Fate/Magus Path

Gray sand, a pitch-black sun, and black flames burning at his feet, while a pure white tower looms behind him.

Endless magical power surrounds him, making the entire world seem like a mere backdrop.

This is a Reality Marble, also known as a domain.

It is the highest realm of magecraft, a magecraft that materializes the magus's inner vision of a landscape.

Once activated, it alters the surrounding space into a completely different scenery. The manifestation of the inner landscape means that the Reality Marble replaces both the self and the world without changing the boundaries. At this point, the size of the self and the world will swap, and the world will be completely contained within a small vessel. This small world is referred to as the World Egg, which also serves as the theoretical name.

In battles within a Reality Marble, it can either be a covering or a tug-of-war, depending on the abilities of both parties.

This powerful magecraft, which rewrites reality with the magus' inner landscape, known as Reality Marble, is the ultimate magecraft closest to the realm of true magic and has been classified as a forbidden spell by the Mage's Association.

This magecraft is defined as a subspecies of imaginary materialization, creating a boundary that shapes the caster's inner world to erode the real world. However, unlike imaginary materialization, the form of the Reality Marble cannot be freely determined. Since it is formed from the unique inner self of the caster, the caster cannot exert will over the construction of the boundary, but the Reality Marble can also affect unnatural things, which is superior to imaginary materialization.

According to the Mage's Association's research and analysis, the Reality Marble was originally a power that only fae and daemons could wield. However, after years of practice in creating their personal inner worlds, some advanced magus have made it possible to create a Reality Marble. Most of the 27 Dead Apostle Ancestors can use a Reality Marble, but overall, the number of magus capable of wielding this world-altering great magecraft is not many.

Apart from naturally occurring fae, other beings' created alternate worlds would be erased by the concept known as nature.

Therefore, maintaining a Reality Marble requires a massive amount of magical energy and cost, leading ordinary magus to be able to sustain it for only a few minutes at most, even if they manage to activate their Reality Marble without seeking external assistance.

In summary, this power can be seen as the ultimate embodiment of the realm of magecraft, a special power that even Aoko, as a Magician, would find hard to comprehend.

Thus, ending the battle in this manner is the best strategy.

At this moment, the inner vision manifests.

However, Roy's Reality Marble is not complete, as he has not been involved in magecraft for long, and his inner world does not fully manifest. Even the Reality Marble he can currently deploy relies on the training from Logos React and insights gained from his battle with Morgan and has not yet reached the level of perfect execution.

But even so, it is enough; it is still a Reality Marble.

Moreover, it is a Reality Marble initiated and supported by a Magician.

...

In an instant, a strange aurora descends.

From the white sandy sea, a pure white tower rises beneath Roy's feet, while a gigantic gray sculpture, bound and sealed by chains, stands over ten meters tall in the desert behind him. Under the glow of the aurora, every wing atop it shimmers with warm light. Roy stands before the statue, slowly extending his arms.

"An angel descends..."

Since the end of the war in Fuyuki City, the False Angel created by the Holy Grail has descended upon this pale world.

He looks down from above at Aoko Aozaki below, his hand signs changing.

*Crack!* *Crack!* *Crack!*

Soon, the countless chains binding the angel all break apart, and even the petrified signs on it begin to fade.

Roy and the angel align, and under his command, the massive angel gradually regains its vitality. The world chains entwined around its body shatter, and countless wings flap once more, stirring up a storm of white sand.

"Let's begin the next round of battle, Magician of the Fifth Magic. In this domain, we can fight with all our might; as long as this world exists, it won't affect the real world."

"However, I must remind you that my completion level for this Reality Marble is not particularly high, so my actions might be a bit heavy-handed. If you don't go all out this time, it really will crush you."

With those words, the white angel fully revives, its radiant wings spreading wide.

"You really dare to say that, huh? You actually opened up such a different world and summoned such a monster."

Facing the angel of light slowly approaching her, Aoko Aozaki grits her teeth but dares not underestimate it.

The exceptionally high ether density in this Reality Marble is as if the age of the gods has returned. If an ordinary person were to enter, they would suffer from magical poisoning and die in agony almost instantly.

