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To deceive others.
"So it's one of the Three Knights?"
Diarmuid's eyes lit up; the most well-rounded opponent would definitely be a good one.
Compared to his surprise, Sora, who had become a brush-feeder, was relatively calm and rationally asked, "Have you two been in contact, Kenneth?"
"No, I just observed it from a distance."
"So, you mean we lack information?"
Finn, sitting in his chair, rested his chin on his hands and muttered, "If there's no contact, it means the other party probably hasn't discovered you, but it could also be due to their superior stealth skills."
This doesn't necessarily mean the other party is weak; on the contrary, the fact that they were discovered so openly and without any concealment suggests they are quite confident.
That would likely be at least a first-rate talent appearing so readily, but a mere first-rate Servant is not a cause for concern. Even if they were stronger, they wouldn't be difficult to deal with, so the threat posed by that group is relatively minor.
Because he didn't suspect his Master of deliberately giving him false information, Finn's thinking was completely distorted.
Even so, his analysis is still reasonable.
He had taken the first half of the statement, which had been led astray, as a reference, but his analysis of the login method was quite insightful.
Even though Aizen never actually saw the quilt, in the original work, the two of them certainly didn't hide anything, spending the whole day wandering around outside.
Compared to other Heroic Spirits who rarely venture out, and even Bluebeard who kills in secret, this can be described as truly unbridled.
That's understandable.
It's difficult to tell whether someone is a Heroic Spirit or not without getting close to them.
However, this attitude is indeed well-founded; according to Finn's analysis, there is absolutely no problem.
Without its scabbard, the gluttonous king is probably a top-tier Heroic Spirit, someone Finn could confidently defeat one-on-one, let alone with two teammates.
Without the scabbard, the group wouldn't be much of a threat. The Excalibur of the Anti-Army Noble Phantasm might not be able to defeat Finn's spear. Noble Phantasm level doesn't completely indicate power, and destructive power and attack power are not entirely the same thing.
Whether you can hit the target or not is also a very important issue. Heroic Spirit battles are not turn-based games where you stand still and fight.
Unfortunately, in a sense, he was also a main character.
Although the era depicts the King as a loser who exits the stage, once he gains power and can even challenge the King of Heroes, he truly cannot be treated according to common sense.
"What's the next step? Should we take the initiative or wait and see?"
After thinking it over, Finn looked at Aizen and smiled, awaiting his choice.
Kenneth never hid his whereabouts; after all, child prodigies are always proud.
So everyone knew he was there, except for the murderer Ryunosuke and the student Weber, who had relatively limited access to information.
Therefore, waiting passively for a rabbit to run into a tree stump is entirely feasible.
With Kenneth's base providing support, plus three Servants of the third rank, anyone who dares to overestimate themselves and come looking for trouble is simply offering themselves up for death.
One against three, plus the local buffs of Hattori Hanzo and Godslayer Finn, even Gilgamesh would have a tough time holding his own. Tokiomi doesn't have that much magic power.
However, Finn prefers to take the initiative rather than wait passively for prey to come to him.
With three level 3 Servants at your disposal, you can quickly eliminate two before the others can react and gain a decisive advantage.
Both targets have been identified; one is weak and the other irrational, making them relatively easy to deal with.
Seeing Diarmuid's expectant expression, Aizen nodded slightly and decisively said, "I will initiate a unilateral declaration of war, but I will not insist on winning in one fell swoop."
"Oh, any other opinions?"
Finn seemed to respect Aizen's opinion, raising an eyebrow as he asked.
"If one person actively releases magical power to attract other Servants, the situation will become chaotic as long as more than two people respond."
If necessary, 933 can directly team up with others to eliminate one group of members first. Even if this fails, it doesn't matter. Under the protection of Command Seals and the premise of ensuring the safety of one's own Servants, the probability of other Servants being eliminated first in the melee is very high.
