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Some Servants even arrive without any memory, merely existing as puppets.

Of course, they also cannot use their Noble Phantasms.

Summoning a Servant like "Diarmuid" would be a huge win, because his Noble Phantasm can be used without releasing his true name.

Summoning a hero like "King Arthur" would be a waste, as such a hero is useless against Excalibur, and even the Wind King's Barrier is unusable.

As for Command Seals...

Although it still exists and it is still possible to force commands on Servants, forget about space transfers and the like.

The reason why I can command Servants is simply because, although the level of Command Seals has dropped significantly, and three of them may not be as good as the previous one, they also cause some damage to the body.

But... the Servant's rank has also dropped.

However, regardless of the circumstances, a Servant is still a powerful familiar, perhaps even the strongest kind.

However, this kind of familiar also has another major drawback: it can only exist for seven days—

However, that's enough, especially if it's used to test someone.

Araya Souren placed his hand on the magic base he had bought: "My origin is stillness! Respond to my origin, awaken from the Wheel of Scales, answer my call, manifest—!"

*Sizzle*

The light momentarily blinded him, and when he turned around again, it was already in front of him.

That being exuded an unusual aura.

In an instant—

He felt the magic power within his body being concentrated, forming three Command Seals on the back of his hand: "So that's how it is. Does the power of the Command Seals depend on the strength of my own magic power?"

His body swayed slightly, but he stopped immediately.

The magic's foundation turned to dust.

This is a disposable item; it can only be used once.

It's unknown, and there's no need to know, who made these things; he simply bought them and used them.

There was a being before him, a Servant.

"So, who are you? What is your rank? What is your real name? Tell me everything."

Without hesitation, he used a Command Seal.

Anyway, since Command Seals can only be used once and then discarded, there's no need to save them.

"Who...who...who am I?"

"...Don't you know your real name? You don't seem to be very clear about your consciousness either." Araya Sōren's expression remained unchanged, just like his origin.

It was as if everything had frozen in time.

"But it's alright, come with me—"

brush--

The next moment, the barrier that had been kept open as a precaution was cut open—

However, since it was just a pseudo-Servant, this was enough time for Araya Souren to react: "I order you—not to lay a hand on me."

One of the remaining two Command Seals disappeared again, leaving only the last one.

Looking at the unknown Servant who stood there frozen in place.

Araya Souren took two steps forward: "Is it because the magic power is exhausted? If it's unable to support the barrier, or should we say—even if it's weakened, it's still a Servant... Anyway, let's test it out first. Come with me, Servant."

Araya Souren doesn't know the servant's rank or name; he simply refers to the summoned servant as "Servant."

Not long after.

He arrived at a place not far from the Ryougi family, then slowly hid himself, and with his final command spell, said: "No one is allowed to leave here. Kill everyone who passes by."

"roar------!"

“That’s good.” Araya Sōren nodded. “The others are not a concern, but Kurokawa Kazuya… has been with Ryōgi for too long. If he were just an ordinary person, it wouldn’t matter, but he has power… it’s too dangerous to leave him unattended. Let’s kill him first.”

He left after setting up the Servant.

He has recently been collecting materials to prepare for the temple to counter the suppressive force later!

At the same time, I also want to take this opportunity to verify that contradictory spiral.

Chapter 298 Obsolete Items

"Well, it's been over a month, and I still have some things to do at the company, so I won't be staying here tonight." Kurokawa Kazuya said to Ryougi Shiki, putting on his coat, "I'll come see you again tomorrow."

"It's up to you, it doesn't matter if you don't come."

Kurokawa Kazuya smiled and said, "By the way, Shiki, how about we go on a trip together sometime? You've never left Japan before, have you? It would be nice to see more of the country."

"Traveling..." Ryougi Shiki lay on the bed, blinked, and looked at Kurokawa Kazuya, saying, "Okay, but... I don't really have anywhere I want to go."

"Then, I've thought it through for you."

Kurokawa Kazuya smiled and said, "You'll find something you like someday. Well then, see you tomorrow."

