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After saying these words, Fang Yi looked at Aozaki Touko, who was staggering to her feet and extending her hand, revealing her willingness to cooperate.

However, he did not grasp her hand as she expected.

Instead, he reached out and very restrainedly touched the palm of her hand to express a friendly attitude, then quickly retracted his hand.

He was playing a game of suspense, creating anticipation.

He intended to use some small tricks to make this [Grand Puppeteer] feel a subtle and interesting sense of 'competition and progression' that would be beneficial to their cooperation.

"It seems my words have caused some misunderstanding."

"In my view, [cooperating with me] and [becoming my partner] are two different concepts."

"My requirements for partners are much stricter than for [those who cooperate with me]."

Fang Yi spread his hands and smiled at Aozaki Touko, explaining his 'grouping' method for controlling relationships.

He subtly provoked her fighting spirit to ensure she would do her best.

"Although it may sound rude, Miss, whose name I do not know, you are currently in the 'group' of [those who can cooperate with me]."

"It's too early to shake hands and call me a partner now."

"Besides, the task I want you to do is very difficult, and you may not even be able to meet the requirements of my [Geas] to become someone [who can cooperate with me]."

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Aozaki Touko's smile froze for a moment upon hearing the man's 'rude' words.

At that moment, she felt a strange emotion that she had never experienced before.

[I, Aozaki Touko, such a talented magician who is also skilled in [body modification].]

[The [Grand Puppeteer] who can create dolls that are indistinguishable from herself, and who has restored the long-lost [Rune Magic].]

[Am I not worthy to be his partner?]

If anyone else dared to say these words in front of her,

her [magic bullet] would make intimate contact with their face, like a white glove thrown by a medieval knight during a duel.

But listening to the man's 'contemptuous' words and examining his face, which had a strange charm and a standard smile,

she felt no anger in her heart.

Besides her body becoming 'obedient' after being smashed by an elbow and a fist, and the phantom pain that arose whenever she recalled that experience,

she also recognized the fact that:

[He is serious.]

[In this man's evaluation system, I, Aozaki Touko, am indeed not qualified to be his [partner].]

At this moment, she had gathered all her strength and was ready to use 120% of her ability to fulfill the man's request and give him a good 'slap in the face'.

Ever since her grandfather had decisively stripped her of her qualifications to touch [Magic], which was as different from [Mag術] as clouds and mud,

and announced that he had chosen her sister [Aozaki Aoko] to become the [Magician of the Aozaki Family],

besides the goal of killing her sister to prove her talent and that she was more qualified to touch [Magic],

after meeting this man, another goal quietly arose in her heart.

[I want to make this man recognize my talent.]

[And then have him take the initiative to invite me to become his [partner], and then abduct him from his Master and turn him into my [Familiar].]

Thinking of this, Aozaki Touko first subtly retracted her hand, which was frozen in mid-air, to ease the awkwardness.

Then, she gave a very decisive answer.

"Then explain the precautions of the [Geas] to me."

"Heroic Spirit!"

Looking at Aozaki Touko, whose fighting spirit was ignited and who was unconsciously gritting her teeth while speaking, the smile on Fang Yi's lips deepened.

[She's hooked, now work hard for me, Miss Aozaki Touko.]

He spread his hands and began to explain the function of the [Geas].

-

Several minutes later.

Looking at Fang Yi, who was spreading his hands and throwing new terms at her, and who had explained the function of the [Geas] to her in an extremely restrained and half-hidden manner,

Aozaki Touko probed.

"[Geas]?"

"Sounds novel."

"A new type of magic? Or something from the era you, Heroic Spirit, are from...?"

However, Fang Yi did not choose to satisfy the curiosity of this [Puppeteer] Miss, but instead put his hand to his lips, making a shushing gesture.

He cosplayed as Miss Merlin for a while, fully enjoying the superiority of being a riddle-maker.

He gave the following answer, which made her a little itchy:

"Then I'll leave it to Miss to imagine."

"The source of this ability is a secret that cannot be revealed to you at this time."

Hearing this airtight answer, Aozaki Touko imperceptibly pursed her lips.

She repeated the words [I can't beat him, he's a Servant, fighting him will only be a loss] several times in her heart.

She tried hard to suppress the urge to take off the glasses on her nose and stab at him with some harsh words.

Only then did she give a calm answer, and by the way, spit out her [True Name], which she was unwilling to show.

"Then let's sign the [Geas] and define the requirements of the [Geas], shall we?"

"My name is Aozaki Touko."

"What about you? If you can't reveal your [True Name] as a Servant, you should at least give me a usable name."

"Preferably a meaningful and non-abrupt name."

Fang Yi smiled slightly.

