As a mage, I want to be a hero.

Excellent anime fanfiction

This is just a story about a big boss mage who wants to kill a heroic spirit, well, that’s all…

The great arcanist from the DND world of Faerun wreaks havoc in the world of Type-Moon, magic, Valhalla, the Vortex of Origin, and those dreamy young ladies!

Punching the Nuclear Bomb Sword Immortal, Heroic Spirit Emiya, kicking the world-destroying double-brush, Diarmuid, choking Gaia Lord, Lancelot, entering and exiting the source of God-killing, Ryougi Shiki…

Fate/Apocrypha is finished, God Slayer is finished, Type-Moon Prequel is finished, Infinite Stratos IS is finished, Code Geass is finished…

As the Fate/Zero Holy Grail War begins, unfold a melody of conquest and devastation in this vast world!

The show is about to begin, let’s give a thunderous applause!

—Shakespeare, the King of Pads

As a mage, I want to be a hero.
Chapter 1: Cutting Magnetic Field Lines with One Hand
As a Mage, I Want to Be a Heroic Spirit: Chapter 1: Cutting Magnetic Field Lines with One Hand [Refined] Illustrations and Text
The air was a little oppressive, and the world outside the window was shrouded in smog.
This is London, home to the “Clock Tower of the Magic Guild.” Although London shed its reputation as a foggy city decades ago, its unusual sunken terrain has resulted in a significant accumulation of vehicle exhaust and industrial waste, making it difficult for the sea breeze to dissipate the city’s waste.
Of course, white-collar workers who make a living in London will never leave this international metropolis full of opportunities just because of smog, and magicians from the Magic Association outside London will not reject this city with highly developed magic just to get away from the poor air quality.
but–
“Do I have to leave here?” Standing in front of the dim window, a young man with dark red hair and wearing a snow-white handmade suit murmured, with an inexplicable emotion in his words.
On the old wooden table beside him was a piece of slightly yellowed letter paper. Even in the dim candlelight, one could see that it contained shocking information such as “The Thousand World Tree Family declares war on the Magic Association.”
Because of this, even though this young man was just a nerdy, ‘dispensable’ magus, he had no excuse to stay in the Clock Tower because he belonged to the ‘Frein Family’, a branch of the Thousand Worlds Tree.
——Of course, the premise is that he can escape from the encirclement of those beastly magicians in the Law and Politics Department.
Rod Forain Yugdomilenia, given this name and the Forain family surname, was sent to the Clock Tower, the highest institution for magicians, as a hostage since childhood. His lack of magic circuits made him lose his status as the eldest son and the right to inherit the family wealth, and even the basic safety of his life could not be guaranteed.
But even so, Rhodes did not resent it – he would be different from the moment he was born into this world.
As usual, the one who occupied Rhodes’ body was not an ignorant baby, but an old monster that had already lived for dozens of centuries.
Or, it could be called a ‘lich’ – yes, this was Rhodes’ second time traveling through time. Dozens of centuries ago, he was just one of the common people, living in a modern society without magic or surreal technology. He had this rare peace and tranquility until he traveled to a world full of arcane magicians.
He came to ‘Faerun’, the well-known world that uses European and American tabletop games as a carrier, including ‘Baldur’s Gate’, ‘Neverwinter Nights’, ‘Icewind Dale’ and many other games. However, the era he traveled to was not the chaotic years at the beginning of the story, but an even worse period – Netheril.
In that terrible era, he was known as ‘Iolum’ and became the mentor of countless arcane mages, leading the entire Magic Empire to expand its territory until the arrival of the natural disaster ‘Faerun’s Magical Sunflower’.
After the entire Netheril fell apart, he transformed himself into a mind flayer master lich before his lifespan ran out. Then, he spent dozens of centuries in a lonely, dark underground kingdom with many dark elf sisters, until today –
He arrived in this world, known as the “Type-Moon” world! Although it is only a parallel world outside the main story of FSN, it also means a vast amount of magical knowledge, as well as the “Root Vortex” that he longed for – and regaining his human body!
What’s more, not to mention the tragic experience of dozens of centuries underground, such a long period of time alone made him completely bid farewell to vulgar tastes and embark on the path of pleasure criminal.
And at this moment, the most delicious prey is about to fall into the trap of this pleasure criminal.
“Bang! Bang! Bang–” A deafening knock on the door rang out from the front door of his magic workshop. Rhodes shrugged and said to the people outside.
“What is it? Didn’t I tell you that no one is allowed to disturb me when I’m conducting magic experiments?”
“Tsk…are you cutting magnetic flux lines with one hand in the magic workshop again?” The words were full of disdain, but the light and ethereal voice made people feel good about it.
“No, I’ve created so many Pleasure Golems, why would I need to do it myself?” Rhode’s face turned slightly bitter at the familiar voice. “What’s the matter? Just send these ordinary thieves away, Liuzhu.”
“Oh? Do you think those ‘Designated Seal Executors’ are also thieves? If so, I’ll just send them packing,” the girl named Liuzhu said softly, but her words were tinged with venom. “Also, are those inflatable girlfriends (golems) really that strong? It’s a shame I just dismantled a few of them…”
“Tsk… As expected, you’re the culprit.” Rhode shook his head helplessly, recalling the several special-purpose puppet golems that had been chopped into pieces, and he couldn’t help but sternly exclaimed. “Deal with them as you please. Be it the designated executors of the seal, the Lords of the Creation Department, or even El-Melloi II, send them all away—or chop them into pieces!”
“I will follow your will, Master.” The smart voice was still pleasant to the ear, but it contained a cruel murderous intent.
Listening to the sound of the girl jumping away, Rhodes narrowed his eyes slightly, as if he was deep in thought. At his side, illuminated by the dim candlelight, was the struggling, gutted werewolf.
…
A few minutes later, several figures were seen walking in a sea of flowers in the courtyard in front of the magic workshop. Leading them was a blond magician wearing a red windbreaker and a ferocious expression.
Just when he was about to say something, a sudden voice came from behind them.
“Mr. Cornelius Aruba? I’m sorry, the master is conducting an experiment and doesn’t plan to see guests.” The source of the voice was a petite girl, about 1.6 meters tall, but her arrogant expression seemed to be looking down on everyone present.
“Oh? The puppet golem made by Rod? That one is mine.” said a clumsy hedgehog-headed magician, and just as he was about to step forward, Aruba in a red windbreaker stopped him.
“At least let’s discuss how to divide the spoils after killing Rhodes, right?” Aruba said elegantly. He slowly raised his palm towards the young but innocent girl, and his low chanting voice echoed in this quaint courtyard – obviously, he disdained to talk to a golem.
“Goaway_the_shadow…”
“Asking a lady is ungentlemanly,” the innocent girl said softly, a naive smile spreading across her face. “I’m ‘Ryuju,’ the master’s ‘Autonomous Clockwork Golem’ Unit 1, the only one currently in existence.”
“Ugh!”
As Liuzhu introduced herself, Aruba suddenly wailed.
His raised arm was suddenly cut off at the root, and sticky blood gushed out of the scarlet wound.
“Oh, oh, I’ve made the soil dirty. It can be considered as some fertilizer for the flowers.” Liuzhu said with an innocent smile. There was no trace of cruelty in her light words.
“Sizzle! Sizzle! Sizzle—” The barely audible sound echoed in the courtyard. In the blink of an eye, those designated executors of the seal were reduced to pieces.
“What have you done!” Aruba, who relied on runes for defense, shouted hysterically, but there was timidity in his eyes.
“Nothing…” Liuzhu said lightly, and then her skirt was slowly lifted up, and two big treasures emerged from it – or two curved, black sickles.
“I just cut through time.”
The girl declared this, and Aruba’s head slowly slid down from his neck in astonishment.
Here, scarlet blood was spilled.
The girl named Liuzhu walked nimbly through the sea of corpses and blood as if she were strolling in a sea of flowers.
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About eighteen years ago—
In the Gothic castle controlled by the Qianjieshu family, in the suburbs of Tulifas City, under the jurisdiction of Romania.
On August 16, 1980, the loud cry of a baby echoed in the greenhouse of the ancient castle, adding a different kind of vitality to the castle, which seemed gloomy.
In the greenhouse of the ancient castle, the newly born baby was crying, its little hands constantly grasping, but its dark eyes revealed extraordinary wisdom. The strange-looking, non-human golem midwives were busy around and did not notice the baby’s frown.
“This body… this world… this magic tastes truly delicious…”
A chant-like voice resounded in the baby’s mind, and with the arrival of a huge will, the magical protection on the baby was instantly destroyed.
Then, the spirit that had existed for dozens of centuries devoured the baby’s own spirit, which was still in an ignorant state, like a wolf in the blink of an eye. Compared with the existence that spanned dozens of centuries, the fragile baby was really not worth mentioning.
However, after taking over the entire body, the spirit from another world felt an unspeakable emptiness.
He is definitely not a time traveler like those in vulgar stories. He will not be restricted by his body’s original obsession at all. Occupying another person’s body is no different from eating and drinking water for him. It is just as easy as pie.
However, in his perception, the magic power of this world’s ‘Great Source’ was extremely thin, and it was not even enough to sustain him from casting any ‘Legendary Spell’. Not to mention using spells to instantly catalyze the growth of this body, even extracting the spirit body again would be extremely difficult.
Furthermore, the disparity in the rules between the two worlds made it even more difficult for this arcane master who had existed for dozens of centuries to move forward. He had built countless floating cities called ‘Iolum’, but now he was unable to release even the most basic ‘magic tricks’. In other words, he had no means of self-preservation at the moment.
“What a terrible world! Fortunately, this host also has meridians similar to those of ‘magical creatures’, which can carry the casting of low-level spells – wait, are these really meridians? Could they be magic circuits from the ‘Type-Moon World’?!”
Sensing the abnormal fluctuations of magic power in his body, he gently closed his eyes, conserving his strength to deal with any emergency, but in fact, a huge wave had already surged in his heart.
He was not originally a resident of “Faerun” in the DND system, and he became an arcanist of Netheril out of necessity. He never thought that he would come to such an anime that he had admired before traveling through time.
The will tempered over dozens of centuries made him no longer feel the panic and joy he had felt during his last time traveling through time. He rationally thought about what rare treasures he could obtain in this world.
Magic, Hall of Heroes, the Vortex of Origin, and even those long-desired young ladies…
Very good, then let this world, where “mystery” is gradually drying up, come and experience just how majestic the established arcane civilization is.
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“Are you sure?”
In the antique study, a calm and wise bass voice echoed, and the candlelight rose and fell gently with the voice as if in submission.
“Yes, confirmed.” This time, the voice came from an elderly man wearing a monocle. He half-knelt on the soft handmade carpet, paying homage to the monarch seated at the desk. “Our Frein family’s newborn child has extremely few magic circuits, only eight main circuits and sixteen auxiliary circuits.”
“So?” The young man sitting at the desk shook his long dark green hair and asked with a tone of authority. “Tell me your plan, Xiusze Frein Yugdomirenia!”
“Yes, Master Danik.” The old man said in a deep voice. Although he looked older, he did not dare to take advantage of his age.
Because, the young man in front of him is called ‘Danic Preston Yugdomrenia’, the head of the Thousand World Tree Clan and the controller of these ‘Thousand World Tree Magicians’. Although he looks only in his twenties, Danic has actually lived for nearly a hundred years.
“I intend to abandon this heir. Our Forain family has no need for such useless people, but I think…” the elder known as Xiuszhe paused, then spoke with feigned seriousness. “He should contribute valuable services to the family. We intend to send him to the Clock Tower as a symbol of ‘friendship’ between the Thousand Worlds Tree Family and the Magic Association’s Clock Tower.”
“Friendship…” Danic’s eyes flashed coldly as he spoke slowly. “That’s a good suggestion, but you need to give him sufficient support. You can’t be stingy, and you can’t let the nobles of the Clock Tower look down on us, the Thousand World Tree. I don’t want to hear anything about that little guy getting into trouble.”
It wasn’t out of pity or kindness, Danik just didn’t want the family’s reputation to be damaged.
“Yes, Patriarch.” The old man nodded slightly, and just as he was about to leave, a slightly tired voice sounded from behind him.
“You haven’t told me his name yet.”
“My negligence, Chief Danic.” The old man paused, as if puzzled, but continued with a cheeky smile. “Rod, his name is ‘Rod Forain Ugdomirenia.’ Though a talentless waste, he is worthy of the Forain family name.”
“I see…”
A few days later, in the suburbs of London, on the outskirts of a small town known by magicians as the Clock Tower, in an inconspicuous courtyard.
In that not-so-luxurious room, a tender baby was savoring sweet milk, but the one feeding him was not a human, but a golem made in the shape of a human.
The Forein family was renowned for their golem technology. To foster their offspring’s fondness for golems, they ‘raised’ them with golems from a young age, allowing them to master how to manipulate them from a young age and thus avoid aversion to this art.
The same was true for the golem that fed Rhodes. Because of Danik’s instructions, the wealthy Forlein family did not treat Rhodes badly. Instead, they fed him with expensive anthropomorphic golems.
However, no matter how close he gets to a human woman, her emotionless eyes and cold, rigid tone of voice make it impossible for anyone to feel any love for her—unless they are a pervert obsessed with puppets.
Unfortunately, although Rhodes has twisted thoughts, bad character, and is a pleasure criminal who likes to make trouble, he has no interest in this rigid inflatable doll.
“Low-quality garbage.” Rhodes mentally evaluated this ‘wasp-waisted giant cat’, ‘snow-white skin’ puppet, sensing the countless spells connected to its body.
Undoubtedly, there are a lot of detective magics among them, most of which are used to spy on Rhodes’ situation and report to the Romanian family. This makes Rhodes even more reluctant to stay in the arms of this beautiful and plump doll.
“What a cheap trick.” He thought as he nodded his head, savoring the sweet milk and trying to act like a child.
Although he has the ability to transform puppets, and the puppet in front of him looks no different from an antique to him, unfortunately, the magical quality of his current body is like that of an old 386 computer – and his magic manipulation ability as a legendary wizard can even be regarded as a supercomputer like Tianhe-2.
Therefore, the Grand Archmage could only sigh in despair and wait for his own DIY Pleasure Golem (inflatable girlfriend).
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Chapter 3: The Hound Chasing the Gem [Refined] (Old Version)
Mystery is definitely the source of power for magicians in the Type-Moon world.
It is precisely for this reason that, with the development of science and technology, the mysteries of this world have gradually faded under human exploration, and the power of magicians is far less than that in ancient times.
Especially in recent years, successive industrial revolutions have led to the gradual depletion of mystery, and the power of magic has also declined significantly. For example, the magic of “suggestion” could even directly distort a person’s will during the Age of Gods, but in modern times, it seems difficult to even change the other person’s memory.
The arcane of the DND system that Rhodes mastered did not require mysterious concepts. Instead, the arcane was more like a demand for power from the entire world, allowing mere humans to control the countless concepts in the world, condensing them into “elements” and storing them in the “world strings (or arcs)” that they controlled.
The number of “strings” represents the number of times a human body can pluck the concepts of the world, and gradually increases with the strength of the caster.
As the sun rose and set, twelve years later, Rhodes was no longer a weak baby, but a slightly frail teenager.
——Or rather, a nasty little boy with dark red hair and an indifferent expression.
“Still not enough…” He muttered softly as he stood in the dimly lit magic workshop. “It took me twelve whole years to master eight ‘strings’?”
“But it doesn’t matter. The rules of the two worlds are different anyway, and the conversion process between spells and magic is quite slow. I’ve only completed a few ‘Arcane Tricks’ so far, and those spells don’t require ‘Strings’ to cast.”
Rhodes said helplessly, picking up two pieces of parchment on the table and speaking to the puppet maid behind him.
“Send my card to the Edelfeldt family in Finland. Those war hounds should be interested in these things.”
He shook the parchment in his hand. Written on it in elegant handwriting were the words “Artificial crystal replaces natural crystal in storage magic – analysis of research and mass production methods.” It was clearly a piece of advanced magic information.
Of course, as a great arcanist who disliked trouble, Rhodes did not write the research report himself, but asked the poor puppet maid to write it for a whole night.
A few hours later, in the afternoon courtyard, under the cover of parasols, three figures, one big and two small, were sipping Finnish Helsinki coffee. For an arcanist, keeping a clear mind was more important than any defensive spell, so Rhodes also loved this refreshing drink very much.
In addition to Rhodes, there was an elderly woman and a young blond girl – probably only eleven or twelve years old, falling into the category of “three years old or older”.
“That’s a very good research report. Is it really your work? Aren’t you a little young?” The slightly hoarse voice revealed obvious doubts, but there was absolutely no contempt in it.
She was an old woman, with wrinkles on her body as mottled as tree bark, but she did not have the usual air of decay that is common among old people. Instead, she had the wisdom and sharpness of a sage.
“Young? If age were everything, perhaps the turtle would have ruled the world,” Rhodes said with a hint of sarcasm. “Although my knowledge is limited, I can still write something of this level.”
“You know, young man, this research report of yours is enough to get you ‘sealed’ by the Clock Tower’s Law and Politics Department.” Far from being angry, the old woman reasoned rationally. “Exposing it would be unwise. Why not hand it over to the main family of the Thousand Worlds Tree? That way, you’ll gain the greatest benefit.”
“It’s different. Compared to those ignorant aristocrats, I still admire you and Edfelt more.” Hearing this, Rhode analyzed it logically, like a politician. “Edfelt is called the ‘elegant hound,’ and I don’t think it’s without reason, right?”
“…Besides, why should the strong care about the jealousy and hatred of the weak? A mere seal is nothing more than the weak’s wail of resignation.”
“Interesting young man, if you are really as young as you look.” Looking down at the childish child, the old woman said in a calm tone.
“Very well. We, the Edelfelt family, accept this deal. In exchange for this research data, we will protect your life and legitimate rights—assuming this data is true.”
After all, for the Edelfeldt family, the thing that has caused the most heartache to the successive heads of the family is the huge expenses of gem magic, right?
Similar to the Tōsaka family, the Edelfeldt family also has inherited gem magic, which is fixed in gems. During battle, they can avoid chanting spells and directly consume gems to cast spells.
Therefore, the Edelfeldt family even has such a heretical belief that the difference in the depth of one’s wallet represents a decisive gap in combat power.
And if artificial crystals can be used to replace the consumption of natural crystals, the cost savings of the Edelfelt family will probably be an astronomical figure that is unimaginable, right?
But these were just baits that Rhodes had put out, and only the surface of the knowledge he possessed.
“Excuse me, I still have magic experiments to conduct, so I’ll take my leave now.” Picking up the “contract document” signed by the patriarch of the Edelfelt family handed to him by the maid, Rhodes made an excuse and planned to leave this courtyard full of intrigue.
“Wait a minute, Mr. Rhodes,” the old woman said with a kind smile. “I want you to introduce your bloodline. What do you think?”
The old woman’s calm words seemed to be asking “What did you eat?”, but Rhodes had an expression as if he had eaten shit.
“What do you mean by ‘introducing blood’?” Rhodes said with a strange look on his face. He had never expected that the old woman would be so straightforward and even make the matter of “borrowing sperm” sound so high-sounding.
“It’s simple. Marry a woman from my Edelfelt family and give birth to a child—you won’t be responsible for anything, but the child will also belong to the Edelfelt family.”
The old woman’s words were extremely calm, as if she was accustomed to this kind of thing. “As compensation, we will give you half of the profits from your paper on ‘artificial crystals’. How about that?”
“Not very good.” Rhodes smiled kindly. Out of the corner of his eye, he even saw the blonde girl on the other side of the round table showing a look of disgust. Her delicate eyebrows were furrowed hard, but she did not stop the old woman’s suggestion.
Perhaps this was the tragedy of the nobility? Compared to the slovenly middle-aged uncle, Rhodes looked more ‘high-quality’.
“Who is this?” Rhodes asked softly to the blonde girl beside him, but was met with mockery and contempt in her response.
“Luviagreta Edelfeldt, put away the worthless pity on your face. It’s not me who is asking you to borrow my seed.” The blonde girl, or the famous magician who appeared in ‘Fate/Stay_night’.
Well, the reason why she is so famous is probably because of her weird nicknames – such terrible nicknames as “the crane among ladies” and “the hunting dog of the arena” are indeed memorable.
As a child, Miss Luvia was already domineering.
“Very good.” Rhode chuckled, a hint of malicious amusement flashing in his eyes. “Although I don’t accept things like borrowing sperm, I am still open to developing a ‘pure’ relationship with Miss Luviagreta.”
“You!” Hearing this, Luvia was like a wild cat with its fur standing on end. She was about to flip over the table to teach Rhodes a lesson, but the old woman behind her grabbed her sleeve and pinned her down.
“This is a good suggestion. I allow you to pursue Luvia ‘properly’.” The old woman said softly, and the fierce look in her eyes slowly faded away.
“That suits my taste.” Rhode nodded slightly, then gracefully stood up again. “Please allow me to take my leave, Chief Edelfelt.”
“Go ahead.”
After a moment, the old woman smiled mockingly at the young figure gradually moving away.
“Did you notice…” she said softly, but her words contained murderous intent.
The so-called seed borrowing was nothing more than an attempt to tie Rhodes to the chariot of the Edfelt family through long-term love, and Rhodes’ refusal undoubtedly tore his face apart and became a problem for the Edfelt family.
But it was precisely because of Rhodes’ teasing of Luvia that the wise old woman suppressed her murderous intent.
She also wanted to see how far this talented young man could go, and Luvia was her investment. As for whether Rhodes could have sex with Luvia?
——After all, there is still a long way to go.
Chapter 4: I Love Bullying Honest People (Please Give Me a Reward!) (Old Version)
“Knock knock…”
A crisp knock on the door broke the tranquility of the early morning, and a slightly rough voice sounded from the messy and dilapidated villa.
“Hey! Stop knocking! I’m coming right over!”
Then, a sturdy arm pushed open the door, revealing a heavyset figure. Perhaps the most striking thing about his hair was his wild, unruly hair. His unkempt hair, like a chicken coop, looked out of place in a clock tower filled with elegant gentlemen. Not to mention his greasy bear pajamas, which made him look incredibly slovenly and ridiculous.
Of course, he was not a gentleman, and was even considered extremely lowly by the nobles of the Clock Tower—or perhaps a ‘war hound’.
Mercenaries were not uncommon among magicians, and the ‘Edelfelt House’ was a family renowned for its art of warfare. However, accepting missions at all costs for mere wealth clearly differed greatly from the elegant ‘Edelfelt House’.
“Who are you? I’m Lion Jie Jie Li, what can I do for you?”
The gruff middle-aged man said in a deep voice, looking like a lion taking a nap, and his irritability revealed the oppressive feeling of a veteran on the battlefield.
In front of him was a childish boy in an exquisite suit, and behind him stood a young girl like a maid, holding a dark red gift box.
“Rod, I am a member of the Thousand Worlds Tree family.” The young man said with a smile, and then squeezed in through the crack in the door, completely ignoring the somewhat angry look on Lion Jiejieli’s face.
“What are you going to do!” Lion Jie Li looked at the uninvited young man with a roar like a lion, but in Rhodes’s eyes, it was no different from the roar of a shrew.
“It’s simple. I’m here to sell products.”
The young boy sat on the dust-covered sofa, and the moment he sat down, invisible magical waves swept in all directions.
In an instant, the magic power condensed, transformed, and woven into a complex ritual that required eight bars of chanting, echoing in this chaotic room.
Immediately afterwards, as if it had been cleaned by the most dedicated cleaning staff, all the dust and garbage in the room disappeared without a trace.
“This…” Lion Jie Jie Li showed a look of surprise, but then he found that the countless residual oil stains on his funny pajamas were gone, and even the greasy hair on his head that had been stuck together became brand new.
——Even the faint smell of blood on his body disappeared without a trace.
“What on earth did you do?” This time it was no longer the stupid performance like a violent bear. Lion Jie Jie asked solemnly, his fingers resting on the pistol stuck on his waist which he never left.
Undoubtedly, Rhodes has the ability to clean up the filth on his body in an instant. Naturally, he can also draw out the blood in his body or directly crush his internal organs, which is undoubtedly fatal to humans.
“It’s simple. I just did what I could.” Rhode chuckled, a hint of sarcasm in his words. “Of course, if you think that the garbage and dust, and the unpleasant smell on you, are also antiques, I can give you some compensation.”
He spoke calmly, not at all like a clumsy teenager.
Then, the young girl behind Rhodes stepped forward and handed the gift box in her hand to Lion Jie Jieli.
“The SRM_Arms_1216 semi-automatic shotgun has been modified by me to have three interesting little spells: ‘Guided Shot’, ‘Sniper’s Strike’, and ‘Preemptive Strike’. You can try its performance, and it will definitely allow you to crush magicians below the ‘Color Rank’.” Looking at the burly middle-aged man with a look of surprise, Rhodes patiently explained this newly-produced war weapon.
“Huh? Just this?” Lion Jie Jieli said in surprise, but the moment he grasped the handle of the gun, he showed a look of shock.
It wasn’t something like “Shocking! A middle-aged man is obsessed with guns,” but it was completely shocking.
You should know that it is extremely difficult to engrave at most one spell on a magic suit. Most suits even only have one-time spells. But this gun is engraved with three magics, and they can amplify each other to achieve a deadly effect.
This shotgun could even be a family heirloom of a magic family, but the young man in front of him threw it out casually as if it were an unsaleable commodity.
“What’s your price…” Looking at the shotgun in front of him, Lion Jiejie showed a reluctant look. It was definitely a treasure that he could not afford.
“No, I don’t intend to use worldly wealth as a bargaining chip—I need sales channels and your mercenary friends,” Rhode said calmly, his words tinged with sincerity, which made him feel good. “As the price of the deal, I need you to help me sell these products to the magicians walking the battlefield to ensure their safety.”
“That’s the kind of talk all arms dealers make, right?” Hearing this, Shizi Jiejieli curled his lips nonchalantly, but a hint of joy crossed his face. “I won’t take advantage of you for nothing. Next time you need a commission from me, I can give you a discount—hmm, 5% off, I guess.”
“That’s so straightforward.” Rhodes chuckled. He ignored Lion Jie Li’s provocative words. As a qualified politician, he should be accustomed to the complaints of his political opponents and completely ignore those worthless nonsense.
So he slowly stood up, looked at the ‘infertile’ lion Jie Jie Li with pity and said.
“See you later, Mr. Lion Jiejieli.”
Then, Rhodes walked out, but at the moment of leaving he suddenly turned back and said.
“See you in Romania in six years.”
Upon hearing this, Lion Jie Jie Li was bewildered.
A few days later, the magic gift shop named ‘Rhodes’s Arcane Garden’ was officially opened. The ‘magic mercenaries’ who heard the news and came here instantly attacked the monopoly market held by the old nobles.
At least, the magician’s society is also a market economy.
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Clock Tower outside London in the early morning.
Once upon a time, this highest institution for magicians was so elegant, and definitely not as bustling and noisy as it is today.
——Yes, noisy. This word, which seems to have nothing to do with the Clock Tower, now best describes the early morning of the ‘Clock Tower of the Magic Association’.
Countless mercenaries with a war-like atmosphere were blocking the roadside, just like the sleepless otakus stuck in the streets of Tokyo, staying up all night waiting for the Comic Exhibition to open. However, these guys were not weak mortals. Although they had the identity of mercenaries, they actually mastered the mysterious “magician”.
There were dozens of mercenaries on the bustling streets, carrying large-caliber firearms with them. Some of the scattered individuals in the crowd were also equipped with weapons such as rocket launchers and plastic bombs. They clearly looked like they were heading to the battlefield – or rather, this was a morning that was like a battlefield for them.
The biggest goal of these mercenaries who have mastered the skills of killing is to be a hardworking ox, take away all the magic gifts produced in “Rhodes’ Arcane Garden” at a low price, and then resell them to their compatriots fighting desperately in the desert.
To this end, they even prepared a large number of weapons to prevent other colleagues from “stealing business”.
“Get out of the way! You lowly trash!” A low and arrogant roar came from behind the mercenaries. The mercenaries who had blocked Rhodes’ magic costume store tightly turned their heads abruptly and looked at the rude visitor. They were like vicious wolves, and their eyes even flashed with a gloomy green light that was ready to devour anyone.
“Uh…” Seeing the dozens of mercenaries turning their heads in unison, the lemon-haired noble ‘El-Melloi’ showed a little timidity.
Although he was honored as the head of the ‘Lord’s House’, as a ‘noble gentleman’, ‘Lord Kenneth El-Melloi Archibald’ clearly did not possess the combat skills commensurate with his status.
He was a pampered nobleman with countless magicians doing his dirty work. The most difficult battle he had ever experienced was a limited duel with another noble in the arena. He had never truly experienced a battlefield where he had to fight to the death.
So, although he was a ‘lord’, Kayneth was afraid at this moment, and then, after feeling this fear in his heart, his suppressed anger suddenly surged.
“You scum, do you want to be taken away by the law enforcement officers?” Kenneth shouted in a low voice, his words filled with rage.
However, the mercenaries ignored him. Although as mercenaries who traveled all over the country, they should know Kenneth’s identity, but they all ignored him.
Because, in their eyes, Kenneth is just a weakling who poses no threat. No matter how strong he is, he is nothing but a threat if he does not have the mentality to control his strength.
“Damn it…” His face became more and more distorted. Just when Kenneth was about to take out his convenient and practical magic gift, the ‘Moon Spirit Marrow Fluid’, the tightly closed gilded door in front of him suddenly opened.
“Oh? Isn’t this Lord Kenneth? Why are you still standing at the door? Why don’t you come in and chat for a while?”
He was a young boy, about fifteen or sixteen years old. Although his voice was immature, he had an irresistible majesty.
“I…” Kenneth didn’t know what to say. Looking at Rhodes’s youthful appearance, he couldn’t help but feel genuinely frustrated, but he still walked towards the ‘Arcane Garden’.
After all, he is a qualified magician, so he naturally knows not to let boring emotions cloud his reason.
“Very good.” Seeing Kenneth’s silent ‘concession’, Rhodes’ face also showed a bright smile. He sat on the soft sofa and said to Kenneth with a serious look. “I wonder what exactly brought Mr. Kenneth to our shop this time?”
“I need magic equipment. Of course, not those low-quality ones, and I don’t need equipment that can be used for a ‘permanent’ spell. I just need consumable items that can be used once.”
Kenneth said in a deep voice, his words carrying the rigid flavor of an aristocrat, while Rhodes also looked like he was talking business.
“Of course, but don’t Archipelago and its branches have enough consumables? Why do they need to come to me to buy them?”
“Bang!” Hearing this, Kenneth slammed the table, revealing a fierce but unintimidating scowl. “Damn it! It’s all those despicable, lowly branch families! How dare they question my authority as the head of the family!”
“Is that so…” Rhode was slightly stunned, as if he had thought of something – such as a subspecies Holy Grail War that led to the convergence of the world line.
“You must keep the magic gift set I bought this time a secret, and I don’t want to see those crude and cheap modern firearms.” Seeing this, Kenneth said sternly, obviously with a stupid aristocratic style.
“Of course. Money gets you what you want. That’s my motto.” Under Kenneth’s disdainful gaze, Rhode handed over a ‘self-compulsory certificate’ and said, “If there’s nothing else, please sign the contract. The magic suit you require is valued at £86 million. Would you like to pay by Royal Bank of Scotland draft or cash?”
A moment later, in the Clock Tower’s largest magic gift shop, ‘Arcane Garden’, in a room decorated with countless luxury goods, Rhodes sat blankly on a soft leather sofa, as if thinking about something.
“Marian…” he muttered softly, and a shadow gradually spread on the ground, and a rough rag doll jumped out of it.
“Master.” It was an extremely rough and even crude rag doll, but she could move through the shadows with her simple body.
“Send the Sword of AZOTH and Queen Maeve’s relics that I prepared to Senior Waver Velvet.”
“Yes, master.” The rough rag doll did not ask for the reason, but carried out Rhodes’ orders without hesitation.
“I hope Senior Weber can get along with Bitch Fu. I’m really doing this for his own good. Being a cuckold king is much better than being a cavalryman of a fellow (gay), right?”
P.S.: Marian is from Shakugan no Shana. If you have any puppet girls you’d like to see, please leave a comment in the comments section! Maeve is the biggest bitch in FGO. She likes to borrow seeds from every big hero. Her Noble Phantasm special effects are also pink. Those who draw Maeve can wear the same hat as her, haha …
Chapter 6: The Profit-Seeking Mage [Revised] (Old Version)
As a Mage, I Want to Be a Heroic Spirit: Chapter 6: The Profit-Seeking Mage [Refined] Illustrations and Text
Be it a golem or a puppet, these are all true ‘art’.
Before my eyes was a deep cellar. Dim candlelight illuminated the space wrapped in rocks, and coffins made of artificial crystal were neatly arranged.
The crystal coffins ‘store’ dolls in the shape of young girls, roughly fifteen or sixteen years old. Each one possesses a peerless beauty. Although not stunningly beautiful, their beauty is definitely beyond the reach of mortals.
Because they are not human beings, but complete “artworks”, treasures carefully polished by skilled craftsmen.
Because of this, they are absolutely “perfect”. Not only do they have enchanting and ageless looks, but even their most basic bones and muscles are perfect. They can unleash the maximum power of human beings to cope with any level of war.
They are the most loyal servants and the most powerful killing weapons. As carriers of thoughts, their soul cores are infused with countless combat knowledge, which even battlefield-seasoned mercenaries cannot match.
Their strong bodies also allow them to easily crush the soldiers in the army. Whether it is fighting, capturing, or sniping and assassination, they can achieve unparalleled levels.
