Chapter 30. The Most Evil Master So Far, the Gorgon Arrives!
[A few days ago.]
[Night falls, Matou residence.]
[In the gloomy, silent basement, an ear-piercing mad laugh echoed.]
["This is the mirror of Gorgon Medusa from ancient Greek mythology."]
["Grandpa really spoils me too much…!!"]
["Even managed to find such a rare holy relic for me."]
["Of course, because I'm a super genius who possesses forty Magic Circuits, the sole heir of the Matou magi family."]
["That thing like the Holy Grail? Easy as flipping a hand!"]
["——The position of the victor has gone unclaimed for too long, now it shall be mine!"]
[Suddenly.]
[On the ground, countless pitch-black insects surged like wild waves, emitting a nauseating screeching sound.]
[A black-haired young man stood at the center, arms spread wide, with a smug smile on his face.]
[The air was filled with a chilling evil aura.]
Countless people across the world frowned, a cold chill in their hearts, simultaneously overwhelmed by disgust.
Maybe it was because previous Lancer team had filled them with hope, and now suddenly a vomit-inducing bastard like this jumped out—the contrast was too strong, making them extremely uncomfortable.
"So many worms, it's triggering my trypophobia."
At the Celestial Curtain, the female celebrity Sakurajima Mai covered her eyes, her voice trembling as she spoke.
The "spirits" around her also nodded rapidly, their eyes filled with confusion.
This guy is fucking eyesore-level annoying, his whole being exudes the smug vibe of a petty villain.
Clearly also a young master from a magi family like Raku Sou, yet the difference feels like heaven and earth.
One stands like he's atop the heavens, elegant and calm, radiating noble grace.
The other is like filthy mud at the bottom of the earth, arrogant and deranged, vile to behold.
"That said, letting such an evil Master summon Medusa, wouldn't that bring catastrophe to Fuyuki City?"
"If he actually wins in the end and obtains the Holy Grail, what the hell are we supposed to do…"
Katsura Hinagiku looked worried, her white sleeves and robe fluttering in the wind.
"The six remaining Servants… someone among them will stop him."
Oreki Houtarou said thoughtfully.
The otaku Natsuki Subaru furrowed his brow tightly: "If even that kind of trash can become a god, then this world might as well just fucking end already…"
...
The scene in Celestial Curtain changed.
Along with a solemn, terrifying hymn resounding, a brilliant halo bloomed within the basement.
[Strong winds howled, whipping through the disgusting bug-infested cave.]
[A burst of white light flared, like a pure Pegasus circling above.]
[At the center of the summoning magic circle, a woman wearing a purple blindfold slowly materialized.]
[She had extremely long purple hair, a pale beautiful face devoid of expression, massive round breasts threatening to burst out of her black outfit, black tights and knee-high boots that made her allure almost impossible to ignore.]
["Rider, Medusa."]
[Looking at the Master before her, Medusa calmly introduced herself, like an iceberg from the South Pole, her voice completely emotionless.]
Beautiful...
So beautiful it's maddening!
The aura of an Ice Jade Beauty seemed to pierce through the Celestial Curtain.
Countless people stared blankly, completely entranced.
As long as you had eyes, there was no way to resist a direct blow to the senses like this!
At this moment, countless men across the world, and even some women, took a screenshot of this scene to make it their wallpaper—just to lick the screen in admiration.
A snake-haired female monster from ancient Greek mythology?
Hero killer?
Turns people to stone with a glance?
What the fuck does that have to do with us, the Simp?
However, the surprising thing was...
["Nice to meet you, Medusa-san, I'm Matou Makoto. Please take care of me from now on."]
[The black-haired young man spoke respectfully, not daring to show a hint of arrogance, completely different from how he was earlier.]
[Pride?]
[Arrogance?]
[Are you kidding? The opponent is the key to winning the Holy Grail War!]
[As long as he still had a shred of brain, he'd never offend a Servant.]
[The three Command Spells must be used carefully, until the moment of victory is within reach.]
["Understood, Master. I will protect you during the Holy Grail War."]
[The woman with a snake-shaped mark on her forehead replied flatly, as usual showing not the slightest hint of emotion.]
[The man didn't mind, the corner of his mouth curled into a wicked smile.]
[He didn't care how the Servant felt about him. As long as he could win the Holy Grail War, that was enough.]
[Ever since one year ago, when he was adopted by the Matou family, Itou Makoto… now, to be precise, Matou Makoto, had already understood his ultimate goal.]
[It was to obtain the Almighty Holy Grail and pray for immortality on behalf of Grandpa Zouken.]
[In order to unblock his forty clogged magic circuits, Matou Zouken had thrown him into a worm-infested pit. After enduring a despairing torment beyond human comprehension, he had crawled out from hell.]
[Becoming the Matou family's super genius, he was granted permission to participate in the Holy Grail War.]
