Is Using It Basically Cheating? / Same Old Thing in a New Package

Only people like this are worth joining forces with.

Shinji Matou could have contacted Fujimaru Kyoya, but considering that Tohsaka Rin, Shinji Matou gave up on the idea of winning him over.

"How... how could you do such a thing?"

Emiya Shirou felt as if his brain had been struck by lightning. It wasn't just the tragedy of Matou Sakura that was being discussed, but also the Fuyuki Great Fire ten years ago, which was related to the Holy Grail War.

This is the root of all evil.

"Why? The Einzbern Family wants to construct the complete Third Magic, the Tohsaka Family hopes to reach the Root through the Holy Grail, and our Matou Family hopes to eradicate All the World's Evils through the Holy Grail's wish-granting mechanism."

"But how much pain have you caused?"

As Emiya Shirou roared in anger, Shinji Matou's handsome face contorted, and he was sent flying. Jason, standing nearby, hesitated for a moment but ultimately refrained from intervening.

Before Emiya Shirou arrived, Shinji Matou had specifically instructed him not to intervene.

It's better to vent some anger.

"Indeed, especially since the Matou Family's ideals have been eroded by time, but none of that matters anymore. The Matou Family will have a new beginning under my leadership, and now I need your help."

"What use am I?"

"Of course it's useful. You are Emiya Kiritsugu son, and you also have a strong obsession. Before, you didn't know about the Holy Grail, so you weren't chosen quickly. But now?"

How exactly does the Holy Grail choose its Master and entrust it to the Command Seal?

Many people are actually unclear about this issue. They only know that the Three Founding Families will definitely be granted Command Seal, while others need to have a certain "attachment" or some understanding of the Holy Grail.

For example, a murderer who knows nothing, who is clearly an ordinary person, has a pursuit of a certain "color" and receives a response from the Holy Grail.

Emiya Shirou also has a strong conviction, a conviction about becoming a "Ally of Justice." Now that he has learned of the Holy Grail's existence, if the Holy Grail can truly grant wishes, then his wish to become Ally of Justice might come true.

With his intense obsession, understanding of the Holy Grail, and the karmic connection between Emiya Kiritsugu and the Holy Grail, the Command Seal finally manifested in Emiya Shirou's hands at this very moment.

"What's this?"

A slight stinging sensation came, and soon a red pattern appeared on the back of Emiya Shirou's hand.

"Command Seal, things made by our Matou Family."

Why did you choose me?

Although Emiya Shirou knows a little Magecraft, he's only used this thing to repair old appliances over the years; it's not really of much use.

"Because you are a normal person."

In fact, Shinji Matou had considered teaming up with Tohsaka Rin. After all, Sakura was also her sister. Given Tohsaka Rin's stubborn but soft-hearted personality, at worst Shinji Matou would just kneel on the ground and kowtow a few times before getting a beating.

After all, it was the Matou Family that caused Sakura so much suffering; if he doesn't suffer, who will?

The problem is that Tohsaka Rin is a Magecraft, and this matter involves the Tohsaka's Wish and a Magecraft's ultimate pursuit—to reach the Root.

A Magecraft is asked to abandon his journey to the Root and instead use the Holy Grail to save a sister who has already been adopted.

Although Shinji Matou is young, he wouldn't gamble such a big matter on someone's kindness.

"Kyo is learning Magecraft from Tohsaka. If we go to him, it will only make things difficult for him. What's worse, it would be bad if we harmed him because of this. So I had no choice but to come to you."

"..."

Emiya Shirou stared silently at the Command Seal in his hand. If Shinji Matou was right, then he had no choice now.

"Tell me what to do?"

Emiya Shirou has made up his mind.

"It's simple: defeat everyone and seize the Third Magic."

Shinji Matou looked at his sleeping sister. The Life Support Device couldn't repair her body. He had to obtain the Third Magic and combine it with what Aozaki Touko had made to give Sakura a new life.

Chapter 151 Is it a cheat code from the start? 20/102

"Fujimaru Kyoya, where have you been? I've been working so hard building this Magic Workshop all by myself, and you..."

Fujimaru Kyoya returned to the Tohsaka Family, he heard Tohsaka Rin's angry roar, but judging from her energetic appearance, she didn't seem tired at all.

