44

Akechi Mitsuhide pretentiously raised his two gray eyebrows. "Aiya, aiya, you actually saw through my real name the moment we met. Should I say, as expected of you, I'm terrified!"

Can't you see that I'm blind when you've already displayed your culinary skills to this extent?

Tachika could only suppress his ridicule and try his best to talk to him normally.

In a situation where you know yourself but don't know your enemy, any loophole will give the enemy an opportunity to exploit. Especially now that the situation was extremely unfavorable to them, Tachika could only think of stalling for time.

Stalling for time as long as possible, asking the enemy even a little bit of their intentions or goals, and buying time for reinforcements to arrive was an effort to turn the situation around.

Tachika let Count let him down from his back. With his support, he barely managed to stand, but his imposing manner did not lose to Akechi Mitsuhide who was standing straight opposite him.

This master showed courage and boldness that ordinary people could not match. No matter what the enemy's intentions were, he would not take a step back.

"Save the pleasantries."

Count had always been unable to get along with this kind of bastard who pretended to be refined, so he exposed him without giving him any face. "What you want to do, your goals, we all know clearly."

Tachika was shocked. I don't know anything!

"You know everything?

… Haha, hahahahaha! "

Akechi Mitsuhide was very surprised. His uncontrollable laughter spread throughout the tunnel. "You, you really surprised me. It's a pity to have to kill you!"

After a while, he finally stopped laughing and wiped the tears from the corner of his eyes. His chest was still heaving due to his excitement.

Tachika stared expressionlessly at him who seemed to have lost his mind. He put on an unfathomable appearance, but in fact, he was panicking inside. He was afraid that after laughing and saying, "Since you know everything, I won't tell you." He would immediately start fighting. That would not be worth the loss. Ahhh!

Fortunately, every villain was willing to share their thoughts of committing a crime. Tachika was right.

Akechi Mitsuhide's smile faded. His gaze seemed to turn into an arm that would grab Tachika's neck and suffocate Tachika to death.

"Let's not beat around the bush.

Young Master, if you're afraid, don't be so tense. I'm not a demon. I'm just a pitiful person who can't get what he wants. "

"I'm sure you won't understand my ideals, ambitions, and wishes … But that's fine, I don't need your understanding. I only need your cooperation."

"After all, you haven't experienced the long and hopeless wait that I've experienced. It's the kind of pain of stepping on a knife's edge all day long, the kind of pain that only a lowly person like me can understand … Ah, ah, you're my master. You'll only feel annoyed if I say this, right?"

Tachika hurriedly chimed in, "No, no, no, it's not annoying at all. Please continue." It would be best if he could reveal the mastermind behind the scenes.

However, the other party saw through Tachika's purpose. He let out a strange laugh and waved his hand. The stone puppets came to life at the same time and closed in on the two of them step by step.

"As the person who summoned me said, what I need is the Holy Grail, not waiting, because the Lord can't wait."

He seemed to be very distressed and pressed his temples, but the face under his palm was immersed in fanaticism. "So, Your Excellency, please give me a hand and become the material to summon the Holy Grail!"

No, I suspect that there's something wrong with your brain. It's already the year 5022, and there's still a Holy Grail War!

You must have been deceived!

The stone puppets subdued Tachika and Count. Their barbaric strength was not to be feared at all. Tachika still did not give up. "Akechi Mitsuhide, you've been deceived. There's no Holy Grail in this era!"

But the other party did not buy it. He commanded the stone puppets to bring the two of them to the reactor while he sat by the instrument table and began to operate it. He did not forget to reply with a few words. "Whether it exists or not, as long as I kill you, I can get the answer!

Even without the Holy Grail, I can still get the perfect vessel — yes!

The best vessel for the former Master Chaldea! "

Tachika stretched his waist and kicked his legs. He was so anxious that he was about to be thrown into the reactor, but his mind was still desperately searching for a way to buy time.

The count, on the other hand, was unusually silent and did not struggle. Li Xiang could not hear him counting in a low voice.

"… Three, two, one!"

Boom!

