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Clang! ! !
The holy sword clashed with the dragon's claw, emitting bursts of sparks.
Then, a scene that shattered everyone's worldview appeared.
A colossal dragon, as large as a small mountain, collides with a human in mid-air.
The result was that the giant was repelled, while the humans remained unaffected.
Yes.
Marx and Eng stood steadily in the air.
If you look closely, you'll see that two magic circles have appeared under Marne's feet at some point.
Three-dimensional spatial maneuvering.
As a spatial master capable of independently researching and developing spatial barriers, how could he possibly fail to create such a technique that merely involves trapping space as a stepping stone?
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Not to mention that Marx and Engels even had the fantasy of building this cheat code.
He just created this skill for himself.
"Damn it! Fna! Keep going!"
Jeanne Alter clearly hadn't expected her trump card to have such an outcome against Marne, and shouted in a fit of embarrassment and anger.
However, before Fafnir could make a move, Marne had already taken the initiative.
In a flash, Ma En's figure disappeared from the sight of the man and the dragon.
Using space as a springboard in mid-air, he dodged and weaved, leaving trails of afterimages as he dodged the interference of the wyverns beside him, while also managing to kill a few of them in the process.
Then she suddenly appeared in front of Jeanne Alter.
To catch the thief, first catch the king; Marx and Engels certainly understood this principle.
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Despite its formidable power, Fafnir is really just a tool-like dragon.
Once we capture Jeanne Alter, won't it obediently surrender?
Furthermore, Marne also knew that Jeanne Alter was not actually the holder of the Holy Grail.
She was merely a Heroic Spirit created by the Black Marshal using the Holy Grail; she was not originally a possible being.
In other words, killing Jeanne Alter would be pointless.
Therefore, Marx and Engels did not use their swords to slash, but instead reached out to grab.
He laughed and said, "Didn't you want to catch me? Then it's only natural that I catch you, right?"
Speaking of this, he was also frustrated. Who gave Jeanne Alter this terrible idea, trying to win him over? Didn't they even consider the problems between the two sides? It was obviously impossible.
"Damn it! Don't get too cocky! I'm going to die!"
Upon hearing this, Black Jeanne was immediately enraged. She brandished her flag spear and thrust it at Marne, who was standing right next to her.
In response, Marne simply flicked his wrist, and the holy sword in his hand swept the flagpole aside.
At the same time, the other hand did not stop moving, continuing to grab at Jeanne Alter.
But at that moment, Fafnir finally realized what was happening.
With a flap of its wings, it performed an aerial barrel roll, carrying Jeanne Alter away.
Undeterred, Ma En took a step forward, his figure shooting out as he chased after them again.
Ever since.
An interesting scene unfolded.
A human being chases a dragon, hundreds of times his size, through the air.
Nine.
Chapter 275 Ground Support, Fantasy Greatsword - Heavenly Demon's Fall!
Now let's talk about the battle on the ground.
With Marne's intervention, Fafnir, Jeanne Alter, Atalanta, and a large number of wyverns were held back.
Joan of Arc and the others were much more relaxed.
The Lion King, Black Hairless, and Lanling King, three melee Servants, were at the forefront, fighting against three enemy Servants and gaining the upper hand.
Joan of Arc, Mash, Princess Marie, Mozart, and the weakened Siegfried were tasked with dealing with the remaining lone enemy servant and the sneak attacks from the surrounding wyverns.
Hinako Akuta and Gudako provide buffs to the Servants from the rear.
There was no other way; the enemy was at least a wyvern.
Although they are a hybrid subspecies, they are still dragons, and the modern magic they possess cannot cause them much harm.
It's better to use magic that's used for attacking to buff Servants.
The situation did stabilize, but the outlook remains far from optimistic.
There's no other reason than that we have too many enemies.
While it's said that the situation has been stabilized, frankly speaking, it's nothing more than a stalemate.
If the battle continues into the later stages, they will definitely be the first to collapse from exhaustion.
