"The calories provided by cola are excessive, and drinking too much can lead to weight gain," Li Zihan explained. "However, if your body is sufficiently excellent, it's not a big problem."
"That's interesting. Is there anything else? If it's just this, it can't avoid the crime of neglect," Archer maintained his arrogant attitude.
"Of course, it's not just this," Li Zihan clapped his hands, and groups of light blue butterflies flew out. Ten butterflies per group, each carrying a gift box and delivering them to everyone present. Even Waver received one.
"Just some small gifts, a token of my appreciation. You can open them now or when you get back," Li Zihan said after everyone had received their gifts, recalling his familiars. "Of course, there are also some small surprises to follow."
Chapter Twenty-Seven: Transaction
"Although he's a mongrel, he's a mongrel with good taste," Archer praised after opening the gift box. "Good, it suits my wishes. You shall be rewarded."
Inside were three sets of clothes in different styles: a motorcycle suit with black as the base and white stripes, a pure white hooded sweatshirt, and a coat with a fur collar. These were the outfits from the chuunibyo Gilgamesh, young Gilgamesh, and the perverted Gilgamesh periods.
"This is your own choice. I merely glimpsed your glory from a corner of the future by chance," Li Zihan said humbly. His demeanor was natural, and his gaze sincere, showing not the slightest hint of insincerity.
"Clairvoyance!" Waver exclaimed. Being able to see a corner of the future undoubtedly meant possessing the ability of future sight, Clairvoyance.
"Clairvoyance? No wonder these items suit me so well," Rider said, a little surprised as he looked at the strategy games and game merchandise in the box.
Kaineth looked at the envelope sealed with wax in his hand, completely bewildered. It was addressed to Ms. Sola. Then, after a closer look, he found a small note that read, "This is the most beautiful love letter of the 20th century. Please do not open it; hand it directly to Ms. Sola."
Kaineth quickly put the letter in his pocket. This letter was very useful to him. He had once asked Li Zihan to help him write love letters, but Li Zihan had adamantly refused. Now that Li Zihan had voluntarily sent a love letter, and one described as the most beautiful of the 20th century, he could already imagine Sola's shy and blushing face.
Inside was a breakup letter addressed to Ms. Sola, signed by Kaineth. Li Zihan, who had served as Kaineth's assistant, had English handwriting very similar to Kaineth's, so Sola couldn't tell the difference.
It should be a good thing for Kaineth.
Lancer's gift was a cross, an amulet, several talismans inscribed with "Taishang Ruyuling," and a few four-leaf clovers, which puzzled him greatly.
Waver received a check and a plane ticket back to England. This moved him greatly because the money for his return ticket had already been eaten by Rider.
Kiritsugu Emiya received a pain relief patch for bruises and contusions. This made his expression turn particularly unpleasant.
Only Saber held her gift box without moving. She clutched the box, her conflicted expression evident.
"Saber, what's your gift?" Rider, whose curiosity rivaled that of a cat, was the first to ask.
Following that, everyone else also turned their eyes to the gift box in Saber's hand. Saber's conflicted expression was too tempting to people's curiosity. Even the arrogant Archer was no exception; kings also possessed a gossipy heart, but they were simply interested in fewer things, which made them appear aloof.
Inside was a lion plush toy. It was fluffy and looked quite girlish.
Everyone wore strange expressions, and Archer and Rider even burst out laughing.
"I apologize, I bought the wrong gift," Li Zihan stepped in to smooth things over. "The original gift was supposed to be books and discs related to the legends of King Arthur. I thought Saber would be interested in these."
Saber hugged the lion plush toy to her chest and nodded seriously, "Lord Li, if it's possible, I would indeed like to see how future generations have evaluated me."
What could one say? The sight of the girl holding a sword in one hand and a plush toy in the other was remarkably comical.
"Alright, Master of Berserker, why have you summoned me and the other Masters here?" Archer asked playfully. "To pursue your own selfish interests and make kings rush around, your audacity is comparable to Rider's. However, in consideration of your tribute, I grant you immunity."
"Then I am truly grateful for Your Majesty's mercy," Li Zihan said, sitting down by the picnic blanket and stating his purpose to the people and non-humans around him. "It's probably to exchange some things."
"Due to my constitution, I've learned a lot of information that sounds impressive but is actually useless to me. However, the people at the Clock Tower either can't provide equivalent information and materials, or they are extremely stingy," Li Zihan sighed. "If it were heroes from history, they should be able to afford the price, so I came here."
The Mages present were stunned. What was going on? Big brother, your thought process is a bit unconventional! Aren't you here to pursue the wish-granting Holy Grail?
Kiritsugu Emiya looked at Li Zihan. This guy's reasons were different every time. What was his true objective?
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