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"Is Mr. Wang interested in vampire legends?"
On the way back to the castle, Darnic asked casually, but in reality, he was quite wary of this mysterious heroic Heroic Spirit.
After realizing there was a problem with the Command Spell, he activated some pawns hidden in Fuyuki City to monitor the Matou Family and Tohsaka Family, who were the Three Founding Lineages.
The result was that both families were wiped out overnight, and the families were reduced to ruins with traces of battle.
The Matou Lineage and Tohsaka Lineage are both very good Magecraft families. After hundreds of years of development, their family residences have been equipped with countless Magecraft traps, making their defenses extremely strong. Even he was unable to wipe out both of these Magecraft families in just one night, and in such a way that they were completely powerless to resist.
Most importantly, no special powers belonging to Servant Heroic Spirit were found on those ruins, meaning that all of this was done by the mysterious Kariya Matou.
Thinking of this, Darnic glanced discreetly at the frail, seemingly dying old man sitting in a carriage ahead.
That's Kariya Matou!
After absorbing his own form from this world, Kariya Matou gained the ability to transform into the appearance of this world, no longer needing to flaunt that monstrous figure that would put the Hulk to shame.
Unfortunately, his body in this world had been severely damaged by Zouken Matou, and restoring it would require considerable effort. Furthermore, since it was only for temporary use, Kariya Matou was too lazy to repair it. He could simply wait until the next world and merge with his second self before changing it again.
I wouldn't say I like it, but I do have some appreciation for it.
Wang Hao didn't hide anything. While fiddling with the signature on his clothes, he explained, "In our ancient Eastern country, there are also beings similar to vampires, which we call zombies. However, compared to the handsomeness of vampires, zombies are much less attractive."
When I was a child, I also dreamed of becoming an immortal being, like a zombie. I even thought about biting a zombie to transform into one. Unfortunately, I was disappointed when I actually saw a zombie. Then I heard about the legend of vampires.
Although vampires are weak, they're good-looking!
These words were not Wang Hao trying to fool Darnic, but rather an unrealistic fantasy he had when he was a child after watching a movie.
It wouldn't have been a big deal, but I got a little excited after seeing the Grand Duke, who is the prototype of the vampire, so I asked him for his autograph. It's like fulfilling a childhood fantasy!
Of course, the most important thing is to use this incident as a breakthrough to quickly resolve the hostility between the two sides and Darnic, and then cooperate.
After all, the Red Faction's Heroic Spirit had already arrived in Romania, and who knew if war would break out immediately? He didn't want the Black Faction's Darnic and others to be defeated too early due to insufficient personnel, especially after losing Servant Saber Class Heroic Spirit.
"I never expected that the one replacing us this time would be the great Hero Siegfried!"
Wang Hao only knew that he had stolen a Command Spell through the Matou Lineage's Magecraft, but he didn't know which Heroic Spirit Servant.
Originally, I thought my best chance was to replace the Kenny Berserker, but who would have thought I would become the great Saber Class Hero Siegfried, that guy who was either tragic or not.
However, it's good that he was replaced. After all, this great Hero has quite a few problems. According to the plot, there is a high chance that he will sacrifice himself to save a homunculus named Sieg, causing the Black Faction to lose its Saber Class Servant too early and fall into a disadvantageous position.
This was very detrimental to his plan to train Kariya Matou, but things are much better now.
"Is Wang Hao really your real name, sir? Please forgive my ignorance, but I have never heard of you in the history of this ancient Eastern country. Don't misunderstand, I simply want to have a basic understanding of you so that I can cooperate better in the upcoming Holy Grail War."
If you have any reservations, you may choose not to speak.
Darnic's lips twitched slightly, but he ultimately chose to get straight to the point.
He considered himself a learned man, especially since he had prepared for the Holy Grail War for sixty years, during which time he had thoroughly studied the historical records and legends of various countries around the world, and naturally had some knowledge of the historical records of that ancient Eastern country.
