Chapter 306 Alliance
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Einzbern Castle is a temporary residence built by the Einzbern family in the suburbs of Fuyuki City specifically for the Holy Grail War. It is more like a magnificent palace than a temporary residence.

"Kiritsugu!"

"I think I must have an explanation!"

"You interrupted the duel between knights without reason, attacked Lancer's Master, and caused Eri to suffer such harm."

"I can't tolerate this!"

Saber's voice sounded particularly high, and she stared at the silent and smoking man in front of her like an angry lioness.

The man named Emiya Kiritsugu looked at the beautiful woman in men's clothing in front of him in silence for a while, then he slowly spoke:
“I did the right thing.”

"The opponent's Master has a farsighted Mystic Eye, so it will be difficult for me to carry out my actions."

"It is important for me to first eliminate Lancer's Master."

However, Saber couldn't help but become even angrier after hearing the other party's words, her emerald green eyes filled with disappointment and anger:

"That child is probably only ten years old!"

"Are you going to kill such a young child?!"

However, Emiya Kiritsugu looked at the Heroic Spirit in front of him coldly and said:
"Yes."

"This is just the price I paid for obtaining the Holy Grail."

The words were cold, and there was no warmth in the man's black eyes.

"you!"

Saber looked at the man in front of her with disappointment. She had thought that he was someone who had the same goal as her. Even though their ways of doing things were different, their goals were ultimately the same.

But it is absolutely impossible for Saber to attack a ten-year-old girl!

Even if she was asked to kill a ten-year-old child using a Command Seal, she would most likely swing the long sword representing glory in her hand and cut her own neck.

"Because of your actions, Lancer turned his attention to Ellie."

"If it weren't for Avalon, Ellie would be dead."

Saber's voice fell silent. She no longer wanted to talk to the man in front of her.

The man quietly ignored Saber's departure and took a deep puff of the lit cigarette in his hand.

It's not just Irisviel...

Even Maiya, who had worked with him for many years, was killed by an unknown magician...

But if the Holy Grail could be obtained...

It's all worth it.

Kiritsugu Emiya looked at the forest outside the castle. His dark eyes were devoid of any light, like a silent abyss.

Lancer's strength was beyond his expectations.

Shortly after he left, the camera he left on the battlefield recorded everything that happened next.

Rider's appearance, Archer's appearance, Berserker's appearance.

Adding Saber in, Lancer can definitely beat Berserker and Saber, as well as the ignorant Archer and Rider.

He needs allies to work together to get Lancer out of the game first.

-

"According to reliable information, a gas explosion occurred on the beach in Fuyuki City last night. Fortunately, no casualties were caused. I would like to remind the general public to pay attention to fire safety. All safety hazards may be around us..."

early morning
Xun bit a piece of bread and watched the morning news on TV. He looked at Jiu Xing beside him with some surprise and said:
"No one noticed the huge commotion last night?"

The loudest noise last night was from Saber's release of her Noble Phantasm, she nearly blew up the beach with one slash of her sword.

The result was just a gas explosion?

"Perhaps the officials here know the inside story and are covering up the Holy Grail War."

Nao tore a piece of biscuit and put it into her mouth, saying indifferently.

She, Kaoru, and even Jiuxing were all dead, and this was not the ninja world, so no matter how big the commotion was, it didn't matter to Nao.

"But it's strange. Why are we dragged here to participate in this Holy Grail War when we are not from this world?"

Nao held her cheek in her hand and couldn't help but feel a little confused.

"To be precise, it wasn't us, it was Jiu Xing alone."

"Because strictly speaking, we are just Jiu Xing's treasures."

Kaoru corrected.

"Uh, okay..."

Nao twitched her lips and ignored it.

"After all, Jiu Xing is not from the ninja world, but from another world. Maybe it's because of this."

Xun began to think about it, and then said seriously:
"You mean it, warm?"

Jiu Xing sat alone on the sofa, staring at his attribute panel for a moment, then said:

"Is it possible?"

"What are you looking at? Why are you ignoring me?"

Xun approached Jiuxing and pretended to be innocent and pitiful.

If it was the adult Xun, Jiu Xing might explain it seriously, but for the loli Xun in front of her.

"No."

Jiu Xing touched the other person's soft golden hair and comforted her in a gentle voice.

