Fujimaru Ritsuka sighed wearily again. After hearing that she and Mash were going to deal with Gilgamesh, the King of Uruk, the Servant Emiya immediately came over and gave them serious instructions. After hearing what he said, the image of a tyrannical, arrogant, and disobedient chuunibyou immediately popped into their minds. To be honest, she had never dealt with that kind of person before.
"Alright, I'll leave you here."
At this moment, Ishtar seemed to sense something, suddenly stopped, and pointed to the city where lights could already be faintly seen, saying:
"That's Uruk. I don't get along with the king there, so I won't go. Good luck to you guys, and try to die as soon as possible."
"Oh my, Ishtar, you really know how to tell jokes, hahaha~!!"
Miyamoto Musashi patted Ishtar on the shoulder like a good brother, then stretched and said:
"But now that we're in Uruk, it's time to get down to business. Ishtar, we'll meet again someday. Let's get going!"
Just as Fujimaru Ritsuka and her group were about to rush to their destination, Gengo suddenly stopped and looked back at the beautiful figure standing on the hillside watching them go. In the howling wind, her smooth black hair was flying wildly, full of loneliness and desolation. Even the hazy moonlight in the sky seemed to only sink her into deeper darkness.
Then, Yuanxiang recalled the speculation that had been lingering in his mind all along the way. He hesitated for a moment, then his lips moved slightly. The moonlight carried his words to the girl's side. In that instant, the girl's slightly dim eyes suddenly lit up, and joy overflowed on her face as she looked at the boy who had given her a thumbs-up and turned to leave.
He said he also knew a little about mythology, so he asked, "As Ishtar's sister, are you satisfied with our meeting tonight?"
315 Hahahahahaha!!!
Gengo paid no attention to the goddess's reaction behind him, and quickly followed Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others. In any case, the goddess's origins were still shrouded in mystery. Whatever her reason for falling from the sky, it was best not to delve too deeply into these matters until the safety of Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mashu could be ensured.
Although the scale of Uruk could be seen from afar, Gensou was still amazed as he approached. After all, this was an era when human civilization was just beginning, yet the city walls and structure seemed to be quite sophisticated.
"Halt! Who are you?!"
Since they were going to formally deal with Gilgamesh, they naturally had to enter the city in a dignified manner. Therefore, as soon as they arrived at the city gate, the guards of Uruk surrounded them, nervously holding sharp blades and pointing them at Genji and his group. After all, in this era, the attire of these four people was completely out of step with the customs.
"Wait, don't be nervous. They should be guests from Chaldea."
To Gensou's surprise, just as the soldiers surrounded them, someone on the city wall called out to help them continue the encirclement. Then, a figure jumped down from the city wall. It was a young man with red hair, wearing what looked like a half-sleeved vest on his left shoulder and wrist, and a haori on his right shoulder. However, his appearance was really too similar to that of the Servant Emiya, almost the only difference being the hair color, of course, ignoring their own temperament.
"King Uruk ordered me to wait here for you strangely dressed fellows... Hmm? What's with that expression? You seem quite surprised... Could it be that you already guessed my arrival?"
The red-haired youth spoke with an air of superiority, sounding puzzled. Fujimaru Ritsuka quickly offered an explanation, while also trying to discern whether this person had some connection to the Servant Emiya. However, her ulterior motive was immediately seen through. The newcomer waved his hand and casually remarked:
"My spirit origin is something that arose from a modern person. You don't need to know too much. Just know that I am not the same person as that Emiya. Oh, I don't think I've introduced myself yet. Saber, Senko Muramasa."
"Oh!!!"
Upon hearing this name, Miyamoto Musashi immediately let out an exaggerated exclamation. This was understandable, as in the history of Japan, "Muramasa" was a swordsmith from Kuwana in Ise Province. He was considered to be the swordsmith who forged the sharpest sword during the Sengoku period and the first generation of the swordsmith family. It was only natural for someone who practiced swordsmanship to have heard of the name "Muramasa".
