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Chapter 797: Medea, the Wife Slayer, and the Stirring of Hearts
Chapter 797: Medea, the Wife Slayer, and the Stirring of Hearts
"It seems you hold quite a grudge against me, your Master, Princess of Colchis. You don't seem to have much respect for me at all."
Even without being a time-traveler, as Medea's Master, Yecheng had already known her true name the moment he summoned her.
To be honest, Yecheng wasn't very pleased with Medea's rebellious and willful nature either.
His ideal Heroic Spirit was someone like Diarmuid or Cu Chulainn, a loyal lackey with formidable strength and unwavering loyalty. They might have had a bit of bad luck, but their martial prowess was undeniable, and they would follow their master's orders without hesitation, even to the point of self-sacrifice.
Of course, being a Caster-class Servant, the summoned Heroic Spirit was naturally a Mage, and although Yecheng wasn't entirely satisfied with Medea, she was still far better than the likes of Bluebeard.
Hearing Yecheng address her as Princess of Colchis instead of the infamous Betrayal Witch, Medea's expression softened considerably.
Medea's life had been filled with misfortune. She was once a beloved princess, but the curse of Goddess Aphrodite caused her to fall in love with Jason, the leader of the Argo.
To help her beloved ascend the throne, Medea went to great lengths, even committing atrocities, which earned her the title of 'Witch'.
Despite her actions being driven by love, Jason grew tired of Medea's methods and betrayed her, finding love elsewhere.
Falling in love with Jason due to the goddess's curse and then being betrayed by him, it was no wonder Medea's personality became twisted.
Medea's greatest wish was to return to the time when she was happy, back to her homeland of Colchis when she was still a princess.
Yecheng's address as Princess of Colchis, rather than the Betrayal Witch, genuinely improved Medea's mood, and subconsciously, her favorability towards Yecheng increased.
"Although I don't like your face, as my Master, I'll ask you this: What are your plans for obtaining the Holy Grail, and what will you do after you acquire it?"
Medea's words were polite, but her hand, hidden behind her back, tightly gripped her Noble Phantasm, 'Thousand Spell Breaking Dagger'.
'Thousand Spell Breaking Dagger' was a curved dagger Noble Phantasm, only ranked C, but it was the ultimate anti-magic weapon.
This dagger could 'break' any magic it pierced, and its effects weren't limited to just magic; it could also affect all forms of mana or contracts! In simpler terms, if someone were stabbed by the 'Thousand Spell Breaking Dagger', even the Master-Servant contract of the Holy Grail System could be dissolved.
Medea had made up her mind; if Yecheng's answer didn't satisfy her, she would stab him with the dagger.
As long as she touched the contract, her Master's Command Spells would have no effect on her.
Considering Yecheng's previous polite words, Medea didn't mind sparing his life, allowing him to live as a lackey.
"To be honest, I don't have a strong desire for the Holy Grail itself. If you want it, I can give it to you without issue. I just want to experience the thrill of the Holy Grail War.
And Miss Witch, if you truly wish to assassinate your target, you should learn to conceal your murderous intent and movements. Your intentions are far too obvious right now.
Should I say that even as the strongest Mage of the Mythic Era, you're still inexperienced in actual combat? What would you do if I used a Command Spell to force you to commit suicide right now?"
Hearing Yecheng's words, Medea was initially surprised, but her expression turned grim as she heard his next statement and saw him slowly raise his Command Spells. As a Caster-class Divine Era Magician with high resistance to Mana, Medea knew the significant constraints Command Spells had on Heroic Spirits, especially with Yecheng possessing three of them.
Just as Medea thought her fate was sealed and that she would be betrayed before she could even consider betraying him, Yecheng slowly lowered his right hand.
"As I said before, I have no intention of being your enemy, and I'm not particularly interested in the Holy Grail. I'm only here to enjoy the thrill of battling Heroic Spirits."
"Of course, I understand that due to your past experiences, you find it challenging to trust others easily."
As Yecheng spoke, he raised his right hand again, the one inscribed with the Command Spells, and they began to glow.
"As the Caster's Master, I use the first Command Spell to grant the Caster freedom of action in any situation.
With the second Command Spell, I command the Caster to refuse any of my orders that go against her will.
And with the third Command Spell, I order the Caster to strive for her own happiness."
With these three consecutive orders, Yecheng's three Command Spells dimmed, and Medea, the most affected, stood there in shock. Her Noble Phantasm, "Thousand Spell Breaking Dagger," which she had secretly hidden behind her back, suddenly clattered to the ground without her noticing.
This was because Yecheng's sudden actions had genuinely startled Medea. She had thought she was doomed, as it was unforgivable for a Servant to prepare to kill their Master.
However, Yecheng's actions left even the self-proclaimed clever Medea completely baffled.
The Command Spells were arguably the most crucial element for Masters in the Holy Grail War, yet the man before her nonchalantly used up three of them in one go.
Moreover, the orders he issued were all highly beneficial to Medea, especially the third one, which stirred her long-dormant heart.
"Are you an idiot? Don't you understand how vital Command Spells are for Masters in the Holy Grail War? By using up all three, you've essentially rendered yourself defenseless against me.
And with those orders, even if I wanted to kill you, you couldn't resist, and even if I lost you as my Master, I'd still be free to act independently."
Yecheng's first and third commands indeed granted Medea, who lacked independent combat ability, the freedom to act even without a Master, preventing her from being immediately sent back to the Throne of Heroes.
"Command Spells are indeed an indispensable asset in the Holy Grail War. Still, if they become a shackle of suspicion between us, I'd rather do without them.
Besides, if you don't plan to become my Servant, I won't bother finding another Heroic Spirit as a substitute, so the Command Spells are just for show.
Instead of wasting them without value, I'd rather let them shine and potentially change your fate, making them worth more than their price."
After speaking, Yecheng turned to leave, his decisive attitude leaving Medea speechless.
(End of Chapter)
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