Moon World Girlfriend Comes Knocking

She didn't know if anything had happened between the two of them before, but Karen's previous behavior had actually said a lot.

If Lan Ze really became Karen's Servant... she didn't know what terrifying things would happen.

A Master has the right to use three Command Spells on Servant, which means that Karen can do whatever she wants with her Servant.

Fortunately, this guy was summoned by Matou Sakura, and that girl is more obedient and well-behaved, so there's no need to worry about Lan Ze getting into any trouble.

"It seems that the Servant of the Holy Grail Grand War all had unfulfilled wishes in their lives. Is that why you manifested in this world?" Lan Ze changed the subject.

Artoria glanced at him and gently shook her head. "I just felt someone calling me when I was sleeping last night, so I came to check."

"I see..." Lan Ze nodded thoughtfully.

Then, he suddenly paused, and subconsciously looked at Artoria.

"Sleeping at night...?"

Logically speaking, shouldn't Britain have already perished by now...? Where are you sleeping?

Artoria looked up at the hazy moonlight and said softly, "The one here now is just an avatar; the real me is still sleeping in Britain."

"Britain did not perish." She then revealed something that shocked Lan Ze.

Lan Ze frowned.

"But according to historical records, Britain had already perished."

Rather, it's more accurate to say that Britain's demise was inevitable. Merlin foresaw this outcome long ago, which is why he idled away his time, didn't interfere much in Britain affairs, and chose to slack off and not do anything productive.

Artoria gave him a complicated look and said calmly, "You'll find out later."

"Are you playing riddles with me?" Lan Ze wanted to ask more, but Artoria had already stepped into the Holy Church.

Only a voice remained, whispering in his ear, "Goetia's plan to burn down Humanity's Order has been reduced to this Singularity. If you still want to live a normal life, correct history as soon as possible, and then find the Holy Grail to reclaim it."

"Goetia... I almost forgot about it if you didn't mention it."

When Lan Ze returned to the Tohsaka Family, Artoria's words before she left were still echoing in his mind.

This era has created Singularity, which he has certainly noticed. However, the fact that Goetia's plan to burn down Humanity's Order has only one remaining point is something Lan Ze hadn't expected.

"Could this game system be the work of the Counter Force or Gaia...?" Lan Ze couldn't help but mutter to himself.

He felt it was a bit too strange, because upon closer reflection, each of his appearances seemed to be accompanied by the arrival of Singularity. Once or twice would be one thing, but it happened more than two or three times.

"Am I some kind of Conan from Type-Moon...? "Lan Ze thought to himself, jokingly.

Wherever he appears, there are Singularity. People who don't know the situation might think he's the one causing the Singularity.

In short, one must eat one bite at a time, and one cannot rush the investigation of the Holy Grail. After all, the Holy Grail in the Singularity is not something he can find whenever he wants.

Upon entering the hall, Lan Ze did not see the Tohsaka sisters. After scanning the area, he spotted Matou Sakura.

Is Sakura in her room...? I wonder what she's doing. Anyway, I'd better not disturb her. What if it's that thing again? That would be awkward.

But where did Rin go this time?

As Lan Ze was thinking about this, he suddenly heard a soft sound of a door opening beside him.

Immediately afterwards, Jeanne d'Arc of Arc, wrapped in a bath towel, came out of the bathroom after taking a bath.

She was wearing indoor slippers, her long golden hair was loose, her skin was snow-white and translucent, and her round, fair face was flushed with a captivating blush from the hot bath she had just taken.

As if sensing that someone was watching her, Jeanne d'Arc looked up.

Her long, curled eyelashes fluttered a few times, and her eyes slowly widened. Suppressing the shame in her heart, she forced herself to remain calm and said, "I'm sorry, I forgot there were men in this mansion."

After saying that, she turned away calmly.

However, as she turned around, she suddenly quickened her pace, taking three steps at a time, rushing into the bathroom, changing her clothes, and then turning back to the living room.

