Tree King: What? I've become the Abundant Pharmacist?

Chapter 468 Mission Within a Mission

The world of movies.

"Have you separated everyone?"

Looking around at the unfamiliar surroundings, which seemed to be a hotel corridor, the Lone King knew clearly that he was now in the midst of the enemy's treasure, but he did not panic. Instead, he calmly observed the situation.

"Perception, touch, vision... Hmm, it's really not easy to achieve this level."

The king reached out and touched the wall; the touch and feeling were virtually indistinguishable from reality.

"However, there are still flaws."

The hand that the lonely king touched the wall had a violent gust of wind whipping up around its wrist.

This force could undoubtedly tear the wall apart instantly, but in reality, it turned the wall into a dark, empty hole.

Because there was originally nothing behind it; it was merely a fabricated Noble Phantasm.

After a short while, the hole returned to its original shape as a wall.

"This magic trick is quite interesting."

The king decided to give them a little more patience and walked alone into the depths of the corridor.

Scott, who was pulling the strings behind the scenes, was watching the surveillance footage.

Aside from Star and Sand Gold, Scott was most concerned about the Lone King.

"How strange? Whose Servant is this?"

Scott racked his brains but couldn't figure out whose Servant this person was.

Because the information Director Rick gave him didn't include this person at all.

"Producer, don't worry about it."

“Once you step into my film, no one can escape,” Assassin said.

"Yes, that's the style! That's exactly the style I wanted." Scott was very satisfied.

"I'm relieved to hear you say that, hahahahaha."

"Keep manipulating everything! I, Scott, am the god behind the scenes, the ultimate winner, hahahahahaha..."

"Everything about you is under my surveillance!!"

Scott laughed maniacally, but this scene was all being shown on the virtual screen in front of Eve.

"The market development department really has a lot of talented people," Eve said, shaking her head helplessly.

"That's true, how could a leader like that not have employees like that?"

“However, Scott did a good job. I knew I wasn’t wrong; he’s a treacherous villain.” Eve nodded in satisfaction.

From beginning to end, everything Scott did was under Eve's surveillance.

"However, there seems to be one small uncertainty."

Eve turned the camera toward the Lone King.

The lonely king was walking alone in the corridor, and everything that blocked his way was shattered by the fierce wind.

"Well, it's good that he can release it, after all, he has the power to reverse everything."

"Because from beginning to end, he was that aloof king."

Eve switched the surveillance footage again.

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The doorway to a hotel room in the movie.

The man outside the door: [This is the fifth room already, hey! Can you hear me? --Tsk, what a bunch of troublemakers.]

Saber: [Even Archer can be fooled sometimes.]

Archer: [Let me state upfront that I'm against it. But two idiots insisted on coming to investigate.]

Archer: [Now, there are three idiots. The Masters of this other-world Holy Grail War are so lacking in vigilance... it's really making me frown more.]

Director's cut audio track: "Isn't it a bit late to say this now? Listen carefully, 'Here—'"

Saber: [This Holy Grail War is indeed filled with strangeness. It was my oversight; I failed in my duty as a Servant to keep my Master away from the enemy's trap.]

On the other side of the door, Hoshino had already seen Saber's subtitles.

Xing: [I'm so sleepy, I just need a pillow.]

Saber was overjoyed: [Master? I saw your subtitles! I'll find a way to rescue you right away!]

Archer said warily, "Not necessarily. If I were the enemy, I would disguise myself as a Master and ambush us from behind the door."

Sand Gold added, "Archer, listen to my voice, isn't it the real deal?"

Archer: [Sorry, this is a silent film. All I see is a sign below the door that says "Gold Sand." To prove yourself, you'll have to reveal ten embarrassing things only your Master knows.]

Gold Sands: [Don't you know perfectly well who I am?]

The director's cut audio track grew increasingly impatient: "Is this ever going to stop?! This is a horror movie, extras, keep the fear going!"

Director's Cut Audio Track: "This place was originally a prison for the company's exiles, filled with deadly traps to prevent escape. But all the prisoners have long since vanished, leaving only a group of vengeful spirits seeking revenge."

Sand Gold: [I've wanted to ask this since your very first sentence: Why are you targeting company employees?]

Director's cut audio track: "Back in the days when this was still a prison, the corporate dogs turned this place into a living hell. And what the audience loves to see most is the drama of their suffering."

Director's Cut Audio Track: "If you saw off any one person's leg, the door will open automatically. But if a system does nothing—"

Director's cut audio track: "This room will explode on the spot! And you, the guests, will be reduced to ashes in the flames."

Sand Gold: [I know this! "A room you can't leave without doing something"! It's a classic element from Pinocchio's old horror movies!]

Xing took a step back, assuming a defensive stance: [Your viewing material is quite wild...]

Director's cut audio track: "Hipper! I didn't realize you were so knowledgeable about Pinocchio's early bubble films at such a young age. You're quite the young talent."

Director's cut audio track: "That's right, it was my first film, shot during the early days of Pinocchio, that left behind such a valuable and ingenious idea for posterity."

Archer: [Is this supposed "Noble Phantasm" based on this? This guy's getting cocky and talking nonsense... Well done, Master.]

Sand Gold: [No wonder this plot felt so forced; it makes sense now. Randomly piecing together old horror movie elements just doesn't feel fresh at all.]

Sand Gold: [For example, the leg-sawing gag originally involved the protagonist being chained by magnetohydrodynamic shackles and forced to saw off his own leg. But in the current context, it's just a blatant copy.]

Director's cut audio track: "Young man, I take back my praise of you. I'll put your screams on a loop in the most prominent spot at Grady Pictures."

The director's cut audio track suddenly went silent.

