The Holy Grail War Blessed by the Gods

"If I'm not mistaken, that should be a guy who lost his Master and chose to become a demon."

"To become a demon?"

"A Servant's manifestation requires magical energy, and under normal circumstances, the provider of magical energy is the Master. Once a Master is lost, only some Servants can continue to maintain their manifestation with their own skills, but they must find a new Master as soon as possible, or replenish their magical energy through the means of Food Souls."

"So what do you plan to do in this situation?"

Manju asked with great interest.

“I feel I can’t just stand by and watch this happen. The people who were devoured by that evil spirit were probably just ordinary people like me… I don’t think I can just stand by and watch this happen.”

Tatsumi's voice wasn't particularly firm, but he spoke without hesitation; that was truly what he thought.

Is this your thought? Or rather, your wish?

Manshu narrowed his eyes and continued to ask.

"To be honest, I still only have a vague understanding of the current situation, but this is indeed the place where I lived and grew up. Only now do I have some real feelings about it, and I can't help but have some ridiculous impulses."

Since there's no way to avoid this kind of thing, I can only fight it head-on. Since this has come to me, I have to do my best. That's how I see it.

So I want to protect the people who smile at me, and the city they live in.

On his way to school, Kurino Tatsumi once again passed through the land where he had lived for a long time.

In this city, he has friends he's known since elementary school, elderly people who greet him warmly, convenience store clerks who chat with him, and a female classmate sitting next to him who only smiles at him once every three days.

Laiye Xun had long considered this city as his own.

"If you find it funny, then laugh. After all, I don't know anything about this, so I can only say what I think."

Tatsumi Kurino blurted out everything he had been thinking. Ever since he started walking around Tokyo yesterday, his mind had been constantly stirred.

His decision to stay alone in the city he was used to when his father was transferred to another post shows that he still had some reservations about the place.

"What is there to laugh about? Isn't this exactly what a hero should say? You've done your job!"

"In that case, take these runes. This place will serve as your spear and shield. Now it's time to set off."

"Since you wish to protect your city from destruction and your people from being killed, then go and defeat and destroy all the enemies that caused all this."

Wu Manshu tossed the few runes she had previously picked out and placed on the coffee table to Laiye Xun.

Qi said, “These runes can counter spells and magic, calm storms and save yourself, turn infants into warriors who are fearless in the face of swords, and break free from restraints, causing chains and handcuffs to fall to the ground. Take these runes and familiarize yourself with them before we go to Ikebukuro.”

Lu Laiye Xun smiled faintly, clutched the runes that had fallen into his hand, walked to Manshu's side, and sat down to examine them closely.

Lu: "Berserker, we can definitely win, right?"

(3) Suddenly, Tatsumi turned his head and said, with a brief smile on his face.

"You're still having doubts about this?"

Si Manshu let out a disdainful sneer and poked Laiye Xun's forehead with her finger.

2. “I told you when we made our pact that since I answered the call and came here, victory was already a foregone conclusion.”

"Have I been too polite to you lately? It's made you question something so obvious. I guess I need to be a little more arrogant."

Manshu said irritably and stood up.

"Since you have the time to think about these things, you must have already memorized those runes. Let's set off then."

Chapter Seven: The Judgment and the Arrival of the Knight

It was only early night, much earlier than the rumored appearance of Death Mary.

Instead of rushing to Ikebukuro, Tatsumi and Manju converted the gold they had acquired into cash.

To avoid trouble, the Phantom Rune comes into play here.

Although it may seem a little redundant, it can be considered as upholding necessary moral values.

Everything still has to be based on exchange. There's no need to resort to force or robbery when dealing with someone who isn't an enemy.

It's just something I did on a whim anyway, there's no need to lose sight of the bigger picture and throw away something that shouldn't be lost.

Then the housing problem was solved, and we got a bright and spacious apartment on a high floor.

It was almost nighttime, around nine or ten o'clock.

It was about time to head to Ikebukuro. The two of them, one on the rooftop and the other on the rooftop, surveyed the entire area and searched for anything suspicious.

The other person wanders the ground, trying his luck on the streets, hoping to become the protagonist of a ghost story.

This can be considered being on the battlefield, facing a powerful enemy that ordinary humans cannot resist and that can rival an army.

As for himself, he was a high school sophomore who had given up karate classes in the first half of the year and had only ever saved others in childhood hero games. Facing such an enemy was really too much of a joke.

Laiye Xun couldn't help but drift off into a daze, which also unconsciously brought a smile to his face.

