"I am the strongest Servant in this Holy Grail War, so rest assured, Waver, with me here, no one can harm a single hair on your head!"
"You rascal! You were just saying that you can't be arrogant and conceited on the battlefield!" Weber laughed at his words. He had completely forgotten his earlier sadness. After all, he was just a 19-year-old.
"Hey, hey, hey, Webber, this isn't arrogance, it's confidence in your own abilities!" The two of them burst into laughter.
Unlike the joyful atmosphere at Webber's house, the Matou family's villa was much quieter.
Shen Qiu placed a barrier-like magic spell called "No Trespassing" at the entrance of the villa. This is a required course for every magician, and using this magic spell can drive away irrelevant people and animals.
Shen Qiu had set dozens of insect magic traps around the villa, but it seems unnecessary now, as no foolish magician has come knocking yet.
The house was quiet, and Sakura and Shinji were sleeping soundly under Kariya's care.
Shen Qiu tossed his black trench coat and black mask aside; all he felt now was utter exhaustion and a desire for a good night's sleep. Several days of overusing magic and his Sharingan had left his body incredibly fatigued.
Before long, a series of snores came from Shen Qiu's bed.
"My little Master, what's on your mind? You don't want to obtain the Holy Grail, but you want to win the Holy Grail War. It's really hard to understand."
Not long after Shen Qiu fell asleep, his master dispelled his spirit form and sat gently on Shen Qiu's bed, looking at him with affection.
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Chapter Twenty-Five: Conversation with Scáthach (Please give flowers and add to your favorites)
The weather was lovely today. The dappled sunlight streamed through the blinds, warming Shen Qiu's face. When he opened his eyes again, the sun was already high in the sky.
Rubbing her still sleepy eyes, Shen Qiu went into the bathroom and took a comfortable shower. She hadn't had time to wash up or rest for the past few days, and even today was the calm before the storm.
Looking at the boy in front of the mirror, Shen Qiu smiled wryly. The thirteen-year-old boy was beginning to shed his childishness, but his face still looked incredibly immature.
Putting aside everything else, the Matou family bloodline is quite good-looking. Their light blue hair has grown rather long, which, combined with their delicate features, gives them a refined androgynous beauty.
Who would have thought that this seemingly harmless, handsome young man was actually a mysterious magician in black?
Sakura and Shinji were taken to a park near their home by Kariya, as they were getting a little tired of staying at home for the past few days. Berserker had also secretly gone to protect them.
Although the Holy Grail War has a rule that it cannot be held during the day, what difference is there between the rules of the Holy Grail War now and a piece of waste paper? Everyone can trample on them.
Thinking of this, Shen Qiu couldn't help but smile mockingly. He wondered if Tohsaka Eito and the Winter Saintess would be so angry they'd come back to life if they knew.
An elegant insulated lunchbox sat on the restaurant table.
Sakura didn't wake Shen Qiu after seeing him sleeping in, because Uncle Yanye had told them many times that Qiu-gege was doing something important, so he would come back very late every day and would be very tired.
Seeing the breakfast that Sakura had specially left for him, Shen Qiu felt a little emotional. How long had it been since he had been cared for like this since he started working as an assassin?
Three years? Or five years? He couldn't quite remember anymore. After Sister Nan left, he never felt the feeling of home again.
"Master, are you going shopping today?"
After finishing the last box of sushi in his lunchbox, Shen Qiu suddenly asked, after all, not long after, half of the city center of Fuyuki City would be reduced to ashes.
Although he had been in Fuyuki for more than half a year, he spent 90% of his time learning magic in the Matou family mansion and 5% of his time scouting suitable terrain for combat.
It would be a real shame not to visit this beautiful seaside city now.
“Absolutely, as long as you don’t mind, Master.” After hearing Shen Qiu’s words, Scáthach deactivated her spirit form, and Shen Qiu was slightly surprised when he saw her appearance.
At this moment, the master was wearing a white wool shirt on his upper body, light blue jeans on his lower body, and a pair of black high heels on his feet.
A simple yet stylish outfit.
"I never expected you, Master, to know so much about the clothing of people in the outside world. It's hard to imagine that you've always lived in the Land of Shadows."
“No, A-Qiu, I not only know everything that happens in the outside world.” After hearing Shen Qiu’s praise, the master lazily stroked his long, dark purple hair that had reached his waist.
"In fact, I know everything about the world, but I prefer to keep quiet about it."
Seeing Shen Qiu's astonishment, she smiled and continued...
"As for the reason I don't say, it's because I've already graduated from this world. The reason I responded to the Holy Grail's call is precisely because of you. Your existence has caused a certain deviation in the established history that I know, and the future seems to have become a fog."
Scáthach's expression gradually turned serious, but she quickly returned to normal.
"So maybe you really are the one who can kill me. I once pinned my hopes on Cú Chulainn, but unfortunately, that irresponsible guy died before that day even came."
Scáthach suddenly felt a pang of emotion at this point. As her disciple to whom she had poured all her heart and soul, Cú Chulainn carried her immense hopes.