But after thinking for a while, I still couldn't recall the name Wang Hao.
He always felt uneasy facing this unknown and Servant Heroic Spirit.
"There's nothing I can't say. My real name is Wang Hao. In your world, I should be considered a fictional heroic Heroic Spirit. I'm skilled in Sword Dao and teaching, and I've taught countless excellent disciples."
Wang Hao prefers a grand and dignified approach, so since he chose to cooperate with Darnic's side, he wouldn't resort to underhanded tactics. Therefore, he didn't choose to conceal this basic information.
Of course, he said it, but how others interpret it is none of his business.
"Excuse me for interrupting, Mr. Wang, you were just referring to the Sword Dao, not swordsmanship. As far as I know, in the ancient Eastern country, the concept of the Way is not something that ordinary people are qualified to pursue."
Chiron appeared on the side of the carriage at some point, looking at Wang Hao with an extremely serious expression.
He had traveled to that ancient country in the East during his lifetime, so he naturally knew what the word "Dao" meant to that country. All those who comprehended Dao were top-tier, peerless experts. He had the good fortune to spar with a master of the Saber Dao Saber Dao deeply experienced its power.
Since this mysterious Mr. Wang Hao claims to be skilled in Sword Dao, he must be quite proficient.
Unfortunately, time was limited back then, and I was unable to exchange ideas and discuss this kind of existence with that master of the Saber Dao. Now that I have met Mr. Wang, who is skilled in the way of the Sword Dao, I certainly cannot miss this opportunity.
" Chiron, please come in and have a word with me!"
Darnic, being quite perceptive, opened the carriage door and invited Chiron in to speak.
"Are you interested in Daoism?"
Raising an eyebrow, Wang Hao looked at Chiron, who was stepping into the carriage, with surprise.
The concept of Dao is incredibly profound. Even the most basic level of Dao is not something just anyone is qualified to pursue; it requires at least a being at the Heaven Realm.
Judging from his cultivation level, the Chiron in front of him should be at the Peak Earth Tier, and he has indeed reached the critical point of comprehending the Earthly Dao. If he can comprehend them, he will surely become a Heaven Realm expert.
In this world, those who reach the Heaven Realm are called—Gods!
The reason why the gods of this world are so powerful is that they have comprehended the Earthly Dao and can control the great power of heaven and earth, making them far stronger than cultivators in the Earth Realm.
"I would be extremely grateful if Mr. Chiron could generously offer his guidance!"
Chiron bowed respectfully and solemnly to Wang Hao, his eyes filled with fervor.
As the saying goes, "If one hears the Way in the morning, one can die content in the evening." If one can witness the existence of the Way again, then this Holy Grail War will not have been in vain.
Darnic was shocked. He knew that this Heroic Spirit Chiron Servant a great sage in Greek mythology who had taught countless powerful Hero and even Demigod. Yet now, this great sage from mythology was bowing to Wang Hao as a disciple.
Could that so-called Dao Zhen really be that powerful?
Although Darnic had done considerable research on the historical records of ancient Eastern countries, the real secrets were often not recorded in history books, so this was the first time he had heard of Dao, but it seemed to be a very extraordinary existence.
Once he understood this, Darnic's expression also became enthusiastic.
This was clearly a great opportunity, and since it was such a great opportunity, he naturally wanted to see it for himself.
He has been stuck at his current level for a long time, and he might be able to break through the bottleneck and reach a higher level by taking advantage of this great opportunity.
"Sure, but this isn't the place to demonstrate Sword Dao. We'll show you when we get to the castle!"
Noticing Darnic's burning gaze, Wang Hao replied nonchalantly.
Since he had chosen this as a partner, he wouldn't mind giving him some benefits, and besides, this wasn't really the place to showcase his Sword Dao.
After a day's journey, Wang Hao and his group finally arrived at the castle of Darnic's family.
The Grand Duke, who was walking ahead, snorted coldly and strode arrogantly into the depths of the castle. He didn't even glance at Wang Hao once, clearly still dissatisfied with the previous signature.
