In Sumerian mythology, the most "destructive" and "cruel" act committed by Ishtar was her devastation of Mount Ebih, a sacred peak revered even by the king of the gods, simply because it displeased her. This legend transformed into her Noble Phantasm, which caused the entire mountain to perish.
According to Mesopotamian myth, Ishtar stormed Mount Ebih, her divine authority growing with each step. Ultimately, she seized the mountain's peak and thrust her spear into the heart of its leyline, causing the entire range to collapse.
Based on this legend, when deploying her Noble Phantasm, Ishtar teleports to Venus, utilizing her administrative authority to encapsulate the planet's concept in her hand. She then loads this conceptual planet into Maanna's chamber and fires it, executing an act so terrifying it would make even gods tremble.
Noble Phantasm Unleashed: An Gal Ta Ki Gal Šè!
Driven by fury, Ishtar, as a Rider of the Bow, unleashed this Noble Phantasm without hesitation.
A devastating beam, brimming with an aura of annihilation, swept across the entire arena.
Its target, naturally, was Scathach.
The attack even engulfed Morpheus and Lancer Artoria, as if Ishtar intended to wipe out the entire group in one fell swoop.
A bold plan, but somewhat unrealistic.
Morpheus raised his hand, conjuring a translucent barrier that effortlessly deflected the descending beam.
Seeing this, Ishtar's eyes widened involuntarily, filled with shock and disbelief.
"How is this possible?"
She knew all too well the power of her Noble Phantasm—an attack that could make gods quiver—yet it was casually blocked by her opponent.
Who in the world was this guy?
Realizing Morpheus was no ordinary foe, Ishtar redirected her fury toward Scathach, the Queen of the Land of Shadows.
If I can't deal with Morpheus, I'll take you down instead!
To her astonishment, however, even after unleashing her Noble Phantasm, which left Scathach battered and disheveled, it failed to eliminate her.
Scathach endured it head-on.
First, she used her own Noble Phantasm to offset a portion of the An Gal Ta Ki Gal Šè's power. Then, she erected a formidable barrier with Primordial Runes.
In the end, she survived the apocalyptic strike.
In contrast, Ishtar, having unleashed the attack, was left pale and trembling, barely able to stand, on the verge of collapsing from her flying boat Maanna.
After all, she wasn't here in her true form but as a Demi-Servant possessing Rin Tohsaka's body.
This Noble Phantasm had nearly drained both her and Rin Tohsaka's magical energy.
Even her Saint Graph began to destabilize.
Frustrated, Ishtar spat, "I'll remember you, you wretched godslayer."
Scathach gave her a faint, enigmatic smile. "And I'll remember you, Goddess Ishtar. Next time we meet, I hope to face your true self."
The implication was clear—she intended to take down Ishtar's true form.
Ishtar, no fool, caught the meaning behind Scathach's words. A cold smirk curled her lips as she retorted icily, "When that time comes, I hope you won't be scared witless."
Anyone can talk tough.
Scathach smiled softly. "I'm looking forward to that day."
With that, Ishtar closed her eyes and detached from Rin Tohsaka's body.
The flying boat Maanna vanished instantly, leaving Rin Tohsaka plummeting headfirst from the sky.
If she hit the ground, her head would fare no better than a watermelon dropped on concrete.
Morpheus sighed, casually waving his hand. An invisible breeze swept through, catching Rin Tohsaka's body and gently lowering her to the ground, unharmed.
Tokiomi Tohsaka, arriving a step too late, saw his daughter safely on the ground and let out a long sigh of relief.
When Ishtar had unleashed her Noble Phantasm, Scathach withstood it, and Morpheus blocked it—none of them were harmed.
Only this unfortunate father had been caught in the blast's violent aftermath, nearly swept away and blown far off, which delayed his attempt to save his daughter.
Seeing Morpheus intervene, Tokiomi Tohsaka exhaled in relief, shakily rising from the ground and bowing deeply to Morpheus.
"Thank you for your assistance."
Morpheus waved it off. "No need for formalities."
He was here to end the Holy Grail War, not to kill needlessly.
There was no reason to harm Rin Tohsaka, especially since she posed no threat to him.
Hearing this, Tokiomi Tohsaka expressed his gratitude again. Regardless of Morpheus's motives, he had saved his daughter's life, and that deserved thanks.
Morpheus smiled, casually dispelling the domain, and left with Scathach and Lancer Artoria.
The Tohsaka family matter was settled. Next up was the Einzbern family.
Ending the Holy Grail War in a single night—Morpheus was serious about it.
Soon, the trio arrived at the Einzbern family's castle.
The castle was situated in a forest on the outskirts of Fuyuki City. Rumor had it that every brick was airlifted from Germany, though whether that was true remained uncertain.
The castle was undeniably magnificent, sprawling and opulently decorated, a testament to immense wealth.
A barrier enveloped the castle's perimeter.
Ordinary people approaching would instinctively feel compelled to leave.
The barrier had a repelling effect on outsiders.
But such measures posed no challenge to Morpheus and his companions; the repulsion had no effect on them.
Morpheus strode confidently through the forest, arriving at the castle's grand entrance.
At the same time, the castle's residents had noticed the arrival of these uninvited guests and were already waiting at the entrance.
Leading them was a white-haired, legal loli—Illyasviel von Einzbern.
Beside her stood two women dressed in nun-like attire.
They were homunculi of the Einzbern family.
Sella and Leysritt.
Sella served as Illyasviel's nanny and educator, possessing exceptional magical circuits and acting as a top-tier mage to guide Illyasviel in magecraft. However, her fragile body made her unsuited for combat.
Physical fragility was a common trait among artificial lifeforms.
But there were two exceptions.
One was Illyasviel von Einzbern herself.
The other was Leysritt.
Like Sella, she was Illyasviel's nanny and maid, sharing responsibilities for household management and Illyasviel's education.
She was also a maid who fought wielding an axe.
But Morpheus didn't pay much attention to the two.
The one who truly caught his eye was the man standing behind the three homunculi.
A man whose overwhelming strength was apparent at a glance.
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100 Power Stones = 1 BC
300 Power Stones = 2 BC
500 Power Stones = 3 BC
700 Power Stones = 4 BC
1000 Power Stones = 5 BC
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