Type-Moon: My Destiny Guide

Wearing a red suit, Tokiomi Tohsaka, who had just visited his disciple, stood side by side with Rissei Kotomine, looking at the news on the table with solemn expressions.

The information about the item was concisely provided in printed font.

Lightning-shaped, multicolored like a poisoned dagger… Tokiomi Tohsaka, who had studied at the Clock Tower and possessed a wealth of knowledge, pondered for a moment and came to a conclusion.

"It is said that Medea in Greek mythology possessed the ultimate magic tool, which was probably this weapon."

The moment the conclusion was reached, the church fell silent.

Regardless of the weapon's power, its functionality alone is far beyond what is expected in a systematic Holy Grail War.

For Tokiomi Tohsaka, whose confidence had been shaken and whose relationship with him was on the verge of collapse, Sakugetsu, who possessed such a weapon, was beyond his tolerance.

After carefully considering his words, Tokiomi began to speak as if deep in thought.

"Speaking of which, the items possessed by the Masters will obviously hinder the progress of this Holy Grail War; they have seriously violated the rules."

Kotomine Ryougi instantly understood and exchanged a knowing glance with his ally.

To date, Tokiomi Tohsaka has already used up two Command Seals and was worried about how to obtain a replacement from Risei Kotomine through legitimate channels. This information, provided by an unknown person, was just the perfect opportunity to boost his confidence.

"Within my authority as the overseer, I permit a certain degree of rule change. Let's temporarily halt the normal Holy Grail War and mobilize all Masters to join the attack on the group."

"Do you have a brilliant plan, Father?"

"I will prepare rewards that will be beneficial to the future battle for those who were eliminated. The other Masters will not want to win by using despicable means, right? They will definitely accept it."

"I see. So you're saying the game strategy is to change to a fox hunt competition?"

In the flickering candlelight, the two looked at each other and smiled. A few simple words of conversation, however, would lead them to the stake.

As for evidence... dude, this is the Holy Grail War, are you suggesting we invite both the plaintiff and the defendant to attend?

Self-interest is the only everlasting driving force.

Therefore, after initiating the church's summons, Kotomine Ryougi faced five familiars and issued new rules:

"All Masters, immediately cease all combat with each other and do your utmost to annihilate the group. As a special measure, I will bestow additional Command Seals upon the one who successfully eliminates the group and its Master."

Although the true love group has left the stage, the group will still have a bounty on their heads—yes, it's all Steins;Gate's choice (hands on hips)!

Chapter 107 Bounty and Declaration of War

A deep darkness hung over the congregation.

This unusual darkness contained an extremely dense demonic aura, which sent a chill down Father Kotomine Risei's spine.

The number of people who came to the assembly was even greater than expected—the old priest smiled wryly, a bitter thought lingering in his mind.

An hour had passed since the signal to summon Masters was given, and none of them were caught off guard, brazenly appearing at the Fuyuki Church. Instead, five familiars, dispatched by their respective Masters, arrived.

Apart from Kirei and Kenneth, who had already been eliminated, all the Masters had arrived. Although everyone was present, none of them greeted the church; they had only come to hear what the church had to say.

"I had prepared some pleasantries, but it seems no one has come, so I'll just get straight to the point."

After a brief opening, the old priest continued speaking to the empty congregation.

"The Holy Grail War, which is meant to fulfill your wishes, is now facing a major crisis. The rules of the Holy Grail War are that Masters and Servants fight together through a Master-Servant contract to defeat the other six teams and achieve final victory. But now a traitor has appeared, who possesses an item that can break the rules."

“The Command Seals have lost their effect—the absoluteness of the master-servant contract has been broken.”

Although the familiars showed no reaction, Kotomine Risei was certain that the Masters on the other side of the familiars must have wavered. Just like Tokiomi in the morning, this was a normal reaction that any Master should have.

