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

She understood her fate, guessed everything, and was prepared to grow up aimlessly and then be sent out for a political marriage.

I am nothing more than a canary in a gilded cage.

A canary imprisoned in a cage can only please everyone by following the prescribed methods.

but……

Just when she gave up hope, or rather, stopped resisting, fate played another trick on her, or rather, gave her a true redemption.

Kenneth's student suddenly disappeared one day a few months ago, even missing his advancement ceremony, which caused a great commotion at the Clock Tower.

Although Kenneth had suppressed her, Reines still found it somewhat strange.

However, although Reines felt a little regretful for not being able to see the legendary genius, the one who had defeated her so thoroughly, life had to go on.

After all, the other party is a successor, destined to inherit Kenneth's position in the future, and is the inevitable pinnacle of the magic world. He himself is just a loser, and even if he sees it, it won't change anything. Moreover, there will be no more interaction between them.

Until one day, in Fuyuki City, a remote city in the Far East, a great upheaval occurred.

Kenneth dialed the number for the separation.

He also stated that he wants to adopt a child, who must be a girl and have decent talent, and that he has big plans for her future.

This phone call left the family members who had separated from the main branch somewhat puzzled, wondering what Kenneth was up to.

But he is, after all, the head of the family and the monarch, so it's best to obediently comply. As for the so-called branch family girl he mentioned, who also needs to have good talent, this naturally includes Reines.

That day, the person in charge of the branch family told the girls about this matter, and this matter was undoubtedly an opportunity for them.

This was especially true for Reines.

Although she didn't know what use Kenneth would have for such a girl, going to the main house and living with Kenneth would definitely be better than staying in the separate house. This might be her chance to escape her fate.

On that day, Reines passed all the tests with utmost seriousness, standing out among the girls from the branch families and being sent to the main family.

That was the beginning of everything, and the turning point in her destiny.

When Kenneth first met Reines, although he felt she was a bit too young, he was quite satisfied with her talent and appearance. He didn't hide anything and directly expressed his idea of ​​arranging a marriage for Reines.

Although Reines was surprised at the time, she still accepted it with a wry smile.

After all, she had anticipated that Kenneth would use her to achieve a certain goal before she came. Although this goal was somewhat unexpected, it was not surprising.

It seems I can't escape this fate no matter where I go...

This is the fate destined for the girl who separated from the family.

However, this marriage is different. This marriage is not a simple sacrifice for a political alliance, but a marriage to strengthen the relationship.

Perhaps feeling a pang of conscience, or perhaps feeling indebted to him, Kenneth granted Reines the position of head of the household and considered himself her uncle and elder, thus securing sufficient status for her.

This touched Reines deeply.

Furthermore, this marriage was not a transaction between families, but between individuals. Kenneth genuinely wanted to arrange everything for the two of them as best he could. Naturally, the person he chose was Rowe, whom he regarded as his own son, or rather, his own younger brother.

In Kenneth's view, this was neither unfair to Reines nor to Rowe. After all, this way, they could truly come together, allowing Rowe to more naturally take over his school and paving the way for his future. It was the best possible outcome.

So after learning the whole truth, Reines accepted it calmly and even held expectations for the person Kenneth admired, and had more hope for the future that she had originally given up hope for.

Compared to other families, and magicians whose personalities are unknown and whom they have never met, Kenneth's choice is definitely better.

If someone like me could marry such a genius and give birth to a true magical miracle, perhaps it wouldn't be such a bad thing.

Despite convincing herself of this, she didn't realize until their first meeting that this was indeed her salvation.

From the moment they met, Reines could tell at a glance that this magician was unlike any she had ever seen. This disciple of Kenneth was a true genius, far more than just an ordinary magician. He possessed magical powers, and his very existence made him an anomaly among magicians.

Despite possessing absolute talent, he is not arrogant. Even when facing Kenneth's attempt to force him to buy him upon their first meeting, he still treats him with genuine kindness. He doesn't see himself as an object or a burden, but rather as family, caring for him like an older brother.

Anything he can give, the other party will give within his capabilities, even precious magic.

This was a kind of most sincere kindness from the human heart that Reines had never experienced before in her life.

That day also made Reines realize he was the one, and she held his hand tightly, deciding never to let go.

As it turned out, her choice was correct.

The time spent with him was the happiest time of Reines' life, whether it was living together or learning magic. It was also the first time that this canary experienced what freedom was and what it meant to live for herself.

Although Lowe didn't see her as his fiancée and only took Kenneth's words as a joke, treating her like a younger sister, Reines would never give up easily.

For her, that was the first ray of light in her life, and she had to hold on to it no matter what. Even though she couldn't catch up with it at her own pace, she would still try her best to chase after it, no matter how long it took.

I must stay by my brother's side and exist as his confidant.

But one day, that beam of light suddenly disappeared, which became a knot in Reines' heart that she could never let go of.

During this time, she kept visiting and asking other people questions, just to find out where the light had gone.

Despite Aywass and Kenneth's repeated assurances that Rowe was alright, just temporarily unable to return and unsure when, this response clearly failed to satisfy her.

So from then on, she kept searching for Rowe's whereabouts, carefully exploring every place he had been before he left.

Finally, while she continued her search...

Two annoying women sent word that they had a solution.

And then came an invitation, which detailed the new Holy Grail War.