Sadly, the blue-clad lancer died on the battlefield while protecting Ulster, and after that, Scáthach never interfered in worldly affairs again.
If everything we do is meaningless, then why do it at all? Is immortality truly a wonderful thing? Is knowing everything in the long river of history truly a wonderful thing?
At this moment, Shen Qiu suddenly understood why the Grand Magician with futuristic vision had locked himself in the Tower of Paradise. Knowing history yet being powerless to change it was a painful existence.
Suddenly, Shen Qiu stood up.
“I swear, Master.”
"Sooner or later, I will bring you your final death."
These words were no longer just casual remarks from the beginning. Shen Qiu had finally made up his mind that he must become stronger in the cycle of reincarnation until he finally returned to this world and fulfilled Scáthach's final wish.
"Okay, I'll wait for that day to come."
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Chapter Twenty-Six: On the Eve of the Four Kings' Banquet
Fuyuki City is a small seaside town with a population of just over one million. The name "Fuyuki" means a long and cold winter, but in reality, the winters here are not as cold as one might imagine, and are certainly not as harsh as the winters in Hokkaido.
In this city, there is a long river called the Weiyuan River that runs through the entire city.
If Shen Qiu hadn't arrived, a gigantic sea monster would probably be floating above the Weiyuan River right now, and that infamous baron would have killed countless children.
At this moment, Shen Qiu had also changed his outfit. His white tracksuit and sneakers made him look like a sporty boy from the baseball team.
With her heart full of thoughts, Shen Qiu walked side by side with her master. The scenery on the Weiyuanchuan Bridge was excellent, and the salty sea breeze made her feel refreshed.
After passing through the former town of Fuyuki, known as the old capital, Shen Qiu and his master finally arrived at the new capital, which is the city center of Fuyuki City.
As a coastal city, Fuyuki has a thriving economy and a highly developed commercial sector. In 1994, many international luxury brands and clothing brands could be found here.
The master always had a faint smile on her face, and like an ordinary woman, she was also extremely passionate about clothes.
They kept browsing through clothing stores in the nearby department store, and Shen Qiu was just like her younger brother, giving different comments every time she changed into a new outfit.
"Aren't you going to buy one, Master?"
Shen Qiu, who was just browsing but not buying anything, seemed a little puzzled. In fact, he wasn't short of money at all; after all, the Matou family's businesses generated millions of dollars in profit every year.
The Tohsaka family is no exception—after all, the money spent on magic that uses jewels as consumables is not a small amount.
"No, I can't take these things back with me after all, so I'll just look at them."
Even so, the master continued browsing with undiminished interest. Sometimes, Shen Qiu really couldn't understand women's thoughts. While continuing to browse inside the mall, he suddenly saw a burly man with a body full of muscles.
It goes without saying, it's Rider.
"Huh? It's Caster! Is that boy next to you your Master? I never expected the Holy Grail to choose such a young child to participate in the Holy Grail War."
Iskandar, who was looking at wines in the wine section, greeted Shen Qiu and Scáthach very familiarly when he saw them. Unfortunately, Waver, who was next to him, didn't seem to think so and hid tightly behind him.
At this moment, Shen Qiu finally understood why everyone liked to call him Princess Consort. He was clearly a man, but he always acted like a little girl.
"Hey, Rider, and your Master, I suppose you're not here to fight?" Scáthach replied politely.
"Of course, of course, and isn't there a rule that the Holy Grail War cannot be held during the day? So we are not enemies right now."
"Hey Waver, come out and say hello to Caster and his Master. You can't just keep hiding behind me like this, can you? What will you do if I leave you one day?"
Iskandar sighed. His Master was good in every way, except that he was too timid and had a rather weak personality.
After hearing Rider's words, Webber finally stepped out from behind him and reluctantly greeted Shen Qiu and Scáthach.
"I didn't expect you to wear modern clothes, Caster. How is it? Is it comfortable to wear?"
Iskandar was wearing a white short-sleeved shirt, which, considering it was already close to winter, was quite eye-catching with the words "Grand Strategy" prominently displayed on it.
“Indeed, but Rider, are you here to buy wine?” Scáthach looked at Iskandar, who was carrying a huge oak barrel, with interest.
"You guessed right, that's exactly it. It's so good to have you here. To be honest, I didn't even know where to look for you. Well, I have something very important I'd like to ask you."
Upon hearing Scar mention the bottle of wine he was holding, Rider seemed to suddenly remember something.
"Caster, as the Queen of the Land of Shadows, would you be interested in attending the King's banquet tonight?"
Rider slapped the barrel in his hand and said in a bold voice, which caused a stir among the people - that's just how this guy is, he never considers the volume when he speaks.
"The King's Feast?" Scáthach pondered the phrase with interest upon hearing it.
"That's right, I plan to invite you to the King's banquet, along with that little British girl and that guy covered in gold. We can discuss the details tonight. So, are you interested?"
After a moment's thought, the master accepted his invitation.
"Then I promise you, King of Conquerors, I will attend your King's Feast tonight, and the location is—"
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