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"Why are you so surprised?" Diluc looked speechless. "You're not a newcomer to the Knights of the Round Table, are you?"

"Well... I did join just a few days ago."

Tristan forced himself not to look at the fantastical creatures, but his eyes remained fixed on them.

Whether it was the green-skinned goblins, the lizardmen, or the pig-headed men, they all greatly surprised him.

Aren't you surprised at all?

"Why be surprised? This is a time and space more than a thousand years ago, so it's not surprising to see fantastical creatures here."

Diluc said it casually, then continued in a slightly strange tone:

"Then let me state my opinion: war is inevitable, so you should make the necessary preparations."

"Why? We still have a lot of untapped power."

Tristan subconsciously recalled Shirou's previous arrangements: to demonstrate his power as much as possible to dispel the future humans' idea of ​​starting a war.

This method is fine, isn't it? Humans do the same thing when dealing with animals.

第四百八十章 不得发*书！群>9：8,0s2:0ュ5♀8:5？/6，由?呆ュ呆。发，自不说，你抓住了我的软肋

Chapter 480, Section 481: I must say, you've hit my weak spot.

"It doesn't matter. These fantastical creatures, plus the fact that you live in an era 1,500 years ago, mean the United Corporate Group will definitely not let you go."

Noticing Tristan's puzzled expression, Diluc thought for a moment and explained:

"On the one hand, humanity has come a long way since ancient times and has become stronger and stronger. With a technological gap of 1,500 years, the conglomerates have enough reason to look down on you."

"Just as you would look down on the savages of a thousand years ago, this is the arrogance that belongs only to people of the future."

"On the other hand, fantasy creatures represent a leap forward in biotechnology that has been making little progress, and will contribute to the possibility of immortality."

"Immortality is the greatest pursuit of mankind, and no one will let go of such a possibility."

"So, war is coming, so let's prepare in advance."

What he said seems to make a lot of sense, doesn't it?

Tristan fell into deep thought. It seemed that war was inevitable, and he needed to report this to the king as soon as possible.

Is there anything else?

"Of course. The entire world, with such a vast land and population, has not been effectively utilized. Any conglomerate that obtains it can rapidly improve its status. No one would miss such an opportunity."

"What kind of conglomerate are you talking about? What gives them the right to be above the country?"

"How should I put it? You can think of conglomerates as a union of noble powers from many countries. Once they reach a certain size, they can overwhelm even a single country."

Inside the palace, after the reception was over, Artoria immediately went to her bedchamber to have a detailed conversation with Saber.

As the same person, the two had countless things to say to each other.

When Tristan came to the palace to report Diluc's opinion, he naturally did not see King Arthur, but only Shirou.

"Strategist, according to Diluc, war is unavoidable..."

"I see. Tell me your thoughts."

"Strategist, I think that if we must fight, it's best not to make the battlefield here. We're too close to Camelot."

Shirou nodded slightly, thinking as he spoke:

"That's what I think too; it's best to put the battlefield on the other side."

"Moreover, in order to prevent the other side from destroying the gate after they are at a disadvantage in the war, it would be best to build a fortress on the other side to protect the gate."

"However, this means that we will become the invaders, which the king will absolutely not allow."

At this point, Shirou unconsciously frowned.

Given Artoria's idealistic nature, it's impossible for her to initiate an invasion.

The gate is too small. If the gate is used as the battlefield, both sides will be hesitant to act, and resources will continuously gather in front of their respective gates, making the war protracted.

However, the reinforcements that were brought in this time all have their own affairs in various worlds and cannot stay here for too long.

"Ugh……"

Shirou sighed. If it were up to him, he would have formed an alliance and marched over there without hesitation, taking control of all the armed forces in the other world first.

But since Artoria is in charge, it's quite frustrating.

"Tristan, I want to lead my men to attack before the enemy forces arrive. Do you have any ideas?"

“Impossible.” Tristan shook his head slightly. “The King will not allow such a thing to happen. As long as there is even the slightest possibility of avoiding war, the King will not give up.”

So...which side do you choose?

