In Type-Moon, it all starts with adopting Sakura.

"Wait a minute, you can't leave."

Just as the chat was about to end and Merlin was about to leave, Rowe suddenly called him back.

"What's wrong? Is there anything else?"

"Yes, the old man Gemstone has already bought the request from me to do something unconditionally."

"What? Wait..."

Upon hearing this news, Merlin's expression froze slightly. Then, as if he suddenly realized something, his expression changed abruptly. Before he could say anything, Lovi, the master of the dream, gently pointed his finger at him.

"Oh dear? Big brother, how did I suddenly become like this? Are you playing tricks on me?"

Looking again, in the blink of an eye, Merlin had transformed from a young man into a beautiful young woman with an ethereal appearance. Her white magic robe had been replaced with a simple white long dress, but her voluptuous figure and the tight black stockings on her legs made Merlin feel somewhat uncomfortable for a moment.

In short, Merlin became Meryl.

Furthermore, it was Lovi who made the changes based on Lady Avalon from FGO's memories, which is also the prototype of Merry.

This was also the first time he had ever become a woman. In the past, he had only used illusion magic to disguise himself as a woman, but this time it was a direct physiological change.

This feeling is really strange.

However, it is indeed very strange...

"So it really was that Gemstone Elder's trick? Honestly... did he have to do something so pointless?"

Merlin, no, I should say Meryl.

She scratched her hair, and said with a hint of helplessness, "So, you're just going to use your request like this? To make me stay a woman forever?"

"Okay, let's use it like this. The price offered by the Gemstone Elder is higher, and his unconditional offer is more useful than yours."

"Damn it...you're underestimating me, but never mind...anyway, succubi don't really have genders, it's just that I prefer to appear as a male, but I can get to know females better. But..."

As she spoke, Mary suddenly gave Luo Wei a charming look, then said playfully, "Big brother, oops, big sister has never tried this before. Since you seem to like it too, let big sister keep you company~"

It seems this pervert adapted to his new identity very quickly.

"……roll."

Luo Wei was speechless.

You actually accepted the fact that you went from Merlin to Merry so easily? You're really something to be this twisted.

"Hey, don't be so cold. I was forced to become your favorite Mary, you know. Since that's the case, let's have a good chat. We can even have some special tutoring~" Mary leaned closer and gave a not-so-pleasant smile.

"Get out of here! You perverted freak, get away from me right now!!"

Faced with the approaching Mary, Lowe felt a chill run down his spine and quickly slapped her away like a spinning top.

Now, seeing this pervert lunging at him again, he suddenly regretted the deal he had made with the Gem Elder.

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P.S.: Ready to start the next volume.

Guess what it says? Hehe...

Chapter 100 The Magic Furnace Has Come to Life?!

"The Holy Grail War has ended just like that, how desolate..."

At Ryudouji Temple on Mount Enzo, Aozaki Touko, having used the spare doll she had arranged in Fuyuki City to perform a suicidal teleportation, rushed back to Fuyuki City at top speed. At this moment, she sat quietly next to Luo Wei with her arms crossed, looking at the direction of the rising sun with emotion.

"Could it be... because I'm not addicted yet? That's why it all feels like a dream."

"Because you never lifted a finger. You were always working behind the scenes, arresting people, covering up, and escaping, transporting goods... I was the one who faced the pressure head-on."

Luo Wei, who was leaning against her, opened his eyes and complained, "Seriously, did you really rush back in such a reckless way? Didn't I already tell you not to come back... It was very dangerous here before."

"Yes, the battles of heroes in mythology are indeed dangerous, but no matter how dangerous they are, they are definitely not as dangerous as you, who are always caught in the middle of the battlefield and starting to jump left and right."

"I came back to check if you'd crashed. If you really died, I'll try to find a way to retrieve your brain and body, and then try to piece you back together. Thanks to you, through my research on the Third Magic, I've gained quite a bit of insight into the realm of the soul. So, as long as you're not completely dead, I should be able to find a way to bring you back to life~"

Aozaki Touko blinked, then looked down at Luo Wei beside her and made a joke to him.

"How about it? Aren't you touched? A beautiful senior like me actually came back and risked everything for a junior like you who likes to cause trouble."

"Hehe... I'm so touched, so touched that I want to try dying myself, Senior Orange."

"Hmph, since you're so looking forward to it, then it doesn't matter if you die once, right?"

Seeing that Luo Wei was still restless even when lying down and still had the mood to banter with her, Aozaki Touko gently tapped his body with her finger.

"Ouch, it tickles so much, Orange-senpai!!"

"By the way... has Professor Kenneth and the others already made all the arrangements?"

After joking around with Aozaki Touko for a while, the thought of the curse that El-Melloi would never survive the Fourth Shinobi World War made Rowe start to worry about the safety of Kenneth and Waver.

'Please, please, let nothing else go wrong... we're at the very last moment.'

"Don't worry about that. I only came back to you after I made sure they were all okay."

Seeing that even in his exhausted state, Luo Wei was still worried about his teacher and junior brother, Aozaki Touko smiled and replied, "That lemon-headed guy who kept clamoring to come back just woke up from his coma and found out that the Holy Grail War was over. Because he was afraid that the road would delay things, he spent a lot of money to ask me to come back quickly and check on your current situation. See if there's any chance to help you."

"In short, your teacher, junior brother, and your adopted daughter are all very worried about the situation. But they are all fine now and are staying at a hotel in Guanbuzi City, waiting for you to come back and let them know you are safe."

