Richard stood alone—
Horus behind him—
a faint golden aura surrounding his body.
—
"…That guy…"
"…Louis…"
—
His eyes narrowed.
—
"…What's his intention…?"
—
A pause.
—
"…And that outfit…"
"…It felt familiar…"
—
His thoughts sharpened.
—
…Could he be… one of them…?
…The Eleven Core Members…?
—
Footsteps approached.
—
"…Hey, Richard."
—
Makoto walked in.
—
"…What's going on?"
—
Richard glanced at him.
"…You're awake."
A pause.
—
"…I heard you went on a mission."
—
Makoto blinked.
"…How do you know that?"
—
…Damn… Fujiko told him…
—
Richard stepped closer.
—
"…Tell me something."
"…Did you notice anything strange…?"
"…About that guy?"
—
Makoto hesitated.
—
"…Not really…"
—
Richard frowned.
"…That's your answer?"
—
Makoto sighed.
—
"…He tried to take Susano."
—
Silence.
—
Richard's expression changed slightly.
"…I see…"
—
"…Then it's possible…"
"…he's part of that group…"
—
Makoto tilted his head.
"…What group?"
—
Richard replied quietly.
—
"…York."
—
"…They collect some entities may be susano is one of them '
—
Makoto's eyes narrowed.
"…So they're after me?"
—
Richard nodded.
—
"…Yes."
—
A pause.
—
"…And they're dangerous."
"…One of their elites…"
—
His tone lowered.
—
"…Hanma Teiechi."
—
"…If he's involved…"
"…then this isn't something simple."
—
Silence filled the room.
—
Makoto clenched his fist slightly.
—
"…So…"
"…they're really coming for me…"
Makoto looked down slightly.
"…So it makes sense…"
"…Susano isn't normal…"
—
A pause.
—
…That's why they're coming after me…
…Damn it… why me…?
—
He clenched his fist—
—
Then smiled.
—
"…I won't lose."
—
Makoto looked at Richard.
"…Hey…"
"…Do you think we should team up?"
"…I feel like we'll need it."
—
Richard crossed his arms.
"…I can't refuse that…"
"…It's a problem for both of us anyway."
—
Makoto grinned.
"…Then let's train."
—
Scene Shift – Rohan
Rohan Kisuke leaned against the wall—
drinking from a can.
—
Sera stood nearby—
watching him.
—
"…How long are you going to act weak…?"
"…Rohan Kisuke."
—
Rohan smirked slightly.
"…Doesn't matter…"
"…What matters is the right timing."
—
Sera narrowed her eyes.
—
"…You're quite different…"
—
Rohan finished the can—
crushed it—
then walked away.
—
Scene Shift – Training Area
—CLASH—
—
Richard stood firm.
"…Is that all you've got, Makoto?"
—
Makoto smirked.
"…Not even close."
—
Susano's presence flickered—
—
Horus responded—
a golden aura rising.
—
Makoto rushed in—
hand-to-hand combat—
—
—THUD—
He landed a kick—
—
Richard dodged—
sliding back slightly.
—
"…You're impressive…"
"…Where did you learn that?"
—
Makoto moved again—
—
"…Just picked it up."
—
—BAM—
Another punch—
—
This time—
Richard was pushed backward.
—
A faint smile appeared on his face.
—
"…Good…"
Makoto smirked.
"…Let's finish this."
—
He vanished—
moving at high speed—
—
"…Pulse Burst!"
—
Energy surged forward—
—
Richard's eyes narrowed.
"…Pulse Burst…?"
—
"…Then I'll match it."
—
—BOOM—
—
Richard countered—
his own Pulse Burst colliding head-on—
neutralizing the impact.
—
In that instant—
Makoto rushed in—
—
His fist pulled back—
ready to strike—
—
…Got him—
—
But—
—
Richard didn't move.
—
"…You're fast…"
He said calmly.
—
"…I'll give you that…"
—
Makoto's eyes narrowed.
"…What…?"
—
In the next moment—
—
—GRAB—
—
Richard caught both his arms—
locking them instantly.
—
Makoto froze.
—
Richard leaned slightly closer.
—
"…But do you really think…"
"…you were fighting me?"
Makoto gritted his teeth.
"…Damn it…"
"…He's too fast…"
—
He pulled back slightly—
catching his breath.
—
"…Hey…"
"…I want to try something…"
—
Richard raised a brow.
"…What?"
—
Makoto smirked.
"…How about we surprise Master Haruki Yoshida?"
—
Richard paused—
then a faint smile appeared.
—
"…I was thinking the same thing."
—
Makoto blinked.
"…Wait… really?"
—
"…Yeah."
Richard said calmly.
"…I heard he's coming here."
—
Makoto's grin widened.
"…That's perfect."
—
"…So?"
"…What's the plan?"
—
Richard stepped forward slightly.
—
"…I've been studying his movements."
A pause.
—
"…This time…"
"…we have our サーバント with us."
—
Makoto listened closely.
—
"…You'll use Pulse Burst…"
"…force an opening…"
—
"…And I'll strike from the blind spot."
—
Makoto nodded.
"…Sounds good…"
"…Let's try it."
—
Scene Shift – Haruki Yoshida
Haruki stood quietly—
looking at a small fragment in his palm.
—
"…Nothing…"
"…except this small piece…"
—
His eyes narrowed slightly.
—
"…Still…"
"…I'll find out who did it…"
—
Fujiko stood nearby.
—
"…They've been waiting for you."
—
Haruki exhaled.
"…Yeah…"
"…Figures."
—
"…I have to train them today."
—
He looked ahead—
—
"…Amaterasu…"
"…you can go."
—
She faded away—
vanishing without a trace.
—
Haruki walked forward—
slow—
calm—
through the corridor.
The door opened—
—
—WHOOSH—
Makoto lunged forward—
"…Pulse Burst!"
—
—SLAP—
—
Haruki knocked it aside—
like it was nothing.
—
In the same motion—
he stepped in—
closing distance instantly.
—
Richard moved from the side—
"…Palm Burst!"
—
Haruki tilted his head—
—DODGE—
—
"…Interesting…"
he thought.
—
—THUD—
A kick—
Richard was sent back.
—
Then—
—
Horus appeared—
launching a punch—
—
—BAM—
Haruki blocked it with one hand.
—
Makoto shouted—
"…Susano—go!"
—
Susano rushed forward—
striking—
—
—but—
—
Haruki jumped back—
light—
effortless—
—
He reached out—
touching Susano—
—
—and flipped away.
—
Makoto and Richard charged together—
—
—but—
—
—BLINK—
—
Haruki vanished—
—
—and reappeared behind them—
—
—GRAB—
—
He caught both their necks.
—
Richard gritted his teeth.
"…He's too fast…"
—
"…Horus—attack!"
—
Horus struck—
—
Haruki slipped past it—
—
—CRACK—
A heavy punch—
Horus staggered.
—
Susano moved again—
—
—but—
—
Haruki's gaze sharpened.
—
—SLASH—
—
Susano's body split—
energy tearing apart—
—
Makoto felt it—
pain shooting through him.
—
"…Ghh—!"
—
Haruki moved again—
—
—THUD—
Susano was knocked down.
—
—BAM—
Horus followed—
crashing down.
—
Silence.
—
Haruki stood still—
his hand glowing faintly.
—
"…I could send them back…"
"…to where they belong…"
—
He stepped forward slowly.
—
"…But…"
—
A small pause.
—
"…I'm impressed."
—
Makoto and Richard lay on the ground—
breathing heavily.
—
Makoto forced a smile.
"…Damn…"
"…You're too strong… Sensei…"
—
Haruki took out a cigarette—
lit it—
—
"…So…"
—
He exhaled smoke.
—
"…what exactly are you two trying to learn today?"
Makoto wakes up—
"…Damn…"
He holds his stomach—
—
"…The mark… it's gone…"
—
Richard looks at him.
"…That must be one of his Shingons…"
—
Haruki smirks slightly.
"…You're smart…"
"…Richard Bougainvillea."
—
Makoto sits up.
—
"…Then teach me…"
"…I want to learn that."
—
Haruki looks at him calmly.
—
"…It will take time…"
"…But we can start."
—
"…Let's see…"
"…You can learn a more advanced version of Pulse Burst…"
"…or that technique you used earlier…"
—
Makoto frowns.
—
"…What?"
"…How do you know about that?"
—
Haruki replies casually.
—
"…Fujiko."
—
"…Through her memories…"
"…I can see what she sees…"
"…when I make contact."
—
Makoto's face drops.
—
"…Why Fujiko…"
"…Damn it…"
—
He hits the ground lightly—
frustrated.
—
Haruki continues—
—
"…Now…"
"…tell me…"
—
"…that 'ball' Shingon you used…"
"…you poured all your will into it…"
—
A pause.
—
"…Even if it was raw…"
—
He looks directly at Makoto.
—
"…it's similar…"
—
"…to my Rupture Shingon."
Makoto looked at Haruki.
"…Is that so?"
—
Haruki nodded.
"…Yes."
"…If you refine it properly…"
"…it becomes very similar."
—
Makoto smiled slightly.
"…Alright…"
—
He raised his hand.
—
"…Can I summon now…?"
—
Without waiting—
—
"…I release you… Susano."
—
A presence filled the space.
—
Makoto grinned.
"…Hey, Susano…"
"…It's over…"
"…We won."
—
A pause—
—
"…That bastard…"
—
Susano's voice turned sharp.
—
"…Yoshida."
—
Makoto blinked.
"…Why are you so angry?"
—
Haruki stayed silent—
watching.
—
Susano replied coldly.
—
"…I just hate him."
—
Makoto scratched his head awkwardly.
—
"…Hey…"
"…You can't just say that…"
Makoto looked at Haruki.
—
"…So…"
"…how do I refine it?"
—
Haruki crossed his arms slightly.
—
"…That's what I want to hear from you."
—
Makoto scratched his head.
—
"…I don't really know…"
"…Susano?"
—
Susano replied calmly.
—
"…Use more will power."
"…Push it further."
