Jobless Reincarnation: Emiya the Great Hero Must Show His True Skills

"What are you doing?"

Alexander looked at Shirou with a puzzled expression.

Shirou, however, looked at the other with an uncontrollable gaze and said, "I also want to ask you... what are you doing? If you kill the Nine-Headed Dragon now, you'll kill Senis inside the magic crystal as well!"

Is there a problem with this?

Alexander retorted nonchalantly, "She's already been fused with the magic crystal, essentially becoming one with this labyrinth. If we're going to destroy this labyrinth and completely eliminate the threat, there's no way she could have survived. Do you really want to save her?"

"what?"

Upon hearing this for the first time, Shirou's eyes widened in disbelief.

Now he finally realized where the sense of unease he had been feeling all along came from.

During the time I traveled with Alexander, he seemed to have only ever set his sights on conquering the labyrinth and hoping to destroy it in order to make a name for himself.

On the contrary, Shirou and the others' goal is to save Senis.

At first, Shirou didn't think there was any conflict between the two objectives. He figured that once he conquered the transfer dungeon, he would naturally be able to rescue Senis.

But at this final moment, he finally realized that his thinking contained a fatal flaw.

Senis has become one with the Transfer Maze, and if you want to save Senis, you absolutely cannot completely destroy the Transfer Maze.

Alexander's goal was to completely destroy the Transfer Labyrinth.

This is a decisive contradiction!

Chapter 332 So What If Justice Is Abandoned? Shirou VS Kitakami III!

Alexander III's speech caused everyone present to widen their eyes in astonishment.

Whether it was Loki, Tarhand, Elina Lige, Keith, Rudius, or Paul with wide, angry eyes, everyone looked at Alexander with disbelief, never expecting that he would say he would destroy the transfer maze along with Senis.

"Are you crazy?!"

Paul was undoubtedly the one who found this fact the most unacceptable.

He stepped forward decisively, roaring, "How could a mere maze be more important than Senis's life?!"

"Tsk, the voices of extras are really noisy."

Alexander looked at Paul with a helpless expression, seemingly reluctant to speak to him. "I don't know what kind of person Senis is to you, but are you really planning to preserve the entire transfer maze just to save one person? Once a person merges with the core of the maze, even if they are forcibly separated, a profound connection will still be formed. The little one over there should understand this principle very well, right?"

"This……"

Unexpectedly, the topic turned to her, and Luo Qixi's expression immediately showed a hint of confusion.

She thought about it for a while, and finally had to admit with a grim expression: "He is right. The labyrinth is essentially a living monster. After Senis was devoured by the core of the labyrinth, she was basically integrated with the entire labyrinth. If the labyrinth itself ceases to exist, Senis's life will be threatened. On the contrary, if Senis survives, the transfer of the labyrinth will continue indefinitely and maintain the status quo forever."

"Is there such a thing?"

Everyone was surprised when they heard Luo Qixi's words.

This was the first time they had ever learned that the labyrinth could be integrated with humans, and that they could not be separated from each other.

If that's the case, they'll have to choose between destroying the transfer maze and Senis; they'll have to choose one of the two.

"Hehe, it seems you all understand."

Alexander smiled at everyone, waving his hand dismissively. "You all saw what Little One did just now—destroy the demon egg, right? If we don't eradicate the source of the demons, endless monsters will continue to appear, ultimately resulting in the sacrifice and death of innocent people. If the demon egg is like this, the Transfer Labyrinth itself is an even greater threat. Ordinary people on the continent of Becalit could die at any time from the monsters spreading from the Transfer Labyrinth. Can you understand what that would be like? In other words, if you give up on destroying the Transfer Labyrinth, you will indirectly cause the deaths of many people!"

"How could such a thing happen?!"

"Surely such things do exist. You can't be so ignorant as to not see reality at a time like this!"

Alexander gazed at everyone present with a calm yet resolute look.

