Multiverse Adventure – My Journey Begins in Danmachi 109
by TINY FAN FICTIONMultiverse Adventure – My Journey Begins in Danmachi 109
Edited by: Tiny Fan Fiction
Chapter 109 The sorrow of Assassin
As expected by Noah, Tohsaka Tokiomi was a typical Magus, a true apple among Magi, reminiscent of the likes of Kiritsugu Emiya from the Einzbern camp.
What does it mean?
He neither had the madness and frenzy of other Magus, nor could he fully master Magecraft, and was instead bound by his pursuit of the Root, a goal that consumed his every waking moment, much like the unyielding determination of a hero from the world of DanMachi.
It was good yet not good, bad yet not bad, a delicate balance that only a few, like the great heroes of the Fate series, could truly understand.
Dealing with someone like this was child’s play for Noah, and he didn’t even need to use a hint of force, much like how a seasoned adventurer from Orario would handle a novice.
With just a slight nudge, Matou Kariya was set off, and Tohsaka Tokiomi, already on edge, was sent tumbling into the depths of despair, much like a hapless explorer falling into a trap set by the guild.
Those who had not experienced real battles were like this, one moment feeling hopeless and worthless, the next thinking they had the upper hand and could conquer the world, a sentiment echoed by the likes of Bell Cranel in his early days.
Although he had received Scáthach’s Magecraft treatment, Tohsaka Tokiomi’s injuries from his battle with Kenneth were mortal, and he was extremely weak, only temporarily bolstered by the treatment, much like a hero relying on a magical elixir to stay in the fight.
Now, with his stomach taking a direct hit without any protection, Tohsaka Tokiomi was left vomiting uncontrollably, his vision blurring, a stark contrast to the unyielding resolve of a hero like Kazuma Satou.
By the time he barely came to, Matou Kariya had him pinned beneath his hips, unleashing a frenzied barrage, a scene reminiscent of the intense battles fought by the heroes of the Fate series.
“Ah…! Don’t! Stop…! Ugh…!”
“Do you yield?! I’m asking if you yield?! Hahaha! You won’t yield, will you?!”
“Ahh!!”
The scene was chaotic and pitiful, a true reflection of the brutal world of DanMachi, where only the strongest survived.
Seeing that the situation was under control, Noah glanced at Scáthach, who was shaking her head and sighing, clearly dismayed by her Master’s ineptitude, a sentiment shared by many a mentor in the world of anime.
As for Medea (Caster)?
In the instant Noah turned his back, or even before that, Medea (Caster) had already fled far, far away, a cowardly act reminiscent of the likes of Welf Crozzo.
With the Mana circuit they had established, Noah sensed that Medea (Caster) had run at least 3 or 4 blocks away, to the hills outside, a distance that would put even the most seasoned adventurer to the test.
Truly, a master of evasion, much like the elusive Hestia from DanMachi.
Assessing the distance between them, Noah, after confirming that even if Scáthach were to intervene on Matou Kariya’s behalf, he could still intercept in time, turned his attention to Tohsaka Aoi, a calculated move that would put even the great heroes of the Fate series to shame.
At this time, Tohsaka Aoi had come to, her eyes gazing at Noah with a mixture of sadness and desperation, a look that would tug at the heartstrings of even the most hardened adventurer.
“You, do you know how Sakura is doing?”
Recalling Sakura’s earth-shaking roar, akin to the mighty bellows of a young tiger, Noah felt as if his ears were still stinging, and his expression was a little complicated.
“She is so fierce now.”
Alas, the child has grown up and has his own idea.
Noah found that he is obviously a child, but he already has an old father mentality.
Lively?
This word made Tohsaka Aoi, the housewife, break out in a cold sweat.
Is there really a way to describe children like that?
Those who don’t know might think they’re talking about lobsters.
And Sakura is lively too?
Tohsaka Aoi could never imagine such a scene.
But hearing that her daughter seems to be doing well, the tension in her heart eased slightly, and the guilt no longer gnawed at her like a Viper.
This subtle change in expression was quickly caught by Noah.
“So, are you planning to meet her?”
“…Is there any need for that? This is the fate of a Magecraft family…”
Watching Tohsaka Aoi’s expression turn cold, Noah suddenly felt an itch in his palm, almost like he had the urge to slap her.
Women are really troublesome!
Just a moment ago, she was acting like the world was ending, and now that she knows her daughter is fine, she suddenly gets all composed.
Why?
Isn’t it because she thinks there will be another chance to meet her daughter in the future, and then she gets all sentimental and lonely again?
Oh, it seems that Elf females have a hobby of self-torture; otherwise, why is the situation of Elf females being mistreated in Novels much higher than that of males?