"Alone? Where's Gil?"

"I don't know, that kid went off to play somewhere early this morning. Doesn't he feel ashamed at all going out in women's clothes?"

Speaking of her child Servant, Tohsaka Rin's head started to ache. She thought to herself that Gilgamesh, as an adult, probably wouldn't have such a headache.

No, if it were an adult Gilgamesh, you would definitely have an even bigger headache.

Fujimaru Kyoya can now more or less guess what Tohsaka Rin is thinking.

"Sigh~ I went out to gather information, but Master said this to me. It's really heartbreaking."

Speak of the Cao Cao, Cao Cao appears.

Gil followed Fujimaru Kyoya into the room, but his exquisite clothes were covered in dust, and his white stockings had several holes, revealing his chubby baby legs.

This was less of a intelligence gathering trip and more of a wild adventure in the mountains.

With Tohsaka Rin took out a handkerchief and wiped the dust off Gil's face. Seeing this, Fujimaru Kyoya thought for the first time that maybe... Tohsaka Rin would be a good woman after marriage.

"What kind of look is that?"

"It's nothing, I just want to hear Gil's report after you've finished packing."

Fujimaru Kyoya resisted the urge to use his Destiny Perception to see Tohsaka Rin's future and whether it would be altered; for now, Gil's information was more important.

"Heave-ho~ The Servant of the Executor has been summoned, but that's a minor matter. The key issue is that there's a problem with the Holy Church."

Gil jumped onto the chair, Tohsaka Rin handed Gil another pair of intact stockings, which were black this time.

"Church?"

Tohsaka Rin was puzzled. The Church had always acted as the Supervisor of the Holy Grail War and should not have had any designs on the Holy Grail.

"That's right. Although that Executor was experienced, he was too unprepared for that priest. I only reminded his Servant, and he should be able to save his life in the end."

Gil licked his wounds like a kitten, realizing that he was indeed struggling to deal with a powerful Servant in his current state.

What's more troublesome is that his Clairvoyance has been interfered with.

Although he can still see glimpses of the future, their accuracy is greatly reduced.

Unless it's a pivotal moment in history, the "future" will change every time it's observed.

If there is only one Clairvoyance, it is still within a controllable range. However, if there are two Clairvoyance constantly observing the "future," then the "future" they see becomes completely worthless.

However, some things are certain.

Lancer's Master, Bazett, will be killed by Kirei Kotomine, while Lancer will be controlled by Kirei Kotomine's numerous Command Seal.

Child of Light of Ireland is already a powerful Servant; if Kirei Kotomine continues to provide him with Command Seal, he will truly be a great threat.

Of course, Gil's intention to rescue Bazett wasn't good either; he simply wanted to sow discord between the two sides and force that person out.

We must reclaim as much of the collection as possible.

"How do you know so much? You've only been here a few days."

"Sigh~ Master, you don't actually raise me like a son just because I'm young, do you? You don't even ask about the Servant's Noble Phantasm. This overflowing maternal instinct is really both funny and exasperating."

"You... didn't you say that less than one-tenth of your Noble Phantasm remained?"

This was indeed Tohsaka Rin's problem; upon learning that less than one-tenth of the Gate of Babylon, her mind immediately began to focus on defense and counter-attacks.

I never considered the possibility of a second Noble Phantasm, since most Noble Phantasm are based on the deeds of the Heroic Spirit during his lifetime, and there should only be one under normal circumstances.

"Normally, Servant does only have one Noble Phantasm, but I possess an EX-rank Clairvoyance, which, combined with my extremely high Divinity, ultimately resulted in my Noble Phantasm — All-Knowing Star."

Although Tohsaka Rin comes from the Mage Family in the "countryside," she understands the value of EX Clairvoyance, which is basically equivalent to a cheat code that can Cheat the future.

Of course, for Magecraft, a little bit of transparency isn't really transparency, and besides, does revealing it automatically mean you've got a cheat code?

"Wait, let me process this information."

If Gil's information is correct, then her senior brother Kirei Kotomine, who covets the Holy Grail, will shift from neutral to hostile.

These are all minor matters. The real issue is when this covetous thought first arose. If it was ten years ago...

