[Fate Compendium Updated]
[001: Angelica Ainsworth]
[Character Info: A doll from the Ainsworth family...]
[Hidden Info: B98/W62/H94]
[Record Conditions: 3/3]:
[•Escape Ainsworth Castle (Completed)]
[•Evade her pursuit for seven days (Completed)]
[•Hidden condition: Survive an attack of the Sword of Rupture (Completed)]
[Condition 2 Reward: Leave this world and travel into the timeline of Fate/Zero]
[Hidden Condition Reward: Displacement magic(Modified)]
[Permissions Activated, Locking World Line... Lock Successful.]
[Initiating Transfer...]
As the aftermath of the clash between Enuma Elish and Tsumukari Muramasa subsided, Angelica no longer found Sakatsuki's figure anywhere. Only some burnt fabrics drifted gently, disappearing into nothingness amid the sunlight rising on the horizon.
"Is he finally dead?"
Angelica retracted her weapon, clearing anything related to Sakatsuki from her mind.
The pursuit mission was complete. Now, it was time to return to Ainsworth Castle and await the next mission.
However, as if to mock her, the seven-layer magic circle Sakatsuki had cast rose once again, despite his absence. Under Angelica's furious gaze, all the accumulated magical energy was directed toward one location—Ainsworth Castle in the centre of Fuyuki City!
A furious scream echoed through all of Fuyuki City like the roar of a wrathful demon.
The young man's triumphant laughter seemed to linger in the air, quickly blown away and dissipating into the wind.
Germany, Alps, Lauterbrunnen Village.
A white hospital bed.
Beautiful golden sunlight peaking through the window.
Cattle was lowing, birds were chirping in the distance, seventy-two waterfalls were singing softly, and the aroma of coffee was wafting from the table.
This is the prototype of the Elven city Rivendell.
Every courtyard here is adorned with flowers.
Every house here is worthy to be on a postcard.
Half of his body wrapped in bandages, the young man lay half-reclined on the hospital bed, gazing out the window. The breeze lifted his short white hair, and even his eyes seemed to absorb the warm glow of the sunlight coming through the window.
What a peaceful and beautiful town, isn't it?
Unfortunately, this beautiful town was currently gripped by terror—a murderer had infiltrated, committing several heinous killings in just three days, each victim's death more grotesque than the last.
The murderer seemed to treat the human body as a canvas, smearing it with his imagination and creativity—to him, life seemed like an unfunny joke.
Yet, the young man, Sakatsuki, another unwelcome guest just like the murderer, cared not for the murderer's identity nor his next victim.
This morning, he was simply immersed in the joy of being alive.
"Fate Compendium, open."
[Fate Codex Activated]
An ethereal bluish panel appeared before Sakatsuki.
[Name: Sakatsuki (Injured)]
[Height/Weight: 175cm/65kg]
[Attribute: Chaotic Neutral]
[Noble Phantasm: ???]
[Mind's Eye (True): B]
[Reinforcement Magic: C]
[Projection Magic: A+]
[Displacement Magic: B → Modified → Displacement Magic: A+]
[Unlimited Blade Works]
For those familiar with the settings, it is easy to see traces of Servant Emiya in this panel. However, unlike Emiya, Sakatsuki's parameters had degraded by one rank, with magic and luck being the exceptions. The innate skill magic skills had been further refined and modified.
After the intense battle with Angelica, Sakatsuki travelled to another timeline with the help of [Fate Compendium].
Turning his head, he admired the scenery outside the window. After a long while, he retrieved a blank, retrieving a cracked card from his pocket.
"Though I was prepared, at the last moment, I really thought I was going to die... Thank you, old man Muramasa."
As if completing its mission, the card, which once contained the power of a Servant, shattered into dust, dissipating in the air.
Sakatsuki watched it vanish, then closed his eyes, immersing himself once more in the memory of the battle. He had injured Angelica's left hand, drained her magic, shielded himself with great magic, and barely stood against the Sword of Rupture, Ea, with the divine sword Tsumukari Muramasa.
Still, he couldn't come out unscathed—his own body was severely damaged, due to the raging magical energy inside his body. If the battle continued even a bit longer his already fragile body would likely shatter first.
"Still not strong enough..."
Sakatsuki muttered to himself, conjuring two black and white swords, resembling the yin-yang symbol in his hands.
Just holding them, he felt a sense of comfort—traces of Heroic Spirit Emiya's countless battles. Yet, this confidence was built on shaky foundations, for his body's basic strength had weakened considerably.
"How can I restore my original power..."
Sakatsuki pondered aloud.
At that moment, the door opened, and an orange-haired man in a leopard-print outfit, with a cheerful demeanour, walked in.
What exactly is death?
As a human, Uryuu Ryuunosuke was destined to never fully understand death in his life. Even if he were to comprehend its mysteries in the final moment, all the insights that arise would sink along with the man named Uryuu Ryuunosuke into the endless river of the afterlife.
Humans pride themselves on their wisdom and fear the unknown. Therefore, no matter how terrifying something may be, if one accumulates experience and can understand it, they can overcome their fear and conquer it with logic.
However, only death remains elusive... People cannot experience death in their lives, nor can they truly understand it. As a result, humans observe the death of others to imagine the essence of death, attempting to experience it through simulation.
Even though experiencing death is so difficult, Uryuu Ryuunosuke cannot suppress his curiosity. He genuinely wants to understand what death is— the vivid red of arterial blood, the feel and temperature of the contents within the abdomen, the pain the victim experiences before their internal organs are pulled out, and the tragic chorus of screams they make...
For Uryuu Ryuunosuke, this is his lifelong pursuit, his lifelong enjoyment.
When a person's curiosity expands to an uncontrollable degree, societal morals and laws are powerless to suppress them.
The moment his curiosity broke through its constraints, the man named Uryuu Ryuunosuke found the meaning of his existence.
It's time to reintroduce him.
Uryuu Ryuunosuke is a young man with a strong curiosity and desire for knowledge, and someone who enjoys life earnestly.
At the same time, he is the serial killer wreaking havoc in Lauterbrunnen, a town in the Alps.
[Mind's Eye (True): B]
Insight developed through practice and training. Even in a desperate situation, he can calmly assess his situation and the abilities of his enemies, finding a way out with his survival strategies. As long as there is even a 1% chance of survival, he will find a way to seize the opportunity and achieve victory.
Exceptional eyesight, improved static and dynamic vision. It is effective for capturing distant targets. At higher levels, it could even grant for X-ray vision or precognition. It is a must-have skill for Archer Class.
[Reinforcement Magic: C]
This is an entry-level but highly specialized form of magic. It is magic that enhances an object's essence by infusing magical power into it. Enhancing an object's essence with mana can be useful in sharpening a blade, making nutritious food, or... increasing a maids charm(?).
[T/L: Author is a man of culture.]
[Projection Magic: A+]
This magic uses magical power and wielder's imagination to materialize mirrors or replicas of items that exist (or once existed) in reality. Since it is formed with magical power, it cannot maintain its materialization indefinitely. If the imagination of the wielder has a flaw, it will dissipate into mist. It is considered a very inefficient practice—or such should have been so.
Unlike ordinary projection magic, Gradation Air, which only creates items with external shapes, in Sakatsuki's hands, projection magic is essentially a degraded version of Unlimited Blade Works. It breaks the rule of equivalent exchange in magic, creating existence that should not have existed out of thin air—forbidden magic that infringes upon the world itself.