Black Knight

Ritsuka and the group continued their sprint, arriving at the base of the mountain. The atmosphere grew tense, with the air thickening around them. They looked around, hopeful for a respite from the Berserkers they had encountered. As they moved deeper into the mountain, Medusa Alter surveyed the area, her scythe held at the ready.

"I thought Saber would be here," Medusa Alter remarked, her tone laced with anticipation.

Suddenly, Ritsuka felt an unsettling chill run down his spine. "Mash, seven o'clock!"

Without hesitation, Mash lunged into action, blocking an arrow that whizzed dangerously close to Ritsuka's head. They turned to see Nameless, the mysterious Archer, who appeared unfazed by their presence. He clicked his tongue in annoyance, his gaze locking onto Morgan. The intense killing pressure radiating from her caused him to buckle slightly, nearly dropping to one knee.

Cu Chulainn stepped forward, determination etched on his face. "You guys go further. I'll handle this Archer. I have a weird bone to pick with him, even if I don't know why."

With that, Ritsuka and the others pressed onward, following Medusa Alter deeper into the mountain. They moved swiftly, their hearts racing with both fear and excitement. As they approached a large cavern, a chilling sight met their eyes—Hercules clones, twisted and corrupted, waiting for them.

But what shocked both Ritsuka and Morgan was a figure standing among the shadows—a woman clad in pure black armor, wielding a black sword etched with red markings. Her pale white skin contrasted sharply with the darkness of her armor, and her white hair flowed elegantly, resembling Morgan's. Her amber-yellow eyes glinted with intensity, and despite her fearsome appearance, there was an undeniable regal aura surrounding her.

[Insert Image of Artoria Alter or will as I will call her Saber Alter]

Morgan's expression shifted to one of disbelief. "Sister," she uttered, her voice barely above a whisper.

The woman, known as Salter, turned her head slowly, locking eyes with Morgan. "Berserker," she replied, her tone cold yet familiar.

Ritsuka felt the weight of the moment settle over them. The air crackled with tension as they faced this new foe. With a commanding presence, Salter stepped forward, raising her black sword.

"Why have you come here, sister? Have you come to reclaim your legacy or to challenge me?" she asked, her eyes narrowing.

Morgan stepped forward, her own resolve hardening. "I've come to stop this madness, Salter. You don't have to be this way. We can end this together."

Salter laughed softly, a chilling sound that echoed through the cavern. "Together? You know I embrace my destiny. The corrupting influence of the Grail has made me stronger than I ever was."

Ritsuka exchanged glances with the others, the tension palpable. He could sense the gravity of the situation—the battle that was about to unfold would test not only their strength but their very wills.

Kama, standing beside Ritsuka, whispered, "Be careful, Ritsuka. This one is dangerous. She is not merely a Curropted servant; she is a reflection of what you might lose."

"Then we have to reach her," Ritsuka replied, steeling himself. "We can't let her fall further into darkness."

With a determined nod, Ritsuka raised his bow, arrows shimmering with energy. "Salter! I don't want to fight you, but if it comes to that, I will do what I must to protect my friends and stop this chaos!"

Salter's expression hardened as she prepared to respond. "You will not understand my power until you witness it firsthand."

As the two sides prepared for battle, Ritsuka could feel the weight of their choices hanging in the balance. Would they find a way to save Salter, or would they be forced to confront the darker sides of their own fates? The battle for their destinies was about to begin.

Ritsuka shifted to the left, summoning the black heart-shaped objects known as Heartless Holes. Each one swirled ominously, ready to unleash chaos. But before they could act, Salter moved with blinding speed, her sword aimed directly at Ritsuka's head. Just as the blade was about to connect, Medusa Alter interjected, her scythe slicing through the air to deflect Salter's attack.

With a swift kick, Medusa Alter placed herself between Ritsuka and the formidable knight, her pose strikingly provocative—more suited for intimacy than a battle. Ritsuka couldn't help but glance at her, distracted for a moment by her alluring form.