At this moment, in the cellar of the magic workshop, Rhodes was intently carving a rib. It was his own rib, just taken out of his body, and still had a faint smell of blood.
This time he wanted to create a real ‘war machine’, not those servants used to clean the house. With the nimble movement of his fingers, the fascia on the ribs was gently peeled off, and countless scratches dotted the few magic circuits on the ribs.
Few golem technicians use their own body parts to create golems, not because of pain or anything like that, but because they fear the feeling of ‘reluctance’.
Golems are consumables. This is a warning that every golem technician is reminded of when receiving inheritance. Once a golem technician falls in love with the puppets they create, it means that the golem technician’s level will no longer be able to improve.
Only by destroying old products can one’s own technology be advanced. Every golem technician implements this idea and will never use his own body parts to build a golem.
But Rhodes is different.
He is an ‘arcanist’ first and a ‘golem technician’ second. To him, as long as something has enough value, he can even take out a heart in exchange for benefits, let alone a rib.
In just a few minutes, Rhodes was sweating profusely. Under the rendering of magic, the rib was as smooth as white jade, and countless crimson rays of light flashed on it.
Those were spells, countless magic circles connected to the spells, activating the few magic circuits in the ribs, turning the ribs into an extremely precious ‘magic furnace core’.
With a slight sigh of relief, Rhodes walked to a crystal coffin where a doll in the shape of a young girl was lying.
She was about fifteen or sixteen years old, with wisps of delicate white hair covering her forehead. Her innocent appearance made people feel instantly favorable towards her, but her green eyes were staring blankly, without a trace of emotion in them, as pure and cold as a freshly carved glass jadeite.
The hem of the girl’s skirt was connected to two black sickles by a unique mechanical structure. Complex spells were faintly visible on the two sickles, which carried a magnificent sense of mystery in their sharpness.
Then, Rhodes placed the rib in his hand on the doll’s heart. The rib, like white jade, sank into the girl’s body, driving the doll’s rigid body and gradually awakening the soul core that had been sealed inside.
The soul core contains the spirit of a girl who died in a car accident. It was precisely because of the car accident that she had a clearer concept of “time”, which was also the reason why Rhodes chose her.
The spell sealed in the ribs is the ‘Nine-ring Transmutation·Time Stop’. For this spell, Rhodes consumed the nine ‘strings’ that he had accumulated for more than ten years, and the auxiliary magic materials and enchanted materials were countless. If it weren’t for the previous ‘rescue’ of the unscrupulous Kenneth, Rhodes probably would have found a way to dismantle the vault of a bank, right?
He is such a reckless person, and he has been so unscrupulous from beginning to end.
[Autonomous Doll – Nine-Ring Spell Carrier No. 1, log in to the Creator Template and begin basic settings.]An extremely rigid voice rang out from in front of Rhodes, and the girl-like doll slowly sat up, still with a dazed expression on its face.
“Settings? That’s so tedious.” Hearing this, Rhode shrugged, then said solemnly, “Begin the setup. Record me as the highest authority holder. Your name is Liuzhu. Reconstruct your emotions according to the ‘template’ I’ve engraved in your spirit core.”
【yes……】
The words were still indifferent, but with a hint of aesthetic charm. She slowly closed her beautiful emerald eyes and lay back in the cold crystal coffin as if she was sleeping.
After a few seconds, the girl slowly sat up. This time, she no longer stood up stiffly, but supported herself with her slender white arms and gradually crawled out of the crystal coffin.
“Hmm…” The doll girl named Liuzhu yawned casually, then looked at her owner quietly.
“What are you thinking about?”
Liuzhu’s ethereal voice echoed in the dim cellar, as if completely wiping away all the haze.
“Hmm, it seems like you’re thinking of something really bad. It’s really sad to have users like you.”
Chapter 7: Take You to Aruba (Please Give Me a Reward!) (Old Version)
“Tsk, a bunch of trash insulting the glory of magicians!”
In front of Rhodes’ magic costume shop, a blond young man in a red windbreaker was complaining angrily.
In front of him were magicians fiddling with Rhodes-made magic costumes. Most of them were mercenaries from the Middle East. Only these battlefield-seasoned magicians knew how practical Rhodes-made magic costumes were. There was absolutely no impractical use in the entire costume. It was a weapon created entirely for killing and survival.
“Don’t kid yourself, Mr. Aruba.”
A slightly hoarse old voice sounded from behind him, like a giant beast awakening, which was terrifying. It also made the young man named Aruba’s face stiffen and he turned around.
She was an old woman, thin and with wrinkles all over her skin, but her aged face was full of life, making people unconsciously ignore her age.
“You… no, why are you here?” Aruba said in surprise. He looked at the prosperous ‘Rhodes Arcane Garden’ on the side with a look of disgust and disgust as if he had eaten shit.
“Aruba, you shouldn’t be prejudiced.”
The old woman spoke softly, as if she was teaching a student diligently – or perhaps Aruba was her student, even if it was just in name only.
“But…” Hearing this, Aruba subconsciously wanted to refute, but didn’t know what to say.
“Isn’t it because your ‘Cornis Family”s’ magic costume business has been taken over by Rhodes? This is normal market competition. We, the ‘Twelve Lords’ families, have no excuse to interfere. You should just continue to swallow your anger.”
There was a hint of self-mockery in her words. The old woman coughed slightly and walked with firm steps around Aruba towards “Rhodes’ Magic Garden”.
“Well, Master Inole…” Aruba advised softly, a look of confusion on his face. “If you’re going to cause trouble for Rhode, please bring your clan’s forces along. Several clans have already lost dozens of magicians in previous attempts to test the Arcane Garden, including some powerful Color Rank magi.”
“No, you misunderstood, Aruba.” The old woman named Inolai chuckled, her hoarse voice carrying an irresistible dignity. “I’m merely purchasing goods from the Arcane Garden. My Baru Yereta family also needs to learn from Rhodes’s technology.”
“–What’s more, as one of the ‘Twelve Lords’, even though I’m already a decaying old tree, I’m definitely not something that can be bullied by newly sprouted grass.”
“Your will.” Aruba bowed solemnly, as if expressing respect for the old woman. “One of the Twelve Lords of the Clock Tower, Ruler of the XI. Creation Division, Lord Inole Baruyereta Atolohom, it is a true honor to meet you.”
A moment later, in ‘Rod’s Arcane Garden’, the biggest focal point of the Clock Tower and the commercial store with the largest transaction volume in the whole of the UK, Inolai, dressed in a gorgeous robe, was sitting on a leather sofa, looking at the young man in front of him with interest.
The young man was about fifteen or sixteen years old. He was wearing a snow-white suit and a coat draped over his shoulders. The cloak-like coat was crumpled up on the sofa, but he did not look sloppy. Instead, he had a mysterious beauty.
His dark red hair, flawless and deep eyes, slightly cold features, and the transcendent wisdom in his eyes made people ignore his age and regard him as an equal opponent.
——At least in Inolai’s opinion, this young man is enough to be her opponent. She could not achieve such a feat when she was so young.
“Before we talk about business, can I have a suggestion?” The old woman chuckled, but her words were serious.
“Please speak.” Rhodes picked up the black tea produced in a certain dynasty. Compared with the British black tea that was a mixture of all kinds of things, this one had the purest taste and was fuller and more mellow.
“Would you be my student, the chief disciple of the ‘Clock Tower Creation Lord’?” Inolai said calmly, his face serious. “Not only that, I hope you will leave the useless ‘Thousand World Tree’ and replenish the bloodline of my ‘Baru Yeleta’. In exchange, I can even offer you the crowns of the next ‘Baru Yeleta Patriarch’ and ‘One of the Twelve Lords of the Clock Tower’.”
“And then? Let me stay in this small town and become a machine for producing and designing magic costumes for the benefit of your Baru Yereta family? What’s the point of such power and status?” Rhodes refused rationally, not being attracted by this sweet trap at all.
“You don’t agree? That’s a shame. Let’s move on to the next topic.” Frowning, Enolai was surprised that such a huge opportunity hadn’t knocked him unconscious. He couldn’t help but look at him with a higher regard. “Pick a direct descendant of Baru Yereta and leave a seed. In return, we’ll provide you with two billion pounds worth of magic materials.”
“Tsk… another case of borrowing offspring? As expected, all magi are the same. Could it be that wisdom and thinking can be passed down to the next generation along with magic circuits?”
Rhodes said with a mocking sneer on his face, but Inolai nodded.
“Of course, magic can optimize the next generation to the greatest extent possible, thus achieving true ‘inheritance’.”
“…” Hearing this, Rhode didn’t know how to respond, but he still pretended to be calm and asked. “Can we talk about business now? We can discuss other miscellaneous matters in detail later.”
“As it should be.” Inolai said seriously, perhaps sensing Rhode’s impatience or simply wanting to talk later. “We need to purchase a large quantity of your ceremonial attire for our family’s magician corps. What are your thoughts?”
“Of course I’d welcome it. No businessman would pass up a pound jumping into their wallet.” Rhode smiled gently, no longer aggressive. “We can discuss the price, but I’d like to trade Baru Yereta for a few ‘live’ werewolves as a prerequisite. How do you think?”
“Yes, as you wish.”
ps: The Aruba in the title is different from this Aruba. The Aruba in The Garden of Sinners can be described as “the magician with the least presence in Type-Moon”.
The character ‘Inole’ is not fictional either. He appears in the ‘El-Melloi II Case Book’. He is Aozaki Touko’s master and one of the Twelve Lords of the Clock Tower. He is a very interesting old man. He also appears in my other book ‘Type-Moon Tousaka Family Accounts’.
Feilu novels, Feilu will make you look good!
Chapter 8 Do You Yearn for Power? (Please Give Me a Reward!) (Old Version)
Under the dim blue sky, Rhodes and his maid walked on the rough cobblestone road.
This place is still under the control of the Clock Tower, and is even closer to the core area of the Clock Tower than the dilapidated courtyard “gifted” by the Thousand World Tree Family, and is under the protection and control of the Clock Tower.
This courtyard, covering an area of one square kilometer, was also a gift from a family in the Clock Tower, and was considered a gift for the opening of the “Arcane Garden”.
The family was called ‘Edelfelt’, and there were many magicians from this family in the entire ‘Rhodes’ Arcane Garden’. The manpower they provided supplemented the deficiencies in Rhodes’ foundation, and also served as a check and balance for this young man with extraordinary talent, and also served to bring the two closer together.
Whether it was Edelfelt, Baruyereta, or even the famous “aristocratic” Sofia family of the Clock Tower, they all accepted Rhodes and talked with him several times.
However, these families’ calculations all ended in failure. After understanding Rhodes’ principles, other families could only feel lost – and waited to see the tragedy of this Clock Tower rookie.
By rejecting the invitations from most of the Clock Tower families, Rhode had already offended the most arrogant of them. The rest would not help him and would even add fuel to the fire. Even those new magicians with no foundation were saying that “Rhode would pay the price for his arrogance sooner or later.”
However, Rhodes was not as stupid as they thought. He left a deep impression on every family in these countless conversations. He even made a large number of families support him by exchanging benefits.
——Of course, each of these families was questioning Rhodes’ identity, wondering which old monster in history he was, and whether he was a simple sixteen-year-old boy.
“Master…” Just as they walked to the gilded gate of the manor, Liuzhu stretched out his arm, seeming to want to say something but stopped himself.
“What’s wrong? You don’t have to worry about anything in front of me.” Rhodes chuckled and said with a hint of joy. He was obviously relieved that Liuzhu didn’t have the “unbecoming” direct and sharp tongue.
“Huh?” Hearing this, Liuzhu smiled faintly, but her gem-clear eyes held contempt. “You said the same thing last night when you did those disgusting things to me. Is this part of your sexual quirk? But I don’t dislike even a terrible master…”
“As expected, I shouldn’t have expected you to change your sharp tongue.” Rhodes shrugged. It was he who personally made Liuzhu look like this sharp-tongued person, so he should naturally be responsible for it.
“Oh? Is this considered venomous? I think it’s a kind word of caution. It’s very useful for you to change those sexual fetishes. At least you haven’t used those disgusting little props these past few nights.”
With a faint smile on her delicate face, Liuzhu mocked without thinking, but her fair cheeks also flushed with shame, and her long legs couldn’t help but slightly clamped together, obviously recalling something bad.
“Whips only work on perverts, right? I’m still a normal human being—well, maybe?” Seeing this, Rhode chuckled and said self-deprecatingly. “Get straight to the point, what exactly do you want to say, Liuzhu?”
“It’s simple…” Seeing Rhode get to the point, Liuzhu’s little girlish demeanor gradually faded. She asked in confusion. “Why sell the ceremonial attire to the Twelve Lords’ ‘Baru Yereta’? We’re not short of funds, and there’s a chance we might become enemies with the Clock Tower in the future. Your actions are undoubtedly aiding the enemy.”
“So, it’s pathetic not to understand politics, Liuzhu,” Rhode chuckled with a hint of desolation. “No country in the world sells the latest weapons. They sell simplified or even obsolete junk to third world countries, profiting hugely. I do the same thing, that’s all.”
“But…” Liuzhu wanted to question, but Rhodes’ fingers stopped her on her cherry-colored lips.
“Wait a moment, I’ll show you my true power.”
Located in the manor gifted by the famous family of the Clock Tower, the originally quaint manor has been completely modernized. Various technologies are spread throughout every corner of the manor, from simple laser mines to fully automatic anti-aircraft machine guns. The manor is full of the characteristics of a certain country, simple and brutal.
After all, only in that place would they use anti-aircraft machine guns to execute prisoners, right?
Various cameras are everywhere in the manor, and countless golems and puppets are disguised as decorations and hidden in the shadows. Every shining armor is a brave steel golem, and behind every classical painting is a powerful and brutal ‘M18A1_Claymore Broadsword Mine’. Both the golem’s weapons and the high-powered mines are attached with magic, which makes them more concealed and also symbolizes deadly lethality.
The seemingly elegant manor has actually become the strongest fortress in the world. Even an entire infantry company cannot break through it. Instead, they will be completely defeated and swallowed up by those cruel traps.
In the basement of this manor, in a space connected by an elevator, there are eight teams of twelve people each, a total of ninety-six mercenary troops ready to go.
They were fully armed, their bodies gleaming with the brilliance of steel and magic. Each of them had the physique of a bodybuilder and possessed the qualities of a modern army.
Standing on the high platform, Rhodes held Liuzhu’s slender waist, smiled heartily as if he was reviewing a military parade, and said with a hint of arrogance.
“These people were originally mortals, mercenaries hired by Lion Jieli from that terrible place in the Middle East. I transformed them into flesh golems. Their steely bones and superb regenerative abilities allow them to confront Wolverine head-on or fire a 60mm cannon. Their loyalty is absolute.”
“Did you use your arcane magic to hint at them?” Liuzhu murmured softly, looking at their slightly dull eyes. “That’s a bit excessive.”
“But I gave them the highest commission in the world. They can get tens of thousands of pounds just by working for me for a year.” Rhodes said righteously, but Liuzhu twisted the soft flesh on his waist fiercely.
“I told you to touch my waist but don’t go inside! That’s too much!”
Chapter 9 Love Lab Module (Please reward!) (Old version)
P.S. Anyone who’s played Skyrim probably knows what “Love Lab” is, right? If you want resources, find me in the review section! Please give me some flowers and rewards!
“Is that so? Truly worthy of the bloodline of the Phantasma…”
In the deep cellar, the sticky smell of blood permeated the air.
This is not a cellar where maid dolls are stored, nor is it a training ground for mercenaries, but rather a ‘laboratory’ belonging to Tohsaka Kei.
Of course, this laboratory has nothing to do with a certain back-breaking module in “The Elder Scrolls 5”. I have never played anything like the Love Laboratory.
At this moment, this place is by no means a place to enjoy happiness, but a terrifying purgatory.
The four walls were covered with high-strength alloy plates, and the floor was also made of solid steel. Slightly dazzling incandescent lamps illuminated the entire cellar. A laboratory table about four or five meters long was placed in front of Rhodes.
On the huge table lay a twitching beast—or rather, a human who had turned into a beast.
Its name is ‘Werewolf’, a species that exists only in human imagination and is even hailed as a fantasy species by magicians.
However, it is not a pure fantasy species, but an inferior product with certain fantasy species bloodlines.
“Can such strength be achieved with only a tiny amount of Fantasy Bloodline…” Rhodes couldn’t help but show horror as he cut the werewolf’s thick muscles, bullet-proof fur, and claws sharp enough to tear through steel.
It’s not because of how powerful this werewolf is, but because of the role it can play in battle.
Just one werewolf with this thin bloodline can easily kill an ordinary ‘sacrificial’ or even ‘deputy’ magician, not to mention those ‘leaders’ with thick bloodlines.
And creating such a werewolf is also extremely cheap, requiring only a young and strong man and some werewolf fluids…
“It’s simply a dream weapon of war. There’s a reason why these fantasy species haven’t been completely exterminated.” Rhodes said softly, and swung the silver scalpel in his hand suddenly, cutting off the neck of the twitching werewolf on the experimental table. A burst of blood spurted towards him, but was blocked by the barrier constructed by magic.
Behind the blood-red shield barrier, Rhodes’ eyes were faintly filled with an icy light.
“It seems like I’ve gained a lot this time.” As he spoke, Rhodes clapped his hands lightly. With the crisp sound of clapping, Liuzhu, wearing a dark green gauze dress, suddenly appeared behind him.
“Master.” The girl stood in front of Rhodes, gently lifted the hem of her gauze skirt, and showed her slender calves to Rhodes.
Unfortunately, although Rhodes is a pervert, he is definitely not a foot or leg maniac, he is just a lolita maniac.
“Go to the Clock Tower’s black market and get me some young and strong humans—well, preferably some extremely vicious criminals.”
“Yes, your will.” Hearing this, Liuzhu nodded slightly, and her light figure suddenly disappeared in front of Rhodes, obviously leaving here using the “time stop” technique.
“Really? Are you wasting precious magic power like this?” Rhodes curled his lips, but his eyes were once again fixed on the werewolf corpse that was gradually getting cold on the experimental table.
“Lycanthropy… What an interesting bloodline.”
A moment later, in the black market of the Clock Tower.
This ‘black market’ was built in a magnificent manor, and almost every magician knew about it, so it was not ‘hidden’ at all.
The reason why there is no need to hide here is that the Twelve Lords also have a share in the trade in the black market, and naturally have the support of those nobles. What is sold in the black market is nothing but things that are “contrary to moral common sense”. From real humans to various alien races, almost everything can be bought here, although each item violates the laws of this era.
Liuzhu strolled through the manor, admiring each item and looking for places where people were being bought and sold.
When the other magicians saw her, they showed lustful looks due to her beauty, but their desires were immediately suppressed by reason.
Magicians are all rational creatures. Although there are some who are obsessed with appearance among them, they will not be driven by their lower body. A girl who exudes powerful magical fluctuations is not someone they can mess with. What’s more, they can’t tell Liuzhu’s identity at all, and regard her as a human magician or even the offspring of a big family.
“Lowly human.” Seeing this, Liuzhu muttered softly, her words filled with sarcasm and disgust. “Sure enough, except for the master, all humans in this world are filthy.”
“I can’t pretend I didn’t hear that, puppet.”
A proud voice sounded from behind Liuzhu, and a pitch-black whip was held in front of her.
The one who stopped Liuzhu was a girl of about seventeen or eighteen years old. Her orange-red hair was tied into a ponytail, and there was a domineering look on her delicate face.
“How dare a mere puppet look down on a human magician? Who is your master? It seems he’ll need to find a way to fix you.”
The girl said in a stern voice, and the next moment, the air trembled with her words.
It was wind, violent, intense, high-speed hurricane force winds!
In this closed manor, a hurricane suddenly burst out, compressed into twelve arrows and shot towards Liuzhu.
“Hmph, a puppet not even of ‘low blood’, what right do you have to mock a magician?” Feeling the wind arrows sweeping across her body, the orange-red-haired girl sneered, not even glancing at her foe’s plight. “You’re only worth becoming scrap!”
But then, the roaring wind arrow suddenly shattered, as if the spell was broken, and low and suppressed words sounded from in front of the girl, causing her to tremble.
“Oh? Are you questioning my work?”
Although the tone was calm, there was a sense of oppression in the words. The air around seemed to become sticky with the words, and it even made people unable to breathe.
He was a young boy, about fifteen or sixteen years old, with cold murderous intent in his clear eyes.
“Tell me your name,” the young man named Rhodes shouted. “Then—die!”
“Buzz–” As if responding to him, a dark sickle emerged from the hem of the Liuzhu skirt, and guns flashing with magical light were suspended in the air. These guns were ready to be fired, and the black muzzles emitted a cold light.
At this moment, the situation is tense!
Chapter 10 The Maid Who Belongs Only to Me (Please Give Me a Reward!) (Old Version)
In the black market of the Clock Tower, in this magnificent manor, the atmosphere was tense.
The boy and the girl were facing each other. Sixteen different types of firearms were suspended behind Rhodes, including small-caliber submachine guns and large-caliber sniper cannons. However, these firearms were shining with magical light, obviously attached with spells, and were much more powerful than ordinary firearms.
At his side, Liuzhu also gently lifted the hem of her skirt, and two dark sickles emerged from under her skirt. Countless spells were constantly flowing on the cold blades, and it was obvious that they were not simple cold weapons.
“You…” the orange-haired girl gritted her teeth at the fearless Rhode. “I am the next head of the Barthelmero Family—Barthelmero Loreleija. Are you really going to mess with my Barthelmero Family just for a mere puppet?”
“Oh? Just a puppet? You’re underestimating the value of my work, aren’t you? Ryuju’s worth probably can’t even compare to that of a ‘magician’.”
With disdain on his face, Rhode sneered loudly. What he said was not wrong. Liuzhu’s ability to stop time was comparable to “magic” alone.
“You idiot…” Seeing this, Lorelaia frowned, a look of disgust on her face. “Magicians are the product of humanity. How can you compare a puppet to them? It’s a betrayal of the human race!”
“Tsk, wearing a hat? Why are you so skilled?”
Rhodes chuckled, his words filled with deep contempt.
“Don’t nobles always make decisions based on their own interests? What do you think you have that makes you worthy of my Liuzhu? Apart from your ‘innate’ family and bloodline, you have nothing.”
“You are insulting the honor of the nobility!” Loreleiya roared angrily upon hearing this, and Rhodes suddenly interrupted.
“Then come and duel with me! What qualifications do a mere loser like Meng Zuyin have to negotiate with me!” Rage flashed across that handsome face. For Rhodes, anyone who dared to insult his beloved work was equivalent to a declaration of war to the death.
“Hmph! Just wait for me!” After Loreleija uttered the five-word mantra, she picked up the magic gift suit for communication and delivered the message to the family.
At this moment, the communication magic of the entire manor was blocked by an invisible barrier.
“That’s a bit too much, Lorelaia.” A slender figure appeared between the two of them, stopping them. “I think it’s best for everyone to get along peacefully. After all, you’re also being evaluated for the position of ‘Patriarch.’ If you start trouble now, I’m afraid you’ll have to say goodbye to the pinnacle of power, right?”
The visitor was a young woman with long orange hair. Although she looked to be in her twenties or thirties, she had actually lived half a century.
Rhodes had long forgotten her name, but he was very clear about her status.
The ‘Sofiali Family’, one of the twelve lords, gradually rose to prominence under her control, and her appearance here now is no coincidence.
“Sofia Li? Are you going to protect this ungrateful little guy?” Lorelaia showed anger at this, but Sophia chuckled.
“You underestimate him too much. Even if you spread the news to the Barthemelo family, those old antiques will not become enemies with Mr. Rhodes over such a small conflict.”
“Hmph…” Although she knew that Sophia was telling the truth, Loreleija still looked unhappy. The nobles’ foolish arrogance made her lose her judgment.
“Let’s stop here, both of you. It’s too inappropriate to duel here.”
Seeing Loreleija give in, Sophia breathed a sigh of relief.
“Also, Mr. Rhodes, I’d like to ask you about the equipment for the ceremonial attire. Could you please move over?”
“Of course, I don’t want to breathe the polluted air here anymore.” Rhodes mocked, but Lorelaia didn’t say anything. Instead, she turned around and walked out of the manor.
But there was still a fierce look in her eyes, and it was obvious that she didn’t intend to stop there.
“Don’t worry, Mr. Rhodes. With the pressure from our Twelve Lords, even Barthemelo of the Law and Politics Department won’t be able to coerce you, let alone something as foolish as a ‘sealing designation.'”
Seeing this, Sofia Li spoke softly, with a tone of both intimacy and threat in her words. It was obvious that she intended to completely tie Rhodes to the camp of the Twelve Lords and compete with the superior Barthelmero.
“That’s right, but I still need to trouble you with one thing.” Hearing this, Rhode nodded. “I need a group of brutal and strong criminals. The more the better.”
“Uh…” Sophia Li couldn’t help but smile bitterly, not expecting Rhode to resort to such tactical tactics. “Of course, this isn’t a problem for us, but why use a criminal? Can’t an ordinary mortal do it?”
“It’s simple,” Rhode said calmly, shrugging. “Ordinary mortals don’t have strong enough willpower to withstand such intense experiments—you don’t think I’m doing this out of ‘good intentions,’ do you?”
“Of course not, you’re worrying too much…” Sophia Li gave the young man a deep look before pressing him. “As the price of the deal, I need some of your knowledge of ‘inscriptions’. I don’t think that’s too much, is it?”
“Of course, I’ll send the puppet over,” Rhodes said softly with a smile. “Well, happy cooperation, Miss Sophia Li.”
“It’s a pleasure to work with you, Mr. Rhodes.”
A moment later, in the manor controlled by Rhodes.
Young Rhodes was slumped on the sofa, Liuzhu was brewing black tea skillfully, the elegant tea fragrance echoed in the study, intoxicating.
“I have a question, Master.” Liuzhu gently offered tea and smiled gently. “Why did you have to deal with that woman for me? She’s just a doll.”
“Yeah, it’s obviously just a puppet.” Rhodes said lightly, and Liuzhu’s eyes dimmed, but as Rhodes spoke, a more moving light burst out.
“–Even if you’re a doll, you’re mine, my maid. Don’t underestimate yourself, Ryuju.”
“Follow your will.”
The girl whispered, hugging Rhodes’ shoulders with her fair hands and cushioning his head with her soft breasts.
“I shall die in your service, my lord.”
Chapter 11: Floating Aircraft Carrier and Ship Girl (Please reward!) (Old version)
“Success…”
Looking at the cold experimental table in front of him, a joyful smile appeared on Rhodes’ face.
A burly figure was lying on the experimental table. He was a member of the mercenary unit controlled by Rhodes. He was absolutely loyal to Rhodes under the control of magic suggestion and spells.
And now, his body is covered with black wolf hair, and his muscles are as strong as a bodybuilder, as if they are about to explode.
His thick black fur allows him to ignore small and medium-caliber firearms, and his muscular build gives him physical fitness far superior to that of ordinary people. The high-speed healing substance flowing in his blood makes him fearless of harm, and the claws on his hands can tear through steel…
The most important thing is the ‘mystery’ flowing in his body.
The mystery unique to the ‘Fantasy Species’ flows in his blood, allowing him to obtain the lowest level of ‘Anti-Magic Power’. Ordinary magic without chanting cannot hurt him at all. Even magic of two or three measures can hardly pose a threat to him. Combined with the werewolf’s extraordinary speed, he can even kill a ‘Dianwei’ magician.
Not only that, the ‘werewolf blood’ in his body can be spread through the exchange of body fluids. In other words, the humans bitten by him will become a new generation of werewolves, and may even be controlled by him because of their blood relationship.
As long as Rhodes throws these werewolves into the battlefield in the Middle East, he only needs to clear a few villages to build a werewolf army of hundreds of thousands. These werewolves still have human intelligence, can use various modern weapons, and can even disguise themselves as ordinary humans. Moreover, they are very loyal because of the control of their bloodline.
“Very good, let’s conduct the experiment on heavy firepower weapons, and don’t slack off.” Rhodes said in a deep voice with a smile on his face, and the werewolf mercenary bowed slightly to Rhodes to show his loyalty.
A moment later, the two arrived at the site where the magic costume experiment was being conducted. Twelve-centimeter-thick, completely solid steel plates were placed in the distance, while the werewolf mercenary carried a thick, black heavy firepower weapon and aimed the six barrels at the targets.
This thick black weapon is called the ‘M61 Vulcan Aviation Cannon’. It is famously known as the ‘Vulcan Cannon’. Its brutal rate of fire and lethality are considered the top products of industrial technology in this era.
But now, this weapon, which should have been installed on a fighter plane, was lifted up by the burly werewolf with one hand. The six gun barrels connected together rotated slowly, and the black muzzle with a caliber of 20 mm flashed with a terrifying cold light.
Even the most proud aristocratic magician would give up his worthless honor and beg for surrender with tears streaming down his face when facing the muzzle of this revolving cannon, right?
Once the gun is opened, the enemy’s corpse will not be left behind, but will be transformed into broken pieces of flesh and blood. This is such a cruel weapon. In this era, no magic can be more threatening than modern rapid-fire machine guns.
The barrel of the machine gun slowly rotated, the speed getting faster and faster, even with a whistling sound of the wind, followed by the brass-colored shells fired out – the metal storm turned into an unstoppable golden whip, sweeping towards the targets at a rapid speed.
The brass shells were so fast they couldn’t be detected by the naked eye, so in order to calibrate the direction of the shot, one tracer bullet was mixed in with every six bullets, making the Vulcan cannon’s firing rate of 1,200 rounds per minute like a sword of judgment, turning everything in its path into debris.
“Boom! Boom! Boom–” Countless loud noises echoed in the experimental site. The steel plate that was twelve centimeters thick was cut in half. Then, the fragments of the steel plate that slowly fell to the ground were completely blown away, crushed, and turned into steel debris all over the sky.
“Technology is the primary productive force. This has always been true,” Rhode said loudly. “Activate ‘magic’! Show me the real power!”
“Ah!” The werewolf mercenary roared loudly. The recoil of the machine gun made him feel a little pain, but it was nothing compared to the sense of release during the strafing.
Then, the magical light gradually lit up on the machine gun, and the sweeping shells suddenly scattered out, flying towards the targets in countless arc-shaped trajectories.
Dozens of shells fell like a rainstorm, causing even more brutal damage to the target – the steel target that just needed continuous fire to tear apart could now be shattered by just one shell.
Even more terrifying was the fact that not a single shell missed its target! Even though the target had shattered into a haze of fragments, the largest fragments were still blown away by the successive shells. Not a single shell missed its mark, and dozens of shells completely shattered more than a dozen targets!
“very good.”
Feeling the power contained in the hail of bullets, Rhodes showed a ferocious smile on his face.
“What kind of magician could stop this barrage? A pawn? Or a color? Or even one of those old-fashioned crown-rank magicians?”
“Whether it’s werewolf soldiers or modified aircraft cannons, I only need a few days to mass-produce them. But how long will it take to train those magicians?”
“What’s more, besides the Vulcan cannon, I also have main battle tanks, self-propelled artillery, aerial bombs, and even soaring floating battleships! If all else fails, I still have the Sherman M1!”
“Weighing 56 tons and firing at a rate of 350 rounds per minute, it can penetrate armor, blast, and burn instantly! It’s a hero among tanks!”
“Those old stubborn people in the Clock Tower, what qualifications do they have to compete with me?”
Rhode said to himself with joy, as if he saw the clock tower trembling under his strong will! The decadent nobles were “named” one by one by the railgun.
“You’ve lost your composure, Master,” Liu Zhu, who was serving beside him, said softly. “Although your masterpiece is perfect, please pay attention to your image.”
“Perfect? Are you kidding?” Rhode’s abrupt retort startled Liuzhu, but Rhode, already in high spirits, continued to ramble. “A truly perfect golem isn’t this garbage. Flesh-based werewolf golems or steel-heavy war machines are nothing but defective products!”
“Then… what is perfection?” The cute Liuzhu asked softly, while Rhodes showed a sinister grin.
“Of course it’s those ‘ship girls’. Pairing floating battleships with ship girls is the ‘art’ I’ve been waiting for!”
P.S. What kind of ship do you want the protagonist to build as his first major ship? Feel free to share your thoughts in the review section!
Chapter 12: Hisau Maiya’s Redemption [Refined] (Old Version)
This place is both rich and poor, both simple and luxurious.
This is the source of disaster and the source of conflict in this world.
On the desolate Gobi Desert, brass bullet casings were still emitting high temperatures, and dozens of thin figures were picking up the shells. Several supervisors stood lazily behind them, holding guns in their hands, and the whips tied to their belts were stained with blood.
Shouts, whipping sounds, and even the shrill sound of gunfire echoed across the Gobi Desert. These terrorists used harsh means to oppress these innocent teenagers, depriving them of everything.
At this moment, soft sobbing sounds were heard from afar. In this world where everyone has become numb, this crying sound seemed particularly abrupt.
“No, no…”
She was a black-haired girl, about eleven or twelve years old, with an obviously Oriental appearance.
Perhaps she was a war correspondent’s child? The girl looked incredibly cute, yet she was mercilessly dragged away by several filthy, gun-wielding rioters.
Women have no status in this land, and for these terrorists, there is no need to follow any laws. The guns in their hands symbolize tyranny.
Verdict, trial, and even final punishment can be achieved by simply pulling the trigger in your hand – taking the life of an innocent person so simply and brutally.
No one dared to resist them, and no one could resist these armed thugs. The girl was dragged away fiercely, while the others turned a deaf ear. Even a few supervisors pulled up their belts and followed closely.
Apparently, these disgusting scum intended to join in the miserable wailing and weeping.
