"Compared to death, we are naturally more willing to... plunder."
"..."
Aozaki Touko listened quietly and tilted her head slightly. She naturally knew that... food production in this era was constantly declining, and famine could even be said to be... a common situation.
Even in the future, Artoria will have no way to change the food harvest and can only supplement his own country by plundering food from other countries.
However, even so... there is no way to save this land from its destined ending.
"Actually, I have another way... to solve your food problem, but it must come at a certain price. It may be a few lives as sacrifices, or it may be a few beautiful girls as a price."
Time seems to be frozen.
The eyes of the robbers revealed fear and hope. They had no choice but to work hard to supply people with food. Naturally, they had more desires for the mysterious power.
Even if... the orange-haired witch said that she might take human life as a sacrifice.
But, in this era... is human life worth anything?
"If you... can do it."
The robber leader took off the blindfold covering his one eye, stared at Touko with his two intact eyes, and said, "No problem, even if it's a human sacrifice, even if it's a girl... As long as we can survive, we are willing to do anything."
His voice was ruthless, but also revealed despair.
In this era... if you want to survive, you can't give up anything, even if it means sacrificing some people in the village, but as long as you can exchange a part to survive, it is worth it.
So, he agreed.
Even if the object of the so-called human sacrifice was him, even if it was possible that what this orange-haired woman told was just a lie.
However, he still chose to agree.
"Okay, then please... take me to the plowing fields to have a look."
Aozaki Touko clasped his palms together and said with a smile.
The robbers present looked at each other, and then looked at the robber leader. They still handed over the choice, or... were afraid of making a decision that they could not bear the consequences of.
"..."
The leader of the robbers felt everyone's gazes on him, thought for a moment... and then smiled reluctantly, "Please come with me, I will take you to see the plowing fields."
With that said, he held his beating heart in his hand and walked into the forest with Aozaki Touko, Mordred, and Merlin. The other robbers hesitated for a while, and then couldn't help but follow.
Not long after everyone left.
A handsome young man named 'Kai' came out with a big sword. He looked up at the people leaving, raised his hand and touched his chest, and found that his heart was still beating steadily.
I couldn't help but feel a lot more at ease inside.
"... Then... are they really witches?" He said with some doubts, then shook his head and left quickly, "No matter what, it's better to arrest them first. If they mess around... the situation will be bad."
That's right, he now plans to summon the knights to deal with the three women.
To be honest, he was not sure about dealing with those three women. He had to summon more knights. Of course, he also had to hide this matter from his 'sworn sister' Artoria.
Otherwise, if Artoria follows.
That's not a good situation.
Chapter 464 Medusa?
Click.
The sound of the doorknob twisting.
Illya pushed the door open, then looked behind him and said, "Aunt Aoko, Sella, Liz, I'm going out. If everything goes well... I will definitely be back before going to bed."
With that said, she waved and trotted outside the house.
After a while, the figure disappeared into the night.
"Lady Aoko, is it really okay not to go and take a look?"
Sella was a little worried as she watched Illya leave. Her beautiful red eyes turned to Aozaki Aoko beside her. She was worried about Illya's safety. However, if Aozaki Aoko and Fifth Magic User were secretly protecting her.
Then there is no need to worry about any unexpected risks.
"Don't worry, Illya... can already face it alone." Aozaki Aoko smiled brightly, "Actually, Illya at this age is much stronger than Touko and I were at this age."
As she spoke, she flipped her red hair around her ears, turned around, swaying her long hair, and walked into the living room with elegant steps. Her temperament was awe-inspiring and decisive, just like how she looked in high school.
No, it should be said... her character has not changed after all these years.
"... Really."
Sella looked at Aoko walking into the living room and sighed helplessly. She actually knew that... even if Lady Touko came back, she would probably only watch Illya face it alone.
As for the reason... it's probably the so-called experience.
"Sella, don't worry"
Rieses reached out and patted Sella's shoulder, with a serious expression on his delicate and pretty face. "Now, Illya is already very strong. He can knock down ten Sella with one punch."
"Liz... what nonsense are you talking about again!"
Sella put his hands on his slender waist, leaned forward slightly, and said, "Don't think I am just an ordinary maid, but I have the authority to borrow Lady Touko's room and all Magecraft Mystic Code's rights. As long as I perform well... I can face even the powerful Heroic Spirit."
It was no lie, she had always been diligent in her duties as a maid, and for this reason, she was valued by Lady Touko... and given some unusual permissions, such as being able to enter and leave Lady Touko's boudoir at any time.
It's okay, use your own subjective judgment... Borrow Magecraft Mystic Code from the Lady Touko house.
Although, she never had the chance to use those Magecraft Mystic Code.
"... Then...Sella, go protect Illya?"
Rieses tilted his head slightly and suggested this.
Hearing this, Sella thought seriously for a while, then shook his head. "If I go... it may cause trouble. If there is danger, Rose Maiden will actually protect Illya's safety."
"So, Sella is just like a mother... worrying randomly."
Liz waved her hand as if somewhat helplessly.
"This is just the maid's necessary concern!"
