Stray Chapter 49: Subtle time points

As for Xia Ran's request to suddenly prepare to attack, both Saber and Irisviel felt a little overwhelmed.

Because just a few days ago, seeing the leisurely style of this group of people in Liudong Temple, they all subconsciously believed that Xia Ran was going to take steady measures, even if she had already mastered the overwhelming strength, and he does not intend to attack rashly.

Instead, I have to sit firmly on the Diaoyutai, wait for the remaining three parties to fight again, and then start to harvest the remains of blood... I don't worry about the remaining people forming an alliance or something, the existence of Gilgamesh It was doomed that they couldn't get together.

And this is also their chance, maybe they can make good use of it, at least until yesterday, both women thought so.

But today

Among the main buildings of Liudong Temple, the largest and brightest hall is used as a war room.

Under the eyes of the public, Xia Ran was not at all stage frightened, just like a teacher standing in front of a small blackboard temporarily erected, knocking on the map above, and assigning today's homework to the students below.

"...In summary, it is indeed time to end this farce. We will go to Tohsaka's house now and take Gilgamesh's head first..."

Among the remaining three opponents, Laner is definitely the best to bully, and Jin Twinkle is definitely the most difficult to deal with. His own ability is not strong, but it is undeniable that as a kryptonite warrior in ancient times, His equipment is very powerful.

Even a person who is a waste of time has a variety of rare equipment, and can be replaced at will according to the corresponding enemy. There are also all kinds of rare items in the item box, which can be wasted casually. Then the combat power that can be exerted will not be too bad...

So objectively speaking, as a medium for those powerful Noble Phantasms to exert their power, Jin Shining is indeed the toughest of the remaining three enemies. But Xia Ran didn't care. Since he chose to take the initiative, there was no reason to pick soft persimmons.

If he can, he also hopes that Jin Shao and the King of Conquerors will fight first, and they will fight to the death, but since the two of them did not take advantage of the time to have a duel between men, then Xia Ran also Don't mind harvesting the heads yourself.

After all, he can also get valuable free attribute points and the possibility of dropping skill equipment. Points and karma crystals will also have guaranteed drops. In addition, I just received news that Kotomine Kirei went to the Tohsaka family's mansion before tonight, probably to discuss tactics with Tohsaka Tokiomi.

So Xia Ran felt that this was the most suitable time, so she resolutely decided to do it.

After all, he originally wanted to kill Kotomine Kirei by the way. If he wanted to forge the on-the-spot proof and give an account to the church, he naturally chose Gilgamesh and Kotomine Kirei to act on the same occasion. Better.

It's perfect!

First kill Gilgamesh, then control Kotomine Kirei, fake the scene of death, and then wait until the overall situation is settled, and then concentrate on learning with peace of mind, make the most of the remaining stay time, and wait until the end Returning and stabbing Kotomine Kirei again...

Xia Ran's thoughts are so logical, and there is a sense of taking it for granted. It seems that whether it is Gilgamesh or Kotomine Kirei, in his eyes, they have become fish to be slaughtered, and he is the knife and anvil. .

"Let's go now? Do it directly?" Aber was a little startled. After hearing the news, she subconsciously looked at the sky outside, and found that night had just fallen, and then subconsciously looked at the man next to her. Alice Phil.

Although they were mentally prepared when they were called over, what they didn't expect at all was that this was not calling Saber to discuss the next tactical policy, but announcing the decision to attack immediately.

Is it too sudden? !

"That's right! ssin stays behind, if saber doesn't have any problems, just set off with me now..." Xia Ran nodded as a matter of course, and didn't seem to think there was anything wrong with the order he gave.

"Wait, I'm the only one going with you?" Saber raised the decibel unbelievably. If she was shocked by the announcement just now, then this supplementary statement made her even more shocked.

"caster is not suitable for away games, and it is meaningless to follow the past, and also have to leave assassin to guard the base camp together, so as not to be stolen from home..."

The reason given by Xia Ran is very reasonable. He looked directly at Arturia calmly and explained calmly

"In addition, Matou Kariya has already rushed over with beerker, so as long as you bring saber, it is enough. After all, I am not without combat power, although the position of the master is to support the rear. role, but I'm an exception..."

I don't need you to tell me about this...

Alturia's face was blank, she didn't respond immediately, she just looked at Irisviel next to her: "Sorry, but according to the previous agreement, I should stay by Irisviel's side to protect her the safety of..."

"I have always treated you as well as possible, but if you, saber, are not going to listen to any of my orders at all, it would be too rude... I didn't specifically invite you to come back for a vacation."

Xia Ran suddenly narrowed his eyes slightly, with a dangerous light flashing in his eyes. He is really good at talking, but it is impossible to talk about everything.

During this period of time, Saber has been completely unwilling to cooperate, and the so-called master-slave relationship has only been limited to the occasional blunt verbal utterance, which is more like a sarcastic "master" title.

This is normal, and he can understand it. After all, everyone is an independent individual with their own camp positions and ideas. No one wants to be calm and submissive to those who threaten and force them. Ervant also has its pride and dignity, and the meaning of Heroic Spirit is the soul of the hero of the past. Xia Ran didn't have Long Aotian's self-consciousness either, thinking that he would exude some kind of arrogance. If others did not pay their respects to him, and were unconditionally subdued by him, but had his own thoughts, he would feel very unhappy...

So he doesn't care much, and thinks this is completely normal. If Artoria really recognizes a thief as a father so easily, then she is not the shining knight king.

But it doesn't matter if you don't work hard, you can't even do superficial work, right?

"Saber, don't worry about me, I'm not in any danger here..."

