Kryptonians: Man of Steel

Chapter 1300 Start hunting

"Everyone, please remember that this church is a sacred and inviolable truce zone, a safe haven for the soul, not a battleground for you to fight for power and intrigue. I will not allow any discussion here that is not related to this summoning of Caster, and I will not allow any remarks that may undermine peace to be made."

Kotomine Risei's words were like an invisible barrier, temporarily isolating the tense atmosphere in the church.

As he finished his speech, Tōsaka Tokiomi's magical creation fell silent in due time, as if to show respect for the priest's authority, or to have completed its mission.

The familiars began to retreat one by one, their shadows lengthening in the candlelight and finally disappearing into the shadow of the church.

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Deep in the sewers, dim lights barely illuminate the winding passages, and a musty and decaying smell permeates the air.

Gilles de Ray stood among a group of hypnotized children, a smug smile on his wrinkled face and an almost crazy light in his eyes.

"Joan of Arc, Joan of Arc, you will soon understand how unfair God is. No matter how many evil deeds I have committed, He will not punish me. It is as if He has never taken us seriously, as if the joys and sorrows, good and evil, right and wrong of us mortals are nothing but insignificant dust in His eyes. When that time comes, you will wake up from your dream and see the truth of this world."

Every word Gilles de Rais uttered seemed to carry some kind of magic, trying to penetrate into the children's subconscious.

He smiled, as if he had already seen the future victory and God's disregard for him.

Then he turned around and motioned for the children to follow him as they headed for the Einzbern Castle.

The children's faces were filled with blank and submissive expressions, as if their souls had been completely controlled by Gilles de Rais.

Just then, there were slight footsteps coming from the sewer entrance.

Luther appeared here quietly with Nakano Miku and Lancelot.

"Aren't we going to become apprentices?"

Nakano Miku looked at Luther with some confusion.

Luther smiled and shook his head.

"It's not the right time yet, Sanjiu. Right now, Kenneth is still a favored child of heaven. He hasn't experienced enough setbacks and hardships. Only when he loses everything will it be the best time for us to approach him and guide him."

He paused, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

"Especially the fiancée Sora. Although the family power behind her is very helpful to Kayneth, such a woman is too brainless and superficial. She will only become a burden and obstacle to Kayneth. Without her, Kayneth can focus more on his inner heart and pursuits."

Luther's words are full of profound insights into human nature and destiny.

True growth and change often occur only after experiencing great pain and setbacks.

They walked along the narrow sewer passage and soon arrived at the underground drainage exit of Fuyuki City.

This is a hidden and dangerous place, with the air filled with a stronger smell of decay and dampness.

Luther knew that Caster and his master Ryunosuke Uesugi were hiding in this dark corner.

"Berserker, be careful."

Luther whispered to Lancelot.

"Caster's class skill is 'Fort Construction'. A good magician can even build an impenetrable temple-level defense. We can't take it lightly."

Lancelot was silent, and just walked silently in front of Luther and Nakano Miku. His tall body was like a moving fortress, exuding a suffocating sense of oppression.

Although he was affected by the job skill "Frenzy" and became silent and wild, the spirit of chivalry has penetrated into his bones.

He will never forget his duty - to protect his master and companions.

The air in the sewer seemed to become even heavier, carrying an invisible sense of oppression, as if even breathing had become difficult.

In the dim light, every inch of space was filled with an indescribable dullness, which formed a sharp contrast with the bustling and noisy Fuyuki City on the ground.

The most frightening thing about the former French Marshal, Caster, besides his large eyes that were said to have mutated from peering into the abyss, was the deep sea water demons he could summon.

It was a creature beyond imagination, a tentacle monster with suction cups and furry tentacles. Each tentacle was like the hand of a devil from the abyss, carrying the breath of endless terror and death.

The three people, Luther, Lancelot and Nakano Miku, carefully slid down the drain into the intricate underground drainage system of Fuyuki City.

The terrain here is like a maze, with waterways crisscrossing like a spider web. Every step must be taken carefully to avoid getting lost.

However, the construction of the drainage system reveals mankind's wisdom and determination to fight against nature.

In order to avoid disasters caused by typhoons and heavy rains, engineers carefully designed this underground network so that although it is underground, there is no black water or garbage, and no suffocating smell of decay.

The reinforced concrete structure extends dozens of meters underground, like a huge underground temple, covering most of Fuyuki City.

Walking in it, there is a heavy concrete ceiling above your head, slippery gutters under your feet, and endless pipes and forks on both sides.

Everything here seems so grand and mysterious, making people feel insignificant, as if they are just a speck of dust in this huge underground palace.

Even Caster's ability cannot fully cover such a huge underground space.

He wisely placed the summoned water demons to guard near the lair as the first line of defense.

In other areas, only some simple magic traps were set up to guard against possible intruders.

Although these traps seem simple, they contain Caster's magic. Once triggered, they will trigger a series of chain reactions, causing considerable trouble to the invaders.

As the three of them went deeper, Luther became keenly aware of the faint magical power in the air.

He followed the guidance of this magic power, carefully bypassed one trap after another, and finally came to the edge of Caster's lair.

What caught my eye was a dense mass of water monsters waving their tentacles.

These soft-bodied creatures are boneless and covered with a sticky liquid that emits a disgusting stench.

Caster obviously also noticed the enemy's arrival.

He ordered the water demons to attack!

All of a sudden, hundreds of water monsters came like a tide, their tentacles waving in the air, making whistling sounds, as if they were going to tear into pieces everything that stood in their way.

Faced with the overwhelming water demon, Lancelot stepped forward and stood in front of Luther and Nakano Miku.

(End of this chapter)