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8.98% Miracle Summoner / Chapter 162: -159- Unexpected results

Capítulo 162: -159- Unexpected results

In the end, the French forces successfully retreated from Orleans.

Even though Saber, Lancer, Archer, Rider, and the others, the lineup of Servants, did their best to stop them, and even the legion of Wyverns fiercely attacked, they couldn't halt Mash's charge.

Mash was already an expert in defense as a Servant, with high defensive capabilities. With "Magic Defence" protecting her at close range, "Magic Resilience" boosting her damage output, and "Rigid Body" enhancing her physical abilities, along with Rozen infusing her with a significant amount of mana to enhance her strength, Mash's fierce charge was unstoppable. Even the monster summoned by the Rider-class Servant couldn't hold her back.

With Mash leading the way, the French forces managed to break through the encirclement despite heavy casualties.

Not long after, Orleans was left with a devastated square, bodies and bloodstains covering the ground, roaring Wyverns, and a group of somber-looking Servants.

"Hmph."

The witch on the wyvern's back held the banner behind her and gave a cold snort.

"I thought they were just insignificant rats, but it seems they had some skill."

It appeared that the witch never took this invasion seriously from the beginning. If she had, the outcome might not have resulted in their escape.

Regarding this, Saber and Rider remained silent, not saying anything. Instead, others started speaking.

"Aren't you going to chase after them, Jeanne?" Caster exclaimed fervently and intoxicatedly, with a hint of madness in his voice. "With just your command, I would even retrieve God's head for you!"

It was clear that this Caster-class Servant held a great admiration and even devotion towards the witch, even willing to blaspheme even against divine beings.

In contrast, the other Servants didn't display this sentiment but exhibited an equally unsettling abnormality.

"I can also go in pursuit," Lancer said with a voice rich in magnetism, filled with courtesy and arrogance. "Although I usually leave the task of dealing with deserters to my soldiers, I'm interested in the girl who used the shield. She easily shattered my 'Stake'. Such disrespect cannot go unpunished without spilling some blood."

The outwardly elegant and noble Duke spoke words cruel in nature.

However, someone voiced dissent.

"This won't do, Your Majesty," Assassin said with a seemingly respectful tone, but there was hardly any true reverence in her voice. With a bloodthirsty tone, she continued, "That beautiful girl's blood is mine. Even you, being a 'Senior,' can't take that from me."

From this statement, it could be gleaned that Assassin had an unusually strong attachment to the girl's blood, an obsession that others couldn't understand and that she had no intention of relinquishing.

"This is a bit tricky," Lancer said, seemingly unconcerned but his words suggested otherwise. "No one dared to steal from me in the past, and yet after death, I find myself having this kind of experience. If this were in my lifetime, I'd have to pierce you through and put your body on display outside the city gates."

"Is that so?" Assassin's eyes flickered with a daunting red light, as she looked at Lancer. "Although you as a nobleman have the right to say that, would you like to try imposing a punishment on me?"

The atmosphere between the two immediately became tense.

Although comrades, the two of them emitted a killing intent that was palpable.

Clearly, neither was joking, and despite their laughter just seconds before, they could easily turn around and commit a gruesome murder.

This angered Caster somewhat.

"Do not disregard the Saintess!" Caster shouted somewhat heatedly. "The instructions of our Saintess are the true path! Even if the ultimate goal is betrayal and curse against the gods!"

Even the usually composed Jeanne d'Arc frowned, showing an expression of displeasure.

However, despite their annoyance, these two Servants didn't object to Caster's words.

Evidently, among these Servants, the witch held the real leadership position.

The witch glanced at Caster, not caring in the slightest about the taboo of being referred to as a "Saintess." It seemed she placed her trust and forgiveness in Caster alone, then she spoke.

"You don't need to chase after them," the witch said coldly. "Archer has already gone after them on her own."

Upon hearing this, everyone noticed that Archer had vanished.

"She went after them already?" Lancer chuckled softly. "To completely ignore our presence here and act on her own—looks like that 'Mad Enhancement' of her is quite thorough."

