Qin Shi Big Boss

Chapter 202

It is indeed like the ancient nobles.Treating battle as a game, even if you lose, you can redeem it with money, and you will be regarded as a hero.

For him, the Holy Grail battle is nothing more than something of this level.

"If you only rely on common sense thinking, you can't survive the fight, professor."

Almost pitifully, Ying Zheng sighed.

But fortunately, even if Lancer's decisive battle was interrupted, Ying Zheng had planned an entertainment event in advance.

What Ying Zheng presents on the back of Kirei's hand is not a Command Seal that can control him.Ying Zheng is not Kenneth, he can easily modify the Holy Grail system and distinguish the Command Seal system separately.

The rune is just a multifunctional monitor that monitors Kotomine Kirei's body condition and location, and by the way, serves as a monitoring monitor.By the way, Ying Zheng also left the same runes on Erica and Lily.

As a matter of course, Ying Zheng also heard what Assassin and Kirei said clearly.

But it doesn't matter.Anyway, Ying Zheng never trusted Kirei.

Whether he teleports or not has nothing to do with whether Kirei summons or not.

Hearing the noise outside the forest, and watching the policemen under the blockade cautiously going deep into the forest, Ying Zheng raised his eyebrows, and disappeared into the forest as if he had been bombed by a missile again. .

"Just let me look forward to it, Kotomine Kirei."

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Silently, Kirei rapidly rose in the Einsbern Forest.

According to the church's investigation of flight records, Emiya Kiritsugu's wife should be in Fuyuki City now.

Although it's not clear why he had to carry a burden in such a fierce battle... Kirei guessed that this should be the supervision of Emiya Kiritsugu by the Einzbern family.

The Einzbern of the magic family is too focused on alchemy, so they are not good at combat magic at all.So even though they were the main producers of the Great Holy Grail, due to their lack of combat power, they lost miserably in the first three Holy Grail battles and were eliminated in the first set... This is very embarrassing.

Judging from the circumstances in which Emiya Kiritsugu, the mercenary, was brought in, they should have also reflected on that humiliating passage.But Emiya Kiritsugu was just a hound hired by them, and the prey the hound hunted should naturally be handed over to the hunter.

If the enemy is only Einzbern, it is nothing to Kotomine Kirei.In the past few years as a walker, he has cut off countless false magicians, and has ample experience in fighting magicians.

However, his current opponent was Emiya Kiritsugu—if it was him, it would not be a new thing to plant landmines in the forest of the Einzbern family.This is the same as the wrong move that can make the beard and hair of the old man of the Einzbern family angry.

Magic is just an object - as the agent, Kirei can understand Emiya Kiritsugu's thoughts very well.

Just in case, from the time he entered the barrier, Kirei had already entered the battle state in advance, and sent Assassin to eliminate the traps on the way forward.

Because of this, he was quick to understand the unexpected murderous intent.

The silver threads are intertwined and connected with each other, like a complex three-dimensional object found in rattan handicrafts, with fierce wings and beaks, and sharp claws.

So the giant eagle is the prototype, an exquisite silver silk handicraft.

No, it wasn't just a mock-up—

"Wow—!"

There was a sharp hiss like a metal blade scratching glass, and the bird of prey made of silver threads struck Kirei from behind like a bullet.That divine speed far surpassed Kirei's imagination.

Like the premise reflex, Kirei's waist suddenly bent back, giving way to the attack at the last moment.But the razor-sharp beak grazed the tip of his nose and chopped off a lock of his hair.

After the first blow was missed, the Silver Eagle immediately raised its body and circled above Kirei's head.

This time he jumped down with the claws of both feet.The indicator this time is Kirei’s face.

Kirei completely ignored the sharpness of the eagle's claws, creaked his fists, and suddenly hit the eagle's abdomen with force.