—
Haruki shook his head slightly.
—
"…That's not enough."
—
Both of them looked at him.
—
"…Will power alone won't refine it."
—
A pause.
—
"…You need control…"
"…and more importantly…"
—
His eyes sharpened.
—
"…multiple Shingon activation at the same time."
—
Makoto blinked.
—
"…At the same time…?"
—
Haruki nodded.
—
"…Rupture-type techniques…"
"…aren't just raw power."
—
"…They're layered."
A small pause.
—
"…You compress will…"
"…stabilize it with Shingon…"
"…and release it in a controlled form."
—
Makoto looked at his hand—
thinking.
—
"…So that 'ball' I made…"
"…was just incomplete…?"
—
Haruki replied immediately.
—
"…It was crude."
A slight smirk.
—
"…But…"
—
"…you're on the right path."
Makoto exhaled.
"…Guess I just have to train…"
"…and improve myself…"
—
He looked at Richard.
"…What do you think?"
—
Richard crossed his arms.
—
"…I don't really have a choice either…"
A pause.
—
"…But I won't follow the same shingon as you."
"…My technique will be different."
—
Makoto smirked slightly.
—
"…Yeah… makes sense."
—
Haruki stepped forward.
—
"…Don't worry…"
—
Both of them looked at him.
—
"…It won't be easy."
—
A pause.
—
"…Focus on your will…"
"…and your Shingon…"
—
His tone sharpened.
—
"…That's the only way you'll grow."
Makoto clenched his fist.
—
"…Yeah…"
"…Let's do it."
—
He began focusing—
his will power rising—
—
Susano watched silently—
his gaze shifting toward Haruki.
—
Suddenly—
—
Haruki grabbed Makoto's hand.
—
"…What—?"
—
Makoto looked confused.
—
Haruki spoke calmly—
but firmly.
—
"…Use your full will energy."
"…As much as you can."
—
A pause—
—
"…But carefully."
—
"…You don't fully understand Shingon yet."
—
Makoto nodded.
—
"…Alright…"
—
He closed his eyes—
—
His energy began to gather—
more concentrated than before—
—
Haruki's grip tightened slightly.
—
"…Now…"
—
"…Use that 'ball' technique…"
"…at the same time."
—
Makoto's eyes widened.
—
"…At the same time…?"
—
"…Do it."
—
Energy started compressing in his palm—
unstable—
shaking—
—
Richard watched from the side.
—
"…What is he trying to do…?"
he thought.
—
The pressure in the air began to rise—
—
Even Susano narrowed his eyes.
—
Something was different this time.
Haruki looked at Richard.
—
"…You."
—
Richard raised an eyebrow.
—
"…Me?"
—
Haruki nodded.
—
"…Your Shingon…"
"…can evolve differently."
—
A pause.
—
"…It depends on your will."
—
Richard stayed silent—
listening.
—
Haruki continued.
—
"…Try using your fire technique…"
"…the same way Makoto uses his."
—
"…Activate it simultaneously."
—
Richard frowned slightly.
—
"…Huh…?"
—
Haruki's eyes sharpened.
—
"…I've seen your サーバント."
—
"…And your ability."
—
"…You have fire-based output."
—
A pause.
—
"…I expect more from you."
—
Makoto blinked.
—
"…Expect…?"
—
Haruki glanced at both of them.
—
"…You two are special."
—
Silence filled the room.
—
Richard looked at his hand.
—
"…So I just… use it like this…?"
Scene Shift – Kamiya
Kamiya Shinya was sitting calmly.
—
Nodens stood beside him.
—
"…I've already killed all four Okutso in that area."
—
Kamiya's eyes narrowed slightly—
then a faint smile.
—
"…I'm surprised…"
—
A pause.
—
"…That school had four Okutso…"
—
He leaned back slightly.
—
"…Interesting…"
—
"…Hoshin High School…"
—
"…Something is definitely there…"
—
Nodens spoke quietly.
—
"…Yes, Lord Kamiya."
—
Kamiya smirks
—
"…Then let's see…"
—
"…what kind of 'destiny' is waiting there…"
He stood up slowly.
—
"…And now I have her…"
—
A faint glow—
—
"…Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto."
—
His voice carried quiet fascination.
—
"…The moon god…"
—
"…Able to glimpse fragments of destiny…"
—
A slight smile.
—
"…Even if it's only for a second…"
—
"…That's more than enough."
—
Nodens bowed slightly.
—
"…She is a valuable asset, Lord Kamiya."
—
Kamiya took a step forward.
—
"…Yes…"
—
"…Very useful."
—
"…They should be arriving soon."
—
—
Scene Shift
—
Makoto looked at Haruki.
—
"…Is that enough?"
—
Before Haruki could answer—
—
A man rushed in.
—
"…Mr. Haruki Yoshida!"
—
"…We've found a Tenjin Chigi presence—"
—
"…inside a school."
—
Haruki's expression changed.
—
"…Which one?"
—
"…Hoshin High School."
—
—
Silence.
—
Makoto's eyes widened.
—
"…What…?"
—
Richard looked at him.
—
"…That's your school, right?"
—
Makoto nodded slowly.
—
"…Yeah…"
"…That's my high school…"
—
Haruki turned—
already moving.
—
"…Then this becomes a mission."
—
A pause.
—
"…We leave immediately."
They moved through the sky—
fast—
cutting through the wind.
—
Makoto looked around—
eyes wide.
—
"…Whoa…"
"…What is this power…?"
—
Haruki said nothing—
just kept moving forward.
—
Makoto exhaled.
—
"…Still…"
"…I keep thinking…"
—
"…Who could it be…?"
"…In my school…"
"…Hoshin High…"
—
His gaze drifted to the sky—
thoughtful—
uneasy.
—
Landing – School Building
—
—THUD—
—
All of them landed on the rooftop.
—
Makoto turned to Richard.
—
"…Do you have any idea who it could be?"
—
Richard shrugged slightly.
—
"…How would I know?"
—
Makoto looked ahead—
then smiled faintly.
—
"…It feels like…"
—
A small pause.
—
"…someone close to me…"
—
"…I don't know why…"
—
"…but that's the feeling I'm getting…"
—BOOM—
—
The entire building shook—
windows rattling—
air pressure shifting violently.
—
Makoto staggered slightly.
—
"…What the hell just happened?!"
—
Dust spread through the rooftop—
the atmosphere turning heavy.
—
Haruki's expression hardened.
—
"…Someone…"
—
A pause—
—
"…is using a very strong Shingon."
—
The air trembled again—
—
Even Susano went silent for a moment.
—
Makoto pushed the door open—
—
"…I hope Haruto is alright…"
—
"…Kamiya too…"
—
"…Hey—Richard, wait—!"
—
He rushed down the stairs—
—
Smoke filled the corridor—
thick—
burning his throat.
—
Makoto coughed.
—
"…Tch…!"
—
Haruki and Richard followed behind—
moving carefully through the haze.
—
Coughing sounds echoed—
—
"…Someone's there—!"
—
The smoke slowly began to clear—
—
Two figures appeared—
—
"…Haruto…?"
"…Kamiya…?"
—
Makoto ran toward them.
—
"…It's you two?!"
—
Kamiya looked up—
coughing slightly.
—
"…You…?"
—
Makoto grabbed both of them.
—
"…Are you okay?!"
—
Kamiya nodded.
—
"…Yeah…"
"…I'm fine…"
—
He looked at Makoto.
—
"…Where were you?"
"…Why were you absent?"
—
Makoto exhaled.
—
"…Long story…"
—
He turned quickly.
—
"…Richard—help Haruto!"
"…He's injured!"
—
Richard stepped forward—
placing his hand near Haruto's wound.
—
"…I'm not a healer…"
"…but this should stabilize it…"
—
A faint energy formed—
slowing the bleeding.
—
Haruto winced.
—
"…What is this…?"
—
He looked at Makoto—
suspicious.
—
"…Where have you been?"
—
A pause—
—
"…You're not one of them… right?"
—
Makoto frowned.
—
"…What are you saying…?"
—
Before things escalated—
—
Haruki stepped in.
—
"…Move."
—
He examined the wound—
his hand glowing faintly—
—
The injury began to close.
—
Makoto scratched his head.
—
"…Ah… right… Sensei…"
—
Haruto looked around—
confused—
shaken.
—
"…What is going on…?"
—
Makoto shook his head.
—
"…I'll explain later…"
—
He turned to Kamiya.
—
"…Tell me—are you really okay?"
—
Kamiya nodded—
but his expression darkened.
—
"…Why are they targeting this school…?"
—
A pause—
—
"…They killed students…"
"…Many are injured…"
—
His eyes lowered slightly—
—
"…That man…"
"…the one with the white mask…"
—
Flashback
—
"Hey—stop—!"
—
—SLASH—
—
Blood scattered.
—
Back to Present
—
Kamiya's voice went cold.
—
"…They don't hesitate…"
The hallway remained filled with smoke—
thick—
choking the air.
—
Footsteps echoed faintly—
approaching.
—
A figure emerged from the haze—
slowly becoming visible.
—
A man—
wearing a smooth mask—
standing still.
—
Makoto froze for a moment—
recognizing him.
—
Haruki's posture shifted—
alert—
focused.
—
Haruto stayed behind—
injured—
barely holding himself up.
—
Kamiya watched silently—
his gaze locked on the masked man.
—
The atmosphere grew heavy—
tense—
as if the air itself had hardened.
—
No one moved.
—
Only the faint sound of debris falling—
and distant cracks in the building.
—
The masked man stood there—
motionless—
facing them.
—
The pressure continued to rise—
quietly—
but unmistakably.
The masked man stepped forward—
—
"…Womp womp, buddies."
—
Makoto frowned.
—
"…Who are you?"
—
The masked man was holding someone's hand—
lifeless—
dragging slightly.
—
"…I am disaster."
—
He let it drop—
—
Then—
in one motion—
he drew his sword.
—
—FLASH—
—
He rushed forward—
straight toward Makoto.
—
Kamiya reacted instantly—
raising both hands—
stepping in front of Makoto.
