Chosen Evolution: I can load the protagonist template

Chapter 584 Thief! Give me back my gun!
Most people's impression of Kuran's Noble Phantasm is that it's a magic spear that "causally guarantees a hit to the heart," but in reality, it has another use: as a projectile. Its name is—

A sudden piercing of the Death's Spear.

The thrown magic spear will lose its ability to deliver a fatal blow to a single target, and instead become a bombing-like destructive effect over an area.

In modern weapon terms, it's like going from armor-piercing Barrett rounds to cluster bombs.

Qiuqiu's command to the dog was to use the strongest attack, but when Cu Chulainn saw the Grim Reaper's skull face burning with hellfire, his choice was forced to tilt towards the throwing direction.

However, since it wasn't a clear instruction like "Lancer, commit suicide," the timing of using his ability was entirely up to the dog, and he was now somewhat hesitant.

Because throwing is significantly more mana-intensive than piercing the heart, usually only one strike is needed to deplete one's mana. As a special individual powered by mana, insufficient mana will lead to overall weakness.

At that moment, Qiuqiu exerted its strength.

The stack of Command Seals accumulated by the church on her arm was rapidly disappearing, and with each one that disappeared, Cú Chulainn's total magical power surged.

Unlike Cheng Tian's special Command Seals that automatically regenerate every calendar month, Command Seals from a regular Holy Grail War can be preserved if they are not used. However, the Church, using its Overseer authority and Command Seal transplantation technology, collected and preserved all the unused Command Seals of the remaining Masters and kept them for itself.

It's just that now it all benefits Qiuqiu.

However, what is even more noteworthy is that although the Command Seals on Qiuqiu's arm were being used continuously, the Command Seal that was initially used to forcibly summon the dog had begun to regain its color—a red light that had been re-infused with magic.

It turns out that when the Holy Grail curse contaminates the Command Seals, the Command Seals will break through the conventional limitations, making them no longer just one-time consumables, but more like exclusive skills with built-in cooldown time that can be effective on both the Servant and the user. The number of Command Seals is equivalent to the number of corresponding and independent special skill slots.

...The Fuyuki City Spirit Vein still paid for everything!
Regardless of the outcome of the battle between Cheng Tian and Qiu Qiu, the loss of magical energy is primarily borne by Dong Mu's spiritual veins.

Feeling an unprecedented surge of magic, the Kuran Hound swept away the sorrow of being repeatedly used as a pawn, and the hunting expression befitting a fierce dog returned to its face.

The dog leaped high into the air, its right hand muscles taut, filling the blue bodysuit, and the magic power in the magic gun in its hand reached its peak.

"Piercing Through—Death's Spear!!!"

The demonic spear flew out of his hand, shooting out like a falling comet.

Midway through, the comet turned into a meteor, and the originally independent gun barrel instantly dispersed into dozens of sharp thorns with red light, engulfing the Grim Reaper Butler and all the dragon riders' scythes!

A series of explosions and tremors instantly filled the entire Grim Reaper's Chamber.

Even the challengers currently on other levels felt it, which made them quicken their pace.

In just one encounter, the loyal old butler was riddled with holes under the orders of his own master or mistress, a man whose address was unclear.

Both Qiuqiu and Cú Chulainn wore expressions of exhilaration, especially Cú Chulainn, who felt as if he had released all the negative emotions he had been suppressing. This concentrated release was incredibly satisfying. However, before the smoke and dust from the bombing area had even cleared, Cú Chulainn's smile abruptly vanished.

Because his contract with the demonic spear "Gayeberg" was violently eroded, as if his demonic spear had been placed directly on a fire to roast!
Almost instinctively, Cú Chulainn waved his hand in an attempt to recall his magic spear, but this action only intensified the degree of violent corruption.

Wow!
A figure broke through the dust and soared into the air.

The butler's conceptual purple robes were noticeably more tattered than before, yet the flames in his eyes burned ever brighter. Cú Chulainn immediately noticed what the butler held in his hand—

A crimson spear engulfed in flames... exactly like his Gayeberg!
Using the hellfire granted by the template, Death Butler is attempting to usurp the right to use the Demon Lance.

Well, it hasn't been completely taken over yet, or rather, it's not that easy. One reason is that this demonic spear is deeply bound to Cú Chulainn's spirit origin. Apart from the Celtic heroes who are highly associated with it, no one else can use it normally, let alone unleash its true name and unleash its full power.

On the other hand, this is not a regular treasure chest drop, nor is it a special rule like "Armored Warrior" where people can obviously steal each other's mechs. The Grim Reaper can prevent the Demon Gun from being returned to the user, but it cannot forcibly link a Noble Phantasm with a legendary identity, at least not with the support of a fragmented template.

"You bastard! How dare you touch my gun!?"

Cú Chulainn, who had not expected this to happen, was first stunned, and then he was enraged.

He slid one hand rapidly through the air, and the runes that continuously enhanced his body began to work on him.

Although he was skilled with a gun, that doesn't mean Cú Chulainn was unskilled in hand-to-hand combat. Let's take a look at his feat of killing a real Cú Chulainn Hound with his bare hands.

However, the Death Butler clearly did not intend to continue the entanglement, because it had received permission from the city lord to let them pass and to take the temporarily detained demon spear to the city lord.

To Qiuqiu's somewhat surprised gaze, the door to the last area opened automatically.

The Grim Reaper's butler didn't utter any harsh words. Instead, he carried out the order directly, grabbed the demon gun, and ran away without any hesitation.

"Damn it! Don't run! Give me back my gun!!!"

The dog, its fur visibly reddening, ignored its master's request and immediately chased after them without hesitation.

Then, the continuous jumping platforms and the insidious Dragoon's scythe dealt 1 HP damage, forcibly triggering the "Hit and Dodge" effect. This forced the user into a 3-second phase shift and forced back jump, causing them to plummet straight down through the gap between the jumping platforms.

Just as Cheng Tian had experienced countless times in the game.

The current area is close to the top of Dracula's Castle and is the only way to reach the Clock Tower. This also means that the height here is already quite absurd. With the rule that there is an extra bonus to fall damage, can the dog, which has no ability to fly, survive?
Qiuqiu poked its head out from the platform, looking at the dog falling with a scream, and the Command Seal on its arm lit up again.

(End of this chapter)