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Chapter 375: The Unfamiliar Protagonist

A male voice with a lack of strength sounded.

The red archer saw some strange things happening in this gloomy sewer that were beyond his understanding.

The bricks and stones on the top of this somewhat slippery sewer began to "flow" like the turbulent sea surface.

And as the bricks and stones 'rise and fall' like waves.

A thin young man holding a samurai sword and with dark circles under his eyes.

It was like a huge rock thrown into the sea and then falling at an astonishing speed.

He quickly jumped from the 'ground' to the 'seabed' of the sewer and appeared in front of everyone.

Before the red archer could ask any questions.

The young man, his body surrounded by a layer of white light, stood still.

While gripping the katana in his hand, he also issued instructions to the white 'evil spirit' beside him.

"Rika, please.

"Clear those monsters and protect those affected by the [Illusion] barrier."
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This person was completely white and had no lower limbs, with a terrifying bloody mouth on his face.

It looks like the [Shuji·Rika] who is summoned by the Mosuo Aladdin's magic lamp as the [evil version of the genie].

After hearing the instructions from [Yuta Otsutsuki].

He raised his hands high and waved them towards the void.

The terrifying cursed power surged out in an instant, transforming into two crescent-shaped black rays that almost tore through space.

It quickly crushed the air in front of the red archer.

It was just a black light that should have flowed freely, and it could only separate the air and do useless work.

When it collided with the 'empty' air, a strange sound of flesh being cut and shattered was heard wherever it passed.

At this moment, the body of the red archer holding [Gan Jiang Moye] suddenly tightened.

And through [Mind's Eye (True)], he vaguely sensed the monster approaching him under the blessing of [Illusion].

[Servant! Evil spirit? But why is there a fluctuation of cursed energy on it!]

Before the red archer's doubts continued to spread.

[Skill: Rika] suddenly opened her hands and then grasped the empty space on the ground.

He easily grabbed two balls of strange "air".

Then he opened his mouth in a somewhat terrifying way.

After making a somewhat creepy roar, he stuffed the two balls of 'air' into his mouth.

A very textured chewing sound was created in the space, just like the sound of eating Crazy Thursday Chicken.

And as [Ritual·Rika] chewed.

The red archer only then saw the two indescribable [sea monsters] in the other's mouth that were emitting [mental pollution].

At this moment, he looked at the changing world and the somewhat blurry [Ritual Rika] with his eyes wandering.

Only then did I realize the answer to my abnormal perception.

[An illusion so advanced that it can 'deceive the world' and change reality! My five senses have been deceived by the illusion without even realizing it!]

[This is a 'trap' waiting for me to step into! ]
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The 'evil spirit' that still had some independent consciousness felt the gaze of the red archer.

He complained to [Otsutsuki Yuta] beside him with great dissatisfaction.

"Worry Tai.

"They...competitors for the invitation mission.

"It should be excluded."

The one who responded was [Otsutsuki Yuta] who rushed towards [François].

The katana he was wielding suddenly lit up with a blue light.

It is the technique called [New Shadow Style: Halo Moon].

The cold long knife had not yet touched François's body.

The blue light shining on it suddenly brightened, and then the blade extended a few inches out of thin air.

He slashed at François, who had a look of surprise on his face.

After doing all this, [Otsutsukota] uttered words of apology.

"I'm sorry, Rika.

"You are being made to do something so 'stupid' that you are unwilling to do it again."

He watched as the long sword in his hand hit François and was about to cut him in two.

[Otsutsuki Yuta] then said the second half of the sentence with great determination.

“As pedantic as it may sound.

“But if I had a choice, I would still like to be like Gojo Sensei.

“I try my best to help those who need my help.

“And find strength and resolve conflicts in a way that doesn’t hurt others.”

(Note: Otsutsuki was referring to the 0.2s [Field Deployment] that Gojo Satoru used to protect ordinary people during the Shibuya Incident.)
However, François, who was about to be cut in half by Yuta Otsutsuki, did not make any dodging move.

All he did was listen to [Otsutsuki Yuta]'s speech with a wicked smile on his face.

Commented on the opponent.

“Interesting! Interesting!

“With a [Shikigami], you can rely on advanced [Boundary Techniques].

"Is this the Onmyoji who covered his body with a barrier to prevent my [Illusion] from interfering?

"What an unexpectedly powerful opponent."

