“In this Holy Grail War, no one should be left behind. The other six heroic spirits must be eliminated and the third magic – Heaven’s Grail – must be completed.”

“Only then will we, Einzbern, truly accept you.”

“As ordered.”

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“Emiya Kiritsugu… I’ve heard of this name.”

Kotomine Kirei and his teacher Tōsaka Tokitoki are discussing the foreign aid invited by the Einzbern family, one of the three great families.

The man in red holding the red wine glass in an elegant posture is none other than Tousaka Tokitoki, the head of the Tousaka family who handed his daughter over to the Matou family.

The disciples of Shichen are the first-class agents of the Holy Church.

“Is he so famous in the Holy Church? Speaking of the magician killer Emiya, he is really notorious.”

“On the surface, he is a lone ranger affiliated with the Magic Association, but…”

Toosaka Tokitoki knocked on the table.

“In the final analysis, it’s no different than a mercenary who takes money for his life.”

Kotomine Kirei seemed to be deep in thought. He thought of his own identity. As an agent of the Holy Church, he specialized in doing a killer-like job for the church. He belonged to the church. What was the difference between him and that “magician killer”?

“Is it a similar job to our agents?”

“It’s far worse than this, Kirei.”

“This man is more like a hired killer who specializes in assassinating magicians.”

Because Kiritsugu Emiya understands magicians, he uses the most un-magician-like method to take the magician’s life. In this respect, this magician killer is truly unique.

“Take a look.”

Kotomine Kirei took the report handed over by his teacher, which contained some information about the magician killer.

“Sniping, poisoning, using explosives in broad daylight?”

Looking at these astonishing achievements, Kotomine Kirei fell into deep thought.

“We have to strictly abide by the rules of the magician world because we have deviated from them. However, this man has no self-respect as a magician. This is something we cannot tolerate.”

The teacher’s words did not answer the question about his whereabouts, so he continued to try to ask.

“Why did this Emiya Kiritsugu become a killer?”

Regarding this question, it is obvious that Toosaka Tokitoki cannot give a clear answer.

“I’m afraid it’s money.”

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Einzbern Castle.

“We actually found the legendary scabbard, and it’s so perfect. Was it really dug out from the soil 1500 years ago?”

As a conceptual weapon, this gorgeous scabbard not only does not weather like ordinary materials, but if the legend is true, it can allow the wearer to heal the damage suffered and stop aging.

Kiritsugu Emiya and his partner, Irisviel von Einzbern, stood in front of the holy relic and looked at this legendary existence.

?953 King Arthur

It seems that one can glimpse the heroic spirit of its owner and the legends beneath the appearance of this thing.

“If there is nothing wrong, I will be able to summon the legendary being, Arthur.”

“Yes, Mr. Emiya.”

Irisviel von Einzbern, with a face that was so beautiful and neat that it looked like a doll, ruby-red pupils, and long silver hair that shone like snow, was wearing a red high-end Western dress in the Einzbern Castle.

Kiritsugu Emiya was hired by the family as a partner in preparation for this Holy Grail War. If the war is successful, it is very likely that the family’s name will be used in the future. As the spokesperson of the Einzbern family, she must of course fully cooperate with Emiya.

Not being fooled by the exquisite and perfect face of the person next to him, Emiya Kiritsugu stared at the holy relic in front of him, thinking about a plan.

The Master and the Heroic Spirit summoned by the Holy Relic will fight together to win the Holy Grail War, but there is one premise that cannot be ignored: the compatibility between the Master and the Heroic Spirit is also an important factor in achieving victory.

To be honest, with his killer fighting style, caster (magician) or assassin (assassin) would be more suitable for him.

Saber (swordsman) is still the legendary King Arthur…

It’s a subtle combination indeed.

“Mr. Emiya, please continue to cooperate with us for our common goal.”

“No problem, Ms. Irisviel.”

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“The nerves on the left side of my body were almost paralyzed, and I could barely move my left leg and arm. My left eye’s vision was completely gone, and the muscles around my eye were completely paralyzed. My hair turned completely white in just three months, and my skin lost all its color, turning into a ghost-like earthy gray.”

“So, this is the price you paid to save that lovely little lady?”

“Yes, Mr. Yingling.”

“What a tongue-twisting name. Just call me Yangming.”

“Mr. Yangming…”

Matou Kariya’s pupils suddenly shrank after hearing the name. Yangming… If this name is real, then the existence that best matches it in my mind is…

The saint who is famous in that ancient country?

However, according to historical records, that saint seemed to be a thinker famous for his academic and ideological achievements.

The person in front of him was not only tall and strong, but if he was a heroic spirit from China, the first thing that would come to mind would probably be a group of generals like the Jade-faced Warrior.

But even though he’s wearing modern clothes, the aura he exudes doesn’t seem like that of a simply brave man… How strange.

“how?”

Looking at the almost disfigured man lost in thought, Yang Ming Xiuyi asked.

