It's normal for an evil god to raise an Abyss.

"By the way, it's cold on a rainy day, go home early and be careful not to catch a cold."

Chapter 51 The increasingly chaotic situation

Xueyue had never really thought of killing Weber. Who would be willing to throw away such a good tool like El-Melloi II? All Xueyue did was to consolidate the seeds planted by the King of Conquerors and hint at Weber's path. Now that the task had been accomplished, there was no need to stay here any longer.

Xueyue walked away leisurely.

After confirming that Xueyue had indeed left, Weber knelt on the ground as if he had been pardoned.

Caster's murderous intent just now was genuine. The aura that had condensed into substance only suddenly disappeared after I gave my answer. I guess my answer was enough to satisfy her...

It was an ugly, trivial battle, not heroic in any way. He had not subdued anyone, nor had he taken anything, but he had survived a situation in which he was doomed to die, and that was all.

But Weber was still very happy and proud of it. At that time and under that situation, he could get such an unexpected result. Only Weber could understand the preciousness of it. No matter how inappropriate it seemed to others, he had no reason to be ashamed of it.

He obeyed the king's command. Witnessed it all and survived it all.

He really wanted to be praised... no matter if it was that big palm or that rough, careless, and hoarse voice. This time, there was no need to hide anything. He could finally proudly hold his chest high and show off his achievements to that man.

However, that man was gone, and now Waver was alone...

Is this a cruel fact? Absolutely not.

As for words of praise, he had just received them: the greatest king in the world had recognized him, promoted him, and treated him as a subject.

He has already received the praise from the distant future. He only needs to use the rest of his life to achieve merits commensurate with the praise.

Yes, because of that sentence, he is no longer alone.

The moment he understood this, his years as a boy came to an end.

Then he knew for the first time that tears could sometimes burst out of his eyes without any chance of humiliation and regret.

At this moment, on the deserted bridge, Webber Velvet looked down at the dark river, letting his tears wet his cheeks.

Those were hot yet cool tears, the tears of a man.

The Rider team officially leaves the stage.

Waver Velvet's journey in the Holy Grail War ended here, and by the time he learned Xue Yue's true identity, it had been more than ten years later.

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"This is outrageous! This is the worst incident that has occurred in this Holy Grail War!"

Early the next morning, in the Toosaka residence, Toosaka Tokiomi's angry voice echoed, and the sound of him banging on the table was particularly loud.

This is no wonder. Late last night, Father Kotomine Risei was brutally murdered in the church. When Kotomine Kirei returned to the church and found him, he only saw a slightly dried-up body.

Tōsaka Tokiomi was sad about the passing of his old friend. At the same time, the passing of this reliable ally also caused Tokiomi's confidence in winning the war to suddenly drop by half, as if half of his backbone had been taken away, and he was about to collapse in his chair unconsciously.

But Tokiomi had to hold on and maintain his composure. Only in this way could he stabilize the momentum of his own camp. Besides, his old friend's son—Kotomine Kirei—was still here, so he had to set an example no matter what.

"Qili, pack up and leave here before tomorrow. This place is too dangerous."

The sudden death of the priest and the strength that Caster displayed last night made Tokiomi realize that the Holy Grail War had reached its final and most dangerous moment. Therefore, he needed to at least save his old friend's child and keep him away from this increasingly dangerous battlefield for a while. Besides, Kotomine Kirei had already lost his Servant, so there was no need for him to stay here.

"oh, I understand now."

Kotomine Kirei replied calmly. What Tokiomi didn't know was that Kirei had already regained the Command Seals, and this matter was simply concealed.

"Okay, you should go back and get ready..." Tokiomi continued indifferently, already feeling a little tired.

"Yes."

Kotomine Kirei left Tokiomi's office, and in the corridor, a slightly sarcastic voice floated over:

"Your father died, and you don't seem to be too sad?"

"Ah, of course, I am very sad." Kotomine Kirei answered while maintaining a normal expression.

"You are sad because you were not able to end your father's life with your own hands. What a pitiful father, he still believed in his child's character until his death."

"..."

