Holy Grail War

"Master, thank you for this. I don't have much cash on me right now, but take these for now."

The Hexagram-Eyed Girl's face showed gratitude, with a hint of relief at having narrowly escaped disaster.

She shoved the dozen or so green bills she'd been clutching into Luo Shu's hands.

Then, with sincere earnestness, she bowed to him several times.

She'd come close to a lifetime of regret.

"Master, my manager's calling me back. Can I add you on something?"

The girl said excitedly, pulling out her phone.

"Next time."

Luo Shu gave a helpless smile. He didn't have a phone from this world, not even a contact number.

"Okay, Master, see you next time!"

"If you're interested, you can follow me on Twitter—I'm an idol, you know~."

She wasn't discouraged. A bright, energetic smile bloomed on her face as she waved playfully.

Then she turned and ran toward the city center. She had work matters to think about now.

[From Hoshino Ai's conviction, Divine Authority Jade +0.51]

This wave pushed the Divine Authority Jade past one.

Luo Shu glanced at the yen in his hand.

One thousand seven hundred.

He'd earned this much in less than five minutes.

Being a swindler really paid!

His food problem was solved in one go.

After wrapping up Hoshino Ai's matter, Luo Shu raised an eyebrow and looked toward the front of the crowd, where a black-haired short-haired beauty stood.

"Miss Yukino, is there something you need?"

Shwoosh!

In an instant, everyone's gaze locked onto the Yukino Sisters, carrying curiosity and surprise.

He'd called out a stranger's name again.

This didn't look like an act.

"Impressive."

Yukino Yukino's heart jolted as she stared at the tall Hagoromo Mage.

She'd originally thought he was a fraud swindling customers, and that the girl was a professional actress.

But now she was starting to waver.

He could actually say her surname?

If she weren't the one involved, Yukino would have suspected she was a plant.

Still, the poise and composure cultivated over years of socializing kept Yukino smiling as she wagged a finger.

"It's not me I want to ask about—it's... her."

She smiled, her demeanor elegant, pointing at the flat-chested girl beside her, whose gaze was calm.

"Miss Yukino?"

Luo Shu glanced at the flat-chested girl.

The moment the name Yukino left his lips, the flat-chested girl jolted in shock.

Knowing her sister, who frequently attended official events, was one thing...

But she was just an unknown student! How did he know that too?

Had he investigated her in advance?

Under the crowd's curious stares, Luo Shu pondered for a moment, then gave a faint smile:

"Miss Yukino, it's best not to go out recently. There will be a Bloody Disaster."

"Master, I don't know how you found out our names."

Yukino's smile slowly faded as she furrowed her brows, her tone cool.

"But this isn't something to joke about, you know~."

Instantly, the atmosphere turned stiff. Even the surrounding crowd fell into a dead silence.

Figures. You sis-con's only concern is that.

Luo Shu silently grumbled inwardly.

"I wouldn't joke about something like this."

He smiled leisurely, his expression calm and composed, his eyes fixed on the black-haired beauty with a displeased look, and said flatly.

"Shimo Yukino, born July 7th, father is a prefectural assembly member."

Instantly, under the focused gazes of those around, the corner of Yukino's mouth curled into a mocking arc.

The Yukinoshita family was a prestigious name—anyone with the intent to investigate could naturally dig up this information.

However...

His next words made her unable to stay composed.

"Hobbies are horseback riding, reading, traveling, a master of housework, proficient in all subjects, and Aikido. Favorite coffee is Guatemalan, spirit animal is the lion."

"Her motto is: Stand like a peony, sit like a peony, walk like a lily."

Luo Shu unhurriedly and calmly recited the information from the panel.

Then, with a smile, he dropped the bombshell!

"Seems indifferent to her younger sister, but is actually a siscon, even in her sister's room..."

"Wait!"

Yukino couldn't hold it together anymore, her expression anxious as she hurriedly raised her hand to stop him.

If he kept digging like this, all her dark secrets would be exposed!

[From Ito Makoto's conviction, Divine Authority Jade +0.11!]

[From Yamagami Tetsuya's conviction, Divine Authority Jade +0.02!]

[From Kimura Ryuji's conviction, Divine Authority Jade +0.03!]

