Stray Chapter 3: Cut the Hu

It turns out that this matter is easier than Xia Ran imagined.

Through the dragon's roar and aura whisper, I repeatedly scanned the entire Matou mansion several times. After grasping the environment and confirming all the vitality, first eliminate the vitality of normal people, and most of the rest are mice and cockroaches. s things.

The body of the old bug has been destroyed, and the body is just a bug. If you just look at the vitality, it is indeed an existence at this level, that is, it is lower than a cockroach and stronger than a mouse.

To accurately identify a specific target from such a large area and from the scent of so many pests, for ordinary people, it is almost an unimaginable and desperate job. Not to mention looking for a needle in a haystack.

However, for Xia Ran, who had just killed Matou's body, just through a very simple insight technique, he could accurately capture the breath of the old bug—

This illusion is not very advanced. It is the function of pathfinding in the game. No matter where you want to go, as long as you locate it on the map, and then use such an illusion, you can directly display a line on the ground. , which takes the player to the destination.

Even if it is across the mountains and the sea, across the entire sky and nine collars...

Of course, this is impossible in reality. You still don't know what you don't know. You need to find it yourself.

It is a veritable spell that sees the hidden information around it, or it can track according to the locked breath... The former can only detect and see through some hidden effects that are not too advanced, while the latter is like a hound tracking a target. , first to lock the breath.

But that's enough, the old bug doesn't have at least a C-level aura blocking skill, and he was indeed caught by Xia Ran's tail before... With Xiao Ying's identification, he found the old bug's independent residence.

So, this matter is simpler than he imagined, not only because he is completely unprepared, but also the main body is still trapped in Matou's mansion, unable to escape.

It's because the old bug didn't expect that this ruthless man who suddenly came to the door seemed to know his cards.

If you don't know the bottom line, then after killing its body, shouldn't you think it should be over? Why are you still looking for it now, it seems that you know from the beginning that it still has a hole card and is not dead?

——Mato Zuoyan would not understand even if he wanted to break his head, how sensitive the lost person is to the kill prompt. After all, if there is no real kill, there will be no income, and neither points nor crystals will be earned.

"Who are you, why are you fighting against me, Matou? If it's for the Holy Grail, I can..."

About knowing that the doomsday is coming, Matou's inkstone sounded anxious and angry in the room, mixed with fearful voices, and wanted to buy back his own from the ruthless man standing in front of the room through good negotiation. life.

Boom!

Xia Ran didn't want to hear any more words from the old bug. The terrifying fireball slammed directly onto it, and then exploded violently. The raging flames were wrapped in purgatory-like high temperature and red, and they were like furious waves toward the surrounding. Layer after layer of impact away.

But it was blocked by an invisible force field barrier, unable to break through the restrictions and rushed out of the enclosed space, causing the fire to spread uncontrollably to other buildings in the Matou mansion. The house where the main body hides directly turned into a sea of ​​fire...

At the same time, a series of strange effects also exploded, with flashes and discordant explosions, probably the result of the defensive spell being destroyed by simple violence. Xia Ran, who pulled the little girl away, only caused more damage to the fragile body of the old bug.

"Damn! How dare you...I..."

The wailing sound came from the sea of ​​​​fire, and then quickly became faint.

"Kill Matou Zuo Yan, get points x20000, B-level karma crystal x2, and the world's interference is greatly improved"

A pleasant space reminder sounded, and Xia Ran, who was watching the burning house in the distance, narrowed her eyes slightly. The old guy didn't have many points, but the cause and effect involved were not small. He just killed it. Is it possible to have two B-grade crystals?

Perhaps it's because at least ten years earlier, killing this guy now has a great impact on the main storyline? Don't say anything else, just say that the little girl beside me, her destiny has been greatly changed...

He looked at Matou Sakura, who was standing next to him, and found that the little girl was staring blankly at the sea of ​​fire in front of him, as if she didn't react at all.

Perhaps all of this is like a dream for this little girl. She can't believe that the grandfather she feared the most... was so ruthlessly terminated tonight. already? It's like a child's play...

The source of her nightmare has been wiped out like this?

This is really unreal, it makes her feel like she is in a dream, she only knows that she is staring straight at the burning house in front of her, almost completely unable to think...

Xia Ran retracted her gaze, sighed, and gently reached out and rubbed Matou Sakura's little head again. He specially asked this little girl to lead the way, not to lead the way, but to let her see the old bug die with her own eyes A scene of fire.

He has always believed that it is time for grievances to be repaid, and a knife is a knife. Only by letting the victims see the tragic end of the perpetrators with their own eyes and confirming that the latter has paid the price and can no longer hurt them can the victims be able to get out of this indelible shadow.

As for those who always persuade others to let go of their obsessions and hatred, he really cannot understand——

Always use your own tolerance and generosity to show generosity to others. I have never experienced that kind of pain, nor did I rescue the victim when they needed help the most, but instead jumped out when the victim wanted revenge and asked people to be generous and let go...

Perhaps at that time, these white lotuses felt that they were full of the brilliance of humanity, and everything they did was a great redemption for themselves and others...

But Xia Ran doesn't do this. Forgiveness is the victim's active kindness, and no one can take the initiative to ask the victim to forgive.

Just like this little girl, she has tried very hard to paralyze her spirit through despair and optimism, because only in this way can she protect herself. In order to resist the unbearable pain, the powerless girl had to obliterate herself who could feel the pain.

The heartbreak she suffered will definitely accompany her for the rest of her life. If she has the power of revenge, no matter how cruel she treats the enemies she hates, she will have no problem at all...

Da da da...

