I am Kamen Rider who reverses dimensions

After saying all that, Fujimaru Ritsuka closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and then resumed her usual carefree demeanor, scratching the back of her head and smiling sheepishly as she said:

"And... I don't really want to leave myself a way out, because what I want is victory, success, and the restoration of humanity. I don't allow myself to fight with the thought that 'I might lose.' Wow... I haven't been this serious in a long time. I suddenly feel like I've been a bit reckless with my words."

Fujimaru Ritsuka finally showed the shyness expected of a young girl, although she was embarrassed because she felt her embarrassing history had been expanded. She rubbed her cheeks vigorously to hide her blush, then looked at Genji and grinned, saying:

"Um, boss, do you understand what I mean? If you feel there's anything ambiguous, I can explain it."

"After we finish dealing with this place... um?"

Gensou smiled, about to say something, when Fujimaru Ritsuka suddenly pounced on him, covering his mouth and saying anxiously:

"My God, boss, what are you doing? Making a flag before the battle is really unlucky. I'm waiting to latch onto your coattails."

"Big brother, she just grabbed her hair..."

Just then, Illya's voice drifted from the side, and Fujimaru Ritsuka abruptly pulled her hand back, stiffening her neck as she said:

"It's not dirty, it's definitely not dirty. A beautiful girl wouldn't have a smell. If you don't believe me, smell Little Eggplant. She smells wonderful."

"Senior, please don't push me out at this time!"

"Alright, alright, there's no need to waste time on this."

Gengo stood up, looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka, and said:

"It seems you already have a plan. In that case, let's set off."

"No problem, GO! GO! GO!"

Looking at the seemingly endless energy of the Chaldea Master, Illya stood beside Genji, walking alongside him and earnestly explaining the magical knowledge she had just wanted to share with him.

First of all, since this is a singularity caused by the Holy Grail War in Fuyuki City, then 'Servant' is an unavoidable hurdle. Normally, the Heroic Spirits summoned by humans are just clones of the Heroic Spirit, without any personality, and they disappear after completing their mission. However, the Servants summoned in Fuyuki City, by borrowing the power of the Holy Grail, can completely replicate the personality and power of the corresponding Heroic Spirit.

Therefore, Ilya instructed Genji that if he were to encounter a 'Servant', he must treat him as a living person. Furthermore, all those who can be summoned as 'Servants' generally have their own unique characteristics. Even if you feel that the enemy you encounter is weak, you will still have trouble before he is completely defeated.

Also, don't casually take attacks from 'Servants' with your body. Weapons with curses or poisons are not uncommon, and some can even kill you if you touch them. So if you sense something is wrong, don't risk it, even if it means losing a weakness you've gained.

After saying all that, Illya let out a breath, took the water Mash handed her, took a sip, gave a sweet thank-you smile, and then continued to give Genji a crash course on the knowledge of 'Master'.

When it comes to Masters, the most important thing to pay attention to is the 'Command Seals'. Generally speaking, a Command Seal is a graphic consisting of three strokes, with each stroke representing the right to exercise an absolute command; that is to say, it can only be used a maximum of three times.

However, using up all Command Seals does not terminate the contract between the Master and the Servant; it simply means that the Servant cannot be forced to carry out orders.

Furthermore, Command Seals not only control actions but also have enhancement effects. Basically, within the Master's magical range, Command Seals can be used to make Servants do things that are normally impossible, such as spatial teleportation and other things that are close to the realm of magic, including ordering them to commit suicide.

Therefore, Illya earnestly offered her blessings to Genjiro, telling him that if they encountered an enemy Master in this turbulent Fuyuki City, they should not hesitate to find a way to defeat them.

At this point, Illya couldn't help but look at the back of Fujiwara Ritsuka's hand. On that specially made glove, she could clearly see the crimson Command Seals printed on it in the shape of a shield. Then she silently looked at the back of her own hand. If she had successfully summoned a Servant before, she should have had Command Seals too. In that case, she would have one more combatant now.

Fujimaru Ritsuka misunderstood Illya's meaning. She thought that this girl, who had a thorough understanding of the Holy Grail War, had seen the peculiarity of her Command Seals, so she explained that the Chaldea Command Seals she possessed did not have the great coercive power to force Servants to carry out orders. They were mostly used as magical energy crystals. However, unlike the Command Seals Illya mentioned, these Chaldea Command Seals could be replenished one per day. If the timing was right, they could bring unexpected effects.

Furthermore, Fujiwara Ritsuka shook her uniform and explained to Genji and Illya that it was a 'Mystic Code' specially made by Chaldea for its Master, with three types of magic added: healing, strengthening the body, and emergency evasion. She and Mash had already tested it beforehand, and both her Command Seals and this Mystic Code could function normally here.

"But... could you tell me why Mash can use the power of a Servant?"

At this moment, Ilya could no longer contain her doubts and asked a question. After their conversation, the little guy clearly realized the danger of this battle.

