I, Kenneth, am going to get to the root of the problem today.

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Puff——!!

Distortion, the field of vision was distorted without any rules, and Shirasumi Rio's dagger and right arm were twisted into a pretzel on the spot, blood mixed with bone fragments flying everywhere. Fujino, who had received a comprehensive education at the Clock Tower, kicked the attacking beast away with a side kick.

"Hahaha...hahaha—!! This is the taste of blood, this is the taste of my blood. I'll eat you, I'm going to eat you...@＃￥￥..."

The pain ignited Shirasumi Rio's bestial nature. With a single stroke, she severed her twisted right arm. Shirasumi Rio, her trembling, mediocre remaining limbs supporting her on the ground, used movements contrary to human anatomy to avoid the distorted gaze as she stepped on the slippery alley wall.

Driven by her wild instincts, Shirai Riyu's fingernails scraped against the wall, producing a piercing, sharp sound. Facing the beast that had become a blur in mid-air, she flicked her fingertips to reveal runes, and the rapidly expanding flames instantly engulfed the repeatedly leaping beast.

"Have you made enough of a scene? I'm in a hurry, so please just die!"

The stench of burnt protein filled the air. With a stomp on the charred chest, and aided by magic, Shirasumi Rio's sternum instantly cracked. Hearing the roar of a beast, Asagami Fujino opened her eyes, and with a twisting spiral, she locked onto the head that was trying to tear her apart.

[Fearless, invincible, venomous.]

A deep male voice boomed, and a distorted vision burst forth with dazzling sparks in mid-air. A sense of oppression enveloped her, and Asagami Fujino instinctively felt an overwhelming urge to vomit. Her homemade Moon Spirit Essence Liquid shattered, and before the fist could land, Asagami Fujino dodged Araya Munen's right punch.

"Moon Spirit Essence Liquid? You're a magician from the El-Melloi family."

Leading up the berserk Shiro Jun Rio, and recognizing Asagami Fujino's background, Araya Sōren, who wouldn't allow his plans to be exposed, raised his arm and pointed at Asagami Fujino, whose eyes were gleaming with iridescent light.

[Fearless, Vajra, Serpent, Scorpion, Unyielding]

The four-layered barrier, relying on willpower, manifested, and the unprecedented pressure firmly bound Asagami Fujino to the spot. Flames burst forth, and Asagami Fujino's Mystic Eyes once again failed to work on the person before her.

[Twisting, an interesting ability. You are also qualified to be part of my plan.]

Tossing aside the unconscious Shirai Jun Rio who had lost too much blood, Araya Sōren walked toward Fujino, who was struggling against his pressure. Raising his hand, his right fist, powered by [Stillness], struck Fujino's abdomen.

"Get your filthy hands off me!"

A long, silver whip flashed, and the Moon Spirit Essence Liquid given by Kenneth tore through the four layers of barriers covering Araya Sōren's body with unstoppable force. The aura of law spread, and Araya Sōren, who had been keeping a straight face, was caught off guard and sent flying.

This aura... it's Dharma!

The still soul trembled, and Araya Sōren, realizing that Asagami Fujino was no pushover, led the unconscious Shirasumi Rio to her feet. The oppressive aura dissipated, and Asagami Fujino, soaked in cold sweat, leaned against the wall, panting heavily. Looking at the Moon Spirit Essence Liquid swirling in front of her, Asagami Fujino felt at ease.

Update in the evening

Updates will be at night. I've been on assignment and attending PUA lectures lately, so I'm updating at night...

Chapter 185 Saying Goodbye to the Past

The hand gripping the controller paused for a moment, and seizing this brief opening, Orange, who had been brutally beaten by Kenneth for over ten hours, finally managed to turn the tables.

"Hahaha! Big boss, I won! My hard-earned money is back! Give me the money... cough cough cough cough... drink! drink drink drink!"

Under Kenneth's regretful gaze, Orange, seemingly having accomplished some great feat, kicked her legs and fell to the ground. The next second, with a series of clanging sounds, Orange from the second playthrough stood excitedly in front of Kenneth.

"Quick, pay up! I need to empty my shopping cart, right now!"

This act of sacrificing oneself for money truly opened Kenneth's eyes. Putting on his coat, Kenneth, who had sensed the activation of the Moon Spirit Essence Liquid, decided to go out and kill some time.

"I'm going out for a walk, are you interested?"

"Not interested, boss, have fun."

Orange accepted the bank card Kenneth tossed her and rejected his invitation without a second thought. She picked up the phone; all Orange wanted to do now was spend lavishly.

