An Angel Descends by My Side

Like ripples on water, Lita's hand did not erupt into the bloody scene one might expect when it pierced her chest. Instead, it slid gently through her full breasts, undulating slightly across her exquisite body, as if they were fused together.

The next moment, Rovey, wielding the flaming sword in both hands, was close enough to swing his arms rapidly in mid-air, aiming a vicious blow at her head. However, Lita managed to complete her move at the last second.

She slowly pulled her hand out from her chest, and then quietly tossed a bright red fruit, engraved with rose petal patterns, into her palm like a perfect fruit. The fruit was covered with dense runes and markings, and countless thorns were wrapped around it, exuding an unimaginably powerful aura.

Even Rovey felt a sense of crisis that was both familiar and extremely ominous at that moment.

"The Witch Hunt King!"

Rovey immediately gave the order, and the fiery giant behind him broke free of the thorns and continued to attack straight ahead. Just as Lita was about to unleash her trump card, Rovey in front of her also chanted a spell and pounced fiercely.

"O flames, bestow punishment and torment upon the giants—!!"

This is his current main fighting force, and the incantation he must recite when generating the Flame Sword.

The enormous Flame Sword materialized once more in the fire god's hand, then crashed down on Lita like a meteor, this time with a vertical slash.

"—Roar!!"

With a fierce and overwhelming momentum, and a deafening roar, the fire giant slammed his flaming sword down heavily.

This sword strike, imbued with all its power and fury, moved with lightning speed and carried a destructive force. Where the flaming sword passed, it left a long trail of fire, like a burning dragon streaking across the sky. If that flaming sword, several meters long, were to strike down like that, even without its intense heat, it would be enough to completely crush Lita, preventing her from doing what she intended.

Next, all that's left is for Rovey to plunge Michael's holy fire into the chest of this Dead Apostle, and then it will all be over.

However...

It was still too late.

Lita, standing before him, held the thorny heart in her hand high above her head, like a forbidden fruit.

Then.

Lita leisurely offered the fruit to the red moon above her head, her eyes gazing at the sky.

She simply uttered this sentence slowly.

"It's over, you human brat. I'll show you what the true pinnacle of demonic cultivation is. Come and see the world that belongs to my heart...!!"

Then, scarlet roses suddenly bloomed on the dark ocean.

The crimson color, like fresh blood, engulfed the entire world in the next moment, and the two disappeared completely into the darkness.

Boom—!!

The two main figures disappeared, leaving only the giant, who had lost his target, to slam his flaming sword heavily into the train below, which was already half destroyed, splitting it completely in two.

Even parts of the ocean, along with a portion of the train, were instantly evaporated. The water vapor expanded rapidly under the high temperature, forming a massive Kinoko Nasu that shot straight into the sky. The surrounding air was also compressed to its limit at that moment, and then exploded instantly, producing a deafening roar that seemed to penetrate the human soul, instilling immense fear and despair.

Inside the train, Aozaki Touko, who had just dealt with several Dead Apostle, clicked her tongue in amazement at the huge commotion above her head, while also worrying about Rovey's safety.

Inside the room, Lehmann was terrified by the deafening explosions and could only huddle in a corner with his daughter, praying for their safety.

Even Hansa, who was fighting against a high-ranking Dead Apostle, was shocked by the sight of the fiery clouds. This level of destructive power was truly beyond the realm of humans. What kind of monsters were fighting?

They weren't the only ones shocked. The Lord had sent their familiars to the auction as agreed also noticed something amiss on the train and manipulated their familiars to fly from the windows to the roof to see what was happening.

But when they curiously flew off the train to check the situation, the scene before them froze them in place, their hearts seemingly stopping.

A colossal fire giant, resembling a demon god emerging from the depths of hell, stood not far away, its gaze fixed upon them.

For a moment, they were at a loss for words, and could only involuntarily utter a sound:

"Oh my god!!"

Chapter 143 An Angel Descends to My Side

—The flaw was as deep as a trench; the red of sin faded after death.

The world is shrouded in darkness once again.

As for why it's said to be 'again'

The main reason was that the scene and atmosphere before him were all too familiar to Rovey Wei.

Just from the rose-like light that bloomed in his pupils at the last moment, he could tell what kind of methods the Twenty-Seven Dead Apostle Ancestors had used, and the true nature of his hidden trump card was revealed at this moment.

—Reality Marble.

It is the most troublesome method, "Reality Marble," which is the great Magecraft that materializes one's own mental landscape.

Vibrant rose blossoms burst forth rapidly in my pupils.

The last scene reflected in my vision was blood, light, and a lush flowerbed blooming on the blood.

