I Will Eventually Embark On The Path Of No Return Called A Hero

[Arc4] - 7. Perfect Stab

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Today, a prominent figure arrived in Fuyuki City.

Her golden, spiraled hair floated in two strands, shimmering like gold in the wind. A ruby, worth enough to sustain an ordinary family for a long time, twirled in her fingers.

She was like a star shining in the night, naturally drawing many eyes toward her.

"It's really crowded. Had I known, I would have bought this airport," Luvia flicked her hair. It was completely normal for her to attract attention, as she was an elite socialite. That didn't mean she enjoyed being blocked by crowds.

"Don't do anything that over the top," said a girl with black twin-tails, rubbing her forehead.

"Over the top? It's just some spare cash leaking from my wallet," Luvia covered her mouth and laughed smugly. "For someone who uses gem magic, this is nothing. Ah, sorry, I almost forgot, Tohsaka Rin, you're just a poor person."

Crack——!

A large vein bulged on the forehead of the girl Luvia called Tohsaka Rin. Had it been anyone else, she would have hit them with a flurry of Bajiquan punches. Even if it was Luvia, she wouldn't mind using the same treatment.

But not now. This time, she had to let Luvia's mockery slide.

"For Luvia Edelfelt, most of the world's population are poor," Rin forced an incredibly strained smile.

"Even if you tell the truth, it won't make me happy," Luvia smiled as she patted Rin's shoulder.

If someone else had said that, she would have sneered at them, even though it was true. Once they said it, it meant they were beneath her.

But Rin was different. As a fellow gem magic user, she knew the difference between them best. And yet, Rin could still brace herself and oppose her. The fact that she had to lower her head now due to the circumstances... it was wonderful!

Rin took a deep breath and said seriously, "Don't forget our mission this time."

"No problem, with Sapphire and the others, this mission is easy," Luvia snapped her fingers, and a bow-shaped object poked out from her golden hair.

"Have you considered that our opponent is Lord El-Melloi II? If he finds out we secretly took on this task and borrowed these two concept mystic codes..." Rin covered her face, "Wouldn't he mess with our grades?"

"He's not that petty," Luvia waved dismissively. "Even if we snatch the Class Cards before him, he wouldn't have anything to say. Besides, I don't think Lord El-Melloi II can beat a Servant with his own power, which is why that person agreed to lend us the mystic codes—oh wait, just me, since you, Rin, can't afford to pay for it."

Rin twitched.

This was precisely why she couldn't fight back against Luvia.

"We must remain elegant and composed. Lord El-Melloi II won't be able to get the Class Cards," Luvia pulled out a fan and opened it in front of her face. "We can take our time."

In another dimension, a blue-clad, red-lance-wielding Servant was being pounded into the ground by Cyd, while Lord El-Melloi II smoked a cigar and looked at the sky.

This guy's tough...

Oh well, a few more hits should do the trick.

"Even with Gray by his side, defeating a Servant is tough," Luvia closed her fan. "So, we're the only ones who can complete this mission."

"But it's a shame~ That girl Gray has all the qualities to become an outstanding magical girl," a wing-like object extended from Rin's hair. "The way she blushed when she realized her clothes had been stripped, ah~~ wonderful~~ I've already saved a 360-degree photo in my core!"

"Eek!" Rin shuddered, hugging her shoulders tightly.

Becoming a cat-eared magical girl was one thing, but having a perverted wand take pictures?!

"Ah~ don't worry, Rin, I'm not interested in your body," the wings drooped, as if the object had lost interest. "A gorilla can't compare to a cute girl."

"Ugh!" Rin yanked the red gem out of her hair and began pulling on its wings.

"Ouch, ouch! But no matter how hard you pull, you can't compare to Gray," the gem cried in pain. "Girls without any shame are so boring! I want Gray as my contractor! She's so shy, yet has no choice but to wield a wand, that look... ouch, ouch!"

Meanwhile, Gray suddenly felt a shiver down her spine.

"Arrgh!"

Perhaps out of frustration from being beaten, the blue-clad Servant roared and headbutted Cyd.

"Hm?"

Cyd raised an eyebrow and countered with a knee strike.

Boom——!

The blue-clad Servant flew back like a cannonball, crashing into several trees before smashing into a truck.

Cyd fished a coin from his pocket and flicked it toward the truck.

The glowing coin spun rapidly and sliced into the truck's fuel tank.

Boom——!

The deafening explosion engulfed the truck in flames, leaving no trace of an ordinary person.

"However, considering Servants can release Noble Phantasms, we should still be cautious," Sapphire poked out from Luvia's golden hair.

"True. Some Noble Phantasms, being legendary artifacts, may have effects we can't handle," Rin nodded but still didn't let go of Ruby's wings.

"Which is even better," Luvia smiled. "With Lord El-Melloi II's cautious nature, he won't act without absolute confidence. He'll wait until he understands the enemy's Noble Phantasm, which gives us more time."

The crimson magical energy scattered the flames, and the red lance slowly rose. The blue-clad Servant prepared to throw it.

"Noble Phantasm activation," Lord El-Melloi II furrowed his brow. "Judging from the action, it's a projectile-type. But is it anti-unit or anti-army?"

The blue-clad Servant raised his head slightly, his lips moving as he whispered something. A massive swirl of magical energy gathered around the crimson lance.

"No problem," Lord El-Melloi II patted Gray's shoulder, who was shielding him with a raised shield. "The battle is already over."

"If you still had your own will, I would gladly engage in a fair fight with you. But in your current state, ending it quickly is the only way to honor you," Cyd raised his left hand and swung it. "Your Noble Phantasm is quite impressive."

"!"

The blue-clad Servant uttered his final syllable and threw the lance. Or rather, he was supposed to...

The crimson lance began to disintegrate, starting from its tip, dissolving into faint light. At the same time, a glowing lance appeared in Cyd's hand, swirling with energy, and extending into a crimson spear.

"Too bad, it's mine now," Cyd gripped the lance, spun it, and hurled it at the blue-clad Servant.

Boom——!

With a deafening roar, the lance pierced the blue-clad Servant's chest like a meteor, leaving a gaping hole. He staggered, then collapsed, dissipating into faint light.

"So, the only ones who can collect the Class Cards are us," Luvia proudly raised her chin.

"Second Class Card, Lancer, get," Cyd picked up the card from the ground and tossed it to Lord El-Melloi II.