In the dimly empty room, the sense of distance was unusually distorted. It looks unbelievably wide, but it feels oppressive. The candle standing in the center dimly illuminates the faces of the men in the room, and everything is blurred. The air in that room with blurred edges was filled with indescribable bitterness.

[There is only one person who came back ————, is it?]

There were three people present. One was an old man, with a straight back despite his short stature, and the wrinkles on his face were as shiny as those of a work of art carved from wood. The head of the Summoning Department, Rock Belferbon, is rumored to have been in office for more than 50 years since he became the head of the department, but the jury is still inconclusive.

Listening to the words of the old man who was muttering in a hoarse voice, a young man agreed:

[I've seen that fight...... It's really an unpleasant situation、It's an intolerable existence]

It was a red-haired young man with clear eyebrows. With his tenacious and noble will gaze and elegant countenance, it was clear at a glance that he was in the upper class. There was a sense of purpose in his words.

The man's name is Bram Nusare Sofiali. He is the successor to the head of the séance department and also serves as a first-class lecturer at the Clock Tower.

The old man nodded in agreement, turning his gaze back to the last man who remained silent. The man wore long, loose hair and frowned unhappily.

【What is your opinion?Lord El Meloi】

Lighting the cigarette between his fingertips with a candle flame, the man called Al Meloy slowly turned his head to the side.

[It's II.] As grateful as you want to respect me, add me II. Otherwise, the name of the hell El Meloy is really itchy.]

[Disrespectful.] What about El Meloy II, what is the intention?]

【…… Well, I'm probably going to have to change the policy. After all, we've all lost forty-nine magicians. Although one of them survived, it didn't come in handy.

Fifty magicians were formed, and a thorough battle was established. The moment the battle began, the situation was moving towards perfection in every sense. But just one demon makes everything go haywire.

As a result, forty-nine people died, and the last barely fought back.

[Thanks to him, we also have a chance to fight back.] If we get together seven masters, we can also see a chance to win]

[But who will come? If it is an immature magician, it will be killed.] Tulliface is their jurisdiction.]

After a brief silence, El Melois II spoke the plain truth in a faint tone.

[It's better to hire an outside magician.] This Holy Grail War is on a scale we have never experienced before. Of course, the clock tower must also provide one or two people to walk.

The two agreed. THEY MUST ELECT SEVEN MASTERS FROM NOW ON. But the situation is urgent. If you sift through the clock tower's fame, it will be a big deal. Due to the inheritance, storage, and other factors of the magic mark, it may take more than three months until it is selected. In comparison, the unaffiliated magicians that can be hired casually are much more efficient.

[Then it is up to the old man and El Meloy II to gather those who are eyeing this.] Let the Templar send out the remaining one. In order to assert our legitimacy, we must invite them to join the war.

[Then, I am responsible for the selection of the holy relics.] Even though I'm ordered to be in danger, let's see how I can put together a medium that can compete with the other side as a combat power.]

Listening to Bram's words, Belfepon tapped the ground with the base of his cane and declared:

[This is very different from the Holy Grail War replicas that take place around the world today in every way.] In terms of scale alone, it has already surpassed the Third Holy Grail War that was once held in Fuyuki. I implore you to cheer up. Let them regret the disgrace of the clock tower.]

The three of them didn't care about each other and took steps in their own directions.

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On the eve of World War II, which broke out as a result of the German invasion of Poland. The Third Holy Grail War was held in the Japanese city of Fuyuki. The seven servants and the seven masters were ready to fight each other to the last man for their own selfish wishes, but in the middle of the war, there was an accident when the Little Holy Grail broke. The Holy Grail War itself ended vaguely at that moment.

The question is、After that。

Hidden in the Enzo Mountain, the Great Holy Grail of the Almighty Wish Machine. Somewhere fate had turned, a magician who supported Nazi Germany discovered it and tried to transfer it with military force.

The three royal families of Einzbelen, Tosaka, and Makiri, as well as the Imperial Army, fought to stop the plot, but were ultimately defeated due to the extreme weakness of the Holy Grail War. The Great Holy Grail, which the Imperial Three families had built with all their might, was forcibly seized by Nazi Germany.

The battle is neither documented, nor videographed, or even in people's memory. But there is no doubt that there was a terrible war between the military and the magicians.

So, will Nazi Germany, which has taken the Great Holy Grail for itself, be able to rule the world as much as it wants?

…… Of course, that future was not visited. On the way to Germany, the Great Chalice mysteriously disappeared. Was it robbed by the Imperial Army, or was it attacked by the Soviet Army?

In any case, the Holy Grail, which was supposed to be the symbol of the Third Reich and the realization of the dream of world unity, disappeared without falling into anyone's hands.

The people responsible have been replaced, those involved have been sent to the battlefield, and the Nazi Germany, which is supposed to be the victor, has become unaware of the whereabouts of the Great Holy Grail———— after all, the people who know about the Great Holy Grail are no longer there. The self-proclaimed magician of Nazi Germany, Yggdmillennia, is also missing.

The Great Holy Grail is gone. The dreams of the three families, or their paranoia, dissipated with the tears, and Fuyuki City also ushered in the final battle smoothly.

After that, it took a long time for a young child to become an old child————

In the UK. It is known as the "clock tower" of the General Administration of the Magic Association. Based at the British Museum in London, it is home to self-explanatory and ambitious magicians from all over the world who claim to have dominated the long history of magic.

Among the thousands, a thousand people gave up halfway, although it is true............ Well, dreaming should be free.

At least, that's what the former student thinks of the lion robbery. There was a slight thump over the shoulder. It seems that he bumped into a student because he was thinking about something. Apologies, he just thought about it, and the student ran away from him with a blushing face.

Sigh. Although this has become a matter of course.

Depending on the drugs they use or the magic they perform, magicians sometimes take on a posture that can be called a different shape. This is not a shame, but rather something to boast about, and there is no need to feel inferior, which is common knowledge among magicians.

———— is obviously like this, is the treatment he received a little unreasonable, the lion thought to himself.

Just walking on the sidewalk normally, he was physically examined three times by police officers (each time he gave a hint and fled). As soon as he arrived at the Clock Tower, he was questioned four times by the magician who was on guard, and the students who passed by in the corridor looked at him with extreme fear.

This is racial prejudice and discrimination. When the lion robbers thought of such an appeal, they would have replied like this:

[It's not like that, it's you who are terrible]

This is really an excessive statement. Indeed, I look a little scary, I can admit that. It's admittedly that his clothes are a little different from those of ordinary magicians. However, I have never forgotten to keep my smile on my face————

The lion robbery that was so thoughtful did not understand its own horror at all. The scars on the face, the razor-like gaze, the rumbling flesh, and the black jacket sewn from the skin of a monster. In addition, because he galloped on the battlefield as a free man who ate bounty rice, his whole body was filled with the thick smell of blood and gunpowder. In this way, even magicians who do not have normal ethics will still be afraid of terrible things.

[You laugh, it's really scary]

The old man grinned in a shrill voice and soothed the unconvinced lion. This is the office of Rock Belfabon, the head of the Clock Tower and the Summoning Department.

In a booth on the wall of the room, there is a skull of a beast that looks like an ape and an elephant combined. The scroll, which is obviously more than 1,000 years old, has not been carefully guarded and has been set aside. In the glass bottle that seemed to be sinking to death, a small snake with a head divided into nine strands was soaked in formalin.

[It's really old here, there's everything]

The snake soaked in formalin, if its own eye is correct, is probably the only thing in this world. Thinking so, Lion Tribulation sank into the sofa for the reception.

[Nothing. Although rare, they are all known to exist. It's not false to say that it is valuable]

[The juveniles of Hydra (Hydra) are actually soaked in formalin, is this level of preciousness?]

[That's a fake]

Grunt, as if he had played a trick, Belfibon smirked. The lion robbed him and didn't intend to fight him, silently sipping the pottion. Although it was spicy enough, I drank it reluctantly because of the recovery effect.

[Getting back to the point, I didn't invite you to come for anything else. Do you know about the Holy Grail War of "Fuyuki"?

Lion Tribulation frowned slightly.

[I guess I know]

The so-called Holy Grail War is a battle that revolves around the Holy Grail, which is rumored to grant a universal wish. The addition of the article "Fuyuki's" refers to a very special war between magicians who summon the Heroic Spirit as a servant and fight each other until the last man.

Perhaps it was the Society's lax surveillance of this small Eastern country, and it wasn't until the Holy Grail War was repeated three times. Almighty Wish Opportunity to manifest this kind of stupidity in the backwoods of the Far East, even if it is a joke, there must be a limit———— only this degree of awareness of the Magic Society.

However, the third Holy Grail War distorted everything. Presumably, there was also a reason why World War II was about to break out, and the Holy Grail War in Fuyuki came to an end due to the unusual state of affairs of "state involvement". At the same time, the system itself of the Holy Grail War is spreading among magicians around the world as intelligence.

It can be seen that the Holy Grail War system built by the three families of Einzbelen, Tosaka, and Maqiri is so excellent as a ritual.

Suppose there have been "ifs" in history. In other words, if the Third Holy Grail War had not expanded to this extent, the Holy Grail War might still be a separate ritual limited to Fuyuki City. I'm afraid that the Fourth Holy Grail War should have taken place about ten years ago. But with the loss of the Great Holy Grail, it has long been impossible to start the Holy Grail War.

Now, the Subspecies Holy Grail Wars are being waged all over the world. However, most of them are small-scale, and there are up to five Heroic Spirits summoned, and even if the ritual is established, it will not be able to fulfill the omnipotent wish.

[Well, Fuyuki's Holy Grail War.] Do you know its true purpose?]

【…… I don't know.]

Belfabon grinned and smiled in disgust.

[———— is to reach the "Root Vortex" and make holes]

【What?】

For this unexpected answer, the lion robbery couldn't help but be dumbfounded. According to Belferbon, it was not the master who was really necessary in that ceremony, but the servant. Namely, the soul of the Heroic Spirit.

Use the Little Holy Grail to temporarily prevent its soul from returning to the "seat", and use the powerful souls of the Seven Heroic Spirits to open the way to the roots. That was the true purpose of the "Fuyuki's" Holy Grail War.

[Meaning, the subspecies Holy Grail War that is going on everywhere is still like that.] Isn't it different?

Well, Belferbunken is the first to say:

[There is a deviation in the fundamental part.] Those are forgeries that imitate the superficial purpose of "fulfilling all wishes".]

