The Second Holy Grail

Tokyo is closer to the sky than Fuyuki, and the stars in the Tokyo night sky are more numerous, more dazzling, and more radiant than those in Fuyuki.

The stars twinkled, casting endless light that illuminated the courtyard windows.

A girl named ' Sajyou Manaka ' gazes at the sky, radiating brilliant light—the Holy Spear 'Rhongomyniad''s radiance.

Her loose, short, golden hair swayed in the wind, illuminating her delicate, young face. She looked no more than thirteen or fourteen years old. Her tender figure was wrapped in a green long dress, the hem of which revealed her white silk stockings as her legs swayed slightly.

The sky and stars were reflected in her eyes.

The blue color of her eyes seemed to conceal a mysterious vortex.

To the average person, that light was nothing more than an ordinary shooting star.

In her eyes, she could see the entire world— Rhongomyniad was one of the anchors that fixed the present world, and although the Holy Lance in Artoria's hand was only Projection of it, there was still an extremely close connection between them.

This is a mystery that ordinary people cannot glimpse, and it is also the mysterious essence that most Magecraft find difficult to see directly.

However, for Sajyou Manaka, that radiance was anything but secretive.

after all...

"Nothing can hide anything from the source." The girl sighed, feeling rather bored.

The vortex hidden in her eyes spread even more widely.

From the room behind, someone cautiously approached. The maid, dressed as a servant, spoke with extreme respect, yet also with a hint of fear. "Young Miss, it's time to rest."

"I understand." Sajo Aika tilted her head and smiled. "I'll go rest, don't worry—I won't do anything reckless."

The maid's body trembled involuntarily.

This is not the attitude a servant should have towards his master; rather, it is more like the fear one feels when facing a demon.

Watching the maid's departing figure, Aika pouted slightly. "Boring people, boring world—"

Everyone was terrified of her.

In her eyes, everyone was completely innocent and unremarkable.

Just like the Tohsaka Family, the Sajo family in Tokyo is also a local power in the mysterious world, managing one of the many ley lines in Tokyo.

Their family has a long history and a mysterious lineage that has never been interrupted.

However, even within this family, Sajyou Manaka is still an extremely special individual.

Because of her birth, she was linked to the ' Vortex of the Root,' the ultimate truth sought by countless Magecraft.

Through the Vortex of the Root, she can instantly obtain any knowledge she desires.

In Aika's eyes, all people and all things are without secrets and extremely boring.

This is the manifestation of the power of a ' True Magic ' at level 1.

That is also why everyone fears her.

However, Aika, who had always found the Aika boring, suddenly became slightly more interested on this day.

It wasn't because the sky showed any light.

Rather, it's because...

She discovered the unknown.

The existence cannot be seen through by the root, and the figure cannot be grasped by her.

—The Holy Grail War.

—Rovi.

"I really want to try..."

"Kill him!"

The petite, delicate girl revealed a pure and flawless smile.

The reflection in those blue eyes was full of joy, as if born with knowledge and lacking the common human values.

Aika is inherently innocent and pure, yet terrifyingly wicked like a demon.

"But before that."

"The second 'Holy Grail'... is about to appear."

The fox's mournful howl echoed across the wilderness, spreading in the evening breeze.

The truth was discovered by Yu Ji, and Tamamo -Tamamo no Mae Present Moment can be described as extremely tragic.

She is indeed the manifestation of Amaterasu Omikami, and there is no doubt that she can gain a boost in this land.

However, Japan was one of the 'subordinate' states of China.

Therefore, Divine Continent Servant can also receive local bonuses here.

Not to mention, Yu Ji is already stronger than her in close combat, and at such close range, there is nowhere for her to hide!

"Stupid, aren't you? Stupid, aren't you!?"

"How dare you deceive me!"

"Damn fox!"

The Mechanical God Armor enveloped its body, and the steel-forged arms clamped down on Tamamo no Mae's body, while the other hand stroked Tamamo no Mae's tail.

Then—let's go!

Plucking the hair!

"Migu (Help)!!!" The more arrogant they were just now, the more miserable they are now.

Is this what they call karmic retribution in this lifetime?

It was only at this moment that Tamamo no Mae realized that the person appearing was not Yu Ji at all.

Instead, it was ' Hegemon-King of Western Chu '.

—Xiang Yu!

Rovi swayed as he stood up, glancing to the side. Hearing a sound, Xu Fu ran over again.

