Chapter 614

The True Assassin followed him and left the crossroads.

She took one last look at the battlefield.

A brilliant and dazzling band of light shot out from the holy sword that Saber wielded.

Unexpectedly, the situation near the Kuruoka family's home was not optimistic either.

The shadow of the world manifested as several Gallu Spirit, resembling enormous monsters, strode through the city.

The city's greenery had long since withered and died, and ominous black smoke billowed from the ground.

This is, of course, the "shadow," the guards arranged by the Pale Rider to protect Tsubaki Kuruoka.

But what would the girl herself think if she saw this scene?

"Avoid fighting near Kotsubaki as much as possible."

"I see."

Shirou and Assassin decided not to confront them head-on, but instead bypassed the Gallu Spirit's surveillance and quietly infiltrated the Kuruoka family.

Are you good at infiltration?

The assassin girl looked at Shirou, who skillfully slipped into the shadows, and asked with a strange expression.

"I might have Assassin class aptitude."

"..."

The True Assassin were speechless.

Upon entering the garden, the two saw a young boy.

"?"

The assassin frowned slightly: Who is he? He doesn't seem to be under mental control...

In this world, the mere fact that one's mind is not dominated by the "shadow" is enough to warrant vigilance.

"Assassin sister!!"

With a sob in her voice Tsubaki Kuruoka rushed into the girl's arms.

"Since just now... there's been something scary lurking around my house! I'm so scared!"

She was referring to those Gallu Spirit, wasn't she?

Unlike the "Mr. Black" who treats Tsubaki very gently, the Gallu Spirit do not possess their own will, which makes the girl instinctively afraid.

Assassin comforted Tsubaki Kuruoka while glancing back at her.

They discovered that Shirou was whispering to a strange boy.

"So it really was you who did this. What have you done, you vampire?"

"Hoo hoo, don't show your killing intent so obviously... Xiaochun will be scared."

Jester watched Assassin with rapt attention, and when she realized he was being stared at, she wore a pleased expression.

"I didn't do anything, I just gave her a push."

Children should be like children, pursuing their dreams of growth, right?

"... You bastard."

"Oh dear... I advise you to give up attacking me. You don't want to hurt Xiaochun, do you?"

Moreover, even if you kill me here, it won't make a difference, as my true form isn't here.

So let's get along well in front of Tsubaki, Shirou- san----"

Jester smiled, looked up, met the boy's gaze, and then...

"Ah?"

What met the eyes of this high-ranking vampire was a crimson pupil more vivid than blood.

"--------"

The red was so beautiful that Jester briefly paused his thoughts.

When I came to my senses, I realized that time seemed to have stood still.

It's not just a feeling—it's a real standstill.

The time of the living has been paused; only the time of the dead continues to flow.

"The acquisition of the five senses, the exchange of consciousness, and the concise translation of the life scale."

Shirou Amamiya--

No, it was "someone" who used to be Shirou who was muttering to himself.

"... Hmm, is that about it? Although it's a bit restrictive, the feeling of being confined by this human vessel is also quite comfortable."

He moved his hands and feet with a calm expression and a fresh tone.

The hustle and bustle of the city heightened my spirits, making even the gentle breeze on my face feel lovely.

In that case, even your steps will become incredibly light.

"..."

Jester stood there dumbfounded, his mind blank.

Even the highest-ranking vampires can't do anything now; they can only watch helplessly as the other person talks to themselves.

"I'm sorry, young king, I'll have to borrow your body for now."

The person who replaced Shirou Amamiya curled the corners of his mouth, revealing a seductive sneer.

When the aura of death within the barrier world reaches its peak, what appears is not only Cerberus and Gallu Spirit, but also an existence countless times more terrifying than any monster.

The one who perished beneath the countless rays of the Holy Sword but was not completely annihilated, now slumbering within the boy's body through a transplanted body (the Mystic Eyes) --

The Ultimate ONE, Crimson Moon Brunestud.

The Moon King's consciousness also awakened from the coffin named "Shirou Amamiya" and surfaced.

"It's nothing, it just goes up until we 'completely destroy this world'."

I will keep my promise to you and try my best not to do anything reckless.

Let me enjoy this world where only the dead exist.