Fulfilling all wishes is nothing more than a simple moth lamp. Even fellow servants killing each other are meaningless. It's only because it's too good in form that this part is secretly hidden. But the irony is that even the Gosan, who knew the true purpose, had to participate fairly.

The lion robbery was indeed surprised. What can ———— be surprised? However, there is no longer anyone who knows about the true Holy Grail War. The Three Imperial Families, where the Great Holy Grail was taken, did not engage in the Fourth Holy Grail War.

The Lion Tribulation is undoubtedly a first-class magician, but it is impossible to reproduce Fuyuki's Holy Grail War. Even if you are a lecturer at the clock tower of the headquarters of the Magic Association, how many people can imitate that system exactly?

In other words, although this is valuable knowledge, it has no value as information.

【…… So, old man. What the hell do you want me to do?]

Don't worry, Belfeibang stopped the urging lion robbery.

[Now let's get down to business.] The Great Grail, the most important foundation of the "Fuyuki's" Holy Grail War, disappeared after the Third Holy Grail War, do you know that?...... Three months ago, it was finally discovered. It's not so much about being discovered, it's about knowing that it's hidden]

【…… Where is it?]

[Tulifas, a city on the outskirts of Romania and Transylvania. It seems to be set in the city's oldest building, the city of Mirenia (*Note: Millennia, not translated as Millennium City, to distinguish it...). ）】

[Do you want me to make sure of that thing?]

[Hmm.] The purpose of the commission is indeed very similar, but ———— until then, there is one more trouble. The one who leaked the information to me and others was Danick, the patriarch of the Yugdomrainia clan.]

[......... "Eight Tongues" Darnik?]

[Yes, it's that Darnik]

Darnik Preston Yugdomrainia ———— is rumored to be the patriarch of the Yugdomirenia clan who has lived for nearly a hundred years. He climbed to the "crown", the highest rank of the clock tower, and taught the elemental transformation as a second-level lecturer, but the students rated it very lowly. However, his true value is more "political" than that of a lecturer.

Factional struggles, power struggles, and budget struggles are commonplace in the clock tower, but he is a first-rate fraudster who uses his excellent means as a politician and rightfully betrays and defects, not only those who trust him, but even ————those who don't.

[So, Darnick is the problem?]

Because he is such a person, he may be in the middle of some kind of transaction related to the Holy Grail. But Belferbon shook his head, with an expression that was rare for the old man———— his face distorted with displeasure and a look of anger.

[The problem is not with Danik, but with the Yugdomirenia]

What do you mean?】

【…… The lords of the Fortress of Mirenia were the tribe of Yugdomirenia. And they rebelled from the Clock Tower.]

In a sense, this news is even more shocking than the real purpose of the Holy Grail War. Because this is probably a word that cannot appear in the middle of the mind.

The Magic Society is broadly divided into three divisions. One of them is the Atlas Academy, an alchemy-centric organization located in the Atlas Mountains of Egypt that has existed since BC. The second is the Wandering Sea, which is an organization that "wanders" in the vicinity of the Nordic Sea and can be called a prototype in the Magic Association. Finally, there is the Clock Tower, which is the center of the Magic Society and the largest and most up-to-date research institute.

Among the magicians, there are a few who have defected from the Guild because they are ————heretics or are so powerful that they must be sealed and designated. Treachery is not unusual, but it is a different matter if all of them are like this.

[What the hell is going on?]

Thou knowest of it. The Yugdomirenia are not nobles]

How long can a magician coexist with magic———— in other words, it will be affected by the length of history. It is said that the oldest aristocrat who has studied magic since ancient times is more than 2,000 years old.

There were three families of great nobles, and twenty families equivalent to relatives. The Yugdomirenia clan does not belong to any of these parties and is not related. Although its history is by no means short. Some say it was due to its defeat in the power struggle in the past, some say it was due to a discord with the three aristocratic families, and some say that it was due to the bad nature of the magic circuit, but the reason for this is unknown.

In any case, they have been ostracized by the magic family. But even the Yugdomirenia did not covet it.

They discarded the usual practice ...... "the accumulation of magic systems from generation to generation, the bloodline of magicians thickened, and the magic systems chosen by the first generations." Instead, magicians who have broad and superficial connections to the same family are gathered.

There are families such as those with a pure history and a poor magic circuit. There are also families that have begun to decline, and the magic circuit is poor from generation to generation. There are also families who have been punished by the Magic Association and are wanted with a bounty. It is a group of people who have not completely given up on reaching the root even though they have left the center of the Magic Association.

Yugdomirenia secretly instigated them. Do you want to leave a legacy? Do you want to loudly proclaim the results of your research that belong to you, do you want the name of a clan to be engraved in history?

The middle names of Yugdomirenia are all the names of the families that they absorbed in this way. They don't even have a magic seal yet. They will inherit the imprint of the former family as it was.

The magic system they learn also covers a wide range. Western-style alchemy, black magic, witchcraft, astrology, kabbalah, runes, and even the Japanese onmyodo are all learned.

Even so, in the end, it is just an alliance of declining families and families with a short history. Their magic is just a mediocre thing that will be laughed at by the aristocracy and cannot be entered into their eyes.

The average second-rate and the occasional top-notch figure appears, but that doesn't stop there. It's a lot of people, but it's not a threat. Of course, they were not held accountable, in large part because of Darnick's political methods, after all, this clan only has the advantage of being "outnumbered", ———— should be.

[I don't know if it's because they're frustrated by this.,One day they announced that they had turned their backs on the clock tower.] He also said that in the future, he would establish a new association centered on his own family.

It's astonishing, Belfi Bon sighed. The lion robbery also felt the same way. An explicit declaration of departure from the clock tower is no different from a declaration of war. It's like throwing a glove over and spitting in your face.

Indeed, as long as they are still in the clock tower, there is little chance that the Yugdomirenia will be ordained a noble. Whether it is a hundred years or a thousand years, as long as there is no large-scale coup d'état, it will not be able to get rid of the inferior situation.

Defection, however, is a different story. If there is no such thing as a considerable weight, it is impossible to rebel.

…… On the other hand, as long as there is something of considerable weight, there may be ample opportunity to defect. That's right, like ———— almighty wish machine, the great chalice that points the way to the roots, and so on.

Looking at the lion's expression, Belferbon felt that he had come to a conclusion and nodded in satisfaction.

[Yes.] They seem to want to make the Great Chalice a symbol of the association. The surviving magicians, that's how they spoke. 】

【…… The surviving magician?]

Scratching his head, Belfebon took out the parchment and patted it lightly with his fingers. The magic trick is a reproduction of images from the past. The lion robber felt that there was nothing wrong with using photos and video cameras. However, at Belfabon's age, it seems that even the camera technology cannot be tolerated.

The images that appear are probably commonplace for lion robberies. A man with obvious signs of torture sat in a chair, staring blankly into the void with a blank expression, muttering something in his mouth.

[This is the magician who conveys the news to me and others.] This is the state he was in when he was found, but now that the treatment has been successful, he has fallen into a deep sleep, and it may take half a year to cleanse his brain.

[What is this guy talking about?]

["We want to get rid of the political struggle of the Magic Society, and form a new association in Romania to find the true way of magic. When the Great Grail is activated with seven Heroic Spirits, we will take a solid step on the path to glory"...... And so on, and so on]

Number 726———— that is the Holy Grail that is rumored to have been observed in Fuyuki. If the Great Holy Grail is activated, it is conservatively estimated that the huge magical resources that will not be consumed for hundreds of years can be used at will. If this is the case, it may be possible to reach the root cause.

【…… May I ask a question? Surviving magician, that's what you just said. It means that a magician has died.

[Of course]

[How many have died?]

Faced with this question, Belfelbon was somewhat hesitant, but still informed the actual number.

[Forty-nine. Fifty magicians who had been specialized in "hunting" were attacked, and only one survived. 】

【————】

Who made the sigh?

They have been specialized in hunting, which means that they are all peers of the lion robbery. Of course, they are not free men but belong to the Magic Society, and even then, fifty is still too many. In other words, it can be seen from this that the original intention was to completely annihilate the other party.

Reasonable, after all, it is a renegade drama of such a large scale. If it is just laughed off, it will damage the reputation of the association———— and more importantly, if they are not cruelly punished, the shame of being trampled on for 2,000 years is really not worth it. If they were to be punished, fifty was an appropriate number.

But even that wasn't enough.

[It's not enough. It's the difference between heaven and earth!Those guys, so undying, actually used the servant to meet them!]

Belferbon's words did make sense as a reason for the annihilation of the fifty.

【…… I see, that's no wonder]

Even if the number of people is increased from fifty to 100, the result will be the same. Since they are all existences that can be called heroic spirits. Modern magicians are like children to them.

[The envoys sent to the past have seen everything. The servant suddenly appeared in front of the magician, smiled and waved———— and it was over. In the blink of an eye, all but one person was killed by the rafters.

["Romania" and "Rafters"......]

In short, the servant seems to have been summoned. Isn't that a good opportunity?

[Grandpa.] Since Yugdomirenia has summoned the servant, wouldn't it be nice for us to join the battle as masters?]

The Great Holy Grail is activated, so that the other magicians should also be qualified as masters. Dispatch magicians and summon servants to fight against it.

[It's too late.] Those guys have collected seven masters. Although it may not have been summoned, the possibility of a magician sent from the past to manifest the spell is zero.]

【…… Do they want to kill each other?]

[Perhaps, or make someone from the clan the leader and let the other servants kill themselves immediately.] Either way, we can't make a move.]

[I can tell you in advance. I'm not going to fight the servants.]

It's impossible、Although the lion robbery thinks so, but just in case, he still declares so。 Even if you refine your strategy, develop tactics, and have luck and miracles in your hands, "one person defeats the servant" is a gamble with extremely low odds. What's more, the other party is still seven, which is equivalent to a miracle. To do this———— unless you say to the Holy Grail, "Please kill the servant for me".

[Don't say that. The old man's commission, I just want to ask you to summon the servant to fight]

【…… Huh?]

What nonsense, the lion thought to himself. If you use the Holy Grail War system of "Fuyuki", there is a maximum of seven servants and a maximum of seven masters.

[This is the interesting part of this Holy Grail War.] There are twice as many servants as fourteen servants.]

[What ......?]

[The magician who survived to the end, he found the Great Holy Grail sleeping beneath the Fortress of Mirenia.] Thus, the reserve system was successfully opened.

