London Airport, England.
Han Shaoqing had no idea what was happening with Charles and the others. Communication in this era was still quite backward, and he had no contacts or information channels in other places. Coming to a foreign country, he was essentially in the dark.
He had to handle everything himself.
After getting off the plane, Han Shaoqing took a taxi to 177 Bleecker Street.
Perhaps because his mental power had improved, Han Shaoqing's memory was excellent. He could recall the details from the movie Doctor Strange.
Therefore, he knew the exact location of the London Sanctum.
Like the Hong Kong Sanctum, the London Sanctum was hidden within the city, appearing to be a private museum.
Among the three mage Sanctums, the London Sanctum held a rather special status.
Because, besides being a Sorcerer Supreme Sanctum, it was also the burial place of Merlin, the Sorcerer Supreme, from the Middle Ages.
Therefore, this place was also a sacred place for the lineage of Merlin the Sorcerer, with much stronger defensive power than the Hong Kong Sanctum.
Han Shaoqing arrived at the London Sanctum with the money-filled car, and no one came to stop him. Perhaps it was because the Ancient One had given a heads-up beforehand. The sorcerers around him also kept their distance, pretending not to see him even when they did.
"What's going on? Everyone's acting so weird."
Han Shaoqing was puzzled by the reactions of the sorcerers in the London Sanctum, but he didn't pay much attention. When he walked to the center of the hall, the check-in system in his mind prompted him.
[Ding! The host is currently located above the tomb of Merlin in the London Sanctum, meeting the check-in conditions. Would you like to check in?]
"Check in."
The ten-second countdown quickly ended.
[...Check-in successful. Congratulations to the host for obtaining—Artoria Pendragon from the FATE world, Excalibur, and Avalon.]
[Artoria: The King of Knights, King Arthur of Britain, currently in the form of a Heroic Spirit.]
[Excalibur: A FATE series Anti-City Noble Phantasm. Legend says it was obtained by King Arthur of Britain from the Lady of the Lake. The elven inscriptions on the blade contain the blessings of the elves and are known as the "Sword of Promised Victory". After chanting its True Name, it can release a powerful beam of magical energy to destroy everything.]
[Avalon: The sheath of Excalibur, a barrier Noble Phantasm. The holder can quickly recover from any injuries, and even the aging of the body will stop. Releasing its True Name and deploying the sheath places the user in the Land of Avalon, capable of shielding against all physical effects, forming an absolute defense that even the five great magics cannot touch.]
[Do you wish to claim it?]
"It's the God-tier Saber! This is like winning the lottery!"
Han Shaoqing looked around and noticed that the mages seemed to be avoiding him, and the entire hall was empty.
After considering it, Han Shaoqing said in a direction, "Please give my regards to the Ancient One."
After saying that, he ignored the other party's reaction and turned to leave the London Sanctum.
He chose a secluded, deserted corner, and Han Shaoqing silently recited, "Receive."
The next moment, a dazzling light appeared in the void.
Then, the light contracted into a sphere about two meters in diameter. A figure appeared in the semi-transparent sphere, gradually solidifying from the ethereal.
Formal armor, a blue knight's outfit, smooth golden hair, fair and delicate skin, beautiful even without makeup, looking about fifteen or sixteen years old, like a noble girl from a medieval court. A cluster of Ahoge on her head added a touch of charm.
She held a gorgeous longsword and scabbard, appearing from the void and floating down in front of Han Shaoqing, assuming a half-kneeling posture.
As the light dissipated, Artoria opened her eyes, her emerald pupils bright and clear, her gaze resolute. She looked up at Han Shaoqing in front of her. "Are you my Master?"
Han Shaoqing looked at the back of his hand, which was as smooth as ever. He replied, "Although there are no Command Seals, you are indeed the one I summoned."
A Command Seal is a term specific to the Fate series, a magical crystal that appears on the back of a hand or wrist.
Possessing a Command Seal grants the absolute right to command a Servant, a mark exclusive to a Master.
Although Han Shaoqing didn't have a Command Seal's constraints, a close connection did form between the two when Artoria appeared, creating a spiritual vein channel for transmitting magical energy between them.
Artoria didn't overthink it. She looked around, her eyebrows furrowed, feeling something was off. She couldn't sense the Holy Grail here, and it seemed she'd severed her connection with the Throne of Heroes, yet she could still maintain her Heroic Spirit form.
This situation was highly unusual, but she'd identified Han Shaoqing and wouldn't act against him just because she wasn't under any constraints.
A gentle breeze blew by, causing the Ahoge on Artoria's head to sway. Then, she looked seriously at Han Shaoqing: "Servant, Saber, I have come in response to your summoning. From this day forward, my sword is with you, and your fate is bound to mine. The contract is complete!"
Despite her doubts, as a Servant, Artoria chose to be loyal to Han Shaoqing, prioritizing his safety. This was the bottom line for a knight.
"Don't be so rigid. We'll get along well in the future. You have to protect me, okay?"
Han Shaoqing was in a good mood and cracked a joke. With his current strength, he wasn't any weaker than Artoria. Without Excalibur's sheath, Artoria might not be a match for Han Shaoqing.
"Protecting Master is my duty."
Artoria's little face was serious. Han Shaoqing's joke fell flat, and he turned his gaze to Artoria's equipment, saying, "Don't call me Master, I'm Han Shaoqing. You can call me Shaoqing. I'll call you Aya from now on. Aya, can you let me see your sword?"
"Yes."
The relationship between a Master and a Servant was one of mutual prosperity and mutual loss. Coupled with the feeling of closeness emanating from Han Shaoqing, Artoria didn't hesitate to hand the Noble Phantasm in her hand to Han Shaoqing. This was an expression of extreme trust.
Actually, Han Shaoqing was just saying it casually. He didn't expect Saber to be so straightforward.
Han Shaoqing drew Excalibur and examined it. This was Artoria's strongest Noble Phantasm, and it was also the most powerful and noblest holy sword symbolizing King Arthur. The sword was about three feet long, the guard was four inches wide, and the blade was about 5.5cm wide.
According to the descriptions in FATE, this sword was a holy sword forged by a planet, not by humans. It was made with the faith of humanity as raw material, crystallized inside the planet into the "Strongest Fantasy," one of the ultimate divine weapons.
But what truly possessed great power wasn't Excalibur, but its sheath, Avalon.
The barrier of the sheath could withstand powerful attacks, though it should have a limit.
Han Shaoqing estimated that perhaps Odin or Hela, beings of the Celestial Father level, could break the barrier.
Maybe even Godzilla could.
Thanos, without the Infinity Stones, would probably struggle.
However, the specifics would need to be tested.
In terms of single-target destructive power, Excalibur was superior to Neptune's Trident, considered a divine weapon, especially when paired with the sheath Avalon.
Even within the Avengers, Artoria's forces were among the top tier.
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