CHAPTER XXIII
The Tosaka family mansion in the deep mountain town of Fuyuki City.
Tosaka Tokichen is talking about the movements of the masters through the communication magic guide and the apprentice Yan Feng Qili.
"Saber and Emiya Kiritsugu are still in the castle, and Lancer and his Master are on their way to Einzbelen Castle, presumably in retaliation. Rider has not yet been able to find their stronghold due to flying away from the air, but the Assassin has already searched separately, and it is believed that news will be available soon. There is no movement from the Kirito family and the Asakami family now. Yan Feng Qili calmly reciprocated, without a trace of emotion in his words. However, he didn't seem to notice that when referring to the Einsberen faction, he used "Emiya Kiritsugu" instead of Saber's Master.
"It seems that the implementation of the plan has been successful, at least the masters have aimed at Avenger. So what did Avenger do? Tosaka asked calmly.
"The Assassin, who was looking for Rider, accidentally discovered Avenger's whereabouts, and he traveled to Einsbelen Castle with his eight children." Yan Feng Qili paused, "In addition, Asagami Zhenyu also acted just now, and it was the three of them who went out together. ”
"You mean even Asakami Qiuli came out?" Tosaka was surprised. It's no wonder that from the beginning of the Holy Grail War to the present, Pachouli has been reading books in Maha's house, and now she is actually following suit.
"It should be in a truce, so come out and do something."
"No, you don't know about the great magician, it is said that she stayed in the library of the clock tower for more than a year, going back and forth between her residence and the library. She acts with a strong sense of purpose, which is what attracts her to the castle of Einzberen. Tosaka Tokitomi asserted. - It's also wrong to say that, the only thing that makes Pache put down her books is what interests her more.
"......" Yan Feng Qili on the other side of the magic guide was silent for a while before bidding farewell to Tosaka Shichen, "I need to sort out some things, so I'll retire first." ”
"Just remember to let the Assassin handle something, and try to take as few risks as possible."
"Yes, Master." Yan Feng Qili lied frankly. Turn around and walk out of the church and head out in the direction of Einzbelen Castle.
Einzbelen Castle is in full swing tonight!
At the same time, not far from the city of Einzbelen, the trio arrived, but did not move, just quietly looking at the castle that towered in the distance.
"The Einzberen family is really wealthy." Mayu sighed.
"It's just a castle, what's there to feel about." Nero said dismissively.
"The castle is said to have been transferred here from Germany using magic, which is a big deal." Such a move is already a large-scale joint magic, the cost of materials and energy consumption is not a small amount, and the purpose is actually to fight with the Tosaka family, which is why Zhenyu will sigh that the Einz Belen family is rich.
Suddenly, the enchantment of Einzbelen Castle began to turbulent, and in the eyes of Maha, the enchantment that was invisible to ordinary people appeared in a corrugated form.
"Has it begun? It seems that Avenger still chose Artoria as the first target, and it was such a high-profile attack. ”
"I guess I noticed the strength of the three of us last night." Pache analyzed. It wasn't impossible, although Nero was the only one of the three of them to make a move last night, but perhaps Marshal Gilles' beastly instincts would make him instinctively avoid danger and abandon Nero's choice for the time being.
"What an irrational beast, if it weren't for the fact that the Masters were killing each other, such an unwise move would be looking for death." Nero folded his hands around his chest and said disdainfully.
"Lancer and his Master should be there soon, too." Zhen Yu said, "And Yan Feng Qili, such a good opportunity, he won't let it go - it's just that the Assassin who always follows behind is a little annoying." ”
The Assassin's aura block has an A+, which is already a very high level and is almost impossible to detect. Unless it is turned into an attack state, the level of aura blocking will be greatly reduced. Maha's sensitive perception couldn't detect the Assassin's location, but his intuition vaguely told him that someone was staring at him.
"There it is!" Of course, the anomaly of the castle enchantment can't be hidden from Alice Phil. She displayed the image of the intruder captured by the barrier on the crystal ball.
