I don't want to be a heroic spirit

During the investigation, it was found that the dead magicians had indeed been disemboweled and their hearts dug out, so this is consistent with this hypothesis.

However, all of the Red Team's servants are under control, and the Black Team, as the master of this territory, has countless androids as magic batteries, so there is no reason for them to do such a thing.

Therefore, Lion Jie Jieli has never been able to confirm this guess, but now that he has received the confirmation of Artoria, it is different.

Altria nodded and explained, "The culprit is the Black Assassin, whose real name is Jack the Ripper."

"Because of the prevalence of the Subspecies Holy Grail War in recent years, almost all of Hassan's abilities have been fully understood. Therefore, the Black side intends to use a special method to summon an Assassin other than Hassan."

"The name 'Assassin' originates from an extremist Islamic sect, the Assassins, active in the mountainous regions from Afghanistan to Syria during the Middle Ages. Successive leaders of this sect were given the name 'Assan Sabbah' (Old Man of the Mountain). Therefore, the class name 'Assassin' can be considered a different kind of relic. The Servant summoned will, if nothing unexpected happens, be one of the 19 Hassan Sabbahs."

In her heart, Artoria added one more sentence: Except for old man Wang Ha.

"One of the Black Masters seems to be Japanese. He didn't want to summon Hassan Sabbah, whose information had been largely uncovered, so he traveled to his native Japan, hoping to capitalize on the scarcity of legends about the origins of Assassins there to summon another Assassin. The one he chose was the famous London smog killer, Jack the Ripper."

"In order to increase the chances of summoning, he also brought a prostitute with him to serve as a medium for the summoning."

"He successfully summoned Jack the Ripper, but was killed the moment he summoned him. He didn't even have the chance to use the Command Seal. In order to maintain the present world, Jack the Ripper made a contract with the prostitute. Then, the two of them came to this country to obtain the Holy Grail."

"That prostitute was just an ordinary person. She didn't have the magic power to provide to Jack the Ripper, so she had to hunt down magicians to replenish her magic power. Well... that's about it. Is there anything else I'm missing? Or... is there anything else you want to know?"

Lion Jie Jieli opened his mouth halfway and stared at Altria for a long time.

"Uh... that..." He felt a little confused and wanted to smoke a cigarette right now. "Is this news true? Where did you hear it?"

"Hmm..." Artoria tilted her head, carefully choosing her words before saying, "I...saw it with my own eyes?"

"...You came from Japan?"

"No, I was summoned to Romania, a remote place, and came here directly. I haven't been to Japan during this period." Artoria said, "However, I can't be sure that what I know is absolutely correct. The reality may also deviate from what I see. This kind of thing happens all the time, especially in small details."

"..."

The more he listened, the more restless Shizi Jiejieli became.

The shock was no less than finding out that your best brother was with your mother. In short, it was extremely fucking.

In the mystical world, there exists something called the "Magic Eye," which uses [seeing] as a medium to perform various magic tricks and influence the outside world.

The strength of the Demon Eye can be graded based on its color, from low to high: green, red, gold, gem, and rainbow.

Among these magic eyes, there are magic eyes that can see the future, also known as the future-vision magic eyes... But even the gem-level future-vision can only see the future a few seconds later, and it can only see one's own future.

You know, apart from the rainbow-level magic eye, which is generally believed by the mystical world to be "theoretically impossible to exist", the gem-level magic eye is already the top-level magic eye of this era, and the most famous gem-level magic eye is the petrifying magic eye of Medusa, the snake-haired witch in Greek mythology.

Judging from the words of the Ruler in front of him, his eyes are far more than gem-level magic eyes... Not only can he see far into the future, but his range is also astonishingly large, and he can even see Japan from Romania.

Then...Shizi Jiejieli thought of the person in the legend who could also see the future.

For example, Merlin, Gilgamesh, and Solomon.

Chapter 212 Bait Plan

Those who have eyes that can see the future are no simple figures, even among the heroic spirits.

Half-Nightmare, the most ancient king, the all-knowing and all-powerful wise king.

And now... perhaps there is a being of the same level in front of me.

Even though he knew that the other party probably had no ill intentions, Shizi Jiejieli was still sweating profusely.

"Will you come with us?"

"That's right. Assassin Jack the Ripper and his Master clearly violated the rules of the Holy Grail War and implicated innocent people. Therefore, as a Ruler, I have no reason to ignore it."

While shopping before, Altria saw the related news.

The bodies of the dead magicians were discovered by ordinary people, and many people in the city became terrified.

"So... can you see where the other person is?"

Lion Jie Jie Li stared at Altria seriously. If he could find out her location directly, it would save a lot of trouble.

"I don't know about that."

"That's a shame."

