Zongman, the journey begins from the wrong place

"Master, what should we do?"

Tōsaka Tokiomi, who seemed to be communicating with his familiar, came back to his senses and looked at the Matou residence in front of him.

As a family of magicians who have lived in the same city for hundreds of years, Tōsaka Tokiomi is quite familiar with the Matou residence.

But even though the mansion in front of him was half damaged, it still gave him a sense of danger.

There was no doubt that the caster, allied with the Berserker, had rearranged the barrier.

If the opponent is a magician from the Age of Gods, even if he is not here, it will be quite difficult for them.

Besides, Aoi doesn't seem to be here either...

"Saber's Master suggested that we take advantage of this opportunity to first attack the Matou residence and capture Berserker's Master..."

Speaking of this, Tōsaka Tokiomi couldn't help but frown.

Because in fact, he couldn't quite understand why Sora Sophiali was so obsessed with defeating the Berserker's Master first, and even chose himself, a magician alliance who had fought against Kayneth, and took the initiative to use the Command Seal to force Saber to launch the first attack.

Although the opponent is indeed the most threatening master-servant combination in this Holy Grail War, isn't the relationship between Berserker and that woman quite good?

If it were Tōsaka Tokiomi, he would at least choose to sit on the sidelines and watch the fight, rather than taking the initiative to organize an alliance.

It is now obvious that four against one may not be stable.

I really don’t understand women nowadays.

But no matter what, Tōsaka Tokiomi didn't plan to continue attacking.

That dangerous magician killer must still be lurking nearby, so he must hide well.

Since Sora Sophiali is so anxious, let her go up first to attract fire.

Judging from the changes in the magic power in his body, Lancer's condition is not very good. He must be ready to use Command Spells to support the Servant at any time.

Tōsaka Tokiomi didn't know that his disciple and adopted son had also made a decision at this moment.

Looking at Tōsaka Tokiomi's defenseless back, Kotomine Kirei quietly stroked the sharp blade at his waist with his hand.

That was the magic gift, the Mercury Sword, given to him by Tōsaka Tokiomi as a symbol of his graduation and the bond between master and apprentice.

Although it was not very convenient, Kotomine Kirei, as a humanoid weapon, could use it to easily penetrate the posterior rib space of Tōsaka Tokiomi and pierce the heart without damaging the bones at all.

Just by imagining the expression of disbelief and extreme terror on his face after the dagger pierced his heart, Kotomine Kirei felt his entire body tremble with the joy and pleasure of killing his master and his father with his own hands, unable to extricate himself, and he almost groaned softly.

A twisted smile suddenly appeared on the silent priest's stern face, which seemed to never show any emotion.

Kotomine Kirei, Kotomine Kirei, you are such a bastard that you deserve to go to hell, be cut into pieces, and struggle in the flames of karma for ten thousand years!

But wait, wait a little longer.

It would be tragic enough, despairing enough if the 'father' gave him a fatal blow at the moment he felt victory was within reach!

Kotomine Kirei had never been so naturally proficient in something as he was at this moment.

He is indeed a born bad guy!

While Kotomine Kirei was thinking, Tōsaka Tokiomi suddenly groaned, and his originally straight back became slightly hunched.

"Master?! What's wrong?"

With the help of Kotomine Kirei, Tōsaka Tokiomi managed to stand up and shook his head slightly at him.

"It's okay, Lancer just seems to be about to activate his Noble Phantasm and asked for my support."

"Then use it. As for the Command Seals, I still have some here."

Seeing the two scarlet Command Seals still remaining on the back of Kotomine Kirei's hand, Tōsaka Tokiomi nodded.

Since they were already father and son, he would not be too polite and activated the Command Spell immediately.

"Command it with the Command Spell—"

In the dim alley, the bright red light emanating from the Command Seals illuminated Kotomine Kirei's face.

On the top of a building in the distance, Kiritsugu Emiya was holding an assault rifle and searching around through the scope.

What about people?

What about the rest?

When the servants start fighting, you Masters can't just sit there idle.

If you don't fight, how can I take advantage of the situation and launch a sneak attack?

He couldn't help but frown slightly, not only because he was conflicted about the situation before him, but also because he was worried about the battle between the servants.

Gilgamesh's most commonly used treasure, the King's Treasure, is extremely powerful, but only a small amount of magic power is needed to open it.

But now, the magic power drawn from Gilgamesh actually made him feel a little painful, and cold sweat seeped out of his forehead.

If this level of magic power is extracted and combined with the power of the King's Treasure, it might be possible to raze Fuyuki City to the ground, right?

What are you doing?

Can't you beat four at once?

This made Emiya Kiritsugu feel conflicted.

If four against one is still a stretch, and he kills a certain Master, then wouldn't the Berserker be invincible?

It seems that the only option is to kill the Berserker's Master first.

After searching everywhere, whether using crude magic or infrared and other high-tech techniques, Emiya Kiritsugu did not find a single living person in the Matou residence.

This place, isn't it just a cover?

While deep in thought, Emiya Kiritsugu suddenly noticed a shadow in the distance.