"Even if this battle ends peacefully, we have successfully used information from one Servant to elicit information from other groups. We can then use this information to design operational strategies against them."
Upon hearing this, Finn thought for a moment and then nodded in agreement.
This plan may not be the best, but it is certainly a very sound one.
With the approval of the chief strategist, Aizen's suggestion was passed unanimously.
It's worth mentioning that Diarmuid seemed a little unhappy, wanting to say something but being silenced by Finn's gaze, which made Aizen realize the difference in treatment.
Both are "lords"
It's clear that Brush wasn't truly sincere towards Kenneth; in the original story, he always verbally protested against things he wasn't satisfied with, but he was much more obedient in front of Finn.
Kenneth was merely a tool for this guy to redeem himself, his master.
In fact, apart from the brush, none of the others had any awkward chivalrous spirit; even Finn was the type who was both intelligent and brave.
Using wisdom wisely does not violate chivalry. War is not a matter for one or two people. Those who disregard the overall interests for some worthless fair duel are the real scoundrels who violate chivalry.
"So, who will be the bait?"
Hattori, who is usually quiet and almost invisible, posed a probing question.
Chapter 455 The First Real Battle Arrives as Promised (3/3)
As the sun sets and night falls, the darkness descends.
Despite not having made a formal appearance for several episodes, the King is still here: playing in the sea with Irisviel, each making lesbian-themed remarks.
Suddenly, a thought struck him: the situation was not so simple.
"It seems someone has declared war. There are Servants emanating their auras a hundred meters away, and this undisguised attitude suggests they are actively welcoming us."
"That's really straightforward."
Looking out at the sea, Irisviel's voice was soft: "Would you like to accept the invitation?"
A spirited woman with flowing blonde hair smiled.
"I couldn't ask for more!"
It seems someone has already accepted the challenge.
Dirumdo's face lit up with joy as he wrapped two guns, one long and one short, in cloth.
God knows he was chosen as "bait".
At that moment, how happy was he? The bait was certainly not a pleasant object, but he did not see himself as merely a bait. As the chief knight of the Fiona Knights, he believed that bringing victory to his lord was a matter of course.
This person's inexplicable confidence made them feel completely at ease, without any panic.
If he were to be kept under wraps and used as a secret weapon, that would truly drive him crazy.
Besides seeking psychological redemption, he also wanted to fight a good battle with heroes from other eras when he answered the call.
Gaia: No, no, no, this time it wasn't you who answered the call, it was me who threw you out.
Feeling someone release pure and clear battle aura in response to him so quickly, Diarmuid's fighting spirit surged instantly.
The pitiful thing is that he had no idea that Aizen's decision to use him as bait, aside from the fact that it didn't change the plot, was mainly because of the three Servants under his command, Brush was the weakest.
When Irisviel, dressed in a black suit, and Irisviel, dressed in pure white, came into view, Diarmuid couldn't resist the urge to show off.
"I walked around this city all day, but not a single person dared to show their face and respond."
Slowly walking to the opposite side of the two, Brush said regretfully, as if the others were too timid, "I never expected that the brave warrior who is willing to accept my invitation would be a lady."
Aizen, lurking in the shadows:
Is it because he was summoned again and was therefore even less valued this time that his words attracted even more hatred than in the original story?
When did you run out to lure monsters? Don't you have any self-awareness? While the group was mocking you, even the tone of praise for the "Foodie King" carried a hint of prejudice against women. There's a reason this guy is so unlucky.
Thinking of this, Aizen couldn't help but turn his gaze to Finn beside him.
Finn shrugged innocently and said, "Maybe they're just being suppressed. But even with all that mockery, few heroes who make it in history could withstand that."
At that very moment, Diarmuid had also engaged in a sharp verbal exchange.
Are you looking down on women?
"No, your clear and sharp fighting spirit is truly admirable. It seems you must be the one."
Those of a higher rank who could push me out, regardless of gender, are all worthy opponents.