It has been split into two and its spiritual core is damaged.

In theory, François will return to Heroes of the Storm.

He said sarcastically to [Otsutsuki Yuta] who used [Field Extension] to neutralize [Illusion] in front of him.
"But your knife isn't sharp enough.

"At the very least, they're not as good as the two people I just reminded me to be wary of.

"It looks like you can't kill me until you break my illusion."

As soon as he finished speaking, a strange mouth appeared in François's hand after the [illusion] was lifted.

Then he uttered a somewhat strange and nauseating chanting sound.

[Thank you to my mother [Ate] who made me the embodiment of madness! ]

[Blessings to the Holy Spirit of the world who taught us the madness of [magic]! ]

[Dedicate! I offer this sacrifice to all the humans who have been forgiven in this doomed world!]

As the chanting ended, François' body, which was cut off by Otsutsuki Yuta and was about to fall to the ground, disappeared into thin air.

Then, as if teleporting, he appeared at the end of the sewer, which was somewhat out of reach of everyone.

A scorching 'mud' emanated from the severed bodies.

Like suturing in surgery, the separated bodies were pulled together and woven into a complete [François].

He used his original mouth to utter the name of his "Noble Phantasm" that deceived the world.

Grand Illusion: Ragnarok Castle does not exist, so the madness of the world will never end.
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As [François]'s chanting ended.

The originally slippery and gloomy sewer suddenly lit up and instantly turned into an extremely vast flower field that quickly spread towards everyone.

But the next moment, there were countless flowers in this flower field.

It turned into countless children's hands, forming an ever-expanding hell of long hands.

He grabbed Emiya Kiritsugu, who was leaning against the wall, gasping for breath and resisting the side effects of [Inherent Time Control].

Before the red archer could react.

[Otsutsuki Yuta], who has already understood the other party's purpose of testing, has already used the most energy-saving method.

Completed the response to the opponent's [Noble Phantasm].

【New Yinliu·Simple Field】

The [Simple Field] that originally could only cover about one meter around the body suddenly expanded on the surface of the body.

It also began to spread rapidly like a flower field, turning into a soft light barrier that could compete with the opponent's flower field.

He stopped the other party's flower field from spreading and protected the two people behind him.

After activating his [Noble Phantasm], [François] still failed and looked at [Otsutsuki Yuta]'s performance.

Said in surprise.

"Besides the protective barrier covering the body, are there any other means?
"What an amazing genius! You must have Abe Haruaki's blood flowing in your veins."

After praising his opponent, he changed the subject.

He laughed very arrogantly.

“However, although you and your [Shikigami] are not affected by my [Genjutsu].

"But it seems like you really can't do anything to me.

"Not to mention killing me."
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Faced with the enemy's temptation, [Otsutsuki Yuta], who had not yet exerted his full strength, did not respond nor did he continue to swing his sword.

All he did was stare at François.

She pursed her lips unwillingly.

Obviously, what the other party said was right.

Meanwhile, [Jutsu Rika] on the side roared angrily.

"Yuta's enemies must be killed."

Looking at [Otsutsukota] who was flawless all over and [Jushiki·Rika] beside him.

Sensing Artoria who was breaking away from the influence of the [Illusion] not far away.

François, realizing that he might have to accomplish the feat of fighting three enemies alone, glanced at the red archer unwillingly.

[Almost! Almost killed him!]

[Even with the blessing of the 'black mud', the 'Noble Phantasm' that was sublimated from my 'Illusion' has become even more powerful.]

【But then this man jumped out. 】

Looking at the unfathomable [Okkotsu Yuta], [François] at this moment has already begun to have some thoughts of retreating.

Although he was extremely resentful of [Yuta Otsutsuki] for interrupting him from taking the prey out of the 'trap'.

But he also knew that even if he continued the fight, he would be unable to do anything to the other party, just as the other party could not do anything to him.

So despite his reluctance, he still bowed gracefully.

Just like Francesca who used to cause trouble and was beaten and had to run away everywhere.

He threatened everyone by trying to boost his own status and bully others.

“The battle has become a bit boring and uninteresting at this point.

"It also made me lose interest in continuing even though I had finally gotten a little bit of interest."

In response, the red archer, who had faintly escaped the [illusion], shot an arrow without hesitation.

And looking at the arrows shot towards him.

The boy raised a finger and whispered arrogantly.

