: Call to Arms! Suppress Lancer!

Chapter 31. Call to Arms! Sweep Away Lancer!

"strangeness."

"What exactly is he trying to do?"

He darted through the surrounding alleys, dodging repeated attacks. Although he had many bloody marks on his body, he never suffered a fatal blow.

After realizing that the other party did not really want to kill her, Sakura Kyoko had doubts.

Assassin seems to have come here with other purposes.

(Well, although I don't know what he's trying to do, it's not a bad thing for me.)

Wiping away her sweat, she looked at her opponent, who was staring directly at her, not far away.

The weapon the opponent was wielding was incredibly sharp, and combined with his lightning-fast swordsmanship, he was virtually invincible.

She would find it difficult to stop this "assassin" head-on.

If she really wants to win, she'll have to be willing to unleash her greatest "Noble Phantasm".

However, Sakura Kyoko was unable to confirm what kind of effect it would have.

after all

To willingly "become a witch" or something like that.

That sounds too dangerous.

That's right, her greatest reliance was actually the soul artifact "Witch Transformation" that she obtained after becoming a "Heroic Spirit".

She will become a "witch" whenever she uses it.

Having fought against that creature time and time again and witnessed Sayaka's fate, she found it hard to believe this "Noble Phantasm".

If it were used and turned into a witch bringing disaster to the city, that would be a real disaster.

This is why, despite repeated setbacks, Sakura Kyoko still refused to use it.

"Clatter."

Using her spear to parry the incoming sword, Sakura Kyoko gritted her teeth and persevered.

Fortunately, she wasn't fighting alone at this moment.

"Clang!"

The divine sword was deflected, but Jianxin gripped the ground with both feet to steady himself and focused intently on it.

(As expected, Lancer's magic is plentiful.)

(He doesn't look like he's lost his Master at all.)

Having realized this, Kenshin also became curious.

What changes have occurred in the other person that led to this?

(Retreat, Assassin, that's enough.)

Kenshin could faintly hear the message from Kirei Kotomine, and his sword-wielding motion froze.

"Hello!"

Seeing the other party disappear without explanation, Sakura Kyoko was filled with questions.

"What exactly is that guy here for?"

.........

"The familiar was destroyed by a mysterious monster?"

"It seems Caster is also nearby."

Is this a coincidence?

Tokiomi Tohsaka and Risei Kotomine looked a little stiff at this moment, as the familiars they had sent out to observe had suddenly lost their view.

After learning who the culprit was, they had some unfounded associations.

Although they were the ones who forced Lancer there, Caster also showed up.

Is it a coincidence or...?

"That's not important now. We can start planning the follow-up and then mobilize the other Masters."

"You can get Command Seals for free just by participating in the extermination operation; no one can refuse that."

Without dwelling on the issues, Tokiomi Tohsaka turned to look at Ritsu Kotomine and said earnestly.

"Okay, I'll go and issue the notice right away."

Witnessing his father's departing figure, Kirei Kotomine silently followed.

He didn't reveal any further details, but rather made vague guesses.

He didn't think it was a coincidence that Caster happened to be nearby.

Judging from the intelligence Assassin brought back, it's hard to say.

It's possible that Caster and Lancer have teamed up.

Otherwise, Lancer's unusual magical power cannot be explained.

Only Caster possesses the magical ability to sustain a Servant who has lost their Master.

With an involuntary smile, Kirei Kotomine imagined the scene to come and couldn't help but feel excited, murmuring in a low voice that no one else could hear.

"As expected, things in this world are unpredictable."

.........

"Are you alright?"

"Oh, it's alright."

By the time Jonouchi arrived, Sakura Kyoko's wounds had already healed.

Most of the damage Kenshin inflicted on her was scratches, not serious injuries, so she recovered easily.

"Seriously, you got attacked as soon as you stepped out the door. You're really unlucky."

"Who is the opponent?"

He spread his hands, not thinking too much about it.

"Assassin".

"But something still feels off."

Why do you say that?

"Because he neither came to recruit me nor to kill me."

The two then exchanged words, and Jonouchi also noticed a problem during Sakura Kyoko's explanation.

"It doesn't seem like a test."

"If you can't figure it out, then don't think about it. It's only natural that there will be a few oddballs in this war."

Although Jonouchi was also confused, he didn't think deeply about the consequences.

"Too."

Unable to figure out the specifics of Assassin, Kyoko Sakura had no choice but to give up.

"Hono."

"Whoosh!"

"Um?"

As Jounouchi tossed two cards over, Sakura Kyoko caught them with a start.

[Pluto's Barrier Wave]

[The Dead Resurrected]

"This is?"

Not understanding why the other party had thrown over a card with an unclear description, Sakura Kyoko tilted her head in confusion.

She couldn't see the card's contents clearly, so she had no idea what its effects were.

"Keep it with you, you never know when you might need it."

"I have infused the card with so-called magic power, so it can be activated even without the Duel Disk when needed."

The reason for giving it away was that Jonouchi believed the girl needed it more than he did.

And that's how he can "draw" new cards.

Even though they've become "Heroic Spirits," they still have to abide by the rules of duels, which is honestly a bit strange.

He can only keep 6 cards in his hand at a time. He cannot draw new cards unless he covers them up or uses them.

Exclude the unused [Red-Eyes Black Dragon] and the already summoned [Time Magician].

The remaining [Skill Extraction] and [Attack Power Nullification] effects have been covered up.

In addition to the two cards given to Sakura Kyoko, he can slowly "draw" 5 new cards using the stored magic.

In this war, only by obtaining the card that can turn the tide of battle can we possibly defeat those humanoid monsters.

.........

I apologize for summoning you all here so late at night.

"However, due to an emergency, we need your assistance."

Kotomine Riki stood inside the church, looking at the familiars that had been dispatched around him, and then solemnly declared.

"We received news this evening that an ordinary human has been killed by a Servant."

"After investigation, it was found that it was done by Lancer, who fought against Assassin."

"Such acts are especially heinous, so I implore you all to eliminate such evil individuals and prevent more people from being harmed."

"Of course, I won't let you work for nothing. I will issue a Command Spell to every Master who participates in the siege."

After he finished speaking, the familiars who had come to observe also relayed his words back.

Although this act was utterly despicable, Kotomine Risei didn't care about the opinions of these people.

After all, the problems will be exposed sooner or later. As for whether they will be revealed later?

That's not important at all.

In any case, under the guise of neutrality, he issued a nominal summons.

Who wouldn't be happy to accept something so simple that benefits everyone except Lancer?

As the saying goes, all the world's hustle and bustle is for profit.

The fact that you can get Command Seals for free by defeating Lancer is undoubtedly a huge win for the Master.

Therefore, even if they suspect something is amiss, a smart person wouldn't speak out; they would simply remain silent and support Kotomine Risei's actions.

(End of this chapter)