"Oh, a hero proficient in both spear and sword, probably a highly skilled martial artist."
"It's a pity that we can't even inform our opponents of their names before our decisive battle; it's truly regrettable."
Aizen: Holy crap... I don't think I stopped the daimyo.
Even with Aizen's composure, he was almost angered. It's hard to say whether he ever tried to stop him, but this time Aizen didn't insist on this point.
Although he didn't explicitly blame the Master, the implication was that he was willing to reveal his identity, but the circumstances prevented it.
Then who could stop his Master? Ah! Finn, perhaps noticing a subtle change in Aizen's expression, said in a low voice, somewhat embarrassed, "It was my order."
"oh."
Aizen instantly calmed down.
Sorry, I misunderstood you, brush.
Although the other Masters would probably still think he did it, Aizen wasn't worried at all.
He's just temporarily replacing Kenneth; even if his reputation is tarnished, it won't be his own. Stay calm and don't panic.
The verbal sparring between Diarmuid and Artoria somehow turned into mutual flattery, and once they started talking about it, it never stopped.
After a while, a surge of magic power rose around him, creating a whirlwind.
In a flash, she transformed, a silver-blue skirt armor replacing her black suit, an invisible sword in her hand: "Irisviel, step back, leave 1 to me. It's just that the other side's absence is a little worrying."
Therefore, please be very careful!
Aizen remained calm, but he could already sense the world's malice towards Kenneth.
That's as if you've actually seen someone in your house. That cunning old fox, Kiritsugu, is probably hiding somewhere.
Immediately afterwards, the beauty mark on the brush triggered its effect again. Although it was countered by Irisviel in a second, it still drew dissatisfaction. At this point, the brush expressed its helplessness with a very irritating remark.
"I'm sorry, this is a curse I was born with, and unfortunately, I'm powerless to change it."
"If you have to blame someone, you can only blame my background or yourself for being a woman."
Seemingly having discovered some of Diarmuid's true nature, he immediately retorted without backing down, and after another round of verbal sparring, the two finally engaged in a full-blown battle.
Many people who were observing from the shadows were almost dozing off, but this suddenly made them much more alert.
Clang! Sparks flew everywhere, and red and blue light burst forth as they went back and forth.
"It's a pretty intense fight."
"It probably wasn't as intense as your victory over the God King."
"Please don't joke around. Their skill level isn't even as good as mine now, let alone when I was at my peak."
"You seem quite confident."
"I will never admit defeat when it comes to strength, wisdom, and beauty."
In terms of martial arts skills alone, these two weren't that much worse than me; it was a top-tier duel.
Inside a warehouse, Finn and Aizen sat watching the battle, each holding a wine glass and swirling red wine. Their relaxed demeanor, coupled with some melon seeds, made them look even more like casual spectators.
Unfortunately, it was intense as it was.
It mainly depends on who the audience is.
What was considered intense by ordinary Masters or Mages like Irisviel would move even a Heroic Spirit of the Hundred Faces Hassan's caliber.
But in the eyes of these two old men chatting, it was only at a passable level. One of them, a fierce warrior who had defeated a god-king in a one-on-one battle, was already of a higher level, and the other had already reached an astonishing level in swordsmanship.
To gauge a person's skill level, first look at their swordsmanship.
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Judging from his fighting level against Sasaki Kojiro, Kojiro's swordsmanship is definitely above the highest level, even without the class restrictions, he cannot unleash the ultimate realm of "emptiness".
Its power is at least at the level of the tenth dan of the Grim Reaper's Swordsmanship.
He was always at a disadvantage against Kojiro, and his ability to put up a fight was entirely due to his intuition. In terms of swordsmanship alone, he was barely holding on.
Brush's spear skills are about the same as his swordsmanship skills, which is understandable. Brush's real strengths are knife and sword techniques, while his spear skills are the weakest of the three weapons he is proficient in.
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