Using FGO to Open the Second Dimension

And another thing, why did a Teigu User suddenly appear by Koizumi's side, and why is this Teigu User's ability so suitable for assassination? Also, this diary... why does Koizumi know so much?

She wasn't sure at first, but now Seryu has completely calmed down. Although Seryu doesn't have much experience, she has at least been appointed as the captain of the Imperial Guard by General Bude. She has that much judgment.

At least, after calming down and thinking for a moment, she can guess Koizumi's abnormality. It's just because of her attitude towards Koizumi that Seryu was temporarily stunned by Koizumi's sweet talk. Now, after seeing this notebook that makes her furious, Seryu's mind has completely calmed down, and she has also realized some of the flaws that Koizumi is showing.

Koizumi couldn't help but smile wryly. This is really... it seems he can only tell Seryu the truth now.

"What if I told you I was with Night Raid?"

"..."

Seryu fell silent. Strange? Why doesn't she feel any anger after hearing Koizumi's words?

Logically speaking, her father died because of those thieves, so why doesn't she feel so disgusted with Koizumi? Koizumi is also a member of the assassin organization Night Raid.

"I wasn't with Night Raid before I met you. Encountering Night Raid and joining Night Raid happened after Reimu, Hata no Kokoro, and I left the Imperial Capital. The Reias family was my target, but getting back to the point, I investigated these diaries. But I was a little worried about you, so I came to find you first and show you these diaries, so you can see clearly what kind of people you are protecting." As he said this, Koizumi turned around, his eyes fixed on the outside of the door.

"The word 'justice' isn't something you can just say. From ancient times to the present, no one has been able to give it an accurate definition. Is punishing evil and promoting good justice? Is robbing the rich to help the poor justice? Is supporting the weak justice? In fact, to put it bluntly, it's all about hurting one side to achieve the other. Killing is killing, robbery is robbery, that's wrong. There's no such thing as so-called justice. Everyone's justice is just a different moral concept..."

"...But, you probably wouldn't understand even if I told you. I'm leaving first. Now that you've seen these, I should go and complete my mission. I don't want you to stop me. In the entire Imperial Capital, the last thing I want is to be your enemy."

As he said this, Koizumi flashed and disappeared from Seryu's side.

Seryu stood silently in place, her eyes flashing with confusion. She wasn't unable to understand Koizumi's words, she understood them very clearly. She might have even retorted them without hesitation in the past.

But now she seems very lost. Is punishing evil and promoting good justice? At first glance, it is indeed justice, but it also hurts the other side. Because one person killed another person, and then they kill the killer, isn't that also killing? Isn't that also evil?

In an instant, it was as if a bomb had exploded in Seryu's mind, causing a violent explosion that caused intense pain in Seryu's brain.

Watching Koizumi gradually leave, Seryu subconsciously followed slowly. She wanted to go up and ask for an explanation.

She wanted to know, in Koizumi's eyes, what exactly is so-called justice.

Chapter 110: So-Called Justice

Blood stained the entire mansion red. Koizumi didn't spare anyone, including the servants.

Although it was a bit too much, none of these servants resisted, and they all acquiesced to the other party's behavior. Koizumi didn't feel the slightest pity for this. They only made Koizumi feel disgusted.

Seryu silently watched Koizumi massacre the entire mansion. To her surprise, she didn't feel anything at all. On the contrary, she felt a sense of exhilaration, which made Seryu feel a wave of confusion in her heart.

What's wrong with me? Why do I feel so happy when I see Koizumi kill them all? Are they really evil? What exactly is going on? What's wrong with me? Seryu kept repeating several questions in her heart.

Looking at Koizumi in front of her, Seryu was silent for a moment before slowly stepping forward and stopping Koizumi.

As if he had expected Seryu's actions, Koizumi simply stopped his steps slightly, his gaze focused on Seryu, the corners of his mouth slightly raised. In fact, Koizumi had been watching Seryu's expression the whole way she had been following him.

It was obvious that his persuasion had already worked, but Seryu herself was still confused.

As long as he can dispel the confusion in Seryu's heart, then without a doubt, Seryu will be his.

