The Spear That Pierces the Stars (Continued)

Is there a problem with the Holy Grail?

This is certainly a question; the fact that Snowfield's surroundings were designed with such unique terrain from the outset was definitely not without purpose.

It is bordered by a lake to the east, a forest to the west, a desert to the south, and a canyon to the north.

Such terrain perfectly aligns with the four elements of earth, water, fire, and wind. If there's no ulterior motive, Yuxian could devour the Holy Grail entirely if he revealed it.

Of course, freeloading is not Yuxian's forte.

He used his limited Magus skills to continuously examine the Holy Grail.

The more he examined it, the more alarmed he became; the arrangement of the Holy Grail here was definitely not the work of a legitimate Magus.

Or rather, the person who set up this scene is definitely a genius, and not a normal genius.

Creating terrain and smoothing out the earth's veins are techniques that are naturally not worth mentioning.

Most importantly, the ability to turn falsehood into truth is truly admirable.

Snowfield is not Fuyuki; the Holy Grail War here could only have been a pseudo- Holy Grail War, and the Holy Grail could only have been a pseudo-Holy Grail.

It's definitely not the real Greater Grail like the one in Fuyuki.

There is only one Fuyuki, and it cannot be replicated. Otherwise, the Three Founding Families would not have chosen such a far-eastern place.

However, the Holy Grail that has appeared before Yuxian now can definitely be called the Greater Grail, and it is almost no different from the Holy Grail of Fuyuki.

If so, then it means that it has not yet completed the final step.

Yuxian is somewhat relieved that there are still three Masters and Servant here, meaning that this Holy Grail War is not truly over yet.

Otherwise, something absolutely terrible would happen here.

He said with a serious expression, "The Holy Grail is not truly complete yet; the final step is still missing."

"What steps?" Seeing his unpleasant expression, the others felt a chill. Could it be that the last step was particularly troublesome?

After looking around at everyone, Yuxian slowly explained, "Snowfield's Holy Grail War is divided into two parts, as you all should know."

Everyone nodded. This was no secret by now; the fact that the Holy Grail War had evolved from a pseudo- Holy Grail War into a true Holy Grail War was a defining characteristic of this Holy Grail War.

"But this is far from enough to elevate the Holy Grail to the true Greater Grail."

"The magical power supplied by the Ley Line in this land is not yet sufficient to accomplish this."

"So the person who set up this Holy Grail prepared the final step for it."

Yuxian paused for a moment, then said in an extremely serious tone, "A sacrifice!"

The moment the word "sacrifice" was uttered, everyone became incredibly serious.

What to sacrifice? Anyone with even a little knowledge of Magus can figure it out.

Why build such a metropolis at the site of the Holy Grail War?

It's terrifying to think about.

"Sigh..." Yuxian sighed and said, "Just as you guessed, for the Holy Grail to truly take shape, the entire Snowfield needs to be sacrificed."

"It's not just the spiritual energy of the earth's veins, but also..."

"All living beings!"

Yuxian is increasingly impressed by these Magus; they dare to do and think anything.

According to Eastern Daoist beliefs, they are not afraid of incurring great karmic consequences.

Snowfield has a population of 800,000, and when you add in the animals and trees, it adds up to a terrifying number.

Whether the Holy Grail created in this way can truly grant wishes is another matter.

Even if it were possible, the winner would definitely not enjoy the good life.

In Yuxian case, Yuxian would absolutely avoid such people like the plague.

This isn't about creating the Greater Grail; it's about creating All the World's Evil.

If the Holy Grail were to actually take shape, it would be instantly corrupted the moment it was completed, without a doubt.

"Are you telling the truth?" Orlando questioned Yuxian with a harsh tone and an unpleasant expression.

Yuxian said expressionlessly, "Would you like to give it a try?"

Orlando was speechless. How could he dare to try? If what Yuxian said was true, Snowfield would be completely wiped off the map.

Moreover, he dared not gamble on whether Yuxian was deceiving them.

The consequences of losing the bet were too terrible; they were beyond what a mere police chief like him could bear.

"Just cut it off with one sword!"

Mordred did not hesitate to pick up her greatsword and step forward.

Mordred's style is to act decisively and without hesitation.

The radiance of magic was beginning to gather on her sword. Her Father King could cut down the Holy Grail, Mordred believed that she could do it too.

Yuxian was startled and quickly stepped forward to pull her back.

No, no, no!

He said urgently, "Don't do anything reckless, it will cause big problems."

"What's the problem?" Mordred tilted his head and looked at Yuxian.

It was Yuxian herself who said that the Holy Grail was not a good thing, so why won't she be allowed to cut it?

Yuxian patted his head and explained, "The Holy Grail now contains enormous magical power."

"Don't forget, we're currently located underground in the very heart of Snowfield."

"Once this magic is released, the resulting earthquake could destroy the city above us."

Mordred said with dissatisfaction, "This won't work, that won't work, it's really annoying!"

Mash was also anxious. "Senpai, what should we do now?"

Yuxian and said, "We can only ask for help from Uomo Universale."