Tohsaka Rin clenched her fists. Looking back now, it seemed that her father's death was not as simple as it had appeared.

"Master, I don't recommend you go find that priest right now. After all, my Noble Phantasm is currently being interfered with by another power of Clairvoyance, so I can't guarantee your safety 100%."

"What?"

"I'm not kidding you, he really is a tricky guy."

King of Magecraft Solomon —even Gilgamesh at his peak wouldn't dare underestimate him, let alone Gil Gate of Babylon has been reduced to less than a tenth of its original value.

"EX-level Clairvoyance? Caster?"

"That's right, Brother Fujimaru knows too."

Gil's expression held a hint of amusement, clearly indicating that there was another individual with EX Clairvoyance in this Singularity —the self-proclaimed "ordinary high school student," Fujimaru Kyoya.

Gil could actually tell that it was the Buddhist Divine Powers Destiny Perception one's past lives. Its usage was rather limited, as it could only be used on a specific person. It was far inferior to Gilgamesh and Solomon. However, if it were combined with the Heavenly Eye, it would be much more interesting.

However, it's already quite remarkable that Fujimaru Kyoya could comprehend the Destiny Perception at his age; one can't force things like the Heavenly Eye.

"It should be the Lord of the Clock Tower's Department of Astrology, Marisbury Animsphere, and his Servant, the King of Magecraft Solomon."

The names Fujimaru Kyoya mentioned were all incredibly prestigious. Those who could serve as the Lord of the twelve departments of the Clock Tower must have at least the strength of Color Rank, even if they weren't Grand. As for the King of Magecraft Solomon, he was the patriarch of Magecraft in later generations.

Is there any chance of winning now?

"It's alright, we will definitely win."

Fujimaru Kyoya pressed down on Tohsaka Rin's shoulder. He understood that this wasn't a question of whether they could win, but a question of whether they absolutely had to win.

We cannot allow that apocalyptic event called the Humanity Incineration to happen, nor can we allow this sharp-tongued but kind-hearted girl to die like this.

Fujimaru Kyoya must win.

Chapter 152 Same old soup in new bottles

"Then I'll go investigate."

The next morning, Gil began her work early, wearing her little skirt and doing reconnaissance, while Tohsaka Rin reminded her to be careful and so on.

If you didn't know better, you'd think this was a young mother taking her child to school.

Are you going out too?

Tohsaka Rin looked at Fujimaru Kyoya, and immediately showed an unhappy expression. She had been reinforcing the Tohsaka Family's Barrier by herself for several days.

"Hmm, let's shift their focus slightly."

Fujimaru Kyoya stretched out his hand, and on the back of his hand appeared a Three-Segment Red Tattoo that resembled the Holy Tree, looking just like Command Seal.

"You..."

"It's just a ballpoint pen, doesn't it look similar?"

Tohsaka Rin stared at the guy in front of her. Did this guy not care about her safety at all? Waving his Command Seal around on the table, he was practically a sitting duck.

"I am the Head of Family of the Tohsaka Family. Your little tricks won't fool anyone."

"That's not necessarily true. You're the only one left in the Tohsaka Family. If you die, how will the Tohsaka Family's Magecraft be inherited?"

Fujimaru Kyoya raised a very simple question.

"A little investigation would reveal that you took me as your apprentice some time before the Holy Grail War, and used me as a puppet on the front lines while you secretly manipulated me from behind the scenes. This would reduce the likelihood of you being attacked."

After all, Command Seal are the key to controlling Servant, Fujimaru Kyoya, who possesses Command Seal, is obviously more vulnerable to attack.

"Kirei knows the real reason."

"Does he really know? The young lady of the Tohsaka Family is a 'Magecraft'."

That's right, Tohsaka Rin is a Magecraft, and Magecraft are basically synonymous with cold-blooded animals, so it's quite normal for such a being to deceive people.

"But I watched Kirei grow up, I can't fool him."

"Really? If he knew you've always 'knew' the truth about Tohsaka Tokiomi's death, would he still think that way?"

Tohsaka Rin did indeed begin to suspect Kirei Kotomine last night, but that's hardly the truth, yet Kirei Kotomine is unaware of it.

If the other party asserts that Tohsaka Rin knew everything ten years ago, then all the details they've encountered over the years cannot be considered reliable.