Great, we're doomed now!

Roar!

The Skeleton King let out a terrifying voice, but Polnareff, as if struck by a sudden inspiration, raised his head, his expression as resolute as a rock.

With a sudden burst of strength from his feet, Bobo leaped three meters high without any external assistance, while Silver Warrior flew out of the void as swiftly as a silver bullet used to execute a vampire, piercing the crown of the Skeleton Emperor five meters away from his body!

A dazzling silver light pierced straight in~

"Aaaaaaah!!!"

Grandma Enya felt as if a chisel had struck her forehead hard, and she immediately clutched her head in pain, letting out a shrill scream.

"Aaaaaah! How...how is this possible! My justice...my justice has no substance!"

A sword... a mere sword-wielding double... ah!

For some reason, she seemed to have been struck a blow that went straight to her soul!

But at this moment, the old witch displayed astonishing vitality and resilience, forcefully pulling out two clumps of hair with both hands, using the intense physical pain to overshadow the damage to her soul, and forcibly concentrating her mind.

“Kill…you must…for my beloved son…and for Lord Dio, you, the one chosen by the arrow, must die!”

- Om!

A golden-red light, like lava, shone forth, and Grandma Enya's eyes widened instantly, her mouth trembling as she was unable to speak.

"Th-that is..."

A magnificent and majestic silhouette appeared, hovering behind Ye Shou.

Clad in a golden cloth that wraps around the waist and falls loosely, the face is covered by a steel mask, revealing only a pair of sharp eyes that hint at a hint of anger. The overall style is a fusion of human and mechanical elements, with metal gears embedded in the abdomen and chest, and clockwork-like decorations on the arms.

What is striking is that there is a heart-shaped or arrow-shaped pattern on the back of his left hand, while his right hand holds a gold-rimmed Arabic-style one-handed longsword!

The moment it appeared, Grandma Enya froze, as if she had witnessed the most incredible thing in her life.

"Star Coins... How could this happen! I don't believe it!"

Lord Dior... Lord Dior is the true king of the world!

【justice】!!!!"

call--

The condensed mist of the Skeleton Emperor swelled to the point of blotting out the sky!

"..."

Having awakened his Stand, Ye Shou was surprisingly calm. He looked up at the ghostly figure that could not be harmed by physical means. Although he hadn't had time to understand the ability, he already inexplicably knew what to do.

"Sword... burn!"

hum~

The light shimmered on the longsword, then materialized, igniting a pure, crystal-clear golden-red flame!

The moment the Skeleton Emperor pounced, Ye Shou's clone raised his longsword—

"cut!"

——Zheng! ! !

The flaming sword sliced ​​through the sky without any heat, but the intangible clone was split in two, suddenly opening its mouth wide and letting out a silent scream.

"!"

Boom~

The thick fog burst open like a punctured balloon, disappearing into the night at a visible speed.

"..."

Grandma Enya knelt down on the ground, her body leaning back, her headscarf falling to the ground, and her vicious eyes lost their luster.

Finally, she murmured, letting out a faint sound:

"The Holy Grail..."

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PS: The Pentacles and the Cups are the "Minor Arcana" in Tarot, which are auxiliary cards used when further divination is needed. In addition, the Wands are also related to the protagonist's substitute.

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On a note unrelated to the plot, I previously considered Platinum's range to be relatively poor among melee units, given that it only has a range of two meters.

I also thought the chariot's range was C, but it should be farther... But when I checked, I found that the chariot's range was only 1.2 meters (during the Anubis Wars)!

Honestly, putting aside the jokes, this is just Araki's malice!

This range is worse than none at all. Silver Warrior should strive to evolve in the direction of "Oasis" and wear itself on Popo's body!

Awakened Stand: [Prosperous Nation]

A Prosperous Country

(The Wands of Pentacles)

Destructive power C

Speed ​​C

Range B

Endurance A

Precision B

Growth potential A

(The "arrow" in the left hand can be selectively thrust out, and the consequences cannot be accurately predicted. Note that the arrow itself is just a meteorite and may be damaged.)

ability:

Its primary means of attack is simply a longsword under normal circumstances.

However, if you use the Flame of Life, each hit will consume life energy, but the enemy will also be forced to consume the same amount.

