Crossover Anime: Picking up Medea at the Start

However, the scene before us is equally bizarre.

The figure standing in the light was connected to its own shadow under the light's illumination. Because the light source was behind the other person, the other person's shadow expanded all the way from its feet to its own side, enveloping it within it.

The ripples from the black keys distorted the opponent's figure, as if the figure standing on the ground was a false existence, like a mirage.

In fact, Kirei Kotomine did not sense any gaze directed at him from the figure in front of him.

It was impossible to sense any living presence from the figure.

Breathing, heartbeat, magical fluctuations... none of these were present!

The only thing that seemed to prove his existence there was the constant sound of footsteps and the enormous shadow cast by the light behind him, which loomed over him from the front.

The guy walking towards us was like a ghost wandering the earth.

不 ...

Kirei Kotomine, who has completed many Agent Quests, has seen ghosts before.

Ghosts are not completely oblivious to things.

Or rather, ghosts are easier to detect for someone like him.

But Kirei Kotomine really couldn't sense anything from the guy in front of him!

However, Kirei Kotomine is not the type to be intimidated by such a scene.

He continues with his actions, and even plans to introduce a new black key.

but...

Although his mind was urging him to take such action, his body did not.

Once he got close enough to the other person, he lowered his center of gravity and leaned forward. He could even see that the other person was wearing a long black hoodie, and underneath the hoodie was a black shirt. If he looked up a little more, he could probably see the other person's face... Then Kirei Kotomine realized that his gaze was moving downwards.

His steps, which should have been taken, suddenly stopped uncontrollably.

It's as if seeing the other person's face is such a desecration.

Then, before he could take that step, Kirei Kotomine lost his balance. The force of his forward lean caused him to kneel on the ground, almost falling to his knees. After that, no matter what he wanted to do, his body would no longer obey him.

No matter what his mind commanded, his body did not respond at all, remaining kneeling on the ground as if he were a believer atoning for his sins to the true God.

His physical condition created a tremendous sense of alienation between Kirei Kotomine's mind and body.

A body that is completely out of control is like a cage specifically designed to bind his soul.

Kirei Kotomine is trapped here!

It's like being a sinner bound to a cross, awaiting judgment.

Just then, the other person walked up to him, and as they passed by, it was as if they were petting a friend's dog; the other person's hand landed on his head.

No matter how Kirei Kotomine commands his body, it will not move. He can see the other's hand reaching out from the front, and he can feel the touch and warmth of the other's hand when it touches him.

This feeling alleviated the sense of alienation that Kirei Kotomine experienced in both his mind and body.

This is the only proof that his body is still his own.

It was as if the other party had bestowed a favor upon him.

then.

Kirei Kotomine heard the other person's voice.

"That's all for now, goodbye, Father."

This was the last sound Kirei Kotomine heard before he sank completely into darkness.

From Bazett's perspective, as the figure walked past Kirei Kotomine, he simply touched the other's head with one hand, and then the spatial tremor, like ripples on water, appeared once again, and Kirei Kotomine's head simply disappeared from his body.

This scene unfolded so quickly, so naturally.

The cut was so clean that even the sharpest knife probably couldn't achieve the same result.

Blood only began to spurt from Kirei Kotomine's headless corpse after the other party had walked a distance away.

And at that moment, the other person walked up to him.

He slowly squatted down, then reached out, supported his chin, and lifted his head so that he could see his face.

Bazett wasn't an expert at remembering faces, but at that moment she remembered the person's appearance perfectly.

Because there's no way not to remember it.

Whether it was the other person's golden eyes, which, even when calm, carried an instinctive majesty, or the oppressive aura emanating from the other person, these features were deeply etched into Bazett's pupils.

Even though he wasn't a believer at all, but had heard a little about the church's doctrines because of his acquaintance with Kirei Kotomine, Bazett immediately associated the other man with God at that moment.

The figure bathed in light resembled an incarnation of a god.

The aura emanating from the other party was as imposing as divine power.

Even the headless corpse lying on the ground behind the other party, spitting blood, seemed like a sacrifice offered for the arrival of a god, a ceremonial procession!

Then Bazett heard the other person's voice again.

"I can save you, but after I save you from death, your life will belong to me—that's the condition. So... do you want to make a trade?"

Unable to move, Bazett was forced to stare into the other's golden eyes.

My brain started to feel dizzy from the lack of oxygen.

But Bazett's thoughts were clearer than ever.

She doesn't want to die.

Although she may not be able to get an answer from Kirei Kotomine, she still doesn't want to die now.

As long as she could survive, she would agree to make a deal even with the devil.

Because she had no other choice.

so...

"Change."

With Bazett's response, the contract was established, and a smile appeared on Roland's face.

He began to channel his magic into the ring Medea had given him. Once this magical artifact was activated, the healing magic stored within began to take effect, and Bazett's injuries began to heal at a visible rate.

In the [God Group System] panel, the number of members, which originally had only four, has now increased to five.

Bazette officially joined his pantheon.

Roland then roughly assessed his eligibility to join the divine group.

......

15. Both parties need a period of adjustment.

The ring on Roland's hand was a magical costume that Medea insisted on putting on Roland before the operation, when she learned that Roland was going to do it himself.

It contains Medea's healing magic, so even if Bazett suffers a fatal wound, he will not die under this healing magic, and may even recover.

However, reattaching Bazett's severed hand is not something that can be done simply with rigid Mystic Codes.

Medea herself needs to perform the corresponding healing magic.

So after Roland stabilized Bazett's condition with his Mystic Code, he led her and her severed hand out of the Ghost Mansion. Then, Artoria, who had been guarding the place from the beginning, turned her attention to Roland.

"Alright, we've done everything we needed to do. Let's go back."

Roland handed Bazette over to Artoria.

After all, he and Bazett are of opposite sexes, while Artoria and Bazett are of the same sex. So, whether it's carrying or holding the unconscious Bazett, it's more convenient for Artoria.

Then Roland snapped his fingers, and all the flashing magic he had set up outside the mansion before breaking in was canceled.

These magic spells, which resemble mirrors in the void and only emit strong light in one direction, were modified by Medea based on several similar spells after Roland explained his needs to her.

It was a magic trick that Roland specifically memorized after acquiring the Shadow Binding skill.

As long as the shadow touches the opponent, the opponent will be unable to move. Although there are many limitations, this skill is still very useful for Roland if used well.

First of all, the most difficult enemies for Roland to deal with with his Imaginary Number Magic are those who move at high speeds. A control skill, even just slowing them down, would be of great help to Roland, not to mention that the control effect of this skill can directly render the opponent unable to move.

This effect, in a sense, is the deciding factor; if it is successfully activated, you win immediately.

Just like Kirei Kotomine just now.

He is quite skilled in martial arts and combat experience. If Kirei Kotomine were to fight other magicians, even those whose combat prowess is commendable among modern magicians would have a chance of dying at his hands.

But right after Shadow Bind was successfully activated, this guy died at Roland's hands without any power to resist.

That's the key to victory or defeat.

As for the restrictions of Shadow Binding

It doesn't matter that shadows can't be controlled, since shadows are ultimately determined by light and distance.

As long as you control the light and distance well, your shadow can be ever-changing, and neither the direction of coverage nor the area of ​​coverage is a problem.

As for Roland's feeling that a strong person might be able to break free... he actually tried it, and at least Kirei Kotomine couldn't possibly break free on his own.

If he can't do it, then logically most people shouldn't be able to either.