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Being constantly drained by the runes wasn't a solution. Medusa, enduring the damage, closed the distance, attempting to defeat Cú Chulainn in close combat.
Whether in reality or in games, mages are always afraid of being specifically countered, but Cú Chulainn is different.
He was a true martial arts practitioner; there was no weapon Cú Chulainn couldn't use, whether it was a gun or a sword.
"I can't ask for it!"
Cú Chulainn switched from a staff to a spear, using spear techniques to deal with the Banshee who was right in front of him.
A sudden burst of force made his hands go numb, but all of this could be made up for with his rich combat experience—provided that Cú Chulainn's strength, agility, and durability attributes remained unchanged.
After a dazzling display of skillful maneuvering, the melee mage ultimately couldn't overcome the class barrier and slowly retreated.
陾9 起瘤（九） 仪_3玐镏“Go, Melusin!” 望月胧 threw out a Poké Ball.
"Attack!"
Melusin, the blue speed-type, accelerated instantly, drawing the fairy sword Aaronedet at a speed imperceptible to the naked eye: "Leave the stage, Miss Medusa!"
One strike to the finish.
Regardless of Melsin's own exceptional qualities, the buffs from her Master, Mochizuki Oboro, were also outrageous. Combined, Medusa was caught off guard and hastily logged off.
Medusa, having finished her acting work, put her blindfold back on, the triangular white paper symbolizing a ghost above her head, and left work in place. She had no lines; she was merely there to make an appearance.
By now, people have become so used to blatant continuity errors that they can simply ignore them.
"Excellent eyesight. Assessing the battlefield situation and making timely tactical adjustments—this is an essential skill for any Master." Cú Chulainn's gaze was gratified.
Although the newcomers are far from qualified in terms of combat details, it is quite an achievement to have done this much, and we cannot ask for more.
Mochizuki Oboro summarized the information: "Aside from Rider, who we couldn't persuade and who withdrew, the only one we still have a chance to win over is Assassin."
"She disappeared a few days ago. At that time, not many abnormalities had been discovered in the Holy Grail War. Now it seems that she was probably among the first batch to prepare," Cú Chulainn recalled.
Melusin said confidently, "It's okay if you don't go looking for Assassin, I'll blast all the enemies away."
When entering its third form (original form), Melsin is less a dragon fairy and more a wide-area destructive weapon with immense destructive power.
Olga Marie objected: "No. Negotiation is also an essential skill for Masters. It's not in line with Chaldea's style to easily give up an opportunity to communicate."
“Then let’s go look for it.” Mochizuki Oboro opened the virtual map: “Target point, unconfirmed coordinates XF, burned and collapsed school building.”
Chapter 229 I feel very, very sad.
Coordinates XF unconfirmed; school buildings burned down and collapsed.
Judging from the remaining ruins, it's easy to deduce that this was originally Homurahara Academy. After all, Mochizuki Oboro had participated in a Holy Grail War in Fuyuki, so it wasn't unfamiliar to her.
"The initial assessment of the cause of the explosion is that it was caused by a deliberately placed explosive. All attendees are incapacitated, and all members of Team A except for Mochizuki are unable to participate in the operation... It would be fortunate if they still had any vital signs."
Dr. Roman, who had resumed communication with Singularity F, said, "Besides that, we also need to investigate what happened in Singularity F. An event that could affect the foundation of human reason is definitely not simple."
“F—it can mean either First or Final. It gives you a sense of beginning and end.” Mochizuki Oboro said thoughtfully.
Cú Chulainn raised his head slightly: "Strange. The Assassin's presence should be nearby."
There were no Servants on the ground or in the sky, and the ruins within sight were not enough to hide their presence—where on earth did that guy go?
"By the way, do you know Assassin's real name? You should have some information about it, right?" Olga Marie asked.
“All I know is that they are ninjas from Japan,” Cú Chulainn said. “They haven’t revealed their fighting style or their real names, so this is the only conclusion I can draw from their clothing.”
To gain a better view, Meloss hovered in mid-air, using her dynamic vision, far superior to that of ordinary Servants, to carefully scan the area, leaving no possible hiding place unchecked.