Lan Ze was sitting in the living room, had made a cup of black tea and placed it on the table opposite him, looking completely nonchalant.

Jeanne d'Arc remained calm, casually walked over and sat down opposite him, then coughed lightly. "What did that child say to you?"

If you want to appear calm, you'll first need to cool down your flushed face, Miss Referee... Lan Ze nodded imperceptibly, continuing the conversation with Jeanne d'Arc: "Hmm... She's very grateful for your help back then, which allowed her to grow into who she is today."

"I see." Jeanne d'Arc of Arc's eyes softened considerably.

It is a very happy thing to help someone and then see them grow up healthy and strong many years later.

"Speaking of which, how were you summoned?" Jeanne d'Arc suddenly asked.

Upon hearing this, Lan Ze couldn't help but sigh, "I was tricked by someone, but unexpectedly, I happened to run into Master is quite compatible with me."

"Miss Matou is very compatible with you...?" Jeanne d'Arc tilted her head, her eyes showing confusion.

"Why does your gentle and considerate Sakura give me, Servant, such a look?" Lan Ze muttered to himself.

Jeanne d'Arc's eyes showed a renewed hint of doubt.

Lan Ze seemed to understand the meaning in her eyes and said, "I didn't mean to peek at you, did I? Although I did look, it was only a little bit—"

"Castleer," Jeanne d'Arc suddenly interrupted softly.

"Hmm?" Lan Ze glanced at her, Miss Saintess.

Jeanne d'Arc of Arc smiled and said, "Do you want to forget about it yourself, or should I help you forget it?"

Are you planning to use physical memory erasure...? Lan Ze wasn't easily intimidated, and tentatively asked, "According to the rules of the Holy Grail War, the referee can't just lay a hand on Servant, right?"

Jeanne d'Arc was stunned.

After a long pause, she glared fiercely at Lan Ze and said calmly, "Attacking the referee breaks the rules; I was just retaliating."

"But I didn't attack you," Lan Ze said.

"You have."

"I don't."

"You have."

"I didn't--"

Jeanne d'Arc of Arc smiled, but a red glow emanated from her back, Command Spells seemed ready to be unleashed.

"You... um... fine, fine then." Lan Ze shrugged, giving up.

He was helpless when faced with a referee who lacked sportsmanship and was corrupt.

Here's a joke: Not blowing the whistle unfairly ensures fairness.

Where are you going?

Jeanne d'Arc was drinking red tea when she saw Lan Ze get up as if he was about to leave, and couldn't help but ask.

"I'll go see what Rin is doing," Lan Ze said.

"Do you know where she is?" Jeanne d'Arc asked doubtfully.

After she returned, she went to take a shower in the bathroom as arranged by Tohsaka Rin, but when she came out, she did not find Tohsaka Rin.

But it seems Caster knows where she is?

Lan Ze shook his head and said, "I don't know."

He paused for a moment, then added, "But I can probably guess."

Since Tohsaka Rin wasn't seen in the hall, she most likely went to the basement to perform the Heroic Spirit Summoning ritual.

After all, Tohsaka Rin just saw the Black Faction's Servant tonight, so she must be feeling a bit threatened.

As he was thinking, Lan Ze walked into the basement, and soon he saw a girl in a school uniform standing there.

She seemed to be just about to begin the ritual to Heroic Spirit Summoning when she noticed someone at the basement door and immediately turned to look.

"... Caster." The tsundere Tohsaka Rin chose a different form of address instead of calling him "big brother."

"How did you find your way here?" she then asked.

Tohsaka Rin's feelings were complicated when she saw Lan Ze; to be honest, she didn't want to see him right now.

There's a kind of regret that comes from "padding" someone's character with money you've spent on in-game purchases multiple times without getting anything good, only to have your friend get an SSR in a single pull.

