Kong Shiyu's efficiency was incredibly high. Toji Fushiguro had only asked Kong Shiyu to post the commission in the morning, and by the afternoon, two Curse Users had been swayed by Kong Shiyu's offer.
This stemmed from Kong Shiyu's deep understanding of black market commissions. Kong Shiyu knew how to post a task that would pique someone's interest without raising suspicion. They also knew which Curse Users were currently active in the vicinity.
But just as Toji Fushiguro had said, these weaklings posed no threat to the Star Plasma Vessel under the protection of the Six Eyes. A summoned spirit user who tried to sneak in for a close-range surprise attack on Suguru Geto was sent flying by the master of hand-to-hand combat, Suguru Geto, with two blows from his fist the size of sandbags. The creepy muscular man wearing a bread bag over his head was knocked unconscious by Satoru Gojo, who had grown bored of him.
However, Toji Fushiguro wasn't concerned with the performance of these Curse Users; he had already found his prey. On the school grounds, Misato Kuroi was sprinting towards Riko Amanai's location. Suguru Geto, who was supposed to be with her, had been persuaded by her to go protect Riko Amanai first. In Misato Kuroi's opinion, she was just a maid of no value to a Curse User, and Riko Amanai was the one who needed everyone's combined protection.
What Misato Kuroi didn't expect, however, was that Toji Fushiguro's target had been her all along.
Thump.
Before Misato Kuroi, who was running, could even react, Toji Fushiguro knocked her out with a single palm strike. This maid, who was skilled in hand-to-hand combat and could fight Curse Users, was subdued by Toji Fushiguro in one move. He took out a rope, tied Misato Kuroi up, and then used her phone to take a picture and send it to Riko Amanai. The series of actions was executed flawlessly, clearly indicating an experienced hand.
"Hey, come over here and find a place to deal with this woman."
After giving the address, Toji Fushiguro hung up the phone.
Meanwhile, Kong Shiyu...
Is this commission yours or mine?
Despite the internal complaint, Kong Shiyu's excellent professional integrity led them to quickly accept Misato Kuroi and hand her over to the Star Religious Cult. The clever Kong Shiyu had already guessed Toji Fushiguro's plan.
...
In the mountains of Nagasaki under the cover of night.
A car broke through layers of blockade and arrived in front of a temple gate. A Curse User emerged from the temple entrance.
"Hmm, not bad, not bad. You didn't poison the food, did you?"
The Curse User looked with satisfaction at the "takeout" they had ordered. They looked arrogantly at the Assistant Supervisor who had delivered it.
"No."
"Heh, who knows if you did anything tricky. But it's fine, I'll let those brats try it first."
The Assistant Supervisor glared at the Curse User's words.
"What are you looking at?"
As the Assistant Supervisor was about to speak, they were hit in the face by the Curse User's fist, filled with cursed energy.
"Ptooey."
The Assistant Supervisor spat out a mouthful of blood. The Curse User thoroughly enjoyed this feeling of acting with impunity.
"Hey, stop playing around, the boss is waiting."
Just as he was about to do something else, a companion hidden in the shadows behind him spoke up to stop him.
"Tch, I'll let you off this time."
With that, the Curse User turned and walked into the temple.
"Damn it!"
The Assistant Supervisor angrily punched the ground, but in the end, could only helplessly return to the blockade line.
"Good work."
"Huh?"
Heroic Spirit Emiya's words made the Assistant Supervisor look up in surprise.
"Thanks to you, I've gathered their intel. Leave the rest to me."
The firm, powerful words made the Assistant Supervisor's grievances and anger completely vanish.
"Please, Lord Emiya."
"Mhm."
With that, Heroic Spirit Emiya disappeared from his spot.
Possessing clairvoyance and excellent eyesight, Heroic Spirit Emiya had already clearly seen the appearances of the two Curse Users and gathered a good amount of information.
Judging by the Cursed Energy emanating from the Curse User's punch, his strength is at most equivalent to a Grade 2 Jujutsu Sorcerer. The other Curse User, whom the person inside the temple called 'boss,' won't have a strength exceeding Grade 2 either.
When the Assistant Supervisor had delivered food to the Curse Users earlier, their phone had been on the entire time, and the outside naturally heard the word "boss."
Now that the Curse Users' strength is understood, and the true form of the Cursed Spirit is grasped, the next step is...
Heroic Spirit Emiya began to formulate and refine the rescue plan in his mind.
At this moment, within the main hall of the temple, inside Kishimojin's Domain Expansion.
"Oh~ those guys actually bought it. This bread is a limited edition; I lined up several times and still couldn't get it."
"That's because you're too lazy. You always sleep until noon before going to queue."
The two Curse Users took out the food from the lunch boxes one by one.
"Share some of each with those brats."
The boss, standing nearby, spoke up.
"Tch, what a waste."
Smack.
The Curse User's companion slapped him on the head.
"Better safe than sorry, right? Besides, if you don't give those brats any food, aren't you afraid they'll starve to death?"
"I know, I know. Honestly."
He finished speaking, reluctantly portioned out some food, and carried it over to the bound hostages.
"Here, eat up."
However, the children were frightened by his fierce expression and none dared to step forward.
"Eat when I tell you to, you troublesome brats."
With that, he reached out, pinched one of the child's mouths, and shoved the food inside.
"Mmph."
The child cried out in pain from the Curse User's rough handling, tears streaming down his cheeks.
Just then, a terrifying figure appeared behind the Curse User.
Special Grade Cursed Spirit - Kishimojin.
Born from a mother who lost her child a hundred years ago, she transformed into an Over-Cursed Spirit after death.
She collects and protects every child, and kills anyone who harms them.
At this moment, this Curse User, who had harmed a child, became Kishimojin's target.
However, due to a Binding Vow made with Kenjaku, Kishimojin could not kill these Curse Users at this time.
But, she could teach them a lesson.
"Aaaah."
Kishimojin's sudden attack threw the Curse User into a panic.
"What's going on? Didn't that woman say Kishimojin wouldn't target us for three days?"
"Idiot, that woman said she wouldn't kill us. Kishimojin is protecting those children."
With that, the Curse User called "boss" grabbed the screaming Curse User and fled outside.
"Follow me. You want to spar with a Special Grade Cursed Spirit?"
The three of them quickly left the main hall of the temple, escaping Kishimojin's Domain Expansion.
"Hoo, hoo, is that a Special Grade Cursed Spirit? So terrifying."
The boss of the Curse Users looked at his incompetent companion, whom he was carrying, and gritted his teeth in anger.
If this guy wasn't useful later, he would have loved to just throw him to Kishimojin to be killed.
However, high above where they couldn't see.
Heroic Spirit Emiya, having witnessed the simultaneous appearance of the three Curse Users, did not let this golden opportunity slip by.
Three arrows were already nocked on his bow.
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