Fate/Magus Path

19 Unexpected Changes

At the dock under the night sky, Gilgamesh was engaged in fierce combat with Lancelot, who had taken on the form of the Black Knight.

The intense battle brought a sense of heat and tension to the cold, deep autumn night.

Gilgamesh raised his hand and unleash the legendary Bab-ilu, as countless Noble Phantasms poured forth like cannonballs toward the Black Knight.

*Boom!*

The continuous roar of explosions filled the air as the Noble Phantasms fell, sending clouds of dust into the atmosphere. The immense shockwaves caught the attention of both Artoria and Fionn nearby.

Seeing Gilgamesh, who possessed numerous Noble Phantasms and could easily unleash such destructive force, Fionn fell into deep thought, and in a moment of clarity, he instinctively sucked his thumb, as ideas began to crystallize in his mind.

On the other hand, Artoria, who was watching the battle, was astonished by Gilgamesh's power. At the same time, she furrowed her brow, sensing a strangely familiar aura emanating from the Black Knight.

Even though it was thinned by madness, she couldn't shake the feeling that she had some connection to this Black Knight.

Was he an enemy from a past life?

"Arrrr..."

In the midst of battle, Lancelot who was keenly aware of Artoria's gaze, fought even harder upon noticing her attention.

Since Matou Zouken had been killed by the Count, Matou Kariya did not proceed with the second madness incantation as planned. This allowed him, despite being a Berserker, to maintain some awareness through sheer willpower. Sensing the familiar gaze from the King, he became even more excited.

'It was the King's gaze!

The King was watching me!!

I cannot let the King down!!!'

Like a pumped-up athlete, Lancelot faced the incoming Noble Phantasms without fear. With his boundless martial prowess, he handled even these cannonball-like Noble Phantasms with ease.

The Black Knight reached forward, firmly grasping the second incoming treasure, and with a swift movement, he transformed the two Noble Phantasms into his own weapon before hurling them back, accurately deflecting several more incoming Noble Phantasms.

"What incredible skill! Even as a Berserker, he can display such power..."

Witnessing Lancelot's maneuvers left even the spectators in shock, while Gilgamesh, high above, had a face marked with changing emotions.

"Not bad skill. To retain and execute such prowess as a mad dog, you have given this King quite the surprise."

"Arrrr..."

Ignoring Gilgamesh's golden taunts, the Black Knight roared as he continued to catch the incoming Noble Phantasms, using them as his weapons to knock down the subsequent projectiles, all while casting glances of concern toward Artoria.

"..."

However, the Black Knight's actions did not concern Artoria; instead, they furrowed her brow.

'What does Berserker mean? Is he provoking me? Is I his next target?'

With these thoughts, Artoria tightened her grip on Excalibur, determination flaring in her eyes, especially since the Black Knight's performance was no less formidable.

"Tsk! Disgusting dog."

Seeing his Noble Phantasms being tainted and transformed by Lancelot, Gilgamesh, who had a slight obsessive-compulsive disorder, naturally discarded those Noble Phantasms. He was also unwilling to use more advanced Noble Phantasms, fearing they might be similarly tainted by Lancelot.