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

In this case.

Now that Cú Chulainn knew that Lovi was not only familiar with his Master, but also had a connection with Scáthach, he relaxed his guard against Lovi somewhat. After all, it was truly rare to find a human who was so compatible with him.

But...

Seeing Lovi wiping his mouth with a tissue while sitting opposite him, Cú Chulainn asked him with some curiosity.

"So... young man, how exactly did you come to know that old woman Scáthach? You wouldn't happen to be her lover, would you? Are you immortal too? No, if you were immortal, I would have noticed long ago. You look like an ordinary human no matter how you look at it."

"But if we think about it this way, logically speaking, at her age, she exudes an old-fashioned vibe, and she's even older than my father. If you two really had that kind of relationship, it wouldn't be considered an old cow eating young grass. And if you really could bring yourself to do it, then you really have a heavy taste, and I admire you for that."

Perhaps it was due to the alcohol, or perhaps it was because Dog Brother was a naturally talkative person, but after getting to know each other for a while, he quickly started chatting with Luo Wei. However, the other party's self-absorbed opening remarks and his constant surprising statements left Luo Wei speechless.

"..."

He was internally complaining, "This guy is just too unreliable!"

Then, he rubbed his forehead and said, "No wonder Scáthach always scolds you. It seems your mouth really makes her angry, Dog Bro."

"Haha, is that so? It seems you really do know very well!"

Cú Chulainn's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and his gossip-loving nature was reignited.

"Hey, what's going on with your close relationship with that old woman? Are you her student, or are you really her...?"

“I am her Master.”

Lovi shook his head. He was a Master to whom he could entrust his back.

"Master?!"

Upon hearing this, Cú Chulainn's mind suddenly went blank.

Then, like a nimble hunting dog, he suddenly leaped up from his position and jumped back to hide near the doorway. At the same time, his eyes kept scanning his surroundings, and cold sweat poured down his forehead. He looked like a frightened cat, afraid that some purple old woman wielding two guns would suddenly pierce him from a dark corner.

"..."

Seeing Cú Chulainn in his current state, Rowe smiled helplessly.

He certainly knew what Cú Chulainn was talking about.

This situation is like when you're talking badly about your teacher behind their back, and suddenly you feel the teacher right behind you; of course, you'll be trembling with fear.

Upon hearing Loewe mention that his Servant was Scáthach, Cú Chulainn subconsciously assumed that Scáthach was also involved in the Holy Grail War. Considering that he had just spoken ill of Scáthach, he was now in a state of panic.

Although he always stubbornly claims that he is not afraid of Scáthach and recklessly pushes Scáthach's limits, the muscle memory he developed during his studies in the Land of Shadows cannot be faked.

"Hey buddy, you've really messed me up! Where is that old hag Scáthach? She shouldn't have followed us, right?"

Cú Chulainn, gripping his magic spear, kept a watchful eye on his surroundings while speaking in a low, mysterious voice.

"Don't worry, although I was her Master, that was during the last Holy Grail War. This time, my Servant is not Scáthach."

Rowe shook his head and explained, "It was because of that experience that I formed that relationship with Scáthach and got to know you, Dog Bro."

"Oh, I see... You almost scared me to death."

Upon hearing this, Cú Chulainn smiled with relief, feeling a weight lifted from his body. He sat back down and said with a hint of complaint, "You should have said that earlier next time. I really thought that old woman was here too."

"But didn't you say you weren't afraid of Scáthach?"

Luo Wei tilted his head.

"Of course I'm not afraid of her anymore, but even if I'm not afraid, there are some physical reactions that I can't stop. You haven't been trained under that old woman, so of course you don't know how outrageous she really is. Now, as soon as I feel her, my body will have a conditioned reflex."

Cú Chulainn complained, "That's why I don't get along with that old woman at all."

"You..."

Luo Wei shook his head.

"By the way, buddy, you said your last Servant was Scáthach, so is this your second time participating in the Holy Grail War?"

After a few casual words, Cú Chulainn, relying on his keen intuition, still managed to find the key point and began to press for answers: "What happened in the last Holy Grail War?"

"Actually, as the name suggests, the last one was the Fourth Holy Grail War, and this one is the Fifth. Last time, my Servant was indeed Scáthach, there is no doubt about that."

"Oh, I see, I see."

Cú Chulainn nodded, then squinted and looked at Lov again, saying:

"So you mean you and that old woman lost the last Holy Grail War? That's really unexpected. After all, the fact that that old woman was still alive and could be summoned was surprising enough, but she actually lost? I really didn't expect that old woman to lose."

"What exactly happened to you..."

"No, actually we won."

Lovi shook his head and replied, "I am the victor of the Fourth Holy Grail War. I won in the end with Scáthach."

"Oh, I see... Then I'm not surprised. After all, neither you nor that old woman are easy to deal with. Compared to my Master, you are even more unpredictable to me."

