[298] Eliminated Targets

"Well, after all, it's been over a month, and there are still some things at the company. I won't stay here tonight," Kazuya said to Shiki while putting on his coat. "I'll come see you again tomorrow."

"Suit yourself. It doesn't matter if you don't come."

Kazuya smiled, "By the way, Shiki, how about we go on a trip together sometime? You haven't left Japan yet, right? It would be nice to see different places."

"A trip..." Shiki lay on the bed, blinked at Kazuya, and said, "Sure, but... I don't really have a specific place I want to go."

"Alright, I'll figure it out for you."

Kazuya chuckled, "One day, we'll find something you like. See you tomorrow."

"Yeah, see you tomorrow."

Opening the door, Kazuya slowly left the Ryougi residence. He walked along the nearby road; he didn't drive here, and the company was a bit of a distance away. Taking a taxi would be faster.

However...

"Roar————!!"

Behind him, something roared and rushed towards him!

"Stop!"

————!!

In an instant, a golden ripple of light flashed through Kazuya's pupils, and the approaching figure came to a halt.

"This is... Darius III?"

Kazuya frowned at the figure, looked around, and said, "Servant... is this another variant Holy Grail War? But why is it appearing here? Is it targeting me, or is it targeting Shiki?"

While speaking, Kazuya tried to move, but he couldn't budge an inch against the Servant Darius III.

"But... it's too weak. Compared to the ones I faced before, it's completely inadequate. And what's with its magical energy? Is it E-rank? Probably not even E-rank? No Magecraft Kill, no resistance to magical energy at E-rank... and yet, it boldly charges at me—"

Kazuya extended his hand.

Ripples energy wrapped around it, and in an instant, pierced through the chest of the Servant with a ripple energy, shattering its spiritual core.

"It seems like dealing with this isn't my job, but someone from the Ryougi family, right? If not, then... maybe it's some information related to the Mystic Eyes I purchased on the Mystic Eyes Collection Train. After all, there were many magus and familiars present at that time."

Well... unless there's a problem with their brains, or they've completely deviated from the magical world, there are some people like that.

Another variant Holy Grail War... that's not bad.

Anyway, it's still a summoned Servant.

However, in front of someone with Mystic Eyes like him, without a certain level of resistance to magical energy, they are easy prey.

He knew that from facing Diarmuid earlier.

Although summoning a Servant has led to a significant decrease in their magical energy level, if a true Darius III were summoned as a Servant, not only magical energy, relying on his own strength, he could easily break free from the binding of Kazuya's Mystic Eyes.

But, unfortunately, this is not the real Darius III.

Just an imposter.

With a low level of resistance to magical energy, there's some pressure if it's an ambush, but... even though it suddenly rushed over, Kazuya already knew, "I'm right here, you know..."

Although its speed is not slow.

However, Kazuya's reflexes have gone through numerous battles using his Mystic Eyes and watching many real Servants fight, growing significantly.

It was simple to react to something of this level... although it's a bit regrettable to say so.

"Just some small fry."

Well, it's better to investigate first. This matter must be reported to the head of the Ryougi family. They need to make some preparations; otherwise, things might get messy. After all, if something like this happens for the first time, it might happen again, and not everyone possesses high-level Mystic Eyes.

...

"Taken out?" Araya Souren exclaimed in disbelief.

Now... how many seconds have passed since the battle?

He just sensed the start of the fight, and when he tried to connect to his own vision, the result was that he had already been taken out?

"So fast... and so powerful."

If his magical energy were still intact, he might have gone to investigate himself, but... in his current state, his magical energy was almost nonexistent. It only preserved enough magical energy to survive.

That "False Holy Grail" magical foundation was truly a trap!

Although the effect was indeed there, it overdrew the meager source in his body. For an average magus, this would likely significantly reduce their lifespan.

However... all this didn't matter to him, to someone who had lived for two centuries.

"Darius III... as Kurokawa Kazuya indeed said." Araya Souren recovered his magical energy while pondering, "Aside from the powerful Mystic Eyes, why did he recognize that Servant at a glance? This Servant should not have appeared in any of the past Holy Grail Wars... What does this guy still hold in his hands?"

Araya Souren's heart couldn't help but feel a hint of impatience.

His target was Shiki Ryougi.

However, as long as Kazuya was there, he couldn't get close.

In an instant, he killed the Servant...

"As expected, do I need high-level Mystic Eyes Kill to deal with him?" Araya Souren thought to himself.

He knew that something like high-level Mystic Eyes could produce similar effects.

Knowing that it existed, he also knew how to obtain it.

So...

Let's make a quick trip next. If he doesn't deal with Kazuya's Mystic Eyes, everything is in vain; he's too much of an eyesore.

...

London

Clock Tower

"I didn't expect to welcome Lady Barthomeloi's visit. It's an honor for the Tohsaka family," Tohsaka Tokiomi smile, looking at the entering women.

"Hmm." Barthomeloi Lorelei simply acknowledged, taking out a scroll. "Someone entrusted this to me for you."

"For me?"

"That's correct." Barthomeloi Lorelei nodded.

"What is... this?" Tohsaka Tokiomi looked at the scroll on the table with some confusion.

"A Magic Crest."

Tohsaka Tokiomi's pupils slightly contracted.

"However, this thing is not suitable for putting a Magic Crest. If stored for a long time, the quality may decline. This is for Tohsaka Sakura." Barthomeloi Lorelei said, "I'm sure you know who I'm talking about. Leave this thing to her for disposal. Don't think I don't care. Of course, no matter how she decides to use this Magic Crest, I will provide corresponding conveniences."

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