The intense war twisted their hearts and turned them into aliens that gnawed on blood and wailed. They took pleasure in bullying the weak and exchanged the wailing of others for pleasure.
And just as the girl was dragged into the tent, a low wolf howl sounded from a distance.
“Ouch—”
It was a solitary figure, perhaps a ferocious Gobi wolf? But the soldiers paid no attention. Wolves were plentiful in the Gobi Desert, and these ferocious beasts were extremely agile and would never run into the dozens of guns in their camp.
The next moment, the armed personnel who had just had this thought showed a look of horror.
It was a black wave, mixed with a cold green light in the pitch-black waves. It was the glance of a wolf, and the thirst for blood in it was enough to scare any creature.
Dozens, hundreds, thousands, tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands and millions of werewolves turned into a tide that could swallow the entire world and rushed towards the isolated armed personnel position.
Such an unstoppable momentum—absolutely unstoppable!
“This…” A gunman was slightly stunned, then dropped his weapon and ran away without even reminding his colleagues – after all, as long as there is enough food, even the cruel Gobi wolves will not kill everyone, right?
He was thinking this, but the next moment his throat was bitten off.
In just seven or eight seconds, the werewolves covered a distance of half a kilometer. Their speed was more than ten times that of ordinary people. Even if they used vehicles, they could not survive the claws of these werewolves with strong sense of smell.
This army of millions of werewolves has never even been noticed by any force, because none of the rioters they attacked survived, and either became the werewolves’ food or their companions.
“Is there not enough food today?” A clear, childish voice echoed among the werewolves.
She was a girl with long flaxen hair, about fifteen or sixteen years old, with cute wolf ears and a fluffy tail swaying constantly, and a look of joy on her face – or perhaps, being able to listen to the sound of werewolves tearing at corpses and still chuckling innocently, even if she wasn’t an outlier, she was still considered a rare dark-hearted person, right?
“Awooo–” The black werewolf rushed to the girl. Unlike other werewolves, he was wearing sturdy armor on his body, and the armor was emitting a magical glow.
“Speak human language, you dead dogs!” the wolf-eared girl said disdainfully. “I am an elegant lady, I will not howl with you.”
“Ahem…” The werewolf nearly spit out his lunch as he spoke in a hoarse voice. “We found a girl, about eleven or twelve years old, with good talent.”
“Oh? Is that so?” The girl was stunned, a sinister smile spreading across her face. “Can she be compared to us?”
“Of course not, Master Holo,” the werewolf continued, his tone tinged with envy. “You are the ‘Werewolf Golem’ created by Master Rhodes. Your bloodline has been replaced by that of a pure ‘Werewolf of the Phantasmal Species.’ How can a mere mortal compare to the Master’s masterpiece?”
“Very good, since she poses no threat to us, let’s keep her and eat the rest. We already have many ‘brothers’, so there’s no need to expand further.”
“Your will, Lord Holo.” Seeing this, the werewolf nodded slightly, tucked his tail and ran away.
“Tsk, you’re truly a lowly, inferior species.” Holo said softly, a happy smile on her face.
“…I really want to give birth to a litter of wolf cubs for my master… Only his great bloodline is worthy of my body…”
On the other side, in the London Clock Tower, in the manor controlled by Rhodes.
In a courtyard filled with flowers, Rhodes and Liuzhu were playing international chess. The only sound in the entire courtyard was the intermittent sound of chess pieces dropping, exuding a peaceful beauty.
“Bang!” The white chariot moved and blocked the king. Rhodes held the white piece and said with a playful smile.
“Check! Your level is still a little off, Ryuju.”
“Hmph… As a gentleman, you should give way to ladies, so that you can find a girlfriend.” Liuzhu said indignantly. She moved the king to avoid Rhodes’ aggressive attack.
“Oh? I still need a girlfriend? Can’t I make one myself? The one made by myself is the most aesthetically pleasing.” Hearing this, Rhodes chuckled and glanced at Liuzhu’s pretty face, and the implication of his words made Liuzhu blush slightly.
“Master,” a ethereal voice echoed from behind Rhode. A shadowy shadow dissipated, and Marian, resembling a crude rag doll, emerged from it. “We have received intelligence that Kenneth El-Melloi Archipelago, who participated in the Subspecies Holy Grail War, has tragically perished.”
“…” Hearing this, Rhodes fell silent. A cold rationality blossomed in his already sharp eyes. Just looking at those bright eyes that revealed mechanical rationality was chilling.
The next moment, he picked up the bishop on the chessboard and gently placed it on the black and white chessboard, blocking the black king’s retreat.
“All the conditions have come together. This time, Checkmate has finally died.”
Chapter 13: Screaming till my throat is broken but no one helps me (Please give me a reward!) (Old version)
In the Achizolti family manor, in the boudoir of a certain blonde and scheming young lady, the pampered young lady was lying on the couch like a defeated dog, listening to the information brought by the maid.
“Kenneth, dead?”
The tone was full of surprise, but also carried a different kind of emotion.
That is joy, that is relief, that is the gradually awakening of desire.
Listening to the ‘bad news’ about her family, the girl named ‘Lenice El-Melloi Achizolti’ had her lips slightly raised, revealing a bright yet cold smile.
Lanis is an exceptionally gifted magician. In the Clock Tower, her qualifications are among the best, but because Kenneth is even better, she has become a truly pathetic spare tire.
The reason why she has not been betrothed to another noble family until now and has become an unnecessary marriage prop is also because of her excellent magical skills and familiarity with the ways of the world.
But this does not mean that the family does not intend to use her for marriage, but rather wants to use her extraordinary abilities to sell her for a good price.
Unfortunately, Lanis is not the kind of person who would be sold out and then help others count the money. With her talent in dealing with people, she has accumulated a lot of connections and capital. Although she seems weak in the eyes of the main family of ‘Achipolud’, she is still a formidable force for the branch family like ‘Achizolti’.
No matter who you are or what your aesthetic taste is, you will be attracted by Lanise’s extraordinary beauty at first sight and become her loyal supporter.
The soft blonde hair is definitely not the inconspicuous light gold of European and American people, but more like a shining color like gold. Although she is only fifteen or sixteen years old, Lanis has a good figure and can be considered graceful. Her pretty face with a hint of tenacity in her childishness makes people want to press her under them and conquer her completely.
She is so beautiful, and is by no means a worthless vase. Whether it is her extraordinary magic circuits or her political and business skills, they are far beyond those of ordinary magicians, making her sought after by many aristocratic heirs.
Of course, the real target of those nobles was her uterus.
For magicians, magic circuits are passed down through their bloodline. Large families with more than ten generations have maintained pure bloodlines in every generation, thus making the next generation’s magical talents far superior to those of ordinary people.
In the eyes of those nobles, Lanis was definitely the most perfect marriage partner – or the most suitable reproductive machine.
She possesses an elegant beauty, a mind far superior to that of an ordinary person, and magic circuits of perfect quantity and precision. She is truly the uterus that nobles dream of.
Yes, it’s just a uterus, it has no other value, no other meaning, let alone the so-called feelings and love.
The world of magicians is so cruel and yet so realistic.
“Huh…” The girl breathed in short, sharp breaths. Her mind kept telling her to stay rational, but this ‘surprise’ was really beyond the ordinary.
Although Kenneth was a studious person who was not good at fighting, as a ‘Color Rank’ magician, second only to the ‘Crown Rank’ in strength, and one of the ‘Twelve Lords’ of the Clock Tower, his death was almost impossible.
But now, the news of Kenneth’s death was before Lanis. His body had been transported back to the Archibald family, and even his belongings had been collected intact. It was said that his death was quite tragic…
“Go away.” Looking at the maid who was still standing there, Lanis waved her hand in boredom, but the originally loyal maid still stood there like a clock that had stopped.
“Hey…” Lanis looked at the maid’s dull expression in surprise. She couldn’t help but feel a chill in her heart. “Who are you?”
She shouted loudly, and suddenly jumped up from the couch, leaping towards the magic costume on the desk on the other side. Defensive magic surrounded her body, and communication magic communicated with every magician loyal to her in the family, giving them an early warning.
In just a few seconds, she completed all these preparations, but the maid still stood there, like a puppet without its master, completely lifeless.
“Puppet…” The blonde lady suddenly thought of something, and at this moment, she felt her body suddenly wrapped by something soft, and the strength gathered in her body suddenly relaxed.
That was the silk quilt on her couch, and she also returned to the couch – you know, she had just jumped five or six meters and was approaching the desk where the magic costume was placed, but now she suddenly returned to a distance, and was even entangled in the silk quilt, making her look like a shameful silkworm.
“What on earth is that…” Cold sweat suddenly broke out on Lannis. She looked around the boudoir and found that spells were emerging from the darkness.
Those spells have the function of blocking communications, shielding sounds, and even blocking space. They are obviously traps that have been prepared long ago.
No doubt the spell had already been set, and her maid had long since been replaced.
“Greetings, Miss Lanis.” A teasing voice sounded, and a shadow rippled on the vermilion handmade carpet like a lake, and two figures suddenly emerged from it.
One of them was a young man in a suit. The handmade suit should be a custom-made one from Anderson & Sheppard. There was no doubt that the young man was either rich or noble, but what caught Lanice’s attention was the girl standing behind the young man.
The pure feeling of a lotus, the fair skin and the light gray gauze skirt complement each other. Although simple, it has elegance, and it takes the principle of “a maid cannot cover up the presence of her master” to the extreme.
“The doll you have here is my creation, a defective piece I made casually—made from the corpse of your maid.” A cruel smile lingered in his childish voice. “Please allow me to introduce myself. I’m Rhodes, a worthless arcanist. Please don’t look at me with such a vicious gaze.”
“otherwise–“
“Swish!” In an instant, the maid behind Rhodes suddenly disappeared, and in the blink of an eye she fell on Lanise. The black sickle got stuck in Lanise’s neck, leaving two red marks.
Seeing this scene, Rhodes chuckled leisurely.
“Then don’t blame us for being rude.”
“Cry and scream! No one will save you even if you scream your throat out!”
ps: As for the protagonist Dajian’s first ship girl, I’ll still vote for it, that’s it!
Chapter 14: Cunning and Cunning Lanis [Refined] (Old Version)
Looking at the girl wrapped in a silk quilt like a silkworm, Rhodes couldn’t help but utter that classic line.
“Cry and scream! No one will save you even if you scream at the top of your lungs!”
“…” Rhode’s response was not timid sobbing, but a long silence, and an awkward atmosphere surrounded the whole room.
“Ha! Ha! Ha—” Lanis suddenly burst into laughter, banging her head on the ground. The tense atmosphere that had just been tense disappeared completely. “Hey, isn’t your friend a little stupid? Didn’t you try to persuade him?”
The blonde lady looked at the confused Liuzhu and asked with a smile, and Liuzhu nodded seriously.
“Yes, he is such a willful person, so it is very hard for me. Please cooperate with our work, Miss Lanis.”
“Oh? Your job? If it’s robbery, you can loot everything here. I won’t stop you.” Hearing this, Lanis chuckled. “If I can get in touch with Mr. Rhodes, the ‘Rookie of the Clock Tower’, with just this garbage, I’m sure the nobles of the Clock Tower will envy me, right?”
“Tsk, boring. And Liuzhu, could you please stop being so sharp-tongued when you’re doing something important?” Rhodes said in frustration. Only at this moment could he be seen as just a teenager of fifteen or sixteen, not the old monster who had lived through countless years.
Perhaps because he had changed into a younger body, his cold heart gradually revived, the indifference in his character was fading away, and the chapter of a young man was written on his decadent soul.
“I’m just stating the facts. You’re stupid, arrogant, and you like to put on airs…”
Seeing the frustration on Rhode’s face, Liuzhu smiled and said even more harshly, “Really? Being your puppet is really hard.”
“Tsk…it seems I was too gentle in ‘taking care’ of you.”
Rhodes spoke softly, his words filled with coldness, and Liuzhu’s face turned pale, obviously thinking of some unpleasant memories.
“Hey! Stop ignoring me, you two!” Lanis said anxiously, watching the situation grow increasingly strange. “Just let me go! Didn’t Mr. Rhodes say he wanted to talk business? Why did you put me in this position!!!”
“You need some training, Miss Lanis,” Rhode chuckled playfully. “Would you like me to teach you a lesson… I mean, to hone your character? Um, I’ll make sure you’re not so impulsive again. How about that?”
“Only a fool would accept that! Do you think I’m as stupid as you?”
Then, like a wild cat whose tail had been stepped on, Lanis growled in a childish voice. “You’re definitely planning on doing something really drastic!”
“Hey…I feel like you’re thinking about some messed up things.”
Rhode’s face was dazed, and he couldn’t help but smile bitterly. “Tsk, so the Achizolti family’s education is so up-to-date? It’s truly sad to see the decline of morals and the decline of society.”
“Don’t put the blame on the Achizolti family! Be careful, or the ancestors will open the coffin and drag you in!” Lanis said angrily. “This is just a personal hobby. Even though we are nobles, we are not immune to advanced things like the internet.”
“Forgive my ignorance…” Rhode smiled awkwardly, but there was a hint of playfulness in his words. “Let’s stop with the small talk. I’m sure you’re also unhappy like this, Miss Lanis El-Melloi Archizorti.”
As he spoke, Rhodes sat upright on the sofa at the side, and Liuzhu suddenly appeared beside him, serving him a cup of fragrant black tea with curling hot steam. He seemed to have transformed from a gentle and free-spirited boy into a penny-pinching businessman.
“Huh?” Seeing Rhodes suddenly change the subject and the tone of the painting, the poor blonde lady Lanis was stunned, while Rhodes said calmly.
“I need Archibald’s support. In exchange, I can help you clear out all obstacles that stand in your way of becoming the Patriarch. How do you do that?”
“Is that so…” Hearing the chilling words, Lanis suddenly woke up. She looked at Rhodes with fear and calmly thought about the chips she should throw on the gambling table this time.
However, this shrewd young lady did not realize that after the previous playfulness, she instinctively believed Rhodes and did not even think about whether she needed to refuse. She began to figure out how to complete this PY transaction with Rhodes.
“So, what do I have to pay?” Lanis asked seriously, her words etched with gravity. “I don’t believe that a simple ‘support’ can buy your help. Tell me the real price.”
“What I need is simple. First, you and I sign a ‘self-enforced agreement’, guaranteeing we won’t harm each other. In return, you’ll help me shield myself from the pressure from the Clock Tower’s higher-ups and appropriately protect my assets. I’ll also compensate you adequately. While Archipelago isn’t completely broke, I wouldn’t mind a little extra money.”
With a calm expression, Rhodes quietly analyzed the pros and cons for Lanise. Both of them ignored the fact that Lanise was still wrapped like a silkworm.
“Secondly, I need Sir Kenneth’s corpse and his belongings. Magic seals are an exception, but the corpse must be intact, and the magic circuits must be undamaged. I also need all of his research materials, as well as magic materials worth approximately two billion pounds. I believe this is no problem for the Archibald family, which spans nine generations and spans history.”
“It’s a very generous offer. While it sacrifices family interests, it guarantees further advancement under my leadership…” the young lady said softly, her youthful face brimming with pride. “That’s just what I want. Then, let’s sign the self-compulsory agreement.”
As she spoke, she wanted to reach out her hand to shake hands with Rhode to show her willingness to cooperate, but she realized that she was still wrapped up like a stupid silkworm, and she couldn’t help but shout angrily.
“Let me go first! You bastard!”
Chapter 15: The Tricks Weber Embarks on (Please Give Me a Reward!) (Old Version)
If we compare the misfortunes of all the moon-type characters, Weber probably wouldn’t even be ranked.
But if we compare who was the weakest in their youth, then Mr. Weber would be at the top of the list.
In this parallel world of Fate/Apocrypha, the flapping of Rod’s butterfly wings caused a huge hurricane in the original plot.
The person who was most affected was Mr. Weber. Because of Rhodes’s interference, he failed to obtain Alexander’s relics, so he had to use the Queen Maeve’s relics that he got by chance.
The so-called Queen Maeve, also known as “Bitch Maeve”, likes to have sex with historical heroes, take away their bloodlines, and create a huge army.
Maeve is by no means a weak heroic spirit. Contrary to her tumultuous love history, she is quite powerful.
Putting aside the Iron Chariot, a Noble Phantasm possessed by the ‘Rider’ class, she even has the ability to ‘create warriors with a drop of blood’, which means she can create warriors with heroic blood with just a drop of blood.
Each of these warriors, who possess the blood of heroes, possesses the strength of a heroic spirit. Although they lack Noble Phantasms and their demands on the Master’s magical power are extremely stringent, they are still a great help.
However, there are very few people who can control a heroic spirit like Maeve, and the first time Weber met her, he was threatened to terminate the contract and thus lost control of Maeve.
——Mr. Waver, in his weak mode, was actually threatened by the Heroic Spirit he summoned. This is indeed an anecdote from the Holy Grail War.
And now, Mr. Waver, who had completely withdrawn from the game at the very beginning, became the only Master to survive the Holy Grail War. Although he was ridiculed by countless people and was even nearly killed by the magicians of the three great families, he still crawled back to London alive.
The reason why it was London instead of the Clock Tower was because the Archipelago family, one of the participants in this Holy Grail War, was wanted by Mr. Weber, and Weber had no choice but to hide in London, where it was difficult to even guarantee three meals a day.
It was precisely because he was huddled in the filthy slums that Mr. Weber was not brutally killed by the nobles of Archipelago, nor was he buried with poor Mr. Kenneth.
But at this moment, the uninvited guests blocked the dirty wooden shed.
This is the slums of London, with dirty water and all kinds of garbage scattered in every corner. Although it was 1996 and London’s planning was quite perfect, slums are inevitable in every city.
It was probably because the nobles hated the disgusting air and the even more disgusting residents here that Waver was not discovered.
At this moment, Mr. Weber, who was curled up in the shack, heard a crisp knock on the door. He was startled and his face suddenly turned pale.
Undoubtedly, the villains here don’t know how to knock on the door, and only the arrogant nobles would be so polite.
“Who…” The thin wooden board could not give Weber a sense of security. His hoarse voice was a little weak, and it was obvious that he had been hungry for a long time.
“The one who came to help you, do you want to resume your life as a magus? Waver Velvet.”
The voice was a little childish, and the visitor was probably just a teenager, but there was majesty in his tone, and just a few words aroused Weber’s expectations.
“You… can really do it…” Weber murmured, and pushed the door open involuntarily.
Then, the scene that came into his eyes made him stunned. His whole body trembled and his face became paler and paler.
There were corpses, one by one, piece by piece, and piles of corpses. The slum dwellers turned into pieces, and sticky blood flowed into the distance along the congested sewers. The fishy smell echoed in every corner, making Mr. Weber want to vomit.
However, he could only stand there, unable to even escape or beg for mercy.
Because, the young man standing in front of him, who was about the same height as him, was performing a spell. Scarlet spells and magic circles surged at his fingertips, forming magnificent patterns that controlled his actions.
[Fourth Ring Enchanted Control System: Domination of Humanity]A spell with this name naturally came from the arcane tradition of the world of Faerun. Unleashing this spell consumed the ‘strings’ that Rhodes had accumulated for two months, thus increasing its power to the extreme.
So much so that even Weber, hiding in the house, was controlled by Rhodes’ spell and could not help but walk up to him, bend down, and act humble.
“It’s okay, Liuzhu.” Rhodes said softly with a playful look on his face, and then a slim figure appeared behind him. Liuzhu was still wearing a light gray gauze skirt, but although the gauze skirt was stained with blood, it seemed to become more gorgeous, full of cruel beauty.
The two bloody sickles were shaken gently, and the blood on them was peeled off by magic and received into Liuzhu’s gauze skirt.
“Don’t worry, Mr. Weber. We’re not bloodthirsty people.” Rhodes stood among the corpses, saying something he didn’t even believe. “We need your ability, and I think you’ve seen the cost of rejection. You’re a smart person, so you should know the decision, right?”
“Between a cold, stinking corpse and a vibrant, luxurious life, I think everyone will make the right choice, right?”
The young man smiled faintly, but his smile was so cruel that Weber trembled all over. He wanted to run away, but he didn’t have the courage to take a step.
“Tell me your answer, and don’t let my patience run out, Mr. Weber.” As he spoke, Rhodes handed over a self-compulsory certificate with harsh terms written in beautiful handwriting, even more excessive than an indenture.
“I…” Weber didn’t know what to do. He looked at the bloody corpses and thought about the consequences of refusing. He had no choice but to leave his name and his weak magic power on the self-compulsory certificate.
“Very good, the contract is established.” A weasel-like smile blossomed on Rhode’s face, and he waved his hand, jokingly saying, “Remove the ‘setup,’ Marian.”
The next moment, waves of magical power emerged, and the miserable corpses turned into shadows, the sticky pool of blood disappeared completely, and even the smell of blood in the air disappeared.
“Surprised? Unexpected?” Rhodes said with a playful laugh, his face full of teasing.
Mr. Weber, who was tricked, was stunned and could only stand there like a statue.
Chapter 16: Changes in the History of Magic (Please Donate!) (Old Version)
The Clock Tower of the Magic Association, this magician association led by nobles, brings together magician families that control half of the world. They use magic to change the political situation and use social methods to influence fishing reels to hide the existence of magic.
For the nobles, the purity of their bloodline was undoubtedly paramount. After Director Ken’s tragic death, the Archibald family, known as ‘El-Melloi’, was clearly in a predicament of ‘leaderlessness’, and the family’s dignity and power suffered a tragic loss.
That’s why Archibald must quickly elect a family leader to lead this behemoth forward and maintain their position in the Clock Tower.
Now, apart from Lanis, there are many candidates for the head of the family in the entire Archipelago. These people are fighting openly and secretly, trying their best to exclude others, or even assassinate them directly!
“So, that bastard Rhodes said he would help me clear the thorns, but why did he only send a few of you guys over here? Even if he himself has something to do, where is his puppet?”
The blonde poor cat lady named Lanis roared, clearly looking like a “leader’s roar”.
In front of her were twelve mercenaries wearing Kevlar bulletproof vests. These people were full of the smell of war and looked like war hounds, which was completely incompatible with the elegant nobles.
“Are you Miss Lanis? If you don’t need our protection, you can discuss it directly with Rhodes. We are only doing it for money.”
Standing in front of Lainis was a short girl with long flaxen hair. She called herself “Holo” and was the commander of these mercenaries, but Lainis still could not sense any magical fluctuations from her.
In other words, these people are all mortals, completely unconnected with the mysterious. How can they be a match for the magician?
Lanis thought so, and veins bulged on her forehead. She was obviously very dissatisfied with Rhode’s perfunctory attitude.
“What’s wrong with that bastard? Why is he so perfunctory to me…” She muttered unhappily, but did not notice the fierce look that flickered in Holo’s eyes.
“Miss Lannis, I don’t think it’s any use complaining now,” Holo said softly. “Your friends are here. If you don’t send these unwelcome guests away, I don’t need to say what will happen to you.”
“Damn mercenary! He even threatened me!” Lanis couldn’t help but say angrily, but she still walked out of the house due to the situation.
Outside the manor, a dozen or so luxuriously dressed nobles were chatting with each other, with playful smiles on their faces. Each of these guys was a well-known figure, representing the various branches of Archipelago.
And now they are united together, naturally to deal with Lanis, the biggest threat.
Whether in terms of how they deal with people or in their cultivation of magic, these people are far inferior to Lanis. If Lanis is not eliminated, it will be difficult for them to ascend to the throne of the head of the family.
“Miss Lanis,” the nobleman in the first position, dressed in a deep blue suit, leaned forward gently. He wore a variety of ornaments, and his hands were covered with jeweled rings. These luxurious ornaments were magical ceremonials, symbolizing strength and power. “I would like to suggest that you withdraw from the selection of the head of the family.”
He spoke elegantly, but like a python spitting out its core.
Undoubtedly, if Lanis refused, she would be beaten by dozens of magicians present, and if she agreed, she would lose the opportunity to become the head of the family because of her “cowardice”.
This was something that Lainis could not tolerate, but the weaklings of the Achizolti family had already hidden themselves away and did not dare to compete with these nobles, so Lainis had to fight alone.
But obviously, she overlooked the most important help.
“That’s all these noobs, right? Hurry up and finish this job,” a mocking voice came from beside Lanis. Then, Holo said calmly, “Sniper, take him down.”
“Bang!” A sound like a watermelon breaking echoed in front of the manor gate. The magician who had been so arrogant just now had his head shattered and turned into a pool of blood.
“How is it possible…” Seeing this, the magicians looked for cover and took off their magic costumes in an attempt to avoid the sniper’s aim.
But how can these weaklings who have never experienced the battlefield understand the power of the war machine?
“Pick up your weapons and show those idiots in the Clock Tower who holds the power to change the world!” Miss Holo ordered loudly, and then, a series of black gun muzzles appeared in front of the nobles.
With the mercenaries grinning fiercely, the M61 Vulcan aviation machine guns were aimed at the nobles. At Holo’s command, the mercenaries pulled the trigger without hesitation.
“Buzz—boom! boom! boom!”
The flames and roars of the explosions filled every corner. Under the brutal crossfire, all the elegance and power of the nobility were worthless.
At this moment, the advanced is crushing the old, and it is also a real change in the history of magic!
While Lanis was in a state of panic, Rhodes, accompanied by his maid, came to an island country in the South Pacific.
The Solomon Islands, an island country with such a domineering name, is actually an underdeveloped country. Most of its citizens are black. Although they have begun to believe in Christianity, they also have many bad habits.
Even though there are clear waters and golden beaches here, there are not many tourists and only diving enthusiasts know about this place.
As the private plane landed, two rows of sixteen maids gracefully walked out of the cabin and stood on both sides to greet the luxurious archmage.
These maids are all “golems”, or “self-disciplined puppets”. Each of them has physical fitness far beyond that of ordinary people. While their skin is as delicate as a baby’s and their waists are as big as a cat’s, they also have the arm strength to throw cars. They are even proficient in most firearms and have the combat qualities of elite soldiers.
And now, they only came to welcome the arcanist, the master who gave them life.
“Huh… this fishy smell is really bad.” Still looking like a young boy of fifteen or sixteen, Rhodes walked out of the cabin and looked at the blue ocean outside the private airport, and couldn’t help but smile faintly.
“My shipgirl and floating battleship, your master is here.”
Chapter 17: Fanfeim, the King of the Demon City (Please reward!) (Old version)
If we talk about the “Solomon Islands”, the most famous ship girl is naturally Yuudachi.
She is nicknamed poi, and her name is often mixed with short sentences such as “ri poi le” and “ri le xi li le”.
It’s just because of her canine-like hair that she has received so many bad nicknames.
But during the Battle of the Solomon Islands in World War II, Yudachi was as ferocious as a Chihuahua off the leash… I mean, a Spitz.
Although the reputation of Yudachi faded with the destruction of the “militarist” government, Yudachi accumulated a lot of “reputation” during World War II.
In the Type-Moon world, fame and legend will bring about a correction in strength. That is why the extremely famous destroyer Yuudachi will also gain powerful power once it is “resurrected”, right?
That was definitely as powerful as a jackal. That was why Rhodes set foot on the Solomon Islands to find the ‘floating battleship’ he had always dreamed of.
Horaniya, the capital of the Solomon Islands, is different from those remote villages and towns. As the largest political and trade center in the archipelago, it also has the appearance of a modern city – of course, it is a city like Rio, and it is even inferior to Rio in terms of scale and public security.
As the Infiniti sedan drove into Horania, invisible magical fluctuations swept over Rhodes, causing his face to freeze as he was enjoying the soft and plump knees of the maid.
There was no vitality in that magic, but instead it was filled with the smell of decay, similar to the magic he had experienced in Faerun, and it was obviously coming from a being that manipulated negative energy.
If he were still in Faerun, he might suspect that he had encountered a lich, but in the Type-Moon world, he had to consider the rampant Dead Apostles.
“Tsk, a Dead Apostle…” Rhodes said lightly, with caution and seriousness in his words.
No matter if they are Dead Apostles or Vampires, these undead creatures have one thing in common – they have a lot of time to squander. Once they completely provoke these trash, they will probably be chased to the ends of the earth.
Once they regard humans as food, they become transcendent beings, and human laws and moral norms are completely abandoned. Enemies without bottom line are the most difficult to deal with.
At this moment, the Infiniti sedan suddenly stopped.
“Master, someone’s blocking the road. Detection shows them as ‘Dead Apostles’. The threat level is extremely low,” the maid in the driver’s seat whispered, her words tinged with murderous intent. “Should we eliminate them, or send someone else…”
“No need. Since it’s the host who invited me, I have to give him face.” Rhodes smiled gently, but in fact, the sound of “fuck you” echoed in his heart.
This is a black country! Most vampires are picky eaters, and I’ve never heard of vampires that like to wander around Africa, but now I’ve encountered such a weirdo.
As the maid elegantly opened the car door, Rhodes heard the preemptive words.
“Mr. Rhodes, I’ve heard a lot about you.” The dead man looked like a gentleman in his late twenties, but it was obvious that this guy was not as young as he looked.
“Oh? I don’t think my fame would reach the ears of you little bats.”
There was a hint of malice in his words. Rhodes pretended to be a noble in the clock tower, intending to trick this dead apostle as well.
“That’s a shame. It seems Mr. Rhodes doesn’t understand us, the Dead Apostles under ‘Vanpheum’.” The Dead Apostle shrugged, a bitter smile in his smile. “Our lord, Lord Vanpheum of the Demon City, is concerned about protecting humanity’s ecology and has assigned me to stay here permanently—to collect data on atmospheric cyclones and other issues.”
The dead apostle had a fucked-up look on his face, but Rhodes didn’t show any pity for him. Instead, he chuckled and teased him.
“Mr. Van Pham has lofty ambitions, far beyond our reach. I still have work to do in the Solomon Islands, so let’s part ways now.”
After learning that the dead apostle in front of him was a subordinate of ‘Fanfeim’, Rhodes’ vigilance eased slightly. Although Fanfeim was not a herbivore, the dead apostles under his command were undoubtedly the most docile. After all, in the Solomon Islands, which believed in Christianity, the dead apostle in front of him had never been attacked by the Holy Church, which was enough to explain many problems.
“If Mr. Rhodes needs any help, I can do my best.” The dead apostle said in a humble manner, but there was a different look in his eyes.
“Oh? What’s the price?” Rhodes said with a smile, his fingers stroking the ancient pistol at his waist. That pistol once had the epic story of ‘Assassination of Lincoln’, and its fame bonus was very strong, even a classic magician could be killed in seconds.
“The price is some knowledge. I need your information on ‘magic weapons,’ including your ideas for modifying modern weapons.” The Dead Apostle chuckled, his words tinged with envy. “I think Lord Vanphem will greatly appreciate this gift.”
“Interesting! It seems you’re quite adept at dealing with people…” Rhode chuckled. “It’s a pleasure working with you. I need to salvage the Yudachi destroyer from the Pacific Ocean and refurbish it using modern technology. I’ll equip it with a layer of armor and install the latest radar and weapon systems.”
“No problem. For Lord Vanphem, who controls the gambling city of Las Vegas, any problem that can be solved with money is not a problem.”
The dead disciple spoke quite tactfully, a look of joy on his face.
If he could please Lord Vanphem, he could probably leave the archipelago, right?
As the sun rises and sets, in the study of a manor in Las Vegas, a spirited middle-aged man savors red wine and admires the beautifully written research materials in front of him.
“Oh? Rhodes? What an interesting newcomer! He actually thought of combining modern weapons with magic. It coincides with my own… It seems he’s also a magician who disregards honor.”
At that moment, a folded piece of thin paper fell from the documents, with the words “Regarding the transformation and practical application of large war golems” written in conspicuous handwriting on it.
“This… could this be a gift from that little guy…”
A sinister smile appeared on Fanfeim’s face. He stood up suddenly with an expression of joy that was hard to conceal.
“You’re so accomplished in the art of golems. Who are you? Hohenheim? Or maybe Avisbronn?”
Chapter 18: The Miracle of the Shipbuilding Mother [Refined] (Old Version)
In the magic workshop underground in the manor controlled by Rhodes.
In front of him was a lab table that was messy yet orderly, and a doll lying on it.
Light yellow hair fell on the experimental table, and the thin body revealed a unique vitality and a sense of power that could not be ignored.
Yes, although there is not a single trace of it on her skin, this girl has an incongruous sense of power. Even the most casual person will be frightened by her captivating aura the moment they see her.
That was resentment. The ships that sank in the Battle of the Solomon Islands and the sailors who died in the Pacific Ocean, their common resentment gathered together and became a force that could not be ignored.
The girl – or rather, Yudachi, does not simply possess a ‘reputation boost’, but rather a more powerful ‘will to fight’. The will of the crew members who once fought on the Yudachi has transformed into strength and become the source of power that propels this golem.
“Although imperfection is beautiful, I prefer perfection…”
Rhodes said softly. He felt the power contained within the puppet’s body and couldn’t help but be slightly moved.
“With this power, and the iron bones possessed by the golem, it could probably tear Kayneth apart with its bare hands, right? While not as strong as a Heroic Spirit with a Noble Phantasm, it’s still quite formidable.”
As he spoke, Rhodes poured his magic power into it, feeling the young consciousness condensed by the ‘will to fight’, and fine-tuning Yudachi’s personality.
Although Yudachi is a relentless wild dog in the setting of ‘Kantai Collection’, Rhodes prefers loyal dogs.
He subtly adjusted Yudachi’s personality and her classic quirks, manipulated the powerful magic core in her body, and slowly activated the doll girl’s strong and perfect body.