Cú Chulainn looked at Lovi and said, "Speaking of which... didn't the information you just gave me mean that you've already told me outright that you're the strongest contender in this Holy Grail War? Aren't you afraid I'll take action against you? Let me make this clear first, although you treated me to dinner and know Scáthach, I'm not the kind of person who would let my opponent off easily just because of a friendship."

"Or... are you so confident in revealing everything because you're so sure your Servant can block my attack at this close range, even if I make a move against you? Where is your Servant? Why don't you come out and meet them?"

“No, that’s not it. My Servant is Caster. In close combat, he’s definitely no match for you, and he doesn’t have the ability to block your attacks either.” With that, Lovi handed Cú Chulainn another can of beer.

"Hey, that's interesting. Don't tell me you're betting that I won't attack you."

Cú Chulainn opened his beer and said seriously.

“A bet? It’s not that serious. After all, I know you pretty well, and there’s no need to be so blunt.” Luo Wei continued, “However, I can explain why I’ve been talking to you for so long.”

“What’s there to explain? It’s just an alliance or something. Although you’re quite to my liking, I can’t make decisions like this.” Cú Chulainn pointed to the beer in his hand and said, “But considering your relationship with Scáthach and the fact that you bought me a drink, I might consider dealing with you last.”

"Thank you so much, but that's not what I wanted to ask."

"Huh? So what you mean is?" Lovi glanced at Cú Chulainn, then said seriously, "Actually, I'm not interested in this Holy Grail War. I just want to resolve it peacefully in my own way, so I need the cooperation of each group."

"Cooperate?"

Cú Chulainn looked somewhat confused: "You're trying to win me over?"

"No, it's not that bad, I just want you to help me out."

Luo Wei said, "Your master probably thinks the same way, that it's best to solve the problem in a way that doesn't result in any deaths."

"Don't you want anyone to die?" Upon hearing this, Cú Chulainn's eyes turned strange. He looked at Lovi again and said in a deep voice, "Do you know what you're doing? You actually said something like 'no one should die in war'."

"I know, that's why I came to you for help. It's precisely because I know it's difficult that I've come to you for assistance."

"Heh, you're quite frank, which reminds me of those great druids. But... why should I help you? My master's orders are to wander around and do whatever I want, and what I crave right now is battle."

"However, it's not entirely impossible for me to help you a little, unless..."

"Unless what?"

Cú Chulainn downed his beer in one gulp, then crushed the can.

"Find me a strong liquor that satisfies me, the kind that can get me drunk, and I'll consider helping you. To be honest, the liquor of your time tastes as bland as water, and it even has a wheat flavor. If it weren't for the slight alcohol taste, wouldn't it just be wheat juice?"

Cú Chulainn complained.

Compared to the strong liquor of his time, the beer that Lo Wei ordered really didn't make him drunk at all; it seemed far too bland by any measure.

So he wanted to take this opportunity to get Luo Wei to bring him some good wine.

He plans to help him once or twice as a way of repaying a favor.

As for getting him drunk, does that really mean he'll give up the fight?

That's completely impossible. Even the strong liquor of his own era couldn't get him drunk, so how could the liquor of this era possibly...?

Just when Cú Chulainn thought his plan had succeeded and he could get a few bottles of good wine from Lovi for free...

next moment--

Boom!

The two crystal-clear bottles were taken down from above the counter by Rowe.

Despite the shopkeeper's repeated explanations that it wasn't for drinking but for mixing drinks, he still placed it in front of Cú Chulainn.

"Here you go, enjoy your strong liquor."

"So fast?"

Cú Chulainn looked at the two bottles of strange, crystal-clear liquid that looked like water and became suspicious.

This doesn't look like strong, high-quality liquor at all...

Could it be that this guy saw through my intentions and is trying to fool me?

And the name is so strange, what is it called...?

"The water of life?"

Is this some kind of healing liquid?

Cú Chulainn glanced at Lovi and asked him again if he was sure he hadn't taken the wrong one.

After repeatedly confirming the last few times, he listlessly picked up the bottle, then sipped it into his mouth, preparing to drink it all down and leave.

only……

At the very moment of entering the entrance.

Cú Chulainn, who had been full of energy, suddenly felt his throat burning, and his stomach seemed to be churning with fire. His brain and his eyes spun around.

"What, what is this...?"

He stared at Luo Wei, who was spinning in front of him, and could no longer even speak clearly.

next moment.

Clang!

The once arrogant Irish Child of Light collapsed onto the table, looking like a dead dog.

Upon seeing this, Luo Wei took out his phone to take a picture of him as a memento.

Are you drunk?

That's very simple.

This 96-degree "water of life," brimming with modern technology and potent ingredients, will surely kill you if you drink it.

If an ordinary person had drunk two bottles of the Water of Life in one go, they would probably be reporting to Ereshkigal by now. But fortunately, given Cu Chulainn's physique, he will probably wake up tomorrow morning.