Chapter 65. Reality Manifestation in the Real World, Mystic Eyes of Death Perception!!
[Fuyuki City.]
[The flames of war blazed, a violent wind swept through the dawn.]
[Raku Sou slightly frowned, feeling a sudden itch at the corner of his eyes. Mana surged wildly throughout his body, flooding into the "Mystic Eyes of Death Perception", as if heaven and earth echoed together, a mystical aura of death gestating in his eye sockets!]
[His eyes glowed with a deep azure, gleaming like exquisite gemstones.]
["…What is this?!"]
[Cu Chulainn's pupils shrank drastically. He instinctively turned his head, deeply shaken as he looked at this teammate—every cell in his body trembled involuntarily.]
[Danger.]
[Extreme danger.]
[It felt like his throat was being strangled—just being looked at could mean death.]
[He was a Servant of the Lancer class, a beacon of Irish mythology, yet now he felt an overwhelming threat of death from merely being stared at by a human—utterly absurd.]
[Not only him—everyone present was stunned, their eyes drawn to the sudden transformation.]
[A strange thought flashed through their minds—even Yukinoshita Yukino reflexively took two steps back in fear.]
["Those eyes are truly dangerous..."]
[The Purge King narrowed his gaze, just about to command Berserker to kill him.]
[Unfortunately, it was already too late.]
[In the blink of an eye, those eyes underwent an earth-shattering ascension, shifting from deep azure to a kaleidoscopic "rainbow" shimmer, a radiance worthy of the title "King of the Moon".]
[Mystic Eyes of Death Perception (B) → Mystic Eyes of Death Perception (A)… A+…]
[The Mystic Eyes' rank surged crazily, finally stopping at A++!!]
"Holy sheet~ there's still a move like that?!"
In the real world, high school boy Xiao Yan was utterly stunned, his eyes wide in disbelief.
Faced with a world-shaking enemy and achieving a breakthrough on the spot—damn it, wasn't this the treatment reserved for the protagonist?
GM!! I'd like to report a player using hacks!!
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["I can kill..."]
["If it's now, I can definitely kill..."]
[Raku Sou whispered, his cold gaze locked on the towering Berserker like a building. In his vision, countless death points and death lines appeared like pitch-black cracks—he only needed to slash along them to annihilate the enemy.]
[Even if he was a Heroic Spirit who had forged immortal legends in life—so what?]
[As long as he could pierce a death line.]
[No matter how many lives Berserker had...]
[He could send him off with one strike, leaving him unwilling but helpless, returning to the Throne of Heroes!!]
[Raku Sou's eyes were chilling—his terrifying Mystic Eyes inspired fear in all who looked upon them.]
["Yo~ kid, looks like you've awakened a monstrous power~."]
[Cu Chulainn laughed heartily, giving Raku Sou a friendly pat on the shoulder.]
[That gesture brought the white-robed young master back to his senses, pulling him from that emotionless slaughtering state as if all things were mere grass.]
[Like a god looking down from above who suddenly fell into the mortal realm, the corners of his lips curled into a gentle smile, adding a bit of humanity to his aura.]
["It's quite a powerful ability. Lancer-san, be careful not to face me next time~"]
[Raku Sou laughed heartily, casting his gaze toward the battlefield where that giant stood. Though the threat of instant death still loomed, the despair of helplessness had vanished.]
"Now it's Berserker's turn to despair, huh?"
A helpless voice rang out.
Someone couldn't help but speak sarcastically.
With Mystic Eyes of Death Perception's ability to nullify defenses, it was a natural counter to Demi-God Heracles. After all, Berserker was the only Servant without ranged attacks, entirely reliant on close combat—he had to get up close to fight Raku Sou.
"——This could totally be written into a light novel."
""Because I was afraid of being instantly killed by the final boss, I evolved a superpower to reverse-kill the final boss"..."
Hashima Itsuki's mouth twitched as he covered his face with his hand.
No joke—even he, a writer of trash isekai light novels, wouldn't dare hand out such ridiculous buffs.
"…No, the Saber side is still at a disadvantage."
The genius from the "White Room," Ayanokouji Kiyotaka calmly analyzed.
Right now, even if Raku Sou used Reinforcement Magecraft or got the other Heroic Spirits to buy time and create openings, they still couldn't keep up with Berserker's physical strength, speed, and reflexes...
Good news: Mystic Eyes of Death Perception A++ can one-shot a Servant back to the Throne of Heroes.
Bad news: If it hits.
"The outcome of this battle... is truly unpredictable."
Yan Shuangying frowned—even a battle-hardened warrior like him couldn't draw a conclusion.
Logically speaking, The Purge King held the upper hand, but the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception held the power to create miracles.
Magnificent...
Absolutely cinema...
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["Those eyes are truly terrifying, worthy of being from one of the 'Three Great Families' on par with Einzbern and Matou..."]
[Even The Purge King couldn't help but marvel, turning his head to look over.]
[He had always looked down on the other two families, believing them to be mere minor clans in Japan. How could they compare to the Einzbern? If not for a passing interest in Haruno's bloodline, he would have crushed them long ago.]
