Super God: If I punch you, you will die

"From a human perspective...?"

Lin Yan began to ponder the matter of "Black" Rider again.

"Well... first of all, he's very lively. Just being around him makes people feel cheerful, which I think is a very rare talent. More importantly, his way of life is wonderful. That kind of wonderfulness... yes, it comes from purity."

Whether viewed in a positive or negative sense, Rider "Black" exists in a way that is as pure as a child's. They repay kindness with kindness and casually gloat over malice. Once they set a goal, they run straight towards it. The most important thing is whether that is "good" to Rider "Black".

That's a dangerous way of life where one wrong step can lead you astray. If Rider "Black" views evil as "good," then no matter how evil the act, he will act on it without hesitation.

"But Rider would never do that."

"Um, why...why would you think that?"

"Because Rider fundamentally lacks the thought of doing evil. To make Rider do evil would be like..."

Lin Yan pointed to his coffee cup, which was still half full, and said:

"It's like making him identify this coffee cup as food. For Rider, evil is something to be defeated, a mistake that must be corrected. The idea that he himself would do evil never existed in his mind from the beginning."

"That's a miraculous existence," Lin Yan thought. That's precisely why Rider "Black" is such an excellent Servant, and even as a human being, he's a figure worthy of respect.

Of course, he wouldn't deny that Rider "Black" is a combination of recklessness and chaos.

"Then, so what about as a woman?"

Upon hearing Ruler's anxious question, Lin Yan froze.

"As a woman...?"

Ruler looked awkward and uncomfortable.

"Yes, yes. Well, this might be a little difficult for Lin Yanjun to say, so I won't force you..."

This is indeed a difficult question to answer… Despite thinking this, Lin Yan still gave his answer. Indeed, even judging from the "dark" body shape of Rider, she clearly has a feminine feel.

"If I were to describe myself as a woman, well, I think I would be... very charming... right?"

I really don't understand. But Rider is undoubtedly very charismatic as a person, Lin Yan is certain of that.

Ruler wore a subtle expression, neither quite confused nor sad... After a moment, she leaned forward as if she had made up her mind:

"Well, then. I... no, in this context, I'm not referring to myself as Ruler... just... just an example. It's just an example, really. Suppose Joan of Arc existed here like an ordinary person, wouldn't you think she... would be very charming...?"

The girl spoke haltingly, her face flushed red with embarrassment.

"Although I think this doesn't need much explanation, I am an artificial human and I am aware that I don't really understand human emotions."

"Yes, yes, that's right, you're absolutely right."

"It might be very impolite of me to judge whether you are charming or not. If you don't mind, I'd like to think about it before answering you."

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"of course can."

Lin Yan began to seriously consider the question raised by Ruler. As Ruler, she was a brave young woman, and undoubtedly an honest Servant.

But let's put that aside for now, including Joan of Arc's life journey. What's important isn't Ruler, but the existence of this girl named Joan of Arc right before us.

Lin Yan recalled their encounter under the moonlight.

"Great! I'm so glad to finally see you!"

As she said this, the girl smiled happily. In that instant, she even felt that she had "no regrets." In other words, her smile at that moment had such a powerful attraction for her.

She was now gazing intently at Lin Yan. Although she wasn't smiling, it didn't diminish her charm. Whether her expression was serious, smiling, or praying, she was always beautiful.

However, Lin Yan continued to ponder. Physical beauty and charm are actually completely unrelated, aren't they?

What drew me to her smile was her genuine joy at being safe and sound. What captivated me about her praying expression was her compassion—a compassion that extended even to a giant, a Noble Phantasm, in a farewell prayer. It was an act that came perfectly naturally to her.

Yes, the moment I saw that praying figure, I understood. Prayer that abandons all selfishness possesses unparalleled beauty.

Those who can do this naturally must be truly wonderful beings.

“I find your prayers very beautiful, and your smile very beautiful. If charm means being deeply attracted to one’s heart, then Joan of Arc, you are undoubtedly very charming.”

