"Right, with this level of ability, I understand, but why are you helping us?"
At those words, I scratched my cheek and thought about it.
Hmm... I thought about the things I had done in the Fate/Zero world.
I resolved the worst endings and situations, gathered Servants with Rule Breaker, and with Tiamat's help, incarnated everyone in the process.
I remembered the two Lancers who died fighting in some battles, but if asked why I helped, I also thought, 'Wouldn't a happy ending be better than a bad ending?'
But saying that as an answer... would be a bit much, so I decided to say this.
"I just did as I pleased."
"That's a foolish thing to say."
At Reika's words, I couldn't help but chuckle and acknowledge it.
"I just did what I wanted to do. Even if you ask further, it'll be hard to hear a new answer."
"Ha... right... I don't think I can understand you. Jack, what will you do now?"
"Yeah, Mommy got stabbed too.... I'll be brave and get stabbed too, Jack."
Saying it like that makes me look like human trash!!
To begin with, even though it's a lance and might seem painful, I didn't think it would be that painful.
Well, if it hurts, there's nothing to be done, but since it's my first time using it on a Heroic Spirit, I did my best to analyze Jack the Ripper's genes and used Hundred Blossoms.
I transformed the body made of magical energy into living cells, the spiritual core became a heart, and in the process, as the heart pumped and blood circulated, Jack looked at me with a bewildered expression.
I also erased the scar on her cheek, making her just an ordinary girl... Kiana Kaslana wouldn't have been bad either, but the personality structure was likely to change, so it was resolved using Jack the Ripper's genes, one of the souls.
Somehow, the Kaslana genes from Honkai Impact 3rd all had the characteristics of being gluttons and fools, so the difference in disposition was too severe to combine with Jack the Ripper, making it impossible to execute.
To begin with, this isn't the Honkai world either, and I don't know what effect those genes would have if they came here, so I simply resolved it in a general way.
"Rated Output Zeroth Holy Lance: Wellwichia"
And so, I pierced Jack the Ripper and reconstructed her DNA piece by piece.
The body made of magical energy was converted into DNA and cells, and the vessel to hold the soul began to be constructed at a rapid pace.
Even if a vessel is made, it's meaningless without a soul, but thanks to the magical energy that serves as a vessel even though it isn't one, she changed into a living human body without any aftereffects.
As Jack's body was completed, I pulled out the lance.
Separate from the magical energy used in the process, I felt like I was about to vomit and had no choice but to kneel.
"Akira!? Are you okay?"
"Ahh, yeah... It seems it was a weapon I had no aptitude for from the start."
It was close to the price of trying to use a tool that didn't suit my body, but I realized that overwhelming magical energy minimized the aftereffects.
Conversely, with the Black Flower, it probably wouldn't be a big deal, but it seems the White Flower isn't like that.
Both are the same weapon, but I couldn't help but laugh that one side is suitable for use.
"Jack, are you okay?"
"Yeah... I'm okay, feeling a little tired.... Mommy, I'll sleep for a bit....z z z Z…"
"Okay, sleep well, Jack. With this, our business here is done... we'll be going now. There's no more reason to target mages either...."
"You're leaving."
"Don't ask where we're going."
I stood up from the spot with a bitter smile.
"Artoria, Mordred, let's go."
"Is it really okay to leave it like this?"
"Yeah, if they act like serial killers again, even if it means an all-out war to wipe them out, they must be dealt with. Even though I gave them a last chance, if they do the same thing again, I intend to kill them without hesitation then."
"I see.... But, if mages come after them."
"That's the mages' business. Not ours."
"Is that so.... Then shall we head back?"
And so, we resolved their goal, met with El-Melloi II, told him the truth about this matter, and El-Melloi could only nod his head.
"So, Jack the Ripper has been incarnated. If you had failed, Jack the Ripper and her Master would have died."
"That's right."
"Even without any benefit, you tried to save them."
"Because I wanted to."
"Is that so..."
El-Melloi II seemed to have nothing more to say and just shook his head.
"You have a personality that takes losses."
And so, our job ended here, and afterwards, the fog in London completely disappeared.
As the fog disappeared, ordinary people rejoiced, and mystery articles about the paranormal phenomenon piled up, leaving it as just a ghost story.
