A Person in Type-Moon, Starting by Adopting Sakura Chapter 48

Under his intentional guidance, Weber reconciled with his teacher, Kenneth. The impulsive and somewhat arrogant junior, after so many experiences, had indeed grown significantly, gradually coming to understand Kenneth. This time, he even brought Rider, the King of Conquerors, with them to form a strong alliance.

Kenneth's changes were even more profound. Not only did he not bring his fiancé who constantly dragged him down, but he also replaced his Servant with Fionn, who possessed wisdom, strength, endurance, and utility. He had now revealed the secrets concerning Emiya Kiritsugu to him. Coupled with the high-rise explosion they had just experienced, Kenneth's mindset must have completely shifted. He would likely be able to survive the upcoming Holy Grail War.

As for Matou Kariya...

Honestly, compared to the aces Fionn and Iskandar, Lancelot, who went weak in the knees at the sight of Artoria, was merely a chess piece moved on a whim. While he could serve a purpose, he wasn't that crucial to Rovey's plans. The same applied to Matou Zouken.

Now, these three formidable forces, under his guidance, were gradually coalescing into a powerful torrent, needing only a slight push to shatter their target.

However, this force could only be guided by him; it couldn't be fully controlled.

The only reason they could stand together now was because they shared a common enemy and a short-term objective: the prime target of all Masters, the "Pot of this World" – Tokiomi Tohsaka.

Don't be fooled by their current united front. Once their common enemy disappeared, this gathered force would become an obstacle for him.

Matou Kariya aside, Iskandar of the Rider team would never give up the Holy Grail for a mere temporary pact. That King was the very embodiment of conquest and violence. If he were left until the end, even if Weber didn't wish to oppose Rovey, Iskandar would pursue his own conquest. Therefore, a confrontation was inevitable, and Iskandar would become an obstacle in his plans, needing to be eliminated sooner rather than later.

Kenneth, too, driven by his dignity as a lord and teacher, would not be willing to lose to them. He would fight with all his might, holding nothing back. At that point, Kenneth would also become an enemy.

"Hoo..."

After contemplating the potential future scenarios, Rovey let out a long sigh.

Thinking about it, his El-Melloi Faction was truly a model of filial piety, brotherly affection, and camaraderie. They were practically making stealing Holy Relics to participate in the Holy Grail War and fighting amongst themselves a classroom specialty.

If possible, Rovey didn't really want to fight his teacher and junior. While it wasn't an unsolvable problem, it would certainly make things troublesome.

However, to achieve a certain objective in his plan, he was determined to secure the magic of the Fuyuki City's Holy Grail. No one could compromise on this point.

So... was there a way to avoid fighting his own kin, teacher, and disciple, yet still solve the problem?

The answer was: Yes.

Thinking of a certain figure, Rovey's face involuntarily broke into a smile.

With Assassin's withdrawal and the complete erasure of Fuyuki City's intelligence network, he no longer had to worry about exposure.

Therefore, he could now proceed with certain matters more easily.

Though "easily" was a relative term, he still needed someone to draw fire for him. And as for that person...

Tokiomi Tohsaka had conveniently stepped into the spotlight himself.

Undoubtedly, Tokiomi Tohsaka held the strongest trump card in this Holy Grail War: the King of Heroes, Archer, Gilgamesh. Judging solely by Servant strength, he was undoubtedly the strongest among the summoned Heroic Spirits this time.

And this Master-Servant pair were precisely the perfect candidates to help him resolve his current predicament.

Since Kenneth, Weber, and Matou Kariya intended to overthrow Tokiomi Tohsaka, they would inevitably clash with Gilgamesh.

The originally planned four-on-one, with Scáthach, would have been a situation where even Gilgamesh would surely die, provided they prepared adequately. Their casualties could also be minimized.

But what if he slightly weakened his own forces while acting, and then engaged in battle? Wouldn't that improve the situation?

If Rider and Lancer were to face the King of Heroes, the originally winning scales would be tipped precariously, and the outcome would become entirely unpredictable.

Or perhaps...