She is a natural born warrior, and with the specially made ‘ship suit’, she is bound to play an important role in the war. Especially after the ‘Yudachi destroyer’ was completely refurbished by Vanphem, Rhodes transformed it into a true floating destroyer, which would surely cause catastrophic damage to the enemy.
Thinking of this, Rhodes gradually stopped infusing magic power, waiting for Yuuri to gradually wake up, and debugging those powerful ship equipment.
But at this moment, Liuzhu walked behind Rhodes calmly and spoke in a calm tone.
“Sir, Mr. Van Pham’s messenger has come to discuss the renovation of the destroyer Yudachi.”
“Oh?” Hearing this, Rhodes was slightly stunned. Although he was a little unhappy, he still walked out of the magic workshop.
Anyway, Yuuri has been activated, so he just needs to wait for her to wake up gradually. There will be dozens of minutes of free time in between, which is enough for him to get rid of that bastard messenger.
“Huh…” Seeing Rhodes walking away quickly, the self-disciplined doll named Liuzhu breathed a sigh of relief. It was obvious that deceiving Rhodes for the first time was also very stressful for her.
“Marian, the mission of following Lord Rhodes is now handed over to you.” She said softly, with a cold and decisive tone in her words.
In this magic workshop, a shadow suddenly disappeared from the spot, apparently following Rhodes’ footsteps.
“Well, the most important thing now…” A sarcastic smile appeared on Liuzhu’s face. She controlled the time in this magic workshop and admired Yudachi’s sleeping face gradually waking up.
“Hmm…I slept really comfortably, poi…”
“Damn it! Where is the messenger of Vanphem?” Rhodes returned to the magic workshop while complaining. He looked at Yudachi who was gradually opening her eyes, and rushed forward without thinking, intending to be the first ‘human’ that the puppet girl saw.
“Confirmed awake…Starting self-test…Emotional system connection error…”
A cold and rigid voice came from Yudachi’s thin lips. The girl was like a dull machine, completely lacking the vitality of a self-disciplined doll.
“What’s going on?” His words were full of surprise. Rhodes raised his hand and used magic power to connect Yudachi’s magic circuit to inspect her.
However, Yudachi just sat there blankly, still looking stiff and dull.
“Is there something wrong with the emotional system? Could it be because too much resentment was absorbed during the Battle of Solomon…” Rhodes analyzed it carefully, but obviously did not notice the disgust in Yudachi’s eyes.
“Forget it, feelings can be cultivated gradually. The most important thing is the oral habit! Oral habit! Come and give me one!” He pulled Yudachi’s white shoulders and shook them, but Yudachi still looked dull and rigid.
Seeing this, Rhodes’ eyes were filled with suspicion. After all, he had made the ‘mouth habit’ a crucial setting, solidified in Yudachi’s core. She would always speak it out subconsciously, and even a golem without emotions would obey Rhodes’ orders.
Although there was doubt in his eyes, Rhodes shook his head helplessly.
“What a shame! It can only be used as a weapon of war.”
“Oh? Where else are you planning to use Yudachi?” Ryuju, standing by, said venomously. “Are you thinking of something sinister? Like, making Miss Yudachi spit?”
“Tsk…” Rhode shrugged. “I just wanted Miss Yudachi to be ‘perfect,’ that’s all. There’s no such thing as inferior autonomous dolls I create.”
“So…” Liuzhu fell silent after hearing Rhodes’s suggestive words.
Then, Rhodes walked out of the magic workshop with brisk steps, leaving Yudachi and Ryuju alone.
“call……”
Yudachi breathed a sigh of relief, his expression slack. “How terrifying, how terrifying! Lord Rhodes is just as scumbag as you said! Poi!”
“Thanks to you for saving me this time, otherwise Yudachi would have fallen into Lord Rhodes’s hands, Sister Liuzhu!”
“No, nothing…” Hearing this, Liuzhu forced a smile, with a hint of guilt in her eyes.
Chapter 19: Magician Rank Assessment (Please Give Me a Reward!) (Old Version)
ps: I was reminded of the maid appreciation in ‘3D Custom Maid 2’ for some reason…
Then there’s the issue of Liuzhu’s jealousy. Well, everyone, please be forgiving. Liuzhu was just being mischievous and didn’t do anything too extreme…right? And she wasn’t deceiving Yudachi, she was just being honest. Rhode himself was a puppet-obsessed and perverted person.
Time flies like an arrow.
With nearly a thousand sunrises and sunsets, Rhodes also spent his eighteenth spring, summer, autumn and winter in the Clock Tower.
In August 1998, although it was not yet autumn, the weather was beginning to turn cooler, and this moment was of special significance to every magician.
The Clock Tower has a ‘rank assessment’ system, which is conducted once a year. ‘Last Son’, ‘Eldest Son’, and even ‘Open Rank’, these lower ranks can be awarded by high-ranking magicians. Once you reach ‘Class Rank’, ‘Color Rank’, and the amazing ‘Crown Rank’, you need the Clock Tower to conduct a comprehensive assessment to measure the magician’s value and highlight the importance of the Clock Tower.
The same routine happened in August this year. The Clock Tower began to evaluate the ranks, and a paper with a familiar yet unfamiliar signature was thrown on the desks of these lecturers and lords – and hit them hard in the face, leaving them at a loss as to how to evaluate it.
At the very heart of the Clock Tower, in the clock tower that served as both a meeting room and a decorative feature, the twelve lords and Barthelmero, the head of the Law and Politics Department, gathered to discuss the paper that would revolutionize the history of magic.
“This… should be your ‘Netherworld Department’ paper, right? Why did you create Lord Koinole to submit it? Isn’t this just customary practice, Ms. Sophia Li?”
The first to speak was Barthelmero. At this time, the Lord of Law and Politics was not yet the arrogant Loreleija, but his arrogant temperament was no different.
“This paper covers a lot of ground, so I think it would be fairer for Ms. Inola, Mr. Rhodes’s interim advisor, to submit it.”
Sofia Li responded neither humbly nor arrogantly. Although Barthelmero was extremely powerful and could be considered the best among the nobles, it was not a problem for a high-ranking magician like Sofia Li to offend him.
“Hmph, interesting statement.” Barthesmero said coldly. He flipped through the thick paper and couldn’t help but sneer at the title.
“How can we make heroic spirits live forever? How can such a foolish and impractical thing be presented to us? Is this the privilege of being your student? Ms. Inola, I need an explanation!”
“Oh? An explanation? I’m afraid I’ll disappoint you,” the old woman at the ninth table said sternly. “You should study this first before judging whether my apprentice is merely exploiting his fame, Mr. Barthemello.”
“You…” The person in charge of Barthelmero showed anger on his face. He obviously did not expect to be refuted, but the next moment, he saw the playful smiles on the faces of those lords.
——Could it be that this paper is not just a fantasy and can really be realized?
Thinking about this possibility, Mr. Barthemelo’s face changed drastically. If the thesis could really be realized, then Rhodes’ rank could even be evaluated as ‘Crown’, or even obtain the highest honor of ‘Three Primary Colors’.
“This…” He murmured, feeling a little hesitant, and at this moment, the blonde lady sitting in the fourth seat at the round table spoke.
“In the name and honor of my El-Melloi family, I recommend Mr. Rhodes be promoted to the rank of Color Mage. He will inherit the title of ‘Yellow of the Three Primary Colors’ and be known as ‘Glorious Gold’. What are your thoughts?”
There was a resoluteness in Lanis’s tone. She said she was discussing it, but it sounded as if she was stating facts with such decisiveness. The lords also responded with joy on their faces.
“Reconsideration, Lord Rhodes is not old enough to bear the title of ‘Crown’, but ‘Color’ and even ‘Three Primary Colors’ are enough.” The lord of the Animal Department, Meastia, was the first to agree, and the lord of the Plant Department, Yumina beside him, was not willing to lag behind.
“Mr. Rhodes’s achievements in magic are not unprecedented, but his generosity in studying magic knowledge with us alone is worthy of this honorary reward.”
“You…you guys…” It was obvious that the lords had planned this in advance. No matter how much Mr. Barthemero objected, he could not compete with the top leaders of the entire Clock Tower.
The afterglow of the setting sun gradually faded away. Although Rhodes was rated as a ‘Color Magician’ and even given the title of ‘Glorious Gold’, the entire Clock Tower was in an uproar because of this.
But as a solid academic arcanist, Rhodes still squatted in the magic workshop, fiddling with the huge steel monsters in front of him.
It was the latest model of F-15 fighter jet produced by Boeing in the United States. Van Feim was able to obtain this thing thanks to his prominent status and immeasurable wealth.
The ‘Yudachi-class destroyer Kai-2’ that Rhodes had prepared had already arrived on the east coast of England and was hidden in a military port, where it was currently working on its unique ‘power core’ and Feren’s unique ‘floating ring’.
Now he is modifying the F-15 fighter jet, intending to transform it into the appearance of the ‘Gundam SEED’ Riobu soldiers ‘Murasame series’, giving it multiple capabilities such as high-altitude bombing and landing combat.
But obviously, he still failed.
The complicated spells on the wings gradually died down, and the fluctuations of magic power also dissipated from the demonized metal. As the magic power became chaotic, the metal of various parts of the aircraft were destroyed. This fighter jet costing hundreds of thousands of dollars was completely reduced to scrap metal.
“What a waste…” Rhodes sighed helplessly, but still walked quickly towards a light armored vehicle. As for the titles of “Color Position” and “Glorious Gold”, can those things be eaten?
And in a corner of the magic workshop, several huge figures were standing quietly.
That was the most powerful force that Rhodes possessed.
Golems are not human-sized creatures, but huge, steel-built, and complete war machines.
Six-meter-tall iron golems, shadowsteel golems wrapped in dark metal, and thorium golems made of expensive thorium…
War golems of various shapes stand here, their metal shells reflecting a cold edge. Just these behemoths standing on the battlefield will also bring a deterrent to the enemy’s will, right?
But in Rhodes’ eyes, these golems developed with Netheril technology were far inferior to the modified modern armored forces.
After all, Gangdamu is a man’s dream!
Chapter 20: Its branches are like the World Tree [Refinement] (Old Version)
“That’s it…”
A handsome young man with long black hair sat upright on the sofa, holding a thick document in his hand.
Written on it is the situation of the entire ‘Thousand Worlds Tree’ family, which can be said to be the most secretive secret.
In this world, few people besides him are qualified to see these things.
His name is ‘Danic Preston Yugdomrenia’, where ‘Yugdomrenia’ symbolizes the family name of ‘Thousand World Tree’, and ‘Preston’ is the name of the family he belongs to.
As a magician, although Danik has experienced the vicissitudes of nearly a century, he still looks young and wise.
This appearance is not simply a method of maintaining youth; it is the result of purer and darker means.
For magicians, the concept of “spirit” is very mysterious. Heroic spirits have the ability to absorb human spirits to replenish their magical power, but magicians cannot utilize spirits. At most, like Director Ken, they can place spirits in magic costumes to enhance the costume’s autonomy.
But Danic is different.
He has a unique posture… This Thousand World Tree Clan leader possesses extremely dark magical knowledge.
Devouring ‘spirits’ turns the spirits of others into food, thereby gaining powerful magic power and a long life.
With Danic’s magical skills, he had only devoured spirits three times in his life. Each time, he was perfectly prepared and the targets were all ignorant babies, so the backlash he received was minimal.
But even so, he could not continue to devour. If he swallowed it by force, ‘another him’ would be born. As a collection of the dregs of those spirits, it would be enough to devour his own will in reverse, thus causing the consciousness of ‘Danik’ to completely disappear.
Therefore, for the prosperity of his family, for the honor of all Thousand World Tree magicians, or even just for his own life, Danik could only raise the banner of rebellion against the Magic Association.
The Thousand Worlds Tree is a ‘collection of losers’. This vast family line is made up of countless families whose bloodlines are on the verge of extinction, whose magical accumulation is weak, or who have suffered setbacks in the Holy Grail War. They are themselves regarded as garbage dumps by the nobles of the Clock Tower. Decades of contempt have hung over this family, forcing Danic to compete with the Clock Tower.
Fortunately, he has found the perfect opportunity and an extremely solid support – the Holy Grail and the heroic spirits in the Hall of Heroes outside the world.
Danic intends to summon the ‘Seven Heroic Spirits’ and, with their power, confront the nobles of the Clock Tower.
This is his real purpose. As for using the Holy Grail to make a wish and make the family’s foundation stronger, that will be a matter for later.
But now, the information before him disrupted his judgment.
“Rod Forain Yogdomilenia…” he muttered, his voice filled with doubt and hesitation. “No matter where you came from, you bastard, since you have the blood of the Thousand Worlds Tree flowing through your body, you should contribute to the prosperity of your family.”
“Declare!” He stood up suddenly, and his high and boiling words echoed in the ears of every magician in the castle.
“In the name of the Thousand World Tree Clan leader, I accept the newly promoted Lord Rhodes, the ‘Glorious Gold’, back into the clan to become a supporter of the Thousand World Tree!”
“Glory has no end, and those who have the will will surely revive!”
“Its branches are like the World Tree—”
“For the next millennium, I will lend a helping hand to my compatriots!”
With the magic delivering the information, only half a day passed and Rhodes got the intelligence file that still smelled of ink.
After receiving the news of the Thousand World Tree’s declaration of war, Rhodes also learned that he had been designated as the “Seal Designated” by “Balthemero”.
Thus, the scene in the first chapter appeared. The designated executors of the seal, led by Aruba, raided Rhodes’ magic workshop – and successfully watered the flowers in front of the magic workshop with their flesh and blood, contributing to the greening of the earth.
“Declaration of war? It’s really not surprising…”
Rhodes narrowed his eyes and smiled cunningly like a fox.
“That’s fine. After all, ‘Heroic Spirits’ are what I want to study most.”
At this moment, a gentle knock on the door was heard outside the magic workshop.
“Master, the garbage has been cleared.” The girl’s clear voice betrayed a hint of cruelty. “The twenty-two ‘Designated Executors of the Seal,’ including Cornelius Aruba, have become fertilizer for the flower beds.”
“Well done, Liuzhu.” Rhode chuckled, his lips curling slightly, a cold arc forming. “As the old Eastern saying goes, ‘It’s impolite not to reciprocate.’ If those magicians discover the bomb Marian buried beneath the Clock Tower, it’ll be fine. Otherwise, let the Clock Tower’s reputation be tarnished by modern technology.”
“You are really treacherous, you are worthy of being the master.” Upon hearing this, Liuzhu smiled gently, but there was worry in her eyes as she looked at Rhodes.
“Hmph, if it weren’t for the desire to avoid falling out, I would have buried ‘Big Ivan’. Letting those arrogant nobles savor the rising sun is certainly a form of ‘mercy’.”
There was a faint smile on his face. Although his words were full of playfulness, Rhodes would definitely do it if necessary – even if it meant sacrificing the eight million people in the city, he would completely overthrow the aristocratic class among magicians.
“Well…” Liuzhu forced a smile. It was obvious that she also heard the determination in Rhode’s words. She couldn’t help but wipe the sweat off the citizens’ forehead. It was a rare moment that she didn’t continue to be sarcastic.
“Prepare to retreat. Even though we have numerous allies in the Clock Tower, those nobles are by no means easy to deal with,” Rhode said sarcastically. “I’ve prepared a ‘vehicle’ I’m sure you’ll like.”
“What about Miss Yudachi?”
“She has gone to the port and is responsible for raising the ‘ship’.”
Following Rhodes’s unhurried footsteps, Liuzhu arrived at the courtyard behind the manor.
The brilliant flowers have long since turned into green land, the huge metal structure is reflecting the sunlight, and the silver paint is engraved with countless lines filled with gem solution.
“That is…” Liuzhu couldn’t help but mutter, her words full of surprise.
“A modified Harrier vertical take-off and landing fighter. I think it will give us a comfortable journey.” Rhode said with a hearty laugh, caressing the cold fuselage. “With the strength of those nobles, how can they catch up to a plane hurtling at nearly Mach 1?”
“If they have the guts, just shoot them down and show me!”
Chapter 21 We Will Be With You (Please Give Me a Reward!) (Old Version)
PS: I stayed up all night to watch the new anime “Fate/Apocrypha” in the early hours of the morning. It made me feel very conflicted. I finally understood what it meant to be “badly adapted into an A-1 animation.” Although it’s still pretty decent, compared to the light pollution of “FSN-ubw,” it’s true that there’s no harm without comparison…
And the last song by EGOIST really made me cry. It turns out that GC is her limit… Anyway, I still hope that the next episode of FA can do better. Also, why is my Kong Ming drawn so badly!
“What did you say!!!”
The roar like a lion’s roar echoed in the main road of the clock tower.
The girl named Loreleija, dressed in a formal red dress, roared.
She was the successor to the throne of ‘Lord of Barthemero’. After receiving the news that ‘Brilliant Gold Rhodes’ was sealed, she rushed here without stopping, intending to personally ‘judge’ Mr. Rhodes.
But now, the plan has apparently fallen through.
Just a few minutes ago, Rhodes broke through the barrier of the Clock Tower in a Harrier fighter jet. What’s more outrageous is that he changed the hidden spell in the barrier while breaking through. As a result, the pursuers of the Clock Tower were blocked by the barrier, and the magician troops could not move out at all.
“I’m sorry, Ms. Loreleija, but if you have any ideas, please give it a try.”
A magician from the Sofia Li family said softly. Although his words were weak, they also conveyed the meaning of “If you can do it, go ahead.”
“Hmph!” Loreleija snorted and ordered the group of magicians behind her. “Clone, conduct a joint chant. Target—the Clock Tower’s defensive barrier!”
After hearing the decisive order, the magicians of the Clone Brigade all turned pale. After all, for the Clock Tower, the outer defense barrier was like its face. Even if it was destroyed in an emergency, it would be like slapping the twelve lords in the face at the same time.
Although they are Barthemelo’s subjects, they cannot allow Loreleija to act recklessly without considering the consequences.
“What? Are you still hesitating? Are you worthy of the honor of Barthelmero by acting like this?”
Seeing this, Loreleija roared angrily, and the magicians shuddered slightly. They chanted the spell with wry smiles on their faces, gradually simplifying the lengthy twelve-measure magic trick and transforming it into a power of “anti-city” nature.
A hurricane emerged from the earth and in the blink of an eye turned into a tornado tens of meters high. Although it did not have the same lethality as a treasure, it should not be underestimated!
The next moment, the dragon scroll smashed down fiercely, and the barrier shattered.
“boom–“
Two hours later, outside a military port on the east coast of England.
Seven or eight luxurious Lincoln cars slammed on the brakes, and dozens of magicians filed out. They ignored the lobster soldiers guarding the place, and under their magic tricks, these mortals could not hinder them.
So, under the leadership of Barthelmero Lorelea, they rushed into the port.
What unfolded before their eyes was a magnificent view that they would never forget.
It was a ship made of steel, or it could be called a battleship. Those who knew the business could even recognize that it was a style of the island country during World War II, but the outside was covered with high-strength armor plates refined by modern technology.
A row of fifty-caliber 127mm twin-mounted guns were pointed at them, the barrels gleaming with magical light, countless spells reflected on the silver armor plates, and an indestructible sense of heaviness lay in the hearts of every magician.
However, it didn’t matter. A single World War II battleship transformed by magic posed no threat to these elite magicians, and was not worth their shock.
And now, this extremely magnificent silver warship is slowly rising into the air – yes, the warship is floating from the sea surface, the waterline is getting shallower and shallower, huge magical fluctuations are echoing in all directions, and the destroyer weighing a full 1,600 tons is leaving the azure sea surface unswervingly. Even the magicians can clearly see the seawater spilling from the bottom of the warship.
Under the gaze of the magician of Clone Brigade, the battleship gradually took off and finally hovered at a position of eighty to ninety meters above the ground. The antique from World War II turned into a floating destroyer soaring in the sky.
“This…” Seeing this, even the arrogant Lorelaia felt powerless in her heart.
It was a fusion of modern technology and classical magic, and was definitely not something that a “Balthemello family” could achieve. They might be able to modify modern firearms, but building a magnificent floating battleship was absolutely impossible.
“Let’s… retreat!” Loreleija squeezed out the humiliating words from her throat, turned around abruptly, and left the military port under the dull gaze of the magicians.
Was this perhaps the first time Bartomero had surrendered? In the face of unquestionable power, even the most arrogant could be crushed to pieces.
“Hmph, this is what I’ve achieved over the past few years. Not bad, right? How does the ship feel, Yudachi?”
Standing on the deck, Rhodes chuckled in the sea breeze, while Yudachi beside him still pretended to be expressionless and stiff.
“Can’t judge…” A stiff voice emerged from her crystal thin lips, and Rhodes smiled bitterly.
“Don’t pretend anymore. I can see through a girl’s heart.”
“Huh?” Hearing this, Yudachi was stunned for a moment, then blushed. “How could it be! Sure enough, the master is not just a pervert! Poi!”
“Tsk… I won’t tolerate slander like ‘pervert’.” Rhodes said with a wry smile, but with a hint of shame in his heart.
He was not the kind of scum who could see through a girl’s heart. It was simply because there was a recorded spell in Yudachi’s ‘core’ that any action of Yudachi could be read and sensed by Rhodes.
This was an excessive act, but it was also necessary to ensure their loyalty. Even though he trusted them, Rhode didn’t mind throwing another chip into that trust.
“I…” Liuzhu was shocked when she saw this scene. She was afraid of Rhodes’ punishment and worried about losing his trust.
“It’s okay. If I couldn’t even accept something like this, why would I have programmed you to have this personality?” Looking at the anxious maid, Rhode couldn’t help but chuckle. “You’re mine, and it will always be, so it’s okay to be a little willful.”
“Hmm…” Liuzhu’s voice was filled with tears. She quickly wiped away the tears, and a joyful smile bloomed on her face again. “As expected of you… my master.”
As she spoke, Liuzhu turned around slightly, walked in front of Rhodes, half-knelt down, and spoke in a tone of praise.
“On this battleship, there are eight Iron Golems, two Shadow Steel Golems, eighty-six Maid Pleasure Golems, and dozens of golems modified with various modern armors…”
“And from the Middle East, there are 120,000 werewolf golems and dozens of experienced mercenary teams heading towards Romania…”
“The Shiratsuyu-class floating destroyer Yudachi Kai-II beneath our feet, and the ship’s mother, Yudachi…”
“Of course, there’s also me, the clockwork golem Ryuju.”
“Let us march together to Romania and prove to those corrupt magician nobles the light of change you bring!”
“You will hold the Holy Grail crown, and we will be with you.”
“Become a sharp sword in your hand and never retreat.”
“Until death!”
Chapter 22: The Cute and Charming Villain (Please Give Me a Reward!) (Old Version)
In Romania, on the outskirts of Tulifas.
As a prominent family in Romania, Qianjieshu can be said to control the entire city.
Although the city of Tulifas is not well developed and has no famous tourist attractions, it has the largest spiritual vein system in Romania, which is far inferior to even the Yuanzang Mountain in Fuyuki City.
It was for this reason that Mr. Danik chose this place as his family’s residence, planning to rebel against the Magic Association.
Maybe it was stupidity, or naiveté, or maybe he could no longer tolerate that kind of contempt.
Even though they had a deep understanding of the Clock Tower’s background, the Thousand Worlds Tree Family was still prepared to rebel.
Although the Clock Tower is merely a collection of over twenty noble families led by the ‘Three Great Nobles’, any one of these noble families alone has the power to easily destroy the Thousand Worlds Tree.
Even so, after mastering the miracle of the Holy Grail, the Qianjieshu family still did not give up their plan to retaliate against the Clock Tower and trample on the honor of those nobles.
Thus, the Holy Grail War began. This was the largest Holy Grail War in history, with fourteen heroic spirits fighting against each other. Yu Bo was enough to raze the entire Tuliphas to the ground.
And at this moment, on the winding highway in the suburbs of Tulipas.
The snow-white and gilded Infiniti sedan was speeding along, and the Clock Tower wanted criminal named Rod was sitting in the back seat of the sedan—or rather, lying on Liuzhu’s lap.
Because when designing Liuzhu, Rhodes gave too much consideration to the limit of performance such as agility, resulting in Liuzhu’s long legs being fleshy and plump. As a knee pillow, even Rhodes could not find any flaws.
Of course, this was just the maid’s ‘atonement’. After deceiving Rhodes, Liuzhu had been feeling uneasy, so Rhodes took this opportunity to issue many ‘excessive’ orders, including the knee pillow.
Rhodes has already spent eighteen years in this world. We are all adults now, so it’s better to be a little more reserved in our words and actions.
At this moment, a bus drifted past the Infiniti sedan that Rhodes was riding in. Feeling the ‘RKiller’ skills of the female driver, Rhodes’ face suddenly changed.
“Catch up with the bus ahead.” Lying on Liuzhu’s lap, Rhode half-closed his eyes and ordered the maid in the driver’s seat. “Stop it! Everyone, get ready for battle.”
It wasn’t just because they were road killers that Rhodes intended to teach them a lesson; there was a more important reason.
“Yes, master.” The maid said softly, a solemn expression on her delicate face. Beside her, another maid took out a big, black and thick thing from the gap in the car door.
It was a common item on the black market, the ‘RPG-7’ produced during the Soviet era. Although it looked bulky, both certain believers and African black uncles liked its simple and crude power.
What’s more, this is not an ordinary RPG-7, but a big one that has been modified by Rhodes, and its power is quite considerable.
The explosive warhead is filled with unique magic explosives, mixed with artificial gem fragments with “mystery”, which is enough to shatter the magician’s protective spells. Various spells are also engraved on the entire RPG. As long as an RPG is fired, even the most graceful driving skills will become a flaming fireball.
“Aiming complete, ‘First Ring Prophecy System: Preemptive Strike’ activated.” The maid said calmly, with pity in her dark eyes.
The next moment, the trigger was pulled, and with a slight “whoosh” sound, the rocket, trailing white smoke, shot towards the bus full of “passengers”.
“boom!”
As expected, the bus was hit, and the specially made magic explosives ignited instantly, turning the entire bus into a rising sun.
“Swish–” The Infiniti braked suddenly. The puppet maid’s unique driving posture made even Rhodes, who was enjoying the knee pillow, not feel the bumps.
“Damn it! Who is it?” A roar rang out from the front, and more than a dozen charred figures walked out of the burning bus.
They are the ‘hounds’ raised by the Clock Tower, responsible for taking Danic’s head and cleansing the ‘Thousand Worlds Tree’.
But now, with the explosion of an arcane-modified ‘RPG-7’, the original group of fifty people has been reduced to just a few people in front of him.
“Very good, since you ask sincerely.” The maid in a white dress opened the car door. She no longer had the heroic demeanor of the female driver before. Instead, her face looked a little awkward – obviously being controlled by Rhodes, she said something shameful.
“To prevent the world from being destroyed.” A maid holding an RPG-7 got out of the car and loaded the weapon with rockets. “Also to maintain nuclear peace.”
“Implement love and justice…” This time it was Liuzhu. She got out of the car gracefully, and said the lines set by Rhodes with an awkward look on her face, and helped Rhodes open the car door.
“Ahem… It’s really embarrassing to this point. I still can’t say it out loud.” Rhodes smiled awkwardly, ignoring the vicious stares of the maids. He looked at the confused Clock Tower hounds and greeted them with a smile.
“How about you leave Romania so I don’t have to replenish Liuzhu’s magic tonight?”
“You killed so many of our companions, and you think you can get away with that…” The leading magician, wearing a smoked white suit, kept chattering, but Rhodes interrupted him and nodded to Liuzhu.
“Take care of everything, and remember to shout out your lines, Liuzhu.”
“Yes, Master.” A blush appeared on her face, but to atone for her previous deception, Liuzhu gracefully lifted the hem of her skirt and performed a lady’s salute, with two black sickles protruding from under her gauze skirt.
“THE_WORLD!!!”
Liuzhu roared like Master Dio, but nothing happened.
“Hey! You idiots, are you putting on a monkey show?” the magician sneered, while Rhodes smiled and nodded.
“Yes, we let every monkey enjoy the fun of being tricked—when he is dying.”
“Patta…” The sound of something falling echoed among the magicians one after another.
There were corpses, there was blood, there were pieces of body parts.
Along with the guy who was just talking nonsense, the remaining dozen or so “Clock Tower Hounds” have turned into pieces of scattered flesh and blood.
They were—chopped up.
In the moment when time stopped, it became a cold corpse.
ps: This chapter contains a lot of memes. If you don’t like it, you can find me in my book club. As for the address of the club, you can ask me in the book review section!
Chapter 23: The Collapse of the Clock Tower (Please Give Me a Reward!) (Old Version)
“By the name and honor of my Barthemelo family, I will bring the culprit of this crime, Rod Forain Yugdomirenia, to justice!”
Wearing a crimson windbreaker, Lorelaia was roaring loudly, her already serious face filled with murderous intent and rage.
Undoubtedly, Loreleija’s retreat at the port became the most significant stain in her life. Barthelmero never backs down. Even when facing the 27th ancestor of the Dead Apostles, the ‘White Winged Prince’, these magicians would risk their lives to perish together with their enemies.
But this time, Lorelaia and her ‘clone’ team returned to the family base in disgrace, which was a disgrace to the family and even affected Lorelaia’s reputation.
In this luxuriously decorated conference room, apart from Miss Loreleija who was speaking eloquently on the stage, the noble lords sitting on both sides all looked calm and composed, and it was obvious that they had no interest in this kind of thing.
Rhodes and these nobles had to make secret deals. They would not necessarily offend Mr. Rhodes, who had a promising future, for the sake of Lorelaia.
Of course, if the Barthemero family captured or killed Rhodes, the nobles would not mind rushing forward like jackals to tear their prey apart and extract every bit of value from Rhodes’ research.
Perhaps this is the elegance of the nobility.
“Everyone! You may not yet understand how important a ‘Creator’ is to the poorly endowed ‘Thousand World Tree’ family.”
Lorelaia patted the podium, and her passionate expression was similar to that of a certain Mr. Trump.
But it was obvious that the nobles present still did not buy it. Even Mr. Rocco Belfebon, who had just sold the holy relic to Rhodes, was yawning openly.
“Damn it…” Loreleija couldn’t help but show frustration upon seeing this. After all, she wasn’t really giving a speech, and the audience weren’t people who could be easily fooled, but a group of old guys who had been immersed in political struggles for decades.
If it doesn’t bring them any real benefits, these people will never spend money and effort to kill Rhodes just because of Lorelia’s judgment.
“How much benefit did that Rhodes give you!” Lorelia roared angrily, but the lords continued to watch the monkey show, looking unconcerned. “That bastard! He actually infiltrated the Clock Tower to this extent…”
The earth-shaking roar echoed in every corner of the town. Listening to the roar, Loreleija looked out the window.
Through the floor-to-ceiling windows, the building that symbolizes the clock tower – the ancient clock tower that existed fifteen centuries ago, is now slowly collapsing.
Smoke and dust erupted from under the clock tower, and the scattered rubble buried several weak magicians. The heavy clock tower fell to one side, completely crushing even the ruling department of the Barthelmero family.
Undoubtedly, this is revenge, and the simplest and most straightforward slap in the face.
“Damn it! This is the guy you’re letting go!” Loreleija roared hysterically. “The vote begins now. The nobles who decide to assassinate Rhodes together will become Barthemelo’s eternal friends.”
“…” In response to Lorelaia, there was still a long silence. The nobles witnessed the collapse of the clock tower, but still looked as if it had nothing to do with them.
After all, the clock tower is the territory of the “Law and Politics Department” and is even regarded by some magicians as Barthemelo’s private property. With the collapse of the clock tower, it will naturally be a huge blow to Barthemelo’s dignity. These spectators will only be rejoicing about this. Who will help Barthemelo solve the problem?
Even in the actions of detonating the clock tower and insulting Barthemero, which of these nobles did not go along with it?
At this moment, on the highway on the outskirts of Tulifa, Romania.
With the explosion of an ‘RPG-7’, the neat road became bumpy. Even the maids who were female drivers had to be careful to drive through the big potholes.
Although the wealthy Rhodes didn’t care about the scratched paint on his car, he didn’t want to walk from here to the city of Tulifas because of a car breakdown.
At this moment, while waiting for the maid to drive the car across the broken road, Rhodes and Liuzhu were standing on the roadside, admiring the tragic scene brought about by the battle just now.
“How weak! Compared to the master, the difference is like the firefly compared to the bright moon.”
Liuzhu gently lowered the hem of her skirt, and the two sickles that were not stained with blood were put back into her gauze skirt, while Rhodes said helplessly.
“Huh? They’re just trash that’s good at fighting. Even if they’re piled together, they’ll just become a garbage heap, that’s all.”
“A garbage dump? What an apt metaphor.”
A hoarse voice suddenly sounded behind him, and Rhodes’ face changed abruptly. He grasped the gem on his belt and squeezed it hard. As the gem shattered, a huge amount of magic power instantly gathered.
The next moment, a large azure hand emerged from behind Rhodes and crushed towards the direction where the sound came from.
“Wow–” As if surprised by Rhodes’ reaction speed, the attacker did not retreat but advanced and punched the azure palm hard.
“Boom!” Along with the azure palm, Rhodes was blown away, and then Liuzhu, who controlled time, appeared behind Rhodes, stumbled and tried hard to catch him in his arms.
“Very good! As a magician, you’re already considered one of the best, right? It’s a shame you’re still so young, otherwise you’d definitely become a hero like us in the future, right?”
The visitor was a middle-aged man with blond hair. Although his face looked a little decadent, he had a terrifying majesty.
“Interesting, even Bigby’s protective palm can’t stop you? Who the hell are you?”
Rhodes said this in a pretentious manner. He stood up with the help of Liuzhu, his expression still calm.
