Super God: If I punch you, you will die

"What just happened? Master, what happened?"

"Ah, actually it's..."

Lin Yan recounted the story of the "dream." When Lin Yan mentioned the cut on her chest, Rider hurriedly tore open her clothes to check that she wasn't injured underneath. Lin Yan reflexively covered the darkened area of ​​her skin with her hand, fearing that if others saw it, it would likely cause even more complicated matters.

"That's great. If Master had been fatally injured because of this, I really wouldn't know what to do."

"I still think tearing the clothes is a bit problematic."

"Rider... why are you always... always like this..."

As if enduring a headache, Ruler pressed his finger to his brow. Archer ignored everything around him and instead analyzed the dream Lin Yan had described. For someone with wisdom bestowed upon him by the Greek gods, analyzing dreams should have been a very easy task… but…

"Let me make it clear first, I cannot make a complete judgment. The reason I say this is because Lin Yan, you are undoubtedly unique, and there has never been a case like this before in the history of the Holy Grail War."

Archer first pointed out the unknowns of the current situation.

This cannot be described as rare, because it is truly a unique existence.

"You survived because of 'Black' Saber's heart, and were later revived by 'Black' Berserker's Noble Phantasm. The problem lies with your heart. Your heart was supposed to disappear when 'Black' Saber left this world. However, it has become 'fleshed' because it is combined with your magic power and magic circuits."

The homunculus created by Einzbern could be considered top-tier. They could even forge Grail vessels with self-governing capabilities… that is, homunculus possessing the functions of a “Minor Grail.” While Gord Mujik Yugdomirenia also sensed that possibility, the homunculus Danic ordered him to create did not require such capabilities.

Even androids created with the intention of being used and discarded are designed in a way that allows them to accept "containers," but they simply do not have enough space to accommodate the enormous souls of Servants.

The homunculus of Yggdrasil probably couldn't even accommodate one Servant. But if it's just a part of an organ, and it's given the responsibility of replenishing the function of a damaged organ, something akin to a symbol of dragon blood, when it's implanted into the body... something that was originally impossible becomes possible.

"That dream, without a doubt, came from the influence of 'Black' Saber... The question is, was it really just a dream? Lin Yan, what do you think? Was the dream you personally experienced really just a dream?"

Lin Yan shook his head silently.

"No, it shouldn't be. That wasn't a dream. A dream is just a scene I saw before that."

Rider glanced at him. Rider probably didn't like having his past brought up either... and besides, it wouldn't do any good anyway.

“Well, in that case, it’s probably more appropriate to consider it a bad omen. Although this is just pure speculation, I think… you’re probably ‘becoming’ Siegfried right now.”

"To become Siegfried?"

"Is it strange that the heart of a Heroic Spirit, with its overwhelming original presence, is eroding you? Of course, in that situation, your body cannot withstand it. Erosion will lead to collapse, and you will be truly and utterly destroyed from the inside."

"But... from my observation, the heart is still functioning normally."

“Ruler, have you forgotten? He once ‘became’ Siegfried.”

Upon hearing this, Ruler nodded with a bitter expression.

"That's true... That kind of possession can only be described as a miracle."

"Even a miracle couldn't have done that. Lin Yan, you've had Siegfried possess you twice, haven't you? How long were those two sessions in total?"

"One transformation lasts three minutes, that's the limit."

"So, it's those 360 ​​seconds that are eroding your body. We don't know how much longer you have to live. But Siegfried's 360 seconds are comparable to your entire life. Every time you let Siegfried possess you, you're taking a step closer to death."

"Dragon's Command Seal"...that's a true death sentence. If he were to add more Command Seals, he could indeed possess multiple entities.

However, each possession leads to the collapse of Lin Yan's existence... This process is, of course, irreversible.

"So, we can't let him possess us?"

Upon hearing Lin Yan's question, Ruler interjected:

"I believe that's the wisest thing to do. Lin Yanjun, as a Master, you're really not suited for battle. I hope you'll leave the battles to the Servants and just focus on fulfilling your duties as a Master."

"But the power of 'Black' Saber is indispensable."

"..."

Silence fell. Ruler looked away, while Rider clung to Lin Yan's clothes.

"Moreover, the actual situation may not be as Archer said. Or I may be mistaken, and there is a possibility that it is simply a dream."

