The Witcher: The Journey to Transcendence from Marvel...

Chapter 211 The Holy Grail

Wes ignored Matou Ryuken's seductive words.

His gaze was firm and cold, like two sharp swords shooting straight at the evil face made of insects.

We felt nothing but disgust and vigilance towards this wicked old man, and would never be fooled by his sweet talk.

"Phoenix!" Wes called out softly.

In an instant, golden flames appeared out of thin air, radiating intense heat like dazzling gold.

Each flame was like a small sun, its light so dazzling that one dared not look directly at it.

The wooden room began to spontaneously combust under the intense heat.

The once sturdy wooden planks and beams quickly burst into flames.

Thick black smoke rose from the burning area.

The golden flames continued to gather, like countless golden rivers converging into an ocean.

Gradually, they coalesced into a giant fireball, radiating suffocating heat and immense energy.

A pair of magnificent wings unfolded within the fireball, and a golden phoenix let out a melodious cry.

With the two of them in tow, Wes slowly flew out of the Matou residence, enveloped in the golden phoenix's light.

It was as if the sun had fallen to earth, and a giant fireball had engulfed the Matou residence.

The fireball was incredibly powerful, instantly turning the entire Matou residence into a sea of ​​fire.

The high temperature distorted the air, making the whole world seem unreal under the scorching heat.

Wes deployed a defensive shield in advance, tightly enveloping the three of them within it.

Inside the protective shield, they were completely unaffected, watching the magnificent yet terrifying scene unfold before them unharmed.

The fire also affected an area of ​​several hundred meters around it; the intense flames and powerful impact reduced everything in the vicinity to ashes.

Fortunately, the Matou residence was in a remote area with no other residents nearby, so no innocent people were injured or killed.

The entire Matou residence vanished without a trace, leaving not even ashes behind.

The original spot was left with only a deep pit, and red liquid, like magma, was flowing in the pit, radiating a scorching heat.

The high temperature and flames destroyed everything, leaving no trace.

Under such circumstances, no one could survive such a horrific scene.

A magician who has lived for 500 years always has one or two tricks up his sleeve.

Wes knew this well, and he used magical detection to search the surrounding space.

However, he did not find any other life forms.

But he was still uneasy, so he took out the scepter.

The gem of the soul shines brightly.

"That old bastard is still alive after all," Wes thought to himself.

However, no matter how well Matou Tsuriken hid, he could not completely close off his heart.

"I've found you." A sharp glint flashed in Wes's eyes.

In the scorched earth, a black worm hides in the soil, enduring the high temperature.

The insect remained motionless, waiting for its opportunity.

[Damn it, this guy isn't a Heroic Spirit.] Matou Ryogen's mind raced, his heart filled with fear and unease.

[There's a problem with this Holy Grail War...]

His mind raced as he tried to find a way out.

With a soft "sizzle," Wes pierced Matou Reigen with his golden spear.

The spear's powerful magic-dispelling effect instantly neutralized all of his backup plans.

Matou Ryogen left this world without leaving a single last word.

His life seemed so fragile in the face of this immense power.

Wes looked at the pierced insect without a trace of pity in his eyes.

The spear made a light slash in the air, and a crack appeared instantly.

A faint light flickered at the edge of the crack, and a strange light could be vaguely seen emanating from another dimension.

Wes turned slightly to Matou Kariya and Matou Sakura, signaling them to follow.

Matou Kariya gazed at the Matou residence reduced to ashes, his eyes showing no trace of lingering affection.

Once, that place was a cage full of pain and torment for him, and every corner of it carried his unbearable memories.

The eerie building, the dark basement, and the evil Matou Ryouken had all plunged him into endless fear and despair. Now, watching it vanish completely in the raging flames, reduced to ruins, he felt a great sense of relief.

A heavy stone was lifted from my heart, and an unprecedented sense of relief washed over me.

[He wasn't a bad person; he protected me and Sakura during the battle.]

Kariya Matou silently felt grateful to Wes.

The timid Matou Kariya, who had always been cowardly, did not hesitate at this moment. He held Matou Sakura's small hand tightly, as if he wanted to create a safe haven for her.

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

Sakura Matou's eyes also held a hint of confusion and unease, but seeing Kariya Matou's determined expression, she followed him closely.

Together they walked toward the mysterious crack.

After they went inside, the crack disappeared silently, as if it had never existed.

Matou Kariya curiously examined the space.

Everything here seems so unfamiliar and mysterious.

Is it some kind of teleportation magic? But there's no moon, no stars, and I can't feel any wind.

Kariya Matou himself has no magical talent, but he has been exposed to knowledge related to magic since childhood.

He was thinking hard.

Is this a space he created himself?

The thought flashed through his mind, making him even more in awe of Wes's strength.

Wes snapped his fingers, and Jandy appeared instantly.

Jandi quickly began setting things up, and soon a table, several chairs, and three fragrant drinks appeared before her.

They even prepared a child seat for Matou Sakura, which was exceptionally thoughtful.

"Sit down, I have a lot of questions," Wes said calmly and gently.

Matou Kariya sat nervously in the chair, his body slightly stiff.

"Is this the Fourth Holy Grail War?" Wes asked.

"Yes," Matou Kariya answered honestly, without hiding anything.

In his view, Wes was a powerful and mysterious figure, and he dared not deceive him in the slightest.

"Are you from the Matou clan?"

"Yes."

Whatever Wes asked, Matou Kariya answered honestly without holding anything back.

However, he knew less than Wes did. At least Wes knew the identities of all the Masters and Servants.

The Holy Grail allows one to access the very source of magic.

Wes fell into deep thought, considering whether or not to participate in the struggle for the Holy Grail.

[The Holy Grail should be corrupted by now, but I have the Mind and Reality Infinity Stones; perhaps I can purify it?]

This idea kept swirling in his mind.

Ultimately, Wes decides to join the fight for the Holy Grail; whether he can purify the Grail will only be known after obtaining it.

(End of this chapter)