The Lady Crane (Continued)

That's it.

Especially when thinking about what will happen next.

Rovey couldn't help but smile slightly.

After the boring prelude, things definitely started to get interesting.

It seems the participants in the Holy Grail War are gradually gathering.

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"Fantastic! Another brilliant knockout!"

The result was as expected.

"Congratulations to our new champion Devil Muscle Rin, for successfully defeating the Masked Queen and achieving a five-game winning streak!!"

On the ring, Rin Tohsaka delivered another swift and powerful over-the-shoulder throw, defeating her third opponent of the night and eliciting cheers from the entire audience.

An indescribable surge of passion and fulfillment erupted in Rin Tohsaka's mind.

She clenched her fist, then raised it high, offering her own celebration.

She then happily returned to her lounge.

Looking at the stacks of money that Rovey had brought back for her, hundreds of thousands of dollars in just one night, Rin Tohsaka smiled smugly.

"Haha, as expected of me!"

With her hands on her hips, she arrogantly addressed Rovey, "I told you, making money is such a small matter, how could it possibly stump this young lady!"

'Does your achievement refer to bullying ordinary people...?'

Seeing her smug expression, Rovey couldn't hold back anymore, especially when he saw that Rin Tohsaka wasn't gambling behind his back.

"You used to at least pretend, but now you've really dropped all pretense," Rovey couldn't help but remark.

I also find Rin Tohsaka a headache.

He has taught quite a few geniuses, so he should have accumulated a lot of experience and be able to guide every single one of them.

But only, only when facing Rin Tohsaka.

He felt that his proud education had suffered a Waterloo, a major failure in his teaching career.

"Reservedness? Can reservations put food on the table? Warm, warm banknotes are definitely the best thing for me!"

Rin Tohsaka has stopped pretending and even posed a rhetorical question to Rovey, showing that she has completely fallen for money.

"You really are invincible..."

Seeing her like this, Rovey was too lazy to offer her any emotional guidance or psychological support, since Rin Tohsaka's appearance didn't seem like someone who would encounter psychological problems.

So he got straight to the point and told her what might happen that night.

"Alright, since you're doing well right now, I won't say anything more, but I still advise you to be a little more cautious from now on."

With that, Rovey tossed the photo he had prepared beforehand directly in front of Rin Tohsaka. "Because you've caused such a stir these past few days, it seems you've attracted the attention of others. Now you're not the only dark horse in the competition; your opponent tonight is her."

As he spoke, Rovey nodded, gesturing for Rin Tohsaka to take a good look at the final opponent she would be facing that night.

"And unsurprisingly, it's her again who's willing to suddenly increase the amount to force you into a tiebreaker. So you'd better learn a little about her, no, you'd better start thinking about a strategy now."

"Huh? An opponent? How could I possibly have a real opponent?"

Hearing Rin Tohsaka didn't even look up and continued counting the money. Compared to that photo, she now preferred the banknotes laid out in front of her. Then she waved her hand confidently and said, "No need to be so nervous. No matter what kind of opponent she is, I will easily knock her out. Why are you so nervous?"

"Is that so...?"

Upon hearing Rin Tohsaka's response, Rovey picked up the photo again with amusement and placed it directly in front of her.

"But why do I sense a sense of mortal enmity in this photograph?"

"Ha?!"

Rin Tohsaka couldn't help but voice her doubts.

However, this wasn't because of what Rovey said, but because she saw the pair of incredibly large and exaggerated pectoral muscles in the photo.

"What's going on? Why does she have such exaggerated breasts?!"

Rin Tohsaka was originally flat-chested, saw that her rival actually had two peaks that she could never reach, and her eyes were filled with the purest envy, jealousy and hatred.

Especially after learning that the other person was around her age, she exclaimed in awe, "Is this really... the size of a chest we should have at our age?!"

As she spoke, she touched her flat chest, trying to verify if she was imagining things.

Unfortunately, there was nothing there; the area remained empty. Nothing was there.

Is this the important point?

Upon hearing Rin Tohsaka's outrageous statement, Rovey was utterly speechless.

Then, not wanting to discuss the obviously inappropriate topic of breast development, he directly asked Rin Tohsaka if she had seen the woman in the video, nicknamed "Lady Crane."

Because the other person was also wearing a mask, and Rin Tohsaka's attention was focused on something else, she didn't quite understand what Rovey was saying for a moment.

It wasn't until Rovey spoke up that he learned the other person was also from London and was also a Magus, whose family was supposedly from Finland.

Although their names were concealed, since they are around the same age and both studying in London, it's possible they know each other, right?

So he wanted to ask Rin Tohsaka if she had ever met the other person and if she knew anything about them.

"Have you seen her before? Who... who is this person?"

After listening to Rovey's words, Rin Tohsaka seemed to suddenly realize something, and began to think seriously for a long time before finally stammering out the other person's name.

"Lu... Luvia..."

"Luvia Edelfelt?!"

"It's her? Yes, there's no mistake, it must be her! After all, only she could have grown such wildly large breasts, it's infuriating!"

After recognizing the other person's identity, Rin Tohsaka's mental state changed somewhat, clearly indicating that the two did know each other and were not on good terms.

"It seems you do know them."

Seeing this, Rovey nodded as expected, then looked at Rin Tohsaka, who was almost blinded by jealousy, and asked, "So what do you think the other party is doing coming all the way to Fuyuki City?"

"Is there even a question? It's obviously for the Holy Grail!"