“No matter what it is, a heroic spirit dug out of the mud, or a lowly little bat, it makes no difference to me.”
“Oh? Arrogant enough, but do you have the capital to be so arrogant?” the middle-aged man said calmly, his words tinged with admonition. “As a mortal, why not simply pay your loyalty to the monarch, bow down obediently to the ground, and enjoy the bliss of ignorance? Why resist?”
“What foolish words from a superior…” Rhode chuckled, a fierce look flashing across his eyes. “Mr. Unknown Heroic Spirit, you don’t think you can defeat me, do you?”
“What, do you still have room to resist? Wait… that’s it!” The middle-aged hero’s face suddenly changed, and in front of him, Rhodes was holding a black ball, looking at him with a playful expression, and said with a hint of sarcasm.
“Whether I have the strength to resist is not your place to judge. I’m just a mere Heroic Spirit! Don’t be so self-righteous!”
Chapter 24: Comparing Tricks with the Old Driver (Please Give Me a Reward!) (Old Version)
It was a pitch-black sphere that looked only a few centimeters in diameter, but the blond middle-aged heroic spirit felt frightened.
Pure darkness, extreme density, absolute mass, and an undeniable sense of threat…
Although it is just an inconspicuous little ball, if the seal on this ball is completely removed, not only the city of Tulifas, but even the entire Romania will be wiped off the earth, right?
It was definitely not a simple energy explosion like a nuclear weapon. The sphere contained a gravity that was enough to devour everything. Cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and he even took two steps back. The treasure named “King of Death Penalty” was also ready to be launched.
Yes, he was the one who sang a heartbreaking song… the famous Romanian ‘Little Dragon Prince’ Vlad III. Even though he was standing on Romanian territory, he was not qualified to block the ball.
“Kazikli…”
Murmuring the true name of the Noble Phantasm, Archduke Vlad was about to strike first, but at that moment, a voice calling out came from afar.
“King! Please stop!” At this moment, a black car suddenly stopped not far away, and a magician named Danic stumbled over. He looked at the two people who were on the verge of a fight with a nervous look on his face.
“Oh? Danic, is this your advice to me?” Vlad III turned his head away, and the black ball in Rhodes’ hand disappeared without a trace, as if it had never appeared.
“Yes, Your Majesty. The young man before you is none other than the most gifted and talented young man of our Thousand World Tree family in recent years.” Upon hearing this, Danik bowed humbly and explained in detail to Vlad III. “Rod is the pride of our Thousand World Tree family. Please forgive his offense.”
“Is that so…” Vlad lowered his head, and the murderous intent in his eyes turned into something else.
Unlike the legendary vampire, as a ‘great hero who promoted Romania’s independence’, he is still an upright man – or rather, a sufficiently upright politician.
“I won’t admit my mistake to him just like that,” Rhode said coldly. “If you believe you have the strength to avoid ‘that’, our battle can continue, Your Excellency the Grand Duke.”
“Well…” Seeing Rhodes’s fearless demeanor, Danik shook his head helplessly and continued to grovel before Vlad III. “Grand Duke, I beg for your forgiveness.”
“No need to say more, Danik.” Vlad III smiled and walked up to Rhodes with a hint of guilt on his face.
“It was my mistake,” he said, his words etched with sincerity. “If I hadn’t suddenly appeared behind you, you wouldn’t have misunderstood me, would you? In the future wars, we should support each other. How about we just put this misunderstanding behind us, Sir Rhodes?”
Vlad III looked sincere, completely different from the bossy attitude he showed when facing Danic. His haggard face had a kind smile on it, and at first glance he looked like a gentle herbivore.
“Let’s just let it go?” Rhodes repeated, a radiant smile plastered across his face. “A true hero, Grand Duke Vlad.”
Obviously, the two foxes, one old and one young, reached a consensus. The atmosphere that was tense just now now seemed like a gentle conversation.
“Huh…” Although he didn’t understand what was going on, Danic took the opportunity to attack the enemy. “Since the Grand Duke favors Rhodes so much, why not let Rhodes replace Corless as the Master of this Holy Grail War?”
“That’s good, I think…” Vlad III also responded skillfully as if he had rehearsed it, but Rhodes suddenly interrupted him.
“Master Danic, I returned to the family this time because I was forced to seek refuge. How could I possibly take up the precious position of Master? Wouldn’t that feel like a kiss on the butt?”
As he spoke, a hypocritical yet sincere smile appeared on Rhodes’ face.
“I think it’s better to let Corless continue to shoulder the responsibility of the Master. If the family needs my help in other areas, I will definitely do my best – of course, if conditions permit.”
“Uh…” Listening to Rhode’s words, Danic’s face lit up with joy at first when he heard the word ‘I’ll do whatever it takes’, and he almost continued to persuade Rhode to take on the important task of the Master. But then the word ‘conditions permitting’ made his face stiffen, and he fully realized how difficult Rhode was.
Obviously, Rhode’s success in the Clock Tower wasn’t solely due to his skills; he also possessed considerable skill, even rivaling the scorned “Eight Tongues” Danic.
However, as an excellent politician, Danic immediately ignored Rhode’s last sentence “conditions permitting”, as if Rhode was willing to go through fire and water for him. He held Rhode’s hands affectionately, looking like both host and guest were very happy.
“Rather than that, I would like to ask the head of the Danic family for some materials to improve our chances of victory in the Holy Grail War.”
Rhodes chuckled and pulled out his hand. Unlike his previous modesty, he was asking for benefits like a lion.
“Oh…what do you need?” Danic said in surprise, while Rhodes pretended to be ashamed.
“I need the remains of the ‘Lesser Holy Grail’. I believe you collected some during the Third Holy Grail War, right?” Rhodes said with a subtle smile, as if what he wanted was of no importance at all.
“You…” Danic’s face froze. He subconsciously wanted to refuse, but Vlad III stopped him.
“Of course you can. If you can use that kind of thing, then it means that Danik’s efforts in collecting it were not in vain. I hope to see you in the war, Sir Rhodes.”
Grand Duke Vlad, who was generous to others, was not stingy at all. Instead, he looked free and indifferent. In comparison, Danik’s face turned pale.
“As expected of the Grand Duke of Romania, he is so straightforward.” Seeing this, Rhodes chuckled, but there was understanding in his eyes.
There is no doubt that Lord Vlad Tepesh is trying to play tricks on Rhodes. Whether he wants Rhodes to work for him or has some other conspiracy, he is playing tricks on Rhodes.
Unfortunately, Vlad III didn’t know that this seemingly eighteen-year-old boy was actually a veteran driver who drifted on the track on Akina Mountain!
Rhodes had already mastered this tactic of showing respect to the wise and humble himself, and it was not worth mentioning.
Chapter 25 You Are Worthy of Being Called Solomon (Please Give Me a Reward!) (Old Version)
“Snap—”
The crisp sound of chess pieces falling echoed in this luxurious study.
It was a chessboard with seven squares both horizontally and vertically, similar to international chess, but the exquisite chess pieces gave people an inexplicably powerful feeling.
Sitting on one side of the chessboard was a young man wearing an elegant aristocratic suit, with his long ink-colored hair combed very neatly, looking very luxurious.
He was about twenty-five or twenty-six, perhaps? But he carried the vicissitudes of life that came with seeing through the world. The majesty of a superior was impossible to ignore, and certainly not something that could be possessed at such a young age.
Just a few days ago, Danic Preston Yugdomrenia had caused a stir in the world of magicians, raising the banner of rebellion against the “Clock Tower of the Magic Association” that controlled magicians, and even planned to compete with the noble families that controlled the world.
Everyone thought he was being foolish, even seeking his own death, but every magician in the ‘Yugdomrenia (Thousand Worlds Tree) Family’ trusted him.
Yes, the reason he was able to win was not for any other reason, but because he mastered the real miracle!
The manifestation of the Holy Grail and the third method, ‘Spirit Materialization’, is based on this, along with the magic power accumulated in the Romanian spiritual veins for sixty to seventy years, and the countless preparations made by Yugdomilenia over the years.
The heavy crossbow has been strung. How can we stop until we have shot through the enemy’s heart?
Opposite Darnik, holding the red chess piece, was an even stranger human—or perhaps something else.
Wearing strange clothes and a bizarre mask, and surrounded by a mysterious aura, he is definitely not a modern human being, but an ancient hero.
He came to the world with the class of Caster. As a Servant gathered in this War of Heroes, he is an independent being outside the world, transcending time and space.
Avisbronn, also known as ‘Solomon ibn Gabirol’, this poet known as the ‘Plato of the Jews’, also brought a new ‘magic foundation’ to the world – ‘Kabbalah’, which is also the origin of the ‘Golem’.
At this moment, he was holding the chess piece, thinking about how to defeat the Danik tribe leader in front of him.
“Ah…” He sighed and shook his head. “Really, I can’t see through you, just like I can’t see through that little guy named Rhodes.”
“Oh? You can’t see through Lord Rhodes either? Your judgment is exactly the same as mine.”
Danik chuckled, but there was fear in his eyes.
A magician who could briefly rival a Heroic Spirit, a noble collateral who could blow up a clock tower and escape unscathed, an eighteen-year-old boy who could be granted the “three primary colors” simply by his skills…
When these elements converged in one person, even if Danic was so arrogant, he had to consider the powerful truth hidden under Rhodes’s childish face.
But now, the Holy Grail War was about to begin, and there was no need for him to fall out with Rhodes. He could only find a way to let Caster do the reconnaissance on his behalf.
“Yes, that young man is no ordinary person. His ability to deal with people is far beyond the reach of an eighteen-year-old. Either he is a powerful being from the past, or he possesses the power to destroy everything.”
Along with the crisp clash of metal masks, Avisbronn’s hoarse voice echoed in the study.
“It’s difficult to see through him, but if he competes with Roger for the position of head of the Forlein family, I will never sit idly by.”
“Oh? Are you planning to deal with Lord Rhodes? With all due respect, this is not a good idea.” Danic said with a chuckle, while Avisbronn shook his head.
“Of course not. I’m only ‘excluding’ him from the Holy Grail War. Master Roger trusts me, so I can’t let him down.”
“Is that so…”
The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, outlining a slightly deep smile, and Danic spoke in a calm tone.
“Then I look forward to hearing from you, Your Excellency Avisbronn.”
At noon, the sun was blazing in the sky, and the entire Qianjieshu Family Castle was shrouded in high temperature.
However, because the magic circle of the entire castle is working at full capacity for cooling, and some magicians have even installed new air-conditioning cabinets in the magic workshop, it is not that hot here.
In Rhodes’ magic workshop, beautiful figures were busy cleaning up the garbage.
Whether it was discarded magic materials, tiny dust, or even various usable magic props, they were all thrown out. The twelve puppet maids worked busily, digging three feet into the ground, cleaning every corner of the magic workshop.
They checked every crack in the wall tiles, looking for possible surveillance techniques, but found nothing.
Then, piles of “garbage” were thrown into the hands of the android maids standing at the door. Compared to the cold-faced and emotionless androids, these puppet maids who did not forget to chat and laugh while cleaning looked more like humans, right?
“Very good, it seems that Rocco is quite sensible…”
Leaning on a hand-tanned sofa produced in Château de Roche, France, Rhodes smiled playfully as he admired the clear crystal ball in his hand and a piece of gravel sealed inside it.
The piece of gravel was as red as blood and trembled slightly as if it had life, like a piece of heart.
However, this is an absolute killer, a treasure from ancient times – or a holy relic.
Its fame is known on every inch of the island nation. Although it is just a bad reputation, it still symbolizes unimaginable popularity.
It is called the ‘Killing Stone’, and it is the essential material for summoning the ‘Golden-haired, White-faced Nine-tailed Fox’.
In order to obtain the fragments of the Killing Stone, Rhodes gave the newly promoted “Summoning Lord” Rocco Belfebon a lot of benefits, and only then did he snatch this treasure away with his unique trading method.
If he couldn’t summon the ‘Golden-haired, White-faced Nine-tailed Fox’, Rhodes would probably return to the Clock Tower and hang ‘Lord of Summoning Rocco’ on the second hand of the clock tower, right?
——The premise is that the clock tower has not been blown down yet.
“It’s decided to be you!”
“Come out! Tamamo’s good wife, fox!”
Chapter 26: How to Capture the Heroic Spirit (Please Give Me a Reward!) (Old Version)
Summoning heroic spirits is the most profound mystery of the Type-Moon world.
Draw the most famous heroes in history from the Seat of Heroes outside the world to the present world and drive them into battle.
Each Heroic Spirit possesses immense power, and due to the unique rule of the Type-Moon world that “lower mysteries cannot harm higher mysteries,” Heroic Spirits are able to absolutely crush modern weapons and magicians.
It is for this reason that the Holy Grail War has become the most prominent symbol of the Type-Moon world, and the magic circle that summons servants is a compulsory course that every magician must never slack off on.
Unlike the ‘Fate/Zero’ worldline, where the Holy Grail War was confined to Fuyuki City, in this parallel world of ‘Fate/Apocrypha’, every magus is familiar with Heroic Spirits. Even the original Clock Tower’s twelve teaching areas have been supplemented with something as unconventional as ‘Summoning’.
Rhodes obtained the holy relic from the Summoning Lord Rocco Belfebon. Although it was not cheap, the price given by the Summoning Lord was quite fair in order to avoid offending Rhodes.
——Even so, it consumed half a year’s turnover of ‘Rhodes’s Arcane Garden’.
In this world where the “Subspecies Holy Grail War” is prevalent, the price of holy relics has been driven to unimaginable heights, even more exaggerated than the housing prices in a certain dynasty’s major cities. The family that has been hit hardest is the “Thousand World Tree” family. This practice of speculating on holy relics has resulted in the Thousand World Tree family drawing a group of worthless Heroic Spirits – of course, with the exception of Ah Fu, who can be licked.
The Master of the Thousand Worlds Tree Family had already decided beforehand that although the Command Spells could be transferred through some means, Rhodes did not need that kind of thing.
He intended to ‘capture’ Heroic Spirits. The so-called capture was not something that could be solved by simply summoning a Heroic Spirit and then throwing a Master Ball. It also required extremely precise planning and an understanding of the Heroic Spirits.
The material used to capture the Heroic Spirit was the naked girl doll placed in front of Rhodes.
It was a very exquisite doll, and even among the maids made by Rhodes, it was considered a truly top-notch one.
Her fair skin was as delicate as mutton-fat jade, and her exquisite sleeping face held a playful wildness. Her petite body was like a wasp-waisted giant cat. With a tender face of fifteen or sixteen years old and extremely plump and slender curves, even a seasoned playboy like Rhodes had to say ‘XJYYD’.
The most eye-catching thing is the animal ears on her pink hair, probably the ears of a fox or a dog, and the fluffy golden tail also carries a transcendent aura from the divinity.
Even though she has a face as charming as a young girl, no one would be foolish enough to mistake her for a human. It’s not because of her lifelike animal ears and tail, but because of the aura she exudes – not like that of a beast, but like that of a god.
Yes, that was indeed a god! The blood of the almighty Sun God flowed through her body, and even though the puppet was not activated, it still showed a terrifying pressure.
Just to build this doll, Rhodes consumed eight years of accumulated experience, and with the help of the nobles of the Clock Tower, he completed this nearly perfect work.
And ‘she’ is the tool for capturing Heroic Spirits. She is both the body that brings the Heroic Spirits to the world and the cage that imprisons them.
“With my current relic, can I only summon one of the ‘Nine Tails’? I don’t know which ‘Tamamo’ will be summoned. If it’s the virtuous and innocent Tamamo, it’s fine. But if it’s a Tamamo with a different personality, or the bad-tempered ‘Golden-haired White-faced’…”
Rhodes murmured softly, with a bitter look on his face.
Indeed, among all the Heroic Spirits, Tamamonomae is a pretty good choice, not because of how powerful she is, but because of the knowledge she possesses.
As a genuine creature from the Age of Gods, the algae woman mastered the knowledge of the Age of Gods, and because she had eight other tails, Rhodes could use her as a medium to summon another Tamamonomae.
Just like catching rabbits, you can catch foxes in one nest…
The premise is not to be drained by the fox. Other difficulties are not a big deal to Rhodes, except for the problem of his lower body. He thinks he does not have the self-control to do so.
The saying “Excessive sexual desire leads to disaster, and cutting off can cure it permanently” is nothing but a joke. For Rhodes, solving the problem of sexual desire in the lower body is the most important task.
“Therefore, more restrictions are needed, and the control spells for Tamamo must be more cautious. In addition to the most basic spells, we must also fill this body with a method of control that is deadly enough.”
As he spoke, Rhodes’ voice became increasingly cold. As the most powerful arcanist in Netheril, he had once solidified a ‘constant mechanized mind’ in his mind. When conducting arcane research, he could put himself into a completely mechanized way of thinking, thus preventing emotions from interfering with his judgment.
Then, a series of spells flashed by, and Rhodes filled the abdomen of the doll with the fragments of the Holy Grail he had just obtained, making the Holy Grail, the medium of the ‘Third Law: Materialization of Spirits’, become the power source of the doll.
The Type-Moon world cannot accommodate the existence of the ‘Misser Energy Core’, so Rhodes can only use this ‘classical’ method to provide magic for the Heroic Spirit.
——Of course, replenishing mana and playing jungle artillery in time is also a good way.
“Then, let’s begin the summoning…”
Rhodes said calmly, his tone extremely cold – when casting spells and fighting, mechanized thinking will replace his sensibility, thus making the casting and fighting to the most perfect level, avoiding any negligence and errors.
Then, as his arm was raised, a long spell emerged from Rhodes’ mouth, echoing in the magic workshop filled with sunlight.
“Declare—”
“Your body is under my command, and your life is in my hands!”
He chanted softly, modifying the spell to summon the Heroic Spirit using his own magical skills and summoning methods.
“I am the beginning of all great achievements in the world, and I am the source of all hatred in the world.”
“Surrounded by countless spells that last forever, condescend to me!”
“From the Wheel of Restraint, Guardian of the Scales!”
The next moment, Rhode’s magic circuits were instantly drained, and the heroic spirit that was about to materialize devoured every bit of his magic power like a girl in a rage.
A blinding white light appeared, and Rhodes slowly collapsed to the ground. The illegal summoning brought him harm. In the moment before closing his eyes, he saw the pink-haired and animal-eared girl crawling up, with panic in her pretty face, rushing towards Rhodes eagerly.
——Maybe, you are resentful of me?
As Rhodes thought this, he completely sank into the boundless sea of consciousness.
Chapter 27: Marriage Fraud Punishment (Please give me a reward!) (Old version)
“Is this, rain on a sunny day?”
The cool raindrops hit his face, and the white-haired boy murmured with a look of nostalgia on his face.
“Really? You’re just like the elderly, so fond of nostalgia. How about leaving yourself completely in the past?”
The one mocking the young man was a slim black-haired queen with perfect curves that were extremely alluring. Just by looking at her for a moment, one would be captivated by her beauty, right?
She was just so perfect, even the silver nails nailed into the palms of her hands and the black ribbons tied to the nails showed another kind of cruel and gorgeous beauty.
Her name is “Semiramis” and she is the famous Assyrian queen. She has done many deeds, the most famous of which is “murdering her husband and usurping the throne.”
Such a heroic spirit should have been a treacherous hero, but now he stood meekly behind the young man, talking softly in a teasing tone.
Perhaps, for this vicious queen, this scene is just a luxury, and it is a falsehood that should not exist in reality.
But now, the air is still soft and the atmosphere is so elegant. Semiramis smiled softly, just like a real noble lady, with dignity and exuding a unique feminine aura.
“Leave it in the past? Doing that kind of thing once is enough.” The white-haired boy said calmly. Although his eyes were clear, they were filled with heavy thoughts.
“Are you still thinking about your foolish wish? Why don’t you enjoy the beautiful scenery under the rain?” Semiramis chuckled, but there was a hint of approval in her words.
“Don’t you think this world is incomplete?” The young man, or rather the solemn priest, gently closed his eyes, a look of pain on his face. “This world is incomplete. Humanity cannot be redeemed. Whether magicians or mortals, they all hurt each other and are immersed in conflict.”
“Oh? Isn’t this normal?”
“You’re asking even though you already know the answer.” The boy blinked, a self-deprecating smile on his face. “Of course, that’s understandable, but changing this filthy world is the very reason I was born into this world.”
“You think too highly of yourself, Amakusa,” the black lady chuckled, a weightiness lingering in her words. “To this world, to Gaia and Alaya, even Heroic Spirits are insignificant, mere slightly stronger insects.”
“Yes, that’s exactly why I want to give everyone ‘true salvation’.” The young man, or rather ‘Amakusa Shiro Tokisada’, had a solemn and pious expression on his face, tinged with sadness. “This is what I and my companions wish for, and I will use these hands to make it come true—”
“This Holy Grail War is the miracle that I must grasp with both hands!”
“Is that so… As expected of you, I will enjoy this drama carefully. Don’t die so easily, Amakusa.”
As she spoke, Semiramis’s figure transformed into black magic light dust and disappeared in the sunny rain.
“This is indeed a case of sunny rain, isn’t it?” Amakusa Shiro Tokisada raised his head and said with a wry smile. “Every time I see a case of sunny rain, I always think of the Fox Bride. If the enemy summons ‘Golden-haired White-faced’, I’m afraid this Holy Grail War will be a close call.”
At this moment, in the lair of the Black Magician, in the Qianjieshu family castle.
The puppet girls, dressed in black and white maid outfits that were slightly revealing, were holding various types of guns and pointing them at the fox-tailed girl in a blue silk dress.
“Let go of the master, let me do it!” The maid named Liuzhu had already revealed two dark sickles, but Rhodes was held in the arms of the girl, and she had no way to “save” Rhodes.
“Huh? What the hell is wrong with you thieving cats? You actually pointed your weapons at me! If Master wasn’t still asleep, I would have torn you to pieces!”
The fox girl bared her teeth, showing the look of a canine intimidating the enemy.
“Hmph, put the master down, we will restore his magic power.” Liuzhu said sternly, his expression becoming more solemn.
Her ‘Time Stop’ spell was accumulating magic power, intending to snatch Rhodes back from the fox’s arms in one fell swoop.
“Who knows what kind of people you are, a bunch of thieving cats!” The fox girl roared, but her face showed guilt, and she looked quite fierce on the outside but weak on the inside.
“Ugh…” A faint whine echoed from the fox’s embrace. Rhode gently raised his hand and pushed the giant cat away from his face. “Huh, I almost suffocated…”
“Hey? You’re awake! Master!” the pink-haired fox girl said anxiously, with obvious joy on her face.
“So, you are my Master, right? I know you are! Therefore, the contract is established! I am Tamamonomae, and I look forward to your guidance from now on—”
While chattering in short bursts, Tamamonomae took advantage of Rhodes’s confusion and couldn’t wait to kiss him on the lips, obviously looking like a nympho.
“Bang!” A soft sound echoed in the magic workshop. Seeing this scene, Ryuzu, who could not bear it any longer, released the time stop and teleported to Tamamonomae’s side, blocking the black sickle between the faces of Rhodes and Tamamonomae.
The next moment, Tamamonomae’s face slammed hard on the blade of the sickle. If she wasn’t afraid of hurting Rhodes, Tamamonomae would probably have hit the blade, right?
“It hurts! It hurts! It hurts–” The silly and cute fox whined, and Rhodes took the opportunity to get rid of the plump and delicate body with an alluring fragrance.
Rhodes designed the puppet body that Tamamonomae is currently using based on the appearance in FGO, and even slightly enlarged the proportions of certain parts, causing him to be a little out of control.
“Huh…” After finally freeing himself from Tamamonomae’s clutches, Rhode breathed a sigh of relief before speaking slowly. “Don’t you hate me? I’m the one who trapped you in this world, preventing you from returning to Valhalla.”
“What? What nonsense are you talking about, Matser!” Tamamonomae said unhappily, looking confused. “Do you think the Heroic Spirits like staying in the boring Hall of Heroes? Anyone who thinks that is either a jerk or a nerd!”
“Tsk, I feel slighted…” Rhode shook his head and continued, “In that case, should we summon a few more Heroic Spirits?”
“I won’t! If the Master summons another Heroic Spirit, I… I’ll cry for you to see!” Tamamonomae was like a house cat whose tail had been stepped on, her face filled with tears. “I finally got this body, and I can stay with the Master forever! If a third person appears—”
“The Algae Girl will show you what the ‘Polygamy Castration Fist and Marriage Fraud Execution Cannon’ is!”
P.S.: Foxes are the cutest! I lick them! I lick them! I lick them again!
Chapter 28 Knowingly Seeking Profit (Please Give Me a Reward!) (Old Version)
ps: Lion Jiejieli is a real man, there is no doubt about that, right?
“Are you the hired hound that bites people?”
In the dim office, a tall and thin old man sat behind his desk, looking at the visitor with a scrutinizing attitude.
The man who pushed open the door exuded the aura of war. Whether it was the scars on his face or his terrifyingly solid muscles, his nature as a ‘hunter’ was always highlighted.
He is a hound on the battlefield. Although he adheres to the principle of ‘not killing without necessity’, he is still not a decent person.
The Necromancer, that’s what people called him, feared him, and hated him at the same time.
“Huh? That’s really an impolite name. Do you want to break your bones again, old man?” The visitor, or Lion Jie Jie Li said calmly. He was accustomed to all kinds of contempt, otherwise he would not have come to this territory of the nobles.
“If you think you can do it, you can give it a try,” the gray-haired, withered old man said, grinning provocatively. “But if you do, the nobles will probably have to choose another obedient hound.”
“So confident? You really are worthy of being the vigorous ‘Lord’, old man.” Lion Jie Jie Li leaned back on the sofa, but his every move was tense, and it was obvious that he was prepared to fight back in any situation.
“Still strong despite your age? That’s a nice compliment. Let’s discuss your mission first.”
The old man, who could also be called the Lord of the Summoning Department, Rocco Belfebon, had been in this position for half a century.
“We… or rather, Barthemelo from the Law and Politics Department, need you to go to Romania and kill the remnants of the Thousand World Tree Family. Of course, the most important thing is—”
“Kill Rod, kill the troublemaker ‘Rod Forain Ugdomirenia’!”
“Oh? It’s a really good task.” Upon hearing this, Lion Jie Jie Li smiled and took out a cigarette from his arms as if he had thought of something. Under the gaze of the lord, he put the box of Hong Kong Dragon Cigarettes back into his arms in disappointment.
“In that case, I can assume that you are willing to accept this mission?” Rocco said, but a fierce look flashed in his eyes.
“Of course not!” His expression suddenly changed, and Lion Jie Li said contemptuously, clutching the short-barreled shotgun in his arms. “I’m not capable of repaying kindness with enmity. Mr. Rhodes has done me a favor, so I have no reason to kill him!”
“Oh? Aren’t you afraid of dying here? Despite the Clock Tower’s splendor, there are countless shadowy corners where sunlight doesn’t reach.” Rocco sneered. “If only one person revealed your attitude, the magicians of Barthelmero would devour your ninety-seven kilograms of flesh like jackals smelling blood.”
“Tsk, are you still pretending? Don’t think I can’t see through you, Lord Rocco,” Lion Jie Li scoffed with disdain. “If I remember correctly, it was El-Melloi who asked me to take this mission, right? Aren’t those guys and Rhode in cahoots?”
“Wearing the same pair of pants? That’s a good analogy. East Asian languages are truly vast and profound.” Rocco’s expression changed, his previous ferocious expression vanishing. “Since you rejected the previous mission, it means you agree with us, the Twelve Lords. Let’s discuss another mission. The reward will definitely be beyond your imagination.”
“Tsk… Wealthy noble families, I’m ready to ask for a huge price from you lions.” Lion Jie Jie Li said with a self-deprecating laugh. “If I had agreed to the previous mission, I probably wouldn’t have left here alive, right? Mr. Rhodes has so many allies.”
“No, you will leave the Clock Tower alive and land in the English Channel with the plane.” Rocco said with a feigned smile, but his words carried a chilling chill. “Then, your second mission is to protect Rhodes’ safety while killing the Thousand World Tree family members, including ‘Danik’. When the time is right, bring Rhodes back to the Clock Tower—we will protect him.”
“Are you kidding me?” Hearing this, Lion Jie Li said disdainfully. “Protect him? You’re kidding! You just want to get his skills.”
“Hmph, you’re such a hound, you’re truly shallow,” Lord Rocco sneered disdainfully. “The true value of Lord Rhodes lies in his inherited wisdom and talent. To gain his bloodline, I imagine every family would treat him well, perhaps even offering him the throne of patriarch, allowing him to choose.”
“Nobles are so nagging.” Seeing this, Lion Jie Li stood up and said, “I still owe Lord Rhodes a favor. This is my chance to repay him.”
“Oh? You owe him a favor? Stop joking. Can’t you see how profit-driven he is? He is using you.” Lord Rocco reminded kindly, with pity in his tone.
“Of course I do. Don’t think I’m stupid,” Lion Jie Li sneered, picking up the Hydra hatchling specimen beside him. “Even if I’m being used, Mr. Rhodes treats me as an equal, not as a lowly hound like a noble—and this is considered a deposit.”
“Bang!” Lion Jiejie slammed the door and left. Listening to the heavy sound, Rocco smiled bitterly.
“Unfortunately, the arrogance of nobility is also indispensable. How can one be considered a noble without arrogance?”
Under the scorching sun at noon, on the streets of Tulifas, Romania, Rhodes, dressed in the clothes of the Thousand Worlds Tree family, was entangled with Tamamonomae.
“Hey! Hey! Hey—Master! The atmosphere here is not right!” Tamamonomae said, slightly naively, clinging to Rhode’s arm. “The people around us are hostile, fearful, and even hate us. What evil deeds have you committed to attract so much hostility?”
As he spoke, Tamamonomae patted the magnificent giant cat.
“Don’t worry, Master! Even if you have a criminal record with a minimum sentence of three years and a maximum sentence of death, it’s nothing in my eyes. From now on, if you need to rape a young girl, just tell me and I’ll transform into my younger form!”
“Tsk… I feel like I’m being looked down upon by you again.”
Rhodes had a bitter look on his face and tried his best to pull his hands out of Tamamonomae’s arms, but compared to the powerful physique of the heroic spirit, he was indeed a complete loser. The soft feeling of the two balls and the elegant fragrance coming towards him also made him extremely enjoyable.
“Don’t worry, these people are just resentful and fearful of the members of the Thousand Worlds Tree family. Who knows what kind of outrageous deeds those bastards have done.”
“Eh? Is that so? What a pity, I had the chance to be with the Master…”
Chapter 29 I’m Not a Lolita Con (Please Collect!) (Old Version)
The remote town of Tulifas in Romania belongs to the territory of the Thousand Worlds Tree family.
This place is not simply managed by the Qianjieshu family, but is completely ruled by them.
With the power of magic and the influence of magicians in the real world, the Qianjieshu family easily took over this small town, built a towering castle here, and exercised dictatorship over the entire city.
During the opening of the Holy Grail War, they even forced the government to issue a curfew. However, for the residents of Tulipas, the evil deeds of the ruling class, the Thousand Worlds Tree Family, did not stop there.
Magicians are reckless people, and the Qianjieshu family is even more so. In cities controlled by other families, magicians will still hurt citizens with impunity, and in cities controlled by their own family, they can do whatever they want.
They wantonly killed mortals and blamed the society for it, whether they were complaining bureaucrats or powerless civilians. In the eyes of the Qianjieshu family magicians, there was no difference.
It is precisely because of this indifference to life that they were able to easily rule the city, and neither the civilians nor the bureaucrats, nor the chaebol families in capitalist society, had the courage to compete with them.
Naturally, within this bustling city, there was a warning circulating that members of the Thousand Worlds Tree family were quite dangerous, so it was only natural that Rhodes and his companions were ostracized.
After all, he was still wearing the uniform of the Thousand Worlds Tree Family. The snow-white clothes, the patterns woven with golden silk threads, and the family emblem that symbolized prosperity and tolerance, symbolized his identity as a member of the Thousand Worlds Tree Family.
Isn’t that why they attract disgust and hostility? No one would be kind to a dictator, unless they are a coward who only cares about profit.
“Besides, I don’t have a hobby of having sex with young girls. I’m just a lolita fan! Just a lolita fan! Got it?”
Rhodes roared loudly, while Tamamonomae looked stunned, and then looked blankly at the surrounding shops and passers-by.
At this moment, the looks these people gave Rhode were filled with disgust—that was the natural rejection that ordinary people would have when facing a pervert.
“Uh…” After a slight pause, Tamamonomae smiled shyly and dragged the furious master into an alley on the side.
A moment later, on another commercial street in Tulifas, Rhodes walked on the noisy and prosperous street holding Tamamonomae’s hand as if nothing had happened.
“What a rare scene…”
There are bustling streets in front of us. Unlike international metropolises like London, Tuliface still has a quiet and leisurely beauty in the hustle and bustle.
Rhodes chuckled and shook his head. He squeezed Tamamonomae’s hand tighter and asked in a slightly hoarse voice.
“I can’t understand why you are loyal to me, Algae Girl.”
“Hey, hey, I like it, so I like it. Do I need a reason?” Upon hearing this, Tamamonomae’s face froze, and then she looked away and talked about something else. “By the way, I want to eat tempura! Is there any place that sells tempura here?”
“No, this is rural Romania, but there are still hamburger shops here, right?” Rhodes said calmly. Then, he suddenly turned around, pinched Tamamonomae’s shoulders, and looked directly into her golden eyes. “Now, tell me, why are you loyal to me?”
“Is this really that important?”
“What do you think?”
