeding bull cart into the air with her bare hands? Although the others didn’t know what that was, RIDER and his MASTER knew that these two Divine Cows were extraordinary, considered lower rank Fantasy Species.

But a CASTER opponent instantly defeated them with just a physical attack?

Are you kidding me?

”Whew...”

Having one-shot two Divine Cows, Illya let out a breath, then shifted her gaze to RIDER. With a swift motion, she appeared beside RIDER again, throwing a punch.

RIDER, a seasoned warrior of many battles, wouldn’t be so easily hit by Illya, especially after seeing the power of her little fist earlier. He wasn’t stupid enough to compare himself to the two Divine Cows. Thus, RIDER kicked Weber to the side and swung his dagger, engaging Illya in battle.

”Clang clang clang!!”

The dock instantly turned into a chaotic battle, with Fang Zheng suppressing SABER and LANCER, while Illya pushed against RIDER. The scene changed unpredictably, leaving all the MASTERS present bewildered.

They originally thought this battle would be intense but would mainly serve as a way to gauge each other’s capabilities. They never imagined someone would immediately reveal a hidden advantage, declaring they would wipe out the opponents.

”What are you doing, LANCER!!”

At this time, LANCER’s MASTER, Kenneth, couldn’t hold back any longer.

”The opponent is human, and just a little girl. Can’t you handle even such a little girl?”

”I’m really sorry, Master...”

Hearing his MASTER’s reprimand, LANCER silently lamented. This was the result of an outsider directing an insider. From outside the field, all they saw was the red ponytail easily waving her dual blades, pressing two Servants into submission. But SABER and LANCER, who were caught in the middle, knew that the girl called Red Ponytail was still holding back. Every move she made blocked their options, and if they tried altering their tactics, they might face a thunderous blow.

They might not even get the chance to use their Noble Phantasms before being instantly defeated!

If only they hadn’t shown off...

LANCER was filled with regret, but it was too late. He and SABER were completely overpowered by Red Ponytail, with no way to change the situation in a short time. Unless a third party intervened, they could only continue this stalemate with Red Ponytail.

As for whether there was a third person on the field...

There certainly was.

There was even a fourth person.

”You mean SABER and LANCER are being overpowered by a girl claiming to be a CASTER’s MASTER?”

Holding a wine glass, Tohsaka Toki’s face was filled with disbelief. What kind of MASTER could challenge two Servants, especially the sword and lance knights known for their close combat prowess?

Is that MASTER a monster?

”Should I step in, Sensei?”

Through ASSASSIN’s shared vision, Kotomine Kirei, observing the battlefield, also spoke up. With ASSASSIN’s abilities, assassinating MASTERS was its forte. Since the Matou Family was bombed, causing Kotomine Kirei and Tohsaka Toki’s ploy to fail and directly declare ASSASSIN’s exit, he could lay in wait here.

”Hmm...”

Hearing Kotomine Kirei’s question, Tohsaka Toki showed a thoughtful expression, tapping the armrest of his chair. From a safety standpoint, this action was the best, but...

Suddenly, Tohsaka Toki’s expression changed.

”Not good!”

”Whoosh———!!”

Sudden streaks of light appeared from the sky, transforming into several sharp blades, shooting toward the three entangled combatants.

Enemy attack!

Noticing this unexpected assault, the three of them froze momentarily, while Fang Zheng bit his lip and swung his dual blades furiously.

This seemed like an ordinary strike, apparently no different from before. Thus, SABER and LANCER instinctively stepped forward to block.

But just as their weapons clashed with Fang Zheng’s dual blades, they couldn’t comprehend what was happening.

Too late.

One Sword!

The power accumulated over five hundred eighty-two timelines exploded at this moment. With two muffled grunts, SABER and LANCER were propelled backward like cannonballs, while Fang Zheng flashed away, dodging the attack from above.

”Boom boom boom!”

The sharp blades struck the ground, causing a series of explosions. Meanwhile, SABER and LANCER, who were sent flying by Fang Zheng, also landed heavily on the ground. Moreover, their condition wasn’t good, with SABER’s wrist, holding the sword, burst open and bloody, while LANCER’s arms were grotesquely twisted and hung limply at his sides.

”SABER!”

”LANCER!”

If they were ordinary people, such injuries could have taken them out of the fight, but fortunately, they were Heroic Spirits with MASTERS capable of using even the most basic healing magecraft. Soon, under the radiance of magic, their injuries quickly healed.

SABER and LANCER exchanged glances, seeing the shock in each other’s eyes.

This girl, her strength was too exaggerated! Practically inhuman!

But, even though they were injured, they finally escaped the predicament from earlier, though... from that attack earlier, it was clear the attacker wasn’t an ally.

Sure enough, just as two Servants were entertaining that thought, an arrogant voice rang out.

”Hmph, it’s amusing watching you all put on such a monkey show. It’s quite an entertaining pastime for me, the King.”

Very soon, along with this voice, a Heroic Spirit wearing golden armor from head to toe appeared in full view on top of a lamppost.

”Tsk, Golden Pika.”

Glaring at Goldie before him, Fang Zheng snorted coldly, and at this moment, Illya also abandoned her fight with RIDER and returned to Fang Zheng’s side.

