Fate: Hero of Justice Takeover-Chapter 220: [] Innate Skill · Endless Sorrow Forced Activation!

Chapter 220 - [220] Innate Skill · Endless Sorrow Forced Activation!

[T/N: The skill name 'Endless Sorrowful Wish' is now changed to 'Endless Sorrow'.]

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As the sound of the internal mechanisms activating echoed, the ancient doll moved her wooden magical limbs and opened her eyes.

The inorganic gaze lasted only for a brief moment before a spark of intelligence emerged, allowing the doll to lock onto the figure standing before her.

"——Katou Danzou, activating now. Awaiting command input, Master. Danzou is a ninja and will obey all orders."

Moving her damaged limbs, the doll knelt on one knee, pledging her loyalty to Sakatsuki, who had been recognized as her master.

[Underlying Command 1: While ensuring her own will, remain eternally loyal to Sakatsuki.] frёewebηovel.cѳm

"Then rise, Danzou," the golden-eyed boy smiled brightly. "Report the damage status."

[Underlying Command 2: Prohibited from concealing information for unfavorable purposes. Must answer truthfully when questioned.]

Apart from these two underlying commands, Sakatsuki had also set a third command, though it wasn't something that could be triggered casually.

As for learning from the advanced ideas of his predecessors and directly maxing out the favorability meter... let's spare Sakatsuki that.

Not to mention, if Saber found out about this, she would probably come over with Rhongomyniad to clean house.

"Understood." At Sakatsuki's command, the ninja lady stood up and answered honestly, "Left arm damage at 40%, right thigh damage at 70%. The torso, including the right arm and left leg, has minor damage. However, the circuits have been manually removed. But it's no issue. Danzou can still carry out missions."

"Can you repair yourself?"

"Yes. As long as I consume magical materials, the core will automatically convert them into energy for repairs."

"Hmm, surprisingly simple." Sakatsuki nodded, then generously provided sufficient materials.

He might not have other types of materials, but thanks to the Einzbern family's generous sponsorship, he had an abundance of magical materials related to homunculi and mechanical dolls.

"Thank you for the gift, Master." After respectfully thanking Sakatsuki, Katou Danzou began to untie her obi in front of him, her expression unchanging.

"Hey, wait!" Seeing Danzou's kimono already loosening, Sakatsuki quickly called for a stop. "No undressing for now!"

As the doll girl froze in place, her shoulders half-exposed and her eyes showing no trace of shyness, Sakatsuki twitched his lips and spoke faster.

"Next time, don't undress in front of the opposite sex. For the next few days, you'll be learning common human knowledge. Alright, continue repairing your body after I leave!"

What were the first Fuuma Kotarou and the monk Kashin thinking? Didn't they load this kind of knowledge into her?

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While Katou Danzou consumed materials to repair herself, Sakatsuki leaned against the door, pondering his next steps.

First, naturally, was to test Katou Danzou's strength and evaluate her combat capabilities.

Second, her heavily damaged body needed recovery. With the dragon species' formidable regenerative abilities, she would return to peak condition in about three days.

And these three days would serve as a vacation. Sakatsuki could rest at the Kuonji residence until the day of departure.

Yes, departure—

The reward from the mysterious treasure map had been claimed, and Sakatsuki no longer had a reason to linger in this world.

He wanted to grow stronger.

He wanted to see more of the world.

He wanted to fulfill Nameless's, fulfill 'his own' dying wish, and alter the future of the Moon Cell worldline.

And it is these desires that drive the traveler to take the next step.

"I need to grow even stronger, Sakatsuki..." The white-haired, golden-eyed boy gazed absentmindedly at the stars in the sky before making a decision.

"Then, today I'll explore Moon Cell."

Moon Cell.

A photon crystal with a diameter of 3,000 kilometers, the stage for the story of the Moon Holy Grail War, and also the world that Nameless entrusted to Sakatsuki, asking him to reverse its future.

For the past few days, Sakatsuki had been busy searching for the mysterious treasure map and stabilizing the forces of the Holy Grail War survivors, leaving him no time to log into Moon Cell. But now, he could finally devote himself entirely to exploring another world.

