Fate: Zero to Hero

Chapter 217: Architect



The ground then started too move, as they saw the other 13 statue started to move, as they were ready to attack, as then Ritsuka looked at the Architect as then smiled at him.

Ritsuka just looked as then he spoke. "Arise!".

As then all of Ritsuka Umbrel summoned cane out, all his shadow knight, Shadow Dragon, Shadow Monster, Shadow Mage, shadow copy, Shadow Ice Soldier cane out, as then from the left of Ritsuka cane out Bellion, as then from Ritsuka the shadow Dragon Ddrake came out, as it roar as then more shadow dragons come out

The ground trembled as the statues, now fully animated, began to stir, their stone limbs grinding against the floor with an eerie resonance. Ritsuka's Umbrel summons, emerging from the depths of his shadow, took their positions with an organized chaos, ready for battle. The first wave of statues advanced, their expressions frozen in stone yet filled with malice.

Ritsuka's eyes gleamed with determination. "Arise!" he commanded once more, and the power of his shadow surged to meet the oncoming threat.

From the shadows, his army of summoned creatures appeared: the Shadow Knights clashed their weapons in unison, the Shadow Dragon Ddrake roared mightily, causing the air around it to vibrate with power. More shadow dragons emerged from the darkness, their red eyes glowing as they encircled the statues. Shadow Monsters and Mages filled the air, creating a chaotic but controlled battlefield, as the knights formed a defensive ring around Ritsuka.

On the left, Bellion, the powerful figure Ritsuka had revived, stepped forward with a chilling presence. His massive, armored form exuded a sense of authority, ready to fight with the strength of a god. The air itself seemed to tremble under his aura, and he gave a deep, guttural laugh as he surveyed the battlefield, his purple gemstone glowing with malevolent energy.

"I'll take the left flank," Bellion said, his voice deep and resonant. He raised his blade, and the ground seemed to crack beneath his feet.

Ritsuka nodded, his face set in a focused expression. "We hold the line here. Don't let any of them through."

The 13 statues, now fully awake and possessing the power of ancient deities, began to move in formation. Their eyes glowed with divine fury as they locked their sights on Ritsuka and his team. Each one was a formidable opponent, enhanced by the ancient magic that had once bound them.

The Architect, however, remained stationary, observing the unfolding chaos with its glowing red eyes. It seemed to be waiting for something, as if measuring the group's strength. Ritsuka could feel its gaze, and it only made him more resolute. He would not be deterred. Not now.

The first of the statues, a towering figure with a jagged sword, lunged at the nearest Shadow Knight. The clash echoed throughout the room, and sparks flew as the knight parried the blow with a sword made of pure shadow. The knight countered with a slash, but the statue was unyielding, and it retaliated with crushing force.

"Stay focused!" Ritsuka shouted, rallying his forces.

The battle was intense. Bellion's might allowed him to obliterate several statues with brutal efficiency, but the statues weren't weak—they had the strength and durability of gods. Ddrake and the other dragons swarmed the battlefield, tearing into the statues with fiery claws and fangs, but even they struggled against the stone giants' relentless assault.

At the center of it all, Ritsuka's shadow army swarmed around the statues, each Shadow Mage casting their dark magic to weaken the statues, while the Shadow Ice Soldiers tried to freeze them in place, creating cracks that could be exploited.

Ritsuka, with his sword Albion in hand, slashed through the nearest statue, his red dragon wings unfurling in a display of divine power. "Cries Dream Slash in Red!" he shouted, and another slash of shadow and flame cut through the air, cutting down one of the statues.

Yet, for every statue that fell, another seemed to take its place. Ritsuka realized that the Architect's power was endless, and the statues would keep coming unless the source of their power was destroyed.

"Loki!" Ritsuka shouted, "Do you have any ideas on how to stop this?"

Loki, barely dodging a blow from one of the statues, gave Ritsuka a quick glance. "I can try something, but I need time! The Architect controls the magic binding these statues. If we can cut off its connection to them, we might be able to stop this onslaught!"

Ritsuka clenched his teeth, feeling the weight of the battle pressing on him. He had to hold the line long enough for Loki to find a way to sever the connection.

"Keep fighting!" Ritsuka yelled to his team. "We're not done yet!"

The battle raged on, with Ritsuka and his summons fighting tooth and nail against the overwhelming tide of statues. But even with their strength, it was clear that the Architect was not going to let them through easily. Time was running out.

Ritsuka then looked at Sigurd and Brynhildr. "You two take on the two statues with the sword". He then looked at BB. "BB take on the one Statue holding a staff". As then Minamoto No Tametomo and Edmond. "Take on the one with the Arrow". As then Krymhilde and Tenochtitlan them came out. "Left Ans right flank". As then Muramasa and Odysseus came out. "Muramasa cut them all down, Odysseus bring out the your giant robot".

Ritsuka's heart pounded in his chest as the battlefield erupted into chaos. The statues, each one towering and imposing, began to move, their stone limbs grinding with ancient power. Ritsuka's orders were clear, his strategy sound. His summons were moving like a well-oiled machine, each servant using their unique skills to counter the statues' deadly onslaught.

