The perverted knight also wants to protect the world

This is Zu Zheng’s description of the lone follower.

Come to think of it, the feeling of being watched that I felt in Einzbern Castle before, could it be that guy?

But...why did he refuse to meet them, and even showed a hint of caution when spying on him?

He felt that he should not be the kind of guy with a fierce and suspicious face.

"Let's not think about this kind of thing for now. I think the other party should have his own considerations. After all, we don't know where the other party is now. Let's go to Fuyuki Church first." Ritsuka said.

The surroundings were much quieter than when they first stepped into the new capital.

It was obviously much more prosperous than Miyama Town, but now it was even quieter than Miyama Town where monsters were rampant. Black fog was swirling in the air, and endless darkness enveloped the entire city, as if it had swallowed up all movable objects as nutrients for the growth of something.

Above the sky, the ring with the strange substance flowing was still wriggling.

I didn't notice it when I was far away before, but now that I look closely, isn't the circle right above their destination, Fuyuki Church?

"Woo~ I always feel that the road ahead will not be so easy." Illya raised her head and looked at the filthy circle that made her spine feel cold, and couldn't help swallowing her saliva.

What is this kind of dead silent environment called? It seems like the teacher in school once told me about it... Yes, it's the calm before the storm.

Thinking that she might encounter even more terrifying enemies in the future, Illya couldn't help but shrink her neck, but her steps did not slow down at all.

Izumi Kan'aya looked at the people whose faces were filled with a little uneasiness out of the corner of his eye, without saying anything. He just continued to move forward as a pioneer, while always paying attention to the map in his sight.

There was still no magic mark, not only the black fog man, but even the monsters were nowhere to be seen.

It was as if after Zu Zheng disappeared, they were the only few people left in the entire Xindu, and the endless darkness swallowed up everything.

Next, it's their turn.

Ha, are you kidding me? I can’t die here.

With his fists clenched tightly, Izumi Kan was trying to calm his increasingly restless heart. If it weren't for the mask covering up his true emotions, his irritability would probably have affected the people around him.

As expected, let’s prepare to leave.

He fixed his eyes on the dimensional connector on his waist. The moment Zu Zheng left the stage, the energy slot he used to collect energy was completely full.

And now, it seemed as if there was a button in his mind. Once pressed, he could get in touch with that guy Kyubey and return to his own world.

Of course, the premise of all this is that you cannot meet the guy who made the world like this.

Gan also had a premonition that once he stepped into the final battle of this singularity, there would be no turning back.

Therefore, if you want to leave, you must do so before entering the Fuyuki Church.

"Haha, I guess the little girls will look down on me." Gan Ye laughed at himself in a low voice.

"Eh? Saber, did you say anything?" Ritsuka tilted his head. Kan'ya's voice was so soft that even Ritsuka, who was closest to him, couldn't hear it clearly.

"It's nothing. Let's go quickly. Maybe enemies will emerge from the darkness soon." Kanye smiled and turned to Ritsuka and said.

At this moment, he suddenly remembered what Zu Zheng, who seemed to be a very remarkable person, said to each of them before he disappeared. Among them, he said to him:

"Hmm, I see. A warrior from a distant world? I have seen your wonderful martial arts, but... I always feel that you seem to be missing something. Compared to others, your willpower seems to be a little lacking. What do you desire?"

Now that I think about it, that person was really good at judging people.

However, the thing he longed for... Gan Ye's eyes were a little dazed, thinking about what Zu Zheng asked him.

What does he want, or what does he yearn for?

I always feel like I have heard similar questions recently. Really, do these guys with some experience like the Riddler so much? Can't they just tell him nicely?

Gan Ye walked forward quickly. Since there were no monsters and black fog people blocking the way, they moved very quickly. If they continued like this, they would soon reach Fuyuki Church.

Illya and Miyu have both consumed a lot of energy, and Ritsuka and the others are feeling a little uneasy. Should they take a break?

Gan Ye was thinking about this, and suddenly glanced at the map in the upper right corner, and his eyes changed slightly.

He stopped and couldn't help laughing out loud.

That's right, it's impossible to let them meet the final boss so easily.

