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Chapter 107: Raiding Einzbern in a Group
Medusa stared at the Devil Fruit in her hand, the Hebi Hebi Fruit, Model: Medusa, with an expression that was hard to describe.
Through everyone's explanations, she had come to understand what a Devil Fruit was.
She also understood why this object had appeared before her.
But the problem was, she really didn't need this thing.
She was already Medusa herself. Did she still need a Medusa-model Devil Fruit?
Wasn't this ridiculous?
Was this thing intentionally showing up to toy with her feelings?
At that moment, Medusa felt very uncomfortable, but in the end, she didn't throw the fruit away. Instead, she placed it back in its original position.
"I don't want this thing. Whoever wants it, go ahead and take it."
Yumesaki looked around and saw everyone shaking their heads. Yamato, Smoothie, Nico Robin, and the others had already eaten Devil Fruits. Currently, they hadn't been injected with the special serum yet, so they couldn't eat a second fruit.
Even if they could eat a second Devil Fruit, they wouldn't eat the Medusa fruit.
Medea and Serie also shook their heads; they had no desire to eat a Devil Fruit.
As for King Hassan, Cu Chulainn, Senju Hashirama, and the rest, they weren't interested at all. They were men—what man would be interested in a Medusa-model Devil Fruit?
Would they really have to turn into Gorgons? Wasn't that pure deviant behavior?
Even Cosette was unwilling. She was a chef; she wasn't interested in a Mythical Zoan type like this. If possible, she would rather eat a fruit that could improve her cooking skills or help with culinary matters.
For example, a fruit related to deliciousness or something similar.
Even though Medusa felt reluctant toward this Devil Fruit, for some reason, seeing everyone even more reluctant than she was made her face darken instantly.
At this moment, Yumesaki suddenly remembered something. He turned toward Medusa and said, "I recall that your Mystic Eyes can't be deactivated, right?"
Medusa's Petrification Mystic Eyes were passive. Anyone she looked at would turn to stone.
And this petrification ability couldn't even be controlled by Medusa herself.
Therefore, when Medusa was in action, she used a blindfold to suppress her Mystic Eyes.
"Why are you asking that?" Although Medusa didn't admit it explicitly, the sour expression on her face explained everything.
Yumesaki said calmly, "Devil Fruits are powered by physical stamina. Is there a possibility that after you eat this Devil Fruit, you could control your Mystic Eyes freely?"
Medusa was stunned. Was there such a possibility? Being able to control her Mystic Eyes freely.
If that were true, wouldn't she be able to take off her blindfold, see this world, and see Sakura's face?
"Are you sure?" At this moment, Medusa felt intrigued.
Yumesaki shook his head and said, "I'm not sure, but at least it's worth a try. It's just a Devil Fruit, after all."
After hesitating a few times, Medusa finally picked up the Devil Fruit she had put down earlier and took a single bite.
Puh...
But in the next second, she spat out the fruit flesh that had entered her mouth.
"This thing is rotten. It smells absolutely foul."
Yumesaki: "Ah, about that..."
Nico Robin said, "Is there a possibility that Devil Fruits actually just taste like that?"
Yamato nodded in strong agreement. "Back when I ate my Devil Fruit, I also thought the thing was rotten. But I was too hungry at the time, so even though it was foul, I didn't dare spit it out."
Smoothie said calmly, "The taste of a Devil Fruit is indeed hard to describe, but you don't need to eat it all. Just one bite is enough."
Medusa: "???"
In that moment, she briefly wondered if these people were tricking her.
But after seeing their expressions, which seemed completely sincere, she understood that Devil Fruits really were just that disgusting. Finally, she suppressed the urge to gag, took one bite of the fruit, and swallowed it.
Then, without hesitation, she crushed the rest of the fruit in her hand until it was destroyed.
This thing was truly too unpleasant.
But in the next second, Medusa's hair transformed into venomous snakes, and scales and a snake tail grew on her body.
Her entire body transformed into a half-human, half-beast form.
More importantly, a ring of black smoke clouds surrounded Medusa's entire body.
???
Yumesaki was stunned. If he remembered correctly, this ring of black smoke clouds was the mark of a Zoan-type Devil Fruit Awakening. Only a Zoan type that successfully achieved Awakening would have such a thing.
So, Medusa underwent Awakening the very moment she ate the Hebi Hebi Fruit, Model: Medusa.
Incredible. Was this the quality of the original Medusa?
Amazing!
Yamato, Smoothie, and the others also saw the black smoke clouds; they were all silenced.
Especially Yamato. She remembered how much suffering she had endured to achieve Awakening. She couldn't even count how many times her bones had been broken by her bastard father before she finally managed to achieve it.
And yet, this person achieved Awakening the moment she ate the fruit.
Even if the other party was Medusa, this was still too nonsensical.
"How do you feel?" Yumesaki asked curiously.
