Chapter 172: Something's Always Missing Without a Peacemaker
"Boom!!"
A massive energy orb expanded, evaporating the surrounding seawater.
Huge waves turned into tsunamis, spreading in all directions. Hector, still grumbling, was once again swept back into the sea by a cresting wave.
Mo Shuying ascended slightly to avoid the blast. The Holy Sword in his hand glowed brilliantly. Durandal probably never imagined it would one day be used against itself.
The Gorgon swayed violently like a floating leaf, finally shaking its captain, Jason, out.
"What's going on?! What happened?! Can someone tell me?!"
Jason shouted while pulling up his pants. Ophiuchus glanced at him and shook his head helplessly.
Finally, Medea stepped forward and briefly explained what had transpired.
"What?! An Assassin! How audacious! Medea! Hurry! Capture the Assassin! How dare they injure Circe! I'll kill them!!"
Jason yelled, blustering. Jason himself was also a Servant, and the strongest Saber-class at that, so he had a certain arrogance, but…
"Oh? You said you'd kill me?"
Mo Shuying's voice rang out. Jason trembled, turning sharply to see Mo Shuying descend with a slight smile, his trench coat billowing.
"Ah, this… who are you?"
Jason felt a bad premonition and instinctively took a step back as he asked.
"Me? I'm the 'damned Assassin' you just mentioned, standing right here in front of you. Come on, let me see how you're going to kill me!"
Mo Shuying spread his arms in the signature pose of a certain Roman Lancer, looking as if he were waiting for a performance. Jason retreated further and further, his body already backed against the railing.
Watching Mo Shuying continue to approach, Jason swallowed hard, then yelled!
"Attack!! Everyone, attack!"
With a roar from Jason, a strong black silhouette suddenly crashed through the cabin door! It charged out, roaring, holding a stone axe!
"Roar!!"
Heracles was summoned by Jason. After a roar, he leaped and charged towards Mo Shuying!
"Hmm?"
Seeing Heracles appear, Mo Shuying still felt a sense of familiarity, though he'd certainly be happier if they didn't have to fight.
"Chains of Heaven!"
"Clang! Clatter!!"
Numerous Chains of Heaven appeared, instantly immobilizing Heracles in mid-air.
Seeing that even Heracles couldn't break free, Jason was dumbfounded.
Heracles is the strongest, after all!
Medea also frowned at the golden chains. Several of those present possessed Divinity, and these Chains of Heaven were practically their bane.
Even Jason's trump card, Heracles, was instantly controlled, let alone the rest of them!
"Run!"
At this moment, only that single word echoed in Jason's mind! At this point, grand aspirations, the Holy Grail, the Ark of the Covenant, wives, lovers—nothing mattered anymore! Only his life was paramount!
"Medea! I order you! Stop them! Stop them at all costs! Buy us time to escape!"
Jason turned and ran, shouting in a commanding tone as he passed Medea.
He had expected Medea to obey silently, as she always did, but to his surprise!
"Pfft!"
"Ugh…"
Jason stared at the staff piercing his chest, his eyes filled with confusion and surprise.
Medea smiled at him, the sharp tip of her staff already embedded in Jason's chest. As Mana circulated, curses of drowsiness, paralysis, and fear were injected, making Jason let out the most horrifying scream.
"Why! Why, Medea! Are you betraying me?!"
Jason yelled. He wanted to call for help, but he looked around and saw no one could assist him.
Hector was drinking seawater, Circe was receiving treatment, and Ophiuchus glanced at Jason before turning his head away, his meaning abundantly clear.
This sudden betrayal by everyone was something Jason hadn't anticipated. It was then that Medea spoke.
"You were the one who betrayed me first, Lord Jason. I once respected you so much, loved you, trusted you. As long as you treated me well, nothing would have changed. Unfortunately, you have been disqualified, Lord Jason!"
Medea, who had been smiling moments before, ended with a sinister grin. She twisted the staff a few times, instantly making Jason realize how terrible it was to offend a woman, no matter her age.
"Ahhh! I! I was wrong, Medea! I truly was wrong, I was just confused for a moment! Please, let me go!"
The curse of repentance was also inflicted. Jason's face instantly turned liver-colored, and a self-condemnation session began. Jason started spilling his dirty laundry, and even Mo Shuying frowned at the scandalous revelations.
"Enough!"
Medea roared, immediately pulling out the staff. Only this time, at the tip of the staff, was a glittering golden cup.
"The Holy Grail!"
An uneasy feeling washed over Mo Shuying at the sight of the Holy Grail. He stopped observing and immediately made his move!
"Get away!"
Medea waved her staff, and a storm of Mana erupted. She infused the Holy Grail with a strange Mana, then, to Jason's horror, shoved the Holy Grail back into his chest.
"This!"
Jason's face twisted. Just as he was about to beg for mercy, suddenly!
"Gurgle! Gurgle!"
"Ah! What's happening? My hands! My feet! Get away! No! Ugh, ahhhhhh!!"
Jason's body rapidly distorted and deformed, an incredibly malevolent aura spreading. Mo Shuying knew immediately that something bad was about to happen!
"Just bear with it, Lord Jason. You'll lose consciousness soon. By then, you'll achieve your dream, the dream of invincibility!"
Medea threw her arms open and cackled, her eyes filled with pure delight.
This is so satisfying~
To Medea, there were many other things that could bring joy, a realization she was experiencing for the first time today.
Compared to Medea's elation, Jason was in unimaginable agony.
His consciousness was crystal clear, allowing him to distinctly feel every muscle in his body tearing and shifting. He knew he was transforming into a monster!
"Medea! I curse you! May you never find true love!"
The next second, Jason's twisted face was covered in flesh. The smile on Medea's face froze, then turned cold.
"Roar!!"
A terrifying roar echoed in all directions. The mass of flesh that was Jason grew at an astonishing rate! In the blink of an eye, it became even larger than the Gorgon!
*Boom!*
The Gorgon capsized, unable to bear the immense mass. Everyone leaped off the Gorgon, leaving only Heracles, who was chained, to be crushed into the sea by the massive figure and the Gorgon.
*Boom!*
A malevolent aura permeated the air as tentacles covered in eyeballs emerged from the sea, stirring the air and dispelling the surrounding mist.
Upon seeing the colossal and malevolent figure, Mo Shuying frowned and said faintly,
"So the Demon God Pillar still emerged, huh? What now..."
As he gazed at the terrifying, swaying colossal pillar, Mo Shuying felt a pang of regret.
The Vimana's ancient nuclear missile still isn't recharged...
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