Chapter 52: "The Utopia That Can No Longer Be Reached"

As the war situation deteriorated rapidly, Morgan was not the only one who intended to reveal the True Name of her Noble Phantasm.

Artoria had the same thought.

But simply killing these tentacles could not stop the further proliferation of the sea monster. Since she couldn't communicate with her true Master, Emiya Kiritsugu, she needed to confer with Irisviel one last time.

By this point, all Servants knew each other's true names, and hiding their Noble Phantasms was no longer necessary.

Her Noble Phantasm was different from those that were permanently activated. Releasing her True Name would consume a massive amount of magic power. Using it recklessly without preparation might burden Emiya Kiritsugu.

He had just recovered from his injuries, and even if they couldn't communicate directly, Artoria didn't want to ignore her de facto Master and act independently.

Just as she was searching for an opportunity to retreat, a huge surge of magical power attacked from the side and above.

Artoria quickly leapt out of the water to avoid it. As she moved in mid-air, she saw that it was Morgan, held by Tatsuya Suzuki and flying down from the bridge, using magic to bombard the sea monster.

The massive magical bombardment temporarily slowed the expansion of the sea monster's tentacles. The two landed together on the surface of the Mion River, which was still covered with floating ice.

"Indeed, simple magic can only do so much. Instead of spending time performing large-scale magic, it's better to release the Noble Phantasm directly," Tatsuya agreed with Morgan's idea from a moment ago.

Morgan nodded in agreement. "Since we agree, there's no need to discuss further. But before that, can you let go of your arms around me, my husband? I'm afraid you can't fight in this state."

"Oh..." Tatsuya released her with a hint of embarrassment. "Sorry."

For a moment, he was so focused on observing the movements of the sea monster that he forgot.

—It's definitely not because it feels good to hold Morgan in my arms!

Artoria, who had landed nearby, heard the conversation between the two and ignored the rest of it, asking directly:

"Are you going to release your Noble Phantasm, Sister Morgan?"

Morgan flexed her fingers gently. "You saw it, didn't you? If the sea monster continues like this, only a Noble Phantasm of city-killing level or above can completely destroy it."

She looked at Artoria with a leisurely gaze, as if the situation before her wasn't worth her concern.

"Since you seem reluctant to reveal the true name of your Noble Phantasm, then don't force it," Morgan said, extending her hand.

Tatsuya handed the weapon back to Morgan.

"It's meaningless to argue about who should release their Noble Phantasm at this point," Artoria rushed forward and severed the tentacles coming toward the two of them. "Since Sister Morgan intends to do so, I will contain these—"

"No, retreat quickly, Artoria. Unless you want to be caught up in my Noble Phantasm," Morgan rejected Artoria's suggestion.

A massive amount of magical power began to gather around Morgan, condensing toward her.

"King of Conquerors, retreat quickly!" Tatsuya signaled from a distance to Iskandar, who was running in the air and doing his best to destroy the tentacles.

Rider also noticed the expanding magical power and guessed that a Noble Phantasm was going to be used, so he immediately pulled the reins, steering the chariot in a direction that would definitely not be affected.

Tatsuya and Artoria continued to retreat, standing at a safe distance so as not to hinder Morgan.

"Are you concerned about your sister's Noble Phantasm?" Tatsuya watched the sea monsters to ensure they wouldn't interfere with Morgan's release.

Artoria nodded silently.

To the Knight King, Morgan was both the person she was most familiar with and the least known to her.

Not only was she Artoria's blood-related sister, but she was also the royal sister who rarely appeared before Artoria after her succession to the throne.

What kind of Noble Phantasm does she possess, and what is in her heart?

Artoria had no way of knowing, and Morgan's reputation as the witch was the only thing known to the world. Even knowing her true name, it was impossible to infer the true nature of her Noble Phantasm.

Now, Morgan was about to reveal the True Name of her Noble Phantasm.

"She spent her entire life trying to enter the city but was unable to realize her own city of chalk, Camelot. The laws of the world did not allow her to become the king of Britain. Those unfulfilled wishes finally manifested in the form of magic, and then, she completed the road that did not exist... her vengeance."

Tatsuya spoke quietly, unclear whether he was addressing Artoria or himself.

"Its name is—"

As Tatsuya spoke, the thick fog around them suddenly dissipated, revealing a dark night not of Fuyuki, with blue aurora floating in the sky.

A huge throne appeared where Morgan stood.

Inherent barrier? Iskandar was shocked, but upon closer inspection, it seemed otherwise.

The changes in the surrounding scenery appeared to be a byproduct of the Noble Phantasm's activation, an illusion-like scene.

At that moment, the concentrated magic power was not concealed.

"'This is a dream that continues to witness destruction. There is no reward, no redemption. Even at the end of the world, the birds will sing about tomorrow. Please give me guidance…'"

Morgan, seated on the throne, declared coldly.

The sky with the aurora flashed with dark ripples, and from those ripples, blue magic spears fell one by one.

Artoria recognized them clearly. Those magic spears were exactly the same as the one that attacked her at sea the day before.

Several magic spears fell in different directions, piercing the tentacles that sought to attack Morgan, the spreading tentacles, and the huge body of the sea monster.

"Roadless Camelot!"

Magical power surged.

The howling sound was deafening.

The British witch unleashed all her concentrated magic power in one breath, and the cold flames that burst out illuminated the sea demon and the aurora night together.

In the instant the river water evaporated, every inch, every point, and even every molecule of the gigantic sea monster, synonymous with fear, was completely exposed to the icy, hot impact, letting out a voiceless scream.

The sea monster was destroyed bit by bit, and its open body revealed Caster's location. Then, the next moment, the magus was also completely swallowed by the light.

The massive waves surged toward the riverbanks on both sides, rolling up the embankments, and then slowly receding.

The light gradually dissipated, the aurora night faded away, leaving Morgan standing motionless on the Mion River, which undulated with the waves.

Tatsuya's pupils suddenly contracted, and he flew over to catch Morgan as she was about to fall backward.

Only Artoria stood there, staring at the lingering light of the Noble Phantasm. She reached out to catch the light that fell in front of her, but it vanished before reaching her palm.

"...Roadless... Camelot..."

She gazed at Morgan, cradled by Tatsuya, and murmured the true name of the Noble Phantasm.

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