Poised and Ready / Returned Like Lightning

"Isn't this just sex?"

"Don't be so blunt."

Tohsaka Rin jumped up and down in a panic. Even though she had specially added a soundproof Barrier when she entered the room, she was still afraid that the people outside would hear what she was saying.

Because, in fact, just as Fujimaru Kyoya said, the way to replenish Mana is through sex.

"This is to defeat Solomon; it's something Magecraft often do, there's nothing shameful about it."

Tohsaka Rin's forced composure is truly hilarious.

"It's all just about winning, there's nothing else to it, do you understand?"

"If that's your requirement."

Fujimaru Kyoya watched Tohsaka Rin approach, he realized that Tohsaka Rin's words made a lot of sense, and besides, this was definitely not a disadvantage for Fujimaru Kyoya.

Only...

Looking at Tohsaka Rin's defiant demeanor, it was clear that this was a decision she had hesitated over for a long time before making.

...(2500 words omitted here)...

"Generally."

As Fujimaru Kyoya fastened his belt, he immediately revealed his scumbag face, which broke down the defenses of Tohsaka Rin, who was hugging a pillow and seemingly cosplaying as Ah Wei.

"Bastard, scumbag."

If it weren't for the fact that they were practically naked, Tohsaka Rin would have loved to smash Fujimaru Kyoya with the pillow in her hand.

However, after doing that just now, she was sore all over and had no strength left.

"Rin, are you going to act so recklessly on your first time?"

Fujimaru Kyoya looked at the blood-stained sheets. If he had known it was the other person's first time, he could have prepared in advance, and things wouldn't have come to this point where he had to wash the sheets.

"Fujimaru, you're still complaining?"

"It's not that bad, it's just..."

Fujimaru Kyoya hugged Tohsaka Rin, and his scumbag act wasn't entirely acting, but in the end, he couldn't get over his own conscience.

Actually, it's not ancient times anymore. Even if men and women do that kind of thing, it's over and done with; they don't necessarily get married on the spot.

From the beginning, everyone agreed that each would get what they wanted, Fujimaru Kyoya was content to be a heartless person who would just take what he wanted.

However, Tohsaka Rin is clearly not the kind of person who's experienced in relationships, and she's a girl who values love extremely much. It's really hard to bear letting such a girl encounter a scumbag on her very first date.

"Take a good rest. I'll go get you something to eat. You must be very tired."

After calming Tohsaka Rin down a bit, Fujimaru Kyoya prepared to go downstairs and make her something to eat, since he had also benefited from replenishing his Mana earlier.

As his Mana recovered, his body recovered faster, and at the same time, Tohsaka Rin's Mana was also increasing.

This is completely unscientific; it doesn't even obey the law of conservation of energy!

Fujimaru Kyoya began to wonder if it was possible that... the world he had transmigrated into was actually the worldview of some adult game.

"Let me go, your injury..."

"I've recovered a lot, and I'll have more energy tonight after I eat a full meal, right?"

"Night?"

Tohsaka Rin had no idea what she was going to do that night.

"Didn't you just say you didn't have enough Mana? Of course, we'll continue tonight."

Fujimaru Kyoya looked at Tohsaka Rin, who was completely out of it. Even though "pregnancy makes you stupid for three years," he couldn't possibly be such a sharpshooter.

"You... you're coming again tonight?"

Tohsaka Rin's expression changed, and she immediately felt sore all over. For someone who had been so innocent and pure just a while ago, was this intensity a bit too high?

"Don't want?"

Fujimaru Kyoya countered with a question, and finally, seeing Tohsaka Rin turn red and she stammering, unable to utter a single word, he understood.

We'll continue tonight.

"Then I'll go prepare some food."

Although Fujimaru Kyoya isn't fully recovered, he's still capable of cooking a meal for Tohsaka Rin, especially Tohsaka Rin needs some care right now.

"Don't be gentle with me at a time like this."

