Lu Mingfei challenges FGO

98. The Philosopher’s Stone!

[Because someone mentioned it, so on a whim, I decided on Misaye’s ‘evaluation’ of Kadoc. I will write the plot of this interaction based on this value]

[Linglongkan Misaya’s ‘evaluation’ of Kadoc: 1D100=82 (very high evaluation)]

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To be honest, Linglongkan Misaya actually lacks interest in this so-called Holy Grail Competition.

wrong.

It cannot be said that he is not interested. To be more precise, it should be that he feels dissatisfaction, disgust, and rejection deep in his heart.

From the perspective of Misaya, who is arrogant by nature and has shown talent even as a child, and was recognized by the extraordinary king of kings, Pharaoh Ozymandias, this kind of Holy Grail war that does not involve risking her life is simply too much. It's just a joke, a boring play house.

Since we are pursuing the miracle of the Omnipotent Cauldron, it is only reasonable to pay the price.

There would be no fatal Holy Grail War, only her own life would be at stake. This kind of thing made Misaya feel sick just thinking about it.

Therefore, Misaya has one more goal for participating in the Holy Grail War, which is to completely degrade and mentally destroy all her opponents.

However, the second-round opponent who appeared in front of him, Kadok, a man with mediocre qualifications and a man from a small family that he had never heard of, told Misaye.

He is also a special contestant who puts his life on the line.

——This is right

Sympathy?

That kind of thing cannot appear in Misaye's heart.

Instead, Misaya's original feeling of 'boring' was 'ignited' for the first time after participating in this Holy Grail War.

In Misaya's first Holy Grail Tournament, she basically handed over all the fighting responsibilities to Hohenheim. She did not directly participate in this boring play house, but continued to use words to attack and belittle the opponent's royal family. host.

But this time it's different.

Misaya decided to fight.

After all, with such a special opponent and such a life-and-death fight, there may not necessarily be another chance.

The body is trembling.

On her chest, the painful scars that had appeared continuously since she was penetrated by a cursed dagger when she was ten years old seemed to be opening again, constantly stimulating every nerve of Misaye.

The pale skin of a zombie was stained with a sickly pink color.

Also infected with the disease was the twisted smile on her face.

Hohenheim was steadily executing his strategy, using the mercury magic sword as a quantum computer to analyze and perform reverse calculations to crack Kadoc's electron flow magic.

If all goes well, and given some time, Hohenheim will be able to reverse-decode Caddoc's electronic flow magic, and thereby not only 'replicate the electronic dragon' in his own field, but also be able to 'take away the electronic dragon from Caddoc's hands' Electronic Dragon'.

That's right.

This is the true effect of Hohenheim's Noble Phantasm. Reproducing the effect of the opponent's Noble Phantasm is only the first step. The second step is to take away the opponent's Noble Phantasm and plunder other people's mysteries - even myths - into your own world view of the five elements. Down.

There is no doubt that Hohenheim is also a cheating heroic spirit. In the past, it appeared in the Tokyo Holy Grail War in a parallel world. On that time, he got the opportunity to analyze the pyramid temple complex of Pharaoh Ozymandias. and conquered part of it.

It's a pity that he was confused by the power of the source in the end. In the duel with the Holy Sword User, because the speed of analysis could not keep up with the speed of the Holy Sword User's release of Star Breath, Hohenheim's fake Star Light was in a duel with the real Star Light. Defeated and died.

Misaye was right about one thing.

As a former servant of Misaya's father, the curse on Misaya was indeed imposed by Hohenheim himself.

This guilt has always been hidden in Hohenheim's heart. Even if he appears again, he still remembers this incident.

Out of guilt for what he had done in the past, Hohenheim not only was loyal to Misaya, but also had unconditional indulgence.

"Caster, let me do it."

Even if Misaya suddenly said such words and ordered Hohenheim to transfer the control of the battle to her, Hohenheim agreed without hesitation.

The mercury magic sword was handed over to Misaye, and he stood behind Misaye, fully assisting her as an assistant.

same moment.

After understanding that it was impossible to resolve the battle through negotiation, Caddock decided to fight for his life.

The content of Hohenheim's research is completely open to the public. Therefore, when facing the heroic spirit Hohenheim, Kadok knew what the battle with Hohenheim meant even without the hint of Leonardo da Vinci, who was an acquaintance of Hohenheim on the sidelines.

You absolutely cannot delay time, you can only bet all your strength on it at the first opportunity.

No, it’s about releasing the power above ‘all’.

