Super God: If I punch you, you will die

"Mother……"

It was a drawn-out, somewhat timid voice. To reassure her, Lingxia hugged her tightly and gently stroked her head.

"alright."

Faced with her childlike whining and pleading, Lingxia didn't find anything unusual. She didn't know what the Holy Grail War was, what a Master was, or what a Servant was. A Servant is a Heroic Spirit, a being worshipped, who always appears at their peak when summoned.

Therefore, the scenario of a child being summoned is highly improbable. "Black" Assassin—Jack the Ripper—was not mentally unstable; he was simply a child.

Jack wasn't actually "human" in his previous life.

In 1888, St. Peter's had tens of thousands of special personnel. The technology of the time was quite primitive and brutal; babies who could have been born normally were treated like garbage. Infant corpses were thrown into the river near the eastern end of the city, and resentment accumulated in this murky river.

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The resentment of tens of thousands of babies, rejected even at birth, gradually began to take human form. Later, young girls, who could not be called prostitutes, began to wander aimlessly through the eastern part of the city. Why she lived, why she felt sadness, why she felt cold—she knew nothing. Although she didn't know, she understood only one thing: what she wanted.

At that moment, she met a woman.

Jack couldn't help but call her "Mom," but was met with cruel insults. Being insulted is a very painful, distressing, and sad thing—so he killed her.

Murder is surprisingly simple. The internal organs removed after dismemberment are as warm as love.

The discovery of the body the next day caused a great commotion.

Then she killed a second person, and a third. Before anyone knew it, she had been given a name.

"Jack the Ripper"—she was overjoyed. Because she had never known her own name.

Judging from this anatomical technique, Jack must be a doctor—a rumor that pleased her greatly when it spread. Doctors were the people she hated most in the world—because they were the ones who constantly killed them.

She died after killing several prostitutes. There was no particular reason for it. It was simply because a magician realized that this series of bizarre murders was the work of a demonic entity, so he dealt with her early on.

After that, no more crimes were committed, and Jack the Ripper disappeared into the darkness... However, his crimes were so bizarre that they were incomprehensible and full of mystery.

It was a truly remarkable reversal. Even after the crime vanished from history, the name Jack the Ripper remained. An indelible sense of terror was etched into the hearts of Londoners, and even after a century, the name has not disappeared.

This girl is the anti-heroic spirit of a serial killer who continues to bring terror to people even after her death.

After singing the lullaby several times, Jack seemed to finally fall asleep. Seeing her asleep, Director Lingxia also closed her eyes in peace.

Reika Rokudou became a Master after being betrayed by an Assassin when she was used as a sacrifice in a summoning ritual by Hyoma Sagara, a magician from Yggdrasilia. Before that, she had been living a life of drifting along.

No, perhaps it's still the same now. Maybe it was driven by unrealistic circumstances that she inexplicably began seeking the Holy Grail. To obtain happiness. That was all she wished for the Holy Grail. But if that were all, she should have been able to obtain it simply by continuing to live. She refused to do that, instead deliberately using war to achieve this goal… She would rather kill others than give up this objective. Why was that?

"That must be because I'm bored."

What a pathetic woman—she thought to herself with a self-deprecating smile. But she had absolutely no intention of stopping the killing. Because the sleeping girl before her needed "food" to sustain her existence. It was a necessity for survival.

To Lingxia, Jack was like her own daughter. Therefore, she would not heed any advice based on ethical principles. A mother would willingly become a vengeful ghost for the sake of her child.

While she was quite surprised by the unexpectedly light weight of the girl she was carrying, her apparent state was even more astonishing. She had now removed her armor and was dressed in casual clothes. Even in the countryside, such attire would easily arouse suspicion.

"Oh, I'm so ashamed."

"Don't worry about it. Since that's the reason, there's nothing we can do about it."

Lin Yan spoke as she strode forward with powerful steps. If what she called "a call that clings to humans" was true, then it would be natural for her to collapse.

"In other words, although they possess the physical abilities of a Servant, they are still bound to follow human lifestyles because they are connected to a human body in the unconscious realm."

