Kamen Rider Date A Live

Rider snapped out of his daze and apologized to Shiori. Following Rider's words, the people beneath him also expressed their apologies. However, everyone shared one thing in common—the reason for their stunned state was the overwhelming sense of awe from the seemingly endless barrage of firepower that surpassed the brilliance of most Heroic Spirits' Noble Phantasm True Name Releases.

Upon hearing the reason for everyone's stunned reaction, the God of War agitω couldn't help but smile wryly, completely understanding everyone's reaction—after all, whether he was being attacked or testing the attack himself, he had also been thoroughly shocked.

"Haha... Don't be too surprised, everyone. Although this 'Infinite Power' is indeed powerful, once the other cannons are used, the maximum usage time is only three minutes, while the cooldown time is ten times the usage time. So I just spent one minute and fifty-six seconds. Therefore, if I want to activate 'Infinite Power' again, I have to wait about nineteen minutes and thirty seconds before I can use it again."

The God of War agitω's calm explanation surprised everyone, but they quickly showed expressions of understanding, because that's normal! The more powerful the skill, the greater its limitations.

"Uh... although it was expected, this means we've lost a trump card in our fight against the evil of this world..."

Although she had already guessed that this would happen, Shiying agitω was still a little frustrated. After all, the attack just now was too powerful. Even in her burning form, she had to use Emblem Dance to barely keep up with the destructive power of War God agitω's 'Infinite Firepower' just now. After all, Shiying agitω could say that she had only learned the basics of the Emblem Dance series of skills.

After all, the true Dance of Emblems is a miracle dance that completely unifies one's movements and magic (or spiritual power, battle aura, etc.) and can be displayed anytime, anywhere.

Take Shiying agitω as an example. It takes a lot of concentration and energy to use the Emblem Dance. However, for Evan, the creator of the Emblem Dance, apart from the real Emblem Dance that is also the highest level in her possession, the others can be released almost instantly. This is because every move she makes, every glance and smile is a true dance. The dance has long been integrated into Evan's life. Of course, Evan's achievement of this level is also closely related to her long lifespan.

"Stop complaining, Shido. Nothing has even started yet. What's the rush? Focus on the present moment, that's the right thing to do."

Seeing Shi Ying agitω looking troubled, the God of War agitω smiled helplessly, landed next to Shi Ying agitω, patted him on the shoulder, and said.

"Now... well..."

War God agitω was unaware that his casual remark had caused Shi Ying agitω to fall into deep thought, but then, a calm and magnetic voice came from the Fuyuki Theater.

"I didn't expect you to break through the defenses of evil so quickly... Well then, come in and see for yourself how evil has appeared."

After the voice finished speaking, the doors of the Fuyuki Theater suddenly opened automatically, revealing a pitch-black entrance, a cruel darkness that seemed to steal away people's hearts.

Seeing this scene and hearing those words, everyone looked at each other in bewilderment, completely unable to understand what Kirei Kotomine, the owner of that voice, was up to.

"Everyone, fear will never solve anything! Since Kirei Kotomine has invited us, we cannot back down!"

Just as everyone fell silent, Saber suddenly spoke up, with an unwavering gaze and a fearless determination. She was the first to step forward and loudly encouraged everyone!

"Haha... Yes! The Knight King is right. If we retreat at a time like this, our reputation will be in turmoil!"

With a slight smile and a hearty laugh, Rider was the second to step forward. He retrieved his Divine Chariot, head held high, and strode through the gate!

"Heh...yes, a true knight fears no challenge!"

"Ah, same as above. Moreover, the king's will, the king's word, is also my will, my word!"

Once there was a first, there was a second, and a third. Lancer and Berserker each chuckled lightly, then fearlessly walked through the door and disappeared.

"Kirei Kotomine..."

Without uttering a single extra word, without even a trace of passion, Kiritsugu Emiya simply gripped the gun on his back with an icy expression and silently walked through the door. Watching Kiritsugu's retreating figure, Saber suddenly realized that she still couldn't truly understand her master, who was no longer her master.

As Saber watched the people walk through the gate one after another, she glanced back at Shiying agitω.

"...Then, I'll take my leave first and wait for you inside."

After saying that, Saber turned around and walked quickly through the door without looking back, disappearing from sight.

However, before disappearing, Saber seemed to glance at her... Was it just her imagination? Shiying agitω was a little confused.

But while Shi Ying was wondering what was going on, she didn't know that on the other side, Jeanne d'Arc was also looking at her with the same strange gaze. Although her gaze seemed ordinary, it contained a hint of tenderness.

