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He noticed Toosaka Rin's serious expression and asked, "Toosaka, what happened?"

"Emiya, you should be able to see it. The 'temple' towering over the entire mountain."

"So, what is a temple? Is it used to worship gods and Buddhas?"

"..."

Toosaka Rin fell silent, forgetting that the Master next to her was a half-baked magician who occasionally practiced magic due to seclusion and had no contact with the Magic Association.

——There are quite a few people like this in Japan. In the eyes of the Clock Tower, remote areas like Japan in the Far East are worthless. The reason why the Tosaka family has a certain influence in the Clock Tower is because the Tosaka family has some connection with the Jewel.

Toosaka Rin rubbed her forehead and said, "I'll explain it to you later. Emiya, just think of the "temple" as the other party's Yongan to strengthen their own barrier. Don't tell me you don't even know what a barrier is?"

Emiya rubbed the back of his head and said, "I know this."

Barriers play a significant role in Japanese culture, especially in Onmyoji culture.

"That's fine for now. Archer, do you think this 'temple' is the magician's arm, or Caster's work?"

It is not a fantasy for modern magicians to build a "temple". But the opponent showed superhuman speed, which proved that he was quite knowledgeable in physical strengthening. Normal magicians would not seek multiple paths of magic.

So there is another possibility.

That was Caster. For a being that could go down in history, it seemed like a simple matter to build a "temple" for a being that descended with the job of Caster!

But that also means...

There is a third Servant on Mount Enzo!

Chapter 157 His Name

"I'm so annoyed... Archer. What's going on now?"

"My lady, if there is really Caster on the mountain, I have to sense it. This is the result of the master's recklessness and lack of restraint."

Red A said helplessly.

But Toosaka Rin was annoyed: "Three Servant, this is already a decisive combat force, right?! There are only seven Servants in the entire Holy Grail War, and he alone accounts for a small half. No, how did he do it? Doesn't the Greater Holy Grail have any control?"

After she finished speaking, she realized she was talking nonsense.

The Holy Grail is a dead object. How can it punish others if they take advantage of it? Even the ancestors did not expect that the appearance of the Holy Grail requires the death of the Servant. In the end, only one pair will remain. In other words, the number of magi who participated in the Holy Grail War can survive in the end. But only one Servant can survive in the end.

If you have several Servants, how should the Holy Grail be distributed? It's not a cookie that can be shared equally! The Holy Grail can only grant the wishes of a pair. If you have two Servants, who will decide who gets to receive the wishes?

So, who would have thought that someone would take advantage of this loophole?

In the past, Rin Tousaka's idea of ​​the Holy Grail War was to fight alone, or at most to form an alliance with others. But the idea of ​​one person controlling multiple Servants was impossible. On the one hand, it was because of the magic power, and on the other hand, it was easy to be targeted by others.

When facing the leader, the laggards will unite and target the opponent.

But the young magician didn't seem to care about that.

"Master, it is confirmed. The other party is Caster."

"Aaaah! This is absolutely the worst news. So annoying, this is totally different from what I expected."

Toosaka Rin held her head, completely different from her usual aristocratic image at school.

She felt that her plan had gone awry. She had originally thought it would be two riders against two riders. But in the end it became two against three? Could this really be fought?

Defeating the opponent does not necessarily mean defeating the opponent's Servant. Rin Tōsaka can even imagine the opponent's two Servants entangled Archer and Saber, and then the remaining Servant attacked herself and Emiya. Add to that a magician of unknown strength.

"Do you want to go up, Master?" Red A said, "But I suggest that Saber and I go up. You take him and hide aside."

Red A suggested.

In the battle between the Servant and the Master, he was so weak and powerless, a complete burden and an encumbrance. It was easier to kill the Master than to defeat the Servant.

Toosaka Rin admitted that this was the best option. If all else failed, she could use the precious Command Spell to allow her Servant to escape instantly. The most important thing now was to ensure Sakura's safety.

The Matou family has been destroyed, and the old man in the Matou family has died according to the young magician. The whereabouts of Matou Sakura is unknown, which makes people very worried.

but……

"Senior, Senior. Are you here to see me?"

From the woods on the mountain, at the edge of the "temple", came a voice that was familiar to both of them.

When the two looked over, Sakura Matou, who was wearing a school uniform, was pinching the hem of her skirt and carefully walking out of a path that had been trodden out not long ago. Following behind her was the Servant, Rider, who also had purple hair.

What that person said about Rider being Sakura's Servant turned out to be true.

Toosaka Rin blinked. She had never expected that the other party was not lying. Then the feasibility of other words would rise to a higher level. Did he really not want to be our enemy in the beginning?

"Sakura, are you okay?"

"Nothing. I'm fine, Senior. I've never felt so relaxed before."

Matou Sakura saw Medea take out the worm from her heart, and then cursed and crushed the dragon to death. This means that the Matou family will never live under the shadow of Matou Zouken again.

"Ying, you've changed a lot."

"Senior, do you think this change is good or bad?"

"Yes."

Shirou Emiya could feel that the girl in front of him was more energetic than before.

Toosaka Rin clenched her fists and placed them under her chin, and said, "Ahem, Sakura, can we have some communication about that young magician?"

"Yes, Sakura. If you're okay, then how's Shinji? Is he safe?"

When Shirou Emiya saw that Sakura Matou was safe, he immediately thought of the safety of his friend, Shinji Matou. They were both descendants of the Matou family, and since Sakura was here, she would also know where Shinji was, right?

Although Shinji's usual behavior is a bit disgusting, Emiya Shirou cares more about Shinji's life and death.