Disappointment... not really. Although Shizi Jiejieli knew almost nothing about this "ability to see the future", he also felt that this ability must have some restrictions, otherwise it would be too beyond the limit.

Yes, Lion Jie Jie Li was basically certain in his heart that Artoria's eyes could see the future. Although King Arthur did not have similar abilities in the legend, Merlin who assisted her did... But the one in front of him was not that King Arthur, but King Arthur who had been elevated to a god.

Since they are gods, it is normal for them to see the future, isn't it?

This is the advantage of talking to smart people. You often reveal a little information during the speech, and those smart people have already figured out the rest. Then you don’t have to make up anything, just follow the other person’s train of thought.

Moreover, because it is something you make up in your own mind, the other party will be more likely to believe it, and the more you think about it, the more it makes sense.

Sometimes, people believe in the assumptions they make up in their minds more than the truth right in front of them. This is also the stupidity of human beings.

"Although we can't find them, we can make them come to us. All we have to do is throw out a tempting enough bait." Altria smiled with a slightly malicious smile. "And the reason I want to work with you is because... you have the most suitable bait."

When Artoria said the word "bait" and cast her gaze at him, Shizi Jiejieli almost understood what she was thinking.

"...Sure enough, I shouldn't have come here in the first place. Why do I always run into dangerous things like this?"

Jack the Ripper needs to replenish his magic power, especially since he will have to fight later, and the consumption will definitely be much greater than during this period, so they are likely to hunt more magicians, take out their hearts and store them as "reserve food" or "backup energy."

However, most of the magicians in the vicinity have been killed. Due to the struggle between the Magic Association and Yogdomilenia, wild magicians will not enter the city during this sensitive period, so Jack the Ripper and his team are in a very tight timeframe.

Therefore, if Lion Jie Li becomes the most suitable bait at the moment.

"You two should be able to protect me, right?"

If Jack the Ripper really attacked Lion Jie Li, he would definitely not be the opponent's opponent.

Even the weakest of the seven classes, the Assassin, cannot be dealt with by a magician. Servants are just that unreasonable.

"Of course, whether out of duty or conscience, I cannot sit idly by and watch this senseless killing."

"Ha! It doesn't matter who the enemy is, I'll kill them all in a matter of minutes!"

Both Altria and Modred gave responses that were consistent with their personalities, which made Lion Jiejie feel a lot more relieved.

"So, should we start the action right now? After all, Assassin is such a dangerous existence. Although he's not that strong, he's definitely the most troublesome. I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep well after learning about him..."

"We need to deal with it sooner rather than later. After all, we can't guarantee that she won't commit murder again during this period. Besides... Jack the Ripper's Noble Phantasm is also very troublesome. I don't know if it will work on me..." A look of fear appeared on Altria's face. "Hmm... I probably can't stop her, right?"

"Ruler, do you even know the opponent's Noble Phantasm?"

"Yes, I know. I am very clear about this information."

How could she not know? Her first five-star servant in Chaldea was the Demon Lord Nobunaga, and her second five-star servant was Jack.

When she first reached the London singularity, she threw a lot of Saint Quartz into the story card pool just to draw her daughter, Little Jack. Little Jack did not disappoint her and successfully entered Gaia.

Sure enough, little Jack loves me!

The key is that you can't get the materials for the Demon King Nobunaga's spirit base in the early stage, and you basically rely on the level 92 Little Jack to open up the land.

At that time, Little Jack's attacks and Noble Phantasms had not been revised yet, and he didn't look like a five-star servant at all. It was really crude... But later on, the attack modes became more numerous, and the Noble Phantasms also had animations, so she was very happy for Little Jack.

My daughter, little Jack, is so cute!

"Would you mind telling me about Jack the Ripper's Noble Phantasm? Uh... Of course, if you think this breaks the rules, you don't have to say it. I just want to understand, not violate the rules."

Lion Jie Jie Li was still very concerned about Jack the Ripper's treasure. After all, he saw the fear on Altria's face clearly just now.

He felt that he should know more about Artoria's strength than most of the participants in this Holy Grail War, right?

It is precisely because he knows how powerful Altria is that Lion Jie Jie Li is curious and even afraid of Jack the Ripper's treasure.

Logically speaking, as a modern heroic spirit, Jack the Ripper has almost no mystery, but he can actually make real gods feel fearful... It is really unbelievable.

But the affairs of servants are inherently incomprehensible and beyond common sense, and Lion Jie Jieli has great faith in Artoria's eyes.

"Hmm...it's not that I have to hide this information. After all, we'll need you as bait next. This is arguably the most important and dangerous part of this operation. So, I'm fine with sharing it with you...or, if I could offer this information as 'compensation' in exchange for your help, that's not unreasonable."