What Koizumi is slightly worried about is whether Seryu will be led astray by him. It wouldn't be good if she was led astray.

After all, Seryu herself is the kind of person whose sense of justice is relatively distorted, but if she accidentally becomes more distorted because of his words, it would be a bit of a headache. After all, everyone's understanding of each sentence is actually different.

If Seryu's understanding is different from his, then he will have a headache.

"Speak... say whatever you want to say, ask whatever you want to ask. That way, you'll feel a little better, at least you won't be so confused like you are now, and you'll definitely feel better in your heart, right?"

Koizumi's mouth raised slightly, his eyes fixed on Seryu in front of him.

Seryu was slightly stunned, and couldn't help but nod. Koizumi is right, she's just torturing herself like this.

If she has doubts but doesn't ask anything, it will definitely affect her in the future.

It's not like Seryu hasn't had this kind of experience before. For example, since Captain Ouka was killed because of the evil incident she committed, Seryu's spirit has been very sluggish recently, and it can even be said that her efficiency at work has been greatly reduced.

If the people in the Imperial Guard didn't know about Seryu and Ouka's relationship, they would probably think that Seryu had been replaced.

Knowing how much this kind of thing can affect her, Seryu also knows that it's better to ask clearly at this time.

"What exactly did Koizumi mean just now? I still don't quite understand. Why did Koizumi say that punishing evil and promoting good, supporting the weak, and robbing the rich to help the poor are wrong? Don't these belong to justice? What exactly is justice?"

Seryu seemed very anxious, and kept asking like this, her eyes flashing with a strong plea.

As if expecting something, a trace of despair could even be said to appear on Seryu's face.

This feeling of having her worldview reshaped is really uncomfortable, and it can even be said to be enough to make people feel despair.

Seryu is a typical example of being driven to a dead end. The objects she has been protecting are evil, her past colleagues in the Imperial Guard are evil, and even her master is evil.

It turns out that the guys who have been teaching her to be just and just are all committing crimes.

This is really ironic... Seryu's heart can be said to be bleeding.

So what should I do next... If everything I have always believed in is wrong...

"Then Seryu, let me ask you something, do you think punishing evil and promoting good is right? Or is it justice?"

Since the other party has started asking questions, then he doesn't need to start talking to the other party properly.

Koizumi wasn't in a hurry to leave either. Although staying here all the time might be dangerous, it's necessary to stay here for a while now, because Seryu is worth the price... Okay, it's too despicable to use the word "price" to describe Seryu, but it's a fact. Sometimes, some things are measured by their value to see if they are worth doing.

"Of course it's right, and that's a just act!"

Seryu didn't hesitate at all, and immediately answered.

"Then... Seryu, do you know the Minister?"

"Minister Honest, this is the administrator assisting the Emperor in this Singularity. It can be said that all political matters are entrusted to him."

This is also Night Raid's ultimate goal.

"Of course, I know..." Seryu paused slightly, completely unaware of why Koizumi was mentioning the Minister.

"Then I'll start with an example. If the Minister's son acts recklessly, even forcibly abducting women on the street, but a chivalrous hero, seeing injustice, eliminates the evil and kills the Minister's son, do you think that, in the Empire's eyes... is that correct? Is that justice? What reaction would the Minister have after learning about this? Would he applaud and say that the hero did well?"

Seryu was speechless. Perhaps others would think the hero did well, but undoubtedly, the Minister wouldn't say that. He would even have the Imperial Guard arrest the hero, saying they were acting recklessly... even saying that it would be Seryu, as a member of the Imperial Guard, who would arrest the man.

"So, so-called justice depends on which side has more power. If the hero has someone behind them that the Empire fears, then undoubtedly, even the Minister or the entire Empire wouldn't say anything to that hero. But the current situation is that the hero has no power behind them. In the end, the entire Empire will arrest that hero, and that hero will end up like Night Raid, who are currently being arrested, right?"

Seryu was speechless. Koizumi was right. Because the hero had no power behind them, that's what would happen in the end.

"And over time, everyone will forget about this so-called hero. And because of the arrest warrant, everyone will only remember a wanted outlaw hero being arrested, and will never remember the hero who eliminated evil for the people... just like Night Raid now, wouldn't you agree, Seryu, little girl?"

