Super God: If I punch you, you will die

"Of course, it is a teacher's duty to guide the lost. Even if I become a heroic spirit, I will not easily abandon my duties from my previous life."

"I see."

As expected of someone who has taught so many heroes... no, centaurs, even their way of speaking is unique. Speaking of which, it is said that Chiron is an extremely exceptional, thoughtful, and steady person among the savage centaurs.

"Perhaps that's why I was summoned."

For a gentle girl who has survived among magicians and is just like an ordinary person, a centaur who takes it upon himself to guide others amidst violence might be considered the most suitable candidate.

"Lord Koles, when I'm gone, you will be the only person Master can rely on."

“I know about the issue, and I will definitely talk to my sister about it. If she says she doesn’t want to be a magician, that’s fine. But if she insists on being the chief of the Yggdrasilia clan as a magician, I will be there to help her.”

"Thank you, Lord Caules. What I regret most is that I didn't have enough time to guide you."

"That's alright..." Koles shrugged. He wasn't his Servant to begin with, and if he were to hope for that, he'd be cursed by the heavens.

"Because the younger brother is a creature that follows his older sister in life, and that's how it's been defined since ancient times."

"What? Is that how it is?"

Seeing Archer's wide-eyed surprise, Kaures found it very amusing and couldn't help but chuckle.

"That's it."

Archer nodded repeatedly, seemingly admiringly. He'd never heard of Archer having an older sister before; this was probably the first time Archer had heard of such a thing.

"I see, I've really learned something new. This world is indeed very interesting, and there's still so much for me to learn. Well then, I'll take my leave now. I'll stay here as before, so please come find me if you need anything else."

"Ah, thank you for your hard work."

Koles waved as he spoke. He intended to stay there a little longer.

"So, to end, I think you're really too good to be the 'black' Berserker's Master. I guess she thinks so herself."

Koles hurriedly turned around... but Archer had already vanished in spirit form.

"Hmph, that guy really is a teacher through and through."

He wasn't redeemed simply by that one sentence. Regardless, the fact that she died in vain still weighed heavily on Koles's shoulders. And Archer's words were merely conjecture. Even if he was a great sage, he couldn't possibly know Berserker's true intentions.

Even so, Archer probably still couldn't help but say it.

"Okay, that's fine too."

Those unassured words still brought comfort to Koles's heart. The tension that had been building since her death suddenly eased.

"Damn it, I'm so sleepy."

His body, which had been leaning against the stone wall, gradually slid weakly to the ground.

Then, Kaules was finally able to fall asleep. In the instant before his consciousness faded, the thought, "Speaking of which, this is a lookout tower," flashed through his mind, but his utterly exhausted brain refused to move his body any further.

After the meeting ended, Fiore and the others left the room. Shishikatsu Kairi and "Red" Saber didn't intend to stay in the city; instead, they wanted to return to their original hideout.

"Alright, goodbye then... That's what I was going to say, but Miss Ruler, you still have to keep your promise."

"do you remember."

Ruler sighed helplessly. Both Shishio and "Red" Saber smirked simultaneously. Seeing this scene, Ruler couldn't help but think of the adage "like master, like pet."

"Understood. Now, I will transfer a Command Seal to Shishikage Kairi. Master Shishikage Kairi, do you agree to the transfer of the Command Seal?"

"Of course I agree. Come on, let's get started."

He extended his left hand as he spoke. Ruler gently grasped his hand and recited two or three sentences resembling those from the Bible. Then, one of the many Command Seals on her arm was transferred to Lion's hand.

"Huh, is it already over? What? This is so boring."

Saber, who had been enthusiastically observing the transcription assignment, showed a disappointed expression.

"What kind of spectacular performance do you expect from the transcribing of Command Seals?"

"Give me the last stroke another day, goodbye."

After saying that, "Red" Saber left the castle with Master Shishikage. She was like a whirlwind Servant. Perhaps because Saber, whose very existence carried a certain otherworldly aura, had left, the conference room suddenly fell into a strange state of exhaustion.

The remaining three are Ruler, Lin Yan, and Lin Yan's Servant "Black" Rider.

