This is how the story always begins.
"There is a group of people with various purposes who come from all over the world to pursue their dreams, ideals and fantasies in search of the 'universal wishing machine'."
"Some people do it to gain recognition, some do it to achieve lofty ambitions, and some people desire to gain the highest knowledge and reach the root of all things."
"Among them, there are those who are lost in their hearts, those who are so determined that they are willing to give up everything for their beliefs, and those who are willing to fall just for the sake of salvation."
Miojin stroked Sakura Matou's hair gently. She knew that the latter could not understand this story, but she still told it.
"They summon epic beings from the past and present and make contracts with them. After a few days, they fight with each other to determine the final winner. The winner can obtain the 'Universal Wishing Machine' and realize the most pressing wish in their hearts."
"There are seven participants: a despicable man and a chivalrous woman, a king who almost conquered Europe and his cowardly subjects, a priest who doesn't know what a 'heart' is and is incomplete, and an assassin whose soul has been split into a hundred pieces and has no real self left."
"The proud monarch who only seeks loyalty and the knight who craves loyalty, the arrogant demigod and the hypocritical summoner, the lost who are falling into madness and rushing all the way to hell, and the berserker who once fell into hell for doing wrong and only seeks repentance and punishment, and finally the ordinary people who have strayed into it, seeking the art between life and death, and the magician he summoned, who was once a devout believer but fell into blasphemy because of despair."
“They are contradictory and consistent.”
“Everyone is searching for the meaning of life.”
"And this meaning can only be realized at the junction of life and death..."
……
"Inari-sama."
Tamamonomae supported her chin with one hand and said, "Sakura has fallen asleep."
"I can see it."
Yuzhongjin looked down at the sleeping Sakura Matou, but his expression was particularly melancholy.
"You were just talking about the Holy Grail War, right?"
Unlike Sakura Matou who was completely clueless, Tamamonomae could understand what Gonozu was saying.
"Ah."
Yuzhongjin nodded slightly.
"But something's not right. I know who the first ones are, but Berserker and Caster, these two servants, and especially Tamamo, are totally wrong."
Tamamonomae felt that it was not right, and this feeling only took half a second for her to understand, and said: "Lord Inari, this is the result of your not participating in this Holy Grail War."
Berserker, that guy's Master, Tamamonomae knew it very well. If Yuzuru hadn't gone to grab it, it would have been the man on the verge of collapse.
The lost are falling into madness and rushing towards hell.
This is how Mizotsu evaluated Matou Kariya.
And Tamamonomae also vaguely realized that this evaluation might be very consistent with that man.
"You're right."
Yuzhuanjin did not deny it.
"So, what was the outcome of that war?"
Tamamonomae had already realized that the ending of that story would definitely not be a happy one.
Otherwise, Yuzhuanjin would not have come here specially.
"Everything is lost."
Yuzhongjin lay on the mattress and said, "The final winner lost everything, but only gained the greatest despair."
"It's that man..."
Tamamonomae understood who Miojin was talking about. The one who lost everything was the Master Saber whom they had met before.
Unexpectedly, that guy was so powerful that he could withstand the obstruction of the strongest servant, Archer Gilgamesh.
"As expected of Lord Inari, your divine eyes can see so far."
Tamamonomae said flatteringly.
"…Did you mean 'see' it?"
Yuzhongjin said: "I just simply know it."
“That’s pretty impressive too.”
Tamamonomae lay down next to Mizoujin, then looked around and continued, "Come to think of it, I didn't sense Lancer's presence the whole afternoon. Where did he go?"
"How should I know? He doesn't obey me. I can just call him when I need him. Go to sleep. There is something else that needs to be dealt with tomorrow. Get the east wind ready. We still need a venue. Let's borrow a mobile venue tomorrow."
After covering the quilt, Yuzhongjin gently held Sakura Matou's little hand.
"Moving venue?"
Tamamonomae pondered for a long time before realizing that the other party was talking about the inherent barrier.
A Servant with a unique barrier...
In this Holy Grail War, only Rider has it.
That was also the guy they had not come into direct contact with yet.
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Volume 117 FZ/Kara no Kyoukai (Part 6): Chapter Chapter Supervisor Sent by the Magic Association [K]
……
It was late at night, outside of Fuyuki City.
Standing on the outskirts of the Einzbern Forest, Diarmait and Kayneth met again.
"My Lord."
To be precise, it was because Diarmait sensed Kenneth's special magical power that he took some time to arrive.
"It's Lancer! Are you okay?"
Sora immediately stepped forward to offer condolences.
"You've come just in time. Is that woman nearby?"
Kenneth asked about Yuzhuanjin's whereabouts.
After encountering Hisau Maiya at the airport, he learned from her some unusual information about the Holy Grail War, so he moved out of his position and returned to the battlefield.
Of course, it was not for the Holy Grail. He never cared about the so-called "universal wishing machine" from the beginning, because as a monarch he himself was omnipotent.
