In Type-Moon, it all starts with adopting Sakura.

Rowe glanced at Rafe, whose face had suddenly stiffened beside him, and guessed the truth, but did not blame him.

Rafe's safety is the top priority; the best outcome would be if he were alright.

Moreover, barring any unforeseen circumstances, this manor will soon be under construction and transformed into a school district for the new city. Recently, the magicians of the Wandering Sea and the Clock Tower have unanimously decided to transform this land, richest in the aura of the Age of Gods, into the chairman's magic workshop—in other words, to renovate it for him. So he will definitely be moving. At that time, the conditions in the research workshop won't be as harsh as they are now. Let this place be destroyed; it doesn't really matter right now.

Anyway, I already have the materials on "Artificial Sanctuary", "Guardian Angel", "Imaginary Number Four Heavens Barrier", "Ritual for the Restoration of the Demon God Pillar", "Complete Deciphering of the Book of Law", and "New System Theory of the Demonic Path World", so the rest are not that important.

With more research resources and manpower, the losses can be quickly rebuilt. After all, the number of magicians eager to join this magical city remains as high as ever, and resources are the last thing they lack now. Under Aiwass's command, even the development of the underground spirit tomb is not impossible.

"Alright, don't worry. You should get ready to move. After all, the moment you've been waiting for—the revival of the Age of Gods, where mystery and reality intertwine—has truly arrived. Now it's your turn to show your skills."

"However, let's arrest that guy inside first."

Before Rafe could reply, Lowe had already strode into the tunnel.

Aiwass quietly stayed behind Rafe and did not go in with Rowe.

After all, this was also an opportunity for him to test his growth. Although he was also part of His power, he was ultimately just an external thing. To reach a higher level, it was understandable to rely on external power, but the more important step was still to seek within. So He could just stay here and wait.

Moreover, He also wanted to test Luo Wei's progress. If Luo Wei was struggling even to subdue a vampire, then He would have to increase the difficulty for him.

Consider it a pop quiz.

……

Da da da—

Footsteps echoed in the darkness, and a figure was steadily approaching.

Compared to the tunnel, which is now completely destroyed and even the lights can't be turned on, there are different light sources flickering in the deeper parts.

Hundreds, even thousands, of runes twinkled like stars on the wall, creating a magnificent and beautiful scene, much brighter than outside.

However, the next moment—

"Roar!!"

A piercing roar, accompanied by the sound of something tearing through the air, rang out in the darkness. The wall beside him shattered in an instant, sending rubble and dust flying everywhere. Then, a sharp claw slashed past Rowe's eyes in that same moment.

As for why it's only what's in front of us...

Because he could see it, and he could also feel the other person rapidly approaching.

Thanks to the Holy Son Ceremony, Luo Wei's physical condition has been greatly improved. Although he has not yet fully reached the level of a saint who can fight at supersonic speeds at will, as Aiwass said, he is very close. His eyesight is also about to reach 8.0, so he can see clearly.

"what?!"

In the darkness, a ceremonial sword appeared in Rovi's hand and steadily blocked the pale white claw, making it difficult for it to move forward. Then, a punch swung out with his left hand, with incomprehensible speed and power, sent the figure flying. The enormous force cleared Rita's dazed mind considerably.

However, her bloodthirsty instincts made her immediately forget about it, and the figure in the darkness pounced on him again, even faster and more ferocious than the first time.

—Bang bang bang, ding ding ding, clang clang clang!

In intervals shorter than the firing of a machine gun, bursts of orange-yellow sparks continued to erupt in the dark room.

It's not just about speed.

More importantly, it's fierce.

Although Rita's claws seemed to be slashing wildly, each claw was aimed directly at the human's vitals. It appeared to be as chaotic as children fighting, but in reality, each attack was extremely tricky.

If I had to describe it, it would be ruthless, like a wild beast, instinctively wanting to tear Luo Wei apart in the shortest amount of time, with a hint of venting its anger.

