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

In stark contrast to his attitude towards Aozaki Touko, the Hanseatic Father was very humble and courteous towards Lovi.

No, I actually know you...

Looking at the one-eyed priest before him, and hearing him say he was from Snowfield City, Luo Wei immediately remembered. This was the one-eyed priest from the fake Holy Grail War movie set. Coupled with his recent 360-degree hand-spinning performance, Luo Wei was even more certain of the other man's true identity.

As for his claim that he had to get a prosthetic arm due to physical reasons and had to leave the Proxy, that might fool an unfamiliar magician. However, Rowe could easily remember how many special mechanisms were in his modified arm, and coupled with his superhuman physique, he could even chase high-ranking Dead Apostles around buildings – definitely at the level of a top-tier Proxy of the Holy Church. His overall skill level should be no worse than Kirei Kotomine's, and might even be stronger.

Lovi hadn't expected to encounter this person on the Magic Eye Collection Train. Moreover, compared to his appearance in the comics, Father Hansa was indeed much younger now, and seemed to have a more frivolous attitude.

"Kirei Kotomine...you actually know Kirei Kotomine?"

However, of course, Lo Wei wouldn't say such a thing, but instead subtly shifted the topic to Kirei Kotomine.

He remembered that Kirei Kotomine seemed to have a sudden enlightenment during this Holy Grail War. Moreover, Hansa and Kirei Kotomine were about the same age, belonging to the same generation, and both were outstanding representatives of the Holy Church, so it wasn't surprising that they knew each other.

"Ah, Kirei Kotomine is my senior brother. His father, Risei Kotomine, had a very good relationship with my master, so we know each other."

"As for what happened to you, I learned about it from my senior brother when I visited the church recently. So I know about your actions and I can't help but feel extremely admiring of them. It is truly an honor to meet you here today,"

Because the carriage was so crowded, Hansa didn't actually say the words "Holy Grail War" aloud. Instead, he expressed his gratitude in a way that Lovi could understand. At that moment, a genuine smile appeared on his face, and his words were completely sincere.

Undoubtedly, in his eyes, Lovi's act of giving up the opportunity to fulfill his wish with the Holy Grail and erasing all the disasters brought about by that war was comparable to the miracle created by Galahad, and it was inevitable that he would feel admiration for him.

And Lowe also realized that this priest was different from most of the religious fanatics produced by the church. He was indeed a very straightforward and also a very good person.

"How is Kirei Kotomine doing these days?"

When Hansa spoke of Kirei Kotomine, Loewe couldn't help but wonder what choices this future Kirei Kotomine would make, what his fate would be, and whether he would be better off than before.

"You mean my senior brother? Don't worry, he resigned immediately after that incident and he's no longer working as an agent."

"Has he stopped being an agent?"

Lo Wei was somewhat surprised.

"Well, he's just a pastor now, just like me, and he's back in the Far East. The day my senior brother came back, I even went with him to bring his daughter, Karen, to the Far East. Back then, because those idiots in the church were being so harsh on Karen, I couldn't help but beat them up with my senior brother. And then… my senior brother was sent back to the Far East and forbidden from ever returning, and I was similarly sent here."

Father Hansa's expression became much more animated at the mention of Kirei Kotomine, especially when he talked about how the two of them had beaten up the group of priests; he couldn't help but burst into laughter. This left the surrounding crowd speechless, wondering, "Is this guy really a normal priest?"

However, Luo Wei, who was aware of this, didn't think much of it. At the same time, he couldn't help but marvel at how much Kirei Kotomine had changed. Hansa, who was standing in front of him, felt the same way.

"Although I don't know exactly what happened, my senior brother changed a lot after that incident. He used to be taciturn, but he started joking with me and even went to casinos and bars with me. It was really interesting."

"And I also heard him say that he's found a good and excellent apprentice in the Far East to be his successor, and it seems he's even planning to send him to me for some training in the future. Tsk tsk... I really didn't expect my senior brother to retire at such a young age. I was thinking of sparring with him again someday. But, this is quite good, because I can now sense that he seems to have found true happiness..."

When Kirei Kotomine is mentioned, Hansa starts talking non-stop, a genuine smile appearing on his face.

Clearly, he was also pleased with the changes that had taken place in Kirei Kotomine.

Honestly, he's starting to think about participating in that so-called Holy Grail War and broadening his horizons.

After all, it was a ritual that could help someone as awkward and empty as Kirei Kotomine find his true self. Of course, he wanted to see for himself just how magical it was.

However, all known Holy Grail Wars have already ended, and even if there are more in the future, they will likely be in the Far East. Currently, his jurisdiction is entirely within the United States, so unless a Holy Grail War is held in Snowfield City, he has no chance. Therefore, thinking of this, Father Hansa could only sigh with regret.