Therefore, given that she is unable to summon a new Servant now that the mystery has faded, she would like to have the power of a Servant like Mash if possible. She also believes that her body, which has been constantly modified since its inception for the Holy Grail War, can withstand most of the ritual magic related to 'Servants'.

Faced with this question, Mashu and Fujimaru Ritsuka's expressions were indeed somewhat subtle. After exchanging glances, Mashu nodded, allowing Fujimaru Ritsuka to reveal the truth:

“Illya, I understand what you mean, but it’s really difficult to replicate Mashu’s situation right now, because she is the product of an experiment where a Heroic Spirit and a human were fused together. Strictly speaking, Mashu should be considered a ‘Demi-Servant.’”

"Ilya, it's alright."

Mashu smiled and said softly:

"I will protect everyone, so please, senior, give me and Mr. Gengo good advice from behind the scenes."

"Shh..."

At that moment, Genji suddenly stopped, shielding Illya behind him, and whispered:

"Something's not right here. Be careful, something might be coming."

Even before these words had finished, everyone felt an eerie atmosphere envelop the area, and at the same time, their shadows suddenly began to distort...

240 The Evil of This World

Genjiro and Mashu were the first to react. They each picked up one of the shadows and dodged to the side. However, the shadows they left behind did not follow. Instead, they shot out terrifying long spikes. After the spikes missed their mark, the shadows softened in the blink of an eye, intertwined, and formed a giant shadowy entity.

Ok?

Looking at the shadowy monsters, Yuanxiang raised an eyebrow slightly and gently pressed his hand to his chest. Just as they appeared, he felt the 'evil' in his soul stir, as if it had been lured by something.

"Does Fuyuki City in this world also have something called 'black mud'?"

At the same time, Fujimaru Ritsuka also realized the monster's true nature and clicked her tongue. According to the information she had gathered from Chaldea, in...

However, this Avenger was unexpectedly weak and was destroyed in the Holy Grail War in just a few days. The defeated Servant lost his personality and was absorbed by the Holy Grail as magic power.

However, 'Angola Mainyu' is a special case. He is called "all the evil of this world", the collection of absolute evil in the world, a collective desire. Therefore, when he enters the Holy Grail, it is equivalent to making a wish.

Therefore, the Holy Grail, which at that time had the power to grant wishes, accepted it as a wish and activated its effects. Furthermore, because his soul was absolutely evil, the colorless power of the Holy Grail was also corrupted, and Fuyuki's Holy Grail became a vortex of malevolent forces.

This black mud is the materialized form of 'evil'. Once its origin is known, it is believed that no one would want to actively come into contact with it.

Is this world evil?

After listening to Fujimaru Ritsuka's rapid explanation, Genji muttered something, then tossed Illya toward Mashu and charged toward the black mud monster. He had endured the malice of millions of people and had experience resisting 'darkness,' so he believed that even if he accidentally came into contact with this filthy thing during the battle, nothing would happen. Besides, this black mud monster didn't seem very strong, so it was a good test.

Upon seeing Yuanxiang's attack, a human face suddenly appeared on the body of the worm-like, twisting black mud monster. It was so lifelike that it seemed as if a living person was actually inside. However, seven tentacles resembling insect claws flew out from around the face. The tentacles were hollow, and it was unknown whether being pierced would result in being drained or injected with some strange substance.

Yuanxiang was curious about this, but he didn't stand still and become a target. He nimbly dodged the flying tentacles, then used his Instant Step to close the distance, clenched his fist, and punched out with all his might. The explosive wind blast instantly tore the monsters to pieces.

Just as Gensou threw his punch, Ilya, who had been frowning and deep in thought, suddenly changed her expression and cried out:

"Don't hit them!"

"Boom!"

At Ilya's call, Genji flew back as if he had been severely injured, plowing a long furrow in the ground. Everyone rushed over to check the situation and saw a black and red fist mark on his knight's breastplate, which disappeared in the blink of an eye, but the dent in the armor did not disappear with it.

"I'm sorry... I remembered too late."

Ilya had only caught a glimpse of the Holy Grail War two years prior in the clan leader's study, and her memories of it were now quite hazy. After racking her brains for a long time, she finally remembered something based on the keywords 'Ango Lamaneu' and 'Avenger'.

In the Holy Grail War, there is also the concept of 'Noble Phantasm'. It is the weapon, symbol, or special move wielded by a Servant. It can also be a superior weapon or a certain skill.

'Ango Lamaneu's' Noble Phantasm is rather unique; it is a passive Noble Phantasm that can only be activated after being attacked. Its ability is to return the damage suffered by the caster intact, which is a common curse that shares damage, making it the simplest type of vengeful curse.

Furthermore, since this Noble Phantasm inscribes wounds onto the soul, as long as the caster's wounds are not healed, the wounds inflicted on the shared soul cannot be cured or healed.

