This is Type-Moon, not a food film set.
Yes, that's right, this is Type-Moon, not a food film set.
Shinji told himself this as he looked out the window at the trees that kept coming one after another and the never-ending artillery fire.
However, the cognition that was finally established was shattered again after a few seconds.
"I, I, I, I, I, I, I... I don't know what to say anymore. I've tolerated this 'Curry Sister', Xiyeer. But what's wrong with you, Karen?"
That’s right, not only Xiel, Kallen also had the same expression as if her clothes were about to burst, and the happiness on her face was even stronger than Xiel’s.
Shinji felt that there must be something wrong with the way he cooked. It was fine that Xiel loved curry, but he had never heard that Kallen loved curry as well. She, like her father, Kotomine Kirei, was a loyal fan of the famous Sichuan dish Mapo Tofu.
It would be fine if you served the legendary signature dish of Ju Xia Lou, but a bowl of golden curry rice. Your reputation as "Mapo Tofu" is crying out - is the infectious power of the "Curry Nun" really that great
In fact, Shinji was completely mistaken here. For Kallen, there is no essential difference between "Mapo Tofu" and "Curry Rice". It is only because her father Mapo's image is too deeply rooted in people's minds that it leads to misunderstanding.
To be precise, what Karen likes is not a single dish or a specific type, but a strong, stimulating taste. Whether it's mapo tofu, Indian curry, kung pao chicken, or fish-flavored pork shreds, as long as it's thick, spicy, and fresh, she likes it, and the more impactful it is, the more she likes it.
There are two main reasons for the heavy taste:
First, she inherited the twisted personality of her father, Kotomine Kirei. Because of the emptiness in her heart, she instinctively seeks spiritual satisfaction, and stimulating food is one of them. Just as desserts make people feel happy, spicy and numbing tastes can also make Kallen feel happy.
Second, she was tortured by the spirit medium. Because she had been subjected to the power of the devil many times, Kallen was injured many times, and her perception and body functions were constantly declining in the process. The church's usual bland diet was tasteless to her, so if she could taste something, even if it was so spicy that it could make people feel like they were in heaven, she would feel like she was in hell.
This is also one of the reasons why Xier recognizes Kallen and is willing to help her. In the entire burial agency, no, in the entire church, only Kallen can eat curry with her every day and never get tired of it.
Normally, a chef would feel happy when seeing his customers happy because of the food he cooked, but Shinji didn't feel that way at all. The exaggerated expression in his eyes affected his appetite, and he only ate one of the two large bowls of rice he prepared for himself. The remaining bowl was of course not wasted, and was happily shared by Xiye and Kallen - even though their stomachs were already full, they were still eating.
So, the person who shot himself in the foot could only helplessly hand over the cleanup work to the two girls, and he himself stood at the lookout, boredly observing the battle. From this perspective, a meal of curry to divert the attention of two people who were hostile to him could also be considered a successful transaction
Thinking of this, Shinji's mood suddenly improved a lot, and he even began to look forward to the appearance of the "True Crimson Throne", the sooner the better. As we all know, it is not advisable to exercise after a meal, especially for people who are full. Therefore, the sooner the "True Crimson Throne" appears, the less pressure Shinji will have.
Perhaps it was because his practice over the years had really made some progress in the third level of magic, and the boy's expectations turned into reality.
At the end of the field of vision, at the end of a dark forest that looked like a ghost's den, there was a touch of bright red. Just appearing in the sight would make people think of an endless sea of blood.
Shinji was sure that was the destination of this trip - the "True Crimson Throne".
He instinctively gathered his magic power and kept the spirit-like treasure in a state that could be materialized at any time. Once he entered the attack range, he would rush out immediately. As for whether it would reveal more information to the church, he no longer cared about that.
Closer and closer, the outline of the "True Crimson Throne" can already be seen clearly.
It was the tallest, largest, and most extensive tree in the entire Fuhai Forest. Unlike the surrounding Black Forest, the mother tree that served as the throne was bright red from top to bottom, from branches to leaves. It was unknown whether it was because of the blood it was digesting or if it was just that.
The vitality emanating from the tree is not on the same level as the "little brothers" around it. It is worthy of the name of "Twenty-seventh Ancestor of the Dead Apostles" and is definitely not inferior to the "Genius Thousand Gold". It has even become more powerful after devouring the "King of the Continent".
With its appearance, the trees' resistance became stronger, and the blood-sucking beasts that relied on the forest also appeared in groups. Some of them launched a desperate charge against the war fortress together with the trees, while others circled around and tried to break into the castle through several lookouts.
Although he failed to succeed due to the tight artillery fire of "Ingenious Princess", Shinji could clearly feel that her movement speed was slowing down.
No, we can't go on like this. We must speed up and reach the "True Crimson Throne" before Kallen and Xiel get out of the "full" state.
What should we do
The first reaction was to use a Noble Phantasm, but it was immediately rejected. The range of a Noble Phantasm is not as long as artillery fire, and it consumes a lot of mana. Now that mana cannot be replenished, it can only be used two or three times at most.
Modern weapons? No, that won't work. There are only individual equipment in the small world. Even if the firepower is fully opened, it is far inferior to the turrets on the body of "Mechanical Princess". It is a drop in the bucket.
So - Shinji unconsciously moved his hand towards the opening of the backpack - is he left with only his last trump card
Just as he pressed the buckle and was about to open the backpack completely and take out everything inside, a bold idea came to his mind.
The light of his soul ripples in the depths of his blue pupils, and his powerful mental force breaks free from the constraints of his soul and spreads to the entire fortress.
This is not a soul shock, but simply a signal to "Jiqiao Qianjin" herself, or to the machine
Although the "Giants" is a mechanical puppet, she is essentially a fantasy species manifested by Mei Lian, so she has a soul. The fact that Mei Lian calls her a "simple-minded fool" also shows that she has intelligence.
Since we have intelligence, we can communicate.
Having a soul and being able to communicate gives Shinji room to maneuver.
"Wei Zaima?"
"... "No response, no one will reply "buzai m!"
It is estimated that the monotonous brain of "Clever Princess" may not be able to understand this way of greeting, so Shinji changed to a more direct one.
"Calling 'Jiqiao Qianjin';, calling 'Jiqiao Qianjin';, please reply when you hear me, please reply when you hear me."
PS: Kallen, Chinese seven-star pepper, let me introduce you.