Preparing to Be a Happy Old Schemer

"Then, can you take out what you've prepared to return now?" Ahad asked directly, seemingly wanting to end the conversation.

However, Li Mo refused, saying, "Patriarch Ahad, please wait a moment. I still have a question that I hope you can answer."

Yes, after inadvertently glancing at Sakuragi, Li Mo suddenly remembered a rather serious issue: which world line of Type-Moon was the world he was currently in?

In the Third Holy Grail War, the world line actually differed depending on the Servant the Einzbern family chose. If they had chosen the Ruler class, it would mean the Holy Grail was not corrupted, and while the Greater Grail system was still in a weakened state under the Three Great Families, the Thousandth Tree Clan had taken advantage of the situation to seize it and transport it to Romania, resulting in the world line of Fate/Apocrypha.

And if the Einzbern had chosen Avenger back then, it would mean that although the Greater Grail had been corrupted, it was still located underground in Fuyuki, and the current world line would be the Fate/stay night that Li Mo was most familiar with.

This was something he really needed to confirm with the current patriarch.

Otherwise, if Ahad saw Li Mo take out Avalon and simply changed his expression and left, that would be considered fortunate. He might even attack directly, and then who would he go to for confirmation?

He didn't want to go all the way to Fuyuki City only to awkwardly discover that he couldn't find the Holy Grail at all…

Clearing his throat, Li Mo said seriously, "In the Third Holy Grail War, which class of Servant did the Einzbern family summon? Is it convenient for Patriarch Ahad to tell me?"

Just for this? Ahad fell into thought, unsure whether to answer Li Mo's question.

Sakuragi, standing beside him, looked at Li Mo with surprise, his gaze extremely complex, as if saying, Why are you talking so much nonsense? Aren't we here to return something? Li Mo happened to see this.

Damn it, what's with that look! Li Mo cursed inwardly. I'm doing this for your own good, you know. Otherwise, you won't even know how you died in the future.

"Avenger," Ahad decided to answer after considering for a moment, even though he no longer had any intention of continuing the conversation with Li Mo.

But perhaps it was a good quality passed down from the Magus, despite Ahad's aged face constantly furrowing, there wasn't a trace of impatience. Instead, he spoke kindly, "Guest from the Clock Tower, the current Einzbern family only wishes to continue surviving. Apart from participating in the Holy Grail ritual, we will not engage in any conflict with the outside world. I hope you can take this message back to the Clock Tower."

The implication was: hurry up and take out the item, and go back to the Clock Tower!

However, Li Mo was not annoyed. Instead, he felt relieved. Avenger, if it was Avenger, it meant the next Holy Grail War would be in Fuyuki, and he wouldn't have to face the siege of seven Servants!

It was fine for the Holy Grail Wars in Fuyuki in the past few times, the summoned heroic spirits were all minor characters, the strongest being only Golden Pikka. But if it were the Holy Grail War in Romania, how many pushovers would there be…

What about demigod heroes like Achilles, Charon who trained many demigod heroes, and Garna, the son of the sun god? How could he possibly fight them?

This was reality, where was Berserker Nanako who could destroy stars with one Noble Phantasm, or Avenger Ishtar who could destroy worlds with one skill!

You might not know what it means when these Servants appear in a Holy Grail War.

We usually describe such Servants with two words: Awesome!

I often say that it's not a big deal that Emiya Shirou could easily summon Saber back then. But if I, Li Mo, could summon some monstrous Servants with just any Holy Relic, would I still need to fight in the Holy Grail War?

Ambush them. I, this top disciple of the Clock Tower, will act as bait. Let Tokiomi Tohsaka jump around for a while. He's dead.

Then, give Mage Priest a mental interrogation, and quietly make a fortune. He wants the Greater Grail too? But no need to fear, he can't beat me. First, a strengthened tongue, then projecting the Holy Grail in one second, and it's a very powerful corrupted Holy Grail. Then, with Mana Burst, prepare the magic circle directly. I, this genius, will deliver the killing blow to all Masters, but I can't use it.

Be an old schemer, a Master who knows all the information. Directly have Kiritsugu slaughter everyone else first.

Give Kayneth a hat. Hurry up, Kayneth, Kayneth, don't you want your wife anymore? Hurry up, Kayneth! Kayneth, stop dawdling.

Let Kayneth be eliminated first. Wait, I made a mistake, Kayneth seems to be on our side.

Apologize to Kayneth, alright? Kayneth, here, take off your hat.

After taking off your hat, Kayneth! Start your magecraft show, crooked, crooked. Beautiful!

What is Golden Pikka anyway? Have you seen Avenger Rin? Have you seen Berserker Nanako?! If you can beat Berserker Nanako today, I! Will! Eat! This! Greater Grail! On the spot!

And what are Servants anyway? I, Li Mo! If I don't have the strength to defeat ordinary Servants, I wouldn't even dare to participate in any Holy Grail War!

Although Berserker Nanako can end the Holy Grail War with one Noble Phantasm, I won't! I want to appreciate the facial expressions of your 'Haha team' member, Golden Pikka!

This is what a Magus is, except you have to be careful not to be instantly killed by a Servant when summoning one!

Li Mo chuckled foolishly, lost in his imagination of dominating everything. Avalon appeared in his hand, and he handed it to Ahad, "This is what I've come to return. Forgive me for not being able to reveal the name of the client."

"Avalon… Irisviel!!!"

As expected, the scene he had envisioned occurred. Ahad's expression changed, and he shouted. Countless identical homunculi began to pour into the hall from the exit.

Ahad's face darkened, he narrowed his eyes at Li Mo, and then instructed Irisviel, who had entered and was standing beside him, "Go to the basement and see if Avalon is still there."

The item had been lost for so long, and the Einzbern family hadn't even discovered it yet? Li Mo clutched his stomach, holding the Sword Sheath, almost laughing his head off.

As expected, homunculi are just homunculi, aren't they? Except for Irisviel and the little Illya later on, for all these years, the only ones who could possess souls were that Winter Saintess, right? The other homunculi were just acting according to pre-set programs?

Holding his head, Li Mo tried his best to look less schadenfreude and said, "Patriarch Ahad, there's no need to get so agitated. Look, haven't I brought the item back to you now?"

However, Ahad did not appreciate Li Mo's gesture. He raised his right hand, and all the homunculi in the hall raised their weapons towards Li Mo and the other person.

"The honor of my Einzbern family cannot be violated. Top disciple of the Clock Tower, now tell me the name of the client who sent you to return the Sword Sheath!"