Under his pressure, Luo Qixi and the others lowered their heads, revealing an attitude of not knowing what to say, at least in terms of reason, they were completely unable to refute him.

Even Rudyus was silenced by Alexander's words, unsure how to react.

"..."

In this silence, the first person to lose patience was undoubtedly Paul, Senis's husband. He stood motionless at the front of the line, his entire being radiating murderous intent, his eyes fixed, and his whole body exuding an astonishing aura of killing intent.

"Is there anything else you want to say?"

Alexander showed no fear of Paul's hostility and remained calm and composed.

“...That’s Senis, there’s no doubt about it.”

Paul did not respond to Alexander's words, his gaze fixed on the Sleeping Beauty princess sleeping in the crystal in the distance.

He then abruptly drew his greatsword from his back and said sharply, "I will protect Senis no matter what, even if the world admits I am wrong, I will never change!"

"Oh? You mean you intend to be my enemy? To fight against me, the current Northern God?"

"Who cares if you're some kind of god from the south or the north? There's only one thing I want to do, and that's to protect Senis!"

Paul was completely consumed by rage and determination. Ignoring the reactions of those around him, he gripped his longsword tightly and charged straight out!

Alexander shook his head slightly upon seeing this.

Then he greeted Paul casually without even moving the sword on his back.

"Haaaah!!"

Paul didn't hesitate at all. He swung his longsword with all his might, but in the next second he failed to catch Alexander's movement at all. The latter kicked him in the stomach, followed by several punches and elbows, which sent him flying.

"As the Northern God, I have a background in all techniques except swordsmanship."

Alexander casually remarked, "It's about right for dealing with a minor character like you."

"Damn it...you bastard!!!"

Paul clearly couldn't accept this reality. He angrily got up from the ground, wanting to continue fighting.

But Rudius quickly stopped him, saying, "Father, please calm down a bit."

"..."

Paul clearly had no intention of calming down after Rudius's remarks, but he eventually realized the gap between himself and Alexander and refrained from any impulsive actions.

To others, Paul's current state is less about calm and more about the calm before the storm; he is simply trying to control his anger. In reality, the more he suppresses his anger, the more it escalates until it finally explodes.

Rudeus then tried to reassure her, saying, "Perhaps there is another way that allows us to rescue Mother without having to fight the Northern God!"

"Of course there is such a way, which is to take down that arrogant guy!"

"But can we really be a match for a Northern God?"

"Does this have anything to do with whether or not we can be rivals?!"

Paul glared at Rudius, causing the latter to flinch.

"Stop arguing!"

Keith tried to stop him, but Paul still couldn't accept it. He continued to stare at Rudius's face and shouted, "Rudius, Senis is right there, your mother is right in front of you, why can you still be so calm?"

"Would it be better to panic? What problems can panic solve?"

That's not what I meant!

"This……"

Rudius also understood what Paul meant.

The other party felt that his attitude towards Senis was too indifferent, but Rudius himself couldn't do anything about it. He hadn't had much communication with Senis since childhood, and they hadn't spent much time together. After growing up, he went directly to the magic university, which separated them for a long time.

If he had such a strong awareness, he probably wouldn't have been held back by depression at the very beginning of the Great Migration; instead, he would have immediately started looking for clues about his family. It's understandable that Paul questions his feelings for his family now.

But Rudius also wanted to deny the other party's idea.

He truly cares about his family, because they are all he has left.

While Paul and Rudius were locked in a standoff, Alexander, who was in the distance, seemed to have grown somewhat bored. He waved his hand dismissively and said, "Are you two done talking? If you approve of me, I'm prepared to completely destroy this magic crystal."

"You're dreaming!"

Paul once again angrily rebuked Alexander.

However, Rudius tried his best to stop them for Paul's safety, and analyzed, "We are unlikely to be a match for that Northern God in a head-on fight. Paul, you remember the terrifying strength that the Northern God showed when he destroyed the monsters. Even if we all joined forces, we couldn't win! It's more hopeful to persuade him than to fight!"