"Hmm, so that's why this room has been filled with a stench all this time. So it turns out you haven't been telling the truth all along, you disgusting and hypocritical proxy."

Suddenly, a light, airy voice entered their ears, interrupting the conversation between Rowe and Hansa without warning.

It's like suddenly dropping a drop of ink into clear water; in this situation, it seems extremely abrupt and equally impolite.

Everyone present turned to look at the source of the sound and saw the beautiful, veiled woman who had been sitting at a table in the corner of the room speaking. She had already removed her veil and was elegantly sipping her red tea. Beside her stood a tall, imposing servant, as still as an iron tower, pouring tea for the noble and beautiful lady.

One poured tea, the other drank it; their actions were perfectly harmonious, like the natural relationship between an ancient princess and her knight's squire, a relationship so intimate that one couldn't bear to break it. But both Lovi and Father Hansa sensed something amiss in an instant.

Although the tall attendant was constantly serving tea to his master and his breathing was steady, seemingly without any problem, his breathing was subtly too even. Each breath was perfectly synchronized, and his empty eyes, rather than being composed and calm, seemed devoid of any life. No matter how you looked at it, it was utterly abnormal, causing Father Hansa to frown.

However, compared to Father Hansa's target, Lovi's gaze was fixed on the woman who had just lifted her veil.

Compared to the servant, this woman's abnormality was truly astonishing in Luo Wei's eyes. At least, the unusual magical power that she involuntarily exuded was something that probably few people in this era would possess.

And her appearance seems a little too... stunning.

This wasn't just something he noticed; the Lehman family head, who was also involuntarily drawn to the woman's face, also noticed it. Even Aozaki Touko, who was quite confident in her own looks, felt inferior when she saw the woman's beauty.

After all, her appearance is only considered extremely beautiful by human standards.

This woman's face is not just human; it transcends humanity, possessing a bewitching beauty.

Loewe has seen many beautiful people.

Irisviel embodies pure beauty, Grey embodies innocent beauty, Artoria embodies a heroic beauty, but this woman possesses a bewitching beauty akin to Scáthach's.

Wearing a red gown that perfectly accentuated her curves, and with her long golden hair flowing to the ground in waves, she was already stunningly beautiful even with a veil on.

The beauty and allure reached their peak the moment the veil was lifted.

Her fair neck, paired with her indescribably beautiful face, made her look stunningly gorgeous. Even though she wore no jewelry, her very presence was more radiant than any jewel.

...Helen.

For some reason, Aozaki Touko's mind drifted to that peerless beauty whose stunning looks sparked a brutal war.

Or perhaps, even she is probably nothing more than that.

However, unlike the Lehman family head who was completely captivated by the allure, Rowe quickly broke free from the spell. He realized that the woman possessed a certain seductive quality. Hansa, on the other hand, was completely bewildered. Despite seeing such a stunningly beautiful face, he felt not admiration but disgust, and even wanted to punch the woman in the face to test his skills.

The reactions of the people in the carriage were all different.

The woman's gaze swept over the group, finally settling on the completely unaffected Luo Wei. Her eyes held a hint of mockery, as if she regarded them all as toys in her hands.

Or rather... that look was like a provocation to a caged bird.

In an instant, Luo Wei had almost figured something out and was ready to deal with any unexpected situation.

Even without being told, everyone knows that those words must have come from this bewitching beauty.

"Oh, really?"

Hansa sniffed lightly, then raised his arm to smell himself. As if oblivious to the woman's undisguised hostility, he continued, "No, my monastic robes were soaked in holy water before I set out, and were incensed and blessed by the nuns. If you think it smells bad, then there's probably something wrong with your nose or your brain."

"By the way, I know a great priest named Dawn at the Holy Church. He's very skilled in this area. Would you be interested in coming back with me, beautiful lady?"

Then Hansa raised an eyebrow and extended an invitation to the beautiful woman in front of him who had sensed something was amiss.

"Heh... Inviting a stranger to your hypocritical and stinking headquarters right off the bat, the church's lackeys are as rude as ever. I think this train should have a 'Dogs Not Allowed' sign on it. After all, the church's lackeys are dogs too."

The woman gave a cold laugh, nonchalantly retaliating against Hansa with her own methods. Her eyes then revealed undisguised disgust and rejection, as if she didn't want to have any further conversation with him, and she decisively turned her head away.

"Oh dear, if I were a dog, what would you be, sitting in the same carriage as me? A beautiful female dog?"

Hansa smiled slightly and then sat back down in his seat.

It was precisely because of their actions that the previously harmonious atmosphere in the carriage collapsed instantly, becoming tense again. Even the usually refined and easygoing head of the Lehman family couldn't help but feel a headache coming on. Fortunately, his social skills were excellent, and he didn't show anything on the surface.

