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Chapter 105: This Body Can No Longer Be Used
It was clear that Cu Chulainn harbored a great deal of trauma regarding Scathach.
Even though Yumesaki knew why Cu Chulainn didn't want to meet that purple-haired old woman, he couldn't personally feel the weight of it.
In the end, humans cannot fully resonate with one another's experiences.
Until he felt for himself just how much suffering Cu Chulainn had endured at the hands of the Queen of the Land of Shadows, he wouldn't be able to truly grasp Cu Chulainn's current feelings.
After a few moments, Cu Chulainn finally calmed down. He looked at Yumesaki and said, "Kid—oops, I mean, Master. I'll call you that for now. Why are you participating in this Holy Grail War anyway?"
"You should know, right? The Holy Grail can only grant a single wish."
"Now that you're gathering so many Heroic Spirits, aren't you afraid they'll start fighting each other?"
Yumesaki smiled and replied, "Don't worry, I know the limits. Besides, who relies on the Holy Grail to grant wishes these days? Everyone relies on the Dragon Balls."
"Dragon Balls? What the heck is that?" Cu Chulainn was a bit confused.
"The Dragon Balls are sacred items created by Kami-sama. There are seven of them in total. As long as all seven are gathered, you can summon Shenron, and Shenron will grant a single wish—even if you ask for the Earth to be blown up, it's no problem."
Yumesaki's words caused Cu Chulainn's expression to change instantly. "Huh? Does such a dangerous thing really exist in this world?"
"It doesn't exist in this world."
Cu Chulainn: "???"
"But it exists in another world."
Cu Chulainn: "???!!!"
He felt like he was hearing something utterly ridiculous. Could this guy be playing a prank on him?
Yumesaki smiled, extended a hand, and said, "Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Kazuma Yumesaki, a person from another world. I accidentally ended up in your world this time, joined the Holy Grail War, and I'm planning to gather seven Heroic Spirits to summon... oh wait, I mean, save the world."
"Huh???"
Cu Chulainn stared at Yumesaki as if he were a madman. Who would believe something like that?
However, after Yumesaki took Cu Chulainn to the world of One Piece for a quick tour, Cu Chulainn finally believed him.
"So you really are someone from another world, and you can even cross between them."
Cu Chulainn felt that this was far more nonsensical than the Second Magic. The Second Magic could only intervene in parallel worlds, but Yumesaki could go to entirely different worlds altogether. That was truly impressive.
"Exactly. Do you have any interest in following me?"
Yumesaki smiled and offered the invitation to Cu Chulainn. "I recall your reason for participating in the Holy Grail War was to find an equal opponent and have a proper fight."
"As long as you join under my command, there will be countless battles waiting for you in the future."
"Women, money, power, booze, gourmet food—whatever you want will be available."
"So, what do you think? Will you consider it?"
"No need to consider. I'm in."
Faced with Yumesaki's offer, Cu Chulainn agreed without a second thought. To use such things to test a hero—what hero could possibly resist such a temptation?
At least, he couldn't.
Beautiful women and power were all well and good, but what Cu Chulainn loved most was fighting—crazy battles, fights against worthy opponents. As long as there were enough enemies, he was willing to join.
"A wise choice." Yumesaki patted Cu Chulainn's shoulder with satisfaction. "Now, follow me to the Matou estate. We're going to find the other Heroic Spirits."
"No problem," Cu Chulainn agreed immediately.
And so, the group passed through an Air Door and arrived at the Matou residence.
The Matou estate had long ago been transformed by Zouken Matou into a Magic Workshop—a literal nest of insects.
The moment Yumesaki and the others entered the estate, Zouken Matou immediately sensed the presence of these uninvited guests.
However, he did not show himself. The reason was very simple.
He was afraid.
Medea, Cu Chulainn, King Hassan, plus Yumesaki. Three out of the four people were Heroic Spirits, and they had invaded his territory without a sound, clearly carrying ill intent.
Anyone would be scared.
Zouken Matou was no exception, so he didn't dare show himself. Instead, he hid in a dark corner, observing Yumesaki's group in silence.
At the same time, an old, rotting voice echoed throughout the Matou estate.
"Who are you people? Why are you invading this old man's home?"
Yumesaki said with a light smile, "If I said we were Allies of Justice, would you believe me?"
Zouken Matou: "I wouldn't believe a word of it."
Even though he didn't say it out loud, Yumesaki was certain that was what he was thinking.
A few seconds later, the decaying voice spoke again.
"Your Excellency certainly likes to joke. I have never seen an Ally of Justice who actively invades someone else's base. This is hardly the behavior of a hero. If Your Excellency is willing to withdraw now, I..."
"Enough talk. Come out and meet your death, Zouken Matou—or should I say, Makiri Zolgen!"
Yumesaki impatiently cut off Zouken's words. "A bastard like you must die today."
The moment those words were spoken, layer upon layer of magic circles appeared behind Medea, stacking up until they were dazzling to the eye.