As for the rumor of reaching the source? That was even more absurd. Anyway, he didn't think a rural magic ritual could reach that level.
"No, I'm the only one here."
Diarmait's loyalty still lies with Kayneth and has nothing to do with the Command Spell. The so-called loyalty is only reflected in the original monarch.
"Really? Then we'll talk about her later. I need to ask the Einzberns about this. You stop Saber for me."
Kenneth ordered.
"But, my Lord, you should withdraw from the Holy Grail War."
Diarmait still remembers the content of the "Self-Enforced Certificate". Kenneth will withdraw from the battlefield for the Holy Grail as a Master. The ownership of the Holy Grail has nothing to do with him anymore. If he violates it, it will backfire on him.
"Of course, as the Master, I have already withdrawn. However, I have heard some bad news recently. If it is true, I cannot leave."
The Holy Grail was contaminated, and this kind of thing had a huge impact. If it was not handled properly, it would break the primary rules of the magic world. This was why Kenneth turned back.
"My current master has signed a contract with Saber to not interfere with each other and to automatically give up the Holy Grail." Diarmait had no way to take action.
"..."
Kenneth remained silent.
Has the witch already gone this far?
It seems that this matter is not false. At least judging from the attitude of the person who initiated this matter, the other party does not think it is false.
Boom!
At the same time, in the Einzbern Forest, a dull sound suddenly came.
The magic barriers and spells originally set up on the outskirts of the forest were all destroyed, and countless dark shadows mixed in.
"these are……"
Diarmait recognized them immediately.
It's Assassin, Hassan of the Hundred Faces!
"It seems someone has gone first. Lancer, as the monarch, I order you not to assist Saber's side."
Just as Kayneth was about to step into the forest, he turned back and said, "And protect Sora."
"...As you command, my Lord."
Diarmait accepted the order.
"Lancer, how are you doing over there? Are you receiving any special treatment? Don't worry, sooner or later, I... no, we will get you back. Even if Kenneth can't be the Master anymore, I can still be with you in his place..."
Not long after Kayneth left, Sora expressed his feelings to Diarmait.
Diarmait just felt very troubled. He did not blame Sora for his attitude, but he lamented why fate played such a trick on people.
The blessing of the "Black Mole of Love" becomes a curse to those who are sincere in love.
……
Countless dark shadows disappeared into the Einzbern Forest, and they were clearly assassins who chose to attack by force.
Kotomine Kirei entered from the other side of the forest. His expression remained indifferent, but there was a hint of disgust in his eyes.
He didn't like the man named "Emiya Kiritsugu", and following his inner thoughts, Kotomine Kirei stood up and wanted to fight Emiya Kiritsugu one-on-one.
There is only one goal, to knock the opponent out of the game and throw the little holy grail out of Fuyuki City.
Assassin Hassan the Hundred Faces did not need to hide, because the opponent probably already knew the abilities of his servants. After all, several Hassans had been killed here before.
Just need some time...
……
Inside the castle, facing the sudden attack, Emiya Kiritsugu immediately took action.
Saber Altria stepped out to fight, but was surrounded by several Assassins one after another. Those Hassans only attacked from the side, and used the assassins' agility and speed to pull back.
It's not about defeating the goal, it's just about delaying time.
"Kiritsugu, that man is coming. He has crossed my magic barrier and is heading straight for the side door of the castle." Irisviel's magic sensed Kotomine Kirei's arrival, and then her pupils suddenly shrank. She continued, "No! Not only him, Lancer's former master Kenneth is here too!"
"Hasn't that guy already withdrawn from the Holy Grail War?"
Emiya Kiritsugu's nerves were on edge. Kotomine Kirei alone was enough to give him a headache, let alone Kayneth.
As one of the twelve monarchs of the Clock Tower, Kenneth's strength cannot be underestimated. At most, he has an arrogant personality, but this character probably disappeared as early as when he was defeated by the witch.
At least there won't be any obvious loopholes.
It was a little difficult for him to deal with it.
"Ellie, you evacuate this place first. I will deal with them and leave through the back door into the city."
Kiritsugu Emiya can only send Irisviel away, and Saber Altria cannot escape in a short time. This is the safest way.
Irisviel must not be harmed.
In other words, the Holy Grail must never be destroyed.
"I see."
Irisviel knew the meaning of her existence, so she took action immediately.
……
Kenneth and Kotomine Kirei entered the forest at the same time, but the former, who was the monarch of the Clock Tower of the Magic Association, was better at dealing with the remaining magic barriers than the latter, who came from the Holy Church, so he entered the castle first.
The moment the front door was opened, an explosion struck like the ground splitting open, and the magic gift set - Moon Spirit Marrow Fluid suddenly unfolded, automatically protecting Kenneth.
This is a grenade trap set by Emiya Kiritsugu, but the effect is not ideal. Even if there is information, it is still a bit biased to face the real culprit in person.
Ordinary grenade blasts are simply unable to break through the strong defensive power of the Moon Spirit Marrow Fluid.