The reason why Masters can participate in the Holy Grail War is because they have the "Servants" as a bargaining chip. It is also because Masters have "Command Seals" that they can restrain Servants who are hundreds of times stronger than Mages and make them fight for them. This is especially evident in the Fourth Holy Grail War.

Otherwise, it would be like the first Holy Grail War, where the lack of Command Seals led to Servants disobeying orders, ultimately causing the ritual to fail completely.

"He and his Servants are no longer your personal enemies, but public enemies threatening this war. In this critical time, I will use the authority of the Overseer to temporarily change the rules of the Holy Grail War."

Kotomine Risei's words pulled the Masters back to reality. He made his declaration in a serious voice while rolling up his right sleeve to reveal his arm.

Although his muscles have aged, the strength of his arms in his youth is still evident. From his elbows to his wrists, they are covered in tattoo-like patterns—

No, that shouldn't be called a tattoo. Anyone in the Holy Grail War would know what it is at a glance.

"These are the Command Seals that the defeated Masters from past Holy Grail Wars did not use up. These patterns are of unparalleled value to you all, and I can transfer these reserve Command Seals to anyone based on my personal judgment."

Seeing this evidence, no one doubted Father Lizheng's authority as supervisor anymore. The Command Seals that the priests hadn't had time to use in the past were now all kept by him as their administrator.

While the possession of a Command Seal is a miracle in itself, and the mark that appears on the Master is indeed an incredibly powerful force, it is ultimately just a consumable physical enhancement. Command Seals can be transplanted through spells or transferred to others.

After successfully attracting the attention of all the familiars, Kotomine Ryougi paused for a moment before finally stating the mission's objective:

"All Masters, immediately cease all combat with each other and annihilate them with all your might. As a special measure, I will bestow additional Command Seals upon those who successfully eliminate their Masters."

“If it is completed by a single person, it will only be awarded to that person; if it is completed by multiple people in cooperation, it will be awarded to each participant. As soon as it is confirmed that the Master has been destroyed, the Holy Grail War will immediately restart.” Father Lizheng said, lowering his sleeve to cover the patterns that drove every Master crazy.

Five familiars—this means that the Master also heard the church's warrant for his arrest. This was not a miscalculation on the part of Kotomine Risei; on the contrary, he and Tohsaka Tokiomi both hoped that Sakugetsu would be driven to desperation and take further "real" wrongdoing.

After all, the logic behind this rule change is incomplete. It's more like a warrant forcibly issued by the Church with promises of great benefits—the Holy Grail War has no prohibited methods other than adhering to the minimum "mystery and concealment." Violence, strategy, and despicable traps are all permitted.

Didn't Kenneth also successfully modify the master-servant contract, allowing his fiancée to pay mana for the servant in his place?

The "all laws must be broken" that Shuoyue possesses is, in the end, just a more dangerous "method".

Kotomine Risuke glanced indifferently at the familiars in the congregation, feeling neither sorrow nor joy.

No Master can resist the temptation of Command Seals, let alone Sakumoku, whose strength rivals that of a Servant, and who has been the greatest threat in this war from the very beginning.

The outcome for the group has been determined.

Lowering his enviable arm, the old priest, for the first time, wore a sarcastic smile, adding a single sentence:

"Alright, anyone with questions can ask them now—provided you can speak like a human being."

This is a polite way of saying goodbye.

But what Kotomine Risei never expected was that, in the next instant, an undisguised cold laugh rang out.

In the sanctuary church that rejects magic, a magical vortex rises, reflecting the brilliance of the stained glass windows on the walls, domineeringly proclaiming its presence.

[The magic-suppressing barrier has been broken.]

[Coordinates successfully locked]

[Replacement complete]

When the magical vortex dissipated, the cat familiar that had been sitting in the congregation's seat had disappeared, replaced by the figure of a person.

Wearing a kimono as bright as sunshine, the white-haired, golden-eyed young man appeared in the church and gave Kotomine Risei a gentle smile.

