Type-Moon: My Destiny Guide

"You actually want me to bring food to Kirei Kotomine? You really have some nerve, cook."

"You flatter me." Shuoyue rolled her eyes. "Just tell me if you agree or not."

"Don't mistake my leniency for indulgence, cook." The golden-haired king crossed his legs and said leisurely, "Tell me your reasons, and I'll reluctantly help you out—why did you kill that guy, eliminate his servants, and then do something like this? Do you think that will make you feel better?"

"Feeling better? Hero King, are you misunderstanding something?" Shuoyue leaned back in her chair and sneered, "Why can't you see it as a provocation, a declaration of war?"

"Falsehoods and deceptions mean nothing to me. My eyes can see through all things. So-called lies are nothing but ugly comedies in my eyes. Stop trying to make me laugh." As if he had lost his patience, Gilgamesh sneered and stated the truth directly.

"You actually don't care whether Kirei Kotomine lives or dies, right?"

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Chapter 75 The Golden Apple and the Grand Puppeteer

Shuoyue didn't react to Gilgamesh's sudden remarks, but her eyes turned cold.

Seeing the somewhat annoyed young man, the blond king slammed his hand on the table and burst into unrestrained laughter.

"Yes, that's the look in your eyes, hahaha, that's exactly what I wanted to see! Arrogance, indifference, just because you're too lazy to deal with things, so you nip a possibility in the bud. In the end, it's not out of any sense of justice or anything, it's just because you're in my way!"

Picking up the food box, the golden king stood up contentedly, as if he had eaten his fill.

"It's true, the world has become too kind to people these days, so kind that it's disgusting, like a honey-scented but toxic drink. But you're different, Shuoyue, you're different."

"I feel disgusted by the filth on the roadside. Since it's so stubborn, I might as well remove the nearby grass and flowers as well. If I judge a person to be completely rotten, I'll just throw them back into the trash can like garbage. If the whole world is beyond redemption, then it's better to just destroy it. What a complete and utter tyrant, even more unreasonable than me!"

After listening quietly to Gilgamesh's judgment, the young man with smooth white hair and golden eyes as noble as a god raised his eyes and suddenly smiled.

"What did you see, King of Heroes?"

Amidst the chilling killing intent that seemed to freeze one's very soul, the ever-proud Gilgamesh did not choose to confront them directly, but instead calmly said:

"Do you wish to settle this with me here, Master?"

"You don't look like you'll live much longer."

After tossing out a "not bad," Gilgamesh, who seemed more like a street urchin than a hero king, left without even saying goodbye, carrying the box and sauntering away.

That being said, the empty plates on the table reveal a certain truth.

Only Shuoyue remained sitting at the table, staring at the golden apple placed on it.

Golden Apple —

Gaia, the earth goddess, gave Zeus and Hera as a wedding gift. In Greek mythology, this treasure sparked a struggle among the three goddesses and indirectly led to the ten-year Trojan War. Now, Gilgamesh used it as payment for a meal and casually tossed it to the new moon.

"Since you've pleased me, this treasure is yours, cook."

The smug expression on that golden apple that it tossed out was still vivid in my mind, so much so that Shuoyue felt an urge to throw it away whenever she saw it.

While the so-called golden apple is precious, Gilgamesh is, after all, a Servant summoned by the Holy Grail, not a true demigod king. Therefore, the quality of the treasures in the Gate of Babylon is naturally not as effective as those from the Age of Gods.

In layman's terms, it means maintaining the new moon's physical condition so that he doesn't perish in the Holy Grail War.

"But only a fool would eat it directly. What era are we living in? Wouldn't it be more effective to combine it with other ingredients to make a potion?"

After muttering a complaint under her breath, Shuoyue tossed the golden apple into the Imaginary Number Pocket, dispelled the soundproof barrier, and got up to walk towards Meiyou and her group.

After a hearty meal, Irisviel dragged her into the car sent by Kiritsugu, where she gazed at Sakugetsu with "affectionate eyes" through the car window until the vehicle started and disappeared completely into the distance.

For someone used to mashed potatoes or other unappetizing dishes, this lunch personally prepared by Shuoyue must have been a painful experience for her.

Fleeting happiness is meaningless, especially since Alice-chan, spurred on by today's events, is determined to cook for herself...

"Pfft." Shuoyue couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Let's go, Miyu, it's time for us to prepare for tonight's battle."

"Okay, Onii-chan."

Following behind Shuoyue, Meiyou stared at her brother's back, a hint of worry appearing on her usually cool face.

Although she sat obediently at another table and did not eavesdrop on her brother's conversation, her brother did not say that Sapphire could not listen, did he?

Although it took some effort to sneak into the soundproof barrier, Sapphire still managed to hear the latter part of Gilgamesh's words.

You don't look like you'll live much longer, do you?

Her brother, Shuoyue, did not deny it either.

"Onii-chan..."

Back at the Matou mansion, Kariya and Sakura hadn't returned yet. After all, in Kariya's eyes, Sakura's happiness was far greater than the so-called Holy Grail War.

"In conclusion, Brother Lancelot, you're quite the backup option now." Patting the Black Knight on the shoulder, Shuoyue whistled and leisurely entered the basement, completely unaware that Gilgamesh's words had any effect on him.

"Ah, Miyu doesn't need to come down. What's about to happen is not suitable for children."

"I'm not a child anymore, Onii-chan."