Assassin's ability to conceal his presence is quite troublesome. Unless someone actively intervenes, very few Servants can pinpoint his exact location. If it weren't for Cú Chulainn's runes, Mochizuki Oboro and the others wouldn't have been able to narrow down their search area.
The crackling sound of the flames faintly drowned out the sounds of the Dragon Tooth soldiers moving about in the distance.
The vision is distorted.
[Skill: Star Premonition has been activated]
Unfortunately, this time her mind was aware of it, but her body couldn't react in time. The scorching heat and the noise caused Mochizuki Oboro to miss her best chance to escape.
A right hand emerged from underground and snapped into Mochizuki Oboro's ankle, a move strikingly similar to the opening animation of the game "Plants vs. Zombies".
The hand shape looks familiar. Mochizuki Oboro has always been very sensitive to human anatomy.
……
Assassin's real name is Mochizuki Chiyome.
It's clearly impractical to send Assassin to clash head-on with Servants like Lancer who excel in numerical strength. Therefore, Chiyome chooses to conceal herself and wait for the right opportunity to strike.
Now is the opportunity she's been waiting for: to form an alliance and jointly defeat the evil (?) villainous Boss, the Knight King.
Although the meeting was not very pleasant and almost caused a misunderstanding, the four members of Mochizuki Oboro at least achieved their goal for the trip.
Neither Olga Marie nor Cú Chulainn asked the question, "How did you know we would come here?" Everyone was there to play a role-playing game; there was no need to be so dedicated as to find logical flaws.
After all, the script says, "Assassin has happily joined the Chaldea camp and become a comrade."
The requirements for obtaining rewards from main story dungeons also differ between different players.
Mochizuki Oboro's task is to conquer the dungeon, while the others are to play their roles as well as possible and win awards according to the director's requirements.
Unable to help but laugh during the scene will result in a deduction of rewards, leading the plot to strange places will result in a deduction of rewards, and adding unnecessary scenes for oneself will result in a deduction of rewards... In contrast, completing the mission will earn you a lot of rewards from Kazuradrop.
Medusa's job is relatively easy; her appearance, battle, and logoff are all done in one smooth motion. Now that she has collected her rewards, she is going back to the lunar city to continue being a laborer for the older sisters.
Chiyome's role in Singularity F is neither too big nor too small; she is a minor character.
Although the pay wasn't as high as Olga Marie or Cú Chulainn, it was easier to make and less difficult to do.
The convergence point of underground spiritual veins.
"After the incident, I gathered some information: the King of Knights is no longer restricted by magic power, and his strength has been greatly increased. His weakness is that his agility has decreased significantly. Archer and Lancer are both stationed outside, so we can try to take them down one by one."
Chiyo recited it fluently: "There is only one Berserker acting as a watchdog in front of the underground cavern, so don't worry about your insufficient firepower."
Cú Chulainn added, "Archer and Lancer both have a connection with the King of Knights. Judging from their titles, they are most likely Knights of the Round Table, and are among the more powerful Servants. We cannot underestimate them."
“Being bolder is perfectly acceptable. I am quite strong.” Melusin was practically begging to show off.
Main Story Options
[A: Defeat Archer.]
[B: Defeat Lancer.]
[C: Proceed towards Saber.]
……
Aloof, powerful, and upright.
Everyone who has watched the King Arthur TV series will say the same thing about the King himself. However, opinions on the Knights of the Round Table are more mixed.
Regardless, people are still willing to admit that the Knights of the Round Table were basically handsome men who were pleasing to the eye and highly skilled.
The same goes for Tristan, although most of the audience's memories of him are that "the king doesn't understand people's hearts".
After being contaminated by the mud, Tristan, who adhered to the code of chivalry, became cruel. He would even stomp on passing ants and steal the weapons of the Dragon Fang soldiers, wetting them in their bones—mainly because he really had nothing else to do.
Upon hearing footsteps from Chaldea, Tristan slowly opened his eyes, his handsome face now tinged with a hint of wickedness.
"You shouldn't have come."
“This is a necessary sacrifice to correct the times.” Mochizuki Oboro stopped ten meters away from Tristan.