Medusa Alter shot a fierce look at Salter. "Now, now, the only one who will take his head is me."

Salter scowled, undeterred by the playful banter. The two clashed violently, swords ringing against the scythe as sparks flew. Just then, Morgan took aim, unleashing a powerful blast that sent Medusa Alter tumbling back.

Before they could regroup, a clone of Hercules landed with a thud, poised to decapitate Morgan. But Anastasia reacted swiftly, encasing the Berserker in a layer of ice with a flick of her wrist. The Berserker roared, breaking free of the icy bonds with brute force and charging towards Anastasia.

With a cold, determined look, Anastasia raised her voice. "Viy! Viy! Viy!" Her Noble Phantasm activated, and from her shadow, a monstrous figure emerged—Viy, the embodiment of shadows and despair. As it soared into the sky, its massive arm crashed down, turning the Berserker into solid ice.

Anastasia walked past the frozen remnants of Hercules. "So much for a legendary hero from Greek mythology," she quipped, unbothered by the destruction she had wrought.

Meanwhile, Ritsuka refocused on the clash between Salter and Medusa Alter. The two warriors moved with a deadly grace, their weapons a blur as they exchanged blows. Morgan joined Medusa Alter, their combined strength forming a formidable barrier around Ritsuka.

On the other side, Kama, Mash, and Akuta were occupied with the remaining Hercules clones, their teamwork efficient and deadly. Each member of Ritsuka's group fought fiercely, using their unique abilities to chip away at the overwhelming odds stacked against them.

"Ritsuka!" Mash called out, dodging a powerful strike from a Berserker. "Focus on supporting us! We can't let them overwhelm us!"

Ritsuka nodded, quickly summoning more Heartless Holes, launching them towards the remaining clones. Each dark portal unleashed tendrils of energy, ensnaring the Berserkers and slowing their movements.

"Let's turn the tide!" Ritsuka shouted, rallying his friends. "We can't let Salter and the others down!"

With renewed vigor, Medusa Alter and Morgan pushed forward, their blades clashing against Salter's with a fierce intensity. Ritsuka watched as their movements synchronized, creating openings for each other to exploit.

"Your sister is strong," Ritsuka said, barely catching his breath. "But we'll fight for her, just like we fight for each other!"

As if hearing his words, Salter turned her attention momentarily to Ritsuka. Her eyes softened, a flicker of something familiar passing over her face before she shook it off, her resolve hardening once more.

"You think you can save me?" Salter spat, her voice filled with disdain. "This power is my destiny now."

But Ritsuka stood firm. "You don't have to be alone, Salter! We can fight this together!"

With a roar, the remaining Hercules clones charged, but the group was ready. They fought as one, each member supporting the other, determination fueling their every strike. The mountain echoed with the sounds of clashing weapons and battle cries, a cacophony of chaos and unity in the face of overwhelming darkness.

Ritsuka closed his eyes, channeling the immense power surging within him. He focused on the skill he had learned, feeling the energy coalesce in his grasp.

[Skill Activated: The Holy Lance Rhongomynaid

- Effect: Allows Ritsuka to summon Morgan's weapon, a black demonic spear resembling a halberd with an Excalibur-like blade. This weapon can be used to perform holy spells and unleashes a smaller version of Rhongomynaid's destructive power]

In an instant, a dark aura enveloped him, and the black spear materialized in his hands, its surface glinting ominously in the dim light of the mountain. The air crackled with energy, and Ritsuka felt a surge of confidence coursing through him.

"Get back!" he shouted, thrusting the spear forward. A wave of holy energy radiated from Rhongomynaid, striking the approaching Berserkers. They staggered, momentarily halted by the force of the attack, which left a trail of scorched earth in its wake.

"Now's our chance!" Mash yelled, seeing the opening created by Ritsuka's powerful skill. She charged forward, spear at the ready, supported by Kama and Akuta who followed closely behind.

