-923- True enemy of the world

"——"

This battlefield, already in a sorry state, finally suffered a truly devastating blow.

Before this, many Servants and non-human entities wreaked havoc on this battlefield, causing considerable destruction, an undeniable fact.

However, that destruction merely changed the forms of existing things.

Rocks were shattered but not disappeared, turning into countless fragments.

The ground was pulverized but not vanished, transformed into numerous debris.

Flames consumed trees but left behind ashes.

Lightning vaporized the atmosphere but left a trace of scorched smoke.

In the intense battles on this field, the impact was significant, making it impossible for this land to return to its original state without several centuries passing.

Yet, those were things that could eventually recover, not a complete severance of all vitality.

But in this moment, when the destructive sword filled with terrifying energy descended...

Everything truly, as literally stated, was "completely destroyed."

"Boom—!"

A thunderous roar echoed.

As the three-colored sword expanded, creating a light band soaring into the sky, at the moment it swung down, everything in its path was utterly obliterated.

Rocks didn't turn into fragments; they directly vanished.

The ground didn't become debris; it just disappeared.

Whether it was the atmosphere, magic, or sunlight, the moment they touched that terrifying light band, it was as if they were cut out of this world, evaporating completely.

The scene was akin to a part of the world itself gradually being shaved off, incredibly terrifying.

"——!"

The Servants shouted, but their voices were drowned out by the world's mournful roar-like rumbling.

"——!"

Solomon's pupils contracted, and without any hesitation, he raised both hands, allowing ten rings to radiate brilliance before him.

However, in the next moment, something unimaginable happened.

"Clang..."

Originally, radiating a brilliant light that nullified all magic and subjugated all spells, the ten rings, bestowed by the gods, symbols of mystery and wisdom, seemed to encounter some formidable natural enemy. Their power and radiance were devoured by a destructive force, disappearing without a trace.

"What...!?"

Solomon's expression finally changed.

Then, as if understanding something, this Mage King with the ability to see the past and future, looked at Altera, who swung the sword of annihilation without hesitation, and roared in anger and madness.

"Why are you here——!?"

As the words fell, the band of destruction swept towards Solomon's location, engulfing him.

"Boom—!"

The light band, trampling the entire battlefield, swept across the vast land. In a sound reminiscent of the world itself exploding, it obliterated everything.

When all was said and done, it was not clear how much time had passed.

However, that scene of destruction seemed to remain in everyone's pupils, minds, and hearts like an indelible mark, something that could never be erased.

The various Servants stood in various corners of the battlefield, looking at the front with horrified expressions.

Even Rozen, couldn't help but inhale sharply.

"Hmph!"

Altera, after swinging the tri-colored sword, retracted it with an electric shimmer, maintaining an indifferent and merciless expression from beginning to end. It seemed as if she had just performed something entirely matter-of-course, eliminating nothing more than annoying flies, without a hint of emotion.

In front of this Altera, there was only emptiness.

Real emptiness.

The ground was dug up.

All that remained was a pitch-black hole.

As for what existed in that hole, everything was already gone.

The atmosphere?

Magic?

Even these had completely disappeared.

Rozen, equipped with the ability "Mind's Ey", could discern this.

"Everything is truly destroyed... all of it..."

This was not a metaphor; it was a fact.

Altera's strike was indeed aimed at space, at the world itself.

Just like cutting a piece of flesh from a person, Altera's power was like carving out a piece of flesh from the world.

Similar to how Medb's Noble Phantasm had a special advantage against males and Karna's Noble Phantasm was effective against gods, both could unleash astonishing damage against specific targets. Altera's attack was, without a doubt, a remarkable force against the world itself.

It was a special attack against the world, against civilization.

Therefore, even a single strike could genuinely destroy a part of the world, leaving only a void where everything had vanished.

This was Altera's essence.

"The embodiment of destruction."

"The invader of civilization."

"The common enemy of all existence."

"The disaster that tramples and destroys everything."

All these were true.

It wasn't until this moment that Rozen could understand why the colossal god Altera had refused to lend a hand.

Because what she said was correct.

She could only destroy.

The scene of annihilation before his eyes clearly proved this.

The gaze of the various Servants towards the ice-cold Alterachanged completely.

"Such a terrifying power..."

Karna's expression was solemn.

"Is that also a Heroic Spirit?"

Rama's forehead beaded with cold sweat.

"Such a fearsome power..."

Sita was equally horrified.

"...."

Atalanta gripped the divinely-bestowed bow in her hand, her eyes filled with fear.

"Really, everything is destroyed..."

Even Medea trembled.

"Roar!"

Heracles, staring at Altera, revealed a hint of hostility in his eyes.

As for Jason, he was already scared out of his wits.

"Damn it...! What kind of monster did you summon...!?"

Jason roared angrily towards Rozen.

Naturally, both Mash and Scáthach's performances were equally unsettling.

"So that's Senpai's new Servant..."

Mash bit her lip.

"...It seems you've summoned something dreadful."

Scáthach also gazed at Altera.

Except for Mash, all the present Servants came from various mythologies and had more or less connections with gods. That's why they were all shuddering.

It's worth noting that gods are, in a way, incarnations of nature, spirits of the world, just a part of the laws of heaven and earth. Altera's power, however, could conduct a special attack against the world and civilization.

Therefore, no god could be her opponent.

Consequently, no spirit could stand against her.

"...!"

The cloak on Rozen's body trembled as if encountering a natural enemy, shedding a large amount of fiery particles.

"...!"

The ring worn on Sita's hand also vibrated incessantly, never stopping.

Rozen felt the emotions transmitted by his two guardian deities.

That was dread.

That was fear.

That was terror.

Altera's power was something that could truly destroy any myth.

Rozen tried to comfort Kinu and Gyokuto, the two deities protecting him, in his heart. He silently watched the back of Attila, who was facing away from him.