Now, the eagle that landed hastily couldn't change its trajectory, Kirei's fist hit the eagle's abdomen straight!
But it was beyond Kotomine Kirei's feeling—when the man-made raptor was hit by a fist, it instantly burst into silver threads of uncertain shape, bypassing his right fist and pounced straight towards his face.

Then, tiny silver threads tightly closed his eyes, and wrapped around his throat like a creeper.

Kirei's eyes can't be opened now, his hands are tightly clutched around his neck... But, the silver thread deeply embedded can't be torn apart by hand alone.If it was the same person or the same magician, their necks should have been crushed by the pressure of Yinsi by now, and it felt like they had completely surpassed Irisviel without killing Kirei in an instant.

It would be fine if he could simply defeat Irisviel... But Kirei is now deeply immersed in the hallucinations produced by the barrier of the Einzbern house, and he can't even find where Irisviel is.

—It was indeed like a sarcasm.Just meeting face to face, Kotomine Kirei, the agent, fell into the deadlock created by Irisviel!

Can't break free, can't catch.

The thin but extremely flexible silver thread, like hair, was wrapped around Kirei's face, deeply embedded in the flesh.

Even if he closed his eyes at the last moment, at most, it didn't make Kirei simply blind.Several strands of silver thread were tightly bound on Kirei's eyelids, as long as Tester opened his eyes, he would simply split the eyeballs in two.

And more silver threads roughly covered his face in a grid shape and wrapped around his neck.Irisviel didn't even need to strangle him to suffocation - just cutting his neck artery was enough to kill Kirei.

Realizing his own luck, Kirei gritted his teeth, tightened the muscles of his face and neck, and tried his best to fight against Yinsi.

But even so, his flesh still excreted a little bit of blood, dyeing the shining silver thread bright red, dripping down.

Struggled hard, but didn't get any substantive results.So Kirei immediately realized that the caster was still manipulating the silver thread to continuously pressurize it.

"Your Excellency the Magician!"

Realizing that Kirei had fallen into an extremely urgent situation, Assassin immediately became nervous.

"Don't show-"

While tensing the muscles of his neck, Kirei stopped Assassin with his hands.

This is the most critical move to stop Archer.Under no circumstances should Assassin be exposed.

Otherwise, if Assassin is sniped by Archer, he will not be able to defeat Heroic Spirit no matter what...

Closing his eyes tightly, Kirei quickly thought about countermeasures.

What is certain is that you must never wait for the other party to fail.It is necessary to get rid of this passive situation as soon as possible.

This is the territory of the Einzbern family, and it is the opponent's home field.

Now I am deeply trapped in the enchantment of illusion, completely unaware of the direction of murderous intent, my vision is also blocked, and my breathing is restricted.If it was just a struggle of perseverance between himself and the opponent, Kirei was confident that he would not lose.

However, you can't bet all your odds on the enemy's mistakes.

This is Emiya Kiritsugu's wife.Who knows what she passed.

It is necessary to place her menacing nature at the top of all the enemies that have been conquered——

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What he was looking for were survivors.Even if there is only one survivor who can make himself live for redemption.

In order to save others, he caused disaster and destroyed countless lives—this was enough to completely shatter Emiya Kiritsugu.

Finally, as if he had found something suddenly, the man fell to his knees on the ground with a plop, desperately living in the ruins, even the skin on his hands was burned, his wrist and knees were cut, and his fingers were injured by heavy objects. Can't care.

Then, he carefully carried a red-haired boy out of the ruins.

"……thanks, thanks……"

The man seemed to be grateful for something, and as if he was praying for something, he murmured repeatedly in a low voice: "It's great to find you...Thank you..."

The hopeless and empty look finally receded from his eyes.

There were tears in his eyes, but he showed a happy smile from the bottom of his heart as if he was thanking someone.

Finally—in the true sense, a person was rescued.

Emiya Kiritsugu watched this scene not far away, his eyes gradually softened.

"He is, Shirou."

Somewhat fascinated, Kiritsugu clearly took a step forward.

