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"Roy... That's a good name. I know you haven't been using your full strength, but I'm about to unleash a sure-kill attack. I hope you won't die from it," Scathach said with a serious expression.
This attack had killed countless people—Even Gods.
Scathach had grown to admire Roy's swordsmanship during their brief duel.
She didn't want him to die.
"Bring it on. I can handle anything you throw at me," Roy replied confidently.
He knew what she was planning to use.
Lancer had used the same attack earlier.
It was Gáe Bolg, the spear that reversed causality, guaranteeing a heart strike.
But Roy wasn't afraid. He had several ways to counter it.
He could use his overwhelming power to defend, or he could defeat Scathach before she could activate it.
And even if Gáe Bolg did pierce his heart, it wouldn't kill him.
But that wasn't what he intended to do. He would use the Prophecy Authority he had usurped from Odin.
Prophecy allowed him to see the future, which involved the power of causality.
Gáe Bolg also utilized causality. So, which was stronger?
Roy smirked.
Scathach, hearing his words, raised her crimson spear, then summoned another one in her other hand.
Both spears glowed with intense red magical energy.
She focused on Roy, her body lowering slightly.
Then, she charged.
"Gáe Bolg!"
The sky turned crimson, and Roy's vision narrowed, focusing solely on the incoming spear.
He activated Prophecy and saw the future of Gáe Bolg.
He shifted his body slightly, and the spear missed.
"Impossible..." Scathach gasped, staring at her spear in disbelief.
Her sure-kill attack, which had never missed before, had been evaded.
'It seems my Prophecy is stronger,' Roy mused.
When Gáe Bolg was launched—he had seen countless ways to dodge through Prophecy.
But in all of them, the spear still pierced his heart.
So, he had interfered with the causality of Gáe Bolg, effortlessly avoiding the attack.
"How did you do that?" Scathach asked, bewildered.
She had absolute confidence in Gáe Bolg. No one should be able to avoid it.
But this young man had defied her expectations, shattering her confidence. She was both disappointed and intrigued.
"You'll find out once you become my servant," Roy replied with a mysterious smile.
Scathach sighed. "Sigh, Very well—I look forward to serving you."
"That's not enough," Roy said, shaking his head.
"What? Is there something else I need to do? Are you perhaps... interested in my body?" Scathach asked, raising an eyebrow.
In battle, she was cold and ruthless.
But normally, she was more like a mature and playful older sister.
"Ahem... of course not," Roy denied, though he couldn't deny that Scathach was attractive.
"To become my servant, you need to form a contract with me."
"I see." Scathach nodded, a hint of disappointment in her expression.
...
'Don't worry,' Roy thought with a smile. 'I'll have plenty of fun with you later'
"Let's begin the Devil transformation ritual then," he said.
Scathach nodded.
Rin watched in stunned silence as Scathach was transformed into a Devil.
A pair of large—black Devil wings sprouted from her back, enhancing her allure and giving her a queenly aura.
"I knew he wasn't human," Rin muttered.
She hadn't expected Roy to be a Devil. But unlike the disgusting Devils she had seen before, Roy was different.
...
"Hey, what do you mean by 'not human'?" Roy asked, glaring at Rin.
"Um... well..." Rin stammered, embarrassed.
"Forget it. Now that this is over, let's go home," Roy said with a sigh, not wanting to dwell on it.
"Leaving already?" Rin felt a pang of disappointment.
"Of course. It's late. We should go home and get some sleep. By the way, didn't Sakura invite you over? Why don't you come with us?" Roy offered.
Rin remembered Sakura's invitation.
But she decided against it. She could tell that Roy was a dangerous man.
If she went with him, she might not be able to protect her "chastity."
"Um... I'll visit tomorrow. See you then..." she said, then quickly dragged Ishtar away.
Roy watched them leave, oblivious to Rin's thoughts.
If he knew what she was thinking, he wouldn't hesitate to "fulfill" her expectations.
"Saber, Scathach, let's go home," Roy said.
He was in a good mood, having successfully recruited Saber and Scathach.
"Master's home?" Saber echoed curiously.
"I'm looking forward to it," Scathach added.
They were both curious about Roy's home.
Roy snapped his fingers, and a magic circle appeared beneath their feet. They vanished.
The battlefield, littered with debris, was left behind. But someone would clean it up eventually.
...
"Roy-onii-chan, you're finally back!" Sakura and Irisviel exclaimed, rushing towards him as soon as he appeared in the living room.
Roy chuckled, embracing the two girls. "I'm back."
"Master, who are they?" Medea asked, eyeing Saber and Scathach with suspicion. She could sense their power, and jealousy burned within her.
She had initially only seen Sakura, her "little sister," as a minor threat. But now, there were two more women.
She was not happy.
Although she was devoted to Roy, she was also possessive.
"Let me introduce everyone," Roy said, gently patting Medea's head to calm her down.
Medea was surprised by the head pat. It was a new and pleasant sensation.
Her jealousy subsided slightly.
"This is Saber, the Servant I summoned," Roy explained, showing them the Command Spells on his arm.
"Onii-chan, how did you get Command Spells?" Sakura asked, confused. He hadn't had them this morning.
"I took them from an ordinary human. It's too dangerous for a normal person to be involved in the Holy Grail War. It's better for him to remain as he was," Roy replied with a shrug.
He was referring to Shirou, of course.
Sakura agreed.
"And who is she?" she asked, pointing at Scathach.
"She's Scathach, the Queen of the Land of Shadows. But she's my servant now."
"What? The Queen of the Land of Shadows?!" Sakura gasped. She had heard of the legendary queen.
"That's right, little girl." Scathach confirmed, amused by Sakura's reaction.
"Saber, Scathach, let me introduce you to Sakura and Irisviel and Medea," Roy said.
He introduced everyone, and the atmosphere became more relaxed.
Sakura and Medusa then went to prepare dinner.
Roy, Saber, and Scathach chatted in the living room.
"This is quite a place you have here, Roy," Scathach commented. She had explored the mansion grounds and was impressed by the beautiful environment and the abundance of spirits.
Even in her time, spirits were rare.
But here, in this small mansion, there were so many spirits playing freely.
"I brought them from other worlds," Roy explained casually as he sipped his tea.
"What? From other worlds?" Scathach's interest was piqued.
"You can travel to other worlds, Master? Is it the Second Magic?" Medea asked in surprise.
The Second Magic in the Fate universe was the ability to manipulate parallel worlds. It was wielded by Kischur Zelretch Schweinorg.
He was the teacher of the Tohsaka family and the one who had taught them Jewel Magecraft.
Zelretch had also created many items utilizing the power of parallel worlds.
"No, it's not the Second Magic. The worlds I visit aren't parallel worlds," Roy replied, shaking his head.
"I'm curious about the worlds you've been to, Onii-chan," Irisviel said, sitting on the sofa and resting her head on his lap.
Roy gently caressed her cheek and told them about the world of 'Bladedance of Elementalers'.
It was a beautiful world, especially the Elemental Spirit World, with its unique and breathtaking scenery.
Saber and Scathach were fascinated by his description.
"No wonder you said I could enjoy battles to my heart's content, Roy. You must have been to many powerful worlds," Scathach said, her eyes gleaming with anticipation. She was eager to fight strong opponents from other worlds.
"Yes, I've been to many worlds with incredibly powerful beings who can easily destroy entire countries, even the world itself."
"Is that so? It seems I made the right choice. I can't wait to fight those unknown warriors," Scathach said, her fighting spirit burning.
"Haha, you'll have your chance," Roy assured her with a laugh.
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