When Nathan returned upstairs, Scathach looked at him, her eyes a little strange: “I thought you’d have me help you pin her down.
I didn’t expect you to let her off so easily.
Are you planning something like Stockholm Syndrome, trying to tame her?” Scathach said: “But I have a feeling she’s not the type to give in easily.” “What are you thinking about all the time, Master?” Nathan complained.
“How could I do something so heinous?
And it would probably lower your affection for me, wouldn’t it?
Gilgamesh is just one person.
Why would I give up the whole forest for a single tree?” “Actually, I wouldn’t mind.” Scathach rubbed her chin.
“You defeated her, so you can do whatever you want.
Victory, then domination.
I think it’s quite normal.” “People who would accept that are ultimately in the minority.
I’m planning on having more than one girl in the future.” Nathan said.
“There’s really no need for that sort of thing.” He glanced sideways at Scathach: “Master, instead of wasting your energy on such trivial matters, you should focus on researching the Holy Grail War’s class system and freeing yourself from the Caster Class.” “True.” Scathach stretched.
She snapped her fingers, and her battle outfit transformed into a pure white sweater, with a pair of glasses perched on the bridge of her nose, giving her a very teacher-like vibe.
“From the knowledge granted by the Holy Grail, this appearance seems to be quite popular?” She glanced at Nathan, sensing a slight increase in his heart rate, a smile curling at the corner of her mouth.
“It seems my judgment wasn’t wrong.” Primordial Runes flowed from her fingertips.
Scathach gave up teasing Nathan and began to deconstruct the Holy Grail War’s class system.
Nathan glanced at her.
The serious look on her face did suit her teacherly image.
‘Once I beat her, I’ll have her wear this outfit.’ Nathan made up his mind, then dialed Kirei’s number.
He wouldn’t be like Tokiomi, stubbornly insisting on using magic and refusing to use technology.
“Father Kotomine, have you located the other Masters?
With all the commotion we caused at the Matou Residence, the other participants should be making a move.” “Because it’s daytime, and to follow the Holy Grail War’s rules of secrecy, they haven’t moved yet.
But they have each sent out familiars.
However, you’ve probably already observed that, so there’s no need for me to elaborate.” Kirei’s words were clearly a criticism of Nathan for making such a big scene.
Everyone had the tacit agreement to act at night, yet this guy just had to act during the day.
In reality, Kirei wasn’t at the church right now…
he was outside, negotiating with the Fuyuki City’s Police Department.
Nathan had directly burned down the Matou Residence.
Although a Boundary Field to drive away the unwary had been set up nearby, such a large commotion couldn’t be hidden in the end.
They could only resort to the universal excuse— The Matou Family’s gas pipeline had exploded due to old age and neglect, causing a large fire.
Fortunately, the fire had been extinguished.
From Kirei’s account, Nathan understood the current situation.
“However, we did make a discovery.” Kirei’s tone shifted.
“The last of the three founding families, the Einzberns, have arrived.
Evidence shows that the magical barrier around the forest surrounding their castle on the outskirts has increased in strength, and Assassin also found traces of entry.” “I understand.
Thank you for your hard work, Father Kotomine.” Nathan said.
“To show my respect, I’ll treat you to a meal this afternoon at 5 p.m., at the Hongzhou Feast Hall: Taishan.
We can talk about other things, like the emptiness inside you.” Nathan’s words made Kirei’s pupils contract.
He even seemed eager: “I understand.
I’ll be there on time.” After hanging up, Kirei was unusually excited.
He touched his chest.
No matter what he did, no matter what accolades he received, he felt nothing but emptiness inside, even prayer was useless.
Yet, ironically, everyone praised him.
Now, was he finally about to find something to fill the void in his heart?
Kirei wished he could find Nathan and ask him right now.
But for now, he had to handle the Holy Church’s work, which meant smoothing over the commotion Nathan had caused in broad daylight.
At the same time, at the Einzbern Castle, a snow-white maiden frowned slightly.
She felt something enter her body.
Irisviel knew that was a Servant’s soul.
“We just got here, and one Servant has already fallen.” Irisviel said to her Servant.
“Lily, it seems our enemies this time are formidable.” “Not only that.” Beside Irisviel, Artoria’s expression was serious.
“Openly violating the rule of secrecy for the Holy Grail War and acting during the day, yet not being targeted by the Holy Church that oversees this war, suggests they’ve likely colluded.” Having been a king, Artoria instantly saw through the intricacies.
“Aside from the participants in this war, we also need to be wary of the Holy Church playing dirty.” “Makes sense.” Irisviel nodded.
“But they just fought a battle, so they’ll definitely need time to recover their magical energy.
Why don’t we go out for a stroll?
It’s my first time in Japan, so I can try some local specialties.” Artoria looked somewhat tempted: “True.
Besides, only by eating well can one have enough strength to fight.” She deliberately ignored the fact that she was sustained by magical energy for combat.
…
Scathach was analyzing the magical structure of the Holy Grail War, and Nathan wasn’t idle either.
He was creating a new heart.
Based on the Fifth Holy Grail War, where Gilgamesh ripped out Illya’s heart, the fragments of the Holy Grail should be in Irisviel’s heart.
He needed to create a heart to replace Irisviel’s.
Having learned puppetry from the puppet master, Aozaki Touko, the heart Nathan made was a complete, human heart.
After finishing it, seeing he still had time, he picked up the Matou Family’s magic to study.
The Matou Family’s magic was Commandment Magic, but their attribute was Water.
There were also quite a few water-related spells, which would complement Nathan’s magical library.
“It’s done.” The Primordial Runes surrounding Scathach dissipated, and her Noble Phantasm [Gae Bolg Alternative] was also unsealed.
“Ah, this feels much better.
I can use whatever abilities I want now.” Scathach said.
“But, Master, while changing the class, I also had a brief connection with the Holy Grail.
The feeling I got from that cup was somewhat ominous.” “It’s been corrupted, that’s normal.” Nathan was currently studying the Matou Family’s water magic.
He put down the book he was reading and smiled at Scathach.
“But now that you’ve unlocked your restrictions, Master, I imagine you can easily claim victory in this war, right?” “That’s hard to say.
I’m more hoping to encounter a strong opponent.” Scathach said with some eagerness.
“I have a feeling that someone capable of matching me will be summoned.” What they didn’t know was that, after Scathach removed her class restrictions, from the Holy Grail sleeping in the ley lines beneath Ryuudou Temple, a black shadow crawled out.
“The sorcery has been altered, giving me an opening to exploit.” The Avenger, Angra Mainyu, grinned.
“Now let me join this game, kill all the Servants, and spread the evil of the world throughout the entire world!” Behind him, the Berserker killed by Scathach stood silently, waiting for Angra Mainyu’s orders.
At the same time, at the edge of Fuyuki City, in distant Europe, a Servant carrying an iris banner descended.
She possessed a little girl from a convent and looked toward Fuyuki City.
“The Lord guides me to go there.” The girl named Jeanne d’Arc felt a realization, but before that, she needed to cleanse this convent.
“Why is there such a dense presence of evil spirits around this sacred convent?” She looked at her own body with some confusion.
“Is it because of this host’s constitution?”