"but……!"

Archer spoke in a reassuring tone:

"This is the only thing that is beyond our control. The only question is whether he has the will to declare the Command Spell."

Ruler pondered to himself, and indeed, as Archer said, all that was needed to solve this problem was Lin Yan's own will. After hearing Archer's advice, should he choose to ignore it, or should he continue forward regardless of the consequences?

That's a stupid question. Of course he'll choose. And he must choose... No! He can't choose, absolutely not!

"Well then, I'll have to excuse myself. Also, my Master said he has something to discuss with Ruler and Rider. But it's fine to go later, just come to the meeting room when you're free."

After Archer left, the awkward atmosphere intensified dramatically. Both Ruler and Rider understood this perfectly well.

Even if you make him swear an oath, tie him up, or force him to make a promise, Lin Yan will definitely summon Siegfried to possess him at the crucial moment.

Beat him unconscious, tie him up with a horse bridle... that would be a waste of effort. So why not just put him into a state of eternal sleep... that would be even worse.

"Are you thinking of something drastic?"

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"is it?"

Facing the two people exchanging strange glances, Lin Yan asked.

"Do not."

No, that's not true.

Both of them shook their heads simultaneously. Lin Yan stood up from the bed and said:

"I'm afraid this question will remain unresolved. Ruler, Rider... I am truly grateful for your kindness, and I know I should never ignore your feelings."

But even so.

even so……

"Excuse me, I'm going to check on the androids. You two should go see the magician first."

Ruler and Rider exchanged a glance and simultaneously sighed.

"understood."

"Understood. Master, please don't wander outside unnecessarily. You must tell me before you go out."

"Am I a child?"

The two Servants left the room together. On their way to the conference room, they exchanged glances as if trying to restrain each other.

"What shall I do?"

"What should I do."

Therefore, there's only one way to prevent him from transforming: create a situation where Lin Yan doesn't need to transform. Unleash overwhelming power in battle and completely crush the enemy... Of course, if that's achievable, it won't be such a headache.

"Can you make good use of the Command Seals you hold?"

Ruler shook his head, rejecting Rider's idea.

"Command Spells exhibit a kind of 'key'-like altered state corresponding to each Servant's class. In other words, different colors and different classes are not applicable. If I could, I would have done that long ago."

"Why do that? Generally speaking, Command Seals, regardless of which Master it is, should be applicable to other Masters, right?"

Rider is absolutely right. That's why in ordinary Holy Grail Wars, the Command Seals are kept by the Supervisors and are at most given to the Masters as a reward for changing the rules.

"Because I might be the Ruler who deliberately transfers Command Seals to Ichiki Servant out of favoritism, this is a precautionary measure to prevent the worst-case scenario."

"I really hope they can consider the current situation."

"Such a situation is generally unimaginable."

Furthermore, the Holy Grail War, which is the fundamental premise, is already an extremely unusual situation, so it's normal for the system to be wary of even rarer probabilities.

Perhaps it's a stroke of good luck amidst misfortune, because the opponent's Shirou's three-stroke Command Seals, corresponding to each Servant, are not universally applicable to the "Black" side, and he also doesn't possess the Command Seals for the "Red" Saber. Therefore, there won't be any situation where our Servant is bound by Command Seals.

"Speaking of which, what exactly does Fiore want with us?"

"Who knows... Maybe the plane to the Sky Garden has already been arranged? Or maybe they have some clues about the strategy or something."

"It would be nice if that were the case..."

"Unfortunately, things didn't go so smoothly."

The meeting place was the same conference room as yesterday. Fiore wore a weary smile. Standing beside her like a butler was "Black" Archer, while Caules stood a step back.

"Please wait a little longer regarding the plane. It is expected to arrive within three days."

"Oh, what a pity. So, is there anything else?"

"Yes, it's actually about the 'black' Assassin."

"Speaking of which, 'Black' Assassin still hasn't shown up. At first, I thought that Yggdrasilia was keeping quiet in order to assassinate Master."

After hearing Ruler's words, Fiore shook her head.

"This is truly shameful; it seems that the Assassin's Master has been robbed of his Servant."

"Oh dear, that's really embarrassing."

