I Created the Holy Grail War, Shocking the World Chapter 38

The witch in the purple cloak gritted her teeth as she looked at the shattered crystal ball in her hand.

"Tch, that damn lapdog, barking so wildly..."

"Waaa..."

The commotion behind her quickly drew the witch's attention, and she turned her head in a bit of a panic.

A girl with long, flaxen hair frowned and gestured to her with sign language.

"...You mean I shouldn't use foul language? I understand, Shouko-sama."

The witch's expression turned respectful, and she nodded with a touch of affection in her eyes.

She gazed at the pitiable figure, her eyes distant, recalling their first meeting...

Amidst the curious gazes of countless people.

The camera slowly panned, and the Sky Screen's image brightened once more.

The scene shifted to a magnificent mansion, exuding an atmosphere of opulence.

44. Arriving at the World's Highest City, Chiba Prefecture!

The video began to play the initial incident of the Fifth Holy Grail War.

In that luxurious mansion, a young man dressed in a lavish black shirt skillfully recited an incantation.

As a brilliant magic circle released its glow, the Hall of Heroes, located outside the world, responded.

In his expectant gaze, a mysterious woman in a cloak appeared at the center of the formation, her catalyst a small knife.

"You are the strongest Mage of the Age of Gods, Medea, aren't you?"

In the magnificent mansion, Tatsuya Ando was somewhat excited, then took a deep breath, his attitude becoming humble.

"—Caster, Medea, I have answered your summons."

"If you have any wishes, you may tell them to me without reservation, and I will do my utmost to fulfill them."

The woman said without hesitation. Feeling the goodwill from her Master, her lips curved into a faint smile, as warm as a gentle breeze.

She was the infamous Witch of Betrayal. For Medea, it was deeply moving that her Master could show her such trusting goodwill.

"Dreams...?"

Tatsuya Ando scratched his head, smiling shyly, appearing harmless.

Medea's smile was elegant and gentle: "Indeed. Whether Master or Servant, anyone chosen by the Holy Grail must have a desire. Coincidentally, I am skilled in many divine magics, perhaps I can help you..."

"Is that so..."

Tatsuya Ando pondered seriously for a moment, a blissful smile appearing on his face.

"I come from a privileged family, never wanting for food or clothing, and I was even introduced to the world of Magecraft. I've always felt the beauty of life, but whenever I see people suffering, I feel their pain as my own."

"I wish to pursue the Holy Grail to create Magecraft that brings happiness to others."

Beneath his smile, his gaze was incredibly pure, like that of Emperor Ritsuka Fujimaru.

The atmosphere carried an indescribable sense of affinity and credibility.

As Tatsuya Ando described it vividly, incredibly beautiful scenes gradually emerged, as if he had come to this world solely to save others.

Even Caster was slightly moved, a hint of admiration on her beautiful face.

Upon hearing Tatsuya Ando's description, the emotions of the people surged, their eyes filled with surprise, longing, respect... and a touch of doubt.

Especially the youth, who were most easily influenced and still held a more gentle perception of the world; they immediately became excited and started discussing on the Observer Net.

"Tatsuya Ando, the eternal god!"

"In ancient times, this would be saint-level, right?"

"He's absolutely worthy of the Four Great Principles for the People!"

"—To establish the heart for heaven and earth, to secure for the people their sustenance, to carry on the peerless learning of the past, to open up a millennium of peace for the great sages!!"

"I never thought that in this era of collapsed ritual and music, such a pure soul could be born!"

"First impression is the last impression, I judge this to be empty talk!"

"Hey upstairs, don't speculate maliciously about others, okay?"

"Eh... Since Ando-kun is the Master, what was that girl just now?"

"Do you even need to ask?"

"Medea is the Witch of Betrayal in mythology. She definitely can't stand Tatsuya Ando's noble character. They seem to be getting along well now, but in reality, she must be grinding her teeth in hatred and preparing to backstab Ando-kun!"

"What an evil witch. Tatsuya Ando is truly unlucky to have summoned her."

The people gradually became angry, denouncing the divine witch Medea's "sins" as if she had committed countless heinous crimes.

Ah...

It seems her reputation in mythology really isn't good, leading to people's preconceived notions.

Who would believe a witch who, out of spite, killed her two children, drove her husband to his death from grief, and personally dismembered her brother, throwing his remains into the sea?

—The nickname "Witch of Betrayal" had long been Medea's hallmark.

No one would believe her.

Reality, Chiba Prefectural Assembly Hall.

"We found him! Tatsuya Ando is one of our Chiba people!"

A man in a suit exclaimed excitedly.

The Sky Screen could be seen worldwide, meaning it could have the same promotional effect.

Coincidentally, Chiba Prefecture's economy was in decline, with all industries withering and tourism stagnant...

If they could use one person as an "internet celebrity" at this time, it could boost the economy.

