Type-Moon Simulation: Starting with Conquering a Greek Goddess!-Chapter 603: Illusion or Reality?

A relentless rain of iron descended.

Lances of purple, formed from blood, multiplied into dozens, sweeping towards Alcides.

Unlike the previous attempts by the police, which couldn’t even scratch his skin, the blades of the purple lances, upon touching Alcides’ skin, caused a splatter of foul, black blood.

The hide of the divine beast offered no protection.

Against Noel, who was also of the Earth alignment, its characteristic defense against human civilization was completely nullified. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Thud! Thud! Thud!

As if skewered like a kebab, his legs and arms were slashed open by the purple lances, his abdomen pierced through.

Each lance carried a concept of curse,

Imbued with the poison to erode the world.

As Moran had said, if humans were mice, then they were evil dragons hunting humans.

Their purpose of birth was to replace humans.

As a heroic spirit embodying human reason,

Alcides was naturally countered by Noel, whose abilities stemmed from anti-humanity.

"Oh—so you still have this much stamina left. It seems I’ll have to personally finish you off."

Noel licked her lips slightly.

The thought of slaying such a great hero, a development that even Moran would be surprised by, filled her with anticipation.

Noel eagerly awaited that moment.

Hoping to be praised afterward,

And to make Arcueid and Ciel fiercely envious of her.

The thought made Noel’s heart flutter, convinced she was about to pluck the sweet fruit of victory.

—Swipe, swipe, swipe!

Hundreds of purple lances, suspended in the air, encircled the area within a hundred meters like a fence.

"Heracles, the great hero who overcame the Twelve Labors, and was finally recognized by the gods, ascending to godhood. I acknowledge your achievements.

However, I admire even more your appearance of enduring pain for the sake of humanity, carrying out the concept of revenge to the very end.

I don’t hate revenge... after all, I’m quite vengeful myself."

Noel took light steps,

Caressing the purple lance in her hand, her beautiful eyes filled with joy and triumph.

A cold glint flashed, and the lance blade struck.

Alcides’ body leaned backward...

Noel’s face showed a hint of astonishment.

Alcides arched his body backward, narrowly avoiding the weapon about to sever his head.

The cold blade of the iron spear grazed his nose.

Looking again, Noel’s lips were stiff.

"— Listen! "

Noel wore a hateful expression.

In the next moment, she realized Alcides’ gaze was fixed on her neck.

Could this be a skill only a hero could achieve?

Alcides, while falling backward, suddenly stomped the ground with his right foot, regaining his posture after dodging the fatal blow.

He had already discarded his longbow.

His outstretched hands, like the gaping jaws of a venomous dragon, reached for Noel, as delicate as a butterfly.

Even as the blades embedded in his body churned his flesh,

The Avenger showed no hesitation, as if the pain his body endured was not his own.

"—Damn it!"

Noel’s beautiful eyes flashed with ferocity.

The knowledge imparted by Moran flowed like a torrent, and her body reacted instinctively.

With a swift strike that was second to none,

Noel thrust the purple lance forward.

Thud—!!

The lance pierced Alcides’ heart.

Blood splattered like paint, staining the ground red.

But Alcides’ hands also seized Noel, gripping her neck tightly, refusing to let go.

This was a battle between living beings,

With absolutely no room for sympathy or mercy.

Crack—!

A crisp snapping sound echoed.

At the same moment Alcides’ heart was pierced,

Noel’s throat was crushed.

The terrifying force gave her no time to react, snapping her neck instantly.

Even Noel hadn’t expected

Alcides to be so fearless,

Trading a life for a life.

Like a fallen butterfly with fading light, Noel’s body fell limply to the ground, sliding away.

Like a train sliding down a hill.

The scene fell into an unbelievable silence.

The police officers were dumbfounded.

On one side was Alcides, with a pierced heart and riddled with bloody holes.

On the other side was Noel, her neck twisted, lying on the ground.

—Who exactly had won?

Before anyone could think further, the surrounding space seemed to undergo a change.

Crack, crack, crack—!

The space shattered as if struck by something, and jagged cracks spread.

Then, the world seemed to collapse.

Like broken glass, it shattered into pieces, a scene that even Alcides hadn’t anticipated.

"Eh? I’m not dead...?"

Noel’s confused voice echoed.

No, given her immortality as a vampire, even death wouldn’t come from a mere broken neck.

But, that was the reality.

The Noel who had fallen on the ground had disappeared.

At this moment, a completely unharmed Noel stood ten meters away from Alcides.

"Hmm...?"

The death Noel had experienced felt very real, and she was still touching her smooth, jade-like neck.

Looking at Alcides’ side again,

"Could it be... my Principle Idea Blood...?"

Noel looked puzzled.

Moran had been telling her that

Her Principle Idea Blood hadn’t truly activated its ability yet.

Like pulling people into a dream,

That was just the surface ability of her Principle Idea Blood, far from the true power of the [Bells of Nostalgia].

After Moran’s enhancement of the Principle Idea Blood,

How could her ability be just pulling people into dreams?

Now, was the moment when heaven and earth were turned upside down.

"...An illusion? No... cough...!"

Alcides clutched his chest.

He couldn’t stop the blood from gushing out of his mouth.

He had thought it was just an illusion created by Noel, but the reality seemed to say otherwise.

Noel, who had broken through the illusion, had revived.

But his injuries were still there!