I Understand You, Aleister!

Full Chapter Title: Aleister, I Understand You! This Feeling of Knowing Everything is Great, and a 20-Character Chapter Title Isn't Enough for Me to Play With! Why Would Anyone Want to Eat It? If You Really Don't Want It, Just Give It to Me.

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The Knight King, renowned throughout the land, who saved Great Britain from peril, possessing unparalleled martial prowess, and accompanied by a legend full of mystique—when all these qualities converge in one person, some folklorists even suggest that King Arthur was not so much the protagonist of a heroic epic as a forgotten deity from Celtic mythology whose true name has been lost.

However, regardless of the number of halos surrounding her, this young girl named Artoria, in terms of EQ, was truly… lacking.

One could infer this from those two historically dubious romantic entanglements. Neither Guinevere nor Morgan's love—or perhaps their platonic affection—ended in heartwarming scenes.

Therefore, upon hearing Jizi's declaration of love, coupled with her genuinely heartfelt gaze and demeanor, Saber was momentarily at a loss for how to respond.

Her lifelong masculine way of thinking and the upright, kind conduct of a knight made her unwilling to shatter a girl's romantic fantasies, yet she also didn't want to let a girl waste her youth on a dream with no future—though usually, Heroic Spirits' youth has expired for thousands of years. In truth, she leaned towards telling Caster the truth, but her current position forced her to hesitate. Caster's expressed love was undoubtedly sincere, and with just a few words, her side could gain another Servant as reinforcement in this Holy Grail War, practically guaranteeing victory.

But this would also contradict the tenets of chivalry, which demand loyalty in love and respect for women. However, if she truly accepted and treated Caster as a lover, it wouldn't be considered deception, right? After all, she had never explicitly admitted her gender…

No, such self-deception should not befit a knight. It's better to tell the truth. This Caster doesn't seem unreasonable, so she probably won't turn hostile over this… right?

Regardless, it would be better than this awkward situation. The worst outcome would be both sides drawing swords, which was what was going to happen anyway.

Taking a deep breath, Saber opened her mouth:

"Caster, actually I am…"

"Wait, my King! You don't need to rush your answer!"

"Nani!"

Wasting others' feelings after they've agonized over something is as delightful as wasting their expressions when taking a photo—by Jizi.

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Jizi's Perspective

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Ah, that expression. Saber, have you fallen into pointless deliberation again? You're too kind, unable to bear hurting a maiden's feelings. It's precisely because you always try not to hurt others that you end up with the reputation of "not understanding people"! Sometimes, arguments and conflicts are necessary between people.

Hmm, it looks like you've made a decision now, but I won't let you off the hook just like that. Now that I have your affection, if I can make you feel a little guilty, it should significantly enhance my influence, right? This will make my subsequent arrangements more convenient. Heh heh.

For now, I'll cut you off!

"Wait, my King! You don't need to rush to give me an answer! Actually, my confession just now was too impulsive. It's because the emotions I've suppressed for so long needed an outlet. Please forgive my rudeness. As royalty, marriage and love are not choices you can make as you please; I understand that perfectly. Moreover, you know nothing about me. I was so confident earlier, but now that I've calmed down, I realize I might not be a good queen. Besides, you don't love me, and even if you did, as the saying goes, falling in love is easy, but living together is hard. I can't predict many things in the future. I just wanted you to know that there is a girl who loves you. I don't really care about your answer, this is enough for me."

"I've said a lot of things I don't even understand myself, so please don't mind. Please allow me to withdraw for tonight."

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Returning to the Hundred-Body Group Perspective

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"This Saber, Caster might be surprisingly pure-hearted. She was genuinely shy just now, wasn't she? Such a good girl, you…"

"Airi, I will handle this properly. Let's go back too."

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Scene Change

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Kariya Matou, a pitiable and pathetic man. While his love life was in disarray, his relationship with his own family had also completely broken down. Furthermore, although he acknowledged his beloved's choice, deep within his heart, he harbored profound affection, but for her happiness, he chose to leave.

Introducing him like this makes him sound like a tragic second male lead in a romance novel! The kind who gets handed "friend zone" cards constantly!

Never mind, Kariya-uncle's tragedy isn't something I can comment on lightly. What I want to talk about now is this guy who just wants to protect a loli… cough, cough, the daughter of the woman he loves and the man he swore to kill. Wait, doesn't that make him even more tragic! It feels more tragic than becoming a father through adoption!

I'm drifting off again… Anyway, this guy is now dragging his disabled body, stumbling along a path rarely traveled even during the day, towards the Matou residence. His body, modified to barely qualify as a Master, worsened drastically after Berserker's exertion tonight.

