Hellish Affairs

"I, I also think it's more appropriate to be a partner than a familiar." Seeing that Joyas seemed a little angry, Emiya Shirou quickly agreed.

My partner is only obedient if he is restrained by Command Seals.

Rin Tohsaka glanced at the servant Wei Gong beside him, and the red archer looked at Shirou's servant with unusually surprised eyes, and sighed: "What about my partner... Well, it doesn't matter if you think so."

After she finished speaking, she stood up, "It's time to go."

"Where are you going?" Emiya Shirou asked.

"Although the supervisor of the Holy Grail War is an annoying guy, he does know more about the Holy Grail War than we do."

"Is it so late?"

It's two o'clock at night now.

Even if he is excited by the crisis of death, it is impossible to stay excited for so long.

To be honest, Shirou Emiya felt more or less tired.

"Go, Shirou." Joyas said: "It is always good to have a chance to obtain information. Even if you don't want to join the fight, at least you can protect yourself."

While Joyas has some level of knowledge about the Holy Grail War, some of the details are unclear.

And he didn't bother to explain them one by one, so it's better to ask professionals to explain them well.

"Protect yourself..." Emiya Shirou nodded after hearing what Joyas said: "I understand, let's go."

……

Because the church was in the neighboring town, and the trams were out of service late at night, the four of them could only walk there.

When he went out, he saw the red A who had turned into a spirit body suddenly disappear, Emiya Shirou turned his head and asked, "Joyas, can you also turn into a spirit body?"

"No, absolutely not." Joyas said in a low voice, wearing a beige raincoat, "...I am not a formally summoned servant."

"?!" Rin and Shirou looked at him at the same time.

After pondering for a moment, he suddenly said: "...Let's talk about it when we go back."

"Tch!" Tohsaka Rin said disdainfully, showing an expression that I didn't want to hear, but she was actually quite interested in Joyas, a follower.

The sudden servant transformation made Joyas's body very uncomfortable, especially since the rich magic power was completely gone.

Actually relying on Emiya Shirou's magical power, this matter is not good for him...

"Although I don't know much, most of the magic power of the servants comes from the master, Shirou-san, you are a complete layman..."

"That's right... sorry, I was slow." Emiya Shirou apologized shyly.

"My own problem is the main one. Strictly speaking, let's talk about each other." Joyas smiled and patted each other's shoulders, signaling that they don't need to worry about it.

Rin Tohsaka, who had been watching, couldn't help interjecting: "Your relationship is really good, you obviously met for less than one night?"

"Oh, Miss Tohsaka Rin, I believe there is such a thing as old friends at first sight in this world."

If he was summoned by an unknown Master, Joyas would certainly not be so friendly.

However, Shirou Emiya, who is known as a "partner of justice", still trusts him very much.

Emiya Shiro also nodded: "And Joyas saved me just now, I think Joyas is trustworthy."

The main thing is the way Joyas treats himself, as if he has known him for many years.

Emiya Shiro felt very kind.

"Huh." Tohsaka Rin is very envious of the relationship between the master and the servant between the two, and she is also the strongest job agent, Saber, who must be able to exert great strength.

After walking for an hour.

After passing through the deserted streets in the middle of the night, I finally arrived at my destination.

sanctuary church.

Chapter 145 The King's Treasure

In the early hours of the morning, the light above the church was still shining, and Joyas saw a shaking black figure in his blue eyes——

If it appeared now, it would scare Kotomine Kirei, right?

Joyas was silent——

"Saber, aren't you going in?" Emiya Shirou asked.

Joyas hesitated, Tohsaka Rin thought for a while and said: "Forget it, it's fine if you don't enter, the church is a neutral place, and it's really wrong to bring followers in."

Joyas was still hesitating whether to go in, but Tohsaka Rin directly made a choice for him.

Since the Holy Church was on the hill, Joas could easily gaze at the sleeping city.

The familiar scene reminded Joyas of Uruk, and he couldn't help feeling that the night was really long.

He stood at the door quietly waiting for the passage of time.

On the road extending from the door of the church, a silver-haired little girl in a purple dress is walking up step by step.