"Uncle Lehman, who is that?"

Lowe sat down and asked in a low voice, now particularly curious about the blonde woman's true identity.

"That's Miss Rita, and the man beside her is her bodyguard. I don't know his exact identity, but according to the train company, he should have some connection with the true owner of this train, and he's definitely not a simple person."

The head of the Lehman family whispered to Rowe.

That's impressive...

That's no simple matter at all.

So much so that it was immediately obvious, and it made Luo Wei instinctively feel uneasy. It was like facing some extremely dangerous non-human monster. So, this guy might not even be human.

And is it related to the owner of this train...?

Well, the relationship here is probably more complicated than you might imagine.

Luo Wei vaguely guessed a ridiculous yet reasonable answer.

However, just as that thought crossed Luo Wei's mind, he saw the alluring woman smiling at him, her pink eyes shimmering as if trying to confirm something. Luo Wei simply nodded, then smiled slightly, and the illusionary magic he had honed with Meryl covered his eyes. In an instant, he completely deflected the woman's masterful charm.

"This is interesting..."

Rita, despite being countered by Lovi's magic, was not angry. Instead, her eyes held a hint of surprise. She showed no other emotion because her attempt to influence Lovi with charm magic had been broken. Instead, she spoke thoughtfully.

"The Crowley brat, and that Grandmaster who revived the runes—compared to that disgusting fellow, you two are certainly more deserving guests. So… how about having a drink with me?"

Rita, clearly very interested in Lovi, nonchalantly raised the glass she had used earlier and had the waiter hand it to Lovi, along with the blood-red wine inside. Her eyes were filled with a captivating charm.

"Sorry, he's not interested in drinking with you."

Before Luo Wei could even speak, Aozaki Touko, who was with him, refused the glass of red wine that looked a bit unusual.

And he added coldly, "Next time before you toast other men, please wash your glass first. This kind of trick to hook up with rich men is really low-class. It was outdated decades ago. Are you an old-fashioned relic from the last era? Besides, although I have no evidence, my intuition tells me that there is something wrong with that drink. I believe that any normal person would not drink it, so you should save your breath."

Aozaki Touko was right. Just looking at the blood-like color of that glass of wine, Luo Wei would never be able to bring himself to drink it. He also didn't have the disgusting habit of drinking wine that a stranger had drunk, even if the other person was a great beauty.

Moreover, he's probably already guessed who the other person is, so there's even less chance he'll drink with them. Even if Orange doesn't help him refuse, he'll refuse on his own later. It's just that he probably won't be as direct as Orange suggested when he refuses.

Are you doubting me?

Upon hearing this, Rita frowned.

"What do you think? Since you asked, you probably already know the answer, right?" Aozaki Touko said nonchalantly. "Besides, ever since I entered this carriage, I've smelled an overwhelmingly strong perfume scent."

"While I must admit that this perfume is extremely high-end, the combination is incredibly unpleasant. The taste is even worse than my sister's. I really want this auction to end quickly, or I'll throw up yesterday's dinner sooner or later."

In the carriage, there were three men, and apart from Lehman, Rowe had absolutely no such fetishes, let alone Hansa, who was acting as the proxy. Therefore, Orange's target at this moment could be said to be Rita. Not only was Rowe aware of this, but when she entered the carriage, this strange woman also made her instinctively feel uncomfortable.

She initially didn't want to pay attention, but the crimson wine Rita handed to Lovi in ​​front of her probably still contained her saliva. Such blatant seduction of a man was something she couldn't resist.

How about this?

Seemingly to prove herself, Rita took back her glass and then drank it all in front of everyone.

"...Heh, how could a vulgar woman like you possibly understand my taste? Even if you dedicate everything—your time, talent, energy, and effort—to the demonic path, in the end you will only achieve utter failure. Not only were you defeated by your own sister, but you were also not given the three primary colors, only a flawed color evaluation. What right do you have to be proud in front of me?"

"Am I right... Crimson of Pain?"

Rita's response was like a cold, sharp knife piercing Orange's heart. In just a short moment, the warm atmosphere in the carriage suddenly dropped several degrees, and even the surrounding magic seemed to freeze.

"What did you say……?"

Upon hearing this address, Aozaki Touko, whose mind was once again filled with that memory, changed her tone and her breathing became heavier.

This title has been taboo by the Clock Tower for many years, and no magician has dared to utter it in front of her in recent years.

Even Luo Wei would never dare to joke about that name, yet this magician in front of him, whom he had never met and who didn't even know his own worth, dared to call out that name in public.

"It seems you've already found your way to death..."

Aozaki Touko spoke coldly, her eyes now filled with fierce killing intent, and immense magical power began to surge around her.