Era of Heroic Spirits: I Was Exposed by Alaya

The King of Heroes—one of the most popular Heroic Spirits in the world.

Especially after the exposure of The Oldest King video.

Countless people learned of the King of Heroes' past and grew even fonder of this ancient king of humanity.

A wise king who, despite possessing the blood of a divine ruler, despised the gods.

A king who, alongside Nameless, plotted a future for humanity.

After descending into this era, he saved an entire nation from ruins and transformed its devastated capital into a global metropolis.

Truly, anyone who saw him would praise him as the "Wise King"!

Just like King Arthur's appearance earlier, his arrival instantly exploded the barrage comments—

-[Damn, first King Arthur, now the King of Heroes? Are you guys starting a war? Earth is doomed!]

-[Illya is too adorable. Could it be that even the King of Heroes is drawn to her, wanting to have a "heart-to-heart" talk and get closer?]

-[Is the King of Heroes also going to kneel before a loli's white stockings and tiny feet? Tragic—nah, who am I kidding? Same here!]

-[Something feels off… like he's coming with ill intent…]

[Nuclear-level warning ahead!]

[Minors, please watch under parental supervision!]

...

In the blink of an eye, the comments from gentlemen thirsting over the loli's white stockings turned into frantic warnings.

Even blood-red caution symbols began popping up.

"Eh? What's going on?" Roya found it strange.

A bunch of perverts who had been raving about the loli's white stockings suddenly switched to high-alert mode.

"Do you really think Alaya would air something warm and healing?" Souma looked at her like she was an idiot.

Had she gotten dumber? Were the layers of seals affecting her brain?

In all the previous exposé videos, things had ended in tragedy.

Even a fool could guess that Unlimited Blade Works wasn't going to be a healing story!

More like a hurting one!

"Hmph, the King of Heroes must be here to protect Illya. With him around, how could anything bad happen?" Roya rolled her eyes.

Seriously, that was the universally recognized Wise King.

Sure, he was a bit arrogant, but he was actually quite kind to ordinary people.

He even cared for pregnant women nearing childbirth.

In Uruk and across the world, he enjoyed immense popularity.

Plus, with Ea, a sword capable of cleaving the world, how could Illya possibly be in danger?

The only way she could get hurt was if the King of Heroes himself did it!

"Well, who knows? Let's keep watching."

Souma didn't argue, perfectly playing the role of a clueless high school student.

In truth, what happened in this timeline was exactly why he had trash-talked Goldie.

Without him, Gilgamesh really would have had that "heart-to-heart" talk with the loli!

My dearest friend, this black history exposé really isn't my fault.

It's all Alaya's doing!

If it weren't for them, we'd still be best buds!

I hope you can let bygones be bygones and let me cling to your thigh to survive this crisis.

Hell, I'll even pay extra!

In the video.

Gilgamesh stood atop the roof, looking down at the two maids with an expression as if observing insects: "To think mere puppets maintaining human appearances could possess human emotions. Not bad at all."

"You have ten seconds to flee for your lives!"

This scene instantly left all viewers utterly bewildered.

This wasn't quite what they had imagined?

Then came an even more terrifying sight.

Under his domineering command, the two maids didn't retreat at all, instead assuming combat stances:

"Our duty is to protect the young mistress. We'd rather die than retreat!"

After these words and gestures.

Gilgamesh smiled with chilling cruelty: "Very well, then wither like flowers. Hearing your delightful screams should lure the Holy Grail vessel here."

Hum~

A golden ripple appeared behind him as a Noble Phantasm emerged.

It was unmistakably the King of Heroes' signature—

[Gate of Babylon!]

Whoosh!

The Noble Phantasm flashed past one maid's side.

The maid stood frozen as an arm thudded heavily to the ground!

Unstoppable! Unfathomable!

The powerful magical combat maids were as fragile as ants before the King of Heroes!

Hum~

More golden ripples appeared.

Countless Noble Phantasms gleamed with dazzling yet deadly radiance.

The watching crowd was completely stunned—

-[Holy shit, no!]

-[King of Heroes, have you turned dark? Why attack them?]

-[Damn, what kind of video is this? Suddenly Gilgamesh feels like the final boss...]

-[I think I understand now why Nameless kept verbally abusing the King of Heroes from the start of "The Oldest King"...]

...

Everyone had assumed the King of Heroes came to protect Illya.

Reality slapped them hard across the face.

Even more cruel.

While Gilgamesh brutally slaughtered the two combat maids.

The video flashed to another scene.

Showing Illya sitting on a chair, speaking in her soft, sweet loli voice: "Shirou's coming soon, to this castle where Mama once lived. I'm so excited~"

Propping her chin with both hands, her little face brimming with anticipation.

Like a little girl eagerly awaiting holiday presents.

Yes, Illya remained completely unaware of the disaster descending upon her.

On one side, cruel slaughter.

On the other, innocent smiles.

The two scenes formed a horrifying contrast that stole viewers' breath.

Countless pink petals swirled through the air, decorating the manor with dreamlike beauty.

Yet this beauty was accompanied by carnage.

Under the barrage of Noble Phantasms, both combat maids were instantly killed.

Astonishingly.

Even when pierced through by multiple Noble Phantasms, pinned mercilessly to the ground, one maid stubbornly raised her head: "As long as I draw breath... I won't let you harm the young mistress!"

"Then let me help you fulfill that duty."

Gilgamesh personally gripped his weapon—a gesture of respect—and cleanly severed her neck with one stroke.

Thud.

The maid's head hit the ground, all life extinguished.

BOOM!

A massive giant crashed down from the sky, smashing through the ground.

Illya's ruby-like eyes widened in shock: "Liz... Sella..."

"So you're the Holy Grail vessel puppet. Those people created something remarkable indeed."

Gilgamesh calmly observed the girl, blood dripping from his blade.

"Kill him! Kill him, Berserker!"

Illya screamed in furious anguish.

They had been with her since childhood.

The two maids who had cared for her since childhood had met such tragic deaths!

One was pierced by countless arrows, the other beheaded!

Unforgivable!

"Hahaha, mighty hero, you alone are worthy to be my opponent!"

Yet Gilgamesh burst into laughter, his mirth wild and unrestrained.

Behind him, countless golden ripples emerged.

[Gate of Babylon] was now fully unleashed.

His crimson eyes locked onto the towering figure before him: "Let the battle of myths descend upon this world once more!"

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Countless Noble Phantasms instantly began their relentless bombardment.

The dazzling radiance completely engulfed Heracles.

However,

Amidst the devastating assault, Heracles stubbornly withstood every attack.

"Hahaha, a mere berserk hero truly believes this king cannot erase you?"

Gilgamesh's laughter grew even more maniacal.

Behind him, an array of increasingly terrifying Noble Phantasms manifested. Among them were the most supreme weapons, unmistakably including [Gungnir] and [Sky Piercer].

[Gate of Babylon]—its might was displayed to the fullest in this moment!

"Then let me bestow upon you death with even stronger, even higher-tier Noble Phantasms!"

As if endless, the Noble Phantasms surged toward the giant like a raging torrent.

One after another, they effortlessly pierced through the giant's defenses, turning him into a pincushion as blood gushed like fountains from every inch of his body.

A great hero hailing from Greek mythology was actually instantly annihilated by the King of Heroes!

The most terrifying despair descended with a thunderous crash!

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