The Absolute Godspeed of Infinite Worlds

Chapter 659 - 659

Eiji fell through the air for quite some time, listening to that brainwashing BGM over and over again, before finally descending to the bottom of the abyss and landing on this circular platform.The surroundings were pitch black. Black Saber lay on the ground, looking utterly lifeless, as if she had been completely broken.

It was truly remarkable that she had managed to endure here for a week. An ordinary person would likely have fallen into despair within two or three days.

As for her opponent—

Eiji turned his gaze to the other side.

In Black Saber's mental space, aside from herself, there was another figure.

Still herself.

But it was the Heroic Spirit Artoria Pendragon Alter.

After glancing at the motionless Alter and then at the black holy sword in Black Saber's hand, Eiji had already formed a hypothesis.

"It seems the battle for awakening is about defeating another version of oneself in the mental space," Eiji thought to himself.

"...Why are you here?"

Black Saber rose from the ground, her emerald-green eyes focusing intently on Eiji.

The typically aloof girl now had a glimmer of hope shining in her eyes.

The faint black aura surrounding her quickly dissipated entirely.

Was this a dream?

If it were a dream, she hoped it would continue forever, never to wake from it, allowing the dream itself to become her final solace.

"Of course, I'm here to save you. You'll have to thank me properly later—even offering yourself wouldn't be too much!"

Eiji raised his hand.

Considering how tough Black Saber had it, he relaxed his strength and only gave her a light tap on the head.

"Mmm..."

Black Saber frowned slightly, but then an overwhelming joy surged in her heart.

She could feel pain?

Then this wasn't a dream?

Had this guy actually come here to save her?

On the other side, Eiji's gaze turned sharp as he stared directly at the silent Alter opposite him.

With a mere thought, he materialized his spiritual attire. Eiji stepped forward, the tip of his blade pointing straight at Alter.

She seemed to lack consciousness, enveloped entirely in black energy... Was she just a puppet?

She resembled a Shadow Servant.

"Wait, don't go!"

Seeing him step forward, as if intending to challenge the other, Black Saber instinctively reached out and grabbed him.

"That thing is unbelievably strong, far beyond any normal person..."

"She does seem quite strong, to make you act like this."

Eiji turned his head, giving her a meaningful look.

Black Saber lowered her head, two shades of crimson coloring her cheeks, and instinctively released her grip.

She had actually grabbed the hem of his clothes—such behavior was unlike her.

Over the past week, although she had grown stronger continuously, she had never been able to last more than thirty moves against her. Each time, she would be torn apart, tormented by pain and fear.

Having endured for so long and finally receiving solace, she momentarily felt unlike herself.

"Don't worry, leave it to me! I'll take care of her for you!"

But Eiji was brimming with confidence.

Before Black Saber could say anything more, Eiji proactively stepped forward.

Noticing his approach, the Shadow Servant-like Alter slightly shifted her gaze.

"Boom!"

Then she abruptly kicked off the ground, charging straight toward him with astonishing speed!

Eiji remained completely unfazed.

He even revealed a ferocious grin.

"Lightning Flash!"

Eiji swung his blade.

With a tearing sound, Alter's right arm was severed and sent flying into the distance.

"Wha—?!"

Black Saber was abruptly startled.

How could it be possible that the opponent who had tormented her for so long had their arm so easily severed?

Was he actually this strong all along?

She never knew!

Alter staggered, then a massive amount of magical energy surged from within her body.

Magical Energy Release!

A skill that could instantly multiply physical capabilities, greatly enhancing defense and lethality!

"Lightning Flash!"

Eiji swung his blade again.

Alter was sent flying backward, a massive wound carved across her chest, blood spraying out as if it cost nothing.

But she quickly climbed back up as if unharmed, raising her sword high as endless magical energy converged into the blade like countless rivers flowing into the sea.

Noble Phantasm - Excalibur Morgan!

Though its power couldn't match the original due to the holy sword's corruption, it was still an A+-rank Anti-Army Noble Phantasm, capable of vaporizing Eiji in an instant!

"Lightning Flash!"

Eiji delivered the third strike.

This blow pierced straight through her heart!

Alter's movements instantly froze.

Her body soon dissolved into black dust and vanished completely.

"..."

Black Saber stared in stunned silence.

She was so shocked she couldn't utter a single word.

That Eiji whom she had always found utterly detestable, worthless except for his face—had he really just crushed the powerful enemy that had tormented her for a week with merely three strikes?

She must be dreaming, right?

"Hah... Not having to worry about magical energy consumption or injuries feels incredible!"

Eiji laughed heartily and freely.

Simultaneously setting both conditioned and unconditioned reflex speeds placed no small burden on him. The extreme burst of speed rapidly consumed his magical energy while causing intense pain throughout his body—his skin burned as if scorched, his organs churning violently.

Since he allocated both settings entirely to acceleration, he couldn't enhance his physical defense, forced to endure the side effects raw. Thus, this wasn't a technique he could use casually.

Of course, the cost wasn't actually that great—just consumption and pain.

And as long as he had means of recovery, everything would be manageable.

This was precisely why Eiji had always wanted to become a True Ancestor.

By becoming a True Ancestor, both his magical energy and injury problems could be resolved at once.

But here in this mental space, it didn't matter.

Merlin had given his promise, so of course he could afford to be reckless!

Three strikes to make Alter offer her heart!

"Ugh...!"

A pained grunt suddenly came from behind.

Eiji snapped back to reality and quickly turned to look.

Black Saber was clutching her head, her face contorted in agony and struggle, the black holy sword in her hand flickering unsteadily.

"What's wrong with you?"

"I don't know... Suddenly, memories..."

Black Saber's voice was strained and halting.

Before she could finish, the light faded from her eyes as she collapsed stiffly toward the ground.

Eiji hurried over and caught her, casually touching the sword in her hand as he did.

Immediately after.

A blinding white light erupted from all corners of the space, instantly illuminating everything as bright as day and engulfing all in its radiance.

By the time Eiji regained his senses,

he had returned to the computer space.

Crack!

The brass wall before him suddenly shattered, and Black Saber's body tumbled out, caught just in time by his outstretched arms.

"Was the awakening successful?"

Eiji looked down at Black Saber in his embrace, somewhat uncertain.

"Her complexion has improved significantly. She's asleep, probably just exhausted."

Merlin's voice sounded from nearby, clearly relieved.

"It seems the awakening was successful. She should wake up before long."

Eiji lowered his gaze.

The anxiety and tension had completely vanished from Black Saber's face, replaced by a serene expression.

Yet for some reason, her brows remained tightly furrowed, as if trapped in some unknown dream.