The Witcher: The Journey to Transcendence from Marvel...

Chapter 213 Target

"My goal is to seize the Holy Grail, and of course, the two of you are also worth studying."

Upon hearing the word "research," Matou Kariya felt a strong sense of unease.

Those two words were like sharp thorns, deeply piercing his heart.

His body tensed instantly, his muscles contracted tightly, and he assumed an attack stance, like a ferocious beast ready to pounce on its enemy at any moment.

"Don't worry," Wes said calmly, stirring his coffee. The coffee swirled slowly in the cup, releasing a rich aroma.

"It's not the kind of research you're thinking of, but rather research on the mind."

"Mind??" Matou Kariya frowned deeply.

"I don't care what happens to me as long as you can heal Sakura," Matou Kariya said excitedly. "Even if you dissect me, it doesn't matter."

He would give anything for Matou Sakura.

"I'm just asking you to cooperate with me. Don't say such scary things. Roll up your sleeves."

There was a hint of helplessness in Wes's voice.

Matou Kariya hesitated for a moment, then slowly pulled up his sleeve, revealing three Command Seals.

Wes touched the Command Seal with his wand and felt a noticeable resistance.

The resistance was like an invisible wall, blocking his exploration.

He couldn't uncover the true nature of the Command Seals with his own power, but he still had the Mind Stone.

The Holy Grail, Heroic Spirits, and Masters are not related at all.

They were linked together by command spells after the ceremony.

In other words, the status of the Holy Grail can be gleaned through Command Seals.

Everything went smoothly, and Wes saw the Holy Grail in the 'black mud'.

It has indeed been contaminated.

At this time, the Holy Grail had not yet been summoned, and purifying it would be very difficult.

Let's wait until the Holy Grail is summoned before trying.

Wes intercepted a tiny bit of the Holy Grail's essence.

Wes opened his hand, and the real Berserker roared in his palm.

When Berserker was about to dissipate, Wes gathered it up and used a little bit of magic. Unexpectedly, Berserker was resurrected.

Heroic spirits are people who have passed away, and their current bodies are also composed of magic.

In other words, the stronger the magic power, the stronger the heroic spirit can exert its power.

Since Wes is going to impersonate Berserker, he has to do it convincingly.

Armor, greatsword, and everything else were all prepared.

Of course, the black aura surrounding the Berserker is indispensable.

After dressing up like this, he still looks a bit like a Berserker.

The next day, warm sunlight streamed through the windows into every corner of the city; however, the morning news broadcast added a touch of tension and unease to the tranquil atmosphere.

The news anchor solemnly reminded everyone to be careful when using fire.

Upon hearing the news, citizens expressed their deep sorrow that the entire Matou family, consisting of four members, perished in the fire.

"What a pity. It's said that the Matou family has been in this city for hundreds of years," an elderly man with gray hair sighed, shaking his head.

"Really? Is that true?" a young man next to him asked in surprise, clearly taken aback by the news.

"Anyway, that family is weird," another person chimed in.

The television was also broadcasting educational content on how to save oneself in a fire.

Tokiomi Tohsaka sat quietly in his spacious study, watching the news on television.

A hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, then he reached out and turned off the television, falling into deep thought.

"This is different from the Matou family's usual style," he muttered to himself.

He frowned slightly, recalling the mystery and power that the Matou family had displayed in past wars.

After a moment's thought, his gaze hardened again.

"Forget it, victory in this Holy Grail War will only belong to me."

He turned off the television, stood up, and looked out the window at the bustling city.

A few days later, all seven Masters arrived in Fuyuki City.

The city seemed to sense the approaching storm; a tense atmosphere permeated the air.

The Holy Grail War has officially begun, and a battle that will determine fate is about to unfold.

Each Master harbors their own beliefs and goals, preparing to seize victory.

"Mind Magic: Manipulation," in the park of Fuyuki City, Wes slowly raised his hand, and powerful mental energy spread outwards from him.

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

Instantly, all the animals in the park were brought under control.

From cats and dogs to other animals that had been hiding, everyone stopped moving.

Wes transferred the images of his six Masters and six Heroic Spirits from his mind into their minds.

Those images played out in the animals' minds like a movie.

Every detail is clearly visible, from the Masters' faces and clothing to the Heroic Spirits' unique temperament and powerful aura.

These images were etched deeply into the animals' minds, as if branded, allowing them to clearly remember the faces of these people.

"Find them, monitor them."

Wes's voice was deep and powerful, and his commands reached the consciousness of every controlled animal.

"Meow~" A cat meowed softly, as if responding to Wes's command.

"Woof~" another dog barked.

The animals slowly retreated, disappearing into Fuyuki City under the cover of night.

"How did you know the identities of other people? Who exactly are you?" Matou Kariya asked.

His eyes were filled with doubt and wariness; this mysterious man always made him feel uneasy.

"Wes Irwin," Wes replied with a smile, "just a magician on a journey."

After a moment of silence, Matou Kariya gave a bitter smile: "Why bother with all this? I'm going to die soon anyway."

His voice was filled with helplessness and despair.

He knew his life was nearing its end, and faced with this cruel fate, he felt incredibly small and powerless.

The two walked out of the park in silence, their figures appearing particularly lonely in the night.

They disguised themselves as ordinary people and blended into the crowd.

However, there weren't many people on the street, and everyone seemed to be in a hurry.

"A serial killer has recently arrived here..." Kariya Matou explained, his voice low and hoarse, "If he isn't caught by now, the government will have to impose a curfew."

Wes knew that the serial killer was Ryunosuke Uryu, a psychopath.

Seemingly a descendant of a magician, she successfully signed a contract with Caster, becoming one of the seven Masters in this Holy Grail War.

Coincidentally, the one appearing this time in Caster class is Gilles de Rais, the French Marshal known for his bloodlust, debauchery, and obsession with black magic. The two can be said to be birds of a feather.

The key point is that Ryunosuke Uryu doesn't know any magic. His counter-surveillance ability is quite outstanding among ordinary people, but it's almost impossible for him to fool a magician.

He's my first target.

Wes has chosen his target.

(End of this chapter)