"The Age of Correction?" Tristan sighed. "Your actions will run counter to the original intention of protecting it."
She truly lives up to her reputation as a renowned actress. In just a few simple lines of dialogue, Olga Marie immediately noticed the vast difference in acting skills between the two actresses.
That Knight King must be even more terrifying, right?
Influenced by Tristan's aura, even the usually unserious Cú Chulainn became serious: "Enough with the small talk, let's just fight."
"I feel extremely, extremely sad..."
With that, Tristan closed his eyes again and gently plucked the strings.
In an instant, the invisible demonic sound transformed into a slicing blade, grazing past Mochizuki Oboro's ear and leaving a few strands of her dark hair. Had it hit her directly, Mochizuki Oboro would most likely have been decapitated.
The opponent is a Servant, that's true, but defeating the Master is the fastest way.
【The battle begins】
[Enemy Information]
【Lv.18/Tristan Alter】
[Our deployed Servants]
【Lv.18/Caster】
[Noble Phantasm Level 3. Skill Levels 6/6/6]
【Lv.18/Mochizuki Chiyo】
[Noble Phantasm Level 3. Skill Levels 6/6/6]
【Lv.90/Melushin】
[Noble Phantasm Level 5. Skill Levels 10/10/10]
Upon seeing the opponent's information, Tristan's face showed distress, and a sense of powerlessness, like that of the Silver Chariot facing the Crimson King, welled up within him.
"I feel very, very sad..."
Chapter 230 Professional Team, Professional Performance
"One strike, instantly finished. Slice through the sword technique, begin. Connect, 'Innocence Aroundight'!"
Goodbye... No need for sadness. This is my destiny.
Tristan staggered a few steps, trying to cover the large hole in his chest, but the blood wouldn't stop flowing out no matter what he did.
One is a low-level elite monster in the beginner village, and the other is one of the few top-tier Servants; the difference in combat power is too great.
The visual effect was quite frightening, but it was nothing special. Mochizuki could even smell a faint tomato scent.
Melusin flicked the blood off the tip of her sword (?), and raised her head slightly: "It has been defeated. Instructions."
With a soft "plop," Tristan staggered to the ground, making a gesture of hope before his death, and then vanished into particles.
"Ketchup?" Olga Marie muttered to herself.
Chiyo squatted down, touched her finger to the ground, and gently smelled it: "That's right. Judging from the ingredients, it should be tomato sauce, red dye, and a lot of water."
"Let's talk about this after we get out, otherwise we'll get our wages docked if we give ourselves away," Cú Chulainn reminded him, covering his mouth with his hand.
Percival, arriving late (actually, deliberately late), shouted with great emotion, "That's enough! Don't even think about seeing the King again! Lord Tristan is just the easiest of the three of us to deal with!"
Here comes the classic line.
If a work has a concept like "Four Heavenly Kings," then when the original Heavenly King is defeated, he will definitely say something threatening, like there are many others stronger than him.
Percival's lines are similar in spirit.
Compared to the amateurish Chaldea, the Knights of the Round Table were far more dedicated and their acting was impeccable; even when they played comedic roles, their performances were still enjoyable.
—However, I always felt that they were just being themselves.
"Where is Lancelot?" Mochizuki asked.
"Due to the effects of his berserk state, Lord Lancelot has lost his mind and bites anyone he sees. We've chained him to the entrance of the Great Underground Cavern," Percival replied.
Cú Chulainn quipped, "How can the Knight of the Lake be treated like a dog, guarding someone's door?"
Percival gripped the Holy Lance and slammed it into the ground: "If you don't want to turn back, then try and see which weapon is sharper!"
With his handsome yet slightly ferocious expression, Alter-style makeup, professional acting, and an environment that was incredibly realistic... for a moment, Mochizuki Oboro and the others truly felt as if they were in a fantastical parallel world.
【The battle begins】
[Enemy Information]
【Lv.18/Percival Alter】
[Our deployed Servants]
【Lv.18/Caster】
[Noble Phantasm Level 3. Skill Levels 6/6/6]
【Lv.18/Mochizuki Chiyo】