"I think I've guessed it. I imagine you're here to summon Servant," Lan Ze said with a smile.

Tohsaka Rin gave Lan Ze a complicated look, but finally nodded slightly and said softly:

"Sakura has already summoned her Servant, and Karen has completed the Heroic Spirit Summoning ritual. Now it's my turn."

"Hmm... It's a good thing to summon Servant sooner." Lan Ze nodded with a smile.

Although the Holy Grail Grand War has not yet begun, judging from the performance of the Black Faction Servant today, we still cannot let our guard down.

The opponent might be unscrupulous and launch a sneak attack before the Holy Grail Grand War even begins.

However, the Miss Referee is currently at home... This worry is actually quite unnecessary; the upright Jeanne d'Arc d'Arc would not allow anyone to launch a sneak attack before the Holy Grail Grand War has even begun.

After chatting with Tohsaka Rin for a couple more minutes, Lan Ze left the basement and went straight to Matou Sakura's room.

Having learned from his previous embarrassing experience, he didn't sneak into the room this time. Instead, he knocked on the door and entered only after receiving permission.

Matou Sakura sat on the edge of the bed, her gaze fixed on Lan Ze's room, her face filled with worry. "Big brother, did something happen on your way there? Why did it take you so long?"

Lan Ze shook his head and smiled, "I just had a cup of tea at Karen's. Sorry to have worried you."

That aloof Karen, she actually invited someone for tea...?

Matou Sakura tilted her head slightly, her purple eyes flickering.

Her guess was right... The relationship between Karen and her older brother might not be so simple after all...

Matou Sakura snapped out of her reverie and said with a smile, "It's good that you're alright."

A moment of silence filled the room. Then, Matou Sakura hesitated for a moment, then said softly, "By the way, about what happened in the room just now..."

She glanced at Lan Ze secretly, her face gradually flushing with a drunken blush.

Lan Ze blinked, looking puzzled. "Just now? What happened just now?"

He acted as if he knew nothing.

Matou Sakura was taken aback at first, then looked deeply at Lan Ze and said softly, "... It's nothing."

After a moment of silence, her face flushed, she whispered, "I'm sorry."

Lan Ze smiled and said, "The Holy Grail Grand War hasn't started yet. Get some rest tonight. I'll make sure you're safe."

Matou Sakura moment, her small mouth slightly open, as if she wanted to say something.

She actually wanted to chat a little longer, but being naturally shy Matou Sakura was too embarrassed to ask her Servant to stay, and in the end, she just nodded silently.

Goodnight, Caster.

Lan Ze nodded slightly, then turned and quietly left the room.

Matou Sakura gazed longingly at the closed door, and it took her a while to snap out of her daze.

She unbuttoned her clothes, took off her school uniform, revealing her flawless white skin and two full breasts that would make any girl her age envious.

Then, the girl changed into a pure white silk nightgown and lay down in bed.

The soft moonlight shone in, casting Matou Sakura's slender figure on the ground.

Whether it was due to the wind or not, the figure illuminated by the moonlight seemed to distort slightly for a moment.

It was late autumn, and the night was filled with a continuous drizzle, making the whole city seem silent in the rain.

After returning to his temporary residence, Ozymandias, with his white cloak billowing, sat down with an air of grandeur, as if he were seated on his throne.

Listening to the clear sound of rain, he gazed intently at the night sky, lost in thought.

Beside him, Rider's Master stood respectfully, head bowed and eyes lowered.

It wasn't that he, as the Master, wanted to be so humble, but the other party was simply too powerful, and was also the King of the Sun. Even his current status as "Master" was bestowed upon him by La II, so he couldn't afford not to show him the appropriate respect.

Yes, he wasn't Rider's original Master.

The first Master summoned Ozymandias was killed for angering him. The reason was that the Holy Relic that Master used was a piece of jewelry that Ozymandias had given to his beloved wife. When his wife died, the jewelry was buried with her remains.