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Chapter 377 The King Wants to Throw a Stone That Changes Everyone's Fate

Facing the questioning of "myself".

Francesca, who had recovered her body, lay on the bed, chewing potato chips with a crunching sound.

He stopped putting the potato chips into his mouth.

Using a very frivolous tone, he comforted 'himself'.

"The 'black mud' that allows you to continue to immerse yourself in that fake Caster, seize a more complete [Spiritual Base], and increase your strength?
"It looks like there won't be any in the short term."

Francesca stretched out her greasy hand and pointed at the table beside the bed.

It was like lighting a candle, and a ball of light appeared, illuminating the table.

He showed 'himself' the pool of ashes made of human skin on the table.

"That woman should have chosen to cut off contact with me, and she did it on her own initiative.

"It seems that by delivering the invitation, she has achieved what she wanted to achieve."

Francesca waved her hand and summoned a water mirror, drawing Fang Yi's face.

Pointing at Fang Yi's cheek, he said casually.

"Like finding someone she wants to kill.

"I think the man who looks like Saber wearing a haori and killed me once, and for whom I prepared some 'small gifts', is a big suspect."
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Hearing these words, François's face darkened instantly.

The boy did not respond to the girl's words immediately.

He just walked up to the girl with a ferocious look and snatched the potato chips from her hand.

He uttered some rather resentful words.

"If you keep talking to me in that tone.

“I only give stupid instructions in this absolutely safe [Workshop].

"If you do nothing about the Saber who killed you, or the woman who gave us the 'black mud' and keeps disrupting our 'feast'."

As he spoke, François looked like a lustful and violent villain in some movies.

He grabbed the girl's right hand holding the Command Seal and raised it high.

With a face that had become somewhat ferocious.

The words uttered were faintly corrosive, like the 'black mud'.

"If you are unable to assume the responsibilities of a Master, you should hand over the Command Seals and let me command you.

"Let me be the Master who gives the orders, and let me direct this 'feast'."

The girl stared at the boy's angry face and was stunned at first.

Then he laughed very wildly.

"Ah, are you planning to retaliate against your master?

"Even though I've become 'me' through my experiences, it's still not quite like me.

"It seems the 'black mud' has somewhat affected my sanity and diminished my wisdom."
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Hearing these highly provocative words.

[François]'s expression suddenly changed.

He grabbed the girl's right hand and exerted force suddenly.

It was obvious that he was going there with the intention of crushing his Master's hand and seizing his Master's Command Seals.

But François was surprised to find that as soon as this thought came to his mind.

Your body will no longer be able to execute any instructions issued by the brain.

[Command Seals? But the number of Command Seals on her hand clearly hasn't decreased.]

Francesca also showed her "hand" to the boy very quickly.

"It seems I was too polite to you before!
"I command by the Command Seal, Caster François.

"Kneel down, and do not cast [Illusion] in front of me without my permission."

Following the flash of the [Command Spell].

François's knees began to tremble like sieves.

After resisting the [Command Seal] for two seconds, the young man reluctantly knelt on the ground.

He looked at the girl with resentment.
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After doing all this, Francesca slowly and methodically pulled her right hand, which was engraved with the Command Seal, away from the boy.

It waved in front of the boy.

After showing the young man that one stroke of the Command Seal was consumed, there should have been one stroke missing.

But the back of his hand had been restored to the three strokes of the Command Seal.

Then he leaned close to the boy's ear.

He said to himself in a mocking tone.

"Although I used the 'Black Mud' and my understanding of this somewhat bizarre [Holy Grail System].

"I grant you the name [François] in advance to accelerate your acquisition of the [Spiritual Base] and become a Servant.

"And with the help of certain 'settings', I was able to create in you a [Noble Phantasm] that was sublimated from my past experiences."

As Francesca spoke, she stretched out her right hand and touched the boy's chest.

He shook his head with some regret.

“But strictly speaking, you are relying on the ‘setting’ and my [deeds] and [experiences].

"And before certain beings like [World View] acquire the ability to quickly 'become' beings like [François Alter].