Lin Yan wasn't sure if his explanation was clear enough. He observed Ruler's reaction.

Ruler didn't speak. She remained frozen, her expression slightly surprised. But then her cheeks gradually turned red, and she covered her face with her hands, shaking her head vigorously.

"Ooh-ya-ah."

It seemed to be making strange noises. It was probably just shy.

Lin Yan thought to himself, "This isn't appropriate."

This was an unconscious intuition. Lin Yan had been fighting alongside Ruler for the past few days, and perhaps because of that experience, he felt that his current expression didn't quite suit her.

Of course, this doesn't mean Ruler is a cold-blooded girl, nor does it portray her as a violent and fierce woman. She faces everything with seriousness—laughter, sorrow, anger. While not quite ordinary, she is undeniably an overly approachable girl for a saint.

So there wasn't anything strange about his expression just now. But Lin Yan still felt a sense of something was off. However, Lin Yan wasn't good at understanding other people's feelings, at least that's what he thought. It was probably just his imagination. He decisively dismissed his doubts.

Of course, if we set aside this sense of incongruity, the shy Ruler also possesses a different kind of charm, Lin Yan thought. However, saying that would definitely make Ruler even more shy, so he remained silent.

"Well then, let's have some sandwiches! Hehehe, they look delicious."

As if to hide the smile creeping onto his lips, Ruler picked up the sandwich.

"Okay, eat up."

The two picked up the sandwiches filled with bacon and began to eat them heartily. The salty bacon paired with the bread was indeed very delicious.

Sitting next to Ruler and her group was a mother and daughter. They seemed to be locals; the daughter was happily flipping through the menu. She had originally ordered what appeared to be a frozen dessert, but unfortunately it wasn't on the menu, so she somewhat disappointedly ordered a coffee jelly instead.

However, the girl immediately perked up when she saw the large amount of cream spread on the coffee jelly.

The girl began to eat the jelly with great gusto, while her mother gently wiped the cream off her cheeks.

Faced with this heartwarming scene, smiles unconsciously appeared on their faces.

"Children are so wonderful."

Ruler muttered under his breath. "Hmm." Lin Yan nodded in agreement, a question suddenly popping into his mind, so he asked directly:

"Speaking of which, Ruler."

"Yes, what is it?"

Watching the mother and daughter laughing and talking, Ruler responded in a calm voice.

"Um, I suddenly thought of something, is there a possibility that you might get pregnant?"

Because Ruler had just finished her sandwich and was drinking her post-meal coffee, the moment she understood the purpose of the question, she couldn't help but spit out the coffee in her mouth.

"What are you suddenly saying all of a sudden!"

"No, it just came to mind by chance."

"Child! Child! Child, child is a gift from heaven. To think about such things during the Holy Grail War is utterly shameless, especially since there's no one to care for. No, no! Ahhh, really, calm down!"

Ruler stood up and vigorously swung his hands around for a while, then slapped his cheeks repeatedly.

"Hmm, calm down, and it looks like it's in a lot of pain."

Lin Yan reassured Ruler, who was panting heavily. In short, given the astonished looks from everyone around them, Lin Yan hoped she could return to normal as soon as possible.

"Well, no. That's true, Lin Yanjun, you're just asking questions out of sheer curiosity, right? Hmm, right, right. I understand, as Ruler, I understand."

Ruler coughed lightly, his face flushed, and sat back down in his chair.

"Well, I guess. Getting pregnant is probably not an option. I think. Servants are spirits by nature, so it's a different story if they were to take on flesh. The miracle of creating life as an otherworldly being is simply impossible."

That applies to both men and women. No matter how close a Servant is to a human form, there's a despairing dividing line between them and humans. Getting pregnant and giving birth is absolutely impossible.

"I see, that makes sense." However, as Lin Yan understood, another question arose.

"But, if one regains a physical body, that's a different story?"

