Anime, but the Phantom Thieves of Heart

That is, although Shirou Emiya is the main attacker, Lan Ke is also a considerable threat.

At some point, Lan Ke, holding a weapon in each hand, took the opportunity when the target was locked on the sky and rushed to its side. When 'Arasaka Saburo (Shadow)' realized something was wrong and tried to stop Lan Ke, a silver light flashed and a dazzling spark was drawn from the metal giant's arm.

Unlike the previous "prosthetic bodies" that were almost all pierced through, the giant robot in front of him now has much higher protection capabilities.

Seeing this, the robot controlled by 'Arasaka Saburo (Shadow)' suddenly opened the armor on its arms, and the countless black gun muzzles made Lan Ke instinctively tense his muscles.

But at this moment, Emiya Shirou, who had hidden after firing a shot, appeared in everyone's sight again, and this time he continued to carry the "Stinger" on his shoulder and pressed the trigger again!

"Hey~"

There was another white mist, and Emiya Shirou took the opportunity to hide in the bunker again.

Looking at the launcher that seemed to have become lighter, Shirou Emiya's expression under his helmet was extremely excited.

It turned out that although the 'weapon' was a little different, it still applied to his previous speculation with Lan Ke.

Although only one round of ranged weapons can be used in a battle in the game, Lan Ke had already tested it when he really started exploring the 'cognitive world'.

This world is a world of 'cognition'. As long as it conforms to cognition, everything is possible.

It's like hiding after shooting a round. When you appear again, the enemy will know that this time is enough to replace the bullets, and then the gun in his hand can be used to shoot again.

So the key is not the creature itself, but what the target it is targeting thinks...

Chapter 74 Let that guy see how powerful our Phantom Thieves are!

For Lan Ke, the strength of 'Arasaka Saburo (Shadow)' in front of him is not the strongest. After all, compared to the first time he conquered the Hall, Lan Ke now not only has stronger strength, but also has new helpers.

But the problem is that we don’t know whether it is the special ability of the BOSS or the influence of the current hall.

The BUFF that says "Magic cast on bosses in the sci-fi world is ineffective" is so disgusting that he doesn't want it anymore.

You should know that Lan Ke's initial mask 'Lamer' is 'Abnormal P + Auxiliary P', which means that he is half useless if he cannot release DEBUFF to the opponent. In addition, the highest-level 'Emilia' and 'Parker' are completely based on spell output.

"If I had met this guy a month ago, I would have considered running away..."

Lan Ke suddenly jumped up and jumped onto the robot arm summoned by "Arasaka Saburo (Shadow)" in front of him, rushing towards the opponent's head while muttering a complaint.

However, the fact that Lan Ke still had the time to complain was enough to show that the battle might not be as difficult as he said.

Facing Lan Ke who jumped onto his shoulder, the black machine in front of him continued to rush towards Shirou Emiya, while opening the armor on its shoulders to reveal a dense array of gun muzzles.

"!!"

Even though he was prepared, Lan Ke still felt his heart tighten when he suddenly saw this horrifying scene, but fortunately his movements were not slow at all.

Almost at the same time as the enemy revealed the muzzle of his gun, his right hand, which was not holding the knife, lightly wiped his face, and then a silver-haired elf in white gauze appeared behind Lan Ke.

"Mirai Leader!!"

Emilia, who almost called out the wrong name, didn't have time to chat with Lan Ke after realizing the urgency of the situation. She came in front of Lan Ke and stretched out her hands. Suddenly, an invisible wind barrier appeared in front of Lan Ke with her as the center.

This is Emilia's exclusive skill, 'Wind Barrier'.

Different from general protection skills, it can deflect all attack projectiles affected by wind.

However, it is also impossible to guarantee that the protected target can avoid all attacks like a normal attack. It is even possible that some attacks that were originally unable to hit the protected person will hit the target due to the influence of the wind.

But for Lan Ke, it is the best choice!

While holding up the wind barrier, countless bullets burst out towards Lan Ke accompanied by dazzling flames, turning into an impenetrable rain of bullets.

Emilia, who was gritting her teeth and preparing to help Lan Ke take this round of attack, suddenly felt an irresistible force on her shoulder. Then she noticed that Lan Ke, who was supposed to be blocked behind her, suddenly appeared in front of her.

“Leader?!”

If it was Emilia before she met Lan Ke, she would probably be a little at a loss at this time, but Emilia, who had experienced a lot and grown a lot, instantly flapped her wings and chased after Lan Ke.