Joyas stared at the girl who seemed to be alone with his blue eyes, and showed a gentle smile like a big brother: "Little sister, are you going out alone so late?"

"It's not alone." Under the illumination of the street lamp, Ilya shook her head slightly.

Joyas pretended to be surprised and nodded: "Oh, there is a trustworthy Berserker."

"Yes! That's right! Berserker is the strongest!"

Hearing Joyas' praise, the delighted Ilya raised her head triumphantly with a tone of understanding.

Maybe in Yi Liya's heart, as long as you play Berserker, you will be considered my half-brother and sister!

Suddenly, the sound of chaotic footsteps came from behind Joyas.

As expected, it was Emiya Shirou and Tohsaka Rin.

After seeing Emiya Shirou, Ilya said with an undiminished smile, "Is the conversation over?"

The friendly atmosphere just now was instantly replaced by a depressing atmosphere.

"Good evening, big brother." Ilya continued: "This is the second time we have met, my name is Ilya, Ilyasphil von Einzbern."

Seeing the girl's familiar face, Emiya Shirou suddenly remembered the figure across the road last night.

That genuine smile made him feel chills down his back.

Emiya Shirou's exposed skin stings because of the blatant killing intent.

Joyas stood in front of Emiya Shirou silently: "It seems that the time for pleasant communication is over, Ilya."

Elijah didn't speak, just pulled her right hand.

"boom--"

The silver thread reflected in the moonlight was tightened in her hand, and the door of the Holy Church was closed.

After hearing the sound, Emiya Shiro and Tohsaka Rin realized that the door was entangled with silver wires at some point.

"So, let's start fighting?" Ilya said without extra words: "Go! Berserker!"

A tall, muscular berserker like an iron tower suddenly appeared beside the girl.

The blood all over his body was rushing and his skin was flushed, and the demigod hero Hercules let out a deafening roar.

"Roar--"

"Shirou, stay still!"

"Joyas!"

Joyas took off the beige raincoat on his body, and a silver-blue light flashed. Joyas' body was already covered by armor constructed of magic power. The black magic power wrapped around his body, and the floor tiles under his feet shattered instantly.

The next moment, Joyas had appeared in front of Hercules, slamming the sword in his hand.

"Bang bang bang-"

In an instant, the two ends collided violently more than a dozen times like a humanoid monster, and countless gravels splashed.

At the same time, the two who backed up a few steps paused for a moment, then sprinted towards each other again.

"It's a lie, these two followers are too strong."

Surprised, Rin Tohsaka looked at the two monsters caught in the fight, and couldn't help covering his mouth.

The scene of the battle between Red A and Cu Chulainn had already surprised her enough, but it was obviously not at the same level as the battle between the two servants in front of her!

Looking at Joyas, who was completely out of proportion to Berserker's size, his thin body was like a rock hit by huge waves in a storm.

But Joyas didn't say a word, and there wasn't even a single scar on his body...

Is it because of size and speed? ...Berserker is huge, but extremely fast.

Emiya Shirou was so nervous that his palms sweated, and he wanted to help but suffered from his own powerlessness.

……

Joyas Pendragon's blue pupils were indifferent. The previous battle with Cu Chulainn was not very serious, but the battle with Hercules was a bit problematic.

magic.

Joyas soared into the air and slashed down in the air. The giant sword like a light cannon sent the magic power to Hercules.

"Boom—"

Hercules was thrown heavily into a big pit opposite.

The light cannon released by the magic power was deafening, Rin Tohsaka covered her ears, and these things seemed to burst her eardrums.

"...Is the fight between these two guys a nuclear bomb?"

Joyas did not relax slightly because of this blow. He knew that although the servant was the clone of the heroic spirit, it did not mean that the servant would be weaker than the heroic spirit itself.

Servants are only limited by the job agency's Noble Phantasm and abilities, and the combat power of a servant is determined by many factors, such as land, popularity, and the master's magic power bonus.

The more conditions are met, the closer the servant's strength is to the legendary strength.

Not to mention that as the master, Ilyasviel von Einzbern, as long as she is in the land of Fuyuki, she is a top magician.

"boom!"