The Magically Modified Fourth Holy Grail War

"Artoria, look, look! That's you, right? That has to be you! Did you go off and film some movie during this break?"

"That's amazing! Is this that legendary projection technology? I thought things like that only existed in movies; can it actually be real?"

"Lia-chan, you're so good at keeping secrets! You didn't even drop a hint beforehand. Were you trying to surprise us?"

"King Arthur? It's actually King Arthur? This is too ridiculous! King Arthur is clearly a man!"

"Exactly! Adaptations shouldn't be random, and historical drama shouldn't be nonsense. How can they just act out whatever they want?"

The classroom erupted. The students around Artoria began chattering incessantly, all of them incredibly excited; to them, what was happening today was incredibly cool.

The person in question, Artoria, was completely bewildered. After hearing her classmates and friends, the young girl hurriedly waved her hands and shook her head: "No, no, no! I didn't film anything like that. And that... that probably isn't me... right?"

Even Artoria didn't believe her own final words. After all, it was truly identical—aside from the hairstyle.

The girl-king in the Light Screen had her hair pinned up at the back of her head, whereas Artoria herself was much simpler, sporting a cute ponytail tied at the back.

Of course, a girl can have more than one hairstyle, and Artoria was no exception.

At the very least, Su Yun had already seen her in many different styles, every one of them adorable, showcasing the charm of this blonde girl to the fullest.

Yet, in Su Yun's heart, the most classic image would always be the one in the Light Screen.

King Arthur—Artoria!

Just then, the camera in the Light Screen zoomed back in on the girl-king, allowing billions of people across the world to clearly see her exquisite features.

In that moment, countless men, women, young and old across the globe felt their hearts skip a beat, for the girl possessed a tremendous charm that captivated everyone, regardless of gender, making it impossible not to feel a subtle impulse.

Then, the camera continued to zoom in, using a cinematic technique to enter the girl's eyes.

In that instant, the girl closed her eyes for about two seconds.

Immediately after, the camera pulled back, and as the girl opened her eyes again, the previous scene was gone, replaced by the interior of a private jet.

The girl-king, having opened her eyes, had also changed outfits, shifting from exquisite female armor to a black suit.

At the same time, her hairstyle had changed into a sharp, professional ponytail. Paired with that refined face, she looked just like a dashingly handsome young man, causing the hearts of countless young girls, older sisters, and aunts to race, their eyes filled with hearts.

Just then, a soft female voice resonated in the screen, right by Artoria's ear.

["Saber, did you have a dream just now?"]

Hearing this, Artoria turned her head toward the adjacent seat.

When the frame settled on the speaker, countless men grew excited again, especially the men of the Flame Kingdom, who were hit by a "special attack" of charm.

Because sitting there was a woman with flowing silver hair, wearing a white fur-lined coat made of high-end materials. Her red eyes were clear and bright, revealing an innocent curiosity.

White hair! Red eyes! Innocence!

Aside from not being a little girl, she had basically maxed out every "special attack" stat.

And as this beautiful woman, who looked at most twenty-something, appeared, Irisviel, the housewife of the Emiya household in Fuyuki City, suddenly wore a dazed expression: "Huh? Is that me?"

At a high school in Fuyuki City, Emiya Shirou, the adopted son of the Emiya family, opened his mouth in astonishment.

At the same moment, at a middle school in Fuyuki City, Illyasviel was also struck with shock: "That is... Mother?"

"Iris..." In the Yingzhou Supernatural Disaster Countermeasures Office, Emiya Kiritsugu, who was relaxing with a cigarette in the lounge, felt his hand begin to tremble.

Beyond the Emiya family, those who knew their situation were also incredibly stunned. Those unaware of the truth actually thought the mistress of the Emiya household had gone off to film a movie.

Not to mention, she was quite photogenic.

Meanwhile, everyone began to speculate on what the content of these images was trying to convey. How did it go from ancient iron and steeds to a modern aesthetic in the blink of an eye?

Could it really just be a dream?

Thinking about it, that made sense; King Arthur couldn't possibly be a girl. While gender-bending was a popular topic these days, broadcasting it in this way was too much. They had better be careful, or the Pendragon Family might get angry.

Even if the royal families of the modern world were far less powerful than in ancient times, the Pendragon Family remained one of the world's premier clans. Controlling vast resources, they possessed terrifying influence. Anyone who dared to offend their ancestors would inevitably face the retaliation of the Pendragon Family.

In the Light Screen, Artoria responded to Irisviel's inquiry. She sat up straight and said in a composed tone: "My apologies, I lost my composure. Even in the form of a Servant, one can still be troubled by dreams. I, too, was dreaming of the sights of the past."

