-860- Pierce through

A single thrust, a curse-reversing spear that pierces with a guaranteed kill. This is the spear that Cú Chulainn is renowned for, his true ace and ultimate move.

Surprisingly, Scáthach is the one who imparted this magical spear to Cú Chulainn.

As the queen of the Land of Shadows, Scáthach is the creator of these deathly thorns. The spears used by Scáthach and Cú Chulainn are inherently connected. Strictly speaking, despite their similar appearance, Scáthach's spear, used even before Cú Chulainn's, is an older model with multiple similar spears.

Regardless, both Scáthach and Cú Chulainn's magical spears share the same capabilities and effects. In other words, Scáthach's magical spear, just like Cú Chulainn's, is a Noble Phantasm that unerringly targets the heart.

—Gáe Bolg Alternative—

When the true name of this Noble Phantasm is unleashed, its performance surpasses Cú Chulainn's spear.

Not only does it possess the curse of striking the heart, but if both spears are used simultaneously, the first spear can pin the enemy in space, robbing them of their freedom.

Then, the second spear is launched at full force, concluding the opponent's life. This results in a simultaneous demise for any enemy in the trajectory of the thrown magical spears.

Considering this, the Noble Phantasm is rated B+ against armies.

Now, Scáthach unleashed this Noble Phantasm, gripping both magical spears tightly in her hands.

"Splat!"

Beneath the sound of a pierced body, Scáthach's magical spear, like the fangs of a death god, ruthlessly stabbed into Cú Chulainn's abdomen as he staggered backward.

"Guh...!"

Under the crimson lightning-like burst, Cú Chulainn was unequivocally pierced through the abdomen. Propelled by the astonishing power of the magical spear, he soared through the air, friction with the atmosphere similar to Rozen earlier, crashing forcefully into the mountain wall, emitting a thunderous roar.

However, this time, there were no rolling stones falling from the sky. This is because Cú Chulainn has already been pinned in space by Scáthach's magical spear, unable to move at all.

At this moment, the second magical spear in Scáthach's hand has already been thrown.

"Screech—!"

A sharp whistling sound of steel resonates, and the magical spear swells with a crimson aura, shooting like a beam of light towards Cú Chulainn.

In this moment, the atmosphere moans. The earth quakes and trembles.

Where the beam of light transformed from the magical spear passes, a buzzing sound like a violent storm creates grand ripples.

The lethal strike speeds towards Cú Chulainn, who is pinned in space.

The shadow of death approaches Cú Chulainn's heart.

However...

"Don't underestimate me, Scáthach!"

Cú Chulainn suddenly lifts his head, and his entire muscular body bulges with popping veins, his face contorted.

"Oooohhhhh...!"

Cú Chulainn roars like a wild beast.

"Snap...!"

Under the burst of Cú Chulainn's eruption, the space fixed by the first magical spear cracks as if fracturing.

Thus, Cú Chulainn's body is able to move.

Immediately...

"Awaken!"

Cú Chulainn also unleashes his own Noble Phantasm.

"〈Gáe Bolg〉!"

Cú Chulainn's spear is suddenly thrown. In the instant it is thrown, the hand holding the spear bursts open, splattering countless drops of blood.

Regardless of his own safety, even if it means sacrificing his body, Cú Chulainn hurls his Noble Phantasm with all his might.

If Scáthach's magical spear is a beam of light, then Cú Chulainn's magical spear is a missile.

A Noble Phantasm with a rank of B++, it shakes the air, surges with magical energy, and with an ominous flame, like a true missile, it hurtles towards the approaching light spear.

Both are lethal magical spears, following trajectories that are guaranteed to hit the heart, shooting towards the designated enemy of their respective users.

Originally, both sides were supposed to be unstoppable, unavoidable lethal strikes, which should simultaneously hit their respective hearts, ultimately resulting in a mutual demise.

However, at this moment, the simultaneous release of two magical spears from the same origin led to a miracle.

An almost impossible miracle.

That miracle was their direct collision.

"Boom—!"

In a thunderous roar, the two magical spears, following the same trajectory, collided fiercely, creating an intense conflict.

Magical energy, crimson flames, and ominous curses instantly clashed like shockwaves, generating waves of storms.

As a result, the ground cracked and ruptured.

The fragments and dust rose like bullets and smoke.

The two magical spears continued to collide incessantly.

"It turned out like this...!?"

Scáthach retreats abruptly, showing a hint of surprise.

"Because both follow the trajectory of hitting the heart, the undefendable spears collided with each other?"

Cú Chulainn, struggling to pull out the magical spear from his abdomen, stares ahead firmly.

As he said, the reason the magical spear is undefendable is not that it can break anything, but because it follows a trajectory that guarantees hitting the heart, making it impossible to block.

Now, since both magical spears are following the same trajectory, it's only natural for them to collide.

The rest is a competition of power.

Whichever side has higher power will win in this collision, pushing the opponent away and then continuing to traverse space, hitting the opponent's heart.

From this perspective, Cú Chulainn has a significant advantage.

Because, if both sides have similar effects as anti-army Noble Phantasms, the determining factor is the rank of the Noble Phantasm.

Scáthach's Noble Phantasm is only a B+ rank anti-army Noble Phantasm, while Cú Chulainn's Noble Phantasm is a B++ rank anti-army Noble Phantasm.

In the conflict between them, even if they initially seem equal, as the explosive power increases, the latter will undoubtedly be stronger, destined to be twice as powerful, ultimately overwhelming the former.

In this way, Scáthach is fated to be defeated.

However, due to Rozen's blessing, Scáthach's power has been pushed to the limit, and the effectiveness of her Noble Phantasm has significantly increased.

Rozen is well aware of this fact.

So...

"Pierce through!"

Rozen completely detonates the magic within his body, causing the magic circuits to wail.

Endless magical power gushes out from Rozen's body, following the path of the contract, surging into Scáthach's magical spear.

"Boom!"

Scáthach's magical spear bursts with astonishing flames.

"Clang—!"

Amidst the impact of the spear and halberd, Cú Chulainn's spear is sent flying.

Scáthach's magical spear once again transforms into a beam of light. Under Cú Chulainn's gaze, it fiercely thrusts toward his chest.