【Preparation System ......】

[Depending on the situation, the Great Chalice will carry out supports related to the Holy Grail War, such as the redistribution of spells.] Although the probability is almost zero, when all seven servants are unified by one faction, the reserve system will be activated in order to find a countermeasure. That's how it's set up. 】

【…… Is that what it means to make the summoning of the other seven servants possible in order to fight against the seven servants?

Fourteen in total. What this amount means, even the Lion Raid can understand.

[Exactly.] Originally, Tullyface was one of the few lands in Romania that possessed spiritual veins. I'm afraid that I have been storing mana at a faster speed than Fuyuki. Even if seven servants are summoned, there is still magic that will never be exhausted]

If this had been in Fuyuki, emergency measures would have been taken long ago. If one is not good, it is possible that even the spiritual veins themselves are completely depleted.

[In short, Yugdomirenia has gathered seven masters and servants.] Then ————]

[That's right. We must also collect all seven masters and servants. Engage and win the battle with Yugdomirenia]

[If we win, what will we do with the Great Holy Grail?]

[Of course, after victory, we will ensure it.] The thing that can easily reach the root is right in front of you, and I don't know if the surviving magicians can stay calm.]

…… I see. It means that "you will be responsible for anything that happens after the annihilation of Yugdomirenia". It doesn't matter if you can fulfill your wishes, you can stop your wishes, or you can ———— destroy everything. Of course, the old fox in front of him must have a countermeasure. Presumably, at the moment the war ends, the recovery force will be dispatched immediately.

But, but, ah! If you can successfully take the first step———— you will definitely have the opportunity to fulfill your wishes! trembling with excitement ran on the back of the lion. Perhaps he had indeed observed the excitement, and the old man bowed his head as he had expected:

[Can you accept the commission?]

However, don't reply right away. If you respond immediately, you will see weaknesses.

[I have a few questions. Can you accept it later?]

【Please speak】

[First, about our master]

[Ah, the remaining six people have already decided and sent them to the local area. Lotville Berzinski "Silver Lizard", Kim Ram "Wind Wheel", the "Bonded Twins" Pantiers Brothers, and Clock Tower Level 1 Lecturer Fender Wall Sembelen. These are the five men we are sending. 】

The Lion Tribulation also agreed with these candidates. Either one is a world-famous magician. It's all monsters that have been specially transformed for the sake of battle by ruthlessly eliminating the enemy. With the exception of Semberen, Lion Robber has had the experience of working with him. It seems that there is no problem in fighting side by side.

[The remaining one is an overseer and master sent by the Templar Church]

【…… Serving as a supervisor and master?】

[Yet]

The Holy Grail War, because of its name, is bound to attract one side of the forces. It is the only force that can stand up to the Magic Guild———— the "Templar Church". Even if the Holy Grail is basically a fake, they can't silently let the magicians who compete for the Noble Phantasm bear this name go unpunished. As a result, the Church is rumored to have intervened in the Third Holy Grail War of Fuyuki. One theory is that their intervention was not due to anything else, but because they were commissioned by the Fuyuki Imperial Family———— but the truth did not see the light of day.

【…… But what overseers are needed for this war?]

The Holy Grail War in Fuyuki requires a fair referee against the three families and the masters from outside. Therefore, it is not surprising that the Templar Church, which does not take sides, will be chosen.

But this time it was different, it was a battle between the Magic Association and its rivals, and there was no need for any overseer to neutrally adjudicate the battle between fellow magicians. If anything, at most do some covert work, but there is no shortage of talent in this area for the Magic Association.

[What do you say?] It would be troublesome if they recklessly excluded the Church and instead favored Yug Domirenia. First and foremost, we must vigorously publicize the fact that we are an orthodox magic organization.]

Judging from what Belferbon has said, it seems that the Templar Church is on the side of the Magic Association, which is considered an ally for the time being. However, in the eyes of the Templar Church, this is just a check on the Magic Association.

[Second.] The summoning servant is supposed to need a holy relic as a catalyst, is that thing ready?]

Belfeubond nodded. Strictly speaking, catalysts are not necessarily required. Without the help of a catalyst summon, the chosen Heroic Spirit will be similar to the sorcerer's spirituality, regardless of its strength. However, many masters, in order to avoid this, will use the relics as a medium to summon the target servant.

Of course, even if there is a catalyst, it may not be possible to draw the expected servant. For example, let's say the wreckage of the Argo, which carried the heroes of Greece, was summoned as a catalyst. Whether it was the peerless hero Hercules, the captain Iason, the betrayal witch Medea, or Asclepius, who was sung as the god of healing, were not determined before they were summoned. It's okay to be limited. For example————, if you use the molt of the first molting snake in the world, or the fragment of the cloak that was once draped on a certain king, the summoned heroic spirit can be basically limited to a certain person regardless of the nature.

Not using catalyst summoning is not without merit. Because the spirit of the Heroic Spirit is similar to that of the Summoner, it is easy to build a relationship of trust with the Servant in a short period of time. In the "Fuyuki's" Holy Grail War, the master and servant are as bad as carrying a deadly bomb. Until the end, it is not uncommon for people to be unable to fully trust each other, leading to tragedy. However, if you take the wrong step, you may also show distrust due to your disgust that the other person is similar to you.

Although the quality of the phase is by no means something that can be ignored casually, the disadvantages of high-risk gambling without catalysts are too great.

Either way, with the catalyst it's no problem. It is worthy of the Magic Association, and the holy relics that are related to most of the Heroic Spirits can be prepared.

Belfebon stood up, took an ebony box from the drawer of the table, and opened it carefully. …… Inside is a piece of wood with traces of processing. It's nothing special————。 As soon as the lion tribulation wanted to speak, he noticed that his voice had inexplicably become excited. The piece of wood, with some kind of heat in it.

[What is this?]

[This is a round table.] The knights, who had once ridden a thousand horses, had conversed at this round table. In order to protect their homeland Britain, they fought not with swords, but with words. 】

【Britannica's Round Table...... Could it be、King Arthur!?]

The lion robber couldn't help but want to reach out and take it, but it was easy to restrain himself.

Knights of the Round...... Needless to say, the knights under King Arthur. It is said that King Arthur, in order not to show the difference between the lord and his subordinates, designed a round table of equals.

The knights seated around the round table are each a hero who has been praised in legend. King Arthur himself, needless to say, Lancelot, Galahad, Gawain, Tristan, Percivari...... In any case, as summoned servants, they all boast of undeniable popularity and toughness.

【…… However, in the case of the round table, it is not known which knight will be summoned. I'm afraid, it will undoubtedly be a heroic spirit that is compatible with your spirituality. 】

[No problem.] As long as it's a Knight of the Round Table, whoever is summoned is qualified as a servant.]

[Hmm...... Can I take this as agreeing to take the commission?]

Preparations for the summoning are ready. Taking advantage of Romanian customs, Yug Domirenia may be able to draw the strongest servant in the country. But is this overwhelmingly unfavorable? The answer is no.

Seven against seven, quantitatively fair. Most importantly, for the Lion, there is a wish that must be fulfilled by relying on the omnipotent wish machine. Belfabon knew about it.

———— decided.

Lion Tribulation nodded and lit his cigarette. Fill your chest with purple smoke and temporarily enjoy the sensation of the poison filling your lungs. Belferbon had a deceptively unpleasant expression———— he hated tobacco.

[In this way, the master has gathered seven people.] There are seven masters in Yug Domirenia, and there are also seven masters sent by the Magic Association. That is, fourteen servants will appear in this world. I'm afraid this will be on an unheard-of scale. At this point, it is more appropriate to call it a "big war" than a war]

【Holy Grail War, ————】

Seven against seven. So far, it has been a battle between seven and survived to the end. And this time it was indeed an all-out war for the Heroic Spirits. …… It is hard to imagine what the city of Tulifas will become after the war.

[The gratuity will be paid to me in advance. If you're willing to nod your head, sign the contract.]

Hearing the words of the lion, Belfeibon frowned.

[The success reward is already very generous, right?]

[This is a job with a very low survival rate. I want to get my hands on what I can now.]

[Oh, do you have anything you want?]

The Lion got up from the couch and took the formalin pickles of the young Hydra on the display shed without confusion.

[Give this to me]

【…… It's a fake, is it okay?]

For this sentence, the lion robbery agreed without a trace of confusion. In an instant, Belferbon's face immediately sank. And it's no wonder, because this pickle is a real thing. Even if all the property of the lion robber is sold, I am afraid it will not be less than three-tenths of the price of this thing.

[Okay, I'll take this thing]

The delighted Lion Tribulation tucked it under his arm and picked up the box containing the catalyst.

[So, please fly to Romania as soon as possible.] I'll be the liaison between the Overseer and the other masters. As soon as you enter the country, you should be contacted by the other side. 】

[Ahhh Grandpa, what's the name of the overseer?]

As he was about to leave, Lion Raid suddenly asked Belfeibon. If it has anything to do with this war, it is likely that it was sent by the Eighth Esoteric Society. Maybe it's still a famous figure.

[The old man didn't meet directly, but remember........................ It was a priest named Shirou. 】

Unfortunately, this is an unimpressive name.

The Lion Raider immediately flew from London to Romania. I was already prepared for some kind of hunting when I was invited, so it was a fluke that I didn't have to waste time going home.

On the plane, he thoroughly read through the documents on the Holy Grail War that Belferbon had given him. Each of the seven classes assigned to the Servant has its own characteristics. Or the absolute power of the servant to obey, or even to kill himself, the incantation. and the only objective record, the beginning and end of the Third Holy Grail War————。

As soon as I finished reading, the plane arrived in Romania. Now, Romania has implemented entry and exit restrictions for magicians. This was done to prevent the spell from manifesting itself on weak, third-rate magicians, although the chances of it being slim.

As soon as I got off the plane, I felt a paralyzing pain on the back of my hand. If you look closely, you can see that the back of your hand is engraved with a tattoo-like pattern. This is the reason why the Holy Grail acknowledges that the Lion Tribulation is the master and causes the spell to manifest.

Although I had already expected it, I still felt a little relieved. If the spell doesn't appear after a long time, no matter what happens, you can only go home miserably.

Lion Raid did not immediately travel from Bucharest, the capital of Romania, to Tulliface. Until then, he had made the judgment that he should summon the servants first. Tulliface is the territory of Yug Domirenia. The magician sneaking there alone without the attendant is no different from suicidal behavior.