There is a word in electronic products called ‘overclocking’.

The general meaning is very simple, that is, at the expense of the service life of the equipment, the machine is forced to release performance that exceeds the stable value.

Kadoc's electron flow magic [Power Bond (Power Bond)] is a technique based on the concept of overclocking.

Originally, even if multiple electronic dragons were fused, it would be difficult to achieve 1+1=2.

But after using the power bond, the electronic dragon's performance will explode with double the power due to forced overclocking based on the fusion.

As a price, the body of the performer will be severely taxed in the process until death.

This is not a sophisticated magic trick, just a very simple desperate fighting method.

Facing Kadok like this, the distorted, excited spirit and smile on Mei Saye's face were like blooming flowers.

Misaye had never been so excited.

This may be the only opportunity for such enjoyment in this boring Holy Grail Tournament.

So, Misaya gave up on the Hohenheim method that was originally the most reasonable and had the highest chance of winning.

Misaya used her own power to enjoy this battle the most.

Misaya's magic attribute is 'mirror image'.

This is a very rare, but not powerful magical attribute in itself.

It is said to be a 'mirror image', but the true manifestation of Misaya's magical properties is that it is very easy to react differently to different magical powers - that is, a kind of magical power that can be similar to a 'test strip'.

In a magic battle, as long as she has enough knowledge, Misaya can easily deduce the opponent's magic attributes by observing her own magic reaction, and even analyze what kind of magic the opponent uses. It can be said to be an unexpectedly simple attribute.

In a magic battle that is essentially a battle of wits, possessing this ability can be said to have a huge advantage.

However, after summoning Hohenheim, the mirror magic has further possibilities.

Those are Hohenheim's two other Noble Phantasms besides the 'Mercury Magic Sword' which is a quantum computer.

Hohenheim possesses three Noble Phantasms.

One of them is the Mercury Magic Sword, which is his most commonly used Noble Phantasm. In addition, there is the second Noble Phantasm, the Philosopher's Stone, True. Both of these Noble Phantasms are the most commonly used by Hohenheim.

It is common knowledge that Hohenheim possesses the Philosopher's Stone, but few people know that the heroic spirit Hohenheim possesses two precious phantoms of the Philosopher's Stone.

They are the ‘Philosopher’s Stone True’ and the ‘Philosopher’s Stone False’

The Philosopher's Stone True is Hohenheim's most commonly used treasure. Its essence is the super magic material created by Hohenheim during his lifetime. It is a familiar and perfect combination of the five magic powers of earth, wind, water, fire and sky. The Philosopher's Stone True The reason why it is said to be a universal magic material is that it can simulate the environment of the mythical era. Without the assistance of any large equipment, it can distort a certain range around itself into the 'mythological era environment' at will.

Although he was a magician in the modern Renaissance, Hohenheim was also a magic scholar on a mythical level.

But in addition to these first and second Noble Phantasms, Hohenheim also possesses another Philosopher's Stone, which is his third Noble Phantasm——

Philosopher's Stone·Pseudo

The reason why the suffix is ​​"pseudo" is because this thing is not something made by Hohenheim, nor is it something that Hohenheim once owned, and it has nothing to do with Hohenheim.

It’s just that because Hohenheim is so famous, countless people think that ‘Hohenheim’s Philosopher’s Stone must be this’.

Whether in the real mysterious world or the ordinary world of Muggles, Hohenheim has had such a 'Philosopher's Stone' in his hands in various stories and legends.

The essence of alchemy is ‘equivalent exchange’.

Whatever you get, you must pay the corresponding price.

However, the legendary Philosopher's Stone can ignore this rule and turn stones into gold, turning ordinary stones into mysterious gold.

You can even bring it back to life without paying any price!

Even create real life!

This is obviously a misunderstanding. Hohenheim is indeed very good at creating life and can also bring back the dead, but that is done by relying on the 'Philosopher's Stone True' to distort the environment into the mythical era, and then using the magic of the mythical era to do it. This effect.

However, after this misunderstanding continued to deepen, the heroic spirit Hohenheim obtained this conceptual Noble Phantasm.

In a nutshell.

It was a special Philosopher's Stone that had the equivalent of a 'universal wishing machine', a special Philosopher's Stone that even Hohenheim himself could not fully analyze.

You can only carry one with you each time you appear in the world. Once damaged, it cannot be repaired, and it cannot be mass-produced like the Philosopher's Stone.

--Oh, right.

