(Time flies so fast, and soon this volume is going to end again, but how many characters can die well, ask for votes!) ）

The raid was scheduled for 1 a.m. tonight, which isn't a very good time to expect from a magic perspective. In any case, the other party is a powerful vampire species, and it is a natural phenomenon that when it comes to the moment of the demon, the combat power will be greatly increased. But think about it from another angle, because of this, as long as you have a little brain, you generally don't run to touch the head when the enemy is at its strongest. This can be said to be a kind of inertial thinking, and Ling Yi used this reason to convince everyone.

Although everyone was a little unexpected at first, they didn't have much sense of resistance.

Now that the situation is in their favor, Elt Luki, who has lost Berserker, is probably hiding in the base area to think about countermeasures, and he definitely never imagined that they would take the opportunity to attack in a big way. What's more, Karna successfully survived, and although he couldn't use the Noble Phantasm lightly, his own strength was not weak, and his level of white-knuckle combat could be said to be the best among the Servants of this year.

Even if you can't beat the opponent's Saber for a while, as long as you hold it back.

Actually, there is one thing that I forgot to say. Karna was pierced through the heart by Berserker's magic spear, and the reason why he did not die in a short period of time was entirely because of his A-rank divine additional effect of 'having a defensive bonus to the servants of the Sun God System', as well as the golden armor covered on his body. It was a secret treasure given to him by the gods, both conceptual and physical, all damage would be reduced by 90%, the curse of the magic spear was delayed, and the damage from internal bleeding did not continue to expand. As if time had stopped, it was an extremely powerful antithetical treasure.

Tactics were thus decided.

A total of seven people participated in the raid. They are Rin Tosaka and Archer, Shinji Maki and Lancer, Rider and Artoria, and Ling Yi.

Neither Illya nor Sakura are capable of self-preservation, and although Caster has created a number of golems, he is tasked with providing support and preventing ghouls from getting in their way.

The Lion Tribulation chose to watch from the wall on the grounds that 'I have completed the commission, there is no need to accompany you to the adventure'.

On the contrary, Ling Yi's actions were a little incomprehensible.

He just had surgery and was not good at lying in the room, but he was going to get involved, was it really okay?

"Do you think I'm looking like there's something wrong?"

While asking this, Ling Yi raised his head and looked at the knight opposite.

It stands to reason that it doesn't matter if you're concerned or worried. The starting point is right. But—

"Yes. You're giving me more magic now than before, and that's definitely not normal. This will affect my combat status. ”

What should people say about this starting point?

"Isn't that a good thing? You have more mana to squander, and a heroic spirit like you who has to fire a map cannon from time to time cannons can't do without a huge supply of mana. Ling Yi stretched out a finger and shook it in front of the blonde girl.

A serious expression that doesn't match the ridiculous words. It makes it difficult for the girl to refute.

"—I won't just release the treasure."

At best, this level of rebuttal can be made.

"But it's also true that the amount of mana consumed is enough for a third-rate magician to lie in bed for the rest of his life."

"I don't think I'm going a little off-topic. Why did you become an accusation against me? ”

"Is your topic 'idle people running around to interrupt my research'?"

"It's the most basic concern. After all, we are in a master-slave relationship. ”

"That's when you'll willingly admit our relationship."

Ling Yi raised an eyebrow. If he didn't know the girl's character, he would definitely think that the girl was deliberately playing tricks on him.

"Of course, although I personally am extremely reluctant to be your servant. But the truth is not something that I will change. The girl said solemnly. This is a big step forward, and the idealists can actually make statements like 'I bow to reality', which has not been in vain in the past few years, and it seems that the atmosphere of the Clock Tower's interests is not bad.

Ling Yi smiled with satisfaction.

"What? What do you mean by this smile? ”

"What do you mean?"

"There's a subtle feeling of contempt for people."

"Intuition isn't like you!"

"Putting that aside—"

"What a bad diversion."

"- Have you thought of a specific course of action?"

Seeing that the girl ignored her sarcasm, she said seriously.

Ling Yi suddenly had the idea of 'I can't let her stay in the clock tower continue', the innocent girl who only knew how to sacrifice herself seemed to have undergone some subtle changes now.

What to do? Sure enough, she changed into a maid outfit first, pulled out and walked around, and destroyed her self-esteem first?

No, no, no, this will affect the next battle, let's talk about it later, maybe it's better to let Lily educate her. A successful example of self-education – ex-Saber, Artoria.

"It's a smile like this again"

The girl sighed suddenly.

I don't know why it's so hot.

Ling Yi decided to ignore this matter, cleared his throat and said:

"You act with me tonight. If they say, a frontal attack will be fine, and the numerical advantage will not suffer any losses, but we have other tasks to do. ”

"Other tasks?"

The girl's spirits perked up, and the dull hair on her head moved.

Something strange seems to have been mentioned.

Ling Yi's expression suddenly sank, as if he heard that a storm was coming.

"Frat . Escaldes, do you know this person? ”

"Vrat? I remember that I used to be my student, but it has been a few years since I graduated. ”

The girl's memory is pretty good. Should it be said to be a heroic spirit?

