It's also because Berserker can't speak in his berserk state.
Kiritsugu Emiya looked at Fu Yuan with some surprise. He had actually thought this fan was just a disposable decorative item.
He hadn't expected it to have combat functions, and it didn't feel as powerful as his Origin Bullets.
Kariya Matou clearly needed some time to process this news, so he temporarily stepped down from his role as an observer.
"Oh, right, Master, who is our target this time?"
After finishing his showboating, Fu Yuan followed them somewhat aimlessly. He still didn't know who he was supposed to fight.
"...Kaineth and Waver."
Kiritsugu Emiya knew it wasn't the time for jokes and uncharacteristically let this opportunity to mock Fu Yuan pass.
"They've already formed an alliance!"
Kiritsugu Emiya's expression clearly soured as he said this. After all, the two most mobile Classes had joined forces, completely eliminating their chances of dealing with other combinations.
Kiritsugu Emiya stopped when they were still quite a distance from the inn Kaineth was using as a base.
Kariya Matou, using his shallow knowledge of Sorcery, successfully judged that all the Sorcery in the inn was something he had never even seen before.
Lancelot was poised and ready to charge.
As for Fu Yuan... Fu Yuan looked expectantly at Kiritsugu Emiya, who was assembling something nearby, showing no signs of worry at all.
The reason he could be sure the plot hadn't changed was probably because he had already seen those warheads when they arrived!
Here it comes, here it comes!
This is a classic!
Kiritsugu Emiya lived up to Fu Yuan's expectations... or rather, Fu Yuan's hopes, assembling several RPGs and then, to Kariya Matou's stunned gaze, handing one to him.
The most conspicuous was Lancelot, as Berserker. The weapon automatically ascended to a Noble Phantasm the moment it was in his hands.
Noble Phantasm:
[RPG](D)
Justice's Retribution! Long live nuclear peace!
And so, amidst Fu Yuan's excitement, Kariya Matou's confusion, Lancelot's interest, and Kiritsugu Emiya's calm, they pulled the triggers.
And congratulations to Director Kaineth for his new debt!
Chapter 47: Explosion
Although there were some differences from the original work, regardless of how it happened, the tallest building in Fuyuki City was destroyed with sounds of collapse.
Fu Yuan looked at the collapsing building with surprise, noting the absence of screams. He had to admit that Master had done a decent job in this regard.
Perhaps he was afraid he wouldn't put in the effort if he didn't do it this way?
Kaineth's caution couldn't conceal his innate arrogance. He hadn't even noticed that everyone in the entire building had been evacuated, as he disdained observing ordinary people.
Panic began to spread in the surroundings. Although there were no direct casualties, quite a few people were injured. However, this was much better compared to the original story.
Soon, however, Fu Yuan shifted his attention from the surrounding ordinary people and stared at the collapsed building, a slight smile on his lips.
"Ha, haha, so we were the fools."
Then he frowned slightly, using the folding fan in his hand to cover his mouth and nose, before realizing that it wasn't a feather fan anymore, but an iron fan.
However, looking at the panicked crowd around him, Fu Yuan felt that the development of events was becoming increasingly interesting.
His previous action of dispersing the crowd had been discovered, and Kaineth was probably preparing to counter-ambush them.
How generous of him! The Sorcery arranged on the building was something that mediocre people couldn't learn in a lifetime.
However, their side's action, in Kaineth's view, was nothing more than a straightforward sneak attack.
But their side hadn't played by the rules and had simply blown up the building.
And Kaineth and Waver, who consistently adhered to the Magus's code, although he wasn't sure what they were thinking.
He could probably guess some of it; it was likely about not letting ordinary people discover it.
"Afraid of the Sorcerers retreating?"
Kiritsugu Emiya had clearly thought of this as well. Although his expression was not pleasant, he did not regret dispersing the crowd earlier.
(The crowd was dispersed by hired help. No one would be foolish enough to think he did it personally!)
Fu Yuan's lack of effort was one thing, but the most important thing was peace of mind.
"Let's find a secluded place."
Kiritsugu Emiya, intending to light a cigarette out of habit, suddenly remembered that Irisviel had already taken away his cigarettes.
It feels so good! This feeling!
"Then let's go!"
Fu Yuan mercilessly interrupted his reverie. This wasn't home; he couldn't just mess around as much as he wanted.
Kariya Matou, while not very knowledgeable about Sorcery theory, was quite intelligent and likely figured things out quickly. His expression showed a hint of helplessness, as he had also imagined resolving this pair of individuals just like that.
"Where are we going?"
Kariya Matou felt a bit lost. He felt completely awake in this city now, so was tonight's plan still necessary?
"Ryudoji Temple." ×2
Fu Yuan looked at Kiritsugu Emiya with some surprise, a little confused.
He had said Ryudoji Temple because of his past life's influence, wanting to test the hardness of the floor there. But what about Kiritsugu?
"What about the monks there?"
Fu Yuan looked at Kariya Matou with some admiration. He hadn't expected that saving Sakura would bring such an unexpected bonus!
It was like getting a purple reward from a gold draw.
What a shame! If Uncle Kariya were a girl, it would have been a gold reward from a gold draw!
"Monks! Hmph!"
