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This Is My Holy Grail War [90]

It hurts... so much.

Assassin’s thoughts swirled in a haze of pain and emptiness. As her mana continued to drain, another force poured into her—a strange, soothing energy.

How could one describe such a feeling? Pain and pleasure intertwined.

What kept Assassin alive wasn’t the meager endurance granted by Rin’s Command Spell. It was [Battle Continuation] at its highest level, allowing her to cling to life even in the face of fat...

This Is My Holy Grail War [89]

Assassin’s sword was short—far shorter than Sasaki Kojirō’s long blade. It was only now, in the heat of battle, that she truly understood why Kojirō wielded such an unusually long weapon.

Her counterattack had both failed and succeeded.

Kojirō’s blade had pierced her first, its extended reach ensuring it found her before her sword could reach him. Only after her body was run through did her longsword bury itself in Kojirō’s chest.

Assassin fell first, her body ...

This Is My Holy Grail War [88]

"Why should I stop Lancer?!" Assassin asked sharply, confusion evident in her tone. "Is it just to repay a favor?" The thought left a bitter taste in her mouth—she was beginning to reject Tohsaka Rin’s orders altogether. To her, this wasn’t a war anymore; it was child’s play.

Time slipped by quickly. Assassin had already seen Lancer hurl his spear. Yet she remained unmoving, indifferent to the events unfolding before her. To her, risking herself to save someone was far less appe...

This Is My Holy Grail War [87]

Kuzuki Souichirou’s lifeless body lay before them, surrounded by a pool of crimson blood. Assassin watched as Kirei Kotomine, unbothered, walked through the blood, making his way toward the temple gates.

“Humans always repeat the same mistakes. Why? They could survive if they simply chose to walk away,” Kotomine muttered as he moved, his voice laced with a faint trace of confusion. “After all these years, I still can’t grasp the logic of magi, and now I can’t even understand...

This Is My Holy Grail War [86]

Ryuudou Temple, the sanctuary crafted by Caster, remained standing despite its creator's departure. Yet the magical constructs Medea had created were already crumbling to dust.

The dragon tooth soldiers disintegrated the moment they lost their source of mana. As for Assassin, her end was not as immediate, but the absence of her Master’s mana supply left her body unbearably heavy.

It felt as though the entire world was turning against her, greedily trying to drain what little mag...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [355]

"Who here is Luo Yuan? The almighty Destruction King Guzma has arrived! Hand over my grunts and Lillie!"

With an arrogant stride, Guzma led his band of Team Skull members onto the beach.

Kiawe, Lana, and the others were jogging under Gyarados’s supervision when they spotted Guzma and his gang approaching. Tension immediately filled the air.

"Team Skull!"

As Alolans, there wasn’t a single person unfamiliar with Team Skull.

This rowdy group, led by Guzma, had l...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [354]

While Kukui prepared to contact the island kahunas and queens regarding the Aether Foundation, a different scene unfolded on a quiet beach.

After spending the entire morning in what felt like a waking nightmare, Lana, Kiawe, and the others were finally looking forward to their much-anticipated activity class.

Standing before the students, all dressed in swimsuits, Luo Yuan smiled and asked, "Question: what do you think is the most important quality for a Pokémon Trainer?"

T...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [353]

Inside the Principal’s Office

Samuel Oak and Professor Kukui, who had just arrived at the school, both frowned as they listened to Lillie’s account.

If not for hearing it directly from Lillie, it would have been almost unimaginable that the Aether Foundation—a group known for rescuing Pokémon—could be secretly involved in illegal Pokémon research.

If anyone else had said this, they likely wouldn’t have believed it. But since it came from...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [352]

When it came to other questions, Kiawe might feel a bit uncertain. But when it came to battle strategies, his confidence soared.

After a brief moment of contemplation, Kiawe confidently gave his answer:

"The three Pokémon mentioned in the question... Although Zubat's wings are injured, it doesn't explicitly say it has lost its ability to fly, so I'll rule that out."

"Next, Exploud... While sneaking up on an Exploud playing in the mud might work for a surprise attack, it wou...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [351]

Pokémon School

Standing at the podium on his first day as a teacher, Luo Yuan felt an odd mix of excitement and novelty.

Below him, the students sat with curious expressions, their faces all familiar.

Kiawe, Mallow, Lana, Sophocles... along with Lillie and Ash, the cast for the Sun and Moon arc was practically complete.

While Luo Yuan observed them, the students were busy scrutinizing him.

The principal had told them that ...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [350]

Lillie’s hands trembled as she held the teacup, Luo Yuan’s words sending a chill down her spine.

She felt like a helpless Mareep trapped in the jaws of a Mightyena, unsure whether to swallow the tea already in her mouth or spit it out.

Seeing Lillie’s terrified expression, Sabrina shot Luo Yuan a pointed glare.

"Luo Yuan is teasing you," Sabrina reassured Lillie. "Our identities are real. You can verify them with Professor Kukui or Principal Samson Oak."

"Really?...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [349]

As Lusamine issued her order to Guzma to capture her daughter, a different scene unfolded on the private beach of a luxury hotel.

Luo Yuan, playing beach volleyball with Sabrina, received a call from Matori.

"Hmm? You’re saying Team Skull has been ordered to hunt down Lillie across the entire Alola region?"