"Although I think any name is just a code and has no meaning."

"But if I have to find a name that is somewhat meaningful, you can call me this."

Fang Yi paused and said that name with some hesitation.

"Fang Renyi."

"Just call me that."

Aozaki Touko chewed on this somewhat awkward name in her heart, then moved a little closer to the man.

She began to communicate with him about the requirements of the [Geas] and what she had to do.

After some bargaining and reaching a consensus,

Fang Yi also began to elaborate on the requirements of the [Geas].

"The first and basic clause of the [Geas] is to keep the secrets of the cooperation partner."

"And the second clause, as the price for me not pursuing your attack on me,"

"You must leave with me, secretly create a semi-real body, and divide a..."

-

Several minutes later, Aozaki Touko, who had signed the [Geas], packed her satchel, and tidied up her clothes.

Before stepping out of the room, she added a very 'humble' sentence to Fang Yi.

"Let me say this in advance, although I am very confident in my [body modification],"

"If you want to successfully separate the soul and body of that 'monster' when the other party is wary and preparing to resist,"

"I'm not 100% sure."

"There will probably be a 30% chance of failure."

Regarding Aozaki Touko's statement, which had lost some of its arrogant aura after being hit by him,

Fang Yi first tilted his head, then moved a little closer to the [Puppeteer Miss], and gave the answer in a calm tone.

"Then let it not resist."

"I will make it willingly walk into our 'trap'."

After saying these words, Fang Yi pushed open the door.

He had stayed at the Emiya residence for quite a while, and it was time to leave.

However, when he pushed open the door, he saw Irisviel smiling outside the door, as well as Artoria beside her.

-

Seeing Aozaki Touko, whose limbs were intact and who had regained her freedom, walking out with Fang Yi,

the two women's expressions were as usual, and they did not seem as tense as before.

They even occasionally exchanged glances, as if there was a subtle understanding between them.

Irisviel breathed a sigh of relief, bowed slightly to Fang Yi, and handed him a bag.

"Although these preparations may be a bit superfluous, I still had the maids prepare some things for Saber-san."

"These few portions of food can be easily eaten even by 'prisoners' with restricted movement."

Listening to the rather 'terrifying' words of this Madam, who was preparing to help the evildoer in a calm tone.

Having regained her freedom, Aozaki Touko's body trembled subconsciously, as if recalling unpleasant events.

Irisviel, seeing that Fang Yi didn't take the bag, retrieved it and replied in a very calm tone.

"However, it seems that the conflict between Saber and Miss 'Aozaki' has been resolved."

"These preparations seem a bit redundant."

"Are you leaving? In this last period of time before we become enemies, is there anything else I can assist you with?"

Fang Yi nodded slightly first, then waved his hand.

"Nothing is needed, Saber's Master."

"I have already received my reward."

"It's getting late, it's time to leave."

Fang Yi looked at Artoria beside him, and at the [Respect List] and the [Ideal Knight] quest on the panel.

He said the second half of the sentence word by word.

"...and then become enemies."

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Fang Yi pulled on Aozaki Touko, who was standing beside him with a smile, and subconsciously clenched her fist.

He gave her a look, reminding her.

Then, he said the last sentence to the two women.

"Well then, goodbye."

Hearing Fang Yi's words, the ahoge on Artoria's head stood up.

This 'Knight King' looked at Fang Yi's departing figure after saying these words and replied to his figure.

"When we meet again, I will defeat you as an enemy."

"Saber."

Fang Yi didn't reply to this sentence.

-

A few minutes later, the red archer, standing high in the Emiya residence, was silently activating [Hawkeye] to observe Aozaki Touko following Fang Yi as they left.

It wasn't until the two of them walked out of the range of his [Hawkeye] that he shifted his gaze and reported to Kiritsugu Emiya.

"Master, it seems that Saber and the [Puppet Master] have indeed resolved their conflict."

"The two of them should have reached some deeper cooperation."

"If we are evaluating them as enemies, the [Puppet Master]'s strength is not bad. He can be considered to have gained an additional Servant-level combat power as assistance."

"However, I don't recommend considering that Saber as an enemy too early."

Kiritsugu Emiya, who was in the study, fell silent after hearing this information about the 'enemy' becoming stronger.

[The Einzbern family's many years of [Alchemy] books only bought her one action.]

[What price did that Saber offer to hire and bribe that highly priced 'Aozaki' to provide assistance?]

It wasn't until he unconsciously tapped his fingers on the table several times, and the red archer repeated his inquiry several times, that he gave the instruction, "I will consider it carefully, Archer, please continue to be vigilant."