“Okay… in that case…” Hearing this, Tamamonomae breathed a sigh of relief and slowly raised her head. Her eyes, staring directly at Rhodes, were filled with deep emotions that ordinary people could hardly imagine.
“I love you, and I love this unique ‘existence’ even more. Your spirit is so magnificent. If God is the majestic sun, then your spirit—even surpasses the vast and boundless universe.”
While sighing heavily, Tamamonomae blinked and smiled playfully.
“You are far from the weak you appear now. Although I don’t know why you became like this, I look forward to your recovery and rescue me from the silence of Valhalla… I believe in you. Even Alaya and Gaia are no match for you, right?”
“Maybe so…” Hearing this, Rhodes was slightly stunned and a wry smile appeared on his face.
Indeed, when he was still the ‘Guide of Netheril’, he dared to shout to the gods of the Grey Eagle world, ‘I will beat ten of them’, not to mention Gaia and Alaya.
But now, even though he has recovered some of his strength, he is still no match for Gaia and Alaya, and is even inferior to their guardians.
“Wait… what is that…” Tamamonomae said suddenly. As her golden eyes swept over, pigeons took off into the air and flapped their wings and flew away into the distance.
“That’s a familiar… It must be the enemy Caster’s trick.” Seeing this, Rhode chuckled. “Or maybe it’s Assassin.”
“They saw me!” Tamamonomae complained. “They’ll definitely figure me out the way I look now!”
On the bustling street, Tamamonomae was wearing a light pink tracksuit, with her animal ears and tail missing. Although she looked like just a girl full of youthfulness, as long as one had sufficient perception, even the dumbest Servant could sense her identity as a Servant from the details.
“Don’t worry, you won’t be discovered, Algae Girl.” Hearing this, Rhode sneered. “When I ‘crafted’ you, I prepared unique materials, including some to conceal your identity. And the way you look now, even if I could guess your true nature as a Heroic Spirit, I wouldn’t be able to see through your true name or abilities.”
“Huh? Why?”
“Please trust my strength. My puppetry skills are so advanced that even Mr. Luo Zhen can’t match them.”
“I understand.” Tamamonomae nodded seriously. “You’re a terrible puppeteer, isn’t it? Even if you were walking down the street with a girl you’ve never seen before, she would think she was a puppet.”
“You’re so clever, worthy of being my Algae Girl.” Clapping his hands slightly, Rhode’s smile grew even darker and colder. “But what’s with the term ‘terrible puppeteer’? I don’t recall you knowing me so well.”
Chapter 30 My Foolish Brother (Please Give Me a Reward!) (Old Version)
“You are the Seventh Heaven who is entangled with the three great word spirits!”
“From the Wheel of Restraint, the Guardian of the Scales—”
Following the standard chanting, in a deserted cemetery on the outskirts of Bucharest, the capital of Romania, the lion Jie Jie Li, wearing a black jacket, summoned the key to open the Holy Grail.
The next moment, a brilliant light burst out, and as the pure white light curtain gradually dissipated, what appeared in front of Lion Jie Li was the knight wearing silver armor and a full-body helmet.
“Just ask—”
“Are you my Master?”
Although it was a question, the sonorous and powerful words revealed an unwavering will, as if stating a fact.
If I refuse now, I will probably be chopped into several pieces by that bright silver knight sword, right?
Thinking of this, Lion Jie Jie Li climbed up with a wry smile.
“Yes, I am your Master, my name is Shishi Jiejieli. I hope you will give me your guidance in the future, Saber.”
“Bang–” As Lion Jie Jie Li spoke, the fully enclosed helmet suddenly shattered, or rather, under the ingenious mechanical structure, it turned into several pieces and retracted into the armor.
“Servant Saber has answered the call! I am Mordred, one of the Knights of the Round Table and the only legitimate heir to King Arthur.”
“Huh?” Upon hearing this, Lion Jie Jie Li showed a look of surprise. Although he used the holy relics of a certain summoning lord to summon the Knights of the Round Table, he did not expect to summon Mordred.
Among the other Knights of the Round Table, apart from powerful beings like Lancelot and Gawain, Mordred is also considered to be the top combat force. However, her reputation as a “traitorous knight” makes even Lion Jie Li a little wary.
not to mention–
“People of England, are you all stupid? How could Mordred be a girl?”
Lion Jie Li said this dully, but then a chill was placed on his neck.
“What were you saying just now? I didn’t hear you clearly?” The girl named Modred staged a scene of betrayal the moment she was summoned.
Looking at the Master covered in sweat, Mordred roared angrily.
“Don’t call me a woman! Got it?”
“Yes! Yes! I understand!” The lion Jie Jieli, who looked like a strong man, was decisively scared. Even the necromancer who had fought on the battlefield could not help but tremble timidly.
After all, no matter how powerful a magician is, when faced with the murderous intent of a heroic spirit and with a sword at his neck, he will involuntarily surrender, right?
Even though Lion Jie Jie Li looks fierce, he is still a magician. He is still a mortal, and in the eyes of the heroic spirits, he is an insignificant insect, harmless and weak.
“That’s good.” Mordred sheathed his weapon and shook his head at the Lion Jie Li’s expression. “Looking at the way you were dressed, I thought I’d run into one of your kind, but I didn’t expect you to be so clueless about how to talk…”
“Who could possibly understand your thoughts… Is it because of ‘this’ that King Arthur refused to make you his heir?” With a slight sigh of relief, Lion Jie Li sighed helplessly. “Then, Master Yingling must not like the environment here. How about we go to the Magic Workshop?”
“Oh? You’re quite self-aware, actually summoning Heroic Spirits in such an environment. How disgusting…” Mordred said disdainfully, his words thick with contempt. “Have you lived in a cemetery since childhood? Necromancer.”
“Of course not, but it’s almost like that. I grew up step by step on the battlefield.” As he spoke, Lion Jiejieli walked towards the center of the cemetery.
“Hey! Why are we going to that kind of place? Didn’t we say we were going to the magic workshop?” Seeing this, Mordred was surprised, but Lion Jie Jieli couldn’t help laughing.
“My magic workshop is right there, in the crypt of this cemetery. It has some excellent spiritual veins and comfort.”
“Comfort? You haven’t become a psychopath because you’ve been spending so much time with corpses!”
Not to mention a certain pair of Masters and Servants bickering with each other, Rhodes is still researching modern technology.
In front of me is a new “Leopard 2 Main Battle Tank”, a large toy produced by “Krauss-Maffei Company”. It is a banned item in every country – but it is ignored by African black uncles.
At this moment, the tank has been dismantled, and Rhodes has engraved spells on the armor plates. The reactive armor has also been replaced with magic explosives, which reduces damage to the armor while improving its protective efficiency.
The most eye-catching thing is probably the huge gun barrel, right?
Instead of the thick and hard steel barrel from before, Rhodes’s bizarre modification replaced the barrel with two magnetic guide rails.
After the magic treatment, the rails have the performance of a rapid-fire railgun, and its lethality is enough to rival that of the Sherman M1.
While it couldn’t boast things like, “Weighing fifty-six tons, firing at three hundred and fifty rounds per minute, armor-piercing, blasting, and burning, all done instantly—a true hero among tanks!”, a rate of fire of one hundred and sixty per minute, coupled with enchanted shells, would reduce even the strongest fortresses to rubble under the railgun’s firepower.
But it cannot be used in the Holy Grail War – or rather, it will not be used in the short term. Before Black Assassin creates a tidal army of dragon fang soldiers, this large-scale war weapon can only gather dust in the warehouse.
“Huh… done.” Looking at the successfully enchanted railgun, Rhode’s face lit up with amusement. “Railguns don’t necessarily have to be mounted on tanks. They can also be used…”
“Brother, I’m coming in!”
With the sudden sound of the door being pulled, a blond boy jumped in, then looked around, bumped into things left and right, trying to peek at Rhodes’ research results over the past few days.
“Tsk…it’s Roger. It’s been a long time.”
With an elegant smile on his face, Rhodes casually raised his hand, and invisible magic power swept around. Those precious magic materials and experimental results faded and disappeared in front of Roger in the blink of an eye.
“Hey? What kind of magic is this! Brother, please teach me!” Roger said with pretended innocence, looking at Rhodes with curiosity in his eyes, but Rhodes laughed mockingly.
“Of course not, my stupid Oudoudou.”
活动Register as a Filo member and receive 200 points![Register Now]Chapter 31: A Fair Fight (Please Give Me a Reward!) (Old Version)
“If there is nothing else, please leave my magic workshop.”
Rhodes spoke calmly, his words carrying an unquestionable will. In front of him, the blond boy named Roger froze in his tracks. He had not expected Rhodes to be so ruthless.
“But……”
“No buts. I still have golem research to do. If you’re bored, you can go hang out with Avisbronn.” His expression was impassive, and he gazed at his supposed brother with a hint of weariness. “Also, put away that facade. Even if I’m a fool, I can see the cruelty beneath your affectation.”
“Tsk…” Roger curled his lips, and the innocence on his face disappeared completely. Although he was only fourteen or fifteen years old, he was also a very qualified magician.
As a magician, especially a golem technician who studies golems, Roger has been fighting with other magicians for many precious materials since he was a child. He has killed countless magicians and mortals.
How could such a person be considered truly ‘innocent’? That appearance was just a disguise that he had to maintain in order to gain benefits.
“How can your golem be compared with Mr. Avisbronn’s masterpiece? It’s just some scrap metal.” With a proud look on his face, Roger sneered disdainfully.
“Oh? Scrap metal? What an interesting metaphor.” Rhodes said lightly, suppressing his anger in his words.
For a great arcanist who poured his heart and soul into the golem, such ridicule was absolutely intolerable.
“Of course, they are just scraps of metal. Even if they are all put together, they can’t defeat the ‘rare golem’ made by the teacher.” The blond boy said as a matter of course, his words full of admiration for Avisbronn and contempt for Rhodes.
Perhaps in his opinion, there is no modern magician who can be compared with Avisbronn, the creator of the ‘Magic Foundation Kabbalah’, but Rhodes said it with a faint sarcasm.
“In that case, how about a competition? Let’s use your golem to compete with my creation, eh?”
“Oh? Not a bad idea.” Roger nodded without hesitation, looking proud. “How about this afternoon, then? I imagine your golem needs some adjustments, too.”
“Of course, in the courtyard of the castle, how about it?” With a sly smile on his face, Rhodes spoke slowly, playing tricks on his blood brother.
“Okay, just don’t cry when the time comes, brother.” As he said that, Roger jumped out of Rhodes’ magic workshop. He had originally planned to steal something in Rhodes’ magic workshop, but he had forgotten his original purpose.
“Really? Even though his personality is as cruel as a magician’s, his IQ is still a little lacking.”
Listening to the crisp sound of the door slamming, Rhodes said lightly, with a playful smile on his face.
“Don’t cry when the time comes, or the Forain family will lose all face.”
In the afternoon, the sunlight was slightly dim, and the hot air was no longer unbearable. In the center of the Qianjieshu Family Castle, surrounded by layers of walls, was a courtyard full of blooming flowers.
A golem made of mud, wood, rock, and centuries-old parchment stood majestically in the center. Its majestic appearance was even more majestic than the golems usually produced by Avisbronn.
Undoubtedly, although Rhodes and Roger talked about using the ‘self-made golem’, Roger obviously ignored it and planned to use the power of the heroic spirit to ‘teach’ this ignorant brother a lesson.
At this moment, more than a dozen magicians from the Thousand World Tree Family were watching the battle, including Danic. Grand Duke Vlad III was also standing behind him in a spiritual form, watching the battle with a fierce look.
However, no one believed that Rhodes could win. They just wanted to know how big the gap was between the ‘modern magician’ and the ‘ancient hero’.
“Is this the golem you made, Roger?” With a playful smile on his face, Rhodes walked into the courtyard. He looked leisurely and elegant, with a calm demeanor.
“Hmph! Teacher Avisbronn is my heroic spirit, so his golem is naturally mine!” Roger said shamelessly, but Rhodes was not angry, but chuckled and said.
“So, can we start the golem duel now?”
“Where’s your golem? I can’t wait to see it torn to pieces!” Roger’s expression twisted slightly as he sneered. “Don’t tell me you don’t even have the courage to bring it out for everyone to admire? As a fellow Forain family member, I’m truly ashamed of you.”
Hearing this, not only Rhodes, but even Grand Duke Vlad behind Danik had a strange smile on his face.
“Are you still looking for my golem? Isn’t it right here?” Rhodes said with a chuckle. He slowly raised his hand and pointed at the clear blue sky.
“What…” Everyone was shocked. The next moment, the clear sky twisted and shattered, revealing the huge steel monster.
It was a huge helicopter, more than fifteen meters in length, with rapidly spinning rotors. The whistling sound of the wind carried a huge momentum, allowing the magicians to see the power of modern weapons for the first time.
Magic spells flashed on the silver-black shell, and countless spells danced in the air, transforming into powerful barriers. The arcane spells called “Three-Ring Illusion·Invisibility Orb” and “Zero-Ring Trick·Silent Portal” allowed it to enter an invisible and silent patrol state at any time.
“What… is that…” Looking at the dense honeycomb rockets under the wings of the attack helicopter and the two formidable-looking railguns on the belly, even Roger couldn’t help but shudder.
At this moment, he understood for the first time how powerful modern technology is.
“The Tiger attack helicopter, designated PT-1, is an experimental model I found in a military museum. It was once considered the future of Germany by countless people, so it naturally has a strong reputation,” Rhodes said with a chuckle, but his words carried a chilling coldness. “Then, let the battle begin!”
“Wait!” Hearing this, Roger wanted to refuse suddenly, but Rhodes completely ignored him.
A dazzling light flashed on a railgun. Under the magnetization of magic, the rails quickly accumulated energy, accelerating the solid aluminum shells to Mach 12.
“Buzz—boom!!!”
Here, the towering golem and half of the castle wall turned into ashes under the pure white and heavy beam of light.
Chapter 32: I Don’t Know How Strong I Am (Please Give Me a Reward!) (Old Version)
The blinding light filled everyone’s field of vision. The railgun fired in such a small space instantly reduced the proud golem that Avisbronn had regarded as a mere dregs. Soon after, the several-meter-thick walls of the Thousand World Tree Family Castle were reduced to ruins, and outside the walls, the lush forest was plowed into a half-kilometer-long ditch.
After several minutes, the dust slowly settled. The magicians, like puppets that needed to be wound up, looked with stiff necks at the city wall that had turned into ruins, and at the ditch outside the city wall that had no end in sight and the ground had turned black.
Within the killing range of the railgun, towering ancient trees, solid rocks, and even the ubiquitous soil were completely destroyed, crushed, and smashed away…
The ground was plowed into ditches more than ten meters wide, and within a radius of dozens of meters from the bombardment trajectory, no trees survived. They were either completely broken and blown away, or turned into burning flames.
The castle, which had been strengthened dozens of times by magic, had no ability to resist this cannonball. It couldn’t even slow down the speed of the cannonball, and it was completely penetrated. The aftermath even brought down the city walls on both sides.
As a result, one of the walls of the magnificent castle has completely collapsed. Looking at this scene, even Danic, the patriarch of the Thousand World Trees, couldn’t help but feel a little trembling.
It wasn’t because of the loss of wealth, nor was it because he was afraid of the power of this cannon, but he simply wanted to use this power to win the Holy Grail War.
“Rhodes… no, Your Excellency Rhodes…” His voice was slightly hoarse. Danic slowly turned around and looked at the Tiger attack helicopter, which was still roaring and hovering in the air. He swallowed hard before speaking awkwardly. “Can you produce more of this kind of weapon?”
There was anticipation in his words, and Rhodes nodded slightly with a playful smile on his face.
“Of course, ten, a hundred, a thousand, ten thousand… As long as I can get enough modern weapons, transforming them into demons won’t be difficult at all.”
“Gulp…” Danik couldn’t help swallowing his saliva. His handsome face was filled with a strange expression of horror and surprise. His whole body was shaking, just like Fan Jin who had passed the imperial examination. He didn’t know how to vent this joy.
“Now, they are in the Holy Grail War…”
“No, it’s impossible.” Seeing the Thousand Worlds Tree’s master’s delight, Rhode unhesitatingly poured cold water on him. “Even if these modern weapons are as powerful as Noble Phantasms, they’re simply too cumbersome. Even with magical amplification, they’re no match for Heroic Spirits—not to mention, the Heroic Spirits’ mystique is so strong that modern weapons have no effect on them.”
“Is that so… That’s a shame.” Danic shook his head, then smiled cheekily again. “I do have a small suggestion, Lord Rhodes, if you could please bear with me?”
“What?” Seeing this, Rhode retreated without a trace. “No need for homosexuality, I’m not interested in a jerk like you.”
Hearing this, Danic froze suddenly, but continued with a wry smile.
“Don’t joke around, Mr. Rhodes. The Thousand World Tree Family needs pillars like you. We need you to bring even stronger support to the family after defeating the Clock Tower…”
“Yes, I can help the Qianjieshu Family build a modern war force. The materials must be provided by you. Also, you understand the cost of hiring a magician ranked among the ‘Three Primary Colors’, right? Master Danik?”
Rhodes said lightly, with a hint of extortion in his words. The way he blackmailed made Danic shudder violently, and then he nodded with a wry smile.
“Of course. The family will definitely not treat you unfairly.” Danic said with a feigned, hearty laugh. “If you need me, after the Holy Grail War, you will be the head of the Frein clan. When I leave this world, you will be the master of the Thousand Worlds Tree. How’s that for a reward?”
“Not bad, but these are just empty promises. I need tangible benefits, not these vague promises.” With a playful smile on his face, Rhode looked at the androids recording data and curled his lips. “I’ll make a small sacrifice. Hand over Mr. Gold’s android mass production technology to me, and I’ll accept your commission.”
“Uh…” Seeing Rhode treating the throne of ‘Head of the Thousand World Tree Family’ as a commission and even negotiating exorbitant terms, even the cunning Danic couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow. But as a politician, he nodded slightly and promised. “Of course, I don’t think Mr. Gold would refuse.”
“Very tactful, Your Excellency, Patriarch.” Rhode chuckled and nodded, looking at the completely razed courtyard, the staggering magi, the crumbling city walls, and the shattered forest. “I don’t need to deal with this, do I? As the victor, I should have the authority to do so.”
“Of course. The Holy Grail War is about to begin anyway, and this castle is bound to be destroyed in the war.” Hearing this, Danic pretended to be nonchalant, but in fact he was extremely distressed.
This castle has a history of several centuries and has been strengthened by countless generations of magicians. Now it has become a trendy style with three sides surrounded and one side missing. Even the wealthy Qianjieshu family has suffered some damage.
But compared to recruiting talents like Rhodes, a mere castle was not worth mentioning. After Danic considered the pros and cons, he simply ignored the issue of the castle.
“You’re truly magnanimous, worthy of being the patriarch of the Thousand Worlds Tree.” Rhode glanced at the dejected blond boy sprawled on the ground and couldn’t help but sneer. “Compared to my brother, Roger, you’re incomparably stronger.”
Roger, looking like a defeated dog, lay on the ground with tears in his eyes. He didn’t even notice that Rhode had left the ‘duel field’.
Avisbronn, who was standing behind Roger and wearing a strange robe and a golden mask, said with disgust.
“Hmph, this thing completely defeats the purpose of a golem! A golem mimics human technology with clay. How can such a thing be called a golem? It’s nothing more than a crude war machine!”
P.S. Are there any fans out there? If so, leave a comment in the review section.
Chapter 33: Lowering the Fatty’s IQ (Please Give Me a Reward!) (Old Version)
ps: Ever since I watched Fate/Apocrypha, I felt that the image of ‘Gold’ created by the magical Higashide was quite weird, which simply lowered the fat man’s IQ. Look at the vicious king Diluk in the next door studio ‘Asterisk’, who is resourceful and a big jerk. This Gold is simply disgusting.
On the eve of the Holy Grail War, in the Qianjieshu family castle.
The destroyed outer walls of the castle have been completely repaired through the joint efforts of the androids and golems – but the magical barrier accumulated over centuries has also been completely destroyed and cannot be rebuilt in a short time.
In the auditorium located at the core of the Qianjieshu family, the atmosphere was particularly solemn.
This is the place in the castle closest to the spiritual vein. The air is filled with active magic, which is of great benefit to magicians but will cause harm to mortals.
Several masters of the Thousand Worlds Tree family, as well as the summoned Vlad III and Avisbronn, are all in this auditorium. Outside this auditorium, there are also rare golems guarding it.
In the auditorium, apart from the Master and the Heroic Spirit, there were only the outlier Rhodes and his virtuous wife, Tamamonomae, who was held in his arms.
“Tsk, are you allowing something as crude as a human doll to participate in the ritual of summoning heroic spirits?” The fat man named ‘Gold Mujik Yugdomrenia’ spoke with disgust, looking down on Tamamonomae in his arms with a proud attitude.
However, although he is also a fat guy, he is completely different from the sinister and cunning King of Evil in “Asterisk”. He is obviously a fool, which lowers the overall IQ level of fat guys.
Holding the soft and tight body in his arms, Rhodes looked at Gold’s foolish expression and couldn’t help but sneer.
“Why, does your vile honor only show up when you mock others?”
“Yes, master, that guy is really ugly – not only in appearance, but also in spirit.” Tamamonomae took the opportunity to twist in Rhodes’ arms, and those two round breasts kept rubbing against Rhodes’ body. The unique feeling made Rhodes a little intoxicated.
“You…” Hearing this, Gold’s expression suddenly changed, and he roared like Fat Tiger. “A mere lowly puppet! How dare you laugh at me!”
“A lowly puppet…?” Rhodes gently opened his arms, and Tamamonomae’s figure suddenly disappeared from his arms, and appeared behind Gold in the blink of an eye. She was holding two talismans in her hands, with exquisite and mysterious spells drawn on them. The beautiful handwriting even made people feel a unique beauty.
“How dare you mock me like this – no, you actually insult my master’s ‘work’!” At this moment, Tamamonomae’s voice was filled with a chilling tone, as if she had completely erupted into a yandere, which was frightening.
The next moment, the talisman was raised, and azure fox fire quickly burned on it. The spell called “Spell of Flame Sky” condensed, woven, and constructed in an instant, turning into a spell powerful enough to kill any magician.
Seeing this, both Avisbronn and Vlad III’s expressions darkened. They felt the breath of their own kind in that skillful spell.
“Don’t kill him, Tamamo. Even if a wild boar is left with only fat, it is worth frying and deep-frying.” Rhodes’ clear voice echoed in the auditorium, and the fox fire that was enough to burn everything into nothingness suddenly stopped in front of Gold.
“You…wait, don’t!” Looking at the dark blue fox fire that was so close to him, Gold suddenly stepped back, even fell to the ground and crawled backwards.
But the next moment, he stopped and stopped moving backwards – because a thick black gun barrel was hitting his head, and the cold chill made him tremble continuously.
The ‘XM109 Sniper Rifle’ produced by Barrett was floating behind him, and the thick black gun body was engraved with countless magic spells, which maximized the power of the bullet and enabled it to penetrate most magicians’ defenses.
“Please… please forgive me…”
Behind him was a large-caliber firearm, and in front of him was a yandere and virtuous fox wife with a playful smile on her face. Even a man who valued honor like Gold couldn’t help but feel timid and begged for mercy in a hurry.
“What are you talking about? I didn’t hear you clearly?” Rhodes said with a malicious tone. He was wearing a snow-white suit. The handmade suit made him look younger and looked out of place in this dim auditorium.
But even so, Gold was still trembling with fear and had no courage to resist at all – no matter who it was, when being pointed at by a large-caliber sniper cannon, he would not muster up the courage, right?
The 25mm caliber of the sniper gun can kill even a color magician instantly, and at such a close distance, Gold cannot even leave a complete corpse.
“Please calm down, Your Excellency Rhodes.” Vlad III, seated on the throne at the front of the auditorium, tried to ease the tension. “I have a question, and I hope Your Excellency Rhodes will be able to enlighten me.”
“No comment—I certainly wouldn’t say that,” Rhodes quipped with a chuckle, reeking of clam beer.
“Huh…” Vlad III breathed a sigh of relief, suppressing his displeasure and speaking amiably. “Then may I ask, is Miss Tamamo truly a ‘puppet’? I sense the aura of a kindred spirit in her.”
“Of course I am the master’s masterpiece,” Tamamonomae interrupted abruptly, her face a happy smile, yet tinged with a yandere, darkened tone. “I am merely the master’s humble concubine, but also his most perfect creation. Are you satisfied, Your Excellency?”
“I’m overthinking…” Hearing this, Vlad III paused for a moment, then shook his head with a wry smile as if realizing something. “Begin summoning the Heroic Spirits. I believe Mr. Avisbronn is already impatient.”
“That’s right, this stupid farce is really boring.” Avisbronn said lightly, trying to cover up Gold’s gaffe.
Seeing this, Tamamonomae’s smile grew even wider.
She called herself “humble concubine” to dispel the suspicions of these heroic spirits. After all, in their eyes, a golden-haired, white-faced nine-tailed fox, who was also a heroic spirit, would never say such words – obviously, they underestimated the evil taste of a certain fox.
Then, as Gold adjusted the magic circuit, the wheelchair girl Fiore, the weakling Corles, and the shota-loving Celenique stood in their respective positions and chanted the unique spell to summon the Heroic Spirit.
“Surrounding you are the three great word spirits of the seven heavens, coming from the Wheel of Restraint!”
“Guardian of Libra—”
Brilliant white light appeared, and the figures of heroes appeared before everyone.
“We are the Servants of the ‘Black Side’. We honor the family crest of the Thousand Worlds Tree…” The Heroic Spirits chanted in a low voice, and at this moment, Gold roared hysterically.
“Kill those two bastards! Kill them both! Crush that lowly puppet! Come on, Saber!”
The next moment, Mr. Sorry suddenly jumped up and attacked the defenseless Rhodes like a sharp arrow.
Chapter 34: Punishing the Evil and Eliminating Siegfried (Please Give Me a Reward!) (Old Version)
ps: Siegfried’s Noble Phantasm’s True Name Released——’Fantasy Sorry: The Devil Kneels’!!!
“Drink!”
The silver light came like a hurricane, and in the blink of an eye, Mr. Sorry appeared in front of Rhodes, and he swung down the sword he raised high.
Although he has the nickname “Mr. Sorry”, and is called “Five-star health and three-star attack”, he is even ridiculed as the shame of five stars.
But we have to say that as a famous hero in Europe, although Siegfried is not the top servant, he can also be ranked among the top. With a fantasy greatsword in his hand, he crushed the evil dragon Fafnir, which was really majestic – forwarding for 5 cents each, delete after the dash.
And now, this well-known hero, under the order of his master, swung his weapon at the “powerless” Rhodes. Judging from his serious expression, he might even think that he was eliminating evil and promoting good.
Of course, considering Rod’s behavior of doing whatever he wanted, maybe Siegfried really was punishing evil?
Feeling the oncoming sword wind, Rhodes was not afraid. Or rather, after unleashing the ‘Legendary Enchantment Spell – Constant Mechanized Mind’, he no longer had the qualifications to be afraid.
He clenched his palm in the air slowly but quickly, and a black ball suddenly appeared in his hand. It was a medium that could destroy everything, and it was also the only treasure he brought from Faerun.
However, at the moment of detonating the ball, he hesitated. The high price made his cold thoughts stagnate. The next moment, a slim figure blocked his way.
At this moment, Tamamonomae took a power-generating posture, and the silver mirror in front of her kept spinning, and an unimaginably strong defense surrounded the two of them.
“Liberation–” she roared at the top of her lungs, dozens of magic circuits in the puppet’s body roared, and the infinite magic power even ignited red arcs of light in the air, and the rotation speed of the Tamamono Stone became faster and faster. Tamamonomae’s fair and delicate tendons were gently raised, and with the infusion of magic power, the spell was constructed in an instant, turning into an indestructible barrier.
“Spell! Black Sky Cave!”
At this point, a pitch-black barrier blossomed from the Tamamo Stone, enveloping the two of them in the blink of an eye, while the ‘Water Sky Sunlight Tensho Hachiman Stone’ emitted a cheerful buzzing sound.
“Bang–” The sharp sound of slashing echoed in the dim auditorium. Siegfried swung the giant sword and slashed it down on the Black Sky Cave with a force as heavy as rain hitting banana leaves, but it did not cause any damage to the Yumozu Stone. It only caused some ripples on the Black Sky Cave.
“It hurts…” Rhodes’ soft voice sounded. In this dark barrier, he gently hugged Tamamonomae’s slender waist. The eight main circuits and sixteen auxiliary circuits in his body were overloaded in an instant. The excruciating pain echoed in his body. The magic power squeezed out of his vitality was poured into Tamamonomae’s body to make up for the lack of magic power in the fox’s body.
“No!” Feeling the magic power surging like a tide, Tamamonomae was shocked. She suppressed the pain that was gradually fading away and wanted to refuse Rhodes’ continued provision of magic power, but the affiliation in her spirit core made it impossible for her to go against Rhodes’ will.
“This is my fault. Even a rabbit that lives for cuteness will bite when it gets angry, let alone a fat dog that chooses its prey.”
As he spoke, Rhodes’ eyes flashed with fierceness.
“Don’t worry, I will teach him an unforgettable lesson.”
“Yeah.” Tamamonomae nodded meekly, and at this moment, Siegfried’s slashing suddenly stopped.
“Stop, Saber!” Fatty Gold suddenly shouted, his voice trembling with timidity and fear.
“Yes, Master!” Siegfried responded meekly. He put away the silver giant sword, and the black sky hole released by Tamamonomae shattered and turned into dazzling magic light dust and gradually disappeared.
At this moment, on the other side of the auditorium, Gold was standing there, not daring to move.
There was nothing else to it. Two pitch-black sickles were placed across his neck. Liuzhu stood behind him with an obedient expression, and used the sickles to cut two wounds on his neck. Scarlet and sticky blood flowed out of the wounds, and the strong smell of blood echoed in the dim auditorium.
In the blink of an eye, Gold’s snow-white Thousand Worlds Tree uniform was soaked with blood. He stood there in fear, not even having the courage to cover his wound.
“You’re such a loser, Gold.” Seeing the fat man’s miserable state, Rhode scoffed without hesitation. “You’re truly pathetic. You’ve just summoned a Heroic Spirit and then used it to attack your allies. How can you be called a noble with such a despicable character? You’re nothing more than a comedian on stage.”
“Ugly, stupid, and even conceited…”
“Even if you become a Master, it won’t change the fact that you’re trash. From the beginning to the end, you’re not even worthy of being crushed by me, pathetic scum!”
As the eighteen-year-old young man spoke, he gently pinched Tamamonomae’s slender waist, feeling the smooth and soft touch.
“You…” Hearing this, Gold was furious, but the warmth mixed with the cold pain on his neck made him take back his intention to speak out.
“Sir Rhodes,” a slightly flattering voice echoed from the highest throne in the auditorium. Vlad III slowly rose and bowed to Rhodes. “Could you please do me a favor? Of course, I won’t make any foolish advances asking you to let go of your grudge. After the Holy Grail War, Mr. Gold will be at your disposal, but for now, please spare his life. How about that?”
Following Vlad III’s words, the gazes of every Master and Heroic Spirit present were focused on Rhodes, with some Masters even pleading on their faces.
In order to win the Holy Grail War, the Chikaiju family paid a great price. If they killed Gold, the master, just to vent their anger, it would probably arouse the anger of these magicians, right?
Seeing this, Rhode sighed, but a sly smile appeared in his eyes – he was familiar with the plot of the ‘original’. Although he knew that Gold survived the Holy Grail War, as the first fool to lose a Heroic Spirit, it would not be difficult to kill him.
Therefore, it is more important to demand benefits from the Thousand Worlds Tree and not give up the opportunity to blackmail it.
“I need compensation,” Rhodes said in feigned anger as everyone stared blankly. “I need all of Gold’s magical knowledge, his entire family’s wealth, ownership of every android in this castle, and all the magical seals of the Mujik family as payment to appease my wrath.”
“From now on, the Mujik family must be removed from the glory of the Thousand Worlds Tree.”
Chapter 35: The Crossdresser is So Cool (Please Give Me a Reward!) (Old Version)
ps: There are too many cross-dressing guys at comic conventions now. For a skinny photographer like me, I have to be very careful even when looking for legal lolita girls to expand my circle of friends, for fear of encountering a cross-dressing guy. This world is so annoying…
“Just ask…”
His words were filled with the majesty of a person in power. Sitting high on the throne, Vlad III looked at Rhodes with a complicated expression and asked solemnly.
“She, the mirror that your puppet uses, is a Noble Phantasm, right?”
There was a question in his tone, but there was undoubtedly a certainty in it.
“That’s right,” Rhode, who had just staged a show of extortion, blackmailing the Thousand Worlds Tree family, said with feigned pride. “Tamamonomae is my golem. Using the Heroic Spirit as its foundation and the Lesser Holy Grail fragments as its medium, I have created the ‘Legendary Golem’. It crystallizes the fame of humanity’s greatest figures. Even Noble Phantasms can be materialized, becoming an indispensable force in my wields.”
“Is that so…” Vlad III was silent. He examined Tamamonomae’s body, not simply admiring the fox’s beauty, but also carefully analyzing her abilities.
But with Rhodes’ superb craftsmanship, he couldn’t see through Tamamonomae’s true intentions at all.
“Alas…” Grand Duke Vlad sighed, closing his eyes as Danic stared in astonishment. “I grant your permission. We will proceed with the compensation proposed by Mr. Rhodes. Mr. Gold, I hope you will not resent us. As long as you achieve sufficient honor in the Holy Grail War, the Thousand World Tree may continue to aid the Mujik family.”
