Semiramis's exquisitely beautiful face revealed despair, loss, dejection, and a hint of bitterness.
Then...
As if relieved of a great burden, Semiramis's expression turned indifferent, even somewhat content.
"Perhaps, this is my destined end," Semiramis smiled faintly. "Fate, it seems, always finds us in unexpected moments."
As she spoke, Semiramis spread her hands.
In an instant, terrifying magical power erupted from Semiramis, and one after another, magical imprints reappeared.
Simultaneously...
The entire Hanging Gardens of Babylon began to tremble.
From afar, it appeared as though the Hanging Gardens were starting to collapse.
Countless cracks spread across the entire structure in the blink of an eye. Even the twelve stone pillars encircling the Hanging Gardens began to crumble, scattering countless stone fragments downwards.
Within the Hanging Gardens, the magical imprints around Semiramis grew more numerous, almost filling the entire space.
Semiramis instantly drew upon the magic of the entire Hanging Gardens, preparing to strike!
Whether due to her injuries or the immense magical power she wielded, Semiramis's face grew even paler.
"Hey, hey, hey, this is no laughing matter!"
Bai Ye licked his lips and looked around.
"At this level, even the Xuanyuan Sword might not be able to withstand it!"
After all, Bai Ye currently couldn't unleash the full power of the Xuanyuan Sword.
However, Gilgamesh's interest was clearly piqued.
Gilgamesh tilted his head and looked at Semiramis, saying, "Your courage in a desperate struggle is commendable. In that case, this King shall offer a token of respect!"
As Gilgamesh spoke, he extended his hand forward.
"Let the original place be narrated, the heaven and earth be separated, the void be opened, and the world be cleaved by my Ea, the Star of Ruin that Tears the World! The void of the celestial realm, the end of the eve of creation, lies in the abyss of death! Heaven and Earth, the Star of Ruin!" Gilgamesh took a deep breath and then roared, "Enuma Elish!"
In an instant, a vast expanse of golden light erupted.
A peculiar sword slowly materialized in Gilgamesh's hand.
The hilt of the sword bore Gilgamesh's characteristic style, entirely crafted from pure gold with black patterns. However, the blade was entirely different, appearing as a black, cylindrical shaft.
The cylindrical blade was black, adorned with numerous red stripes, and divided into three sections.
As Gilgamesh grasped the Ea, an incredibly terrifying aura erupted.
A wave of crimson light spread outwards.
The three sections of the Ea began to rotate continuously, emitting a low hum.
Red currents of electricity circled the blade and Gilgamesh's body.
This was the legendary sword capable of cleaving the world!
And now...
Gilgamesh intended to use this sword to sever the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
The next moment, as Gilgamesh raised the sword, the crimson light emanating from the Ea reached its peak.
The light seemed to solidify, sweeping outwards and striking the surrounding walls, instantly shattering them.
It struck the ground, cracking it completely.
Soon, the brilliance of the Ea blinded everyone.
The light completely filled the surrounding space.
Bai Ye instinctively raised his arm to shield his eyes.
And at that very moment...
Outside the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, reporters in Fuyuki City continued their frenzied reporting. Especially after the anomaly in the Hanging Gardens, the reporters had become even more excited.
Then...
*Boom!*
A reporter was speaking into the camera when a sudden explosion sounded from behind, followed by the camera shaking violently.
Everyone involuntarily turned their heads towards the Hanging Gardens!
At this moment...
A massive, crimson beam of light pierced through the Hanging Gardens, and even after passing through, it shot straight into the sky, shattering the clouds.
Accompanying the red beam, the entire Hanging Gardens began to collapse.
The twelve colossal stone pillars surrounding the Hanging Gardens shattered first, turning into countless fragments that rained down.
Following that, the Hanging Gardens themselves began to break apart.
Starting from the outer edges, the trees within the gardens fell, followed by the grand castle.
Cracks appeared everywhere on the castle, and then it began to crumble.
Finally...
Under the horrified gazes of the onlookers, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon plummeted from the sky.
The surrounding people were instantly plunged into panic, scattering and fleeing wildly.
Until...
*Boom!*
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon crashed to the ground.
At that instant, it felt like the end of the world.
Large areas around the impact zone began to shake, and the buildings below were instantly crushed by the falling structure.
Explosions continued to erupt.
The buildings struck by the Hanging Gardens began to explode.
Flames billowed upwards, and black smoke coiled into the sky.
In a blink of an eye, that entire area was reduced to ruins.
It was like the apocalypse had descended.
...
Deep within the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
Fūma Kotarō gazed into the distance, then closed his eyes in silence. A Servant abandoned by their Master had no meaning in life.
Atop a pile of rubble, Semiramis lay on a massive stone slab, her beautiful face pale and weak, a stark contrast to her black dress.
Looking at the collapsing Hanging Gardens, Semiramis showed no distress, but instead, a smile of contentment.
"Vanity represents falsehood, and destruction is merely a matter of time. Therefore, perhaps this is my best end."
In the sky, Gilgamesh and Bai Ye stood upon the golden chariot.
Gilgamesh gazed into the distance, while Bai Ye held the gleaming golden Holy Grail in his hand.
Then...
Gilgamesh activated the Vimana, transforming into a golden streak of light as he swiftly departed the scene.
The Holy Grail had been obtained, but the Holy Grail War was not yet over.
According to the rules, the Holy Grail would remain for 24 hours after its appearance, and whoever held it at the end of that period would be the victor.
Approximately one-third of the 24 hours remained.
However, Bai Ye felt it was meaningless.
Currently, the only ones with a chance to fight were Zak and Astolfo.
It was not impossible for them to try and seize the Holy Grail, but...
Even without the Xuanyuan Sword, Bai Ye had never considered Zak a threat, let alone now that he possessed the Xuanyuan Sword.
And as for Astolfo, in Gilgamesh's eyes...
Well, Gilgamesh didn't consider anyone a threat.
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