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Chapter 371 [God Gun] Helpless 'Dark Curtain'

I heard that these two sentences from [Kotomine Kirei] were suggestions or orders that violated the agreement of [Do not interfere with my fighting style].

The old man named Li Shuwen sitting on the chair did not respond immediately.

There was no expression on his wrinkled face that could reveal any emotion.

He didn't respond with anything like "Go on" to show his interest in the plan.

There was no response that showed off his strength and confidence, saying, "No need for such a plan, I can just kill him directly."

Nor did he rebuke Kotomine Kirei for 'betraying' the agreement.

All the old man did was close his eyes and move his wrists, as if he was thinking about something.

By the way, I picked up two walnuts that had been placed on the table for a few days and were already becoming rounder.

He held two walnuts in his hands like an ordinary old man, turning them around, making a somewhat abrupt friction sound.

A little noise was created out of nowhere in this quiet room.

The whole room was filled with a rather strange atmosphere.

After a while, as if he had figured something out, the old man stopped turning the walnut with his right hand and opened his eyes.

It was a very ordinary response.

"My intuition tells me that this matter contains a lot of malice towards me.

"I'm afraid you're hiding something, trying to achieve some ulterior motive."

Hearing this, Kotomine Kirei's body stiffened slightly, and cold sweat broke out.

A bead of sweat the size of a bean formed at the corner of his temple and was about to run down his cheek.

He already felt an invisible sense of oppression coming from Li Shuwen.

It was as if the person sitting there was not an old man, but a huge, unshakable mountain that was suffocating him.

“But I don’t care what you’re hiding, and I won’t refuse this fight.

"I only care about one thing."

The old man's words were extremely plain, but they revealed an unprecedented desire.

"Is the person I want to kill strong enough?
"Or rather, is his strength enough to bear the weight of my [Wish]?"
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It was clearly just a simple question without any emotion.

It was clearly a flat tone with no ups and downs.

But as soon as the old man said this.

The whole room was like an elephant forced into a refrigerator.

An unprecedented feeling of fullness spread.

It seemed as if the entire space was about to explode in the next moment.

Under this strange feeling, Kotomine Kirei, who was leaning over, felt his knees weaken and he was about to fall to the ground.

At this moment, all the muscles in his body were groaning as if they could not bear the weight.

The internal organs also howled in pain, and the brain let out a hoarse roar.

The whole person was instantly covered by an unprecedented feeling of suffocation.

And all the signals coming back from his body and mind.

They were all warning him that his next words must follow a rule that must be obeyed.

Don't lie.

In a desperate situation, Kotomine Kirei had no choice but to convey Gilgamesh's judgment that he "might be stronger than you."

Then he started to tell Fang Yi's information like a bamboo tube pouring beans.

"That man is entrenched in the Matou residence. He's suspected to be a Saber [job], and his physique is extremely strong.

"Possessing incredible physical explosive power, exceptionally skilled in swordsmanship, and possessing extremely strong skills."

Hearing these words, Li Shuwen raised his hand.

It stopped Kotomine Kirei from his long speech about Fang Yi's intelligence.

Gave a somewhat sharp reply.

“Master, my wish is simple, as you know.

"[I want to fight a warrior as strong as my younger self, and determine who has the greater skill by dueling them.]"

As Li Shuwen spoke, a sharp light flashed in his eyes.

“Since you said he can fulfill my [wish].

"Then he must be stronger than that immature female swordsman (Miss Swordsman) and that general who needs a horse to be fully combat-ready (Zhao Yun).

“It has to be a warrior with superb skills, strong enough to allow me to fight to my heart’s content.

"Can you promise?"

Kotomine Kirei nodded subconsciously, responding to the old man.

“He…maybe he can.

"No, he can definitely do it, please rest assured, Master Li.

"Maybe you can show off your boxing prowess."
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As soon as the words fell, the room returned to silence again, with only the occasional sound of walnuts rubbing against each other.

[Li Shuwen]'s gaze passed over [Kotomine Kirei] and gradually became deeper.

As if examining something unspeakable.

“I hope he won’t let me down.

"Also, don't call me a 'boxer'.

"For me, who has glimpsed the 'meaning' of martial arts and finally gained some understanding of myself.

"Instead of calling me a 'boxer', it's better to call me a 'killer'."

After correcting Kotomine Kirei's words as if he had obsessive-compulsive disorder.

The old man responded in his usual indifferent tone.