While an increase in ether density is a good thing for magus, it is different here. The magical power is very unique, possessing a different aura. Although she doesn't know why, it is undoubtedly unlike the magical power from the outside.

Aoko has a bad feeling; it feels like a carefully prepared bait. If she were to absorb and convert it, something terrible might happen.

Moreover, this enormous creature in front of her brings unprecedented pressure, surpassing all previous foes.

While they are all giant enemies, compared to this giant of light, Alice's Thames Troll is nothing.

Its specific abilities are still unknown, but what difference is there between a magical power level of this degree and infinity?!

As the angel moves, she can even sense the ether concentration around her rapidly soaring, and this enormous being of light resembles a legendary... gods!

In any case, faced with such an opponent, Aoko dares not to be careless and cautiously prepares for everything that might happen next.

"Well then, the battle has begun."

Seeing that Aoko is ready for battle, Roy smiles and commands the angel to attack Aoko.

The white light shadow charges forward.

She doesn't know how this angel moves, how it can act so swiftly with such a massive and irregular body.

With its light wings unfurled it moves as if waving its arms, rushing toward Aoko Aozaki at incredible speed.

Due to its immense magical power and density, the ground cannot bear the scorching heat and strength it brings, melting and sinking the sand in its wake, leaving a deep lava trench in the vast silver desert.

"Is it coming?!"

The intense heat and the approaching massive magical power source create a terrifying pressure, making Aoko exhale. She slightly closes her eyes to adjust her magic, getting into the best condition, her anger transforming her red hair into a fiery dance in the heated atmosphere.

At this moment, Aoko's anger has reached its peak. No matter what kind of monster the opponent summons, she will ruthlessly shatter it all to pieces.

Seeing this scene, Roy can't help but narrow his eyes.

He knows that the Magician of the Fifth Magic is truly serious now.

She extends her hand, raising her left arm like a cannon, aiming at the approaching angel.

"Circuit - Link..."

Once again, the chant of this brief incantation echoed. It was clearly a simple and unadorned magical operation, yet under her actions, it seemed so extraordinary.

The efficiency of Aoko's magic circuit surged once more; this time, both the speed and quality surpassed dozens, even hundreds of times more than before.

Then, the special trace known as time gradually manifested on her body, with massive magical power surging and bursting forth within her magic circuit.

"Endurance - Launch!"

Immediately, the magical power within Aoko seemed to ignite, her crimson hair danced in the wind stirred up by the magic, and the tremendous magical energy extended from her arms to her fingertips. Her palm transformed again into a finger gun, unfolding intricate magical arrays around her. With extreme precision, they overlapped, and the magic bullets operating within had reached a terrifying level of power through this stacking.

Each shot was as powerful as a missile, and the force kept accumulating while the number of bullets continued to increase. In the blink of an eye, hundreds of magic bullets of different colors shot forth from her fingertips like a meteor shower.

*Whoosh!* *Whoosh!* *Whoosh!*

Such a magic bullet attack, in terms of power and range, could already compete with A-rank Noble Phantasms.

And this output clearly wasn't her limit.

Faced with such a dense barrage, Roy couldn't help but flinch slightly, evidently surprised by this unconventional use of the Fifth Magic.

Truly, it was no wonder that Touko Aozaki said, "That girl is just a useless person except for destruction and cheating."

She had completely utilized magic to enhance her destructive power.

Although she witnessed the blue meteor shower descending, Roy had no intention of dodging it; instead, he chose to change his hand seals and commanded the angel to extend its palm and sweep directly toward the incoming light bullets.

Receiving the command, the enormous angel trembled slightly, and suddenly, several thick arms sprouted around its body. Its light wings began to vibrate, forming a cross shape as it charged directly toward the incoming light bullets.

Facing a flexible opponent like Aoko, the angel's massive body became a burden. Such a large body was merely a target for the magical bullets. No matter how agile it was, it couldn't match the speed of Aoko's magic bullets; it would be hit no matter how it moved.

In that case...

Might as well not dodge and take them all!

*Boom!!*

With a deafening explosion.

The terrifying power of the magic bullets made the angel's form shake as if the photon-constructed body was blasted apart at several points, with a multitude of photons escaping from the wounds.

