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"You're such a country bumpkin."
While Jin Shanshan verbally expressed disdain, he secretly felt a surge of satisfaction.
That's right, my wine is of the highest grade.
Feeling heartbroken or reluctant is impossible for him. If the Noble Phantasm contained in the Gate of Babylon is damaged, it will be like what happened in the original Diarmuid story... just losing a spear. Naturally, the consumable wine cannot be restored either.
However, the Gate of Babylon is itself a Noble Phantasm, and any treasures or other Noble Phantasms within it are derivatives of this Noble Phantasm, evolved from the legends of its creator. Any lack of anything is merely a consequence of the current Holy Grail War.
Once he is summoned again, everything will be at full strength again.
At most, there were more people sharing, so there was less to drink this time. But his treasure trove of fine wines is definitely not limited to just this one kind; it's just a relative preference.
Seeing Weber being force-fed by the Conqueror King sent chills down the spines of the others.
Looking at the wine glasses in front of them, including Kariya Matou and Irisviel, they hesitated for a moment, and finally sighed and gave up.
Sora, who was by Aizen's side, did not show any greed; her noble birth made her more aware of the situation.
Seeing that no one was offering to drink, Aizen smiled nonchalantly and poured himself a full cup under the surprised gazes of the others.
"Ha, you've got some guts."
Gilgamesh's eyes lit up with interest. The only person who dared to drink under his threat was either a madman or had absolute confidence in himself.
Confidence in belief or confidence in ability are both possibilities, but at least this nonchalant demeanor somewhat dispelled his displeasure at being provoked by words, and for now, it's barely worthy of his wine.
Ignoring the opinions of others, Aizen savored the rare divine sake with great care.
After a short while, Aizen, having finished drinking, opened his eyes with a hint of regret.
He didn't linger in the enjoyment for too long; having experienced it once was a good result, but he couldn't help feeling a little regretful that he wouldn't have the opportunity again.
"Alright, let's stop boasting about the wine."
With a serious expression, no longer wanting to waste any more time on this topic, he said, "Those who can respond to the Holy Grail's call all have their own desires. Whether you can convince others to acknowledge that your magnanimity is worthy of the Holy Grail depends on your wishes and considerations."
Since they already knew the identity of the Hero King, they didn't verbally attack him too much.
"I can't stand you guys."
The King of Heroes adopted a bored attitude, "Now that you know my identity, why ask such a foolish question? The treasures of this world belong to me, and even if they have been lost from my treasury, they should be recovered by me."
"Um"
Artoria frowned.
Gilgamesh's words made some sense. If it was originally a treasure belonging to the King of Heroes, then it did indeed have priority over others in qualifying for the Holy Grail, and that was the most irrefutable reason.
Her chivalry wouldn't allow her to directly seize it, but her desperate need for the Holy Grail temporarily plunged her into deep thought.
Compared to her, the others were more decisive.
"Do you even know what the Holy Grail is?"
The Conqueror King asked.
Do you measure the length of every single hair on your head?
Gilgamesh retorted with an air of superiority, making even the King of Conquerors' face twitch.
So he decisively skipped that topic and continued, "So that means we can get the Holy Grail if you agree?"
"Of course I can, but I have no reason to reward you rats who covet my treasures."
Gilgamesh's attitude was arrogant and dismissive, then, as if remembering something, he revealed a wicked smile and swept his gaze across the crowd: "However, if you are willing to submit to me, it is not impossible to bestow upon you a mere cup or two."
King Iskandar couldn't help but show a hint of regret, and just as he was about to refuse, an inappropriate laugh rang out.
"Pfft, hahaha!!!"
"Hero King, you really dare to brag! You know nothing but spout nonsense."
"Unexpectedly: The King of Heroes revealed his murderous intent, and Finn burst into laughter: "If I hadn't already known the truth, I probably would have been fooled by you."
This Holy Grail is not... the Holy Grail that King Arthur sought during his lifetime, nor is it the one from Christianity... This Holy Grail is merely a magical ritual, a product of only two hundred years ago.
""
The scene was quiet for a moment.
An awkward atmosphere seemed to have filled the air.
The ingredients.
Chapter 488 Even Ninjas Have Loyalty and Righteousness 2/2
Gilgamesh's face changed from white to green, then from green to black, his expression changing dramatically in a short time.
He did not question Finn's statement, even though Finn's statement was clearly intended to undermine him.
This banquet is not a battlefield of intrigue and scheming, but a battle of wills and beliefs.
Finn would never lie about something like this. The Holy Grail War will always come to an end, and someone will always get the Holy Grail.
The true nature of the Holy Grail will eventually be revealed, and the Heroic Spirit who obtains it will surely despise Finn if he finds out he lied.
But I'm so angry!!! After blowing on it for so long, it turns out the last thing wasn't even mine.
Fortunately, given the King of Heroes' majesty, apart from the King of Conquerors and Finn who would laugh without regard for their reputation, everyone else could only suppress their laughter, resulting in very strange expressions.
Gilgamesh, being the King of Heroes after all, quickly retorted with a matter-of-fact tone, spouting a bandit's theory: "Hmph, even so, all the treasures of this world should belong to me. This world is nothing more than my courtyard, and everything naturally belongs to me!"
Most people scoffed at his remarks.
Only the Conqueror King thought about it seriously and said, "It's hard for either of us to determine who this world belongs to, but the core of this discussion hasn't changed."