It seems this can be traced back to primitive society, where Elf females faced threats mainly from their own kin, and unlike males who could hunt and kill enemies, they could only console themselves that hurting their own kind would lead to guilt and regret…
Bah!
Anyway, Ryougi Shiki is definitely better!
She would never waste time on such useless things!
“Miss Tohsaka, I think you’re just too happy, which is why you always have time to think about those trivial matters. If you had any sense, you would remember the feelings you had when you rushed over tonight… you’ll never know whether tomorrow or an accident will come first.”
Before Tohsaka Aoi could glare at him with a face turning blue and red from anger, Noah slowly squinted his eyes, looking towards the direction outside the conference room, as if locking eyes with some individual.
“…just like now.”
Due to budget constraints and the need for confidentiality, many government offices in cities are located far from residential areas, and the police station here is no exception.
Not to mention that due to the imposition of martial law, there are basically no signs of life near the police station.
On the street near the hill, a robust figure dressed in a black robe was slowly moving forward, closely followed by another figure wrapped in a black robe.
The ominous figure shrouded in a black cloak, with a mask resembling a skull, emitted an aura reminiscent of a Reaper, striking fear into the hearts of all who beheld it.
However, his slightly bowed posture seemed somewhat humble.
“Master! We’re Assassins! What kind of Assassin charges head-on into a Berserker’s close combat? Shouldn’t we be targeting other Masters instead? The Einzbern Family’s castle is currently unguarded, with no Servants or anyone else present. Shouldn’t we be taking their lives first? Or, at the very least, launching an attack on the Tohsaka Residence to rescue our Master?”
It was less a persuasion and more a plea from the Assassin.
Who in their right mind would send an Assassin to launch a full-on assault against a Berserker?!
This Master wasn’t always like this; what’s gotten into him?!
If not for Kirei’s Command Spell, the Assassin would have gladly stabbed him to death and defected to that Master named Emiya Kiritsugu.
That individual always seemed to emanate an aura of an Assassin that he, or rather, they, all found incredibly familiar.
A kindred breath, of sorts.
In response to the Assassin’s plea, Kotomine Kirei halted his steps and flashed a faint smile.
Yes, a smile.
On the deserted, silent streets, Kotomine Kirei’s smile was half-hidden in the shadows, nearly causing the Assassin’s spiritual core to shatter in fear.
Ever since being summoned, the Assassin had never seen Kotomine Kirei smile before!
“Assassin, have you ever heard a particular phrase?”
“Huh? Wh-what phrase?”
“A true Assassin must eliminate all witnesses, ensuring that, in time, no one remains to see them, correct?”
What the hell?!
Which individual had tampered with the teachings of Assassination?!
I’ll drag him out, apply salt water to the soles of his feet, and let the sheep lick him to death!
Under Assassin’s nearly desperate gaze, Kotomine Kirei raised the back of his hand.
“By the power of the Command Spell, Assassin, go and kill Berserker!”
Feeling the anger and sorrow transmitted from the Servant through the Magecraft connection, Kotomine Kirei was delighted to the point of an accelerated heartbeat.
Although he struggled to restrain himself, he couldn’t help but reveal a smile, his hands slightly trembling.
His mind was in turmoil yet eerily calm, wrapped in a faint warmth, making everything, including the flow of blood and the cold wind blowing by, seem beautiful.
Sorry, Assassin, it’s a shame to waste you like this.
But to save my mentor and indulge in the pleasure of torment, please rest assured and go!
Your death may be insignificant, but like the sugar sprinkled on Mapo Tofu, your sacrifice will bring out the flavor of the main dish!
Except for the Saber with the strongest resistance to Mana Attribute, other classes are basically unable to resist the coercive power of the Command Spell, let alone Assassin with poor attributes across the board.
So no matter how much he resents it, he can only watch as his body rushes towards the police station at full speed, just to make his own death more agonizing!
Kotomine Kirei, wait for me!
The police station, already enveloped in a Barrier, suddenly had all the police and suspects collapse to the ground.
In the conference room filled with strange noises, a flying blade suddenly shot out from the shadows, stabbing towards the back of Matou Kariya, who was still tormenting Tohsaka Tokiomi.
Scáthach, standing with her gun, slightly raised an eyebrow at the scene but remained still.
At the last moment, Noah appeared behind Matou Kariya and used her slender, white hand to grasp the flying blade, then flipped her wrist to throw it back.
In contrast to the silence of the blade’s approach, Noah’s throw sent the blade flying back with a deafening roar, like a whip cracking through the air.
Not only did it pierce the figure in the shadows, but it also blasted a hole through the conference room wall.
But among the scattered debris and dust, more figures emerged from the shadows.