"Hehehe, it seems I don't need to explain anymore. It looks like you already know about my past."
Senji Muramasa nodded, patted his haori, and continued:
"Although I used to be just a blacksmith, now that I've become a pseudo-Servant, it seems I can also do some samurai work. Well, there's not much to say about that. My fellow Chaldea friends, come with me. King Uruk has been waiting for you for some time, but..."
The swordsmith silently fixed his gaze on Gensou, his eyes narrowing slightly, a glint of light flashing within them. In that instant, the boy felt as if a sharp gaze was about to pierce through him. But before he could do anything, Senko Muramasa lowered his head and rubbed his eyes vigorously. If he had eye drops, he would definitely be putting them in right now.
Senji Muramasa possesses the ability of "Karma's Eye," which is a subspecies of the skill "Clairvoyance." It can simultaneously enhance both static and dynamic vision, making it an eye ability that specializes solely in combat.
Originally, with this physical body, these eyes should not have been able to reach the level of seeing through fate like a clairvoyant eye. However, due to Muramasa's lifelong value of gazing into the flames of 'karma', his eagle eyes can not only see through the prey, but also perceive the cause and effect behind it.
Therefore, when he first sensed something was wrong with the existence of the source village, Senko Muramasa subconsciously glanced at it, but after only a brief look, he immediately looked away without hesitation. Although everything in front of him was filled with nothingness and illusion, he instinctively sensed that behind the mist lay a terrifying cause and effect. If he really saw it clearly, his spiritual foundation might be damaged, so he closed his eyes. Even so, he still felt his eyes were dry and painful.
"You little rascal...you're really something else."
Senko patted Gensato on the shoulder and said:
"I never expected Chaldea to have such a trump card as you. No wonder it's an organization that claims to be able to restore humanity. Let's go. I believe King Uruk will be very pleased to see someone as talented as you."
I think I can smell the signs that I'll be working overtime...
Yuanxiang's expression froze slightly, and he nodded with mixed feelings. Overtime is bad civilization, especially the kind of overtime that doesn't pay. If he weren't currently saving the world... wait, what is that aura?
Not long after entering the city gate, Yuanxiang suddenly stopped and turned to look around. Just a moment ago, he sensed an ominous presence and smelled the scent of death. There was some extremely dangerous creature hiding in this city.
"Mr. Muramasa, how many Servants are still active in Uruk?"
"Oh, there are two others besides me, but I remember they should have already left."
Senji Muramasa pondered for a moment, then gave his answer. Upon hearing this, Genji silently took out the Lost Driver and said in a low voice:
"Ritsuka, Command Seals, Skulls."
"I understand."
Without hesitation, Fujimaru Ritsuka consumed the memory of the dead once more, which appeared in the boy's hand. Genji glanced at Miyamoto Musashi, and the eager female swordsman sighed helplessly, suppressing her urge to attack. She then stood beside Fujimaru Ritsuka, and in the pale flames, the boy transformed into a skeleton knight, disappearing from everyone's sight under the cover of 'Luna'.
"Wow, that's really cool. I didn't expect that boy's ability would be like this."
At this moment, Senkomura paused, seemingly startled, and then looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka and said:
"Speaking of which, what's that little kid's class? It has fire and invisibility abilities, is it a Caster?"
"Huh?! This..."
Fujimaru Ritsuka was taken aback. To be honest, she hadn't even noticed this issue yet, and... did Gengo really have a job system?
Genji was unaware of the Chaldea Master's doubts. He had no time to care about anything else at the moment. Relying on 'Skull' to capture death energy and 'Luna' and 'Cyclone' to enhance his perception, he barely managed to catch a glimpse of the mysterious person and tracked his movements. He had been chasing after him all the way. To be honest, this opponent's skill in concealment was truly formidable. Several times, he felt that he was about to lose him.
"Hehehe... How interesting."