—
—SLASH—
—
A sharp cut—
—
Kamiya's body split—
blood scattering—
—
Makoto's eyes widened.
—
"…Hey—are you okay?!"
—
The masked man stopped—
tilting his head slightly.
—
"…Oops…"
—
"…Wrong one."
Haruki moved instantly—
closing the distance—
—
He threw a punch—
—
The masked man dodged—
blocking with his fist—
effortless.
—
"…My work here is done."
—
He stepped back—
—
Then—
—
He vanished.
—
Makoto stepped forward.
—
"…Wait—!"
—
Haruki raised his hand slightly.
—
"…Don't."
—
Silence.
—
Makoto clenched his fist.
—
"…Damn it…"
—
Behind him—
—
Kamiya groaned.
—
"…Ahh…"
—
Makoto turned quickly.
—
"…Hey—don't worry…"
"…Everything's okay…"
—
He looked at Haruki.
—
"…Sensei—please…"
"…Heal him—he's bleeding…"
—
Haruki knelt down—
examining the wound.
—
"…This is bad…"
—
A pause.
—
"…That sword…"
"…has a special property…"
—
"…It affects the soul."
—
Makoto froze.
—
"…What…?"
—
Haruki continued calmly.
—
"…I can heal it…"
"…but it will take time."
—
He placed his hand on Kamiya—
—
Shingon activated—
a faint glow spreading.
—
Time passed—
—
2… 3… 5 minutes—
—
The bleeding stopped.
—
Kamiya's body stabilized—
—
Makoto leaned closer.
—
"…Hey…"
"…Are you okay now?"
—
Kamiya nodded slightly.
—
"…Yeah…"
"…I feel better…"
—
He tried to stand—
—
—but stumbled—
—
Makoto caught him.
—
"…Hey—don't push yourself…"
—
Haruki stood up.
—
"…The outside is healed…"
—
"…but internally…"
—
"…it's not fully recovered."
—
"…He needs time."
—
Richard looked serious.
—
"…Who was that…?"
—
Silence.
—
Makoto looked ahead—
anger building.
—
"…That bastard…"
Makoto looked at Kamiya—
—
"…Don't worry…"
"…Everything will be alright."
—
Kamiya exhaled slightly.
—
"…I'm… shocked…"
"…I believed in supernatural things…"
"…but this… I can't even understand what's happening…"
—
Haruto suddenly spoke—
—
"…Bro…"
"…Is this real…?"
—
A pause—
—
"…Or are we in something like Fate/stay night…?"
—
"…Or is this a dream…?"
—
Makoto sighed.
—
"…This isn't a joke, Haru."
—
Haruto spun around dramatically.
—
"…But it feels like it!"
—
"…Where are the girls—?"
"…Am I in an isekai world?!"
—
Makoto grabbed him.
—
"…Stop dreaming."
"…This is real."
—
Haruto looked at him—
then at his outfit.
—
"…Still… I don't believe it…"
—
"…Why do you look like some badass now…?"
—
"…You can actually save people…?"
—
"…And you expect me NOT to be shocked?"
—
Makoto looked away slightly.
—
"…We're still buddies…"
—
Haruto grinned.
—
"…Exactly."
—
Richard looked at Haruto.
—
"…So this clown is your friend?"
—
Makoto sighed.
—
"…Yeah… something like that…"
—
Haruto pointed at him.
—
"…You can't deny it!"
—
"…We played games together—Doki Doki and all that!"
—
"…Don't betray me, pooks!"
—
Makoto frowned.
—
"…I am NOT 'pookie'…"
—
A brief pause—
—
Makoto turned serious.
—
"…Anyway… let's move."
—
—
Suddenly—
—
A beast appeared—
—
Everything went chaotic—
—
Makoto and the others—
—
killed instantly.
—
—
Silence.
—
—
Then—
—
Haruki moved—
—
He touched Makoto.
—
—
Makoto blinked—
—
"…What… was that…?"
—
Haruki spoke calmly.
—
"…Maboroshi."
—
"…A mirage-type Shingon."
—
"…It traps you in a phantom world."
—
Makoto looked around—
everyone frozen.
—
"…Why are they not moving…?"
—
Haruki touched them—
one by one—
—
The illusion broke.
—
Richard looked at his hand.
—
"…Weren't we just killed…?"
—
"…So this is… Maboroshi…"
—
"…A Shingon that tricks opponents…"
—
Makoto nodded.
—
"…That's why Sensei is called the strongest…"
—
Suddenly—
—
"…Watch out."
—
Haruki vanished—
—
—THUD—THUD—THUD—
—
He struck multiple black figures—
—
Makoto stared.
—
"…What are those…?"
—
Richard narrowed his eyes.
—
"…Not illusions…"
—
Makoto stepped forward—
—
"…Then I'll—"
—
—PUNCH—
—
The figure shattered easily.
—
"…Weak…"
—
They cleared the rest quickly—
—
Kamiya watched silently.
—
Haruki landed.
—
"…All clear."
—
Makoto exhaled.
—
"…That was fast…"
—
He turned.
—
"…Hey, Kamiya—let's go."
—
They moved together—
Makoto supporting him.
—
"…I hope we find the injured students…"
—
Kamiya nodded.
—
"…They should be in the hallway…"
—
As they walked—
—
Kamiya looked at Richard.
—
"…So you're Richard Bougainvillea…"
—
"…I've heard about you from Makoto…"
—
Richard glanced at him.
—
"…You know me?"
—
Makoto sighed.
—
"…Don't challenge him…"
"…He might read your mind."
—
Richard scoffed.
—
"…Whatever."
—
"…Stay alert."
—
"…Anyone could show up."
—
Makoto nodded.
—
"…Yeah…"
—
A pause—
—
Kamiya spoke softly.
—
"…Hey… Makoto…"
—
"…If we get out of here safely…"
—
"…Go on a date with me."
—
Makoto froze.
—
"…What…?"
—
"…A date…?"
—
"…No."
—
"…I'm not into guys."
—
Kamiya smiled slightly.
—
"…Just once."
—
Makoto looked confused.
—
"…What is wrong with you…?"
—
—
Suddenly—
—
"…Hello, buddies."
—
The masked man appeared—
—
He grabbed Haruto from behind—
—
Before anyone could react—
—
He vanished—
with Haruto.
—
Makoto rushed forward—
—
"…WAIT—!"
—
He used Pulse Burst—
—
—BOOM—
—
The wall shattered—
—
But—
—
"…He's gone…?"
—
Makoto clenched his teeth—
still holding Kamiya—
—
Then—
—
—STAB—
—
Makoto froze.
—
Blood spilled from his mouth.
—
"…Why…?"
—
Kamiya smiled.
—
"…Now you're done… Makoto… my friend."
—
Richard's eyes widened.
—
Haruki turned instantly.
—
Makoto coughed.
—
"…You… did this…?"
—
Kamiya spoke calmly.
—
"…Simple."
—
"…I'll take your Susano."
—
He revealed the knife—
—
"…This isn't normal…"
—
"…It can sever bonds…"
—
"…and extract your Tenjin."
—
Slowly—
—
Energy began pulling out—
—
Susano roared—
multiple voices overlapping—
—
Makoto's body trembled.
—
"…What… is this…?!"
—
Suddenly—
—
—BAM—
—
Haruki kicked Kamiya away—
—
Kamiya flipped back—
landing smoothly.
—
He smiled.
—
"…This won't be easy…"
—
A pause—
—
"…After all…"
—
"…the strongest Okutso is here."
Kamiya raised his hand—
placing it over his eye.
—
"…How about this…"
—
A blue aura began to surge from him—
violent—
unstable.
—
"…Why not give it back…?"
—
Haruki's eyes sharpened.
—
"…So you're using that…"
—
He formed a barrier seal instantly.
—
Makoto forced himself up—
still bleeding.
—
"…What's wrong with you, Kamiya…?"
—
"…Why are you doing this…?!"
—
Kamiya's voice stayed calm.
—
"…To have the world in my hand…"
—
"…To achieve something greater."
—
Makoto clenched his teeth.
—
"…Don't do this…"
—
"…Aren't we friends…?"
—
Kamiya looked at him—
—
"…We used to be…"
—
A pause—
—
"…And maybe we still are."
—
Makoto's eyes hardened.
—
"…Then I won't hold back."
—
"…Here—"
—
"…I release you from your seal—"
—
Susano manifested—
roaring.
—
Richard stepped forward.
—
"…I summon you… Horus."
—
Horus appeared beside him—
—
Haruki spoke—
low—
—
"…Fighting isn't necessary—"
—
Before he could finish—
—
—CLASH—
—
The masked man struck him—
—
Haruki blocked instantly—
—
Makoto shouted—
—
"…Sensei—!"
—
He turned back—
locking onto Kamiya.
—
"…So you're after Susano too…?"
—
"…I won't let you—!"
—
Makoto rushed forward—
—
Pulse Burst—
—
Then—
—
the ball attack—
launched at high speed.
—
Kamiya raised his hand—
—
—SLAP—
—
It vanished.
—
Makoto froze.
—
"…What…?"
—
Makoto and Richard attacked together—
—
Susano and Horus striking with full force—
—
But—
—
The blue aura expanded—
—
—CRACK—
—
The air itself shattered—
—
Their movements stopped—
frozen mid-action.
—
Susano's voice echoed—
—
"…What is this…?!"
—
Kamiya smiled.
—
"…You shouldn't attack without preparation…"
—
Makoto struggled—
—
"…Damn it… I can't move…!"
—
Suspended in the air—
—
Kamiya raised one finger—
—
—CRASH—
—
All of them were thrown—
slammed into the wall.
—
Makoto coughed blood.
—
"…He's too strong…"
—
"…My attack didn't even work…"
—
He forced himself up again.
—
"…But I won't stop…!"
—
Makoto charged again—
with Susano—
—
Richard, injured, pushed forward—
—
"…My turn—!"
—
They attacked together—
—
Strikes landing—
face—
shoulder—
multiple hits—
—
For a moment—
—
Silence.