[And from that day on, his cannon fodder life had officially begun.]
[Maid, nurse, teacher uniforms… all kinds of girls were included!]
[A life this wonderful—it's enough to drive anyone insane with happiness!]
[Having clawed his way out of hell, of course he had to indulge to the fullest!]
[However, he didn't join the Holy Grail War just so his grandfather could achieve immortality.]
[Matou Makoto's expression turned cold, a sneer curling on his lips.]
[The moment he seized the Holy Grail, he would pray to become a god!]
[When that time comes, the tides would turn—and it would be his turn to torment Grandpa.]
As fragments of Matou Makoto's life flashed by,
The absurdly blissful scenes made countless men's eyes burn red with envy.
"Holy shit, this is what a cannon fodder's life looks like?"
"Makoto-san is built different—even Harem King Solomon can't compete!"
"Living like that is basically self-destruction from too much pleasure!"
"Fuck… I'm grinding my molars from jealousy."
"Damn it, if only I could live like that too."
"The guy above—how about a 7-day trial in the worm pit?"
"Bro Makoto's House of Joy (sarcasm)."
"Forget seven days, I'd break down in one."
"You gotta eat bitterness to reach the peak, huh?"
"I know Itou Makoto in our world—a weak, cowardly dude. Who knew he'd become so badass after going insane?"
"Classic blackening arc, ten times stronger."
Amid everyone's banter and roasting, the screen gradually dimmed.
As usual, Rider's status screen appeared over the water.
[True name: Medusa]
[Type: Divine Spirit, Anti Hero]
[Height / Weight: 172cm•57kg]
[Source: Greek Mythology]
[Region: Greece Shapeless Isle]
[Alignment: Chaotic•Good]
["Valor is not always something to boast about. Sometimes, it's better to remain calm."]
[Strength: B]
[Endurance: C]
[Agility: A]
[Mana: A]
[Luck: E]
[Class Skill – Magic Resistance: B]
[Can nullify Magecraft with three verses or fewer. Even High Thaumaturgy and Ritual Spells have difficulty harming her.]
[Riding: A+]
[An extraordinary riding skill, capable of mastering all kinds of Divine Beasts and Phantasmal Beasts. Even supersonic fighter jets can be expertly piloted. Only Dragon Kind are beyond control.]
(Due to her overwhelmingly strong Riding skill, using the Noble Phantasm "Bellerophon: Bridle of Chivalry" causes the mount Pegasus to temporarily receive a massive stat boost.)
[Personal Skills – Mystic Eyes: A]
[——The highest rank of petrification Mystic Eyes.]
[Depending on the target's level of Magic Resistance, different debuff effects are applied.]
(Magic Resistance C or lower will be unconditionally petrified.)
(Magic Resistance B has some degree of resistance.)
(Magic Resistance A is unlikely to be petrified, but physical functions will be considerably weakened.)
[Independent Action: C]
[Can operate for a time even if mana supply from the Master is cut off.]
[Monstrous Strength: B]
[Temporarily increases Strength. Capable of melee combat with the powerful Three Knight classes.]
[Noble Phantasm – Breaker Gorgon: Self Seal - Dark Temple]
[Rank: C]
[Type: Anti-Personnel Noble Phantasm]
[Range: ?]
[Max Targets: 1 Person]
[Seals the opponent's will within Rider's mind and dominates them.]
(Primarily a Noble Phantasm used to suppress her Mystic Eyes; not very powerful.)
[Noble Phantasm – Blood Fort Andromeda: Other-Seal, Blood Temple]
[Rank: B]
[Type: Anti-Army Noble Phantasm]
[Range: 10~40]
[Max Targets: 500 People]
[A bounded field technique that requires prior setup, allowing slight absorption of stamina from humans within the area.]
[But once officially activated, all humans within the bounded field will rapidly dissolve.]
(This is a bounded field created by Medusa, who gains mana by sucking blood, in order to gather blood more efficiently. Its combat effectiveness is somewhat lacking.)
[Noble Phantasm – Bellerophon: Bridle of Chivalry]
[Rank: A+]
[Type: Anti-Army Noble Phantasm]
[Range: 2~50]
[Max Targets: 300 People]
[A physical attack where she commands the Divine Beast Pegasus from the Age of Gods to charge at ultra-high speed and crush the target!]
"Holy shit!"
Countless people gasped in shock, utterly stunned.
The appearance of a Medusa status panel nearly blinded the eyes of everyone watching.
Compared to the Three Knight class Servants, Rider actually seemed stronger?
This wasn't just due to Medusa's inherent strength—it also appeared to be related to Matou Makoto's magic circuits.
Could it be… that Matou Makoto would become the victor of the Fifth Holy Grail War?
As the hazy Celestial Curtain faded across the screen, the perspective slowly shifted toward the Berserker team.