As Lita gently raised her hand and squeezed it, the shattered heart, like a rose seed gently planted, instantly sprouted vigorously in the crimson light before her eyes.

The blinding colors, like the aurora borealis before the world's destruction, filled the entire field of vision.

Before this indescribable scene, altitude, speed, time, space, and even one's own five senses were distorted... Many of the rules that belong to this world also lost their function at this moment.

It was that kind of extreme abnormality again, or perhaps it should be called bizarre.

The seeds that sprouted from the heart were quietly sown, then took root and sprouted from the concentrated crimson, and finally blossomed and bloomed.

The immense quantity and quality, bursting forth in an instant, accomplished the terrifying feat of covering the world and altering reality.

In the blink of an eye, Rovey's feet had detached from the train roof. Beneath his feet was no longer hard metal, but a strange texture resembling a thick red carpet on the train, though much muddier. Immediately afterward, a pungent stench of blood and the putrid scent of roses assaulted his nostrils.

The sky above was devoid of stars, save for a crimson full moon that hung silently high, radiating an eerie, strange light. The surrounding space was filled with twisted black rose thorns.

The thorns intertwined, forming a complex labyrinth that blocked any further progress. The roses blooming on the thorny vines were a deep, blood-red color, yet their stamens emitted a nauseating black mist. The ground beneath their feet was a muddy mess, mixed with rotting petals and an unknown slime; each step felt like a sticky resistance.

The walls of the Thorn Maze soared into the clouds, impenetrable. Occasionally, a few eerie rays of light would pierce through the gaps, illuminating only a tiny area and making the already dark surroundings seem even more profound.

"As expected, it's another Reality Marble..."

Seeing this scene before him, Rovey felt a sense of predictable helplessness.

Reality Marble.

This is a subspecies of Marble Phantasm.

This power should belong to demons and elves.

Few Magus in the world can accomplish this feat through their own study of Magecraft, but the Twenty-Seven Dead Apostle Ancestors are quite the opposite. Whether they are still alive or have been sealed or annihilated, most of the Dead Apostle Ancestor possess this ability.

This is also a major reason why Rovey finds it both troublesome and incredibly reasonable.

Reality Marble are indeed spells comparable to miracles for Magus, so they are extremely rare in this world. However, most of the powerful beings he has encountered can use such miracles.

Whether it's Scáthach's Land of Shadows, Morgan's Britannia, or Lita's Rose Garden, they are all...

Despite having encountered so many, Reality Marble are still incredibly rare; it's just that those he's met and provoked happen to be top-tier beings who Reality Marble.

Furthermore, the Reality Marble itself is divided into two different modes: Magecraft and Supernatural Ability.

As for Lita Rojaan, Rovey didn't know what kind of Reality Marble she possessed, nor did he need to consider it, since it wouldn't be of any help in the battle.

Now, all he needs to think about is the performance of this Reality Marble itself, and what its unique Magecraft is.

It's important to understand that everyone's Reality Marble is different. Just like there are no leaves with the same texture in this world, there is absolutely no such thing as two identical Reality Marbles. At most, there are only two Reality Marble that are extremely similar.

Even if the same person exists in different parallel worlds, that is, a parallel world counterpart, their Reality Marble will still have distinguishable differences.

For example, in the context of Unlimited Blade Works, when Archer (Red Archer) uses it, the arena is a barren land, almost a desert, with locked gears in the sky. However, if it's Emiya Shirou, the arena becomes a meadow, and there are no gears in the sky. Furthermore, in Oath Under the Snow, Emiya Emiya's Reality Marble is a world with falling snowflakes, so there are certain differences between them.

Many time travelers who take it for granted believe that as long as they master Projection Magecraft and the incantation of Unlimited Blade Works, they can imitate Emiya Shirou and use Unlimited Blade Works to defeat Gilgamesh. That's a complete joke.

Putting aside everything else, Rovey was also naive at the beginning, trying to simulate and build a model belonging to Unlimited Blade Works in order to obtain a trump card of Reality Marble Gilgamesh to ambush Gilgamesh in the Fourth Holy Grail. He even consulted Kenneth and Lev for advice.

The result was...

Kenneth berated him mercilessly, and Lev told him to stop dreaming and focus on studying the magic arts.

Both of them said that he had seriously underestimated the Reality Marble and was being too naive; he should never think about such an absurd thing again.

That experience also made him aware of the absurd things his predecessors who had transmigrated, so he stopped trying to take shortcuts. This is also an important reason why he still doesn't have his own Reality Marble.

This thing is really mysterious...