"That woman wasn't the type to stand with us in the first place," Assassin scoffed, as if mocking the other. "If we don't drive her into complete madness, we can't guarantee she won't fall into depravity."

"But is it okay to rely solely on Archer? Jeanne?" Caster asked with exaggerated respect. "After all, that female hero has already gone completely mad. She might do something reckless."

"I see." The witch squinted her eyes and then looked towards the two silent Servants. "In that case, Saber, Rider, the two of you should also pursue."

Upon hearing this, Saber and Rider finally looked up.

"I don't mind," Rider replied with a melodious voice that matched her appearance.

"... Is it really okay?" Saber, with a voice that couldn't quite be identified as male or female but was gentle nonetheless, questioned.

"If it's Rider, she can catch up. While I excel at espionage, I can't outrun Archer and Rider."

Archer, being a hunter, was naturally adept at traversing all kinds of terrain, and Rider could compensate for her lack of speed through mounted transportation, making it possible for her to catch up with Archer.

Saber, on the other hand, though possessing agility, still couldn't match the other two in that aspect. Moreover, her expertise was in espionage, making her pursuit less likely to be successful.

The witch didn't really mind.

"No problem, you go ahead and pursue. Catch up if you can, and if not, feel free to destroy a few cities along the way."

"... Understood." Saber nodded expressionlessly.

Saber and Rider then left one after the other.

Watching this scene, the remaining Servants made comments.

"I thought those two might refuse."

"After all, neither of them were originally the type to stand on our side."

They chatted away.

"Alright, let's leave the pursuit to them."

The witch turned her back, her voice alone reaching them.

"You will all continue with your own tasks."

"Kill."

"Destroy."

"Ravage."

"Go."

With these words left behind, the witch and the Wyverns flew away together.

"Ah, our esteemed Saint..."

Caster held a grimoire, spreading his arms in the direction the witch flew, still fervent and intoxicated.

"Well, then let's continue on the path to seek blood."

"Just the way I like it, Your Grace," Assassin said, leaving as if nothing had happened.

Above Orleans, the flock of Wyverns split into groups and followed the individual Servants, departing from the city.

Not a single person noticed a head popping out from a corner.

Who could have predicted that?

"I didn't even run, and they're talking about pursuing. Idiots..."

After stealing a glance at the enemy's movements, Rozen retracted his gaze, leaned against a wall, and began to catch his breath.


Capítulo 163: -160- From the light into the dark

It's quite normal to be out of breath.

Mash's display of power was remarkable, easily overwhelming even the seven Servants and countless Wyverns that couldn't stop her charge. The devastation left behind speaks volumes about the expended energy.

"If I could maintain Mash's strength like that, we might even consider confronting those seven Servants head-on."

Maybe we can't win, but with Mash's exceptional defense, maintaining an undefeated stance for a short period isn't impossible.

However, Rozen used up a significant amount of magical energy after Mash's powerful performance.

If it were another magus instead of Rozen, their magic would likely have been depleted long ago after such consumption.

"But at least the objective was achieved." Rozen confirmed his plan's success after using Heaven's Eye to survey the surroundings.

"The infiltration was a success." He couldn't help but smile faintly.

From the moment Gilles proposed the attack on Orleans, Rozen knew that the operation wouldn't be an easy success. Despite Gilles's meticulous planning, Rozen still believed things were not so straightforward. Couple that with the suspicious points he discovered, Rozen wasn't very optimistic about the mission.

Rozen had prepared for the possibility of failure even before agreeing to Gilles's plan. He secretly devised multiple escape routes, allowing him to agree to the attack on the city.

Rozen's agreement to the operation under seemingly unfavorable circumstances wasn't just about gaining insight into the enemy but also about his purpose.

"Using the opportunity of the military's retreat, I'll separate myself and infiltrate Orleans alone. With the focus and strength of those Servants directed elsewhere, who would think that anyone would dare to remain here?"

This was Rozen's plan.

"Compared to the obstacles and dangers of a frontal attack, isn't it easier to act in the shadows at a time like this?"

With this thought in mind, Rozen employed a strategy of diversion. While Mash and Gilles drew most of the attention and combat power to themselves, Rozen quietly moved to infiltrate the base of the Dragon Witch. He hoped to find an opportunity to seize the Holy Grail or disrupt the summoning method for the Wyverns.

