Is This the Set of Journey to the West?

"Forget about the heretics for now, Zealot. The Mountain People must not be harmed before that, for they are our people and our kin. And the Servants who have broken in here are very likely to be Lionheart King or Lion King's men, so we must be wary of that too. Here's Zealot, you go and keep an eye on them, observe the situation, and don't make any rash moves. I'll go and move everyone else. We'll wait for Hyakko, Serenity, and Hassan of the Drunken Mist to return before we all attack together. We can't afford any more losses right now," Cursed-Arm Hassan said earnestly to her.

"You mean you're going to let these heretics wander around the Holy Land? This... how can this be..."

"... Sigh, Zealot, sometimes protecting those who are important is more important than faith. Let them have what they want, anyway there's nothing to see in the mountains, and those stone tablets are nothing compared to the lives of our fellow countrymen."

This time, Cursed Arm didn't give Zealot any room to refute, and got up and left directly.

Zealot was left standing there, clenching her fists, her eyes filled with hesitation and struggle.

She didn't doubt Hassan the Cursed Arm; she knew Cursed-Arm Hassan made that decision to protect everyone, and she had no right to object. But, but...

The thought of that heretic wandering around the Holy Land, and possibly even breaking into the shrine of the First Hassan, kept her from calming down.

After much deliberation, a resolute Zealot's eyes.

The last attempt failed because I was too reckless. This time, if I'm more careful and utilize the strengths of the Assassins, I'm sure I can assassinate that heretic!

Thus, without Cursed Arm's knowledge, the Assassin, who knew the least about assassination in the entire Holy Land, actually went to assassinate him himself.

If Cursed Arm knew Zealot was really thinking at that moment, he would definitely scream in anger.

Then he personally realized why Hassan chose Baimao instead of this oddball when selecting elders in that round.

Chapter 174 Is this the Journey to the West film set?

After traversing a long and scorching desert and entering a desolate wasteland, we finally saw a few patches of green forest, and in the distance, an endless range of brown-black mountains.

This is the true headquarters of the Hassan Order, the Holy Land of Islam, Mount Mukayber.

At this moment, Rovey led Kay and Percival on foot, wandering through this green forest.

Because the Christianity mark he had placed on the Zealot was neutralized by forces from different systems in this holy Islam Holy Land, he could only confirm that the enemy's headquarters was in this continuous mountain range, but he couldn't find its exact location for the time being. So he could only continue walking forward with Kai and Percival, hoping to find traces of human life along the way.

Although the Hassan Order is elusive, as human beings, they still need food, clothing, shelter, and transportation. No matter how well they conceal themselves, these basic human traces cannot be completely erased; it's only a matter of time before they begin to trace their past.

Looking at the sparse, ugly green forest and the barren mountain that wasn't very vibrant, Kai, who had pushed aside countless thorns with his hands to clear the way, couldn't help but turn back to Rovey and ask, "Saint... no, Prophet, will those Mountain People really ambush us here?"

He remembered Rovey's earlier warning.

Rovey said that although he had some connection with Islam, specifically the Hassan Order, he was ultimately more Christianity. Furthermore, the Zealot's thought process was clearly abnormal, so venturing into Mount Mukayber could easily lead to an ambush by the Mountain People, or even the Hassan. Therefore, it was best to be cautious. However, necessary etiquette should also be observed; once inside someone's Holy Land, one should try not to damage a single tree or blade of grass.

The main concern is that the leader of those Hassan might suddenly jump out and shout something like "It is destiny's time."

He wasn't afraid of the other Hassan no matter how he fought them, but he had absolutely no confidence in defeating King Hassan.

This is also the main reason why Kai was always responsible for pushing and breaking through the thorns in front of him, instead of igniting them all at once with a Flame Sword.

Try not to provoke King Hassan.

Walking along the road, Rovey stroked his chin and replied, "It would be best if there were no ambushes. If there are, we should prepare in advance. The Mountain People are indeed a good help and can be used as a base. Without their help, we can only cross the desert to meet the Sun King."