Saber was pleasantly surprised: [Actively revealing your real name, is this also part of your dramatic effect?]

Scott's voice came from the sky, "Assassin, you idiot! How could you reveal your true name? Didn't we agree that true names mean weaknesses to Heroic Spirits?"

Assassin, however, didn't care at all.

"Uh... don't panic, producer. I'm not some legendary hero. You can always ask them what the name Gregory means at Pinocchio."

Xing asked in a serious tone, "Who are you?"

"An answer as expected. But you'll soon find out who Pinocchio's greatest film director is, and for now—please allow me to step back for a while." Assassin had guessed the result, but he was still somewhat disappointed.

The director's cut audio track plays again: "Will you sacrifice yourselves? Or draw your swords against me? You can use this last bit of time to discuss it. But if you keep hesitating, the bomb might explode!"

The atmosphere suddenly fell silent, which could also be due to the elements of a silent film.

Xing pondered: [To cut off the left leg or the right leg, that is the question.]

Sand Gold: [Hey, I finally found someone who shares my interests, can't you even offer some fan perks?]

Archer: [Master, you heard that too. Choose one, will you saw off your left leg or your right leg? To be honest, if it were a buy-one-get-one-free deal, I'd rather saw off the arm with the Command Seal.]

Sand Gold: [Hey! You're my servant, after all. At least consider sawing off the Pioneer's legs, okay?]

Xing immediately became alert upon hearing the name Sand Gold, and looked at Sand Gold with a dangerous gaze.

Gold Dust: [Wait, old friend, don't stare at me like that. I was just kidding.]

Saber: [Everyone, don't fall into the enemy's rhythm and be led by the nose. The more chaotic the moment, the more important it is to remain calm.]

Director's cut audio track: "Aren't you going to start killing each other? The room's about to explode!"

Star: [What's your class? Bomber?]

Archer: [Let's just vote. I'll vote for my flamboyant Master.]

Gold dust: [You *********]

Just as everyone was chattering away, but their argument was utterly ineffective, a long-haired man walked over.

"What happened?" the Lone King asked.

Saber: [We're...wait! Why can you speak?]

Archer was equally shocked.

"say?"

The king looked at them and then noticed the subtitles below.

"An interesting trick." The Lone King pondered seriously.

"It must be that guy's Noble Phantasm was useless against me; the Wind Wall blocked the effect of his Noble Phantasm," the Lone King said.

The Lone King's inherent barrier, the Wind Wall, can be deployed passively as well as actively, covering the Lone King with a wind wall invisible to the naked eye.

It was this wind wall that blocked Assassin's Noble Phantasm.

Saber nodded: "I see. Mr. Berserker, we need to leave the room now, but on the condition that one of the four of us has our leg amputated. Do you have any good ideas?"

"way?"

The king turned his head to look at the door.

In an instant, a flash of sword light appeared.

Before anyone could react, Cang Gu was already sheathed, and the gate in front of them was completely shattered, revealing stars and gold dust on the other side.

Archer opened his mouth, revealing a shocked expression.

You're telling me, this thing will be my opponent someday?

I think it's better not to fight this Holy Grail War.

Lancer wasn't lying, this guy is practically a monster!

"Alright, the door is open." The Lone King looked at everyone.

Saber realized what was happening and rushed towards the star.

Saber: [Master, please stand next to me. I don't know what that Assassin is up to... but it's still very dangerous here.]

Director's Cut Audio Track: [To brazenly choose violence in a horror film, these otherworldly spirits truly lack any artistic sensibility!]

Director's Cut Audio Track: [Berserker...a crazy guy, he's a complete madman.]

The King didn't take Assassin's insults seriously at all.

Director's Cut Audio Track: [Saber, as a blonde beauty, shouldn't you take the initiative to create screams and wait for the hero to rescue you?]

Saber: [You cowardly Assassin, once I get close to you, you can scream as loud as you want, and anyone can come to your rescue.]

Director's Cut Audio: [You'll have to get to me first! Your recklessness has awakened the hotel's chainsaw demon. Protagonist, it's your turn to shine!]

As everyone turned their heads, they saw the robot that had been lying on the ground earlier come to life, and Scott's voice came from inside.

"Hehehehehe, trying to run away? Did you even ask for my opinion, the protagonist?"

Xing was utterly speechless: [Are you some kind of leech stuck to me like a plaster?]

Scott Chainsaw laughed loudly: "As the star of this horror movie, of course I'll personally tear you all to pieces one by one!"

"See those chainsaws in my hands? With the power of Assassin, these two chainsaws, coated in poison, can unleash three invincible slashes in an instant! That's six slashes with two chainsaws!"

"With my 'Secret Sword - Chainsaw Return,' even if you sprout wings, you won't be able to escape from here..."

Before Scott could finish speaking, a gust of wind swept in.

The gale cut through the robot like a knife, as easily as slicing tofu, instantly turning it into parts with such smooth and clean cuts.

Everyone looked shocked.

The king slowly lowered his hand, and the storm stopped as well.

"I have not......"

At this moment, Scott, still trapped among the pile of parts, was trying to struggle.

"This... what kind of evil spirit gets beaten up and rolled around on the ground by the victim in a horror movie... never mind, producer, you can leave now, we'll need you later."

"Order, etc.—"

Assassin was quite helpless and immediately sent Scott away.

Director's cut audio track: "Is this the power of otherworldly heroes... Hmph, well, Pinocchio is just a tiny place with only ten Amber Ages of history. In terms of creating legends and accumulating history, it is naturally no match for true heroes."

Director's cut audio track: "But that will be your reason for failure. I will take you fugitives in one by one and turn you into obedient extras."

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