Upon returning to the Darnic excitedly prepared a venue for Wang Hao to demonstrate his Sword Dao and arranged for family members to come and learn from his skills.
As the clan leader, he naturally wanted to find ways to benefit the entire clan from such a great opportunity.
This would take some time, so Wang Hao accompanied Chiron on a tour of the castle to familiarize himself with the place.
After all, this place will be their base for some time to come, and only by becoming familiar with it can they achieve perfect coordination.
Most importantly, Darnic and his men have set up countless Magecraft traps and defensive barriers here, so it's easy to run into trouble if you're not familiar with the area.
Of course, the purpose of "familiarizing" was mainly to introduce Kariya Matou and others to the world of martial arts; as for a powerful figure like Wang Hao, he would not be stumped by such tricks.
As they walked, Wang Hao talked with Chiron. Actually Chiron was the one listening and Wang Hao was the Dadu about cultivation.
" Fiore!"
As they walked, a boy suddenly appeared pushing a girl in a wheelchair. Chiron saw the girl and quickly stepped forward to take the wheelchair armrests. This was his Master, Fiore.
The shy boy was the Berserker's Master, and also Fiore's younger brother Caules.
"Mr. Wang Hao, hello. I am Fiore, the Master of Chiron. This gentleman behind me is my younger brother, Caules, who is also the Master of the Berserker Frankenstein."
Fiore introduced herself gently, her beautiful eyes curiously scrutinizing the Servant Heroic Spirit.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Fiore."
Wang Hao reached out and shook hands with Fiore's small hand. He raised an eyebrow and looked at her legs, which were covered by a thin blanket. His Power of Primordial Spirit immediately detected that something was wrong with the girl's legs.
He didn't know much about Fate/Apocrypha. Even though he had watched the anime, he hadn't paid much attention to it. He only vaguely remembered that the girl did have a problem with her legs, but he didn't know exactly what the problem was.
Only after scanning with his Power of Primordial Spirit did he discover that the meridians in this girl's legs were different from those of ordinary people. They must have mutated when she was a child, but it seemed that the mutation was not complete, which is why her legs were paralyzed.
"I'm sorry to make you laugh, Mr. Wang. My Magic Circuits have undergone a mutation and distortion, but it was malignant, which has confined me to a wheelchair."
Fiore looked somewhat uncomfortable. After all, she had been troubled by the condition of her legs for a long time and even felt a little inferior. Now that she was being looked at like this by outsiders, she naturally felt bad.
"No, your Magic Circuits have indeed mutated, but it's not malignant; it's benign. It's just that the mutation process hasn't been completed. If it could be completed, your future achievements would be limitless."
After examining the Magic Circuits within Fiore's body, Wang Hao finally gave his assessment.
This girl's Magic Circuits are indeed terrible, especially in her legs. Less than Issei of her Magic Circuits are still active, but even so, she has top-notch Magecraft training aptitude. You can imagine how monstrous she would be if she developed all her Magic Circuits.
"Mr. Wang, do you have any way to save Fiore?"
Chiron a beat, and he looked at Wang Hao hopefully.
He had previously examined Fiore's internal condition, but ultimately came up with only one solution: to completely destroy the Magic Circuits and turn Fiore into an ordinary girl.
Only in this way can Fiore regain her full body, stand up, and enjoy life instead of spending her entire life in a wheelchair.
While he couldn't resolve the situation, Mr. Wang Hao in front of him might be able to.
Along the way, he had many exchanges with him and deeply appreciated Mr. Wang Hao's extensive knowledge. Whether it was cultivation or various miscellaneous studies, he seemed to know almost everything.
It seems highly likely that Mr. Wang Hao has a method to treat Fiore.
Upon hearing her Servant Chiron say this, the intelligent Fiore realized that this Mr. Wang Hao was no ordinary person and might have a way to heal her legs. A glimmer of hope appeared in her beautiful eyes.