"There was just a mouse in the workshop. Rin called me to check on it. I can handle it myself, Arisu. You can keep reading."
Hearing Aoko's reply, Arisu nodded before shifting her gaze back to her book, no longer paying Aoko any mind.
Kaikiri Leshith had already reached the third floor of Garan no Dou. As he ascended, he noticed a slightly ajar door and, out of curiosity, walked over to peek inside through the gap.
"Idiot big brother, you're using Reinforcement Magecraft incorrectly. Look, this book says you need to convert mana and set nodes on the main muscle groups of your arm. It's not like you, trying to cover the entire arm as a single unit."
Inside the room, Kallian was holding a magecraft book borrowed from Rin, flipping through its pages while 'instructing' Shirou Emiya on learning magecraft.
Seeing the two children teaching themselves magecraft, Kaikiri Leshith couldn't help but push the door open and walk in.
"I suggest you two youngsters don't haphazardly follow the book. You might cripple his arm by accident!"
"Who's there?"
Hearing a stranger's voice from behind them, Kallian and Shirou Emiya turned around in alarm. Upon seeing the stranger, Shirou Emiya immediately stepped forward, shielding Kallian behind him. Kallian, clutching the book in front of her, warily stared at the stranger over Shirou Emiya's shoulder.
Kaikiri Leshith smiled as he looked at the wary Kallian and Shirou Emiya. He took off his sunglasses and put them in his jacket pocket.
"Hello, I'm Kaikiri Leshith. I'm a mercenary. I'm looking for Rin Tohsaka. Could you help me find her?"
Shirou Emiya, looking at Kaikiri Leshith, who claimed to be a mercenary, dared not act rashly. He stated firmly, "I refuse. I won't casually guide strangers!"
"Oh, is that so? Ah, what a bother."
Just then, a hand landed on Kaikiri Leshith's shoulder. The same voice said, "Yeah, what a bother."
Kaikiri Leshith's pupils constricted. When did someone get behind me? His mercenary instincts kicked in, and he immediately prepared to draw the 'gun' from his embrace.
But unfortunately, the person behind Kaikiri Leshith was none other than Aoko, who had come to investigate the intruder. Once a martial arts-focused Magus like Aoko got close, any resistance would be futile.
As Kaikiri Leshith's hand reached his chest, he felt a powerful force on his shoulder. Then, he was grabbed by the shoulder and flung away by Aoko, crashing heavily against the wall.
Aoko looked with satisfaction at the unconscious Kaikiri Leshith, then patted the non-existent dust from her hands and gave Shirou a thumbs-up.
"Shirou, you did great just now!"
Hearing Aoko's praise, Shirou scratched his head sheepishly and said, "It's nothing, Sister Aoko. It's just what I should do."
"Alright, you two, go back to your rooms and rest. The handling of this matter is not suitable for children..."
When Kaikiri Leshith woke up from his daze, he found himself tied to a chair in the room. On the sofa not far away, the Fifth Magus, Aoko Aozaki, was peeling fruit with a small knife, looking at him with a smile that was not a smile, occasionally gesturing with the knife as if searching for the best place to start cutting.
Seeing this scene, Kaikiri Leshith hurriedly shouted at Aoko.
"Wait! Fifth Magus, I have no ill intentions. I'm a mercenary hired by the Tohsaka family. I only broke into your esteemed adults' magecraft workshop because I received some news that needed to be delivered to Rin Tohsaka as soon as possible. I have a contract in my coat pocket, you can verify it!"
Aoko, who had initially thought she had captured a greedy mercenary and was planning to pass the time with Kaikiri Leshith, was taken aback. She got up, walked over to Kaikiri Leshith, and took the mercenary contract and self-enforcement document signed by Tokiomi Tohsaka and Kaikiri Leshith from his pocket.
After carefully reading through everything and confirming that Kaikiri Leshith was indeed a mercenary hired by the Tohsaka family, Aoko pouted. With a flick of the knife in her hand, she cut the ropes binding Kaikiri Leshith and turned to walk out the door.
"Follow me, I'll take you to Rin. You can tell her whatever news you have. It's really boring otherwise."
As the ropes were cut, Kaikiri Leshith stood up, rubbing his stiff wrists from being bound, and hurried to keep up with Aoko's pace. Ah, I knew it. This job was a cursed assignment!
Knock, knock, knock.
A crisp knock echoed. Rin, in the research lab, dejectedly put down the documents in her hand. Seeing Touko and Da Vinci ignoring the knock, she irritably walked to the door and opened it.
"Aoko? It's you? Didn't you go deal with the intruder? Are you done playing so quickly?"
Aoko, blocking the doorway, shifted slightly to reveal Kaikiri Leshith standing not far behind her.