The shy little girl tugged at the hem of Rovi's's clothes and asked in a low voice, "Lord Rovi... you're alright, aren't you?"

"No, there won't be any, you won't die." Rovi clapped his hands, completely unconcerned.

There really won't be any.

They are both Servant; Tamamo no Mae won't die, and Yu Ji won't be able to kill her completely.

With her ' Hegemon-King of Western Chu ' armor removed and her black hair flowing freely, Yu Ji clapped her hands, looking disdainfully at the dying fox, smoke still rising from its mouth. "You still dare to be arrogant...?"

"Migu, I won't do it again—" The fox's ears swayed, she hugged her bald tail, swept over the mess of fox fur on the ground, and was on the verge of tears.

Yu Ji raised an eyebrow. "It's already very good that they only plucked the feathers, not the tail."

Should I say thank you?

Tamamo no Mae filled with resentment.

"That's right, quickly say thank you loudly!"

"..." Oh no, I forgot that Yu Ji can read people's minds!

"Hmph!" Yu Ji clapped her hands, having dealt with the fox. Now, the most important thing was to get to the point.

She reached out and asked, "Where do you want to go?"

"I didn't go anywhere, I just stayed here and looked around." Rovi chuckled, looking at the slender yet incredibly strong woman who was grabbing his arm.

Yu Ji held herself up to prevent him from escaping.

Rovi didn't plan to run away either.

There's no way they can escape anyway.

So...

Why don't we try it and see if the machete can hurt me!

"I won't run away, I'll just look at you." Instead of retreating, Rovi stepped forward and hugged Yu Ji tightly, his hands caressing her slender waist.

"Hmm!?" Yu Ji was stunned for a moment, then her eyes widened suddenly.

After her transformation, she had long since reverted to her original attire. A flowing black robe covered only her waist and hips, revealing her bare side. Her slender waist and shapely hips swayed in the air, her crossed legs outlining delicate curves, her rounded buttocks faintly visible... Her true appearance, once concealed by the former overlord, was etched into Chinese history by a fleeting glimpse, earning her the title 'Farewell My Concubine.' Her figure possessed a beauty and allure reminiscent of Hinako Akuta.

At this moment, Rovi pulled her into his arms, his warm touch caressing her waist and then moving downwards. A blush appeared on the girl's face, and her previous assertiveness vanished in an instant.

Rovi leaned over Yu Ji's earlobe and let the wind blow on it. "You seem to have changed little?"

Damn you... Yu Ji felt like her body was about to go limp and collapse into his arms.

Tamamo- Tamamo no Mae next to her, simply widened her eyes.

Is it still possible to do it like this?

"You... um, where have you been all this time?" Although her body felt weak, Yu Ji forced herself to calm down.

The mere touch of her body against the warmth of the iceberg still made her feel an unparalleled sense of suffocation.

Rovi loosened his grip on her slightly. "I'm going..."

Boom!

Before the words were even finished, a storm came from the sky, and the dazzling, radiant light of the Rhongomyniad instantly ripped open the ceiling.

"Hmm?" Yu Ji suddenly raised her head.

As the dome was lifted, beneath the billowing dust and the night sky, Artoria Pendragon, riding a magnificent warhorse and clad in silver armor, also lowered her gaze to the azure sky.

"Another... philandering cat?" Their eyes met, Yu Ji revealed a pair of tiger teeth, her scarlet eyes flashing sharply.

Artoria sighed, "Another competitor."

"But it doesn't matter, in the end, victory will only be in my hands!"

She strengthened her resolve.

"Finally found the 'pig'—" A crisp sound rang out from the side.

Under the moonlight, atop a building even higher than the banquet hall, a gleaming arrow pierced through space in an instant.

Ci Rovi.

—The Noble Phantasm named "Hunting My Beloved" was activated instantly.

However, the arrow formed from moonlight stopped in front of Rovi.

He was caught by Yu Ji with his bare hands!

Then chew it up.

"?"

Atalanta choked.

She never imagined that she could 'hunt' Rovi with a single arrow and bring him here.

After all, none of the people in the arena are simple.

but...

Those were my arrows!

Why did you eat it?

"Pah, this tastes awful." Yu Ji spat, her face full of disdain.

Lady Artemis, please don't stop me—I'm going up there to fight her one-on-one!

"I didn't stop you!"

Atalanta thought about the strength with which Yu Ji had caught the Noble Phantasm hands... she felt it would be better to stop her.