Luckily, Bucharest is a city with a history of almost 600 years, and it is also home to several high-spirited spiritual veins. After arriving in the afternoon, the Lion Tribulation immediately patrolled the land, choosing a spiritual vein that was in harmony with him as a candidate. One of the most powerful is the corner of the cemetery under the management of the Church of Stavropoleos, which, in the eyes of the necromancer Lion, seems to be the most suitable place to bury the body.

[It may not be pleasant for the servant to wake up from the grave......]

As the sun sets and night falls on the streets, the Lion Raid quickly begins to act. First of all, an enchantment was set up in the cemetery to expel bystanders. Because as long as you make sure that you are summoned until the summon, the weaving of the spell is not complicated.

Next, the magic circle is depicted in chalk made from the ashes and blood of the magician. Retreat in the midst of disappearance, and carve four retreating arrays to encircle the summoning array. Then put the crystal jade in the center of the array. It can be said that it was a decision to make or break a success, but the lion robber nodded his head in satisfaction with the perfect result.

The next thing that is needed is a catalyst for the offering and the chanting of the incantation. At first glance, it seems like it's easy to make the Immortal Descend, but the Master is just a gal that connects the Holy Grail to the Servant, no problem.

Since the Lion Tribulation completed the magic circle faster than expected, he still had some free time until his magic power reached its peak.

Perhaps with his hands free, he lit a cigarette almost subconsciously. Although it is a tobacco made in Taiwan, it is probably a rare product. It's a miracle that the magician would give him a whole box. The taste is terrible though. It's obviously rare and tasteful, but it's very bad, which makes the lion robber sigh at the impermanence of the world every time he takes a sip.

Reluctantly smoking slowly, "It's too late to stop now," the lion thought to himself. The Holy Grail War is the smallest and largest war in the world, and there is only one group that can emerge victorious. …… Although the situation is extremely abnormal this time, no matter what, what stands in the way is the heroic spirits who have no "magic" that works.

He indifferently considered his own wishes. What I made was not some arrogant wish. The Holy Grail of the Universal Wish Machine should be able to easily make it happen. For the lion robbery, this wish is not real. Rather, it is because the desire has long been cut off———— it is precisely because I decided to accept all this and live that I have come all the way to today. This is also the reason why he left the Clock Tower and chose to become a bounty hunter without belonging. However, now, the hope that should have been abandoned a long time ago is in front of us, and it is within reach.

【…… Can you grasp it?

I don't know. Where will this Holy Grail War go? No, that's incredibly likely. But............

———— what stupid thing to say. It was impossible to stop this kind of thing in the first place.

I know it myself. I have been shipwrecked and have no way to escape. Even if it is possible to review, it is impossible to return. That's fine, the lion thought.

He stood in front of the magic circle.

It's almost two o'clock in the morning. In Japanese parlance, it's an ugly time when the plants and trees are sleeping. For the Lion Raider who is in charge of death, there is no more suitable time zone than this wavelength.

【Let's get started】

There was a slight nervousness in his voice, and he was in a good state of mind, he analyzed, and finally, confirmed the color he belonged to. According to Belferbon, the servants of the Yugdomirenia are "black", while the magicians sent by the clock tower use "red" as the color of their faction.

【Sterling silver and iron.】 The Grand Duke who made a contract with the cornerstone. The color of dedication is "red".

Build walls to block the coming wind. Close the gates of the four directions, set out from the crown, and cycle on the three-way road to the kingdom]

As soon as the chant began, there was a dull pain and unpleasantness in the internal organs as if they were being played with by others. The magic circuit activates and continuously transforms the magic power of the atmosphere, activating the magic mark to assist.

The whole body is switching from humans to objects. Devices, mechanical parts, or gears that bear the wonders of the world. Realizing that he was becoming such an item, Lion's Raid pressed the accelerator pedal deeply in order to further increase the magic of circulation in his body.

The summoning array glows red. The miracle that has finally begun cannot be distracted by the current lion robbery.

[Close it.] Close it. Close it. Close it. Close it. Repeat five times. It's just that the moment that has matured will be broken]

Transylvania, Tullyphas, is a small metropolis north of Sighisoara, the birthplace of the "Piercing Prince". In the Middle Ages, the walls built to protect against Turkish invasions are still intact and surround some of the fortresses and cities.

Most of the city's buildings have been extensively repaired and remodeled from medieval buildings, and they are even more precious than those of Sighisoara. With a population of about 20,000, they barely survived on trivial agriculture and textiles.

The symbol of the city is the huge castle ———— the city of Mirenia, which rises over the hills. The owner of the castle has not changed since the Middle Ages. Despite the hardships inflicted on Tulliface by the Ottoman invasion, the Black Death, and the bombing of modern warfare, the fortress and its owners are still alive today.

The name of the clan is Yugdomirenia. It is a group of magicians who migrated from Northern Europe to Romania. Right now, the city is full of pomp and circumstance.

It's not just the Yugdomirenia, but a group of good-looking servants from nowhere who are working meticulously and patrolling the city with tomahawks far behind the times. There are also stone beds that can walk and stone statues that glow in their eyes......

Onlookers would be surprised to think that something had happened———— but among the modest inhabitants of Tullyface, there would be no unscrupulous person who would set foot in this strange castle. As long as the lights in the city are still on, even going out late at night is on guard.

So when the castle lights, which had been extinguished for a long time a few months, began to shine again, the inhabitants looked at each other with a gloomy look on their faces. The blood-stained tyrants are back!

Residents pray for peace and tranquility while living an ordinary life————

At two o'clock in the middle of the night, the city of Tullyface had already fallen into a deep sleep. In a room in the Fortress of Mirenya, a man is seen watching out of the window. The eyes of the man looking out at the lonely streets lit up with a silent determination.

The man's name is Danik Preston Yugdomirenia. He was the patriarch of the Yugdomirenia clan and fought as a magician on the side of Nazi Germany during the Third Holy Grail War. It was he who ordered the transfer of the Great Holy Grail to Germany.

That war was more than 60 years ago. However, there were no wrinkles on the man's face, and he probably thought he was between 26 and 30 years old. It was as if his time had stopped since the Third Holy Grail War.

[That's right, it's all for today]

Danick's words are really full of thoughts. In any case, for more than 60 years after the end of the Third Holy Grail War, he has been carefully preparing in order to hide his eyes.

The only miscalculation was that due to the spread of the information about the Holy Grail War of "Fuyuki's", all the holy relics that became catalysts lost their whereabouts. The catalysts of the ancient hero king, the knight king with the strongest holy sword, and the conqueror king who ruled half the world have all escaped without a trace. Despite this, he ordered the clan to gather enough relics over the decades to summon the best Heroic Spirits. It is no less than the holy relics collected by the Magic Society alone.

And tonight there will be a simultaneous summoning of four Heroic Spirits, so that there are six. Counting the Assassin who was summoned in Shinjuku, Tokyo for some reason, there are seven of them.

In other words, in a few hours, Yugdomirenia will be unleashing a rebellious wolf smoke on the Magic Society. Except for one thing, everything went as expected. Even the Clock Tower's desire to annihilate its own clan that showed its intention to defect was completely within ————the predicted range.

Even fifty magicians infiltrated Tullyface and waited in the forest on the outskirts of the countryside to prepare for a night of duel. The fifty magicians who were skilled hunters were all annihilated by the Servant Lancer summoned by Danic in just thirty seconds, which was beyond their expectations, which was amazing.

The only unforeseen flaw was the surviving magician activating the preparation system. But in a sense, he has long been aware of this kind of thing. They had understood that if they were to serve all seven servants, they would inevitably be hindered by the Magic Society. Seven against seven, at least quantitatively, can be pitted against each other.

Of course, the other party is the Magic Association. It is sure to be able to summon a fairly high-level Heroic Spirit. However, no Heroic Soul in Romania is more well-known than the Servant Lancer. The Lancer was summoned two months ago, and then using Lancer's inherent skills, he turned Tullyface and the surrounding area into land under the lord's domination.

As long as you are in this territory, all of the Lancer's abilities will be increased, and it will be possible to use the Noble Phantasm. The only difficulty is that the servant is a little difficult to get along with in terms of personality, but Darnik is optimistic that since the purpose is the same, it will be fine.

We also know which magicians the other party has dispatched. Except for the Overseers from the Templar Church, the remaining six are all magicians who specialize in their skills for combat. However, they have already lost on the fatal disadvantage of supplying mana to the servants. And the side that has developed the technology to eliminate this disadvantage will definitely not be shaken in victory.

The sound of the wheels rolling made Danick turn his head.

[Uncle, the time is almost up]

It was a soft, transparent sound. The girl in the wheelchair smiled, and a smile appeared on Darnick's face as if seduced by that cute smile.

[How's it going, Fiore]

[The situation is fine, but my brother seems to be a little carried away]

Fiore Fervigi Yugdomirenha. She is both the supreme magician of the Yug Domirenia and the successor to Danic———— in other words, the next patriarch of the highly anticipated Yug Domirenia.

Generally speaking, there are two types of people who are called "geniuses". One is a person with brilliant talents in a wide range, and the other is a person with a terrifying talent hidden in a specific field.

Fiore falls into the latter category. Although she is not good at almost all magic tricks, she has the only talent in séance and ergonomics that is better than that of the first-class instructor of the clock tower. In particular, she has created a variety of Bronzelink Manipulators with personal makeovers, which are powerful enough for a third-rate magician to take out a first-class magician

After several generations of bloodline inheritance, among the Yug Domirenia clan, there is no doubt that there will be no magician who can be above her.

[I didn't expect that both of you sisters and brothers showed the spell. In the case of the Holy Grail War, which followed its original form, this may have been the beginning of tragedy. 】

【…… yes, it will be like that.]

Whether it is a junior brother or a biological brother, as long as there is a conflict of interests, they will kill each other, which is the common sense of magicians. But this is not the same for the siblings. This is purely because the difference in strength between the siblings is too great. I'm afraid it will become a composition like Fiore's unilateral killing of his cowardly brother. Sure enough, it was a tragedy.

[I heard that the Magic Association has sent the last magician]

[The news is really well-informed]

Danik smiled wryly. The report from the man lurking in the clock tower was about an hour ago.

[It's finally going to start......]

[That's right. Today, the Holy Grail War between the "black" and "red" servants will begin. We are the Thousand Worlds Tree (yggdmillennia), and we will hold the mysteries and wonders of this world in our hands.

