LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 87: Heroic Spirit Evolution, The Evil Eye King of Temporal Domination
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"Rin…"
Saber looked helplessly at Rin Tohsaka, who had thrown caution to the wind. Rin was always the type to make reckless decisions without considering the consequences. Watching her tremble, Saber remained calm, pulling out a white chess piece from her hand.
"Akira, do you remember what this is?"
"Of course, it's my piece," Akira replied, holding Rin close, his heart calming after the earlier excitement.
"That's right, it's your piece," Saber nodded slightly.
"If I absorb this piece, I should be able to grow stronger, right? I can already feel it calling to me."
"Indeed, you can," Akira confirmed.
"If it can make me stronger, then I have no reason not to absorb it."
Saber had already come to terms with it. Absorbing the piece, forming a contract, or trading away her luck—what was the difference? In the end, it all meant becoming Akira's possession.
This man must have foreseen this day when he gave me the piece…
As expected of a demon… they're always skilled in prophecy.
A brilliant white light erupted as the second-tier, extraordinary chess piece merged into Saber's body. Saber, whose original strength was already at the level of a Maou, felt her power surge dramatically after absorbing the piece.
Akira, watching Saber become even more radiant and divine, cast an appraisal spell on her.
[Name: Artoria Pendragon (♀)]
[Race: Holy Spirit (Evolved Heroic Spirit)]
[Level: 250 (Quasi-Super Maou)]
[Attribute Evaluation]
[Note: Strength within the same level.]
[Strength: B+ → A]
[Speed: A → A+]
[Magic: A → A+]
[Physical Endurance: A → A+]
[Martial/Art Proficiency: C+ (A seasoned warrior with honed instincts and formidable Western swordsmanship, though not exceptional among peers of the same level.)]
[Sacred Gear/Bloodline Ability: S]
1. Heroic Spirit Abilities: Red Dragon Bloodline, Riding, Instinct, Magic Resistance, Mana Burst, Charisma, etc.
2. Noble Phantasms: Invisible Air, Excalibur, Avalon (Not Equipped)]
[Comprehensive Evaluation: A+ Quasi-Super Maou.]
[Overall Comment: After absorbing the chess piece, Saber's true form has reached the level of a Quasi-Super Maou, just a step away from breaking through to Super Maou. As a true Heroic Spirit, unlike her Servant form, Artoria possesses nearly infinite mana, making her a transcendent being capable of wielding Excalibur to save the world.]
[Note: After being reborn through the second-tier extraordinary chess piece, Excalibur's thirteen restraints have been automatically lifted, allowing its full power to be unleashed without meeting the usual conditions.]
Strong, incredibly strong! The evolved Saber was now on par with Agumon in terms of power! While her abilities weren't as versatile as Agumon's, her offensive capabilities might even surpass his. After all, Agumon had never gone all out in front of Akira, so his limits remained unknown.
"Haa…"
Saber let out a long breath, her gaze toward Akira filled with excitement. She had expected to grow stronger, but she hadn't anticipated such a massive boost in power.
"Wait… my breath…"
Saber looked at Akira in confusion.
"That's right, your breath has turned into spiritual energy."
"Not just your breath, Saber. Your entire being has undergone evolution and purification, becoming more pure and divine."
Akira explained, admitting to himself that the evolved Saber had become even more beautiful, more… desirable.
"More pure and divine, huh…"
Saber chuckled wryly. The idea that a demon had made her more pure and divine felt like a dark joke. A "demon" and "making someone more holy"—how could those two things coexist?
Shaking her head, Saber dismissed the strange thought and gently picked up Rin, who had already passed out.
"Rin… she's too reckless."
Saber's eyes softened with concern as she looked at Rin. She didn't think Rin was scheming; she just believed Akira was truly a demon. Using tricks on her was one thing, but using them on Rin? The girl was straightforward and impulsive, easily provoked into reckless actions, and now… she was completely overwhelmed.
After setting Rin down, Saber took her place. However, she remained as clueless as ever. Despite Akira's eager gaze, Saber hesitated, staying upright as she voiced her thoughts.
"Akira, if I grow stronger, and you grow stronger, we can better protect this world."
"If this world is destroyed… then Britain… will lose its meaning."
"So, my choice is… to fulfill the contract early."
"You said it's best not to return to Britain for now, and I agree."
"My understanding of people and the world is still lacking, and I need to learn and improve."
"So, if possible, I hope you can guide me and help me learn what I need to know."
Saber's hesitation was due to her desire to make a request.
"Saber, do you really think 'asking for guidance' is appropriate at a time like this?" Akira teased.
"Of course it is," Saber replied with a slight nod.
"Demons are a race that keeps their promises."
"So, I must take advantage of this moment to secure your commitment."
"Saber, you've become quite cunning," Akira said with a wry smile.
"Is that so? Thank you for the compliment," Saber replied, pleased with herself.
"Fine, I agree to your terms. But in return, I have a condition of my own." Akira's breathing grew heavier. He had to admit, Saber's timing for making demands was impeccable.
"What condition? If it's not too unreasonable…" Saber, having already given herself to Akira, didn't mind him making additional requests.
"My condition is…"
"When we fulfill the contract, I want you to be in your Heroic Spirit form."
"…"
After a few seconds of silence, Saber rolled her eyes at Akira.
"You perverted demon… next time, tell me these things in advance. Don't wait until we're like this to bring it up."
