Preparing for Battle / The Attack

Two days?

Vlad III seemed somewhat dissatisfied, but he nodded and let Avicebron do as he pleased.

"Then, I'll take my leave." Avicebron entered spirit form and departed.

"Gentlemen, it's time to show them our power," Vlad III stood up and looked at Chiron, Medusa, and Valkyrie in front of him, saying earnestly, "I will be watching you closely throughout this battle. If anything unexpected happens, the Homunculi, the Golems Hassan of the Hundred Faces, and Frankenstein will provide you with the greatest support."

"Understood." X3

Chiron, Medusa, and Valkyrie immediately entered spirit form, leaving only Hassan of the Hundred Faces. He did not leave immediately.

"Is there anything else, Hassan the Hundred-Faced?" Vlad III was clearly surprised that Hassan of the Hundred Faces had not left, but seemed to have something to report.

"If we need to expand the search area, then our assassination group will have to spread out completely and conduct a thorough search," Hassan of the Hundred Faces said very seriously. "We are simply not capable of fighting head-on, so we can only conduct intelligence gathering and assassination work."

"Oh? Interesting."

Vlad III looked at Hassan of the Hundred Faces interest and asked, "Are you serious?"

"That's right! We'll stake Hassan's name on it! We must gather all the enemy's intelligence. If we can't win in a direct confrontation, then we'll win by underhanded means." Hassan of the Hundred Faces was very sincere. She lowered her head, as if to tell Vlad III that she was really useless in a direct confrontation and that he should not make her engage in direct combat.

At this moment, Vlad III was also able to understand Hassan of the Hundred Faces.

After all, the other party was really in a terrible situation, fighting their senior in a head-on battle and being captured alive as an individual.

Then, during the battle with Cú Chulainn last night, her other 'individual' was killed by Bazett.

Having suffered two consecutive setbacks, and with others still on their missions while he had accomplished nothing, Hassan of the Hundred Faces was bound to do something to prove himself.

"I grant your permission. Use your name, 'Hassan,' to your heart's content." Vlad III waved his hand, his spirits high. "Whatever means are used against the enemy, they are justified. They are invaders, despicable villains who want to plunder our wealth and land. I will not say anything more about how you want to torture their Master."

"Thank you for your support. I will do my best to bring victory to 'you'."

Hassan of the Hundred Faces smiled slightly, seemingly quite happy, and then vanished into the shadows.

"These are Heroic Spirit, each possessing unique skills and the strength to take on a thousand men. If I had such subordinates back then, then..."

As if he had thought of something, Vlad III sighed deeply, stood up from his throne, and slowly walked outside.

"What's wrong? Darnic, aren't you asleep now?"

Stepping outside and gazing at the bright moonlight, Vlad III calmly asked, "Could the Holy Grail's magic be enough for us to summon Saber?"

"No..." Darnic appeared behind Vlad III like a ghost, and said in a heavy tone, "Ruler has been summoned by the Holy Grail."

"What?"

Vlad III was somewhat surprised, but he quickly accepted it all. After all, they had twisted the rules and summoned the Six Riders, so it was only natural for Ruler to appear.

"Most importantly, she's missing right now. If I'm not mistaken, she's very likely to have reunited with those guys." Darnic said very seriously. "Moreover, given her position in the Holy Grail War, she's very likely to have given those guys information about what Saber can summon."

P. S.: "I'm really done for today. I've been eating and drinking all day. I'll pay my debts tomorrow!"

Chapter 195 Preparing for Battle (First Update)

"How should I put it? You are much stronger than I imagined, but you should replace your knife with a longer weapon, such as a longsword or a Chinese Tang sword, so that you can better utilize the power of your eyes."

After the sparring session, Bazett gave Ryougi Shiki a very high evaluation. He said that Ryougi Shiki was very agile, but her lethality was too low. What could a knife do?

"Physical limitations?" Ryougi Shiki also realized that her own physical strength was no match for Bazett's; the woman in front of her was simply too terrifying.

"It's not a physical limitation."

Bazett shook her head and went inside. She saw Cú Chulainn still talking to Red A and Hassan of the Arm, while Mikaela and Jeanne d'Arc were washing dishes. She didn't say much, but took a bottle of mineral water from the table and tossed it to Ryougi Shiki outside.

"If it comes to a real fight, I am confident that I can kill you, but if my 'Gae Bolg' fails to kill you, then I will surely die under the power of your Mystic Eyes."

Bazett stood outside, watching Ryougi Shiki unscrew the bottle cap and gulp down water, and said with some helplessness, "That's why I didn't dare to fight you in close combat after you opened your Mystic Eyes."

In close combat, Bazett could easily overpower Ryougi Shiki, but after Ryougi Shiki activated her Mystic Eyes of Death Perception, Bazett dared not engage in close combat.