Chapter 213: Anyway, let’s eat first

Altria shared information about Jack the Ripper's various skills with Lion Jie Jie Li and Modred.

Of course, the only one who listened carefully was Lion Jie Jie Li, as Mordred had just gone to play with a kitten on the street.

Jack the Ripper had many abilities.

First of all, there is fog. She can create corrosive fog around her, which can help her hide her body.

The second is information erasure. You cannot remember the other person's appearance, voice, and other information or intelligence.

The most difficult and what Altria fears the most is Jack the Ripper's treasure - [Our Lady of Disintegration].

The essence of this treasure is a fatal curse. As long as the three conditions of "the time is night", "the environment is foggy", and "the target is a woman" are met, the enemy can be killed instantly.

If the [Magic Resistance] is high enough, the "certain death" effect of the Noble Phantasm can be invalidated. For example, Joan of Arc, whose [Magic Resistance] is the highest EX level, is why she was not hurt at all after being hit head-on by Jack the Ripper's Noble Phantasm in the original work.

Altria's [Magic Resistance] is also very high, but it has not reached EX, only A-rank. It should be impossible to completely invalidate Jack the Ripper's Noble Phantasm... but it is not a problem to significantly weaken it.

It probably just changed from "certain death" to "weakness" or something like that... After all, she had never experienced it herself, so it was always a good idea to prepare for the worst.

The best case scenario, of course, is to kill the opponent before he releases his Noble Phantasm.

Although little Jack is her daughter and she likes little Jack very much, but... there is really no way to deal with Jack the Ripper in this world.

She had always intended to guide the little Jack of Chaldea and cultivate sound values ​​for her little by little... But the Jack the Ripper of this world did not receive such treatment. No one told her what she should and should not do. Instead, she was always spoiled and indulged, with no chance to turn back. At the same time, she also needed to be responsible for the murders she had committed, even though none of the magicians she had killed were innocent.

Even if it was to free him as soon as possible, Altria had to get Jack the Ripper out of the scene as soon as possible.

So, next...

"Let's eat first."

"???"

Under the shocked gaze of Lion Jie Jieli, Artoria brought two more small plates of food, which were no less than the previous ones.

"No, didn't you just finish eating? There was so much! I couldn't even see your faces with the plates shoved there." Shizi Jie Li couldn't understand at all. "Besides, didn't you just say we had to deal with Assassin as soon as possible? We can't waste any time."

"That's why I need to work harder at eating!"

Glancing at Lion Jie Jieli with disdain, Artoria said seriously, "On the battlefield, having enough food is the top priority! Eliminating the enemy's food supply is equivalent to eliminating all enemies, which is far more deadly than depriving them of their weapons!"

"Only by eating enough can you better prepare for the upcoming battle! Keep your body in top form and strongest condition at all times! Not eating enough is a big deal! Whether you're a soldier, a king, a subject, or a noble, eating enough is paramount! If you can't even understand such a simple thing, you're unworthy of being a king! That's right! If you want to be king, at least learn to respect food! Your foolish question is an insult to me!"

Clearly angry.

Lion Jie Li had never seen Altria's emotions fluctuate so violently before. After all, she had been like an immortal who was untainted by the mortal world for a long time.

"So... Mordred, put my portion down! If you want to eat, go get it yourself! It's not like I won't pay you!"

At some point, Mordred abandoned the kitten that was fighting him equally, and rushed over to quickly finish the mountain of food that Altria brought.

The two people who should have resolved their misunderstanding are now fighting again over food.

Or maybe, this is actually a sign of their good relationship?

"If nothing unexpected happens, Jack the Ripper will be operating at night. This is also an advantage for her, as it will make it easier for her to use her Noble Phantasm and hide."

"So, is it best for us to act at night?"

Walking on the street, Artoria and Lion Jie Jieli were discussing some more specific matters.

As for Mordred, she was too lazy to use her brain, especially when she was with Artoria. She just left the thinking to her father and only needed to wait for orders and then execute them.

It would be best if she could have a battle with a servant. She had basically no achievements to speak of in previous battles, which made her feel a little urgent... She wanted to perform well in front of her father.

"Mordred."

"Hmm? Ah? Father? What's going on?"

Altria's call stopped Mordred from being in a daze.

Then, a small bag of something was placed in her hand.

"Here, this is for you." Altria said calmly, "It's a gift... probably something like this. If you think it's okay, I'll buy you some more later when I have the chance."

Then, under Mordred's blank gaze, Artoria returned to Lion Jie Li and continued chatting.

Only Mordred was left standing there.

“Hah?! Gifts, gifts, gifts…!!”

After a while, Mordred blushed and let out a cry of surprise that pierced the sky.

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