However, for Sakura, for Aoi's happiness, this life of mine…

"You can't achieve that even by sacrificing your life. You can't save anyone, neither Mrs. Tohsaka nor Sakura."

A clear, cold voice pierced the vast night.

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Why Are There So Many Dividing Lines in This Chapter?

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Emitting black mist, the tall, humanoid figure crudely swung a recently detached water pipe. Jizi retreated rapidly, dodging the blow, and flicked several fireballs towards the pursuing Black Knight. However, they were deflected upon contact with the black armor. A nearby, innocent trash can, caught in the crossfire, melted into a puddle of molten iron with a sizzling sound.

"Seriously, this speed and strength, plus that unscientific physical and magical defense, how did they even allocate points like that!"

If you think this book is good, remember to add it to your bookshelf to avoid losing it next time.

Forced into a position where she couldn't dodge, Jizi had no choice but to parry a fierce overhead smash with the Ruyi Jingu Bang. The immense paralyzing sensation from her hands forced her to drop the weapon, and she then took a blow from below.

"Damn it! That hurt like hell! Damn double perception." (Why didn't you say that when you were god-tier with Assassin last night?)

Enduring the searing pain and regaining her balance, Jizi's vision was once again filled with the water pipe, with a continuously enlarging visual effect.

"Damn it, here we go again! Even clay has a temper! Not to mention I'm probably made of wood!" (My true form is a mask.)

Jizi crossed her arms over her head in a defensive posture. But how could her slender arms withstand the immense force that even the Ruyi Jingu Bang, as solid as a meteorite, couldn't endure? If Berserker had any consciousness, it would probably mock this opponent's intelligence.

However, what is that guy holding in his hand? A small red and white ball?

"Pokeball, counter-attack and kill him!"

This one-time Pokeball was instantly crafted by Jizi using the Command Seals on her left hand as a mana source, consuming two Command Seals. Otherwise, crafting such an item would have numerous drawbacks: long preparation time (about ten minutes), inability to be disturbed during the process, high mana consumption, a limited shelf life (about six to seven hours), and it being a consumable that disappears after use. However, it also had its advantages, namely the ability to be prepared in advance and to take effect immediately! So, no matter how good your equipment or strong your skills are, I'll crush you with my item-based strategy—I want to glimpse into the world of soft-girl currency players too!

Swiftly dashing past the idiot who seemed to have hit himself on the head with a club, Jizi placed her blade at Kariya's throat without giving him any time to react.

"I just wanted to talk, what's with the sudden attack! Can't we just have a pleasant chat!"

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I Really Am Not Someone Who Likes to Abuse Dividing Lines

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"Alright, alright, I apologize for the initial mockery, but those two hits were quite painful, consider it settled, okay?"

The location has now shifted to a park bench. Jizi and Kariya Matou are sitting shoulder-to-shoulder, very "intimately," with Jizi even "brotherly" slinging an arm around Kariya's neck.

"What do you want to say."

Although the other party had already put away his sword, Kariya didn't believe that the slender and beautiful hand around his neck would have any difficulty strangling him, so he very rationally had Berserker materialize at a distance to standby. His life was no longer important, but he didn't want to die so carelessly. Besides, the other party genuinely seemed to want to negotiate.

"I've put significant effort into researching every pairing in the Holy Grail War, including you, Mr. Kariya. You could say I'm perfectly aware of your emotional journey and what you wish to obtain in the Holy Grail War."

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"Do you really think Sakura will be happy if you give the Holy Grail to that immortal old man?"

"How did you..."

In a single sentence, Kariya, who had been wearing a noble and aloof expression, transformed into a lust-filled fool. Under Jizi's strong control, he managed to break free from her grasp, grab her shoulders, and pin her against the bench. The fire of desire blazed in his eyes...

"Don't rush, Kariya. The night is long, and we have plenty of time."

Behind the Scenes:

Kariya: "Was that the fire of desire? It was a look of surprise, alright?"

Voice of God: "Didn't you want to know Caster's objective at the time?"

Kariya: "Of course I did."

Voice of God: "Curiosity is also a desire."

Kariya: "Damn it!"

Jizi: "And me! That last line, I felt a strong malice from the author!"

Voice of God: "Anyone who cares about details can go freeze frogs at Lake Mist."

Jizi and Kariya: "It's not a detail!"

(The midday segment that wasn't properly formatted was the result of me impulsively logging into the PC version of Qidian on my Android phone to upload—I shouldn't do that again...)