Fate/Magus Path

135 You Can't Hide From Me!

Time moved swiftly... or perhaps, it was more accurate to say that Roy's actions were swift.

By the next day, after Shiki Tohno briefly informed his family of his safety, Akiha finally exhaled a sigh of relief. But her concern for her brother's safety spurred her into immediate action.

That very evening, she mobilized the vast network of the Tohno family to conduct a thorough investigation throughout the entirety of Misaki Town.

Coupled with the intelligence provided by Alice Kuonji, Roy now had a comprehensive understanding of the Dead Apostles' hiding places.

Having left Shiki and Aoko Aozaki to handle matters for so long, it felt inappropriate for him to continue shirking his duties.

"Well then." Roy muttered to himself, "It's about time I made a move."

High atop a twenty-story building, Roy stood with arms outstretched, laughing freely into the fierce wind. His eyes, now a piercing azure, signaled his readiness for battle.

While he seemed brimming with enthusiasm, the others who had accompanied him displayed mixed reactions.

Arcueid eagerly raised her hands in support, exclaiming, "So cool! It's like the Roy who took down Nrvnqsr is back!"

Shiki Ryougi, on the other hand, looked at him with mild exasperation. "What is this? Are you having another middle-school syndrome episode?"

Aoko chuckled softly, her confidence in Roy unwavering. "Hah, isn't this entertaining? I'm actually looking forward to what Roy will do."

Meanwhile, Touko remained expressionless, her thoughts far from the spectacle.
"Honestly, I don't care what happens, as long as I don't have to work overtime again. This week's workload has been killing me."

"Lord Roy." Akiha's voice came through over the phone. "I've already sent you the list and locations of suspected Dead Apostles. Did you receive it?"

"Got it."

He glanced at the map Akiha had sent. The red circles marked potential hiding spots for the Dead Apostles, and they overlapped by roughly 80% with the key areas identified by Kuonji's intelligence.

Impressive. Achieving this level of precision in just one day?

Roy couldn't help but feel a newfound respect for the Tohno family's efficiency.

"Do you need any assistance from us? While we obviously can't handle the Twenty-Seven Dead Apostle Ancestors, we're more than capable of dealing with the Dead Apostles-"

"No need. Just keep tracking their locations and handle the aftermath. I'll take care of everything else." Roy interrupted.

"Understood. That makes things easier for us."

The call ended with a soft beep. Roy lowered his phone, announcing the end of the conversation and the beginning of his "performance."

Before taking action, he glanced back at the group waiting for him. With a sly smile, he slid a finger across his temple, activating his circuits.

Then, with a sharp whoosh, the rooftop was left with only the faint trace of his silhouette and the shattered remnants of the cement beneath his feet.

Enveloped in a radiant aura of magical energy, Roy shot into the sky like a comet, moving at superhuman speed across the cityscape.

That day, every Dead Apostle lurking in Misaki Town experienced a profound sense of terror.

As his figure disappeared into the horizon, Shiki Ryougi massaged her temples with two fingers, her tone tinged with disbelief as she asked Touko, "Did he just... take off? And break the sound barrier in the process?"