Suddenly, Yuanxiang heard an old man's laughter echo in his ears. He looked up sharply and saw an old man wearing a burlap sack and a hood, leaning on a cane and standing in the corner watching him, as if he had been there all along. Yuanxiang was absolutely certain that the corner had been empty before this.
"Who are you! What are you planning to do in Uruk!"
Gengo immediately drew his skull-shaped Magnum and aimed it at the old man, his tone heavy with seriousness. After the standoff, the boy realized that the person in front of him was unfathomable, like a bottomless black hole or an endless sea. Through 'Skull', he could feel that this person was simply the embodiment of 'death'. The power of 'Skull' was completely incomparable to him. Therefore, Gengo was prepared to activate 'Blank Transformation', but he didn't know what the side effects would be if he activated that thing in Servant form.
"I am just a traveler passing through here."
The old man casually shifted his feet and said in a calm tone:
"I didn't expect you to follow me all the way here. But while it was unexpected, it's also understandable. After all, you are the 'savior of the world.' If even an old man like me couldn't have noticed you, then it would be a bit of an overestimation."
"What 'savior'?"
Yuanxiang moved his feet carefully, maintaining a distance and angle from the old man, and said:
"Old sir, don't think you can fool me with some nonsense."
"Hmm... indeed, there were some errors in what I said."
The old man paused for a moment, then said slowly and deliberately:
"Your class is not 'saver,' and your seat is blank, but the deeds of 'salvation' are truly engraved on humanity. You are indeed a special existence. But you don't need to be wary of me. I will take action when necessary. As long as you stand on the side of humanity, I will be your most reliable ally."
"Sir, since we are allies, why are you being so secretive?"
Yuanxiang moved again, blocking the old man's path as he tried to leave, and whispered while holding his gun:
"Since we're allies, it's best to be open and honest about some things. Otherwise, it'll be a hassle to come up with plans later. You should understand that."
"I still have a mission to complete, so the less my existence is known, the better it is for my operations."
The old man tapped the ground lightly with his cane. Instantly, Yuanxiang felt a chilling aura of death about to burst forth from the old man's body. But just as 'Blank Transformation' was about to activate, the old man's aura calmed down, returning to his unhurried demeanor, and he said softly:
"The king of Uruk knows my identity. If you have any doubts, go and ask him. Like you, I was sent by the people to solve this problem. We shouldn't waste our energy fighting amongst ourselves. Leave now!"
After speaking, the old man's cane trembled slightly, and the wooden stick instantly became like a sharp sword blade, making it difficult for anyone to approach. Even space itself seemed to distort in that instant, and then, the man's figure disappeared from Yuanxiang's sight.
To be fair, if Genji wanted to continue pursuing the matter, there were ways to catch him. However, the boy put down the skull magnum and deactivated his transformation. He sensed the old man's restrained fighting spirit and his decision to have a proper conversation with him. In that case, he would go and ask the King of Uruk. If he had truly let the enemy leader go this time, he would go to the 'library' here at any cost, burn the Servant's body to ashes, and kill him!
Having made up his mind, Yuanxiang strode towards the highest point in the city. Along the way, he overheard the whispers of the surrounding residents: the king was at this highest point, but...
Yuanxiang silently raised his head, then rose into the air. After Yuanxiang left, the old man's figure reappeared. He silently glanced at the boy's back, quietly turned the cane in his hand, recalled the figure bathed in the flames of death, and seemed to be thinking about something. In the end, he left without a word, as if he had never appeared.
Hahahahahahahaha!!!
On the other side, just as Gengo arrived outside the tower using 'luna' and 'cyclone', he heard an extremely mesmerizing laugh coming from inside. He curiously looked inside and saw Fujimaru Ritsuka and his group, as well as the blond-haired, red-eyed person sitting on the throne. At this moment, that person was letting out a deafening laugh, which was quite mesmerizing, making Gengo want to chuckle along.
"How foolish! Do you think I am...? A little mouse outside the palace, is it fun to eavesdrop?"
