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-Town of Fuyuki.
3rd POV*
Lawrence and his group are currently sitting in the living room while casually talking about several of things. The unexpected thing is that the vigorous Nero can be seen just sulking around the corner without boasting about the greatness of Rome. The others though are just ignoring it as if it was a normal thing.
The reason for her sulk? Shiki got back at her and beat her using ruthless method traumatizing the girl. Now she is being punished by Shiki. She will continue being a maid for few more days which earned her refusal. Well, Shiki didn't take that well so she used force on Nero making her realize that there is no way out of the situation except for accepting it.
Shiki used all of her items when punishing Nero leaving Nero with no chance of winning. 'How could the gap be so big…' Nero thought remembering that dismaying memory of Shiki excelling her in every way she could ever think. Whether strength, agility, defense, or even luck. Shiki managed to destroy her in each of it forcing Nero to understand that Shiki is not really helpless against her.
Of course Shiki wouldn't be Shiki if she doesn't end things with a bang. Shiki devastated Nero even more when she challenge her to a challenge of art. Nero being the self-proclaimed incarnation of God Apollo instantly accepted the challenge confident that she can handle Shiki in this part. This is her calling after all, there is no one who can level her in this matter or as she thought.
The others were made to judge the competition. The result? It is pretty simple to analyze right? Nero lost, badly at that. She didn't manage to gain a single approval from the judges and instead they criticized her sense of art dealing a huge amount of damage to her pride. Now Nero could only sulk in the corner trying to comfort herself that she is not bad, the group are just abnormal.
"The war has been boring so far, is there no fight yet?" Shiki asked impatiently, she was expecting a lot these days yet no fighting was spotted leaving her disappointed. She regretted not trading blows with Iskandar before. "We can't expect anything right? Just let them reveal themselves. I also has the feeling that something will happen" Lawrence said not knowing where that feeling came from.
He didn't try peeking at the future as that would crash all of the enjoyment he will feel, he simply does not like that. "Hmm, it seems that we can expect something. It is Lawrence who is talking after all~" Anastashia said humming in satisfaction. She is currently sitting beside Lawrence laying her head on his shoulder.
She certainly love this sensation and just wanted time to stop there. It is one of the rare times where she could have Lawrence all on her own for reasoning of Shiki being punished. Lawrence decided that Shiki will also reflect for she went too far in the matter of Nero. Anastashia thinks that his is a fair judgement, both of them got disciplined for what they have done and she could have Lawrence.
Anastashia showed Shiki a victorious smile as the woman just intensely stared at her. Despite showing no interest in her expression, Anastashia already know Shiki enough to tell that she wasn't liking this situation. This made Anastashia's ego soar even more. Anatashia closed her eyes and just enjoyed the scent of Lawrence.
"Now, now, please take that glare off your face Miss Shiki. It doesn't fit your beautiful face at all" Anastashia sneered at Shiki who sighed in annoyance. "I'll return to my room" Shiki said ignoring the antics of Anastashia. She felt like she will lose more braincells talking with that messed up woman. Lawrence accepted Shiki's words.
Shiki was about to walk out when all of them suddenly sensed a weird movements in the ward's view. The being moved faster than a normal human picking their attentions, they immediately concluded that it was a servant for it is impossible for a human to move at that speed. "They are moving now? Interesting…" Shiki muttered observing the thing.
"Where is it heading to?" Anastashia tilted her head asking that question. She was also pretty intrigued by this sequence. She hopes to witness a proper show tonight. "That person should be heading towards the Tohsaka Residences, if my information are correct" Bea answered her question. This surprised them as they are aware that the Tohsaka's are one of the fighters in this war.
"Is the master of that servant perhaps a clown? Sending his servant towards the enemy's barracks. That is equivalent to suicide" Anastashia snorted not understanding how this is proceeding. "Why did you jump into conclusion? Isn't there a possibility that this servant is from the Tohsaka?" Lawrence raised his eyebrow asking.
Anastashia then realized she was getting too far, "That's actually right. But if I think about it carefully, the probability of this servant being theirs is impractical. Tohsakas are the 3 Major Family in this war, it is ridiculous to even think that they will use a weak servant like this as their aid" Anastashia said her thoughts which surprised Lawrence. What she said is essentially logical.