For this purpose, immediately upon infiltrating, Rozen contacted Roman through Chaldeas' communication system, informing him of the plan. He instructed Mash to lead the French forces in retreat to divert the enemy's attention, and then he promptly cut off communication with Chaldeas to avoid detection.

"Though it's a bit unnerving not having any Servants nearby..."

However, unlike in the previous world, in this world, Rozen had Command Seals to rely on.

"In case I'm truly exposed and combat erupts, I can just use a Command Seal to summon Mash."

That's how Rozen planned it.

"Now, let's see if I can find anything useful there."

Rozen directed his gaze towards the direction of the square.

There, a castle stood, emitting an imposing yet oppressive atmosphere.

If it were before the attack, there should have been numerous Wyverns patrolling there. However, now that the battle had just concluded and the Wyverns' forces, led by the Servants, had left, there seemed to be no guards in the vicinity.

Of course, Rozen wouldn't be reckless enough to openly walk in from the front entrance.

"I wonder how that little guy's mission went." Rozen mused aloud, and almost as if in response to his words, the scout he had sent returned.

"Fou!"

Recognizing the call, Fou emerged from a corner and leaped onto Rozen.

"Back already?" Rozen caught Fou and inquired, "So, did you find a way into the castle?"

"Fou!" Fou responded and then leaped down from Rozen's embrace, heading towards a nearby path.

"Good job." Rozen praised, following after it.

...

Orleans, inside the castle.

Guided by Fou, Rozen followed a discreet path into the castle.

Upon entering, an overwhelmingly unpleasant smell assaulted his senses.

"Is this the stench of Wyverns?" Rozen covered his nose and mouth, struggling with the smell.

"No wonder the Marshal mentioned this place as the Wyverns' nest. From this smell, it seems to be true."

However, Rozen wondered if there were still Wyverns patrolling inside the castle.

"Fou, you've been here before, right?" Rozen patted Fou and asked in a hushed tone.

After sneaking into Orleans with Fou, Rozen had released it to conduct reconnaissance on the castle. Now, it seemed that Fou had a fair grasp of the castle's layout and paths. Having Fou guide him was the best option.

Therefore, Rozen asked, "Did you find anything? If you did, lead me to it."

"Fou! Fou, fou!"

Fou made a few sounds and then moved ahead, prompting Rozen to follow.

"You're quite audacious? Aren't you afraid of being discovered?" Rozen chuckled softly as he followed along.

Previously, Rozen had also researched Wyverns. Although he wouldn't go into the specifics of his studies, he had gained some understanding of Wyvern traits.

For example, Wyverns had heightened vigilance and keen vision. Even from high altitudes, they could clearly spot human tracks. This trait had posed a considerable threat across the whole of France, wreaking havoc and destruction upon cities and humanity.

However, in a castle with various hiding spots, their excellent vision wasn't as useful. Even if their vision was acute, they wouldn't be able to detect what was concealed.

Similar to how Archer in Fuyuki City worked, even if someone had the ability to see everything miles away, hiding in a sewer and approaching undetected would remain possible.

Furthermore, compared to their vision, Wyverns' hearing and sense of smell weren't as developed. Given this advantage, Rozen could move with a bit more freedom. As long as he didn't make overly conspicuous movements, even if there were Wyverns in the castle, they shouldn't be able to sense him.

In this situation, Rozen allowed Fou to lead the way while he followed closely, treading lightly through the castle.

He couldn't help but remark, "This castle is truly macabre."

Bloodstains covered the walls, the air reeked of blood, and even the floor had scattered bones. It was hard to believe that a normal person could endure this on a physiological level.

As Rozen ventured deeper, the intensity of this atmosphere didn't diminish—it only grew stronger.

Finally, Rozen arrived in a grand hall.

"Fou!"

Fou stopped, showing Rozen what it had discovered.

"What is this...!?"

Seeing what lay in the hall, Rozen's eyes narrowed, and he held his breath.

In his mind, only one thought remained.

"This has gone too far..."


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