"That's exactly it. It can't become a spirit, and if it doesn't eat its fill and get enough sleep, it will ruin its body. And it seems to consume a considerable amount of energy while it's active as a Servant."

"That's really inconvenient..."

Although it's covered by a protective shell, it's still pushing the limits of an ordinary human body. Because protective shields are applied to nerves and muscle tissue, it can withstand unimaginable pressure, but the resulting intense energy consumption is unavoidable.

Of course, it won't kill them, but—

"I never imagined that being hungry would be so unpleasant. Um, if I could eat, I'm starting to feel like I'd bite into even a tree root. What do you think I should do?"

Her tone sounded quite serious. Lin Yan replied, quickening his pace slightly:

"Just bear with it a little longer."

Although Lin Yan thought gnawing on tree roots was really inappropriate, Ruler only weakly replied, "Yes..." At this rate, she probably wouldn't last thirty minutes before actually starting to gnaw on tree roots.

Night was approaching dawn, and the early-rising villagers seemed to have begun their new day's work. Lin Yan ran to a farmhouse closest to the foot of the mountain and asked the old man if there were any shops nearby that provided food.

Did they collapse on the road?

The old man seemed to have just finished his morning work and was preparing to rest. He asked worriedly as he wiped his sweat with the towel hanging around his neck.

"No, it seems like I can't walk because I'm hungry."

"That won't do... I was just about to have breakfast, would you like to eat with me?"

"Thank you, then we won't be polite."

Lin Yan had originally planned to use hints if all else failed, but things went unexpectedly smoothly, and he couldn't find a suitable opportunity to use them. The old man finished speaking and immediately returned home, so Lin Yan quickly followed him inside.

"Mmm. It smells so good..."

Joan of Arc, who had almost fainted from hunger, regained consciousness. Lin Yan helped her sit on a chair. The old man immediately placed a bowl and spoon in front of her. It was a bowl of thick, brownish-red porridge.

"This is..."

"It's porridge made with buckwheat berries. Come on, have a taste."

The nearly lifeless Ruler scooped up a spoonful of porridge and put it in her mouth. Instantly, she revived and finished the entire bowl of porridge in the blink of an eye, even begging for another bowl with tears in her eyes.

Lin Yan, sitting next to her, helplessly handed her a bowl full of porridge, but she immediately finished it all.

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"You can really eat!"

"Yes, yes! No, well, how should I put it... I'm really sorry."

It seemed that after she filled her stomach, her ability to think normally returned. Her face flushed, she bowed deeply to the old man and apologized.

"No, no, you should eat as much as you want, and so should you over there."

The old man placed another bowl of porridge in front of Lin Yan and Ruler. Lin Yan hesitated slightly, while Ruler happily accepted the old man's kindness.

The old man called himself Cersio, a native of this village who raised his children to adulthood and then saw them off before continuing to farm the land. He said it was just an ordinary, unremarkable life.

"It's been a long time since young people have come to this village."

The old man also made them coffee after their meal, and the two drank it with gratitude. The coffee was very sweet because it was made with lots of sugar and milk.

Aren't you going to ask us what happened?

In response to Ruler's question, Selshu shook his head with a gentle expression.

"Well, two young people running around in this desolate rural area, dressed like this, I can guess what's going on."

Lin Yan froze in surprise.

"Well, you're both still very young, so there's nothing we can do about it. But next time you should be prepared before you run away, okay?"

"It seems this old man, Celso, really can see through everything," Lin Yan thought to himself. He glanced at Ruler and saw her looking at him with a somewhat confused expression.

"Understood, I'll do it next time."

"Oh dear?"

Seeing that Ruler seemed quite surprised by his answer, Lin Yan couldn't help but find it incredible.

"So, what are your plans next?"

"Of course I went back...because there are many people waiting for me."

Upon hearing his answer, Celcić seemed slightly surprised. But after a moment, he nodded as if he understood, while taking a sip of delicious coffee.

"Really? That's great. It's definitely more important to receive everyone's blessings."