"Should I feel angry or honored that the regulators were forced to change the rules of the Holy Grail War?"

Knowing he was in the wrong, Kotomine Rizashi remained silent.

Shuoyue didn't say much, only giving him a look as if he were dead before standing up and nodding slightly to the other four familiars:

"The Church in this war has been doing nothing but petty and despicable things. To be honest, I am very disappointed."

"The bounty has been issued, and I'm sure all Masters will not miss this great opportunity to obtain the new Command Seals. However, please take note..."

At this point, Shuoyue paused meaningfully before continuing:

"Would your heroic spirits be willing to grant you new Command Seals?"

As the magic expanded once more, the young man left behind his last words and vanished from the spot.

"War has been declared, gentlemen."

"We await your arrival."

Chapter 108 Replenishing Mana (True)

Having escaped from the church using a substitution magic trick, Shuoyue opened her eyes and sat back down in the pavilion. She subconsciously picked up her teacup and took a sip.

It has a bitter taste upon first swallow, followed by a sweet aftertaste.

The young man quietly pondered his next course of action.

Although the Church's unreasonable move didn't bother him much, it was still quite annoying.

This means that all the goodwill he had previously cultivated is now wasted, and under the temptation of the Command Seals, the existing Masters will all become his enemies.

Yes, even Matou Kariya, who was an ally from the very beginning, is capable of betrayal.

After all, for the sake of the ultimate goal, Shuoyue would never sign a self-imposed "no harm to each other" pledge with anyone.

But this was a fact that should have been exposed later, not something that suddenly became the target of public criticism while the situation was still uncertain.

However, this is also an opportunity...

Shuoyue paused slightly as she tapped the stone table, abandoning her plan to kill the old priest that very night.

This is an opportunity to test Kariya Matou. As his ally, what will he choose to do?

With anticipation in his eyes, the golden-eyed youth smiled with delight.

The Holy Grail War has entered a new phase. The chaotic state of checks and balances has been broken, and the Masters, now with clear objectives, will surely employ various methods to ignite even fiercer battles.

At the epicenter of the struggle, Shuoyue showed no panic; in fact, she seemed eager to act.

In terms of combat power alone, apart from Conqueror King EX-level "King's Army" and Gilgamesh in "Serious Flash" mode, there's really nothing he has to fear.

However, out of caution and due to her timid nature, Shuoyue continued to increase her bets and prepare her hand, so she didn't seem very active.

Aside from the epic battle he had been eagerly anticipating, Shuoyue's gaze had already moved beyond the war itself, focusing instead on how to purify the black mud and achieve rebirth after victory.

The so-called Fourth Holy Grail War is nothing more than an entertaining serial drama, and it's fine to leave it as it is until the new moon is fully prepared.

As for preparations, the deal with Aozaki Touko has been finalized, and the doll is on its way; the Matou family's surplus resources have all been converted into magical materials, and they can start making replacement cards in the next few days; after last night, the Third Magic has improved to some extent, and they can try to communicate with the "Winter Saintess" who sits in the Holy Grail's central core. They also tried to use the Third Magic to trace back her consciousness and found the blood of the True Ancestor in the secret vault of the Clock Tower's Legal and Political Department. They don't know if it belongs to that person...

His thoughts paused, the young man blinked, and suddenly realized something.

Have I overlooked a question...? How did the church know that he possessed the ability to break all rules?

Even a child could figure out the answer.

"Kiritsugu..." Sakugetsu slapped his forehead and let out a helpless sigh.

This self-proclaimed clever magician killer.

Killing is out of the question, unless Sakuyue is ruthless enough to eliminate Irisviel and Illustrious together. Otherwise, she would only needlessly provoke a group of mortal enemies. But if things continue like this, Sakuyue suspects that Kiritsugu Emiya, that cold-blooded killer, will drive a tanker truck and kill her...

Just kidding, once he's on guard, nothing Kiritsugu Emiya can do to hurt him.