Emiya Shirou doesn't want to work overtime

Of course, the information about Yi You from various countries is also very limited, and they can only roughly know the code names of some of the people involved.

As for their true identities, no country has definitive information.

Even if one truly learns of it, it is difficult to find any clues.

　It was also the first time that Aria had seen Vlad, the legendary figure.

"Then why have you targeted me?"

Having orchestrated so much, whether it was Jeanne's delaying tactics or the traps set by the Armed Detective, Shirou Emiya could sense that Vlad's purpose in all of this was to get him.

Seeing the wolf pack obeying Vlad's orders, Shirou Emiya realized that the person who had sent the wolves to kill the mercenaries and ordered them to attack him that day was the one standing before him.

Joan of Arc, who was standing nearby, offered an explanation for this answer.

"In this world, there are creatures that can modify themselves and evolve by drinking blood—those are vampires!"

"And over these long years, Vlad has drunk the blood of countless people. He captured Riko for the sake of the genes from Arsène Lupin in her body."

"I'm afraid they're targeting you to obtain your genes."

"Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap!"

Applause erupted from in front of Shirou Emiya.

"As expected of Joan of Arc, my sworn enemy, she knows my identity information perfectly."

Vlad's sarcastic tone was clearly audible in his rough manner.

If Joan of Arc hadn't deliberately kept her distance, Vlad would have made his move against her much earlier.

However, at that moment, he had already obtained what he wanted.

The moment he clamped his hand around Joan of Arc's neck, he absorbed her blood.

"Whether it's the fourth generation, the Toyama family, or Jeanne d'Arc, there are too many generations of transmission, and the genes are no longer as pure as before, so the power they provide to me has its limits."

"But Emiya, you are different. In Hoshiga Shirayuki's divination, your future was determined with absolute certainty: you will become a Heroic Spirit."

"Just like Sherlock Holmes and Arsène Lupin, you are the first generation, the very first generation!"

Vlad has been collecting genes from the descendants of celebrities to enhance his own abilities.

In modern society, those who were once famous have long since died, and he can only collect these incomplete genes to strengthen himself.

How could he not be tempted by the sudden appearance of someone destined to become a Heroic Spirit by his side?

He sought every opportunity to obtain Shirou Emiya's blood.

But Shirou Emiya spends most of his time at school.

Moreover, his own strength should not be underestimated, and Vlad was not confident that he could kill Emiya Shirou in one blow when facing him alone.

If you engage in battle with Shirou Emiya inside the dormitory, the Armed Detectives will quickly surround you.

Although I'm not afraid of those scraps, it will still be quite troublesome.

At other times, Shirou Emiya would stay in the training room, always under everyone's watchful eyes.

Vlad didn't have the opportunity to plot against Shirou Emiya until he went out to accept a commission.

At first, Riko had no intention of attacking Emiya Shirou.

Because she has been working hard to defeat Sherlock Holmes IV in order to gain freedom, and she is also helping Eyre acquire more talent.

It was Vlad who approached her and asked her to start plotting against Shirou Emiya.

This is why the conspiracy against Shirou Emiya is so different from the style of the Armed Detective.

However, after nearly a month of agonizing waiting, Vlad finally found such an opportunity.

"No wonder Lancer hates vampires so much!"

Emiya Shirou stared at the vampire before him, who treated humans like livestock in his quest for power.

He recalled that on that battlefield, he was willing to use the vampire power that he would never have used, even in the face of death, to protect his people.

That was something Vlad III utterly detested, so much so that even if his honor was tarnished, even if he died in a sneak attack, even if he was certain to die, he would still die as a hero.

But at the very last moment, for the sake of his people, for the people of Romania who had always believed in him, he transformed into a vampire.

Just like when he once impaled 20,000 Turkish soldiers.

For the sake of his people, he was willing to bear everything!

He was such a noble and admirable King of Romania.

"If Lancer were here, he would pierce you without hesitation!"

"Lancer?"