！

！

All the movements in the space were stopped by this loud noise. Tachika looked up and saw a scene that could be described as divine soldiers descending from the sky. Gilgamesh led a group of Funerary Deities and jumped down from the huge hole above the head. The red satin on the armor was like a victory flag, and the flying golden hair reflected the brilliance of the sun. The announcement from the King was unprecedentedly beautiful.

"Tremble for the King's expedition, bastard —!"

45

Tachika was really down. He firmly believed that the Funerary Deities would come to save him, but he did not expect the King to come too!

Who let him out!

But to be honest, Tachika … was quite touched.

He thought that the arrogant King would not show up for a month, but in less than half a day, he took the initiative to save him!

The King sensed Tachika's burning gaze. Out of an indescribable psychology, he tilted his head and did not let Tachika worship his dignity.

… Well, he still needed to be coaxed.

In the face of a great enemy, personal grudges aside, the King led the Funerary Deities to confront Akechi Mitsuhide. He did not take Akechi Mitsuhide seriously at all. He only regarded him as a troublesome bug. "Let them go, and This King may give you a chance to escape."

"Escape?

Haha, why should I escape? "

Akechi Mitsuhide was fearless. "The moment I decided to resurrect the King, there was no way I could retreat!"

"Even a stinking bug can tell such a joke. Unfortunately, This King is not in the mood to laugh now."

The King did not care about Akechi Mitsuhide's arrogance. He stepped forward and walked towards Tachika. The huge magic puppet did not seem to be a threat to him.

The King's arrogance meant that he was destined to not understand Akechi Mitsuhide's pain. Therefore, he raised the corner of his mouth without pity.

"This King has said such things to someone before. Today, I met a stupid fool like you, so I might as well tell you."

"There are two kinds of arrogance. One is that the ability is too weak, and the other is that the ambition is too great.

You and your ideals are the first kind … I like arrogant opponents, but to say that you are arrogant is an insult to the word. You are just stupid, and so are your ideals. "

"Stupid … My ideals?"

"Yes, you are hopelessly stupid."

The King added. His opponent's painful expression made him extremely happy. "You are the one who killed the King with your own hands. You are also the one who wants to resurrect the King … Pursuing your own desires is the right path, but you will never understand the root of pleasure. Naturally, you will never be satisfied. Your ideals are just a fool's dream!"

Tachika silently praised the King. But the King, could you please consider the situation? This is not your large-scale pleasure preaching!

But the King's preaching was indeed effective.

Akechi Mitsuhide was shaken.

The last trace of blood drained from his pale face. His trembling hands could not even pull the lever.

All the blood in his body seemed to be flowing backward. His pupils became an overexposed circle of light, making him unable to see anything clearly.

Desire …?

No, it's not like that.

He said to himself. He had every reason to refute this person.

He was doing it for the King. He was doing it so that the King could once again descend into his world and become his light and the light of the world. How could this idea be associated with the dirty word "desire"?

Memories overwhelmed him. He was a drowning helper, looking everywhere for the last straw.

He was about to reach the end of his journey. How could he give up after so many years of painstaking planning and obsession?

"Hey, you, aren't you very capable?"

In his memory, the hazy figure was valiant. Even when the figure heard that he was a stray dog, the figure did not show any disdain. Instead, the figure reached out to him.

"I happen to lack talents like you. How about it? Don't you want to work for the Oda family?"

Even though a loyal subject should not work for two masters, the King still took a huge risk to ask for his help.

He was just a small and insignificant character. How could he bear this kind of kindness?

"Of course, it's worth it."

The King replied without changing his expression. He was not tall, but in Kōshū's eyes, his figure was not as imposing as the former.

"If you were me, would you be willing to let the gem dim in the ashes?"

46

Akechi Mitsuhide did not speak for a long time. Tachika did not relax. Instead, he became even more nervous. Was this a sign that he was about to use his ultimate move?

The magic puppet in the space stopped moving because of the arrival of the King. It was as if it had fallen into deep thought with Akechi Mitsuhide. The King approached Tachika step by step. When he was only a few meters away …

“！”

A whirlpool suddenly appeared on the ground. Gilgamesh leaped up with great agility, and a series of strange red shadows rose into the air.