Because she could sense that Ryougi Shiki, who had activated the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception, was emanating an extremely dangerous aura, as if she might be killed by him if she wasn't careful.

"However, if that's all there is to it, I think you're no match for Servant in a head-on fight. But if you launch a sneak attack, you might be able to kill one of them unexpectedly."

Bazett admitted that Ryougi Shiki was very strong, but there was a reason for her strength. If she encountered an enemy who attacked from a distance or whose speed exceeded her expectations, she would be killed before she could even swing her sword.

If Bazett is a warrior who fights honorably, then Ryougi Shiki is an assassin who operates in the shadows.

"..." Asagami Fujino stood silently to the side, watching Bazett and Ryougi Shiki exchange words. She looked up at the moon and sighed softly in her heart.

Suddenly, she wondered, what was the point of coming to this Holy Grail War? She had already achieved her goal of seeing Aila-chan, so what was next?

"Um?!"

Suddenly, Cú Chulainn, Red A, and Hassan of the Arm, who were still boasting, paused for a moment.

"Oh? You've arrived?" Cú Chulainn's previously dazed eyes instantly cleared. He finished the rest of his wine, then took out a staff and smiled, "Archer Assassin, it seems the night is far from peaceful."

"What a pity, I can't tidy up now." Red A sighed slightly. He looked at the somewhat messy table, seemingly planning to tidy up his things before going to fight those guys.

"Don't rush, wait for Master's instructions."

Hassan of the Arm remained as calm as ever. He did not impulsively rush into battle, after all, the enemy was merely releasing their aura to tell them that they had chosen a battlefield and were waiting to see if anyone would come to fight.

"No rush." Mikaela was still washing the dishes when he looked at Jeanne d'Arc and said calmly, "It's already night, Ruler, you can go now. We need to discuss intelligence."

"..." Jeanne d'Arc didn't say much, but silently walked out of the kitchen, picked up her suitcase, and prepared to go to the nearest hotel.

Although she was the referee, no referee can point fingers at the players. The opposing team was preparing to hold a strategy meeting, and she had no reason to stay here.

After Jeanne d'Arc left, Mikaela looked at Cú Chulainn and the others and said calmly, "You all go outside first and see what the Hundred Faces have to say."

"Hundred Faces? Oh! You mean the Assassin on the other side? Although you say that guy has already joined us, why do I always have a feeling that he's not reliable?" Cú Chulainn placed his staff on his body and did not immediately leave the house.

At this moment, Bazett, Ryougi Shiki, and Asagami Fujino also returned to the house. As Master, they naturally felt the 'summoning' of the enemy Servant.

"I'm sorry, Caster, I have indeed switched sides."

Hassan of the Hundred Faces emerged from the shadows. The moment she appeared, Bazett's gaze sharpened. Hadn't he already killed her?!

"Oh?! He really came out?" Cú Chulainn was somewhat surprised, not expecting Hassan of the Hundred Faces to actually come.

"How is the situation?"

Mikaela picked up a towel and dried her hands; he had almost finished washing the dishes.

"Here's the situation..." Hassan of the Hundred Faces explained everything. After all, they weren't stupid. It was just a Holy Grail; they couldn't just give it up like that! They were willing to offend someone closely connected to the First Emperor for the sake of a Holy Grail.

They're not that stupid!

"Oh? So, in their eyes, Bazett and I are seriously injured?" Cú Chulainn chuckled. Before finding Mikaela, they were indeed seriously injured.

However, with Mikaela's treatment, Bazett recovered, and Cú Chulainn was able to treat himself as well.

So both he and Bazett are currently at their peak!

"What goes around comes around." Cú Chulainn revealed a fierce expression as he looked at Mikaela and laughed, "Let's go together and kill them."

Bazett didn't speak, but a fierce glint flashed in her eyes. Last night, she and Cú Chulainn had suffered terribly, being surrounded and attacked by five Servant!

Severely injured, Cú Chulainn was forced to summon his teacher in order to escape.

The situation is different now! They have found allies and no longer need to fight a desperate battle like last night. Moreover, even the Hassan of the Hundred Faces, has now joined their camp.

If we can take out these three Servants in one Servant, the opponent will have a huge advantage!

"Did they both come out too?" However, Mikaela's attention was focused on Medusa and Valkyrie. He paused for a moment, then asked in a calm tone, "What do you think?"

Now that they are a team, Mikaela naturally won't act like some kings who think they are right and then issue orders on their own.

"It would be best to devour them all at once." Red A glanced upstairs, knowing that his father and 'mother' were exercising, so he said calmly, "According to the current information, the three of them should be the three strongest Servant on the other side, second only to Vlad III."

"That's what I think too. Given our current situation, Bazett and I can hide in the shadows and kill one of them first."