"Is this all you've got? Is it just big and clumsy?"

Seeing the enormous angel heavily wounded by her first round of attacks, Aoko was somewhat surprised.

Although she had just unleashed her full-power attack, it shouldn't have had such an effect; with the angel's presence and magical power level, it definitely shouldn't be this weak.

So...

What was going on?

She looked up at Roy, who was controlling the angel from the high platform, trying hard to glean something from his expression.

However, his face remained calm, without joy or sadness.

Because the real show was just beginning.

In the next moment, Aoko understood Roy's reliance.

The enormous angel healed its previously blasted injuries at an incredible speed, extending more light wings from the wounds. To adapt to Aoko's attacks, its body began to evolve, developing a thick outer shell, and its size had grown several times larger than before.

The gears beneath Roy's feet on the tower turned.

Adaptation - Complete.

Within the established Reality Marble, the enormous angel already possessed a terrifying adaptability to any attack, and with Roy's support and manipulation, its strength was greatly enhanced.

"I won't let you succeed!"

However, Aoko wouldn't be foolish enough to stand still, waiting for the angel to complete its self-adaptation. She quickly raised both arms, with her palms as guns, operating countless magic circles. She transformed into a bomber, launching another round of more powerful fire coverage against the angel.

Brilliant stars surged like a tide, continuously striking the angel's massive surface.

*Boom!* *Boom!!*

The roaring sound echoed endlessly.

The desert beneath her feet, along with every piece of land the angel occupied, became her target for attack. High-concentration magic bullets mixed with small sources rained down like gunfire on the battlefield, unrelentingly striking everything in the area.

Aoko's eyes were filled with coldness. Fully immersed in battle, she had lost the warmth she once had. At this moment, she was entirely dedicated to the fight, determined to shatter the angel, Roy, and this entire realm into pieces.

The fierce bombardment lasted for several minutes, and the entire world resembled a scene after a sandstorm, shrouded in swirling dust that severely impaired visibility.

The ground beneath had lowered several meters due to her relentless bombardment, littered with melted sand and debris, creating an extremely chaotic scene.

As for the angel, which Aoko had focused on, it was left with no intact body, swaying like a tattered cloth glued together in the smoke, as if it could collapse completely with a gentle tear, shattering like broken porcelain amid the ruins.

The victor had been determined!!

This thought arose in Aoko's mind. Looking at the giant, now devoid of the ability to act, she let out a slight breath and relaxed her body a bit.

"…"

Since she had smashed this troublesome monster, the only one left to deal with was that detestable trickster.

She had to drag him out and give him a good lesson, making him and Touko pay for their actions.

She stepped into the smoke, walking toward the tower where Roy stood.

As she drew near, the figure standing on the tower became increasingly clear.

However, the angel's defeat did not induce any panic or frantic escape from the other side, nor did it incite anger to confront her. He simply stood there, quietly watching her approach.

Feeling that things weren't that simple…

Aoko began to be on guard.

*Crack!*

A strange sound echoed from the sky, and alarm bells rang in her mind as she quickly turned back.

Suddenly, a gigantic hand came crashing down from above toward the spot where she had just been.

*Boom!*

The terrifying sound, accompanied by overwhelming power, kicked up dust, causing the ground's elevation to drop several more meters. The strong impact sent Aoko flying nearby.

"How is this possible?!!"

The surviving Aoko was filled with disbelief. With the power of that slap just now, if she hadn't dodged in time, she would have probably become a pancake.

But that wasn't even the most shocking part. Suddenly, a massive surge of magical energy came from above, and the entire ground began to sway, as a shadow darkened the sky and pressed down on her.

Is it a new enemy? Aoko thought as she dodged the continuing attack. But when she looked up to see the enemy that had launched the attack, she was completely stunned.

The giant of light, which had been shattered into pieces, instantly restored itself at an incredible speed. Moreover, it sprouted more wings, and its body was now several times larger than before, standing tall like a skyscraper in the white world.

At that moment, it coldly gazed at her, and the huge hand that had just fallen down came from it.

Then the gears on the tower turned again.

Adaptation - Completed once more.

At this moment, the angel had fully adapted to the magical damage it had just sustained and absorbed the magical power provided by Roy as a trade-off.