Irisviel nodded as if she half-understood, looking quite innocent. She then tilted her head, delivering a lethal dose of cuteness as she said: "The past, huh... I'm truly curious about your past, Saber. After all, you are that famous knight..."

"My Lady!" Artoria suddenly interrupted Irisviel. "We are currently in the Holy Grail War. My true name is vital information. Even if there are no outsiders here, we must be cautious. We do not know what methods our enemies possess. Just as our Master chooses to act from the shadows, we, as the power in the light, must also be careful."

Upon hearing this, Irisviel hurriedly covered her small mouth, displaying a nervous yet adorable expression.

After "killing" a large audience of men and women with her cuteness, she lowered her hand and said somewhat shyly: "Um, I'm sorry, Saber. I've caused you and Kiritsugu trouble..."

Artoria shook her head: "No need to apologize, My Lady. It is I who should apologize to you for dragging you into such a dangerous Holy Grail War."

Irisviel waved her hands frantically: "Not at all! This was my own choice. After all, the Holy Grail, that omnipotent wish-granting machine, is something both you and Kiritsugu are pursuing. As long as I can help you both, I am very happy!"

Artoria fell silent, then lowered her head and whispered a thank you.

The camera in the scene quickly pulled back, revealing the truth that the private jet was flying through the clouds.

"Whoa, that silver-haired lady is the wife!? She's actually married!? Damn it! I just fell in love, and my romance is already over?"

"Is that all you noticed? That's not the problem, is it? What exactly is that massive Light Screen? I checked online; this thing is everywhere in the world right now! That means what we're seeing is being broadcast simultaneously across the entire planet!"

"Is it that powerful? Could this be new technology from the United Nations?"

"United Nations, my foot! This thing clearly exceeds the limits of existing technology! It is absolutely not something formed naturally!"

"Hiss~ Could it be... is this really a Mystery phenomenon?"

"Stop guessing blindly. Since when does a Mystery phenomenon happen all over the world at the same time? That would be too terrifying!"

"It's over, the apocalypse has finally arrived! We are completely finished! Damn it! I'm still a virgin, I don't want to die yet! At least let me find a handsome guy to take my virginity first!"

"Hiss~~ I never expected that for a muscular hunk like you, you'd be into that. Ugh~"

These were the discussions among ordinary people.

But for the authorities, it was a different story. The higher-ups of various major powers received the intelligence from below immediately and confirmed that this was not any Mystery phenomenon.

Although they had always been on the defensive, humanity had developed tools to detect Mystery phenomena, and the projected Light Screen lacked any energy fluctuations associated with such phenomena, confirming it was definitely not a product of Mystery.

So the question remained: what exactly was it?

As it was confirmed that the image was generated out of thin air and was not any phenomenon known to Earth, countless people had their curiosity piqued. At the same time, a notion—seemingly a guess, but in reality a will instilled by the world itself into all of humanity—emerged:

This video is real. It is something that has happened before, recorded by the world. Now that Mystery disasters are rampant, the world is telling the intelligent life it has nurtured the truth buried in history!

This idea was also realized by Su Yun using Fantasy Power. It was a form of information implantation; everyone who saw the video would automatically receive this information, forming a subtle influence that made people unknowingly believe that the content playing on the Light Screen was true—a story that had once happened in this world.

After all, Su Yun was stirring up trouble to collect enough Fantasy Power. If people refused to believe that the video was real, the collection process for Fantasy Power would be severely affected. He wouldn't engage in a losing business deal.

Influenced by this information, some of the cleverest people in the world and those favored by destiny had already begun to make wild associations, realizing that the reality where humanity lacked supernatural power might be completely shattered starting today.

In this integrated anime world, those favored by destiny were naturally certain characters who had appeared in many two-dimensional works.

Take Artoria, the person involved, for example.

At this very moment, Artoria watched the Light Screen, her heart rate accelerating sharply. The name "Holy Grail War" made her feel as if a locked area of her brain had been touched; she had the uncomfortable sensation of memories trying to break free, only to be held tightly within.

"What... is going on? What exactly is that image..."

"Don't overthink it for now, just keep watching! Liah." A calm voice rang out, brushing over Artoria's heart like a gentle breeze, soothing her agitated emotions.

Turning her head, Artoria saw a very handsome young man standing beside her, offering her a gentle smile.

Artoria immediately gave a grateful smile: "Thank you, A-Yun."

The young man—Su Yun—smiled without saying anything more, turning his head to look at the Light Screen, appearing as if he were simply accompanying Artoria to continue watching the content.

Seeing this, Artoria and those around them didn't think anything of it. After all, Su Yun and Artoria were very close friends and were both prominent figures at school.

After all, beauty is justice, and both of them had maxed out their justice stats.

Of course, if Artoria knew that the social death she was currently experiencing was orchestrated by the boy beside her, her mood would certainly be quite different.

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