—
Kamiya stood still—
—
Then—
—
He smiled.
—
"…Only this much…?"
—
Everyone froze.
—
"…What…?"
—
Kamiya snapped his fingers—
—
—CRACK—
—
Makoto's body jerked—
blood spilling from his mouth—
—
Susano cried out—
injured—
—
Horus staggered—
—
Richard collapsed to one knee.
—
Kamiya looked at them—
calm—
untouched.
—
"…Is that all you've got…?"
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You can continue from here—this is the perfect point for either:
Makoto awakening something deeper
Haruki stepping in seriously
or Kamiya escalating further
Your call.
Kamiya looked at them—
his eyes fixed—
—
The pressure increased—
—
The ground beneath them started cracking—
sinking—
—
Makoto and Richard were forced down—
their bodies getting heavier.
—
Richard gritted his teeth.
—
"…I can't move…"
—
"…This pressure…"
—
"…His will… it's overwhelming…"
—
Makoto struggled—
—
"…Same…"
—
"…I can't move either…"
—
Kamiya stood calmly—
watching them.
—
Then—
—
"…Come back here, Saito."
—
From above—
—
The masked man flipped down—
landing lightly.
—
He reached for his mask—
—
"…This fight will end here…"
—
"…If we go further…"
—
A pause—
—
"…things will get out of control…"
—
Slowly—
—
He removed the mask—
—
—revealing his face—
—
Saito Kojima.
—
Silence filled the broken ground.
Saito looked at them—
a faint smile on his face.
—
"…Hello there."
—
"…The name is Saito Kojima."
—
"…I hope we'll have a great meeting."
—
A pause—
—
"…We didn't even get a proper introduction…"
—
"…But don't worry…"
—
"…We will."
—
Haruki's eyes narrowed.
—
"…Saito…?"
—
"…It's you…?"
—
Saito smiled slightly.
—
"…Well, well…"
—
"…Haruki Yoshida…"
—
"…We can talk later."
—
His gaze shifted to everyone—
calm—
unbothered.
—
Makoto stepped forward—
anger in his voice.
—
"…Where is Haruto…?"
—
"…Answer me… damn it…!"
—
Saito didn't react.
—
"…You'll get your answers later."
—
"…For now…"
—
"…we'll be going."
—
He turned—
—
Kamiya stood beside him—
silent.
—
Then—
—
Both of them vanished.
—
Silence.
—
The pressure disappeared—
—
Makoto looked at the empty space—
then clenched his fists.
—
"…Why…?"
—
He looked down—
voice shaking slightly.
—
"…Is that really you… Shinya…?"
—
"…Why did you betray us…?"
A faint voice echoed—
—
"…Soon… you will know."
—
Makoto froze.
—
"…What…?"
—
Kamiya's voice continued—
calm—
cold.
—
"…Because…"
—
"…I can already see your death."
—
Silence.
—
Makoto's eyes widened—
—
"…Damn it…!"
—
He looked around—
desperate.
—
"…And Haruto…?"
—
"…Where did they take him…?!"
—
A faint smile lingered in the air—
—
Then—
—
Nothing.
—
Kamiya was gone.
—
Makoto clenched his fists—
—
"…Damn it…!"
—
"…I can't even track them…"
—
The space felt empty now—
—
Only the aftermath remained.
Makoto lowered his head—
—
"…I couldn't even save anyone…"
—
A pause—
—
"…Is this… my destiny…?"
—
Haruki stepped forward—
calm—
steady.
—
"…Don't blame yourself."
—
"…From what I can sense…"
—
"…Haruto isn't dead."
—
Makoto looked up—
—
"…Is that true…?"
—
Haruki nodded slightly.
—
"…There's a chance he's alive."
—
Richard crossed his arms—
thinking.
—
"…Then there are still possibilities."
—
Makoto's voice rose—
a bit of hope returning.
—
"…Then we can save him right now, right?"
—
Haruki shook his head.
—
"…No."
—
"…Acting now would be reckless."
—
Makoto frowned.
—
"…But we should—"
—
Richard cut in.
—
"…That would be dumb."
—
"…They're already gone."
—
"…And if we rush in blindly…"
—
"…we'll lose again."
—
A pause—
—
"…Our opponents are too strong."
—
Silence.
—
Makoto looked down—
—
"…Yeah…"
—
"…That makes sense…"
Makoto lowered his gaze—
—
"…Why is this happening to me…?"
—
He said it quietly—
only in his mind.
—
Scene Shift
—
Makoto, Richard, and Haruki returned—
—
Fujiko was waiting.
—
"…You're back."
—
Makoto nodded—
—
"…Yeah…"
—
His face was heavy—
empty—
—
He walked past her—
without stopping.
—
Fujiko watched him—
—
"…What happened?"
—
No answer.
—
Makoto kept walking—
—
Silence.
—
Richard spoke instead.
—
"…He lost someone."
—
"…A friend."
—
Fujiko's expression softened slightly.
—
"…I see…"
—
—
Makoto walked alone—
eyes on the ground—
slow steps.
—
"…Hey… Susano…"
—
"…Do you know anything about Saito… or Kamiya Shinya…?"
—
A pause—
—
Susano answered.
—
"…Yeah…"
—
"…I know Shinya."
—
"…He's known…"
—
"…for slaughtering Okutso."
—
Makoto stopped.
—
"…What…?"
—
"…That's not true… right…?"
—
"…His father… he told me—"
—
He clenched his fist.
—
"…It can't be true…"
—
Susano's voice remained calm.
—
"…He could've lied."
—
Silence.
—
Makoto looked down—
—
"…Damn it…"
—
"…Destiny is really harsh…"
—
A pause—
—
Then—
—
His expression hardened.
—
"…But I'll change it…"
—
"…No matter what…"
—
"…I'll change it."
Makoto stood still—
lost in thought—
—
"…I'll change it…"
—
A voice interrupted—
—
"…Change what?"
—
Makoto turned—
—
A boy stood there—
calm—
eating grapes.
—
Makoto frowned.
—
"…Who are you?"
—
The boy chewed slowly—
then spoke.
—
"…If you don't take action…"
—
"…what exactly are you planning to change?"
—
Makoto's eyes narrowed.
—
"…Answer me first…"
—
"…Who are you?"
—
The boy smiled slightly.
—
"…Name's Shiro."
—
Makoto blinked.
—
"…Shiro…?"
—
"…Do I know you?"
—
Shiro shook his head.
—
"…No."
—
A pause—
—
"…And from your face…"
—
"…doesn't look like it."
—
He stepped closer—
placing a hand on Makoto's shoulder.
—
"…But soon…"
—
"…you will."
—
Makoto froze.
—
"…What…?"
—
Shiro leaned in slightly—
—
"…Soon, Makoto Mori."
—
Makoto's eyes widened—
—
Then—
—
Shiro was gone.
—
Makoto looked around—
—
"…What…?!"
—
"…Where did he go…?"
—
He checked left—
right—
—
Nothing.
—
Scene Shift
—
In another room—
—
Shiro stood quietly—
leaning against the wall—
watching.
—
"…Interesting…"
—
"…Looks like we found a match…"
—
A voice responded from the shadows—
soft—
calm.
—
"…For your Himeno."
—
A faint smile appeared.
—
"…Yeah…"
Here—cleaned, structured, and preserving your emotional tone and flashback:
Makoto stood still—
—
"…What does he even want from me…?"
—
"…I don't even know who he is…"
—
"…And yet… he knows my name…"
—
Silence followed him—
—
He walked into his room—
—
Slowly—
he lay down—
staring at the ceiling.
—
Then—
—
"…Wha—?"
—
Fujiko floated right in front of his face.
—
Makoto blinked.
—
"…Oh… it's you…"
—
Fujiko tilted her head slightly.
—
"…Why are you sad, Makoto-kun?"
—
Makoto exhaled.
—
"…I'm just… shocked…"
—
"…My friend betrayed me…"
—
"…He was one of my closest…"
—
A pause—
—
"…It feels unreal…"
—
"…Like a mirage…"
—
"…But it's not…"
—
Fujiko's expression softened.
—
"…Sometimes…"
—
"…healing yourself is better than holding onto past pain."
—
Makoto closed his eyes.
—
"…Yeah…"
—
"…You're right…"
—
"…I can't let my trauma control me…"
—
Fujiko looked away slightly.
—
"…I've lost many friends too…"
—
"…Just like you…"
—
"…Over the years…"
—
A pause—
—
"…I hope you won't die…"
—
A faint smile.
—
"…Just like I was with Louis…"
—
—
Flashback
—
Fujiko sat on the ground—
crying.
—
"…Why did you die…?"
—
"…Why…?!"
—
A voice responded—
calm—
gentle.
—
"…Hey…"
—
"…You shouldn't cry…"
—
Fujiko shook her head.
—
"…You don't understand me…"
—
"…He's gone…"
—
The man sighed softly.
—
"…You're right…"
—
"…I might not fully understand your pain…"
—
A pause—
—
"…But I can feel it…"
—
"…Because I've been through it too…"
—
"…Losing people I loved…"
—
"…Being betrayed…"
—
Fujiko looked at him—
tears in her eyes.
—
"…You feel the same…?"
—
He nodded.
—
"…Yeah…"
—
"…Everyone feels it…"
—
"…Loss is the same…"
—
"…Only the situations are different…"
—
A faint smile.
—
"…I'm used to it now…"
—
"…And I'm not afraid of death…"
—
Fujiko froze.
—
"…You're not… afraid…?"
—
He shook his head.
—
"…If it's my destiny…"
—
"…then so be it…"
—
Fujiko whispered—
—
"…I am afraid…"
—
He looked at her—
calm—
steady.
—
"…Then let's share it…"
—
"…You carry my destiny…"
—
"…And I'll carry yours…"
—
"…Maybe together…"
—
"…we can overcome that fear…"
—
A pause—
—
"…Don't worry…"
—
"…If death comes…"
—
"…I'll face it first."
—
Fujiko looked at him—
—
"…What's your name…?"