All of this was observed by the God of War agitω, but he remained silent. However, beneath his helmet, he bit his lip, and a strange light flickered in his eyes.

"Shido, shall we go in together?"

Unlike others, Jeanne turned around and looked at Shiying agitω, trying her best to control her facial muscles and stabilize her tone, asking Shiying agitω in the 'as always' tone.

"Hmm?... Ah, no problem."

She hesitated for a moment, but seeing Jeanne's unchanging expression, Shi Ying agitω didn't think too much about it and simply agreed to Jeanne's request—but Shi Ying agitω's next words directly turned Jeanne's heart black.

"Anyway, there are only three of us left. Shiori, let's go in together. It'll be good to have someone to look after us. Safety first, after all."

Well, these words, which were completely suicidal, were uttered so easily by Shiying agitω, but in his heart, the God of War agitω loudly agreed with Shiying agitω's words, and almost shouted them out!

Fortunately, my facial expressions were hidden under the helmet, so I only needed to keep my voice tone from changing too much!

"No problem! Let's go together, Shido!"

Seeing that Jeanne was about to speak, the God of War (agitω) spoke first, interrupting Jeanne before she could finish her sentence, and at the same time pushed Shiying (agitω) forward.

"Let's go, let's go, we can't keep the others waiting."

"oh oh!"

Although it was strange why War God agitω was suddenly so enthusiastic, now was definitely not the time to stand around in a daze, so Shiying agitω just responded and quickly walked towards the door—but whether it was her imagination or not, she seemed to hear Kurumi's laughter. Was she having too many illusions today?

Of course, Shi Ying, who was walking forward, did not notice the intense sparks that flew when the eyes of the God of War and Jeanne d'Arc crossed behind him!

As expected, you are truly a sinful man, Shido!

In Fraxinus, Kannazuki, who had woken up at some unknown time, once again made a foolish comment.

The Holy Grail descends in the 211th century.

The Holy Grail descends in the 211th century.

P.S.: Sorry, I was on duty today and only just got home... Anyway, here comes the third update of the four-part series!

"That...that is!!!"

After passing through the dark passage, they were surprisingly not attacked. In just ten steps, Shi Ying and the other two discovered something that surprised them and made their eyes burn with excitement.

It was a golden cup floating in the air, its form ethereal. Whether it was the three members of Shiying agitω, or Rider and the others who had arrived a step earlier, they all stared wide-eyed at the cup—even though it was the first time they had seen it, everyone understood what it was the moment they saw it.

The Holy Grail!

The legendary cauldron that can grant any wish!

But now, the true nature of this thing is nothing more than the evil of this world, disguised in a glamorous exterior, that makes people do wicked!

After calming down, everyone's gaze returned to normal from its burning intensity, and at that moment, a voice rang out from beneath the Holy Grail.

"Welcome, Heroic Spirits. You are honored to witness the appearance of the Holy Grail."

Accompanied by a clump of black mud, Kirei Kotomine appeared beneath the Holy Grail, calmly looking at Tokikage and the others.

"Kirei Kotomine!!"

Upon seeing Kirei Kotomine suddenly appear, everyone almost instinctively raised their weapons. Tokikage was the fastest to pull the trigger, giving Kirei Kotomine a 'peanut'!

boom!

Clang!

A clump of black mud suddenly slammed into the ceiling, causing several steel bars to fall. Before these bars even hit the ground, the black mud grabbed them and, in an incredibly human-like fashion, used them as weapons, mimicking a baseball game. It perfectly used the steel bars to deflect the bullets, blocking Shi Ying agitω's attack!

"This, this..."

Everyone's eyes twitched as they watched the black mud make such a gesture, and they really had the urge to shout out loud—damn it, can't a lump of black mud stop making such human-like gestures?!

"Don't rush to attack, Heroic Spirits. Don't you want to witness the appearance of the Holy Grail?"

In a calm, even tone, Kirei Kotomine asked Tokikage and the others. But the answer to this question was obvious, because if the Holy Grail were to be born, it would mean the destruction of the world!

"Ohhhhh!!!!"

With shouts, everyone launched their attacks, each targeting the phantoms of Kirei Kotomine and the Holy Grail with an unstoppable force!

but……

"The talks broke down... What a pity."

As Kirei Kotomine spoke calmly, three clumps of black mud suddenly shot out from the ground, and at the same time, familiar golden ripples appeared behind the three clumps of black mud.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!

Several golden weapons and large golden shields emerged from the golden ripples and shot out, floating around and blocking the first wave of attacks from Shi Ying and the others. At the same time, a familiar voice, sounding exhausted but still haughty, rang out from the black mud at the very center.

