Catastrophe Card King

Therefore, if this fellow was unwilling to face death, he would definitely do something.

Leonard Churchill’s gaze was fixed on this plot character.

Because logically, Prince Sarn could be the key plot task in “The Third Holy Grail War.”

After all, the “Battle of Ironforge” was just a small-scale conflict at the beginning of the war, and the struggle for the Holy Grail was just starting to unfold.

But now that the guy had come here, without adventurers like Leonard Churchill, it was likely he would actually take the Holy Grail, triggering the subsequent conflict.

Supposing this idea was correct,

how did Prince Sarn get the Holy Grail and make it out alive?

“This guy must have some key clues in his possession, time to make a move, right…”

Leonard surmised.

This place was discovered by Sarn; he might have something like a treasure map.

Had he not revealed his methods before because he wanted to use the Death Knights to eliminate everyone entering the tomb?

But now seeing that the others hadn’t died yet, and he himself was close to death, if he truly had any hidden tactics, it was time for Sarn to use them.

And just as Leonard had predicted,

during the fight, a brilliant surge of fighting energy suddenly erupted from inside the tomb.

Prince Sarn suddenly burst forth, repelling the entangling monster, then dashed straight toward the pile of bones in courtly gowns near the Heroic Statues.

The guy pulled out a scroll, and a spurt of fresh blood sprayed onto it, as if it were some sort of Spirit Communication contract, and in an instant, the scroll exploded.

Then Leonard and his companions saw a soul illusion manifesting on the bones?

The Enlightenment Display revealed it to be a “Guardian Spirit of the Delaney Royal Family”?

Prince Sarn sat exhausted next to the bones, muttering something with devout sincerity.

A miraculous scene unfolded.

The charging Hell’s Knight actually halted, no longer pursuing the man!

….

Case closed.

Upon witnessing this scene, Leonard realized, “So that’s the trick…”

From the clothing on the bones, he had guessed this to be a Delaney Royal Princess.

Now it seemed his guess was correct.

It looked like the royal princess from a century ago had a love story with the epic hero, Garen.

Although according to the text on the tombstone, the princess was greatly dissatisfied with the royal family’s actions.

But being of her own bloodline, she had to offer some protection.

If the princess chose to protect, naturally, Garen’s will would not harm her kin.

But this method could only be used by Sarn.

Leonard had noticed the bones earlier and guessed they were key to the plot.

But such plot items are best not tampered with.

At least, don’t be the first to touch them.

Just like how Camilla was the first to get the Holy Grail; thankfully, she had strong lifesaving skills.

If it were anyone else, they would’ve been skewered by a monster long ago.

And now, it appeared to be the same situation.

Aside from the Royal Family’s bloodline, the Guardian Spirit would likely not protect anyone else.

Touching it carelessly might even trigger other negative events.

….

“Now that’s troublesome…”

Seeing this, Leonard felt the hope he had for possibly breaking the situation had vanished.

The method used by Prince Sarn could only save himself.

And given the situation, even if Leonard and the others coveting the Holy Grail weren’t killed by the monsters, the prince himself would surely enter the fray to help eliminate them once he recovered.

The unexpected turn of events made the situation even more urgent than before.

Prince Sarn had found a way to cheat death, like exploiting a bug, while the others continued their intense battle.

As Leonard fought, his mind raced with other thoughts.

Gravestone, bones, statues, domain…

The known clues within the tomb were just these few things.

“Since it’s confirmed this is a trial of a hero… it cannot merely be a matter of fighting strength to overcome the Catastrophe, so what other conditions could there be… ‘combat’ tests ‘martial prowess,’ ‘domain’ represents ‘legacy,’ the Holy Grail represents ‘kingship’, statues could represent ‘justice’ or ‘human hero’? What do the bones represent then, familial kinship, love?”

“No, Garen’s death might be associated with the royal family’s dishonorable tactics, and he might not have wanted to leave the Holy Grail to the Delaney Royal Family… otherwise, it wouldn’t have been hidden in the tomb.”

“What other conditions are needed…”

Leonard pondered deeply.

Since it was certain that the barrier was to screen the identity of those taking the Holy Grail, the conditions for passing would have to satisfy those screenings.

“Martial prowess” and “legacy” seemed to be confirmed.

But to meet these two conditions, defeating the Catastrophe’s avatar was necessary first.

As for “kingship,” maybe whoever got the Holy Grail would qualify?

Regarding the statues representing “justice,” Leonard did not think he could fulfill that.

But if it represented “hero,” Leonard held the title of “Demon-slaying Hero,” which might suffice?

But what about the princess’s bones?

Such pointed clues must have some significance.

…

While Leonard was deeply engrossed in thought, Prince Sarn, not far off, was also observing everyone present.

He appeared to have mostly recovered, and his eyes were barely concealing his intent to kill.

Time was running out for Leonard and the others.

No one present could withstand an S-Tier Catastrophe avatar and the combined attack of a Fourth Tier Grand Knight.

The only sliver of good news was that in the midst of battle, Leonard suddenly received a moment of Enlightenment: “You have comprehended ‘Celestial Godfall Lv0 (8/1000)\'”