The Exorcism Tale of Hachiman

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Hachiman Hikigaya had already met both Kenneth and Irisviel.

Therefore, he was quite certain that under the current circumstances, the two men would agree to Iskandar's request for temporary cooperation.

Instead of chatting, he wanted to observe the monster in the fog more closely and figure out how to defeat it.

"Ok."

Iskandar, who had initially thought that Hachiman Hikigaya would be easy to talk to, shrugged and didn't press the issue.

After a brief greeting, he steered the oxcart toward Irisviel, leaving Kenneth behind.

Clearly, Irisviel made a better impression on Iskandar.

More than ten minutes later.

Apart from Gilgamesh, who was floating high in the sky and was not discovered by the crowd due to the fog, the remaining four groups of contestants on the ground had all signed a temporary ceasefire and gathered together to prepare to defeat the unknown creatures summoned by Caster.

"It's quite curious to think about."

Everyone gathered together, and Hachiman Hikigaya crossed his arms and expressed his confusion.

"Oh? I wonder what you've discovered, young friend?"

Upon hearing this, Iskandar looked at Hachiman Hikigaya, and the gazes of the others also turned towards him.

"At least half an hour has passed since Caster summoned that creature, right?"

"However, from beginning to end, apart from the time you personally stepped inside and were attacked, that creature only attacked once on its own initiative..."

"You mean, without our knowledge, Caster controlled Warcraft to do other things?"

Artoria listened to Hachiman Hikigaya's words and a look of sudden realization appeared on her face.

indeed.

The moment the monster appeared, it should have swallowed up all the humans in the entire neighborhood.

But after that, the monsters didn't do anything.

This is so abnormal!

"It's just a guess. Perhaps the monster was too large to move?"

To ease the oppressive atmosphere, Hachiman Hikigaya made a small joke.

Unfortunately, none of the people present were fools, and they also believed that the Caster on the other side was not a fool either.

Since they dared to summon such a huge magical beast, that beast must be able to move.

"In any case, let's launch a probing attack first?"

After hesitating for a moment, Irisviel clapped her hands and offered her suggestion.

Instead of wasting time here, let the Servants launch an attack and see what that monster hiding in the mist is up to.

"If that's the case, then I'll go for the vanguard."

Upon hearing Irisviel's words, Iskandar volunteered.

His bull mount has the ability to fly, so even if he encounters trouble, he can escape more easily than others.

"Then I'll cover for you."

Karna nodded slightly and stepped forward as well.

Although he is not an archer, a ranged class, he can still provide some ranged support by unleashing magic cannons with his spear.

"Oh, then I'll leave it to you!"

With a grin at the crowd, Iskandar put Weber down and then gripped the reins, steering the oxcart into the mist.

As soon as the oxcart entered the fog, dozens of enormous tentacles emerged from it.

"drink!"

Iskandar roared, and instantly countless bolts of lightning descended from the sky, slamming into the surface of these tentacles and turning them into charred remains.

A painful howl echoed from the depths of the fog, as if Iskandar's lightning had inflicted great damage on the creature.

Just as everyone breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that the monster was nothing special,

The charred surface of the tentacles suddenly cracked open, revealing newly grown tentacles that continued to lunge towards Iskandar.

Iskandar continued to summon thunder, intending to repeat his previous tactic.

However, this time the tentacles seemed to have developed a certain immunity to the lightning. Although the lightning did cause considerable damage, it didn't achieve much success...

"evolution......"

Irisviel, standing at a distance, saw this scene and her face showed a look of astonishment.

Having only suffered one injury, he had already developed resistance to Iskandar's lightning; that monster was simply too terrifying.

In addition to its terrifying self-healing ability, if it doesn't suffer irreparable fatal damage in a short period of time, even the combined efforts of the other six Servants might not be enough to defeat that monster!

Chapter 231 Beware of the Underground

"We must deal enough damage in one go!"

Irisviel shared her conjecture with everyone.

Apart from Hachiman Hikigaya, who had already anticipated this situation, the others all showed expressions of being moved.

"Getting stronger as the game goes on, isn't that just foul?"

Upon hearing Irisviel's conjecture about the monster, Waver couldn't help but click his tongue.

"I know it's hard for people to believe, but it's really true!"

As the vessel for the Holy Grail, Irisviel actually has a faint connection with the seven Heroic Spirits she summons.

And it was precisely because of this that Irisviel knew, deep down, that her guess was correct.

If we don't destroy that monster soon, it will become virtually invincible once it grows stronger!

"But to destroy such a large life form in an instant..."

Kenneth, standing to the side, frowned.

Although he was reluctant to admit it, neither he nor Diarmuid possessed the ability to unleash such powerful bursts of energy in a short period of time.

"Using nuclear weapons is an option, but that would probably cripple the entire city of Fuyuki, wouldn't it?"

Hachiman Hikigaya suggested from the side.

But as soon as he finished speaking, the others stared at him like he was an oddball.

"Mr. Hachiman, please don't make such an inappropriate joke..."

For the first time, Irisviel showed anger on her face.

Kenneth stared at him with resentment, his eyes seemingly conveying how a magician could use the power of technology.

"Hmm, while nuclear weapons won't work, but if it's a regular missile..."

Of the group, only Weber was seriously considering the feasibility of Hachiman Hikigaya's suggestion.

"The problem is that we simply can't get our hands on even a few missiles! And even if we did, there wouldn't be enough time!"

Kenneth looked at his foolish student and pinched the bridge of his nose.

He was already considering kicking this student out of the classroom.

"I can!"

Just when everyone was at a loss, Artoria stepped forward.

"I possess a city-defense-level Noble Phantasm. If I can land a hit, I should be able to destroy the monster in one strike!"

“Saber...”

Artoria's sudden statement and revelation of her strength caught Irisviel off guard.

After all, according to Kiritsugu Emiya's instructions before they arrived, they should have conserved their strength as much as possible so that they wouldn't be at a disadvantage in the battle after defeating Caster.

"I'm sorry, Irisviel, I cannot tolerate such a thing existing in this world..."

With a hint of guilt on her face, Artoria turned back to apologize to Irisviel.

But she doesn't regret her choice!

"I just can't do anything with you..."

A hint of helplessness appeared on her face, but Irisviel wore a smile.

In fact, if she were Artoria, she would have made the same choice.

"Well, Karna also possesses a similar anti-military Noble Phantasm. Using them together would probably increase the chances of success..."

Artoria's frankness made Hachiman Hikigaya feel like he was being tortured.

After hesitating for a while, he decided to have Karna unseal some of his Noble Phantasms to help Artoria defeat the monsters in the mist.

"interesting......."

Hearing their words, Gilgamesh, who was hovering above them, stood up from his throne.

With a thought, Vimana slowly descended.