Tohsaka Rin collapsed onto the bed. In truth, if Fujimaru Kyoya ruthless, she could have simply pretended that what happened today never happened.

But...

"What kind of nonsense is this?"

Tohsaka Rin thought back to what the two of them had just done. What was this all about?

Disrespecting one's master? A jockey who brings ruin upon his ancestors?

Tohsaka Rin is now in a real bind.

Chapter 177 Ready to Go

"Feeling refreshed."

Fujimaru Kyoya and glanced casually at Tohsaka Rin, who was sore all over and unable to get out of bed for a long time. Could this be a difference in constitution?

The opponent's Mana was clearly overflowing.

It has overflowed in every sense of the word.

I'll prepare some breakfast for you.

"Um."

Tohsaka Rin waved her hand weakly, indicating that she had heard and, incidentally, that she was still alive.

Fujimaru Kyoya came downstairs, he was immediately looked at with strange eyes by everyone, even though Tohsaka Rin had repeatedly said that she had set up a soundproof Barrier.

However, it's clear that some things can be guessed even if you don't see them.

Let's change the subject.

"How's the progress going?"

"It's going very smoothly. After a few attempts, Emiya- nii is already able to Projection something very close to what he's looking for. I reckon he should be able to finish it in a few more days."

Gil chimed in from the side, clearly this kid was the one who had been messing around with Tohsaka Rin. He had a wicked grin on his face, so he must know everything that happened last night.

Judging from his elementary school student appearance, he obviously doesn't have the ability to spy on people from the side of the road, and he probably wouldn't be so idle as to use his Clairvoyance to spy on them.

The question now is, will Solomon really give them a few days?

"Solomon has been lying low for now, which means the previous battles weren't as easy as he seemed. However, the number of Demon God Pillar continues to increase."

Artoria glanced at Fujimaru Kyoya, who had now returned to his human form, and Lloyd's aura was no longer present on him.

However, it is very necessary to investigate why the other party was able to summon Lloyd and become Pseudo-Servant.

Especially during battle, it was clear that this boy named Fujimaru Kyoya was in control of his consciousness.

Let's talk about it privately later.

"Is it worse to drag it out longer?"

Looking at the current fighting strength, Fujimaru Kyoya realized that the outer Demon God Pillar were mainly being fought by Artoria, Gil, and Cú Chulainn. The number of enemies depended on how long it would take to hold them off.

As for the internal...

"Use your last Command Seal against Solomon. Tohsaka and Bazett will deal with that Assassin. As for the Lord of the Clock Tower... leave him to me and Shirou."

Clearly, Shinji Matou had also been thinking through his strategy against the enemy during this time.

There's practically no debate about Fujimaru Kyoya facing off against Solomon. At this point, he can use his Pseudo-Servant status to minimize the influence of the Black Mud on him.

This is the only and best way for Servant- level fighter to break through the Black Mud blockade and reach Solomon's location.

But the problem lies ahead...

"Don't worry about Bazett's injuries. Considering the possibility of things turning into hostility, I didn't use the Elixir from the Gate of Babylon to treat Bazett. But now is not the time for intrigue; her injuries will heal quickly."

Bazett in agreement with Gil's words. Yesterday, Gil had provided a rare Elixir that was even rarer in the Age of Gods. With its help, it wouldn't be difficult to recover to peak condition within a few days.

Bazett, as the Executor, could have held out against the already weak Assassin for a long time, and with the help of the Reverse Light Sword, he might not have been unable to defeat Assassin single-handedly.

"Don't you need Rin's help?"

Although they had a brief period of hostility, boys' friendships wouldn't break down over something so small, Fujimaru Kyoya was still quite worried about Shinji and Shirou.

Sending two novice Magecraft, who have only recently begun learning Magecraft, to fight a Lord of a Clock Tower is practically tantamount to sending them to their deaths.

"No need. The title of 'Lord' sounds impressive, but in battles Servant, it's just so-so. We're only there to buy time; ensuring victory in the Servant battle is the key."