It's confirmed now; this person must be Gilgamesh, the King of Uruk. Gengo emerged from behind the pillar, intending to explain to the king that he wasn't offending his royal dignity. Although Gengo didn't think he was being offensive, based on the description Fujimaru Ritsuka had given him on the way, he felt it was necessary to say something.
But the king's almost tangible gaze made him stop speaking and wait quietly. The atmosphere in the temple became heavy. Then, the king seemed to suddenly lose interest, waved his hand, and said:
"Since you've come here to save humanity, then go and do something for me. I have many things to deal with right now and don't have time to waste on you. Get out!"
this.....
Fujimaru Ritsuka was taken aback. Since she entered, she hadn't even had a chance to clearly explain her purpose for coming, and had been interrupted several times by loud laughter. Now, they were being told to leave. What was this person doing...?
Senko Mura noticed Fujimaru Ritsuka's displeased expression and quickly tugged at her sleeve, while also giving Gengo a wink. Gengo then stepped forward and patted Fujimaru Ritsuka on the shoulder. Thus, the Chaldea group left the temple without saying anything more.
After they left, Gilgamesh frowned, looking quite troubled. He knew very well that the situation in Uruk was far from good, and now Humanity had sent down a Heroic Spirit ostensibly for 'salvation,' adding to the previously mentioned 'Grand' Servants. Just what kind of enemies were Uruk facing this time? But since help had arrived, he had to make the most of it. Let me think about what he should do…
316 Whatever you like.
However, before Gilgamesh could figure out how to modify his plan, he raised his head again, looked at the boy who had returned, and said, resting his chin on his hand:
"What? Do you have something to report to me?"
"On my way into the city, I met a very powerful old man who said that the king knew his origins, which is why I came here..."
To be honest, this was Gensou's first time conversing with a legendary king, so he wasn't sure what to be careful about in his words. He simply decided to be casual. However, before Gensou could finish speaking, Gilgamesh interrupted him and said seriously:
"You don't need to know too much about this. That old man is indeed on a mission entrusted to me, but you've come at the right time."
Gilgamesh put down the stone slab he was holding, stood up, and looked down at Genji, saying:
"What exactly is your background? A blank 'seat', a blank 'person'. In my eyes, apart from the so-called 'instructions for use,' I know nothing else. I have never seen such an absurd heroic spirit as you. Be honest, my time is very precious right now, and I don't want to waste too much time on you."
Gilgamesh stared intently at Genji as he spoke, and the atmosphere in the temple instantly shifted, as if a battle was about to erupt. Genji scratched the back of his head in annoyance, then said helplessly:
"Wang, if I said I was just a detective and Kamen Rider who was brought in to save the day, would you believe me?"
"Huh? You think...?"
Although Genji gave an answer, it had nothing to do with his strange 'seat'. Therefore, Gilgamesh was very dissatisfied with the boy's answer. His sword-like eyebrows rose, and anger was about to surge out. But the next second, the 'Luna' in Genji's arms suddenly flew out, emitting a soft light. In the blink of an eye, it changed the scenery in the temple to the scene of the bright moon on the lake that Genji had seen before. At the same time, Gilgamesh was stunned on the spot. Judging from his dazed look, he seemed to be communicating with some kind of being.
Then, the moonlight faded, and the temple returned to normal. The soldiers stationed outside were unaware of the change. As 'Luna' flashed back into Genji's arms, Gilgamesh's eyes regained their clarity. He glanced at Genji with interest and chuckled softly:
"The savior forgotten by time? Interesting. I acknowledge your title of 'savior,' but I don't need you here right now. Get out. I'll have my soldiers inform you if there's anything else."
Why does this guy always seem to abduct the topic by himself...?
Genji coughed awkwardly, looking exasperated. Gilgamesh stopped picking up the stone tablet and glared at him. Although he didn't say anything, his expression clearly said, "You've delayed my work."
"Your Majesty, I still have some questions, and I humbly request your answers."
"Alright, since you have some commendable courage, I'll spare a little more time to answer your question. Heh heh heh, this is a royal favor, so give me your heartfelt joy."
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