“Nothing… Dare to ask, no, forget it.”

It is a taboo to ask for the real name of a heroic spirit. If the other party cares, they may become hostile to you.

On the contrary, if his Matou Zouken has been destroyed as he said, then that is already the best outcome.

It doesn’t matter why this Heroic Spirit appeared and why Sakura became the Master.

“Well…if you’re alright, why don’t you take a rest first?”

“Okay… Mr. Yangming, thank you for saving Sakura.”

“nothing.”

Yang Ming Xiuyi looked at the man who relaxed from the bottom of his heart, and felt a little emotional.

Or admiration.

From Matou Kariya’s mouth, we learned that he had no direct relationship with that lovely little lady, but he was able to do this for others.

His flesh and blood were eaten by those disgusting bugs and completely integrated into his nerves. He sacrificed his own life just to save the girl.

The “magic” in this world is generated by the use of magic circuits. In Matou Kariya’s body, those bugs mainly manifest the function of expanding the magic circuits, acting as magic circuits and converting the life force of the implanted person into magic power.

Yang Ming Xiuyi saw a strong element of tragedy in this person.

No one asked him to do anything, so he had to swallow all his pain by himself. People who didn’t know him laughed at and ignored him, while people who knew him enjoyed it, but in the end he was still alone for the rest of his life.

Judging from his simple self-report, the young man has already constructed a complete personality picture.

He definitely has some relationship with Sakura… If they are not direct relatives, then Sakura herself means something to him.

However, Yang Ming Xiuyi did not intend to ask too much about these things.

He still had some impressions of the Holy Grail War, and the one that impressed him the most was the famous King Arthur, the heroic Dragon Blood Knight.

In addition to this, there are some fragmentary memories, and after seeing Sakura, I recalled a lot of them.

“You’re a man.”

“Eh···?”

The sudden praise left Matou Kariya at a loss for a moment. He didn’t remember having done anything worthy of recognition.

“Although you didn’t do anything, I still thank you on behalf of Sakura.”

Yangming Shuichi stood up from the stool in the living room. In order not to disturb the conversation between the adults, he had asked Sakura to go back to her room to sleep.

“I will protect her from now on.”

“really?”

“Oh, you’re questioning a man’s commitment.”

The young man’s serious expression relaxed slightly, and a gentle white light popped up from his fingertips.

“Just live well, I will protect Sakura.”

After finishing, he got up and left.

Then he suddenly thought of something, and a small scale appeared in his hand.

The two ends of the scale, which were originally in balanced position, suddenly tilted heavily to one side.

In the Matou family’s mansion, a young boy named Matou Shinji is suddenly enveloped by an irresistible force, and his whole body begins to be strangely twisted.

“Ah…what happened…”

The limbs began to twist towards the torso, followed by the neck, chest, and back, until the whole person became a horrible mass of flesh.

Then, it disappeared.

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“Declare – your body is at my service, and my life is at your sword’s hand;”

“Respond to the call of the Holy Grail; if you are willing to follow this intention and this principle, then answer it; swear by this;”

“I am the one who accomplishes all the good in the world; I am the one who transmits all the evil in the world; you are the Seven Heavens who are entangled with the three great words; go through the wheel of suppression and appear; the guardian of the scales!”

The spell ended, and the light and white mist brought by the ritual dissipated, revealing a slightly petite figure in the mist.

“Are you my master?”

The white mist dissipated, and a figure that was obviously a woman reappeared.

Kiritsugu looked at the woman in front of him. Her strong temperament and kingly spirit made him immediately believe that this was the legendary King Arthur.

?954 Holy Grail War

But why…The legendary invincible, brave and heroic king who drove the Saxons out of his country, is also the leader of the Knights of the Round Table, a nearly mythical legendary figure known as the “Eternal King”.

Such a legendary figure…is actually a woman?

——Well, as long as it is King Arthur, then this Holy Grail War is most likely to be won. The next question is how to make her recognize my ideals and truly help me.

The Holy Grail, the almighty wish-granting machine that can fulfill all regrets and dreams, is what all magicians and Heroic Spirits pursue together. Heroic Spirits are the existences of heroes whose great achievements have become legends after their death and have become objects of faith. Usually, Heroic Spirits are summoned by the world as a force to protect humans. And what humans summon is the Servant.

Witnessed by their collaborator Irisviel, Emiya and Artoria Pendragon concluded a contract and began to prepare further plans for the Holy Grail War.

At the same time, all participants in the Holy Grail War, except Emiya, began their own ceremonies.

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The Holy Grail will choose its own suitable master. For this reason, seven Masters will be selected before the Holy Grail War and given three orders. Each of them will use the magic of the Holy Grail to summon heroic spirits as servants to fight.

Servants are divided into seven ranks.

Saber (Swordsman)

Archer

Lancer

Rider

Cater (Magician)

Assassin

Berserker