—
He smiled.
—
"…Louis Berzato."
—
Fujiko wiped her tears.
—
"…Fujiko Eto…"
—
He nodded.
—
"…Nice name."
—
—
Flashback Ends
—
Fujiko looked at Makoto—
quietly.
—
"…That's how I first met him…"
Makoto looked at Fujiko—
a faint smile forming.
—
"…I won't die."
—
"…Trust me."
—
He raised his thumb—
eyes shining—
a light, almost playful confidence.
—
Fujiko smiled softly.
—
"…I hope so…"
—
"…Because everyone says that…"
—
Makoto shook his head.
—
"…Don't worry…"
—
"…I won't die."
—
"…Mark my words."
—
Fujiko let out a small laugh.
—
"…You're funny…"
—
She turned—
walking away slowly.
—
Makoto watched her—
then spoke again.
—
"…Hey…"
—
"…Do you think…"
—
"…I can get my friend back…?"
—
Fujiko paused—
without turning.
—
"…That depends…"
—
"…If it's your destiny…"
—
"…you will."
—
A slight silence—
—
"…And if not…"
—
"…we can't say."
—
Another pause—
—
"…And the friend you're talking about…"
—
"…might not be what you think."
—
"…He could've been pretending…"
—
"…Or…"
—
"…he might be the one controlling everything."
—
Silence.
—
Scene Shift
—
Kamiya sat on a throne—
smiling—
—
"…All according to emotion…"
—
—
Back to Makoto
—
Makoto stood up—
slowly.
—
"…Maybe…"
—
"…he wants something from me…"
—
He looked at the sky—
—
The sun was setting—
casting a golden light.
—
Makoto lowered his gaze—
toward the ground—
—
The evening felt quiet—
but heavy.
Makoto looked ahead—
eyes steady—
—
"…If it's my destiny…"
—
"…then so be it."
—
He clenched his fist.
—
"…I'll fight for it…"
—
"…and do what I have to."
—
—
Scene Shift
—
A dark room—
—
Ragna knelt on the ground—
head lowered.
—
"…It seems…"
—
"…you failed the mission I gave you."
—
A voice echoed—
cold—
authoritative.
—
Hanma Teiechi.
—
Ragna trembled slightly.
—
"…My lord, I—"
—
Hanma raised a finger.
—
"…Silence."
—
—CRACK—
—
Pressure crushed down on Ragna—
forcing him deeper to the ground.
—
"…Ahh—!"
—
"…My apologies… my lord…"
—
Hanma stepped forward slowly.
—
"…It would be… very interesting…"
—
"…to take Makoto Mori alive…"
—
"…and extract Susano from his body."
—
He turned slightly—
—
"…What do you think, Sanami?"
—
Sanami knelt calmly.
—
"…Yes, my lord…"
—
"…It would be… most intriguing."
—
He placed his knives down—
bowing his head.
—
"…We will prepare an operation…"
—
"…But it requires strategy…"
—
A pause—
—
"…We'll need three days."
—
Hanma smiled faintly.
—
"…Then take them."
—
Sanami's voice remained steady.
—
"…We'll strike when Haruki and the others are separated."
—
Silence.
—
A quiet, dangerous plan forming.
—
—
Scene Shift
—
Makoto stood alone—
looking forward—
—
"…I'll stop Kamiya…"
—
"…no matter what."
Makoto stood quietly—
—
"…I just want to see…"
—
"…if it really happens…"
—
—
Scene Shift
—
Richard stood on the balcony—
of the Shingon Force headquarters—
looking out at the night sky.
—
"…Kamiya…"
—
"…and Saito…"
—
"…They're not normal…"
—
"…I've never heard of this 'Shinya' side…"
—
A voice came from behind—
—
"…You're right."
—
Richard turned.
—
"…You again…"
—
"…Louis Berzato?"
—
Louis looked up at the sky—
hands in his pockets.
—
"…Saito Kojima…"
—
"…He used to be a strong member of the Shingon Force…"
—
"…But something happened…"
—
"…He left."
—
A pause—
—
"…Or rather…"
—
"…he betrayed it."
—
Richard narrowed his eyes.
—
"…You know him well."
—
Louis nodded slightly.
—
"…Yeah…"
—
"…More than I'd like."
—
He glanced at Richard.
—
"…I just hope…"
—
"…you don't turn out like him."
—
Richard frowned.
—
"…You think I'll become like him?"
—
Louis looked forward—
calm—
but cold.
—
"…Soon…"
—
"…you'll understand who he really is…"
—
"…and what he's done…"
—
A pause—
—
"…to our people."
—
His expression hardened.
—
"…I hate to admit it…"
—
"…but he's still alive."
—
Richard blinked.
—
"…Alive…?"
—
Louis nodded.
—
"…He faked his death."
—
"…Everyone thought he died…"
—
"…but now…"
—
"…there's no doubt."
—
A voice interrupted.
—
"…Sir—there you are."
—
"…Araki Amatsuka is calling for you."
—
Louis turned.
—
"…Alright."
—
He started walking away.
—
Richard called out.
—
"…Do you think we'll find him?"
—
Louis stopped—
without turning back.
—
"…I don't know…"
—
"…but we'll try."
—
A pause—
—
"…And if I find him…"
—
"…I'll kill him."
—
Silence.
—
Richard spoke again.
—
"…Did he do something to you?"
—
Louis stood still for a moment—
—
"…A lot."
—
Then—
—
He walked away—
leaving Richard alone with his thoughts
Richard stood still—
looking at the sky—
lost in thought.
—
"…Maybe…"
—
"…I don't really know Saito…"
—
A pause—
—
"…But after what Louis said…"
—
"…I'm clear now…"
—
"…I won't become like him."
—
—
Scene Shift
—
Makoto walked alone—
—
He stopped by a vending machine—
—
Bought a can—
—
—click—
—
As he turned—
—
"…That feeling again…"
—
"…That cold vibe…"
—
His eyes sharpened.
—
"…Someone's here."
—
Makoto pointed forward suddenly—
—
"…Ha—got you."
—
A figure stepped out.
—
"…Oh…"
—
"…I got caught again…"
—
Makoto relaxed slightly.
—
"…Rohan…"
—
Rohan scratched his head.
—
"…At least my hiding spot was good…"
—
Makoto smirked.
—
"…No…"
—
"…I've just gotten stronger."
—
Rohan blinked.
—
"…What…?"
—
Makoto smiled gently—
—
"…Anyway…"
Wsp how it's going I realy didn't see you recently with us in the mission are you ok ? And rohan
Makoto took a step closer—
—
"…What's up?"
—
"…I didn't see you during the mission…"
—
"…Are you okay?"
—
Rohan shrugged slightly.
—
"…I was… busy with something."
—
Makoto raised an eyebrow.
—
"…Busy?"
—
"…Attending a meeting?"
—
He said it sarcastically.
—
Rohan shook his head.
—
"…No…"
—
"…More like… playing with people."
—
Makoto paused.
—
"…Weird…"
—
A short silence—
—
Makoto looked at him again.
—
"…By the way…"
—
"…I don't even know your ability…"
—
"…What was that?"
—
"…You never told me."
—
Rohan smirked faintly.
—
"…I didn't tell you…"
—
"…because it's a secret Shingon."
—
Makoto sighed.
—
"…Ahh… okay…"
—
A pause—
—
"…I wonder what kind of…"
—
"…infinite rizz ability that is…"
—
Rohan blinked.
—
"…Huh?"
—
Makoto waved it off.
—
"…Never mind."
Makoto smiled—
—
"…Anyway…"
—
"…Let's grab some food."
—
Rohan nodded.
—
"…Sounds good to me."
—
Makoto turned.
—
"…Alright then."
—
—
Scene Shift
—
Louis stood in front of Araki—
calm—
focused.
—
"…You called me, boss?"
—
Araki looked at him—
serious.
—
"…Yes, I did, Louis."
—
A pause—
—
"…We've found footage…"
—
"…of Shimura Kanjo."
—
Louis' eyes sharpened.
—
"…So it's him…"
—
Araki nodded.
—
"…Highly likely."
—
"…He's currently in the west."
—
A brief silence—
—
"…I'm assigning the Eleven Core…"
—
"…You'll lead the operation."
—
"…Saori Sanjo will accompany you."
—
Louis responded without hesitation.
—
"…Understood."
—
Araki continued—
—
"…Your objective is simple…"
—
"…Gather as much information as possible."
—
"…That flame organization—"
—
"…the one led by Shimura…"
—
"…is no joke."
—
"…He can even defy will itself."
—
Louis remained calm.
—
"…Got it, sir."
—
Araki stepped back slightly.
—
"…You'll return within three days."
—
"…Don't take longer."
—
Louis nodded.
—
"…I'll do my best."
Makoto scratched his head—
—
"…Ah… I don't have any money…"
—
The old man behind the counter smiled.
—
"…It's fine."
—
"…It's free."
—
Makoto blinked.
—
"…Huh…?"
—
The man nodded.
—
"…After all…"
—
"…you're protecting humanity."
—
"…This is the least we can do."
—
Makoto smiled—
a bit surprised.
—
"…Really…?"
—
"…Thank you!"
—
The man handed over the food—
—
Makoto took it gratefully.
—
"…Thanks a lot."
—
Rohan grabbed his share too—
—
Both of them started eating—
—
A quiet moment—
—
Then Makoto spoke.
—
"…Hey, Rohan…"
—
"…Did your father train you?"
—
"…I mean… he's the strongest Okutso…"
—
Rohan paused slightly.
—
"…Yeah…"
—
"…He used to…"
—
A brief silence—
—
"…But after he went missing…"
—
"…I've been training on my own."
—
Makoto frowned.
—
"…Damn…"
—
"…I see…"
—
Another bite—
—
"…But still…"
—
"…If he trained others…"
—
"…why not you more…?"
—
"…Or were you just absent?"
—
Rohan looked away.
—
"…It's not like that…"
—
"…You were already strong…"
—
Makoto stopped—
then shook his head.