"Hey, hey, my Master, what kind of bad idea are you plotting? That expression of yours doesn't look like something a good person would wear."

A clear, cold female voice carried a hint of amusement.

Leaning back in the chair opposite him, the beautiful purple-haired, red-eyed woman, Scáthach, looked at him with a smile, her expression teasing.

Even Aozaki Touko couldn't help but chuckle upon seeing Rovey's expression and chimed in.

"What's with that look... It's like you're about to do something mischievous. Junior Rovey, your thoughts seem quite dangerous."

"Ah, really? It's just..."

Rovey touched his face, then suppressed his smile, closed one eye, and said calmly.

"I've figured out how to proceed with the subsequent events, so I'm just a little happy."

"Tsk, happy? I'd say more like delighted. While I don't quite understand what you're thinking, I have a feeling you're not planning anything good."

Aozaki Touko clicked her tongue, inwardly sympathizing with someone with lemon-colored hair.

"Looking at that expression, I can tell your teacher is probably in for some trouble."

"Oh?"

"Of course. You look like the main villain in a TV drama."

"...Is that so? Then never mind."

Hearing this, Rovey shook his head slightly, not paying much attention to it. Instead, he asked Touko in front of him.

"Touko, how is your research on the Lesser Grail progressing?"

"There's been some progress. Through hands-on research with that Lesser Grail, I've gained a general understanding of its secrets."

Mentioning the Lesser Grail, Aozaki Touko's face broke into a smile, and she replied with a hint of excitement. "I never expected that, just as you said, this Holy Grail War would hide something as significant as the Third Magic. No wonder Emiya Kiritsugu was so confident in achieving his so-called salvation for all humanity."

What was once an unobtainable desire was now within reach. Although she couldn't possibly control this Third Magic, personally experiencing it was a way for Aozaki Touko to mend past regrets.

Seeing her gradually begin to let go, Rovey felt genuinely happy for her.

She was almost out of it...

"In that case, good luck. Time is limited, only during the Holy Grail War. How far you can research [Soul Materialization] depends on your own abilities."

After learning about Aozaki Touko's research progress, Rovey nodded and repeatedly instructed her not to forcibly split the Lesser Grail. He emphasized that the research must be conducted while ensuring Irisviel's integrity.

Subsequently, upon learning of the time crunch, Aozaki Touko lost the desire to chat further with Rovey and immediately retreated to her room to continue her beloved magic research.

As for Scáthach, her demeanor seemed a bit strange.

"What's wrong? Is there something on my face?"

Seeing Scáthach leaning back in her chair, appearing somewhat idle and staring at him, Rovey kindly inquired.

"It's nothing. If I don't have a fight for a while, it's just too boring to stay here. You're analyzing the Lesser Grail, and he's drawing from the Greater Grail, which makes me seem rather useless."

Scáthach pointed a finger behind Rovey, towards the massive mass of mana above the ritual array, which had just been drawn from the ley lines and the Greater Grail. This was also the crucial material Rovey was using to create the pseudo-Holy Grail.

"Since you're idle, why don't you help me stabilize the ritual?"

Hearing Scáthach's words about being idle, Rovey frowned slightly.

After all, with the guidance of this Queen of Magecraft, the completion of his legendary Noble Phantasm could be significantly accelerated.

"I refuse. I've already given you the corresponding runes and magic. Whether you can complete it from here on out is your business. This is my test for you. If you can't even complete this independently, then you certainly can't fulfill my wish, can you?"

Scáthach narrowed her eyes and retorted to Rovey.

"While that's true, I think you also have the intention of being lazy mixed in there."

Rovey shook his head but didn't argue.

"Anyway, what do you want to do?"

"Give me money. I'm so bored staying here with you guys. Since there probably won't be any more battles, I want to go out and explore."

The purple-haired beauty blinked her eyes, then extended her fair hand, stating her thoughts very straightforwardly.

This scene made Rovey involuntarily have a slight hallucination of someone currently engrossed in research in their room.

Has she been infected by staying together for too long?

Rovey sighed, "As long as you don't cause trouble, then go ahead..."