Seeing Fiore's troubled expression, Rider offered his candid opinion. Rider recalled Shirou mentioning something about "black" Assassins. He remembered what Shirou had said back then...

"One thing is certain: Assassin is in a berserk state."

Koles tossed a newspaper to Ruler and Rider. Ruler, who caught it, immediately wore a bitter expression.

The identity of Jack the Ripper in Romania remains unknown.

"'Jack the Ripper'..."

"Newspapers that use sensational headlines to attract attention occasionally tell the truth. Ironically, the murderer they call Jack the Ripper is actually the real Jack the Ripper."

"Did you summon Jack the Ripper as an Assassin?"

Ruler frowned. Fiore, her shoulders slumped in frustration, said:

"Yes, our clan's magician, Hyoma Sagara, felt that Hassan-i-Sabah, whom he originally planned to summon, had limited abilities, so he found a way out by using the latest Assassin, Jack the Ripper."

As various Holy Grail Wars, including those involving subspecies, were repeatedly waged, several tactics began to emerge among the Masters. Generally speaking, the target that the Masters were most wary of and prioritized eliminating was not the three Knights led by Saber, but rather the Assassins.

Against a sneak attack using the "Presence Concealment" skill, there's essentially no way to counter it except by having a Servant constantly protect them within sight. However, if a Servant is kept in a visible position for safety, it creates new problems when facing other Servants... meaning the risk of being drawn into battle becomes extremely high. Even for a Heroic Spirit, fighting while protecting another is a significant disadvantage.

Even if the Servant doesn't die, being trapped in a state of constraint will undoubtedly lead to defeat. However, keeping the Servant away from oneself is also a foolish strategy.

In addition, the possibility that the two Servants were assassinated by the Assassin while they were engaged in full-scale battle is also one that cannot be ignored.

Furthermore, there is a rumor that during a subspecies Holy Grail War, a Master who summoned an Assassin ended the Holy Grail War in just three days.

Therefore, the Masters racked their brains to develop special protective enhancements against the Assassin. After all, the true name of the summoned Assassin was already widely known.

Hassan al-Sabah… He was the leader of a legendary assassination order in the Middle East and the originator of the word “assassin.” However, there were actually as many as nineteen people in history who called themselves Hassan.

When an Assassin is summoned, one of the nineteen who call themselves Hassan usually responds. Although it is possible to summon someone other than him, that is an extremely rare and negligible probability.

In conclusion, based on experience from numerous Holy Grail Wars, the Assassin abilities of these nineteen individuals have been fully revealed, not only as their true names but also as the powers of their Noble Phantasms. Even so, Hassan-i-Sabah still inspires fear. Cases of Masters being killed by him despite his evasive tactics are still commonplace.

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The probability of being ambushed by this countermeasure has also increased dramatically. Summoning an Assassin is a gamble of life and death—it's either obtaining the Holy Grail or dying... This is the consensus among the Masters participating in the Subspecies Holy Grail War.

However, Hassan's summoning as an Assassin is actually due to the word "assassin" itself acting as a catalyst. Therefore, with slight adjustments to the incantation and the use of a catalyst other than Hassan, it is entirely possible to summon an assassin other than Hassan.

For example, Shirou summons Semiramis as the "Red" Assassin...

"When deciding which Heroic Spirit to summon as the 'Black' Assassin, Hyoma Sagara was very concerned about the scarcity of information. Then, he set his sights on Jack the Ripper, who could be said to be the newest Heroic Spirit."

"Indeed. After all, that serial killer is Britain's biggest mystery, and even whether he was male or female is still undetermined."

"Huh? Isn't Jack a guy?"

In response to Rider's question, Caules shook his head and replied:

"Jack the Ripper was originally called Jill the Ripper. Because his targets were almost all prostitutes, and he was killed without any resistance, the female version quickly disappeared... So you'd think he was male."

"This is probably the Assassin who has never been summoned in the Holy Grail War before. His Noble Phantasm is simply unimaginable. But the problem now is the 'black' Assassin..."

As Fiore spoke, she turned her gaze to the newspapers in Ruler and Rider's hands.

"According to that report, 'Black' Assassin had arrived in Romania and was doing things that a magician would never do. So we launched an investigation..."

There, Archer and Fiore witness a showdown between the "Black" Assassin and the "Red" Saber.