—
"…Hey…"
—
"…Don't say that."
—
"…We're friends."
—
Rohan stayed quiet.
—
"…It's just…"
—
"…how things are."
—
Makoto smiled lightly.
—
"…You should see it yourself…"
—
"…You've got a lot more in you."
Makoto took another bite—
—
"…I love this food…"
—
"…It's really good."
—
Rohan nodded.
—
"…Yeah…"
—
"…It's really good."
—
The old man smiled from behind the counter.
—
"…It's unagi."
—
Makoto looked impressed.
—
"…It's delicious."
—
The old man chuckled softly.
—
"…Glad you like it, young men."
—
Makoto looked at him—
curious.
—
"…How long have you been working here?"
—
The old man thought for a moment.
—
"…Around 52 years."
—
Makoto paused—
—
"…52…?"
—
"…That's a long time…"
—
The old man nodded slowly.
—
"…I've seen many generations pass by."
—
Makoto smiled slightly.
—
"…Things have changed a lot…"
—
"…But this…"
—
"…This is still the best."
Scene Shift
—
Sera stood near the doorway—
looking at Sei.
—
"…You should stay here…"
—
"…Clean yourself…"
—
"…And prepare for the baptism…"
—
"…Like every year."
—
She turned slightly—
—
"…I'll be back."
—
Sera walked away—
—
The door closed.
—
Silence.
—
Sei looked up—
eyes distant—
—
Flashback
—
"…Please… don't kill me…"
—
"…You're all monsters…!"
—
—STAB—
—
Blood splashed—
—
A body fell.
—
Flashback Ends
—
Sei lay still—
—
Her expression empty—
—
The memory lingering—
heavy—
unresolved.
Sei sat quietly—
—
"…Benzaiten…"
—
A presence responded.
—
"…You're having problems again…"
—
"…Sei Yamada."
—
Sei looked down at her hands—
—
"…Yeah…"
—
"…My body keeps changing…"
—
"…And I get weaker… again and again…"
—
Benzaiten's voice remained calm.
—
"…You'll be fine…"
—
"…Like always."
—
Silence.
—
—
Scene Shift
—
Makoto and Rohan were still outside—
—
Makoto looked ahead—
thinking.
—
"…Hey…"
—
"…Rohan…"
—
"…Do you think I'll ever find someone I like?"
—
Rohan glanced at him.
—
"…Who?"
—
Before Makoto could answer—
—
A voice interrupted.
—
"…Hey—both of you."
—
"…You've got work."
—
Makoto blinked.
—
"…What… really?"
—
The man continued.
—
"…A mission."
—
"…You're assigned to capture an Okutso."
—
Makoto straightened.
—
"…Alright."
—
"…Who is it?"
—
"…A single target…"
—
"…Causing chaos."
—
"…Name: Lamo."
—
—
Scene Shift
—
Makoto and Richard stood—
preparing.
—
Makoto looked at the file.
—
"…So this is the mission…"
—
"…Where is he?"
—
Fujiko floated nearby—
smiling lightly.
—
"…Same as usual…"
—
"…Find clues first."
—
A pause—
—
"…You've got three days."
—
Makoto frowned slightly.
—
"…Three days…?"
—
Fujiko nodded.
—
"…Yeah…"
—
"…Funny coincidence…"
—
"…Louis and Haruki are also on missions…"
—
"…But different ones."
—
Makoto looked up.
—
"…Louis too…?"
Makoto looked around—
—
"…Hey…"
—
"…Why isn't Sei here…?"
—
"…Anything wrong?"
—
Fujiko answered calmly.
—
"…She's in a serious condition."
—
"…She's being cleansed."
—
Makoto blinked—
—
"…Cleaned…?"
—
A pause—
—
He blushed slightly.
—
"…Wait—what kind of—"
—
Fujiko narrowed her eyes.
—
"…Pervert."
—
"…Not that kind."
—
Makoto looked away awkwardly.
—
"…Oh…"
—
Fujiko continued.
—
"…It's a purification process…"
—
"…Her body becomes unstable after shedding…"
—
"…So it needs to be restored."
—
Makoto's expression turned serious.
—
"…That sounds bad…"
—
"…She goes through that often…?"
—
Fujiko nodded slightly.
—
"…Yeah."
—
A pause—
—
"…Let's go."
—
—
Scene Shift
—
Makoto, Richard, and Rohan moved together—
—
Fujiko floating beside them.
—
They lifted into the air—
heading toward the mission zone.
—
Makoto smiled faintly.
—
"…A new mission…"
—
"…Feels different this time…"
—
He glanced at Richard.
—
"…Good thing you're here too."
—
—
Scene Shift
—
Louis stood beside Saori—
both wearing long coats—
moving through a dim alley.
—
"…Hey, Saori…"
—
"…It's been a while…"
—
"…Since we worked together like this."
—
Saori exhaled.
—
"…Yeah…"
—
"…Been busy…"
—
"…Different missions."
—
Louis gave a faint smile.
—
"…I just hope I get a break someday…"
—
Saori looked at him.
—
"…I just hope you don't die."
—
Louis smirked slightly.
—
"…I won't."
—
Saori shook her head.
—
"…You're the same as always…"
—
Suddenly—
—
Louis stopped.
—
"…There…"
—
Both of them pressed against a wall—
watching.
—
A gray-haired man walked ahead—
calm—
unaware.
—
Saori whispered.
—
"…Are you sure… it's him?"
—
Louis observed carefully.
—
"…Yeah…"
—
"…That badge…"
—
"…It's from Shimura's organization."
—
Saori tightened her grip.
—
"…Should we act now…?"
—
"…He's alone."
—
Louis shook his head.
—
"…No…"
—
"…If we move now…"
—
"…we lose the bigger lead."
—
"…He'll guide us to the real target."
—
The gray-haired man paused—
—
"…Hmm…"
—
"…Feels like I'm being watched…"
—
He looked around—
—
Then shook his head.
—
"…Must be nothing…"
—
He kept walking.
—
Louis and Saori followed—
quietly—
carefully.
—
—
Scene Shift
—
A dark street—
—
Screams echoed.
—
Bodies lay scattered—
—
A figure stood in the center—
covered in blood.
—
Lamo.
—
He raised his hand slowly—
—
"…Now…"
—
"…I'll take every soul here…"
—
"…and feed on it."
Lamo raised his hand—
dark energy gathering—
—
"…Ammit…"
—
"…devour every soul here."
—
A monstrous roar echoed—
—
サーバント—
manifesting behind him.
—
A shadowy beast—
opening its jaws—
—
It moved toward another terrified citizen—
—
Then—
—
—BOOM—
—
A Pulse Burst struck—
interrupting it.
—
"…Hey."
—
"…Your time's over."
—
Lamo turned slowly—
—
"…And who are you…?"
—
Makoto stepped forward—
confident—
—
"…I am the leader of Division 15—"
—
"…Makoto Mori."
—
Fujiko floated beside him—
—
"…Since when?"
—
Makoto glanced at her.
—
"…Let me finish my line."
—
He said it half-annoyed—
half-joking.
—
Richard stepped in—
serious.
—
"…We don't have time for this."
—
He raised his hand—
—
—BOOM—
—
Another Pulse Burst exploded—
—
Lamo blocked it with one hand—
barely moving.
—
"…You think it's that easy…?"
—
"…Kids…"
—
"…Even if you use your full power…"
—
"…you still won't beat me."
—
Makoto smirked.
—
"…Is that so…?"
—
"…Then let me try."
—
He raised his hand—
—
"…Come…"
—
"…Susano."
—
—ROAR—
—
Susano manifested—
towering behind him.
—
Richard frowned.
—
"…Idiot…"
—
"…At least make a plan."
—
He activated his power—
—
"…Horus."
—
A blazing presence formed—
—
Both sides now standing—
—
ready for battle.
Lamo raised his hand—
—
"…Ammit…"
—
"…Attack."
—
The beast roared—
lunging forward—
—
Makoto stepped ahead—
—
"…Richard…"
—
"…You know what to do."
—
Richard nodded—
—
"…Yeah…"
—
"…Looks like we don't have a choice."
—
Both of see to each other
—
"…Let's do this."
—
Makoto dashed forward—
fast—
—
"…Haaaa—!"
—
Susano followed—
sword raised—
—
—SLASH—
—
Ammit dodged—
—
—and vanished.
—
Makoto stopped—
eyes searching.
—
"…Where did it go…?"
—
Suddenly—
—
—CRUNCH—
—
Ammit appeared behind—
biting into Susano.
—
Makoto's eyes widened.
—
"…Susano!"
—
Lamo smiled—
watching.
—
Then—
—
Susano grabbed the beast—
—
—BAM—
—
A heavy punch—
sending it back.
—
His arm returned to normal—
—
He gave a thumbs-up—
—
No damage.
—
Lamo froze slightly.
—
"…What…?"
—
Makoto smirked—
—
"…Told you."
Makoto and Horus moved together—
—
—SLASH—
—
They struck Lamo—
—
Blood spilled—
his arm torn—
—
"…Ahh—!"
—
Lamo staggered back—
—
"…That's unfair…"
—
"…Using your サーバント against me…"
—
Richard stepped forward—
cold—
—
"…Doesn't matter."
—
"…We're here to finish you."
—
Makoto glanced at Susano—
—
"…Susano…"
—
Before he could continue—
—
—RUMBLE—
—
The ground cracked—
—
Ammit emerged again—
from below.
—
Susano narrowed his gaze.
—
"…A ground-type サーバント…"
—
"…Interesting."
—
Makoto shouted—
—
"…Susano—watch out!"
—
Another presence—
—
A second Ammit—
rising from the ground.
—
Makoto's eyes widened.
—
"…Another one…?!"
—
Lamo laughed—
—
"…Since you want an unfair fight…"
—
"…Let's double it."
—
The second beast lunged—
toward Richard—
—
—CRUNCH—
—
It bit into him—
—
"…Tch—!"
—
"…Ahh—!"
—
Makoto rushed forward.
—
"…Richard!"