【……】

Fiore's melancholy expression was not simply out of disgust with the fight. She used to study at the Clock Tower, just like ordinary magicians. Her classmates are still in school, and she doesn't have any particular grievances. Of course, I didn't want to be a direct enemy of my friends...... Even so, I still feel a certain mustard in my heart.

Needless to say, there are horrors. In the world of magicians, the clock tower is an absolute symbol. The organization, which was founded in the first year of the Western calendar, brings together all the mysteries and all the magic.

It's truly the world's most advanced magic mechanism. There was something in that organization that Fiore couldn't even imagine.

However, the rebel Danick is even less to talk about. It was a delicate monster that had lived for a hundred years, but still remained twenty years old, and retained the magic mark of the first clan. If you disobey him, you will be expelled from the network, and even if you flee to the Magic Association, those who wait in front will only be regarded as blood relatives of traitors and live a life that you will never meet.

Even so, if there is no chance of winning, Fiore will oppose it. However, what was now reflected in her eyes was a huge pale altar———— a large magic circle that stored colorless magic and was moving.

[I'll just let you see it.] But keep it secret from others. 】

With that, Darnick invited her to the underside of the Great Grail, which had been secretly hidden. Although it was not yet fully activated, the overwhelming magic and solemn atmosphere had already made Fiore swoon.

———— with this wish machine, the wishes hidden in your heart can be easily realized.

Fiore couldn't resist Darnick's whispers. She also has a dream, a wish that no amount of magic can achieve.

After all, the confrontation with his classmates is just sadness, and he can't stop himself from achieving his goal. Fiore had already decided that she wanted to devote her body to an all-out showdown with the Magic Association.

[Then, please join the king to attend the summoning ceremony of the servants who protect us]

[Yes, Uncle]

When the two arrived at the king's house, which was the site of the summoning ceremony, they had already gathered a famous master. The rest of the homunculus, who were handling the clutter, were silently carrying the necessary props.

The pattern of the magic circle has been engraved. The gold-silver mixture, which is made by dissolving the material, remains liquid due to the incorporation of a method to maintain temperature. This intricately depicted magic array was specially compiled to summon the servants together.

Before you know it, the noise is gone. Looking at this scene, Danik, who had moved to the side of the jade throne, declared with wide open arms.

[————Next, place the catalysts they have collected on the altar]

The masters nodded.

The first ———— Gorde Mujik Yugdomirenia. From his slightly plump body and his expression, it can be seen at a glance that he is a man of arrogance. The magic used is alchemy. I don't know if it's because the catalyst is quite valuable, or if I don't want other masters to see it, I kept it in the box and didn't take it out.

The second ———— Fiore Fervegie Yugdomirenha. The girl in a wheelchair uses séance and ergonomics. The catalyst she holds is an ancient arrow. I don't know if the arrowhead turned blue-black or something.

The third ———— Serenikai Eskol Yugdomirenia. Black magic is used. Perhaps it was because they cut open the bellies of wild beasts and men and kissed their organs for the sake of living sacrifices. Although she has a clean appearance, her whole body exudes a strong smell of blood. The catalyst is a glass bottle, and the slight dirt left on the bottle makes it look as if it contains some kind of liquid

The fourth ———— Corres Vervigi Yugdomirenia. He is Fiore's younger brother and uses a magic system called summoning. The reason why I can get a glimpse of his childishness that is not commensurate with the age of eighteen is probably because of the freckles on his face. He muttered timidly the incantation necessary to summon the Heroic Spirit. The catalyst is an old piece of paper. There is a drawing of the human body on the paper, and the words "ideal human" are scrawled in the lower right corner.

Then, the fifth man who has completed the summoning———— the master of the caster, Roger Vorein Yugdomirenia. Of these, he was probably the youngest. Only thirteen years old, he watched the scene with great interest from a distance.

[Roger. It's really fresh that you'll run out of the workshop.]

Darnick's greeting made Roger shrink back.

[That's because...... Heroic spirit summoning or something, it's lucky to see it once in a lifetime. Because I could see it for the second time, I ran out of the workshop. 】

There was a bit of stubbornness and sophistication in the tone. Don't look at him like this, he is a well-known magician in the field of Doll Engineering. However, what he created are slightly aesthetically lacking dolls that do not consider appearance and shape design, and blindly pursue performance.

Two months earlier, he had summoned the caster at about the same time as the lancer, and worked with him in the workshop around the clock to produce the Golem needed for the Holy Grail War

[What about the caster people?]

[Teacher, he said he would come right away. Now he's immersed in the design of the treasure. 】

[Let's apologize to Caster first.] So, you can see that mysterious ritual again here.]

[Got it]

Roger tightened. He respectfully addressed his servant as "Teacher". For him, the legend that the caster had built was something to be admired. The boy had complete trust in the caster, and he was happy to be able to help the caster in the workshop.

Soon, Caster materialized beside Roger. He wears a cyan cape, tights that fit his body, and a faceless mask that doesn't even look at his mouth. Roger greeted the teacher happily, and Caster nodded wordlessly.

After confirming that the four summoners were in their assigned positions, Darnick bowed his head respectfully towards the empty jade seat.

[Then, O king, the ceremony begins now]

"———— um"

The particles of light gathered on the jade throne and turned into a human posture. The man known as the king was wrapped in aristocratic clothes that were so black that they seemed to dissolve into the night. In contrast to black, his face was pale but creepy, and his silk-like white hair hung loosely.

The moment he appeared, the atmosphere in the king suddenly became tense. Just standing up makes me feel crushed, and if I look at it, my whole body trembles uncontrollably. This is by no means because the man on the jade throne is brutal and violent. But once exposed to his cold eyes, he can't help but realize that he is an incomparably fragile and powerless existence.

This king is none other than the servant, the "black" lancer, ———— "Vlad III", prepared by the Patriarch of the Yugdomrainia clan Danick as the strongest trump card.

The greatest hero of Romanian Transylvania, feared by Turkish soldiers and known as Kazkl Bey, has another, even louder nickname in the world.

Dracula...... Or Count Dracula, the vampire.

Of course, the Vlad III in front of him is a figure who has nothing to do with the word vampire. Not only is he a devout person, but even though the country is small, he is still a hero who reigns as a king. In Romania in particular, he is considered a great hero of Romanian independence for his exploits in repelling the invasions of the Ottoman Turks, which ravaged the countries many times.

…… True, since this is Romania, he is almost the most well-known. It can even rival Hercules in Greece and King Arthur in England.

Lancer threw a glance at Darnik, and the voice full of majesty resounded among the kings:

[Quick, summon the Heroic Spirits who are willing to become the brothers and sisters of Yu]

【Compliance】

Darnik bowed respectfully, and then announced to the four:

[Let's get started.] We are the magicians who are proud of the Yoggdmillennia. When this ritual ends, we will be on the path of no turning back. Are ———— ready to be enlightened?]

The four masters were wordless and unwavering in their determination.

Their nerves tensed, and only at this moment, they didn't even feel the weight of the stabbing man watching behind them.

The summoning of the servant itself is indeed simpler than the usual large and strange rituals. However, the mystery of the limit of "summoning heroic spirits", and it is also self-evident that if you make a mistake, you will die in Huangquan.

Rushing headless and mindlessly is as foolish as cringing and banging on the stone bridge. What is needed now is the ruthlessness and audacity to be able to put the muzzle of the gun at your head and quickly pull the trigger.

【Sterling silver and iron.】 The Grand Duke who made a contract with the cornerstone. The color of dedication is "black"

Build walls to block the coming wind. Close the gates of the four directions, set out from the crown, and cycle on the three-way road to the kingdom]

Although there was no rehearsal, the chant was unanimously scored.

At the end of each verse, the light of the magic circle accelerated. The galloping magic ravaged and humiliated the four. But even Corles, who was at the bottom of the four, stood firm and continued to chant without hesitation.

[———— announced.]

Your body obeys my orders, and my fate is placed on your sword.

If you follow the fate of the Holy Grail, follow this will, and from now on, respond!]

Chanting, as well as the magic within the Rushing Stream and the magic circuit, summons the Heroic Spirits that exist in the "seat". Have a conversation with the Supreme Being inscribed in myths and legends.

[Swear by this.]

I am the one who accomplishes all the good in the world,

I am the one who does all the evil in the world]

Three of them abruptly stopped chanting. Corles was the only one left to calculate the vacancy and announce the next two stanzas.

[But thou shalt veil thy eyes in chaos. Thou art a prisoner of the wrinkles of madness. I am the one who controls its chains. 】

An additional chant for madness. From this, it is certain that the servant he summoned will more or less descend into madness.

Then, the last section.

The pain of the magic circuit frenzy and the fear of the circuit going wild tormented them incessantly, but despite this, the four of them were even a little reluctant to make this moment. This ceremony has such a sense of exaltation. Even so, it must be declared. In order to hold the highest level of mystery tightly in your own hands.

[———— you and the other seven days of the three great spirits of words come from the wheel of inhibition, O guardian of the balances!]

As the words were pronounced, the wind blew and the androids scurled down in a hurry, bathing them in a cool breeze with Darnik and Caster.

And so, "they" appeared on earth.

From the intricately crafted magic array, it glows dazzlingly. In an instant, the miracle materialized. Heroes who take people's fantasies as flesh and reach the realm of both human and non-human.

The storm eased, and the dazzling light slowly faded. After that, four figures appeared in the magic circle.

One of them was a slender girl in a white dress. She has a huge mace in her hand. Look around with ethereal eyes.

The other is a gorgeously dressed unisex teenager. He was the only one of the four who stared at the master who had summoned him with a smile on his face.

There was also one young man with a bow and arrows. He was wearing a grass-colored cloak, and he was kneeling on one knee, prostrating himself on the ground.

The last person next was a young man covered in brilliant armor and with a great sword on his back. Silver-gray hair, swaying in the breeze.

【Oh ......】

Someone exclaimed. Even Danick was blinded by this majesty. Then, the Servant people announced the original words in unison. The terrible and tragic Holy Grail War between the seven servants and the seven servants fought each other ———— words to open the battle.

[We are the "black" servants, who have come to visit at the invitation of the calling.

Our destiny is with the Thousand Worlds Tree (Yggdmillennia), and our sword is the sword of the kings]

In Bucharest, in the cemetery of the church of Stavropoleos, the Lion Raider also succeeded in summoning servants.

