Abnormal Moon

The Lesser Grail already contains the souls of eight Heroic Spirits, far exceeding the number stipulated for the Holy Grail War, and could erupt at any moment. Although he has temporarily sealed the Lesser Grail, this seal cannot last long at all.

The decisive battle will likely take place tonight.

"A decisive battle..."

Rin Tohsaka felt a headache coming on whenever she thought of that golden Heroic Spirit.

How can we win?

…………

Aosaki House.

After that golden cloud appeared in the sky, the entire Aozaki residence was thrown into chaos.

That location was the location of the Mage's Association branch that Roy had told them about. There was such a big commotion there that no matter how hard they tried to calm themselves down, they couldn't help but worry. Even the most rational Hayasaka Ai couldn't help but furrow her brows tightly.

The atmosphere at the Aozaki residence only eased when Roy returned.

Seeing that Okita Souji wouldn't wake up, Roy had no choice but to carry her to the room. Nakano Miku offered to take care of her, and Roy agreed.

In the front yard of the mansion, Roy took out the Lesser Grail.

The Holy Grail still shone brightly, but it occasionally trembled violently. Roy set up a complete set of runic barriers around it, which barely managed to seal it, but only temporarily.

"Lord Roy."

A hesitant call came from the side.

Roy turned his head and saw Kasumigaoka Utaha wearing a coat.

"what happened?"

"Was that golden light tonight also due to the Holy Grail War?"

"Yeah, ridiculously strong, right? Actually, it was just the work of a Heroic Spirit."

Roy put away the small Holy Grail, sat down in front of the corridor, and let out a sigh full of envy.

"If that guy had that intention, destroying Fuyuki City would be a piece of cake. That's how unreasonable the exceptional beings among the Heroic Spirits are."

"Lord Roy, are you going to fight that kind of Heroic Spirit?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha also came to sit down by the corridor.

She gripped the coat hanging on either side of her arms, pulling it tighter as if she felt cold.

To be honest, Kasumigaoka Utaha hoped that Roy would stop participating in this so-called Holy Grail War, but she couldn't bring herself to say it. This was a war that Roy himself had decided to participate in, and he was even prepared to die in it. He must have made a more determined decision than she could imagine, and saying such a thing would be tantamount to trampling on his resolve.

"Well, if you want to win the Holy Grail War, you can't get past that guy."

Roy nodded calmly.

Gilgamesh is clearly the last obstacle standing in front of the Aeon.

He used to think that the world had become like this, and that some even more troublesome people might infiltrate it. But now he doesn't think so anymore. Gilgamesh is probably the final enemy in this Holy Grail War. As long as he is defeated, the Holy Grail War can come to an end.

"But don't worry."

Roy suddenly smiled.

"I told you before that if I died, you should seek protection from Orange, right? You've forgotten that!"

"Eh?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha was stunned.

Forgive her for thinking the wrong way, but does this mean letting her fend for herself?

Of course, she immediately banished that thought from her mind; she knew very well that Roy was definitely not that kind of person.

"Shiyu, I will not die."

Roy looked at Kasumigaoka Utaha and made a very solemn promise to her.

"I will definitely survive, become the victor of this Holy Grail War, and then return in triumph!"

In this way, you naturally won't need to seek protection from the orange.

"...Yes, that's what I sincerely hope for."

Kasumigaoka Utaha paused for a moment, then smiled and gave Roy her blessing.

"Lord Roy, please follow me."

She took Roy's hand and got up to leave the front yard.

Roy, confused, was pulled by her to the side bedroom, Kasumigaoka Utaha's own room.

"Although I possess magic, this power is practically useless to Lord Roy. I can't help with anything else, but this is different, so—"

Upon entering the room, Kasumigaoka Utaha locked the door behind her back, then approached Roy, her pretty face slightly flushed as she unbuttoned her blouse.

"Although I didn't manage to buy any during the day, I still have a pair of pantyhose. Do you want to tear them up too?"

Chapter 108 The Time for the Final Battle Has Arrived

Rin Tohsaka is preparing a late-night snack in the kitchen.

Although the final battle is likely tonight, as the saying goes, you can't fight a war on an empty stomach. Rin Tohsaka volunteered to go into the kitchen and start preparing a midnight snack.

After the midnight snack was prepared, Rin Tohsaka took off her apron.

"That's strange, where's Roy?"

"I didn't see it."

"do not know."

In the living room, Ichika Nakano and Illya shook their heads and waved their hands respectively.

By the time Hayasaka Ai had served the food, Roy arrived late and came to the kitchen.

Rin Tohsaka sniffed and sensed a strange smell in the air, but it quickly dissipated. She couldn't figure out what the smell was, so she didn't pay any attention to it.

At the dining table, only Roy and Rin Tohsaka were eating in silence.

"Has Saber not woken up yet?"

"Hmm, it looks like I won't be waking up tonight."

"Oh, I see. My Archer is still injured..."

Rin Tohsaka stopped talking mid-sentence.

With this lineup, how should we play?

It's so hopeless!

Rin Tohsaka inwardly groaned.

"...I'll be the opponent of that golden Archer!"

After a long silence, Rin Tohsaka raised her head and looked at Roy with a resolute expression.

"While Archer and I hold him off, go to the Greater Grail. Anyway, the Greater Grail is beyond saving. Destroying it will solve everything!"

This was the only strategy Rin Tohsaka could think of.

Heroic Spirits are summoned by the Greater Grail. The magic power, spells, and so on used in the summoning are all provided by the Greater Grail. The Masters only provide the magic power to keep the Heroic Spirits in this world.

Once the Greater Grail is destroyed, the Heroic Spirits will no longer be able to maintain their presence in the Holy Grail War. Even that Gold Pikachu wouldn't be able to contend with the core mechanics of the Holy Grail War.

As for going against that Golden Pikachu, her Archer has absolutely no chance of winning; she'll most likely end up dying at his hands too.

But that’s fine too.

She owed Roy too many favors, and now she could finally repay some of them.

“That’s impossible. That golden Archer has already gained flesh. Even if the Greater Grail is destroyed, he won’t disappear.”

But Roy shook his head, his words ruthlessly shattering Rin Tohsaka's last illusions.

"That bastard Kim Pikachu, are you kidding me?!"

Rin Tohsaka couldn't help but swear in anger.

Receive meat!

Why did he have to suffer the flesh?

Servants are merely aggregates of ether, essentially magical beings. Although they may look similar and have the same physical structure, they are not truly human.

There is only one exception: being born into a physical body. As the name suggests, this means acquiring a physical body and becoming a true human being. Even if the source of magic is cut off, the person will not disappear.

Even if the Aeon Grail is destroyed, that golden Pikachu can still live a carefree life in this world.

"So, I'll take care of that golden Archer."

At this moment, Roy suddenly spoke again.

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

Rin Tohsaka jolted and couldn't help but retort loudly.