London
Late 19th-century London, having undergone the Industrial Revolution, was shrouded in a perpetual gray haze.
This was one of the earliest instances of smog in human history, and respiratory diseases plagued the city's inhabitants. However, the Industrial Revolution was an unstoppable force; by the time people realized the sky was no longer clear, it was too late to change anything.
Mo Shuying and the five others landed on a street, their feet on a flat road surrounded by ancient buildings.
Logically, London at this time should have been bustling with people, a gathering place for all social classes. The so-called nobility and gentlemen were a common sight.
However.
"Master, it's too quiet."
Mash spoke. Indeed, it was far too quiet, like a ghost town!
Moreover.
"There's something wrong with this fog."
Karna reached out and swiped through a patch of mist. As the mist touched his fingers, it turned into sparks. Fortunately, it didn't cause a chain reaction, or else the entire city of London would have exploded!
"There's Mana in the fog. This isn't industrial fog, but a Servant's Mana-infused mist. Not only that... there's more than one type of Mana in it; it's a composite magical mist."
Child Gil spoke calmly, also reaching out to touch the mist, his brow furrowing slightly.
"And this mist is harmful to Servants. If we stay in it for too long, even Servants will be damaged."
"Does that mean humans will be too?"
Mash looked surprised.
"Yes, if Servants can't withstand it, let alone humans. If it were ordinary humans, they'd probably die within a few hours. So... look over there."
Child Gil pointed to the buildings on either side of the street.
As a current of air moved, the mist was momentarily blown away, and that's when everyone saw that there were people inside the surrounding buildings!
Humans were trapped inside, barely managing to keep the mist out by sealing doors and windows. But this was not a lasting solution. There was no telling when this mist would dissipate, and when the humans ran out of food and water, that would truly be the end.
"Gil, is your detection ability affected?"
Mo Shuying asked.
Child Gil nodded.
"It's similar to what happened at sea. My abilities are being obstructed by some even more mysterious power. If it were just this mist, it wouldn't be able to hinder my detection."
Child Gil felt a bit aggrieved. He sensed someone was specifically targeting him.
"In that case... Karna, try what I told you before. Can you do it?"
Mo Shuying turned to Karna, who nodded, and then!
*BOOM!*
The fiery scarf on the back of the "Little Sun" suddenly flared and grew, and the sun shield on his shoulder carried him into the air.
Karna ascended like the true sun, bursting with crimson Mana.
Mana Burst (Flame)
Karna's Mana has an attribute; his Mana can transform into burning flames. However, as a Servant, using vast amounts of Mana consumes the Master's Mana. If Karna were to release it freely, at high power output, even the most skilled Mage wouldn't last ten seconds.
But this time, he was with Mo Shuying. They had even conducted a test earlier: the Little Sun unleashed his full Mana, and Mo Shuying lasted for 10 minutes!
The huge difference between ten seconds and ten minutes was more than enough for the Little Sun to display his supreme power!
In an instant! Countless Londoners saw the sun!
*BOOM!*
Terrifying fiery Mana burst forth, releasing a dreadful heat that enveloped the heavens and earth.
The mist, upon contact with this Mana, was instantly ignited and incinerated. Wherever the light reached, all impurities vanished.
Many humans pressed themselves against windows, looking up at the sky. How many years had it been since they had seen such brilliant sunlight? As they watched the mist dissipate, their hearts swelled with excitement.
However, where there was joy, there was also sorrow. Many Servants in London immediately looked in their direction. Several of them were still continuously releasing Mana to create mist, and feeling their mist rapidly being cleared, some of them couldn't sit still and rushed towards them.
"Once this magical mist dissipates, the enemies should arrive. Heh, do they really want to court death, even after seeing Karna's power?"
Mo Shuying had, at some point, put on a pair of sunglasses. He and Li Shuwen were the only ones in the group wearing sunglasses; everyone else was squinting from the Little Sun's glare.
"There really are those who aren't afraid of death."
Li Shuwen, with his hands behind his back, looked towards a shaded alley. He had already sensed the enemy's presence.
"It's an Assassin. Hmph, it's been a while since this old man stretched his muscles. Leave this Assassin to me."
With that, Li Shuwen's figure vanished. His Circle Realm unfolded, which was also a technique for concealing one's presence, even more profound than an Assassin's Presence Concealment, usable only by a true master. Mo Shuying looked towards the alley, feeling that this battle between Assassins would end quickly.
"Then I'll take care of that guy."
Child Gil turned to look in another direction. A Tear-Stained Clown had appeared there. Its Servant aura was completely unconcealed, and it reeked of blood, clearly having just killed someone.
"Oh? It's rare to see you so proactive."
Mo Shuying said with a smile.
Child Gil swept his hair back, a look of disdain on his face.
"You're supplying Mana right now, so you can't move, can you? In that case, it's only natural for us Servants to do our part. It's a disgrace for us Servants if the Master is always on the front lines in every battle. Alright, let's finish this quickly and wrap things up. Overworking can kill you, you know."
Child Gil dashed forward, leaving only Mash and Fujimaru Ritsuka beside Mo Shuying.
"Mash, watch your left."
Mo Shuying warned Mash, who frowned and looked to her left. Suddenly! Mechanical Automatons emerged, radiating Mana and wielding weapons, clearly not here for a friendly visit.
"What are these?! So cool!"
Mash's eyes lit up at the sight of the Mechanical Automatons; she was a girl who had no resistance to these Gundam-like machines.
"Don't get distracted, Mash! They're enemies! Protect Mr. Mo! Destroy them!"
Fujimaru Ritsuka reached out, injecting Mana into Mash to boost her strength and defense. Mash looked pained, but she knew her duty, gritting her teeth and raising her shield!
"Ahhhhhh!!"
Driven by the resentment of having her beloved life-sized figures destroyed, Mash went on a rampage.
The ordinary Mechanical Automatons were manageable; Mash found them easy to defeat with her strength. However, there were quite a lot of them!
*Bang!*
After smashing one Mechanical Automaton, Mash was blasted by an even larger one!
*Boom!*
A Mana projectile sent Mash flying. The sturdy girl performed a graceful spin in mid-air before landing back beside Fujimaru Ritsuka, her eyes gleaming at the towering figure that was almost as tall as a building!
"Gun… Gundam!"
"Wake up, Mash! That's an enemy!"
Fujimaru Ritsuka's face darkened. This Servant of mine… there's something wrong with them!
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