Ritsuka joined the fray, wielding the spear with newfound skill and precision. Each strike was empowered by Rhongomynaid's dark yet holy energy, sending shockwaves through the air as he fought against the advancing Berserkers.

Salter glanced over, momentarily distracted by Ritsuka's display of power. "What are you doing with my sister's weapon?" she demanded, her amber eyes narrowing.

Ritsuka met her gaze, determination burning in his eyes. "I'm using it to protect my friends and stop you! We can end this fight without more bloodshed!"

Salter scoffed, her confidence unwavering despite the chaos surrounding them. "You think words can change fate? I've embraced this power. You can't save someone who doesn't want to be saved."

As they clashed, the energy from Rhongomynaid pulsed with each of Ritsuka's strikes. The spear created blinding arcs of light that cut through the darkness of the battlefield, illuminating the faces of his allies and their foes.

Meanwhile, Medusa Alter, recovering from her earlier clash with Salter, regained her footing. "Ritsuka, aim for the weak points! These clones have their vulnerabilities!"

With a swift motion, Ritsuka redirected his focus, targeting the Berserker clones' weaknesses as instructed. He dashed forward, weaving between attacks, and with a precise thrust of the spear, pierced through the armor of a clone, sending it crashing to the ground.

The remaining clones surged forward, their fury palpable. Ritsuka felt the weight of their rage, but he refused to falter. He summoned another wave of energy from Rhongomynaid, unleashing a destructive blast that ripped through the ranks of the Berserkers.

"Keep pushing! We're making progress!" Ritsuka called out, glancing at his comrades. Mash's determined expression, Akuta's fierce strikes, and Kama's precise magic lent him strength. They fought as a unit, each member bolstering the others.

Salter, realizing the tide was shifting, gritted her teeth. "Enough of this!" she roared, charging toward Ritsuka, her sword raised high.

"Ritsuka, behind you!" Mash shouted, but he was already anticipating her move. He pivoted, raising Rhongomynaid to block her strike.

The impact sent shockwaves through him, but he held firm, pushing back against Salter's strength. "I won't let you hurt anyone else!" he declared, channeling all his energy into the spear.

As they struggled against each other, Ritsuka felt the connection to Morgan and the power of Rhongomynaid surging through him. He summoned the strength of his allies, letting their spirits guide his movements.

With a swift maneuver, he twisted the spear, redirecting Salter's strike away from him. In one fluid motion, he countered, thrusting the spear toward her, unleashing a concentrated blast of holy energy that illuminated the battlefield in a blinding flash.

Salter staggered back, her confidence wavering for the first time. "What...what is this power?" she gasped, her amber eyes wide.

"It's the power of friendship, and it's stronger than any curse!" Ritsuka declared, his voice ringing with determination.

The battle raged on, but with every moment, Ritsuka felt the tide shifting further in their favor. Together with his friends, they would confront the darkness and fight for a brighter future.

Salter just looked at all of them. "Enough, also they Friend ship line was corny as hell"

As then he stuck her hand to the ground, as eveyrone felt the energy in the ground move and change as then in her hand was Curropted holy grail, as she then started to take it into her self, she started to heal and a wave of dark energy was let out.

Salter looked at all of them. "Excalibur Morgan"

Then everyone saw it a dark light like blast, what ones should have been a powerful holy blast of light and justic coming out of the sword of the planet it was now as Curropted as her, everyone moved, as then Ritsuka saw Medusa alter was in the blast.

Ritsuka just looked at her. "Shit Mana Burst"

In a higher speed he rand and grabbed her, sent out a blast of Mana as he dragged her out but as he pushes her away with him, he saw her bottom half getting destroyed as it was no longer there, Medusa alter just looked at it, as it starts to heal and fully come back in a second

Medusa looked at Salter. "Ok that hurt like hell, but if you going to kill me you need to Obliterate me next time, your gift of regeneration was not so good now was it"

As the blast from Salter's Excalibur Morgan illuminated the battlefield with dark energy, Ritsuka felt a wave of panic wash over him. He had barely managed to save Medusa Alter, but the sheer force of the corrupted magic sent shockwaves through the air.