"... Hiss, but I remember that Sun King was called Ozymandias? Isn't he your mortal enemy? How could he possibly help us? It's a miracle we don't end up fighting."

Upon hearing Rovey's answer, Kai recalled the Old the Bible of the Bible that Percival had helped him cram for along the way, especially the chapter about Moses' Egypt. Therefore, when he learned that the Sun King's real name was Rameses II, Ozymandias, he had no intention of asking him for help.

After all, that was Moses' mortal enemy, the greatest enemy in the Old the Bible who hindered Moses' progress, and the Pharaoh had experienced the ten plagues of God. The hatred contained in this was almost impossible to reconcile.

Now that he was a follower of the Saint, he naturally harbored deep hatred for the Sun King. However, when Kai heard Rovey suggest seeking help from the other party, he suddenly felt confused. After all, this statement struck him as as strange and utterly illogical as Artoria seeking Morgan's help.

"..."

"Kay, Percival, while reading is good, believing everything in books is worse than having no books at all. Some stories in the Old the Bible were compiled later and have long deviated from the original truth, so don't always think so one-sidedly. The Egypt at that time wasn't as complicated as you think. In short, Ozymandias, the Sun King, is indeed a good partner. However, I will have to wait until later to consider his situation."

After Rovey replied.

After all, the history of Type-Moon differs greatly from the Bible history he knows, since Moses and Ozymandias, two figures spanning so many years, are now connected.

Although he didn't know what happened back then, when he saw that Rameses II regarded Moses as his lifelong friend and never forgot him, a relationship comparable to that of Gilgamesh and Enkidu, he knew that the idea of being irreconcilably opposed in the Old the Bible was complete nonsense.

However, when he actually met Rameses II, his identity would be immediately exposed, and he was not sure what attitude the other party would have towards him.

However, Rameses II is actually quite similar to Gilgamesh; you just need to go along with him. He likes warriors, strong people, and those with radiance. Since that's the case, then we might as well give him proof. When that time comes, there's no need to maintain Moses's identity anymore; he can simply find something more exciting to use.

"That's true. There are many fabricated parts about our story by later generations. It's normal if there are some parts in the Bible that don't match the original account."

Percival, a smart man who had read books, immediately understood Rovey's words.

However, Kai didn't care much about it; he wasn't a book lover to begin with.

If Sun King Ozymandias isn't really an enemy, that would be ideal. Right now, he's more concerned about the situation on the Hassan Order's side.

If a fight were to actually break out, I could finally stretch my muscles properly. I've been on the move ever since I received the blessing, and I've only managed to kill two Sphinx in the desert. I haven't had my fill of fighting yet.

The three of them talked as they walked.

However, what they didn't know was that they were being watched.

"It really is that damned heretic, and those two knights behind him with heretical auras (blessings)!"

Zealot, dressed in a light black gauze dress, quietly lurked in the grass, her eyes fixed on Rovey. Then, she noticed the cane in Rovey's hand on Kai and Percival behind her. Her head, which had been swung hundreds of meters by a club, began to throb with pain. The Lance of Longinus in Percival's hand caught her attention even more.

Sensing the rich Christianity aura above it and the steady, powerful magic emanating from it, she couldn't help but be astonished. "Damn heretics! They actually brought heretical things into our Holy Land. Do they really want to defile the Holy Land? No, we absolutely cannot allow this to happen!"

However, the immense magical power emanating from Kai and Percival was too terrifying. Zealot knew that if she charged at them head-on, she would be taken down by them in the shortest amount of time. Recalling her previous experience, she actually began to seriously consider the matter.

"Yes, it is indeed a vast amount of magic and power. If we were to judge strength alone, I would definitely not be your match. But unfortunately for you, you have met me today!"

Her eyes narrowed slightly, and then Zealot made a decision immediately.

'Assassin' isn't just about looking good! Assassins also have their own unique fighting styles!'

Soon, she decided to assassinate Rovey and Kay.

As for how to assassinate...

Upon thinking about this question, Zealot's mind went blank. She was shocked to find that because she hadn't formally carried out an assassination plan for a long time, she had forgotten about assassination methods other than frontal attacks.

