Tanuki Rise of the Yokai Clan

Chapter 291: Evil will always be evil

Chapter 291: Evil will always be evil

The death of Assassin naturally surprised Kirei and Tokiomi, who had been waiting for the good news. Unexpectedly, Assassin was eliminated when it was trying to hunt down Caster.

"....."

Frankly, Tokiomi felt that Assassin was useless, especially since it died while unable to tell a single clue about Caster.

Even if you died, then you should tell us the information about Caster!

Tokiomi took a deep breath, trying to calm himself since being angry wasn't elegant, and it didn't fit his personality. However, the victor of this Holy Grail wouldn't change. Even if Caster was powerful enough to eliminate Assassin entirely, he didn't think that this Servant could defeat his Servant, Archer.

Moreover, it was a Caster.

It was one of the weakest classes on the Holy Grail.

If Caster wanted to defeat Assassin, then it might need to use its everything, and currently, it should be at its weakest period.

So, this Holy Grail was as good as his.

When his perception changed, Tokiomi also felt better, and somehow the loss of Assassin wasn't something bad.

"It's okay, Kirei. You don't need to worry."

Tokiomi thought that Kirei was depressed since Kirei had lost his Servant.

"Yes, teacher."

Kirei lowered his head as he held his palm, trying to hide the Command Spells that didn't disappear while feeling confused about why he was chosen again. He lost Assassin, but could he still continue?

What did the Holy Grail wish for him to do?

Yet, the words he exchanged with Acher suddenly echoed on his mind.

Tokiomi didn't notice this, but then, watching his student who was depressed, he thought to give him something to cheer him up.

"Now that you mention even since I have become your teacher, I have never given you a gift, right?"

"Teacher?"

Tokiomi's sudden magnanimous words startled Kirei.

However, Tokiomi only smiled as he picked up the thin, long black box in the corner of the room.

When Tokiomi left, Kirei also hid the Command Spells on the back of his hand with his simple "Magecraft." It was only for a moment, so Tokiomi didn't notice it and returned with the box.

"Open it and see. This is my personal gift to you."

"Hn, what a disappointing ending."

A condescending expression seeped out of those red pupils. Archer nudged the corpse of his former Master with the tip of his foot.

"I was anticipating he would make a last retaliation before death. Look at his expression. Completely at a loss. He wasn't aware of his own stupidity even till the end."

"That being his Sevant was in spirit form at his side. It was not illogical for him to let his guard down."

Haring Kirei's quip, Archer began to laugh loudly.

"Already, you have learned to make jokes? Kirei, your progress is truly great."

With a serious expression, Kirei asked Acher.

"You really have no qualms about this, Gilgamesh, King of Heroes?"

"Only until I grow tired of you. Once you cease to be interesting, you will meet the same fate as this carcass lying here. If there is anyone here who should be coming to a realization, it is you by right."

The reply was extremely sharp, but Kriei showed no sign of wavering and nodded.

Indeed, he could not entrust his life to such a dangerous character. It could be said that this was a deal with the devil. A domineering and violent Sevant with neither morality nor loyalty, whose interests were difficult to judge.

Butprecisely because of this, they were a perfect match.

Those at the pinnacle of morality had not brought Kirei the rest of the answer, it was this Heroic Spirit, who was completely at odds with morality, who could become the goal for which Kirei would fight from now on.

Kirei rolled up one sleeve, revealing the COmmand Spells on his arm, and chanted solemnly.

"Let thy body rest under my dominion; let my fate rest in thy blade. If thou submittest to the call of the Holy Grail, and if thou wilt obey this mind, this reason, they thou shalt respond"

"I so swear. Thy offering shalt be my flesh and blood. Kotoromine Kirei, my new Master."

Prana supply opened the moment the contract was completed. The Command Spells on his left hand, functional once again, glowed anew, accompanied by a burst of pain.

The pact was ended, and so the strongest, most wicked team involved in the fight for the Holy Grailhere, under conditions unknown to all otherswas born.

"So shall we begin, Kirei? You shall command and draw open the curtains to this farce. As your meager prize, I will grant you the Grail."

"No problem. King of Heroes, you will certainly also draw pleasure from this. Before you find the answer you anticipate, enjoy the jubilation of this battle to your heart's content."

The gazes from the red pupils filled with a delighted light, and the black pupils immersed in gratitude intertwined with each other.

Yet

Aoi Tohsaka closed her mouth tightly with her two hands, breathing haggard as she was in tears, watching the collapse of her husband.