"...Hello, Kiritsugu."

Some familiar voices came from behind Kiritsugu: "For you, it's hell over there."

Even without turning around, Kiritsugu could recognize that it was Archer's voice.

"Maybe it's because of my own fault, so many people died. I'm a man who deserves to go to hell."

While speaking in a low voice, Kiritsugu continued to move forward: "But the remaining useless lives, even if it's just saving one more person... are worth it."

Shirou probably tasted the infinite despair because he inherited the ideal of his stupid father.

He carried his ideals on his shoulders, used it as a sword to walk his whole life, and then fell into a hell full of sighs and blood behind his back...

However, Shirou is different from himself.

From Kiritsugu's footsteps as the center, ripples like water suddenly appeared in the world.

The burning ruins instantly turned into a courtyard under the moonlit night.The fiery air was instantly blown out by the cold night wind.

"I'll do it for you."

The red-haired boy raised his little face and said something like an oath to the man sitting next to him: "Leave it to me, dad's fantasy."

- That's right.Kiritsugu confirmed once again that at least in this point, Shirou is different from himself.

As long as he still remembers this night, then he will be able to look back on himself at this moment.Looking back on this young self who has no courage, no fear, no sadness, and is full of longing.

This is also—the redemption that Kiritsugu, who lost himself at some point and disappeared in the years, all hoped for.

Two lines of happy tears flowed down slowly from Kiritsugu's cheeks.

"Archer... No, Shirou. I can call you that... Please forget the ignorant things I told you before. Please forget the ignorant things I told you before. "

"Ah? Ah... what did you say, I have already forgotten."

Startled for a moment, Archer paused, turned his eyes away and replied nonchalantly.

To Archer who was standing beside him, Kiritsugu said softly, "Shirou, you did a great job. Even...don't give up."

It was as if all the wounds in my heart had healed.

This man who had accomplished nothing in his life and had never won any success showed a gentle and plain smile.

"—Because, you are a partner of justice."

And... my proudest, son.

As soon as Kiritsugu's words fell, the world in front of him collapsed in an instant.

The sky and the earth were invaded by gray spider webs, the color and weight were instantly deprived, and the environment embedded in Kiritsugu's deep spirit was instantly terminated.

When Kiritsugu woke up from the illusion, he realized that he was still standing in the center of the intersection.With his right hand holding the Contender that hadn't pulled the trigger, he stood amidst the slowly flowing black sludge that had lost its energy.

And beside him, Tosaka Tokiomi, Kotomine Risei, and Matou Zouken who thought he had escaped before, all lost their comprehension and lay unconscious on the ground.

There were only three people who were still awake and aware——Darius, Karna, and Weber Velvet whose body was covered with silver-gray spider webs.

Not to mention Darius, who can invade Kiritsugu's understanding and control the illusion created by the will of the Holy Grail.It was expected that Karna, who had the power to deflect almost all dangers and abuses, was not affected.

But to Kiritsugu's surprise, the seemingly weak young magician also kept awake.

The silver-gray lines on Weber Velvet's body faintly glowed, and he was at a loss when he was submerged in the black mud.

in this way.If it is said that Darius helped him resist the abuse, then it would be understandable... He does have this ability.The Master of the violating Heroic Spirit should also be Darius.

But... why did Darius take part in this Holy Grail battle?
"The Holy Grail...that's right, it doesn't mean anything to me now."

Facing Kiritsugu's doubts, Yingzheng replied bluntly.

From the very beginning, Ying Zheng knew that the Holy Grail would never be able to fulfill his true wish.

"However, I don't want to hand over the Holy Grail to you. I will not allow you to destroy the Holy Grail."

With his lips moving slightly, Ying Zheng smiled and said words that surprised Kiritsugu.

"……why?"

Kiritsugu raised his head suddenly, and looked at Ying Zheng in disbelief: "This holy grail is not a miracle that can bring happiness at all! You should know it, it can't fulfill any hope at all..."