After all, the battle situation had pretty much stabilized. Artoria, having suffered two major setbacks and being heavily wounded, could no longer fight. Only Gilgamesh remained as an enemy. Therefore, even if Scáthach went out, there wouldn't be any major issues.

In this situation, even if Scáthach went shopping at every mall in Fuyuki City, no one would bother her.

"Remember, absolutely no major disturbances. Do you understand?"

Rovey emphasized it deliberately.

"No problem, no problem."

Taking the black card with seven million pounds, Scáthach's eyes lit up slightly, and a captivating smile appeared on her face.

Back in the Land of Shadows, she was either a shadow or a dead person, and she was practically suffocating. Now, she could finally get some fresh air...

Although she was happy to fight heroes from different eras and to befriend a Master as compatible as Rovey, Scáthach didn't want to stay in this dark underground parking lot until the war ended.

For her, this era still had many good things worth experiencing firsthand.

"Go, but be careful. If anything unexpected happens, just start fighting. After all, we have no shortage of mana right now."

Rovey sighed, then glanced at the massive mass of mana behind him that was already being compressed and shaped by the ritual as much as possible.

"Don't worry, I'll be careful."

Scáthach shrugged in response.

She was quite confident in her own strength. There were many Servants in the Holy Grail War who could contend with her, but only the King of Heroes, the Golden King, could truly guarantee a win against her.

However, winning against her didn't mean he could keep her. If Scáthach wanted to escape, even Gilgamesh would be powerless to stop her. The Queen of the Land of Shadows could come and go as she pleased in this city.

After leaving these words, Scáthach turned and disappeared. As she left, she didn't forget to bring Sakura Tohsaka, who was being neglected because everyone was busy with their own tasks, intending to take the little girl out for a stroll.

In the Land of Shadows, all her disciples were problematic students. She had never encountered a child as well-behaved as Little Sakura before, finding her novel and interesting, so she decided to take her out to play.

"Be careful on the way... Huh?"

Watching her receding back, Rovey sighed helplessly, then turned back to perfect the Noble Phantasm in his plan. Suddenly, his hand trembled...

It seemed he had foreseen that the situation was about to turn for the worse.

"Hmph."

Rovey raised a finger and let out a cold snort as he reached out to the air. The formation array lit up on his arm, and mana symbolizing the four basic elements—water, fire, earth, and wind—attacked in a certain direction. A pale pink petal was tightly grasped in his palm.

"Merlin... It's this guy again."

Looking at the fragrant pale pink petal in his hand, Rovey frowned, then his expression turned thoughtful.

This was the second time he had tried to guide him into slumber and invade his dreams...

Not only that, but because of that old pervert, they had let the supposedly doomed Artoria escape. Now, he had come knocking again...

What exactly did that guy want?

Should he meet him?

Clenching the faint pink petal in his hand, Rovey's furrowed brow relaxed slightly, and he began to ponder seriously.

Meanwhile, within Avalon.

"Huh? Why did it fail again? And it was just canceled without any resistance... what in the world is going on?"

The white-haired online scammer, who had failed twice, was clearly going mad.

Upon closer inspection, Merlin discovered the trick.

This brat! He had added several more layers of mental defense to himself, even binding his mana supply to the newly refined pseudo-Holy Grail. In all his years, this was the first time he had encountered such a tough nut to crack.

The soul strength of the Outsider combined with the alchemy circle's infinite mana supply...

It was almost impossible to break through head-on. He needed to think of another way.

After a moment of careful thought, Merlin seemed to have an idea, his eyes brightening slightly.

"Right, if I had that thing as a medium, perhaps I could..."

Chapter 54: Joyful Happiness (6K words)

[—The voice that deeply pierced my heart was like a ceaseless cheer.]

Tohsaka Residence

A lazy golden figure was leaning back on a soft sofa. Gilgamesh leisurely savored the expensive red wine meticulously collected by Tokiomi Tohsaka, his crimson eyes looking at the weary young priest before him. A playful smile played on his lips, like a venomous snake flicking its tongue, as he slowly spoke to him.

"So, Kirei, what are your thoughts on what happened this time?"

"Hmm?"