She could probably guess what Lan Ke was thinking. Although she was not her original body at the moment, even if she was defeated, she would only return to the "Velvet" temporarily. As for Lan Ke, he would be mentally traumatized, but generally speaking, his life would not be in danger.

In other words, it makes no essential difference as to who actually bears the damage.

But there is one thing that really exists, and that is pain!

Even though it is not the original body, this body can still feel pain.

In other words, the other party did not treat her as a mere prop or weapon, but truly regarded her as a companion to be protected.

While using her strength, I also try to protect her.

Emilia gritted her teeth and blamed herself for her own weakness, while she tried her best to create a new wind barrier behind Lan Ke. Although the effect was naturally not as good as the one in front, the storm that seemed to be responding to Emilia's growth also deflected countless projectiles shot at Lan Ke.

Lan Ke, who originally thought that he should have broken through the "wind barrier", was obviously a little surprised when he felt the strong wind still enveloping him. However, he seemed to be able to feel Emilia's intentions from the strong wind. Lan Ke, who had already made up his mind, smiled even brighter.

Although Lan Ke, the dark hero walking alone in the night, feels that it is very fast, but it seems not bad to do justice with his companions?

Under Lan Ke's increasingly unbridled smile and the wind barrier that Emilia put all her strength into supporting, the terrifying rain of bullets was deflected.

"Da~da~da~"

The office, which had already been damaged by the giant robot attack, was completely reduced to ruins. Countless flying bullets riddled the floor, walls, and furniture.

Lan Ke, holding a long staff, kept waving his weapon and shot down almost all of the bullets that had passed through the 'wind barrier'. Only occasionally did a bullet hit Lan Ke's limbs. Even with the protection of the Phantom Thief Suit and the enhanced defense BUFF, blood still gushed out of the parts of Lan Ke that were hit.

But even so, his pace showed no signs of slowing down, instead it became even more determined.

The barrage of bullets that fell like a rainstorm was indeed terrifying, but the strong wind blowing behind him made him feel extremely calm inside.

The only difference from his calm heart was that Lan Ke's eyes were still flickering with a fighting spirit as hot as flames.

after all--

"But don't come over here, how am I supposed to kill you?!"

As Lan Ke roared, the long staff in his hand pierced directly into the shoulder armor that was firing continuously in front of him, and then Lan Ke suddenly lifted it up.

Naturally, strong armor cannot be easily broken, but the same cannot be said for sophisticated mechanical structures.

The "Royal Power of Sin" easily destroyed the gun structure inside the armor, even causing the ammunition to explode.

"boom!!"

With a sudden explosion, the black robot's shoulder exploded, and a figure suddenly rushed out from the dense black smoke.

Lan Ke looked quite embarrassed at this moment. His white coat, which seemed to be stained with blood and dust, now had countless black marks on it. However, he shook his coat violently, grasped the handle of the "Kingdom of Sin" with both hands, and stabbed it fiercely into the chest of the black mechanical giant in front of him.

Faced with Lan Ke's selfless attack, the enemy did not seem to intend to sit and wait for death.

The metal fist swung straight towards Lan Ke with a terrifying whistling sound.

Lan Ke, who had given his all, naturally could not retreat and could only dodge as much as possible.

But just then——

“I’m here!!!”

Accompanied by an extremely exaggerated scream, a shadow rushed straight towards the mechanical arm.

"boom!!!"

Accompanied by an extremely exaggerated collision sound, the attack direction of the metal arm instantly changed.

As the fist brushed past his side, Lan Ke also heard the voice that gave him an infinite sense of security.

"This isn't just a one-man show, Leader!!"

At this time, Shirou Emiya, who had emerged from the cover at some point, was raising his right fist towards Lan Ke.

"Let that guy see how powerful we are as the Phantom Thieves!!"

Amidst Emiya Shirou's roar, Lan Ke jumped into the air, holding the "Royalty of Sin" in both hands and stabbed it fiercely at the robot's chest armor!

“Sizzle~!!”

Along with a sharp metallic wail, the seemingly indestructible metal body was torn open with a slightly hideous wound.

Lan Ke even saw through the wound the old, sick, hunched body inside.

At this time, the body of 'Arasaka Saburo (Shadow)' was filled with various wires.

Everything in the 'hall' originates from the desires and cognition of the owner of the hall.