The light in Matou Sakura's eyes dimmed for a moment, but soon returned to normal. She said in a gentle tone, "Senior, my brother is not in any danger of death. He is just sleeping in Li Jun's place. According to Li Jun, he will wait until the dust settles in the Holy Grail War before releasing him."

"Why would he do that?"

Shirou Emiya has a simple understanding of the situation of the Holy Grail War. It is roughly that all people who hold a Servant are enemies. The other side can let Sakura Matou, who is an enemy, go, but are unwilling to let Shinji, who is an ordinary person, go?

"Senior, I had previously handed over the command of Rider to my brother. It was only after Li Jun came into contact with my brother that I took back the control of Rider."

What Sakura Matou meant was that Shinji Matou was not innocent, and when Li Mo came into contact with him, he was a participant in the Holy Grail War.

"Matou Shinji can participate in the Holy Grail War? Does he have talent as a magus?"

Rin Tousaka never forgot that her sister Sakura was adopted by the Matou family because the descendants of the Matou family lost their talent in magic. The family's magic inheritance was on the verge of extinction.

"With the help of grandfather, my brother participated in this Holy Grail War. Senior Toosaka, if possible, everyone can go up and have a chat." Sakura Matou said.

Before going down the mountain, Matou Sakura had a brief conversation with the other party. After explaining his bottom line and requirements, he sent her down the mountain. But she felt that it would be better for him to communicate in person about this matter.

Toosaka Rin asked, "Sakura, you have formed an alliance with that person, right?"

“Yes. Secondly, even if I fight with you two, the other party will not be afraid. Two Servants against three Servants is not impossible for him. This is Caster’s barrier. Secondly, I have seen that Master and Rider fight to a draw.

That’s what he asked me to tell you.”

Matou Sakura said.

Toosaka Rin looked at the top of the hill, and the uncomfortable feeling became stronger. It seemed that the young man in his early twenties knew everything, and it was true as Matou Sakura said that the other party had the same combat power as Rider.

We really can't gain an advantage.

"Then let's go back and rest today, and by the way, teach some common sense to a certain beginner. By the way, what's that person's name? Li Jun? Is he Chinese?"

"Yes, Mr. Li is from that country. His name is Li Mo."

Chapter 158: Untitled

Shirou Emiya now has many doubts. He didn't ask before because he was worried about Matou Sakura's comfort. Now when Sakura appeared in front of him, he couldn't wait to know the answer.

For example...what exactly is the Holy Grail War?

"The Holy Grail War is a ritual in which seven magicians fight for the Holy Grail."

The Emiya family has a huge courtyard, which is one of the legacies left by Emiya Kiritsugu to Emiya Shirou.

The boys and girls appeared in the courtyard. The one who was in charge of the explanation was Rin Toosaka. She was the only one who had received the most complete magic education among the three people present. Her family had magic books accumulated by the Toosaka family for generations, and Kotomine Kirei answered their questions. She was extremely talented, and her magic skills were the highest among the three people present.

"So, is it a ceremony where seven Masters fight each other?"

"Yes. The entire Holy Grail War was all for the sake of the Holy Grail. However, the Holy Grail here is different from the legendary Holy Grail. It exists in the form of a spirit above the town."

Shirou Emiya and Rin Tohsaka were talking to each other about the Holy Grail War. Matou Sakura was following their lives. Although Koyanskaya-san was encouraging her to take the initiative, she took Shirou Emiya without hesitation.

But when she came to her senior's side, she felt that it was better to keep the status quo. Grandpa was gone, so she didn't have to worry about anything else. The only problem was her brother...

Being able to grow up in such a depressing environment, Matou Sakura knows that she is very different from ordinary people, but she also knows that her brother is a very awkward and annoying person. If I don't correct his character, will it affect my future life in the Emiya family?

Sakura Matou came to the Emiya family under the orders of her grandfather. After the deceased old man knew that Shirou Emiya was Kiritsugu Emiya's adopted son, he allowed her to come here to monitor.

Now that my grandfather is gone, the mission of surveillance is gone. Will the future change because of the Matou family? This possibility is small, but it exists.

Should I ask Li Jun for help? He seems to have his own way of dealing with his brother.

"Sakura, Sakura?"

"Hey, Senior, what do you want me to do?"

Matou Sakura came back to her senses and found that Emiya Shirou and Toosaka Rin were both looking at her. Two pairs of eyes were staring at her...

Is it obvious that you are distracted?

She didn't know why the two people who were communicating suddenly looked at her.

"Why did you look in the direction of Mt. Yuanzang just now? Did that guy named Li Mo do something to you? Or did Caster curse you or something?" Toosaka Rin asked.

Caster is often a magician. On the way, I learned Caster's real name from Matou Sakura, Medea. It is normal for that Greek witch, a magician of the Age of Gods, to cast a curse that would not be easily discovered.

On the way, Matou Sakura told them the real name of the Servant. According to Matou Sakura,

Matou Sakura said, "Tōsaka-senpai, you're overthinking it. I'm in good health and have never felt so relaxed. Well, I just remembered that I forgot something. Rider, could you please go to Mt. Enzo? I forgot to bring back the ingredients I bought this afternoon."

"no problem."

Rider answered Matou Sakura in a spirit form, and then she went to Mt. Enzo alone to get the ingredients that Matou Sakura left there.

Matou Sakura asked: "By the way, Senior, Senior. Have you had dinner?"

"No." Shirou Emiya is an unlucky guy. He stayed in school until very late because he was cleaning the archery club's field, and then ran into the fight between Archer and Lancer. He was stabbed and rescued. He returned home again, but before he could rest, Lancer attacked him again. Finally, he summoned Saber to force Lancer back. Then he met Toosaka who came to the rescue. After resolving the misunderstanding, he planned to go to the church in Shinto to learn everything about the Holy Grail War.