Looking at Xun, who was squinting her eyes like a little kitten in front of her, Jiu Xing suddenly had the illusion that she had a new daughter.

I can't help it, it's too cute...

"I want it too, I want it too!"

When she was little, Nao seemed to want to fight for everything, and she squeezed to the other side of Jiu Xing to be stroked.

After finishing breakfast, Jiuxing took the two lolis out.

According to the rules of the Holy Grail War, daytime is a peaceful time, and even if you encounter the opponent's servants, you will not fight.

Even though Jiu Xing didn't care about the rule that could be broken at any time, it was still much safer during the day than at night.

It's a rare opportunity to come out, and it would be a shame not to take a walk around this legendary city during the Holy Grail War.

Before parting with Kennedy, he gave him a sum of money, which was enough for him to spend in the next few days.

Walking on the streets of Fuyuki City, Jiu Xing was quite interested in the streets full of cherry blossom style from the 1990s.

The most important thing when shopping is who you are shopping with. Looking at the two little girls jumping in front of her, Jiuxing couldn't help but calm down.

"Hey, there's a library up ahead!"

Nao pointed to a building in front of her, with a hint of excitement in her words.

Jiu Xing then remembered that even though Nao was lively, she could still calm down and read a book. When she was reading, she was truly a literary girl.

"Then go check it out. You can try to find information about Saber and Rider."

Compared to Nao, Kaoru is much more pragmatic.

Since both little guys agreed, Jiu Xing naturally had no reason to refuse.

After entering the library, the three of them went straight to the history section, searching for information about King Arthur and Alexander.

These two were both very famous kings, and Xun found their information very easily.

Kaoru and Nao each held a book and ran to a nearby table to read.

Although Saber is no match for Jiu Xing, it is still clear that knowing yourself and your enemy will ensure victory in every battle.

Just like if we had known last night that Saber had such a Noble Phantasm that could be released, and had she been prepared in advance, Saber would have probably been killed on the spot.

Jiuxing was still searching for the content that interested her in front of the bookshelf.

Modern History of the University of Tokyo

……

"What happened to Jiu Xing?"

After leaving the library, Xun looked at Jiu Xing with a calm expression and couldn't help but feel a little confused.

"You don't know, how should I know?"

Even though Jiuxing seemed calm on the surface, the two people who knew Jiuxing's temper well knew that Jiuxing was not in a very good mood at the moment.

"What are you talking about me behind my back?" Jiu Xing turned around and glanced at the two little girls.

"Hey, I've been discovered~~"

Nao stuck out her tongue at Jiu Xing, then stepped forward and hugged Jiu Xing's arm and said:
"Let's go, I'm hungry, let's find a place to eat."

Jiu Xing looked at the black-haired little girl in front of her who was pushing her and she had no choice but to go along with her wishes.

But with Kyuyuki's magical power providing magic for Nao and Kaoru, how could she be hungry?

Only because of the lack of magic power will the servant need to obtain magic power by filling his stomach with food.

While they were searching for the restaurant, they found a residential house not far away.

The man in the purple-black wide robe stared with his huge eyes at the trembling child in front of him.

The man spoke kindly:
"Don't be afraid, Uncle Ryunosuke just wanted to play a game with you, and now the game is over."

"Leave, this place is not suitable for you"

Perhaps it was because the man's expression was too kind and gentle, his distorted face also softened a lot as he spoke.

The child looked at the bodies of his parents not far away, his face still full of fear, but he had already started walking towards the door in the corridor.

The sunlight shone through the glass on the door onto the child's face, and his pace gradually quickened.

"what the hell?"

"Just let him go like that?"

At this time, the man called Ryunosuke by the other man touched his head with some dissatisfaction.

His hands, body, and face were all stained with warm, scarlet blood.

In response to Ryunosuke's words, the man simply raised his dry index finger with sharp nails to his lips, signaling Ryunosuke to be quiet.

"..."

The child walked towards the door step by step, looked at the warm and dazzling sunshine outside, and a line of clear tears flowed down his cheeks.

Dad...Mom...are both dead...

Just as the child placed his delicate little hand on the door handle, several thick purple-black tentacles swept over the child's thin body from the dark corner like lightning!
The child was dragged back into the darkness with almost no resistance!

He couldn't resist those thick and powerful tentacles at all!

