Abnormality In Type-Moon: Madness Of Animeverse

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Kansaki Residence.

Under the urgent summons of Tohsaka Rin, the household quickly gathered in the master bedroom.

For the Nakano sisters, it was their first time in this room, and they were immediately startled by the grotesque bloodstains on the headboard. Meanwhile, Kasumigaoka Utaha and the others had their worried gazes fixed on Roy, who lay unconscious on the bed.

"As Tohsaka Rin said, there's no apparent anomaly," Cansaki Touko remarked after conducting a thorough examination. She frowned slightly, her tone contemplative.

"This appears to be a case of being trapped in an inescapable dream. There are no physical injuries, nor does it seem to be caused by magic. Whoever is responsible is likely not a magus."

"Is this... a bad thing?" Cansaki Aoko leaned against the doorframe, her eyes sweeping irritably over the bloodstains on the bed before shifting to her sister.

Her expression was grave. Anyone could see that she was genuinely concerned about Roy.

"Considering he collapsed right at the bedside, it's likely Roy himself didn't anticipate this situation," Tohsaka Rin said, resting her chin on her hand in thought. "This suggests that the other party forcibly pulled him into the dream. He was caught off guard—this doesn't bode well."

"Then we need to wake him up immediately."

"I'll prepare the ritual." Cansaki Touko nodded decisively. "I'll use magic to link your dreams with Roy's. While I maintain the connection, you'll have to enter the dream yourselves. Lie down here; I'll take care of the rest."

Tohsaka Rin agreed without hesitation.

"Do we need to join too?" Nakano Ichika asked, her voice tinged with uncertainty. Realizing how that might sound, she quickly added, "I mean, won't we be a burden?"

"No, your participation might be helpful. I'll need you inside the dream to gather information, since I won't be able to enter it myself," Touko replied. After a moment's thought, she added reassuringly, "Generally speaking, what happens in the dream shouldn't affect reality. However, if any of you are interested in exploring the path of magic, this could be a useful experience. That said, it might leave some psychological scars. You decide among yourselves."

The Nakano sisters, Kasumigaoka Utaha, and Hayasaka Ai huddled together to discuss in hushed tones.

Tohsaka Rin and Illyasviel were, of course, going in. Their determination was evident.

"I'll stand guard," Aoko said, waving off the idea of joining.

Touko simply nodded without comment.

"We'll go," Kasumigaoka Utaha and Nakano Ichika stepped forward together.

Hayasaka Ai and Nakano Miku stayed behind, clearly unwilling to get involved.

Illyasviel shot them a sidelong glance.

Miku's reluctance was understandable; her timid nature made her unsuited for such tasks. But Hayasaka Ai? She had the courage and the skills. If she truly wanted to contribute, she could've joined.

Illyasviel scoffed softly. So much for that demure persona—clearly just an act.

With bedding brought in from other rooms, Tohsaka Rin, Illyasviel, Kasumigaoka Utaha, and Nakano Ichika lay down as Touko began the hypnotic process. Soon, all four drifted into a deep slumber.

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"Saber, you're here, aren't you?"

As Touko completed the dream-linking ritual, she suddenly addressed the empty air.

"Yes."

Miss Okita materialized from spirit form, appearing in the room.

Nakano Miku glanced up nervously but kept silent.

"As Roy's Servant, you'll have an easier time entering his dream than they will. I'm counting on you to protect him—and them."

"Leave it to me, Miss Okita!" Okita's face lit up with a brilliant smile as she prepared to enter the dream with Touko's assistance.

Aoko watched silently, her gaze shifting from Roy's still form to Touko, who remained composed and methodical.

"You seem oddly calm," Aoko remarked.

"In the dream realm, it's a battle of wills," Touko replied with a shrug, her tone unwavering. "I have absolute confidence in Roy's willpower. Even if there's malice buried deep within him, he can control it. My concern lies elsewhere."

"What kind of danger are you talking about?" Aoko's eyes narrowed.

"Normally, dream-related dangers don't translate to reality. But if the enemy has accounted for this…" Touko's expression turned cold. "What concerns me most is the source. There's no external trace of magic, which suggests the power pulling him into the dream came from within. If that's the case... it might be Angra Mainyu's doing."

"That accursed thing... it wouldn't let him go so easily after three years of enmity."

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When Tohsaka Rin opened her eyes, she found herself standing on a desolate hill.

The land around her was scorched black, the sky and earth eerily mirroring the real world's wilderness.

Before long, Illyasviel, Nakano Ichika, and Kasumigaoka Utaha appeared beside her.

"This is... indistinguishable from reality," Illyasviel said, her gaze sweeping across the barren landscape, her tone laced with curiosity.

"So this dream is modeled after Roy's experiences?" Nakano Ichika ventured hesitantly.

"Then... could this be Roy's past?" Tohsaka Rin felt a chill run down her spine.

Roy's past was a forbidden topic, one he never spoke of. For the enemy to recreate it in this dream—it was a bold move. Was Roy holding up? Or had he already lost his mind?

"Let's go," Illyasviel said, her interest piqued as she took the first step forward.

Tohsaka Rin followed, her heart weighed down with apprehension.

Kasumigaoka Utaha and Nakano Ichika trailed silently behind. New to magic, they didn't understand much of what was happening. For now, they stuck close and resolved to observe.

The dream defied logic.

Moments after they began walking, the scenery around them warped, breaking apart to reveal a massive pool.

They stood at the edge of the water, staring at its contents. Their faces turned pale in unison.

The pool was filled with bodies—countless individuals who bore a striking resemblance to Roy and Illyasviel. Like discarded trash, the figures lay motionless, some still breathing, their eyes wide open as they awaited their deaths.

"A disposal pool," Illyasviel said flatly, her voice devoid of emotion. "The Einzbern family has one too. Only theirs is larger, with far more homunculi thrown into it."

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