"What intruder? He's a mercenary hired by your family to protect you. He said he has some important news to tell you."
Rin looked at Kaikiri Leshith, walked out of the research lab, and casually closed the door. She then walked over to Kaikiri Leshith, who was gazing into the distance by the window.
Sensing Rin's approach, Kaikiri Leshith quickly retracted his gaze from the distance and looked directly into Rin Tohsaka's eyes, indicating that he absolutely had not been peeking at their research.
Rin arrived beside Kaikiri Leshith and politely bowed to him.
"Your name is Kaikiri Leshith, correct? What news do you have for me?"
Kaikiri Leshith nodded and took out a stack of photos from his pocket, handing them to Rin.
Rin took the photos and examined them carefully before raising her head in surprise.
"Grand Sorcerer Blackmoor—The Black Wing Duke?"
"Yes, Miss Rin Tohsaka. I took these last night at the Mihamagawa Ogawa Apartment. At the same time, I learned from my colleagues that a large number of Dead Apostles are currently on their way to Kanfushi City..."
PS - I will accelerate the plot of this Kara no Kyoukai arc. Next, I will bring you a better story! (This damn system defaulted the release to 2020. My apologies, everyone, I didn't notice. Please forgive me for the missing chapter yesterday!!!!!)
"The Ogawa Apartment! Has Souren Araya joined forces with the Dead Apostles!"
Seeing Rin standing there, lost in thought, Aoko turned and entered the laboratory.
A moment later, Aoko emerged with Touko and Da Vinci. Touko walked directly to Rin's side and patted her shoulder, interrupting Rin's reverie.
"Rin, can we confirm now that the Black Wing Duke and Souren Araya have joined forces?"
"Yes, the information and photos brought by Kaikiri Leshith have been confirmed. I'm just puzzled as to why the renowned Black Wing Duke would join forces with Souren Araya."
Touko took out a cigarette lighter from her shirt pocket, then smiled at Kaikiri Leshith and tossed the cigarette and lighter to him.
"Do we need to think that much? Aoko, are you afraid of the Black Wing Duke?"
When Touko asked, Aoko confidently patted her chest and replied without hesitation.
"What do you think I am, Touko? I'm a magician, why would I be afraid of those bugs hiding in the shadows!"
After receiving Aoko's reply, Touko said to Rin Tohsaka.
"Rin, we don't need to care who they are or why they've teamed up. Since you think they're a threat, why don't we just go and eliminate them?"
Then Touko turned and stared at Kaikiri Leshith. Having spent many years in the mercenary world, Kaikiri Leshith knew exactly what Touko meant. He took the cigarette Touko gave him and headed downstairs.
"Miss Rin, I'm going downstairs for a smoke!"
After Kaikiri Leshith left, Touko continued speaking.
"Rin, Fujino's data has all been analyzed. We can start the experiment to create a Servant with a Blank Spirit Foundation at any time. If the experiment is successful, we can then awaken Ryougi Shiki, and we'll have two more Servants to add to our combat strength."
Upon hearing Touko's words, Rin crossed her arms and nodded.
"Then, without further ado, let's make it quick. I'll notify Fujino to come over right away. If it's successful, we'll go to the hospital this afternoon to awaken Ryougi Shiki, and then we'll go destroy Souren Araya!"
Fujino, who should have been in class, rushed out of school with Kirei Kotomine and arrived at Garan no Dou. The feeling of being needed by someone made Fujino's heart both excited and anxious.
Walking anxiously through Garan no Dou, Fujino thought with a flushed face, Master needs my help. I'm needed. Finally, I have my own purpose. That's great... With these anxious and excited feelings, Fujino walked onto the rooftop of Garan no Dou.
On the rooftop of Garan no Dou, the familiar magic circle was still there. Rin, holding a Holy Grail filled with milky white liquid, stood in the center of the magic circle, continuously chanting complex incantations. The liquid in the Holy Grail began to emit faint starlight with Rin's chanting!
After completing the ritual, Rin looked at Fujino, who was listening to Touko's explanation.
"Fujino, Touko has already explained it to you roughly. I also need to explain to you that this experiment has a certain degree of danger. If something goes wrong with the experiment, your consciousness might be invaded by a Servant, so you can decide for yourself whether to participate."
"If the experiment is successful, can I help you, Master?"
Rin looked at Fujino with some heartache. She hadn't expected that her imitation of Orochimaru's words would make Fujino so devoted to her. Seeing Fujino like this, Rin could only stand there, completely unsure of what to say.
"Master, I understand. I am willing to participate in the experiment!"
Touko noticed Rin's hesitation at this moment. She walked to Rin's side, took the Holy Grail from Rin's hand, and patted Rin's shoulder.