Upon hearing the question, Rin Tohsaka answered without hesitation, "You might not know, but I know very well that her family has some connection with our ancestors. So I've been to their house, and that's when I met her, that incredibly annoying person. And after that visit, I realized her despicable personality. Her entire family is like that; if they set their sights on something, they'll definitely snatch it. She's definitely in Fuyuki City for the Holy Grail! However, I can confirm that she's definitely not one of the contestants from London."

"Why?"

Rovey was somewhat curious about her conclusion.

"Because she's in the Department of Modern Magecraft, which is El-Melloi II's Department of Modern Magecraft. Given his connections, he certainly wouldn't interfere with Aoko- sensei's ceremony. This time, she's most likely representing her family."

"It seems you really know the other person very well."

Upon hearing this, Rovey nodded, agreeing that Rin Tohsaka's words were indeed reasonable.

Do you think I wanted this?

Thinking about her experience with her, Rin Tohsaka couldn't help but scratch her hair in frustration. She said helplessly, "It's all because Aoko- sensei has always adopted a hands-off approach. I spend less than a day a week studying near her; the rest of the time I just watch her drink. Even basic classes were relegated to the Department of Modern Magecraft as a transfer student. Otherwise, how would I have gotten involved with her?"

"That rich guy is so wealthy that it's enviable. Every time he shows up, he's Gilgamesh and showing off. He's such a jerk, I'm green with envy."

When mentioning her, Rin Tohsaka bit a handkerchief she'd pulled out from somewhere and kept complaining, "What's worse is that she's very well-connected in high society, and many high-ranking people like her. And her family's Magecraft is similar to Jewel Magecraft, using jewels as a medium. But we're both Jewel Magecraft, so why is she so rich while I'm so poor?!"

"So, isn't this just blatant jealousy at work?" Rovey retorted. "You're really petty, aren't you? Or is it simply a case of like repels like?"

"Mind your own business! Anyway, this guy really is my mortal enemy. We've been at odds ever since London, and I never expected him to put me in this position to cause trouble again!"

"Damn it, if my opponent were her, I wouldn't lose no matter what!"

The thought that her nemesis, who had always made her unhappy, had also appeared here this time, made Rin Tohsaka seem bewitched. The dark resentment around her seemed to be about to materialize.

"Kill her, kill her, kill her! I'm going to kill her later! No one can stop me from making money and finding happiness!!"

It was like the whispers of a demon constantly echoing in my ears.

"It seems like he just uttered some villainous lines."

Seeing Rin Tohsaka's self-destructive attitude, Rovey no longer doubted her enthusiasm.

And...

This woman has finally gone mad.

"You keep preparing, I have to go out for a bit."

Realizing that staying with her might lower his IQ, Rovey Wei immediately made up an excuse to leave.

As he walked along the road, Rovey also pondered for a moment.

Luvia Edelfelt...

This name, and even to this family, was not unfamiliar to Rovey.

After all, he had already met her in London when he auctioned off the Mystic Eyes, and he had also swindled her family out of several mines and oil fields.

However, the other person at that time was a little girl about the same age as Rin Tohsaka.

I never imagined she would grow into such a beautiful young woman.

No, it's less about being graceful and elegant, and more about being dazzlingly radiant.

In stark contrast to Rin Tohsaka's shameful attributes, she radiates a dazzling, golden light at all times—the aura of wealth.

No wonder he and Rin Tohsaka don't get along so well.

This difference in compatibility stems from the soul.

However, compared to Rin Tohsaka's concern for worldly wealth and gold, what Rovey cared about more were other things.

He wanted to get some information from the other party about the situation in London and the Holy Grail War.

Although Rin Tohsaka had already answered once, he still felt that the information he received from Rin Tohsaka was unreliable enough, given its very limited source. Therefore, he wanted to obtain the information from someone truly from high society.

As for the method—he planned to ask the other party directly.

Although Rovey wasn't sure whether the other person remembered him, given that they had only met once as children, Rovey felt that the other person would have no reason to refuse his request to ask questions, given his status.

And coincidentally, the other party also has a final match against Rin Tohsaka tonight, so it wasn't difficult to find them.

With such a great opportunity presented to him, he was bound to take it seriously.

However, just as Rovey stepped out of the lounge, preparing to go find someone...

At the end of the corridor, a tall, slender figure in black stood silently.

Then he greeted Rovey.

When he saw him, Rovey immediately called out the other person's name.

"Kirei Kotomine."

Not long after.

In one of the audience seats.

Rovey easily unscrewed a bottle of the drink he had just bought, popped it into his mouth, and then turned to look at Kirei Kotomine sitting next to him, asking in surprise, "You really can't judge a book by its cover. I never expected you to have this kind of interest. Do Karen and Shirou know you're here to watch women's fighting?"

"Uh... actually, that's not how it is."

Caught off guard by Rovey's sudden question, Kirei Kotomine, who was organizing his thoughts, paused for a moment before replying seriously, "I actually came to see you."

How did you know I was here?

Upon hearing this, and seeing that Kirei Kotomine had no intention of joking, Rovey stopped joking as well and asked, "I thought it was really just a coincidence that I ran into you."

"It's because of Rin Tohsaka. Today, when I went to the Tohsaka Family to look for you, I happened to see her leaving the house dressed strangely. I was worried that she might have encountered danger, so I followed the clues and came here, but I never expected..."

As he spoke, Kirei Kotomine looked at this strange place, and for a moment he didn't know how to describe it.

"You didn't expect her to be so shameless and outrageous, did you?"

Rovey fully understood Kirei Kotomine's thoughts.

"That's right..."

Kirei Kotomine nodded, thinking about Rin Tohsaka's current personality, and wondered how it had been developed. He then asked Rovey with some confusion.

Why did you go along with her nonsense?