The Exorcism Tale of Hachiman

"Well, perhaps we can force the enemy out..."

Just then, Weber timidly raised his hand.

"Force it out? How do you force it out?"

"Since Caster and that giant monster are hiding right beneath our feet, they must have hollowed out the underground by now, right? If we destroy the last few remaining support points on this land, the entire area will probably collapse..."

While Weber was speaking, he never dared to look up at the crowd.

After all, his idea was really too malicious.

If things really go according to his plan, then the area within a few kilometers of the city center in Fuyuki City will become a deep pit.

"Hahaha, as expected of my master!"

Everyone was taken aback when they heard Weber's suggestion, but Iskandar was the first to realize that the plan was highly feasible.

He patted Waver hard on the back as encouragement, but Waver, wincing in pain, took it as his follower deliberately messing with him.

"It's outrageous, but it's definitely something that can be done..."

Upon hearing that a super-large, deep pit needed to be created, Irisviel hesitated for a moment before agreeing to the idea.

After all, doing so would force Caster out with minimal casualties.

If Irisviel had no objections, then Kenneth would certainly have even less to say.

As for Hachiman Hikigaya, he remained silent throughout and chose to remain silent.

"So, how do you make the ground collapse?"

After the plan was discussed, new problems arose in its implementation.

To collapse the ground, it would certainly require extremely violent means.

Saber has already used her Noble Phantasm once, although she has barely recovered now.

But it's obviously unfair to always let one person do all the work.

"Please leave this to me."

Just as Hachiman Hikigaya was about to ask Karna to unleash his Noble Phantasm, the chief priestess, who had been standing quietly since seeing off Kogoro, spoke up again.

After speaking, the chief priestess nodded to Hachiman Hikigaya, then stepped back a few meters and transformed from human form into a golden three-tailed fox over two meters tall.

It simply raised its right forepaw slightly and then lowered it to the ground, and the earth immediately let out a mournful cry.

After repeating the lifting and lowering motion several times, the ground beneath their feet began to tremble violently.

"how did you do it?"

Looking at the chief priestess who had completed her mission and returned to human form, Hachiman Hikigaya asked curiously.

"Inari-sama is the deity who governs the harvest, and the harvest is related to the earth. Therefore, Inari-sama also possesses some ability to communicate with and control the land..."

After answering Hachiman Hikigaya's question truthfully, the chief priestess's legs went weak and she collapsed towards him.

"Hey, are you alright?!"

The sudden turn of events involving the chief priestess startled Hachiman Hikigaya.

Just as he was somewhat at a loss, the chief priestess in his arms had transformed once again into a white single-tailed fox about the same size as Xiao Wu.

Chapter 236 Annihilation, the very end of this one stab!

"Please don't worry about me, I'm just exhausted. I'll be fine after a short rest..."

After saying that, the chief priestess, who had transformed into a white fox, turned into a golden light and pounced on Hachiman Hikigaya's arm. As the golden light disappeared, a white cloud mark appeared on Hachiman Hikigaya's arm.

"I need to rely on you to rest for a while, please forgive me. If you encounter any trouble, you can ask my other three sisters for help..."

The chief priestess's soft whisper rang in Hachiman Hikigaya's ears, and then there was no more sound.

"Mr. Hachiman, is that little girl alright?"

Because Hachiman Hikigaya had secretly asked the priestess a question, Irisviel and the others didn't hear what the two were talking about.

They only saw the chief priestess transform back into human form and then immediately vanish in a golden light, a situation that was extremely worrying.

After all, most things like this happen...

"It's nothing, she's just going to recover her strength."

Turning around, Hachiman Hikigaya signaled to everyone to relax.

As they were chatting, the earth trembled again.

Immediately following this was a sudden feeling of weightlessness.

With the center of Fuyuki City as the origin, a huge crack appeared in the land within a radius of several kilometers, and then it sank straight down!

"Everyone, be careful!"