"You mentioned the plan.

"Just tell me about it."

Kotomine Kirei took a deep breath and straightened his stiff body.

He spoke out the plan in a tone that was neither fast nor slow.

“Tomorrow, the Church will raise the stakes to recruit more Servants and Masters to deal with the murderer who committed a bloody crime in the downtown area.

“Then we can”

[Kotomine Kirei] These words were mixed with a lot of malice, and had nothing to do with being upright and honest.

Li Shuwen, who was originally sitting upright on the chair, suddenly stood up and picked up the wax stick that was placed aside.

He uttered something strange.

“Although it’s reasonable, the plan is a bit petty.

"If I had to choose, I would probably rush over to the other side and start the battle right away!"

An anxious Kotomine Kirei was about to offer some advice.

But before he could react, Li Shuwen took the initiative to "comfort" his master.

"But there are more important things to do right now!
"For example, kill the scoundrels who dare to spy here!"
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Before he finished speaking, the old man turned the wax stick in his hand.

Before the gun was fired, it made a sharp explosion.

The surrounding raindrops were forced back, and a circular vacuum area was formed around him.

The next moment, the old man waved his hands, and the violent murderous intent condensed into substance.

Like a raging wave, it swept across the entire courtyard in an instant.

boom--!
The moment the spear tip slashed out, the air was forcibly compressed and then exploded, as if the entire space was being torn apart by the force of his spear.

A violent shock wave spread out along with the shot, directly crushing the rain curtain in front of him.

The water vapor in the air was blown back by the shot, revealing a long and narrow white crack, pointing directly to the enemy figure lurking in the darkness.

[Kotomine Kirei]'s eyes fixed.

【Enemy, when? 】

However, the next moment, a somewhat sick female voice was heard from outside the door.

“What a powerful attack, what a violent temper.

“Although my body is old, I cannot be underestimated.

"His level of perception is surprisingly comparable to that of the man with the stone knife (Zhang Yong).

"Are all of you accomplished warriors so powerful?"

Looking at the woman in Gothic clothing holding a parasol who appeared out of nowhere outside the door.

Looking at the shot that had no effect on him and had no effect on him.

Li Shuwen frowned. "A cunning trick to interfere with your perception?
"Master, support!"
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Without a moment's hesitation, Kotomine Kirei leaned forward and waved his hand, causing the magical power in his body to surge instantly.

Three [Black Keys] were strung out in response and were held between the fingers of his right hand.

Then he took a step forward, twisted his waist, raised the Six Harmonies Power, swung his right hand, and threw out the [Black Key] that was clamped in his hand.

It is the technique of [Yingmian Zhang] adapted from [Bajiquan].

At the same time, Kotomine Kirei began to recite the Baptism Chant.

"I declare, I am the ruler of death, I am the ruler of life, I wound, I heal."

The petite woman in Gothic clothing noticed Li Shuwen's wary look.

Hearing the words recited by Kotomine Kirei, he couldn't help but laugh crazily.

"Really cold?
"You want to kill me?"

However, the flying [Black Key] had not yet reached the woman.

When he reached the empty space halfway, he made a sound of flesh and blood tearing as if he had touched something.

Then it fell to the ground, turned into particles and dissipated in the air.

This abnormal and bizarre scene startled Kotomine Kirei so much that he paused for a moment in his recitation.

Is this a magic trick?

And the next moment, the [Baptism Chant] that had the power to [dispel evil] and [interfere with spirits] gave the answer.

The area filled with soft light expanded towards the courtyard, but had not yet touched the woman.

It was like taking off a mask, revealing the true appearance of the several hideous monsters lying across the courtyard.

These act as 'barriers' to isolate attacking monsters.

It looked like flesh peeled off from the skin, or like a pool of dark, sticky liquid that was flowing from time to time.

Its strange outline swayed slightly, and a strong smell of [spiritual pollution] emanated from its entire body.

Just looking at it makes people feel dizzy and nauseous.
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Seeing this nauseating scene, Kotomine Kirei's pupils couldn't help but shrink suddenly.

[A monster with immortality and [mental pollution]! ]

[She is a Servant with summoning abilities?!]

The girl laughed in surprise and gave an explanation as if she was offering a treasure.

"Oh, what should I do?

"How did the Sea Demon I summoned using the grimoire I lent to Jill get discovered?"

Before he could say anything, Li Shuwen beside him moved.