[————So, you're my master?]

The dwarf knight, covered in steel, asked. Even through the helmet, the transparent voice is still clearly conveyed. The Lion Tribulation nodded and reached forward.

[My name is the lion robbery. It's your master, please take care of it]

【…… Is this a cemetery? You summoned me in a nasty place.

The outstretched hand was ignored. The lion puffed up:

[Ah, even if you say so...... Anyway, it's like my home for me.]

[You were born in the cemetery?]

[My teenage years were spent with corpses]

With that said, the knight nodded in understanding.

[I see, you're a necromancer?]

[That's right.] So, you're Saber, right?]

Looking at the sword in the knight's hand, the lion robber asked.

[Isn't that nonsense?] If you can see me as a caster or an assassin, you must have something wrong with your eyes and brains.]

It seems that there are such assassins in the world.

【…… Could it be that I drew a stupid master?]

[No, no, you've got the best master, Saber.] I am a lion robbing the world, and my conceit is very worthy of being your master's first-class mater]

[Hmph...... I don't know if it's just lip service.]

[Straight to business, Saber.] First of all, can you tell me your real name?...... Anyway, why am I obviously the master, but I still can't see part of your status?]

Often, when the Master comes face to face with the Servant, some level of intelligence is obtained. Valuable information such as physical strength, stamina, etc., as well as retention skills. This is a very valuable treasure in terms of strategy.

So, the first thing the masters confirmed was naturally the servant they had summoned. On the basis of understanding their indicators, we can refine the strategy of how to fight.

However, although the knight in front of him can confirm the basic parameters, the inherent skills and treasure data that are the personality of the Heroic Spirit are all blocked and cannot be read.

[It's because of this helmet, I'll take it off now]

As soon as Saber finished speaking, the helmet covering his face was disassembled and integrated into the armor. Faced with the demeanor of "her" revealed, the lion robber was so surprised that he couldn't close his mouth.

[Is it, girl............]

No, maybe it's a teenager. In any case, it is a rather immature figure. Maybe she was too unexpected, and accidentally slipped out of her mouth, which made her mood worse all of a sudden. However, the Lion Raider did not notice this.

[Don't let me hear it a second time]

【…… What do you say?]

The cold words full of murderous intent brought the lion back to his senses.

[Call me a woman next time, I can't control myself]

Saber spoke with her glowing pupils of murderous intent. It seems he was serious, Lion Tribulation muttered instinctively.

【…… Sorry, sorry. I'll never say it again]

Raising his hands, Ber's face distorted with anger, but his mood seemed to improve. She took a deep breath and whispered with a slightly disappointed expression:

"I've forgiven you. I'm not allowed to talk about this topic again in the future, so keep it in mind.]

【OK。 So what is your real name————]

[Hmm? What's going on, master?] I don't know what catalyst you used, but didn't you summon me with me in mind? I don't even know my real name. 】

[Ah, no. This is what the catalyst used]

As the Lion Tribulation dodged the unraveling magic circle, Ber took it and looked at the thing with a surprised expression.

[What the hell]

[It is a round table.] You knights used to use it.]

Saber's mood, which had temporarily improved, immediately took a sharp turn for the worse. She smacked her tongue and slashed the holy relic that ———— feared to be nowhere to be found again, without hesitation with the sword in her hand.

【………… Hey】

Saber trampled with his armor what had literally turned into sawdust.

[It's so hateful!I didn't expect to be summoned with this kind of thing!]

Looking at that expression, she really hated the round table from the bottom of her heart. That's weird, the lion thought. For the Knights of the Round Table, it should be a place to talk and laugh. Although the Knights of the Round Table eventually turned against each other, it was not intended. If you have such an abhorrence for this round table, then ————

Her real name, the lion robbery came to mind. If any knight hated the Round Table so much, it must be the only Knight of the Round Table who had explicitly betrayed the Knight King.

【saber。 Could it be that your real name is "Mordred"?]

The lion's inquiry made Mordred frown slightly. Her real name was guessed because of Fang Cai's actions, which made her look a little embarrassed.

But she still declared in a resolute tone:

[———— exactly. My name is Mordred, and I am the only legitimate heir to the Knight King Arthur Pandoragon. 】

【…… Aren't you betrayed?]

Faced with the accusation of the lion robbery, Saber suddenly blushed and declared:

[Ahh I did rebel. That king didn't admit my strength until the end. Whether it is the level of swordsmanship or political means, I can be on an equal footing with Wang———— no, I should have surpassed her. However, the Soul King refused to let me ascend the throne because of my origins. 】

The cold voice was not because it suppressed the impulse, but rather the opposite. The anger and hatred that made her whole body tremble were lodged in her.

Her origin———— Mordred is said to be the unchaste son of King Arthur and his sister Morgan, which is too deadly.

So I betrayed him and sent him on my way. I want to show that king that there is no meaning in his rule. 】

That's right. According to legend, it was indeed this Mordred who drove King Arthur to his death. Even though he was pierced through his body by the holy spear, this Mordred still gave King Arthur a fatal blow.

After the dying King Arthur threw his sword back into the lake, he went to Avalon. This Mordred, on the other hand, stopped breathing on the Camran Hill. Later, only the notoriety of the rebellious knight was handed down.

[Whew.] That is, saber. Do you want to be king?]

For Mordred, who was denied the throne, becoming king was undoubtedly a wish she should have asked for the Holy Grail to fulfill. However, Mordred responded to the words of the lion robbery in a smug tone:

[No, that's wrong. I don't want to be king with the power of the Holy Grail. Even if I ascend to the throne, my father will never approve of it. My wish, Master, is to be able to challenge myself to the chosen sword, that's all]

【…… Is the chosen sword the sword that King Arthur has drawn in legend?

Saber nodded. That's right, it is said that when King Arthur was a teenager, he pulled out the sword that no strong man in the country failed to challenge, and thus obtained the qualification to become king.

If Mordred drew that sword, her qualifications to be king would indeed be recognized. However, there is a fatal flaw in his wishes.

[————, may I ask a question?]

[Let's talk]

What if the Holy Grail grants your wish and you don't pull out your sword?]

Yes. If you challenge the chosen sword, there is a possibility that you will not be able to pull it out. After all, it was a sword that no man in the country had been able to achieve. Even Mordred, who has inherited the blood of King Arthur, can pull it out or not, to be honest, it is difficult to make a conclusion.

[You asked a stupid question, master.] There's no way I can't pull it out!]

However, Saber puffed out his chest and asserted. The coercion contained in that voice did have a demeanor worthy of a king. Maybe she'll be able to pull out her sword easily.

[Then master.] Hurry up and give instructions. Where is the enemy to be defeated?]

Don't worry, the Lion Tribulation calmed Mordred, who was urging with an excited voice.

[............ "If you want to hurry, you can't reach it", haven't you heard of this proverb?]

[Who cares about that kind of thing!I was summoned to kill seven enemies!]

It seems that she has been given knowledge related to this Holy Grail War.

[That's right.] It's unclear what the situation of the seven on the other side is now.]

Hearing a faint sound of flapping wings from the sky, the two of them raised their heads in unison. I saw a gray pigeon parked on a branch. It swirled the eyes of the emotionless bird and spat out the piece of paper in its mouth. As soon as the task was completed, the pigeon flew away. As soon as the lion robber picked up the piece of paper, Saber probed and watched with interest.

[Is it a demon?]

[It seems to be.] They said they wanted to meet us right away.]

[Who sent it?]

[Guys who have the same interests as us]

After saying that, the lion snatched up the note that read, "Tomorrow morning at nine o'clock in Sigeșoara, the church on the hill."

Spectacular and magnificent, solemn and awe-inspiring. Thousands of praises are not enough to describe this situation.

"Black" Saber, "Black" Archer, "Black" Rider, "Black" Berserker, "Black" Caster. Except for the assassin summoned in Shinjuku, the remaining six have all gathered among the kings.

In a situation like the Holy Grail War, it is rare for more than two servants to exist in the same space at the same time. Even if it's because of alliances or battles, there are only two or three at most. And they are usually in a state of killing each other and always on guard against their opponents.

But now, they have recognized a new type of warfare———— the Holy Grail War, and have promised to fight together.

I'm a servant rider, my real name is Astolfo. What about you?]

———— so, Servant Astolfo spoke earlier than anyone else.

The peaceful-looking young servant standing next to him, although he was momentarily overwhelmed, replied with a smile:

[I'm a servant archer, my real name is Chiron]

[Thank you, Charon.] Thank you for your kind attention for the time being!]

Rider held out his hand, and Archer replied with a confused expression.

[Rider, use the rank name to greet you, don't call your real name]

Der nodded in realization, and then accosted the servant in the white gown:

[Now, what about you?]

【…………】

The servant remained silent, shaking his head rustling in refusal.

[Ahh If you can't speak, forget it. Well, who's her master?]

Rider patrolled his group of masters, and his eyes fell on Corres, who was reacting.

[Now, the master over there.] What is her real name?]

[Ahhh————h

Approaching by the rider, Cowles hurriedly thought about how to deal with it, but he couldn't seem to stand the rider's gaze that seemed to see a hole in him, and finally whispered his real name

【…… Frankenstein

[I see. So Fran............ No, no, berserker. Thank you for your care】

Servant Berserker ———— Frankenstein groaned in displeasure at the leak of his name.

Rider then turned his gaze to the last remaining servant———— Saber.

So, what's your name?]

Wait, Saber. You don't say it. 】

Before Saber could reply, his master, Gold, preemptively stopped him. He seemed to be announcing it to everyone, including Darnik.

[I'm not going to announce the real name of this servant to anyone other than Darnick.]

Boos filled the king's room. Serenikai asked in a pretended cold voice:

[———— announced that his real name was pre-negotiated, right?

[That's because I didn't get the catalyst at that time]

Gold said as he tugged the box into his arms. It seems that he intends to completely conceal even the catalyst.

[Uncle Gold, is it really such a big thing to hide your real name?]

In the face of Fiore's inquiry, Gold agreed with a serious face:

【………… Revealing my real name would be fatal to my servant. The fewer mouths that will leak it, the better. 】

The so-called real name is information that must be hidden by all servants. No matter how famous the hero, the end is often a death.

Revealing their real names will reveal the cause of their death as an Achilles' heel.

If it has been poisoned and died, then it is sufficient to apply poison to it in some form; If you have been killed by an arrow, then you can only shoot the arrow. If a particular area is a weak point, just aim for it.

