Walking in the Question and Answer System of Heroic Spirits

He was also in a bad mood because the scene in the video reminded him of the cruel treatment the shogunate had given to their followers during his lifetime.

Indeed, people are foolish and need guidance and salvation in order to achieve true peace.

Meanwhile, the three members of the Second Generation, completely unaware of the situation outside, were still walking underground.

They were clearly lost and couldn't even leave the area.

Therefore, Kai had to stop the group from wandering around like headless flies, as this would only make things worse.

They must memorize all the forks in the road in order to find a way out.

"...There's something I need to confirm right now."

Kai suddenly spoke up, "What did you do on the latter half of the third day and the fourth day of the first round?"

[Second Generation: "Don't you remember? Didn't you say you inherited Yad's memories?"]

"Unfortunately, starting around the third night, Yad seems to have lost his memory as well."

Kay frowned and said, "I remember meeting the church members and villagers, and then it ended after I went home for dinner. There was probably something drugged in Gray's food."

"Ad's consciousness is naturally synchronized with Gray's. Whenever Gray falls asleep or enters a state of semi-consciousness, Ad will also fall into a similar state. The villagers should also be aware of this mechanism."

Weber: "Drugs! Does this even happen?"

Kenneth: "Interesting. It seems that the death of 'Grey' is probably not as simple as you in the future."

[Second Generation: "Wait a minute! You said she was drugged back then!"]

"Hey, isn't it a bit too late to ask now?"

Kay sneered, "It means exactly what it says. You don't think that village cherishes Gray so much that they wouldn't lay a finger on her, do you?"

"This village was designed from the very beginning; it was built to mold Gray's body into someone identical to King Arthur. They'll stop at nothing to achieve that goal."

"Ugh, how long have they been doing this boring thing? I can't even remember."

"They're more than just stubborn; the stories passed down through generations sound appealing, but the goal itself has no real value."

Kotomine Risei: "Hmph, so you'll stop at nothing, huh?"

The video of villagers storming the church earlier has already proven this point well.

Weber: "Does this mean we're surrounded by enemies?"

Kiritsugu Emiya: "These people have gone mad in their desire to resurrect King Arthur."

Artoria: "..."

The rebellious knight: "These bastards! What do they take my father for?!"

Lancelot: "No matter how similar it is, a fake is still a fake, and it can never become king."

【"..."】

After a long silence, the Second Prince looked at Gray seriously and said, "You really don't remember anything? Even if the drugs have clouded your consciousness, they haven't blocked out all information. There should be some information hidden in some corner of your mind, right?"

"After leaving the village, you've refused to talk about anything related to your hometown, isn't that the gist of it?"

The Second Prince's words were like sparks, instantly shattering the images in Grey's mind, and she instinctively covered her head.

【"it hurts!"】

[Venerable II: "Grey!"]

[Stopping her teacher from rushing towards her, Grey pressed her head and said, "...That's right."]

[At that time, in that half-dreaming, half-awake state, she actually retained a sliver of consciousness.]

Although my five senses were almost completely blurred, the surging scent remained firmly lodged deep within my nasal cavity.

The smell of decay and water was a stench so foul it felt like your throat was about to rot.

There's only one place in the village where you'll smell that kind of odor.

"That's... a swamp..."

Rin Tohsaka: "Have we come full circle back to the swamp?"

Weber: "It seems that the swamp really holds a great mystery."

[Second Generation: "A swamp?"]

[Grey: "I...met..."]

No, my memory is still hazy.

[Oh right, the sound, there's still the sound.]

She remembered it as the piercing cawing of hundreds of crows.

"You... you... me..."

Yes, my own visual memories are also resurfacing.

[He collapsed, covered in blood... What was that mask...?]

[Grey: "Among the crows... another me, bleeding..."]

"Grey!"

The Second Prince quickly caught Gray as she was about to collapse, and said sternly, "Is this why you're unwilling to think about matters concerning the village?"

Weber: "Hey, hey, you wouldn't happen..."

Kenneth: "Don't jump to conclusions; it might be misleading."

Director Ken has been completely intimidated by the question-and-answer routine.

Lion Robber Jie Li: "This case is getting more and more complicated."

[Kay: "Whether it's Yard or you, being too gentle has its pros and cons. If we follow the magician's style and let her have a dream, the problem might be solved unexpectedly."]

"I have considered this."

The Second Prince said in a deep voice, "However, intervening in the consciousness of someone struggling with psychological trauma can have a significant impact on their personality. Moreover, if we are to follow the principles of a magician, caring for one's disciples is one of the obligations a magician should bear."

"Ha, then that's called being too gentle, you idiot."

[Kay pursed his lips and said, "And then, after what Grey just said, she was entrusted to you?"]

[Second Generation: "...She came to me on the morning of the fourth day. Belsac brought her unconscious body to me. He said he hoped I would take the girl in. 'Grey's' body was found next to the statue of the Black-faced Madonna, so no one will be chasing her."]

"He told me not to ask for details, so the girl could be saved, and I would get the gravedigger of Blackmore."

Lion's Robbery: "I see. So you haven't seen Grey's corpse in your two lifetimes."

Weber: "This case started from scratch."

Kenneth: "The only thing that's certain is that it's definitely related to Bersack."

Rin Tohsaka: "Indeed, doesn't Belsak know how to command crows?"

"I see. So, in the first round, you were excluded from the inside story."

Kai scratched his head and said, "If we leave it alone, it might end up the same way. But unfortunately for us, you've already got inside information. Basically, even if it ends up the same way, it's pointless."

"But if that's the case, did something happen between Belsak and the village? Did he snatch Gray back from the villagers when they were about to perform some kind of ritual with her? Or did some other trouble occur?"

[Second Generation: "I don't know, I didn't ask about that at the time."]

Suddenly, Kai raised his hand to interrupt him, then leaned his head against the earthen wall.

"This is bad."

[Second Generation: "What happened?"]

[Kai: "Someone's chasing us."]

Hearing this, Gray quickly forced herself to stand, gripping her scythe and warily eyeing the dark passageway.

"...Are you here?"

A moment later, a deep voice rang out, and a strong figure wielding an axe came into view.

[Grey: "Mr. Belsac..."]

[That's right, it's Bersak.]

[Kai: "Hey, hey, hey, isn't the timing a bit too coincidental? Does this mean everyone's going to Speak of the Devil?"]

Lion Robber Jie Li: "Oh, I didn't expect him to be the first to chase after us."

Tokiomi Tohsaka: "He is the guardian of the grave, and he probably knows the terrain here like the back of his hand, which is why he was able to find the Second Prince and the others first."

Weber: "Right now, we don't know which side Belsack is on."

"Looks like there's an unexpected bonus."

[Belsauk looked at the indistinct knight, his eyes narrowing slightly, and said, "Excuse my rudeness, who are you?"]

"Sigh, things have gotten even more complicated now."

[Kai: "I've told them both, just call me Kai."]

"Ah, you don't need to introduce yourself. I know exactly who you are, and I don't want to hear a man recount his experiences with a serious expression."

Chapter 243 Bersak's Stance