One soul, two twins, the other half is Bronya

"That Berserker is really strong, and he has the ability that is almost like resurrection. Brother Baiye, do you know who he is?" After returning to Ryuudo Temple, Shinji asked Baiye a question.

"You really think I know everything~"

Bai Ye simply smiled and reached out to take the tea Medea had prepared. (Medea wasn't good at cooking, but she could still make a simple cup of tea.)

During this time, Medea also listened to what Shinji said and had some guesses about Berserker's identity. However, since Byakuya didn't say anything, she didn't bring it up.

"Is not it?"

Shinji asked back as a matter of course.

At least in his eyes, Byakuya, Bronya, and, oh, the Master, were all-powerful. Rumors had it that the Holy Grail was a "universal wish-granting machine," and he felt these others were no less capable.

"Haha, you think too highly of me."

Meeting Shinji's gaze, Bai Ye realized that he really thought so. He couldn't help but smile casually, and then suddenly changed the subject, "But I do know Berserker's identity."

"That's the hero in Greek mythology, Hercules. You should have heard of him, right?"

!!!

"Is it that person?"

With Byakuya and Scathach's guidance, Shinji had more or less learned about those famous heroes in history. Of course, Sakura and the others were the same in this regard.

"Indeed, as for the 'Noble Phantasm of Resurrection' you mentioned, it is the 'Twelve Trials'."

Now that he had spoken, Bai Ye didn't hold back and told everything he knew, "You should know that Hercules completed twelve tasks that were said to be 'impossible to complete.'"

"So when he became a Heroic Spirit, that deed was elevated into a Noble Phantasm—the Twelve Trials, transforming his body into armor, negating attacks below B."

"Not only that, the twelve trials also store eleven powers of resurrection after death. As long as Heracles is not killed twelve times in a row, he will not be destroyed."

???

Listening to Bai Ye's description, Shinji had several question marks on his mind.

"You thought this was the end?"

However, Byakuya's amused voice brought Shinji's chaotic thoughts to a halt. "He also has resistance. Kill him once, and no matter how powerful your attacks are, they won't work again."

"No, this is a bit too strong."

"Isn't that natural? And... do you really think he's strong? A Berserker rank is fine, but if he descended as an Archer, that would be truly outrageous."

At this point, the gentleness on Bai Ye's face disappeared, revealing a hint of sneer, "But this is impossible. After all, he is a magician~"

——"What they want is never a noble hero, but the power to satisfy their greed."

260. Is it “me”?

"Saber, Archer, Berserker..."

At night, Shinji lay in bed recalling the information of each Servant. Including him and his elder brother Baiye, seven Servants were already gathered. And the barrier at the school...

Toosaka Rin, Emiya Shirou and the others wouldn't do it, and Senior Brother Cu Chulainn probably wouldn't do it either. So, after all the calculations, "Fuck, after all the calculations, it turns out to be "me"? It seems that acquired education is really important."

"No, that guy isn't me at all! I'll deal with him tomorrow~"

Meanwhile, Saber also moved into the Emiya residence as a distant cousin of Emiya Kiritsugu. Although Emiya Shirou's magic power was insufficient, his cooking skills were still very high.

Also because Saber moved in, Fujimura Taiga persuaded Sakura to stay to help in the kitchen, which was considered an assist.

……

Then, the next day, Shinji appeared alone on the rooftop of the teaching building and quickly sensed that unpleasant aura. "Tsk, did they set up the barrier again so quickly?"

"And those guys."

Then, Shinji turned his gaze towards the school building below, as if he could see through the wall the students attending school. "How naive! They're still coming to school at this hour. They're really bold~"

"Forget it, what does it have to do with me? Let's tear down this broken barrier first."

Unlike Tohsaka Rin, he didn't need to search for the nodes one by one, but was ready to get it done all at once. He casually drew out Tensa Zangetsu, but this time he used it as a staff.

No one says a staff can't be a sword. After all, as long as it's a good enough conductor of magic power, it's fine.