”You’ve finally decided to come out, Old Mouse?”

”Who are you calling that, bast—rd?”

Upon hearing Fang Zheng’s cold snort, Goldie’s eyes swept over immediately, coldly fixating on her.

”How dare you insult the King, do you even know your crime?”

”King? Just a village chief from Uruk, and you dare call yourself that?”

However, at Goldie’s furious scolding, Fang Zheng sneered with disdain.

”Sorry, but the only real Kings to me are the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. A village chief like you, from Uruk, full of yourself because a few people flatter you, should roll as far away as possible. Living so far removed, anyone can take themselves seriously. You don’t even check that the aura of a nouveau riche surrounding you is just like someone from a rural gobble, haven’t read books, can’t read... Heh...”

Saying this, Fang Zheng chuckled lightly.

”You know the saying ’frog in a well,’ right? That’s people like you. You think ruling a small region makes you a ruler of the world? Actually, your territory is only this... small.”

Saying that, Fang Zheng made a tiny circle with his fingers.

”Understand, village chief? People flatter you a bit, and you think you’re a king? Tsk tsk tsk, truly a monkey reigns supreme when the tiger is away.”

”You... how dare you!”

Staring at the Red Ponytail before him, Goldie’s face turned ashen with rage. He initially thought this human was somewhat interesting, but her current disrespect was enough reason to tear her limb from limb!

However, after mocking Goldie, Fang Zheng simply turned his head, scanning around.

”SABER, LANCER, ARCHER, RIDER, ASSASSIN... Oh, and BERSERKER, you’re all here. That’s good; saves me the trouble, and I can wipe you all out at once!”

What?

This isn’t good!

Hearing the powerful confidence in Fang Zheng’s tone, SABER, LANCER, RIDER, and their MASTERS’ faces changed drastically. For the opponent to proclaim his confidence while knowing all seven Servants were present meant he must have something to depend on!

However, before anyone could act, they saw Fang Zheng suddenly stab his Greatsword into the ground.

”Sealing!”

The next moment, a howling sandstorm erupted from Fang Zheng’s position, enveloping everyone at the port.

When the wind and dust cleared, and everyone opened their eyes again, what they saw left them utterly shocked.

Before them now wasn’t the previous port but a splendid, though seemingly dilapidated city with a burning black sun hanging high in the sky as sandstorms raged.

”Is this... an Inherent Barrier?”

Irisviel stared, dumbfounded at the scene before her, utterly speechless. It wasn’t until then that Emiya Kiritsugu’s voice came from beside her.

”Ellie, are you alright?”

”I’m fine, Kiritsugu.”

Hearing Kiritsugu’s voice, Ellie finally turned her head. It was only at that moment she realized that not only was Emiya Kiritsugu there, even Kuon Mamiya, a trembling boy, and a middle-aged blond man in a blue coat were nearby. Judging from their appearances, they were clearly MASTERS as well.

Their Servants, however, had been transported to the wilderness outside the city.

”Interesting, very interesting!”

Witnessing the scene, RIDER burst into hearty laughter.

”Little lady, is this your King’s City? It seems to have aged quite a bit.”

In contrast, Goldie’s expression was extremely dark, glaring at Fang Zheng and Illya standing at the city gate.

”You base-born, how dare you make the King look up to you!”

”This is the status you deserve, village chief.”

Fang Zheng gave a cold snort, then directly looked at RIDER.

”Compared to you, I find RIDER to have more of a kingly demeanour. At least he doesn’t presume himself invincible for ruling over a mere village.”

”Hahaha, you speak amusingly, little lady.”

RIDER laughed heartily upon hearing Fang Zheng’s words, but then his expression changed abruptly.

”However, you must know, I am the Conqueror King. Anything I set my sights on, even if by force, I shall seize!”

With that, RIDER waved his hand, and once again, the sandstorm arose!

The next moment, astonished, everyone saw the original desolate wilderness transform into a desert, with thousands of soldiers emerging from behind RIDER.

”This is my Noble Phantasm, my army, the followers who once served me! Little lady, now I launch an assault against you!”

”Interesting.”

Seeing the forces behind RIDER, Fang Zheng smiled slightly, then raised the Longsword in her hand.

”When fire fades, no one shall see the King’s shadow!”

”......Dong......Dong............”

Accompanied by Fang Zheng’s words, heavy chimes rang, echoing across the sky above the Lothric Royal City.

”When the Transitory Lands of the Lords of Cinder converge, the bells will toll, awakening the ancient Kings within their coffins...”

”Whoosh...!”

Suddenly, everyone saw a massive Stone Coffin slide open, and a horde of pitch black and muddied creatures emerged.

It was Eldritch, Devourer of Gods.

Armored, with Greatswords in their hands, Knights awoke within the coffin, rising slowly.

They were the Abyss Watchers, Farron’s Undead Squad.

Whoosh!!

A giant Greatsword, as towering as a high tower, appeared suddenly, followed by the towering Giant arising from it.

And there was the Giant Yum from the capital city of sin.

”Nonetheless, embers will forever yearn for the flame.”

Saying so, Fang Zheng dramatically swung her Greatsword, pointing it at RIDER.

”Then RIDER, let me see if your army possesses such power!”