Kryptonians: Man of Steel

Chapter 1196 Treasure Hunt Era, I Put Everything There

The ever-changing outside world and the surging waves of public opinion were nothing but passing clouds to him and could not cause a ripple in his heart.

This detachment makes him look both lonely and sacred, like the brightest moon in the night sky, overlooking the hustle and bustle of the world.

"It's normal to criticize before you praise. They all want to test your attitude, profile your personality model, and figure out your preferences."

Shizuka Hiratsuka stood beside Luther, dressed simply and neatly, totally different from her usual casual self. At this moment, she looked more like a wise man who was planning strategies.

However, this is not surprising, as in the original plot, Shizuka Hiratsuka has a very clear and thorough understanding of human nature.

Her gaze was also cast towards the dimly lit city below, where the dreams and realities of countless people intertwined, and where it also served as a mirror of the complexity and changeability of human nature.

"They both fear you and rely on you; they both doubt you and are wary of you."

Hiratsuka Shizuka continued.

No matter what the purpose is, people always try to get close to him, understand him, and even try to control him in various ways.

Luther tilted his head slightly, his eyes swept over Hiratsuka Shizuka, as if he was confirming her words, or as if he was thinking about a deeper meaning.

He didn't say a word, but the power contained in his silence was enough to make anyone feel awed.

"Master, you are like a huge mystery, making them curious and scared."

"Curious, because your power is enough to change the world and even overturn their cognition; fearful, because once this power gets out of control, the consequences will be disastrous."

There was a hint of worry in Hiratsuka Shizuka's words, but it was quickly replaced by determination.

"Master, you are like a towering mountain, standing tall and unshakable, with people looking up to you. They try to test your reaction in various ways, whether it is praise or slander, and then speculate your personality traits, value orientation and even possible logic of action. This kind of temptation is a manifestation of uneasiness and desire for control over unknown forces."

During that time, Shizuya Hiratsuka was worried that Luther would be affected, but it was soon proved that Luther didn't care about these things at all.

This is the best case scenario. Shizuka Hiratsuka, Saeko Busujima and Utaha Kasumigaoka have had a secret discussion with each other, and everyone agrees that Luther's power is too terrifying. Once it gets out of control, the consequences will be disastrous.

Therefore, as those temptations intensified, Hiratsuka Shizuka's worries grew.

She worries that these seemingly insignificant actions may become the fuse that triggers a bigger crisis.

The probing behavior of these people was like randomly pressing codes on nuclear weapons. Although she knew that this was something that the top leaders of various countries had to do as a matter of course and was something that could not be avoided no matter what, Shizuka Hiratsuka still couldn't help complaining.

"Since they care so much, let's give them a chance."

Luther said suddenly.

"what?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka was very confused.

"Kyoto is a good trial site. Tell everyone to go and look for it. I have placed the treasures there. Whoever can find them will own them."

Luther said with a smile.

"Noble Phantasm?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka was shocked. This word might be unfamiliar to ordinary people, but for an insider like her, it means endless temptation and danger. Noble Phantasm is the prototype of weapons, artifacts, and treasures in myths and heroic epics. They are not only material existence, but also the crystallization of human wishes and beliefs. They are the embodiment of "Noble Phantasm" and have the power to rewrite reality.

"When?"

Shizuka Hiratsuka asked, she couldn't believe that Luther had completed such an arrangement quietly.

"Just now."

Luther answered lightly, as if it were just a trivial matter.

The news spread like wildfire among all the major forces, causing an unprecedented sensation.

People began to realize that those treasures that originally existed only in legends actually existed in the world, and that ordinary people had a chance to obtain them.

For a time, Kyoto became a popular destination in everyone's eyes. Countless powerful people, explorers, and even ordinary people flocked to the ancient city with dreams and hopes.

Luther possessed tens of thousands of Noble Phantasms. Afterwards, governments around the world analyzed the video footage frame by frame and found that the Noble Phantasms he launched and threw were basically never the same.

Although people knew nothing about those mysterious objects before, now they know that they are treasures!
It is a legendary treasure that can give its holder extraordinary powers.

According to the news from the Heavenly Palace Temple, if you go to Kyoto and fight the monsters released by the big monster, you may get the treasures hidden in these monsters.

No one knows how Luther did it, and no one knows why the treasure is inside the monster's body.

They just know that this is a good opportunity to obtain a treasure and become the best among people!
However, in this grand treasure hunt, Kasumigaoka Utaha and her friends are particularly special.

Compared to those who have to work very hard to obtain the Noble Phantasm, they are like the darlings specially favored by the God of Destiny.

Because Luther gave it to them directly.

Busujima Saeko, a high school girl famous for her swordsmanship, has obtained a treasure called "One Hit Kill." This is a demon sword with a slender and sharp blade, which is entangled with a black curse.

Once injured by this magic sword, no matter how serious the injury is, one will die instantly. For Busujima Saeko, this sword did not bring her too many surprises.

After all, what she enjoyed more was the moment when she saw the enemy's blood splattered.

However, she had to admit that this magic sword was indeed extremely powerful, enough to make her even more invincible in battle.

Hiratsuka Shizuka obtained a conceptual treasure.

[The knight will not die with bare hands]!
Give the weapon in your hand the attributes of your own Noble Phantasm and use it.

No matter what kind of weapon or weapon it is, once it falls into Lancelot's hands, it becomes a Noble Phantasm equivalent to D-rank. If it is a Noble Phantasm of a higher rank, it will retain its original rank and be under Lancelot's control.

This is a Noble Phantasm that embodies the story of how, due to Ferrot's strategy, he was left without a sword to fight, and was defeated with a branch.

When Shizuka Hiratsuka knew this, she was very shocked, because she didn't expect that the form of the Noble Phantasm was not entirely physical.

Not to mention that this is the treasure of Lancelot, the most powerful knight of the legendary Knights of the Round Table.

Shizuka Hiratsuka is able to gain the effect attributes of a Noble Phantasm by treating the arm armor on her hands as weapons.

(End of this chapter)