At this moment, the sound of rapid footsteps came from the long corridor behind, from far to near.

Xia Ran turned her head to take a look, her sharp eyesight directly saw the face of that strange man. It wasn't Matou Kariya, but it should be his brother... What's his name? Like Matou Tsuruno?

A poor worm who also dare not resist the old worm and can only numb himself with money and wine all day long...

"Hello, let me introduce myself, my name is Xia Ran... As for the identity, as you can see, he is a magician, have you seen the fire behind? The old bug has died in my hands, So starting from this evening, I have contracted this acre of fish pond for your Matou family."

He waited for the man to run over, and then introduced himself politely. At the same time, he prepared the magic of spiritual suggestion and control. After all, he always convinces people with virtue.

The man was stunned for a moment, his eyes crossed Xia Ran, and he looked at the area where the fire was still burning, and everything was going to be burned, his eyes were still full of disbelief.

……

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The Matou family has changed hands.

This happened exactly, but it didn't make much of a fuss, everything went so smoothly, without anyone noticing.

Because the first-generation patriarch, each generation of patriarchs, and the current-generation patriarch, Matou Zuoyan was directly killed by Xia Ran, and he was buried in the sea of ​​​​fire with no bones left. This is the greatest deterrent. In addition, after a year of torture and transformation, he has the basic qualities of a magician, and Matou Kariya, who summoned the Berserker, clearly expressed his support.

So there is no room for other people to object, and they don't want to object. The impression left by Matou Zuoyan on the entire Matou family is really bad. After confirming this, everyone did not like it. Puben is already very restrained.

Who wants to come forward and seek justice for the old man? Bah, they're just worried that the old guy didn't die completely, okay? !

A foreign magician takes over the Matou family? That is really the best thing, they have never encountered such a happy thing in their life... Maybe the only one who is dissatisfied is Matou Shinji.

Although he is young, Matou Shinji has long heard that Matou is a magician and a special existence. He is proud of being a child of this "special family", and as an only son, he also I feel like I'm going to be the heir to the family.

However, what happened tonight was simply unacceptable to him-the grandfather, the owner of the house, was directly killed, and his father, uncle and others did not object at all, and let the murderer magician take over. Matou lineage?

This silly child feels that the world is about to collapse. After all, he has no idea how terrible the Matou family used to be.

However, he can't make a fuss. Although Matou Tsuruo has been anesthetizing himself with money and wine all day long, it does not mean that he really does not want to change at all. Therefore, after Matou Zaiyan died, this man Immediately became decisive.

Under his suppression, Matou Shinji couldn't make a fuss at all.

Xia Ran doesn't want to worry about so many troubles. He is racing against time to draw the magic circle on the other side against the magic circle in the underground insect bank. For this reason.

"What are you doing?"

Mato Kariya was a little puzzled. Although he vaguely thought about it, he was still not sure.

"Prepare to summon a servant..." Xia Ran said it as a matter of course, "otherwise, what else can you do? Go and do your work, it's already midnight, so you don't need to stay here..."

"I don't have anything I can do to help you. It's better for Sakura to be quiet at this time..." Matou Kariya shook his head, although he wanted to fall asleep immediately, there was nothing on his body. It doesn't hurt, but if he doesn't look at the magician's words, he still feels unsure.

"Also, at this time... is it too late?" Looking at Xia Ran who was busy, the white-haired man hesitated for a while, but asked aloud.

"If you don't try it, how will you know?" Xia Ran didn't give any confident answer, just wanted to take a gamble, "Except for the Yusan family, there is no definite news about the other seats. It's settled."

It seems to be the same reason, Matou Kariya believed it, and nodded relievedly.

Perhaps this magician simply wants to gamble, and if he wins, he picks it up, and if he loses, he has nothing to lose?

But in fact, Xia Ran is more confident than he thought, because he realized that he really still has a chance to cut his beard——

According to the requirements of the Fuyuki Holy Grail ceremony, there must be seven servants. It does not mean that a qualified person is summoned to a servant, and they will obtain the corresponding qualification to be a judge master.

Instead, the Holy Grail chooses seven qualified people to summon servants as masters.

Which Heroic Spirit can be summoned is ultimately determined by the Holy Grail. The Yusan family worked so hard to hold the ceremony, just hoping to be able to more accurately summon the trump card they hoped for.

So no matter how clumsy the summoning circle is, or how vague the incantation is, as long as I have the qualifications recognized by the Holy Grail, I can achieve miracles...

Therefore, the trash like Yusheng Ryunosuke can be pulled to make up the number. The murderer is purely with a curiosity-seeking mentality, and casually uses the blood after killing to draw the pattern of the magic circle in the living room. ...

And then, it was such a success! It is simply the exception among the exceptions. It can only be said that it is the ritual requirement of the Holy Grail. After everyone else is ready, there is really no other candidate, so I just take advantage of the time when Yusheng Ryunosuke is hunting for strange murders and holding the ceremony. , appointed him to be the last master.

When Xia Ran realized this key point, he suddenly found that he could cut his beard. As long as the Holy Grail was not a waste, it was definitely enough to judge that he was more qualified than Yusheng Ryunosuke.

"Ha, become... and then let the caster summon illegally, and we will have three servants at the beginning."

A sharp pain suddenly came from the back of the right hand, which made Xia Ran confirm that his idea was successful, and he accurately hit a time difference.

Raising the back of his hand and squinting his eyes slightly, he definitely saw that the back of his right hand, whose pain had not completely subsided, was engraved with a tattoo-like pattern, so he couldn't help laughing.

Mato Kariya frowned slightly, wondering, why is this magician sure that he will summon a caster before he starts to summon?