Many Magus with exceptional magical skills have never been able to complete their own Reality Marble even after a lifetime of study, but magic novices like Emiya Shirou and Iskandar can easily master it. This is something that cannot be forced.

Take the present as an example.

If possessing Mystic Eyes is proof of being a first-rate Magus, then possessing Reality Marble is proof of being a top-tier Magus.

Although this wasn't the first time Rovey had encountered Reality Marble, it became extremely troublesome when it appeared in a situation where the other party possessed it while you didn't.

He wasn't trying to boost the morale of others while diminishing his own; however, it would be extremely troublesome to rely solely on his Magecraft to amplify his power in such an unfavorable environment without using his true abilities.

In particular, the black fragrance of the roses that filled the air was too strong, and the roses themselves were highly poisonous. The strong poison permeated the garden, causing the air quality to become extremely poor.

If they continue to stay here, their bodily functions will be damaged before long, leading to death.

Therefore, we still need to find a way to resolve this Reality Marble as soon as possible.

Rovey thought to himself.

However, it was at this moment...

"How's it going, Crowley? Do you still like Minecraft?"

Someone asked him a question.

The voice was very close, very familiar, and also very soft.

It's like a lover whispering softly in your ear after a long time apart.

In return for the whisper, Rovey turned around and waved his arm without saying a word. Several spell cards were launched from his sleeve and flew towards the direction of the sound. The dark red engravings and runes on the surface of the spell cards shone brightly.

"Drink!"

The next moment, powerful and unique magic condensed in mid-air, and the crimson lotus suddenly boiled in mid-air, bursting out with a power comparable to the explosion of a cannonball in just an instant. While igniting the aurora, it also brought a powerful impact that made sleeves and hair flutter wildly.

However...

The spell card did indeed explode, and the Crimson Lotus Magecraft did indeed take effect; a three-meter radius vortex of fire did indeed spread out in the Rose Garden.

But even after the explosion, the black thorn bushes in front of us still stood. Despite being ravaged by the flames, not a single thorn was burned to ashes. Instead, the black thorns grew even more luxuriantly amidst the remaining flames, swaying more joyfully than before. The entire Rose Garden seemed to sway merrily at that moment.

"..."

Upon seeing this, Rovey was slightly taken aback.

Were those thorns the ones that withstood the magic and heat of the explosion?

Wrong.

The explosion that had just occurred had indeed worked, and flames rose up at that moment.

The spell cards he used were ultimately runes from the Age of Gods, and the flames he ignited were genuine rune fire. Even though these dark thorns were reinforced by the Reality Marble, they could not withstand the attack unscathed.

In other words—

"As expected, it was sucked away."

Upon meeting him Rovey uttered the correct answer, and at that moment, the master of the Rose Garden, the demonic Dead Apostle Ancestor, appeared in a spot within the Rose Garden.

"Hmm, you reacted very quickly."

Lita stroked her smooth chin, her previously naked body now draped in a rose-colored dress as dark as night. She looked at Rovey and said with amusement, "You guessed right. In my mental world, these roses and thorns are alive. They can be considered my children, and they are extremely thirsty, attacking any living thing that enters them. The magic you just unleashed was consumed by them."

"It autonomously preys on all creatures that enter it. Whether it's magic, heat, or life force, it will be constantly absorbed and used as nourishment to strengthen itself. Your Reality Marble is really interesting. It's a bit like... Forest of Einnashe Anashu."

Rovey immediately saw through the true nature of this Reality Marble.

However, he did not show any signs of nervousness.

Because he realized that compared to more famous Reality Marble Marbles like the Land of Shadows, Ionian Hetairoi, and Unlimited Blade Works, this Reality Marble seemed... rather ordinary.

However, Lita Roggean, who appeared before him, remained confident in him.

"Your eyesight is quite good; you even know so much about Forest of Einnashe Anashu. But your idea is indeed correct. My Reality Marble is called 'Rose Thorns Hell,' and a large part of its functions originates from the real Forest of Einnashe Anashu."

Lita opened her arms wide, as if showing off some treasure, and began to enthusiastically introduce to Rovey this magnificent creation she had crafted with her talent and wisdom, a masterpiece that surpassed all miracles and ingenuity.

"As for the reason... I might as well tell you. It's because I spent a lot of money to exchange for the seed of the Forest of Einnashe Anashu from White Wing Lord Duke Tevanm Otenroche. I then used my heart to nurture it in my body and modified and integrated it into my technique. Therefore, a large part of the Reality Marble I created was influenced by the Forest of Einnashe Anashu, possessing its predatory and regenerative properties. You can now regard it as a unique Forest of Einnashe."

Lita Roggean finished speaking with a hint of pride in her voice.