Master

Rin Tohsaka stormed out, still cursing Yu Feng under her breath.

"Idiot, complete idiot, blockhead! How could anyone be this stupid?! This is infuriating!"

"Who made our young lady so angry this time? You weren't even this mad when you beat up Shinji yesterday."

Ayako Mitsuzuri's voice came from behind Rin Tohsaka, her tone full of teasing.

The moment Rin Tohsaka heard her, she immediately coughed a few times, her expression swiftly calming as she turned around.

"Cough, cough. What? You must have heard wrong. I didn't say anything just now."

Ayako Mitsuzuri looked at the incredibly serious-looking Rin Tohsaka with a mischievous grin. "Oh? Is that so?"

Rin Tohsaka forced herself to stay composed. "What else could it be? You definitely heard wrong. How could I possibly say something like that?"

Ayako Mitsuzuri asked, "My, my, you gave yourself away. What kind of things?"

Rin Tohsaka's expression froze, and she snapped in embarrassed anger, "Are you looking to die? I told you it was nothing, so why are you still asking?!"

Ayako Mitsuzuri continued pressing her.

"Let me guess who made you so angry. It was... Yu-kun, wasn't it?"

Rin Tohsaka immediately denied it. "Huh? How could that be? Absolutely impossible! How could he make me angry? You're overthinking it. You're definitely overthinking it!"

Ayako Mitsuzuri showed a look of sudden understanding. "I see. If it was Yu-kun, then it's normal for you to act like this. You wanted him to do or say something to you, didn't you? Am I right?"

Rin Tohsaka looked at Ayako Mitsuzuri in surprise. "How did you... No, no, no! You're wrong, all of it is wrong! Honestly, I'm not talking about this anymore!"

Rin Tohsaka quickly fled the scene.

Watching Rin Tohsaka's retreating back, Ayako Mitsuzuri smiled as though her scheme had succeeded.

"Heh~ She held out for less time than usual."

Meanwhile, inside the classroom, Yu Feng and Shirou Emiya had fallen into a dead silence.

Shirou Emiya seemed not to know how to answer Yu Feng's question. He stood there for a long while without saying a word.

Yu Feng seemed to have grown impatient from waiting. "Emiya, think it over for a few days before answering my question."

Shirou Emiya left the classroom with a thoughtful expression, apparently still considering the question. Yu Feng curled his lips into a smile. "Now then, Emiya, how will you walk the path of a Hero of Justice from here on?"

"Yu-kun, you made Tohsaka angry again, didn't you?"

Just then, Ayako Mitsuzuri walked over. Yu Feng casually took a bite of his boxed lunch before replying, "Tohsaka got angry? Don't worry, she'll calm down before long. It's perfectly normal."

Ayako Mitsuzuri helplessly held her forehead. "You did it on purpose again, didn't you? Why do I feel like your personality is even worse than Shinji's?"

Yu Feng retorted, "What's so awful about my personality? I'm treating her. Tsundere is an illness, and it needs treatment. Otherwise, she might end up like some blond-haired defeated dog."

"Honestly, everything about you is fine, but whenever it comes to this, you always have some excuse to argue back. I have no idea what to say anymore."

Yu Feng chuckled. "It's fine. I know where to draw the line. Consider it a little revenge against Tohsaka."

"Forget it, forget it. I can't meddle that much in you two lovebirds' business. Do whatever you want!"

Only after Ayako Mitsuzuri left did Yu Feng's expression turn serious.

"The Holy Grail War..."

He more or less understood why Shinji Matou had suddenly told him to meet on the rooftop after school. It was probably because of the Holy Grail War.

But this Holy Grail War had long since become optional. What use was a Greater Holy Grail that had already been corrupted by Black Mud?

Ever since All the World's Evils had entered and corrupted the Holy Grail, it had no longer been capable of granting all wishes. Though, in a sense, it could still fulfill them—but the corrupted Holy Grail had long changed its method of granting wishes into one of destruction and disaster. What use was a wish fulfilled that way?

Still, perhaps he could use the Holy Grail to accomplish certain things. A sharp glint flashed through Yu Feng's eyes.

Another day came to an end. The sun slowly set, and night fell.

Yu Feng arrived at the rooftop, where Shinji Matou had already been waiting for quite some time.

"Shinji, why did you call me here? Don't tell me you got cocky and want to settle the score from back then?"

"No, this time I really have something to tell you."

"Tohsaka should have told you already, right?"

Shinji Matou looked seriously at Yu Feng.

Seeing Shinji Matou's serious expression, Yu Feng stopped joking and nodded.

"If you mean the Holy Grail War, then of course I know. It'll be happening soon, right?"

Shinji Matou nodded gravely. "For some unknown reason, the Holy Grail War that should have taken place fifty years later has been brought forward by fifty years. It hasn't even been ten years since the Fourth Holy Grail War, and Sakura has been chosen as a Master."

As Shinji Matou spoke, Yu Feng could clearly hear the displeasure in his tone near the end. But Yu Feng did not pay it much mind. After all, Shinji Matou having no talent for Magecraft was something that could not be changed, unless magic was used.

"Yeah, I know. The Three Founding Families will be participating in this Holy Grail War, right? Then I wonder who the remaining four participants are." Yu Feng spoke calmly.

Shinji Matou suddenly stepped closer to Yu Feng, his voice filled with anger. "Don't act so unconcerned! You know what the world of magi is like, don't you?! That's exactly why I called you here to discuss this! Sakura was chosen as a Master!"

Yu Feng still looked calm. "I know. But I'm certain Sakura will be fine. Leaving aside the fact that Tohsaka will protect Sakura, take another close look."

Yu Feng extended his right hand. Three distinct red Command Spells were clearly marked upon it.

Shinji Matou stared at the sight in disbelief, hardly daring to believe it was real. "Those are... Command Spells?!"

Then, as though relieved, Shinji Matou looked at Yu Feng. "You... you started walking down this path without saying a word. Then... I'm leaving Sakura to you."

Yu Feng nodded without saying anything.

Shinji Matou leaned against the rooftop railing and watched the setting sun in the distance. "Seriously, I never thought you'd be chosen. So that means you have talent for Magecraft, right?"

Yu Feng leaned back against the railing beside Shinji Matou, watching the sky slowly darken. "Yeah, I didn't expect to be chosen either. And I have a feeling this Holy Grail War will be different from all the previous ones, because I'm here."

Shinji Matou snorted. "You really know how to boast. Still, with you here, I feel much more at ease. Once the Holy Grail War begins, I'll see if I can get control over a Servant. Since I can't continue down the path of Magecraft, then I should at least be a real man for three seconds. You told me that, didn't you?"

Yu Feng could not help laughing. "How long ago was that? You actually still remember it. All right, I'll be leaving first."

Yu Feng clapped his hands and left the rooftop. Before going, he glanced at Shinji Matou. "Maybe you in another world would have talent for Magecraft."

With his back to Yu Feng, Shinji Matou heard those words and only spoke after a long while. "Maybe?"

It sounded like a question, yet it also seemed like an affirmation. Well, who knew?

Yu Feng shook his head, leaving Shinji Matou alone on the rooftop.