"Of course I know."

Ying Zheng nodded happily and accepted Kiritsugu's words.

"If you have an impression of the third Holy Grail Battle, you should know that the Holy Grail Battle has undergone a complete and decisive change since then. It is not something on the level of 'the principle has changed', but It is the Great Grail itself that has been mutated, polluted, and completely distorted."

Continuing his magic power with this land, Ying Zheng obtained reinforcements from the spiritual veins of this land. At the same time, the history of this land was also immersed in Ying Zheng's mind.

Smoothly, Ying Zheng said the knowledge reflected in his mind to Kiritsugu in one breath: "Although the current Holy Grail still has the function of fulfilling the wishes of the successful, the way of accomplishing it is filled with infinite malice. For example, if you promise to be the tallest person in the world, maybe the Holy Grail will kill everyone who is taller than you."

"...In that case, do you still want to obtain the Holy Grail?"

Kiritsugu felt deeply unreasonable about this: "Is it possible that you want to destroy the world?"

"Of course not," Ying Zheng just smiled softly, "I love this world more than anyone else in this world. But the Holy Grail can only be mine. Because I am the king, no matter what I want to use What hope the Holy Grail fulfills, destroying the Holy Grail with your own hands—no matter what I finally choose, you have no right to interfere. You can speak, but you cannot force... The final decision rests with me, which is very tense.”

"Indeed. He is such a person."

Karna on the side suddenly said: "Give it up, Archer's Master, that guy is the Demon King."

"The devil...?"

"Exactly. Declaring the land, declaring the kingship, extracting everything and then protecting it... Even if he is called a demon king, it is not an exaggeration."

Karna whispered.

Staring at Ying Zheng closely, a thick fighting spirit gradually ignited in his eyes.

Emiya Kiritsugu looked at him, and then at Ying Zheng, and suddenly understood a lot.With a clear understanding, he cast his eyes on the back of Ying Zheng's hand.

Can't feel it.

Nothing at all.

"Wait, aren't you..."

"Yes. I am exactly Berserker, but I am also Darius Rockslott."

Filled with pride and joy, Ying Zheng easily admitted: "Relax, Kiritsugu. These insults can't help me, I can use its power to successfully bear the flesh, and I won't be harmed by it."

Even without the anti-magic power of being a godslayer, Ying Zheng is extremely resistant to abuse.

Whether it is re-enacting and preserving the lost magic inheritance, or synchronizing the memories of ancient heroes, this is not a temporary embezzlement, but a constant transfer.This is equivalent to injecting this knowledge, this history, together with the obsession and hatred of the memory holder, into Ying Zheng's mind without reservation.

This process is like adding a few drops of juice to a glass of water.If it is only done once, it can still be called a glass of water-but if this process is repeated tens of thousands of times, then it is infinitely close to pure fruit juice, and even the mark of dilution cannot be seen.

I have accepted all the desires, dislikes, joys, and sorrows of tens of thousands of people. If there is anyone in this world who can forgive [all the evils in this world], he can only be the people, the king, and the country at the same time. His own victory is over.

The wills of tens of thousands of heroes are intertwined and will become a powerful will that can surpass any hell—although it is much weaker in scale, in fact Ying Zheng has a similar composition to all the evils at this time.

Regardless of whether it is an insult or an illusion, it is meaningless once it is divided into tens of thousands of parts.Yingzheng, who can maintain himself in the will of tens of thousands of people, will not be affected even if he is abused by tens of thousands of people.

As a result, in the end, it was Hei Ni who was afraid.

Worried that its innocence would be polluted by Ying Zheng, it was forced to vomit Ying Zheng out of its body.The result is that Ying Zheng fulfilled his wish of obtaining a physical body and returning to the present world.

"Be clear, Kiritsugu. That's why I have no hope for the Holy Grail."