"Phew~ Oh, right. Lin Yanjun, can I talk to you for a bit?"

Lin Yan nodded as he walked up to Ruler. Ruler took his left hand to check his Command Seals, then revealed a slightly gloomy expression. The reason was obvious: the "undisappearing" Command Seals on his hand.

"First, you used it the very first time, and then you used it again when you defeated that giant. You transformed twice in total, right?"

"Ah."

"Command Seals are magical crystals constructed by the Magiri family. So once they lose their power, they should basically disappear."

"This hasn't completely disappeared."

“Yes, indeed. It’s a concern, but there’s a problem with only one Command Seal left. So, I’ll transcribe the two Command Seals I have to you now.”

"Is it the Command Seal of 'Black' Saber?"

"Yes, as I said before, I hold two Command Seals for each Servant. Since Lin Yanjun is both a Servant named Siegfried and a Master, this should also apply."

After saying that, Ruler repeated the exercise. Indeed, just as she said, the Command Seals on her left hand successfully reverted to their original form three times and regained their original brilliance.

However, the dark marks on his skin remained unchanged. In fact, Lin Yan had been keeping it a secret from the two of them; he probably also had dark marks remaining on his chest and back.

"Um, Ruler, is this really alright?"

"To be honest, I don't know either. Including the hundreds of subspecies Holy Grail Wars that have been held, a Master form like Lin Yanjun's has never appeared before, let alone being a Servant at the same time. I also have no recollection of these black Command Seals, but..."

At this point, Ruler deliberately became vague. Lin Yan had actually vaguely sensed it. This black Command Seal was definitely not a normal thing; it was some kind of distorted, abnormal entity.

However... even so, Lin Yan can still don the shell of the hero Siegfried through Command Seals and participate in battle.

0231 Three Chances [Please Subscribe]

"Thank you. I will cherish and make good use of the remaining three chances."

"It's twice, Lin Yanjun. Listen carefully, please absolutely do not use the last stroke."

Ruler declared to Lin Yan with an extremely stern expression.

"why?"

"Because this is just too bizarre! The Command Seal remains on your body like a stigma, it's really impossible! You know, Lin Yanjun, your current state is truly a miracle, right? And it's probably a paid miracle. That Command Seal will take something important from Lin Yanjun."

“I have almost nothing that can be taken away from me. Compared to this miracle, it’s not worth it at all.”

"Even so, you still need to be careful! Rider, you have to keep a close eye on him too."

Upon hearing Ruler's words, Rider, who had been eager to join the conversation since the beginning, immediately brightened up and nodded vigorously, making a victory sign with his right hand and loudly proclaiming:

"I know, leave it to me! I'll take good care of Master! Wait, not take care of, what is it again, umm, is it imprisonment?"

"Why didn't the word 'protect' come to your mind first, Rider?"

"Could it be influenced by the previous Master?"

"Lin Yanjun, you are also a Master, so you must hold onto Rider's reins tightly."

"I know that, although I do know it."

Even if they really grabbed the reins, would it really have any effect...? Lin Yan originally wanted to raise this protest, but thinking that he would most likely be scolded by the two of them, he held back in the end.

"So, Lin Yanjun, what do you plan to do? I plan to return to the city for now, because I haven't been back to the church to report that I'm safe."

As Ruler spoke, she removed her armor. Instantly, her imposing aura vanished. Although her noble and incorruptible demeanor remained, she seemed to shyly avoid Lin Yan's gaze.

"I... well, I guess it's more appropriate for me to stay here. I'm planning to find a room to borrow."

To be honest, this place didn't hold any good memories for him, but it was still where he was born. Despite its devastation, it was still quite safe, with a low chance of being attacked at night. More importantly, even if he went to the city, he would have nowhere to stay.

"Is that so? Then if anything happens, please call me telepathically, especially if there's anything unusual about your body. You haven't eaten yet, have you? You should go eat something first. You're a very, very ordinary being now. Being hungry is really uncomfortable, you know? I'm telling you this from personal experience, so it's absolutely believable. Also..."

That's enough!

