The moment Heroic Spirit Emiya's vision registered the three Curse Users, he acted.
"Traceon."
Heroic Spirit Emiya nocked three Crimson Hounds onto his bow.
As Heroic Spirit Emiya drew the bowstring, the Crimson Hounds began to elongate.
Finally, they transformed into three ferocious arrows.
Whoosh.
The three arrows were loosed, and the sudden surge of immense Cursed Energy naturally drew the attention of the three Curse Users.
But it was too late.
The moment they lifted their heads, the three arrows had already pierced their bodies.
Heroic Spirit Emiya didn't wait for the results where he stood. The instant the arrows were fired, he pushed off with his legs and charged into the temple.
This was both a testament to his confidence in his archery and his desire to rescue the hostages as quickly as possible.
After carefully assessing the situation within the temple, Heroic Spirit Emiya realized that the greatest threat to the hostages wasn't the Special Grade Cursed Spirit Kishimojin within the temple.
It was the three Curse Users.
According to records from Jujutsu Headquarters, Kishimojin was a Special Grade Cursed Spirit that appeared a hundred years ago.
This Special Grade Cursed Spirit would gather and protect children who appeared in its vicinity, killing anyone who intended to "harm" them.
This "harm" also included parents who wanted to bring their children back.
Strangely, before an extermination team organized by the Three Great Families could act, this Special Grade Cursed Spirit had already been exorcised by an unknown individual.
Therefore, Heroic Spirit Emiya knew that to ensure the hostages' safety, the most crucial step was to eliminate the three Curse Users first.
However, due to Kishimojin's Innate Domain, Heroic Spirit Emiya couldn't observe the situation inside the main hall of the temple from the outside.
This made it difficult for him to pinpoint the Curse Users' exact locations.
Furthermore, the Innate Domain was saturated with Kishimojin's Cursed Energy.
Without the advanced Cursed Energy Suppression of an Assassin, Heroic Spirit Emiya would be as conspicuous as a lighthouse in the dark if he entered the Innate Domain.
So, Heroic Spirit Emiya didn't act immediately.
Originally, Heroic Spirit Emiya's plan was to first determine the approximate locations of the Curse Users and the hostages.
Then, he would separate them by deploying his Inherent Barrier.
This would allow him to eliminate the Curse Users and exorcise the Cursed Spirit while protecting the hostages.
However, the arrogant and foolish actions of these Curse Users made Heroic Spirit Emiya's task much simpler.
"I am the bone of my sword."
Heroic Spirit Emiya vaulted over the wall, entering the temple grounds.
"Unknown to Death."
"Nor known to Life."
Boom.
Heroic Spirit Emiya kicked open the main hall doors and charged into Kishimojin's Innate Domain, his gaze sweeping the interior like a hawk's.
Kishimojin reacted with extreme anger to Heroic Spirit Emiya's sudden intrusion into her domain.
Her previously benevolent yet eerie smile, akin to a Buddha's, twisted into pure rage and madness.
"Unlimited Blade Works!"
Kishimojin's claws stopped inches from Heroic Spirit Emiya.
The next moment, terrifying Cursed Energy erupted from Heroic Spirit Emiya's position, instantly shattering Kishimojin's Innate Domain.
When Kishimojin regained her sight, she found herself in a boundless wilderness.
Bathed in the twilight, countless swords lay dormant upon countless sword mounds.
In this endless wasteland of swords, only one spot was devoid of any blades.
Rustle.
A dozen children opened their eyes to find their surroundings transformed.
Gone was the bright yet unsettling temple.
In its place was a wilderness under the twilight sky.
The entity before them had changed from the eerily terrifying Kishimojin to a broad, dependable back.
"You are safe now. Come play a game with big brother."
The white-haired figure turned, speaking softly to the children.
"Close your eyes and count to sixty. If you can do it, there'll be a reward later."
The gentle words compelled the children to unconsciously follow the white-haired man's suggestion.
The children closed their eyes and began counting in their minds.
1, 2, 3...
"Next up is you."
Seeing the children obediently close their eyes, Heroic Spirit Emiya finally turned his gaze to Kishimojin, who was being pursued by countless flying swords.
At this moment, Kishimojin's body began to swell as countless distorted child Cursed Spirits were swallowed into its belly.
Kishimojin's actions made it seem like it was devouring all these Cursed Spirits.
However, Heroic Spirit Emiya knew that it was protecting them within its own body.
"You are also a pitiable existence."
A long black bow appeared in Heroic Spirit Emiya's hand.
A spiraling weapon flew from a distance.
"Become Buddha."
Heroic Spirit Emiya nocked the spiral sword onto the bow.
The spiral sword began to transform, eventually becoming an arrow.
"Fake·Spiral Sword."
The arrow, imbued with terrifying Cursed Energy, struck the enlarged Kishimojin.
The spiraling shaft pierced Kishimojin directly.
"Imaginary Destruction."
Boom.
The shaft of the Fake·Spiral Sword, which had just pierced Kishimojin, shattered. The immense Cursed Energy that formed the Noble Phantasm was released in a destructive manner all at once.
A massive explosion erupted at Kishimojin's wound, and the Special Grade Cursed Spirit was engulfed by the explosion of Imaginary Destruction from the inside out.
As the dust settled, Special Grade Cursed Spirit Kishimojin vanished along with the smoke and debris.
The children behind them obediently opened their eyes only after counting to sixty.
When they opened their eyes again, the terrifying bad guys and the frightening monsters were all gone.
All they saw was a big brother with a gentle smile.
Heroic Spirit Emiya helped the children up one by one, then spread his arms wide, subtly encompassing them within his embrace.
Thus, a dozen or so children were led out of the temple by Heroic Spirit Emiya.
"The hostages are safe. Everyone, commence operations immediately."
Those who had been blockading the temple sprang into action upon seeing the children safely rescued.
There were medical personnel carrying the children one by one with blankets to be settled in the rear, and Jujutsu Sorcerers who immediately rushed into the temple to confirm if there were any remaining dangerous elements.
Heroic Spirit Emiya obtained a considerable amount of food and candy from an Assistant Supervisor and was now distributing it to the children surrounding him.
"Don't snatch, there's enough for everyone."
Before long, these children, who had been living in fear, fell asleep after eating their fill and drinking their fill.
Shiro Emiya, who quietly exited the tent, found the area outside filled with people.
"Thank you so much, Mr. Emiya."
The Assistant Supervisors, The Windows, and the field personnel summoned by Jujutsu Headquarters present all bowed deeply to Heroic Spirit Emiya in gratitude.
There were many incidents of Cursed Spirits causing casualties, and each time their hearts were filled with sadness and helplessness, until they gradually became numb.
But even so, upon learning that a dozen or so children were in danger, they still felt nervous and anxious.
In their most powerless moment, a hero descended.
A dozen or so children were rescued without a single injury.
Rescued from three Curse Users and one Special Grade Cursed Spirit.
At this moment, their hearts were filled with gratitude and respect.
"No, this is the result of everyone's collective effort. I have other tasks, so I'll be leaving the rest to you."
Heroic Spirit Emiya's lips curved into a slight smile.
This feeling wasn't bad.
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