Mordred and Lily (Part 2)

Not long after--

On the table in front of them appeared a 3D image of Ruler.

This is Lily using Magecraft to Projection the Ruler from her memories into front of everyone.

Looking at Ruler's incredibly detailed and lifelike appearance in the Projection, Shishigou was amazed by Lily's Magecraft while also being surprised by the coincidence.

With the same short blonde hair and an appearance that was completely indistinguishable to the naked eye, if it weren't for Saber's turquoise eyes, which were so different from Ruler's, Shishigou would have even started to suspect that Caster was deliberately trying to amuse herself.

Even Saber put down her hamburger and began to carefully observe the Projection on the table. However, when her gaze focused on Ruler's breasts, she looked away with some displeasure.

"Tsk!"

"Now that you've met Ruler, what conclusions do you have about her identity?"

Shishigou asked Wang Xiaoming.

As the arbiter of this "Great Holy Grail War," Ruler's true identity has always been a subject of much speculation, which seems to be the reason behind the previous battle between Karna and Siegfried. However, until now, Ruler has yet to demonstrate any of her abilities as Servant.

This has caused a major headache for the intelligence officers on both the Red and Black sides.

"Her identity is [Jeanne d'Arc of Arc]."

Wang Xiaoming, without any pressure, exposed Ruler's situation to Shishigou.

"Jeanne d'Arc of Arc... it is truly fitting that she be appointed as the adjudicator this time."

Ignoring Saber's mutterings about "huge-chested perverted saintess" and other such topics, Shishigou nodded.

"By the way, how is the Holy Grail War going?"

Wang Xiaoming, however, seemed to have thought of something and began to ask Shishigou about the recent events. Since the church's source of information had been cut off, it would be just as good to get information from the man in front of him.

Don't you know?

Unexpectedly, Shishigou turned to Wang Xiaoming with a surprised question.

"Know what?"

Wang Xiaoming looked completely bewildered.

After carefully recalling the information he had obtained from the Mage's Association, Shishigou, who couldn't recall anything about Caster's movements, felt that he must have discovered something. He looked Wang Xiaoming up and down before speaking.

"You haven't been slacking off the whole time, have you?"

Upon hearing Shishigou's question, Wang Xiaoming's face flushed red, veins bulging on his forehead, as he argued:

"Slacking off... can that be called being lazy?"

The lighthearted banter of our initial meeting is over, so it's time to get down to business. Since Kairi Shishigou is Magus commissioned by the Mage's Association to participate in this "Great Holy Grail War," then...

"Really? The clock also notified you."

After Wang Xiaoming finished explaining his purpose, Shishigou put down his coffee, and his previously tense expression relaxed slightly.

Like Wang Xiaoming, Shishigou was also commissioned by Locke Belfebon, the director of the Clock Tower Department of Summoning, to come to Sighisoara to investigate the incidents related to the Magecraft's loss of contact.

However, unlike the clueless Wang Xiaoming, Shishigou had compiled information about what had happened in Sighisoara before arriving and arrived at an answer—

"Replenish magic power?"

Wang Xiaoming seemed to be deep in thought.

"That's right."

After taking a sip of his coffee, Shishigou began to explain his conjecture to Wang Xiaoming.

During the Holy Grail War, battles between Servant require a huge amount of magical energy, which is usually paid for by the Master who summoned the Servant. However, if the Magecraft who summons the Servant is a low-level or ordinary person, then let alone fighting, even keeping the Servant alive in the world would be a huge problem for them.

Therefore, the Master needs to take "extra measures" to provide magical energy to the Servant, and plundering magical energy from others is one of the most convenient and effective methods.

"I've already confirmed with the 'Inspector' that, apart from the two of us, all the other Servant the Red Faction are under his supervision. As for the [Black] side's Servant, whether it's Lancer, whose identity has already been confirmed, or the others we've already contacted—Rider, Archer, Berserker, Saber—plus Caster who controls the golems, none of them, or their Masters, have any reason to openly violate the Magecraft's principle of 'concealing mystery.' Except for the one who hasn't been confirmed..."

"Jack the Ripper?"

After hearing Shishigou's deduction, Wang Xiaoming nodded. "Indeed, compared to the other classes, Assassin is more fitting for someone capable of doing something like this."

Don't assume that all Servant would accept this practice of replenishing magical energy through killing; depending on the nature of Heroic Spirit, some may raise objections.

"So that's what we need to confirm right now."

After saying those words, Shishigou even felt a sense of relief. He had originally prepared to fight alone when he came to Sighisoara, but he never expected to encounter Wang Xiaoming, who shared the same goal.

Although I have summoned Saber, who has the best overall stats among Servant, if the culprit who committed the serial murders is indeed the Jack the Ripper, then I must eliminate him no matter what.

Now that we have two Servant on our side, the risk is much lower than before, even when fighting other Servant.

Therefore, Wang Xiaoming's appearance was a pleasant surprise for both Shishigou and Saber.

"Then please take good care of me."

Thus, in a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, Saber and Caster, the two Masters of the Red Faction, reached a firm consensus on cooperation in the small town of Sighisoara.

"Speaking of which, now that we've reached an agreement, shouldn't we announce the true names of our Servant... After all, we're allies in the same camp."