"I'm happy as long as you're happy. By the way, contact Rosie as soon as possible."

After urging the procrastinating Orange, Kenneth pushed open the door of the agency. As expected, the single-minded Ryougi Shiki was still standing downstairs. Without exchanging words, Ryougi Shiki, who wanted to arrest Kenneth, took the initiative to follow Kenneth's footsteps.

One after the other, Kenneth arrived at the previous crime scene with his little tagalong. The charred walls, dried bloodstains, and the lingering oppressive feeling in the air confirmed his guess. Kenneth turned to look at Ryougi Shiki, who was approaching with a short sword in hand.

"What, are you planning to use up today's opportunity?"

Ryougi Shiki, or rather Ryougi Shiki, gained control of this body when Ryougi Shiki relaxed. Even though her steps were very steady, the restlessness she couldn't suppress still caught Kenneth's attention.

"Although I don't know how she found you, now that I've met you, I definitely have to give it a try."

Having learned from her previous experience, Ryougi no Otoshi, who had been discovered while stealthily approaching, withdrew her short sword and immediately unleashed a set of Ryougi-style hand-to-hand combat techniques on Kenneth. Her targets included his neck, chin, and side abdomen—any part of his body that could render an ordinary person incapacitated.

Kenneth's physical skills were only average, but due to the difference in physical attributes, even when he was on the defensive, the twenty centimeters in front of Kenneth became a no-go zone that Ryougi Shiki could not cross.

Having been trained by the Ryougi family since childhood, Ryougi Ori had never seen a human with such exaggerated physical strength. Her breathing became disordered, and Ryougi Ori, who was full of anger, wrapped her left arm around Kenneth's arm. In a posture that resembled Iron Mountain Lean, Ryougi Ori took a hand chop and then drew out her short sword to try to break through Kenneth's defense.

The next second, Ryougi was stunned, thinking she could at least injure Kenneth a little. With just two fingers, the man in front of her caught her short sword. Ryougi's body jolted, and she felt as if she had crashed into a solid piece of steel.

"It's a pity, you were just a little bit short."

Kenneth easily freed his arms from Ryougi's grasp and made a gesture that enraged South Korea. Seeing the encouragement on Kenneth's face, Ryougi, feeling humiliated, released her short sword and wanted to slap Kenneth on the nose.

"Are you really a human being?"

Immediately learning and applying what he had just learned, Kenneth imitated Ryougi's movements. While dodging the attack, he delivered a powerful Iron Mountain Strike, knocking Ryougi back. Ryougi, feeling as if she had been hit by a truck, was slammed hard against the wall of the alley.

"Whether in body or mind, I am human. What, are you not going to continue?"

Clutching her numb shoulder, Ryougi stood up against the wall, her face filled with frustration. Looking at Kenneth, who hadn't even broken a sweat, Ryougi realized the gap between them and completely gave up the idea of ​​continuing.

"That's enough. Tomorrow, I'll come back for you again. Don't die until I find a way to kill you!"

Sheathing the dagger Kenneth threw at her waist, Ryougi released the day's pressure. With harsh words still uttered, she walked deeper into the alley. With little time left to move, Ryougi realized that she definitely couldn't hurt Kenneth this time, so she decided to carefully plan a strategy against him.

"If you want to kill me, you'll have to pay a price. Have you thought about what that price will be?"

Ryougi, who had been preoccupied with venting her anger on Kenneth, paused, then remembered this matter. Turning back to look at Kenneth, who was scrutinizing her from head to toe, Ryougi, who had long been prepared to die abnormally with Shiki, replied nonchalantly:

"The cost is up to you."

Barefoot people aren't afraid of those wearing shoes. Death is inevitable, and Ryougi doesn't care about the price Kenneth mentioned. While she's still alive, she'll enjoy herself first. What could be harder to accept than death?

"My asking price is very high. Can you afford it?"

"We'll see when the time comes. If it really doesn't work out, I'll give you my life."

With a nonchalant tone, Guanbuzi Street slacker turned and tried to walk into the darkness ahead.

"In this world, human life is the least valuable thing, so such a price is not justified."

"Then it's up to you. You can take everything I have."

His figure blended into the darkness. Ryougi Shiki, unaware of Kenneth's background, had no idea what outrageous things she had said. Shiki and Shiki were one, and in this mysterious world, it was best not to make promises lightly. Shiki had no idea how much suffering her carefree attitude would cause Ryougi Shiki in the future.

Meanwhile, at the Asagami residence, Fujino, who had been away for nearly a year, returned to the cage that had once imprisoned her. Knocking on the heavy wooden door, Fujino, exuding a peaceful aura, quietly waited for the door to open.