The intruder was dressed in pitch-black robes, his clothes were soaked in crimson patterns, and he shook with an ominous aura, and his eyes were like those of wild beasts—more resentful spirits than heroic spirits.
Avenger looked up at the castle and shouted, "Your Highness, I have come to visit you, as I agreed last night. Master of the Holy Maiden, I now give the order that I may meet that beautiful Lady again. ”
"What did he bring those kids for, he wanted to be hostages?" Nero, who was watching from a distance, asked.
"No, it's a sacrifice, a sacrifice to summon demons." Maha's voice was tinged with anger. Avenger's actions are truly outrageous.
Saber in the castle stared at Alice Phil, urging her to give orders quickly. As a Servant, the Maiden is ready for battle. It's just that her master is still hesitant. Avenger didn't set foot in the castle's barrier, so he wasn't afraid of the traps and traps set inside, and he had eight children by his side, which made people even more jealous. Avenger's actions were clearly aimed at luring Saber into the fight.
"I still can't make up my mind. So, I'll make a game first. Avenger let out an unpleasant laugh.
"Listening to the kids, we started playing hide and seek. The rules are simple. Just run away from me. If you're caught by me—"
Avenger swished out his hand from the sleeve of his robe. Grabbed a child next to him, the sound of a crumbling skull. Brains splashing everywhere and eyeballs sliding through the air. Those nightmarish scenes were etched in everyone's minds.
"Smack!" Nero trampled the branches under his feet too hard, "Zhenyu, let Yu save those children!" ”
Pache on the side also turned her head to look at Maha.
"It can't be saved." Zhen Yu smiled bitterly, "Their bodies have been parasitized, even if they are saved, they will become tentacle monsters in the slightest thought of Avenger." ”
"Damn. And the rest will give him the death penalty. Nero appeared to be armed, and it was clear that he was going to end.
"Go ahead." True Feather didn't stop it, Avenger's behavior was indeed outrageous.
On the other hand, Saber was also unusually angry, and turned into a gust of wind and sped through the jungle, rushing to where Avenger was. The blood was tumbling inside her, and Saber was furious at the demon's misdeeds. But now she was at peace in her heart, putting aside her anger, sorrow, and pain and putting the bigger picture first, which was the responsibility that a knight must bear. Like a sharp, shiny sword. It was a sword without the slightest confusion.
"Smack!" Nero and Saber arrived almost at the same time. The two looked at each other, nodded, and did not speak, with the same purpose of letting them understand each other's thoughts.
On the ground and around was a blood-stained, fragmented human body with a disgusting stench. The hellish scene around you is unbearable. It was clear that Avenger had killed quite a few children before the two arrived.
"Aha, God is really favored, the two holy highnesses actually appeared at the same time!! I've been waiting for a long time. Avenger greeted his heart with a hearty smile, and he stood in the middle of the sea of blood, his dark robe stained with the blood of the hostages, making his smile even more poignant and terrifying.
"Such a crazy act, General Yu will end you with his own hands!" Nero spoke like a judgment.
"Let go of that kid." Artoria's voice was as cold as a sword.
Avenger said in a smug tone, "Heartbreaking, huh? Can you imagine the pain that those innocent and lovely children endured after the worst of their lives? But Joan of Arc, this is not a real tragedy. Compared to the fact that after I lost you, in order to meet you again-"
Before he could finish his tirade, Nero struck, and the primordial fire slashed at Avenger with a sword. She's never had a good temper, especially now that she's in a rage, and it's strange that she listens to Avenger's crazy words.
Avenger retreated as quickly as he could, but how could it be compared to Nero's speed, and when he saw the red magic sword in front of him, he threw his hands out from the corners of his robe. It was the sole survivor and is now Aenger's shield.
"Damn!" Nero had no choice but to abandon the attack.
It was a child—the only hostage that survived. Caught in Avenger's forearm, still crying quietly. Avenger was left alive in order to use him as a shield to fight Saber. Now Nero didn't know what to do, especially with Artoria, the knight king, on his side.
PS: Thank you for the evaluation votes of "Dragon God of the Last Days" and "CK Shouge".