Afterwards, Kiritsugu Emiya, feeling somewhat anxious and uneasy for some reason, sat blankly at his desk for a few minutes.

After sitting blankly for a few minutes, this 'Magus Killer' took out a cigarette from his pocket, lit it with a lighter.

After blowing smoke rings to relieve some of the pressure, he picked up the Servant Master intelligence he had collected and silently analyzed it.

Now that the 'Knight King' has recovered her combat power, he needs to start thinking about his next course of action.

Currently, one Lancer and two Berserkers have died.

Calculating based on fourteen Servants, with eleven Servants still remaining, the best option is to remain still and endure.

-

It's just that Kiritsugu Emiya recalled the only two Command Seals remaining on his wife's hand, and the 'Knight King's' current desire for the Holy Grail, and couldn't help but sigh.

If he wants the Holy Grail, he can't remain still.

The 'Knight King' obviously won't give the Holy Grail to him.

Judging from the intensity of this [Holy Grail War], he won't be able to last until the end of the battle without using Command Spells.

And his wife only has two Command Seals.

Once a Command Seal is used in battle, it's obviously not enough to rely on one Command Seal to order that Servant with [Magic Resistance A] to commit suicide and give up the Holy Grail.

Although he doesn't know what conditions are required for the manifestation of the Holy Grail in this strange [Holy Grail War].

Whether it manifests after six Servants have died or after thirteen Servants have died, he needs to acquire more [Command Seals], prepare the 'insurance' to kill Servants and obtain the Holy Grail, and gather the prerequisites to take the Holy Grail.

Thinking of this, Kiritsugu Emiya put out the cigarette in his hand and smiled bitterly.

"It's just that even if I want to obtain a Command Seal right now, I'm afraid it will be extremely difficult!"

"I have to be as strong as that Saber (Fang Yi) or that swordsman who seems to be Okita Souji, and seize the timing of their appearance very well."

He picked up the newly issued leaflet from the [Holy Church] and began to think about how to obtain additional [Command Seals] through the church's commission.

After a while, he focused his attention on the commission of [Killing the serial killer in the downtown area].

After recalling that the 'Knight King' and his wife encountered a certain spirit with a 'skin book' who seemed like a Caster [Class] spirit when they first arrived in Fuyuki City.

He revealed a satisfied smile.

This [Serial Killer] should be that somewhat 'face-blind' Caster.

And he has a unique advantage in killing the other party.

He can use the face of that 'Knight King' to fish.

— —

A few minutes later, in a dark corner, Aozaki Touko had temporarily set up a magic workshop.

Taking advantage of the time when Aozaki Touko was making limbs, he had a conversation with the swordswoman who had returned from the church.

Fang Yi unexpectedly learned this piece of information.

The swordswoman was harassed once on her way back.

A certain 'face-blind' Caster had also made a brief appearance.

Finally, he left behind a declaration, "Oh holy maiden, my dear friend and I will present a grand gift to you, whose memories are disordered and who does not acknowledge her identity."

He first comforted his somewhat uneasy Servant, informing her that he was about to go back.

Then, he put that 'face-blind' Caster on his kill list.

He made the decision to [Go to the church to collect [Command Seals] and see if there are any missions to kill the other party, and earn some points].

After waiting for a few minutes, Aozaki Touko made an OK gesture, indicating that she had finished her preparations.

He then took out the glass bottle containing the "monster" from his personal space, which he hadn't used for a long time.

Before 'killing two birds with one stone', he needed to obtain some information from the other party.

Already somewhat impatient, he directly chose to get straight to the point.

"I need to know the information about the organization behind Cheng Xiang."

"And the source of those bugs in his body."

"Don't play tricks, I have the means to make sure you tell the truth."

The 'monster', who had regained his freedom and was breathing heavily, looked at the unfamiliar Aozaki Touko.

Although he was somewhat puzzled by her existence, he was still quite focused as he gave Fang Yi the information.

"My respected master, I am limited by the contractual restrictions of coexisting with Cheng Xiang."

"I cannot reveal information about the structure and scale of the organization to you."

"As for the source of the bugs, it comes from a commission."

The 'monster' paused, preparing to play coy.

Trying to test the 'bottom line' of communicating with Fang Yi, and further assess his current 'host'.

However, seeing that Fang Yi was unusually impatient for some reason and began to caress the [Soul Burning Wax] with an unkind expression.

The 'monster' immediately chickened out.

It directly gave the information like pouring beans out of a bamboo tube.

"Actually, regarding this commission, I, with my limited perception ability, know very little."

"I only know the name and title of the client."

The 'monster' reported this name with great fear.

"Yuan Zhongli."

"Although his title is [Gu Master], people call him."

"[Gu Immortal]."