"You are...Miss..."

"I'm back. Is Mother in?"

With a polite inquiry, Asagami Fujino walked straight past the trembling servant and through the gate. This place once belonged to the Asagami family, a branch family that had been usurped, and Asagami Fujino's former surname was Asagami.

The mystery has faded, and the Asagami family, having lost its lineage, has abandoned it. Asagami Fujino's biological father attempted to seal her abilities by using drugs to isolate her senses. However, all efforts were in vain. Asagami Fujino could still unconsciously bend the things around her. Being considered an anomaly and unable to feel pain, one can only imagine the hardships Asagami Fujino endured during her childhood.

No longer shrinking back from the stares of those around her, Asagami Fujino followed her memories and headed towards the backyard. Noisy footsteps echoed around her. When Asagami Fujino turned around, a dense crowd had completely surrounded the once empty hall. In the center of the crowd, her nominal father was looking at her with a flickering gaze.

"It's been a long time since I've seen Father. How is Mother?"

"You no longer belong here. Leave."

The mysterious family rejected anything unusual. During the time that Asagami Fujino disappeared, there was no trace of her existence here. With some complicated feelings, Asagami Fujino closed her eyes and stepped onto the wooden corridor.

“I don’t belong here. I just want to say goodbye to the past. Please don’t disturb me, Father.”

The response from Asagami Fujino was the surging crowd. Looking at these people who had once glared at her and cursed her, Asagami Fujino's eyes suddenly opened, and a twisted power surged out. The front garden of the Asagami residence collapsed with a crash. Amidst the various voices, only fear remained in the eyes of the crowd. Scanning these people who had once vented their anger on her, the contrast before and after revealed an almost twisted smile on Asagami Fujino's face.

"That's right, that's the look you should give me. Stop trying to stop me, or you'll all die!"

The front garden, which had been filled with people, was completely silent. Amidst the rising dust, no one dared to stop Asagami Fujino. With a heart set on bidding farewell to the past, Asagami Fujino walked into the backyard.

Chapter 186 The Amusement Man, Arrest

Without causing any killings, Asagami Fujino left the Asagami family home after a late-night conversation with her mother. Feeling unprecedentedly relaxed, Asagami Fujino returned to Garan no Dou after buying groceries. However, her mood was soon thrown into chaos by Ryougi Shiki standing downstairs.

Asagami Fujino didn't know where this idea came from, but she knew she would never get along with it. Suppressing her inner turmoil, Asagami Fujino decided to ignore Ryougi Shiki and walk back to the office.

"Didn't you take any action last night?"

However, Ryougi Shiki wouldn't give Asagami Fujino a chance to leave. Having not smelled any blood, Ryougi Shiki, who regarded Fujino as a murderer, was very curious about what Asagami Fujino had done last night.

"You're blocking my way, please move aside."

Her displeasure was palpable. Ignoring Ryougi Shiki who was blocking her way, Asagami Fujino headed straight for the stairs. Watching her disappearing figure, and recalling her own experience of waking up at home after feeling drowsy the previous night, Ryougi Shiki, filled with questions about the night before, followed her up the stairs.

Meanwhile, in Albion, Morgan looked at Mordred, who was shamelessly following her and Artoria, with eyes full of disdain.

"Don't follow me, I have important business to attend to back in Avalon."

"I also have important business to attend to. That Merlin fellow, I'm going to hang him on the city wall!"

After this period of contact, Mordred has figured out Morgan's temper. If she's a little thick-skinned, she can repeatedly push Morgan's limits and get beaten up. Mordred has been beaten up a lot. As long as Morgan makes a move, she just lies on the ground. Being beaten up is nothing for a Servant. As long as she has enough magic power, Mordred can be a hero again in no time.

"Fine, whatever, just don't cause me any trouble."

Morgan couldn't very well lecture Mordred in front of Artoria. Controlling the amplitude of his magic, he silently opened the passage between the inner and outer parts of the planet in response to the inner sea of ​​the planet. Sensing the familiar aura, Mordred, itching to get his hands on the passage, rushed in.

"Merlin, you son of a bitch, just die!"

Crimson lightning roamed, and Merlin, acting as an inside agent, was directly struck and sent flying by the wandering lightning snake. Seeing Mordred fully armed, the Sword Saint of Avalon projected his holy sword and began to spar with Mordred.

"Mordred! Merlin came to help you, why are you doing this to me, Lily, Lily, please save me! Merlin will die!"

Watching Merlin being chased and beaten by Mordred, Artoria turned her head to the side to look at the scenery. After a dozen seconds, Morgan stopped Mordred from setting Merlin off like a firework.

