Humans in Type-Moon, Path of the Heroic Spirit

Chapter 31 Kotomine Kirei: In the name of the Command Seal, commit suicide, Assassin!

For Kotomine Risei, who once served as the supervisor of the Third Holy Grail War, tonight was truly an unexpected night for him.

After handing over the position of priest of the Fuyuki City Cathedral Church to his son Kotomine Kirei a few years ago, Kotomine Risho lived a leisurely retirement life and no longer asked about "mysterious" matters.

But today, he had to break the previous convention and participate in the Fourth Holy Grail War again as a church priest.

The reason for this change was Kotomine Kirei, the judge of the Holy Grail War. Proof of being chosen by the Holy Grail suddenly appeared on his body - three bright red Command Seals.

He was clearly the most impartial supervisor in the Holy Grail War, but he suddenly transformed himself into the Master fighting for the Holy Grail, personally blowing the whistle...

What a ridiculous farce this is, as if God is playing a trick on his loyal believers.

When Kotomine Risho heard the news from Kirei, he was stunned and even felt a little bit unbelievable.

"However, fortunately, Kirei does not intend to participate in the fight for the Holy Grail. Instead, he is prepared to give up this qualification and supervise this Holy Grail War fairly and impartially..."

Thinking of his proud son, the old priest felt a little relieved, but also had some minor doubts.

Since Kirei had already decided to give up his qualification to participate in the war, why did he ask me to go to the basement to meet him in the middle of the night? Is there something important he wanted to tell me?
With such confusion, Yanfeng Li was quickening his pace to the church basement. The nearly eighty-year-old man was walking at a brisk pace.

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"Squeak-"

Soon, Yanfeng Lizheng arrived at the door of the basement. The tightly closed door made a heavy sound when he pushed it.

As the door slowly opened, what came into view was a dimly lit room and the tall figure of Kotomine Kirei. He was wearing a pitch-black Kevlar bulletproof monk's robe with a silver cross hanging on his chest. His face, as sharp as a knife, showed the marks of long-term training.

At this moment, the young priest was staring silently at the empty darkness in front of him, wondering what he was thinking.

"Father, you are here."

Hearing the sound coming from the door, Kotomine Kirei raised his head and his eyes fell on Kotomine Risei who was standing not far away. He greeted him calmly.

"Yes." Kotomine Risei nodded gently, then slowly walked to Kirei's side and said in a deep voice, "Kirei, although you have been chosen by the Holy Grail, there is no need to be too nervous."

"I think the Holy Grail chose you as its judge because it couldn't find anyone suitable to be its Master."

In Kotomine Risei's opinion, Kirei, who had an intense passion for his faith, would definitely be shocked by this sudden change.

"I understand, father." However, Kotomine Kirei was surprisingly calm, as if he were a bystander who had not yet been involved in the incident. "After all, the Holy Grail War has already begun for several days, but the last Servant has still not been summoned."

"It's only natural that the Holy Grail chose me as its Master out of helplessness."

"Well, I'm glad you understand." Hearing Kirei's answer, Kotomine Risei felt relieved.

But just when he relaxed a little, his peripheral vision accidentally caught a glimpse of the magic circle that had been carved on the ground long ago - it was the spirit summoning technique used to summon servants.

This discovery immediately alerted the old priest. His narrowed eyes widened slightly, and he asked Kotomine Kirei in a serious tone, "Kirei, are you planning to violate the principles of the referee and secretly participate in the Holy Grail War?"

"No." Facing his father's question, Kotomine Kirei shook his head. He denied it without hesitation, "I have no intention of interfering in the Holy Grail War."

"Then what are you doing..." Yan Fengli was a little confused, obviously not knowing what his son was doing.

"As you said, since the Holy Grail has chosen me as its final Master, it must be because they really can't find a suitable magus." A delighted smile appeared on Kotomine Kirei's face as he explained methodically, "So, to avoid unnecessary accidents in this Holy Grail War, it's best for me to summon this final Servant."

"Of course, after summoning the Servant, I will use the Command Spell to order him to commit suicide."

"This way, we can maintain the normal progress of the Holy Grail War while also ensuring the fairness of the church's judgment."

"I see. Is this why you called me here?" As if he understood what Kotomine Kirei meant, the old priest's solemn expression relaxed.

"Yes, from now on, I'll trouble you, father, to explain the situation truthfully to the other Masters in the name of the church." Kotomine Kirei looked at Risei and instructed.

"Oh, I understand..." Yanfeng Lizheng sighed helplessly, "Now that things have come to this, let's do what you want."

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"I declare, your life is at my service; my fate is on your sword—"

After receiving his father's consent, Kotomine Kirei stretched out his right hand engraved with the Command Seals and began to chant the summoning spell.

As the magic power surged, brilliant white light lit up from the patterns of the magic circle, obscuring the vision of Kotomine and his son, and a powerful magic whirlwind swept through the basement.

"Servant, Assassin, respond from your shadow—"

Amidst this dazzling light, a dark figure draped in a large cloak emerged from the center of the summoning circle.

However, before the unknown Servant could finish introducing himself, Kotomine Kirei used his Command Seals without hesitation and gave an order to Assassin.

"In the name of the Command Seal, commit suicide, Assassin!"

Puff-!
The next moment, under the compulsive effect of the Command Seal, Assassin, wearing a skull mask, involuntarily stretched out his right hand, which was as thick as a stick, and plunged it deeply into his chest. Then, with a strong squeeze, he crushed his still-beating heart.

"..."

Just like that, Assassin, who had just been summoned, died tragically under the order of his master. His tall body slowly turned into spirit particles and disappeared in mid-air.

Thus, the fourth night of the Holy Grail War.

Assassin, retreat!

"The Fourth Holy Grail War has finally officially begun."

Watching the process of Assassin's suicide, Kotomine Kirei felt a strange pleasure at that moment. His body couldn't help but tremble slightly, and he muttered to himself in an almost inaudible voice.

"The peace of the past few days has become far too dull. I will now use Assassin's death to propel you forward."

In fact, Kotomine Kirei's purpose in summoning Assassin was not to ensure the fairness of the Holy Church, but to use the death of the first Servant to stimulate the sense of crisis of other Masters.

Because only in this way can he gain more pleasure from this cruel Holy Grail War.

"Masters who long for the Holy Grail, struggle uglily until the very last moment. I look forward to your performance..."

Staring at the dim room in front of him, a burning look appeared in Kotomine Kirei's brown eyes, as if he was looking forward to the arrival of tomorrow.

(End of this chapter)