"Let's just watch it" Lawrence didn't say anything else and continue watching the scene. Shiki and Anastashia also seriously gazed at the scene in their mind, they wanted to know what the plan of that master has. Being chosen by the grail means you have some qualification, it is close to impossible for an idiot to become a master.
Assassin navigated through the forest before finally reaching the Tohsaka residence. He immediately saw the Bounded Field that was covering the mansion, Assassin could not help but sneer seeing such easy to pass defense.
Under the eyes and senses of numerous participants, the show has begun. Assassin sprinted using half of his speed through the residence, he first observed the traps placed on it as he shook his head in discontent to how fragile it was. He walked with confidence to the traps with each of his steps meticulous while also confident
His body was too flexible as he just brushed through the traps with ease confirming his status as an Assassin servant. Assassin seemed to be showing off on purpose, even doing cool stunts just to please the viewers. Assassin smiled remorsefully as he reached halfway to the traps, he wasn't even fazed by how many were placed in there.
Assassin just navigated through all of it using his acrobatic skills that was honed through throughout many battles in the past. Many of the viewers of this performance were even starting to doubt how it looked so planned. But they eventually erased those thoughts as they just considered it his personality. They are well aware that servants are legends from the past so it would not be a surprise if some of them has some quirky personalities.
After bypassing many traps, Assassin finally reached the center of the place. He stared at the large gem embedded in a pillar already know it was the thing that is handling the Bounded Field. Once he take this out, the Bounded Field will simply vanish giving him more freedom to chase after Tohsaka Tokiomi. 'Heh, how easy' Assassin thought slowly reaching his hand to the gem.
BOOM!!
"Gaaahhhk!!" Assassin grunted in pain seeing his hand pierced by a large arrow like weapon. Assassin slowly turned his head from where that attack came from only to be greeted by a gaze full of condescension. Assassin widened his eyes when he witnessed a scene that would have been far more suitable placed on a battlefield.
Tens of Golden rifts emerged from the back of a figure that made Assassin shudder terror. He emanates an aura of someone who is above all things, his gaze of contempt added fuel to that making Assassin sure that this person is a Great Ruler or sorts. The figure seemed to be disgusted by the mere thought of confronting Assassin which further augment his arrogance more.
This arrogance is not without assurance as the display of power is enough to make everyone cautious of his presence. When having this kind of powers, it takes an insane amount of willpower to not get caught up in your own hype. The pose that the figure is doing was strangely making Assassin cower in fear, "You're nothing but a worm…" the figure finally started talking.
Assassin was washed over by the feeling of dread, he cursed his master on mind for boosting his confidence in this supposed to be SUPER EASY task. "Who gave you the permission to come here?!" the figure ended his statement with him blasting his treasured weapons to the unqualified Assassin. One of the weapon pierced Assassin's head destroying his mask and slowly devouring his consciousness.
The figure gave a disgusting sneer to Assassin he just casually destroyed. The assassin was turned into mincemeat without even putting a resistance showing just how powerful this person it. "Insects should act like insect…" he began talking again looking down at the former Assassin's body. He really despised this situation. "Watch the sight of your blood flowing, and… die" he gave the final words maintaining his badass pose.
The figure detested the situation he is currently in, why bother doing plans when he can casually destroy all of the servants easily. He does not need for any of this cheap tricks for it is below him. He was about to turn into Spirit Form when his clairvoyance suddenly spiked, he immediately opened his golden rifts revealing hundreds of weapons pointed at the sky.
His expression turned enrage from being tested like this, he slowly erased those thoughts as he needs to focus on this lump of True Magic descending on his spot. "Whoever made this, curse you!" he said before blasting his treasured weapons again trying to deflect the incoming Sunstrike that was headed on his spot.
The Sunstrike and the weapons collided causing immense explosion that raveled the surroundings. The Sunstrike who is already closing to the level of True Magic pierced through hundreds of his weapons at once and is continue descending on the ground. The person gritted his teeth in anger for being helpless. He revealed more of his weaponries changing his strategy to chipping up the whole Strike until it eventually dissipate.
The collision finally ended as the dust gradually dispersed. In the spot, there was no person anymore only a ravaged land. The previous figure already left the place afraid to be seen in his weak appearance. He would never admit that he lost in that collision just now, that is far too shameful for the King. The observers retracted their gazes aware that the show is already finished.
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