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Chapter 555: You two… have you done it?
If there was anyone in this Fifth Holy Grail War who had the least interest in the Holy Grail as a wish-granting device, besides Gilgamesh, it would be this Irish Hound.
Cú Chulainn had no need for the Holy Grail. His nature drove him to seek pure, unselfish, exhilarating battles with all strong individuals. If there had to be a purpose, it was solely to "test his martial arts."
What Holy Grail? What wish-granting? All trash!
This man only wants to fight!
As a Servant forcibly transferred under Kirei Kotomine, Cú Chulainn naturally had some understanding of Gilgamesh, the priest's accomplice.
It must be said that the King of Heroes of antiquity was indeed troublesome in every sense. If he had remained consistently cynical and disdainful of everyone, there might have been a chance to defeat him.
But just from the world-destroying clash of divine Noble Phantasms earlier, and the current state of the church ruins, he knew that Gilgamesh was serious.
And a serious King of Heroes of antiquity was declared to be killed by a stranger who called himself a "Ruler."
Cú Chulainn instinctively didn't want to believe it, but looking around, he couldn't find any suitable evidence to refute it.
Gilgamesh's personality was trash, but his strength was undoubtedly top-tier.
Moreover, this guy also claimed to be Bazett's Master... So whether it was for the pure purpose of fighting a strong opponent, or to vet someone for his own continuously unlucky descendant of the Knights of the Red Branch, Cú Chulainn had to fight this battle!
"I can't pretend I didn't hear that. If you want to touch my Master, you'll have to get past me first."
Cheng Tian hadn't even spoken yet, but Bazett was already displeased.
The small burst of air from her colliding fists caused the wild, unrestrained curve on Cú Chulainn's face to momentarily freeze.
But very quickly, Cú Chulainn dropped his wild expression. He planted his demonic spear on the ground, leaned forward slightly, and his nostrils twitched, clearly sniffing something.
Immediately after, the man extended a hand, clenching his fist while tucking his thumb between his index and middle fingers, gesturing towards Cheng Tian and asking, "Have you done it?"
"Yes."
Cheng Tian nodded as if he had been asked whether he had eaten breakfast, giving a direct answer.
In stark contrast to Cheng Tian's frankness, Bazett and even Eileen, who hadn't been involved, instantly turned crimson, almost visibly steaming.
A Servant's combat and recovery both require magical energy, and the Master is the Servant's magic energy battery.
There are both conventional and unorthodox ways for Servants to replenish their magical energy.
The conventional methods include "Master supply," "fluid exchange," and "Command Seal replenishment."
The unorthodox methods include "soul consumption," "Spirit Core plunder," and "Leyline extraction."
Among these, "fluid exchange" is the most talked-about by players.
Kissing, blood exchange, and even sexual acts are all part of fluid exchange, and also one of the more efficient ways to replenish magical energy.
As a FATE series that originated from galgames, this is naturally an indispensable part, and even gave rise to the nickname "Type-Moon Heavy Industries" due to Kinoko Nasu's terrible descriptions of such scenes.
Of course, for players and Servants, this actually doesn't have much practical significance, but it's a very good excuse to get close to someone.
Yes, Bazett used this excuse.
Eileen, who had nothing to do with Servants, also did; perhaps the hooligan woman was too lazy to find another excuse.
"Impressive, I can't believe you could even bring yourself to do it with such a rigid, muscular woman—"
The Irish Hound, whose face was already filled with admiration, hadn't even finished speaking when he felt a terrifying impact, almost like facing a "World-Crossing Black Ranger." He was sent flying uncontrollably into the distance.
The blue big dog flew out and then jumped back in the same manner.
"Your man didn't refuse, so why are you in such a hurry? You're too protective!"
Knowing that the deed was done, the big dog didn't say much. With his admiration for Cheng Tian in his heart, he still didn't give up his invitation to fight Cheng Tian.
"It's not that I won't, it's just clearly not the right time."
Facing the persistent big dog, Cheng Tian shook his head and continued to explain.
"Since you could come, other Masters and Servants will definitely come too. You wouldn't want our battle to be interrupted halfway, would you? That would be too much of a buzzkill."
Cheng Tian, who understood just how persistent Cú Chulainn was, said this, and the big dog couldn't help but frown deeply.
Other factions aside, the black-skinned, red-clad, dual-wielding swordsman from two days ago would definitely appear.
While he didn't mind being watched, it would indeed be very annoying if others could jump in at any time.
"...But if you two kill Kirei Kotomine, who will give me that super exhilarating battle?"
Cú Chulainn, who cared nothing for the priest's life or death, was most concerned with the thrill of battle.
"Idiot! Have you forgotten how you were controlled? Just snatch the priest's Command Seals and get a new Master, wouldn't that work? Then I'll fight you!"
Cheng Tian pouted, looking at Cú Chulainn, who had a look of sudden realization, then pressed a finger to his temple.
"The Berserk Black Ranger is here, let's retreat first."
Sensing the humanoid black iron tower already within his mental detection range, Cheng Tian immediately turned around. With a wave of his hand, he quickly retreated, exposing his back to Cú Chulainn.
Gilgamesh was the strongest Servant in the Fifth War, bar none. Cheng Tian was able to kill him purely by stacking damage during Time Stop.
However, this humanoid black iron tower with twelve lives, rapidly approaching, was theoretically the most effective counter to his stacked damage ability.
This was a classic case of abilities canceling each other out.
Gilgamesh could easily control and kill the black iron tower's 12 lives through staged damage. Cheng Tian could successfully kill Gilgamesh by fully stacking damage during Time Stop, but it's estimated that after Cheng Tian exhausted all his means to take out one of the black iron tower's lives, he would have to start finding ways to escape.
"Hey! You have to keep your word!"
Cú Chulainn, also realizing the complexity of the situation, immediately followed.
From the beginning, Cú Chulainn had been constantly fobbing off the priest on the other end of the mental link. Perhaps knowing that without a Command Seal, he definitely wouldn't obey, the priest hadn't rushed to use a Command Seal to forcibly control him.
It must be said, Cú Chulainn was tempted.
Cú Chulainn, who already disliked the despicable priest, wouldn't easily choose to betray him, but if it meant returning to his original faction and also getting a "promise of battle," then it wouldn't conflict with his cherished beliefs.
Hmm... how should he lure out this cunning priest-controller?
Cú Chulainn, defection confirmed.
Shortly after Cheng Tian's group and Cú Chulainn departed simultaneously, the red Archer and black Berserker arrived belatedly, observing the church ruins with differing reactions.
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