Humans in Type-Moon, Path of the Heroic Spirit

Chapter 58, the second chapter, the death of Matou Zouken!
The wandering clouds obscured the bright moon in the sky, making the already quiet and dim streets seem even more dead silent.

Running hastily on the asphalt road near the church, Matou Zouken desperately squeezed out the remaining vitality in his body, as if this would make him go faster.

"As long as we can get there...as long as we can get there..."

The little devil from the Kamiya family won’t be able to attack him!
Looking up at the church building that was faintly visible in the distance, Zouken Matou suddenly felt a sense of ecstasy of surviving a disaster. As long as he could enter the church that represented neutrality, he would be saved.

Although the path to salvation was right before his eyes, he still didn't dare to stop running, for fear that if he slowed down a little, he would be caught up by Kamiya Yu behind him.

However, until Zouken Matou arrived at the church gate, no enemy appeared behind him.

This discovery made the panicked old bug feel temporarily relieved, and the stinging feeling as if being stared at by a wild beast disappeared.

Standing at the door of the church, Zouken Matou gradually calmed his disordered breathing, and then he realized that his back had been soaked with cold sweat without him knowing when.

Logically speaking, even if Kamiya Yu is strong enough to fight against the Servants, he should not be so afraid with the trump card of Lancelot in his hand.

But there are always unexpected things. When confronting Kamiya Yu just now, Matou Zouken felt the breath of a strange servant around him. It was definitely Caster summoned by the younger generation of the Kamiya family.

Therefore, knowing that there was no chance of winning against two alone, the old bug decisively used the Command Seal to let Lancelot cover the retreat, while he himself ran towards the church regardless of everything.

Fortunately, there is always a way out. After Lancelot sacrificed his life to delay time, Zouken Matou also successfully arrived at the location of the Fuyuki Church.

Next, you just need to express your desire to withdraw from the Holy Grail War to the church priest to ensure your own safety.

As long as there is green mountain, there is no need to worry about running out of firewood. Just wait, little brat of the Kamiya family, I will make you pay the price in the future...

Thinking of this, Zouken Matou reached out and knocked on the closed door of the church, shouting as loudly as possible.

"—In accordance with the regulations of the Holy Grail War, I, Matou Shinji, voluntarily give up my qualifications as a Master. Now, I ask the Holy Church to protect my personal safety in accordance with the regulations."

"..."

However, no matter how much Zouken Matou knocked and shouted, there was no sound from the church, as silent as dead water.

Something is wrong!
Perhaps because of the insect's alertness, Matou Zouken immediately noticed something was wrong, but there was not enough time for him to think carefully.

Kamiya Yu, who was entangled by Lancelot, could break free from his restraints at any time and appear behind him.

Feeling an inexplicable sense of urgency, the desperate Zouken Matou could only grit his teeth and push open the heavy door in front of him.

During the Holy Grail War, the Church will not lock its doors in order to accommodate Masters who wish to withdraw midway.

"squeak--"

As the door opened, cold moonlight seeped into the dim chapel through the gradually widening gap.

Looking around, rows of wooden benches stood quietly in the room like tombstones.

Suddenly, a cold breeze blew through the hall.

At this moment, the church door opened to the outside, like a giant beast from the abyss waiting for its prey, emitting a chilling aura.

I don’t know if it was a psychological effect, but Matou Zouken couldn’t help but shudder, and couldn’t help but feel a little bit of retreat in his heart.

However, thinking of the enemies chasing him from behind, he could only muster up his courage and walk deeper into the chapel. "Referee, is the referee here?"

Walking in the spacious corridor, Matou Zouken shouted loudly while quietly letting a bug detach from his body and hiding in the shadow of the corner.

After leaving behind his last hidden move, the old bug came to the front of the believers' seats and stood still. He looked around and once again stated his purpose.

"In accordance with the rules of the Holy Grail War, I, Matou Shinji, voluntarily give up my qualifications as a Master. I now ask the judges of the Holy Church to protect my personal safety in accordance with the regulations."

"...Are you sure you want to give up your Mastership and withdraw from this Holy Grail War, Mr. Matou Shinji?"

Tens of seconds after Matou Zouken finished speaking, a calm and composed voice suddenly sounded.

Then, heavy and continuous footsteps were heard through the wooden floor of the church, and a young and strong priest slowly walked up from the corner corridor and entered the old bug's sight.

"Yes, I voluntarily give up my qualification to participate in the competition."

Seeing Kotomine Kirei appear, "Matou Shinji" nodded quickly and said.

"In that case, I accept. In accordance with my duties as an overseer, I, Kotomine Kirei, will ensure your safety."

Looking at the short blue-haired boy in front of him, a hint of joy flashed across Kotomine Kirei's calm eyes, but he still maintained a serious look on the surface and spoke in a deep voice.

"However, please sever the contract with the Servant first, so that the Church can provide the corresponding protection."

Hearing his words, Matou Zouken immediately relaxed. Things had progressed to this point, which meant that he was safe.

As for the Holy Grail and the body that would soon need to be replaced, as long as he could survive, these would not be a problem.

However, just as the old bug was about to sever the contract with Lancelot, a silver-white spear shot out from the darkness.

The next second, accompanied by the sound of a sharp blade piercing through flesh, an intense pain spread from Matou Zouken's chest.

The silver-white tip of the gun pierced his chest and went straight into the wooden floor, nailing the young body to the spot, and the blood that was brought out slid down with gravity.

Zouken Matou never expected that someone would dare to attack under the nose of the church referee. He coughed up a mouthful of bloody liquid uncontrollably and subconsciously looked for the figure of the attacker.

Then, the old bug's gaze fell on a corner that was originally empty, where a petite silver-haired girl was standing.

Presumably, the sudden spear just now was thrown by her.

"Referee, why are you just watching—?!"

As if he had suffered some kind of betrayal, an expression of disbelief appeared on Matou Zouken's face, and he questioned in a broken voice.

"...Didn't you say you wanted to protect... my personal safety?"

Kotomine Kirei: "OMO"

"I'm sorry, but Mr. Shinji, you haven't severed the contract with your Servant yet, so the Church is not obligated to provide you with shelter."

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