Kiritsugu Emiya clearly showed disdain, though it was unclear who he was directing it at.
Under the curious gazes of Fu Yuan and Kariya Matou, Kiritsugu Emiya didn't keep them in suspense and directly revealed what he had investigated.
"They won't be living in that godforsaken place!"
"And they might be... actually richer than you."
Kiritsugu Emiya was very invested in Ryudoji Temple. It was said that the ley line node required for the Holy Grail War was located there, and the Greater Grail itself was suspected to be there.
So he had investigated thoroughly and then discovered that he was actually poorer than these monks!
It was truly absurd, like absurdity giving birth to absurdity!
It was beyond ridiculous!
However, this didn't necessarily mean the Three Great Families weren't involved. After all, if those monks were very diligent, it would indeed be troublesome.
After a long while, the group entered Ryudoji Temple. As for why they didn't drive? Well, they were afraid, cowardly. They had just courted death and feared retribution.
No thought leads to stillness, stillness connects to the divine, stillness cultivates life, stillness leads to enlightenment, stillness generates wisdom, stillness illuminates the Way.
A calm mind is clear, a clear mind is bright, a bright mind is perceptive, a perceptive mind becomes intelligent and awake.
A calm mind encompasses the universe, a peaceful mind understands reason. Only rational tranquility can lead to great wisdom and intelligence, and great awakening and understanding.
Still Water, Clear Mirror, Immaculate, Taixu. Sword Heart Illumination.
These were Fu Yuan's past achievements. Seeing these words in the temple now always brought a complex mix of emotions.
But he quickly let go. As a Herrscher, he no longer needed those things. His body's instincts, combined with the Herrscher's characteristics, were enough to make his Void Sword Qi even stronger.
Fu Yuan forcefully swung the Iron Fan in his hand backward. Now was not the time for sentimentality.
Following his action, Lancelot quickly assumed a fighting stance. Of course, if Kariya Matou hadn't talked with him all night, he probably would have charged forward already.
It wasn't about obedience, but rather that if a man lectured you all night in your bed, even he would get annoyed.
The Iron Fan stirred up a gust of wind, and only after it was suddenly stopped by Lancer, who used his spear to parry it, did the sound of a sonic boom faintly reach their ears.
"Truly astonishing strength."
Diarmuid was indeed shocked by the strength. They both had B-rank Strength, but after using his skill, his arm still felt numb.
"Haha! Saber, even now, do you still intend to hide your true name!"
Iskandar maintained his usual carefree expression, even though he was in a state of readiness.
"Jade Faced Wind Lord! Ximen Chuisha!"
Fu Yuan casually uttered the names he had made up, though he couldn't immediately recall who they were.
"Of course, you can also call me True Lord Flowing Cloud Borrows Wind!"
Fu Yuan added, thinking that it would better fit his persona as a character from the ancient East.
However, this time Fu Yuan didn't use the kind of trick that could only fool Kariya Matou. After all, he had only learned Sorcery for a few days, and no matter how amazing his talent was, he definitely couldn't compare to the lemon-haired man opposite him.
"You're lying! I clearly heard the lady before call you A Yuan!"
Waver was momentarily stunned by the title but quickly reacted, saying with some indignation.
(Waver in the original work... how should I put it?)
"What's wrong with my nickname! Is there a problem?"
Fu Yuan's expression remained unchanged as he looked at Kaineth, who was already pondering this title, and continued to spout nonsense.
"You damn scoundrel!"
"Fly!"
As if cooperating with Fu Yuan, the Iron Fan flew up on its own and was then caught by Diarmuid.
"Hmph!"
"Saber, are you planning to use the same trick twice!"
Diarmuid was clearly annoyed, did they take him for a fool!
"Farayao Palace, Golden Heaven and Earth, Pure, Free, Supreme Pure, Supreme Clean, Supreme Clean, Supreme Pure, Urgently, as per the law."
Fu Yuan's expression gradually turned serious, as if he were Caster.
'That's right! Yes.'
"Hiss!"
With Fu Yuan's utterance, the Iron Fan began to shake violently.
Diarmuid was also startled, but he quickly gripped it tightly, preventing Saber from doing anything else.
Unfortunately, Mind's Eye (True) is not Instinct.
Fu Yuan suddenly burst out laughing, then puckered his lips into an 'O' shape, mouthing the word "Explode."
Chapter 48: This is the Herrscher! Battlefield Rose!
Fu Yuan looked at the desolate desert, the empty sky, and the many, many, many burly men in front of him, his expression growing depressed.
People cannot be compared. Waver and Sola hadn't even shown a hint of fear on their faces when they realized something was wrong.
Kaineth had at least summoned the Moon Cell Liquid, though only its head had emerged.
Diarmuid... the current Diarmuid was completely on top of Kaineth, appearing very... bishonen.
And Rider, who was always laughing at the front, not only activated his Inherent Domain at the last second before the explosion but also enveloped everyone with it.
My Noble Phantasm, which I spent three minutes creating! Was it not worth exploding for you!
As for why he didn't just envelop himself or his Master, he was probably just as confused at the moment! Who in their right mind would explode a Noble Phantasm!
Currently, neat rows of soldiers stood in the field. At the very front stood four people who were completely out of place, facing four bewildered boys.
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