Whether or not the Holy Grail originally belonged to you, it's just that in your eyes it's something you need to reclaim. But in any case, you don't actually have any desire for the Holy Grail, do you?
"So you still don't understand."
Jin Shanshan shook his head, swirling his wine glass as he said in a low voice, "I will never let anyone who covets my treasures go unpunished. Since they are already mine, I will not allow anyone else to covet them, whether I need them or not."
This is a matter of principle!
"in principle"
"Law, the laws established by the king!"
Amidst the others' bewildered expressions, the Conqueror King couldn't help but sigh: "What a perfect king, so thoroughly enforcing the laws he has set."
However, I will not give up the Holy Grail to anyone. What I want, I will take. That is me, Iskandar, the Conqueror!
Towards the end, his voice became high-pitched and arrogant.
Perhaps because Finn exposed that the Holy Grail did not belong to Gilgamesh, he frowned slightly but did not criticize the King of Conquerors.
"And what about you? Since Lord Finn knows the origin of the Holy Grail, could you please state your wishes?"
With no intention of speaking to the King of Conquerors, Artoria shifted her focus, her words sharp as she pointed: "Finn McCool, Diarmuid Ua Duibhne, and Hattori Hanzo."
"Since the three Heroic Spirits are all from the same family, who should ultimately receive the Holy Grail to fulfill their wish? And the one who allied with you wouldn't be responding to the summons without any need for it."
Aizen, who had been quietly sipping his wine, suddenly smiled. It seemed that this...King of Knights wasn't so naive after all.
Indeed, a king who can ruthlessly exploit the resources of a few villages to counterattack and eliminate the invaders is not just a good person who adheres to the code of chivalry. Similarly, Artoria and Kiritsugu Emiya, who have also sacrificed a few to save the majority, are not so bad in terms of compatibility.
"I'm sorry, my wish was already fulfilled when I was born."
Diarmuid spoke first, speaking frankly to his formidable opponent: "I have many regrets from my life, so at first I only wanted to pledge allegiance to a new lord and fight to the death. If possible, it would be a wonderful experience to have a good fight with an opponent like you."
However, I never expected that my lord would respond to the summons so readily. With his permission, I am able to serve him again, which is already the greatest fortune.”
"Admirable loyalty."
After a moment of silence, Saber couldn't help but offer a word of praise.
The Conqueror King's gaze was similar, and I won't comment on the few glances he gave. Diarmuid's loyalty couldn't undo the mistakes he made in his lifetime; one can only say that this attitude hardly befits a hero.
Finn: ""
Can I say that I haven't completely forgiven him?
"So, Diarmuid, your goal is to fulfill Finn's wish; we share the same interests."
Artoria nodded slightly, then looked at Hattori Hanzo.
Hattori Hanzo, who had lifted his mask after drinking, spoke softly: "Witness higher landscapes, appreciate more beautiful skies, defeat stronger enemies, and look forward to more comrades."
"Making a mystery out of nothing."
Gilgamesh said coldly, without further explanation.
This statement can be interpreted in many ways.
However, one thing is certain: Hattori Hanzo did not have any intention of using the Holy Grail to fulfill his wish, meaning he also had no conflict of interest with Finn.
The Conqueror King clapped his hands understandingly and excitedly invited, "This is truly a dream perfectly suited to the path of conquest."
Join my ranks, Hattori Hanzo! Follow me to defeat more enemies, gather more like-minded comrades, and conquer and appreciate even more beautiful scenery. I want to share the joy of conquest with you.”
“I refuse.”
"Why?"
His joy froze, and the Conqueror King's tone turned somewhat disappointed.
Hattori Hanzo gave the other person a deep look and said, "Even ninjas have loyalty and righteousness!"
"At least he has some integrity."
Gilgamesh commented calmly.
Both express the idea of "loyalty and righteousness".
Hattori Hanzo was known for his "loyalty and righteousness".
They refused to be recruited, rather than based on "loyalty and righteousness."
For the goal.
This means "one step ahead".
In fact, judging solely from his deeds during his lifetime, Hattori Hanzo's life was inseparable from the concepts of loyalty and righteousness.
That's such a pity.
Iskandar looked regretful.
"And what about you, Finn?"
"My thirst for the Holy Grail isn't that high, I think. If possible, I just need to change my current situation with all these troublesome romantic relationships."
Once he calmed down, Weber couldn't help but mutter to himself, "He's so narcissistic."
"Um"
Finn, with his sharp ears, glared at him, startling Waver who quickly hid behind the Conqueror, which made the red-haired giant burst into laughter.
"What a pathetic and laughable wish."
Gilgamesh looked on with disdain.
"That's still better than some people being so self-righteous."
"To blame your failure as a leader on a laughable stroke of luck with women, you really are a clown."
"So, is the hero who made such a huge blunder earlier perhaps a great disgrace?"
"You bastard, you are testing my patience!"
"So, are you prepared to withstand the wrath of the god-slayer?"
For some reason, the two of them started exchanging barbs again, their intense exchanges making it hard for the others to breathe.
Fortunately, the Conqueror King, that troublemaker, intervened again at this moment.
"Alright, alright, let's talk about any conflicts after the party."
"So it seems that Finn, you don't really need the Holy Grail, so can you give it up?"
These words came immediately.
This caught Artoria's attention, and the ahoge (cowlick) on her head twitched several times.
Without a doubt, the "Kenneth Group," possessing three 3-star Servants, is...
It's extremely dangerous, and with Finn as a key figure, the combination poses an even greater threat than the Conqueror King.
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