Having completed its evolution again, it now had a terrifying scale.

If it weren't for the endless magical energy provided by the Third Magic in this world, constantly being absorbed by the angel, many magus would have instantly become human corpses.

In this world, magical energy was never meant for magus to use; instead, it existed as energy for the angel's activities, adaptations, and even evolution.

"Are you kidding me…"

Facing this towering giant that was dozens of meters tall, Aoko couldn't help but widen her eyes.

Ignoring Aoko's shock, the restored angel inserted its palm into its body, and countless light points emerged.

Then it seemed to grasp something and slowly pulled it out of its body. A massive white sword of light was tightly gripped in its hand, and with a swing, it sent a terrifying surge of magical power and white flames sweeping toward Aoko.

With this sword, mountains and seas would be leveled.

"It restored itself so quickly, and even evolved again?! Getting injured and evolving… is this the true ability of this monster?!!"

"This kind of monster is too overpowered!!"

Facing the terrifying angel, which was now many times larger than before and wielding a sword that dispels magic, Aoko, who had learned her lesson, certainly did not dare to confront it head-on.

Whether she could defeat it was one thing, but if she continued to increase the power of her magical bullets and caused this giant to evolve again, there would be no way to fight it.

Who knows if this monster's restoration and evolution have any limits? Moreover, Roy, who had been maintaining the Reality Marble and controlling the angel, hadn't made a move yet. If she kept dragging this out, she would only end up suffering.

It was time to change her strategy!

As the giant sword was about to strike her down, she chose to leap into the air and create distance.

With reinforcement magecraft and the massive magic circle rising beneath her feet, she launched herself into the sky like a magic bullet, soaring hundreds of meters off the ground in an instant.

However, the angel's speed was no less impressive. Seeing the target escape, the countless wings extending behind it suddenly flapped, and its massive body shot toward the sky like an arrow released from a bow.

In just a moment, Aoko changed her movement in mid-air.

Her elegant form spiraled gracefully, like a beautiful gymnast. Aozaki Aoko quickly adjusted her shape and raised her finger, aiming at her target.

But this time, her chosen target was not the giant angel rapidly approaching below, but rather Roy, who was controlling the angel from a distance, along with the white tower beneath him.

When facing this type of combat servant, attacking the controller was the right choice. Rather than fighting this massive unknown monster, directly attacking Roy was the best option.

Moreover, according to the common sense of magus, Roy, who was currently controlling the servant, was in the weakest state possible, evident by the fact that he couldn't leave that tower.

Though it was despicable, this was indeed the most effective method. And since it was a battle of life and death, she wouldn't hold back.

She would use this move to determine victory.

"Magic Bullet Sequence: Condense - Fire!"

Several arrays soared into the air, and dazzling light rapidly spun in the sky. Then, beams of terrifying power coalesced in mid-air, shooting straight toward their target.

At that moment, brilliant heavenly pillars poured down.

"Oh? Ignoring the angel and choosing to attack me directly? A wise decision, but… I won't just sit back and take it."

However, facing the sudden brilliant rays, Roy also felt urgency. He merely lifted his head slightly, his expression still neutral, neither happy nor sad.

As the intense beams of light rushed toward him, he lightly raised his hand and moved his lips slightly.

The golden light hidden in his chest began to flicker.

"Garden of Avalon - Eternally Secluded Utopia!"

With a dazzling white light, the bounded field opened before him, and the golden shield easily blocked the rays capable of annihilating everything.

"What is that?!"

Seeing her full-powered magical cannon fire easily blocked by some unknown means, Aoko's heart sank to the depths.

The situation had reversed; not hitting Roy meant that the backlash would fall upon her.

She didn't even have time to think about her next move; suspended in mid-air, she obviously couldn't dodge the upcoming fatal blow.

Accompanied by the whistling sound of air friction.

The pure white giant angel had already broken through the sky and was right in front of her. The countless wings that spread out sealed the sky, cutting off her escape route. The raised sword to dispel magic glowed brightly as it swung down.

This strike was like the heavens collapsing.

Even the white aurora in the sky was split in two.

Now the outcome was clear.

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Bonus Chapter:

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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