Super God: If I punch you, you will die

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"So……"

As soon as Fiore spoke, Lion Robber nodded in agreement:

"At least until we defeat them, I don't mind forming a temporary united front. Or even forming a self-mandated pledge is fine... Of course, it has to be mutual."

The so-called self-enforcement contract is the most powerful magical contract in the magician's society. In this way, the souls of two parties can be bound together to execute the contract, which is effective both before and after death, and depending on the content of the contract, it can even extend to their descendants.

Fiore pondered the suggestion of Lion's Roar for a moment, then shook her head and said:

"There's no need to go that far, I believe in you."

"Black," Rider tugged slightly at Lin Yan's sleeve. Facing the boy who had turned around, Rider asked in a low voice:

"Hey, hey, hey, are you really going to fight?"

"Ah, I want to fight!"

Lin Yan spoke with a firm tone. Frankly speaking, the conspiracy Shirou was plotting was utterly insignificant to him. Numerous lives had already been lost in the process.

Homunculi, Servants, Masters... they all died one after another. While some accepted it calmly, others must have died with regrets and sorrow.

It's not that I'm trying to avenge them or anything. After all, I don't have the right to do so, and besides, Shirou shouldn't be the one I seek revenge on.

But regardless, I have still gained rights. First, the rights of a Master, and second, the rights of a Servant to fight. Therefore, I must fight to the very end in this Holy Grail War, even if it costs me my life… because that is my duty.

"I think you'd better not fight."

"Black," Rider muttered, sounding a little resentful for some reason. Seeing this, "Red," Saber said with a helpless expression:

"How can we not fight? This guy is Saber, isn't he?"

"It's not Saber, it's my Master. My Master isn't a hero named Siegfried, so I will never let him face such danger or such a situation again. I've had enough."

Upon hearing Rider's words, everyone fell silent, just as before. However, this silence was fundamentally different from the previous one.

After a while, "Red" Saber cautiously pointed out:

"Hey, didn't you just reveal your real name?"

Hearing her say that, "Black" Rider tilted his head and asked:

"Huh? You didn't know?"

"I don't know! Don't blame me for saying this, you're an idiot! You really are an idiot!"

"There is absolutely no room for defense in what you just said."

Archer sighed, Gordes groaned, "As expected, my original battle plan was correct," Koles held his head helplessly, and Fiore gazed silently into the distance.

“'Black' Rider, well, that was really outrageous just now.”

Faced with the accusing gazes that followed Ruler's criticism, "Black" Rider immediately curled up, clasped his hands together, and quietly turned his face towards his Master:

"Ah, oh, I'm sorry."

"Hmm? No, I don't mind at all. Even if people find out, it's not a big deal. Besides, 'Red' Saber, didn't you deduce it from the True Name Release of my Noble Phantasm?"

Ah… Saber immediately covered her mouth. It seemed she had completely forgotten about it.

"Huh? Ah, I didn't even notice it because I was so focused during the battle! Ah, that's true, now that I think about it calmly, the name of the Holy Sword does come to mind. Damn it, I'm starting to think I'm the idiot."

"By the way, Saber, I've discovered something, haven't I?"

"Shut up, Master. I'll beat you up if you don't!"

Lion's Roar looked smug, while "Red" Saber glared at him fiercely.

"Let's not talk about that now, Rider. I'm sorry, but I still have to fight. I decided long ago that I would fight alongside you as your Master. Because that's both repaying your kindness and repaying Ruler's kindness."

Upon hearing this, Ruler lowered his head with a complicated expression, while Rider puffed out his cheeks to express his dissatisfaction.

"Mmmm."

But… Lin Yan looked at his left hand. The back of his hand was imprinted with an alien black Command Seal, and part of his skin was gradually turning a light black. He had already confirmed that this color seemed to be spreading across part of his chest and back as well. The question now was what would happen after he used the last stroke.

The chilling feeling that arises in the instant before the Command Seals are applied. It was undoubtedly something deadly. And even now, with the Command Seals as support, it's still an extremely miraculous situation.