Cú Chulainn was clearly very confident that he and Bazett could kill Yiqi in a short time!

Because once the opponent uses their Noble Phantasm, Bazett's Gae Bolg will attack, while she can use her Noble Phantasm without restraint. In comparison, the opponent is obviously too frustrated.

Neither Hassan of the Arm nor Hassan of the Hundred Faces spoke, as if Mikaela was in complete control.

"Then, let's move out." Mikaela produced two more cards and calmly looked at everyone, saying, "Let me deal with Valkyrie first, and Cú Chulainn and Bazett will deal with the enemy Archer— Chiron."

"Archer and Cursed Arm will deal with Medusa, but don't kill her. Focus on holding her off until I've dealt with Valkyrie, then I'll come and take care of her."

"And what about me?"

Red Hare in; it clearly wanted to fight too, and didn't want to stay here guarding the door.

"You stay here with Kiyohime and guard the house. Don't go out for now."

Mikaela said rather ruthlessly, "After all, we can't send out all our forces. It's best for you and Kiyohime to stay here."

"Eh?!!" Kiyohime clearly didn't want to stay here!

She wants to be with Mikaela, the reincarnation of Anchin!!! Wherever she goes, she will follow!!

As for Asagami Fujino, this 'reincarnation of Kiyohime '... Hmm! Forget it! 'Myself' is not as important as Anchin.

"And what about me?" Ryougi Shiki looked at Mikaela, who clearly also wanted to go out and fight.

"After we finish fighting, the enemy will definitely send reinforcements." Mikaela said calmly, "Your mobility is too poor, so stay home for now, just like Fujino."

Asagami Fujino opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but then she silently closed it.

PS: "Alright! Ready to start updating! I feel pretty good today, let's see if I can manage fifteen chapters!"

Chapter 196 Attack (Second Update)

"It's been a while, aren't they coming?" Chiron stood on a large tree, gazing into the distance.

"Since they are heroes of the past, they will surely come if they sense our presence."

Valkyrie floated quietly in the air, waiting for the enemy to arrive. She had full confidence in the legendary heroes, and since they had issued a challenge, those guys would definitely come to accept it.

Putting herself in the enemy's shoes, Valkyrie felt that as the daughter of a god, if she knew that an enemy had issued a challenge to her, she would accept the challenge no matter what, and then use the weapon given to her by the god to pierce the enemy's body.

"..." Medusa did not speak; she leaned against the tree as if she were asleep.

"A hundred appearances".

Chiron spoke.

"Here." Hassan of the Hundred Faces appeared beside Chiron, and said calmly, "What are your orders?"

"You need to keep an eye on your surroundings. If any enemies arrive, you must tell us." Chiron felt a vague unease. He sensed danger approaching, but the area was full of spies planted by Hassan of the Hundred Faces.

While these Hassan of the Hundred Faces assassins may not be very capable in combat, they are excellent scouts.

By using them as spies, the possibility of an enemy attack was basically eliminated, but... Chiron was not entirely at ease.

"Clear."

As soon as Hassan of the Hundred Faces finished speaking, a burst of flame rushed over and destroyed his 'individual'.

"What?!" Chiron was startled. He quickly retreated to avoid the flame, then immediately drew his bow and fired several arrows, launching an attack on the direction from which the flames came.

"Boom--!!"

The moment the flames appeared, Valkyrie immediately descended from the sky and rushed towards the direction from which the flames originated.

"Yo!" Cú Chulainn smiled mysteriously when he saw Valkyrie. He drew runes with his hand and laughed, "However, you are not my target."

Rune culture manifested as several wind blades that attacked Valkyrie, who simply snorted and swung his spear of light to deflect the wind blades.

"Buzz!"

In that instant, disbelief flashed in Valkyrie's eyes. She forcibly stopped what she was doing and looked in one direction.

"What's wrong?!" Chiron looked at Valkyrie, who had suddenly stopped moving, and didn't understand why the Valkyrie had stopped.

"Don't let your attention be diverted from your opponent."

Seeing that Valkyrie had indeed stopped, Cú Chulainn thought to himself, "Brilliant!" and then continued his attack on Chiron.

At the same time, Bazett also approached Chiron with great agility. Wearing combat gloves, she threw a punch at Chiron without saying a word.

"?!" Chiron dodged Bazett's punch by sidestepping, then threw his bow aside, assumed a very professional fighting stance, blocked the opponent's next attack, and then kicked Bazett away with a powerful kick.

"Hey, hey, hey! I've never heard of archers being able to fight in close combat." Bazett flipped in the air to steady himself and stood on a tree, staring at Chiron.

"Same here, aren't your archers like this too?"

Chiron focused his attention on Medusa, who had originally intended to support him, but Hassan of the Arm and Red A stopped her.