"This is interesting, the two men associated with you are currently imprisoned under the castle of Einzbelen, do you have any thoughts on this?"

"Before giving my opinion. I have a request. ”

"Don't worry, if you are generous, I will definitely agree."

"Please don't use that kind of ** statement, it makes me feel insulted by my personality."

"I'm sorry, but I refuse."

"Unacceptable apologies! What about the promise just now!? ”

"Let's talk about how to rescue those two men who 'have a close relationship with you.'"

"Rin has something to do with me, let me be out of company first."

In this way, Ling Yi watched the girl suppress her anger and leave the reception room.

"It's finally quiet for a while."

He muttered to himself.

☆

- Now that I think about it, I had a feeling that something was wrong from the beginning.

The number of people involved in the war is small, but the number of innocent people involved is as high as hundreds of thousands, and the camps are roughly divided into two factions, regardless of who will receive the Holy Grail in the end. These are extraordinary situations in which the Ruler must be summoned.

But. Joan of Arc felt that this was not the purpose for which she had been given.

Somewhere inside of me, there seemed to be something urging me.

It's not so much a sense of mission as a sense of crisis.

Something irreparable is about to happen.

When she saw the castle, shrouded in fog and forest, Joan of Arc's anxiety reached its peak.

I'm afraid that the Armageddon between the Vampire Camp and the Magician Camp is about to begin. Whichever side wins, as long as the winner pins his hopes on the Holy Grail, it is good. That was enough for Joan of Arc.

At this point. Joan of Arc was quite relieved at first.

Yes - at the beginning.

Because of the masters of both camps. They are all magicians. Magicians are detached from human ethics, but at the same time, they do not pray for the fulfillment of evil wishes. All they want is to get to the roots. Or maybe it's some other wish related to the Demon Path—in short. Their wishes should be more appropriate.

But the appearance of Elter Luki makes Joan of Arc question.

Not only was no one aware of Ruler's existence, but they also mistook her for an enemy.

I'm afraid it's because even the Holy Grail didn't expect that Eltruki would have such a big influence on the Holy Grail War, and the Ruler's summoning was completely improvised. That's why the process of this advent is so tortuous, I have to rush from far away France, because I don't want Ruler to be set on fire as soon as he appears.

It can be concluded that the will of the Holy Grail is doing the right thing. It was clear from Karna's attack on her that no servant would trust her, no, he couldn't say that.

That Assassin, the weakest servant in the strict sense of the word.

Obviously in the camp of Eltruki, but he protected her.

Although it has to do with personal wishes, Joan of Arc is still a bit uncanny to this day.

But I don't have that much time to spare right now, and I'm afraid tonight will be the day of the decisive battle. The masters of the Magician faction are about to make a move on Eltruki.

Joan of Arc and Sastripe Ayaka made a long detour, trying to avoid the eyes and ears of the ghouls, and came to the outskirts of the Einzbelen forest. The battle had begun, the mixed magic wafted through the air, and the interior of the forest had become the center of the battlefield.

All kinds of puppets and ghouls collide with each other and start a terrible battle. But it's nothing, and the battle between servants can turn a forest into a barren land.

Joan of Arc looked at the tragic inhuman battlefield, and after a while looked up at the looming castle. Although there are countless Holy Grail wars, the strength of the defense like this is unprecedented, magic traps, illusion enchantments are filled in every corner of the forest, and it is trivial to be accidentally blown up, and being trapped in it is the most troublesome.

Undoubtedly, this was a tragic battle.

"Do you know the truth? Ayaka. We're going to cross the battlefield now to meet the Black Princess. ”

"What are you doing?"

"There's 'someone' on this battlefield that I have to meet, but I don't know who that person is. I don't know if it's a servant or a master, or maybe it's a ghoul who doesn't want to be mentioned. However, I had to go and see him. ”

Ayaka Sajo was a little puzzled, but what she said was incredibly convincing. She didn't say it with confidence, but in a somewhat uneasy voice. Obviously, it can make people feel a strong will that will never stop.

I see—the girl with glasses understands.

Joan of Arc's words do not give a strong will. It's not even commanding, just to convey the idea of 'I have to do this'.

"I think it's dangerous, but if it's your decision, then there's no way, I'll go with you."

Ayaka Sajo said with a smile. Although they didn't spend much time together, Joan of Arc could easily grasp his thoughts. This black-haired girl who named herself Ayaka Sajo is a character who will work to the end once she makes a decision. The more timid a person is, the more enthusiastic he is about what he is rarely determined to do.

Even if you tell her not to come, you don't have the obligation to come with me. But she'll go along anyway, think about it. She is completely in line with her own position. Rejected by both camps, in a rather awkward and dangerous position. If you leave her alone, it will be miserable if you meet a servant.

However, Ayaka Sajo has a different purpose than herself.

"What are you going to do?" Joan of Arc asked.

"I'll go with you to meet that person first. And then"

"And then?"

Faced with Joan of Arc's doubts. Ayaka Sajo seemed to bow her head a little guiltily. whispered:

"I wanted to meet the Assassin. But I don't know if I can see it. After all, meeting in such a situation will only cause him trouble. And it's still a question of whether he can see it, after all, he fights with that determination. I don't even know when I'm going to die. ”

"He's in trouble right now, too."