Kirei met Archer's venomous gaze and did not refute the sarcastic words. He just left in silence.

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Due to the death of his father Risei, who was the supervisor, the on-site command system was in chaos, and there was no time to wait for the Eighth Secret Council to send a formal successor.

However, after providing appropriate guidance on the management of each location, the follow-up work at each site is now being carried out in an orderly manner. This shows that Risei's instructions before his death were very correct. Kirei's job is to dispatch tasks one by one along the track that Risei has laid out, which is actually not particularly difficult.

But what about Kirei himself? Mr. Tokiomi had already let him go. Was his work really done?

Kirei returned to his room alone, without turning on the light. He just stared into the empty darkness and questioned himself.

He has asked this question thousands or tens of thousands of times in his life.

And today, this question still weighs on him, and only this time, he must come up with the answer today, before dark.

"What exactly is my wish?"

Suddenly, footsteps were heard in the silence. The visitor made no attempt to conceal his gorgeous aura. Needless to say, everyone knew who was visiting.

Archer walked into Kirei's room without knocking. Seeing Kirei still deep in thought, he couldn't help but sneer with a mocking and pitying tone:

"What are you still thinking about now? There must be a limit to how slow you can be."

Archer's eyes seemed to see through everything. Kirei stared at him in silence.

Kirei knew that what Archer said was not wrong, he should not be sitting here stupidly, he should start preparing to leave Fuyuki.

"Now the Holy Grail is still calling you, and you yourself are eager to fight on."

Archer said so, and Kirei remained silent and did not refute.

Chapter 52 The Truth of the Holy Grail War

There was nothing to hide in front of Archer, and his self-deception was easily seen through.

Then, I am afraid that the answer I have been looking for should also be found in Archer.

Archer's red eyes seemed to be looking down from above at the lost white mouse. Without guidance or help, appreciating other people's troubles might be something that could make Archer happy.

Kirei stood up, looked Archer in the eye, and spoke as if he was telling the darkness in his heart:

"Ever since I was old enough to understand, I have been searching for a question... wasting time, enduring pain... but everything ended in vain. But now, I feel that I have never been so close to the answer. What I am looking for must be in Fuyuki, at the end of the war."

After saying these words, Kirei once again understood what drove him to where he is today.

That was a long time ago, when Kotomine Kirei was not yet Tōsaka Tokiomi's student, and he had been constantly stirring up disputes for his own sake.

"Since you have reflected so much, why are you confused?" That was Archer's cold voice.

"Because I have a bad feeling that when I get all the answers, I will be doomed..."

It would be better for me to just leave obediently and live a mediocre life like grass and trees. At least this way I can rest in peace.

"Don't think about those silly things, idiot,"

Archer interrupted Kirei's thoughts.

"If you could change your way of living so easily, you wouldn't be so troubled. If you are used to asking questions while living, you will die with questions in the end. You won't get the answer, and you won't be able to rest in peace."

"But perhaps I should wish you the best, as you are finally reaching your destination after a long pilgrimage."

"You actually wish someone a blessing? Archer."

Kirei was somewhat surprised, as if he had heard some unbelievable words.

"I should have said it before. Observing the karma of human beings is the most interesting entertainment. I am looking forward to the moment when you meet your destiny."

Archer nodded, his face shining with innocence and joy, like a child observing an anthill.

"Is it really enjoyable to live in such an obsessive pursuit of [pleasure]?" Kotomine Kirei smiled bitterly.

"If you are envious, you can try to live like this. When you understand what [joy] is, you will not be afraid of death."

"I was confused and thought about giving up. But in the end - King of Heroes, as you said - people like me can only live with doubts."

Kirei seemed to have made up his mind. As he spoke, he rolled up his sleeves and checked the Command Seals on his arms.

On his left upper arm, there were two Command Seals that could allow Kirei to conclude a contract with a Servant once again. And on his entire right arm, there were Command Seals that were retrieved from his father's remains and kept for safekeeping, as well as countless Command Seals whose contract partners had yet to be determined. In this regard, Kirei was more than prepared.