Though she bit her lip in frustration, Saber still granted Akira's request. With a burst of mana, she donned her armor as the King of Knights, embodying the image of the "Noble Knight King" perfectly.
"Yes, this is much better."
Akira gently touched Saber's armor. Though it was cold and hard, he was satisfied. Without her Heroic Spirit form, how could he truly feel that he was forming a contract with Artoria herself?
Saber, sensing Akira's approval, bit her lip.
"Pervert…"
Soon, as the armor settled, Saber let out a soft, cat-like moan. The high-dimensional demon contract was now engraved with Saber's true name.
[Ding~]
[Detected energy absorption. High-dimensional Succubus bloodline activated.]
[Energy absorption target—Artoria Pendragon.]
[Ding! Energy absorption successful.]
[Host level increased by 12. Current level: 221 (Mid-tier Maou).]
[Congratulations on completing the Villain Check-in!]
[Check-in Level: Gold.]
[Check-in Type: Event Check-in.]
[Check-in Event: The Knight King's Willing Submission.]
[Congratulations on receiving the reward: Voice of the Stars.]
[Voice of the Stars: Become a being chosen by the stars, tasked with guiding civilizations and ensuring their survival. Can use your power to influence the development of worlds. In times of crisis, you can borrow the power of the stars and the beings residing on them to perform miracles.]
"What the—? Voice of the Stars? When did I become Ultraman?"
As Akira internally complained, he was brought back to reality by the changes happening around him. The dimensional energy surging through Saber's body caused her power to erupt once more.
"A breakthrough?"
Saber placed a hand on her stomach, feeling the warmth and immense power within. Was this the benefit of forming a contract with a demon? No wonder so many throughout history had chosen to make deals with demons.
"Saber…"
Akira was speechless. Both physically and mentally, he could feel the overwhelming power of Saber's evolution. While this was a good thing, Saber's enhanced body made it clear that he was no match for her. Saber was now a far more formidable opponent than Seekvaira!
But Akira wouldn't back down, no matter how strong his opponent was!
[Boost!]
The Red Dragon Emperor's Gauntlet manifested! So what if she was a Super Maou? He had defeated Seekvaira, a Ultimate-class demon, while still a High-class demon. Now, as a Maou, he would take on a Super Maou-level Saber!
Saber, true to her title as the King of Knights, was now a majestic and valiant warrior. However, the role of her steed was now played by a dragon with the power of the Red Dragon Emperor. Saber, who already possessed the bloodline of the Red Dragon, riding atop the Red Dragon Emperor—this was fate in a way.
"Akira, with my 'Riding' skill, even if my mount is a Phantasmal Beast, as long as I can rein it in, I can control it with ease."
After her racial evolution and personal advancement, Saber had gained a lot of confidence. And it was this confident and noble King of Knights that Akira sought to conquer!
"Saber, who told you I only have the power of the Red Dragon?"
"What?"
Saber frowned, not understanding what Akira meant.
"Saber, do you know the most famous use of time stop?"
As he spoke, Akira's eyes changed color.
[Sacred Gear—Eyes of the World's End!]
This Sacred Gear had some connection to the Nasuverse. Akira's gear originated from his bishop, Gasper, who possessed the power of the Demon God Balor. In the Nasuverse, Balor was known for the "Mystic Eyes of Death Perception," wielded by Shiki Ryougi. Unfortunately, this world didn't have Shiki Ryougi, only a substitute. Otherwise, Akira would have loved to experience the differences between the two.
Though he activated the Eyes of the World's End, Akira knew that alone wouldn't be enough to threaten Saber. But Akira had never claimed that was his only power!
[Overlay! The Beast of Darkness and Night!]
[Sacred Gear Fusion—The Evil Eye King of Temporal Domination!]
Both the "Eyes of the World's End" and the "Beast of Darkness and Night" were manifestations of Gasper's power. When fully awakened, Gasper's Sacred Gear was named "The Evil Eye King of Temporal Domination." In its Balance Breaker form, not only did it grant new abilities, but its original powers also became stronger.
Akira activated Balance Breaker to enhance the time-stop ability of the Eyes of the World's End. Finally, using the full power of his Sacred Gear, Akira stopped Saber's time. Not only that, but he also accelerated his own time!
"Saber has strong Magic Resistance, so the time stop won't last long. If not for the high level of the Evil Eye King of Temporal Domination, her Magic Resistance alone would have rendered the time stop useless!"
As Akira predicted, Saber quickly broke free from the time stop using her Magic Resistance. However, the moment she regained consciousness, she was hit with the full impact of the time stop. Her eyes rolled back, and for the first time since her evolution, she showed a moment of weakness in front of Akira.
"Good! It works!"
Confirming the method's effectiveness, Akira only had one thing left to do. Once, twice, thrice—he repeated the process until Saber was completely overwhelmed.
As Akira had said, his recovery was incredibly strong. Theoretically, he could replenish the dimensional energy of the world multiple times an hour. With such vast reserves of chaos and dimensional energy, Akira could afford to be extravagant!
And so, under Akira's new strategy, Saber lost all sense of time. For her, it was a continuous process. Every time she regained consciousness, she was hit with the full impact of the time stop, amplifying her sensations by several times, if not hundreds.
"You perverted demon…"
Saber could only manage this weak complaint, completely defenseless. The emerald eyes of the King of Knights, once filled with duty and her nation, now only held a stubborn resistance against the demon king.
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