Even if you can't find a weakness that is the cause of death, a hero with the Dragon Factor will have a poor compatibility with the weapon of the Dragon Slayer. Even if you don't have the good fortune to have that kind of weapon, there is a high chance that you can refine some kind of countermeasure just by telling the other masters.

Of course, the likes of der Astolfo are typical of this.

Danic gave Vlad III a quick look. He nodded at his gaze with a hearty smile. As Darnik's servant, Vlad III certainly knew what the "black" Saber that Gold had summoned was. Therefore, Wang, who is known for his cruelty, nodded in agreement

[———— understood. Then I will give you special permission]

The words of Danick, the head of the clan, sent a satisfied smile to Gold's face.

Thank you very much, O king. So, we'll take our leave.]

Gold straightened his back and led Saber out of the king's house in a dignified manner. Serenickay, who was watching his back, grumbled unhappily.

[Isn't it just summoning a saber, what kind of stinky shelf]

[He's that kind of creature]

Danik whispered with a wry smile. The Mujik family, once known in the field of alchemy as famous as Ainz Belen, is none other than Gold. However, by the time the Mujik family was annexed by the Yugdomirenia clan, their bloodline as magicians had already gone downhill.

In the eyes of this former celebrity, it can be said that it is a great shame to be absorbed by Yugdomirenia. From a young age, Gold's parents instilled in him how superior the Mujik family was. Even though he is now thirty-six years old, he still can't distinguish between reality and ideals, and only the pride of "being a famous family" has grown up strongly.

Golde is the first child born to the Mujik family and the Yugdomirenia clan, and is a first-class magician born after a long absence. This incident also caused his self-esteem to grow too much about his bloodline.

However, he is also a good magician. In this Holy Grail War, he proposed a system intervention level of irregularities ———— the division of the magic path, and implemented it.

No matter how good the magicians sent by the Magic Guild are, summoning the servants and providing them with mana supplies can be a nuisance. Just by eliminating this item, the difference in strength between them will be greatly reduced. In addition, the abundance of magic also makes it possible to abuse the treasure. Gold's merits must not be ignored...... Therefore, one can only turn a blind eye to his arrogance.

Spiritedly, he returned to his private room. Gold faced Saber again. He was robbed of his gaze by the majestic and majestic figure. Although he was basically convinced, just in case, Gold questioned:

【saber。 Answer me a question. Your real name is Siegfried, right?]

After receiving the affirmative bow, Gold reached the peak of his joy.

Siegfried ———— a household name in Germany. He has different characters in many legends, but the most famous of them is the heroic narrative poem "Song of the Nibelungen". Born as the prince of the Netherlands, he went through countless adventures and eventually earned the title of Dragon Slayer.

He was undefeated in all battles until his only weakness was struck in the back by the Blade of Betrayal and he died.

In his hand was Balmung, the sacred sword of the Nibelungen. With this sword, he slayed the evil dragon (fafnir), bathed in dragon blood, and he could not be injured by any weapon.

Even though he was a noble warrior, he still had a fatal weakness in his body. ———— that was the time to bathe in the dragon's blood, and it happened that the back was covered by the leaves of the linden tree. Needless to say, that was the weakness that would lead Siegfried to his death.

Gold was annoyed for a moment. While it's a good thing that the strongest servant is in his hands, it's also true that legends about his back are well-known and widespread. How long can that too fatal, too obvious weakness be hidden?

[Saber, from now on, you should keep your mouth shut except when you use the treasure. You can only speak with my permission.]

Gold told Saber to shut his mouth first, and try to reduce the clues of his real name as much as possible. He boasted about the command on the back of his hand to emphasize the strictness of the command. Treating that big hero with such grandeur, can you be forgiven for doing this———— but is the other party willing to forgive?

On the one hand, the perception that "the other party is just a servant" has always lingered in Gold's mind. To him, the servant was nothing more than a temporary guest who could survive on his own.

A short period of tension passed through the room.

Moments later, Saber replaced the words of agreement with a jaw as a sign of commitment to Gold's orders. Siegfried left behind many legends as both a royal family and a general in command. But he is also a great hero who constantly accepts the dependence and begging of others.

Even if he was ordered not to speak, he would have no objection if it was inevitable. As long as he can fulfill his own wishes, he intends to carry out any order willingly.

———— hypothetical. If you resolutely protest even if you want to use the spell at this time, you may be able to change your fate in the future. However, Siegfried chose to obey the order as a servant saber, and Gold thought that he had brought the servant to his knees as the master.

In the long run, this disagreement will invite a fatal state of affairs.

On the other hand, the exchange between the masters and servants began between the kings.

[I'm your master, please call me Fiore.] Thank you for your kind attention. 】

"Black" Archer respectfully took Fiore's outstretched hand.

Thank you, Fiore. As your servant, let me show you the activity of not dishonoring the name of Charon.]

【…………】

Fiore fell silent as if confused, and looked at Archer's face.

[What's wrong?]

[Ah, nothing.] You're really Karon, though I already knew it, but ————]

["Unbelievable", huh?]

Fiore nodded.

[It's no wonder that I was supposed to be summoned as an inhuman being]

The ———— of Caron taught many great heroes, led by Hercules, the leading sages of the centaurus.

Born with a human upper body and a lower half a horse, he was a fully deity with Kronos, the god of the earth and farming, as his father and the goddess Philyra as his mother. However, after mistakenly hitting Ferula's poisoned arrow, he gave up his immortality in order to escape his pain. However, at this moment, his full divinity was lost along with his immortality, and he became a being who could be summoned as a heroic spirit.

Of course, there is no problem in being summoned as a servant in the original posture of being half human and half horse, but it is just ————

[It's just that just by seeing that gesture, the real name will be deduced.] We ask for your understanding that this is unacceptable. 】

Half-human, half-horse, the moment you see this gesture, no one can't help but think of centaurus. If you want to talk about famous heroes, probably the first one to surface is Charon. This is especially true if you still have a bow and arrows. After all, Charon is the original form of Sagittarius that floats in the air.

Thus, when Caron was summoned, he took on a human form. Although some abilities were downgraded at the expense, the use of the bow was not particularly affected.

"Hey, of course I know. 】

Fiore hurriedly agreed. Yes, it is true that from the outside, there is nothing to tell that he is a great sage named Charon, except that he is a serene-looking young man and his clothes are a little old.

But Fiore, who was directly opposite him, had already done everything he could to keep himself from being overwhelmed by the aura emanating from the archer in front of him. The aura he possessed, to be compared, was like a vast forest, surrounded by the crisp air of his small self————

Of course, it's easy to say a lot of words to win your trust. But I'm a servant archer. Be sure to watch my bow and arrow on the battlefield. I will surely prove to you that I am worthy of your servant. 】

【………… Okay, I'm looking forward to it, archer]

Fiore bowed her head shyly, and withdrew from the King's House with Archer.

[Berserker, let's get out of the way, too.] You want to be spiritualized, you know?]

【………… Ahhhh............hh Woo ............]

Listening to Corles's words, the "black" berserker let out a moan of agreement and disappeared as a particle.

Corres wiped away his sweat and breathed a sigh of relief. It may seem like the consumption is quite large. Sure enough, all the talents of the Flvegi family flowed to that sister (Fiore).

Unfortunately, Corres's adaptability as a master is low, and the Berserker he summoned———— which is the artificial lifeform Frankenstein, may also have a reason why her mystery is relatively new, even if she uses madness to increase her ability level, there is still nothing outstanding in terms of ability. However, her true value lies in the skills she keeps on her own.

Truth be told, Darnick wasn't expecting much from Corres and Berserker. Originally, the Berserker did not follow all instructions when it came to fighting. It's just a matter of fighting with crazy momentum, and eventually you die. If you use the spell well, you will be able to destroy all over the battlefield, and you may even be able to kill many enemy generals in the chaos. And at that time, it's up to you to judge, Darnick thinks.

Coreth left the king's house with a haggard face.

[Next, Rider, I'll take you on a tour of this castle first.] You seem to be a curious person, right?]

Listening to Serenikai's words, the "black" rider scratched his head shyly.

[Ah, can you see that? So that's ...... I don't really want to be spiritual.]

【………… Okay, then I'll prepare a room for you.]

[Really!?ya~ I'm so happy to have an empathetic master!]

The rider spun in circles as if dancing, raising his arms and shouting hooray, rejoicing that his wish had been fulfilled.

What Rider is concerned about is probably the burden of magic caused by continuous materialization. Even with the Holy Grail as a backing, it can still be quite burdensome to keep the mystery alive.

If you think about it, you can see that you can continue to spiritualize it outside of the Servant battle. There are also characters who value the joy of a second life, turn a deaf ear to the burden of the master, and want to continue to materialize.

Servant Rider and Astolfo are simply the crystallization of curiosity. If Master Serenichai agrees———— it is better to say that even if she disagrees———— he will immediately rush out of the city and indulge in the streets.

Of Charlemagne's twelve warriors, the young Astolfo was one of the few beautiful men who was frivolous and even said to have evaporated his reason. Although this posture is really surprising, the legend is originally slightly distorted. That lovely look is perfectly in line with Master Serenikai's range of preferences.

[So, teacher.] Now that the ceremony is over, let's go back to the workshop. 】

【………… Let's go]

Roger and his servant "Black" caster also left the King's Chamber.

Darnik, who watched the masters leave, made the artificials retreat. When only the two of them were left alone, Lacner, who was sitting on the jade seat, spoke:

[It's almost here, too]

saber、archer、lancer、rider、berserker、caster、assassin。 If it was in the original Holy Grail War, the seven of them each refined their strategies and relied on tactics to fight.

However, the Holy Grail War was a far cry from that. If you want to ask why, it is because the combat power is not one, but seven. It is the basic rank of all servants. Even classes such as Berserkercaster and Assassin, which are extremely difficult to survive to the end in the Holy Grail War of "Fuyuki", can still give full play to their true value.

For example, the caster summoned by Roger is working on the production of more than a thousand golems. The golems, sorted into small, medium, and large sizes, are waiting for the moment of battle.

Of course, they simply could not match the servant. However, it is of full value in restricting the enemy's movements, and it is even possible to defeat the strong (Giant Killing) against servants such as caster and assassin who are not good at melee combat.

【………… Darnik, do you know how Yu is feeling right now?]