Lovi's situation is quite interesting. Unlike Rita, he has a different style. Despite it being just a short ceremonial sword, he wields it with remarkable skill. The fact that this ceremonial short sword, which shouldn't be used for combat, can actually withstand such attacks in his hands speaks volumes.

Rafe, observing the situation through his formal attire, was utterly astonished; for a moment, he was at a loss for what to do.

Should we join the battle?

To be honest, even with a familiar's eyesight clearly superior to that of an ordinary person, they had no idea where the battle was taking place. All they could hear were the sounds of clashing weapons, and all they could see were splashes of orange-yellow sparks. Storms raged, the ground cracked, and walls and metal cabinets were torn apart. The aftershocks of just two people fighting were enough to completely obliterate the surrounding area.

Even living in the Clock Tower, in London, the city of magicians, this was the first time in Rafe's life that he had ever seen someone fight at such a near-sonic speed; it was simply outrageous.

It's neither magic nor science.

Aiwas seemed unfazed by this and even offered his commentary.

"His skill level is decent; with continued refinement and adjustments, he should be able to reach the level of a true sage."

……

They fought for a while.

Or rather, Rowe played with her for a while, but in the end, it was the Dead Apostle Miss, who was venting her anger on instinct, who couldn't take it anymore and had to stop and move towards the wall behind her.

Her disheveled long hair resembled half of the sunset before it was about to fall, looking both beautiful and messy. It complemented her perfect face and created a unique charm. Her originally scarlet eyes gradually lost their madness, but her sharp fangs continued to drool, making her look extremely terrifying.

At this moment, she was completely naked, and her snow-white skin was covered with countless cuts, with red blood oozing everywhere. If it were an ordinary person, without the 'Knife-Fighting System', they would probably be dead after being slashed hundreds of times, but she was still able to hold on.

Rita Rogéan was once again driven to the brink of despair. Her initial madness was gradually dissipated during the battle, and her mind, which had been controlled by hunger like a wild beast, began to clear up a bit.

However, even after realizing what had happened, she still did not choose to surrender, but instead began to overdraw her life force to continue fighting.

"..."

This scene gave Luo Wei a real headache.

He was about to speak when Rita Rogéan, already covered in wounds, lunged at him with a whoosh.

Because she hadn't been able to catch any proper blood for many days, Luo Wei fed her either pig's blood mixed with holy water or duck's blood mixed with holy water. Every time she drank it, it felt like torture.

Perhaps she was too angry, or perhaps the presence of Luo Wei made such a strong impression on her that she regarded him as the best food, and at this moment she could no longer restrain herself.

Suddenly, Rita, who had just regained some of her senses, turned bloodshot again and lunged at him.

A sharp whistling sound suddenly rang in her ears, proof of breaking the sound barrier, and also Rita's last desperate gamble.

"Actually... it's pretty boring."

Seeing her pounce on him, Lovi sighed softly. As if he had been prepared, he made a move the instant Rita lunged in front of him. A brown angel figure suddenly appeared to his left, followed by a white powder with the scent of wheat spreading from under his robes.

"The human body is paramount, weapons are secondary."

He spoke softly.

He didn't actively attack or dodge, but the instant the incantation was cast, Rita's claws clearly touched his body, yet it seemed as if they were blocked by an invisible barrier.

"Weapons are secondary; air is primary."

Rita's body froze instantly, her claws unable to move in mid-air.

At that moment, Luo Wei's other hand reached out towards her.

"Flesh and blood are inferior, wheat flour is superior."

A deep voice suddenly echoed in her ears, as if stating a simple fact.

At such close range, the white powder that fell from beneath Luo Wei's sleeve began to expand continuously, and then solidified into a physical form before his eyes, transforming into a pale white guillotine.

There were no exaggerated transmutation circles or complicated incantations; the Son of God's spell was simply executed. The female vampire, who was once again blasted away, was even more bewildered by what had happened.

--brush!