"Ah ah ah ah ah!!!!"

Sharp screams broke out in this house that should have been full of warmth.

One could faintly hear the sound of bones being violently broken and flesh being torn apart!
However, all of this was concealed by the barrier.

"Hahahahaha!!!"

"Ryunosuke!!!"

“See?!”

“This is the meaning of life!”

“A flower of hope amidst despair, its beauty destroyed by violence!”

"The despair born in that moment far exceeded any other time!"

"The pure innocence of a child is the best nourishment for the flower of hope!!"

Caster named Gilfrey waved his hands wantonly, and he seemed to be in a state of madness. The sounds of broken bones and torn flesh were like the most beautiful music to him!
"Wow! Old man!"

“You are so cool!!”

Ryunosuke Uryuu, who was standing by, couldn't help but have his eyes shining when he saw this scene, and cheered for Caster.

And all this... no one can notice...

Crazy Master, Crazy Servant...

-

Watching the dusk fall, Emiya Kiritsugu put away the phone in his hand.

He strolled to a not-so-remote residential area, and Saber, dressed in a black suit, followed him silently.

Even if she doesn't agree with Kiritsugu Emiya, Saber can still agree with Kiritsugu Emiya's ideas.

She is no match for Lancer, she needs allies.

Lancer is too dangerous, and more people are needed to ask Lancer to withdraw from this Holy Grail War.

And Iskandar, whose class is Rider, is a very good choice.

As an opponent who had fought all the way from Europe to India, his strategic vision was absolutely first-class.

He must be able to clearly recognize the danger of Lancer.

Even if Saber doesn't want to attack the same person as others...

But for the Holy Grail, she must change the outcome of the country's destruction.

They easily found each other's residence, and at this moment Iskandar was staying in the room playing a game called "Grand Strategy".

He was even wearing peripheral products from this game.

This was in stark contrast to what Kiritsugu Emiya had read about Alexander the Great in books.

Waver looked at the master and servant in front of him, both of them dressed in black, and they moved closer to Iskandar, who was concentrating on playing games, with some fear.

Emiya Kiritsugu explained his purpose very simply and clearly.

Iskandar stared at the screen intently for a long time, and only put down the game controller after hearing the word "Game over".

"I see."

Iskandar looked at the black man in front of him. Having seen countless people, he could tell at a glance that the man in front of him was a very paranoid fanatic even in his time.

Yes, that was Iskandar's evaluation of Emiya Kiritsugu.

A paranoid fanatic.

Even if the other party was not religious, the almost twisted psychology deep in his eyes was easily captured by this burly king.

"Why didn't you go to Archer, but chose me?"

"Aren't you afraid that I'll kill you two on the spot?"

Iskandar looked at the two people in front of him with interest.

Kiritsugu Emiya looked at the man in front of him, calmly took out a cigarette from his pocket and wanted to light it, but when he noticed that this was the other person's residence and there was no ashtray nearby, he simply put it back.

"You've seen Lancer's fighting ability."

"Even Saber, the leader of the three major classes, is no match for him."

"And he can easily crush Berserker, if you don't want to be defeated by him one by one."

"The Alliance has no choice."

"The enemy of my enemy is my friend, right?"

Emiya Kiritsugu's words were extremely calm as he stated the facts.

Weber, who was sitting opposite him, also agreed with the other party's words.

Such a powerful fighting force is indeed very dangerous.

But Iskandar thought for a while and said:

"You are indeed right. I am willing to form an alliance with Saber."

The other party did not mention an alliance with Emiya Kiritsugu, but King Arthur who is a Saber.

Emiya Kiritsugu didn't care about this and just nodded. Iskandar continued:
"But, once Lancer is dead, I will protect the other two masters."

"If you lay a hand on those two kids, I will kill you immediately."

Emiya Kiritsugu's smiling face froze slightly.

His goal was to kill Lancer along with the other Master.

Not only is Lancer's threat strong enough, but the other party's master with the far-sighted Mystic Eyes is also a scourge to Emiya Kiritsugu.

Emiya Kiritsugu did not understand the other party's actions.

Isn't it right to cut the weeds at their roots?

Why is Alexander the Great, such a famous emperor in history, as stubborn as King Arthur beside him?

As an assassin, he could not understand such behavior.

(End of this chapter)