Fate: Hero of Justice Takeover-Chapter 144: [] Kawasaki Ninja H2R Fusion

It was last night after Sakatsuki unleashed 'Unlimited Blade Works' and ultimately defeated Iskandar's 'Ionioi Hetairoi,' that the Fate Encyclopedia provided the reward.

[Fate Compendium Updated]

[Record condition 3: Defeat the Noble Phantasm "Ionioi Hetairoi" without using an Anti-World Noble Phantasm. (Completed)]

[Condition 3 Reward: Rider Class Certificate!]

"Explain."

[Rider Class Certificate: Attach this certificate to a controlled mount to grant it the attributes of a basic Noble Phantasm, along with three skill slots, as proof of the Rider class.]

[Additional explanation: Noble Phantasm attributes: Gain spiritualization function; Gain D-rank Noble Phantasm quality; Gain True Name Release function.]

[Additional explanation: Skill slots: Enhance the mount's quality and abilities by equipping different skills.]

[Note: Once a mount/skill is selected/equipped, it cannot be changed.]

Skill slots? How do you equip these?

Sakatsuki sat on the grass, propping his chin with his hand, using Projection Magic to create the Kawasaki Ninja H2R.

He no longer lived in the Matou residence but had instead mimicked the Emiya family's approach in the "Unlimited Blade Works" timeline, claiming a deserted plot of land and constructing a castle using spatial magic.

Examining the sleek, cool lines of his beloved bike, Sakatsuki pondered.

Skill entries? I haven't come across any yet. Do I have to rely on the unstable rewards from the Fate Compendium again?

Speaking of which, ever since the original bike was destroyed by Kirei Kotomine a year ago, Sakatsuki's method of summoning the motorcycle had become straightforward—using Projection Magic to create it on the spot.

For Sakatsuki, this was the most suitable 'mount.'

Setting aside his confusion about the skill slots, Sakatsuki spoke.

"Use the Rider Certificate."

[Received, beginning fusion.]

As a white-gold light shone, Sakatsuki's beloved motorcycle slowly rose into the air, enveloped by the glow.

At this moment, the Fate Compendium issued a reminder.

[Please customize the True Name.]

True Name? Sakatsuki was momentarily stunned but quickly understood.

As everyone knew, Noble Phantasms required the invocation of their True Name and the infusion of mana to activate. While Sakatsuki's motorcycle bore the name "Kawasaki Ninja H2R," that couldn't possibly serve as its True Name, could it?

Imagine Sakatsuki in battle with a Servant, the enemy shouting, "Embodiment of fate, manifestation of devastation. At least end it with one strike, mana! Maximize!—The Great Wooden Horse of the End!" Meanwhile, Sakatsuki would have to yell, "Come forth, Kawasaki Ninja H2R"

...That would be utterly ridiculous.

So, what should the True Name be?

As he pondered, Sakatsuki suddenly recalled a supercar from a certain game that he had always adored.

Its red-and-black colour scheme, sleek design, and the name symbolizing the spirit of adventure and heroic glory had always resonated with him.

"Set the True Name as 'Sword in the Stone.'"

[True Name set, certificate fusion complete.]

The light faded, and Sakatsuki gazed at the now-transformed motorcycle, his golden eyes gleaming.

"Wow..."

The bike now sported a black-dominated electroplated elongated body, accented with shimmering silver and understated red. While it retained the Kawasaki Ninja H2R's shell, it had become even more dazzling and eye-catching.

The rear seat had also been thoughtfully extended to accommodate a passenger.

[Sword in the Stone]

[Rank: D]

[Type: Anti-Unit]

[Prototype: The future motorcycle "Kawasaki Ninja H2R." By releasing its True Name, it can surpass its original speed threshold. Theoretically, as long as the mana supply continues, its speed will increase until the Noble Phantasm itself breaks down.]

Due to the lack of equipped skill slots, not only was the Noble Phantasm's rank low, but its True Name release effect was merely an increase in speed, lacking any actual offensive capability. However, for Sakatsuki, its significance had never been about its power.

[Class (Rider) Certificate: Registered.]

Seeing this, Sakatsuki's smile widened.

Indeed, with the Noble Phantasm 'Sword in the Stone,' he now also possessed the Rider class affinity. Though he wasn't sure what use these class affinities had, having an additional option was never a bad thing.

Gently stroking the bike's body, Shuo Yue murmured.

"Let's work well together from now on, 'Sword in the Stone.'"

***

Now, let's shift our perspective to the present. The reason Berserker's sniper shot failed to destroy the Kawasaki Ninja H2R, aka 'Sword in the Stone,' was clear—

The durability of a D-rank Noble Phantasm was not something that could be breached by an attack of the same rank.

"But it'll still break if it takes too many hits!"

Glancing at the dent left by the bullet on the bike's body, Sakatsuki's eye twitched, and he muttered through gritted teeth.

"Kariya, I'll make sure you're out of the game tomorrow..."

Behind him, Berserker let out a roar. Riding the 'Sword in the Stone,' Sakatsuki glanced in the rearview mirror just in time to see Berserker wielding a submachine gun, mercilessly pulling the trigger at his newfound colleague.

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Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

The gunshots echoed unabashedly through the district. Sakatsuki sharply twisted the handlebars, and the silver-black motorcycle roared, its red lines glowing like a highlighter as it effortlessly dodged the barrage of bullets.

"Imaginary Space Pocket, open!"

At his command, an invisible maw seemed to open behind Sakatsuki, spewing forth countless sharp weapons from the depths of the imaginary number dimension, surging toward Berserker and Kariya's position.

"Stop it, Berserker!"

Over the past few days, Kariya had fully grasped his Servant's capabilities.

"This kind of attack isn't even a nuisance; it can't touch us!"

With a "clang," he was grabbed by the head by his Servant and roughly flung backwards.

"Hey!"

Dazed from the throw, Kariya was about to protest when a bright yellow spear embedded itself in the ground between his legs, sending a chill through his crotch and turning his face pale as he scrambled away.

Kariya recognized this spear—Gáe Buidhe, Lancer's Noble Phantasm, which inflicted wounds that couldn't heal.

If he had been hit...

Kariya shuddered, sensing the intense malice Sakatsuki harboured toward him, and momentarily considered retreating.

But remembering his wish, he clenched his teeth and stood up, issuing another command.

"Keep chasing, don't stop, Berserker!"

Berserker naturally wouldn't disobey his Master's orders. His crimson eyes fixed on Sakatsuki, who bore the aura of the Round Table, he grabbed Kariya by the collar and began sprinting across the rooftops.

"Don't grab my collar, Berserker! I'm gonna die, I'm gonna die, blublublublu..."

With a few leaps that defied the terrain, Berserker quickly closed the distance to Sakatsuki, who was weaving through the district. He tossed the foaming-at-the-mouth Kariya aside and heavily set down the sack he had been carrying.

At that moment, a child in a nearby house happened to look up and saw a figure on the opposite rooftop setting down a large bag, next to a big chimney...

"Mom, look! It's Santa Claus!"

"Silly child, it's not Christmas yet, and Santa Claus isn't real."

The busy mother paid no attention to her child, who was too excited to say more, his eyes sparkling as he watched the 'Santa Claus' bend down and pull out... two cold, gleaming submachine guns from the bag supposedly filled with presents.

No one has ever seen Santa Claus, because those who have are dead.

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