The road ahead has no righteousness, no false reputation, and the battle that only belongs to Kotomine Kirei is about to begin.

“Hahahahahaha… But Kirei, although it may be a little abrupt, I have a few questions.”

Archer clapped his hands and laughed arrogantly, his blood-red eyes showing mischief and evil.

"If you really decide to continue participating in the Holy Grail War, you will become Tōsaka Tokiomi's enemy. In other words, you are now defenselessly sharing a room with the enemy's Servant. Isn't that terrible?"

"Not really. I still have a way to survive."

"Oh?" Archer narrowed his eyes in interest.

"Since I am now hostile to Mr. Tokiomi, there is no need for me to hide his lies any longer - Gilgamesh, let me tell you the truth about the Holy Grail War that you don't know."

"What did you say?"

Archer frowned in confusion, and Kirei slowly told him the truth about the Holy Grail War that he had learned from Tokiomi.

"The miracles that appear in this world [inside] are not applicable to the world [outside], and the fight for the wish-granting machine is just a cover, the [Three Great Families] have other purposes.

The original ceremony held in Fuyuki was an attempt to open the path to the "Origin" by offering the souls of the seven Heroic Spirits as sacrifices. The "Miracle" that could grant wishes was only a bait to attract Heroic Spirits, but as a result of the one-sided spread of this bait, the Holy Grail War has now lost its original meaning and is now just an empty shell. "

This is a secret known only to the Einzbern, Tousaka, and Matou families and those related to them. External Masters and all Servants are unaware of this truth.

"And this time, the only magus who wanted to realize the long-cherished wish of the [Three Great Families] was Tōsaka Tokiomi. He wanted to kill all seven Servants to activate the [Greater Holy Grail]. All seven of them, do you understand? That's why Tokiomi was so stingy with the use of the Command Seals, just to leave one at the end and use it to order his Servant to commit suicide."

Archer listened without saying a word, and asked in a low voice with an unusually cold expression:

"Are you saying that the loyalty that Tōsaka Tokiomi showed me was all a lie?"

Kirei understood Tokiomi's character, shook his head and explained:

"He does have the utmost respect for [Hero King Gilgamesh], but it is completely different for Archer as a Servant. In other words, you are just a symbol, with the same meaning as a portrait. If you put it in the most conspicuous place in the gallery, everyone who passes by will give you a respectful look, but if this symbol is removed when the collection is replaced, it will be despised.

Tokiomi is a complete magus, and Servant is just a tool to him. He told me that even if he worships Heroic Spirits, he will not have any illusions about idols. "

Listening to Kirei's explanation, Archer nodded in sudden realization, and then revealed his evil smile again.

There is cruelty in his tolerance and absoluteness in his boldness. Everything can be judged based on just one word from him. It is the smile of an absolute king.

"Tokiomi... now I finally realize your value. I never thought that boring man could make me so happy."

Chapter 53 Pleasure Made

"King of Heroes, what are you going to do? Even if you know this, will you still show your loyalty to Tokiomi and execute me for my betrayal?"

“Yeah, then what should I do~ Even though he was unfaithful to me, Tokiomi is still my magic power provider after all, and where can I find a perfect Master now…”

Archer said this, looking at Kirei with an unpredictable smile.

“Ah… Come to think of it, there seems to be a Master here who still has the Command Seals but has lost his Servant~”

"You are indeed right,"

Kirei smiled in response to Archer's blatant and fatal temptation and nodded.

"But I wonder if that man is worthy of being favored by the King of Heroes as a Master?"

"No problem. Although it is a beautiful jade with some flaws, it is still acceptable. It still has a future. Maybe it can satisfy me."

Just like that, the Master and Servant chosen by fate, at this moment, smiled at each other for the first time.

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Xueyue’s base.

Xueyue pressed the remote control boredly, and the programs on TV kept changing.

She is not really interested in Taiga dramas, but some of the animations that are broadcast bring back some childhood memories for Xueyue. But in general, she is not interested in the programs on Japanese TV stations in the 90s.

Abigail and Bubbles were kneeling on the large sofa, playing the punishment card game.