“What a generous compensation! I’m ready to bargain,” Rhode quipped, sowing discord between Gold and the Thousand Worlds Tree. Then, taking Tamamonomae’s hand, he chuckled and walked out of the dimly lit auditorium, his sarcastic and arrogant words ringing in everyone’s ears. “What a show, Mr. Gold! If you want revenge, keep chasing me.”
“…” Hearing this, Gold stood still. Although his face was twisted with anger, he had no intention of competing with Rhodes.
He had already failed. When Vlad III expressed his support for Rhodes, he no longer had the qualifications to compete with Rhodes. If he continued to find fault, he would be courting death.
“Oh right! Everyone, by the way,” Rhode said, turning around and laughing at the auditorium entrance. “The ‘Legendary Golems’, built from Heroic Spirits, can also be mass-produced.”
“–As long as the Heroic Spirits allow, even creating a legion of tens of thousands of Heroic Spirits is no problem.” As he spoke, he walked out of the dim auditorium, and Liuzhu slammed the gilded door.
“Bang!” With the heavy sound of the door slamming and the sound of Rhodes’s receding footsteps, the entire auditorium fell into a strange silence.
Whether it was the Master or the Heroic Spirit, their eyes flashed with different meanings, especially Danic, the Thousand World Tree Clan leader standing behind Vlad. He even clenched his fists tightly, his nails piercing into his palms, and blood was spilled, but he didn’t care at all.
There is no doubt that what Rhodes said just now had an unparalleled impact on everyone.
That was a technology that was enough to make the Qianjieshu family rival the Magic Association, and even crush everything. It was also enough to make all the magicians in the world gather like jackals and bury this family completely.
Because that technology symbolizes change and even more so, it symbolizes the future of magicians.
In the early morning, sunlight shines on the Thousand Worlds Tree Castle, bringing vigorous vitality to this castle that has experienced many vicissitudes of life.
Following Rhode’s leak of the ‘secret’, the Thousand World Tree family fell into a state of martial law, especially the Masters and Heroic Spirits present, all of whom were placed under surveillance by Danic to prevent them from leaking this top-secret technology.
If other magicians learned of this technique, even the nobles of the Clock Tower would abandon their reserve and rush to Tulipas like wild dogs, and even completely crush the Thousand World Tree Family, right?
At this moment, Rhodes was walking in the corridor of the Thousand Worlds Tree Family Castle. Among the three people in the group, besides him and Tamamonomae, there was also Chiron, the symbol of Scorpio. This wise man who had no sense of being a light bulb had been glared at by Tamamonomae for half an hour.
Seeing this, Rhodes said unhappily.
“Hey! Stop following me. Doesn’t that count as surveillance?”
“Of course not. According to Mr. Danic, as soon as the Holy Grail War is over, he will resign as the head of the Thousand World Tree family and nominate you as the master of this family. Now he is just protecting you.” Chiron, the Centaur sage with a gentlemanly appearance, said solemnly. His honest and loyal appearance made it difficult for people to dislike him.
“Oh? Really?” Rhode curled his lips, his face full of contempt. “How can a mere Thousand World Tree family accommodate my ambitions?”
“Whether you can lead the Thousand Worlds Tree to further advancement is your concern. As a Servant, I am currently just a bodyguard.” Chiron smiled wryly. “Besides, Mr. Danic only asked me to protect you to prevent you from being ‘snatched’…”
“Stolen?” Rhode said in surprise, his face suddenly changing. “What on earth happened? I’m so scared.”
“It’s Mr. Astolfo,” Chiron said kindly, still smiling gently. “Mr. Astolfo, one of Charlemagne’s Twelve Knights, desires a body that allows him to move freely in the real world, and is planning your kidnapping.”
“——Of course, you don’t need to worry. The previous sixteen kidnapping attempts were resolved by me and Astolfo’s Master.”
“Besides, he once said that if you don’t help him, he will never give up.”
“…” Hearing this, Rhodes fell silent and his face turned pale.
The cross-dressing man was not to be trifled with. At this moment, Rhode finally understood the true meaning of this sentence. He was not a pervert who could still have sex with Astolfo…
“Forget it.” Rhodes sighed, stopped in front of a door and said solemnly.
“Tell Astolfo that after he finds the fragments of the Lesser Holy Grail, I may consider helping him create a body to function in the real world—but after that, you must never bother me again!”
“The cross-dressing guy is so fuckable!”
Chapter 36 Doesn’t your conscience hurt? (Please give me a reward!) (Old version)
“Is this your purpose? Using these androids as material for your magic research, doesn’t your conscience bother you?”
Looking at the green culture tanks in front of him and the artificial people floating in them as the source of magic power, Chiron couldn’t help but dissuade him.
“Their lives are short, so why not give them a peaceful and tranquil death?”
“My conscience is alive and kicking.” Rhodes curled his lips and sneered at Chiron, who looked like a public intellectual. “Don’t worry, I came to this place precisely to prolong their short lives and give them true value.”
“Value…” Chiron paused at Rhode’s mockery, then sighed as if realizing something. “It was my fault for forgetting your nature of plucking the feathers of a passing goose. While it’s a stingy exploitation, it can be considered saving these androids.”
“Tsk, I’ll take it as a compliment.” Rhode curled his lips. “Since a life worthless as a source of magic power is meaningless, then use it as my weapon. Compared to that idiot Gold’s skills, I have enough to be proud of.”
“Of course. As a magician, I’ve never met anyone better than you, not even the Age of Gods.” Hearing this, Chiron nodded and spoke kindly. “Please save them. Even if they are consumables in war, they are far more valuable than as a source of magical power.”
“Hmph! Master, do you even need to tell me how great you are?” Tamamonomae suddenly leaped between them, baring her teeth in a vicious manner. “Master, stay away from him! If he develops homosexual habits, I will be heartbroken too.”
“Mrs. Zao, you really deserve a beating…”
“Hehehe!”
Undoubtedly, this wicked master and servant pair started to go off topic again. The originally serious topic deviated into the realm of weirdness. Chiron on the side had to shake his head and hide, and did not follow Rhodes and the others into the magic workshop where the androids were kept.
“Bang!” With the heavy sound of the door slamming, Rhodes’ playful look suddenly disappeared, and he spoke solemnly.
“You didn’t follow me? That guy Danic has bad intentions.”
“That’s right. Please don’t be alone with Chiron. He is not as simple as he seems.” Holding the soundproof talisman in her slender hands, Tamamonomae said seriously, no longer as playful and cheerful as before.
“I understand. Besides, do you really think Chiron doesn’t know we’re suspicious of him?” Rhodes said calmly, his words tinged with caution. “He pretended to leave because he didn’t want to accept the mission of ‘spying’ on me.”
“I think so too, but we’d better act quickly.” As she spoke, Tamamonomae took out a handful of talismans and scattered the talismans with a faint fragrance around. The snow-white talismans pierced through the glass outer wall of the culture tank like arrows, but did not cause any damage to the culture tank.
The next moment, talismans were affixed to the densely packed androids in the magic workshop. The talismans penetrated into their bodies and turned into complex spells, manipulating the magic circuits in these androids.
As long as Tamamonomae performs remote control, she can directly cut off the magic circuits of these androids, causing them to self-destruct and depriving the servants of the Thousand Worlds Tree family of their magic power supply.
Except for a few servants who “act alone”, other servants will completely lose their combat effectiveness once their magic power supply is cut off.
However, the ‘magic supply and Command Seal division’ system prepared by Gold has a fatal flaw – after the division, the Master holding the Command Seal cannot provide timely magic power supply to the servants. In other words, once Tamamonomae destroys these androids, the servants of the Thousand Worlds Tree family will be at the mercy of others in a short period of time.
“Very good, are you sure there are no other magic workshops with androids in stock?” Rhodes breathed a sigh of relief, lifted up Tamamonomae’s pink hair, and gently sniffed the elegant fragrance on the girl’s delicate body.
“It’s confirmed. This is the only place where magic power is supplied to heroic spirits.” As he spoke, Tamamonomae patrolled between the culture tanks with a satisfied smile on his face.
There is no doubt that the artificial girls in the culture tanks have poor figures and their appearances are not as perfect as Tamamonomae.
“Tamamo wins big!” Tamamonomae secretly made a scissors hand gesture with a wicked smile on his face, and Rhodes also said as if he had noticed something.
“What’s wrong? Haven’t you found the materials to make the golem yet?”
“No! That’s not the case! Tamamo is looking very hard!” As she spoke, Tamamonomae checked the magic circuits of the android girls with a stern face – as for the android boy, she naturally ignored him.
“Tsk…” As Tamamonomae’s master, Rhodes could use magic to trace back all of Tamamonomae’s actions and thoughts. Seeing the cute scene just now, he couldn’t help but smile bitterly.
“Find androids that can be transformed into golems. I need golems with strong melee combat abilities but weak spellcasting abilities to prepare for the Holy Grail War.”
“Algae Girl understands!”
“what are they doing?”
With a feeling of oppression echoing in his heart, the android boy was suspended in the incubator. The feeling of his magic being drained away all the time made him feel powerless all over. His short life did not even allow him to lift his arms. He could only float dully in the incubator, becoming a cheap consumable.
“That’s…” Looking at a cyborg girl being dragged out of the incubator, the boy suddenly thought of something.
To consume is to kill, and to be killed is to be worthless…
The androids repeated this trajectory, constantly heading towards death, and so did he.
“Master! Are these androids used to make dolls? Are we saving them?” Tamamonomae said this, causing an uproar in the mind of the android boy.
“Save them? Is it worth it?”
As he thought about this, something seemed to awaken in his heart, and the desire to survive broke through the constraints of magic, causing him to suddenly open his eyes.
The two newcomers were carrying the android girl away. Rhodes, dressed in a snow-white suit, turned around and glanced at them with a teasing look, saying something silently.
“What are you talking about, Jeanne d’Arc? I won’t give it to you?” Thinking this, the boy’s thoughts fell into the depths of his consciousness, and his eyes closed again.
Rhode dragged a dozen or so ‘trophies’ out of the dim magic workshop, and there was no trace of mercy in his eyes when he glanced at the android boy.
Chapter 37: Crescent Moon Cult’s Self-Destruction Posture (Please Give Me a Reward!) (Old Version)
“Do you want to realize your own value?”
There are silver walls all around, and countless spells are engraved on the steel walls. Brilliant magical light flows on them, and low chanting sounds echo in every corner.
Rhodes was standing at the core of the magic workshop. In front of him were twelve girls standing there.
They all have snow-white hair, and their unchanging appearance seems like clay sculptures cast from the same mold, and their clear eyes are exactly the same.
Cold, empty, without any emotion, and without even the concept of ‘self’, they are nothing more than props, or devices used to generate magic power, or even toys used by magicians to satisfy their sexual desires. Apart from that, they have no other meaning.
At this moment, Rhode was gradually awakening the selves in their minds that were imprisoned by magic, and wantonly tampering with their pure hearts in those thin and fragile spirits.
Rhodes is a golem technician. To him, the only difference between golems is whether they are perfect or not. He can allow golems and puppets to have their own personalities, but they must maintain absolute loyalty.
At this moment, taking advantage of the fact that the minds of these android girls were as pure as blank sheets of paper, Rhode naturally wanted to paint his own color on them – that obscene white color.
However, these android girls did not respond to him, and even the cold expressions on their faces did not change at all.
“Tsk…” Seeing this, Rhodes curled his lips, but didn’t say anything else. Instead, he walked forward and casually pulled off the white sheet wrapped around the android girl.
The snow-white sheet was pulled off, revealing fair skin and an extremely thin figure – as a device for generating magic power, the life of these artificial people was gradually consumed as a large amount of magic power was generated. The most obvious thing was their bodies, each of them looked extremely fragile.
They are disposable consumables. As long as they survive this Holy Grail War, these androids will lose their value and will probably be disposed of in batches by Gold, right?
Undoubtedly, the existence of these girls symbolized the distortion and sinisterness of the magician. Looking at these distorted products, Rhodes’ eyes were filled with pity and contempt.
He felt pity for these artificial girls who were about to die shortly after being born, and he also despised the conceited Mr. Gold, who, as a creator, insulted these created creatures in such a way.
His stupidity, corruption, and unforgivable arrogance made Rhodes want to kill him even more.
“Let me ask…” Rhode asked in a slightly dry voice, gently pinching the android girl’s white shoulders as if grasping fragile porcelain. “Do you want a brand new life? Do you want to get rid of that trash who trampled on you?”
“…” Rhodes’ response was the android girl’s silence. Her bright eyes beneath her beautiful eyebrows were dull, with no emotion at all.
These android girls were all defective. Aside from their bodies that maintained the magic circuits, the rest of their bodies were worthless. After clearly understanding this fact, Rhode couldn’t help but sigh.
“This is really tricky. Since you’re not saying anything, I’ll take it as your consent,” Rhode said, nodding to Liuzhu, who stood behind him. “Begin. Transform these android girls into dolls. Then, with their ‘magic circuits’, they’ll become the pilots and magic cores of the machines.”
“You are so stingy, trying to exploit every bit of their value.” Liuzhu smiled while covering her mouth, but a hint of approval flashed in her bright eyes.
“It’s not exploitation. I’m saving them. I’m giving them the value and reason to live.” Rhodes corrected Liuzhu’s words without changing his expression. Behind him, in the silver magic workshop, a behemoth was standing quietly. The six-meter-tall figure brought a huge sense of oppression. Even a heroic spirit would not want to compete with it when seeing the gleaming steel.
The ‘Golem’ in this world is a product from another world, a true ‘Iron Golem’, an expert in attacking and capturing cities.
It has a massive six-meter-tall figure, a body made entirely of demonized steel, and is powered by countless magic circles. A single punch has the power to split rocks and break monuments. It also has several spell formations on the outside for defense. Even Saber, the highest-ranked of the seven professions, cannot easily penetrate its defenses.
As for the golem’s attack methods, apart from the six-meter-long and half-meter-wide heavy sword on its back, the rest of the attacks are all terrifying thermal weapons.
These golems were equipped with all kinds of weapons, from aircraft cannons to semi-automatic grenade launchers, shoulder-fired missiles and heavy sniper guns, as well as the magic-tech railguns that Rhodes had just developed. Let alone a mere magician, even if facing a real heroic spirit, a team of twelve golems had the ability to compete with it.
Even a small team of golems was enough to conquer Romania. It was a truly “country-level” golem army. Even the Iron Golem, which served as the command machine, was equipped with small-yield tactical nuclear warheads obtained by Rhodes, which were enough to turn the town of Tulipas into a rising sun.
That was why Rhodes dared to plot against the Thousand World Tree family, not worrying about whether they would turn against each other, because from the very beginning, he had the power to perish with everyone!
This is very Quranic and very Islamic. The mercenaries Rhodes sent to the Middle East did not learn the experience of fighting on the battlefield, but more of the Islamic posture of self-destruction.
“Unfortunately, this kind of golem requires too much magic power, and ordinary magic furnaces cannot support it at all. That’s why I’m thinking of using these artificial humans.”
As he spoke, Rhodes carried the fragile white-haired girl to the experimental table and examined her flawless white body.
“Here, I grant you a new life—”
“Life is my weapon, my tool, but it is not consumable. Wake up, my loyal warrior.”
At this moment, the android girl opened her delicate eyes for the first time by her own will.
“well……”
Not just a sigh but also a feeling of emotion, Rhodes admired the pretty face and showed a guilty look.
After all, he was no longer the hard-hearted arcanist, but became a real human being.
Chapter 38: The Secret of Winning the Strong with the Weak [Refined] (Old Version)
A dazzling golden light was waving as a blonde girl was kneeling devoutly in front of the window, feeling the power coming from the Seat of Heroes.
“Fit for—”
A dull and rigid voice echoed in his ears, and holy power gathered towards that frail body.
“The spirit is suitable for—”
The gaze from Valhalla, the restraining gaze from someone, made the girl tremble all over.
“Bloodline suitable for—”
The resonance deep in her blood resounded in every corner of her body, as if every vein was cheering.
“Personality suitable for—”
The next moment, the will from the Throne of Heroes converged on this girl in the blink of an eye. The towering figure from the outside world replaced her thoughts and controlled this thin but strong body.
“Magic is suitable for—”
The magical power from the Great Source surged in, and in the blink of an eye, a complex circuit was constructed within her body, using the combined power of the Suppressive Force and Valhalla to lay the foundation for the Ruler’s appearance.
Then, with the permission of the owner of this body, Joan of Arc controlled her body, sniffed the air in the night, and her golden eyes gradually opened.
“Is this the real world?” There was a hint of complexity in her words. She glanced at her ‘classmate’ sleeping soundly on the couch, packed up all kinds of clothes and travel items, and planned how to get to ‘Romania Tulifas’, the location of the Holy Grail War.
And outside the window, which she didn’t notice, on the top floor of the dormitory building next door, a pitch-black drone was quietly hovering.
It was a small drone, covered in jet-black paint and powered by a unique silent engine. Although the drone was made using magic techniques, it did not emit any magical fluctuations.
It is precisely because of this that it has the ability to remain unnoticed by Jeanne d’Arc, and Jeanne d’Arc has EX-level magic resistance, and can even detect magic fluctuations.
However, why didn’t Jeanne, who possesses the powerful ability of “Revelation”, discover this drone?
But no matter what the reason was, some news was delivered to Rhodes.
——Servant Ruler, appeared here.
As the sun rises and sets, and the Holy Grail War approaches, the tension in Tulipas grows more and more serious. The streets become less crowded, and the whole city is filled with a faint sense of solemnity.
“How did I avoid Revelation’s detection? It’s simple. It’s just a simple trick.”
In the Qianjieshu family’s castle, Rhodes lay on the sofa playing a Nokia mobile game with his face buried in the sofa, taking a sip of tea from time to time, looking like a dandy boy.
“Of course, if, according to your information, Ruler Jeanne d’Arc, a saint of the Roman Catholic Church, possesses the cheating power of revelation, why didn’t she notice your snooping?”
Tamamonomae was leaning on the sofa, also looking lazy, with her fair, scallion-like fingers pinching a piece of pineapple cake.
“Simple, I added a ‘delay’ to the data transmission.” He raised his head slightly, breathing in the castle’s decadent and luxurious air. He smiled and lay back down again, mumbling. “Although Jeanne’s ‘Revelation’ ability is tricky, the limit of that ability is, at most, to make her feel ‘being spied on,’ right?”
“…Furthermore, when the drone detected Jeanne, it simply stored the footage as data. No one personally observed her whereabouts, so it certainly couldn’t be considered reconnaissance, right?”
“But now, with the image of ‘Spiritual Dependence’ that I saw, Jeanne should have sensed the presence of the spy. However, the time difference was enough for her to misjudge my plan.”
“Is this really the case? It’s actually possible to achieve this with the help of modern weapons…” Upon hearing this, Tamamonomae murmured in surprise, with an expression of disbelief on his face.
——So, is it possible to do this kind of micro-manipulation?
“But why are you doing this? Why do you want to investigate when Joan of Arc completed her Sainthood?” Tamamonomae asked doubtfully, while a playful smile appeared on Rhodes’ face.
“Of course I want to try and see if I can get Zhende into my pocket…”
“Bang!” A muffled sound echoed in the magic workshop. Tamamonomae punched through the wall that was strengthened by magic, and said to Rhodes with a sickly and dark smile.
“Could you be more specific? I didn’t hear you clearly just now.”
“Tsk… If I were to explain more clearly, your ‘Marriage Fraud Execution Cannon’ would have finished casting, right?” Seeing this, Rhode sighed and said, “I plan to use the ‘dependent’, the girl named Ladysia.”
“Oh? What does this mean?” Tamamonomae frowned slightly, she also thought of some despicable means.
“You’re asking even though you already know the answer. Of course, I’m going to use Ladysia’s family and classmates. With the werewolf troops I’ve deployed in France, kidnapping a few mortals shouldn’t be a problem, right?” Rhodes said calmly with a nonchalant smile on his face, without a trace of guilt in his words.
“That’s despicable,” Tamamonomae said, looking at Rhode with dissatisfaction. “I prefer an upright Master.”
“I understand, but I’ll still do it.” With a faint smile on his face, Rhode said calmly, “This is exactly my strategy in dealing with people. Be it despicable, cunning, or unscrupulous, no matter what, this is the main theme of war.”
“You’ll understand me, right, Tamamo?”
“Yes, of course.” Tamamonomae nodded slightly and sighed. “No matter how bad it gets, you’re still my Master.”
“I am also the only Master.”
The strong sharpen their teeth, while the weak compete with their wisdom.
That’s all.
Chapter 39: What a Flexible Fatty (Please Give Me a Reward!) (Old Version)
“As Ruler, my mission in this world is to maintain the fairness of the Holy Grail War? To completely eliminate those who destroy the order of this Holy Grail War?”
Sitting in the bumpy back of the truck, Jeanne d’Arc looked pious, releasing the power of revelation and gathering the messages of the Holy Grail War.
She used her unique persuasive powers to trick an old man into giving her a ride, and eventually got the friendly-looking girl to take a ride.
You should know that hitchhiking in foreign countries is more dangerous than hitchhiking on a budget trip to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The latter is just a forced “hitchhiking”, while the former is a murder for money.
But if any driver were to try to kill or rob Joan of Arc, Her Majesty would probably have to rid the people of this evil and turn these highway killers into fuel for the Holy Flame.
“Really? A Holy Grail War involving fourteen Heroic Spirits. Why did this happen…”
Joan of Arc said helplessly, with a solemn tone in her words. There was no doubt that compared to taking other people’s lives, she wanted to embrace kindness and mercy and save the innocent people affected by the Holy Grail War.
But at this moment, Joan of Arc was suddenly stunned, and her expression became mechanical and dull.
“Begin writing the basic principles, begin engraving the spiritual foundation, and enter the mandatory orders.”
The voice was so rigid that just hearing those words could make people feel chilled to the bone. It was a sense of indifference like an endless ice field, simple and pure, indifferent and direct, with a resolute beauty contained in the mechanicalness.
“Manipulate Joan of Arc’s subconscious mind to replace the primary Holy Grail War mission with ‘eliminating the thief who stole Heroic Souls—his name is Rod Forain Eugdomrenia.’ This mission comes before ‘maintaining the fairness of the Holy Grail War,’ and is an order that must be completed even if it means disrupting the course of the Holy Grail War.”
“The above is engraved on this day by the Alaya of Restraint. All rights of interpretation belong to the Alaya of Restraint. DA☆ZE~~”
The next moment, Joan of Arc’s bright golden eyes suddenly opened, and she looked around aimlessly, but found nothing.
“Really? Why did I fall asleep? I’m clearly a Heroic Spirit…” The girl muttered as she curled up in the bumpy back of the truck, waiting to approach the battlefield of the Holy Grail War.
At this moment, her expression suddenly changed, and she jumped out of the carriage, waving the holy flag.
It had EX-level anti-magic power, and under the power of the holy flag, it was transformed into the most perfect physical defense, blocking the truck.
“Boom–” Immediately afterwards, the divine spear smashed into the holy flag, followed by the rolling up blazing flames.
That was the flame of the sun. Even if it didn’t tear apart the defense of the holy flag, the light was enough to burn anyone’s eyes and cause serious damage.
“Ah!” Joan of Arc roared angrily as she heard the old man’s wailing.
“How can you be called a hero if you launch a sneak attack like that! Are you some kind of idiot like Assassin? You actually attacked a mortal who had nothing to do with the Holy Grail War…”
“What nonsense are you talking about, Ruler?” A voice with a hint of indifference, a hint of arrogance, and a sense of arrogance came from a distant highway sign.
On the slender signboard stood a young man in armor, his cold eyes filled with pure murderous intent, his snow-white hair gently dancing in the night breeze, and his sturdy yet well-coordinated body poised for action, like a wild leopard on the hunt, exuding a sense of cruel magnificence.
“The Red Lancer, Karna of Mahabharata? I didn’t expect that as a hero, you would act so despicable…” Joan of Arc spoke as usual, and at the same time, the black and gold magic spear was taken back into Karna’s hand again.
“Is this your understanding, Ruler?” Listening to Jeanne’s sermon, Karna didn’t get angry, but instead said coldly, “I only know this is a battlefield. Now that I’m on this battlefield, the only thing I want is the enemy’s death.”
“If you don’t even have this kind of awareness, how can you call yourself a hero, Ruler?”
“You…is this your excuse for killing innocent people?” Joan of Arc said angrily, waving the holy flag in her hand, her face becoming more resolute.
And at this moment when the situation was tense and the war was about to begin, a loud shout was heard from a distance.
“Go ahead, it’s decided to be you! Siegfried!”
The next moment, brandishing the bright silver dragon-slaying sword, Mr. Sorry rushed towards Karna, who was standing on the signboard and blowing in the wind, with a pig-like posture.
Obviously, Karna did not have the unique counterattack posture of the Streetlight King, nor did he have the countless treasures of the Streetlight King. He had no choice but to jump from the road sign and use his height advantage to stab the Dragon Slayer Sword Saint Siegfried with a spear.
Oh, by the way, the Dragon Slayer Sword Saint is Sasaki Kojiro, and Siegfried’s role… is to strengthen other Heroic Spirits…
“Lord Ruler! Please lend me a hand and kill the rebel who dared to attack the Judge!” The fat Gold came running over. Because of his previous dispute with Rhodes, even his luxurious frame was confiscated by Rhodes as a trophy. Out of self-respect, he did not take a taxi and ran from the city of Tulifas to the suburbs with the intention of beating someone.
A full twelve kilometers! From the city to the suburbs, then to the highway access road, then over various obstacles and onto the highway…
If he exercises this much every day, surely Mr. Gold will also become slimmer? Rod has done a good deed that benefits both himself and others.
“No, I will never interfere in such a dispute. This is a fair duel between the two parties.” The rigid Joan of Arc said as she slowly put away the holy flag.
Upon hearing this, Mr. Gold’s face showed a vivid expression of astonishment. If the magicians of the Qianjieshu family saw this, they would probably be amazed at his level of facial expression.
“I…” There was an inexplicable emotion in Gold’s words. He didn’t even know what he felt at the moment. He just felt a damn force rushing into his head, making him want to join forces with the enemy to kill this weird judge in front of him.
And at this moment, a red light attacked Gold. Undoubtedly, it was Karna’s magic spear!
At the same time, a burst of shouting suddenly rang out.
“Wow! Secret Technique: Polygamous Castration Fist!”
So, the next moment, Gold, who was covered with fat, flew up while holding his crotch, and “flexibly” avoided Karna’s attack.
Chapter 40: The Bloodstained Holy Flag (Please Give Me a Reward!) (Old Version)
“Ouch—” The snow-white fat man rolled and flew out, easily avoiding Karna’s magic spear.
Even with the treasure bestowed by Indra, the Emperor of Heaven, he could not hit the huge target Gold, but even so, the agile fat man curled up into a ball, covering his crotch and wailing.
The powerful howl echoed in the night sky, like a loud horn, marking the beginning of the Romanian Holy Grail War.
——But I guess Mr. Gold wouldn’t want to take on this kind of job as a curtain-puller, right?
“How could this happen?” Seeing this, Karna was confused, but his instinct as a warrior drove him to continue advancing towards Gold.
The divine spear bestowed by Indra responded to his call, turned into a red light, and appeared in his hand in the blink of an eye, but this time, Karna was stopped again.
Siegfried, wearing silver armor and holding a dragon-slaying sword, stood in front of Karna like a loyal dog, loyally protecting the safety of his master.
However, Karna bypassed Mr. Sorry and continued to rush towards Gold with an aggressive attitude.
Karna possessed Rank A agility, his foot speed far surpassing Siegfried’s. Protected by ‘Sun, Transform into Armor,’ he could easily withstand Siegfried’s ‘Illusion of Sorry, Demon Kneel’. As long as he killed the enemy’s Master, no matter how powerful Siegfried was, as he wasn’t Archer, he wouldn’t be able to fight without his Master.
In other words, killing Gold would signify a great victory for the Red faction! As a veteran and undefeated hero in the Mahabharata, Karna naturally wouldn’t miss this significant opportunity.
At this moment, a slim figure stood in front of Gold.
“Hey! This road is blocked.” Tamamonomae chuckled with a playful tone in her words, holding a handful of talismans. On the purple super short shrine maiden’s uniform, countless magic spells meaning “enhancement” were constantly flowing, which was obviously Rhodes’ masterpiece.
The clogs she was wearing were shrouded in a rich magical aura. Apparently, even with the ‘Polygamy Castration Fist (released by kicking)’, a skill with strong lethality against men, Rhode’s possessiveness still attached a magical shield to Tamamonomae’s clogs, avoiding direct contact with certain parts of the body, thus sublimating the original kick into a heartbreaking blunt force strike.
At this moment, Mr. Gold stopped whimpering, his whole body twitching in pain, curled up like a cooked Qingdao prawn, and his magician’s honor was stained by the mud along with his white dress.
“How pathetic, Mr. Gold, is your honor as a magician to lie on the mud and wail?” His words were full of sarcasm. Dressed in a snow-white suit, Rhodes emerged from the dark shadows, along with two huge steel monsters.
With a body of adamantium, veins of thorium, a stealth coating of mixed shadowsteel, and a two-handed greatsword blended with adamantium on its back…
They were absolute war machines, each one was six meters tall. Standing in front of them, Rhodes looked extremely small.
At first glance, it looked as majestic as a towering sculpture, yet with a slight sense of incongruity. After all, with Rhode’s peculiar aesthetic, he would always stack a bunch of magical modern weapons on the golems he created, such as aircraft cannons, semi-automatic grenade launchers, and even shoulder-fired anti-tank missiles. However, this time, the golem had no technological components. The bright silver armor plates shone with pure magical brilliance.
Of course, this didn’t mean that Rhodes had changed his interests, but that he was simply hiding his incompetence.
“Crimson Lancer Karna? I’m so sorry you can’t kill this idiot yet.” Rhode taunted Tamamonomae, standing behind him. “Even uncultivated livestock has value, let alone the Master of the Holy Grail War. Now is not the time to sacrifice this idiot.”
“Oh? What if I must try it?” Hearing this, Karna was slightly stunned, but still raised the magic spear.
“Try it? Then you can only leave your life.” Rhodes said lightly, with a cold tone in his voice, and the two golems weighing ninety-six tons drew out their giant swords with a buzzing sound.
Even a heroic spirit cannot block a six-meter giant sword mixed with magic metal such as refined gold without any damage. Even with the little sun that “transforms into armor”, it is unwilling to fight against such a behemoth.
What’s more, Tamamonomae is eyeing them covetously, and Siegfried is looking so majestic.
“Please wait a moment, both of you.” A harsh voice came from behind him. Karna was stunned and turned around to see Jeanne with a cold face.
She was clutching the holy flag tightly, but her indifferent look frightened even a hero like Karna.
It was like facing a natural enemy, an involuntary fear.
“Oh? What can I do for you, Miss Joan of Arc?” Rhodes said as he gently pushed Tamamonomae away and walked towards Joan of Arc with a smile, seeming to have no guard against her at all.
“First order loaded. Target confirmed: Rod Forain Yugdomrenia. Decapitation operation to be carried out here.”
A cold aria sounded, and the next moment, Joan of Arc, holding the holy flag, was like a golden hurricane. In the blink of an eye, she passed Karna and rushed in front of Rhodes. Tamamonomae was panicked. Obviously, she did not expect that Joan of Arc, who seemed quite rigid as a judge, would attack ruthlessly without saying a word.
“Swish–” The tip of the holy flag pierced Rhodes’ flesh and passed through his body, but Rhodes still had a calm smile on his face, as if the injuries on his body did not exist.
“It seems those restraining forces, or rather, world consciousness, have set their sights on me.” His words were filled with sarcasm, but sticky blood trickled from the corners of his mouth as he continued to smile playfully. “Besides, you can’t use ‘Revelation’ in this strange state, right?”
“What do you mean?” Joan of Arc stirred the blood-stained holy flag vigorously, completely destroying Rhodes’ body, and responded in a rigid and cold tone.
At this moment, behind Joan of Arc, a sinister laugh sounded like a night owl, echoing across the blood-stained land.
“Of course I think you’re stupid, Miss Ladysia—and, the unknown guardian.”
P.S.: The protagonist is not dead… uninjured, just using some small tricks to set up the situation. By the way, threatening Ladysia and Jeanne by kidnapping their families, isn’t it too “book style”… I think it will become a ghost animal training plot later…
Chapter 41: Ladysia’s Hentai (Please give me a tip!) (Old version)
“How foolish, Jeanne… No, I should call you Ladysia now, right?”
There was a hint of sarcasm and sinister coldness in his words. Behind Jeanne, a ball of air suddenly twisted, and Rhodes emerged from it.
“As the Saint’s support, you’ve manipulated Jeanne’s power. I’m truly astonished. But the price of manipulating that power is becoming Alaya’s hound?”
“What are you talking about?” Jeanne d’Arc, or rather Ladysia, said coldly, without any fluctuation in her voice.
The so-called “Alaya of Restraint” is completely incapable of controlling Heroic Spirits. However, the Ruler Jeanne d’Arc that appeared in this Holy Grail War is different from the Heroic Spirits summoned by the regular method. She appeared as a “Saint’s Reliance”. Although this reduced her need for mana, it also had a crucial drawback.
She was always ‘Ladysia’ and definitely not Jeanne d’Arc. As the ‘human restraint’, Alaya could naturally manipulate this mortal and use her to eliminate Rhode, the guy who stole the Heroic Spirit.
In the Type-Moon world, Heroic Spirits are like nuclear weapons, a mystery that magicians can never resist. Even the most powerful magicians will be defeated when facing the top Heroic Spirits.