[Who would have thought the head of the Shinomiya family would possess such a terrifying power?]
[The Purge King fell into deep thought.]
[Truly, heroes must not be underestimated.]
[Perhaps the Master of the Matou family also held abilities not to be taken lightly...]
The previously heavy atmosphere quickly dissipated. Everyone's mouths twitched as sarcasm began to fly.
"Matou Makoto: ?"
"Makoto slowly typed a question mark."
"If Makoto were that OP, he wouldn't be hiding in the worm cellar right now…"
"You're seriously comparing Makoto to those two gods?"
"One commands an army of Homunculus and the strongest Berserker, the other wields Mystic Eyes that can instant-kill. And Makoto? He just sleeps with women to replenish mana—how pathetic."
"Goddamn, I was fine until you reminded me of the dead girls in the Matou basement."
"Matou Makoto deserves to die a thousand times over!"
"The Holy Grail War can be lost—but Matou Makoto must die!"
"+1."
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Real world, Sakakino Academy, Japan.
Itou Makoto curled up in the basement, sobbing, once again on the receiving end of a beating.
The upperclassmen had roughed him up again.
And he couldn't even complain.
The teachers ignored him completely.
The nearby female students all looked at him with disdain.
"Itou-kun is honestly disgusting..."
Even girls who once had feelings for him felt only contempt now after seeing this scene—whatever goodwill remained instantly vanished.
It was as if they were looking at something filthy.
...
The heavy orchestral music slowly softened, the atmosphere settling down a little.
["Berserker..."]
[The Purge King murmured, raising his hand again, rainbow light swirling around him. Heracles stood before him, like an unbreakable iron wall, exuding overwhelming pressure.]
[The crowd tensed once more—was he really powering up again?!]
[It seemed an intense battle was inevitable.]
[Just as The Purge King was about to fire off that rainbow beam—]
[A blue-haired Homunculus maid suddenly appeared, calmly stopping him, "Subaru-sama, please do not overexert yourself. It's time to return to the castle for repairs."]
["..." The Purge King fell silent for a moment, slowly releasing the gathered rainbow energy.]
["I'll let you all live this time."]
[He turned and left without hesitation, his cold voice echoing in the air.]
["Yukino, next time we meet—you won't be so lucky."]
["..."]
[Everyone watched his retreating figure, silently breathing a sigh of relief.]
[Had the battle continued, their chances of victory were slim. Not to mention Lancer's Master was still in hiding—if things turned unfavorable, they could very well have Cu Chulainn retreat.]
[In that case, relying on just Archer and Saber wouldn't be enough to stop Berserker.]
["What a night to stir the soul~"]
[Cu Chulainn sighed, then turned to smile at everyone, leaving quietly. "Kid, beautiful ladies—until next time~."]
["Thank you… truly."]
[Raku Sou sincerely expressed his gratitude.]
[He had to admit, Cu Chulainn's support had been a great help—without him, things might have ended poorly tonight.]
[He resolved that in this Holy Grail War, if it didn't harm his own interests, he'd do his best to aid Lancer and his Master when they were in trouble.]
[Soon, with Lancer and Berserker gone, the atmosphere settled somewhat.]
[A warm ray of sunlight broke through, as if clearing the gloom in everyone's hearts. Raku Sou suddenly smiled, and to Yukino's surprise, gently held her small hand, helping Saber up as they quietly headed home.]
[Kaguya must have been waiting for a long time.]
…
The perspective suddenly shifted, arriving at the shore of a lake suitable for fishing.
Two familiar figures appeared.
["Lancer, you really had it tough."]
[The mustached detective sighed, not expecting Berserker to be that powerful — going up against four opponents alone without falling into disadvantage, even holding the upper hand somewhat.]
["It's nothing, fighting strong opponents is what I enjoy the most."]
[Cu Chulainn laughed heartily, then skillfully picked up a sea fishing rod, hooked the bait, and cast it out, causing ripples to spread across the lake.]
[After a battle, going fishing like this feels amazing~]
["Haizz, that client really left me with quite a problem."]
[Mouri Kogoro rubbed his forehead in frustration.]
[According to the intelligence so far, the Master of Berserker had targeted Yukinoshita Yukino. That was practically the strongest Servant in this Holy Grail War — protecting Yukinoshita Yukino would truly be a difficult task.]
[If it weren't for a shred of professional ethics, damn it, he would've run away already.]
["It's a minor thing. I kind of like that girl too. Although the fire in her eyes is still a bit immature, she certainly has the potential to become a hero. Who knows, maybe one day we'll meet again in the Throne of Heroes."]
[Cu Chulainn smiled freely, not the slightest bit worried about it.]
[Mouri Kogoro nodded, then asked pensively: "By the way, why did you go easy on Berserker earlier?"]
["Haha, their's only a temporary ally anyway. We might end up fighting for the Holy Grail later."]
["How could I reveal all my cards?"]
[Cu Chulainn laughed heartily, flashing his bright white teeth — a smile brimming with confidence.]