The onlooking crowd of bystanders was stunned.

This was way too realistic!

"Mage, I wanted to ask..." someone started to speak, but suddenly—

"Mage!"

Yukino bit her lower lip, her gaze tense: "Is there any way to let my sister avoid this Bloody Disaster?"

She caved.

This mysterious Hagoromo Boy had nearly stripped her bare just now.

How could someone's divination calculate a person's personality, hobbies, family background, and birth date all at once...

Even knowing about those secret matters...

Too absurd!

Yukino didn't fully trust the Bloody Disaster he mentioned, but if Shimo really got hurt, she'd regret it for life!

4. First Construction of Mythological Elements, Lucky Necklace!

Feeling the stirred-up atmosphere around him, Luo Shu felt a surge of satisfaction, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly.

"Of course there's a way..."

"Shimo Yukino, you wouldn't want your sister to get hurt, would you?"

The boy's brows lifted slightly, his face seemingly always wearing an unhurried smile, elegant and mysterious, the curve of his lips perfectly formed.

This smile seemed capable of suddenly parting the darkness from the clouds, letting sunlight stream in, gentle and composed.

At first glance, it was as if his very presence stole all color.

Shimo Yukino's heart jolted.

That cultivation, that confidence, that natural nobility of being in control...

She pressed her lips together, her gaze flickering, her certainty about Luo Shu's identity growing stronger.

A person whose every move exuded elegance and whose speech was extraordinary—this could never be cultivated without long-term immersion in high society.

A master, this was definitely a master!

"Please, Mage, help me, save my sister. The reward will certainly not be small."

Yukino suddenly lowered her head, her tone respectful, actively humbling herself.

She didn't dare gamble on whether the Bloody Disaster the Hagoromo Mage spoke of was real or fake—the target was her most beloved sister, the one she had protected since childhood...

Since he could say these things, there was a good chance he had a solution.

As for the reward or price?

Her Yukinoshita family was the local power in Chiba Prefecture, the 'overlord' above six million people—as long as she was willing, what money couldn't she pay?

Nearby, Shimo Yukino looked bewildered, not knowing what her sister had imagined.

The area was already packed tight, and even the peers present were learning with envy and jealousy. After Yukino's complete turnaround in attitude, people were shocked and sighed, but also became more convinced of Luo Shu.

[Divine Authority Jade +0.15, Divine Authority Jade +0.23, Divine Authority Jade +0.09, Divine Authority Jade +0.11...]

"Let me start with a self-introduction."

Luo Shu smiled, reading the emotional fluctuations of the two sisters, and spoke off the cuff.

"My name is Luo Shu, 22 years old, living in the northeastern part of Fuyuki City where the gas leaks are frequent, unmarried. I'm quite fond of traveling, and my friends like to call me Grand Magus or something."

"I'm fairly skilled in the Five Great Magics, and fortune-telling counts as one of my abilities."

"Miss Yukino's problem isn't anything troublesome for me."

"Miss Haruno, since we hit it off, that'll be a hundred thousand yen~."

The young man said cheerfully, with a grin.

As a veteran FGO player, he casually made up an identity that sounded impressive but hard to pin down.

The reason he dared claim he could solve Yukino's issue was that, after weighing it with the Divine Authority Jade, he found it would only take 0.55 Divine Authority Jade to enchant an item with a bit of added luck, enough to wash away Yukino's bad fortune.

Using easily obtained fragments to exchange for the yen he needed for food, clothing, and shelter.

Worth it!

Then, under the expectant gaze of the onlookers, Luo Shu's lips curled up slightly. He casually slipped his clean right hand into his pocket and pulled out a beautiful ruby necklace.

This was something he'd bought to impress girls, so its appearance was naturally top-notch.

[Ding, confirmed carrier 'Ordinary Ruby Necklace'. Constructing mythological element—'Lover of Fortune', granting wearer Luck +2. Estimated consumption: 0.55 fragments...]

[Ding, mythological element successfully constructed!]

"A gem necklace? Can something like that really dispel Miss Yukino's Bloody Disaster?"

Among the crowd, a young girl in a black gothic dress couldn't help but question.