Multiverse Adventure – My Journey Begins in Danmachi 101
by TINY FAN FICTIONMultiverse Adventure – My Journey Begins in Danmachi 101
Edited by: Tiny Fan Fiction
Chapter 101 Scáthach: Come!
Sneak attack!
Compared to the Matou residence located in the suburbs and the Einzbern Castle, which is essentially a forest, the Tohsaka Residence is relatively close to the city center, but it’s still a remote area where you won’t see a single person for several minutes.
Moreover, Tohsaka Tokiomi is a very standard Magus, although he will use some petty tricks and collude with the Supervisor to cheat, he doesn’t dare to completely disregard the rules.
For example, a few days before the Holy Grail War began, Tohsaka Tokiomi used social connections to drive away the nearby residents through various excuses such as work trips, winning tours, and construction repairs, and set up a barrier to keep people away, making it so that there’s no one in sight within a few hundred meters.
If it were a Magus without any morals, they would directly set up their Magecraft Workshop in the city center, and no one would dare to make a move.
However, in Kenneth’s eyes, this shows that Tohsaka Tokiomi, although just a third-rate Magus from the countryside, still has the dignity and bottom line that a Magus should have, and is much stronger than those Magus who use modern firearms shamelessly.
And so, he decided to show his respect by using his full power to take down Tohsaka Tokiomi!
Avoiding various alarm barriers, Kenneth brought Artoria, dressed in a black suit, to the vicinity of the Tohsaka Residence, and poured out the contents of the test tube in his hand.
The mercury-like liquid, which originally weighed 140 kilograms and was sealed by Magecraft, spilled onto the ground, creating a deep pit in the cement.
“Autonomous defense, automatic Offensive Arts, automatic scouting.”
No longer concealing his Mana fluctuations, Kenneth constructed a Mana circuit with his most prized Magecraft Equipment.
The spilled mercury sphere began to move with a rustling sound as the command was given.
The surface of the sphere, which was as smooth as a mirror, rippled with waves, giving off an unusually light and agile feel.
The Moon Spirit Essence, Kenneth’s most prized Magecraft Equipment, is said to be one of the top 12 Magecraft Equipment of the El-Melloi family.
For Kenneth, who possesses the Wind and Water attributes and is skilled in precise operations, this equipment can adapt to various environments and be molded into different shapes.
More importantly, due to Kenneth’s achievements in summoning, the Moon Spirit Essence also possesses a certain level of intelligence, allowing it to prevent a surprise attack on the Magus himself without his knowledge.
“……Scalp (beheading)!”
Kenneth raised his right arm, and part of the mercury sphere transformed into a long, thin whip several meters long, slashing towards the Tohsaka Household gate.
The tip of the mercury whip transformed into a blade thinner than paper, and although it was only a thin layer, it possessed a surprising sharpness that could easily cut through titanium alloy steel plates.
The mercury whip rose high and then slashed down!!
In an instant, countless silver lights flashed, and when the Moon Spirit Essence withdrew its tentacles, the Tohsaka Residence gate shattered with a loud crash, accompanied by a violent tremor that shook the ground.
Moreover, in the midst of the dust and smoke, the Large Number Barrier set up in the courtyard suddenly appeared, forming a variety of colorful magical screens.
Faced with these barriers, Kenneth gazed at them with the same leisurely attitude as a teacher appraising a student’s work, before losing interest and withdrawing his gaze, then loudly shouting.
“I, Kenneth El-Melloi, the ninth head of the Archibald family, have come to visit! Tohsaka Household’s Magus, for the Holy Grail that we both pursue, let us wager our lives and honor, and engage in a fair fight!”
These barriers were not difficult for Kenneth to handle, but he wanted to wait for the Tohsaka Household’s Magus to come out before properly destroying them.
Is this really okay?
If we’re going to have a one-on-one fight, can’t we find a place where we won’t be ambushed by other Masters?
Artoria, vigilant and scanning their surroundings, silently sighed at her Master’s impulsive behavior.
However, she didn’t dislike this behavior, so she directly released her mana, changed into a suit of armor, and stood in front of Kenneth, grasping an invisible sword.
At the moment Kenneth released his Magecraft equipment, Tohsaka Tokiomi, who was elegantly drinking red wine in the underground room of the Tohsaka Residence, sensed his attack and felt a mix of emotions.