[Gáe Bolg – the heart-piercing cursed spear, his ACE Noble Phantasm, its greatest strength isn't the "causality inversion" that guarantees a hit — and guarantees death — but its incredibly low mana cost, allowing it to be used more than seven times in a row, not to mention the Command Spell can replenish mana.]
[Against a Berserker who hadn't been fully enhanced, just one Gáe Bolg could've taken several of his lives.]
[His personal skill 『Battle Continuation (A)』 is even stronger than that of Berserker.]
[Even if his heart is destroyed, even if half his body explodes, he can still continue to fight intensely for a long period.]
[Fighting from morning till night wouldn't be a problem at all.]
[Assuming you disregard the Master's limitations.]
[Cu Chulainn was confident — at the very least, he could go head-to-head with that muscular giant and fight for two days and two nights without issue. Even if he died of exhaustion during the battle...]
[He could still take seven or eight lives from the opponent!!]
"Doggo bro is seriously wild..."
Within the Celestial Curtain, Kyogoku Makoto murmured in amazement.
So that previous fight wasn't even Doggo's full power.
At the same time, he deeply admired Mouri Kogoro's professional ethics.
That was the Holy Grail — the omnipotent artifact that can grant any wish.
And yet Uncle Mouri was able to resist the temptation and firmly stay to protect Yukino.
What a good man.
An extremely good man.
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The Celestial Curtain gradually dimmed, and in a blink, the scene returned to Saber's group.
["Welcome back, Onii-chan~"]
[At the Shinomiya estate, Kaguya smiled gracefully and intimately leapt into Raku Sou's arms.]
[She didn't mind the traces of blood on his body, nor his dusty appearance.]
[Just like in childhood, she seemed to depend on him unconditionally.]
[The young master in white said nothing, only smiled gently and patted his sister's head.]
[Then, Yukinoshita Yukino took Saber to rest. Both of them looked exhausted, and after discussing many matters, they bade Raku Sou good night and collapsed into deep sleep.]
[Raku Sou turned off the lights and lit a candle in the main hall. In that dim but warm glow, he gently smiled and recounted the night's dangers to Kaguya, making her worry endlessly.]
[Kaguya puffed her cheeks and sulked: "If only onii-chan had summoned Saber, that would've been great."]
[Raku Sou dotingly patted her head: "Go to sleep, Kaguya."]
["Okay, onii-chan, good night~."]
[She nodded, gracefully lifted her skirt, and left joyfully.]
[As for Raku Sou, he sat on the sofa with a contemplative expression, beginning to organize today's gains.]
[Berserker was practically the most difficult opponent he had ever faced.]
[After being enhanced by the Purge King, even with the upgraded Mystic Eyes of Death Perception, it was still extremely hard to kill him…]
[To be precise, an assassination in a direct confrontation was completely impossible. Facing him head-on remained highly dangerous.]
[Archer definitely hadn't revealed all of his skills yet. Perhaps there was something to exploit there…]
"Already that exceptional, and still working so hard… Raku Sou is truly amazing."
Everyone remained slightly awed, their impression of this young master growing even deeper.
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Reality.
Happiness Manor.
Silvery ripples spread lightly, a mystical aura began to radiate.
[Ding, constructing mythological element —— "Mystic Eyes of Death Perception（E）", allows the bearer to perceive the death of all things, estimated Divine Authority Jade cost… none.]
[Ding, constructing mythological element —— "Gem Magecraft（D）", estimated Divine Authority Jade cost… none.]
"Not bad at all~."
In the room, Raku Sou smiled softly, like a spring breeze brushing past.
His eyes flickered with a dark blue light, then instantly vanished like an illusion.
Raku Sou's mood was exceptionally good.
He had never expected to receive such a surprise gift?
After the Celestial Curtain broadcasted the Holy Grail War, the majority of Earth's population came to believe the story was real. Countless beliefs converged, and the collective subconscious of human civilization affirmed his identity — as 『Magus Raku Sou』.
He was acknowledged by the planetary will and recognized by the entirety of human civilization.
Becoming the "Honored One" of this era.
Naturally, it activated the Gem Magecraft and Mystic Eyes of Death Perception that "belonged" to him.
Without even consuming any Divine Authority Jade.
However, Gemcraft Rank D was basically useless — about the same level as Raku Sou in a parallel world at age six...
... Meh, still better than nothing.
But Mystic Eyes of Death Perception was quite decent. Even at Rank E, it couldn't be underestimated.
This saved him several thousand Divine Authority Jade. Though he was already filthy rich and didn't care about such small change, it still felt pretty good.
"Maybe I should upgrade the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception a little?"
Raku Sou stroked his chin, pondering.
His combat power was on par with a second-tier Servant, but he had no Noble Phantasm and relied heavily on melee.
The emergence of Mystic Eyes of Death Perception conveniently filled that gap.
Mystic Eyes at Rank E didn't do much for him, and he didn't have time to go through life-and-death trials to level them up.
Raku Sou thought for a while and asked Void how much discount he'd get if he upgraded the Mystic Eyes now.
"Bzzzzt… (Divine Authority Jade consumption reduced by 27.69%)."
Nearly 30% off?
The young master in white's eyes lit up, excitement making his fingers itch.
Void, add points for me!!