Chapter 445

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“If you insist on viewing me in human terms, I do lean toward the male side. But gender is not among my criteria for choosing a companion.”

“So you’re interested in my power?”

At that question, a mocking smile curled Crimson Moon’s beautiful lips.

A vein twitched on Shirou’s forehead. This bastard...

“Ridiculous. Do you think I would covet that pitiful power of yours?”

Crimson Moon looked down at him arrogantly.

“What matters is how I feel.

“My choice of companion is determined neither by gender nor by strength, but by whether they can entertain me.

“Wielder of the holy sword, you are the first man to have brought me such pleasure in a battle. That is all.”

Shirou said nothing.

This one was unexpectedly sentimental.

Being able to make love at first sight sound so infuriating was a special talent in its own right.

“I imagine you have already heard that Crimson Moon Brunestud is seeking a successor.

“Hundreds of years of experiments have yielded nothing. The True Ancestors cannot contain my will.

“Even Altrouge, who possesses the characteristics of both a True Ancestor and a Dead Apostle, is ultimately an unstable failure...

“Even I cannot help feeling discouraged.”

So even you get discouraged, Shirou thought privately.

“Then, just now...”

Crimson Moon Brunestud fixed an intent gaze on him.

“During our battle, inspiration suddenly struck me. Perhaps a child could become a suitable successor. That is why I require your assistance, wielder of the holy sword.”

“You must be joking.”

Hearing that absurd declaration, Shirou gritted his teeth, blazing with anger.

“You intend to use your own child as a vessel for reincarnation?”

“Is that how it looks from a human perspective?”

Crimson Moon