However, as he said those words, Shishigou's gaze remained fixed on Saber, as if he wanted to obtain her consent.

"This is such a hassle."

After making such a comment, Saber still solemnly revealed her real name, which would be even better if you ignored the half-eaten hamburger in her hand.

"--My name is Mordred, and I am the sole rightful heir to King of Knights Arthur Pandoragon."

Wang Xiaoming didn't react with much surprise to Saber's introduction. After all, someone who had met King Arthur wouldn't be surprised to see her "son" again.

But for Lily...

"Oh, Mordred is a girl."

Although Lily's era as a god is far older than Mordred's, the Throne of Heroes has no concept of time, so she has heard of the name "the rebellious knight who ended the legend of King Arthur."

However, Lily's remark made Shishigou's heart tighten instinctively, and he quickly turned to look in Saber's direction, hoping to stop her anger. But to Shishigou's surprise, although Saber's eyes were somewhat gloomy, she did not erupt like she had when he first touched her "forbidden zone".

"After all, I am still a knight."

Seeing her Master's astonished expression, Saber couldn't help but roll her eyes.

I swear I will not harm any woman.

Even if one's identity is forever branded as a "rebel," the chivalrous spirit etched in one's soul will not be erased.

"However, even so, Caster, I still hope you won't use that term to describe me in the future."

"Okay, sure."

Although she didn't understand why, Lily still nodded obediently.

"Alright, alright, now that we've revealed our real names, it's Caster's turn."

Sensing that the atmosphere was becoming slightly off, Shishigou quickly steered the conversation back on track.

After exchanging glances with Wang Xiaoming, Lily took a deep breath and spoke to Shishigou and Saber:

"I am Medea, Magecraft from the Age of Gods."

The moment Lily finished speaking, an unsettling silence fell over the group, and then the next second—

"Huh?" *2

The unanimous exclamation came from the combination of Saber and Shishigou.

Even after Wang Xiaoming's explanation, Shishigou was still somewhat taken aback.

Who would have thought that the infamous "Witch" from Greece mythology would appear in this Holy Grail War in such a manner? However, compared to her Master's "disgraceful" appearance, Saber's reaction was much more normal.

"Then please take good care of me, Caster!"

Saber said this as she walked up to Lily.

Chapter 196. Mordred and Lily (Part 2)

Sighisoara is a bit more lively near noon than it was in the morning, after all, people's lives cannot be changed because of a "serial murder case" with a horrifying connotation.

On the streets of this small town, Wang Xiaoming looked at the two girls walking side by side not far ahead of him, a strange and subtle expression on his face.

The two girls walking in front were naturally Mordred and Lily. As for why things turned out this way, that story goes back to before...

To avoid further casualties, the Mage's Association had already ordered all Magecraft remaining in Sighisoara to evacuate the day before.

If Shishigou's guess is correct, dusk should be the time when the other side "hunts" again. As the only two pairs of Magecraft in the city, they will naturally become the other side's target.

As for what to do with the free time from now until evening... Shishigou already has a plan.

"What, the morgue?"

Saber looked at her Master with a hint of disdain.

"Yes."

Pretending not to see Saber's disdain for Shishigou, he nodded. "I'm going to examine the deceased's body to see if I can find any clues."

"And what about me?"

"If you'd like to join me, that would be ideal. However, it's still daytime, and the other side has no record of operating during the day, so I won't force you to come with me."

Although it's a bit wasteful, I'll use Command Spell to summon you urgently if I judge the situation to be critical.

After saying that, Shishigou handed the choice to Saber. Saber, seemingly also bad at making choices, scratched her head and then passed the question to Wang Xiaoming:

"Hey, Caster and her Master, what are you two planning to do?"

"We plan to take a stroll around this area during the day."

"Saber, would you like to come along?"

After Wang Xiaoming explained their plan, Lily extended an invitation to Saber.

"Um..."

After a brief moment of thought, Saber made her choice, which, in her own words, was—

Who wants to go to a depressing place like a morgue?

So Shishigou could only watch helplessly as Wang Xiaoming and Lily "kidnapped" his Servant, and he wandered alone, depressed, toward the morgue.

"Master, what are you thinking about?"

Lily looked up, her concerned expression coming into Wang Xiaoming's view. After shaking her head to indicate that she was alright, Wang Xiaoming asked.

"What's wrong? Aren't you going shopping anymore?"

Lily seemed somewhat troubled by Wang Xiaoming's problem as well:

"Saber doesn't seem interested in these buildings."

"Because it's no different from what I was like back then."

At that moment, Saber also walked over, her face filled with disappointment.

Sighisoara is famous for its remaining medieval architecture, but Saber herself lived in that era. Perhaps the exotic architectural style would catch her eye temporarily, but after seeing it too many times, she would inevitably feel bored.

"Let's go see if they sell anything to eat. Sighisoara should have quite a few local specialties."

Perhaps having grasped Saber's personality, Wang Xiaoming made a suggestion she couldn't refuse.

Seeing Saber's eager gaze, Lily, standing to the side, also smiled. It seemed that for Lily, as long as those close to her were satisfied, she would also become happy.

Puff, puff--

Just then, they heard the sound of wings flapping above their heads. Looking up, they saw a flock of pigeons flying over the city.

"What? It's Assassin again?"