As the yin and yang energies flow, the "intention" and the "environment" suddenly merge.

The old man suddenly raised the spear in his hand as if to pierce the sky.

Then he chopped it down cleanly and neatly.

It is the [Six Harmonies Spear·Slashing Sleeves] that is increasingly proficient in [Yin Yang Interlaced]

The moment the spear was swung down, a thunderous explosion occurred!

The crisscrossing spear tips mixed with the torn air formed an invisible storm, slashing towards the monsters like sharp blades!

boom!
The [Sea Demon] that first came into contact with the spear tip was shredded and exploded into a bloody red mist the moment it was touched.

The [Sea Demon] a little further away had no time to react before it was swept into the storm by the gunfire.

The blade-like force of the spear instantly tore its body apart, cutting it in half, and smelly blood gushed out like a fountain!

But in a moment, the spearhead cleared all the [Sea Demons] that served as barriers.

The next moment, before the girl could react.

The spear in the old man's hand approached the girl's body and touched her head.

Just wiping the old man's spear.

The girl's delicate head suddenly exploded like a watermelon falling from dozens of meters high.

The bright red 'pulp' splashed out.

Seeing this scene, Kotomine Kirei felt at ease.

[As expected of a master, the enemy should be dead, right? ]
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And the next second, the head that was "blown away" healed as if time had gone backwards.

Piecing together that exquisite yet evil face.

The 'resurrected' girl laughed wildly at Li Shuwen who was standing right next to her.

"It's a pity that you and my [Illusion] don't have a good compatibility.

"The perception is sharp, but the chop is off-center.

"You were just that close to killing this body of mine?"

Looking at the completely 'recovered' girl, he had a premonition that he would not be able to deal with the [illusion].

Li Shuwen's brows were twisted into knots, knowing that all his attacks were in vain.

The old man no longer took the initiative to attack.

He just moved his body and suddenly retreated, coming to the side of Kotomine Kirei.

Then he simply grasped the wax rod in his hand and took a defensive posture.

He looked at the enemy who was as helpless against his [Illusion] as ever.

The girl laughed triumphantly and put her hands on her chin.

"Hey, can you listen to me now?
"Obviously, they are just here to deliver the invitation to the grand banquet.

"Why was I beaten for no reason?"

The girl who was speaking waved her hand.

A somewhat strange invitation letter made of human skin was thrown at the feet of Kotomine Kirei.

"It seems like all of you Masters are looking for me.

"It's just that I don't like the name 'murderer'.

“If you may, please call me [François].

"Ah, no, for the sake of distinction, let's call her Francesca."

Demonstrated strength and sent out invitations.

After attracting the other party's attention and achieving the goal of [gathering Servants and Masters] promised to the 'cooperator'.

The girl named Francesca chuckled and disappeared into the rain.
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Upon hearing this address, [Kotomine Kirei]'s information about the other party immediately came to mind.

【Francois】, Italian 【alchemist】.

Legend has it that he was the one who corrupted Gilles de Rais and made him dedicate himself to resurrecting Joan of Arc.

[If nothing unexpected happens, the opponent must be a Servant of [Caster] [Class]! ]

After making a basic judgment, he picked up the invitation letter and checked its contents.

After reading the contents, Kotomine Kirei, who usually showed no emotion, suddenly changed his expression.
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A few minutes later, at the Matou residence.

The girl who called herself "Francesca" used "illusion" as usual, preparing to tease the enemy.

But looking at the courtyard so close at hand, the girl frowned, which was rare for her.

A powerful Servant of the Saber class resides in this mansion.

She needed to hand over the last invitation letter to the other party.

But the more she looked at the courtyard, the more uneasy she felt.

After a while, she finally discovered the source of her uneasiness.

She was somewhat familiar with the flowers blooming in this courtyard.

It seems that he is the master of the master who taught her [Illusion].

The absolute authority of [Illusion].

A magician named Merlin would plant flowers around that tower.

[Merlin!!! If he were here to assist him, my little [Illusion] would probably be destroyed without a burial place!]

[But Mr. Merlin should be locked in the tower and unable to get out! ]

Thinking of this, the girl who thought she was just overly sensitive used [Illusion] with confidence.

He stretched out his hand in revenge, ready to pull out those annoying flowers by the roots.

However, the next moment.

Fang Yi's voice came into her ears.

"It's really annoying to have uninvited guests come in the middle of the night."

(End of this chapter)