In the records of various stories, this "Philosopher's Stone·Pseudo" often has another name.

——‘The Holy Grail of Miracles’

This Noble Phantasm is the embodiment of the concept of "possibility", so it has the "possibility to achieve anything", but it may also "be unable to achieve anything".

Just like people's longing for the illusory 'Holy Grail'.

In fact, there is a real Holy Grail in this world. That thing is now in Drake's hand, but the real Holy Grail is, to put it bluntly, the cup that the Holy Son once used. In addition to being a holy relic, that thing is also a A very powerful spell, the holder is equivalent to the spokesperson of the Cross Cult, and will be qualified to perform the secret rituals of the Cross Cult. It also has the special attack ability against other mythological systems, but other than that, it is gone.

The real Holy Grail does not have the function of 'fulfilling wishes'.

The reason why Drake drank from that thing as a cup that could pour out unlimited wine was not because Drake's wish was fulfilled, but because the secret ritual of the Christian religion included the term "wine from a cup." That’s all.

The real Holy Grail is nothing more than a powerful spell.

The empty Holy Grail, which has been given hope by countless people and contains the power of 'hope', is different.

What exactly is the fictional Holy Grail? There are many theories. Some people think it is a vessel filled with the blood of the Holy Son. Some people think it is the womb of the Virgin who gave birth to the Holy Son. Some people think it is the Philosopher's Stone in the hands of the legendary alchemist Hohenheim. , is the legendary Holy Grail.

After becoming a heroic spirit, Hohenheim naturally also received this conceptual inheritance Noble Phantasm.

Now, this Noble Phantasm containing infinite possibilities is in Misaya's body, and is used to block the cursed crack in Misaya's chest. Although the power of possibility cannot relieve Misaya's pain, it can The day of death is constantly postponed.

Now, Misaya held the mercury magic sword and stabbed her chest with her backhand.

The curse turned into strange and strange lines and instantly spread to Mei Saye's body. The scarlet light flickered on and off. The mercury sword collided with the Philosopher's Stone and was pulled out again, bringing out a large amount of Mei Saye's blood.

The seemingly crazy act of self-mutilation is actually part of the magic.

Misaya's magic attribute is a 'mirror image', which will reflect back the magic attribute she comes into contact with.

The mercury magic sword naturally contains the real Philosopher's Stone of Hohenheim.

It is composed of the five elements of earth, wind, water, fire, and air, but it is impossible to create the Philosopher's Stone by simply gathering the five elements. It must be a purer and more advanced one-'element spirit'.

"Fire Spirit"

"Wind Spirit"

"Earth Spirit"

"Shui Ling"

"ethereal"

To put it in more Western terms, it’s the ‘Elemental Lord’.

Compared to Tosaka Rin, who is far less mature and even relies mainly on martial arts to fight, Hohenheim can show his true special skills as a 'Great Elementalist'.

Under the power of the Philosopher's Stone, the five great elves appeared next to Misaye and lodged in the bodies of several electronic dragons that Hohenheim had copied previously.

The mercury sword is a super powerful magic amplifier, which strengthens Misaye's perception countless times. While doubling the pain of the curse on her body, it also allows Misaye to feel Kadok's emotions at this time. situation.

——[Mirror]

A magic card appeared in Misaya's hand.

Although the words describe a lot, everything happened in a blink of an eye.

Almost immediately after Kadoc activated [Power Bond].

"Power Bond!!!"

The same power bloomed in the hands of Misaye.

Kadoc was right. It was impossible for Misaya and Hohenheim to understand the magic of electron flow based on electrical engineering in a short period of time.

But this does not prevent Misaya from understanding some parts of it.

Overclocking Misaye doesn’t know.

However, the method of burning one's will, burning one's spirit, and burning one's soul, and by paying these prices, may bring about huge power in a short period of time, has existed since ancient times.

Therefore, just copying the [Power Bond] technique, Misaya can naturally do it.

Mei Saye raised the mercury magic sword high, and the surging magic power surged into the sky. The blood outlined mysterious lines, and the five elements released the colorful light after materialization, just like the legendary gem sword.

Facing Kadoc's eight hundred electronic dragons, they were forced to fuse and overclock.

What Mei Saye responded to was the forced fusion and overclocking of the five elemental spirits!

This time the venue for the duel was arranged by BB at the place in Misaya's memories - Tokyo Bay.