"Sigurd, Brynhildr!" Ritsuka commanded, watching the two of them engage the sword-wielding statues with fierce intensity. Sigurd met the first statue's blade with his own, the force of their clash causing the very ground to tremble. Brynhildr, with the grace of a Valkyrie, weaved around the statue's strikes, delivering devastating blows that sent cracks spreading through the stone.

"BB, you've got this!" Ritsuka called, his eyes never leaving the chaos. BB, already brimming with energy, shot forward, her movements unpredictable. The statue holding the staff swung its weapon at her, but with a flick of her wrist, BB turned its own power against it, her quick thinking and agility making her a formidable opponent.

Minamoto no Tametomo and Edmond were already locking horns with the statue that wielded the arrow, their combined firepower overwhelming its defenses. The sharp, precise arrows from Tametomo and Edmond's strategic prowess were a lethal combination, finding their marks with deadly accuracy.

Krymhilde and Tenochtitlan took to the flanks, their presence a brutal force as they harassed the statues from both sides. Tenochtitlan summoned his forces, causing the statues to stagger under a barrage of elemental magic and physical assault. Krymhilde was a whirlwind of blades, cutting through stone like butter with each strike.

Muramasa, always calm and collected, unsheathed his swords, their edges gleaming in the dim light of the room. "Leave it to me, Ritsuka," he said coolly. With lightning speed, he dashed forward, cutting through any statue that dared get in his way. His skill was unmatched as the statues crumbled before him.

Odysseus, ever the strategist, summoned his giant robot. The colossal machine roared to life, its metallic limbs crashing down on the statues as it swung its massive weapon, cutting through them with ruthless efficiency. "Stay out of my way," Odysseus muttered as the statues were sliced apart under his command.

Ritsuka summoned his last two servants, Sladie and Yang Guifei, to reinforce the front line. "Skadi, keep the others in check!" he commanded, as the goddess of winter and her icy powers began to slow the statues' movements. Yang Guifei, a graceful and deadly presence, joined BB's side, providing both offense and support, her beauty masking the deadly skill with which she fought.

Despite the coordinated chaos, Ritsuka's attention was still focused on the Architect. The sinister figure stood as the statues fell, smiling eerily. "It's not over yet," Ritsuka muttered under his breath. The Architect's eyes, those gleaming red orbs, were locked on him.

Muramasa's voice rang out. "Kid, Ereshkigal's Beast form would make short work of this, but we need her with the others."

Ritsuka frowned, remembering Ereshkigal's current mission with Marie Alter. "We'll make do. We have to end this now."

Just as the statues began to regroup and move with terrifying speed, Ritsuka and his servants pushed forward, their combined might overwhelming the Architect's minions. Ritsuka's Shadow Mages worked tirelessly, casting defensive and offensive spells, creating barriers, and launching elemental attacks that tore through the statues like paper.

But as the Architect smirked, Ritsuka met its gaze, his own determination burning brighter. "You won't stand a chance against us," he declared, his sword crackling with energy.

The Architect's smile only widened, its eerie presence growing stronger with every passing second. The real battle was about to begin, and Ritsuka could feel it—the Architect would not be defeated so easily.

Ritsuka's eyes darted around, watching the statues continue to emerge, each one more relentless than the last. His servants fought valiantly, but the onslaught was beginning to take its toll. As Ddrake let out a mighty roar, crushing another statue with his massive claws, Ritsuka gritted his teeth. The Architect's forces were growing stronger, but so were his own.

"Loki!" Ritsuka called again, urgency in his voice. "I need more time."

Loki's face twisted in concentration, his eyes scanning the chaotic battlefield as his fingers twitched with magic. "I know, I know," he muttered, his magic crackling in the air as he searched for the solution. "But the Architect is no ordinary foe. I need to find the weak point."

Ritsuka, meanwhile, was moving with lethal precision. His sword cut through the stone statues like they were made of paper, each strike amplified by the dark energy of his shadow powers. Ddrake followed suit, unleashing a torrent of shadow dragons that devoured the statues whole. Bellion, never far from his master, swung his massive sword with devastating force, obliterating any statue in his path. The shockwaves from his attacks sent ripples through the air, leaving craters in the ground.

Muramasa watched Bellion's destructive force with a mix of admiration and bewilderment. "Kid, what the hell did you kill to get someone like him?" he asked, his voice filled with awe.

Ritsuka didn't even pause as he cleaved through another statue. He shot a quick glance at Muramasa and shrugged. "Long story."

Muramasa let out a low chuckle. "I bet. Well, whatever it was, it's working."

As more statues advanced, Ritsuka could feel the pressure mounting. Every swing of his sword, every summon of his shadow beasts, was one step closer to finding the Architect's true weakness. He could sense Loki's magic flaring up, the god's efforts clearly reaching a boiling point. But even with the combined might of his servants, the Architect was no easy target.

Just then, the Architect itself seemed to come alive, its stone form shimmering as it stepped forward. Its glowing red eyes locked on Ritsuka, and for a brief moment, time seemed to slow. The air grew thick with power as the Architect's many arms—now fully extended—began to move, preparing for an all-out assault.

"We're not finished yet!" Ritsuka shouted to his team. "Keep fighting! We'll find a way to break this!"

With renewed determination, his servants surged forward, joining forces to push back the relentless tide of statues. Ritsuka, now fully in sync with his summoned shadows, called upon their full strength, unleashing wave after wave of devastating magic and raw power.

To be continued

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