Chapter 232

Thunder roared and lightning flashed!

The area became a forbidden zone of thunder!

Everyone within the area was suppressed to the ground, unable to move! Even those outside the thunder zone, like Rin and others, could barely keep their eyes open due to the blinding light!

Everyone was caught off guard by this sudden turn of events!

"What... what's happening?"

Illya, shielded by Berserker from the thunder, struggled to open her eyes and asked in a faltering voice.

Gil, who was pinned down by the thunder and unable to move, looked with a grim expression at the figure stepping on the card he had been trying to reach.

"Could it be... the world crack opened by EA earlier..."

Before Gil could finish his sentence, the figure stepping on his card spoke in a cold, emotionless voice:

"Phantasmal Summon."

As soon as the words were spoken, a golden chain appeared beside the figure and extended swiftly! It locked onto Miyu, who was being protected by Berserker!

In one swift motion, Miyu was bound and pulled back!

"Who... who are you?"

Shirou, struggling against the thunder, raised his head painfully to look at the golden figure and the smaller figure that had just landed.

With golden hair and blue eyes, Angelica Ainsworth, dressed in a golden armor below and only an undergarment above due to the Phantasmal Summon, frowned upon seeing Shirou but soon disregarded him.

"I thought we finally caught the main target, but why are there so many extra people?"

Beatrice Flowerchild, with red hair and golden eyes, bearing a white gem on her forehead due to the Phantasmal Summon and carrying a massive stone hammer, raised an eyebrow in confusion, especially when she saw Shirou and Berserker, who was protecting Illya in a fit of rage.

"Don't mind them. Our priority is to retrieve the target."

With that, Angelica knelt on one knee before the bound Miyu, placing her right hand on her chest respectfully.

"We have come to take you back, Lady Miyu."

"I... I don't want to go back..." Miyu bit her lip and shook her head, "I don't want to return..."

"To think you've learned to say such things... but..."

Angelica stood up, her voice still cold and commanding: "Your vacation is over."

As soon as she finished speaking, another thunderclap echoed from above! The entire area began to destabilize and shake!

"Ah—!"

Miyu cried out as Beatrice stomped on her back.

"You bastards...!"

Shirou, now furious, struggled to his feet. He had long understood that their goal was Miyu!

"Roar?"

Seeing Shirou's defiance, Beatrice's interest was piqued, and she raised her massive stone hammer.

With a thunderous crash, a lightning bolt half a meter thick struck down! Shirou screamed in pain, once again being pressed to the ground by the thunder!

"Honestly, don't make this difficult for us."

Beatrice complained, digging her pinky into her ear, her voice and face full of impatience.

Angelica bent down to pick up the weak and battered Miyu, saying, "Don't be so rough, idiot. What if something important falls out?"

"Yeah, yeah, I know. But let's save the lecturing for when we get back."

With that, Beatrice stood straight, ready to leave with Angelica and Miyu.

...

"Does it really matter right now?!"

Shinji, while fending off Gilgamesh's relentless attacks, observed the scene, wanting to break free, but Gilgamesh gave him no chance.

"That woman over there isn't good enough for you?!"

Shinji shouted, pointing at Angelica in the thunderous area. Although Gilgamesh frowned and looked annoyed when he glanced at her, he quickly refocused on Shinji.

Blocking a familiar-looking halberd, Shinji couldn't help but feel exasperated at Gilgamesh's obsession with a soulless card woman, even ignoring Angelica, who had committed an unforgivable crime in his eyes.

However, just then, Shinji noticed a brilliant white light bursting forth from the thunderous area!

"Hey! They're about to leave! Aren't you concerned?! Golden Boy!"

Hearing this, Gilgamesh's anger reached its peak.

"What did you say?! You seaweed head!"

"Do you want to fight, Golden Boy?!"

"Die!"

In his fury, Gilgamesh fired a spear at Shinji, piercing his heart!

Seeing Shinji fail to block the spear, Gilgamesh was momentarily stunned. This shouldn't be possible!

Shinji seemed to react slowly, looking down at his pierced chest after a brief pause.

"Wow... cough cough..."

