Teacher and Student (Part 1)

Emiya Kiritsugu suddenly felt a little tired.

"Then I'll tell you the truth..."

Wang Xiaoming's tone suddenly lowered, and he looked at Emiya Kiritsugu with a serious expression:

"Based on your past performance, if I didn't impose restrictions on you, I would never trust you even a little bit!"

Emiya Kiritsugu's character goes without saying; although his ideals are noble, the means he uses to achieve them can only be described as despicable and base.

This guy isn't normal!

Wang Xiaoming secretly grumbled to himself, the scene of Emiya Kiritsugu Kayneth to death still flashing through his mind.

If I don't put restrictions on him, I probably won't be able to sleep well tonight.

"..."

Hearing Wang Xiaoming's words, Emiya Kiritsugu knew there was no room for further discussion. So he picked up the scroll on the table and began to quickly flip through it.

After quickly glancing through it, Emiya Kiritsugu couldn't find any loopholes for the time being. However, the prohibitions on it were quite reasonable. After thinking for a moment with his eyes closed, Emiya Kiritsugu picked up the pen on the table and began to sign his name.

In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Emiya Kiritsugu finished signing the documents in front of him. Seeing him stop writing, Wang Xiaoming gave Medea, who was standing behind him, a wink.

Immediately afterwards, all the scrolls on the table spontaneously combusted. The pale purple flames quickly burned the scrolls to ashes, but the ashes floating in mid-air did not fall. Instead, they split into two streams and wrapped around Wang Xiaoming and Emiya Kiritsugu's wrists respectively.

Looking at the Oath Ring on his wrist, Wang Xiaoming breathed a sigh of relief.

The scrolls signed earlier were all amplified by Medea's magic, making those who broke their promises suffer an instant death. This was the source of their confidence to cooperate with Kiritsugu and the others after careful discussion with Medea.

"... So, may we begin?"

Looking at the "bracelet" that was the same as Wang Xiaoming's, Emiya Kiritsugu could only put aside his own little schemes for the time being and immerse himself in the negotiation.

"Certainly."

Wang Xiaoming nodded.

" Of Servant five remaining Servants, besides Caster and Saber, the rest are all formidable opponents. I'm preparing to..."

Kiritsugu took a deep breath and began to explain his thoughts:

"Rider and his Master should be the easiest group to deal with. We can send Saber to provoke them, and then I'll wait and see..."

Before Emiya Kiritsugu could finish speaking, Wang Xiaoming interrupted him:

"The actions and ideas are fine, but have you considered that Rider might become our weapon?"

"...Go on."

Kiritsugu lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and then spoke in a deep voice in the flickering firelight.

"King of Conquerors, the Iskandar, acted by plunder and conquest; this was his way of kingship. Gilgamesh, on the other hand, believed the entire world was his domain."

When Wang Xiaoming mentioned Rider and Lancer, Saber couldn't help but hold her breath and listen intently.

"Therefore, conflict between these two is inevitable. We can easily instigate a fight between these two groups and then reap the benefits."

"As for... the Lancer group."

A complex look flashed across Wang Xiaoming's eyes, but he quickly hardened his resolve.

"I will have Caster find Kayneth's fiancée and use her as leverage to force Lancer to back out."

A hint of surprise flashed in Emiya Kiritsugu's eyes; he found it hard to believe that Wang Xiaoming could be so ruthless as to use such a scheme. Kiritsugu wasn't the only one surprised; Saber, standing beside Medea, wanted to say something after hearing the news, but Medea stopped her with a look.

However, it doesn't matter if Medea doesn't stop it now.

Since Wang Xiaoming and Emiya Kiritsugu had already entered a certain state, they obviously didn't have time to pay attention to Saber's thoughts.

At this moment, Wang Xiaoming and Emiya Kiritsugu had already begun discussing the basic battle plan they had mentioned earlier.

Actually, calling it a discussion isn't quite accurate, because there was basically no debate during their exchange. It was simply that Kiritsugu proposed a general outline, which was then supplemented and refined by Wang Xiaoming, who had "intelligence" to assist him.

With the support of Wang Xiaoming's intelligence, the operational meeting proceeded smoothly.

Soon, in less than two hours, Wang Xiaoming and Emiya Kiritsugu had produced a detailed battle plan and several backup plans for the upcoming battle.

The "discussion" between the two made Saber and Medea, who were witnessing it, secretly shudder. Even they, who were just listening, couldn't help but feel a chill down their spines at the solutions they came up with.

However, the two people who "discussed" these solutions remained completely unfazed.

"Now that the plan has been finalized, let's not delay and start implementing it as planned."

Wang Xiaoming stood up, rubbed his sore neck, and said to Emiya Kiritsugu, who had also stood up.

In response to Wang Xiaoming, Emiya Kiritsugu a silent nod.

At this moment, besides figuring out how to deal with the other three groups, Emiya Kiritsugu also quietly added Wang Xiaoming's name to his blacklist.

Because this person's information was truly terrifying, but...

