172 [172] Jailbreak
There are still about two months left...
He took out a letter from a dark compartment, titled "Mystic Eye Collection Train," and looked at the date on it.
The date mentioned was the 10th of December, 1989.
The location was an abandoned train station in London, England.
Now it's already nearing the end of April, which means there are still two months left...
And before that... what needs to end in advance is the third part of "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure," the Stardust Crusaders.
Before go to "Mystic Eye Collection Train", he felt it necessary to enhance his combat abilities by acquiring a Stand as his combat power.
So, he did something that surprised JUMP Magazine. He offered to pay part of the printing costs, allowing "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" to conclude with a minimum of two chapters per week in May 1989.
This way, he could draw a Stand ability in May.
In June, after the events of the "Mystic Eye Collection Train," he would gain an additional self-defense ability.
It's better not to use the Command Spells for summoning Heroic Spirits unless absolutely necessary, considering that he only has three.
And... maybe in the next Holy Grail War, he might have a chance to participate.
Then... next time.
Stand, Mystic Eyes, Ripple... if he's lucky, it could be the ultimate life form...
Of course, these are just possibilities... but he doesn't know when the next Holy Grail War will be. Maybe he can find a way to inquire.
Seven Masters, that means it's inevitable. It won't end so easily.
The Mage's Association is not such a tightly organized group.
The three academies are like that.
And the Clock Tower is even more so.
Whether it's the Twelve Lords or the three major factions, they compete with each other, kill each other, each hoping the others die, but because they have to face the Church, they don't show it openly.
And now, there is a truce between the Mage's Association and the Church, entering an era of peace... although it's unknown how long it will last and what will happen next.
When the next war will come...
Or maybe, efore all of this unfolds, the leylines will disappear.
Without any measures, the leylines of this world can only last until about 2000... what changes will happen at that time is unknown. Perhaps it will be similar to what he knows.
A two-thirds reduction in the world's population, or maybe no change at all...
Anyway, it's best to be prepared.
...
"To be honest, JoJo, I didn't want to deal with you personally. We grew up in the same house, and even turning you into a zombie wouldn't be meaningful. So, I had those two knights handle the execution. But, I realized I was too naive. Seeing you alive, I realize my weakness as DIO, the emperor, in terms of mentality. Now, I can ruthlessly execute you without hesitation!"
"Alright! This time is good. Take a break and continue later."
"Ah, I understand." Takehito Koyasu nodded, sighed in relief, finally, he could take a break when there was no character of his own in the second part.
He has been here for several months.
Slowly watching this anime being produced episode by episode, witnessing DIO step by step toward the path of an evil emperor.
This character is different from the ones before, and different from the characters he used to know.
Before, no matter what kind of boss or extremely evil character, they had a process of turning evil, as if they were saying, "Human nature is inherently good."
But here, it's different.
Dio Brando, this character, did not turn evil for any reason, not because of his birth environment or anything like that but because he is naturally evil.
This concept really feels interesting.
"It's about to end. The first part of JoJo..." Kazuya said from outside the recording studio.
"Yes," Emiya Kiritsugu nodded.
"How's things at your place? I heard Touko Aozaki left yesterday."
"It's over." Emiya Kiritsugu smiled and said, "Although, with her skills, she couldn't completely adjust their bodies. After all, there are many differences between puppets and homunculus. But... with your Ripple, they can easily live to eighty years."
"Incredible, she truly deserve the title of Grand Mage."
He didn't know when Touko Aozaki obtained the title of Grand Mage. The specific time was unknown, but it was confirmed that she was already called the "Grand Mage" during the events of "Fate/Zero." Moreover, she was one of the very few individuals who had their sealing designation lifted and then reinstated...
The incident occurred at the end of the century when the Clock Tower experienced a massive change, and Touko Aozaki participated. Afterward, her sealing designation was lifted.
The specifics were unknown, but it was confirmed that Touko Aozaki, whether in terms of magecraft skills or combat ability, was top-notch.
No... wait, he suddenly remembered, this matter was briefly mentioned in "Clock Tower 2015." In simple terms... it's that Aoko Aozaki smashed the execution department responsible for her sealing.
"I'm going to the Mystic Eye Collection Train next. I'll leave it to you here."
"It's okay. But... you really don't need me to accompany you?"
"No need, it's fine like this."
Kazuya smiled and said, but he also made other preparations regarding Emiya Kiritsugu...
That is to bring a part of his Mystic Code.
Most of the people in the Mystic Eye Collection Train are magus. If Emiya Kiritsugu passes through, those who have seen "Fate/Zero" might spontaneously start to be wary of his Origin Bullets.
But not now.
Kazuya brought five Origin Bullets with him, concealed on his person, and also had two handguns with four magazines. This was the most he could hide on himself under the circumstances where others couldn't see him.
Because he also prepared Emiya Kiritsugu's beloved "Thompson Contender" with Origin Bullets.
In his view, this was more damaging to magus than summoning Heroic Spirits with Command Spells.
As long as it hits, one bullet is one magus.
And, since the Mystic Eye Collection Train invites high-end users, five bullets are, to some extent, enough.
Both in terms of practical use and deterrent effect.
As for whether these things can pass through customs...
If it were before, he would probably let Emiya Kiritsugu bring these things to England and then pick them up himself. But not anymore.
As long as he covers the outer appearance of the firearms with a layer of fiber cloth and penetrates them with repelling Ripple.
Even the most advanced instruments won't be able to detect what he's carrying!
This has already been tested in practice. So now, he simply keeps the weapons with him... so he has an extra trump card.
A lot safer.
...
On this day, Fuyuki City's police station became chaotic.
"Oh no! The prisoner escaped! Someone broke out!"
The police siren kept buzzing, and the prisoner had long since escaped without a trace.
"Holy Grail... Holy Grail... Haha, it's truly art. Is there anything better than this?" Looking at Fuyuki City Police Station not far away, the escaped prisoner, Ryuunosuke Uryuu, waved his hand. "Well then, goodbye. Thanks for the shelter you provided during this time."
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