While talking to Kiritsugu submissively, Yingzheng pulled Wei Bo to his side, and lightly supported his shoulders with both hands: "But, I once vowed that I will never back down and never give up. Once the action is full of 'victory or defeat' ' factor, I must achieve the given success—”

Accompanied by his declaration, the silver-gray cobweb-like lines buzzed and dispersed under Ying Zheng's feet.

Just like Moses divided the sea—the black mud surging around Ying Zheng was instantly pushed away, and the lifted black mud rose high in the air.

It is not because of the magic power to open the water, but to open the magic power with the magic power.The precise control, which was almost as good as showing skills, made Kiritsugu understand the difference between the two in an instant.

"So, Emiya Kiritsugu, Karna...you admit defeat."

With an emotionless voice, Ying Zheng announced in a low voice: "As long as you admit defeat, it will all be over. I will handle the Holy Grail properly, and I swear in the name of Rockslot."

The magician who is as famous as Aozaki orange has finally shown the characteristics of a magician to the fullest.

but……

"I reject."

Karna shook his head firmly, and said in a low voice: "Can you wait a little longer... My Master hasn't woken up yet. As long as Tokiomi doesn't tell me to put down my weapon, I will fight to the death."

The air that had eased up just now became hot again with Karna's words.

Seeing this scene, Emiya Kiritsugu finally made up his mind.

Seeing the slight change in Emiya Kiritsugu's eyes, Ying Zheng couldn't help casting his amused gaze at him.

Is he... planning to kill Tohsaka Tokiomi?

"Just to remind you beforehand, even if you kill Tohsaka Tokiomi now, it won't work."

Ying Zheng said bluntly: "Even if the Master dies, the Servant can continue to survive for a while with the remaining magic power. This time is enough for Lancer to kill you."

Hearing what Ying Zheng said, Karna couldn't help casting a careful look at Emiya Kiritsugu.

Seeing this, Kiritsugu sighed slightly, and put down the muzzle of the gun he had raised just now.

"I don't understand, Darius. Why stop me?"

Emiya Kiritsugu raised his head and looked at Ying Zheng calmly: "As long as I kill Tosaka Tokiomi, Lancer will die, and I will also be killed by Lancer. After we all die, you will naturally die." Get the final victory, and then smash the Holy Grail. Everyone will get the result they want...isn't that good?"

"Of course not."

Without any hesitation, Ying Zheng frowned and replied in a low voice, "Because I'm not happy."

"……why?"

"The success I all hope for is not something that is crudely made. Whether it is a game or a deathmatch bet, if the victory or defeat is not obtained within the game, it has no meaning. , what is the meaning of victory or defeat?"

With awe-inspiring posture, Ying Zheng announced in a low voice.

That posture, like a king questioning his subjects, made Kiritsugu feel for a moment that he was facing some ancient heroic spirit.

He finally understood that Darius must not be treated like a magician.

"What's more... do you really think that as long as the three of you die, everything will be over?"

Ying Zheng sarcastically said, "Say—you think I made such a big battle and opened up the king's land just to guard against you three old, weak, sick and disabled?"

"……what?"

In the next moment, amidst Kiritsugu's astonished expression, the sharp and pleasant sound of insects gradually sounded.

Just listening to it, you will have the illusion that you are being swallowed by some giant, and your body is tightly wrapped by the membrane of the abdominal cavity.

It was the suffocating sound of warm insects reminiscent of internal organs, pieces of meat, bones, and eyeballs——

Black sludge gushed out in large streams from the body of Matou Zouken beside him.

"Oh oh oh--"

Amid the old but distressed screams, Matou Zouken's body found a large number of cracks, black mud and red flesh and blood were mixed together, and even his demeanor was no longer human.Matou Zouken, who was uncomfortable rolling around, now looks no different from a moving piece of meat.

However, just looking at Matou Zouken now, Kiritsugu couldn't help trembling.

(End of this chapter)