Shinji spat out a mouthful of blood, causing Gilgamesh's pupils to tremble.

Why...?

This shouldn't be happening!

As Gilgamesh began to feel something akin to regret, Shinji suddenly vanished in a puff of white smoke!

His spear fell to the ground!

Realizing he had been deceived, Gilgamesh's eyes narrowed, and he turned his gaze to the dazzling white light area!

Seeing Shinji rushing into the light, Gilgamesh's anger flared once more.

He had been tricked right under his nose!

"Matou Shinji!"

"We have no appointment!"

Shinji, nearing the bright area, responded without looking back, stepping into the light...

Snap!!

But he was stopped by the Chain of Heaven!

"Gilgamesh!"

Bound by the Chain of Heaven, Shinji struggled and glared back at Gilgamesh.

"Shinji, not only have you grown stronger, but you've also become more annoying."

Walking slowly towards him, Gilgamesh's expression returned to its usual coldness.

"Damn it!"

Shinji cursed, realizing he couldn't break free from the Chain of Heaven. He couldn't even struggle!

Humanity, divinity...

These words flashed through Shinji's mind, but he didn't dwell on them. He bit his lip and whispered:

"Diamond... Sealing!"

Golden chains emerged from Shinji, extending rapidly towards Gilgamesh. The latter, momentarily stunned, was soon bound tightly like Shinji.

Sometimes, even Gilgamesh wondered about his connection with Shinji. If he hadn't been certain of never touching a woman in his life, he might have suspected Shinji was his descendant!

Their personalities, their techniques, even their golden chains!

"Hahaha! Gilgamesh! You can't break free! The Diamond Sealing is a manifestation of my life force! The only way to escape is to kill me! Hahaha!"

"Is that so? Then the same applies to you! The Chain of Heaven is perfect for dealing with your divine aura! You can't break free either! Surrender, Shinji! Surrender, and I might spare you for the fun you've given me!"

"I should be the one saying that!"

Stubbornly refusing to bow, Shinji saw this as a matter of pride!

"You...!"

Furious, Gilgamesh summoned more golden weapons to attack Shinji, who responded with a barrage of sword shadows, clashing with Gilgamesh's arsenal!

Watching the two fight, locked together while trading barbs, Rin and Luvia finally couldn't hold back.

Taking deep breaths, they shouted in unison:

"Enough already, you two!" ×2

Wham!

The sudden punches to their heads left both Shinji and Gilgamesh stunned, halting their fight to stare blankly at Rin and Luvia, who had delivered the blows.

"What's the meaning of this, fighting at a time like this?!"

Rin fumed, her forehead marked with a big red anger symbol. Luvia, standing beside Gilgamesh, brushed her golden hair and crossed her arms elegantly.

"Indeed, this is no time for childish quarrels!"

"This is a battle of men's pride!"

Shinji yelled first, and Lancer nodded in agreement, "Exactly, a fight for men's pride!"

"You're...!" Gilgamesh gritted his teeth, "Do you know the punishment for interrupting the King's amusement? Death alone isn't enough!"

"As your Master, it's my right! This is my duty as the head of the Edelfelt family!"

Having had enough of Gilgamesh's temper, Luvia stood her ground, proud as a peacock.

Seeing Luvia's proud stance, Gilgamesh's anger slowly subsided into his usual cold arrogance.

"Luvia Edelfelt, never forget this pride."

"As you wish, my King."

Luvia curtsied gracefully.

Watching Gilgamesh calm down, Rin's expression grew more complex, and she turned to Shinji.

"Do you think he likes that type?"

"Yes, definitely."

Shinji nodded, then noticed the glowing area shrinking. Without thinking, he summoned a golden chain, sending it into the light blindly, locking onto someone.

"Let go of each other already..."

Rin sighed.

"Impossible! This is about men's pride!"

"This is about the King's honor and dignity!"

Hearing their identical reasons, Rin and Luvia fell silent again, noting the striking similarities between the two.

"Attention, ladies and gentlemen, the train to the parallel world is about to depart. Those wishing to board, grab the chain. Those not, please step back..."