Faced with Ruler's endless stream of admonitions that came like an avalanche, Lin Yan barely had time to breathe, so "Black" Rider pushed Ruler away with both hands.

"Please wait a moment, Rider. I still have a lot to say to Lin Yanjun."

"Can't we talk about it tomorrow?! Okay, okay, let's go back! We're exhausted, really!"

Rider used his natural superhuman strength to push Ruler with all his might.

"Wait, don't push me, Lin Yanjun, like that! You must get some sleep! I'll come find you when you wake up! So, you should rest well..."

Before I could hear the last word, "rest," the door slammed shut.

"Seriously, is that person your mother or something?!"

"I'm also troubled by this question, but is it really okay?"

As Lin Yan recalled Ruler's departing figure, a sense of unease crept into his heart. Would she collapse from hunger on the road again, like last time?

What do you mean by "no problem"?

"That's all."

Upon calm reflection, this seemed like potentially fatal intelligence for Ruler. Lin Yan decided to bury his unease deep inside. It's alright, at least he should be able to hold out until she gets to her lodgings, probably.

"Speaking of which, Rider, I should probably go to sleep too."

"Okay, let's go to the room then. My room is fine, right?"

"No, it's fine to stay in different rooms."

Since there's no danger, there's no need to share a room. In that case, it's more comfortable to stay in separate rooms than to accommodate each other. Besides, he's a Rider… Despite Lin Yan's thoughts, "Black" Rider insisted on sharing a room.

"I understand. I'll be troubling you then."

"Hahaha, it's okay, it's okay. Come on, GO~GO~GO~!"

Just like with Ruler earlier, Rider pushed Lin Yan forward without saying a word. They arrived at the room originally assigned to Serenekay, and Rider immediately materialized her armor, picked up Lin Yan, and jumped onto the bed.

The springs on the bed gently embraced their bodies. Instantly, Lin Yan felt a surge of intense fatigue throughout his body. For some unknown reason, Rider beside him kept laughing and chuckling.

"Ah... I'm still alive."

As Rider spoke, he pressed his hand against his own chest, then moved it to Lin Yan's chest.

"Still alive! Still alive! Still alive! Hahahaha!"

His laughter was a genuine expression of joy. Without realizing it, Lin Yan also began to feel the same way.

I escaped from here, returned to fight, and now... find myself in this place. The most important thing throughout all this is the fact that I'm still alive.

At the same time, he suddenly felt a strange chill creep through his body. It was as if something creepy, like a slug, was crawling inside his internal organs, making him feel nauseous.

He knew that this was fear.

The fear he hadn't felt on the battlefield now surged against him like a counterforce, as if countless cold hands were tightly binding his entire body.

Why am I still alive?

This isn't a philosophical discussion, but simply a question. It wouldn't be surprising if I were dead... no, I should already be dead.

He had fought against Servants and giants. In just this short day, he had already passed through countless life-or-death situations, and he no longer wanted to count them all.

The trembling never stopped.

"..."

"Ah, here it comes. Okay, it's alright, it's alright! You have to remember, you're still alive! And I'm alive too! Just remember that for now!"

Rider, who was sitting up halfway, smiled and shook his hand as he called out.

His encouragement finally steadied Lin Yan's consciousness. The damp cold sweat was gradually absorbed into the sheets, and his icy body began to warm up again.

0232 Memories [Please Subscribe]

"I'm sorry, I'm fine now."

"Really? Oh dear, I actually had a similar experience in my past life! I remember that time, I went to war when I had regained my rationality. When I realized that every action I usually took for granted was only possible because I had lost my rationality, I was really scared! I was still in bed, covering myself with the blanket, trembling violently."

Rider laughed as he recounted his past memories. It wasn't anything heroic... rather, it was a history that ordinary knights would consider shameful and deliberately conceal, but "Black" Rider didn't seem to have that kind of superfluous pride.

"I was terrified when I woke up, and then I vomited. Ugh, vomiting after waking up is really awful! My mouth tasted sour, and my lips felt a bit dry... Ah, what I ate back then..."

"Stop. We don't need to explain the contents of the vomit."