I really didn't want to burn it.

Li Ang's action plan was not complicated, but it was a series of interconnected steps.

Tranquility remained noncommittal about the plan, but at least she didn't believe her actions would fail.

I am a follower, while the black-robed monk is merely a magician; there is a qualitative difference in their strength.

Besides, it was just a lifeless body that had fallen into a deep sleep.

How could she, Lady Jingmi, possibly turn the tables on everyone with this?!

Can they turn the tables?

If she could turn the tables, Jingmi would gladly hand over her head.

Ding~~ Ding~~ Ding~~

Suddenly, a deep and resonant bell rang in the quiet air.

"Bell?"

The sound of the bell was not loud, but it gave the tranquility a chilling feeling.

Huhu~

A chilling wind suddenly swept through the once quiet room.

Click.

Jingmi heard the sound of metal striking the floor behind her, and she immediately jumped back, turning her gaze to what was behind her.

A burly figure draped in a black cloak appeared from the void.

"..."

The silence was so profound that she couldn't see the figure beneath the black robe, which shocked her so much that she was speechless and could only stare blankly at the other person.

"Impossible! I'm an Assassin, how could I not see through the other person?!"

At that moment, a ghostly blue flame suddenly appeared on the burly head with a "bang".

Tranquility was finally able to see the other person's head clearly—it was a skull helmet that looked like a demon from hell!

"Impossible... How could this be..."

In the instant she confronted the figure in black robes, Jingmi was completely paralyzed.

Her chaotic breathing and stiff body gave way to an eerie calm, as if it were the end. Facing her opponent, she felt an overwhelming terror, almost freezing her consciousness.

Is it tranquility?

The burly figure brandished a bloodstained sword, and a cold voice rang out from beneath his helmet.

What do you intend to do with your body, which is soaked in deadly poison?

"..."

Hearing that deep voice, Jingmi understood.

I can't do anything, and I'm powerless to do anything.

However, she was actually grateful for this situation. Because her heart, which had been in turmoil at the beginning, was now as calm as a lake.

"How foolish! Hand over your head!"

The dark figure, carrying a greatsword, slowly walked towards the stillness.

The clattering sound of the iron boots was particularly jarring in the room.

Ding~~ Ding~~ Ding~~

Accompanied by the long, drawn-out chimes, the dark figure finally appeared before the tranquility.

boom!

Before Jingmi could even see how her opponent drew their sword, she felt the surrounding air suddenly explode, and the shockwave spread outwards like ocean waves.

As the target of the attack, Jingmi felt like a small boat adrift in a storm, completely powerless to resist.

Almost without a doubt, Tranquility was directly blasted away.

"Silence! Come back to me right now!"

With a reassuring shout, tranquility was enveloped by a powerful magic.

When she opened her eyes again, Jingmi found herself in Chloris's arms.

"Jingmi! What's wrong?"

"Claus asked anxiously."

She had just felt that her contract with Tranquility was very dangerous, so she used a Command Spell to summon her.

"Run away..."

Seriously injured, Jingmi grabbed Chloris's arm and anxiously informed her.

"Run...it's the First Lord!"

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P.S.: Grandpa makes an appearance. ╮(╯▽╰)╭

Chapter 149 Hassan's Ancestors (×) The Gatekeeper (√)

In the lobby of Ogawa's apartment, the battle between Kiritsugu Emiya and his wife, and Kirei Kotomine, continued.

Kiritsugu slowly gripped the handle of the Thompson Cent, feeling the solid walnut wood against his fingers as he pondered the purpose of his old rival, Kirei Kotomine, participating in this Holy Grail War.

Although there is no clear evidence, Kiritsugu Emiya is certain that Kirei Kotomine remains uninterested in the Holy Grail itself, just as he was in the last Holy Grail War.

Of course, Kiritsugu didn't believe Kirei Kotomine's repeated claims that he was acting in his own best interests.

If the other party truly has me as their target, then they will have plenty of opportunities to kill me in the years following the end of the Holy Grail War in Fuyuki City.

Back then, I was tormented by the curse of the black mud and was no match for the man in front of me.

"What exactly is your purpose?"

Kiritsugu asked as he pulled the trigger toward Kirei Kotomine's position.

"Asking questions knowingly!"

Kirei Kotomine threw two black keys at Kiritsugu, but they were both blocked by Irisviel.