—
At the same time—
—
Another Ammit targeted Makoto—
—
He dodged sharply—
—
—BOOM—
—
Pulse Burst—
—
The beast was blasted back—
damaged—
—
Then—
it vanished—
teleporting away.
—
Makoto reached Richard—
—
"…Hey—are you okay?"
Makoto looked at both Ammit beasts—
—
"…Now there are two…"
—
"…How are we supposed to beat them…?"
—
Richard was breathing heavily—
—
"…Tch…"
—
His arm bleeding—
—
Horus showed the same wound—
—
Makoto noticed.
—
"…So it's linked…"
—
"…Just like me and Susano…"
—
Richard forced a smirk.
—
"…Makoto…"
—
"…Let's play safe."
—
Makoto looked at him—
—
"…You mean…?"
—
A pause—
—
Then he nodded.
—
"…Got it."
—
Lamo watched them—
confused.
—
"…What are you planning…?"
—
Behind them—
Fujiko stepped in—
—
A soft glow—
healing Richard's wound.
—
Rohan arrived—
—
"…You guys okay?"
—
Makoto raised his hand—
—
"…Rohan, stay back."
—
"…Me and Richard will handle this."
—
Rohan frowned.
—
"…Play safe…?"
—
Makoto turned toward Lamo—
grinning.
—
"…Hey—"
—
"…you there."
—
"…Dog owner."
—
"…Wanna play?"
—
Lamo's expression snapped.
—
"…Dog owner…?!"
—
"…What did you just say—?!"
—
Makoto and Richard activated their will—
energy rising.
—
Richard spoke calmly.
—
"…Go as I say."
—
Makoto moved—
—
—FLASH—
—
He dashed forward—
extreme speed.
—
Lamo smirked.
—
"…Fools…"
—
"…You think you can—"
—
—SHIFT—
—
Makoto vanished—
—
Susano teleported him—
right in front of Lamo.
—
Lamo's eyes widened.
—
"…What—?!"
—
Makoto punched—
—
Lamo dodged—
barely.
—
"…How did he—?!"
—
Makoto didn't stop—
—
He moved again—
faster—
—
—BOOM—
—
Pulse Burst at point-blank range.
—
Lamo was hit—
—
"…AHH—!"
—
He was thrown back—
injured.
—
Makoto stood firm—
—
"…Now…"
—
"…it's your turn."
Richard dashed in—
—
—BAM—
—
A direct punch to Lamo—
—
But—
—
—CRACK—
—
He was knocked back instantly.
—
"…Ahh—!"
—
Lamo growled—
—
"…You two are really annoying…!"
—
He opened his mouth—
—
—BLAST—
—
A compressed energy shot fired—
—
Makoto barely reacted—
—
—BOOM—
—
He was sent flying back.
—
"…Ahh—!"
—
Susano took the hit too—
—
A visible crack—
damage spreading.
—
Makoto steadied himself—
—
"…Damn…"
—
"…He's fast…"
—
Lamo raised his hand slowly—
—
"…Enough playing…"
—
Dark energy surged—
—
His Ammit beasts roared—
—
Their bodies began to change—
—
—GROWTH—
—
Horns emerged—
twisting upward—
—
Their aura thickened—
more violent—
more unstable.
—
Lamo's own body shifted—
—
Horns forming—
eyes glowing—
—
Makoto stared at Lamo—
—
"…He's losing control…"
—
Lamo grinned—
twisted—
—
"…Now…"
—
"…let's see how I crush you both."
—
Makoto stepped forward—
smiling.
—
"…Come at me."
—
Richard's tone turned urgent.
—
"…This is bad…"
—
"…Makoto—move!"
—
Makoto turned—
—
"…What—?"
—
—BAM—
—
Lamo's punch landed straight into his stomach—
—
"…AAHH—!"
—
Makoto was sent back—
—
He coughed—
blood spilling—
—
"…Damn…!"
—
He held his stomach—
barely standing.
—
Richard reacted instantly—
—
"…Tch—!"
—
He raised his hand—
—
"…Half—Rupture!"
—
—BOOM—
—
The attack hit—
—
Lamo didn't even flinch.
—
"…Disgusting…"
—
Makoto's eyes widened.
—
"…Damn…"
—
"…He's strong…"
—
Behind them—
Susano looked toward the two Ammit beasts—
—
"…Horus…"
—
"…You think you can handle both of them at once?"
—
Horus flared with energy.
—
"…Yeah…"
—
"…We can."
—
"…Let's do it."
—
—FLASH—
—
Susano charged forward—
—
—BAM—
—
A heavy punch landed—
—
One Ammit was sent flying back—
—
The ground shattered beneath it—
—
The battlefield split—
—
Two fronts—
—
Makoto and Richard vs Lamo—
—
Susano and Horus vs Ammit—
—
The fight escalated.
Susano surged forward—
—
—SLASH—
—
His blade cut through the air—
—
But the Ammit lunged—
—
—BLAST—
—
A dark shot fired—
—
Susano dodged—
—
—but a graze—
—
Blood spilled.
—
Makoto flinched—
feeling it.
—
"…Tch…!"
—
Susano steadied himself.
—
"…Damn…"
—
"…I can't take too much damage…"
—
"…Makoto's already in danger…"
—
"…I can't afford mistakes."
—
—
Makoto pushed himself up—
breathing heavy—
—
"…You think…"
—
"…we're going to lose like this…?"
—
Lamo laughed.
—
"…You two…"
—
"…are entertaining."
—
Makoto and Richard exchanged a glance—
—
No words—
—
They moved.
—
Makoto from the left—
—
Richard from the right—
—
—FLASH—
—
"…I'm ending this!"
—
Makoto accelerated—
—
Lamo smirked.
—
"…Interesting…"
—
Both closed in—
—
—FLASHBACK—
—
"…Strengthen your will…"
—
"…or you'll break."
—
—
Back to present—
—
Makoto looked at Richard—
—
"…We can do this."
—
A subtle signal—
—
—BAM—
—
Both punched Lamo's face—
simultaneously.
—
Lamo staggered—
—
"…Huh—?"
—
Before he could react—
—
Makoto moved again—
fast—
—
Richard shouted—
—
"…Now—RUN!"
—
Makoto didn't hesitate.
—
"…Got it!"
—
Both of them dashed back—
creating distance—
—
Lamo stood still—
—
"…What…?"
Richard shouted—
—
"…Makoto—go to the opposite side!"
—
Makoto nodded instantly—
—
"…Got it!"
—
Both split—
moving in opposite directions—
—
Lamo's eyes tracked them—
—
"…Trying to corner me…?"
—
He raised his head—
mouth opening wide—
—
"…I'll just blow you both away."
—
—CHARGE—
—
Dark energy condensed—
—
"…Explode."
—
—BOOM—
—
Two massive blasts fired—
one toward each of them—
—
—CRASH—
—
Richard was slammed into a building—
—
Makoto too—
—
—IMPACT—
—
Both buried in debris—
—
Smoke filled the area—
—
Silence.
—
Lamo smirked.
—
"…It's over."
—
Then—
—
"…Hm?"
—
A sphere of energy—
spinning—
rushed toward him—
—
"…What—?"
—
Makoto's voice cut through the smoke—
—
"…Heh…"
—
"…You really thought we'd lose like that?"
—
—BOOM—
—
The attack hit—
—
At the same time—
—
Richard emerged—
—
"…Half—Rupture!"
—
—BLAST—
—
Lamo took both hits—
—
"…AHH—!"
—
He crashed to the ground—
—
Dust rising—
—
Makoto landed—
breathing hard—
—
"…Did we… beat him?"
—
Richard shook his head.
—
"…No…"
—
"…Look carefully."
—
A pause—
—
"…Despite everything…"
—
"…his Ammit hasn't taken real damage."
—
Makoto narrowed his eyes.
—
"…Yeah…"
—
"…But I noticed something…"
—
"…He slows down sometimes…"
—
"…Like a cooldown…"
—
"…Around five seconds."
—
Richard nodded.
—
"…Exactly."
—
"…That's why I said play safe."
—
Makoto coughed—
blood slipping—
—
"…Now it makes sense…"
—
Richard looked at him—
firm.
—
"…Trust me…"
—
"…We'll win this."
—
Makoto gave a faint smile.
—
"…You really think so…?"
—
Suddenly—
—
—WHOOSH—
—
Lamo rose into the air—
—
Aura raging—
—
"…Enough…"
—
"…of you two."
—BAM—
—
Lamo struck—
—
Both Makoto and Richard were blown back—
—
—CRASH—
—
They slammed into the walls—
falling hard.
—
Makoto forced himself up—
breathing heavy—
—
"…Now it's getting… really bad…"
—
Richard wiped the blood from his mouth—
—
…and smiled.
—
"…Good."
—
"…Let's do it."
—
He stepped forward again—
—
—
Split Battlefield
—
On the other side—
—
Susano and Horus faced Ammit—
—
…but now—
—
Two heads.
—
The beast had evolved—
—
"…This is bad…"
—
Horus narrowed his eyes.
—
"…As I said…"
—
"…This is one of the loyal servants of ancient gods…"
—
"…It's not something ordinary."
—
Susano stepped forward—
—
"…Then let's see…"
—
"…how far it goes."
—
—FLASH—
—
The Ammit lunged—
—
Horus dodged sharply—
—
Susano moved in—
—
—BAM—
—
A powerful kick—
sending the beast back.
—
Horus smirked.
—
"…Nice hit."
—
The Ammit roared—
both heads—
—
—ROOOOAR—
—
The pressure spiked—
—
Susano stepped back slightly—
eyes focused.
—
"…Stay sharp…"
—
"…One mistake…"
—
"…and we're dead."
The two-headed Ammit opened both jaws—
—
—BLAST—
—
Twin shots fired toward Susano and Horus—
—
"…What—?!"
—
Susano reacted instantly—
—
—FLASH—
—
Both he and Horus teleported away—
—
The attack missed—
—
—but kept going—
—
Straight toward—
Fujiko.