"It's just an unknown evil spirit with a similar experience to mine."

The girl who was speaking and caressing the boy's hand suddenly changed.

It turned into a sharp claw and broke open the boy's chest.

After groping around the other person's heart for a while, he pulled out a pool of "black mud".

Francesca said with regret.

"Although I touched your fingers like swords clashing, I achieved 'synchronization' between Master and Servant through the [Causal Line].

"And according to my guess, I have completed a 'teaching' to you by raising the [Bond Level] between the Master and the Servant.

"It has given you some 'techniques' beyond my experience and legends.

"But without sufficient [Bonds], you won't know or be able to grasp my newfound knowledge."

As Francesca spoke, she thrust the black mud into her chest with her right hand.

Then he took it out like an animal chewing cud and stuffed it back into the boy's heart.

Finally, he laughed crazily.

"For example, my understanding of the [Command Spell System] and the [Holy Grail System] of this somewhat unusual [Holy Grail War].

"But now, you should 'know'."
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In response to her, François instantly stood up, successfully freeing his body from the control of the Command Spell.

And the loud thud of the girl's knees hitting the metal floor.

"Not bad, I quickly found a loophole in the Command Spell System using my 'knowledge'.

"It countered and returned my Command Seal."

Listen to your own words of praise.

The anger on [François]'s face suddenly disappeared.

He lowered his right hand and gracefully pulled the girl up.

And relying on his 'memory', he praised the girl.

“It seems I was too impatient.

"I can only say that this is indeed an interesting plan, as expected of me.

"However, that confused Jill who couldn't tell the difference between Jeanne d'Arc and Altria and couldn't communicate normally.

"Can the Sea Devil he summoned really alert them?"

After a 'heart-to-heart' exchange.

The two of them expressed the boy's concerns in unison.

“If only he were a king nurtured by my master’s master.

"The Servant summoned by the Lesser Holy Grail, which failed to collect the 'Ectoplasm' generated by the death of the Servant, possesses a Noble Phantasm called the Sword of Promised Victory.

"What should we do after quickly killing that [Sea Devil]?"

"Is this workshop safe?"

Then he gave the answer in his own words

"No, the immortality of the Sea Demon contaminated by the 'Black Mud' has been enhanced.

"Unless a Servant possesses legends related to the God of Death and can eliminate its immortality in advance, the Sea Demon will not die before its magic power is exhausted.

"This workshop, which only you and I know about, is also a territory that Servants cannot reach."

Francesca waved her hand as she spoke.

Like a smart home that turned on automatically, the dim room instantly became brightly lit.

Various instruments and meters labeled NASA are displayed on the walls.

The strange sky outside the window clearly revealed the original identity of this workshop.

This is a flying ship made in the United States.

Later, it was transformed by Francesca into a magic workshop that was isolated from detection.

The ship was currently located above Fuyuki City, in the stratosphere at an altitude of about 20 kilometers.

Theoretically, it is an existence that cannot be perceived or observed by any Servants.

Therefore, Francesca was confident that she would never be found and killed.
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A somewhat bloody basement.

Shen Li, dressed in revealing clothes and looking like a witch, looked at the strange human skin covering the flesh and blood and kowtowed respectfully.

Then he asked a fruitless inquiry despite knowing the answer.

“My Lord, I haven’t advanced the mission in a long time.

“I also contacted that [François] and placed an invitation.

"I wonder which Reincarnation Master Yuan is pursuing."

She was answered by a slightly angry female voice echoing in the basement.

"Again! Once again he escaped my 'spider web'!
"What on earth is that person holding? He has neutralized my tricks again!

"Although I'm limited by the [Space Rules], at this stage I can only lock him down."

Listening to Renpi's long speech, he looked at his panel, which showed that his [Assessment Task] had only advanced one level, and his points and evaluation had not increased at all.

[Shen Li] gritted his teeth calmly.

She received the notification before entering the mission.

I have to 'actively give up' this [assessment task].

