frightfiction Chapter 621 - 621
Chapter 621 - 621
"Roa became a Dead Apostle using your blood."Alice's expression remained indifferent.
With brutally straightforward words, she pierced through the secret Arcueid had been concealing, successfully wiping away her simple smile and replacing it with a gloomy expression.
"If we use your blood to create a radar for detecting Dead Apostles, we'll definitely be able to find Roa at the fastest possible speed."
Alice was a master at creating magical tools.
While her taste might be somewhat questionable, it had to be said that every tool she created performed exceptionally well, never suffering from quality issues.
As a regular customer of her props store, Eiji could confidently attest to this.
If she claimed she could find Roa at the fastest speed, she must have considerable confidence in her method!
The only condition was that she needed Arcueid's blood.
"I refuse!"
The smile completely vanished from Arcueid's face.
"I will never give my blood to anyone!"
Arcueid's eyes turned icy cold.
She didn't even provide a reason, bluntly rejecting Alice's request with a stiff tone.
What a swift refusal.
Eiji sighed inwardly.
But this situation was within expectations.
Arcueid had been deceived by Roa in the past - he drank her blood, then stole part of her power, becoming a Dead Apostle.
For True Ancestors, blood is power. Just obtaining a small amount of a True Ancestor's blood could easily allow someone to become an immortal Dead Apostle!
However, this was exactly what Arcueid feared.
She was afraid of creating Dead Apostles with her own hands, just like when she created Roa!
No matter what, she would never allow anyone to use her blood to become a Dead Apostle!
"Even if we can't find Roa, it doesn't matter?"
"I can search on my own. It's impossible that I won't find him!"
"Within three to five days?"
"..."
Arcueid fell into silence.
Roa was an extremely cautious and ruthless person - he either wouldn't act at all, or would strike directly at his opponent's vital point!
Therefore, if he was determined to hide, even if Arcueid used herself as bait, she absolutely couldn't lure Roa out. They would have to wait for him to reveal a weakness himself.
So, the probability of finding Roa within three to five days was infinitely close to zero.
And if they couldn't find Roa within three to five days, he would definitely complete his absorption and digestion process. His power would become so strong that she might not be able to suppress him.
No, to be blunt, she might even be killed by that guy again, because in this incarnation he had awakened terrifyingly powerful Mystic Eyes!
"I'll search on my own."
Arcueid turned her head away.
Her posture clearly showed she didn't want to talk anymore, adopting a rejecting attitude.
Alice didn't speak, her eyes still focused intently on Arcueid.
"Let Arcueid search on her own first."
Eiji rubbed his forehead and helplessly stepped forward to play the mediator.
"Anyway, we still have time. Things like the Dead Apostle radar can be made later when needed!"
They just needed to find Roa within three to five days - there was no need to rush right now.
Eiji gave Alice a meaningful look.
Her focus on obtaining Arcueid's blood was too intense, so strong that even he felt it was excessive.
"...I understand."
After a moment of silence, Alice nodded slightly, accepting this approach.
Then she stood up and left the living room.
This way, she probably wouldn't participate in the elimination work against the Flame Dead Apostle.
"Sigh."
Eiji silently sighed.
"Do you also think what I did was wrong?"
At that moment, Arcueid turned her head, her gaze fixed on Eiji.
She was seeking an answer.
Moreover, the expectant light in her eyes clearly showed she was craving approval.
This girl really isn't good at hiding her feelings.
"Everyone has their own bottom line, and it's common to have it stepped on sometimes."
Eiji spread his hands, his demeanor quite carefree.
"Your own bottom line should be upheld by yourself - others have no right to say what's right or wrong."
Just be true to yourself.
That was the answer Eiji gave.
Who doesn't have their own bottom line while living in this world?
As long as it's not unreasonable, then there's no right or wrong about it.
"Is that so..."
Hearing this, Arcueid's face immediately thawed.
"Mhm, Eiji is right!"
Her face once again bloomed with a brilliant smile.
She smiled like a naive sweetheart.
She's too easily persuaded.
....
The next morning.
The weather wasn't very good - gloomy clouds floated overhead, the air was quite stuffy, and fair legs could be seen everywhere.
"Summer is almost here."
Eiji lifted his collar to let the cool breeze reach his chest.
This action attracted the attention of many women on the street, who cast shy yet predatory glances his way.
The stuffy weather was a sign that heavy rain was coming. Even though he had already changed into Type-Moon Academy's summer short-sleeved uniform, sweat still dripped down continuously.
Aoko beside him also seemed rather listless, her shoulders slumped all the time.
"What's wrong, Aoko? Didn't you sleep early last night?"
Eiji looked at Aoko beside him with a curious expression.
Last night, Aoko had been called "noob" several times in a row, which made her completely shut down. She didn't even participate in the later strategy meeting and went back to her room to sleep before nine o'clock.
"I'm just thinking about how I took leave from Scáthach yesterday, and wondering how she'll torture me today..."
Aoko looked dejected, her eyes filled with despair.
"Oh, right."
Eiji suddenly remembered.
Yesterday, because of the incident with Arcueid, they had taken leave directly.
"And also—"
Aoko straightened up, her willow-like eyebrows furrowing fiercely as she glared viciously at the third person beside them.
"Why is this woman coming to school with us too!"
There was no doubt she was a very eye-catching beauty.
When Eiji covered his face, she was the one among the three who attracted the most attention.
To be fair, Aoko was also quite beautiful, but Arcueid had very striking golden hair that was quite rare in this country, making her even more noticeable.
How strange - people here don't even care about cat ears, yet they care about Arcueid's golden hair? That's just absurd!
"Hmm? Are you talking to me, blue?"
Arcueid had been observing the pedestrians around them.
Whenever she spotted one or two Heroic Spirits hidden among the crowd, she would show an excited expression, examining them with great interest, looking as if she couldn't wait to charge forward.
"Who else would it be?"
Aoko rolled her eyes, crossing her arms with displeasure.
"And don't call me blue - I have the name Aoko Aozaki!"
"I understand, Aoko!"
Arcueid readily smiled in agreement.
"You're really quite the familiar one..."
Aoko couldn't muster the energy to retort.
This princess truly lacked common sense.
"Why did you come to school with me?"
"Because I'm looking for Roa!"
Arcueid stated this as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
"Anyway, I have to search everywhere, so what difference does it make where I go? Besides, I wanted to see that Type-Moon Academy! After hearing you talk about it yesterday, it sounded super interesting!"