Ok?

That is, Sola Nazele Sofiali?

Kenneth's fiancée?

what is she doing?

After entering the Matou residence from what he thought was a fairly secret location, Sora felt his breathing quicken and his face flush slightly.

It’s almost there. As long as I defeat Noah’s Master, I can snatch him away and have him stay with me forever?

In fact, after meeting Noah for the first time, Sora didn't have any special thoughts in his mind. He just had a trance-like feeling as if he had stayed in a cramped little dark room for a long time and suddenly saw the distant blue sky.

Her real change of mind came after she returned to the Hyatt Hotel and met Kenneth again.

After the Holy Grail War, will she return to the Clock Tower and spend her life with Kenneth, a boring and arrogant man?

No, Sora found that what he feared more was not Kenneth as a person, but the entire world of magicians.

Sora no longer wanted to endure that crazy world where people sacrificed their wives, daughters, grandchildren, and even themselves in the so-called pursuit of the root.

She was already a member of a family of magicians who was used as a tool in marriage because she failed to inherit the seal. She couldn't imagine that her future children would repeat her fate.

No matter how many children one has, only one can inherit the El-Melloi family seal.

It would be easier for the other children if they were mediocre in talent. They could either marry someone like him, or return to the world of ordinary people and live an ordinary life.

But if two or more people awaken excellent talents, it means the nightmare cycle begins again.

Or brothers and sisters would kill each other for the inheritance of the seal, like the pair of blue-orange sisters in Misaki City.

Either you fight your way out of the demonic world and carve out your own path, or you are devoured by the demonic nature you attract and eventually be sealed in formaldehyde.

What’s even more terrifying is that no matter what the outcome of this generation is, such things will still happen to each of their descendants, in eternal reincarnation.

Once upon a time, Sora didn't think there was anything wrong with such a future, because everyone around her was like this, and even the whole world was like this.

…until she met Noah Siefer.

From an outsider's perspective, he is an absolute lunatic.

Actively reveal your identity, actively seek out enemies for dinner, and face all enemies in order to fight...

There is no order, no logic, no strategy...

But in Sora's eyes, she seemed to see a wisp of wind.

A wisp of wind that is free, unrestrained and free to do whatever it wants.

The secular rules and regulations, the sadness and fear of life and death, and even his own joys and sorrows cannot bind him. He doesn't even care about the omnipotent Holy Grail wish-granting machine, and lives only to explore the endless unknown and fight.

That kind of calm and gentleness that is neither flattering nor indifferent...

That kind of arrogant, free, and sunny smile full of vitality...

The courage to face numerous powerful enemies head-on without fear...

For Sora, it was a ray of light shining into the dark world, making her unable to endure it any longer.

This time, Sora wants to take the future into his own hands!

115 The King's Army

No one knew what Sora was thinking, just as she was unaware that she was being targeted by a sniper rifle in the distance.

Kiritsugu Emiya made a decision that no matter whether Sora and the Master hiding in the Matou family were both injured or her exploration yielded nothing, she would not let this woman leave.

It's unreasonable that only one assassin died on the third day of the Holy Grail War.

But just as he was concentrating on aiming at Sora, he suddenly heard Gilgamesh's extremely urgent cry.

"Hey! Kiritsugu! Quickly use the Command Seals to support the King!"

The panic in that voice was something Emiya Kiritsugu had never heard before, and he couldn't even connect it with Gilgamesh.

"Acher? What's wrong?"

"Stop talking nonsense! If I don't use all my strength, I'm going to die here! That monster, ah! There! No!!"

Is this true or false?

Is it true that you can't defeat four people alone?

Emiya Kiritsugu looked at the two remaining strokes of the bright red Command Seal on the back of his hand, his brows furrowed so tightly that they looked like they could strangle a fly.

Whether it was out of the need to let the Servant commit suicide in the end, or to guard against Gilgamesh, who had a fickle personality, was tyrannical and capricious, and had blatant malice towards him, he had to leave behind a Command Seal.

This also means that once he uses the second Command Seal, he can only watch Gilgamesh perform in the next Holy Grail War.

No matter how urgent his situation was, he could no longer drive Gilgamesh.

Damn berseker!

Who summoned it?

So much excess?

It's cheating!

I want to report it!

Oh, I killed the Temple Overseer myself, that's all.

"Command it with the Command Spell—"

The Command Seals transformed into a surge of magical power that poured into his body. Before Emiya Kiritsugu could feel it, it was drawn away by Gilgamesh, leaving him feeling a little lost.

Suppressing the complex emotions in his heart, Emiya Kiritsugu raised his gun, his face stern, and quietly slipped into the shadows.

Sora Sophiali, you are dead!

No one can protect us!

I said!

*

"Hey! Gilgamesh! Are you sure you can break this barrier? But please don't send him any more magic power!"

Within the inherent barrier, the originally clear and tranquil beauty of the blue sea and blue sky no longer exists.

The endless storm roared, shaking the four corners of the world. The atmosphere was distorted like a mirage. The dense air layer and the flashing lightning merged into an ominous figure with bared fangs and claws.