"Saber?" Ritsuka asked in surprise as Mikiya suddenly stopped and almost bumped into his back.

"This breath..." The sensitive Miyu also quickly felt the breath after Kan'aya, followed by Illya.

The aura was not strong, but it was very obvious. Just like the aura of Mustard Hinako on the bridge, it released its magical aura without reservation, as if attracting them over.

"There's really nothing we can do. Never mind. Let's just call it a day... Master, there are enemies. Be careful."

[Character Crystal - Red Ponytail, loading, elemental attributes confirmed.]

【Power is revealed!!!】

The familiar warmth of the Exploding Holy Sword was in Kan'ye's palm. He turned around and looked at Ritsuka, whose expression immediately became serious, and smiled softly.

At least, I should comfort myself by sending them safely to their destination.

Everyone remained alert and moved quickly towards the place where the breath came from. It was a straight street with many large holes caused by heavy objects. It seemed that one could also see some special items dropped by monsters after their death.

The surrounding houses were also in ruins, as if something had been hit hard, leaving big holes in the surrounding walls and windows. Although it was not like a storm sweeping through, it was still very shocking.

And in the middle of the road, a not very tall figure was standing there quietly, his body trembling slightly.

Kaneya was the first to see the enemy's appearance, and while he was ready to attack, he noticed the difference in this black fog man who was also surrounded by black fog, and suddenly, he felt a sharp pain in his brain.

"Well……"

That face... I seem to have seen it somewhere... Hiss... Damn, I can't remember.

"Then everyone, I'm counting on you, get ready to fight... fight... ah?" Ritsuka's voice sounded from behind him, and the originally powerful voice suddenly stopped, followed by Illya and Miyu.

The figure covered in black mist slowly raised his head, revealing a clearly visible face. On the delicate face covered with marks of black erosion, two tears flowed from the corners of the eyes.

"senior……"

"No, you're kidding..." Responding to the other party's voice with a trembling voice, Ritsuka took two steps back. His originally resolute eyes were now filled with unacceptable hesitation.

“Mashu…”

Chapter 128: Determination

The person who appeared in front of everyone was none other than Mash Kyrielight, Ritsuka's junior who had accompanied her through many journeys and grown up with her when she was in Chaldea.

He was not completely eroded by the black fog, and could still clearly see the other person's appearance and had the other person's memory.

But it is precisely this that makes it feel particularly cruel.

"Ms. Mashu..."

"You must be lying, Sister Mashu..."

Even Miyu and Illya looked extremely shaken. It was hard to believe that Mashu, who had always been so gentle, would become like this, not to mention Ritsuka who had always been with Mashu.

He staggered back two steps, his lips trembling slightly, his eyes full of hesitation.

She had thought of countless possibilities, but she had never imagined the current situation.

From the beginning to the end, Mashu's existence has been in her memory. It is for this reason that the girl believes that this strong junior will definitely not be eroded by the black fog.

However, right now, Mashu, with an ominous black mist all over her body, was undoubtedly standing before them as an enemy.

"senior……"

The hoarse voice could no longer utter other words, and she kept repeating "Senior" in a crying voice. The girl with short purple hair slowly raised the large cross shield in her hand, stepped on the ground to make a depression, and rushed over to Ritsuka.

The heavy round table shield, with a whistling sound, smashed towards Ritsuka, who seemed to have lost the will to fight.

Boring!!!

Sparks flew, and Izumi Kan'ya held the Exploding Holy Sword in one hand, stood in front of Ritsuka, and blocked the powerful blow.

"Hiss - what a... bad taste..." Holding his splitting headache forehead with one hand, Gan Ye gritted his teeth to support the heavy force coming from the sword.

Cold sweat soaked the hair on his forehead, and the Explosive Holy Sword in his hand burst into brilliant flames. Amid a sharp sound of metal friction, Gan Ye raised the large shield that was pressed down and kicked Mashu in the abdomen where the armor was attached.

A powerful shock wave exploded from the point where the sole of the foot touched the armor, instantly knocking the girl away. She took a few steps back and then stabilized her body.

It doesn't look like it took much damage, and it has very strong defensive capabilities.