In the next instant, Magic Bullets that filled the air shot out from the circles. With a thunderous roar, they obliterated the floors, walls, and ceilings, beginning the forced destruction of the entire Matou estate.
Amidst a series of explosions, the whole residence was blown to pieces.
Only the library remained intact.
Because that was where the Matou family's grimoires were kept, Medea had intentionally avoided that area during her rampage.
Zouken Matou, who had been hiding in the dark, accidentally exposed his form in the middle of Medea's destruction of the house.
Cu Chulainn laughed loudly, swung his red magic spear, and lunged toward Zouken like a whirlwind.
Seeing Cu Chulainn charging at him, Zouken felt an immense pressure.
"Don't come any closer!!!"
He immediately cast defensive magic, trying to halt Cu Chulainn's attack, but it was completely useless. To Cu Chulainn, such minor magic was no different from a child's toy.
Even though Cu Chulainn was limited by the Lancer class and couldn't cast high-level spells, that didn't mean he didn't understand magic.
As Scathach's student, under the training of the Queen of the Land of Shadows, Cu Chulainn had not only mastered combat techniques but also the Primordial Runes.
Fighting someone like Zouken Matou was like child's play.
Seeing that his magic had no effect, Zouken instinctively tried to flee.
But unfortunately, it was too late.
Cu Chulainn raised the red magic spear in his hand and decisively pierced Zouken's head.
However, in the next second, Zouken's corpse turned into a massive swarm of insects that scattered in every direction.
"Disgusting."
Cu Chulainn snorted coldly. He had seen many repulsive magics, but magic this revolting was a first for him.
He swung the tip of his spear along the floor. The friction of the spearhead against the ground ignited a blaze that instantly surrounded the fleeing insects.
The roaring flames swallowed the bugs, incinerating most of them until the air smelled of scorched remains.
However, a small portion of the insects managed to break through the wall of fire. Before the swarm could celebrate their escape, Medea's Magic Bullets arrived.
With a series of booming explosions, the fleeing insects were completely annihilated.
At that point, Zouken Matou was dead.
Cu Chulainn clicked his tongue, appearing dissatisfied that his target had been snatched away.
But considering Medea's special status as Yumesaki's first Heroic Spirit, he endured the slight annoyance.
After dealing with Zouken Matou, Yumesaki's group didn't leave immediately, because Zouken wasn't the only one in the Matou estate.
"Come out, let's talk, Miss Sakura Matou."
Indeed, besides Zouken, Sakura Matou, Shinji Matou, and Medusa were still in the residence.
But ever since Yumesaki's group appeared, Medusa had sensed the auras of three Heroic Spirits and had instinctively taken Sakura to hide inside a wardrobe.
As the saying goes, a wise person does not fight when the odds are stacked against them.
Medusa was well aware that she was no match for those three Heroic Spirits, so she could only hide.
Shinji Matou wasn't an idiot either. Seeing Medusa and Sakura's actions, he immediately followed suit and hid under a bed.
It was just that earlier, when Medea was firing Magic Bullets at random to destroy the estate, she had "accidentally" tossed one under the bed, blowing the bastard Shinji to bits.
So at this moment, the only living human in the Matou estate was Sakura.
As for Medusa, she wasn't considered a living human, but a Heroic Spirit.
Hearing her name called directly, Sakura knew she could no longer hide. Under Medusa's protection, she slowly stepped out from the wardrobe inside the room.
"Who are you?" Sakura asked cautiously.
Medusa wore her blindfold, her face full of vigilance as she shielded Sakura behind her.
Yumesaki said with a smile, "I believe I said it earlier. We are Allies of Justice."
Sakura Matou: "??? Are you serious?"
Yumesaki nodded. "Completely, 100% serious. Do you think someone like Zouken Matou didn't deserve to be executed?"
Sakura said, "But Grandfather..."
"No buts. Zouken Matou deserved to die. Have you been brainwashed until you've become stupid, or do you have Stockholm Syndrome? After what he did to you, you're still defending him."
Yumesaki didn't wait for Sakura to finish her sentence and cut her off firmly.
Afterward, he sighed. "Then again, it's not your fault, considering you were sent to this bug nest at such a young age. Long story short, it's because I arrived too late. Sigh, damn you, Tokiomi Tohsaka."
Sakura Matou: "???"
Wait, aren't your thoughts jumping around too much?
What does Tokiomi Tohsaka have to do with this? Wait... actually, it seems it has everything to do with Tokiomi Tohsaka. If not for the decision he made back then, she wouldn't have ended up in this place.
Sakura opened her mouth several times, wanting to say something, but she didn't seem to know what to say.
She just stood there, rooted to the spot.
Yumesaki waved his hand dismissively. "Forget it, I know what you want to say, but you don't need to say anything right now. Just listen to me."
"Besides, that body of yours can no longer be used. Let's change it for a new one."
"Don't worry, I'll definitely prepare a clean body without any issues for you."
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