Koizumi's lips curled up slightly, a hint of playfulness appearing in his smile.

"..."

At this moment, Seryu was speechless.

Chapter 111: What is Justice?

Seryu had to admit that Koizumi had convinced her. Punishing evil and promoting good would actually end up like this.

Although this was Koizumi's hypothetical, it was, in reality, the most likely scenario.

When people lose their loved ones, the first thing they usually think about is avenging them.

This is a very normal behavior. Even Seryu actually thought so.

However, there was still a question in Seryu's heart that hadn't been resolved, and that was—

"Mr. Koizumi, then I have one last question... what exactly is justice?"

This was something Seryu had been pursuing... it should be said, this was Seryu's lifelong goal: to execute justice!

For some reason, looking at Seryu in front of him, the image of a certain man appeared in Koizumi's eyes.

Koizumi was very familiar with that man... it couldn't be said that he was very familiar, only that he had met him in the past.

A pair of weathered eyes, dark skin, as if he had been exposed to the sun and wind countless times. Those weathered eyes seemed to see through everything in the world as he looked at the enemy in front of him. The bow and arrow in his hand carried a sharp force, unhesitatingly piercing through his enemy. He seemed to be accustomed to killing, so he didn't hold back at all.

That was Archer of Fuyuki City, an opponent Koizumi had encountered before, but this opponent gave Koizumi a very special feeling. He didn't know why, but he felt that Archer and Seryu in front of him had the same pursuit.

However, the justice that Seryu was pursuing was a bit distorted, having long deviated from its original path.

Shaking his head slightly, Koizumi couldn't help but curl his lips. When did he start having hallucinations?

Seeing Koizumi shaking his head, a look of deep confusion flashed in Seryu's eyes.

"Mr. Koizumi, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? My question is not important, you should go and rest." Obviously, Seryu didn't reject Koizumi killing Reias's family at all, because she knew the reason why Koizumi did this, and to be honest, she had no goodwill towards Reias's family at all, so why should she avenge them?

To be honest, it was already good enough that Seryu didn't do it herself, let alone avenge them? Dream on!

Seryu hated evil as if it were her enemy. Although her sense of justice was distorted, her hatred of evil was genuine, but she was too easily exploited.

She judged that Night Raid were all villains based solely on superficial information, which was enough to show her naivety and susceptibility to being misled by superficial information. If there wasn't someone by her side who could help her analyze things, she would probably be exploited miserably. So at this moment, Koizumi was essentially taking on the task of helping her analyze things.

After Seryu joined Night Raid, Koizumi felt that he also needed to talk to Najenda about this issue. Some people really weren't suitable for acting alone. If it was Akame, Serenity, or Hundred Personas, it would be fine, but guys like Seryu, Sheele, and Mine really weren't suitable. Seryu was too naive, and because she was naive, she was easily corrupted, which led to problems with her sense of justice from a young age. But fortunately, it wasn't too late now.

As for Sheele, it was because she was naturally ditzy and not very strong.

Mine, on the other hand, was a problem in herself. She specialized in ranged attacks rather than close combat. Although her Teigu, Roman Artillery: Pumpkin, would adjust its power according to the degree of her own danger, it was also linked to her mental strength. If she used high-powered attacks too often, Mine's brain would have problems sooner or later.

These three people were truly not suitable for acting alone. If they acted alone, it was certain that problems would arise, if not big ones.

Regarding Seryu's question, Koizumi simply smiled faintly. He also knew why Seryu would ask such a question.

After all, she had been pursuing justice for so long, so it would be strange if she didn't want to understand this question clearly.

Sighing helplessly, Koizumi slowly stepped forward, placed his right hand on Seryu's head, and slowly spoke.

"Then Seryu, let me ask you another question. If you can understand something from this question, then you should know what the essence of the justice that everyone is pursuing is."

Seryu nodded gently, her eyes fixed on Koizumi in front of her, without the slightest hint of distraction.

"Then, I'll start asking. Still that hero from before, she's wanted, and you're the one responsible for arresting her. If you don't know what she did, and only know that she's an Imperial wanted criminal, then what would you do?"