"Medusa!" he shouted, rushing to her side as she reformed her lower half. "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine," she replied, her tone steady despite the chaos. "But we can't let her unleash that kind of power again. We need a plan!"

Salter stood tall, the corrupted holy grail resonating with her as dark tendrils of energy coiled around her. "You think you can stop me? With this power, I am reborn! The true queen of darkness!" Her voice echoed with a haunting confidence, the energy around her crackling and warping reality itself.

Kama narrowed her eyes. "We can't let her absorb the grail's energy. If she becomes fully empowered, we'll have no chance!"

"Right," Ritsuka agreed, glancing at his comrades. "We need to keep her distracted. If we can't stop her from absorbing the grail, we might at least buy some time."

Morgan stepped forward, her expression fierce. "I'll draw her attention. You all focus on keeping her occupied while Ritsuka uses the spear to counter her attacks."

"Got it!" Mash nodded, readying her weapon. "Let's move!"

As Morgan rushed toward Salter, her form radiating with the light of her own powers, Ritsuka felt the weight of the situation. "Stay close, everyone!" he called out.

Medusa Alter, still recovering from the earlier blast, summoned her scythe, its blade gleaming ominously. "I'll back you up, Ritsuka. We can't let her regain control!"

With a roar, Salter swung her blade, the dark light shooting toward Morgan. "You dare to challenge me? Excalibur Morgan, unleash your true form!"

The wave of corrupted energy surged forward, threatening to obliterate everything in its path. Ritsuka summoned Rhongomynaid, channeling the holy energy through the spear. "I won't let you destroy anyone else!" he shouted, thrusting the weapon forward.

The collision of energies lit up the mountain, illuminating the faces of Ritsuka's allies. The shockwave sent everyone staggering, but they held their ground. Ritsuka felt the familiar rush of power surge through him, reinforcing his determination.

"Now!" he yelled, as he and Medusa Alter struck simultaneously. She slashed at the incoming wave of dark energy while Ritsuka hurled his spear, its darkened aura clashing against Salter's attack.

The resulting explosion resonated throughout the mountain, sending debris flying. Ritsuka's heart raced as he noticed the vulnerability in Salter's stance.

"Medusa, now!" he called, signaling for her to take advantage of the moment.

Medusa Alter moved with graceful precision, her scythe gliding through the air as she aimed for Salter's exposed flank. "Your darkness is no match for our resolve!"

Just as her scythe met Salter's dark armor, the Black Knight retaliated, the corrupted grail's energy surging to fortify her defenses. Salter grinned maliciously. "You think you can hurt me? I'm invincible!"

Ritsuka, sensing the escalating tension, summoned more energy from Rhongomynaid. "We have to believe in each other! Our bonds are stronger than her darkness!" He thrust the spear again, unleashing another wave of holy energy to shield Medusa Alter as she engaged with Salter.

As the two clashed, a flicker of uncertainty crossed Salter's face. "No! You will not defy me!" she screamed, pushing back with the dark energy, but the combined efforts of Ritsuka and his allies pushed her further.

"You underestimate us!" Medusa Alter retorted, dodging Salter's strikes with fluidity. "We will not fall to the likes of you!"

As the battle intensified, Ritsuka felt the weight of their fight. This was more than just a battle for survival; it was a testament to their unity and determination. The echoes of their resolve resonated in his heart, fueling him further.

With one final push, Ritsuka called forth all the power he could muster. "Let's end this! Together!"

The energy from Rhongomynaid exploded outward, encircling his allies and fortifying them. They surged forward as one, a united front against the darkness that threatened to consume them all.

To be continued

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