He also needs to act as a 'descender' to collect personal intelligence, and even try to kill the opponent's 'abandoned pawn' if conditions permit.

A look of resentment flashed across her lowered face again.

At this moment, she cursed the man she only knew by name, Yuan Zhongli. [How infuriating! We've all been freed from our constraints by entering a space where everyone's abilities are determined.]

[As a result, the 'backward' [Main God Space] still uses the [present world] organization's system of seniority and background to rank people!]

But he subconsciously touched the blackened Command Seal on the back of his hand, which looked like "mud".

After being comforted by the Servant who was laughing in his mind with the words "Just wait patiently and continue to provoke the servants to fight."

A smug smile appeared on the corner of her mouth again.

[It's a pity that God won't stop me from going to Shenli.]

When she summoned the Heroic Spirit, she used the [Module Limit Breaker] and her innate [Luck].

It's like drawing the strongest card in the lottery.

This card does not require cooperation with anyone.

Just cultivate it quietly, and eventually you will be able to use the "Wild Card" to kill everyone.

At this moment, Shen Li's thoughts were very simple.

[In the end, I just need to kill all the suspects and complete the mission.]

[In this case, even if I 'flexibly' kill the 'Adventurer', I will still be able to report to that 'Yuan Zhongli' in the end.]

[Shen Li] looked at the sky that was gradually becoming brighter.

I uttered inexplicable words in my heart.

“It’s the third day, and there are still four days left.

"After seven days, the sky will brighten."
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Matou Residence.

After Aozaki Touko picked up the pen and marked another base of [François] on the map.

Zhuang Zhengyan on the side also gave another stronghold of [François] as if to compete.

Miss Merlin looked at the densely packed, irregular circles on the map.

He took another look at the sky outside which was about to brighten, and scratched his hair with a headache.

“So, you two have been competing for so long.

"Finally, you still couldn't find the workshop through these circles?"

While speaking, he glanced at Fang Yi, who was doing nothing, without leaving a trace.

They hooked up with each other through [Relics].

So, you just do nothing and watch them waste their time bickering over something so insignificant?

[You should have guessed the answer as early as I did.]

Fang Yi looked at the countdown on the panel: [[Francois] Countdown to restore observation capabilities: 0 hours, 0 minutes, 15 seconds.]

After exercising and maintaining some condition.

He calmly replied to Miss Merlin using the [Relic].

They weren't arguing about the location of the workshop, but about other matters that I couldn't interfere with.

Miss Merlin tilted her head and complained about the man with contempt.

[What a cunning man who can play with people's hearts. ]

Fang Yi looked at the 'fox tail' revealed on the panel.

After some negotiations, the quest was changed to [Perfect Dragon]: [Upgrade [Dragon Nine Transformations] to [Level 2], defeat a powerful enemy, and present an 'epic' battle.]

Also replied.

[Same here, a woman who hides her own little thoughts during the mission. ]

Then he stood up.

He grabbed the map with many places circled on it, as if he was clearing away waste paper on the desk.

He crumpled the map into a ball and threw it into the wastebasket beside him.

The verdict was made.

“There’s no need to study these things in some mathematical way.

"That person's workshop is definitely not on the surface."

After hearing these speeches.

Aozaki Touko raised her eyebrows slightly and responded with a hint of dissatisfaction.

"Is this the same alien space that Miss Zhuang mentioned, the [Imaginary Space]?
"That answer is a bit too stupid. I've never heard of anyone who has such ability."

Miss Zhuang tilted her head.

He choked in a very calm tone.

It slightly angered the other party.

"But compared to Ms. Aozaki's answer of underground, this answer is more reasonable.

“Unless this [Francois] is even more powerful than the last pure-blooded dragon.

"It achieved the feat of drilling into the undetectable depths of the earth, which even the pure-blooded dragon failed to achieve after the [Mystery] faded away."

Looking at the two people glaring at each other, the countdown in front of them returned to zero.

Fang Yi clapped his hands and gave the answer with great certainty.

“Unfortunately, both of these inferences are wrong.