Just as they reached the street corner, a pristine white figure appeared before Kureno Tatsumi.

It was a girl, a young woman who looked to be around the same age as Tatsumi Kurino, or perhaps even a few years younger.

She was wearing a white, fitted dress that seemed a bit thin for the season.

I don’t know if it’s just my imagination, but I seem to see a hint of allure in her.

What are you thinking about?

Laiye Xun quickly patted his head to clear his head.

The girl was clearly dressed neatly, and looked to be about the same age as him, or even a little younger. How could he suddenly be so lustful?

It must be said, however, that at first glance, the girl did indeed appear to be wearing only underwear.

Bare shoulders, collarbones, long legs, and moist brown skin.

It unconsciously draws your attention to it, leaving you momentarily at a loss and your mind in a jumbled mess.

The girl's beauty and radiant skin were enough to steal a man's soul simply by standing still.

Just then, a tired-looking man passing by stopped and struck up a conversation with the girl.

Jue Liuqun∶∝：八乌起熘〗镏′$3＜）俬￠咝『∽饵“Ah, you're lonely, aren't you?”

"No, I'm not lonely at all."

The girl answered the man's question softly.

"But... I'm very sad. That's why I can't smile."

"...Would you be willing to comfort me?"

The girl extended an invitation in a soft voice.

Upon seeing this, Kurino Tatsumi subconsciously turned his head away. As a middle school student, he had heard of such things before.

This caused his mind to become confused for a moment, as if his brain was in a knot.

However, a familiar chuckle came from beside him, easing his tension and making him feel as if he had found his anchor. He quickly looked in that direction.

"You've got more than just courage, you've got pretty good luck too."

The flirtatious voice broke the atmosphere, and the man who was about to take the girl to the hotel looked in the direction from which the voice came with some annoyance.

However, this annoyance ended at that moment, because the sound came from above, and Manshu jumped directly down from the building next to her, shattering the ground where she landed.

"what?"

Laiye Xun was still confused and made a sound with a bewildered expression.

"Didn't you realize? Appearing on the streets at night, whispering to adults—that's the allure of death, and also the urban legend that circulates here."

As Manju spoke, he drew his demonic sword, which emitted a surge of dragon fire.

The man, who looked like a typical office worker and had a tired face, was completely taken aback.

Upon hearing what Manshu had just said, he realized what was happening and, with a look of fear on his face, moved away from the girl who had just captivated him.

"Servant..."

The girl only realized this when Manju made no attempt to conceal it.

During those three days, this Assassin was indeed in a daze, like a fallen demon.

She stood amidst the hustle and bustle of the night, touching every man who tried to seduce her.

Because she doesn't want to give up, doesn't want to disappear, and doesn't want to die.

To this end, she slaughters people to maintain a false body, devours souls to maintain a false life, and lingers on street corners, constantly killing.

Without the slightest hesitation, the Assassin girl turned and ran, severing her own aura, leaping through the dark alley, intending only to escape.

"I can't get dragged into the Servant's battle, I don't want to die yet, and I don't want to give up..." ③〕． Three☆－8№≌㈤×

"Is that the demon who killed people in Ikebukuro?"

Laiye Xun turned his head and asked Manshu.

"Of course it's her. She is the Assassin who once held the name Hassan Sabah and was the leader of an assassination cult."

Otherwise, I might have been planning to watch the show a little longer, but given that Silent Hassan has transformed himself into a deadly poison, I still need to ensure your safety.

Manshu didn't rush to chase after them, but instead looked around in confusion.

"You must also be careful and fully prepared. I smell something unpleasant. Never let the runes I gave you out of your hands, and never be stingy with the use of Command Seals."

After giving his instructions, Manshu activated his skills to track them down.

If it weren't for this, it would have been impossible for Assassin to disappear from sight.

Tranquility is still a proper Assassin, and her Breath Concealment level is also A+.

Once activated, it is virtually impossible for a Servant without special abilities to sense her.

However, the aura of the underworld had already marked her, and all she had to do was follow the path to the Yellow Springs. Silent Hassan was also unable to detect the curse cast upon her.

Assassin kept leaping, first jumping from rooftop to rooftop, then disappearing into dark alleys after creating distance, becoming one with the darkness, and continuing to speed away.

At that moment, all she could think about was how to live, live, live.

Therefore, she didn't stop for a moment and ran away with all her might.

However... despite using every means possible to sever his own aura, he quietly walked in the darkness, even changing his posture.

N, however, could not escape the pursuit at all; the burning gaze had been fixed on him from the beginning until now.