"Why... why... why..."

Jester spoke in a hoarse voice that didn't match his youthful appearance, his expression filled with wavering and confusion.

"Uh... how is that possible..."

Is it impossible?

This is "The Tsubaki's Dream".

In the girl's dream, "anything is possible," even though he knew it better than anyone.

However, when faced with a scene beyond comprehension, the vampire couldn't help but let out a mournful cry.

"Liar... Why would someone as important as you...!"

"Um?"

The King of the True Ancestors narrowed his eyes and turned to the vampire who was trembling uncontrollably to the side.

"I was just thinking that there was a foul smell lingering around my nose, oh my... it's just those lowly Dead Apostle."

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What happened?

Assassin keenly sensed the change in the atmosphere around him and frowned in confusion.

Then she saw the strange young man kneeling on one knee, saying something—

"Please... please forgive my insolence, but I must pay homage to the great and King of the True Ancestors in such an unseemly manner."

I am Dead Apostle under the command of that Lord Van Delshutta, and my name is "Dorothea"...

"Enough, your 'real name' doesn't matter what it is."

The boy with bloodshot eyes raised his hand, impatiently interrupting the vampire's speech.

He frowned slightly halfway through his sentence: "Wait? You're actually a woman...?"

So that's how it is. It doesn't just control the container (the physical body), it also acquires the original concept.

No wonder the clergy of the church couldn't see through your clumsy acting, although it was meaningless in front of Shirou shares my vision.

"Hmph, it's an interesting ability, isn't it?"

"To be so appreciated by the King of the True Ancestors, I... I feel extremely honored."

The young Dead Apostle, sweat beading on his forehead, lowered his head.

Although he was given the name "Jester Katoré" by the people of the Holy Grail War, that was not the real name of this Dead Apostle.

Vampires, like Heroic Spirit, are beings who should hide their true names as much as possible.

In Dorothea's case, her true name is even more closely related to the core mechanics of the "Sixfold Male Attire" outfit she uses.

The three poses she has used so far:

"The Magecraft", "Male Dead Apostle", "Little Boy".

They were all conceptual cores loaded and stored within the body of "Dorothea," the original entity, like bullets from a revolver.

These concept cores can function in different situations; for example, the concept core of "The Magecraft" obtained Command Spell from the Holy Grail.

The "male Dead Apostle" attacked the police station, while the "little boy" evaded the priest's pursuit and gained the trust of Tsubaki Kuruoka.

Even if the conceptual core is destroyed, for example, if the "Magecraft's" conceptual core is killed by her "Delusional Heartbeat" the moment Assassin is summoned, it will not affect the main body in the slightest.

The only tricky part is the core concept of "little boy," because it can't be forcibly controlled; it requires the individual's complete consent...

Therefore, she will try her best to avoid undermining the core concept of "little boy".

Conversely, once the true name "Dorothea" is known, the enemy can also interfere with the main body by attacking the clone.

For Dorothea, her true name was as important as the casket of a lich in a fantasy novel.

Legend has it that Crimson Moon Brunestud was a king who acted on a whim and according to his own whims.

She showed her sincerity by revealing her true name to the Moon King.

However, Crimson Moon had absolutely no interest in the true name of Dead Apostle who wasn't even an ancestor.

However, her "Sixfold Male Attire" costume is indeed a very interesting supernatural ability...

Especially for Crimson Moon, who is obsessed with "being fully resurrected in the best possible way," it is simply the best toy.

The Moon King curled her beautiful lips into a smile, "You just said that you are related to that brat Fana, didn't you?"

"Yes, yes."

Dorothea remained kneeling on one knee as she spoke, her voice trembling.

The only one who would call Van Delshutta, the pinnacle of the Dead Apostle world and known as one of the "Three Oldest Dead Apostles," a "little devil" is this very person who descended from the ancient moon.

"Alright, even though it's just a fleeting world of the dead, it's still a long-awaited chance to breathe fresh air."

I'm in a very good mood tonight, so I'll make an exception and allow you to become my subject.

You'd better do your best, don't disappoint me too much, Dorothea.

"It would be an honor."

The vampire nodded in agreement.

Even though she was fortunate enough to be spared, the trembling in her body never subsided.