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

So this group can now be considered successfully resolved.

"So... you're trying to help Kiritsugu Emiya?"

Just after Cú Chulainn was successfully forced to drink and pass out, a pair of white arms suddenly appeared from behind and clung to his neck.

"But you still followed me, didn't you?"

Lowe was somewhat helpless when he saw Mary suddenly appear.

"Yes, after all, a wife would definitely worry if her husband went out drinking, right? How about experiencing kneeling on a washboard?"

"Merry said, her eyes shining."

"...What exactly have you learned? Can you please watch less soap operas lately?"

Lo Wei was utterly speechless.

"Hey, we've been found out."

Mary stuck out her tongue. "I'm just learning about modern married life."

"Who studies like this..."

"Hehe, let's start as an old married couple."

-

After dumping the completely drunk Cú Chulainn at a hotel.

“rider, Ishtar/Ereshkigal”

“berserker, Astraea.”

“Caster, Merry.”

"Lancer, Cú Chulainn."

"Archer, Hercules."

"Now there are only two classes left: Saber and Assassin."

"Yes, thank you for your help. I've noted it down."

Kirei Kotomine opened a black notebook and carefully recorded all the information provided by Lo Wei.

On the other side, Lo Wei rested his hands on the church bench and looked up at the skylight above him.

"We're still missing Reines and Sakura, and it's Saber and Assassin? What a strange combination. I thought there would be a Rider."

"but……"

Lovi raised an eyebrow and suddenly turned to look at Kirei Kotomine beside him, saying, "You didn't summon a single Servant this time? I thought you would participate and help Kiritsugu Emiya."

"..."

After a moment of silence, Kirei Kotomine raised the back of his hand.

"I have long since lost the right to be chosen by the Holy Grail."

"Oh, I see. Well then, congratulations!"

Luo Wei looked up at Kirei Kotomine and chuckled softly.

"After all, this means you are already a completely happy person."

Everyone has desires, so everyone has the opportunity to be chosen by the Holy Grail. The only reason for not being chosen by the Holy Grail is that the person has already fulfilled their desire. In that case, there is nothing more to say except congratulations.

"Yes, thanks to you all, I went to Hell during the last Holy Grail War, saw myself, and recalled my past with my father, which made me realize many things."

Kirei Kotomine looked up at the sky and said, "I have come to understand the principle that those who are enlightened are always happy."

Are you also making it in heave?

Upon hearing his words, Luo Wei could only smile helplessly.

Then, in front of him, I said, "Actually, in order to control the course of this Holy Grail War, I originally wanted my Servant to summon another Servant to occupy two slots, but unfortunately, because of Ishtar, I had to share my energy to restrict her, which made the plan fail."

"But that's against the rules..."

"As long as it's not discovered, it's not considered a violation."

Upon hearing this, Kirei Kotomine raised an eyebrow. He was truly at a loss as to what to do when someone actually said something so obviously against the rules in front of him, the supervisor.

"Alright, I was just joking. After all, you know me. If I really wanted to fight, I wouldn't care about the power of just one or two Servants."

“But… please at least reduce the damage,” Kirei Kotomine sighed deeply. “As everyone knows, Fuyuki City’s natural gas pipelines don’t just explode randomly, at least not that frequently.”

"Don't tell me that. The last time it was Gilgamesh who acted recklessly, but these two times my Servants are Caster, who has the least destructive power. So how they explode has nothing to do with me, right?"

"...Are you serious?"

Kirei Kotomine's eyebrows twitched wildly.

The scene where Caster's Scáthach secretly extracted the magic power of the Greater Grail and then transformed into a super Celtic to wreak havoc at Ryudouji Temple with Gilgamesh, almost obliterating the entire road, is still vivid in his mind.

From that moment on, he knew that none of these Casters were easy to deal with; they were the most dangerous beings in the Holy Grail War. Not to mention that this time, the one that Lovi summoned was none other than the famous magician from Celtic mythology, the court magician of King Arthur, Merry.

This person, whether in legend or reality, is full of legendary color. With his magic skills, he can be at the forefront of human history. He can definitely bring you a huge surprise if you are not careful.

Kirei Kotomine naturally dared not be negligent in the slightest. He could only hope that Luo Wei would be sensible and not make things too big.

-

In a mansion on the outskirts of Fuyuki City.

"Hmph, not bad. Although it looks just average, there's enough space inside."

As soon as Reines got out of the car, she led Sakura and Grey to the secluded villa that Kenneth had prepared for them.

Because it is built deep in the surrounding mountains and forests, its seclusion is naturally unparalleled.

As for why I live here...

It's actually quite simple.