"I see..."

Hearing that Webber, Kenneth, and Sakura were all safe and sound, a huge weight was finally lifted from Luo Wei's heart, and a look of relief visibly appeared on his face.

He couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.

It's good that everyone is alright; it's enough that everyone is safe and sound.

He is really happy with the current result.

Sakura has gained her own life, and is destined to live happily in the future. Perhaps she'll inherit his mantle? No, she'll probably be dragged away by Kenneth-sensei to inherit El-Melloi's mantle...

Well, that's fine too.

As long as she remains family, the specific magic system doesn't matter. After all, Rowe didn't originally intend to teach the somewhat insane "Book of Laws." If he were to teach her himself, it would probably only be alchemy and the magic of the Gold System. It would be more suitable for her to learn basic magic, Moon Essence Fluid, and gem magic from Teacher Kenneth first.

Now, even Professor Kenneth has survived. With his talent and ability, he will undoubtedly become a Grand Master in the future. The El-Melloi School will also become stronger because Professor Kenneth is alive and reaping abundant rewards. The Mineral Arts Department in this timeline cannot be taken away; on the contrary, the other departments must guard against Professor Kenneth, who is reaping immense rewards.

Weber...

He has grown considerably, not only through Iskandar's tutelage but also by reconciling and understanding his past and his teacher, Kenneth. Back home, countless hours of overtime are inevitable. While he may not become El-Melloi II, he is certainly being groomed as an assistant and lecturer, and will undoubtedly become the future lecturer of the Inheritance Classroom.

As for... Aozaki Touko.

She also gained a lot: important information on the Third Magic, further progress in the realm of the soul, and multiple primordial runes replacing the incomplete versions she had revived. It can be said that her strength and magical attainments have advanced by leaps and bounds. Even things that she had once longed for but could not obtain now have new clues and understanding in her hands.

Everyone I cherish has truly achieved a wonderful future...

"Idiot, don't move."

Just as Luo Wei was exhausted from being disturbed by a certain nightmare and was about to take a nap next to the floor of Ryudouji Temple, he suddenly felt his head lighten, as if something had lifted him up.

Hearing the laughter and scolding, he slowly opened his eyes again. What came into view was the azure sky and the smiling face of Orange, whose face was covered with dust from the climb, but who kept smiling.

"What's wrong?"

He was about to speak when he felt something soft against the back of his head—a soft cushion.

"How does that feel? Are you feeling more comfortable now?"

Aozaki Touko smiled.

"Hmm, much more comfortable. To find myself lying on the soft lap of a Grand Dollmaster as soon as I opened my eyes is truly an overwhelming honor."

Luo Wei closed his eyes again, a smile appearing on his lips.

He's very tired right now, really very tired...

The three days were like hell. First, I went to the so-called King's Feast, then I intercepted Kotomine Risei's Command Seals, completed the final Mystic Code, fought Gilgamesh for a day and a night, then purified Angra Mainyu, and then said goodbye to my master. I finally got a rest, but that perverted Meli almost took advantage of me in my dream. Only now can I finally get some real rest.

Even though Avalon can heal physical injuries and purify curses, mental exhaustion is not easy to eliminate.

More than any healing magic, what Lovi wants most right now is to get a good night's sleep and say goodbye to his old friends from this Holy Grail War after he wakes up.

“I’ll make an exception and let you lie down today. After all, your energy is visibly depleted. It’s really hard for me to put you together with the spirited magician who faced the oldest king at the beginning.” Aozaki Touko showed a bright and beautiful smile. “Don’t worry about other people disturbing you. I will sit here and stay by your side until you wake up. This is my little way of repaying you.”

"Well, I'm really tired now. This new body was hastily made while we were working together in Fuyuki City. Some parts weren't fully adjusted before it was put into use, so it's a bit awkward. But it's enough as a temporary body."

'A magic trick that changes bodies...'

Luo Wei was about to speak when Aozaki Touko covered his mouth, interrupting him.

"Get some rest. I refuse to discuss philosophical topics with you." Aozaki Touko had already guessed what Luo Wei wanted to ask.

"All you need to know is that no matter how I change, I will always be Aozaki Touko, and to you, I will always be a friend. That's enough."

"A friend forever...that's so reliable."

"Hmph, who do you think I am? Compared to that bunch of weirdos in El-Melloi, I'm the most reliable." Aozaki Touko smiled and tilted her head, then leaned down to look seriously at Luo Wei's face, extending her white palm to soothe his eyes.

"Sleep well...don't talk."

"Ah."

Luo Wei nodded. "Well then, goodnight, Senior Orange."

Goodnight, Crowley.

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The day after the Holy Grail War ended.

The entire city groggily awoke from this nightmare that had lasted for several days.

The dead are reawakened, and the shattered city is restored to its original state by the power of the Heaven's Feel. The miracle emanating from the Heaven's Feel erases all the sorrow.

This also includes the traces left by Servants who quietly came into this world.

Aside from those who personally experienced it, those with exceptional magical abilities, or those with special magical powers, all other ordinary people had their memories and impressions of this Holy Grail War erased.

Having let go of his obsession, or perhaps because he didn't know how to face Matou Kariya, Tokiomi Tohsaka took his wife and daughter on a trip abroad after returning home. He put the Tohsaka family's company under internal management, handed over the management of the Fuyuki City's ley lines to his old friend, Kotomine Risei, and began to enjoy his wonderful vacation and fulfill his promise to bring happiness to Aoi and Rin.