Kryptonians: Man of Steel

Chapter 1298 Looking for a Teacher
At night, the moonlight penetrated the clouds like a fine thread, gently sprinkling on the ancient stone walls of Einzbern Castle, covering this silent fortress with a layer of silver gauze.

Inside the castle, the dim candlelight flickered, illuminating a large table spread out with a detailed map, marking the intricate streets and hidden landmarks.

Kiritsugu Emiya and Irisviel stood side by side, their figures elongated in the candlelight. Hisau Maiya, a woman with sharp eyes, stood silently behind Kiritsugu Emiya, her hands folded in front of her abdomen, her posture revealing a vigilance that should not be underestimated.

And Altria, wearing silver armor and looking heroic, stood behind Irisviel, her green eyes sparkling with determination for the upcoming battle and indifference to an unknown fate.

"In Fuyuki City, the concentration point of the earth veins is as you can see."

Emiya Kiritsugu's voice was steady and powerful. His slender fingers gently tapped the four locations marked by red circles on the map. "The old mansion of the Tousaka family, with its deep magical background, attracts the power of the earth veins; the Touki Church, as a sacred place, naturally gathers the intersection of faith and power; Ryudo Temple, the ancient temple hidden in the mountains, and the emerging residential area east of the city, although seemingly ordinary, have unexpectedly become another focus of the gathering of earth vein energy due to the dense layout of modern buildings. Therefore, these four locations are very likely to be the key to the advent of the Holy Grail."

Upon hearing this, Irisviel tilted her head slightly and glanced gently at Altria, as if seeking the approval of the King of Britain.

Altria shook her head slightly, her golden hair swaying gently with the movement, and there was no doubt in her eyes, only fearlessness and loyalty for the upcoming battle.

"That is to say, when the Holy Grail War reaches its climax, we must plan ahead and control one of these four locations to ensure that we have the upper hand when the Holy Grail appears."

"I see. Then, regarding Caster's response strategy..."

Irisviel's words were inserted at the right time, trying to guide the conversation to the next key topic.

Emiya Kiritsugu's eyes passed through the map, as if he had foreseen the future layout: "Gil de Ray, the crazy caster, his obsession with Saber may be our bait. We can use this to set a trap and wait for him to fall into the trap."

Upon hearing this, Altria frowned slightly, her voice firm and clear, "However, as a knight, I believe in facing the enemy head-on and ending the battle quickly. Taking the initiative and directly defeating the caster is the most honorable and effective way."

At this moment, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became tense. Two completely different concepts collided in the air, sparking invisible sparks.

What Kiritsugu Emiya pursues is absolute justice in the outcome, even if it requires sacrifice in the process; and Artoria, the knight who carries the glory of the kingdom, upholds the value of every life and the inviolability of every dignity.

Seeing this, Irisviel sighed inwardly. This kind of conflict in concepts is often more difficult to deal with than sword fights on the battlefield.

So, she spoke gently, trying to ease the tense atmosphere: "Kiritsugu, I understand and agree with your strategic layout, but please don't forget the curse on Saber's left hand. It is a scar that even time cannot erase. If we want to maintain our undefeated state in the duel with Caster, we must first resolve this curse, right?"

Irisviel's words were like a spring breeze, bringing a touch of warmth and slightly easing the originally tense atmosphere.

Upon hearing this, Emiya Kiritsugu's expression became complicated. He was silent for a moment, his eyes deep, as if he was having a fierce inner struggle.

Finally, he spoke slowly, with a barely perceptible softness in his voice: "You are right, Irisviel. Saber's curse is indeed a problem we must solve first. However, this requires us to plan more carefully, because while solving the curse, we cannot ignore the tracking and preparation of Caster."

"I have already found out where Lancer and his servant are staying."

Hisau Maiya spoke at this time.

Kiritsugu Emiya doesn't think highly of Kenneth, the genius magician of the Clock Tower, because he is too traditional.

As a magician killer, he knew very well how to kill these traditional magicians.

Therefore, Kenneth was sitting in his hotel with full confidence. He had booked an entire floor and set up a lot of magic traps and magic costumes.

All we can say is that Kenneth is really rich, and he really thinks highly of this country magician competition in his eyes.

I also took out a loan to rent three magic furnaces, which are comparable to the magic power reserves of the Fuyuki Holy Grail.

"It's a pity that the magic furnace spirit inside will not be born." Luther said with a sigh. After all, it was just Fuyuki City materialized by the system.

Although he could continue to invest later, Luther was not interested in doing so.

Nakano Miku followed Luther here.

"Are we going to deal with Lancer?"

Nakano Miku asked while holding a book. She felt dizzy recently because there were too many things to learn. Fortunately, Nakano Miku was very interested in it, so she studied seriously.

"No, we're here to find you a teacher."

Luther is not interested in teaching Nakano Miku, but he can find a teacher for her.

Kenneth!
This teacher's words are absolutely well deserved.

As for Nakano Miku's qualifications, Luther did not intend to give her too good a gift. It all depended on whether she could gain Kenneth's approval and inherit the magic gift outfit "Moon Spirit Marrow Fluid".

This thing is a very practical magic gift.

It is regarded as the supreme attire of El-Melloi, one of the twelve families.

Theoretically speaking, the development and prototype potential of Moon Spirit Marrow Fluid are very promising, and it doesn't necessarily have to be mercury.

"You mean, Kenneth?"

Nakano Miku reacted quite quickly.

"Yes, he is a very good teacher."

Luther said with a smile.

As soon as he finished speaking, the building was blown up.

“Boom, boom, boom!!!”

The building collapsed in an instant, causing a loud roar, and Nakano Miku was startled.

Kuang Lan next to him was very silent, and just used his body to block the strong wind and shock waves that were blowing in his face.

"explode?"

Nakano Miku was stunned. It didn't look like a demolition blast at all. After all, it was night time. So, was it an accident?
Kenneth is now furious. This explosion not only blew up his magic trap, but also destroyed his magic furnace.

It is conceivable what kind of debt his family has to bear.

Fortunately, he is still alive and his condition is not too serious.

(End of this chapter)