"... Hey, I've got it!"

After a moment of careful thought, Zealot's eyes lit up, and she suddenly came up with a brilliant idea.

Then she took off the black veil she was wearing, and with a slight turn of her body, she transformed into a noble lady with long, straight black hair and wearing a gorgeous dress. She then disguised herself in the manner of the Hassan in the past.

[Disguise] is an essential skill on the path to becoming Hassan, or rather, a standard technique for assassins. Although she wasn't chosen initially, she must have mastered this skill to the fullest extent for the election, though she's never actually used it.

Today, learning from the stories of her predecessors, Hassan, she plans to use this ability to kill the invaders in the Holy Land, proving her faith and skill to the First Hassan and the Cursed Arm predecessors.

However, she is only skilled in disguise, not Hassan who is proficient in it. Compared to the Serenity Hassan, who can completely transform into someone else, she is far inferior. She cannot change her own gender for disguise, nor can she specialize. She can only play the role of a person of similar size and gender to herself.

After all, learning too much meant she could never be as proficient as the Hassan of the past.

"Ahem... Is this okay?"

Having just completed her transformation, Zealot adjusted to her new identity. After checking, she found that every detail was exactly the same as in the textbook—it was practically perfect. She was indeed a top student among the Assassins; such skill was naturally flawless.

Then she quickly went to the road that Rovey and his group were bound to take and waited, pretending to be a noble lady who had accidentally sprained her ankle. She was clutching her foot and shouting loudly into the distance, "Help! Help! Is there anyone who can help me?!"

Because it was intentional, Zealot's voice was very loud and quickly traveled through the woods to reach the ears of Rovey and the others who were heading this way.

"Huh? That's a cry for help?!"

Upon hearing the cries for help, Kai's eyes widened. Based on his years of experience, he could tell that the person was a beautiful woman. He quickly said to Rovey, "Prophet, it seems there's a beautiful woman in distress ahead!"

"I heard that... but why are you so excited?"

Seeing Kai's impatient look, Rovey rolled his eyes at him.

"A professional reaction, just a professional reaction."

"Let's go take a look."

When the three of them went over to investigate, they indeed found a beautiful young lady with fair skin, long black hair, and a beauty resembling a Persian dancer under a large tree.

At that moment, she was leaning against a tree, clutching her ankle in pain, her beautiful eyes still brimming with tears.

With his exceptional eyesight, Rovey swept his calm gaze over the young lady who seemed completely out of place in this setting.

This noblewoman with long, straight black hair was quite beautiful, with exquisitely delicate features and a curvaceous figure. Combined with her magnificent black gown, even if you told them she was the daughter of a lord or a princess of some country, Kai and Percival wouldn't have any doubts. But...

For a moment, upon seeing this black-haired young lady, Rovey felt as if his intelligence had been insulted.

A beautiful woman in distress reappears in the middle of nowhere; if you didn't know better, you'd think she'd wandered into a Tang Dynasty Singularity or entered the set of Journey to the West.

Oh, Elder Tang is indeed in this Singularity...

That's alright then.

Kay and Percival, who were standing nearby, also covered their faces at that moment.

It wasn't that they thought the lady's outstanding appearance was unappealing, but rather that the trap was far too stupid. Did they really think they were fools? Apart from Merlin, that self-propelled cannon fodder, the other knights wouldn't fall for such a trick, would they?

Kai was about to draw his sword and grab the guy to interrogate him about the details, but Rovey behind him had already walked towards the young lady without making a sound, so he immediately stopped what he was doing.

As his eyes swept over her, he vaguely sensed the familiar aura from that night. Coupled with the other party's almost insulting trap and her peculiar thought process, he was almost certain that the black-haired young lady in front of him was Zealot.

Rovey was certain that this silly girl had indeed studied the art of disguise; there was no doubt about that. But didn't she consider her surroundings when she disguised herself? Perhaps she wasn't insulting her own intelligence; rather, it was more accurate to say she simply lacked intelligence altogether.