Seryu was slightly stunned for a moment. After a period of silence, she slowly spoke.

"I would carry out the Empire's orders and arrest her."

That's right, that's what Seryu would do, because at that time she didn't know what the hero had done, only that she was an Imperial wanted criminal. So in this situation, the Empire's actions were justice in her heart.

"Then, if you knew what she did, and the Empire still wanted you to arrest her, what would you do?"

Koizumi's question made Seryu silent. She didn't know what to do, because she knew that all the fault lay with the Minister's son who forcibly abducted women on the street. The just side should be the hero who punished evil and promoted good.

But she was a member of the Empire, a member of the Imperial Guard responsible for maintaining order in the Imperial Capital. What she should do was carry out the Empire's orders, but at this time, the Empire's orders were contrary to the justice in her heart. What should she do?

"So... do you understand now?" Koizumi's lips curled up slightly, tilting his head as he looked at Seryu in front of him.

Seryu was slightly stunned, as if she understood something.

"Mr. Koizumi, does that mean that so-called justice is just whether or not your actions are worthy of your own heart?"

Seryu's words weren't entirely correct, but in reality, they were close enough.

In Koizumi's view, so-called justice was essentially like this: these people punished evil and promoted good, robbed the rich to help the poor, and supported the weak, all to be true to their own hearts. They weren't bound by their identities, doing what they wanted to do. Everyone was like that, but everyone was in a different position, and this identity made their hearts confused.

The Seryu before him was actually like this; she was just having her heart bound by her current identity.

If she abandoned her identity as a member of the Imperial Guard, and then faced that chivalrous person, Seryu would have acted differently.

Chapter 112: Trouble

In the end, Seryu decided to leave with Koizumi and Chelsea, as for the Imperial Guard, forget about it.

As for the reason for leaving, it was actually very simple. She was completely disappointed with these nobles in the Imperial Capital, and it could even be said that if she continued to stay in the Imperial Guard, she might be led astray by these guys sooner or later…

Heh… Even she herself realized that she was simple and easily led astray?

Of course, Koizumi had thought about having Seryu go undercover in the Imperial Capital, but to be honest, Seryu's personality wasn't suitable for being an undercover agent. After all, Seryu was not only weak, but also couldn't act, so it really wouldn't work.

At the same time, Seryu also said that she didn't want to be an undercover agent in the Imperial Capital; she wanted to act with Reimu more.

Helpless, Koizumi didn't know what to say. Forget it, anyway, Seryu's behavior was also in line with his own thoughts.

It's just that there will probably be some trouble next. Chelsea doesn't matter for the time being, but the main problem is that it's not easy for Seryu to leave the Imperial Capital.

Koizumi glanced at the members of the Imperial Guard patrolling the street, and frowned slightly.

"What's wrong? Is it difficult to leave the Imperial Capital?" Chelsea had already transformed back into her human form and stayed by Koizumi's side.

"Indeed, after all, if I take Seryu and fly in the air, it would be difficult to retreat if we were accidentally caught!"

Koizumi couldn't help but curl his lips. He hadn't thought about this problem when he planned to persuade Seryu before, but now that he thought about it, he felt that things were not easy to handle, because he had to hold Seryu when flying, and it would not be easy to deal with if they were intercepted.

It would be much easier if there was a Gap, after all, the Gap's ability could help Koizumi move in space.

Even if there was a barrier, it would be completely fine. The Gap could ignore the power of the barrier to enter and exit the outside and inside of the barrier.

You should know that Gensokyo itself has two layers of barriers, and Yukari Yakumo often uses the Gap to enter and exit Gensokyo.

The "Spiriting Away" incidents that adults often talk about are essentially the effect of Yukari's Gap, and also a part of the power of boundaries.

The "Spiriting Away" phenomenon mostly occurs in children. Since ancient times, whenever a child disappears for no reason, the villagers will beat gongs and drums, shout their name and search. If they cannot be found everywhere, they will judge that the "Spiriting Away" phenomenon has occurred, and the missing child should have been taken away by gods, tengu (mountain monsters), fox spirits, yamauba, ghosts, or fairies.