Vlad didn't understand the meaning behind Shirou Emiya's words, but after chatting for so long, it was time to end tonight's farce.

After some time, the Tokyo Armed Detective High School will also provide support here.

"Then, it's time to end all this, with the power I've just gained!"

A smile appeared on Vlad's face. After witnessing Shirou Emiya's formidable fighting power, he suppressed his emotions time and time again.

He couldn't wait to use Shirou Emiya's special ability.

only----

"Pfft——!"

The sound of flesh being slashed rang out.

Blood splattered throughout the warehouse once again.

why?

Why? It has no effect whatsoever!

Vlad's pupils dilated sharply.

Despite absorbing Shirou Emiya's genes, Vlad felt as if he had absorbed the genes of an ordinary person, with no effect whatsoever. He couldn't sense anything from Shirou Emiya's genes that could strengthen him.

Chapter 415 Immortality

Excellent genes may be one factor that enables a person to reach a level that others cannot, but it is only one of the influencing factors.

Only each individual can truly become excellent.

Whether it's Kinji Toyama, who can unleash several times his fighting power under special circumstances, or Jeanne d'Arc, who can control ice magic.

Their abilities are all developed through continuous training, not simply due to genetics.

Kinji Toyama's superb marksmanship, precise grasp of the battlefield situation, and analysis of events all stem from himself.

Without continuous hard work, Kinji Toyama could not have reached this level.

The same is true for Joan of Arc. Ice magic is not a special ability that her clan was born with, but a skill that they learned by constantly studying various superpowers after the burning at the stake.

Perhaps some people are just naturally better suited to combat than others.

Perhaps some people are just born with sharper minds.

But many more people never discover their talents from birth to death.

Those who can become heroes are not only those with exceptional talent.

Does Shirou Emiya lack those talents, unique abilities with a sword, and the ability to become a magician? Would he not lend a helping hand to those in need or those who need saving?

Even if the final outcome is utter destruction, even if one's life ends in the next second, even if one's desperate efforts cannot change anything.

Even if he loses everything, Shirou Emiya will still step forward without hesitation.

This is Emiya Shirou!

"Ouch——!"

At the moment Shirou Emiya struck, the silver wolves around them finally howled and pounced towards Shirou Emiya and Kinji Toyama.

"Roar! Aaaaaaaaah!"

Vlad, whose body was mostly torn apart by the blade, stared intently at Shirou Emiya, his terrifying roar transforming into a tangible sonic wave that swept forward like a gale.

The oppressive aura of the wild beast was fully displayed at this moment.

The wolf pack, howling continuously, surged past Shirou Emiya towards Kinji Toyama and his group.

"Stay behind me!"

Kinji Toyama's eyes were no longer playful; they had become incredibly calm as he shielded Aria and Riko behind him.

The sound of gunfire, like a musical melody, rang out from his hands.

"Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Amid the gunfire, the wolf pack was engulfed by the sudden burst of firepower, and one after another, they fell to the ground with mournful cries.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Shirou Emiya's figure didn't stop at all. He transformed into a phantom and shot towards Vlad once again.

The statement that Vlad acquired Shirou Emiya's genes is not entirely accurate; it's as if he acquired the genes of an ordinary person.

At least his dynamic vision reached an unprecedented level at this moment, and he was able to easily see the figure of Emiya Shirou shooting towards him.

However, for Vlad at this stage, such vision is dispensable.

With his beast-like senses, Vlad could feel Shirou Emiya's movements even with his eyes closed.

Just like Inosuke Hashibira, beasts have an extremely keen sense of their surrounding space.

In reality, as Shirou Emiya's genes were being integrated, Vlad's body was also naturally forming one magic circuit after another.

He simply didn't know what a magic circuit was, nor did he know how to activate one.

Not to mention the projection magic that Shirou Emiya has always used.

Without the corresponding knowledge, Vlad would never be able to use projection magic, nor would he ever reach the level of Shirou Emiya.

Like the clones of Shirou Emiya in the Empire, they all only possess potential.