Chosen Evolution: I can load the protagonist template

Chapter 588 and Chapter 587: Soul Removal, Kirei Kotomine's End
Since Cheng Tian achieved Orochi transformation with the help of the Black Pearl in the previous instance, his connection with the Black Pearl has become increasingly close.

Even in non-main quest dungeons, he can directly summon and use the Black Pearl.

In principle, the use of the Black Pearl requires the permission of the Goddess of the Azure Moon and the Goddess of the Crimson Moon, but due to the contract effect of "Sun and Moon Shining Together," Cheng Tian, ​​the "Sun," will always take the lead.

As a divine artifact, the Black Pearl can be compared to the "Origin of Mental Force Combat Techniques" in terms of its usage. It is more free and less restricted by rules and regulations. Especially after Cheng Tian broke through the mental limit, he had already used the "Containment of Human Evil" effect twice in a row, and he was already very proficient in it.

Having had enough fun, Qiuqiu decisively reverted all the power it could muster to its most primitive form of black mud, including but not limited to all black mud creations, storage command seals, servant contracts, etc., and poured them all into the Black Pearl.

As the black mud was forcefully poured in, a pattern highly similar to the Holy Grail emerged on the black pearl's smooth, gleaming obsidian-like surface.

An ominous premonition immediately arose in the minds of the others present.

The Holy Grail! It's about to descend!?

However, this is an extremely evil thing filled with curses and black mud, and it must not be allowed to take shape under any circumstances!

Realizing this situation, Red A made the first move.

A multitude of replica swords, existing as a sword tomb, rained down on Cheng Tian's location!
Red A knew that he was buying time for the mutated King Arthur below to reach maturity.

Faced with this situation, a golden glow, signifying the activation of the Gate of Babylon, appeared directly behind Cheng Tian.

Numerous cannon barrels emerged from the Golden Township Treasury, unleashing their full firepower upon the counterfeits.

The sounds of metal clashing and cannonballs exploding echoed across the sky above the castle.

Looking at the King's Arms on the other side, Red A frowned. Although the number of cannons on the other side was small, the density of the barrage that burst out was even higher than his own Unlimited Blade Works. Almost 90% of the swords were intercepted in mid-air.

Even if they were lucky enough to break through the enemy's crossfire network, they could only hit the protective barrier that appeared on the enemy's body, and could not penetrate it with a single blow.

In theory, Archer (Red A) has the ability to project and use a holy sword comparable to the real thing, but at a high cost.

Moreover, given the uncertainty about how long Cheng Tian's artillery output can last, it is now indirectly trapping Red A himself.

Since the Castlevania is still intact, no matter how much the challengers roar and shout, they have to obediently follow the linear process, taking one step at a time through the subsequent levels before they can reach the throne room where Cheng Tian is currently located.

This resulted in Berserker losing his strongest ranged attack ability after going berserk, so he could only shout and obediently hop around on the grid.

Surely it can't just turn into a four-wheel drive, self-contained "Bersercar" with a main cannon on the spot with a single Command Spell from Illya, right?

Therefore, everyone present could only watch as the Holy Grail pattern on the black pearl took shape, and as a snake with eight bodies and heads coiled around the chalice.

Under Cheng Tian's manipulation, the Black Grail and the Yamata no Orochi's components merged to a certain extent.

If you concentrate on the black cup, you can see these instructions appear on the eight heads.

Flame of Destiny = Saber
Wild Lightning = Lancer
Breath of the Storm = Archer
Dry land = Rider
Chaotic Dark Erosion = Caster
Assassin's Roar
Cracked Steel Fang = Berserker
Prison Break Grip = EX (Unknown)
Among them, the heads corresponding to Lancer, Rider, Caster, Assassin, and Avenger are all highlighted.

Clearly, these highlighted heads correspond to the five Servant souls: Cú Chulainn, Medusa, Medea, Sasaki, and Angora.

As for Gilgamesh's soul, it was probably completely swallowed up.

Most Servants' souls have the potential to be corrupted and degraded by the black mud, but Gilgamesh is the only exception. His pride will not allow him to fall to such a state, and he will not compromise even if his soul completely dissipates.

As the five heads lit up, a series of spatial notifications popped up in front of Cheng Tian. [You have reached a reconciliation with "Qiu Huo," who, carrying all the Holy Grail authority and evil of this world, has infused it into the "Artifact Black Pearl."]

[Residual "serpent" components were detected inside the black pearl]

[Detection indicates you have currently collected more than 3 Servant souls—]

[The "Divine Artifact Black Pearl" now has an incomplete effect: "Summoning the Black Grail Orochi (Rider)".]

[You need to refine this feature by reclaiming the souls of the remaining three Servants from the Fifth Holy Grail War.]

Inside Hammond's laboratory, in the nutrient tank, Qiuqiu opened its eyes.

Meanwhile, the bio-mechanical doll 2.0, having lost all its power, was completely restored to its original blank doll form.

Qiuqiu took the initiative to stuff everything into the black pearl, thus freeing up the puppet.

However, Cheng Tian thought for a moment and summoned the Demon Gauntlet while holding the Black Pearl. As the Demon Eye spun rapidly, a soul was selectively selected from the Black Pearl and brutally stuffed into the broken blank puppet by Cheng Tian.

Then, the puppet visibly underwent a rapid transformation, gradually turning into the appearance of a man wearing a long robe.

"...What's wrong with me?"

A visibly bewildered look filled the face of the person undergoing the transformation, accompanied by a remarkably magnetic male voice—

Kotomine Kirei.

Strictly speaking, Kirei Kotomine, who was swallowed by the dragon, did not actually die, because there was no warning at the time.

Or, looking at it from ten years ago, Kirei Kotomine, whose heart was already filled with black mud, was essentially a walking corpse.

Cheng Tian separated him from the black pearl not for any other reason than to truly eliminate him again.

"Kirei Kotomine, you are someone who can be trusted but not someone who can be trusted."

With the background noise of cannons and swords clashing around him, Cheng Tian spoke to Kirei Kotomine, who was somewhat bewildered but quickly regained his fervor.

To be fair, Kirei Kotomine has actually done a pretty good job in his primary duties. For the past ten years, he has been very dedicated to his work as a priest, and he has practically taken on all the church wedding officiating duties for newlyweds in Fuyuki City, earning him a great reputation.

However, the start of the Holy Grail War twisted his nature to an extreme degree, causing him to see chaos as beautiful and leading him to take a series of actions.

"However, I still want to thank you. Without you, Bazett wouldn't have had the chance to appear in front of me."

"It's time to end it all."

Cheng Tian, ​​wearing the Demon Gauntlet, ruthlessly plunged his hand into Kirei Kotomine's chest and yanked it hard.

The poor puppet returned to blankness once more, collapsing limply to the ground, while Cheng Tian held Kirei Kotomine's soul in his palm.

"Life is so fragile~"

Cheng Tian, ​​with a heartfelt sigh, clenched the soul in his hand and crushed it.

(End of this chapter)