"Rin, you go rest to the side first. I'll conduct the rest of the ritual."
Rin walked blankly to the edge of the rooftop, feeling the gentle breeze. For the first time, Rin began to doubt herself, Am I doing the right thing...
Years of delving deeper into the world of magecraft had inevitably caused Rin to pick up some habits of a Magus, becoming somewhat selfish, disregarding human lives, and becoming unscrupulous in her pursuits.
Regarding Fujino Asagami, Rin initially intended to use her. This was precisely because Fujino Asagami was suitable material for Rin's research. However, facing Fujino Asagami just now, Rin began to hesitate. At this moment, Rin recalled the vow she had secretly made when the King of Conquerors departed, But I will definitely change all of this. I, Rin Tohsaka, dream of becoming a Demon God! Yes, I am Rin Tohsaka, the one who vowed to become a Demon God. I don't want to learn the ways of those Magus. I just want to be myself!
Having figured it out, Rin extended her hand and condensed her magic, forcibly stopping the ritual that had already begun. Facing Touko's confused gaze, Rin simply said to Fujino.
"Fujino, I hope you think clearly. Now that your painlessness has been cured, you can start a new life. There's no need to walk down the thorny path of magecraft. It's not too late to regret it now."
Facing Rin's words, Fujino showed a brilliant smile, shook her head, and said firmly.
"No, Master. My life has already been decided. That is to follow you. It was your words that made me understand the meaning of my life. Right now, I just want to follow you. I will spare no effort to help you!"
Seeing Fujino make up her mind, Rin thought, Fujino, thank you. Regardless of success or failure, from today onwards, you are my disciple, Rin Tohsaka. I will treat you like family! Then, Rin nodded to Touko.
"Let's begin, Touko!"
Touko stood by the magic circle, holding the Holy Grail, facing Fujino in the center of the magic circle. She continuously chanted, and as the magic circle grew brighter and was about to reach its peak.
Fujino, within the magic circle, reached out, took the Holy Grail from Touko's hand, and drank the milky white liquid in one gulp.
The light dissipated. Fujino, now in the center of the magic circle, was wearing a kimono primarily in red. She held her chest with one hand and lazily said to Rin.
"Hello, young Magus. My name is Fujino Asagami. If you ask what I can do, at most I'm just a psychic who performs tricks with twisted objects... Can I be of use...?"
Touko turned her head and exchanged a look with Rin.
"It's successful!" X2
Then Rin asked Fujino in the magic circle.
"Fujino, do you still remember who I am?"
Upon hearing Rin's question, Fujino frowned, rubbed her temples, and stood dazed for a long time before slowly speaking.
"Master!"
"Can you still remember? Fujino, how do you feel now?"
At this moment, Fujino had regained her composure from before the ritual. She respectfully said to Rin.
"Master, when I completed the ritual just now, I felt something attach itself to my body. Then a string of strange memories appeared in my mind. It wasn't until you asked me if I remembered you just now that I recovered..."
Then Fujino looked down at the kimono that had suddenly appeared on her body, and a rainbow light flashed in her eyes as she looked at the sky.
Boom Her twisted Mystic Eyes, which had become a Noble Phantasm, distorted the air...
Sorry everyone! Two chapters tonight as usual. Yesterday's chapter has been updated!
Section 52 Chapter 51: Rin's Kara no Kyoukai Journey - The Attack Begins
"Rin, do you have enough soul fragments of the Winter Saintess?"
In response to Touko's question, Rin subconsciously lowered her head to look at the soul fragments of the Winter Saintess stored in her coat's chest pocket.
That's right, the reason Rin and Touko were able to complete the creation of the Blank Spirit Foundation was thanks to the soul fragments of the Winter Saintess, which utilized the Third Magic. The milky white liquid previously held within the Holy Grail was made with the soul fragments of the Winter Saintess as the primary ingredient.
"There are enough for a few more, but the Holy Grail's magic can only support two or three Servants fighting for a short time. Making more wouldn't be meaningful, and not everyone has the potential to become a Heroic Spirit."
Touko looked up at the sky, which had just been distorted by Fujino, and recalled the disaster-like scene Fujino had caused earlier.
"What about me, Rin?"
Seeing Touko's expression, Aoko walked behind her and smacked the back of Touko's head.
"I say, Touko, didn't you forget what Rin said about the Fuyuki Holy Grail? You can just go get it in a few years, why the rush!"
Touko, having been hit, glared at Aoko as she turned around. However, remembering her sister's close-combat abilities, she could only swallow her pride and anger.
Rin, watching the Aozaki sisters, shook her head and muttered softly.
"Touko originally wanted to gain the power of a Servant to teach Aoko a lesson, but now... sigh..."
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