In any case, going together is still the most appropriate solution at the moment, Joan of Arc has judged.

"Anyway, you come with me first. But you have to remember that even though you are now a Dead Apostle, you must not fight with the Followers. If you're found by a servant, if you can't escape, just say my name, and use a warning like 'The Holy Grail will disqualify you', and save your life anyway. ”

"Thank you."

Although the black-haired girl narrowed her eyes and smiled warmly.

But in the heart of Joan of Arc, there is always a haze that cannot be erased.

☆

Archer - Atalanta sits two arrows on the bowstring of Tauroperos, the bow of love, aiming not at enemies hiding in the forest, but at the night sky shrouded in fog and clouds.

The cold, dry wind unique to winter blew through her hair, and the beast's ears on the top of her head trembled slightly.

Almost.

Atalanta's eyes narrowed.

"Bow with my bow to ask for the protection of the sun god and the moon goddess."

The arrows began to shine brightly. Her noble phantasm is not a bow, nor is it an arrow that shoots out of a bow. Both are nothing more than catalysts. Her treasure is the technique of "loading arrows on the bowstring and shooting them out."

"Dedication to such a catastrophe - 'Arrow Book of Complaints'!"

The two arrows shot into the air swirled as they traced a dazzling trajectory through the clouds and disappeared without a trace.

This is a complaint to God.

Apollo, the god of the sun, Artemis, the goddess of the moon. Both are gods with a deep connection to the sun and the moon. At the same time, Apollo was also the god of bows and arrows, and Artemis was the god of hunting.

For Archer it's a blessing. But the so-called protection - that is, to inflict disaster on the enemy.

The night sky was filled with a faint glow, and a small sound sounded like rain fluttering in the wind. But that's not a gentle drizzle. The god of the storm sought sacrifices and sprinkled the earth with a torrential rain called Calamity.

Countless arrows of light flashed in the air, and the ghouls roaming the forest were stabbed by the arrows and fell one by one. Even the puppet, which was supposed to be strong, was shattered by the impact of countless arrows. There's no way, it's such a trick, as long as you decide on the target, it will produce indiscriminate attacks. Although the enemy servant has not yet appeared, he should be caught off guard.

"Cover mission accomplished."

Atalanta turned her head to look at her master.

Rin Tosaka nodded at her and pulled out a talisman for ultra-long-distance conversation, a Chinese magic costume. It seems to have adopted the ancient technique of flying pigeons.

"I've got it done here, it's up to you next."

As the saying goes, a raid is a blitzkrieg.

First of all, all the obstacles must be eliminated, and then the core of the blitzkrieg -

"It's time for us to act."

On the northern outskirts of the forest, Shinji Makiri, who had been waiting impatiently for a long time, put away the talisman, and his eyes flashed with an unknown battle intent. Karna, who stood beside him like a javelin, bowed slightly, and once again held the sharpshooter in his hand.

Not used for the feints of Rin Tosaka and Atalanta, their mission is to break into the battlefield.

"Don't be stingy with magic power, destroy the enemy's defenses to the maximum, whether it's a ghoul, a golem, or even a forest!" Since the Lord said so, Karna naturally obeyed this decision, and on the premise of not liberating the treasure, he was still the strongest servant. The scorching flames of magic surrounded him, and all the magic traps in the forest were burned, and the illusion junction could not affect the impact of such powerful magic in the slightest. Karna is like the mythical chariot of the sun, desperate to launch a straight line.

With such a loud momentum, even if you don't have to look at it with your eyes, your skin can feel the burning breath in the air.

Can't let him go like this anymore - that's the thought that popped into the head of the ghoul group.

At the same time, someone blocked Karna's way.

It was a tall and young man who exuded a different atmosphere. He gazed at his sword as if it were an adversary, and the splendor and murderous aura of the sword made no one believe it was the work of a human craftsman. The hilt of the sword inlaid with sapphires pushed this feeling to the extreme, and he was dressed in silver armor, like the pride of the sky. This is a servant who can make people think highly of 'if it is him, even if he dies, he will become a heroic spirit.'

"Saber?"

Karna stared at the man who was blocking his path.

Although he did not recognize the man's identity, it did not prevent his intuition from deducing.

Saber nodded without saying a word, then looked at Karna's gun with a hint of understanding in his eyes.

"Recognizable? Don't mind, come and avenge your companions. ”

As he spoke, Karna saw Saber's smile. For just a moment, it was a shallow smile that no one could notice.

Ah, I see.

The battle with this man was not accidental, it was inevitable.

Karna's fighting spirit was burning like a flame. Saber, who was silent, quietly let the magic rise. The air creaked and smelled of burning.

The so-called heroic spirits are all seekers and madmen who continue to fight until the end of their lives. Even now that he has a second life and is in the world, that faith remains the same!

There was no shouting, and there was no tendency to crack, but the fighting spirit of the two sides was like a scorching heat———— gradually infecting everything around them. (To be continued......)