"Master... forget it, just calm down a bit." Glancing at Ritsuka's condition from the corner of his eye, Kanye sighed, not expecting the girl to give him any instructions now.

Even though he had a terrible headache, there was no doubt now that Mashu was a stranger to Mikiya.

Regardless of whether or not the person is Ritsuka's acquaintance, as long as he shows the intention to attack, Mikiya will defeat him.

[Character crystal - UMP45, loading, elemental attributes confirmed. ]

【Power is revealed!!!】

His body was further strengthened, and Gan shook his heavy head. He gripped the hilt of the sword tightly with both hands, took a deep breath, and rushed towards Mashu, whose movements were extremely stiff.

boom!

The hot sword blade hit the indestructible shield, and Kanye's forehead suddenly frowned.

Not only did this attack not cause any harm to Mashu, but the huge recoil force was transmitted along the sword to his palm, making his palm numb.

The defense is a bit exaggerated. It seems that we can't break through it directly from the front.

Find a way to break in from the side.

Looking at the snowflake shield that was much taller than the girl and enough to completely block the girl behind it, Gan Ye thought so.

While Kan'ya was dealing with Mashu, the few people who had just become shaken:

"Illya, Miyu, please go and support Saber..." Ritsuka lowered his head and instructed in a slightly trembling voice.

"Eh? But that's Sister Mashu..." Illya looked a little hesitant.

"That's not Mashu! She's just an illusion... Yes, Mashu shouldn't be in this state now. She has lost the state of being possessed by the Heroic Spirit!" After a brief hesitation, Ritsuka finally calmed down.

The memory was a little fuzzy, but Ritsuka vaguely remembered that Mashu was no longer a sub-servant possessed by a heroic spirit, but a strong girl who used her own strength to fight.

Although Ritsuka can't quite remember the meaning of "Heroic Spirit" now, she knows that Mashu, who is still fighting in front of her with her previous form, is definitely not the real Mashu.

Even though he had a face that made her want to protect him, and even though he was still calling her by that familiar name, she was not Mashu!

therefore……

"Please, please let her leave!" Ritsuka raised her head, her eyes were a little moist, but her gaze was still firm.

She had to repair this singularity, and she must not retreat even if the enemy was in the appearance of Mashu.

"I understand. Then Sapphire, prepare for battle!" Miyu nodded and immediately entered combat mode, flying towards the two people fighting not far away.

Illya looked at Ritsuka with some concern, and after receiving the other party's response of "It's okay", she also took a deep breath, her little face full of determination, and followed Miyu's footsteps, turning into a stream of light.

"Saber, please! Defeat the enemy!"

"Haha, I understand!"

Gan Ye responded loudly with a smile, and the raging flames swept through. The crystal of the red ponytail flickered at the waist, and the flaming tail dodged the heavy blow of the big shield, leaving a flickering arc of light in the air, and instantly appeared beside Mashu.

Attribute superposition, mechanical wing tail slash!

The holy sword, emitting flames, cut through the air, and the scorching blow tore through the girl's waist.

boom!

That was the sound of the Snowflake Shield blocking the attack in time. Mashu, who was proficient in defensive combat, would not be easily defeated.

But since she is Mashu, Mashu Kyrielight, even if she is a phantom, she undoubtedly has the same will.

The stiff body is a symbol of the opponent's resistance to erosion, and it is also the opponent's most fatal breaking point.

Kanye's attack was blocked by the girl, but he did not show any disappointment. Instead, a proud arc appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Behind Mashu, a torrent of pink and blue magic power descended with majestic momentum.

boom--

Magic power exploded mercilessly on Mashu's back. A silent wail came from her cracked lips, and the power in her hands holding up the shield was instantly lost.

Seeing this, Gan Ye's holy sword spewed out flames, and the terrifying power directly pushed away the snowflake shield in the girl's hand, exposing the not-so-strong body behind the shield.

"Sorry." Kanye said this for some reason. The sharp blade of the sword broke through the armor, leaving a deep bloody mark on the girl's abdomen, and directly chopped Mashu away.

Somewhat shallow.

Gan Ye, who had retracted his sword, immediately made a judgment and exerted force again, rushing towards Mashu who had staggered a few steps and had not yet stood firm.