It was the Time Reversal Army. However, it was different from the ones Tachika had seen so far. Judging by their aura, they were not at the same level as the dregs he had seen before. Not only that, there were also swords that Tachika had never seen before. Their slender blades were like scythes from hell.

They roared and growled, and their numbers kept increasing. In the blink of an eye, they had surrounded the King and the Funerary Deities.

"Haha."

Akechi Mitsuhide held a red flame in his palm. There was no doubt that he was the one who had summoned the Time Reversal Army.

Tachika was even more shocked. Could the Time Reversal Army be controlled by a servant?

Akechi Mitsuhide was no longer at a loss. He spread out his palm, and the flame burst and scattered. More copies of the Time Reversal Army appeared on the ground. He had become the commander of this army, and he could summon thousands of troops with a flick of his finger.

At the same time, the marionettes moved again. A large number of marionettes and chimeras poured into the door behind the Funerary Deities. It seemed that they were determined to trap Tachika and the others here.

"Maybe you're right."

Akechi Mitsuhide smiled and spread his arms as if he was cheering for his army.

"But so what if I'm stupid?"

His face was fierce, and his facial features were exaggerated. He looked as ferocious as a demon.

"Instead of being calculative and stupid to death, I'd rather be stupid for the King for the rest of my life!"

His declaration was like a command. The army of monsters rushed forward and completely drowned the King and the Funerary Deities.

While Tachika was still in shock, Akechi Mitsuhide had already come in front of him. He lifted Tachika's chin and looked at him.

He still looked like a gentleman on the surface. His right hand that was holding Tachika's chin was full of strength, as if he was going to break Tachika's chin directly.

His words were light and gentle, as if he was comforting him.

"Young master, Tachika, don't be afraid."

He touched Tachika's hair lovingly and looked at another person through Tachika.

"You'll be able to … Hmm!"

"This time, it's rare that I can reach an agreement with the King."

Count suddenly opened his mouth. Before he finished speaking, the marionette that had just subdued him shattered from the core. He swung his cloak, and this time the marionette was completely broken.

Akechi Mitsuhide immediately made his move, but it was too slow. Count?

Flames gathered in his hands, and he shouted at Akechi Mitsuhide.

“Enfer

Chateau

d'If！”

The partial impact on Akechi Mitsuhide was no less than a small powder explosion. Although he was prepared, he couldn't completely avoid it. He was hit by the explosion?

Flames was sent flying, and his body smashed into the huge transparent wall of the container. The culture fluid immediately burst out from the cracks.

"The Barton Technique that the detective said is not difficult."

Ignoring Tachika's request to change positions, Count carried his master and rushed back to his side.

Tachika was shocked by Count's continuous actions. When he came to, the Funerary Deities had already helped Count break through all the obstacles and firmly protected their God's Inquisitor in the middle.

"Shan Mo Che Guoguang, I'm late. Tachika …" Shanmuqie turned his back to Tachika, not letting Tachika see his fragile face. "It's great that you're okay!"

"Lord Tachika, I have failed in my duty. I will sincerely apologize to you when I return."

The real Compressional Hasselblad held a sharp blade in his hand, and at this time, he had turned into a mad dog on the battlefield for Tachika. "But before that, please let me present you with victory!"

The Five Tigers Retreat sniffled, but in the end, they didn't cry. Instead, they stood in front of their Lord like a little man with Kazuaki Maeda.

Tsurumaru Kuninaga didn't say anything. He turned around and made a face at Tachika, and turned back into a pure white Yaksha.

The Smiling Green River and Yamato Shouzen didn't have time to greet their Lord. They were already immersed in the battle and couldn't extricate themselves.

"Hmph."

Wang Yong slashed with his Obedient Parting Sword and cut the Magic Puppet in half as easily as cutting tofu.

With a casual wave of his hand, countless weapons rained down on the puppets and chimeras. Wherever the weapons landed, there were corpses everywhere.

He still felt that the battle wasn't satisfying enough. He narrowed his eyes and taunted Akechi Mitsuhide who was trying to get up from the ground.