Judging by the pleasant smile, the answer is self-evident. Still, Danik had the audacity to reply:

[Nope.] For a magician as humble as me, the Grand Duke known as "Dracula", your thoughts are far beyond the reach of no matter how thoughtful you are.

As soon as he finished speaking, Lancer threw an unpleasant glance at Darnik.

[Flattery is too much, but you can see a person's measure, Darnick.] You, who call Yu "Lord", are still Yu's master, and Yu is a servant, and he does not deny this. 】

【………… Yes]

Is it too much, Darnick said inwardly. Anyway, lancer...... Vlad III was also the ruler of a country that once ruled over Romania. Even a magician who is isolated from the world and can do unethical acts without changing his face will not hesitate to pay respect.

Of course, this is because there is an absolute gap in the "Command". It is precisely because of this precautionary collar that you will show loyalty to the other party.

[Darnik. Yu Ah, in order to protect the country from the Turks, it took half a lifetime of hard work. Although Yu properly handled all the government affairs that he could do as a king, he still had shortcomings. 】

[What the hell is that?]

["People."] There is a lack of generals who can entrust the whole army with a thousand horses. Yu spent everything on fighting and winning, but on the other hand, Yu couldn't do anything else. It's not incompetent, it's just ————]

["There is not enough time and manpower", do you want to say that]

Listening to Darnick's words, Lancer nodded contentedly.

[And Yu, finally got the irreplaceable "person". Six Heroic Spirits, including Saber ———— Siegfried. He can be called the best brave man Yu can think of!]

————Yes, apart from Gold, only Lancer and Danick knew what a heroic spirit that Saber was. Gold's catalyst is a blood-stained Bodhi leaf. I'm afraid that it relied on the help of his old friend Einzbelen. Even so, it was not idle to be able to get hold of such a holy relic.

[It's not just saber. Charon, the great sage of Greece, Astolford, King Charlemagne's twelve warriors, Berserker, the mad product of Dr. Frankenstein, and Avicebron, the servant caster. Although the man is a bit stubborn, the soldiers (golems) he created are truly powerful.

[We are all subordinates of the Grand Duke and generals of the Grand Duke]

[————Ah, what a remorse. If they were there, Yu Mingming wouldn't have to be confined in that castle.]

In 1642, King Matthiás of Hungary arrested Vlad III as a collaborator of the Ottoman Turks and imprisoned him for twelve years.

What a humiliation it is to have all the exploits of fighting to defend the country tarnished, and to come back to your senses as a bloodthirsty demon.

[However, after all, it was only a dream in the distant past.] What Yu must think about is now! It's Yu's sad name stained with blood!]

[You can rest assured. Defeating the seven servants and activating the Great Holy Grail will surely make the Grand Duke's wish come true. 】

Restoring his reputation ———— that was the wish of Vlad III of the Servant Lancer. He wants to wash away the stigma of "Dracula the vampire" who spreads the world.

He didn't want to deny the path he had traveled. Fighting with Turkey, being imprisoned, and spending unmet times, these are all things he wants to accept as a matter of life. However, it is only in a place that has nothing to do with oneself that one's name is tarnished by mud that cannot be tolerated in any way.

The enthusiasm of the Lancer in this Holy Grail War is probably the highest even among all the servants. This dedication is also in the heart of Danic.

[Is there still an Assassin's servant left, he was indeed summoned in a small country in the far east, Darnick]

[Yes.] He was supposed to be a servant summoned in London, but after all, it was an enemy position for us and us. Therefore, I plan to summon in a place where the spirit is more compatible with that Heroic Spirit.]

[What's his name?]

[—Jack the Ripper————。 A hundred years ago, the serial killer who caused a sensation in Britain there]

At the beginning of the twentieth century, Bucharest, the capital of Romania, was known as "Little Paris". However, due to the bombing of World War II, two earthquakes, and the impractical development of the city by the dictator Ceauescu. Most of the beautiful buildings that were there at that time were destroyed. Of course, not all of them. If you drive along Victoria Street, which runs from north to south, you should be able to see a few old churches in the old city and valuable buildings with a sense of history.

But the dictator's scars on Romania go far beyond that.

["Ceausescu's children", it seems to be called that.]

The woman whispered in a sweet, detached voice. She is a woman full of demagogy who can make men fall in love with just a little melancholy expression. But strangely, "someone" who listened to her sweet voice did not exist around her.

The people who passed by were amazed to see this woman talking in the face of the void. Of course, there are also people who want to come up and talk. But perhaps sensing some kind of madness in her eyes, everyone was shocked and simply gave up.

[Yes, that's right.] It's sad———— I'm not even there yet. It's just that if you're not careful, it's just like that.]

The woman weaves words as if she were talking to someone. The so-called "children of Ceausescu" is one of the negative legacies left by the dictator. In the past, Romania had wanted to legislate against contraception and abortion and force women to give birth to at least five children.

As a result, children who cannot afford to raise them become street children and gradually become involved in crime and human trafficking. Even if the revolution ends the dictatorship, the life that was once born cannot be reversed. Their young lives have been eroded by the powerful and the mafia. The children who survived, unwittingly, went from being on the oppressed side to being the oppressive side of others

The woman staggered through the night of Bucharest while conversing with something that only she could see. The young woman walks alone on the road———— which is like a moth lamp to get into trouble.

Two people have already followed her. They want to pounce on them in a place where the police can't see and there are few pedestrians.

The woman staggered with light steps and entered the alley sandwiched between the buildings without any idea. This is not the extent that they will give up if they steal the woman's handbag. Just one tourist disappears, and no one will notice. Money, body, and all life, the two of them reached out to the woman with the idea of completely taking it all away from her.

———— here, no one cares even if they scream.

That's what the men think. However———— they probably didn't expect the woman to be thinking about the same thing.

For a woman, only one necessary living person is sufficient. The other one is useless. ………… I was so lucky to be selected by the woman as the "useless" party.

The man who stretched out his hand said "Oops?". The outstretched hand somehow failed to touch the woman's shoulder. For a moment, he felt as if he was going to catch a ghost, which made him tremble. However, after confirming the severed part of his wrist that was spurting blood and causing severe pain, he finally understood his condition.

Ahh Why, when he just wanted to think about it———— he finally understood this serious fact.

[Ahh

The moment he screamed, more intense pain came in. The pain this time was really nothing, and what was terrifying was the series of losses that followed. Because from the torn abdomen, something that must not fall out fell out.

The man let out a cute "hey" shout. ………… He was really lucky. He was blown off the head and died on the spot, and in the eyes of another man, it was a death that he wanted to replace even if he was bankrupt.

【………… Huh?】

It just so happened that the man who was not chosen stood there blankly. As soon as one of the accomplices of the man stretched out his hand, his wrist was cut off, his abdomen was torn open, and his head was blasted off. Completely ignorant of what to do. There is also a limit to nonsense. Thinking stopped.

[Ah............h

After a few moments, the other man finally came to his senses. His gang is just a moth lured by the moth lamp. The moths that come to the light will surely be killed.

There was a cold touch between his legs————What was that?" The man pretended to run away before he even realized it. No, it's an attempt to escape.

As soon as he turned his head, he tripped over the leg that suddenly stretched out. He tried to stand up, but was quickly suppressed by someone.

It wasn't the woman who did it. She was still the same, looking at the man in a trance. So, who is it that now pushes himself to the ground with only one hand?

[Master, what should I do]

———— speechless.

The man who made the delicate voice and was suppressing the man was actually a child. Suddenly there was a burst of relief, and the man used all his strength to grab the slender wrist and try to push it away.

However, the child's slender wrist remained motionless. The man got serious and held on to the arm with all his might. Still, the child's hands remained as motionless as steel.

The man turned to the child. The soft touch that passed to the fist made him understand that the arm was not a prosthetic at all. So why, why did she throw all her fists and not move even a centimeter of her slender wrists?

The man let out a cry of embarrassment. He pulled a knife out of his pocket and plunged it into the child's wrist. He didn't care about any shame and reputation, but he had to get out of this abnormal situation first, and he stabbed again and again.

Pricking, stabbing, just blindly desperately stabbing and stabbing. But、But why、Why———— why、Why she didn't even get hurt!

[Ahh

Hearing the woman's question, the child turned his head. The man ignored it and continued to poke with the knife.

[It's okay, because I'm a servant.] It doesn't hurt at all. But it's a bit annoying. 】

[Well, it's okay to cut a little, but don't do it to the throat, then he won't be able to speak.] 】

[Got it, Master]

The child nodded and took the knife in his hand. In order to stop the depressed knife, the man's tendons were cut, and the chest, head, thighs, and face cloth were covered with blood to a level that would not be lethal.

[Okay, okay, wait a while]

Stopping the child who was literally wielding the knife, the woman asked the man.

[Na———— there must be a lot of your companions, where are they? Can you tell me the name of the building and the name of the street where it is located?]

The man has completely lost the will to fight. He spat out the truth. It doesn't matter anyway. If there's something I can do to help, I'd be glad to do it. Even if I was ordered to lick my shoes, I would probably do it without hesitation.

The woman listened to the man's confession while confirming the place he indicated on the map of the travel guide. Well, the woman muttered, patting the child on the shoulder.

[Jack, you can eat it]

Can you eat it?

Unable to understand the meaning of the words, the man couldn't help but want to question. The kid named Jack stared at the man's face——— and the man couldn't help but scream. With an emotionless look, Jack gouged out the man's heart.

More than the pain, the shock was even more unbelievable. It's like picking flowers, like stepping on an ant, and it doesn't hurt or itch.

Jack swallowed the man's heart. Seeing this scene, the man held his life so fleeting and died in despair and pain.

[Now, master, what next?]

[Didn't that man tell us where his friend was? Let's go there]

[Can you eat to your heart's content?]

【I think so】

The obedient ———— woman, the sixth guide Lingxia, innocently stroked the excited Jack. Jack narrowed his eyes and accepted the touch. I can't tell that she's the monster who just dismembered a person and gouged out a person's heart

[So, let's go]

[Well, byebye]

Jack waved softly at the bodies of the two. The next day, the two bodies were found, and their companions were also found killed in a bar at a leisure place. Although the police speculated that it was a fight between the mafios, there was still one thing that was incredible. The bodies of fifteen people, all of whom had their hearts gouged out.

The smelling newspaper ran "Jack the Ripper is back!? This kind of ridiculous reporting. But a few days ago, a very similar incident occurred in Japan, and neither the media nor the police were aware of it.