"He caught Noble Phantasm with his bare hands..." Artoria's azure eyes reflected the figure blocking Rovi's path with a slightly solemn expression.

"Surprised?" Yu Ji waved her hand and snorted, "This body is a manifestation of the side of the Heavenly Man, such things are nothing unusual."

"What do you think, my dear?" Yu Ji looked at Rovi, her crimson eyes blinked, her bright red lips glistening with moisture.

She slowly took Rovi's hand in hers.

Then she placed his hand on her body.

They embraced each other with their backs to each other.

This scene looks familiar.

Tamamo no Mae, who was holding her tail, blinked.

Rovi was also stunned.

"Release Lord Rovi —or don't blame me for taking action!"

Artoria instantly raised the Holy Lance in her hand.

Atalanta's Noble Phantasm was also fully charged in time.

Compared to Artoria, who possesses the heart of a dragon and whose body is a huge reservoir of magic, Atalanta's body is not powerful, only at the lower limit of Top-tier.

But as she wields the 'moon', her magic flows endlessly whenever she stands under the moonlight.

The strong support made up for her combat power.

It's not just them.

Inside the broken and collapsed banquet hall, figures were also walking in from outside.

"Bad Ming..."

"You stole my bad reputation."

"You will be punished!"

The three-colored War God Sword was slightly raised, revealing a muscular physique on the exposed wheat-colored skin in the wind, with wispy hair and cold, sharp golden eyes.

Only when looking at Lo Rovi does a gentleness emerge.

God whips Attila.

They came in search of their own 'God'.

"Hmm? Is everything ready?"

The Emperor of Roses stood atop the wall, arms outstretched: "The grand ceremony begins—"

"Wishing you a successful partnership with the performer!"

"No, that's not true!"

Atalanta immediately retorted.

"I am the Emperor, the King of the World, and what I say is the truth!" Her fiery red dress billowed out, blooming like a rose under the moonlight.

Artoria, Atalanta, Nero, Attila... and Tamamo no Mae, blowing on her tail as she watches her fur grow back.

"Have all the philandering cats been caught?" Yu Ji looked around and smiled. "Then let's take care of them all at once!"

A one-time solution?

Did she deliberately provoke everyone?

Rovi, who was being held and embraced by Yu Ji's graceful figure, was stunned for a moment, somewhat surprised... and even somewhat amazed as he looked at Yu Ji's beautiful eyes as she turned to look at him.

"I've been the Divine Land's Heavenly Maiden for so long, I can grow too, you know, Lord Rovi?"

Yu Ji revealed a bright smile.

A one-time solution?

At this moment, everyone else also became alert.

This is a trap.

They realized this, but no one left, and no one was willing to give up the fight for Rovi.

"Hmm hmm, if you want to effectively ambush the perfect world king, there is no such thing as a perfect world king!"

"Lady Artemis, step forward—all obstacles will be laid bare before me!"

"The evil forces must be eliminated."

"An ambush intended to inflict effective damage on us...?"

The Servant were on high alert.

So, what strategies do you have?

Rovi looked at Yu Ji with a hint of anticipation.

I look forward to her growth.

Looking forward to her current 'scheme'...

"It's very simple."

Yu Ji smiled confidently and slowly uttered two words.

"By gathering everyone together, even though we are outnumbered, we have the advantage!"

"So what?"

"One should combine the right timing and location with the right people."

"Good."

"Next comes the crucial point!"

Yu Ji waved her hand, brimming with confidence. "I'm going to self-destruct!"

"Bomb them to death!"

"..."

Then you'll blow me up too, right?

I knew I shouldn't have had any expectations... but Rovi doesn't intend to stop it.

Let's die together.

It might actually be a good way to break the deadlock.

After all, they are all Servant.

They won't really die.

And Rovi, who died as a ' Servant ', was able to take the opportunity to invade the Throne of Heroes.

To achieve one's own goals.

so...

"The Tokyo Fangbi Detection System has an extremely strong magical reaction."

"The earth's veins are shifting!"

"What is that!?"

Yu Ji's self-destruction motion suddenly froze.

She looked up at the highest point in Tokyo.

The towering Tokyo Tower.

The other Servant also looked up.

All that could be seen was the top of the tower.

Light gathered, gradually compressed, and transformed into a single, dazzling point.

That is the 'Holy Grail'.

The 1st Holy Grail!

"How can there be a third Holy Grail!?"

Emiya Kiritsugu, who had just arrived in Tokyo District by train, suddenly stood up.