At this time, Irisviel came out at the right time to smooth things out, and said so helplessly, but she had a helpless smile that was both angry and funny.

Although this kind of thing doesn't happen very often, during this time, whenever the atmosphere between the two people suddenly became rigid, and it seemed that sparks were about to collide, she was responsible for smoothing the game... …

Because she doesn't want Saber to suffer, after all, this is the magician's territory.

Even the two quiet and silent servants around him are his people. No matter how you look at it, the situation is stronger than the people... If there is a collision, Saber will definitely be the one who suffers. Not to mention anything else, the binding force of the contract alone is enough for her.

Irisviel doesn't want to see this knight girl who trusts herself so much and has always been protecting herself get hurt, and doesn't even want to see her being ridiculed and reprimanded and embarrassed, so every time she comes out to ease the atmosphere.

The starting point is indeed a good one, but after doing this kind of thing too much, I always feel that something is not right.

If you think about it, it's probably because of the misplacement of the characters?

After all, the magician in front of her is actually her own enemy, and Irisviel is the captive of the other party. The relationship between the two should be very rigid and antagonistic... However, it is precisely because of this that what she did It seems very inconsistent.

There is absolutely no sense of hostility at all!

Why does Xia Ran and Saber have to coax them out when they feel a little **** for tat? She's just a prisoner, okay? She doesn't have such an obligation at all, right?

But that's what she thinks, she won't be vague when she should do it, and the magician didn't care about it before, but now she's acting a little dangerous. Irisviel also knew that the other party couldn't make Saber really do nothing, and also knew why Saber would say such unwise words.

Receiving Irisviel's eyes, the knight girl was silent for a while, and then nodded reluctantly: "I understand..."

Because their plan was to break through the siege tonight, at least to successfully send Irisviel out, through some unique information transmission methods, they have already contacted Emiya Kiritsugu, and finalized the specific Time and details, just waiting for the action to start.

In the end, I didn't expect that the magician in front of him didn't play cards according to the routine at all. He planned to take advantage of this time and take her away together, leaving only Alice Phil in the Liudong Temple. ...

Seeing that it was too late to inform Emiya Kiritsugu to change his plan, Saber was naturally anxious.

"Okay, don't say I'm impersonal, if you're really worried, you can bring Irisviel with you..." Xia Ran sighed, seemingly making a concession, only However, there was a glimmer of light in the depths of his eyes.

"No need..." Saber replied stubbornly. At this time, other than gamble on luck, what other options do you have?

"Then go back and prepare, we'll set off later." Xia Ran nodded as a conclusion. Aber didn't say much, but decisively pulled Irisviel and left the war room. She needed to take the time to warn the young woman of some key points, and the next plan should be able to proceed relatively smoothly.

It turned out that this hateful magician didn't know that Emiya Kiritsugu had found a helper again, and had contacted them in a secret way. He didn't know that he would take action tonight.

Secondly, this abominable magician is also preparing for action tonight, and will take away most of the fighting power. Only ssin will stay at Liudong Temple. This is both an accident and an opportunity.

Although Artoria herself was not present, it was originally a sudden plan to grab someone and run away, not to face the line...

So no problem! She persuaded herself.

After Saber and Irisviel left, Xia Ran yawned, then removed the disguise on her face, looked at Medea and Sasaki Kojiro who had not said a word, and nodded lightly:

"Put water properly and let them run away when they grab someone... Don't act like we already knew about this, and don't make any preventive preparations in advance."

"Don't worry, Master..." Medea smiled sweetly and said with confidence, "We may not succeed in robbing people, but if we can't even release people, we will have no face to call ourselves. Heroic spirit."

"That's fine...then I'll prepare first."

Xia Ran stood up with confidence, and then walked outside. Tonight is not one tiger killing two sheep, but three birds with one stone.

Leave the front hall and go outside.

After nightfall, Liudong Temple is as quiet as ever, and the courtyard is also empty... Huh? Xia Ran's eyes swept over and found that she almost ignored a small lonely figure.

After starting Saber, Liudong Temple has become the safest place, so Matou Sakura is back here.

"Xiao Ying? It's so cold, what are you doing outside?" Xia Ran walked over and patted her head, which she had practiced so skillfully in this period of time.

"Brother..." The little girl turned her head back, and in the cold night, exhaled white breath, "Um... Uh, I heard you're going to my... Totosaka's house tonight?"

"That's right." Xia Ran didn't hide it, and instantly understood why the little girl was waiting for him here, "Don't worry, I won't hurt your father... But, you don't at all. Hate him?"

Xiao Ying got a positive answer before she could say anything. She breathed a long sigh of relief, but then her face tightened because of Xia Ran's question.

She remembered her previous stupidity, why did she want to meet her mother and sister? I know the resentment in my heart, I know the ruthlessness of my parents, I know my sister can't help me at all...

It's just that that person is her father after all, and she still can't do it to the extent of watching the other person die.

“…”

“…”

"Forget it, I'm talking too much..." Xia Ran sighed, touched the little girl's head again, then raised her head if she felt it, and raised her other hand gently, just in time to meet the Live a little falling crystal.

"Is it snowing?"

The white crystals began to fall, and the temperature under the night became even colder. Xia Ran stared at the snowflakes that fell without warning, and suddenly felt a sense of trance in her heart

It's 1994, and it's almost December.

"Brother? What are you thinking?" Matou Sakura gently pulled him and asked in a low voice, "It's snowing now...don't stand here."

"It's nothing, I just suddenly found out that in three or four months..."

Xia Ran, who came back to her senses, smiled and shook her head, her tone becoming a little strange.

"If you go to Guanbuzi City at that time, it seems that you can see her."