Tohsaka Tokiomi, who considered himself one of the two strongest Magi in the Holy Grail War, had anticipated this battle with Kenneth.
But, did you have to directly blast my front door?
Can’t you ring the doorbell?
I’m broke!
I have no money!
One must realize that the forecourt of the Tohsaka Residence is more than just a gate and garden; it includes the Large Number, a costly Barrier maintained by each generation of the Tohsaka Household’s head, which truly represents the facade of a Magecraft lineage.
Repairing only the gate without setting up the Barrier would make any Magus passing by see the Tohsaka Household as a nouveau riche without a shred of Inheritance.
If any other part were damaged, Tohsaka Tokiomi could wait for funds to replenish before repairing it, but the gate is the face of the Tohsaka Household──how could he delay?
Each day of delay tarnishes the Tohsaka Household’s reputation further.
If not for adhering to the Tohsaka Household’s tradition of absolute elegance, Tohsaka Tokiomi would have let out a few choice words.
Suppressing his anger, Tohsaka Tokiomi straightened his burgundy suit, ensuring even his hairstyle was impeccable, before stepping out of the Magecraft Workshop with his cane in hand and gems in his pocket.
In the calculations of the Tohsaka envoy, this Holy Grail War should have been a coordinated effort between Kenneth and him to eliminate the third-rate Masters, followed by a divine duel reminiscent of Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojirou (Assassin) on Ganryujima, a battle to the death without regrets.
However, Kenneth’s reckless frontal assault and insistence on clashing directly were incredibly troublesome for Tohsaka Tokiomi, who couldn’t help but lament the tactics of an outsider who clearly didn’t understand strategy.
Even if he hadn’t read Romance of the Three Kingdoms or the Tokugawa Ieyasu Chronicles, surely Kenneth should know about the two world wars?
Churchill’s blood-sacrificing resistance against Germany, dividing the last glimmer of the British Empire between 2 great powers, only to be carried off by them after the war, was indeed a blessing of monumental proportions.
As a British manridden by his son’s nation, becoming conjugate father and son, and still being so rash, Kenneth has clearly learned no lessons.
The victory and glory of war have never been about who exerted the most effort, but about who lasted the longest and preserved their strength.
Survival is the ultimate truth!
Moreover, Tohsaka Tokiomi has a premonition that the Tohsaka Household’s century-old mansion might not survive this day.
Just by looking at the seaside park, which seemed to have been bombarded by hundreds of heavy cannons, it’s clear that the clash between the two Servants would definitely destroy the Barrier and the houses, and it would be a miracle if the foundation and the Leyline connection nodes remained intact.
With the Tohsaka Household’s assets and patents all sold off, it’s likely that all Tokiomi could leave for his daughter would be a few precious stones and the spiritual land that came with being a Leyline administrator.
The more an individual invests, the harder it is to withdraw, whether it’s in love, academics, career, or wealth – and right now, Tokiomi is a gambler who has bet everything, with his eyes blazing red like a gambler on a hot streak.
If he could win the Holy Grail War, all of this would be worth it!
But if he lost, then he, Tokiomi, would be the sinner of the Tohsaka Household!
As a flash of insight appeared, a slender figure emerged in the dimly lit underground room.
Her long, purple-red hair cascaded down to her waist, accentuating her voluptuous figure, which was hugged by her tight-fitting outfit.
Although her sensual curves were on full display, the elegant aura she unintentionally exuded completely suppressed any lewd thoughts, making it impossible to harbor impure intentions.
In her delicate hands, she gripped 2 blood-red lances, shimmering with an ominous red aura, as if defying the gods themselves.
“Very well, Master, I shall secure victory for you.”
Watching Lance emerge first from the Magecraft Workshop, Tohsaka Tokiomi opened his mouth, wanting to ask if he could hide and ambush instead.
But after a moment of hesitation, he decided to let it go.
This figure from Irish legend, while showing him respect, maintained a detached calm born of supreme arrogance, much like one would tolerate a pet cat perching on their head.
Tohsaka Tokiomi always felt that if he overstepped, he might be skewered on the spot.
Never mind, he thought, her strength is still trustworthy.
Especially that Noble Phantasm with the reputation of being unerringly fatal; apart from that silver Heroic Spirit with Luck A+, none should be able to survive it.