Ze Yuezhi pursues false pleasure and endless desires, so his appearance in the "hall" is the peak of his physical condition; Lian Ren is completely controlled by desire, so his appearance is the appearance of his own imagination; Roswaal A's obsession that has lasted for hundreds of years has caused him to parasitize his descendants, but he still appears in his original appearance in the hall.

In addition, the 'essence' of these hall masters is also closely related to their desires.

Whether it's the madly multiplying soft tentacle monsters, or the Buddha statues covered in gold that ignore physical attacks, or the magicians who drive magic...

Then why does 'Arasaka Saburo (Shadow)' maintain his current old body?

Even if he didn't recover to his peak youthful condition like Ze Yuezhi, he should at least have undergone prosthetic transformation like other people in this world, right?

But there is none!

This doesn't seem to be consistent with the other party's desire to 'try to stay alive in order to continue to control his evil empire'?

Could it be that because the other person is dying, he has completely determined his physical condition, and he subconsciously feels that he cannot accept transformation or cannot restore his youthful appearance?

But Lan Ke no longer cared about these things at this time.

He held the handle of the staff with both hands and thrust it downwards.

“Puff~!!”

The sharp tip of the staff pierced through the sickly body of 'Arasaka Saburo (Shadow)' below.

Countless blood gushed out from the opponent's body...

Just as Lan Ke in the "hall" was trying to deal a fatal blow to "Arasaka Saburo (Shadow)", "Arasaka Saburo" who was lying on the sickbed in the outside world also opened his eyes.

Unlike his opponent in the 'hall', whose eyes were full of fighting spirit even though his body was old, Saburo Arasaka outside had eyes full of fatigue.

It was obvious that his life was about to reach its limit. At this time, the huge room was filled with a large number of common and uncommon medical equipment on the market.

The empty office in the 'hall' is not only the other person's office and bedroom, but also the other person's ward in the outside world.

As one of the world's largest medical device companies, Saburo Arasaka possessed resources far beyond the imagination of ordinary people. Countless wealth transformed into nutrient solution to sustain his sinful life...

Chapter 75: The Shrine Plan.

Saburo Arasaka opened his eyes and stared at the slightly dim space. It was obviously for his rest, but as he woke up, the brightness of the room slowly increased without even his need to give any orders.

Unlike the general impression of rich people surrounded by people, there was actually no one in Saburo Arasaka's room. There was only a middle-aged engineer sitting beside him with his eyes closed.

But the strange thing was that the other party didn't seem to react at all to Saburo Arasaka's awakening, and just continued to sit there.

This scene is a bit absurd. After all, the person who can accompany Saburo Arasaka in this situation must be the person he trusts the most, and this person is neither Saburo Arasaka's son nor a doctor.

In fact, the reason is very simple. At this time, Saburo Arasaka's body can no longer be saved by simple medicine or doctors. Although he did not undergo "prosthetic surgery" for limbs and some organs like "Adam Hammer", he also used related technology to create an external circulatory system for him to maintain his life.

The middle-aged man with his eyes closed is the engineer responsible for keeping the machine running.

"Kurosawa..."

As Saburo Arasaka's voice came from the loudspeaker, the middle-aged man who had originally closed his eyes to rest also stood up and walked over.

"Lord Saburo Arasaka."

"How much time do I have left?"

Because his body was too weak, Saburo Arasaka even gave up normal speech, and instead used neural chips to connect electronic systems to complete the translation and execution of language and neural commands.

The other party seemed to be used to it.

"If the machine operates normally, there should be no problem for a year."

Kurosawa pursed his lips, seemingly in a low mood. It was obvious that Arasaka Saburo had absolute trust in Kurosawa to be assigned such an important position. After all, his family had always been the 'Arasaka Clan'...

No, it would be more accurate to say it's 'Arasaka Saburo' service.

Saburo Arasaka may be a true hero, but he is also good at commanding his subordinates.

The other party naturally knew everything that Saburo Arasaka had done, but he was still willing to give everything for Saburo Arasaka. After all, his grandfather, father, himself... and even his own children had all been helped by the other party.

It can be said that he would never hesitate even to sacrifice his own life for Saburo Arasaka.

At this time, facing his loyal subordinate, Saburo Arasaka said something that surprised him.

"I'm going to call Lai Xuan over."

This sentence sounds ordinary, and ordinary people may not even understand what it means.

But as one of the participants in the "Shrine Portable Project", he knew very well what these seemingly simple words meant, but he still couldn't help but speak.