After using up all the Command Seals, it wouldn't be surprising if I died. But even so, I'll still continue using them... Lin Yan made this self-analysis. If using Command Seals can help them, then I'll be happy to use my last one.

It's truly ironic... Lin Yan thought to himself. He had escaped from that magic supply tank to survive, but now he was unknowingly contemplating death, and even preparing to accept that outcome...

"Lin Yanjun, you're not thinking about something strange, are you?"

Ruler suddenly uttered a line that caught Lin Yan off guard, and Lin Yan hurriedly shook his head. "That's good..." Ruler said, but he narrowed his eyes and stared at the boy.

Putting aside Rider, who became his Servant, Ruler, for some reason, had been trying to stay away from the Holy Grail War ever since they met.

Even so, he remained here, having made the decision to continue fighting. This was an unchangeable fate, and more importantly... it was his own will.

In conclusion, everyone's intentions have been confirmed, and Fiore raised the next question.

"So, regarding the next course of action. First, where exactly are they headed? Ruler, are you capable of finding out?"

Unfortunately, Ruler shook his head.

"Using the power of the Sky Garden to strip the Greater Grail and seize it is an act beyond imagination. While I can understand that saving all of humanity requires the power of the Grail, I don't know where they are going. However, tracking them is not a problem. Because of the form of summoning, I have a particularly strong connection with the Grail. As long as I know the general location, I think I should be able to find them."

Furthermore, the Sky Garden itself possesses magical properties, and the "Red" team's Servants are also waiting there. In other words, finding clues would be effortless if one wanted to track them down.

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"They move using sky gardens, and something that's so huge must be very slow. If we only consider the distance, catching up should be a simple matter..."

At this point, Ruler began to speak vaguely. This was understandable, as Ruler himself stated, catching up with them was a very simple matter. The problem lay in what to do after catching them. The Hanging Gardens were, in essence, something that floated in the air.

Chasing them on the ground alone would never get them to their destination, no matter how hard they tried. While using a jump... using a Command Spell would be fine, but that would be a huge waste.

"With my steed, I think I should be able to get there, right?"

"Can we bring all the Servants up with us?"

"Ah, that won't do, since we didn't bring the chariot. There's only room for one person in the back at most. Besides, I already decided I wouldn't ride with anyone other than Master."

"Don't talk nonsense here with such a straight face, you piece of trash Rider."

Facing the shy smile of "Black" Rider, "Red" Saber pointed at her with a cold gaze.

"In any case, using Noble Phantasms for long-term movement is difficult. Even magic isn't suitable for moving so many people, as it's too energy-consuming and puts a heavy burden on the caster. Shouldn't we just take a regular private jet?"

"Hmm, what this young man said makes some sense, but..."

"Don't call me that, old man. So, what exactly is the problem?"

Although the man called "Uncle" frowned unhappily, seeing "Red" Saber desperately trying to suppress his laughter, he chose to remain silent. Continuing to dwell on this issue would only be pointless.

"Because the other side has an Archer."

"Ah~ come to think of it, that's certainly true."

Upon hearing this answer, Koles scratched his head and pondered.

"Red" Archer... Atalanta. As one of the most outstanding female hunters in Greek mythology, she would naturally fight back if she sensed a Servant approaching by flying.

"That makes sense. Damn it, even if we manage to get close to them, what we do next is a huge problem."

With Archer's fortress in place, even approaching the Hanging Gardens by plane is a dangerous undertaking. Furthermore, the Red Rider's three carriages can also move freely through the air.

"First of all, there is no aircraft that can withstand a Servant attack."

"But... there's no other way. Of course, there are special magic props that could be an exception, but those extravagant flying props would probably cost astronomical sums."

To add to that, even using magic would be difficult to defend against Archer's attacks. Neither magic nor science is effective against the overwhelming power of a Servant.

"Considering the price, flying is more realistic."

"I will consider the countermeasures for 'Red' Archer more carefully. For now, I've decided to take a plane."