Shinji Matou rejected the proposal. The key to the Holy Grail War was still the Servant. The purpose of sending Tohsaka Rin and Bazett to deal with Assassin was to ensure Assassin's elimination.

To prevent this guy from causing any trouble for Fujimaru Kyoya.

If they still have the strength after killing Assassin, they can help them then.

"Kyo, don't worry. Shinji and I are the captains of the Archery Club, so we won't lose so easily in a fight. Besides, Gil has been teaching me how to use Magic Circuits recently, so I'm pretty good now."

Emiya Shirou wasn't one to boast, but he understood that now was the time to boost morale and he absolutely couldn't let Fujimaru Kyoya the battle.

What did you teach him?

During this time Fujimaru Kyoya also came to understand Gil. Although Gilgamesh's personality was much better than his adult self, the guy's true nature as a fun-loving person had not changed at all.

If this kid teaches Shirou some Cthulhu Xingyi Quan, and eventually turns him into some indescribable monster, then things could get really messed up.

"It's just Imaginary Numbers; this is the most suitable fighting style for him."

The so-called "Imaginary Numbers" is a technique that destroys Noble Phantasm with immense Mana, turning the Noble Phantasm itself into a container for that immense Mana and detonating it like explosives to inflict severe damage on the opponent.

Gilgamesh possesses the Gate of Babylon; if all the Noble Phantasm within were destroyed, the resulting devastation would be unimaginable.

However, each time a Noble Phantasm is damaged, it is truly gone, which is unacceptable to Gilgamesh. Therefore, Gilgamesh treats this ability as if it doesn't exist.

This technique is just too perfect for Emiya Shirou. He Projection sword-like weapons with very little Mana, and as the first Magecraft, he has more than twenty high-quality Magic Circuits. He is simply a natural talent for using Imaginary Numbers.

In particular, Emiya Shirou also has the ability to Projection Noble Phantasm and thus experience the combat experience of Noble Phantasm original owners.

In recent days, Gil has been taking out his Noble Phantasm to analyze and Projection onto Emiya Shirou. This is not only to increase the number of Noble Phantasm that Shirou can Projection during battle, but also to allow Emiya Shirou to accumulate combat experience from those Heroic Spirit.

Although this thing is similar to imagination, and it's hard to internalize it all at once without practical experience, it's still better than nothing.

Since everyone had said so, Fujimaru Kyoya and took two breakfasts upstairs. Everyone knew that he was bringing one for Tohsaka Rin, but Artoria, unusually, put down the delicious food in front of her and followed Fujimaru Kyoya upstairs.

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"Take your time eating. You must have been very tired last night."

Fujimaru Kyoya handed breakfast to Tohsaka Rin, briefly explained the strategy devised by Shinji Matou, and then left the room, as someone was waiting for him outside.

Artoria was waiting outside the door; she needed an answer.

Fujimaru Kyoya looked at the girl who had become a queen. He could easily have made up an excuse to lie to her. The girl who had become a "queen" was no longer naive. If he didn't want to say, the girl would definitely not continue to ask.

But...

"It's been a long time, Artoria."

Although they hadn't just reunited, this was the first time they had greeted each other so formally, a testament to Fujimaru Kyoya's acknowledgment of his identity and his recognition that Lloyd was a part of him.

"A slight resemblance, not a complete resemblance. Lloyd is you, but you are not Lloyd?"

Artoria could sense that, whether in this state or in her Pseudo-Servant state, the boy before her was still herself.

That wasn't entirely Lloyd, but it was Lloyd nonetheless.

Is this a reincarnation of a soul, or a "resurrection" ritual similar to Morgan's? Artoria doesn't know for sure, but Merlin probably knows something about it.

"It's all my fault."

Fujimaru Kyoya wouldn't deny the existence of "Lloyd" just because of different life experiences; he wouldn't get hung up on things like the true form or not.

With his innate ability to perceive Non-form, he would never be confused, nor would he be unable to distinguish who "I" am.