"Ah, ah, it looks like my delicacy is a little impatient."

He waved his hand.

Silently, with the blessing of the [Noble Phantasm], he activated the [Illusion], deceiving the world and destroying the arrow.

He raised his head and spoke softly.

"But for diners who have lost interest, you have lost that tempting taste that makes people want to taste it.

"Let's call it a day."

Then he turned to [Otsutsuki Yuta] and smiled maliciously.

“For the upcoming ‘feast’.

"I really hope you will shoulder the responsibilities that come with this talent and continue to present interesting images for me."

After saying that, his figure twisted for a moment, and then merged into the flower field that was being swallowed by the [Simple Field].

Finally, it turned into a wisp of black mist and dissipated in the sewer.

All that was left was a mass of icy, biting air, enough to make those present feel as if they were in the dead of winter.
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And with the departure of François.

[Otsutsukota], who gave up maintaining the [Simple Domain], narrowed his eyes.

He looked at the red archer who was using the [Reversal Technique] on Emiya Kiritsugu to heal him and recover from the aftereffects of using [Inherent Time Control].

After faintly sensing the fluctuation of cursed power.

He became interested in the red archers.

[It seems to be a [Reversal Technique]? Am I sensing it wrong?]

[Aside from me, is there anyone else in this world who can master the [Reversal Technique]? Or is it a reincarnation?]

[First, I'll make some friendly contact to confirm whether it's just my illusion, and also confirm the other party's position and identity to see if there's any possibility of cooperation.]

After deciding on his attitude towards the two people, he walked up to them.

He forced a smile on his face and clasped his hands together.

Emiya Kiritsugu, who was looking at [Skill: Rika] with a wary look on his face, was comforted in a friendly manner.

"Sorry, did I scare you, Rika?
"Don't be fooled by her strange appearance, but she is actually like my guardian angel."

Looking at Emiya Kiritsugu who was indifferent and even shrank back.

After noticing the pieces of flesh remaining between the teeth after [Ritual·Rika] devoured the [Sea Demon].

[Otsutsuki Yuta] touched his head and smiled awkwardly.

He reached out his hand and probed into [Jutsu: Rika]'s mouth.

On the surface, he pretended to be holding a [cursed tool].

In fact, he took out the [Agent's Robe] with good attributes given to him by the [Holy Church] from his personal space.

Holding up the coat that showed his identity, he waved his hand again to cancel his [Spell] and drive away Rika.

Very friendly explanation.

"I can be considered an 'agent' carrying out missions for the Holy Church.

"The enemies of the church who are currently being tracked are not your enemies, and they should have no conflict of interest with you.

"Are you the Masters and Servants who have received an invitation to attend that 'banquet'?
"Would you like to exchange some information? My name is Yuta Otsutsukota."

The red archer stared at the strange man in front of him.

And the first time he heard the name "Otsutsuki Yuta".

After vaguely sensing that the technique used by the other party before seemed to have cursed energy flowing through it.

Before Emiya Kiritsugu could say anything, he extended his hand.

He gave an equal response to this man who exuded a friendly attitude and offered him a helping hand.

"Servant Caster, just call me Caster.

“I received an invitation.”
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The second night of the Holy Grail War.

At the Matou residence, Fang Yi, who was practicing sword under the eaves, opened his eyes.

Looking at the gloomy sky that has become smaller, only a few raindrops are falling.

A rare smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Said some inexplicable words.

"It looks like the rain is going to stop."

He had already sensed someone familiar appearing outside the door.

The magic power that is highly similar to the magic power surging in his body comes from Miss Aozaki.

It seems that this [Puppeteer] has come to the door with information about [François].

He moved to the iron gate and pushed it open impatiently.
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However, when Fang Yi pushed open the iron gate, he saw a stranger putting down a suitcase in front of the door.

The other party said, "Please open the things that the lady gave you inside." and turned and left.

It was obvious that the other party was just a passerby controlled by [Suggestion Magic].

Fang Yi, who had suffered a loss, looked at the suitcase.

He subconsciously took out the dagger of [Curse and Luck] and raised the [Soul-Burning Wax].

And just when he was about to make a test.

The suitcase began to struggle violently.

The suitcase opened by itself and made a sound that was somewhat familiar to him.

"it's me."

Looking at the Aozaki oranges in the box, Fang Yi tilted his head in confusion.

(End of this chapter)