Chapter 36 - Chapter 36: Tokiomi Tohsaka: The Advantage Is Mine!

"Rider, what was that just now?" Recalling the scene he had just witnessed, Waver suddenly felt a bit terrified.'I obey your will, My King!' Risei Kotomine's submissive attitude was completely different from before.Undoubtedly, that was "Mind Control" magecraft. That was a scene he had never imagined."Controlling subjects is also an Emperor's skill.""So your understanding of Classes is still a bit shallow." Looking back at Waver, who was startled, Lelouch answered.The Class "Rider" itself means "Cavalryman." Being able to control riding creatures fits this condition.And for Lelouch, whether it was Knightmares or the domination brought by Geass, those were all parts of "control."After all, machines and humans are also types of "mounts." This was why he manifested in the Rider Class.Normally, the only Classes suitable for him were "Rider" and "Caster." But if he appeared as "Caster," he probably wouldn't even have the ability to summon Knightmares."Eek!" Inexplicably feeling a chill, Waver still had lingering fears for some reason.He finally realized now why Rider could easily get an expensive villa before. It seemed that, just as the other party said, he thought of many things too simply."Then... will I be controlled by you too?" As if resigning himself to fate, stopping his footsteps, he sighed and said.That unreasonable domination... Waver had witnessed its exaggerated effectiveness.Risei Kotomine, who was originally extremely vigilant against their side, had seemingly treated Lelouch as his true "Lord" to admire.'Only you are the sole "God" in the world!' That fanatical reverence was simply like a true believer, as if his faith, thoughts, and cognition had all been twisted."What are you thinking about? Hurry up and get on; we still have to go over there." But hearing Lelouch's response while standing on the Knightmare's palm, he was stunned."Uh?""To put it harshly, Waver.""Do you think you have the value to be dominated by me?" Waver, who was already a bit lost, suddenly bristled when he heard the subsequent words.'What do you mean!!''Are you saying I'm not even worth controlling with magecraft?!!''I am a Master with Command Spells after all!!!'Subconsciously clenching his fists in anger, but in the end, he saw through it a bit.'Yeah, a self who has accomplished nothing...''A self who doesn't even know what his wish is...''Apart from this identity as a Master, what is there for Rider to look favorably upon?'Putting down his raised hand and unclasping his fist, Waver recalled his past with Rider and felt discouraged.What the other party said wasn't unreasonable; whether he was controlled or not didn't seem to affect anything."If you really want to become like that, then at least show the value and potential you should have.""The current you... has neither reputation nor strength, just an obscure magus. From this point of view...""...slightly unqualified." Having said that, the corners of Lelouch's mouth curled up teasingly.He knew what the best way to deal with people like Waver was. Just a light provocation could drag this person out of the situation of loss and doubt."Ugh!""You really dare to say that!!""Then sooner or later I will make you look at me with new eyes!" Sweeping away his previous depression, ignoring everything else, Waver boarded the Knightmare huffily...."Hah!""Yah!!"*Clang!!**Bang!!*Smashing her body into the wall, Saber looked at the numerous figures ahead and frowned.It was one thing for Lancer's spear to change, but the separated clones also possessed strength close to the main body.Besieged by more than ten Lancers, using the Holy Sword in her hand to deal with them all at once was really unmanageable.She didn't possess the Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu to fight one against many like Kenshin.Unless she released her Noble Phantasm and used "Excalibur," then she might be able to bury Lancer in one breath."Heh, it seems finally there's a guy I can deal with." Spinning the spear in her hand and performing a spear flourish, Kyoko Sakura looked happy.What kind of troublesome opponents had she encountered along the way?Caster who used various magecrafts... Assassin who used divine weapons and extremely strong swordsmanship... Archer and Berserker who looked strong at a glance.Only Saber and Rider she hadn't contacted yet.Now it seemed that in close combat, relying on the power of clones, she could suppress this Saber.Truly a wonderful counter relationship.Saber could suppress Assassin, Assassin could chase her and beat her, and she could chase Saber and beat her."?""!"But at this moment, a shining brilliance not far away made everyone nearby turn their heads to look."Is that... Archer and Berserker?"They were clearly gathered to besiege Lancer, but the result suddenly turned into a melee, which was truly surprising.One could only say that the perfect plan of Tokiomi Tohsaka and Risei Kotomine was destined to fail from the beginning.Considering themselves chess players, they completely didn't expect some "chess pieces" would not listen to instructions.Were they here to fight for Command Spells?They were here to claim lives!*Bang!*"What is going on?""Why did it turn out like this!?"Rarely losing his composure for a moment, hiding in the workshop of his own mansion, Tokiomi Tohsaka gritted his teeth.He really couldn't figure it out... Why a seamless plan would turn out like this.Shouldn't all Masters and Servants go to besiege Lancer?Why did the picture of Rider missing, Lancer and Caster being in one camp, and Berserker fighting with Archer appear?"No... Tokiomi. As the distinguished Tohsaka family, must maintain elegance at all times." Taking a deep breath to soothe his emotions, he persuaded himself like this."The situation has not exceeded expectations yet...""If necessary..." Looking at the only two Command Spells left on the back of his hand, Tokiomi Tohsaka had a bold idea.If worse came to worst, let that King of Heroes annihilate the enemies present with his strongest Noble Phantasm.Although this move would intensify the conflict with that King, as long as the goal could be achieved, it was worth it.Afterwards, just getting Risei Kotomine to support the replenishment of "Command Spells" would solve the problem."Hmph.""No matter how the situation changes.""The advantage is still mine."..."You fell for it! Now this card can be activated!""Take this!""[Block Attack]!"Just at the moment he was about to swing the Divine Sword to slash, Kenshin suddenly realized his hand stagnated.Unable to move forward even an inch, while the enemy's attack was right before his eyes.*Splurt!*Although he reacted in time to dodge, his shoulder was still injured by that scorching Flame Sword.The charred shoulder still emitted heat, exposing the blurred flesh inside, causing the arm to be unable to move well."Magecraft?" Realizing something, Kenshin looked at Jonouchi hiding behind the flame-wielding warrior and murmured in a low voice.Although he didn't know what specific magecraft the other party cast, it sounded like a magecraft used to seal "attacks."His hand pausing just now was the best proof.Otherwise, he could have cut down the warrior before him just now.This Magus seemed not as fragile and easy to deal with as he imagined.