"I think I already said that! Stay away from my husband!"

Irisviel roared furiously and threw several daggers at Kirei Kotomine.

Although Irisviel has a slight tendency towards yaoi fangirling, she absolutely does not approve of the pairing of Kiritsugu and Kirei, one of whom is her husband!

"What a nuisance... Arch!"

Kirei, who could no longer tolerate this woman, finally called out his golden Tibetan mastiff—Gilgamesh.

"Tch, Kirei, you're really going too far. Do you think I'm a garbage disposal?"

"This woman is yours."

Without wasting words, Kirei Kotomine tossed Irisviel to Gilgamesh and then bypassed her to attack Kiritsugu.

"and many more!"

Irisviel was about to give chase when she was blocked by two Noble Phantasms.

"Get out of my way!"

"Sorry, that won't do."

Gilgamesh sat casually on a golden chair, looking down at Irisviel.

"Although I don't particularly like Kirei's orders, I'm a little curious about Leon's motives, so..."

Gilgamesh flicked his finger, and two more Noble Phantasms struck Irisviel.

"I'm sorry, woman. You'll need to stay here for now."

Gilgamesh sneered at Irisviel's icy, beautiful face.

On the other side, Kirei Kotomine was overjoyed that he was no longer bothered by his annoying servants. He was finally able to have a one-on-one duel with Kiritsugu Emiya.

"No one is bothering us now."

With each clash with Kiritsugu, Kirei's inner elation grew ever stronger.

He couldn't help but say, "We're right here. This is a fateful encounter!"

Rarely, four years after the Holy Grail War in Fuyuki City, Kirei Kotomine once again felt the blessing of God.

“I don’t have such a foolish fate!” Kiritsugu retorted directly. “There are only three people I can call fate…and you’re not one of them!”

Kiritsugu was spouting nonsense, but in his mind he was analyzing the tactics used by Kirei Kotomine.

This wasn't the first time he'd clashed with this fake priest, and he was already fully aware of the other's fighting capabilities.

For long-range combat, the black key can be used to throw five weapons in one second, allowing for attacks without hindrance, even against unidentified targets.

In close combat, using Bajiquan can not only break a military tactical dagger with a single punch, but also snap a tree thicker than a person with a short-range strike.

The black robes he wore had been treated with bulletproof and curse protection, capable of withstanding the penetration and impact of his Calico M950 bullets.

An unknown number of Command Seals are on his arms, which he can use to counteract the attacks of the Origin Bullet.

And what about me...

Kiritsugu gave a bitter smile. Without his sword sheath, his fighting ability had declined sharply compared to four years ago, not even taking into account the impact of not fighting in the past few years.

"However... surrendering is not my style."

Through the smoke of battle, Kiritsugu Emiya gazed at the tall, slender figure in robes not far away.

Kirei Kotomine also noticed his nemesis's black coat.

One person loaded their specially made pistol with special magic bullets, while the other held a black key that emitted light.

Both of them sensed each other's killing intent, and both were already aware of the intense heat.

Language that does not require communication.

The moment they looked directly at each other, they came to a conclusion—to defeat the enemy before them!

Three on the left, three on the right, the priest drew a total of six black keys and rushed forward.

The Magician Killer's gun sights were aimed at the approaching shadow riding the wind.

At this moment, in this place, as a continuation of the final Master duel in the Fourth Holy Grail War in Fuyuki City, the curtain silently rose—

Ding Dong!

The elevator doors in the lobby opened, and Li Ang rushed out with Chloris and "Ryougi Shiki".

Li Ang's appearance was completely unexpected by Kiritsugu, who quickly raised his hand and fired a shot at Kirei.

Boom!

The golden bullet struck Kirei's black key, and Kiritsugu seized the opportunity to jump backward, narrowly dodging Kirei's flying kick.

As the priest's right foot swept menacingly past his nose, Kiritsugu used his double speed to dodge it.

Kiritsugu already knew that his Origin Bullet was ineffective; his original goal was to deplete Kirei Kotomine's ridiculously large number of Command Seals.

But Kiritsugu had no intention of making himself look so pathetic.

"what's the situation!?"

Kiritsugu glared at Li Ang, thinking to himself, "You almost got me killed."

Li Ang said, his face pale, "Forget about your Uncle Nakata, someone even more ruthless is coming!"

"what?"