People in Type-Moon have a hero simulator.

Rin Tohsaka picked up a box from the ground. It was covered with a thick layer of dust, clearly indicating that no one had touched it for many years.

Didn't you check it just now?

Rin Tohsaka glanced at the bookshelf, guessing that these must be the items on it.

The box seemed to be locked by some kind of magic, but such magic was not difficult for Rin Tohsaka to unlock in the present moment, and she opened the box in no time.

It was a strange fossil and its certificate.

"Gilgamesh?"

"Ok?"

Fujimaru Kyoya heard a familiar name and immediately turned around. He didn't like Gilgamesh, but he didn't deny Gilgamesh's power.

"Fujimaru, you're really lucky this time. This is the oldest fossilized snake skin ever made."

Fujimaru Kyoya clearly didn't understand why Tohsaka Rin was so happy. Was a snakeskin fossil really that rare? He wouldn't even bother looking at something that wasn't a geoduck fossil.

"Fujimaru, you... never mind, you know the story about Gilgamesh and the elixir of immortality, right?"

Rin Tohsaka covered her face and told a story that she considered a household name, but the problem was that Kyoya Fujimaru knew perfectly well that there was no such thing as an elixir of immortality; he had long since thrown it away.

Incidentally, he also personally killed Gilgamesh.

However, in order to highlight the unquestionable power of the "King", later generations naturally did not publicize the information about the Holy King of the Moon, and even wrote an epic for Gilgamesh.

While the early part of the Epic of Gilgamesh incorporates some fantasy elements, it largely adheres to the facts. However, the later part accelerates the pace of the story.

The rebellion of the Holy King of the Bright Moon disappeared directly, the conflict between humans and gods was weakened, and a story about Gilgamesh and the elixir of immortality was created.

"The phenomenon of snakes shedding their skin is regarded as proof that they have eaten an elixir of immortality. All magic tricks used to prolong life are based on this legend, and now it is knowledge that no one in the mystical world knows."

Rin Tohsaka was giving a lesson to her apprentice, unaware that with archaeological discoveries and the possible existence of the "Holy King of the Bright Moon," the authenticity of the Epic of Gilgamesh was beginning to be challenged.

The clock tower is now the subject of much controversy.

Poor Rin Tohsaka, living in a "rural" area like Japan, had no way of getting firsthand information, not to mention that the internet was extremely inconvenient in that era... No, even if the internet were convenient, Rin Tohsaka still wouldn't have known.

After all, you can't expect someone who can't even use a TV properly to use a computer.

"Without further ado, let's begin the summoning immediately."

"Now? Isn't that a bit too early?"

Fujimaru Kyoya was a little surprised, as he thought there should still be about a month before the Holy Grail War officially began.

"The Command Seals have appeared, and the Relics have been found. This time we will definitely be able to summon the strongest Servant."

Rin Tohsaka couldn't wait to summon the oldest hero king.

"Ok."

Fujimaru Kyoya saw the Command Seals on the back of the other's hand but saw no need to stop him. After all, he knew exactly how strong Gilgamesh was.

Chapter 145 The Intensity and Fandom of the Holy Grail War

Marisbury Animusfia has been in a good mood lately, after all, the relics of El-Melloi II, whom he considered a troublesome figure, have been stolen, which has effectively removed a key competitor for him.

Marisbury had already conducted a thorough investigation into the Holy Grail War. In battles of that scale, the so-called Masters were merely logistical support tools; the real combat power lay with the Servants.

At this point, the gap between Masters will be infinitely narrowed. Even if Marisbury's magical skills are stronger than El-Melloi II's, it will be meaningless. Not to mention that El-Melloi II's eyes are exceptionally troublesome when it comes to support Servants.

Therefore, even before the Holy Grail War began, Marisbury considered El-Melloi II a formidable enemy. Now that the relics are gone, the enemy is no longer a threat.

"But can't the Holy Grail War summon Servants based on the Master's adaptability?"

The female secretary beside him gently reminded him, clearly not wanting her boss to suddenly collapse.

"It's alright. The only Servant that El-Melloi II wants is Iskandar. Meeting Iskandar in person is his purpose in continuing to participate in the Holy Grail War. He won't put the cart before the horse."

Marisbury had thoroughly investigated potential rivals, and upon learning the truth, he even began to question El-Melloi II's sexual orientation.

But we're all magicians, so it's normal for us to have some weird XP systems, right?

"Prepare a ritual site for me; I need to summon a Servant immediately."

Marisbury is summoning Solomon, the Magic King, and once he is summoned, it is almost certain that he will be Caster.

This class has low stats and not much melee ability, but as compensation, they often have powerful magic and the ability to build fortifications.

The earlier the Caster is summoned, the more preparation time there will be.

Some time ago, the three Command Seals finally appeared on the back of Marisbury's hand, so now is the best time to summon Solomon.

With the Animusfia family's financial and material resources, they didn't need to wait for the optimal time like the Tohsaka family, who were rural nobles; they could simply create Servants directly.

"Let's begin preparing for you."