—
She dodged mid-air—
—
"…Close…"
—
The blast redirected—
—
Now heading toward Rohan—
—
"…Ahh—?!"
—
Rohan jumped back—
running—
—
"…Run, run—!"
—
"…Where do I even go—?!"
—
—BOOM—
—
Blades erupted from the ground—
cutting his path.
—
Susano glanced back—
—
"…Tch…"
—
"…I can't split my focus…"
—
"…We deal with this first."
—
—
Fujiko flew toward Rohan—
quick—
—
"…You okay?"
—
Rohan stood still—
—
No visible damage.
—
"…It hurts…"
—
"…but I'm fine."
—
Fujiko smirked slightly.
—
"…As always…"
—
"…you're strange."
—
Rohan shrugged—
casual—
—
"…Yeah…"
—
"…This is getting boring…"
—
"…but I guess…"
—
Makoto steadied himself—
—
"…Now…"
—
He glanced at Richard—
—
"…let's do it."
—
Richard rose—
smiling faintly—
—
"…Yeah…"
—
"…safe play."
—
Lamo scoffed—
—
"…You two are amusing…"
—
"…but I'll kill you here."
—
Makoto smirked—
—
"…Wrong."
—
"…We're the ones taking you down."
—
—FLASH—
—
Both dashed forward—
extreme speed—
—
Makoto focused—
will sharpening—
—
Lamo swung—
—
Makoto dodged—
—
—BACKFLIP—
—
Landing clean.
—
"…You won't beat us that easily."
—
Richard moved in—
—
—BAM—
—
Punch—
—
Lamo slipped it—
—
Makoto appeared—
—
—CRACK—
—
A clean hit to Lamo's face—
—
"…Tch—!"
—
—BOOM—
—
Richard's Pulse Burst—
—
Lamo slid back—
half-staggered—
—
"…Damn you—!"
—
Makoto closed in again—
—
—but before Lamo could react—
—
—BAM—
—
Another punch—
—
Richard followed—
—
—BAM—
—
Then Lamo countered—
—
—SWING—
—
Makoto caught the punch—
—
"…Got you."
—
—CRACK—
—
Counter-hit—
—
Lamo retaliated—
—
Makoto slid back—
—
"…Tch…"
—
Richard raised his hand—
—
"…Pulse Burst—!"
—
—BLAST—
—
Lamo hit the ground—
—
He stood up—
furious—
—
"…I've had enough of you!"
—
—FLASH—
—
He rushed in—
target locked—
—
"…First—you die!"
—
Energy gathered in his mouth—
—
Makoto charged—
—
"…What—?"
—
Suddenly—
—
Richard grabbed his collar—
—
—THROW—
—
Makoto was launched aside—
—
—BOOM—
—
The blast barely missed—
—
Richard slid—
—
"…That was close…"
—
He smirked.
—
"…But we're not losing."
—
Makoto re-engaged—
—
Richard moved in sync—
—
"…Now—!"
—
Richard dropped low—
—
Makoto stepped onto him—
—
—BOOST—
—
Lamo's eyes widened—
—
"…What the—?!"
—
—WHAM—
—
Makoto's kick slammed into Lamo—
from above—
—
A perfect coordinated strike.
—CRASH—
—
Lamo was slammed into the ground—
another crater forming beneath him.
—
Richard raised his hand—
—
"…Pulse Burst."
—
—BOOM—
—
The attack landed—
dust rising again.
—
Richard exhaled—
steady—
—
"…I know it's not enough…"
—
"…but we're pushing him…"
—
"…Our willpower is rising."
—
Makoto nodded—
breathing hard—
—
"…Yeah…"
—
Then—
—
A sudden resonance—
—
"…Susano…?"
—
Makoto felt it.
—
On the other side—
—
Susano's voice echoed—
—
"…Makoto…"
—
"…I need your will."
—
"…Give it to me."
—
Makoto clenched his fist—
—
"…Got it…"
—
"…We don't have a choice anyway."
—
He closed his eyes briefly—
focus sharpening—
—
"…Take it…"
—
"…Use my will—Susano."
—
—SURGE—
—
Energy flowed—
—
Across the battlefield—
—
Susano's aura expanded—
—
"…Good…"
—
"…Now we finish this."
—
—
From afar—
Fujiko watched—
—
"…I thought they might die…"
—
"…but they're stronger than I expected…"
—
She hesitated—
—
"…Still… should I go help…?"
—
Rohan stood beside her—
calm.
—
"…No."
—
She looked at him.
—
"…Why?"
—
Rohan's gaze remained forward—
—
"…If we interfere…"
—
"…we'll break their flow."
—
A pause—
—
"…Besides…"
—
A faint smile—
—
"…If things go wrong…"
—
"…I'll end it in one shot."
—
"…Lamo and his サーバント—both."
—
Fujiko narrowed her eyes—
—
"…You sound confident…"
—
Rohan shrugged—
—
"…Not confident…"
—
"…Just prepared."
—
He looked at the battlefield—
—
"…This is getting interesting."
Horus' voice echoed—
—
"…Richard…"
—
"…give me your will."
—
Richard steadied himself—
—
"…Fine…"
—
"…but listen carefully."
—
Horus focused.
—
"…What is it?"
—
Richard's eyes sharpened—
—
"…That guy—Lamo…"
—
"…he has a cooldown."
—
"…About five seconds."
—
"…Watch carefully…"
—
"…See if that Ammit has the same weakness."
—
Horus paused—
—
"…I see…"
—
Richard smirked slightly—
—
"…You got the guts?"
—
Horus answered instantly—
—
"…Hell yeah."
—
"…Then follow my lead."
—
Makoto glanced over—
—
"…Right now…?"
—
"…This might be my last move…"
—
Richard cut him off—
—
"…Just trust me."
—
"…Move when I say."
—
—
From the smoke—
—
Lamo emerged—
—
"…What are you planning…?"
—
He grinned wildly—
—
"…I won't let you pull tricks on me!"
—
Richard raised his hand—
—
"…Now—Pulse Burst!"
—
—BOOM—
—
Lamo instantly countered—
—
—BLAST—
—
A shot fired from his mouth—
toward Richard—
—
At the same time—
—
Makoto dashed in—
—
—FLASH—
—
"…Now you're done!"
—
—CRACK—
—
A direct punch—
—
Lamo was hit—
—
—but—
—
"…Heh…"
—
Lamo grabbed Makoto's neck—
—
"…Got you."
—
"…Your safe play is over…"
—
"…Richard is done."
—
Makoto struggled—
—
"…Ahh—!"
—
—
Meanwhile — Servant Battle
—
Susano staggered slightly—
—
"…My neck…"
—
Horus held his stance—
—
"…My core took a hit…"
—
"…but I'm fine."
—
Susano charged forward—
—
"…Then let's finish this."
—
The two-headed Ammit fired again—
—
—DOUBLE BLAST—
—
Susano smirked—
—
"…You gave me the hint…"
—
"…0.05 seconds… that's enough."
—
—FLASH—
—
Both dodged cleanly—
perfect timing—
—
Susano leapt—
—
—BAM—
—
A heavy kick—
forcing the beast upward—
—
"…Now!"
—
Horus followed—
—
—SLASH—
—
A blade-like strike—
—
—CUT—
—
One leg severed—
—
The Ammit roared—
—
Susano raised his sword—
—
Aura blazing—
—
"…Die."
—
—THRUST—
—
The blade pierced—
straight through both heads—
—
—ROOOOOAR—
—
—BOOM—
—
The Ammit exploded—
—
The servant—
defeated.
Lamo held Makoto by the neck—
—
tight—
unmoving.
—
Makoto couldn't speak—
—
"…Tch—!"
—
Lamo glanced to the side—
—
"…Hm…"
—
"…So that's your fight…"
—
"…Looks like my サーバント is dead…"
—
He smirked—
—
"…Doesn't matter."
—
A pause—
—
"…I'm different."
—
"…I'm not bound like you."
—
"…Even if it dies…"
—
"…I lose nothing."
—
Makoto's eyes narrowed—
—
but his breath was fading.
—
Lamo opened his mouth—
energy gathering—
—
"…Goodbye."
—
—CHARGE—
—
—
Servant Side
—
Susano lowered his sword—
—
"…We did it…"
—
Horus nodded—
—
"…Yeah—"
—
Then—
—
"…Wait."
—
Fragments of Ammit—
—
began to move.
—
—SHIFT—
—
Flesh reconnecting—
—
reforming.
—
Susano's eyes sharpened—
—
"…What…?"
—
"…It's regenerating?"
—
Horus stepped back slightly—
—
"…This isn't normal…"
—
"…Something's sustaining it."
—
Susano raised his sword again—
—
"…Then we destroy it before it reforms—"
—
—SLASH—
—
He cut through it again—
—
—but—
—
The pieces still twitched—
—
trying to rebuild.
—
"…What is happening…?"
—
Horus murmured—
—
"…The core hasn't been broken…"
—
—
Back to Makoto
—
Lamo fired—
—
—BLAST—
—
But—
—
—CRACK—
—
Richard intercepted—
—
"…Half—Rupture!"
—
The blast destabilized—
—
—BOOM—
—
It misfired—
—
Lamo's eyes widened—
—
"…What—?!"
—
Makoto dropped—
free—
—
He clenched his fist—
—
"…I'll end you…!"
—
Energy gathered—
—
A sphere—
—
compressed—
violent—
—
"…HAAAA—!"
—
—LAUNCH—
—
—BOOOOOOM—
—
A massive explosion—
—
The battlefield shook—
—
Buildings shattered—
—
Shockwaves tore through everything.
—
Richard shielded himself—
—
"…That's… stronger than I expected…"
—
—
Servant Side
—
Susano paused mid-strike—
—
feeling it.
—
"…That explosion…"
—
The Ammit's fragments—
—
suddenly stopped moving.
—
Silence.
—
No regeneration.
—
Horus exhaled—
—
"…So that was it…"
—
"…The source was Lamo."
—
Susano lowered his sword—
—
"…They did it."
—
Horus gave a slight nod—
—
"…As expected."