[The Mark of the Holy Grail]

1. It can inject life energy into other people's bodies, temporarily enhance the Stand's attributes, and even stimulate potential, but the extra life energy cannot be stored for a long time.

The Holy Grail mark will form on the person who receives the gift.

The Grail Mark can collect and store the life energy that an individual naturally dissipates in daily life over time.

2. Life energy can be injected into the human body multiple times, but only one mark can exist on a person. The previous mark must be consumed before the next mark can be applied.

Furthermore, the maximum amount of energy that can be stored in a Grail Mark will not exceed the total life energy of the person being marked.

(Ordinary people usually need two months to fully charge their life energy, but Stand users can do it much faster. If their life energy is sufficient, it can be done in just half a month or even a week.)

3. Three "settlement" methods can be activated without physical contact, as long as you are in the same world.

• Draw a portion of the savings from the Holy Grail Mark to enhance your Stand's attributes and ignite the flame of life.

• Reclaim the Holy Grail Mark, and all savings will be returned to you at once, resulting in a significant overall boost.

• If the mark is in an “overflowing” state, a one-time, massive restoration can be performed, allowing for immediate regeneration even if vital organs are permanently damaged, or fixing the current state of the soul.

It can be used on itself or on the object being imprinted.

4. If the person being marked agrees, and the blood relative is willing to "inherit the estate," the Holy Grail Mark will be transferred to the blood relative's name.

(Note: The number of Grail Marks is not unlimited; the stronger one's spiritual power, the higher the maximum number one can bear.)

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I was planning to post it tomorrow, since I updated almost 10,000 words today, and if I post again it will be past midnight...

But seeing how much everyone is looking forward to it, I'll just release a separate chapter. I also happen to have a lot of information on the Stand, so I won't include it in the main text.

By the way, a new month has begun. Last month I wrote about 210,000 to 220,000 words, and this month I'll continue my challenge of writing 10,000 words per update (of course, this is just an effort, not a guarantee)~

If you guys want to encourage me with monthly passes, of course I'll accept!

Chapter 124 Everyone's a Substitute? There might be some lunatics involved.

The moment Ye Shou chose [Echo of Destiny], he decided that he had to get an "arrow" no matter what!

The so-called arrow is a meteorite that fell to Earth in ancient times, carrying some kind of unknown virus. Those infected will usually die directly, but a few people with certain traits can survive and gain a superpower called "Stand".

This superpower is actually the manifestation of one's own life energy and destiny weight—life energy here refers not only to the spirit or the body.

Some people are born with a Stand, which is a superpower in the conventional sense.

The arrow, on the other hand, serves as a trial, allowing one to awaken their Stand later in life!

Ripple and Stand—these two superpowers aren't just needed by Ye Shou; they can be taught to many more people!

Possessing a sharp blade, the desire to kill arises spontaneously—ordinary people who suddenly gain extraordinary power may find it difficult to control.

But what about someone who is inherently strong-willed and upright?

People like Professor Agasa and Director Daiko Sawai, even if they learn Ripple or acquire a Stand, will not lose themselves; it is absolutely beneficial and harmless!

Maybe Daigo will awaken a Stand that can summon people and bring Tiga's main body directly, so Ye Shou won't have to work so hard!

—He started daydreaming again.

However, the problem with "Arrow" is that the elimination rate is very high, and the specific conditions are unclear. If you have to say it's related to fate, then there are a lot of ambiguous settings in the original work...

Therefore, Ye Shou only made up his mind after receiving the [Echo of Destiny]:

Since we can sense the other party's aptitude, the success rate is greatly increased. If anything unexpected happens, we can also gamble on healing magic!

Koichi in the fourth part also didn't awaken at first, but was later healed and eventually obtained his own Stand.

(Actually, Ye Shou has nothing to worry about with someone like Daigo who possesses physical strength, mental strength, and the power of destiny. If the arrow doesn't like the human host, then there must be something wrong with the arrow!)

However, now that he has awakened his Stand, Ye Shou is naturally more fully prepared.

The moment he acquired the [Prosperous Country], he realized that the "Holy Grail Mark" could be used to enhance his arrows!

If your physical constitution is weak, you can train in Ripple. If you can't master Ripple, you can directly inject life energy. If you are chosen by an arrow, continuously inject energy, and once your Stand stabilizes, you will basically not suffer any backlash.