Fiore's words determined the next step. Whether by plane or something else, a means of flying had to be found... and then catch up with that hanging garden.

"We'll go rest now, as we still need to contact other relatives. Everyone is welcome to use any available rooms in the city. Well then, I'll take my leave now."

After speaking, Fiore led "Black" Archer and Koles out of the conference room. A monotonous orange light shone through the cracks in the crumbling city walls.

"It's already morning."

The long day was drawing to a close. But Fiore had no time to rest; she had to report the current situation to the vampires scattered throughout the world and select the next leader of the Yggdmillennia as soon as possible.

Although this problem could have been solved with just a word from Darnick, he died before deciding on his successor. It's said he was just one step away from reaching the Greater Grail, but in the end, he was destroyed along with his Servant.

The history of Yggdrasil is, in effect, the history of Danick Braystone. For better or for worse, he was a man of exceptional leadership and ability who could guide his entire tribe forward.

Of course, it might be driven by desire. The desire that leads to the root of all things, whether it be glory and honor, or the longing to restore the once-disgraced Yggdrasilena to its former glory.

Can I actually do it? No, there's no point in thinking about that now. First, I must do what I'm supposed to do... But, where should I begin...?

"Oh dear, sister, what should we do with the plane?"

“We have enough funds to purchase it, I think there shouldn’t be any problem…”

"That's not what I'm talking about, I'm talking about countermeasures."

"Oh, is that it? That makes sense, Archer. Do you have any good strategies?"

“If it's just Archer and Rider, we can still handle it. However, this method is very simple, and the other side can probably predict that we will do this…”

With this as a premise, "Black" Archer revealed his proposed "countermeasure." Although it was a surprisingly simple method, it was indeed very effective.

Moreover... this method can only deal with one of them, that's a fact. So, now that we can figure out a way to deal with the other one, we'll definitely be able to catch up with that sky garden.

The problem arose after that.

Assuming they catch up with the Hanging Gardens, it's hard to say whether their current personnel can truly contend with their rivals. Now, the rare hero "Red" Saber has joined their side.

However, the opposing camp was extremely vicious.

Atalanta, the most powerful female hunter in Greek mythology... "Red" Archer.

Karna, the “Red” Lancer, is a great hero listed in the epic poems of ancient India.

Achilles, the most powerful hero of the Trojan War, son of gods and mortals... "Red" Rider.

The mysterious figure who remains an enigma to this day, and who did not even appear in the battle of the Hanging Gardens... "Red" Caster.

Semiramis, the Assyrian queen, the oldest poisoner and great magician... "Red" Assassin.

And then there's... Ruler, who went astray, the foremost heretic in this Holy Grail War, Amakusa Shiro Tokisada.

Everyone in the group is a renowned and outstanding individual. However, Fiore has another problem that greatly troubles her.

"Master, you should rest now. I think it's not too late to contact your family tomorrow."

"Eh? But..."

“Archer is right, sister. Contacting relatives is a complete waste of effort. They can't help anyway, and in the end, it only makes you feel bad with their criticism and ridicule.”

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Is that really the case?

Of course… Hearing their unanimous affirmation, Fiore nodded, still a little confused. Since Archer said so too, it must be true.

"Well then, I'll go rest now. Um, good morning, and good night."

Fiore gave a slight bow and closed her bedroom door. Watching this, Caules asked "Black" Archer:

"Archer, aren't you going into the room?"

"After all, she is a female Master, so I think we should respect her privacy. Basically, unless she makes a request, I will remain here in spirit form."

"Truly worthy of being Chiron..." Corresponds couldn't help but applaud him in his heart. Among the savage centaur race, he was indeed the only exception.

"Lord Koles, I have something I'd like to ask you."

"To me? Of course I don't care. What is it?"

Frankly, he had no confidence in answering Chiron's question. What if he posed some philosophical riddle...? Just as he was grappling with this vague unease, Chiron quietly asked:

"My Master, Lady Fiore, do you think it is appropriate for her to serve as the head of the Yggdmillennia clan?"

It was a calm question.

It is also an extremely powerful bomb.