Although the memory of Aozaki Touko and Sajou Aika, those two annoying guys who were fighting with her for her brother, made Reines feel a little annoyed, and she had been at odds with those two for so many years because of them.

Especially Aozaki Touko, who always mocks herself for not understanding what love is at such a young age. She probably doesn't even understand the difference between longing and liking.

Despite her constant mockery, Reines was absolutely certain and never wavered in her heart. She knew very well that whatever her feelings were, they would eventually turn into love. After all, companionship and following were the deepest confessions, weren't they?

Although she didn't get along with them, Reines had to admit that those two were too outrageous, each one more outrageous than the last. There was probably no one in the entire modern world who could compare to them, and their feelings for each other would never be inferior to hers. Putting aside that crazy woman, Ayaka Sajou, who appeared out of nowhere, she could see through Aozaki Touko's feelings.

So Reines had no doubts, came here, and chose to believe in them and participate in this Holy Grail War.

Even though these two guys might be setting a trap for her, she wouldn't miss any opportunity to find that ray of light again.

This time, she was determined to try, no matter what.

Fortunately, thanks to Kenneth's experience from the last Holy Grail War, Reines avoided many pitfalls this time.

She found the most powerful relics and summoned a Servant of the highest class—Saber, Richard the Lionheart.

Despite having summoned such a Servant, Reines was still somewhat taken aback.

Wasn't the relic she used a fragment of armor unearthed from King Arthur's tomb? Logically, shouldn't it summon King Arthur no matter what? Why did it end up being Lionheart?

Could it be that the wrong artifact was used?

Despite some doubts, the appearance of the Lionheart may not necessarily be a bad thing; at least his strength seems as reliable as the legends suggest.

However, according to the other party's explanation: "I don't know how I was summoned... What? You're using fragments of King Arthur's armor? The armor my idol wore! Can you give it to me, Master! Please! I'll do anything!"

Upon hearing this answer, although Lionheart didn't understand why he had been summoned, Reines seemed to know. No one expected that the famous Lionheart was actually a devoted fan of King Arthur. This was truly surprising.

Reines briefly recalled her Servant, and although he was quite different from the Servant King Arthur she remembered, she wasn't upset about it.

Let's call him Lionheart then.

Like King Arthur, they were both kings, and in some ways, the Crusades are far more famous than the chaos in Britain. They might even be more famous than King Arthur.

That was the only way she could comfort herself.

This Lionheart King was nothing like a king; he was more like a sunny and cheerful knight. After receiving the armor fragments from her, he kept playing with them in his hands and later even made them into his own pendant, which he wore around his neck, looking rather strange.

However, the other party was very obedient, extremely obedient. Because he had given her a gift, the Lionheart insisted on repaying the favor, so he cooperated with her very well. Not only would he definitely complete her orders, but he would also take the initiative to handle even the most trivial matters.

It looks like it's already an extremely good Servant.

only--

"clang!!"

Suddenly, a breaking sound came from downstairs, and Reines's eyes twitched.

Although he's obedient, has good taste, and is easy to get along with, this guy is just too lively. In the past few days alone, because of his clumsiness, he's broken quite a few bottles and jars around her.

He had only been moving luggage for a short while when he broke something else?

Reines didn't want to think about it, and she couldn't be bothered to think about it.

So she just held her forehead and sighed.

It's alright, as long as we can fight the Holy Grail War well, that's all that matters.

Then, she took out a scroll, and the other symbols on it, which she hadn't seen for two days, suddenly appeared.

"Seven in total, does that mean all the Servants in the Holy Grail War have been summoned?"

Reines examined the ritual scroll provided by Aozaki Touko, nodded thoughtfully, then picked up the cup of black tea on the tea table, took a sip, and asked:

"So... what do you think now? Sakura, I remember your sister is also in this Holy Grail War, isn't she?"

"Sister..."

Upon hearing Reines's question, Sakura immediately thought of her somewhat absent-minded older sister, and her expression turned somewhat helpless.

"It seems we can only eliminate the older sister, and Luvia needs to be eliminated too."

Sakura didn't hesitate and directly expressed her thoughts.

"I see... That's what I thought too."

Hearing this, Reines nodded in satisfaction, then looked at Sakura again and asked curiously, "But is this really okay? Isn't she your own sister? I thought you would have other ideas, like going easy on her or something."

"I won't,"

Hearing Reines's question, Sakura shook her head, then replied firmly, "If it were a normal matter, I could indeed give in to you, sister, but on something like this, I definitely won't back down, after all," it concerns Brother Luo Wei...

"Besides, the Holy Grail War is just a simple extracurricular activity for my sister. Even if she fails, it won't have much of an impact except for being punished by Orange Sister. So I will definitely not hold back this time."

"Well, seeing that you think that way, I'm relieved. But before that, is your Servant really alright? After all, that black skeleton swordsman exudes a rather ominous aura no matter how you look at it. Is he really alright?"

Suddenly, Reines changed the subject, looking at Sakura in front of her with a serious expression, and said:

"Sakura, if anything seems amiss, I hope you won't force yourself. Just withdraw from the Holy Grail War. I can't let you be in danger no matter what..."

"Miss Reines, please rest assured, I am really not a child anymore, and Grandpa Assassin has absolutely no ill intentions."

Sakura said with a hint of helplessness.

Even now, she still feels helpless in the face of Reines's care, or rather, her maternal love.

"What...did you just call me?"