The King of Heroes—one of the most popular Heroic Spirits in the world.
Especially after the video titled The Oldest King was exposed to the public.
Countless people came to understand the King of Heroes past, and their love for this most ancient human king only grew.
A man who clearly possessed the blood of the gods, yet deeply despised them.
A wise king who planned for humanity's future alongside Nameless.
After descending in this era, he rescued an entire nation from ruin and rebuilt a shattered capital into a global metropolis.
Anyone who saw him had to call him "the wise king!.
Just like when King Artoria appeared before, his appearance instantly blew up the comment section:
AlmightyMiddleFinger-[Holy crap, after King Artoria now the King of Heroes shows up too? Are you Heroic Spirits about to throw down? Earth's doomed!]
HerbertXOXO-[Illya is too cute. Could it be the King of Heroes was attracted and wants to open up his heart to her? Try to get close?]
LoliConnoisseur-[Is the King of Heroes also going to fall to the charms of the loli with white stockings? Damn… but honestly, same!]
FateBot-[He seems pretty intense though…]
…
What had been a comment section full of gentlemen fantasizing over white-stockinged lolis suddenly turned into a wall of frantic warnings.
Even blood-red danger signs began to flash on screen.
"Eh? What's going on?"
Kirina was confused.
Just moments ago, all those perverts were drooling over the cute little loli. Why did everything suddenly flip into high-alert warnings?
"You think Alaya would show a heartwarming healing video?"
Sanjiro looked at her like she was an idiot.
She seemed to be getting dumber by the day—was it the accumulated effects of all those mental seals?
All the previous videos had basically ended in tragedy.
Even using your butt to think, you'd know Unlimited Blade Works couldn't possibly be a feel-good show.
If anything, it'd be a depression-fest.
"Hmph, the King of Heroes is obviously here to protect Illya. With him around, how could anything go wrong?"
Kirina rolled her eyes.
Please, that's the universally acknowledged wise king.
Sure, he's a bit arrogant, but he's actually quite kind to ordinary people.
He even went out of his way to take care of pregnant women.
In Uruk and around the world, his popularity is sky-high.
On top of that, he wields the Sword of Rupture—capable of slicing worlds apart. How could he possibly let Illya be harmed?
"Who knows? Let's just keep watching," Sanjiro replied casually, perfectly playing the role of a clueless high schooler.
But in reality…
What happened on this timeline was exactly why he kept trash-talking Gilgamesh.
If he hadn't, Gil really would've opened up his heart to that little loli.
My dear friend, this time's blackmail material isn't my fault!
It's all Alaya's doing!
If it weren't for them exposing everything, we'd still be bros!
Please, don't hold a grudge. Let me cling to your thigh and ride out this crisis.
I'm even willing to pay!
In the video—
Gilgamesh stood on the rooftop, looking at the two maids like they were bugs. "Mere puppets maintaining human appearances, yet capable of human emotions… Not bad. I'll give you ten seconds. Run for your lives."
Everyone watching was instantly dumbfounded.
This wasn't what they expected at all?
And then things got worse.
Despite his arrogant command, the two maids didn't flinch and instead assumed battle stances.
"To protect the young mistress is our duty. We will not retreat even in death!"
After saying that—
Gilgamesh gave a chilling smile: "In that case, wither like flowers. I imagine your delightful screams will lure out the Grail vessel."
Whoosh~
Behind him, a golden ripple formed, and from it emerged a Noble Phantasm.
The King of Heroes signature move—
[Gate of Babylon]
Zoom!
A Noble Phantasm flashed past one of the maids.
Her expression froze, and her arm dropped heavily to the ground.
No resistance. No defense.
Even battle maids powered by magic were like ants before the King of Heroes.
Whoosh~
More golden ripples appeared.
Noble Phantasms shimmered with blinding and deadly brilliance.
Countless viewers were stunned speechless—
Blorbo-[Holy sh*t, no!]
ICastFart-[What is this video?! Why does it suddenly feel like he's the final boss?]
BobUchiha-[I think I get it now… why Nameless kept trash-talking the King of Heroes at the start of The Oldest King...]
…
Everyone thought the King of Heroes came to protect Illya.
Reality slapped them hard in the face!
And it got worse.
As Gilgamesh slaughtered the two battle maids—
The video cut to a scene of Illya sitting in a chair, her soft loli voice ringing out.
"Onii-chan's coming soon. I'm so excited to be here at the castle where mommy used to live~"
Her hands were resting under her chin, her face full of anticipation. Like a little girl eagerly waiting for gifts during a festival.
Yes, Illya had no idea that disaster was descending upon her!
On one side, brutal slaughter.
On the other, a sweet smile.
The two scenes created a suffocating contrast.
Countless pink flower petals danced in the air, making the manor look like a dreamland.
But behind the beauty was pure carnage.
Under the bombardment of Noble Phantasms, the two battle maids were killed on the spot.
And even then—
Though impaled by numerous Noble Phantasms and pinned to the ground, one maid stubbornly lifted her head: "As long as I draw breath, I won't let you hurt the young mistress!"
"In that case, let me help you fulfill your mission."
Gilgamesh personally took up a weapon. As a sign of respect, he slashed cleanly through her neck.
Plop~
Her head dropped to the ground. Life faded completely.
Boom!
A massive giant crashed down from the sky, smashing a crater into the ground.
Illya's ruby-like eyes filled with shock. "Liz… Sella…"
"So you're the puppet built to be the Grail's vessel… They really created quite the masterpiece."
Gilgamesh stood calmly, blood-dripping sword in hand, looking at the girl.
"Kill him! Kill him for me, Berserker!!"
Illya screamed in fury.
The two maids who had cared for her since she was little were murdered horribly!
One pierced by countless blades.
The other beheaded!
Unforgivable!
"HAHAHA! Great hero—you're finally a worthy opponent!"
Gilgamesh laughed maniacally, unrestrained and wild.
Behind him, golden ripples appeared in massive numbers.
[Gate of Babylon] was fully opened.
His blood-red eyes locked onto the giant before him: "Let the mythic war descend once more upon this world!"
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Noble Phantasms rained down in a wild barrage.
Dazzling lights engulfed Heracles completely.
But—
Even under the onslaught, Heracles resisted everything thrown at him.
"HAHAHA! Just a mindless hero—you think this king can't erase you?"
Gilgamesh laughed even louder, more deranged.
Behind him, even more terrifying Noble Phantasms appeared.
Among them: [Gungnir], [Heaven Scorcher Halberd], and other top-tier treasures.
[Gate of Babylon] unleashed its full might in that moment.
"Then allow me to bestow you death with stronger and more advanced Noble Phantasms!"
An endless stream of Noble Phantasms surged forward like a flood.
One after another, they shattered the giant's defenses, turning him into a living pincushion.
Blood sprayed like a fountain from every part of his body.
The mighty hero from Greek mythology—
Was instantly obliterated by the King of Heroes.