Somewhat dissatisfied, Sella put a hand on his chest and said stubbornly, "Don't talk about me as if I'm very old, I'm still like a young girl in my heart."
"So, this is why Sella... wants to fall in love as sweetly as a girl."
Liz tilted her head as if unintentionally, and raised a white finger. "The target is Lady Touko, Sella. Do you want to be like... turn over and become the hostess of Einzbern?"
"... Huh?"
Sella made a confused sound, and immediately her pretty face turned red. She puffed up her chest slightly and said with some strength, "Master Touko, but I am the most important god in the hearts of all Einzbern, how could I have such treasonous thoughts!"
"..."
Liz glanced at Sella who was not talking about her words, and twirled her hair around her ears with her slender hands. "Actually, I... want Lady Touko to pay more attention to me. Although...Lady Touko is the god who fulfills Einzbern's long-cherished wish, it does not hinder... the feeling of having other longings."
She tilted her head and said calmly.
"Since Sella doesn't dare... then just help me."
"... I'm so rude, so rude."
Sella was so angry that her beautiful eyes widened, and she immediately turned around and walked into the house.
She still had a lot of things to deal with, and she didn't have time to discuss these topics with Liz. Moreover, it was wrong for them to... become maids.
Unless, Touko owner wants to commit the above.
"..."
Liz blinked her Ruby-like eyes and looked at Sella who was in a hurry to leave. Then, she looked at the direction Illya left, stood there and thought for a while, then walked back to the living room to watch TV.
No matter what, she... believes that the owner of Touko must know the current situation of 'Illya'.
Although it is a bit strange, she has unreasonable trust in the owner of Touko. Although Illya seems to be dangerous, since there are no external factors to prevent it.
That must be...Illya going to defeat Heroic Spirit is also something Touko's master promised.
at the same time.
Homonculus Academy High School.
Tohsaka Rin crossed her arms and leaned against the trees next to the playground, her beautiful eyes staring at the school gate. She was waiting for someone. Of course, the person she was waiting for... was not a so-called lover.
But... a primary school student.
soon.
"Long wait, Sister Rin!"
A little lolita with red eyes and white hair hurriedly ran to the school gate. The speed was enough to make even adults stunned, but this was actually... not surprising.
That child... although physically looks very weak.
However, if he was really punched by her with all his strength, he would undoubtedly die on the spot. This elementary school student's... physical fitness can be said to be superhuman.
However, this is also a matter of course.
After all, they are descendants of Magic User.
"No, I've only been here not long ago." Tohsaka Rin shook his head slightly and walked towards Illya, "The card... is almost in the center of the playground, and you can observe the distortion centered there."
"The center... isn't there anything there?"
Illya looked at the empty playground.
The next thing she wants to take back is a card that contains the power of Heroic Spirit. It is something that will cause trouble if handled properly.
Of course, in fact, this was not under her control.
However, since she was entangled by 'Ruby' and insisted on becoming Magical Girl, this matter has been helplessly involved with her.
Now that Ruby, which was used to recover the 'card', fell into her hands and she wanted to get rid of it... but there was no way to get rid of it, so she could only assume the responsibility of recovering the 'card'.
Although, she can accept this responsibility... it's also because Senior Sister Tohsaka Rin is an acquaintance.
"Well, there's none here~"
Tohsaka Rin flipped up her hair and explained, "Because the card is not in this world."
As she spoke, she glanced at Ruby floating next to Illya. Seeing this, Ruby immediately understood the meaning and responded enthusiastically.
Immediately afterwards, brilliant light spread out from the earth.
A series of complex and difficult words were constantly recited by Ruby. The voice lost its usual liveliness, as if it had become a machine purely processing tasks.
soon.
The world is turned upside down.
"That's...Medusa!!!"
Tohsaka Rin looked at the female Heroic Spirit not far away and couldn't help but make a sound of surprise. She naturally recognized the female Heroic Spirit not far away, with her long purple hair and overly delicate body.
Isn't it the Heroic Spirit summoned by her sister?
"... It's really true."
Illya blinked, looked at Tohsaka Rin and asked, "Sister Rin, what should we do now, are we going to attack sister 'Medusa'?"
Tohsaka Rin: "..."
The recycling of this card was outrageous. There were so many Heroic Spirits in the world, but it was such a coincidence... The first Heroic Spirit to be recycled was actually the Heroic Spirit she knew.
In this world... there is no other Heroic Spirit.
"Illya, we'll decide later whether to fight or not!"
An anxious voice came from Ruby: "That Heroic Spirit... doesn't know you, and won't show any mercy. If you don't dodge the attack, you will... die!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Medusa waved the Chain Blade in his hand, piercing the air like a poisonous snake, making a harsh hissing sound, and biting Illya away.
Seeing this, Illya just moved her steps slightly, and the flying Chain Blade flew past her delicate and pretty face. Then, with a wave of her hand, Ruby was knocked away and the flying Chain Blade flew away. The whole process seemed extremely decisive and straightforward.
Not far away, Medusa witnessed this scene and took a few steps back to distance himself as if he felt danger.
"It's amazing, Illya... so you are so strong!!!"
Ruby There was an excited voice.
"No, how should I put it?"