Although it was just a guillotine made of wheat flour, it seemed to be able to cut through steel swords like in legends. To Rita's astonishment, it easily severed her body, which was strong enough to withstand great magic.

In the time it takes to breathe, the person was cut in half at the waist and fell to the ground, leaving only the lower half of their body still standing.

Only at the very last moment did she realize the terrifying power of this technique: it could disregard the strength of her physical body and directly cut and execute her.

"Hmm, the effect is not bad... The Christian spells are quite effective."

Upon seeing Rita fall to the ground, Lovi also put away his newly mastered technique, "Light Execution."

The so-called "Execution of Light" is a magic that alters the priority order based on the legend of "Execution of the Divine Child." In the legend of "Execution of the Divine Child," the "Divine Child" was killed by ordinary humans because he was burdened with humanity's "original sin" and ignored the original priority order. "Execution of Light" is constructed based on this principle of altering the priority order.

The ability manifests as adjusting the order of things. If the human body is above and the weapon below, the weapon's attack is nullified. If air is above and the weapon below, the weapon can be immobilized in mid-air. And if wheat flour is above, it can ignore defenses and tear apart any flesh.

It is a magical technique that combines invincibility, penetration, and dizziness.

Upon seeing Rita's upper body fall to the ground, Rowe, wielding the ceremonial sword, approached her without hesitation and plunged it into her severed body.

puff! !

The sound of flesh being pierced.

Whether it's a desperate roar of resentment or a desperate struggle, it doesn't matter.

It all ended in that instant.

Rita's maniacal gaze was severed along with her body by the final blow of the executioner's blade. The intense emotions caused by not eating for so long and the rage completely vanished at this moment, and her eyes instantly became much clearer, revealing many dark circles under her eyes, making her look drastically different from before.

The contrast was particularly striking when the water droplets swirled in her hateful eyes.

The fight, which could have been a fighting chance, was ended in just a few minutes by the opponent's execution. He thought he could vent his anger and then find an opportunity to completely exhaust his life in exchange for death, but what he got in return was an even crueler reality.

This guy has become stronger again, and not through external means, but through a qualitative leap.

Previously, she had to use summons or angels to defeat herself, but now, her body's reaction speed could keep up with hers, and her casual spells were even more terrifying and incomprehensible. In just one exchange, she was cut in two, without even a chance to commit suicide. In that instant, Rita's last remaining self-esteem was completely gone.

Did you cry?

"No, I didn't."

"Gulp, just kill me already."

Rita said resentfully, "Rather than being imprisoned by you and suffering the torment of my vampiric urges, with an angel constantly pressing down on me, never to leave in this lifetime, I would rather choose death."

"what?"

……

For Rita, torture and imprisonment were secondary.

As long as Lo Wei doesn't inflict that so-called ultimate humiliation on her, she can actually endure it.

Even though she adhered to aristocratic principles, she knew that life was more important than honor, so she didn't mind yielding in certain areas.

Although Luo Wei's act of pouring holy water into pig's blood was shameless, what she truly couldn't tolerate was an even more important factor—her "bloodlust."

This condition is a disease for the True Ancestors, but for the Dead Apostles it is a special behavioral pattern that allows them to survive, which is why they are called vampires.

Because it's due to illness, the True Ancestor can suppress and endure this urge. But the Dead Apostles can't; it's instinctive for them, just as humans can't permanently refuse to eat, drink, or sleep.

Dead Apostles must constantly replenish their degraded genetic material by drinking blood in order to maintain their youth and vitality.

Rita Rogan, as the fifteenth seat of the Twenty-Seven Dead Apostles, could barely suppress this urge. However, the consequences of not drinking blood for an extended period would be extremely dire, far more terrifying than a human starving to death. Therefore, she chose to fight to the death. Even being torn to pieces by that angel after causing chaos would be more palatable than dying like this.

However, he did not expect that Aiwass did not care about such a small insect as himself at all, and decisively threw her to Rowe for the test results.