Creak!

The door opened, and the doll, though her appearance showed no change, moved more fluidly as she stepped out and knelt on one knee. "Reporting, Master. Danzou's repair work is complete."

"Change into your combat outfit and follow me. I need your combat data."

"Understood." Without hesitation, Danzou turned and closed the door. The sound of rustling clothes followed, and when she reappeared, she was in her combat attire, with a scarf, armor, and her hair tied into a ponytail.

"Great outfit, Danzou."

"Thank you for the compliment, Master."

After responding stiffly, Danzou fell silent and followed Sakatsuki out of the Kuonji residence.

Not long after, the sounds of violent explosions and magical releases echoed through the forest.

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[Katou Danzou: Low combat ability, rated as a third-rate Servant. However, excels in ninjutsu. Her role is not frontline combat but data collection and assassination. Considering the convenience of her mechanical doll body, she can also be modified into a mobile library or a maid capable of daily service...]

After jotting down the ninja doll's information in the Fate Compendium, Sakatsuki casually dealt with lunch before leaning back on a chair in the sunroom, basking in the warmth of the sun like a cat, his eyes half-closed.

Alice Kuonji, realizing the gap in their strength, had wisely given up on pointless vigilance and left to inspect the ley lines, leaving Sakatsuki alone at home.

Meanwhile, Katou Danzou had been sent off by Sakatsuki to learn basic human common sense, so now only Sakatsuki remained in the empty house.

Closing the book that had been glaring under the sunlight, Sakatsuki continued to squint and called out to the Fate Compendium.

"Little Fate, in what state will I be entering the 'Moon Holy Grail War'?"

[Answer: You will go in a divided state. Your physical body will remain in the original world, while in the Moon Holy Grail War, you will construct a body using spiritrons.]

"I see... so it's like entering a dungeon." Sakatsuki instantly understood.

In other words, it was like logging into a VR game. As long as he actively ended the game, he could return to the original world.

[Note: If the host experiences significant fluctuations in Fate Energy, returning will be impossible.]

"Fate Energy?" Sakatsuki frowned, sensing something amiss.

Fate Energy—This term made its first brief appearance in '1.7: Absolute Demonic Front - Babylonia,' where Dr. Roman specifically explained it.

It was then fully implemented in 2.5, becoming one of the ammunition resources for the God-Slaying Conceptual Mystic Code, Black Barrel.

From what I remember, Fate Energy only fluctuates during major events...

"Got it, I can't save during important plot points, right?" Sakatsuki smacked his head, instantly understanding.

Fate Encyclopedia: "..."

Why does this host always manage to connect such lofty terms to video games?

[Will you enter the world · Moon Holy Grail War?]

"Yes!"

After a moment of playful banter, Sakatsuki's nervousness eased. After sending a series of commands to his newly acquired ninja lady, he put on a sleep mask and happily lay back on the chair.

"I'm ready!"

[Command received. Beginning connection to world · Moon Holy Grail War.]

[20%, 30%... 60%... 99%...]

[Connection failed.]

"...Huh?"

Sakatsuki had barely managed to utter a word of surprise before the Fate Compendium's messages began flooding in.

[Detected a call of fate. Innate Skill · Endless Sorrow forcibly activated!]

"Hey!"

[Prayer received. Guided by self, processing begins. Confirming Servant class as——Avenger!]

"Avenger? What did I do to deserve this?"

[Beginning construction of Servant profile. Inputting skill categories. Confirming information resonance. Beginning vessel infusion!]

"Vessel? Me? Wait... give me an explanation, Fate Compendium!"

But the Fate Compendium paid no heed to its host's demands. It was merely a heartless reporting machine.

[Infusion complete. Confirming ownership transfer. Updating individual name!]

[Avenger · Sakatsuki, beginning deployment!]

With a sudden whirl of dizziness, Sakatsuki felt his soul being pulled from his body, breaking through the barriers of parallel worlds and rushing toward a certain destination.

Amidst this series of unexpected events, what kind of world awaited him?

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