This thorny situation is beyond Yuxian's ability to handle alone, but who is he? He is the head of Chaldea.

Chaldea still has that all-purpose tool person, right? No worries!

Of course, these thoughts can only be kept in one's mind; it's absolutely unacceptable to say them aloud.

Yuxian quickly contacted Da Vinci and explained the situation to her in detail.

Da Vinci truly lived up to his reputation as a versatile tool; after only a moment of contemplation with a furrowed brow, she offered two suggestions.

"Option 1: Slowly guide the magic power in the Holy Grail back to the ley lines by setting up a Magecraft circle. It may take a long time, probably several decades, but it is stable."

"Option two: find someone to channel all the magic power into themselves, release all the magic power in the Holy Grail at once, and then cut the Holy Grail down. This method can solve the problem immediately, but being infused with magic power could be life-threatening. Master, please don't do this."

Everyone heard what Da Vinci said.

Yuxian prefers the first option, which is safe, harmless, risk-free, and the most reliable choice.

But some people don't think so.

"Decades is too long. Someone might use this place again. As time goes on, many things cannot be guaranteed."

"The setup here may seem secretive, but there are definitely quite a few people who know about it. If it's not resolved, it might cause trouble again in the future."

Orlando thinks more than anyone else; as the police chief, he doesn't see things as optimistically as Yuxian.

He saw through the flaws of human nature perfectly, and the allure of the Holy Grail was evident in the very arrangement before him.

Not to mention decades, Orlando even believes that within two years, someone will start using this place again, and it will be a force and entity that he cannot compete with at all.

Let's choose the second option!

Orlando reached into his pocket, pulled out a pack of cigarettes, took one out, and slowly lit it, clearly ready to go.

Sacrifice was not an unfamiliar concept to him; in fact, everyone behind him was already prepared for it.

In this somewhat dimly lit underground space, the atmosphere suddenly became heavy.

No one wanted to see this outcome.

"What are you thinking?" Orlando said calmly. "Isn't it possible that I might not die? I'm still somewhat confident in my luck."

"Director..."

The person behind him silently bowed his head.

"You can't do it!" A cold voice interrupted Orlando without any politeness.

Sigma showed no respect whatsoever to the police chief who was prepared to die a martyr's death.

He said expressionlessly, "You can't digest such a massive amount of magic power; it will still cause quite a commotion. You... can't!"

Orlando glared at him. "Hey kid, don't talk like you can do it all."

"Yes!" Sigma nodded without hesitation, "I can."

"Huh?" Orlando scoffed. "Young man, you really want to be a hero? Come on, you can be one!"

Sigma seemed oblivious to the sarcasm in Orlando's words and calmly replied, "Fine."

"Have you thought it through?" Yuxian asked seriously, frowning.

Sigma is Maiya Hisau's son, and he was somewhat reluctant to send him to his death.

Sigma's usually expressionless face actually broke into a smile, though it was a bit awkward, but it was a smile nonetheless.

"I won't die," he said with a smile. "This scene is like it was made for me."

"I finally know why I came here. This is probably the meaning of my being here."

Before anyone could ask, Sigma began to explain himself.

"In this Holy Grail War, besides being my Master, I have another identity."

"I am the Servant Lancer!"

"Wait! Wait!" Flat shouted, interrupting Sigma.

"You mean you are both Master and Servant?"

"Shouldn't Servant be Heroic Spirit? But you're human, aren't you? Just like us, right?"

Yuxian was also surprised by this truth, and he couldn't help but complain in his heart.

The Emiya family must have some shady relationship with the Counter Force, otherwise why would they become Servant easily?

Thinking about it this way, he suddenly felt that Sigma being Servant was not so strange, and it felt like he was ordained.

"Come on! What do we do?"

Sigma had no interest in answering Flat's question; he was experiencing a peculiar emotion, having finally found a different meaning in life.

This is different from sleep aids and diet.

He said in a high-spirited tone, "Now that I've become your disciple, I should do something worthwhile. Let's start here!"

Chiron smiled without saying a word; he knew that Sigma had reversed the cause and effect.

It wasn't that becoming his disciple gave Sigma a goal; rather, it was because Sigma had a goal that he requested to become his disciple.

The method of channeling magic is not complicated; with Da Vinci's guidance, Yuxian was able to complete it with ease.

After the preparations were completed, everyone else stepped back and hid in a corner, leaving the space to Sigma.

"Okay! You can begin." Yuxian signaled to Sigma everything was ready.

Sigma nodded, and magic instantly surged into his body from the Holy Grail. The immense magic caused him immense pain, but it did not deter him in the slightest.

In his mind, several observers were constantly guiding him. Just as they had said at the beginning, their purpose in appearing was not only to observe this Holy Grail War, but also to nurture Sigma into a true Servant.

Although the surge of magic was painful, Sigma felt an unprecedented sense of reality at that moment. He truly felt that he was a person, a person with a sense of purpose.

The violent magic power emanating from him was visible to the naked eye; his clothes billowed and rippled, and the abundant magic power caused him to emit a faint glow, making him stand out in the dim underground space.

Slowly, a long spear appeared in Sigma's hand.