After Assassin Semiramis was eliminated, everything seemed to quiet down.
Matou Sakura awoke and tearfully apologized to everyone. Regardless of whether her pitiful appearance was an act or not, Emiya Shirou and Tohsaka Rin were the first to forgive her.
What else could they do? Of course, they chose to forgive her.
In the following days, Caster Cú Chulainn's condition improved. Heroic Spirits truly have robust physiques. Although he was half-dead while poisoned, once the last of the venom was cleared, he recovered at an astonishing rate. Even though the doggo of the Caster Class doesn't have Battle Continuation, his divinity ensures remarkable regenerative power.
The recovered doggo didn't stay idle. The Holy Grail War wasn't over yet. There was still a Saber outside who had previously attacked him, and no one could guarantee she wouldn't attack others. To protect their base, Cú Chulainn demonstrated his powerful B-rank Territory Creation and A-rank Rune Magic!
In just one day, he transformed Emiya Shirou's house into something akin to a secret realm!
"Haha! Hahaha!"
After working tirelessly all day, Cú Chulainn might have been mentally exhausted from the labor. His mind seemed a bit unclear. He clutched his forehead, leaned back, and laughed heartily, occasionally muttering strange words.
"What a pity! A pity! Still just a little bit short!"
"A temple! It was only one step away from reaching temple level!"
"Materials... if I had top-grade materials and a powerful Mana source, it wouldn't be impossible to go all out!"
"Though if it failed, this place might be leveled."
"Hahaha! Just a little risk! For the revival of great Magecraft! This small risk is acceptable!"
Emiya Shirou, who was passing by, widened his eyes.
"Acceptable my foot! I don't agree! What are you trying to do to my house, you bastard?!"
Finally, under Emiya Shirou's gentle persuasion, Cú Chulainn gave up on the idea of building a temple.
"Ahem... well, for now, this is how it has to be. I've already transformed this residence into a Magecraft Workshop-level territory. Within the surrounding area, everyone's strength will receive a territorial boost. If there are enemies, I've also set up some automatic defense Magecraft that can retaliate."
Cú Chulainn, with one eye still bruised, reported the situation to everyone, clutching his cheek. Luvia nodded subtly. Honestly, Cú Chulainn's defensive system was much stronger than anything she could create.
Of course, Luvia wasn't discouraged. The other party was a Heroic Spirit, and one specialized at that. It would be surprising if he couldn't do this.
"Overall, the main base is safe for now. Today is the 5th day; there are two more days. Theoretically, the Holy Grail War only lasts seven days. Everyone already knows the principle: pure soul energy is gained through the Servants' battles, and when there's enough energy, the Holy Grail will appear. However, so far, only Assassin and Red Archer have withdrawn. I suspect the Holy Grail doesn't have enough energy, so... I'm actually worried the Holy Grail might pull some stunts."
Mo Shuying spoke, reminding everyone. He had direct contact with the Holy Grail and knew it possessed its own consciousness, not merely a tool to grant wishes.
"We can only be vigilant about such things. When Astolfo isn't busy, perhaps they could go scout around. If they can find Saber's whereabouts, that would be best. We could try to approach her. We don't bear ill will, and if she's willing to cooperate, we can actually let bygones be bygones regarding the Caster incident."
Luvia said to Astolfo.
Cú Chulainn, standing nearby, glanced at her, several question marks appearing above his head.
When I make this "???" expression, it doesn't mean I have a problem, it means YOU have a problem!
"Okay~ I understand~"
Astolfo patted their chest, saying. Mo Shuying opened his mouth as if to say something, but then closed it.
Astolfo was good in every way—light-voiced and soft-bodied, no, they were kind-hearted and had a strong sense of justice.
But Astolfo's innate skill, Evaporation of Reason, meant that if they interacted with an enemy, they might even reveal the color of some people sitting there's underwear. They simply couldn't keep a secret.
"I'll go with him."
Mo Shuying spoke, indicating he would go out to search with Astolfo.
"Oh? With Mr. Shuying along, I feel much more at ease. Astolfo alone doesn't really inspire confidence."
Luvia's eyes lit up. After exchanging a subtle glance with Tohsaka Rin, she said to Mo Shuying.
"What do you mean! You can trust me to handle things, Master! I'll never mess up~"
Astolfo puffed out their chest, seemingly displeased with Luvia's assessment.
Luvia smiled and shook her head.
"Alright, alright, I trust you to handle things. But if you're with Mr. Shuying, speak less when something happens and follow his arrangements, understand?"
"...Hmph, understood!"
One still had to listen to their Master. Astolfo pouted, seemingly a bit unhappy.
Mo Shuying smiled and stood up.
"Let's go. There's a good crepe place near the park. Want some?"
Upon hearing Mo Shuying's words, Astolfo's ahoge wiggled! They immediately jumped up.
"Yes, yes, yes! Let's go, let's go!"
So, this kid was easy to please.
Mo Shuying and Astolfo headed out the door. Bazett shivered at the mention of crepes, recalling the terror of being controlled by counterfeit money...
In a dark, mysterious space, a golden cup continuously floated, surrounded by numerous shadowy figures scurrying about.
"Not enough... still not enough!! Why did it stop?! Kill! Kill them!!"
A terrifying voice, indistinguishable as male or female, echoed incessantly. The Holy Grail trembled, stirring the surrounding black mud into a frenzy.
"No! Too slow! Too slow!! Die! They must die!!"
The Holy Grail's voice emanated an energy capable of driving one to madness. Two shadowy hands formed and directly plunged into the Holy Grail, churning within! Finally, they pulled out a phantom soul.
"Go! Go! Unleash your fury! Vent your resentment! Plunge the earth into panic and death! Don't disappoint me!"
Streams of black mud enveloped the soul, and All the World's Evil expanded without end! A few minutes later!
*Pfft!*
A slender arm, gloved in black, emerged from the black mud, followed by the other hand! Both hands pulled simultaneously! The black mud shattered, revealing a completely black Semiramis with empty eyes.
"Go! Take my Mana and go!"
A rotating magic circle unfolded before Semiramis, and she stepped onto it without a word, vanishing the next second.
Meanwhile, in the ruined Matou Family estate, Semiramis reappeared. With a wave of her hand, the ground rose to form a throne. Semiramis sat upon it and pointed a finger!
*Ohm~*
Countless magic patterns, previously dimmed, glowed brightly once more, charging at an incredible, almost absurd, speed!
At the same time.
Mo Shuying, who had just received his crêpe, glanced back towards the Matou estate. He had felt a sudden stirring within him, a sense that…
Something was about to happen.
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