By the time Tohsaka Tokiomi reached the front courtyard, a flash of purple light zipped past.
A slender figure charged forward like a battle chariot, colliding head-on with the waiting, golden-haired Saber!
As the ground trembled and dust swirled, it engulfed Tohsaka Tokiomi’s face.
When he finally managed to open his eyes, he saw that the dozens of barriers in the courtyard had been obliterated, the ground resembling a scene of chaos after a rampaging bulldozer.
The clashing of metal in the distance silently narrated the cause of this tragic scene.
In an instant, Tohsaka Tokiomi fell silent.
It seemed that his greatest loss came from his own Heroic Spirit?
“Ahem, are you the head of the Tohsaka Household this generation?”
After dispelling the Moon Spirit Essence protection, Kenneth, still unscathed, discreetly touched his forehead, recalling the profound gaze of the woman who nearly beheaded him the day before, a surge of fear welling up inside.
Regaining his composure, Tohsaka Tokiomi brandished his Scepter, beginning to channel Mana into it.
The next moment, a stream of dragon-like crimson flame spewed forth from the ruby at the tip of the staff.
But instead of bursting, the blazing scarlet fire coalesced into a pillar of light, transforming the Scepter into a massive 2-meter-long crimson sword.
“…Tohsaka Tokiomi, the fifth head of the Tohsaka Household, humbly requests a duel!”
On the deserted slope at the foot of the mountain, in the dim light, no figures could be seen, only a sharp Mana storm sweeping around, lifting and shattering countless floorboards!
The crimson Lancer clashed fiercely with the intangible long sword, exploding with blazing sparks with every Instant, the wind howled across the wilderness, tearing through the air, emitting a sharp and shrill wail.
It seemed to be a stalemate, but only Artoria knew how hard she was struggling.
The spear struck, Artoria instinctively tilted her head to the side and raised her sword to defend.
When the sparks flew and the Holy Sword transmitted a penetrating Strength, like a blood-stained, sharp spearhead, it was only a finger’s width from her neck.
With just one strike, she had almost been decapitated by this Lancer!
In less than half a minute of fighting, Artoria, who had several times relied on Instinct to escape death, realized that the woman in front of her was a Martial Arts expert as skilled as Noah.
No, in a one-on-one duel, this woman’s spear skills were even above Noah’s.
Noah’s weak-to-strong Swordsmanship was a complete set of techniques,the Offensive Arts were not particularly strong, Artoria could hold her ground as long as she abandoned the offensive.
But this Lancer’s spear skills were completely devoid of any trace of technique, there was no transition between offense and defense, and the suddenness of her thrusts and slashes was greatly enhanced.
Compared to Noah, who was like a bloodthirsty beast, this Lancer was like a seasoned hunter who could track and wear down prey’s strength over a month.
If it weren’t for Artoria’s super parameters and excellent Instinct, she would have been seriously injured long ago.
This woman has some skills!
Should I release Noble Phantasm?
Master’s side should have a big advantage, I just need to hold back the Lancer and buy time for them.
But this feeling, is really unpleasant!
Why do I always encounter such opponents!
My full strength can’t be exerted!
……I must regain the initiative immediately.
With a lion-like roar in her heart, Artoria made her decision!
In the next parry, at the moment when the weapons were barely separated, Artoria’s Invisible Sword seemed to break free from its shackles, accompanied by her master’s Declaration, releasing its restraints.
“Strike Air!”
As the Mana storm swept in, the holy sword in Artoria’s hand burst forth with a radiant glow.
The golden Mana illuminated the sword, condensing into a Mana storm that propelled Artoria, allowing her to merge with the atmosphere like a fish in water, and collide fiercely with Lancer!
Artoria decided that if technique was lacking, then she would make up for it with sheer power!
Brute force would suffice!
And as she had anticipated, Lancer failed to predict Artoria’s unorthodox and untechnical Offensive Arts, and was caught off guard, allowing Artoria to close in.
Although Lancer quickly reacted, the vast difference in Strength between them resulted in Lancer being sent flying!
Now’s the chance!
Let’s launch a sneak attack!
As the two pairs of masters and servants engaged in intense battle, in the distant woods, Emiya Kiritsugu held a gun to the back of Kotomine Kirei.
“The Supervisor of the Sanctuary, is this how you maintain your ‘neutrality’?”
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