—Alright! Everyone! Retreaaaat!!
『『『『NOBUBUBUUU!!!』』』』
One by one, the Chibi Nobbus were stored into the Golden Ripples. After seeing the last one safe, Ere hugged Fou and immediately returned her soul to the King of Heroes' vessel.
「「Now, witness my act, my end! Witness the holy devotion I offer up: Spenta Armaiti!」」
"Okita-san!! Hijji! Withdraw! Retreat!! The match is already decided—!!"
"This magical energy—is it 'Lone Meteor'? Move it, Okita! There isn't an enemy left here who won't be dead in a second!"
"Understood, I'm right behind—Bwof!!"
Okita, failing to retreat in time, coughed up blood. Rikka immediately scooped her up in a princess-carry.
"Are you okay?! We're running, Okita-san!"
"Y-Yes! Thank you!"
"Carrying her like that instead of on your back—you really are a softie! Well, it can't be helped!!"
"Don't say that! I don't want to just give up when everyone is looking out for me, but I also don't want to lose Okita-san just because I'm worried about being 'feminine'!"
"Master... honestly, you care about your Servants too much...!"
『Calm yourselves. Rikka, Mash.』
"Director?!"
A calm, composed voice—entirely free of the usual hysteria—spoke up. It was Olga Marie.
"Olga Marie?! Weren't you dead?! And why are you glowing?!"
『I am a ghost of my former self, but I intend to do my part. —Gil.』
Olga Marie nodded to the King of Heroes. He understood instantly.
"Good work. He'll be pleased that his turn has finally come."
With a snap of his fingers, he summoned—
『MATASETANA!』 (I've kept you waiting!)
"It's Marduk—!!!"
"What the—that's so cool—!!"
"It was lucky we kept it in storage in Chaldea. We're leaving. Fly, Marduk!!"
Let us explain! The King of Heroes is the ultimate defense line of paradise! As a final fortress, Marduk is always on standby in the dock in Rayshift Mode! That Marduk activated on its own logic to save the Master, and after receiving the Director's approval, it completed the Rayshift!
It is a gentlemanly robot that does not destroy the surroundings like some other giant robots!
『ONEGAISIMASU』 (If you please.)
"Of course. Assist with the withdrawal!"
『Sunkus!』 (Thanks!)
Like Ere, Marduk sometimes moves according to its own judgment of the best course of action without needing orders! How incredible! Our Heroic God!!
『GAAAAAAAAA!!!』
Cradling everyone gently in its hands, Marduk accelerated to high speeds that wouldn't harm their bodies and made a clean escape.
"We're flying—!!!"
Thanks to Chaldea's guardian deity, the retreat was a success. A golden trail stretched across the night sky.
—As expected of our Heroic God! Thank you, Marduk!
『FU——』
The Yoshitsune army watched the scene, mouths agape.
"What was that, Benkei?"
"I've already told you my name is Sesshu."
"By the way, did we order fireworks for the banquet?"
Far ahead of them, a staggering radiance—bright enough to turn night into day—erupted.
"It's so bright... like a falling star..."
...That was their final thought.
「「『STELLAAAAAAA—!!!!!!!!!!』」」
An energy that could pierce the Holy Lance and shatter the stars burst forth, completely obliterating the area where the Masters had just escaped from—
"No... the whole squad, in an instant... My apologies, brother... the dream of restoring the Shogunate..."
Caught in the blast with no way to resist, the genius's spirit was erased.
"I told you not to let your guard down... For now, I'll take my leave standing up..."
Following behind her, Benkei (Sesshu) also vanished into the light...
"This firepower... gag event or not, it's terrifying..."
"It truly can't be helped!!"
Arash Kamangir... known in the West as Arash the Archer.
The party had experienced his greatness and his terror... to the fullest.
"Did the Master and the others... make it out?"
"Yes. Everyone is safe."
"Heh—well, we live in a fine age. A suicide attack is supposed to be a one-time thing. To think humans went and overturned even a fundamental concept like that."
"Yes. ...Though I have to wonder about the ethics of rapid-fire suicide attacks."
"It's fine. Being useful to the Master... that's a Servant's role."
"...Let's return to Chaldea. Your anchor is there. This won't be an erasure, but a return."
"Yeah. ...Sorry for spoiling the mood of the gag. But..."
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