Walking in the Question and Answer System of Heroic Spirits

Chapter 19: The Petrified Kenneth

(Iskander)

Artoria: "Why don't you give it a try?"

Despite saying this, Artoria was also very dissatisfied with her performance in the video.

Just like Feng Xi said, how could he have been so reckless in the video?

Knowing full well that the spear in the opponent's hand was a Noble Phantasm, he still chose to use his armor to take the hit head-on.

Is it because they rely too much on their intuition, or is it because they have a nanny to help them choose to take a risk?

Intuition is the ability to determine the "most suitable action for oneself" in battle through the sound of the wind and intuition, which is equivalent to an alternative way of predicting the future.

Of course, this is an analysis and prediction based on known information, and the person in the video made a mistake in prediction because they did not know the effect of Diarmuid's Noble Phantasm.

Diarmuid: "That's right, this is my Noble Phantasm, 'Crimson Rose of Exorcism,' which can ignore all defensive magic."

Weber: "This is the spear that Angus, the god of love, gave you in Celtic legend."

Kenneth: "Lancer, who gave you the right to reveal the name of your Noble Phantasm so casually!"

Diarmuid: "My lord, even if I don't say it, this video has already shown it clearly."

Kenneth: "Hmph!"

He is increasingly regretting not exchanging the artifact for a different one.

The battle hasn't even started yet, and their own Servant's Noble Phantasm has already been exposed. How are they supposed to fight after that?

"Artoria, now recovered from her injuries, asked, 'That gun, it can block magic, right?'"

Diarmuid confidently declared, "Your armor is formed of magic, isn't it? Then I advise you not to expect it to defend against my attacks, because before this spear of mine, you are as naked as a naked man."

Feng Xi: "Diarmuid, you're being a scoundrel."

Diarmuid: "..."

He got a little cocky in the video and actually said some indecent things.

Realizing her armor was useless, Artoria immediately removed it, abandoning her defenses to engage Diarmuid in battle.

Freed from the burden of her armor, Artoria's speed increased significantly, quickly gaining the upper hand. The unseen sword in her hand erupted with brilliant light as she charged towards Diarmuid.

Diarmuid slowly retreated, but his expression remained calm, as if victory was assured.

"You miscalculated, Saber."

Feng Xi: "King of the Hairy Hair, I still have the same question: are you really a veteran of countless battles?"

Artoria: "What is it now? Is there something wrong with me this time?"

Artoria: "Since we can't defend against his Noble Phantasm, we might as well not defend against it."

Feng Xi: "What I mean is, are you so trusting of people? You believe everything they say?"

Artoria: "I believe that as a knight, he would not lie."

Feng Xi: "Who says you have to lie to scheme against someone? There are many other ways."

Feng Xi: "For example, deliberately misleading people, and saying less."

Artoria: "What! You mean?!"

Diarmuid: "He's right, you fell for his trick in the video, King Arthur."

Diarmuid: "Saber, to be honest, I'm disappointed with your performance in the video."

Diarmuid kicked up the spear that had been lying on the ground, unwrapped the bandages, and revealed a yellow spear.

"There might not be just one Noble Phantasm."

[By the time Artoria realized what was happening, she was already in a difficult situation, having reached Diarmuid and finding no way to retreat.]

Both are now at their wits' end, with no choice but to fight back, trading blows for damage.

[Then, in a flash.]

The two quickly separated, drops of blood falling to the ground.

It was clear that both fighters were injured in the attack, both wounding the other's wrist.

"Oh no, the tendon is injured, I can't move my finger."

[Altoria appeared completely calm, but inwardly she was extremely anxious.]

As a swordsman, being unable to use your hands will significantly reduce your strength.

After all, she wasn't skilled with a one-handed sword.

"Idiot, they didn't even kill him."

Although Kenneth, who was watching the battle, was still sarcastic, he still used magic to heal Diarmuid's arm.

Diarmuid laughed and said, "I am deeply humbled, my lord."

Irisviel also used magic to heal Artoria, but found that her wounds simply wouldn't heal.

Kenneth: "Hahaha, it seems we've won this duel after all."

Kenneth: "Even King Arthur, with one hand crippled, how could he possibly be a match for Lancer, who wields dual pistols?"

Not just Kenneth, but everyone in the group shared the same thought.

It looks like Lancer is going to win.

Kiritsugu Emiya also felt increasingly that summoning this King Arthur was very unreliable.

In this battle, they were completely manipulated by the opponent from beginning to end.

Artoria: "Is the wound unable to heal because that yellow gun is cursed?"

Weber: "I know, it's the gun that the sea god Manano Mac Leigh gave to Diarmuid, isn't it?"

Diarmuid: "That's right, this is my other Noble Phantasm, 'The Yellow Rose of Destruction,' cursed with 'unhealable wounds.'"

Artoria: "I see. You deliberately threw it away before to mislead me, and I actually fell for it in the video."

Diarmuid: "I didn't expect my plan in the video to go so smoothly."

Artoria: "..."

Kenneth: "Hmph, Lancer, stop talking nonsense."

Although he thought he had answered the question correctly, he wasn't in a good mood.

After all, Diarmuid's Noble Phantasm effects have been exposed in the video, so it probably won't be so easy for him to win against Saber.

Webber: "So, Lancer actually won this duel?"

Feng Xi: "Keep watching, the video isn't over yet."

Diarmuid explained the effects of his Noble Phantasm to Artoria, who then donned her armor anew, and the battle resumed.

Just then, lightning flashed across the sky.

[Amidst lightning, a tank suddenly descended from the sky, blocking their path.]

This is a chariot pulled by two oxen, and the people on it are Iskandar and Weber.

"Both sides sheathed their swords!"

Iskandar immediately called a halt to the duel.

"No one shall be disrespectful before the King!"

Kenneth was initially relieved to have answered the question correctly, but he was instantly petrified.

Now, the answer to this question is completely obvious.

Chapter 20 · 'Laughable' Ideals

(Emiya and his son)

[The correct answer is D, Tokiomi Tohsaka.]

[Congratulations to Waver, Feng Xi, King of Heroes, King of Conquerors, Gymnastics Team, Kiritsugu Emiya, Tokiomi Tohsaka, Kirei Kotobuki, Rin Tohsaka, Sakura Tohsaka, and General Tenkou for obtaining 5 Saint Quartz.]

[Bluebeard has given up on answering this question.]

[The remaining group members answered incorrectly, and 1 Saint Quartz was deducted.]

Weber: "Thank goodness, I thought I had guessed wrong."

The Conqueror King: "Haha, you have to believe #$$%##@#$%"

Feng Xi: "Hmm? Conqueror King, what's wrong?"

Conqueror King: "Ah, it's nothing, it's nothing."

Kenneth: "Emiya Kiritsugu, aren't you in cahoots with King Arthur? How come you're the only one who got it right?"

Wife: "Because we're not acting together right now."

Artoria: "Aili, don't reveal this kind of thing so easily."

Wife: "Oh, I'm sorry."