"?"

Lin Yan didn't understand what he was talking about, so he glanced to the side and saw that Ruler's gaze was wandering around for some reason. Although he didn't quite understand, Lin Yan decided to concentrate on finishing his coffee first.

As it turned out, Lin Yan was also quite tired, so the two decided to rest at Sershu's house until noon. Sershu generously lent them a room that hadn't been used since his son left the village.

"Even though permission has been obtained, is it really a good thing?"

"That's true. But it wouldn't be very polite to turn down someone's good intentions..."

Although there was nothing particularly special in their conversation, Lin Yan still looked at Ruler with surprise. Lin Yan was an android, and apart from Rider, his experience in communicating with others was practically zero.

However, he believed he understood the proper distance to maintain when speaking to someone. Ruler seemed consciously keeping his distance from Lin Yan—about three meters. Or rather, he was practically hiding in a corner of the room, refusing to come out.

Why did you run so far?

"Ah, well, it seems that my body's owner, Leticia, isn't used to being around men and only feels at ease when she maintains this distance..."

Ruler said apologetically... but his body remained hidden behind the door.

"No, but you didn't seem to be this wary when we first met."

“After all, it was nighttime then, and I didn’t know who you were, so it was more important for me to see that clearly. But once things settle down like they are now, the psychological impact of Ladycia will become a bit stronger.”

"Was it the possessed person who affected you?"

“Yes…that is to say, this is also a first for me. I do have the awareness of being Ruler Jeanne, but at the same time, I also retain the awareness of being Leticia. Especially regarding knowledge outside of the Holy Grail War, it is all based on her original knowledge.”

"Won't this cause any inconvenience?"

"Just like I said, besides needing to eat and sleep... ah."

Ruler took a book out of the backpack he was carrying. It appeared to be a math textbook.

"Not understanding math at all still makes me feel a bit inconvenienced."

She chuckled bitterly and muttered to herself.

Is advanced mathematics necessary for the Holy Grail War?

In response to Lin Yan's reasonable criticism, Ruler crossed his fingers and replied with a sullen expression:

"No, although it's true that it's unnecessary... but math problems keep swirling in my head, and I just can't seem to concentrate..."

I see. It is indeed difficult to calm down. If I can help in any way, then I wouldn't mind doing so.

"Lend me your textbook, maybe I can solve that problem."

"Huh, is it really true!?"

Seeing Lin Yan nod in agreement, the girl's expression immediately lit up.

"Well then, I'll move a little closer."

"Ahem," Ruler cleared her throat, then walked stiffly toward Lin Yan. She sat down in a chair, facing Lin Yan across a small dining table.

"Please, please use this."

As Ruler bowed his head in thanks, he handed Lin Yan a textbook and a pencil. Lin Yan took them, opened to the designated page, read silently for a while, and then scribbled his answers in the blank space of the textbook.

"I think this is the right answer."

"Truly, I admire you so much."

After reading the answer, the girl bowed deeply to him. "It's nothing serious," Lin Yan thought. "It's just that I already possessed this knowledge."

"..."

"..."

Suddenly, silence fell. Lin Yan stared silently at Ruler with her red eyes. Ruler, feeling very uncomfortable being stared at, looked around at the room's furnishings.

The room Cersio provided for them contained a bed, a two-person dining table, and two rather sturdy chairs. There was nothing else besides a wardrobe. It seemed the son, who had stayed in the room, had taken most of his belongings with him when he left the village. However, the room was still very clean.

"He must be very much loved."

"what?"

Hearing Ruler's casual murmur of contemplation, Lin Yan asked in return.

"Ah, I mean the old man's son."

"?"

Seeing Lin Yan's bewildered expression, Ruler seemed to understand, and lowered his gaze with a touch of sadness. Indeed, he possessed a wealth of knowledge, both theoretical and intellectual. However, there were still many things he didn't understand. Perhaps it was more accurate to say he was innocent than ignorant.

This isn't just because he's an android. Created as a tool for supplying magical energy, he probably lacks many things.