And so, Artoria, Mordred, Benienma, and Tamamo boarded a plane and returned to Fuyuki.
After receiving El-Melloi II's and Reines's phone numbers, they were passed to Medea in Fuyuki and utilized as connections to purchase materials for Conceptual Weapons, apparently.
As we returned to Fuyuki, a new incident was scheduled to occur, and we had to prepare for it.
'A reversed, male King Arthur.... Is that similar to Jeanne d'Arc Alter?'
If so, then countering it accordingly might be impossible.
The Dragon's Heart is fixed, so Siegfried's Anti-Dragon trait would work, but still, a King Arthur buffed by the Grail is powerful, and I don't know how much stronger a Servant made by the Grail would be.
Tiamat is here too.... Well, there are many Servants. I can only pray there's nothing to worry about.
And so, I checked my smartphone for the first time in a while.
July 7, 2004
Zeroth King Arthur Raid (Master: Manaka)
Altria Pendragon Alter (Forgery)
Madness Enhancement EX (Chivalry)
As if having sworn a knight's oath, she will absolutely obey Manaka's orders.
Even if it is the wrong path.
Even if she becomes an Evil of Humanity.
Magic Resistance EX
Almost nullifies magecraft effects.
Riding A
Can freely ride all animals and vehicles, excluding Phantasmal and Divine Beast rank.
Instinct B
An ability to always "sense" the optimal development for oneself during battle. Because she is constantly suppressing her ferocity, her instinct has dulled.
Charisma E
A natural talent for commanding armies. Improves allies' abilities in group battles.
Command ability increases, but due to the fear caused by reversal, morale can only decrease.
Magical Energy Release EX
Releases enormous black magical energy.
Giant Beast Hunting A
King Arthur fought and won against many magical beasts that tried to ravage Britain.
A skill proving abundant experience in battles against giant enemies.
Noble Phantasm: 『Excalibur - Sword of Promised Victory (Reversal)』
A Noble Phantasm that reversed the strongest illusion, a drop of starlight.
The Thirteen Restraints do not exist; it is treated as a demonic sword created to destroy stars.
Deals additional damage to targets belonging to the World.
The black light shall lead the world to ruin.
"……."
Why, of all days, July 7th?
I called for Artoria.
"Did you call for me, Akira?"
"Artoria, when is your birthday?"
"It's July 7th, but?"
"……."
I roughly understood.
"Mordred?"
"Huh? Mine's May 1st?"
"Ah, right. That's how it is…."
"Why my birthday? Don't tell me an incident is happening on my birthday?"
At Artoria's words, I nodded.
"Tch…, hoo, why is an incident happening on my birthday! Do they have a grudge against me or something?"
"No, the summoning Manaka wants is not the female Artoria, but the male Artoria. Even with the parallel world theory, there's no rule that birthdays have to be different, right?"
"Aha? I see. I'm convinced."
And then a table was smashed to pieces as she shouted.
"This is unacceptable! I thought when we got back, on my birthday, you'd at least buy a birthday cake to share and we'd live a happy life!!!! Why, of all days, does it have to be my birthday!"
Artoria broke down in tears.
If Kotomine saw this, he would have enjoyed the lamentation, right?
No, perhaps Manaka is the one enjoying the lamentation.
Considering she timed the raid to coincide with Artoria's birthday… she might be watching this situation.
"Medea."
"Yes, did you call for me?"
"Use a familiar to contact Emiya, Sakura, Ruby, and Rin, and arrange for us to communicate."
"Understood."
And so, we had to prepare for tomorrow.
I don't know if this will be a fight to protect Fuyuki City or a fight to protect Japanese soil.
If the Holy Grail's power is concentrated in one place, the possibility that he rivals or surpasses Heracles's Great Hero (Megaros) is quite high.
'That aside, if it's like this… it seems like a Singularity without Chaldea… no, it's become a Holy Grail Raid?'
For now, there's a need to recover the Holy Grail, but I wonder if Da Vinci exists in this world or not.
After this incident is over, should I go find Olga Marie Animusphere or something?
Whether Chaldea exists or not, her disguise will be blown.
To begin with, she was just a girl starved for praise.
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