In the distance of Tokyo Bay, you can even see the pyramid temple of Ozymandias. Just being in this environment, Misaya can't help but recall the people who once came here, the Holy Sword of the Stars, King Arthur, and the Great Master. The final battle between the hero Arash and the Sun King Ozymandias.

Just like this, the stinging pain in Mei Saye doubled, making every nerve in Mei Saye burn.

A hundred-headed dragon with a height of more than 300 meters appeared at Kadok's feet.

Misaya and Hohenheim stood on the head of the equally huge elemental elf king.

Silver-gray mechanical dragon.

A jewel-like colorful dragon-shaped elemental lord.

The side effects of the power bond are reflected in both parties.

The price of overclocking is a huge burden on the heart.

Blood continued to overflow from under Kadok's nose and from the corners of his eyes, and Misaye didn't feel much better. Although the Philosopher's Stone in her body was repairing the scars at super speed, it only made Misaye's heart beat faster. .

Kadoc squeezed his heart. His face was pale, but full of determination and a little bit of luck.

If the opponent does not choose to confront him head-on, but uses roundabout tactics to delay, then Kadok really doesn't have much to do.

So, release.

One blow determines the outcome!

Release all the overload energy temporarily gained from overload!

Bet on this blow!

"Eternal Evolution Burst!!!"

Through the 'mirror image' magic attribute strengthened by the mercury sword, Mei Saye was able to clearly reflect Kadok's feelings at this time in her heart.

Therefore, with Hohenheim's indulgence in Kadok's decisive blow, even though Hohenheim knew that this was not the safest strategy at the moment, he still chose to support Misaya's crazy decision.

She was originally such a crazy woman, and this madness was natural. The pain of the curse only made this crazy woman even more twisted.

"Eternal Evolution Burst!!!"

The silver-gray energy torrent collides with the colorful elemental torrent.

It swept through the entire Tokyo Bay and rolled up millions of tons of seawater into the sky!

Kadok noticed the gap between himself and the other party.

Even though the electronic dragon used by her side contains part of the power derived from the machine god Poseidon, there is another thing in Misaya's hands that widens the gap.

According to legend, Hohenheim’s noble phantom is the Philosopher’s Stone.

Kadoc felt the guilt and inferiority coming from Lip.

(If I can help the Master more.)

Kadoc naturally had no intention of blaming Lip.

If you want to ask why, he has already been prepared.

Above overclocking, it breaks out again!

This power has helped Lu Mingfei, Fujimaru Ritsuka, and Chu Zihang many times in the past.

This time, it was finally Kadoc's turn to use it.

Kadok naturally also carries the divine core of the Sun God, and Ikaros, whose AI has not yet been perfected, is now being preserved in Lip's body.

Above this, the real decisive force is this!

Chaldea's initial power.

“Survival”

bring it on!

Decide the outcome!

Just rely on this one blow to risk everything!

Lu Mingfei has done it several times in the past and created miracles several times. Even that good-for-nothing junior brother can do it, how could I stop here! ?

The two hearts were beating like mirror images.

[Misaye’s ‘output’: 1D100=96]

[Effect of ‘Power Bond’: ↑X2=192]

[‘Additional Correction’ of ‘Philosopher’s Stone·Pseudo’: 1D400=371]

[Total: 192+371=563]

Vs

[Kadoc’s ‘output’: 1D100=73]

[‘The Divine Core of the Sun God’: 1D100=58]

[Effect of ‘Power Bond’: ↑X2=262]

[‘Extra Correction’ of ‘Survival’: 1D200=106]

[Total: 262+106=368]

——Then, the winner is decided

The first person to experience exhaustion from the outbreak was Caddock.

What exactly is lacking?

Is it my own talent? Is it the divine core of the Sun God that has not yet been fully activated? Or is it the gap between the desire to survive?

Or do you have them all?

At least in this battle, there is no right or wrong between the two sides, but only a fight with each other's lives on the line.

Perhaps, this is why BB deliberately arranged this duel.

The two sides risked their lives in a collision to determine the winner.

Lu Mingfei's expression suddenly changed, and he was about to do something, but the pale blue light of the Holy King's legacy and friendship badge shone again at this moment.

Lu Mingfei felt something. He suddenly discovered that in Kadok's hand, there was still the last electronic magic program card.

"I already owe you my life, but I don't want to owe more senior brothers who believe in you, useless junior brother."

Kadoc's voice reached Lu Mingfei's ears through the power of the badge.

"This is my last magic trick. Overload Fusion!"

At the moment when BB was about to punish the loser, Kadok activated his last magic.

——to be continued!