Yukino Shimo and Haruno were both daughters of prominent families in the prefecture, the beloved daughters of trillion-yen conglomerates. How could they possibly condescend to do this?

Kogoro Mori lived in Beika Town, and Ito Makoto had too much of a negative image...

After much thought, they finally found a relatively kind local.

Beside the man, a big shot smoking a cigar also smiled in satisfaction.

He patted the suited man's shoulder and said with a smile, "Yamamoto-kun, you've done a beautiful job. If you can make our Chiba Prefecture great again... my current position will be your future position."

"Yes! I will definitely make Tatsuya Ando popular!"

The suited man shouted excitedly, his face flushed, as if he had been injected with adrenaline.

Under the big shot's smiling gaze, he sprinted to the publicity department and simultaneously contacted the Metropolitan Police Department. Within half an hour, he brought Tatsuya Ando to the scene and then filmed several short clips to post online for promotion.

Although Tatsuya Ando was a bit overwhelmed, the filming results were quite good.

In the videos, he galloped on horseback across a grassland, then smiled at the camera, revealing his pearly white teeth, highlighting his pure and shy nature.

Of course, there were also short clips of him standing at the Chiba Zoo, shyly introducing various animals.

"At the zoo, we can hear all sorts of sounds."

"Cheesiest snow leopard..."

"Cheesiest panda..."

"Cheesiest giraffe..."

"Cheesiest silverback gorilla..."

In these short videos, Tatsuya Ando fully displayed his innocent smile.

He was thrilled, never expecting to benefit from his parallel world self.

Soon, these short videos quickly went viral online, garnering millions of likes.

And Chiba Prefecture's popularity also rapidly increased.

The Sky Screen displayed scenes of harmony, accompanied by leisurely background music.

In this Holy Grail War, the Caster duo seemed to be the most united.

[Tatsuya Ando smiled heartily and immediately unleashed the technique of "crazy money-spending," fully displaying the charm of a "rich patron," stuffing all sorts of magical materials into the warehouse.]

[Medea, on the other hand, utilized divine-era magic to turn the Ando family residence into an extremely formidable magic array, one that would make even Servants of the three Knight Classes hesitate.]

[Do you even understand what airtight defense means!]

Viewers from all over the world watched, stunned and incredulous.

Could a combination like this possibly lose?

Absolutely not!

However, the rebuttal came so quickly...

An accident exposed Tatsuya Ando's true nature to Caster.

45. Sins from a Parallel World, Tatsuya Ando Falls into Despair!

The scene continued.

The camera moved to the Ando residence, where two figures appeared in the magnificent grounds.

The Caster duo were strolling harmoniously, chatting and laughing, enjoying each other's company.

["With the powerful magic array we've set up, plus what Caster-kyou possesses, the EX-rank Noble Phantasm Golden Fleece (ArgonCoin), we can summon the dragons of the divine era..."]

["We're going to win this Holy Grail War!"]

[Tatsuya Ando's smile was gentle, his eyes filled with anticipation for his dream to be realized.]

[This was precisely the main reason he chose to summon the "Divine Witch" Medea.]

[Her true identity was the "Princess of Colchis" from Ancient Greek mythology.]

[Not only was her status noble, but she also wielded the Golden Fleece, which could summon dragons from ancient times when projected onto the ground – creatures that could rival the gods of Olympus!]

[Even without witnessing it firsthand, I'm sure that dragon would be no weaker than a top-tier Heroic Spirit.]

[However…]

[After hearing this topic, Medea suddenly fell silent for a long while.]

["I'm sorry, due to the limitations of the era, it's difficult for me to summon dragons now…"]

[She pondered for a long time, then finally sighed and informed her Master of this fact.]

["…You can't summon dragons in modern times?!"]

[Tatsuya Ando became anxious, his expression momentarily darkening with anger, but he quickly put on a gentle smile and waved his hand dismissively.]

["It's fine. Even without the aid of dragons from the Age of Gods, and facing six other Masters, I, Tatsuya Ando, am still invincible in the Japanese Mage world!"]

["Thank you for your understanding…"]

[The woman with beautiful long blue hair said apologetically, then quietly left.]

["Crrrack—"]

[With the sound of the door closing, Medea walked further and further away, disappearing completely.]

["Useless!"]

[Once he was sure the other party couldn't hear him, Tatsuya Ando flew into a rage, slamming his right hand down hard on the exquisite and expensive camphor wood table, shattering the coffee table.]

[His attitude changed drastically, his face darkening: "If you can't summon dragons, what use are you? You useless, seductive fox, a stinking bitch who only knew how to seduce men in life, and now you can't even handle this small matter."]

["No… I must find a way to change Servants."]

["If I lose this Holy Grail War, I won't be able to suppress those commoners who stir up trouble."]