"Heh... I never expected to meet you again in this way, you bastard!"

"That voice is..."

The three lumps of black mud gradually took on human shapes—one of which was entirely black and wore a white bone mask; another had round eyes similar to frog eyes and wore strange clothes; and the last one was clad in golden armor, with bright red pupils and golden spiky hair.

These three are all characters that everyone present recognizes—because they are the first Assassin to leave the stage, the second Caster to leave, and the Archer who just left not long ago!

However, of the three heroic spirits, only Archer retained his consciousness; the other two had their clothes stained black, their eyes lifeless, and devoid of any luster.

"Tsk, these two useless guys can't even handle this much..." Archer glanced at his two companions beside him, who looked almost like puppets. He sighed inwardly. Then, out of the corner of his eye, he saw Kirei Kotomine behind him, and in a fleeting glimpse, the golden cup floating in the air. Archer understood what was going on, and why he, who should have been gone, had reappeared.

but……

(Even if I regain consciousness, since this body is entirely composed of the evil of this world, will it not obey my control...? Tsk, damn it!)

(But for now, let's give those bastards a heads-up.)

Having made up his mind, Archer turned to look at the surprised crowd, a haughty smile on his face. He crossed his arms and addressed them.

"Yo, I'm back again, you bastards."

"...Still the same as always, Archer."

The group, who had temporarily halted their attack, looked at Archer, who was leisurely greeting them. They were all conflicted, but the God of War, agitω, was the first to stop his internal struggle. He pointed to Assassin and Caster, who were standing motionless like puppets with lifeless eyes, and asked Archer a question.

"This is our second meeting, Archer. Although I don't know why you and those two Heroic Spirits who are currently like puppets are here, if you continue to stop us from stopping Kirei Kotomine from summoning the Holy Grail, then we will not show any mercy."

As he spoke, the shoulder cannon of War God Agitω began to charge up, and a visible red light wave gathered at the muzzle. However, Archer's helpless words forced War God Agitω to stop its attack.

"That voice...is it Itsuka Shiori? It's definitely the second time we've met." After thinking for a moment, she found the owner of the voice in her memory and asked the question with a hint of doubt, although she later confirmed it.

"However, are you sure you want to attack Kirei Kotomine? Although I am also very unhappy right now, and unlike those two bastards who have become complete puppets, I still retain my own consciousness. But because my body is entirely composed of the evil of this world, no matter how unwilling I am, if you attack Kirei Kotomine and the Holy Grail, I and those two puppets will take action. And even if you gang up on me, you can't possibly defeat me and those two puppets in a short time."

"If you don't want to waste your energy, you might as well wait for the Holy Grail to be born, and then take care of the Holy Grail and us all at once. My Noble Phantasm is not meant to be wasted on something like this."

With a narrowed gaze, although it was difficult to see the emotions revealed in Archer's eyes at this moment, just feeling the invisible rage emanating from Archer was enough to make everyone admire this incomparably proud king from the bottom of their hearts.

After speaking, Archer turned to look at Kirei Kotomine with a meaningful smile.

"Well then, Kiri. You've achieved your goal of summoning me and the other two bastards. So why don't you get started already? My patience is limited. You'd better hurry up, or I can't guarantee I won't make a move against you."

Archer, his eyes flashing with a chilling light, spoke coldly to Kirei Kotomine. He was clearly not joking—in fact, even though his body was entirely composed of the evil of this world, his soul, his will, remained unchanged. No one could ever command him, the King of Heroes. If necessary, Archer could easily break free of control in a short time. This was simply because he was the King of Heroes, the only one worthy of respect in heaven and earth! That will was as unshakeable as Mount Tai!

"Don't worry, King of Heroes, the Holy Grail will soon descend."

As if ignoring Archer's threat, Kirei Kotomine, whose expression remained unchanged, suddenly pulled up his sleeve, revealing his arm.

Dense, blood-red patterns were etched onto Kirei Kotomine's arms. Ignoring the surprised and shocked looks in the eyes of the crowd, Kirei Kotomine began to explain on his own.

"As we all know, the reason why Servants kill each other is to summon the Holy Grail, which requires a lot of magic power. In theory, the success rate of summoning the Holy Grail can be infinitely upgraded to 100% after absorbing six Heroic Spirits. However, in reality, it is possible to summon the Holy Grail even if none of the Heroic Spirits die, but the probability is extremely small."

"In the current situation, the Holy Grail has only absorbed the magical power of three Heroic Spirits, so the chance of a successful summoning is not very high. However, after I turned to evil, killed my father, and obtained these Command Seals, everything will be different."