Shinji gripped the hilt of Tensa Zangetsu with one hand, tapping the sharp blade lightly on the ground... A ripple of magical power appeared in the air, sweeping through Rider's barrier bit by bit.

!!!

At the same time, the Second Master, who was sitting in the classroom, also sensed something, or rather, Rider informed him. No matter how bad he was, he was still a Master, and he still had some basic abilities.

"Who ruined my business?"

The Second Master supported his face with one hand and kept tapping the desk, looking a little anxious: "Rider, go over and take a look."

"..."

Medusa remained silent for a moment. She had never liked Erye as a Master; after all, she was summoned by Sakura. However, due to her Servant duties, she still rushed over.

"Rider?"

On the rooftop, Shinji saw Rider arrive, and his previous suspicions were confirmed. "Looks like it really is him? Well, there's nothing I can do. I'll clean up the mess today."

"You won't use the Command Spell?"

Medusa had never seen Shinji's fighting ability and was surprised by his calm attitude.

"unnecessary."

Shinji just smiled and shook his head at this, resting one hand on the edge of the rooftop as he walked towards Rider. "But it's still daytime. How about we fight after school is over, Rider?"

"……,good."

Medusa was silent for a moment, then agreed after consulting the Master. While the Second Master of this world looked like a mournful figure, he still had to abide by certain rules, but in times of crisis, that was probably another matter.

Shinji originally wanted to have a chat with Medusa, but unexpectedly, the other party turned into a spirit and disappeared, leaving him no chance to say a word.

Until the evening, when the sun sets, the campus is covered with a layer of dusk.

"You're so punctual, Rider."

Shinji sat leisurely on the edge of the rooftop, watching a group of students walk out of the school gate - he could feel that Medusa had arrived, and once the school was empty, it would be time for the battle.

Shinji tilted his head slightly under the setting sun, the afterglow of the setting sun casting a dim yellow hue on his face. "Also, your Master didn't come with you?"

"Yeah, he's very afraid of death~"

Knowing that she had been discovered, Medusa released her spirit form and appeared in front of Shinji with a very gentle and mature voice.

"Fuck, that jerk!"

Shinji's face fell as he heard this. What the hell was that? Was it really the same person as him?

Shinji nodded and continued with Medusa's comment about Erye, "Yeah, he's really a loser~ But... do you really think I can't find him like this?"

"Come to think of it, we've met before. Does he really know nothing?"

The last time they "exchanged feelings", although Shinji was in disguise, he was Assassin's Master, which was exposed. Is that guy's intelligence system so bad?

As Shinji gets to know himself better, he starts to dislike the Second Master of this world more and more. If possible, he even wants to make a "justice cut".

"..., was it you at that time?"

"If you're talking about the time I blocked someone after school, I did it."

Looking down from the rooftop, the huge crowd had already disappeared, almost all of them leaving. Shinji braced himself on the edge with one hand, then swiftly turned and leaped down to face Medusa, Tensa Zangetsu appearing in his hand.

"It's been a whole day, and you haven't called Assassin yet. So you really plan to do it yourself..."

Medusa suddenly paused, apparently urged on by the Second Master, and a pair of chain blades appeared in her hands. "Then, let me tell you what a Servant is."

"Nice figure."

Shinji sighed inwardly and quickly raised his guard—he hadn't forgotten he was still in battle. Hearing the sound of air piercing, Shinji quickly turned his head, avoiding the incoming chain blade.

Seeing this, Medusa yanked the chain hard, and the blade at the tip of the chain swung back and attacked Shinji.

"Oh, that's really passionate."

Shinji immediately jumped to avoid it, then stepped on the edge of the rooftop and jumped out, stretching his arms and falling freely. "But this place is too small. How about changing places?"

"I think the small woods behind the school would be nice. It's suitable for doing something private..."

As Shinji continued to fall, the sound became more and more distant, but this was no reason for him to tease Medusa. Medusa also jumped off the rooftop and threw a chain blade at Shinji while still in mid-air.