Despite saying that, Miyu still obediently returned to her room.

Besides the spoils she collected after playing all morning, she also needed time to think about ways to help her brother.

Upon arriving in the basement, Shuoyue suppressed the relaxed smile she had shown in front of Meiyou, narrowed her eyes, pondered for a moment, and then snapped her fingers.

Report the situation.

"As you command, Lord of Shadows."

A purple-haired assassin silently emerged from the darkness.

"As per your instructions, we have successfully infiltrated the Tohsaka Mansion and Einzbern Castle, as well as a certain Japanese mansion you requested, and installed surveillance cameras. You can monitor their every move at any time if you wish."

"Wait a moment, plant a few bombs in Einzbern Castle. Remember, in Kiritsugu Emiya's room."

"As ordered."

"I was just taking Miyu out for fun today, and it was a pleasant surprise to run into Kazuya without Master." Sakuzuki closed her eyes wearily. "But that's not what I wanted to ask."

"Have you found the person we asked you to find?"

“I’m sorry, Master.” The purple-haired woman bowed her head. “Although we have done our best to search, we have only found traces of one of them.”

She paused, then said the person's name:

"Grand Puppeteer Aozaki Touko".

"It turns out that you found the one who was the hardest to find first... Perfect, I need to get some materials from her."

"Do you need us to take action?"

"No, don't underestimate this Grand Puppeteer." Shuoyue shook her head. "Once you find her, just activate the familiar I gave you."

She paused for a moment, then suddenly laughed.

[The encyclopedia entry has been updated]

[Hidden Condition 2*: 'Make food that excites Kirei Kotomine' has been completed. Reward: Bajiquan - Master Level!']

The sudden news made Shuoyue pause, but she quickly laughed.

"Indeed, just as I expected, it seems that the fake priest really has no resistance to Mapo Tofu."

Despite mentioning his former Master, Hyakko's bowed head remained unchanged. Under the miracle of the Third Law, Hyakko's loyalty to Sakugetsu skyrocketed, easily surpassing that of his former Master, Kirei Kotomine.

"Let's keep lying low. Tonight will probably be another sleepless night."

"Yes, Master... Please be careful."

Touko Aozaki is an important character in the game series "Mahoutsukai no Yoru" and the novel and anime series "Kara no Kyoukai". She is the older sister of Aoko Aozaki, one of the few remaining surviving mages.

She is the guide, not a participant, in the story of *Kara no Kyoukai*. She is the owner of the workshop, Garan no Dou. *Kara no Kyoukai* cannot be a story without her.

Speaking of which, I wonder if the legendary quest "Fallen Garan" from a certain region originated from here...

Chapter 76 Einzbern Castle and the Bomb Crisis

He scrambled out the last bit of oil and grease, stuffed it into his mouth, and finally put down the spoon.

The entire plate of bright red, specially made Mapo Tofu had vanished, leaving only a pristine white porcelain plate.

"This is the first time I've seen you like this, Kirei." He lay on the sofa beside him, smiling lazily.

Only he witnessed the maddening, unrestrained feast that had swept through the land just minutes before.

After confirming through various means that it was just a normal plate of Mapo Tofu, Kirei Kotomine tried taking a bite, and then—he ended up looking like this.

Whether it's due to a distorted sense of taste or something else, Kirei Kotomine's sense of taste is not sensitive. He only perceives the deliciousness of food when it is extremely spicy, which is similar to pain.

For him, this plate of Mapo Tofu was already a rare delicacy.

However… the fact that this dish originated from the new moon was quite strange, even to Kirei Kotomine, who was used to all walks of life.

The person who wanted to kill you not only didn't make any threats, but even treated you to a delicious meal?

What is this? A last meal before someone's execution?

Or is it... a challenge?

“As expected, you all share the same idea. Interesting.” Gilgamesh saw through Kirei Kotomine’s thoughts at a glance, his snake-like eyes narrowing with interest. “Why don’t you think that Sakugetsu wants to reconcile with you?”

"There's a limit to jokes, King of Heroes." Kirei Kotomine calmly wiped his mouth and asserted, "From the moment he started chasing me—no, a year ago—I understood that he truly wanted to kill me, but I didn't know why."

"That's because he's seen through your true nature, Kirei." The king, with an air of elegance, raised his wine glass, looking down at Kirei Kotomine's distressed expression. "That cook judged that your future actions would affect him, so rather than letting you act freely, he decided to nip you in the bud before you commit a crime."

Kirei Kotomine didn't answer immediately; he was drawn to a single word Gilgamesh had blurted out.

"You mean... 'committed a crime'?"

"Oh, did you hear something? I didn't say anything!" Gilgamesh presented Kirei Kotomine with this smile, like a child who had torn off a few sheets of homework because he thought there were too many problems.

Realizing he couldn't get any more information from her, Kirei Kotomine stood up and walked out without a word.

"Where are you going, Kirei?"

"It's just free movement, you don't need to follow me, Hero King."

After saying something with a hint of sarcasm, Kirei Kotomine put on his specially made robes, carried dozens of black keys, and looked out over the church walls toward a certain place in Fuyuki City.

Although Tokiomi Tohsaka didn't say anything, he did reduce his communication with his apprentice after Kirei Kotomine was lost, but this also gave Kirei Kotomine more opportunities to act.

According to the information he gathered before his death, the Einzbern family's base should be located in the deep mountains and forests near the national highway.