"Hinako-senpai, what should we do? This can't go on."
Gudako, who had been enlightened before, also noticed this and quickly asked Hinako Akuta beside her.
In terms of positions within the four-person team, Hinako Akuta is an elite member, while she is just an ordinary member.
Having the lowest rank, one naturally has little power. If one has any opinions, one can only consult with the two superiors, Marx and Engels, and has no right to make decisions on one's own.
Yes, at least when either of the two people is around.
If none of them are available, we can only make do with what we have.
And Hinako Akuta is in the same situation now; with Maren gone, she has taken over command.
"We have two options: one is for us to find a way to break the deadlock, and the other is to find a way to help Marx and Engels."
"The former is more reliable, but less effective, and may ultimately allow the enemy to escape."
"The latter is riskier, but the potential for the greatest reward is there. We might be able to take down Jeanne Alter in one fell swoop."
Old Mustard hasn't lived this long for nothing; after so much time, even pigs would become spirits.
She merely frowned slightly, and instantly analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of the current situation.
Gudako pondered for a moment after hearing this and said, "I prefer a safer approach. As things stand, as long as we protect Siegfried, we will definitely be able to defeat that evil dragon and Jeanne Alter in the future."
What she said was exactly what they had initially intended to achieve.
With the help of the dragon slayer, you will gain the key to defeating Jeanne Alter.
Hinako Akuta nodded, then shook her head.
Under Gudako's questioning gaze, he said, "If it were just the two of us, this would naturally be the best option, but with Marne around, do you think it would be difficult for him to slay a dragon?"
One sentence instantly enlightened Gudako.
Yes, they also have Mar En, who's practically a god on their side.
With Marne's magic, slaying a dragon is nothing, it's not difficult for him.
She had been given a long and earnest lecture, which led her into a strange way of thinking.
She was so focused on being able to stand on her own that she almost forgot she wasn't alone.
How can you stand on your own like that! Sticking to the big boss's coattails is the most important thing!
"Got it, let's go!"
Gudako quickly informed the Servants fighting on the front lines of this decision, and Hinako Akuta did not object.
But sending reinforcements to Marx and Engels is not so easy.
Not to mention that Akuta Hinako and Gudako's loud conspiracy was overheard by several Servants on the other side.
Even with the current stalemate, they are finding it difficult to spare any resources.
"Let me do it."
Ultimately, it wasn't Siegfried who stepped forward.
He was also helpless, because due to the curse, he couldn't exert much of his combat power, and he looked rather dull among the Servants who were fighting with all their might.
"Anyway, I can't be of much help here, and my absence won't affect the battle situation here."
His words were quickly accepted by everyone.
but……
'Don't admit it so readily!'
Siegfried stared speechlessly at the crowd who nodded without hesitation, feeling as if his heart had been stabbed several times.
However, he didn't say much. He found an opportunity to withdraw from the battle, retreated to a safe position, and held his greatsword in front of him.
"The evil dragon will fall, the world is now at sunset, and I will bring you down! Greatsword: Balmung!"
As the incantation for releasing his true name was recited, Siegfried channeled his magic into the greatsword in his hand.
The greatsword began to release a bluish-green magical light, and a peculiar fluctuation emanated from it.
"Hmm? What's this fluctuation?!"
Jeanne Alter, who was dodging Marne's pursuit while trying to get Fafnir to capture Marne, sensed something and instantly looked down at the ground.
They also witnessed the radiance emanating from Siegfried's Noble Phantasm.
Jeanne Alter's expression changed drastically, and she hurriedly shouted, "Oh no! Fna! Ascend!"
Although she had previously placed many curses on Siegfried, weakening his abilities, Jeanne Alter was now hesitant to gamble on whether Siegfried had been healed by Marne and the others.
The thought of how a similar Noble Phantasm had nearly killed Fafnir before still sent a chill down Jeanne Alter's spine.
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