Medusa didn't answer. She turned her head, slowly removed the blindfold from her face, and looked toward an ant crawling outside the door.
The ant did not turn to stone.
Medusa watched it for quite a while. Finally, she let out a long breath and turned toward Yumesaki. In her purple pupils, a stunning smile appeared.
"What you said was true. I have indeed managed to control the Petrification Mystic Eyes."
"Congratulations to you," Yumesaki said calmly.
Sakura Matou immediately held Medusa's hand, looking into Medusa's eyes seriously. "Your eyes are actually very beautiful, Medusa."
Medusa murmured an "Hmm." "Sakura's eyes are also very beautiful."
Yumesaki watched the two of them show affection for a moment before he stepped in to stop them.
"That's enough. Whatever you want to say can be discussed later. There's still a long time ahead. Let's finish our work first."
Medusa and Sakura Matou exchanged a glance, then sat back down.
Yumesaki said, "So next, we will defeat Heracles. But this time, Heracles has been summoned in the Berserker class; he has no sanity."
"So before we defeat Heracles, we must make this great hero regain his senses."
"Do you have any good ideas?"
Medea said, "I can cast a spell on Heracles to suppress the Mad Enhancement status and restore his sanity. However, I need time. Provided I am given enough time, I can even reverse the Class that Heracles possesses."
Serie said, "If it's a spell to calm someone down, I have a few."
Yumesaki snapped his fingers. "As expected of Medea and Serie, you two are very reliable. As for the matter of stalling for time, leave that to Yamato, King Hassan, and Cu Chulainn."
Hearing that, Cu Chulainn showed a wild grin. "No problem. Just leave this matter to me."
Yumesaki saw that their fighting spirits were ready and immediately ordered the departure.
The group returned to the Fate world, and with Yumesaki's help, they bypassed the Einzbern Castle Barrier on the outskirts of Fuyuki City without difficulty and entered the interior.
Meanwhile, Illyasviel's group, who were cleaning the castle, had no idea that a group of uninvited guests had arrived outside.
Until...
Bang!
The large castle doors were kicked open. Cu Chulainn stepped in from outside with an arrogant stride. His fighting spirit was barely hidden at all. "Where is Heracles? Come out."
"I am the Child of Light from Ireland, Cu Chulainn. Today, I have specifically come to challenge you."
Oh no, someone is attacking.
Illyasviel's two maids, Sella and Leysritt, reacted instantly. They immediately put down the cleaning tools in their hands and searched for weapons.
Illyasviel, who was drinking red tea, looked very surprised. "The Barrier... why was there no reaction?"
To prevent people from attacking, they had set up a Barrier around the castle with no gaps at all.
Why had the enemy already kicked the castle doors open, yet the Barrier had given absolutely no reaction?
Could it be broken?
It shouldn't be. Illyasviel could clearly feel that the Barrier was still intact. That was what she didn't understand.
Roar!
Right at that moment, a giant roar echoed from behind Illyasviel. It was Heracles.
After sensing the enemy invasion, the great hero who had undergone Mad Enhancement reacted instantly. He went from a state of stillness to moving with incredible speed. Without needing an order from Illyasviel, he had already charged out while carrying his giant Axe-Sword.
He would not let any enemy who threatened Illyasviel go.
"Wait a moment, Berserker!"
Illyasviel shouted immediately, wanting to stop Heracles. But Heracles' speed was too high; in the blink of an eye, he had already disappeared from the dining room.
Illyasviel stood up immediately, lifted the hem of her dress, and chased after him. Even at a time like this, she didn't abandon her aristocratic elegance.
But when she ran to the main hall, she saw Heracles engaged in a fierce battle with a blue-clad Lancer.
Strong winds swirled, air waves exploded in succession, and the sound of heavy impacts rang out endlessly.
The air currents created destroyed the main hall, leaving it in shambles.
Not only the floor, but even cracks appeared in the walls.
It was clear how fierce the battle was.
But for Illyasviel, that wasn't important. What was important was that on the side of the blue-clad Lancer, there were several other Heroic Spirits.
One of them was a Heroic Spirit wearing a skull mask and carrying a greatsword. Judging by his height and physique, he was not inferior to Heracles.
His standing posture looked incredibly powerful and terrifying.
Wait, was this for real?
Illyasviel felt confused. Why had these people come together to Einzbern Castle?
Could it be that they had allied to turn Einzbern into a "Dungeon" to be raided in a group?
Isn't this just bullying a child?
"Illyasviel, are you all right?"
Right at that moment, the two maids, Sella and Leysritt, finally found their weapons. They rushed over, protecting Illyasviel behind them, and stared at these uninvited guests with full alertness.
Yumesaki was certainly aware of this, but he didn't say anything. He wouldn't stoop to attacking a group of little girls and women.
The goal this time remained Heracles, the great hero.
"I will help." Medusa, seeing Cu Chulainn fighting fiercely with Heracles, began to speak.
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