Defeating the enemy

Inside the submarine, Circe warily observed the people around her: Koyanskaya, and Fran, with her doll-like beauty; these people made her feel very uneasy.

"Damn it! I was clearly the first woman to have any emotional contact with him, "Circe thought to herself, grumbling inwardly.

As for that cat-eared huntress? Forget about her. They spent so much time together, she was reserved her whole life, and in the end, all she did was invite him to go hunting in the forest. She had so much time together, and in the end, she got nothing. Heaven gave her opportunities, but she was useless. She's completely not worth worrying about.

Just as Circe was lost in thought, a delicious aroma wafted from the submarine, and a girl dressed as a maid approached carrying freshly prepared food.

"There's still more!" Circe let out a sharp cry, instantly attracting everyone's attention. At the same time, it startled the girl, who almost spilled the soup in her hand. Bai Mo quickly protected the soup and pulled up Rin Tohsaka, who was startled by Circe.

"Why are you yelling so loudly!" Rin Tohsaka looked at Circe with a wronged expression. Only then Circe realize that the girl's age was still subject to the Law on the Protection of Minors in this world.

"Sorry, your appearance reminds me of some unpleasant things..." Circe quickly changed the subject, "Speaking of which, at her age, isn't she basically a child laborer? Bai Mo, I was so worried about you, but you seem to be doing quite well."

Bai Mo rolled his Circe helplessly and said, "She's Koyanskaya's people. She has nothing to do with me. I'm just a partner of Koyanskaya. Don't overthink it."

Koyanskaya, who was piloting the submarine, explained, "This child is both lucky and unlucky. Her father, Magecraft, owed a huge debt and had no choice but to hand her over to me to pay it off. But she's also lucky; without me, she'd probably be finished by now."

Why is Rin Tohsaka here? This story begins when Kayneth returned to the Clock Tower.

After all, Beelzebub's arrival at Tokiomi Tohsaka during the Holy Grail War was a significant contribution, causing such a horrific incident. Kayneth naturally had to "repay" him properly, especially since Tokiomi Tohsaka, as the initiator of the Holy Grail War, was to blame.

In Fuyuki, I am the Master, and I can't deal with you local bullies. But back at the Clock Tower, I am the Lord, and I won't let you get away with this. Kayneth immediately mobilized his connections and resources to launch a heavy attack on the Tohsaka Family.

But if you think that's all, you're sorely mistaken.

Fuyuki stirred up this mess, so someone has to take the blame. Besides, since you brought out something like Beelzebub, how could the Holy Church not hold you accountable? To protect himself, Risei Kotomine quickly cut ties, selling off this partner completely.

It was he who used Command Spell to make Gilgamesh unleash his Noble Phantasm, thus bringing about Beelzebub's descent. Both Kiritsugu Emiya and Kayneth of the Clock Tower can testify to this! As a result, the two sides quickly reached an agreement on this matter.

With two of the most powerful forces in the Magecraft world "serving" the Tohsaka Family, how could they be anything but fortunate?

It really works! Just when Tokiomi Tohsaka was in dire straits, Koyanskaya came to her door with a "Magecraft's Assistance Contract." Relying on various business tactics and excellent negotiation skills, she successfully persuaded the somewhat self-destructive Tokiomi Tohsaka to sign this "Magecraft's Assistance Contract," which was more fraught with problems than the surface of the moon.

Thus, the young Rin Tohsaka had to take on the heavy responsibility of paying off the debt. At first, Koyanskaya had no intention of making Rin her assistant, since Rin's only value was her body in terms of Magecraft. However, when she learned that Rin had a younger sister who was nominally raised by the Emiya family but actually had some connection with Bai Mo, Koyanskaya gave up the idea of treating her as a commodity.

After receiving the vegetable soup cooked by Rin, the submarine had arrived near Aeaea Island, and the cameras could already see the island's situation.

Circe looked at the small island where he once lived, now reduced to ashes by missiles.

"My little house... my island... it's all gone." Circe drank the vegetable soup mixed with tears, her mouth filled with bitterness.

"Koyanskaya, there seems to be a battle to the northeast." Upon hearing Bai Mo's words, Koyanskaya immediately shifted the camera, and soon everyone saw Ryougi Shiki surrounded by Shiki Ryougi. The submarine quickly moved in her direction.

On the ship, Lio Shirazumi stood at the stern, looking down at Shiki Ryougi. At this moment, he was no longer as anxious as before. He was enjoying the leisure that belonged to the strong.

"Shiki Ryougi, you should come to the truth by now. You and I are essentially the same kind. I really don't understand what you're pretending for. In this world, there are no police, and there are no laws."

We should enjoy this special opportunity and savor it all.

Looking at the guy in front of her, Shiki Ryougi inexplicably thought of the Giant Shark Heavenly King that used to live in her mind.

In this world, perhaps Lio Shirazumi's way of life is the right one. After all, it's been completely destroyed; what reason is there to maintain the old morals?

Shiki Ryougi didn't say much, still looking at Lio Shirazumi with the same gaze one would give someone unrecyclable trash, and that was her answer.

"I see... Then I have no choice but to kill the one who caused your condition. Was it those people on the ship?"

Upon hearing this, Shiki Ryougi suddenly attacked with incredible speed, so fast that Lio Shirazumi's brain couldn't even react. Only then did Lio Shirazumi realize that Shiki Ryougi hadn't been fighting him at full strength, precisely to catch him off guard in the moment of his lapse in concentration.

Under the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception, the Lines of Death were clearly visible. Lio Shirazumi couldn't react at all; even with Magnetic Field Power, she couldn't withstand it, right?

