NOVEL NEXT Chapter 87: Spearheads
[Sakurako]
Type: Anti-Army Noble Phantasm
Overall Combat Power: A
Summoning Cost: 50 Magic Power
[Benihime]
Type: Anti-Army Noble Phantasm
Overall Combat Power: A
Summoning Required: 50 Magic Power
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In this world, the two women were equivalent to Heroic Spirits with no Noble Phantasm, but with all stats averaging A.
If one were to disregard their existence as living beings, the power that Sakurako and Benihime could exert was comparable to an Anti-Army level Noble Phantasm.
"Ogres require 50 magic power to materialize."
Rin thought of the 200 Ogres in the Monster Nation space. "10,000 magic power can materialize 200 Heroic Spirits with A-rank overall combat power."
In a way, Rin's [Monster Nation from Another World] had some similarities to Gilgamesh's Gate of Babylon.
From the weakest Hobgoblins, to the mid-tier Wolfkin, and the high-end combat power of the Ogres.
The three were equivalent to Gilgamesh's C-rank Noble Phantasm, B-rank Noble Phantasm, and A-rank Noble Phantasm, respectively.
"Calculating in this way, Hobgoblins need 5000 magic power, Wolfkin 5 magic power each, 400 of them is 2000, plus the Ogres' 2000, a total of 9000 magic power."
"And above that, there are A+ Shuna, Shion, Souei, A++ Ice Empress, and the even stronger Ogerpon and Snow Empress."
"To create forms for everyone and have them manifest as Servants, at least 25,000 magic power must be collected."
Putting aside the magic power collection issue for now.
How to use the power of his subordinates would be the key to Rin winning this Holy Grail War!
"Sakura, Sakura."
Rin woke Sakura, and the girl slowly opened her eyes, first with a bewildered look, then like a frightened little rabbit, she pounced into Rin's arms.
"Don't be afraid, Sakura."
After finally comforting the girl, Rin said, "Go take a bath, and then have a good night's sleep."
"Big Brother, where is this?"
Only then did Sakura notice the change in environment and the presence of Sakurako and Benihime.
"We are at a hotel."
Rin didn't explain more, but instead told Sakura to go bathe and rest first.
The girl was in her most vulnerable period, instinctively obeying Rin.
Thus, with the help of Sakurako and Benihime, Sakura obediently took a bath and changed into the little girl's pajamas that Rin had Shuna buy back.
After a night of rest, Sakura's spirits were much better.
Rin also took the opportunity to inform Sakura of his origins and the current situation.
"Holy Grail War."
"Heroic Spirits and Masters."
This information was clearly beyond Sakura's comprehension.
But it didn't matter.
Sakura only needed to know one thing.
"As long as it's Big Brother Rin's request, Sakura is willing to do anything!"
Sakura agreed without resistance to Rin becoming her Heroic Spirit.
No.
It should be said, this was simply too good!
Heroic Spirits stay by their Master's side, meaning the two would be together, not separated.
Clutching Rin's hand tightly, Sakura felt a strong sense of security.
"Girls shouldn't say such things."
Rin gently flicked Sakura's nose.
The girl nodded as if admitting her mistake, but whether she truly took Rin's words to heart was unknown.
"Then, I'm going to start, Sakura."
Rin connected his magic power with the girl and then established a Servant contract belonging to the Type-Moon World.
"Ah!!"
And as the contract was completed, Sakura suddenly let out a painful cry.
"What's wrong?"
"Hand!"
Sakura looked at the back of her hand. "It hurts so much."
On the back of her originally slender and fair little hand, a strange red tattoo slowly emerged, which was the Command Seal, representing the Master's identity.
"It's okay, this is a Command Seal, it's a symbol of my bond with Sakura."
"Is that so?"
Hearing Rin say this, the pain on Sakura's face immediately disappeared.
In its place was immense cherish and care.
In the girl's simple mind, as long as this Command Seal remained, her Big Brother Rin would never leave her.
"Hmm?"
Seeing this, Rin first froze, then suddenly looked up.
The corners of his mouth unconsciously curled up.
"The rules, they're starting to change?"
Rin didn't know the reason for the rule change, or the consequences it would lead to.
But as an invader, as long as the Type-Moon World changed due to Rin's actions, it would bring him a certain amount of rule fragments.
And they were Violet's best food source.
It was the capital for building Rin's soul barrier, which is his Unique Skill.
"Violet, what does this change mean?"
[Detecting]
Violet immediately informed Rin of the changes in this world's Holy Grail System.
[Detection Complete]
[Because of your early arrival, Rin, the Holy Grail War has been brought forward.]
"Ahead of schedule?"
"The Holy Grail War can be brought forward?"
Rin was quite surprised, he hadn't expected this action to cause such a huge ripple in the world line.
"It's somewhat beyond my expectations."
"But..."
"It just saves us the trouble!"
Originally, Rin intended to use a loophole.
He planned for Violet to manipulate the timeline, rapidly jumping forward to one year later, which was the start of the Holy Grail War.
But now, there's no need for that.
"If the Holy Grail War is brought forward, what will happen to the original Masters and their Servants?"
[No need to worry]
[History has inertia, the Inhibitory Force will resolve all troubles.]
[Even if they don't interfere, I will secretly exert force to make everything develop according to our needs.]
"You're really powerful, Violet."
[Thank you for the compliment]
Inside the room in the Ogre village, Rin's main body gave Violet a thumbs-up.
The girl still maintained her expressionless demeanor.
But inwardly, she was quite pleased with herself.
Violet secretly glanced at Snow Empress, who was very close to Rin.
'Tsk...'
Although Violet said nothing, Snow Empress clearly felt the provocation from someone.
As for Rin...
He ignored the healthy competition between the two girls.
"Fortunately, it's still the original lineup."
Rin's targets for participating in this Holy Grail War were none other than Gilgamesh and the King of Conquerors.
The former's Noble Phantasm and the latter's Reality Marble were powers Rin urgently needed to analyze.
It didn't matter if other Servants were replaced, but these two couldn't change.
What about the King of Knights?
Rin naturally liked Artoria. If she could be recruited, he wouldn't mind.
(To be continued.)