Just as Luo Yuan spiked the ball over the net, he paused mid-action, a strange expression crossing his face as Matori’s voice came through his earpiece.

"That�...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [348]

"You’re saying you want to teach at the Pokémon School for a while?" Kukui asked, his expression caught between surprise and confusion.

He’d never heard such an unusual request before.

Initially, Kukui assumed Luo Yuan would want to tour Alola’s islands or delve into its cultural traditions. Teaching at a school? That was completely out of left field.

"Exactly. You see, I have a dream..." Luo Yuan launched into an elaborate explanation, piling reason upon reason as Ku...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [347]

The Alola region, nestled in the tropics, boasted abundant natural resources and world-class tourism appeal.

Every year, Alola attracted countless tourists looking to relax and explore. In recent years, with Alola officially joining the Pokémon League and benefiting from favorable policies and tariff exemptions, the region’s prosperity had only grown.

Luo Yuan and Sabrina, dressed like typical tourists, arrived at the bustling port of Melemele Island.

"It looks so lively,...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [346]

After acquiring Mewtwo’s Mega Evolution Stone Y, Luo Yuan didn’t linger at the New Island Base. There was no point in staying, as the Mega Evolution Stone X wouldn’t be completed anytime soon, even if he supervised the process personally.

Rocket’s airship departed from New Island and set its course for the Alola region.

This journey to Alola wasn’t just Luo Yuan and Sabrina. Matori, along with an elite team of Rocket agents, had been assigned to assist him in his mission...

This Is My Holy Grail War [85]

Though the clash between Lancer and Assassin seemed to stretch on endlessly for the two Servants, in reality, only a few breaths of time had passed. Before anyone could fully prepare their strategies, the battle had already escalated to the point where Noble Phantasms were being unleashed.

The pulsating magical energy radiating from Lancer’s crimson spear was awe-inspiring—a miracle of a bygone era, the crystallization of a hero’s legend elevated to its ultimate form.

The ba...

This Is My Holy Grail War [84]

The tense air at Ryuudou Temple grew heavier as its occupants realized the battle that loomed. Kuzuki Souichirou emerged from his room, and Caster joined the confrontation. Now six figures stood in the temple courtyard, a battlefield of life and death.

Three against three. Yet the defenders boasted a critical advantage—not only did they have another Servant, but Caster’s dragon tooth soldiers circled them, poised to strike.

"Should we wait for Saber’s support, or dive straig...

This Is My Holy Grail War [83]

"Assassin, I hear from Rin that you still retain your memories from the last Holy Grail War?"

From the shadows behind her, a voice reached her ears before she reluctantly raised her gaze to meet its owner.

If her current Master was Caster and her former Master Tohsaka Rin, then her first Master had been none other than Kirei Kotomine.

He still wore the same simple priest's cassock, his short hair neat, the ever-present golden cross gleaming on his chest. Yet, the clarity tha...

This Is My Holy Grail War [82]

Tonight, Tohsaka Rin appeared before her once again. Assassin could tell Rin had come searching for her. When the group of three crossed the monks' barriers and entered Caster's workshop, Assassin sensed their arrival and silently observed from the shadows.

The intruders were three in number: Rin, her former Master, and Lancer's pair.

Kirei Kotomine?! How did they end up together?!

Assassin was perplexed to see them seemingly allied.

Lancer posed a significant...

This Is My Holy Grail War [81]

Snowflakes drifted through the air, falling heavier and heavier as the chill in the atmosphere deepened. Assassin's gaze landed on Kuzuki Souichirou, standing motionless on the snowy street. She pondered the outcome of his battle with Kirei Kotomine, suspecting that the blood staining Kuzuki’s fist belonged to the priest.

The blood stood out starkly in the cold, muted environment—a grim reminder of violence. Kuzuki, dressed impeccably in his usual suit, looked out of place with the ...

I, the Geo Archon Morax with 2.1 Billion Mora, Have Joined a Chat Group [115]

[Keeper of Contracts (Zhongli) has joined the chat.]

[Emilia Is the Cutest (Subaru Natsuki)]: Ah, Mr. Zhongli has arrived.

[Irredeemable Villain (Accelerator)]: Oh, look who decided to show up.

[Angel Sweetheart (Puri Puri Prisoner)]: Mr. Zhongli, please don’t be sad. We still have plenty of chances. You’re one of the strongest boys across countless worlds!

I, the Geo Archon Morax with 2.1 Billion Mora, Have Joined a Chat Group [114]

In the midst of a faint drizzle, a young girl, a god clad in flowing robes, sat beneath the eaves of a courtyard. She gently warmed a pot of fragrant wine.

She was seated on the ground atop a straw mat. Beside her was a small brazier, where osmanthus-infused liquor simmered.

On a short table before her were several plates of snacks:
One contained Glaze Lily cakes freshly bought from Glaze Pavilion.
Another held soft, green dumplings she had crafted herself.
The last was a...

I, the Geo Archon Morax with 2.1 Billion Mora, Have Joined a Chat Group [113]

After signing the contract with Zhongli in a somewhat dazed state, it wasn’t until the Traveler stepped out of Northland Bank that she began to regain her senses.

She was still a little confused about what had just transpired.

Noticing her expression, Paimon, who knew her well, immediately floated over with an eager grin.
"This was a huge win! Using the words of Liyue merchants, we’ve made a 'killing!'"

The Traveler tilted her head, casting a curious gla...