Yes, the instant he sensed the threat of death, his body reacted before his brain, and his power leaked out uncontrollably, destroying the ship beneath Shiki Ryougi's feet and throwing her away.

Below was polluted seawater; anyone who entered would be severely injured, if not killed. Shiki Ryougi fell straight down like a bird shot by a gun.

"No! Scheherazade, catch her!" Lio Shirazumi shouted, but the familiars were also blown away by his power, and he was also unable to move due to the leakage of his power. Just as Shiki Ryougi was about to fall, a submarine rose from the seabed, the hatch opened, and a person caught Shiki Ryougi.

Bai Mo hoisted Shiki Ryougi onto his shoulder and landed back on the submarine. Seeing this, Lio Shirazumi a sigh of relief.

"You... you're still alive?"

Shiki Ryougi was stunned. For a moment, she was overwhelmed with mixed feelings. She had so much to say, but her throat seemed to be blocked, and she couldn't say a word.

"Ryougi, can you get down? You're so heavy."

Bai Mo, slightly out of breath, spoke to Shiki Ryougi on his shoulder. Upon hearing this, Shiki Ryougi Shiki's complex emotions vanished instantly. She looked at Bai Mo with a cold expression, then landed like a cat.

But what Bai Mo said was indeed true; Shiki Ryougi was indeed very heavy for this body.

"Why does she have a mouth..." Shiki Ryougi muttered to herself. Hearing this, Bai Mo was speechless. He also wanted to say, "Women are such a hassle." But before he could say it, Shiki Ryougi hugged his shoulders tightly.

"Never mind, it's good that you're still alive."

Lio Shirazumi watched this scene from the side, and for a moment he was at a loss. He stood there, as if he shouldn't be there at this moment.

"I see... Shiki Ryougi, so this is why you've become like this. Wait, I'll..."

Lio Shirazumi unleashed her full power, a staggering 180,000 bolts! Although she lacked the ability to control it, this power was still formidable. But... Shiki Ryougi was still over there! Why did this guy suddenly disregard Shiki Ryougi's life or death?

Because at this moment, reason had vanished from his mind; all he wanted was to kill the enemy before him completely!

Faced with this powerful attack, Shiki Ryougi immediately shielded Bai Mo behind her. At this moment, she could clearly see the Lines of Death on Bai Mo's body, densely packed, too many to count. All of these indicated the fragility of this body; it would die with just a light touch.

Therefore, without considering whether she could block it, she still stood in front of her.

By the time Lio Shirazumi realized what she was doing, it was too late to take it back; rather, she simply had no ability to control the power.

But he has opponents.

With one hand outstretched, magic, like a whirlpool in the ocean, enveloped this terrifying power. Then, like a master of Tai Chi, Bai Mo guided this power into the distance. With a loud boom, seawater splashed up a thousand feet high. Bai Mo withdrew his hand and exhaled deeply.

He had just been trying to catch the lava with a piece of paper. Using magic to counteract the Magnetic Field Power was too difficult; it would be impossible without a sufficiently Complete Realm.

"You've got some skills, huh? But that's enough for playing around! What I possess now is power that even Araya Souren couldn't resist!" Lio Shirazumi shouted, as she channeled her power while her own life force rapidly diminished.

Bai Mo gestured for Shiki Ryougi to return to the submarine, and said at the same time, "Circe, please freeze this area of sea."

Circe glanced at Shiki Ryougi like a bird guarding its prey, then whispered a spell, "Cheimon, frost!"

The next moment, thick frost formed on the previously turbulent sea. Bai Mo stepped onto the ice and walked towards Lio Shirazumi. Lio Shirazumi laughed, "Haha, another fool who doesn't believe in my power. Just wait, I'll kill you and then eat you. By then, Shiki Ryougi will understand my good intentions."

"Your power? You've got it wrong. Every time you use it, you pay with your life. You're not the master of this power, but its slave." Bai Mo's words made Lio Shirazumi bulge. She mustered all her strength and attacked Bai Mo with her claws like sword blades.

Lio Shirazumi's speed was incredibly fast; wherever his claws struck, sonic booms echoed, flashing with a deadly light. He was faster than any skilled predator, and even seasoned hunters who made their living by hunting couldn't keep up with him.

Meanwhile, he kept waving his arms, sweat mixed with blood from his pores, dripping onto the ice. He could hardly believe what he was seeing; his proud claws couldn't even touch Bai Mo.

Each time, it seemed like they were about to touch, but in reality, they were just a hair's breadth away. Their steps intertwined on the ice, like two actors who had rehearsed for many years performing a scene together.

How is this possible? Even if Lio Shirazumi didn't have that power right now, how could she possibly have dodged it all in such a long time using only her movement skills? Wasn't she supposed to be weak and on the verge of death?

Lio Shirazumi's breathing became increasingly rapid, and his moves became chaotic. This was Bai Mo's opportunity. Bai Mo threw a punch straight at Lio Shirazumi's elbow, and a stream of magic flowed into his body.

"You think you can defeat me with something so weak? You're dreaming!"

"Yeah?"

Lio Shirazumi, ready to strike Bai Mo, but the arm that was generating the force suddenly felt a sharp pain. The Magnetic Field Power, like a flood bursting its banks, gushed out from where Bai Mo had struck, blasting Lio Shirazumi's arm to pieces along with it.

"Wow! What on earth is going on?!" Lio Shirazumi began to regret her actions. Just who was this guy? He seemed so weak, how could he actually be this incredibly strong?

Faced with this victory, Bai Mo frowned.

The effect wasn't ideal. It might work against this kind of person, but against a true expert in magnetic fields, this trick would be useless. He thought to himself.