As Artoria fell, she used the surrounding rocks to lunge towards Irisviel while shouting warnings to everyone to be careful.

Iskandar drove the oxcart and rescued Webber.

Kenneth, on the other hand, had the Moon Spirit Essence envelop him and Diarmuid.

Hachiman Hikigaya didn't need anyone to save him; he was in freefall along with Karna.

As for Sakura, the moment the ground officially collapsed, at the call of Xiao Wu in her arms, all the foxes of the Inari God surrounded her, forming a rather soft cushioning ball.

Not only that, but she also had three official priestesses by her side to clear away the monsters that had fallen down with them.

The treatment was simply luxurious!

The fall lasted only a little over ten seconds.

As everyone landed safely at the bottom of the pit, they immediately heard the sound of countless heavy objects falling to the ground.

"I really didn't expect you to come down this way..."

Caster's eerie voice echoed through the enormous pit.

Immediately afterwards, the ground beneath everyone's feet trembled again.

As a large clump of soil on the left was lifted up, Caster, whose entire lower body had been completely fused with the giant monster, appeared before everyone's eyes.

"attack!"

Upon seeing Caster, Iskandar charged straight toward his target without a word.

At the same time, Diarmuid, who had emerged from the Moon Spirit Essence Liquid, also launched an attack.

Artoria wanted to act as well, but Irisviel held her back.

"Excuse me, Saber, I'm feeling a little unwell..."

As she spoke, Irisviel began to sway, and her face turned extremely pale.

"Irisviel, what's wrong?"

She quickly wrapped her arms around Irisviel's waist and gently placed her on the ground.

"what happened?"

Hachiman Hikigaya noticed what was happening to Artoria. He first signaled Karna to help defeat Caster, and then he ran over to the two women, squatted down, and asked about the situation.

"I don't know either, Irisviel just suddenly fainted..."

Artoria's tone was filled with anxiety and panic.

Irisviel's sudden reaction really startled her.

"It's alright, Saber, it's probably just anemia..."

During their conversation, Irisviel, who had briefly fallen into a coma, slowly opened her eyes.

She managed a weak smile, signaling to the two people in front of her not to worry about her, before struggling to her feet with Artoria's help.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Hachiman, it seems Saber and I will have to leave first for this expedition..."

Her face was full of guilt, and her tone was gentle but there was absolutely no room for negotiation.

After apologizing, Irisviel gestured for Artoria to take her away.

"But....."

Artoria looked at the people fighting in the distance, her face filled with conflict.

Now is the time when she is needed most, yet she is leaving at this crucial juncture...

This is absolutely contrary to chivalry!

"I'm sorry, Saber, I'll explain the reason to you later. Now, take me away..."

Irisviel's tone had lost its usual composure. After speaking hastily, she looked at Artoria with an almost pleading gaze.

".....I see......"

Seeing Irisviel's appearance, Artoria was stunned for a moment. Then, without saying a word, she picked Irisviel up in her arms, nodded goodbye to Hachiman Hikigaya, and with a burst of energy, leaped a few times on the steep rock wall before leaving the pit.

"Oh? Saber left first?"

Gilgamesh, who had been watching from above, saw Artoria leave the battlefield first, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

Then he gently lifted his finger, controlling Vimana to follow.

"Your Majesty, what about down there?"

Tokiomi Tohsaka looked at the people fighting in the deep pit, a hint of worry on his face.

"Don't worry, Caster has already lost."

Gilgamesh seemed completely unconcerned about Tokiomi Tohsaka's worries, and even somewhat annoyed by them.

"In that case, please allow me to stay..."

Although Gilgamesh said that Caster was doomed, Tokiomi Tohsaka decided to stay and see the final outcome.

"Fine, then you can stay here and watch this boring battle end in my place."

Gilgamesh did not stop Tokiomi Tohsaka's idea. He nodded slightly in agreement to Tokiomi's request and watched him jump off Vimana. Then he controlled Vimana to follow Artoria's movements.

"Karna, unleash your Noble Phantasm."