"Hey, hey, hey, it's not good to be too clingy~"

As he spoke, Shinji raised his right hand, and magic power gathered at his fingertips... Then he saw several flashes of light, and azure magic bullets exploded, hitting the pair of chain blades accurately.

"boom--!"

The magic bullet exploded, sending the chain blade flying. By this time, Shinji had already landed on the ground. He greeted Rider and then ran towards the grove behind the school.

Then, Medusa also landed on the ground, with her limbs on the ground, and her exquisite body curves were particularly attractive.

She slowly raised her head, her long, soft, light purple hair flying in the wind. Even with the blindfold on, she quickly locked onto Shinji. "I wonder if you'll still be able to talk nonsense like this once I catch you?"

261. You…want to kill him?

"Boom boom——!"

There were bursts of explosions coming from the grove.

No matter how weak the Second Master was, Rider was still a Servant, and his offensive capabilities were quite formidable. With a swing of his chain blades, he flattened a large area of ​​vegetation in the forest, sending dirt and dust flying everywhere.

"This is really dangerous~"

However, even so, Shinji still dodged. Having been beaten since childhood, how could he not practice some physical skills? The pitch-black Tensa Zangetsu appeared in Shinji's hand, "Okay, it's my turn now, right?"

Rider said nothing; she wasn't the type to chat during a battle. She suddenly bucked against the bushes, slashing down at Shinji with a pair of chain blades.

"Chong-"

The chain blade collided with Zangetsu, sending sparks flying. The close encounter also allowed Rider to clearly see Zangetsu's features; this blade... I seem to have seen it somewhere before?

"What are you thinking?"

At this moment, extremely complex patterns like integrated circuits appeared on Shinji's arms, greatly enhancing his strength.

With a slightly devilish smile on his face, Shinji turned his wrist, stabbed Rider at a tricky angle, and just missed cutting his face.

Rider pulled back, creating some distance between him and Shinji, and then he heard the other's voice slowly rang out, "It's not good to be distracted in the middle of a battle~"

"This guy……"

Who is the Servant? Is it really appropriate for a Master like you to have such combat power? Rider secretly grumbled in his heart.

After readjusting his state, Rider launched another attack, quietly hiding a part of the chain in his hand... He swung the chain blade with his right hand and smashed it hard at Shinji, and threw the invisible part in the dark.

"Why is it still the same? Don't you have any other ideas? It seems that boy is really a burden to you~"

Shinji responded calmly, using his magic to swing the chains with one hand. It wasn't easy. He'd always been taught a lesson by Byakuya, but was this finally his turn to show off?

!!!

Suddenly, Shinji sensed something attacking him from the side and rear. Although he couldn't see it with his naked eyes, he swung his blade backwards, following his long-cultivated fighting instinct.

"Ding--"

A crisp sound.

His feeling was correct. At the moment of collision, a recoil force was transmitted, and the object was immediately split with increased force, and a chain blade was thrown high into the air...

However, Rider took this opportunity to move closer and launch a series of attacks. Swords and chains flew, and his long, beautiful legs unleashed a powerful kick towards Shinji.

Shinji had just chopped off the chain blade when his old strength was exhausted and new strength had not yet been generated. He could only take a step back and raise his left hand to block.

"Bang~"

With a dull thud, Shinji felt his arm go numb. He'd suffered a setback. Who'd have thought Rider had such explosive power? He'd been fine before. Was it an innate skill?

As his thoughts raced, he adjusted his stance and slashed through the air, creating a crescent-shaped blade. Rider also sensed the threat and could only retreat temporarily.

At this point, the two sides temporarily distanced themselves from each other.

Shinji adjusted his posture, his breathing gradually becoming steady. He casually swung his sword in a flower pattern, "Rider, where's your Noble Phantasm?"

"..."

Rider remained silent. The Second Master's magical talent was too poor, and she had only made the contract with him using the Book of False Minister. If he wanted to use his Noble Phantasm... well, he would probably drain her dry in an instant.