Chapter 64: The Command Spell Shines Again

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Kiritsugu Emiya must be nearby. Kirei was certain of it. Even though he had never met the Magus Killer, even though his past and the man known as "Kiritsugu Emiya" were two parallel lines that never intersected, the moment he obtained information about him, Kirei felt a shiver from the depths of his soul. He was staring into the abyss of that man, convinced that the same abyss existed within his own heart. The Holy Grail, capable of granting any wish, the Heroic Spirits gathered here throughout history—these things, thrilling as they were, paled in importance compared to the existence of "Kiritsugu Emiya" in Kirei's eyes. He had endured a hollow, empty life for too long. Unable to feel happiness, devoid of personal desires, his religious devotion was merely a search for answers to his own confusion. Yet, the more he studied principles, the more he honed his skills, and the further he drifted from finding the correct path for himself. He became a priest because of his father's expectations. He became the Master of Assassin because of his teacher's wishes... It was as if "Kirei Kotomine" could only continue existing in this chaotic world by using the requests of others as fuel. If he had been born in an era of war and turmoil, then the yet-undiscovered Kirei Kotomine would have likely become someone like "Siegfried," wielding the holy sword Balmung, slaying the evil dragon Fafnir in response to the people's cries, forever fulfilling their expectations as a hero. But unfortunately, this was an era of peace. People's wishes would not be trampled upon, nor did they need a champion to fight for their justice in blood and battle. And so, the emptiness within Kirei only grew larger. He could not experience joy, yet he found a strange pleasure in the suffering and disgrace of others—something that his lifelong teachings told him was forbidden by God. Oh Lord, what should I do? Day after day, the priest prayed devoutly. And finally—he found what he believed to be the answer in one man. Find Kiritsugu Emiya. Unearth the meaning of his own existence through him. For Kirei Kotomine, this matter took precedence over everything else—even his own survival. Even Kiritsugu himself would never know that from the moment he stepped into Fuyuki City, he had been ensnared in a vast web woven by countless shadowy Heroic Spirits. That was why Kirei had come to this place. Through Diarmuid's legend, the curse effect of the yellow spear had already been revealed. With all six remaining Servants still active, Saber had lost the use of one hand in the first battle, making her the most likely to be eliminated first. She was already teetering on the edge of defeat. Kiritsugu Emiya would undoubtedly recognize this danger. Eliminating Lancer, the source of the curse, as soon as possible would be the Einzbern faction's top priority. Thus, Kirei cast his net near Kayneth's stronghold, waiting for the attacker to take the bait. He had expected it to be Kiritsugu, yet another person appeared instead. However, Kirei was certain that this woman was connected to Kiritsugu. The woman he was now pursuing was the key to finding him. But just as he was about to capture her, a sudden smoke grenade disrupted the situation. [015: Artoria Pendragon (Saber)] [Character Information: Known in legend as the King of Britain, also referred to as King Arthur. Hailed as the King of Knights, she drew the Sword of Selection from the stone and lived as the idealized figure of King Arthur, concealing her true gender. However, as her kingdom fell into ruin due to civil strife, she came to believe she was unfit to be king. For the sake of her country, she sought to use the Holy Grail to select a new ruler... So how could someone like this possibly fall in love so easily?] [Hidden Information: Locked.] [Record Conditions (1/3)]: [•Earn Artoria's approval. (Completed)] [•Defeat/Kill Artoria Pendragon. (Incomplete)] [•Help Artoria resolve her inner conflicts. (Incomplete)] A pale blue notification flashed before his eyes, signalling the completion of a certain condition. Without hesitation, Sakatsuki discarded the dual blades in his hands and leapt backwards, drawing his bow and nocking an arrow! At the same time, a golden figure burst through the spinning blades. Her emerald eyes locked onto the incoming arrow, and with a dazzling arc of light, the holy sword Excalibur sliced the supersonic projectile in two! Then, magical energy surged forth. The petite King of Knights unleashed wild, brutal strength, shattering the ground beneath her feet. In an instant, she closed the distance to Sakatsuki, gathering wind upon her blade. "Strike Air!" "Shoot, A Hundred Heads!" The chaotic storm cleared everything within a dozen meters. But behind the enormous, heavy black axe blade, the young man had already vanished. Somehow, he had disappeared without a trace. *** Hey readers! Want to read ahead? ???? Join my Patreon for early access to 30+ advance chapters! Your support helps me write more and bring the story to you faster. ????patreon.com/aarvan???? Thanks for being awesome! ❤️

Chapter 64: The Command Spell Shines Again

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