"Persuade? You expect me to grovel before this arrogant guy who doesn't care about Senis's life or death? Do you think that's the right thing to do?"

"It's not a matter of right or wrong, it's the only way! Otherwise, everyone will die!"

"Even if it means death, we must save Senis. That's what we, as family, should do!"

The sounds of Paul and Rudius arguing echoed throughout the venue.

Luo Qixi and the others were completely at a loss for words.

Alexander, however, seemed to have completely lost interest in them. He slowly placed his hand on the greatsword behind his back and began to move step by step toward the magic crystal.

Paul wanted to stop him, but Rudius really didn't want Paul to go and die.

The others were also completely at a loss and were caught in a disagreement.

Just as everyone was about to watch helplessly as Alexander destroyed the crystal and killed Senis along with it, Shirou's figure slowly emerged from the side and blocked Alexander's path.

"Oh? You're here to stop me too, Shirou?"

Alexander finally showed a smile of interest. "I thought you would be like me, putting justice above all else."

"I'm way past that age."

Shirou shook his head, silently gazing at Alexander, and asked earnestly, "If I were to beg you, would you let Senis go?"

"Huh? You're actually willing to go this far?"

Alexander's smile remained unchanged. "But you don't understand. For me, the only important thing is to become a hero. Solving the problems of most ordinary people and accomplishing the great task of saving the world is what a hero does."

Even if that means killing another innocent person?

"When faced with two evils, choose the lesser one; so-called heroes are destined to make such choices."

"...It seems there's no way to convince you, Ga."

Shirou took a deep breath and silently clenched his fist.

He then looked at Paul and Rudius beside him and said, "Paul, Rudius, you two stand over there and don't come over."

"Eh?"

Shirou's words silenced both Paul and Rudius.

Neither of them understood what the other meant.

Shirou, meanwhile, touched the longsword resting on his waist and stared at Alexander with an unprecedentedly serious gaze.

“Alexander the Northern God III, if you are determined to destroy the Transfer Labyrinth and harm Senis, then step over me.”

"Oh? You want to fight me?"

Alexander looked at Shirou with a puzzled expression. "Why didn't you ask them for help? They're just boring extras, but even a king-level mage could be of some use, right? Do you really think you can beat me all by yourself?"

Alexander spoke with a cold expression, clearly showing that what he found most unacceptable was being looked down upon by others.

If anyone dares to do that to him, he will make those who underestimate him pay the ultimate price.

Shirou shook his head and said quietly, "Because I don't want them to die in vain. If it's a matter of risking one's life, I alone am enough."

"Huh? You're willing to risk your life to save one person? But have you forgotten that what you're doing is evil? If the transfer maze continues to exist, who knows how many innocent people will be harmed."

"There are countless ways to seal off and transfer the maze, as long as no one gets close."

Shirou's expression was resolute. "Besides, I've been prepared for this for a long time. If it's to save my family, I'm willing to give up that pointless sense of justice!"

"Boring justice...you really dare to say that!"

Alexander's gaze toward Shirou finally turned serious.

He gripped the hilt of his sword with a cold expression and spoke in a voice as icy as the cold winter: "It seems I was wrong. You are not a hero worthy of my recognition, nor a hero companion worthy of being part of my hero's tale. But you are not a minor character either. Hmm, villain, you are a villain through and through, Shirou."

"It doesn't matter if he's a villain."

Without the slightest hesitation, Shirou gripped the longsword at his waist and drew it from its sheath first. "In fact, I played a villain like this a long time ago."

"Heh, you're quite amusing, Shirou. I'll occasionally miss you after you die."

Alexander finished speaking with a smile.

The next second, his expression turned as cold as ice, and the sword sheath on his back suddenly swung. Even though the giant sword was not yet drawn, the terrifying pressure instantly swept across the entire area, making everyone's legs go weak.

"Shirou..."