"Okay, see you tomorrow."

Pushing open the door, Kurokawa Kazuya slowly left the Ryougi residence and walked towards the road beside it. He hadn't driven there; there was still a distance to travel to get back to the company, so taking a taxi would be faster.

but...

"roar----!!"

Something roared and charged towards us from behind!

"Stop!"

————！ ！

In an instant, a golden light flashed in Kurokawa Kazuya's pupils, and the figure rushing towards him stopped.

"This is... Darius III?"

Kurokawa Kazuya frowned as he looked at the figure, then glanced around: "Servant... another subspecies Holy Grail War? But why is it here? Is it targeting me? Or is it targeting Shiki?"

As Kurokawa Kazuya spoke, he walked toward Darius III, who was trying his best to move but was completely unable to.

"But... it's too weak. Compared to the ones I've encountered before, it's completely insignificant. And what's with this magic resistance? Does it even have E-rank? I bet it doesn't even have E-rank. It didn't even bring Mystic Eyes, and it doesn't even have E-rank magic resistance, and yet it just swaggered towards me like that—"

Kurokawa Kazuya extended his hand.

The ripples of energy swirled around it, instantly piercing through the Servant's chest and crushing his spirit core.

"They probably don't want to deal with me, but someone from the Ryougi family, right? Otherwise... I might not know about Ripple, but the fact that I bought Mystic Eyes on the Mystic Eyes Collection Train shouldn't be too secretive, considering there were quite a few magicians and familiars present at the time."

Well...or they're either mentally unstable, or they've completely lost touch with the world of magic.

Subspecies Holy Grail War...that's really good.

Regardless, a Servant was summoned.

However, in the face of a demon eye user like him, without a certain level of anti-magic power, one is practically at the mercy of others.

However, I already knew this from when I faced Diarmuid before.

Although it is possible to summon Servants, its magic power level has also decreased significantly.

If Darius III were truly summoned as a Servant, he could easily break free from the constraints of his Mystic Eyes using only his own power, regardless of magical resistance.

Unfortunately, this was not the real Darius.

It's just a fake.

His magic level was frighteningly low; a sneak attack would have been somewhat difficult, but... even though he charged at me suddenly, that roar already told him, "I'm right here..."

Although the speed is not slow.

However, Kurokawa Kazuya's reflexes have also improved considerably through the use of his Noble Phantasm several times and by watching so many real Servants fight.

It was so easy to figure it out.

This level of stuff... I apologize for saying this, but...

"Just small fry."

However, I should still go back first. I need to tell the head of the Liangyi family about this and let him make some preparations, otherwise things will get bad if something happens.

After all, this kind of thing can happen twice if it happens once, and not everyone has a high-level magic eye.

......

"Killed?" Araya Souren said in utter astonishment.

Now... how many seconds have passed since the battle began?

He had just sensed the start of the battle, and when he connected with his past vision, he was already killed?

"So fast...and so strong."

If he still had his magic, he might have gone up and tested it himself, but... that's impossible. His body is currently almost completely devoid of magic, only enough to survive.

That "fake Holy Grail" magic base is a complete scam!

While it does have an effect, it depletes the body's natural resources, and would likely significantly shorten the lifespan of an average magician.

However... none of this applies to him, to him who has lived for two hundred years and whose origin is stillness!

“Darius III… that Kurokawa Kazuya did say that.” Araya Souren pondered to himself as he recovered his magical power: “Not to mention his powerful Mystic Eyes, why did he recognize that Servant at a glance? This should be a Servant who hasn’t appeared in the past few Holy Grail Wars… What else is this guy holding?”

Even Araya Sōren's usually calm heart couldn't help but feel a little impatient.

His goal is Ryougi Shiki.

However, if Kurokawa Kazuya is always there, he cannot get close.

The person who killed the Servant in an instant...

"As expected, I still need to prepare a high-level Mystic Eye Killer when facing him..."

He knew of higher-level items that could achieve similar effects.