However, the activation conditions for this Noble Phantasm are quite strict. It can only be used once against an opponent, and the caster cannot die immediately. But once the activation conditions are met, it can ignore the opponent's physical abilities and magical resistance.

"This isn't right."

After listening to Illya's explanation, Mash, as a Demi-Servant, immediately asked in confusion:

"Mr. Gensou has already defeated the black mud monster, so why is this Noble Phantasm still being triggered?"

"No, there's no problem with that."

At this moment, Fujimaru Ritsuka said in a low voice with a serious expression. The Master stamped her foot, then looked up at the dark red sky, and continued to explain with a headache:

"Because Genji did not defeat the main body, but only destroyed the clone... No, that's not accurate. It should be said that Genji only destroyed a small part of the 'evil of this world,' thus fulfilling the triggering conditions of the Noble Phantasm. Therefore, even though those black mud monsters were destroyed, Genji still suffered the damage from the counterattack."

"I see."

Mashu gasped in sudden realization, then, as if struck by a sudden thought, she clenched her fist and exclaimed with delight:

"If that's the case, then Mr. Gengo won't have to worry about this Noble Phantasm in the battles to come, since he's already been used as a target."

"But things don't seem to be that simple..."

"Mash, you've probably guessed wrong about that..."

Fujimaru Ritsuka and Gengo spoke at the same time. After exchanging a glance, Gengo said softly:

"If the true form of 'Evil of This World' used a Noble Phantasm on me, then the counterattack fist mark on my chest shouldn't have disappeared."

"Well, although it sounds a bit convoluted, the process should be that when you attack the black mud monster, the Noble Phantasm of the Evil of This World is triggered. The power of the Noble Phantasm is granted to the black mud monster, the black mud monster launches a counterattack, the black mud monster dies, and the Noble Phantasm can continue to be activated due to the special nature of this environment."

After explaining the logic by counting on her fingers, Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at Mash with a rather subtle expression and said:

"If our Fuyuki City had this thing, little eggplant, you and I would probably be dead by now..."

Mash nodded in agreement, then looked at her Master and asked:

"Senior, if that's the case, then all we need to do next is avoid these black mud monsters, right? Anyway, those zombies don't have the protection of this treasure. Let's just go and deal with the culprit that caused this singularity!"

"Ah, that's how it is in theory."

Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded, but there was still some gloom between her brows. Indeed, she and Mash had been here for some time, but before that, they had been secretly checking out the specific situation here, trying to summon Servants, and trying to re-establish contact with Chaldea. They had not tried to step into the depths of this singularity at all.

Now, the black mud has changed, which means that the experience she gained from another Fuyuki City may no longer be reliable as a reference.

"There's nothing to hesitate about."

At this moment, Gengo stood up, dusted himself off, and looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mashu, saying:

"If we encounter any black mud monsters, leave them all to me. I have self-healing abilities and I can be careful not to hurt myself too much. Mash, you just need to focus on protecting Ritsuka and Illya. That's settled then, no need to say anything more."

Seeing that Genji ended the conversation in an uncompromising tone, Mash, feeling a little reluctant, subconsciously looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka. Although the Master's expression was somewhat conflicted, she still nodded, agreeing with the boy's opinion.

And so, Genji and his group continued on their way. Meanwhile, Genji became interested in the so-called job class of Servants and quietly asked Illya about it, which was not something difficult to explain.

Simply put, in the Holy Grail War, the Heroic Spirits summoned by the "Greater Grail" are assigned a suitable class based on their characteristics, are given different skills, and become Servants of the corresponding class.

Servants are generally divided into seven classes: Saber, Lancer, Archer, Rider, Caster, Assassin, and Berserker. Since classes cannot be repeated, all seven Servants participating in a Holy Grail War are of different classes.

Of course, besides these seven, there are also the Avenger mentioned before, and the Shielder applicable to Mash, etc., but these classes are still very rare in the Holy Grail War.

"This is so complicated. It's just a bunch of people getting together to fight, why make it all so complicated..."

Genji couldn't help but complain, and Ilya lightly punched his back in an annoyed tone, saying:

"This is a ritual leading to the 'roots,' do you think it's some street brawl between hooligans?"

"Shh~~~"

Genji suddenly covered Illya's mouth, then with a wave of his hand, a gust of wind swept through, dragging the group low over the wide area before them. The wind also brought dust, masking their presence, so the zombies and black mud monsters below didn't notice their passage. However, it must be admitted that the further they followed the ley lines indicated by Fujimaru Ritsuka, the stronger the ominous aura in the air became, and the more monsters appeared, and...

Fujimaru Ritsuka glanced at the walking corpses below. These mummies on the outskirts of Fuyuki City were now covered with an abnormal black and red aura, as if they were being assimilated into black mud monsters. At the same time, an ominous thought surfaced in her mind, but she said nothing. She simply followed Genji's footsteps silently, pondering what she could do if her guess came true.

"We've arrived, it's in this vicinity."