Songs mixed with thunder continued to wash over Mashu's seemingly unfolded Noble Phantasm.
Mashu, who has not been told the true name of the spiritual base he occupies, cannot exert the true power of the spiritual base.
Even so, Mashu still has the fighting power to fight other servants.
The original holder of this shield must have been an outstanding hero.
Kind, innocent, heroic and fearless.
Although he didn't know what his real name was, just by relying on the few words that Matthew talked to the heroic spirit when he was unconscious and the shield, Matthew could feel what kind of person that heroic spirit was.
Even so, Matthew still felt that it was difficult when facing Elizabeth's Noble Phantasm.
Mashu gritted his teeth and kept retreating under the impact with his giant shield in hand.
The bottom of the cross-shaped giant shield has plowed a deep trench into the land.
Although the power of Elizabeth's Noble Phantasm was not as terrifying as that of Saber Alter, who was still an enemy at the time, the magical singing that required all-round protection from all directions brought another level of difficulty to Matthew.
Mashu, who is within the attack range, needs to always pay attention to the balance of his defense, and evenly distribute the water pressure around himself like an egg under deep water.
Only in this way can she reach the limit of her defense, until the eggshell cannot maintain the balance of its own power even if it evenly shares the pressure everywhere.
Let even that weak material reach its limit————————
Instead of trying to defend a place with all your strength in the face of the sword of victory vowed to liberate you, it's like reinforcing a gate that is constantly being hit by a battering ram.
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The last time Mash actually faced the Noble Phantasm liberated by Artoria, it was already difficult to survive. Thanks to the Master, Fujimaru Ritsuka, who used the Command Seal and stood by her side.
Mashu, who realized what he was supposed to protect, managed to hold on before Cu Chulainn Caster arrived to support him.
However, this time, Mashu didn't know how to protect him.
Under the impact of this offensive, Mikhail VIII looked ugly and retracted the giant net that had previously controlled the Chimeras, wrapping it around himself layer by layer.
The storm mixed with a large amount of debris and dust obscured the sight between Michael VIII and Mashu.
However, Mashu, who was still struggling to hold on, could hardly focus on other things at this time.
"Don't doubt yourself."
The gauntlet suddenly placed on his back made Mashu a little surprised.
At some point, Artoria Alter had arrived behind Mashu.
After distracting his attention, Ma Xiu unexpectedly felt that the pressure he felt was much less.
"You're questioning yourself, Matthew."
"...Yes,...how did you know? Miss Artoria."
Arturia lowered her gaze and said somewhat self-deprecatingly:
"Why--I have always doubted myself. Have I made the right decision, completed the right thing, and...am I a qualified king?"
"Miss Saber..."
"I, who once drew the Sword of Choice, truly believed that I could save Britain."
Arturia's hand behind Mashu slowly pushed her forward.
"However, although I brought glory to Britain, I also sent it to its grave with my own hands."
Arturia's voice paused, then continued:
"That's why you can see my posture, Mash Kyrielet, where I no longer choose to be a king or a knight."
"I'm sorry, I should be more humane - No, that look can't be considered humane, it can only be regarded as less angular."
Arturia said mockingly, recalling Tristan, who claimed that the "King" did not understand people's hearts before leaving, and Lancelot, who turned into a heroic spirit and still hated her.
However, she did not stop moving forward, nor did she relax in pushing Matthew forward.
It was incredible to say that Master Fujimaru Ritsuka was not here, but Mashu felt the same feeling from the shield in his hand.
Although it was never stated explicitly, both Animusfia and Artoria Alt themselves vaguely mentioned that the servant who lent Mashu the Spiritual Base was one of the Knights of the Round Table who had followed King Arthur in battle. member.
"Although I am confused as to whether what I did during my lifetime was correct, I have never doubted the excellence of the knights who loyally followed me."
Even the rebellious Mordred, the de facto Artoria, recognized her abilities as a knight.
"Matthew Kirilet——————"
"Yes, Miss Artoria!"
Hearing the call from Artoria, Mash straightened his body involuntarily and answered.
"The heroic spirit you rely on cannot be defeated by such an attack. Although he did not tell you his real name, I swear in the name of Arturia Pendragon to be as pure and innocent as him. You are worthy of inheriting his name, and you are worthy of using this shield."
"Although out of his own considerations, that gentleman did not tell you his real name. I respect his choice——but if it is just this shield, let me tell you the truth."
Mashu took two deep breaths and gradually stabilized his breathing. The shield in his hand to defend against attacks seemed to have no weight.
"Yes, please tell me, Miss Artoria. No, my king."
As if the spirit base itself was calling like this, Mash revealed to Artoria the identity that she had never wanted to take on again.
This time, Arturia did not deny Mashu's title of "King". After this period of travel, she was different from the one who first responded to the call.
"Listen up, Lord Matthew Kyrielight, the shield in your hand is exactly where we and the Knights of the Round Table gather. I, Queen Guinevere, received the Round Table itself from King Leodgrance when I got married. .”