"Well, if one exists in the world with a physical body, then of course it's possible to have children. I think so. Well, although there's no precedent for that yet."

"No, wait a minute. Ruler, you exist in the world in a possessed form, so pregnancy should be possible, right?"

"Eh?"

Ruler was initially puzzled by Lin Yan's topic. But after he understood, he immediately froze.

"Um... what? Under these circumstances?"

The girl was lost in thought, examining all sorts of possibilities before drawing a conclusion.

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She blushed and lowered her head as she answered:

"It seems like it's possible."

"Yeah."

With his doubts dispelled, Lin Yan contentedly drank his coffee. Ruler, watching him, shyly lowered his gaze and muttered softly:

"Um... Lin Yanjun, do you want me to get pregnant?"

This time, it was Lin Yan's turn to spit out a mouthful of coffee. After lunch, Lin Yan and his group continued to stroll around Tolifas.

"Assassin is indeed somewhere in this city."

"But don't you know exactly where it is?"

"Yes. My perception of Servants can reach a range of ten square kilometers. However, among all Servants, Assassins are especially adept at concealing their presence. So even if I know they are here, I cannot pinpoint their exact coordinates."

"Is it alright? I think there's a high chance we'll become targets."

"If someone gets close enough, I'll definitely notice."

"Really? That's great. I'm not hungry, so it should be fine."

Hearing Lin Yan's words, Ruler blushed. This time, it seemed not to be embarrassment, but anger.

"Qi, Lin Yanjun, making fun of someone's physique is not something to be praised."

"I didn't mean to make fun of you. It's only natural to be hungry, and having a big appetite is a good thing. Just eat more and grow up well."

"That's true. Oh, so you were making fun of me after all!"

"Have we been found out?" Lin Yan asked with a smile. Ruler immediately puffed out her cheeks and turned her face to the other side, which made Lin Yan laugh even harder.

The sky gradually turned orange. The sunset was truly beautiful. Lin Yan sighed again.

It was a warm glow that only appeared briefly from sunset to nightfall. Lin Yan, squinting at the sunset, finally managed to dispel the temptation to keep gazing at the sky like that.

Evening passed quickly, and night was fast approaching. That meant it was time for the Servants' activities. One of them, the Assassin "Black," was his real name: Jack the Ripper. He was a ruthless killer who embodied absolute terror in the darkness.

The geography of Torifas has been roughly determined. Ruler is currently in contact with the various Servants.

“Archer and Rider are ready. Rider seems to be going to fly on that eagle.”

"Are you ok?"

Lin Yan asked the question in various senses.

"Well, we can only trust Rider. Maybe he'll fly up after it's completely dark, or use some kind of magic to hide himself. Hopefully, he'll do something like that."

Ruler's eyes darted around. Although it was cruel, Lin Yan decided to tell her the truth:

"I bet Rider would never think of those countermeasures."

Moreover, it seems that something black has already been seen flying up from the direction of the castle; it's probably too late now. To avoid giving Ruler a headache, Lin Yan decided not to reveal this for the time being.

"Then, let's go. From now on, I will further suppress the power of Servants. Lin Yanjun, you should also try to get as close as possible."

Lin Yan nodded and hung Rider's sword, wrapped in a strip of cloth, at his waist. As night deepened, the streets of Torifas began to desert.

"Won't the police take action?"

"Yes. Those killed here were all magicians, so it won't be made public. The police searching in Sighisoara certainly won't take any action."

Even if the city is dangerous, and those killed were all magicians, from the police's perspective, it's wiser to remain inactive for now. After all, criminals don't belong to this world; arresting them is simply wishful thinking.

“Remember this, Lin Yanjun. Our opponent is a Servant who hasn’t revealed their true identity yet. Even if their class is Assassin, we have absolutely no information about Jack the Ripper. The only thing we’re certain of is that they will definitely launch a sneak attack on us. Because no matter how cautious we are, we can’t go too far.”

He stopped there. Ruler suddenly looked warily into the distance.

"what happened?"