Chapter 658: Crossover: Sweet Dreams and the Holy Grail (26)

These Si Ke Te keep coming one after another, rushing toward Xing like they've lost their minds, but under Saber and the others' almost perfect defense, Xing not only escaped unscathed, and the Si Ke Te's clones also lost the majority of them.

He continues to split endlessly, yet gradually the rate at which his clones are depleted can no longer keep up with his splitting speed.

Greedy Si Ke Te even held a public trial, berating another of his own clones: "Si Ke Te, is there something wrong with how you handled this wave?"

Arrogant Si Ke Te shows no fear, retorting publicly: "You speak lightly, weren't you just beaten into a squeal a moment ago?"

Seizing the chaos among those Si Ke Te, Saber swung a Wind‑King iron hammer, instantly scattering the vast majority of Si Ke Te into nothingness.

Solemn Si Ke Te: "Today we gather here to deeply mourn the many Si Ke Te who sacrificed themselves, to commemorate their repeated offering of their lives…"

Defiant Si Ke Te: "If it weren't for those burdens dragging us down, I would have won long ago!"

Aloof Si Ke Te: "A true lone wolf always walks alone; only a rabble moves in packs."

Defiant Si Ke Te, angry: "You bitch stayed behind the whole time; even my eyelashes exert more force than you."

The Si Ke Te trade barbs, each shifting blame onto the other—what a lively scene.

——

Genshin Impact.

How amusing. Arguing with oneself, each 'self' blames the 'other'.

Inside the Nordekalai Lunar Matrix Experiment Design Bureau, the tea table was suffused with the hazy aroma of red tea; Puppet Sang Duo Nie sat upright, gently sipping red tea, his gaze slowly shifting away from the ceiling.

Opposite her, Girl Ge Lun Bi Ya sat quietly; although the other was a wanted individual, she invited her in because the office was unbearably dull.

Sang Duo Nie let out an almost inaudible hum, and after setting down his cup, his tone laced with unabashed disdain: "What a boring farce. This Si Ke Te is woefully lacking in both intellect and ability. And that Assassin, his temper is absurdly good, yet collaborating with such vermin—how could they possibly win the Holy Grail War?"

Ge Lun Bi Ya tilted her head slightly, her closed eyes 'looking' at Sang Duo Nie, voice tinged with curiosity: "Sang Duo Nie, do you really dislike this Si Ke Te?"

"Dislike?" Sang Duo Nie seemed to hear a strange question, brow furrowing slightly, "Not exactly. If I must label it, it's 'contempt'. Look at his demeanor; perhaps he can achieve modest success in daily work through sheer ruthlessness, yet lacks the insight to grasp essence. He thinks he's partaking in a miracle that fulfills wishes, but doesn't even realize he's merely a pawn of Old Odi."

I thought you'd like this sort of person as a subordinate.

Ge Lun Bi Ya lifted a white porcelain cup, sipping gracefully, but the next second… the Girl's expression, as still as a frozen lake, shifted ever so slightly.

Seemingly pleased by the reaction, Sang Duo Nie's lip corner lifted imperceptibly.

Is it hard to drink?

"Hmm." Ge Lun Bi Ya nodded lightly, "But you prepared this especially for me, so I'll finish it all."

Hearing that, Sang Duo Nie sprang up with a 'whoosh', slamming the cup onto the table.

Who 'specifically' prepared it for you? You've been with those people so long you've become self‑indulgently sentimental! If you hadn't been foolishly lingering outside the bureau, I wouldn't have bothered letting you in. Fine, finish the tea and leave quickly; next time don't disturb me during work.

——

"Ah, fighting someone like that is truly without honor," Saber sighed lightly.

The Si Ke Te chorus in unison: "Ge Rui Di! Do you still want to win the Holy Grail? Rewrite the script on the spot, change the set! Give me more power so I can crush them! Like a true devil, squeeze them in my palm!"

Ge Rui Di, helplessly: "You're a born comic actor, only fit for the clown role. Inserting you into a horror film not only wastes your character's traits but also desecrates the camera."

Xing waved his hand: "Don't insult my pistachio!"

"Ge Rui Di! Still thinking of rebelling? Don't forget, I'm your Master; once I invoke the command spell, you'll have to—ribbit, ribbit ribbit ribbit ribbit?"

Si Ke Te suddenly emitted a series of frog croaks.

"Just three petty command spells, and you think you can dominate me on my set? Mr. Si Ke Te, you're dismissed." Ge Rui Di redirected his gaze to the crowd, "Actors, you've witnessed the ugly squabbles between actors and directors. Underestimating Tong Xie's power was my mistake; I shouldn't have gathered you all together."

"Thus, I will devote myself to timing each of your entrances. In the next film, I'll continue to relish your piercing screams."

——

fate/Wei Gong's family dinner.

He actually betrayed his own Master?!

Mei Di Ya at the dinner table widened her eyes instantly.

Yuan Sa Lin: "Also?"

Yi Li Ya: "Also?"

Wei Gong Shirou scratched his head: "Uh… also?"

The people before them all turned their gazes toward him in unison; Mei Di Ya's face flushed again, and she coughed awkwardly: "Ahem… they're all old matters, better left unsaid."

So, heroic spirits can actually defy their Master's command spell?" Yuan Sa Lin, hearing this for the first time, asked, "Aren't command spells compulsory for heroic spirits? Caster, do you know anything about this?"

"This… I don't fully understand what that Assassin did; my Noble Phantasm can sever the contract between a Servant and a Servant, but…"

Perhaps that Assassin possesses another special Noble Phantasm they're unaware of, but that's a separate issue.

Undoubtedly, if one falls out with their Master, breaks the contract, and cannot find another within a short time, then as a Servant, Ge Rui Di's Holy Grail War ends at that moment.

——

Xing blinked and realized he had left Assassin's inherent barrier, arriving outside the Film Park.

"Something's off."

Xing looked around, seeing only Archer beside him; Saber's whereabouts, unknown, after Ge Rui Di teleported him.

"Whenever night falls, the Clockwork Park reveals an unseen side."

"As the protagonist, you open your eyes only to find yourself trapped in an inescapable nightmare. Now, a terrifying enemy stands beside you."

Ge Rui Di's voice floated again in the air.

Undoubtedly, this "terrifying enemy" refers to Archer.

Archer, however, seemed puzzled: "Knowing we're allies, why stir discord?"

Ge Rui Di chuckled: "Mr. Archer, you don't seem like a servant who rigidly obeys alliances. Taking advantage of my specially arranged 'Separate Operations', eliminating a rival for the Master—how splendid!"

Archer nodded thoughtfully: "Hmm, that suggestion is indeed worth considering."