Looking down at the runes on his wrist that were almost etched into his flesh, Emiya Kiritsugu could only keep the matter to himself.

"That person just tried to kill you."

After Emiya Kiritsugu left, Medea told Wang Xiaoming about the psychological fluctuations she had just detected in Kiritsugu, without any attempt to hide it from Saber beside her.

As for the method of investigation? As the most skilled Magecraft of the Age of Gods, it would be extremely easy for Medea to manipulate things in front of Kiritsugu.

Although we can't probe into their thoughts, we can still sense their simple emotional fluctuations.

"Yes, I know."

Wang Xiaoming paused slightly upon hearing Medea's words, then nodded. After all, what he had revealed earlier had indeed gone a bit too far...

Wang Xiaoming was already mentally prepared for this.

A complete falling out? Who's afraid of who? Do you really think Medea's Magecraft is a joke?

"That..."

Saber, who was standing to the side, finally couldn't help but speak up, but was interrupted again.

But this time, it wasn't anyone present who interrupted her.

A familiar Magecraft aura emanated from afar.

--It's Lancer!

Just like the night the Holy Grail War began!

Lancer's Master, Kayneth - El-Melloi Archibald, is issuing his declaration of war to all Master!

But unlike before...

This time, the Lord of the Clock Tower has truly come to judge others.

The second update is here!

Chapter 93. Teacher and Student (Part 1)

Fuyuki City Central Plaza

The central plaza, located in the Shinto capital of Fuyuki City, is one of the few open areas in Fuyuki City. It is the most suitable battlefield for the Holy Grail War.

Lancer--

Stepping onto the high platform and gazing at the open space before him, Kayneth suddenly called upon his Servant.

Golden shards of light flashed behind Kayneth, and Lancer appeared behind him, kneeling silently in response to his lord's call.

Let's begin.

Kayneth's ambiguous command was perfectly understood by the loyal Lancer Knight. The Heroic Spirit rose from the ground, leaped over his Lord, and descended from the high platform.

Standing in the open space, Lancer paused for a moment, as if trying to process his feelings.

Immediately--

A certain aura emanated from Lancer, unlike the provocative provocation he displayed at the beginning of the Holy Grail War, or the magnanimity with which Rider had invited the Heroic Spirit to a banquet.

Rather, it was a fighting spirit as unstoppable as the spear in his hand!

At this point--

All the Heroic Spirit who survived this Holy Grail War sensed Lancer's sharp aura, which seemed to tear apart the dark clouds in the sky.

A house in Miyama Town

Rider, who was focused on the game on his console, suddenly looked out the window, his eyes lighting up with excitement:

"As expected, you have not disappointed me!"

Rider immediately stood up, reached out and grabbed Waver's collar, and despite Waver's protests, drove the Gordius Wheel towards the battlefield where Lancer was!

In Fuyuki Church

Snap--

A wine glass filled with red wine fell to the ground and shattered instantly, yet the person who caused it was completely oblivious to the fact that it was broken.

"The rabid dog we encountered on this trip..."

The golden Servant on the sofa, opened his crimson eyes, a mocking smile curving his lips:

"There are so many unexpected ones."

As well as--

"This aura should belong to Lancer."

At Caster's base, Saber, who had fought Lancer twice before, instantly identified the source of the aura.

"Plans really do always go awry."

Wang Xiaoming was utterly helpless. His plan, which he and Emiya Kiritsugu had spent half a day discussing, had been disrupted by this unexpected incident, making all his efforts in vain.

Wang Xiaoming shook his head helplessly and turned to Saber to ask about the whereabouts of Emiya Kiritsugu.

"He's heading in the direction Lancer is."

Through the Command Spell Seals, Saber can vaguely sense Emiya Kiritsugu's location.

"Really..."

After receiving the reply, Wang Xiaoming nodded. It seemed that Emiya Kiri shared the same thoughts as him. This battle, which would determine the course of the Holy Grail War, needed to be witnessed firsthand before any further action could be taken.

"Then we..."

Medea looked at Wang Xiaoming with a probing gaze and asked what he would do next.

"Of course we have to go."

"Here it comes--"

Lancer, waiting for his opponent, looked up at the distant horizon.

Rumble rumble rumble!!!

A deafening clap of thunder grew louder as it approached, and a flying object rapidly drew near, streaking across the night sky with purple lightning.

The Knight of the Lancer's gaze sharpened slightly. Among the remaining Servant, only Rider Iskandar could command such a formidable presence!

The chariot, its wheels crackling with lightning, arrived above Lancer in just a few breaths. After circling a few times, it slowed down and landed on the ground, stopping right in front of Lancer.

The burly man who stepped down from the "Gordius Wheel" waved to the Knight of the Spear.

"Hey! Lancer!"

In response, Lancer nodded to Rider:

"Hello, King of Conquerors."

"Am I the only one here? I thought Saber and Archer would come too."

Rider, looking around at his surroundings, suddenly revealed a regretful expression.