-858- Let's give it a try

"————!"

Seeing Rozen slowly approaching with his chest covered in blood, even the cold-hearted Cú Chulainn's eyes abruptly narrowed.

Although he appears severely injured, Rozen still emits a daunting magical power, indicating that death is far from imminent.

In other words...

"Did you block it?" Cú Chulainn coldly said, "My sure-kill strike."

This is the only way to explain the current situation.

However...

"Block?" Rozen sarcastically remarked, "Your spear follows a trajectory destined to hit the heart with its sure-kill strike. As long as it's unleashed, even if you are killed, it will hit the enemy on its own. How could such a strike be blocked?"

Just like the cloak formed by Kinu, with its power, trying to block the strike of the magic spear is an easy task. However, in the situation where the "pierce the heart" is already determined, the sinister spear will inevitably follow a trajectory that cannot be defended, perceived, or evaded, rapidly striking along a path that even Kinu couldn't react to, hitting Rozen's heart.

Against Cú Chulainn's demonic spear, defense is meaningless. Even if the entire body is enveloped, the spear will find a blind spot, then hit the enemy's heart along an undefendable, unnoticeable, and unavoidable trajectory.

To avoid being instantly killed by such a Noble Phantasm, there are only two methods.

One is like Berserker, someone who can revive even if the heart is destroyed, or an enemy who doesn't care even if the heart is pierced. Such individuals can counteract this magic spear.

The other is to possess strong luck or an extraordinary sense that can reverse the outcome. Either unconsciously avoiding an absolute sure-kill strike from blind spots or using super-sensory perception to detect the trajectory of the spear and evade it.

Rozen didn't die precisely because of the latter.

"I don't know if I have strong luck, but unfortunately, I have a pair of eyes that can perceive all phenomena."

Rozen gazed at Cú Chulainn.

"So, even the trajectory of that spear, I saw it very smoothly."

Indeed.

Relying on the power of "Mind's Eye," Rozen is able to perceive all phenomena in the microscopic world. When the demonic spear is unleashed and about to pierce through, Rozen has already sensed changes in the air, fluctuations in magical energy, and the direction of the spear's movement, vividly capturing Cú Chulainn's spear strike in his mind.

"Unfortunately, no matter what, it's a strike destined to hit. Even if I sensed it, the trajectory of its shot remains an angle and speed that's hard to evade. Kinu couldn't react in time. Fortunately, I have the added ability of physical enhancement and relied on the power of 'Mind's Eye' to narrowly turn my body aside, avoiding a fatal blow to the heart."

Saying so, Rozen released his grip on his chest.

There, in a position extremely close to the heart, a bloodied wound caught everyone's attention.

Although very close to the heart, it ultimately missed hitting the heart.

Therefore, despite sustaining severe injuries, Rozen was not directly killed.

If the injuries weren't too severe, Rozen wouldn't have waited until now to step forward.

"A hole in the chest, it turns out it hurts like this. Thank you for giving me such an experience, mad king."

Rozen then applied a specially crafted healing talisman to his chest.

Under the effect of the emerald green special healing charm, Rozen's injuries visibly began to heal at a rapid pace.

This was originally an impossible situation.

Even if the vital points were avoided, the magic spear was still a cursed Noble Phantasm. The power to hit the heart is also a curse—an ability to reverse causality. The injuries caused by it are irreversible.

Of course, as long as a way to lift the curse is found, it's not a problem. Although the curse of the spear is extremely tricky and generally difficult to find a way to lift.

This time, Gyokuto, who didn't play a direct role, was the unsung hero, safeguarding Rozen all along.

As a divine being transformed into an curse tool, Gyokuto can completely immunize against any curse unless it's one even a god can't lift.

"Senpai!"

Mash cried tears of joy.

The others, seeing Rozen's injuries rapidly healing, also felt a sense of relief.

In such a situation...

"You just said you're stronger now and want Scáthach to taste the death she's been yearning for, right?"

Rozen revealed a completely emotionless smile towards Cú Chulainn.

"If that's the case, then let's give it a try."

Rozen extended his hand towards Scáthach.

"Give it a try. Let's see if you can really do it."

As he finished speaking, a tremendous magical power sprayed out from Rozen's hand.

The magical power, immense like a raging flame, like a surging torrent, attracted all the ambient magical energy as it traversed through space, turning into a roaring magical power wave that surged into Scáthach's body.

"Boom!"

An astonishing aura and power immediately erupted from Scáthach's body.

"This is..."

Feeling the astonishing power surging from within her body, Scáthach, who was already surprised by Rozen's survival, couldn't help but be amazed again.

Scáthach could sense that at this moment, the magical energy injected into her body had reached the limit that her spiritual foundation could accommodate, enhancing herself to the utmost.

Not only that, Rozen used several abilities consecutively on Scáthach.

Using "Rigid Body" to enhance Scáthach's physical abilities.

Covering Scáthach's entire body with "Magic Defence," like a membrane, securely protecting her.

Empowering Scáthach's magic spear with "Magic Resilience," elevating the spear's power to its peak.

Finally, Rozen also activated "Spirit Vision," "Heaven's Eye," and "Mind's Eye" all at once, radiating power as if his whole body was glowing.

"Come!"

Without hesitation, Rozen used the last ability, "Telekinesis," turning magical energy into invisible psychic force, like artillery shells, blasting in front of Cú Chulainn.

"Pound!"

In the resounding explosion, the psychic force shells burst in front of Cú Chulainn, raising a swirling sandstorm.

"Playing these clever tricks?"

Cú Chulainn's expression turned cold. He swung his demonic spear, and the entire sandstorm dispersed as if shaken away by him.

However, in the instant the sandstorm cleared, a figure shot at an astonishing speed to Cú Chulainn's front.

That speed was so fast it was almost like instant teleportation.

"Hah!"

Scáthach erupted with a cold shout, and the magic spear, enhanced by "Magic Resilience," soared like a meteor, bursting forth with an extreme flash.

"Slash!"

The steel's clear howl echoed through the sky, transforming the red meteor into an ultimate streak, shooting straight towards Cú Chulainn's forehead.

This spear surpassed any of Scáthach's previous attacks.

This spear, so stunning that even space trembled in response.

Rozen used all his tricks to strengthen Scáthach to the extreme.

Therefore, when Cú Chulainn reacted, the tip of the spear was already continuously magnifying in front of his eyes, reaching a distance of less than two centimeters from his brow.

"...!"

Cú Chulainn's pupils suddenly shrank to needle-like size.

Immediately, Cú Chulainn swung the sinister spear without hesitation, as if intending to perish together with Scáthach, stabbing towards Scáthach's chest.

The tips of the two magic spears intersected, aiming for the vital points of this master-disciple pair.