"Mordred, stop if you don't want me to send you back. This piece of trash is still useful for now!"

"Oh no, how could this happen? Merlin isn't a good-for-nothing! Morgan, you've changed! You weren't like this when you were learning magic from me. Merlin is so sad~ Waaah~~"

"Forget it, let's just kill him. Keeping him around will only make rice more expensive."

The fallen sword rose again, and for the first time, Mordred found Morgan's command so pleasing to the ear. With a maniacal laugh, Mordred hurled the sword, pinning Merlin, who was trying to escape, to the ground.

"Hey, hey, hey, stop playing dead. You're a menace, but no menace has such a short life."

Mordred's leg armor creaked as he kicked Merlin, who was barely breathing. He really wanted to impale Merlin on his sword and launch him into the air.

"Stop playing dead. Tell me, how do you plan to cooperate? If you can't satisfy me, you can stay lying here for the rest of your life!"

Upon hearing Morgan's words, Merlin, who had been lying in a coma, scattered petals on the ground, revealing a bitter and resentful expression. Merlin, who had reappeared, glared fiercely in the direction of the Tower of the End.

"That girl not only lived in my house, but she also kicked Merlin out and used my account to livestream and deceive her fans. I'm really angry, Merlin! I've already interfered with her sights, and Merlin will help you catch her!"

Bah, may you die! — Mordred

*Pfft*. By: Artoria.

Although it went against the tradition of knights, Artoria just couldn't help but laugh. Seeing Merlin in distress made Artoria more satisfied than showing off a bucket of rice. With Merlin's help, Morgan was more confident in capturing Merlin. She took out the prepared formal attire and slowly inscribed Merlin's aura into it.

"Hey, little Morgan, this thing looks kind of familiar."

Morgan glanced at Merlin, who was shamelessly leaning closer, and, barely suppressing the urge to wand at him, explained:

"It's nothing, just something I modified a bit when I used to grab you. Stop talking nonsense and lead the way! Don't let her notice anything amiss!"

Shivering, Merlin, recalling some past events, quickly took on the role of a guide, his expression exactly like that of a translator. Meanwhile, at the Tower of the End, using Merlin's equipment, Magic☆Merry started her live stream.

Roman: Self-study courses are so tiring! Why do humans need to eat and rest? I wish I could photosynthesize!

Magic☆Merry: Hmm☆, why don't you just die and be reincarnated in heaven?

Roman: Miss Mary, can't you give me some encouragement? I'll give you all my salary!

Magic☆Merry: How disgusting! You, who only watch porn, should just die already! You must be a virgin, always turning blue in front of the screen. Hey~ you little bastard Roman, do you enjoy being scolded by me? You're such a pervert!

Roman: Ah, Miss Mary, that's the tone! This is a reward!

User Roman tipped: 10086 yen...

Picking her toes, as poor Tom's salary continued to decrease, the shameless Mary indulged in playing with the ATM on the other side of the screen, opened a bottle of soda, and took a moment to observe Kenneth's current situation.

"Hiccup~~ How boring. Oh well, let's see what little Morgan is up to."

After letting out a long, loud burp and realizing that the ATM was no longer going to give her any more money, the scumbag Mary cut off the live stream amidst Roman's wailing. Looking at Morgan on the screen, Mary felt that the scene was somewhat familiar, as if she had seen it before.

"You seem to be in good spirits, Miss Meryl."

The happy water she had just poured into her mouth sprayed out. Having already realized who was behind her, Mary threw off the covers and quickly became wet. The illusion was activated, and Mary, as slippery as an eel, disappeared instantly. Morgan, who was prepared, loosened his dress, and the rope he used to bind scumbags turned into a streak of light and shot straight out the window. After bumping her head, with the rope wrapped around her and her strength suppressed, Miss Mary fell headfirst.

"Is this Merlin from another world? He looks just as punchable."

Seeing Mary writhing on the ground, bound tightly, and sensing the familiar stench, Mordred's gaze suddenly turned hostile. Just as Mordred was about to draw her sword, the flexible Mary immediately began to argue.

"Merlin, who is Merlin... I don't know him, I don't know him at all. You've arrested the wrong person. Merlin is the one next to me. I'm just an innocent fairy passing by. You've arrested the wrong person."

Why is Merlin tied up too, Morgan! Morgan, quickly untie Merlin! She was the one spying on you, it has nothing to do with Merlin!

"Nonsense, I've discovered it all. You've been spying all along. There's even a CD of evidence in the room. I'll lead you there!"