The figures of the Assassins were indistinct, then doubled, quadrupled, and octupled…
In an instant, the conference room, which wasn’t spacious to begin with, was packed with over a dozen figures.
Surrounding Noah were Tohsaka Tokiomi, Tohsaka Aoi, and Matou Kariya, all closing in.
With some leaping, others lurking, some charging head-on, and others striking from the side, over a dozen flying knives and daggers were shot towards Noah, following the gaps in the Offensive Arts of these figures.
An assassin should have only been one person, but at this moment, they were displaying a torrent of Offensive Arts like a tidal wave.
As Noah’s body shifted, a layer of armor reappeared, and with a flick of the wrist, he swung his heavy sword with the lightness of a feather, deflecting all the Offensive Arts with a beautiful sword dance.
“Ah?! What’s going on?!”
When Matou Kariya finally came to, he stopped beating Tohsaka’s servant and looked around, his pupils widening as he took in the figures surrounding him.
“Assassin? Didn’t he die?”
Suddenly realizing something, Matou Kariya looked at Tohsaka Tokiomi in disbelief.
“You’re in cahoots with the Assassin’s Master? How despicable!!”
What qualifies you to say that!
Aren’t you allied with other Masters as well?
What makes you, a half-baked magus, worthy of having 2 Servants at your command?
If he had the choice, Tohsaka Tokiomi would have spat in Matou Kariya’s face.
But for now, he knew he couldn’t waste the opportunity Kotomine Kirei had given him.
Not to mention that if Assassin were to be exposed to the public eye, his threat level would immediately drop by half.
Against that Otherworld Heroic Spirit, it was uncertain whether they could even escape!
He immediately used his unclear voice to activate the Command Spell.
“Lancer! Defeat all obstacles and bring me to safety!”
With his remaining sanity, Tohsaka Tokiomi didn’t use the Command Spell to order the killing of Matou Kariya.
At such a close distance, even if he killed Matou Kariya, he knew he wouldn’t be able to escape.
Not to mention Lancer might not be a match for the opponent, and even if he was, Tohsaka Tokiomi would likely be caught in the crossfire and killed.
As for the forced self-contract certificate?
Don’t joke, I haven’t admitted defeat yet!
It’s not like I’m going to back down; I’m just prolonging the duel indefinitely – how can that be considered cheating?!
It’s precisely because of such loopholes that these contract documents are largely ignored and unused, utterly meaningless!
“You!”
In Tohsaka Tokiomi’s nearly swollen-shut eyes, Matou Kariya felt as if he saw a taunting gaze that said ‘you still have much to learn’, and he was instantly filled with anger.
Tokiomi!
How could you become so despicable?!
You are the opponent I acknowledge and am determined to defeat!
But in the next moment, the crimson Lancer dashes through the air, thrusting towards Matou Kariya.
Lancer’s peak agility was evident at this moment; even though Noah moved at full speed, he only managed to block the spear tip less than ten centimeters away from Matou Kariya’s eyes.
The scattered sparks and intense light made Matou Kariya instinctively lean back, allowing Scáthach to smoothly pull Tohsaka Tokiomi out from under him.
Sorry, let’s fight again next time…
After giving such a look, Scáthach carried Tohsaka Tokiomi away as if he were a puppy, smashing through the wall and running off.
Hm, she used Tohsaka Tokiomi to break through the wall, leaving Matou Kariya somewhat dazed as he stared at the wall’s large, character-shaped hole when he opened his eyes.
Originally, even with Scáthach’s high agility, it was impossible for her to outrun Noah, who had an A+ agility rating, while dragging Tohsaka Tokiomi.
With a wide-range spinning slash of his Strike, Noah cleared the surroundings and killed several Assassins before preparing to chase after them with Matou Kariya in tow.
But then his heart skipped a beat, and he stopped in his tracks, glancing to the side with his peripheral vision to realize──
Damn it!
Why did Tohsaka Aoi have to be targeted too?!
You only said I had to kill one person, but you didn’t say it had to be just one individual; now see how you’ll explain this to your master… such was the sentiment in the heart of the Assassin.
And then, there was no more after that.
To protect 2 individuals, even Noah had no room to give chase and could only stay behind to exterminate all the Assassins.
Sword Qi crisscrossed, light and shadows danced without end.
Tohsaka Aoi watched the young man before her, his sword light slashing through all the enemies, her eyes couldn’t help but widen.
There was the terror of weapons passing by and the awe of the sword dance.
After the last Assassin was pierced through the chest by Noah, the conference room was in complete disarray.
Noah sighed in relief and looked at Tohsaka Aoi with a bit of a headache.
What has Tohsaka Tokiomi gotten himself into?
Beforehand you didn’t want a daughter, and now you don’t even want your wife?
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