The Witcher: The Journey to Transcendence from Marvel.

Chapter 225 Old grudges

"Oh, do you still have energy left?" Jin Shanshan raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a playful smile, with a hint of unruly and arrogant in that smile.

His eyes were like sharp blades, fixed on Weiss, examining an interesting prey.

“Go for it, your tricks are amazing.

His eyes sparkled with excitement, as if he was expecting Wes to bring more surprises.

It had been a long time since Gilgamesh had faced an opponent as interesting as Wes.

This mysterious Caster, possessing powerful magic and strange spells, gave him a challenge he hadn't felt for a long time.

He longed for a real battle, a battle that would allow him to unleash his full power.

The two began their second round. The air was thick with tension, as if a storm was brewing. Their eyes met, sparks of intense emotion flashing, as if announcing the brutality and intensity of this battle.

Time goes back a little to when Tōsaka Tokiomi escaped.

He covered his injured arm with a painful expression on his face.

Jin Shanshan's kick caused his internal organs to show signs of bleeding. If he doesn't receive treatment, the injury will worsen and his fighting power will be weakened.

In the Holy Grail War, any mistake can have serious consequences.

What's more, Tōsaka Tokiomi is a perfectionist and he will never allow himself any flaws in battle.

[All the healing potions are ruined. I have no choice but to ask Kirei for help.] Tōsaka Tokiomi thought to himself.

There was a hint of anxiety in his eyes; the development of this battle was beyond his expectations.

He must find a way to heal as soon as possible and restore his strength, otherwise he will be at a great disadvantage in this brutal Holy Grail War.

While Tōsaka Tokiomi was thinking, someone blocked his way.

"Who is it?" He gripped his cane tightly. The huge ruby on the top of the cane contained the magic power that Tokiomi had spent his entire life cultivating. It was Tōsaka Tokiomi's official attire.

Matou Kariya took off his hat, revealing his pale and tired face.

"Long time no see, Tokiomi." His voice was filled with bitterness and sarcasm. "You're still as arrogant as ever."

Matou Kariya said self-deprecatingly, "That's true. After all, I'm the waste of the Matou family."

His eyes were filled with resentment and unwillingness as he recalled the pain and humiliation of the past.

"Matou Kariya?!" Tōsaka Tokiomi looked at the white-haired Matou Kariya, his heart filled with surprise.

He never thought that he would meet Matou Kariya here, the man he once regarded as waste.

"You used the 'Marking Bug'." Tōsaka Tokiomi looked at Matou Kariya's twisted body and pale face.

He knew that 'Marking Worm' was an extremely evil magic that would bring great pain and suffering to the user.

"Caster is your Servant. You really have the Matou family summoning a powerful Heroic Spirit," Tōsaka Tokiomi continued to observe the surrounding environment, his heart full of vigilance. "Where is Matou Zouken? Where is he hiding?"

He didn't believe that Matou Kariya came alone, nor did he believe that he could deal with his strength.

In his opinion, Matou Kariya is just a puppet controlled by the "Sealing Bug", and there must be Matou Zouken manipulating him behind the scenes.

"You're still so annoying." Matou Kariya stopped talking nonsense and raised his hand to summon a group of winged blade insects.

Those winged insects shone with metallic luster in the sun, and the long poisonous stingers and sharp claws on their tails made people shudder.

"Buzz~Buzz~" The wings vibrate the air, making a harsh sound that hurts people's eardrums.

The winged blade insect rushed towards Tōsaka Tokiomi like a black whirlwind.

"Stupid." Tōsaka Tokiomi waved the cane in his hand, and flames surrounded him.

The flame was like a ferocious dragon, instantly burning all the winged insects to death.

The air was filled with the aroma of barbecue. Tōsaka Tokiomi's magic attribute was fire, and combined with the Tōsaka family's traditional conversion magic, he could use magic that utilized this attribute to store his magic power in a gem, then retrieve it when needed.

By storing a large amount of magic power in the gem beforehand, one can perform large-scale magic without using one's own magic power.

Tōsaka Tokiomi can be said to be the nemesis of the "Insect User". No matter how many Winged Blade Insects Matou Kariya summons, it will be useless.

[Capture Matou Kariya and control him.] Tōsaka Tokiomi secretly thought in his heart.

What he didn't notice, however, was that the soil beneath his feet began to loosen.

Until he felt a slight pain, he looked down and saw that his legs were covered with insects.

"Is this a new variety cultivated by the Matou family?" Tōsaka Tokiomi was full of doubts.

These bugs are the scarabs that Weiss gave to Matou Kariya.

Weiss's strength no longer requires them, but for Matou Kariya, they are a great help.

Sure enough, due to the lack of information, Tōsaka Tokiomi fell into the trap.

After Weiss's improvement, the scarab can withstand high temperatures and is not afraid of being burned by ordinary flames.

"Intensive einascherung (Give my enemies a harsh cremation)."

Tōsaka Tokiomi chanted a two-bar spell, and a magic circle in the shape of the Tōsaka family crest appeared at his feet.

The flames came in waves like snakes, rushing towards the scarab.

This time the scarabs could not resist and were all burned to death.

However, Tōsaka Tokiomi's right leg had been bitten.

He had never been so miserable before. The wound on his shoulder was still bleeding, making him feel dizzy.

[The situation is too unfavorable.] A strong sense of crisis surged in Tōsaka Tokiomi's heart.

His body was constantly suffering damage, and Matou Kariya was becoming more and more crazy.

While dodging Matou Kariya's attacks, he racked his brains to think of a way to escape.

"Ha~ha~" Seeing Tōsaka Tokiomi's miserable appearance, Matou Kariya burst into laughter.

His face was distorted and his eyes were filled with the pleasure of revenge.

He seemed to have seen Tōsaka Tokiomi's failure and despair, and his heart was filled with satisfaction.

He attacked even harder, wanting to vent all his hatred on Tōsaka Tokiomi.

"What's wrong? Fight me head-on!" Matou Kariya loudly challenged Tōsaka Tokiomi.

However, his provocation was too low-brow, and Tōsaka Tokiomi saw through his intentions at a glance.

Tōsaka Tokiomi remained calm the entire time, knowing that in this situation, any impulsive action could lead to fatal consequences.

He silently observed Matou Kariya's attack methods, looking for flaws and opportunities.

Matou Kariya, this pitiful man who was teased by fate, is not even a third-rate magician.

His magic power comes from the "Marking Worm", which gives him a certain amount of power, but also causes his body to suffer endless pain.

His attack mode is simple and there is no pattern to it.

Each attack was based on the anger and hatred in his heart, releasing the insects he summoned without any strategy.

His attacks were as fierce as a storm, but lacked precision and consistency.

(End of this chapter)