Fate: I Will Eventually Become the Hero of Justice II

Chapter 353

If he had initially been considered a mere third-rate Heroic Spirit, these enhancements propelled him to the realm of a second-rate Heroic Spirit in terms of raw stats!

Shirou had initially intended to continue stacking buffs, but a quick glance at his dwindling magical energy made him abandon that plan.

He wanted to say something, but before he could utter a word, Astraea had already stormed into the heart of the army.

As a god, this was undeniably humiliating for her, yet she couldn't allow him to keep spamming his Noble Phantasms.

In fact, she was teetering on the edge of insanity. How could a mere Heroic Spirit possess such an abundance of innate skills and Noble Phantasms? It baffled her to no end.

The bewilderment wasn't limited to her alone; it extended to all those witnessing the battle. Waver, in particular, couldn't help but draw a comparison between Shirou's multiple Noble Phantasms and the infamous Gilgamesh.

The soldiers serving under the King, stacked by multiple layers of buffs, proved to be formidable enemies. Each strike delivered against them appeared capable of delivering a fatal blow, yet a semi-transparent white barrier materialized, thwarting the killing blow just in time.

What unfolded before their eyes was the result of the powerful combination of Galahad's [Wall of Firmly Honorable Snowflakes] and the Noble Phantasm [Now is a Castle of Distant Ideals], bestowing complete immunity to damage.

Furthermore, even if she somehow managed to breach the defense of the semi-transparent barrier and eliminate a soldier, the fallen soldier would disintegrate into petals and launch a counterattack.

This was made possible by Merlin's [Illusion Arts A]! Its influence extended across the entire kingdom, making it impossible to discern whether the slain soldiers were actual bodies or mere illusions.

Furthermore, even if the people who were killed are actual bodies, they would be transferred to Shirou thanks to his first Noble Phantasm.

Death doesn't have any impact on him, thanks to his [Indomitable Will A+++]. It only causes damage, which can be healed by Avalon and his black mud.

Astraea went deep into the army, but neither thunder nor sword strikes had any effect on the soldiers. However, the soldiers who possessed the [God Slayer] skill were able to overpower her divine authority and defense, causing her harm.

She finally realized that if she didn't defeat Shirou, who stood at the back, she wouldn't be able to destroy his Noble Phantasm!

She paid no heed to Ywain and the soldiers' attacks, charging straight at Shirou.

"Shirou...!" Arcueid's heart trembled and about to rush forward to protect him.

However, as Astraea closed in on him, he wore a smile and spoke, "If you're aiming to kill me, it won't be so simple. Because... I am under protection. Even in unfamiliar territories and against unknown enemies, there is always someone watching over me."

In the blink of an eye...

Two crimson spears appeared, one deflected Astraea's sword, while the other sent her flying through the air. With her flowing purple hair, Scathach emerged from out of nowhere.

"I am Knight Scathach, summoned by the Eternal King's command. Don't even think about harming my King!" She gazed down at Astraea, her eyes glinting with a touch of coldness.

"You've arrived, Shisho."

"Shisho?" Scathach was taken aback, turning to face him, and once again, she was left stunned. "Yo...you...you..."