During the Crusades, the Lionheart King, the Lion King, and the Sun King were fighting each other so fiercely that the world was collapsing. For you, a richly dressed, black-haired young lady, to appear alone in the territory of the Mountain People, with your makeup still on, is rather unrealistic.

However, just when they were wondering how long they would have to search in the mountains to find the other party's headquarters, someone conveniently delivered themselves to their doorstep.

Now all he needs to do is make this silly girl in front of him a good person to the end and completely become a guide. It's really effortless.

"How about it?"

Rovey slowly walked towards her, then, without any warning, stood in front of Zealot, squatted down, and asked, "Are you alright, Miss?"

They've taken the bait!

When Zealot saw that Rovey had come right up to her without any warning, she was overjoyed. Sure enough, the example recorded in the scriptures, that Serenity Hassan had once disguised himself as a dancer to assassinate a tyrannical lord, was indeed useful.

However, Zealot didn't realize that Serenity Hassan was in the palace, while she was in the wilderness, the difference was huge, and they couldn't even be compared.

But at this moment, Zealot, she pretended to be weak and said, "I was kidnapped by a group of strange men in black. It took a lot of effort to escape, but I sprained my ankle while running away. Can you help me? You are a great sage who is different from ordinary people!"

She almost blurted out the word "heretic" out of habit, but luckily she was smart and quick-witted and managed to remedy the situation in time.

Moreover, she learned this story from classical texts. These men and knights love the idea of a hero rescuing a damsel in distress. The more pitiful she appears, the easier it is to gain their trust and then successfully assassinate them.

Of course, if Hassan, the author of the tome, knew about her method of copying, he would be furious. It's true that their tome is designed for most situations, but how can it be used like this silly girl? She doesn't even read the question carefully and just copies everything without any thought, does she?

"Call..."

Rovey took a deep breath, a strange sense of guilt welling up inside him.

He's starting to wonder if his blow a few days ago damaged this silly girl's brain; otherwise, she absolutely couldn't have done this without a stroke lasting ten years.

But seeing her smug look, Rovey suppressed his urge to criticize her and continued to act along with her, filled with righteous indignation.

"What? Someone actually kidnapped you! It sounds like it's those people from the Hassan Order, how wicked! But don't worry, Miss, I, a righteous person, will definitely not stand idly by in the face of such evil!"

Rovey spoke with conviction, then looked at Kay and Percival behind him.

"Am I right, knights?"

"Ah... right, right, we definitely won't sit idly by."

"Yes, yes, yes, that's right."

The two began nodding frantically at the same time, and said it in a very perfunctory manner.

"Thank you, knights. I don't know what I would have done without you," Zealot said, deeply moved, and then extended her hand to Rovey.

Seeing this, Rovey Wei grabbed her hand and then gently lifted the Zealot into his arms.

The moment her palm touched Rovey Wei's, Zealot smiled knowingly. She had won! It was a sure thing! This heretic had indeed been assassinated by her!

Yes, we won.

She had just covered herself with a layer of the Noble Phantasm [Delusion Poison Body], which originated from Serenity Hassan, and this move is an extremely terrifying poisonous Noble Phantasm.

Once activated, this Noble Phantasm transforms the user's skin, bodily fluids, and even their very aura into a combination of countless deadly poisons, making it a truly extraordinary venom. After Serenity Hassan became Servant, this Noble Phantasm underwent a further transformation, increasing its power from killing an elephant to being capable of poisoning even a powerful Phantasmal Species like Sphinx. While Zealot is not as potent as Serenity Hassan, poisoning an ordinary Servant would be effortless for her.

Therefore, once she confirmed that she had successfully touched Rovey's palm, she was already certain that she had won!

'You didn't expect that, did you, you heretic? In the end, even heroes can't resist the charms of a beautiful woman! This time, the assassins have won!!'

Well, now that this most annoying heretic has been dealt with, what should we do with the other two knights...?

After subconsciously assuming that Rovey was dead, Zealot's gaze quietly fell on Kay and Percival, who had been watching the show from behind.

"..."

However, instead of making any move, they showed a look of pity for the mentally challenged and started eating melon seeds.