Roy's feelings were complicated. He had his rewards. He could just cut the connection and ignore that world. The Grail War was the Three Families' own mess, after all. But looking at Kiritsugu's helpless roar, Roy felt a twinge of guilt.
"Phew..." Roy exhaled. He realized that if he only chased maximum profit, he would become a selfish monster like the gods of Orario. He was more like a wandering swordsman—returning kindness for kindness, even if it cost him.
Roy moved. Dragging his injured body, his consciousness arrived in that world. He couldn't fight the "Hole" directly, but he had a way.
[Infinite Mana Potion used!] [Effect: For 60 seconds, no chanting or mental cost required. Magic power increased by 50%.]
Roy first shielded himself with Riveria's Wynn Fimbulvetr barrier, then began a relentless magical bombardment.
"Bright Wind!"
In sixty seconds, Roy fired Bright Wind thousands of times. Countless emerald orbs of light surged into the sky, forming a river of stars. Under the stunned gazes of Kiritsugu and Kirei, a million "stars" fell.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The explosions leveled the mud, the Lesser Grail, and the "Hole" in the sky. A few stray orbs conveniently took out the "Main Quest" target—Kirei Kotomine.
The lights carefully avoided Kiritsugu. The man realized: it was the "Demon God." Kiritsugu's heart was a mess of conflicting emotions; the entity that played him was now the only one helping him.
When the potion expired, Roy didn't stay to check the results. With Kirei dead and the city saved from the worst of it, he returned to the Starry Court. He had traded one potion for a mountain of rewards.
Status Update: Name: Roy | Level: 4 Endurance: 0 → 1000 (SS) | Dexterity: 0 → 200 (G) | Agility: 0 → 200 (G) New Skill: Instinct New Magic: Bright Wind, etc.
Roy used his attribute points. He prioritized Endurance to speed up his recovery, followed by Agility and Dexterity.
Back in the Dungeon's 18th floor, Ryu Lion was still searching for the Knossos entrance under Roy's request, disguised to avoid the Dark Sect's attention.It was her classic look from the original timeline.
Brown boots reached up to her slender thighs, paired with a thin top and draped in a heavy green cloak that concealed her striking golden hair and pointed ears. A green cloth mask covered her face from the bridge of her small nose down. Only her sky-blue eyes remained visible, cold and indifferent—a frost beauty that naturally kept others at a distance.
In Orario, there are countless adventurers who hide their identities; no one would spare a second glance at Ryu's current appearance.
Ryu arrived at the 18th floor and first paid her respects to her fallen comrades, especially Alise. She never expected that the broken blade Alise left behind would be the very thing to save Roy and Goddess Astraea. It felt like a twist of fate.
Afterward, she began her work. Using the Magic Sword of Earth, she explored the depths of the 18th-floor walls, searching for traces of the Man-made Labyrinth.
Ryu thrust the short sword into the rock. With a heavy rumbling sound, the walls slid apart to reveal a tunnel leading deep into the earth. This magic sword could not cause direct harm to living beings, but its effect was nothing short of miraculous: Terrain Manipulation.
Its maximum range was one kilometer. Even more incredible was its "Unbreakable" attribute—a magic sword that would never shatter was unheard of.
Ryu marveled at the blade in her hand. Roy always seemed to produce the most peculiar things; being around him, life was certainly never dull. She used the sword with extreme caution, taking care not to destroy large sections of terrain at once. She waited for the Dungeon to repair itself before exploring the next area, fearing that causing too much damage might trigger a "Juggernaut"—an event that would be a disaster for her and any nearby adventurers.
Even though she had reached Level 5, the mere thought of the "Juggernaut" made Ryu's slender frame tremble. Some psychological scars are impossible to erase. When that beast appeared years ago, it had slaughtered her teammates in seconds—Kaguya, Lyra, and even Alise, whose combat power rivaled a Level 5, were no match for that calamity. Ryu's eyes dimmed at the memory.
Boom!
Suddenly, the Magic Sword caused the surrounding walls to collapse, revealing a dark, profound cavern. Ryu snapped back to reality, staring into the deep opening that seemed to swallow all light. This wasn't a tunnel created by the magic sword. She had found it: the construction site of the Man-made Labyrinth!
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