"Of course I stand behind the king."

"That's not what I'm asking you. Between calling out directly and waiting for them to call back, which option would you choose?"

Tristan paused for two seconds, then slowly spoke:

"If it were me, I might take the initiative."

"In that case, do you have any ideas on how to get the king to lead his troops to take the initiative?" Shirou asked in a deep voice.

There's no way.

As he spoke, Tristan unconsciously thought of that chubby boy.

"If it were Diluc, perhaps he would have a solution."

"Okay, let's go ask him for advice."

Shirou smiled slightly; this was exactly what he wanted Tristan to say.

As the kingdom's strategist, he had more than ten ways to get Artoria to take the initiative.

However, sometimes it's best to let someone else play the role of the bad guy, so that you won't suffer any loss when you're exposed.

After all, given Artoria's personality, she would definitely be unhappy if she found out that she had started the war.

Even if they don't distance themselves from me, they will definitely keep a close eye on me in the future to prevent me from acting on my own again.

When the two arrived at the camp where the gate was located, Diluc was chatting with a knight.

Noticing the two, his gaze settled on Shirou.

"Shirou Emiya, the current Consul of the Kingdom of Great Britain?"

"it's me."

"Even the name is not hidden at all. It's about traveling from the future back to 1,500 years ago and drastically changing history. It's just like the content of a fantasy novel."

"Your analysis is correct; that's roughly it."

"It seems we're kind of the same kind of people in some ways. So, what do you want me to do? Just say it."

Shirou instantly realized that Shirou had figured out his purpose from his clothes and the information he had gathered.

Wow! This guy is smarter than I thought.

"I enjoy talking to intelligent people, so let me first tell you my side of the game."

"To be in a world with extraordinary powers, and to be the student council president of an academy where everyone else is a superhuman, yet to be just an ordinary person without any superhuman power yourself must be very painful."

"In the midst of this anguish, one begins to loathe the entire world and sees everything as a pawn."

“I can help you awaken your magic. By the way, magic is what you call stellar power over there. It’s called something else, but it’s essentially the same thing.”

"No matter what kind of extraordinary power it is, it all depends on talent. Qi, chakra, magic power, people with good talent are born at the top and can squander it without realizing it."

"But those who are not naturally gifted have to be careful with their magic and try every means to conserve it."

"I don't know if your world has the technology to enhance stellar power, but I can teach you a method to increase magic power, the kind that can increase magic power infinitely."

"Of course, limited by lifespan, no one's magic can grow indefinitely. Moreover, the growth rate is also fast."

"But that's enough for you, isn't it? Everything is difficult at the beginning, and the first step is always the hardest."

Diluc stared intently at Shirou for a long time, then took a deep breath to calm his turmoil before slowly speaking:

"I must say, you've hit my weak spot. Fine, whatever your demands, I'll agree to them."

"Actually, we are facing a difficulty right now."

Shirou paused, then smiled and said:

"As someone from later generations, you should be able to analyze King Arthur's personality."

"Given our current situation, taking the initiative to attack is the best course of action."

"But our king would never agree to that. Do you have any good ideas that can be accepted by everyone?"

A slight smile appeared on Diluc's face as he remarked:

"This really is a big problem for me. It's never possible to please everyone."

"However, if you can give me a deposit first, I might be able to perform exceptionally well."

“Of course.” Shirou nodded slightly. “I can help you awaken your magic power. As for the meditation method that allows your magic power to grow without limit, we’ll have to wait until the war begins.”

"make a deal!"

Chapter 481 It feels like listening to a fantasy story.

Chapter 481, Section 482: Why does it feel like listening to a fantasy story?

"Your troubles are actually easy to solve. If you trust me, I can report the situation here to the conglomerate on a limited basis."

"I don't need to say anything more about what happened next."

At this point, Diluc stared intently at Shirou.

Clearly, this is a test.

On the one hand, it was a test of his own capabilities; on the other hand, it was a test of the kingdom's strength, and also a way out for him.

First, provide limited intelligence to prompt the conglomerate to send a small force to fulfill their demands.