"She's in heaven."

Miss Merlin, who was about to show off her mysterious personality, heard Fang Yi's conclusion.

The hand holding the staff trembled involuntarily, and he interjected in confusion.

【How did you know? 】

Fang Yi looked at the one he had previously placed at the mouth of the Weiyuan River and observed Cheng Xiang fighting Artoria.

Now, we have observed and witnessed the face-blind [Caster Gilles de Rais] falling from the sky with the help of [Illusion] and starting to summon [Sea Demon].

[Visual Insects] that are not affected by [Illusions] have been tested.

He gave a very honest reply that left everyone confused.

“Because I saw it.”

Hear Fang Yi's reply.

Miss Merlin, who had been a riddle teller countless times, tilted her head when Fang Yi told her a riddle today, and typed "?" in dissatisfaction.

Miss Zhuang nodded and chose to believe it.

Aozaki Touko on the side lowered her head and took a second to convince herself to accept this ridiculous answer.

Then he raised his head and looked at Fang Yi.

Obviously ready to listen to the man's next plan.

But the people who were eagerly waiting did not hear Fang Yi's plan, but only received a very bland reply.

"Just get ready here, I'll go take care of one person.

"I won't keep you waiting too long."

After saying this, Fang Yi picked up the knife and walked out of the mansion.

He already felt that there were some interesting 'guests' outside the Matou residence who needed his entertainment.
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Before dawn, on the street next to the Matou residence.

The red archers and [Otsutsugu Yuuta] who had obtained Emiya Kiritsugu's permission were strolling down the street.

"So, Mr. Caster also has a mission?"

"Strictly speaking, doesn't everyone's birth have a purpose, or even a mission worthy of being called a mission?"

The red archer looked at [Otsutsukota] who frowned after he gave a reply that sounded like practicing Tai Chi.

A smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

The young man in front of him had just used [talking skills] to find out the origins of his [reversal technique].

It was just that the man in his memory left a deep impression on him, enough to confuse right and wrong.

Compared to the [speech skills] that can piece together 'lies' with [truth].

The [speech skills] of this young man named [Otsutsukota] are really childish and cute.

He did not obtain any intelligence, and even figured out that the other party needed help and killed a powerful enemy.

Thinking of this, the red archer wrapped the [Holy Shroud] tightly around his body.

I smiled with some nostalgia.

[It always feels like a simple young man being deceived for the first time.]

【But since I owe him a favor, I'll give him a little help. 】

He cleared his throat and pulled out a map.

Pointing at the Matou residence not far away, he nodded and spoke very seriously.

“Here is a male Saber with great strength and good character.

"If Mr. Otsutsuki has no conflict of interest with him and no strange ulterior motives,

"And if you can provide equivalent compensation, preferably in the form of skill and technology.

"We should get his help."

Looking at [Otsutsukotsu] who was a little skeptical about his words.

The red archer added a [fact] that he agreed with.

“[Side by his side] is a choice.

"It's like a cheat code in a game that takes the fun out of it.

“It’s a plan that will definitely help you win.”

[Otsutsuki Yuta] looked at the red archer with a determined look on his face and the mansion whose finger was pointing at the map.

He asked the last question doubtfully.

"So, is he strong?"

Without a moment's hesitation.

Looking at the nearby Matou residence, the red archer gave [Otsutsukota] an answer that was somewhat familiar.

“As far as I’m concerned, he’s the strongest person I’ve ever met.

"This strongest also includes all the servants in this [Holy Grail War]."
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Having caught the keyword "strongest", [Otsutsuki Yuuta] looked at the Matou residence in front of him, rubbed his hands excitedly, and prepared to speed up his pace.

Then he saw the red archer's hand across his body.

And the old man standing in front of the door holding a spear.

I heard a strange declaration coming from the golden heroic spirit standing on the streetlight.

"Saber, I just read a clumsy, hilarious, yet very interesting story.

"Therefore, before this battle, I would like to share and demonstrate with you the story about throwing the 'stone'."

(End of this chapter)