The female secretary withdrew; the materials for summoning the Servant were ready, but it would take a little time to complete.

If the Magic King is indeed summoned, then victory can basically be declared the Animusfia family's for the taking.

……

"Shinji, are you going to start summoning Servants now?"

Zouken Matou looked at the Command Seals on Shinji Matou with some surprise. He never expected that a useless person without any magic circuits could gain the Holy Grail's recognition and become a Master.

However, it's also good that someone without magic circuits is easier to control. After all, the magical power that a Servant needs to provide in battle is extraordinary. In this case, Shinji Matou will be unable to do without the help of the Matou family.

Zouken Matou could completely control Shinji Matou to control the Servants, which was tantamount to him participating in the Holy Grail War.

Moreover, over the years he has transformed Matou Sakura into a qualified Little Holy Grail, so in that respect, the Matou family has already won more than half the battle before it even begins.

"Let's start the summoning now. As far as the strength of the Servant is concerned, I'd rather have one that I can get along with."

Shinji Matou was a genius with a high opinion of himself, and now that his weakness in magic has been overcome, he doesn't think he's much worse than a Servant.

Instead of handling all the logistics, it's better to find a compatible partner.

More importantly, he must summon the Servant in advance so that he can use his current financial and material resources to tailor a reasonable combat style for this Servant.

"Then do as you please."

Zouken Matou neither supported nor denied this request. Under Shinji Matou's management, the Matou family is now a completely different family than before, and should have enough resources to purchase artifacts. However, Shinji Matou values ​​adaptability more than strength.

Shinji Matou, I didn't know you were such a fan of the character.

"If there are no objections, then I will begin the summoning."

In the Matou family's underground space, the insects had long been cleared away by Zouken Matou, leaving a large open area for summoning Servants.

As the founder of the First Holy Grail War, Zouken Matou naturally had a summoning circle prepared at home at all times, so Shinji Matou could start the summoning ritual with almost no preparation.

Shinji Matou already knew the summoning incantation by heart. As he chanted the incantation, the magical power within Shinji Matou's body began to be mobilized, and the magic circle began to emit a faint light.

Shinji, that kid, he really dares to do things.

Zouken Matou's doubts were resolved when he saw Shinji Matou using magic: how could someone without magic circuits use magic?

The answer is simple: just create your own circuit, right?

This idea wasn't unheard of by magicians, but it was quickly abandoned.

After all, magic circuits are part of the human body, and if they are made arbitrarily, who knows if there will be any rejection reaction? However, Shinji Matou's idea of ​​placing magic circuits externally is indeed a novel one.

Another reason is the secrecy inherent in magic; there is absolutely no need to pass on magic to someone who has no talent for it.

The more people use a magic trick, the less mysterious it becomes, which is something no magician wants to see.

If a member of a magic family were to become unable to use magic, and that person wasn't an only child, then it would be a good thing if they died and were given champagne.

Artificial magic circuits are simply something that is "possible, but unnecessary."

"Entangled in the three great incantations for seven days, emerge from the wheel of suppression, guardian of the scales."

Finally, they arrived at the last part. With a huge flash of light, a man dressed in magnificent armor appeared beside them.

"Huh? It's the Holy Grail War. Well then, Rider Jason has answered the call. But don't expect me to go to the front lines. You might not believe it, but I'm actually quite weak."

The frivolous man clearly had something wrong with his head, shamelessly using "weakness" as his label and taking pride in it.

At the same time, Shinji Matou recalled the information about this Servant in his mind. In Greek mythology, he was indeed a hero who was not good at fighting, but since he was a disciple of Chiron, he still had some combat ability.

That being the case...

"I don't need disobedient Servants, so I'll just make you listen to me."

Shinji Matou revealed a wicked smile, and at the same time, the Command Seals in his hand began to appear. He was finally going to do what he wanted to do.

Chapter 146 The Matou Family's "Spring Cleaning" 17/102

"Damn, that's not how you use Command Seals."

Seeing the glittering Command Seals on Shinji Matou's back, Jason's frivolous smile vanished instantly, replaced by panic.

Is this guy really a hero?

The same thought popped into the minds of both Matou and his grandson, but Zouken was quite satisfied with how Matou Shinji handled the situation.

After all, Servants are just high-level familiars; disobedient familiars are simply useless.

Shinji, let me see what you're up to.

"By the name of the Command Spell, Jason..."

"wait."

“Kill the old bastard over there.”

To everyone's surprise, even Jason himself was caught off guard. He charged straight at Zouken Matou, and with a flash of his sword, he severed Zouken's head.

"Shinji, you're planning to betray me before you've even won? You have some nerve."

Zouken Matou's body shattered into twisted, vile insects that scattered and fled. Even though Jason tried his best to eliminate them, the final result was still not ideal.

Jason was right; in terms of combat strength, he was relatively weak among the Servants.

"Tsk, you really know how to run away, old man."

"Shinji, you're a million years too early to kill me, hahaha~~"

Zouken Matou's arrogant laughter echoed in the empty basement, and the group of Crest Worms hurriedly fled to avoid being wiped out by Shinji Matou.