The concept of restraint is to maintain the smooth operation of the world and advance the entire human society at a steady pace. Rhodes, who has mastered the power of Heroic Spirits, naturally has the power to destroy this order – just like magicians, the so-called “magicians are the enemy of the world”. As someone who can enslave Heroic Spirits for a long time, Rhodes has naturally become a thorn in the eyes of the entire world.
In particular, the technology he possesses is by no means as simple as pulling down individual Heroic Spirits from their thrones, but is able to gather Heroic Spirits in large numbers in the world, thus creating a true Legion of Heroic Spirits.
This power that ‘destroys the balance’ cannot be tolerated by the restraining force. Neither Alaya nor Gaia will tolerate the spread of such knowledge, nor will they allow Rhodes to create an army composed mainly of heroic spirits.
It was for this reason that the restraining force, sensing the threat of Zero, manipulated Ladysia, intending to harness the power of Joan of Arc to kill Rhodes unexpectedly and completely bury this dangerous knowledge.
But now it has obviously failed.
Rhodes appeared in front of Joan of Arc unharmed, his snow-white suit still spotless, the purple cloak behind him fluttering in the wind, and his handsome face full of sarcasm.
“How foolish, Leticia,” he said calmly. Even standing only two meters away from Jeanne, he showed no fear, but instead smiled playfully. “Although you possess the power of a Heroic Spirit, you are completely incapable of using Revelation. Without that cheating ability, you can’t even distinguish between a Stand Golem and my true self. What qualifications do you have to kill me?”
“Swish–” Unfortunately, Joan of Arc completely ignored this guy, but raised the holy flag again and hit Rhodes’ head hard.
The flagpole made of unique metal weighs dozens of kilograms, enough to smash a mortal’s head into a pulp!
And under Alaya’s perception, there was absolutely no possibility for Rhodes to escape.
However, just as the flagpole was about to hit Rhodes’ head, it suddenly stopped.
The heavy silver flagpole stirred up a whistling hurricane, and the waving flag even hit Rhodes’ face, but Joan of Arc did not take the opportunity to make any further moves. Instead, she stood there trembling all over, with a blank look in her eyes.
“Bang!”
The holy flag in his hand fell to the ground, and the flag fluttered down, revealing Rhodes again.
He was holding a photo. The color photo clearly showed several figures. How familiar those people were to Ladysia…
Ladysia’s family, elders, brothers, even some relatives whom she couldn’t recognize, as well as classmates, teachers, and people close to her.
There were about fifty people in total, and every face was so familiar, but now they were displayed in a photo. The grief on those people’s faces could be felt even through the photo.
“You…what on earth did you do…” The next moment, Ladysia’s consciousness overwhelmed the control of the restraining force. The miserable appearance of those kidnapped people made her break free from the control of the restraining force.
“It’s very simple,” Rhode said with an innocent smile. It was so pure, yet it contained the purest malice. “I’m just inviting them to a ‘lovely place’ for some fun. I won’t take their lives, nor will I torture them cruelly. The premise is that you just obey my orders and follow my lead.”
“Why…why did you do this!” Upon hearing this, Ladysia roared angrily, and her slender hand even grasped the cross sword at her waist.
That’s the self-destructive Noble Phantasm known as the ‘Holy Maiden of Crimson Lotus’. If it were to be unleashed here, not only would Rhode, whose strength hadn’t recovered yet, but even the Heroic Spirits present would be killed instantly, right?
But even so, Rhodes still smiled kindly, with pure rationality echoing in his eyes.
“Oh? You’re still asking me why? What a stupid question.” He chuckled, his words dripping with sarcasm. “As the arbiter of the Holy Grail War, you attacked me, a magus who had nothing to do with the Holy Grail War. Doesn’t that mean I can kidnap Joan of Arc’s family?”
“That’s not Jeanne’s family, it’s me…”
“Indeed, but the effect is the same, isn’t it?” Rhode said with a smile. “If I remember correctly, you are the one who leads ‘Saint’s Reliance’, right? Without your permission, Joan of Arc cannot use your body.”
“Despicable…” Like the heroine in a hentai anime, the armor that belonged to Joan of Arc on Ladysia’s body suddenly disappeared, and she collapsed on the ground in loss.
Being able to use the power of Jeanne d’Arc, Ladysia has relied on the authority granted by Alaya, but has lost the power that belongs to the heroic spirit. She is as weak as those heroines in hentai.
“Oh? Despicable? This is the survival philosophy of arcanists.”
Rhodes gently opened his arms, as if embracing this dark and gloomy world.
“I only pursue results and never ask whether the process is right or wrong. Only losers are immersed in good and evil. That’s all.”
Chapter 42: The Eiffel Tower Falls Down (Please Give Me a Reward!) (Old Version)
P.S.: I’m planning to write a Rhodes and Tamamo anime! If you want one, come to the book club to get it!
Last night, the moon was bright in the sky, and the white moonlight made the whole world look magnificent.
In a small town in France, dark figures were moving around. Most of them were covered with scars, looking like they had been baptized by war.
Holding various types of firearms, these weapons are produced in various developed countries. The only thing in common is probably the countless spells engraved on the firearms, right?
Countless spells flowed on it, and the magical light flowed out from the artificial crystal on the gun handle, converging on this mortal gun, giving it the lethal power to magicians.
Mercenaries holding guns looked even more terrifying.
His body was covered with swollen muscles, which made the solid Kevlar bulletproof vest bulge. There was a faint green light in his eyes, making him as frightening as a wild wolf.
They were nimble and they scaled the high walls, pried open the sturdy doors, and even used magic props to silently cut the glass. They then quietly pushed open the doors and windows and attacked the unsuspecting mortals.
Under the decisive knife, the targets all fainted without hesitation. The mercenaries captured the vulnerable targets and rushed forward with the posture of climbing walls and climbing roofs, but the shrill sirens also rang out.
Hearing the shrill sirens, the mercenaries rushed out of the town faster, but even so, they were still blocked by the dense police cars.
“Kidnappers inside! You are surrounded! Please lay down your weapons, do not harm the hostages, and do not make unnecessary struggles or sacrifices!”
Loud cheers rang out from outside the city, and the mercenaries in this small force all looked surprised.
With their skills and qualities, they could have kidnapped a high-ranking government official silently even in Paris, let alone this remote town. But now they were discovered by the police officers in the small town, which was obviously against common sense.
“Tsk! A bunch of trash!” the slender, short girl, the only one in the small group of sixteen, shouted angrily. “What are you still standing there for! Don’t forget the master’s orders! Kill anyone who dares to stand in your way!”
Hearing this, the mercenaries did not hesitate at all. Eight of them walked out of the crowd, threw the captives on their bodies to their companions, and a ferocious smile appeared on their faces.
“Yes, Madam!!!”
Tearing off the thick and sturdy Kairav bulletproof vests, the eight mercenaries roared in unison, their roars even drowning out the ensemble of dozens of police cars.
The next moment, they all looked at the bright white moon, and the shrill howling of wolves echoed throughout the town.
“Woooo …
Hearing the terrifying wolf howls, even the French police officers who were still shouting huddled in fear, and the people in the town were also terrified.
Then, fine yet strong wolf hair emerged from their bodies, human skin turned into tough animal hide, bones and muscles became larger, sharp claws and fangs reflected metallic silver light, and the savage appearance turned into a ferocious wolf head.
The thin blood of the fantasy species brought them strength and the protection of the “mystery”. They were like wild wolves on the hunt, running like wild beasts with their claws on the ground, nimbly leaping over buildings and rushing towards the innocent police officers.
The next moment, there were continuous gunshots and countless wails.
The steel police car was smashed into pieces, the flesh and blood of mortals became food for werewolves, and even the surrounding earth was shattered, looking extremely miserable.
Even a large-caliber sniper rifle could not penetrate the werewolf’s fur. According to the rules of the “Type-Moon World”, low-mysticism could not harm high-mysticism. As descendants of the fantasy species, these werewolves naturally ignored the threat of bullets and only focused on cruelly biting those humans.
In the blink of an eye, this peaceful town turned into a purgatory filled with blood and corpses.
On the clock tower in the center of the town, next to the rusty and old fishing bell, a figure was standing silently.
It was a familiar figure, the same appearance, the same clothes…
Dressed in a snow-white handmade suit and a purple cloak, his dark red hair swayed in the night wind. His aura, filled with malice, was a power that no ordinary person could possess.
It was Rhodes, the young man who was supposed to be in Tulipas, but now he appeared in a small town in France, admiring the tragic scene before him.
“There’s a change? With so many police forces involved, do you really think I can’t see through your intentions?” He said lightly, his strong and powerful hands clutching something that looked like a vibrator remote control device.
“You’ve attracted so many police officers, but they can’t stop my werewolf army. They’re just traps, cannon fodder used to confuse me.”
“Did the French authorities take this incident seriously because of the large number of police casualties, and then use the excuse of ‘coincidence’ to prevent this ‘kidnapping’?”
“It’s a good plan, but it’s still too stupid. I’m not that easy to manipulate, as for my inhibitions.”
He chuckled, examining the pink remote.
“To control fishing vessels, we need to use more interesting things to guide the public’s attention, and this time is no different.”
“Cover up your sins with deeper sins.”
“The Eiffel Tower is falling down~~”
Then, the remote control is pressed.
The next moment, dozens of kilometers away in Paris, the sound of a low explosion rang in the ears of every citizen, followed by the wailing of the Eiffel Tower as it could not bear the weight.
The collapsed sword of the sky instantly cut off the surrounding buildings, turning them into ruins all over the ground. Under the white moonlight, the wailing and cursing of the citizens accompanied this scene.
In the small town, Rhodes’ figure shattered like fine sand.
“This substitute golem can’t even bear the weight of my spirit body? It seems it needs some further adjustments…”
His tone was full of indifference. Rhodes’ figure disappeared from the clock tower, and the dull beeping sound of the fishing bell rang out.
“Buzz—”
At this moment, Alaya finally understood that Rhodes was so despicable and unscrupulous.
Or in other words, how invincible it is!
Chapter 43: Turn Hostility into Peace [Refined] (Old Version)
Tulifas, Romania, this little-known town stood quietly as usual, but on the highway outside the city, it was a completely different and tragic scene.
The solid asphalt road was completely shattered, the steel signs and guardrails were reduced to debris, and the ground was covered with charred burn marks, as if it had experienced the most brutal war.
On this highway with the characteristics of a battlefield, countless police officers are searching for traces, but thanks to the diligent efforts of the Qianjieshu family, the police officers have found nothing.
At this moment, a pigeon stood on a branch beside the road, watching the scene indifferently, reflecting the scenery of the battlefield in front of the master’s eyes.
At noon, the Holy Church was in a church managed by Bucharest.
“Failed? That’s really unexpected…”
It was an extremely soft voice, with a crisp and pleasant beauty. Just hearing this voice would make people feel intoxicated, right?
In the solemn church, on rows of vermilion wooden chairs, a stunning figure sat quietly, surveying the battlefield with the aid of a pigeon familiar…
——The real purgatory.
“Oh? Unexpected? This is actually quite normal.” The priest with snow-white hair spoke with helplessness as he looked up at the dazzling glass dome.
“That ‘Rod Forain Yugdomrenia’ is definitely not your average foolish magician. He possesses the upbringing of a noble, but he is not limited by aristocratic honor…”
“Unscrupulous, ruthless, even resourceful… This man is definitely not just a magus, but a demon crawling out of purgatory.”
As Amakusa Shiro Tokisada spoke, he shook his head bitterly.
“The only way to defeat this guy is…”
“Bang!” The sound of a door slamming violently was heard, and a burly figure appeared at the door.
It was noon, and the glaring sunlight obscured his features, but just by looking at the silhouette cast by the sunlight, one could sense his massiveness, like that of a wild bear.
A war-torn atmosphere emanated, and words of dissatisfaction echoed in the solemn church.
“How abhorrent! You actually put your base in Bucharest? Do you know how much time it will take to get to Romania from here?”
“That little thing doesn’t matter, does it? Or are you deliberately looking for trouble?” A cold tone followed. Semiramis lazily leaned back on the bench, glancing at the burly newcomer with a sneer. “You’re either truly clueless or testing us. You’re quite alert, mercenary.”
“Tsk, since you already know I’m a mercenary, why are you still playing all those tricks?” the newcomer growled rudely. His body was covered in scars, and he wore a thick black jacket made of monster hide, which smelled faintly of blood. “Those pigeons out there are familiars, right? Are you Caster? No, you look more like the sinister Assassin. You exude a malicious aura.”
“She is simply the most vicious and evil woman.” Saying this, the visitor named Lion Jie Jie Li sat down on the bench without any hesitation, without caring about the heroic spirit’s face at all.
“Huh? Are you a wild dog that only knows how to bite people? How boring that I have to cooperate with a guy like you…” Semiramis said sarcastically, but was suddenly interrupted by Lion Jiejieli.
“Cooperation? What a joke! Saber!” He shouted loudly, and the next moment, a heroic spirit wearing silver armor appeared beside him.
The Red Saber named Mordred appeared beside the Lion Jie Li, fully armed and heroic. She raised the holy sword tainted by betrayal and pointed it at Semiramis.
“Evil woman! Don’t think that Master and I will cooperate with a sinister villain like you!” The tone was similar to that of Lion Jie Li. Although separated by a fully enclosed helmet, anyone could feel Xiao Mo’s anger.
There was no doubt in Mordred’s mind that Semiramis’s aura was identical to Morgan’s.
——He’s just a scumbag! He only knows how to take advantage of other people’s scum!
It was with this in mind that Mordred spoke harshly, and Lion Jie Jie Li was also so impulsive.
“You two, this shouldn’t be necessary, right?” Amakusa Shiro Tokisada, the overseer of the Holy Church, tried to smooth things over. “We are all partners in the same camp, after all. There’s no need to argue with each other.”
“Oh? Partners?” Lion Jie Jie scoffed, his expression growing increasingly disdainful. “Sorry, Saber and I will be acting alone. As the powerful class of Sword Knight, we shouldn’t be without a chance of victory even against a formidable foe, right?”
“…” Upon hearing this, Amakusa Shiro Tokisada shook his head helplessly.
“As you wish. If you need any information, you can always come to me. Let’s make peace, Mr. Lion Jie Li.”
“Tsk! You should keep the jade. As a mercenary, I can’t afford to lose my weapon.”
As he spoke, Lion Jie opened the door of the church and strode away from the territory of the Holy Church.
Only after walking down the long stairs did he breathe a sigh of relief.
“Huh…” Wiping the sweat from his forehead, he glanced fearfully at the church, now splendid in the sunlight. “Do I count myself as a survivor? It seems they haven’t seen through our identities as traitors, Mordred.”
“You’re the only one who betrayed the Red One, right? I was simply following the Master’s orders.” Mordred’s words were filled with gravity. “But this time, I appreciate your decision. Those two guys are truly formidable.”
“Isn’t it obvious? The smell of conspiracy is already making me sweat profusely.” Lion Jie Li sneered with a hearty laugh. “But it doesn’t matter. It’s Rhodes who’s competing for the Holy Grail. This conspiracy is a piece of cake for him.”
“No, it’s not even an appetizer, is it?”
“Oh? Are you awake? Are you Jeanne d’Arc or Ladysia?”
In a hotel in Tuliface, Rod was admiring a blonde girl chained to the wall.
“What have you done to my family and friends!” Ladysia said angrily. She did not lose the ability to resist, but she did not dare to resist.
“That’s just a small problem.” Hearing this, Rhodes laughed jokingly.
“I bear you no ill will, Miss Ladysia.”
Chapter 44: Why Are You So Skilled? [Refined] (Old Version)
In the city of Tulipas, in an exquisite luxury hotel suite.
Although she was hung in chains, Joan of Arc, as a heroic spirit, did not lose her ability to resist. Even when Ladysia was coerced by Rhodes, Joan of Arc still released her magic power to fight back at the critical moment.
Because of this, Rhodes never completed his “education” and could only hang Joan of Arc on the wall, admiring her expression of anger but not being able to speak out.
“Although I’m a villain, I’m not a fool like Nobuyuki Sugo, and I won’t let go of my prey.” As he spoke, Rhodes showed a malicious smile.
“Don’t even think about it!”
Jeanne seized control of Leticia’s body and struggled fiercely. “If you dare to do anything you shouldn’t do, I will absolutely perish with you!”
“Oh? Die together? Go ahead and try.” Rhode sneered. “If you and I die together, or if you run away, I’ll have to let Miss Ladysia’s family and friends die together.”
“Besides, you don’t think that Miss Ladycia, all alone, could survive the revenge of the ‘Yugdomrenia (Thousand Worlds Tree)’ family, do you? A girl who has performed the ‘Saint’s Reliance’ would be the stuff of dreams for countless magi.”
“Study, raise, imprison, dissect, or anything else. As long as they can obtain the secrets of the Heroic Spirit, those magi will definitely resort to the most despicable means.”
“Lord Jeanne, are you unable to understand the selfishness of magicians?”
With a playful expression on his face, Rhodes revealed the darkest side of the magicians, and as he spoke forcefully, Ladysia’s face turned even paler.
Perhaps according to the original work, Ladysia’s identity was perfectly concealed, and this Holy Grail War was just a wonderful journey for her.
However, if her identity is revealed, all the magicians and Dead Apostles in the world will gather like jackals, and there will be no place for Ladysia in the entire human society.
Even if she were hidden in a filthy ditch, wouldn’t she be dug out by those wild magi like wild dogs? After all, it was the secret of the “Saint’s Reliance,” the secret that allowed a human to reach the Throne of Heroes. It also symbolized the fragmented knowledge of the Third Law. If modern magi could decipher even a small part of it, it could promote the transformation of the mage system.
“You…” Jeanne said, her face pale and her body trembling with anger and worry. “If Letizia fall into your hands, won’t you ○○!”
“Yes, but it’s just ○○.” Rhode said with a playful smile. “What I need is not Ladysia, but you, Jeanne! Which do you think is more important, a saint’s support or a true saint?”
“I will keep you by my side, and Ladysia’s family and friends will be redeemed. Most importantly, Ladysia’s identity will not be revealed. This is a win-win situation.”
“Sacrifice yourself, or sacrifice the innocent girl? I look forward to your decision, Saint.”
As he spoke, Rhodes was slightly stunned, and Liuzhu suddenly appeared beside him.
“Master, we have received a message from the Thousand World Tree Family, demanding that we return to the castle immediately. The trap in the city of Tulipas has been triggered by an enemy Saber.”
“Is that so? Why don’t we join in the fun?” Rhode chuckled, his conspirator-like aura emanating from him, and a kind smile once again bloomed on his handsome face. “Crimson Saber is also my prey.”
“I will follow your wishes.” Upon hearing this, Liuzhu nodded slightly, but still bowed in a standard manner. “I will prepare the frame right away.”
“No need. The night view of Tulipas is nice. Come take a walk with me, Liuzhu.”
“My honor, Master.” Liuzhu nodded slightly, a hint of joy in her eyes.
“Bang——”
Hearing the crisp sound of the door slamming, Joan of Arc, who was hanging on the wall, was stunned.
“Hey? What’s going on?” She said in a silly voice, obviously unable to understand the current situation.
But this was no reason to stop her. Joan of Arc resisted Ladysia’s refusal. She manipulated her body to break free from the chains and jumped out of the window with an Assassin-like posture, decisive and sharp, without any hesitation.
“Master, why did you deliberately let Ruler escape?” Liuzhu asked doubtfully as they walked along the clean streets of Romania. “Keeping Ruler here would bring us more benefits, right?”
“So, you don’t have the talent to be a conspirator at all. If it were Tamamo, you’d be bursting out laughing right now, right?”
Rhodes chuckled, his words tinged with sarcasm.
“How could I let Jeanne escape? As long as Ladysia’s family and friends are still in my hands, as long as her true identity has not been exposed, she will not be able to escape my control.”
“But even so, what’s the point of doing this?” Liu Zhu shook her head in surprise. “Letting him run away and then catching him back is completely meaningless.”
“I haven’t prepared a scenario like the Seven Captures of Meng Huo scenario,” Rhode said with a smile. “Before, I threatened Ladysia that if she escaped, I would kill her family and friends. Joan of Arc’s actions will undoubtedly make Ladysia resent her.”
“It’s just a simple and straightforward attempt to alienate them, but under the sheer brutality and pressure, the resentment between Ladysia and Jeanne will gradually grow.”
“What interesting reactions will occur when two opposing spirits occupy the same body?”
“I’ll wait and see.”
As he spoke, Rhodes narrowed his eyes and admired the bright white moon.
“What’s more, if I showed kindness to Ladysia when she was desperate, I guess she wouldn’t be resentful, but grateful, right?”
“Stockholm syndrome isn’t exactly that, but it has a similar effect.”
Listening to Rhodes’ words, Liuzhu couldn’t help but said timidly.
“Isn’t this too cruel…”
“Tsk, stupid.” Feeling Liuzhu’s fear, Rhodes stroked the girl’s long white hair and sighed in a deep voice.
“They are not mine now, so why should I have pity on them?”
“But as long as it’s mine, I will never let it go, and I won’t let you be bullied by anyone.”
Chapter 45: Katyusha’s Organ (Please give me a reward!) (Old version)
A roar sounded, and countless brilliant sparks burst out from the collision of metal and rock.
The knight in silver armor and the rare golem constructed entirely of rock and earth were evenly matched in terms of strength.
However, fighting is never a comparison of strength, but a collision of experience and skills, wisdom and will!
This was exactly what happened at the moment. More than ten huge and rare golems were being suppressed and beaten by a knight in silver armor. The short knight, who was only 1.54 meters tall, rushed left and right with a flexible posture, completely disrupting the encirclement of those rare golems. Her agility far exceeded that of the golems, giving her an advantage. The silver holy sword easily chopped the bodies of the valuable golems into pieces.
Bricks and stones from ancient buildings, clay from the mountaintops, wood from two-hundred-year-old trees, and parchment with countless spells written on it—of course, that parchment was also an antique from five hundred years ago.
Compared with these materials, the artificial crystal that serves as the core of the golem seems cheap. A fist-sized clear crystal is not even worth a fraction of the value of these materials.
These are the materials for building rare golems, treasures that even the Thousand World Tree family has to work hard to accumulate.
In comparison, Rhodes’s ‘modern golem’ only needed to find a small steel mill and get some molds to make it. A steel golem was only worth 700,000 or 800,000… and that was in RMB, which was only about 90,000 pounds.
This is the difference between the concepts of modern people and ancient people. Avisbronn is worthy of being called a slacker who is on par with Shakespeare. Although it still has some strategic significance, his hobby of betraying teammates at critical moments is really passed down from generation to generation.
Throughout the entire ‘Fate/Apocrypha’ Holy Grail War, there were traitors everywhere. It seemed that if they had not betrayed their teammates, they would be too embarrassed to say hello to other heroic spirits when they returned to Valhalla.
And just a few minutes later, with Mordred’s continuous movement and vision blocking, she easily killed the dozen or so rare golems.
On the other side, Lion Jie Jie Li had been waiting for a long time. Holding the shotgun Rhodes sold him, Lion Jie Jie Li seemed to be holding the skirt of the goddess of victory. Every time he pulled the trigger, dozens of shotgun shells would track and kill dozens of enemies instantly. The more than 20 artificial human guards didn’t even let Lion Jie Jie Li fire a second shot.
The combination of technology and magic represents not only a revolutionary change in productivity, but also an unprecedented enhancement of combat power.
“Huh, solved! I feel like someone’s still spying… but there’s no magical fluctuations.” Mordred swung his silver holy sword and said in a muffled voice. “Once I find the enemy, let me kill them, Master!”
“No, we’ve been exposed. If we don’t want to be watched by the enemy heroes, we should retreat as soon as possible.” Upon hearing this, Lion Jie Jie Li curled his lips and said, “We are fighting alone. If we get ganked, no one will come to support us.”
“I see, this is really boring—”
“Lock on the enemy’s position, identified as Saber Crimson’s Master. Drones are in position, providing precise guidance…”
In the dark underground machine room of the Tulipas Municipal Library, a low hum echoed.
“Activate the H-16 area’s armed matrix. Katyusha is ready…”
In the block next to the battlefield, two pickup trucks drove out of a dilapidated warehouse. On the back of the pickup trucks, two Soviet-era “Katyusha organs” were aimed at the position of Lion Jie Li and Modred.
It was a rocket group called “Katyusha”. Rod had modified the rocket charge, using artificial crystal fragments to increase its mystery. He also drew a spell on the shell to lock onto the enemy, greatly increasing its power. Two of the rockets even carried specially made small thermobaric bombs, enough to turn the two blocks into purgatory.
And at the moment of ignition and launch——
“Accepting the order ‘Don’t fire at friendly forces’, authorized at the highest level, Katyusha, cease attack…”
As a result, tens of thousands of civilians were saved and the Lion’s World was spared from being burned to ashes.
“Oh, oh, I was really off by a bit. I actually forgot to enter Lion Jiejieli into the friendly army list. I almost had to be surrounded by friendly forces.”
His words were full of guilt, but he didn’t care in his heart. He held Liuzhu’s white and soft hands and strolled on the streets of Tulifas.
“That’s just because you look down on him, right?” Liuzhu said flatly. “He’s just a war hound. His skills as a necromancer are pathetically inferior. While he’s somewhat accomplished as a magician, he’s nothing but unproductive waste…”
“Yeah, after that incident, his usefulness has been reduced to a mere war hound. How pathetic.” With a playful smile, Rhode walked towards the battlefield and surveyed the remains of the rare golems, his deep, dark eyes filled with disdain. “Avisbronn is still the same. He doesn’t care about value for money when making his products.”
“Master, be careful!”
Liuzhu suddenly shouted, and her whole body suddenly disappeared. The ‘imaginary movement mechanism’ in her body was instantly activated, and with the unfolding of ‘imaginary time’, the passage of time seemed within her reach.
The next moment, she roughly picked up Rhodes and rushed away, but because of the vast magic power in Rhodes’ body, her imaginary movement mechanism was overloaded after only two steps.
Even so, Liuzhu still ran two meters away with Rhodes, avoiding the inevitable attack.
“Boom!” The silver holy sword smashed to the ground, bricks and stones flew, the earth shook, and the whole street was wailing miserably!
Without a doubt, the culprit was Mordred, who had been squatting on the roof for a long time! But unfortunately, even with her vision blocked, she couldn’t catch the enemy, let alone get a kill.
The next moment, Rhodes, who was held by Liuzhu, slowly shattered, and his whole body turned into fine sand-like debris. Then, a low chanting sound echoed in the quiet and noisy night sky.
“Glitterdust–“
Brilliant glittering dust fell, and the silhouette of Shishi Jiejieli, which had been hidden by magic, also appeared.
At this point, a sudden burst of magic spells fell like a rainstorm, and brilliant magical light occupied the dark night sky.
ps: The protagonist had already made preparations before being attacked. Liuzhu only saved a projection clone. After all, Rhodes was the lich, the mastermind of the soul-sucking monster elders, and the strength of his spirit body far exceeded that of the heroic spirit.
Also, if you don’t like this MOBA-esque writing style, I won’t use these words in the future…
Chapter 46: Lion Jie Li admits his defeat (Please reward!) (Old version)
“Gli_tter_dust–“
The low and passionate chanting echoed, and the loud incantation resounded throughout the night sky of Tulipas.
A dark figure appeared in the sky. A young man named Rhodes was standing in the blue sky, overlooking the neighborhood from a high vantage point.
Following a short chant, he threw out a fist-sized golden ball of light, which hit Mordred.
“Damn it! Do you look down on the heroic spirits?” Modred shouted angrily. She swung the silver holy sword and slashed at the golden ball of light.
“Bang——” The next moment, the ball of light shattered, but there was no explosion or flame at all.
What appeared before everyone’s eyes was the dazzling light dust!
The dust of light constructed by magic suddenly exploded and swept in all directions, instantly decorating the hazy street in the night with an incomparable brilliance.
◆Second Ring Conjuration Arcane: Glitter Dust◆
The light dust danced in the air, emitting a dazzling brilliance. The entire street became extremely bright, and all the dark corners appeared before Rhodes’ eyes.
And a sturdy figure suddenly emerged from the light dust.
It was Lion Jie Jie Li, crouching in the shadows of the street, shotgun in hand, waiting for the opportunity to pounce.
But now, he was caught off guard and was standing there in a daze, but Rhodes did not stop.
Although he didn’t know why Lion Jie Jieli attacked him, Rhodes had no intention of letting him go.
“See_Invisi_bility–“
He gently raised his left hand, and an invisible magical wind blew away, completely washing away the invisibility spell on Lion Jie Jie Li’s body, and his sturdy figure was exposed in front of everyone.
◆Second Ring Prophecy Arcane: See Through Invisibility◆
Seeing this, Mordred was suddenly startled. She quickly rushed to the location of the Lion Jie Li to protect the safety of her master.
But Rhodes’ next chant had also ended.
“Hold_Per_son–“
The vast magical power gathered in an instant and suddenly piled up on Lion Jie Li, trapping him firmly in place. Not to mention dodging, he couldn’t even shake slightly.
◆Three-ring enchantment arcane spell: Human immobilization◆
With the help of the surrounding houses, Mordred rushed to the side of Lion Jie Li in a parkour posture, raised the holy sword and pointed it at Rhodes in the air. The power unique to the heroic spirit suddenly burst out, and the magic light dust was swept around. The pressure even completely disrupted the great source of magic.
She wanted to take this opportunity to intimidate him and stop Rhodes from casting endless spells.
But unfortunately, how could she stop Rhodes who had mastered the ‘spell casting’ and ‘combat casting’?
“Sun_bur_st——”
A ball of brilliant white light condensed in front of Mordred and suddenly exploded the moment Mordred swung his sword to stop it.
Pure white light accompanied by scorching flames directly covered Mordred’s face. Although he was wearing thick, fully wrapped armor, Mordred still felt the temperature that was enough to melt steel.
If she didn’t have the ‘anti-magic power’ of the ‘Sword Knight’, this arcane spell alone would have been enough to kill her instantly, right?
This was the first time Rhodes unleashed a high-level arcane spell during the entire battle. The sheer destructive power completely melted the gravel on the street, turning the cobblestones into a blazing, charred mess.
◆Eight-ring Shaping Arcane: Sunburst◆
However, this was by no means the end. At the moment when Mordred used his body to block the attack for the Lion Jie Li, the low and powerful chanting sound echoed again.
“Bigbys_Forceful_Hand——”
The dazzling flames were slightly inferior, and before Mordred could breathe a sigh of relief, a huge azure palm emerged from the flames and slammed towards her.
“Damn it! You despicable magician!” She roared and slashed at the palm fiercely, but because her old strength was exhausted and her new strength had not yet come, she was still swept away.
◆Sixth-Ring Shaping Arcane: Bigby’s High Five◆
Even a sword knight like Mordred couldn’t withstand the arcane magic shaped entirely by “concepts and elements”. Bigby’s high five was a pure force field. Even though Mordred had “anti-magic power”, he could only wail as he was smashed back and fell into the green belt several meters away.
Modred was knocked away, and Lion Jie Li was also exposed in front of Rhodes. The power of human immobilization magic gradually faded, and Lion Jie Li spoke stiffly with slurred words.
“Ah~ It’s our friendly forces! Stop fighting, it’s our friendly forces!” Lion Jie Jie wailed in pain. The damage caused by the human’s immobilization technique made his whole body sore that he didn’t even have the strength to dodge.
“Dis_inte_grate——”
But the mighty chanting sounded again, and the Lion Jie Jie Li had no choice but to roll away with difficulty, avoiding the extremely deadly attack with the inelegant posture of a donkey rolling around.
It was a beam of emerald green light, which slowly condensed in front of Rhodes and suddenly shot towards the position where the Lion Tribulation Realm was just now.
The next moment, the solid stone pavement shattered…
Literally shattered, despite having experienced centuries of wind and rain, the thick bluestone slabs were still turned into powder in an instant, along with the rocks and soil under the slabs, and became a pool of fine dust.
◆Six-ring Transmutation Arcane: Disintegration◆
The refreshing night breeze blew by, and the stone slabs that were broken into tiny grains of sand flew away. Smelling the pungent smell, Lion Jie Jie Li’s face turned pale.
The place where he had just stood was completely disintegrated within a radius of several meters, becoming a huge hole with some powder accumulated in it.
If he hadn’t dodged just now, his body would probably be included in that pool of dust, right?
Thinking of this, Lion Jie Jie trembled all over and couldn’t help but curl up.
That is the real death without a complete body.
“Oh, oh, I couldn’t stop myself.” Standing tall in the night sky, Rhode looked at his masterpiece with a playful smile. “But, since you treated your friend with a sword, I had no choice but to reciprocate…”
“This is my fault. I hope you can forgive me, Lord Rhodes.” As he spoke, Lion Jie Li slowly stood up. His staggering gait looked extremely pitiful.
“Master… why did you compromise with that guy?” In the green belt beside the road, Mordred pushed aside the branches and climbed out with difficulty. Bigby’s high-five just now even broke two of her ribs. The silver steel armor also sank into the ground, revealing a miserable appearance.
“It was our fault. We thought we could attack the Master of the Thousand Worlds Tree, but we didn’t expect it to be Lord Rhodes.”
Lion Jie Jie Li smiled bitterly, with a hint of shame in his words, but more of it was timidity.
For a war hound like him, Rhodes’ strength was enough to cover up all his faults.
In other words, in a life-and-death battlefield, being weak is the biggest mistake.
“How boring.” Rhodes said this and shook his head in disdain.
“Without the courage to resist, you can’t be called a qualified war hound…”
“Resist, fight, and then die miserably!”
“That’s your philosophy of life, isn’t it?”