Kenneth's Holy Grail War survival manual clearly states that one should not stay in conspicuous areas such as hotels, and should not build magic workshops too obviously, adhering to the principle of concealment.

So he prepared a very safe place for Reines and Sakura.

Although Reines felt it was a bit rudimentary, she wasn't a pampered girl, so she naturally didn't complain. Gray and Sakura also had no other thoughts.

So the three of them quietly arrived here without attracting anyone's attention, chose their rooms, and began to prepare.

"Master, do you need my help?"

Just as Reines was controlling her mercury maid to start moving the luggage, a voice suddenly rang out beside her.

She turned her head and saw a silver-armored knight with short, golden hair standing there.

"Saber, didn't I tell you to go on guard? Why are you back?"

"Lynnis asked."

"Master, I went to keep watch, but that old man took on all the work by himself, so there was no point in me bringing him along. So I came back first."

The blond knight said with a helpless expression.

She was initially quite happy when Reines summoned her, and was preparing to display her power and strength as a Saber.

The other Assassin he summoned was arguably more like Saber than him. The skull greatsword and the aura of death emanating from him made him feel as if he were witnessing mountains of corpses and seas of blood. Moreover, as a Saber, a knight, he actually felt a sense of defeat emanating from that Assassin. Although they had never fought, he had a feeling that if he were to fight this opponent, he would surely die.

Thinking about it carefully, this was really a loss of composure...

While there were indeed many Servants stronger than himself, like his idol King Arthur, this was the first one who made it impossible for him to have any hope of victory at first glance. However, his only consolation was that this person wasn't his enemy, but rather an ally, although he didn't think the other person needed his help in any way.

"Alright, then it's up to you, Saber."

Seeing the golden-haired knight say this, Reines stopped insisting and handed the work over to him.

The golden-haired knight was pleased to learn that he still had something to do.

"Robin Hood, this is a rare opportunity! Everyone, come and help out!"

He shouldered a suitcase, and then called out to his most trusted companion.

However, when a green shadow was summoned from his body, it was clearly visible to the naked eye that the special servant named Robin Hood looked utterly helpless.

Those eyes seemed to be saying...

"You summoned me, a legendary scout, just for this?"

Chapter 379 Two Servants

Reines Elmello Archizorti considered herself a magician who had transcended vulgarity.

She was born into a prominent London aristocratic family, a collateral branch of the Archibald family. Like every girl born into a prominent family, her fate was arranged by the entire family from birth.

She grows up smoothly, then becomes a tool for marriage alliances between collateral families, eventually marrying into other demonic families to serve as their mother, nurturing offspring with better aptitude, and then just drifts through her life in a daze.

Although she was born into a collateral branch of a prestigious family and could be considered a natural-born aristocrat, for magicians, bloodline and talent are equally important. Despite her considerable talent, she could have had a better future, but unfortunately, this era has never lacked true geniuses.

Kenneth of the new Archibald main family unsurprisingly ascended to the rank of Sovereign, becoming a monarch with the potential to reach the Grand rank in the future. Furthermore, he accepted El-Melloi as his sole disciple. The Archibald lineage had already been decided; no matter how talented she was, her branch of the family was destined to have no place within the clan.

The legacy of magic marking.

The allocation of resources was already predetermined.

No one thought she could surpass these geniuses.

And that is indeed the case.

Reines initially felt a little unfair about her fate, thinking that she had just arrived a little late and perhaps still had a chance. After all, she was a genius, and maybe if she just showed a little more talent, things wouldn't be so bad.

But the closer one gets to geniuses, the more one understands the gap between oneself and them.

Kenneth created the Moon Spirit Essence, succeeded as the head of the family, became a monarch, and advanced to the rank of Color-Rank Magician, thus transforming himself into a rising star of aristocracy.

A year later, his student became a direct disciple, the designated successor of the El-Melloi school, advanced to the priesthood, and was recognized by the Lord of the Spirit Conjuring Department, Euryphus, who declared that he would also have the opportunity to advance to the Grand rank in the future.

With two such figures looming over her, Reines was utterly devastated, and her parents no longer held any expectations for her.

This arrangement laid the foundation for El-Melloi's future prosperity, making a genius like Reines seem dispensable. So they stopped educating her to prevent her from taking too much of the El-Melloi school's knowledge with her when she married into another family in the future.

Their actions can be said to have sealed Reines' fate.

Even Reines herself knew that she could no longer study magic after that, and could only learn the basics. After all, she had already been defeated before the competition even began.

Although it was extremely painful and I was very unwilling, that was the truth. There was no mercy in the world of magicians. Everyone was an extreme realist, and there was no kinship to speak of.