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

"No, nothing. I just sensed the aura of magic... Are you training?"

Saber explained why she came to the warehouse.

"Yes, I persist in doing so every day."

"I heard that Shirou's specialty is [Enhancement]..."

"Rather than saying 'good at', it's better to say that I can't do anything else besides this..."

Emiya Shirou scratched his head.

"So how do you train [Strengthening]?"

Saber seemed a little curious about Emiya Shirou's strengthening magic.

"The so-called [enhancement] does not just mean increasing the strength of an object, but also improving the effect of the object."

Emiya Shirou explained.

Strengthening magic is actually an entry-level magic, but it is also very difficult to master it. Because it specializes the meaning of existence, it requires [precision] and cannot vaguely strengthen something that is too vague. In addition, it is very difficult to inject one's own magic power into a living thing, so strengthening others is the most difficult strengthening magic.

"If it's a stone, I'll make it harder. If it's a light bulb, I'll make it brighter. I'll first imagine the material of the object, and then use my magic to [strengthen] it."

"I see……"

Saber nodded in understanding.

Emiya Shirou turned his head and looked at Saber, only to find that Saber had unconsciously moved her body to less than half a meter away from him because she was listening so attentively.

After all, Saber looked like a girl of only about 15 years old. With her pretty face in such close proximity, Shirou Emiya, as a normal junior high school boy, naturally couldn't control himself. He immediately blushed and quietly moved his body away.

Chapter 146: The Boundary Unfolds

"This is just in theory... Let me try it first."

Shirou Emiya picked up a stone and held it in his hand, closing his eyes and concentrating.

"Trace On."

"Basic structure, explained;"

"The composition of materials, explain;"

"Basic structure, changes;"

"Material composition, reinforcement..."

Even after reaching this step, the strengthening was still not successful and the stone directly broke into two halves.

"Ah, failed again..."

Shirou Emiya was not too disappointed about this, after all, failure was something he was used to.

“In fact, the success rate is still quite low.”

"No, I think Shirou wasn't concentrating just now,"

Saber stood up.

"I'm sorry I'm bothering you, but please don't be so distracted by it."

"OK, good night."

Saber just turned and left the warehouse.

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Last night was too quiet for the Holy Grail War, with no large-scale conflicts occurring.

Early in the morning, Ritsuka Fujimaru and Mashu started another day of shopping, and of course, observed the situation at the same time.

"Leave the vegetables to me. Mashu, can you go buy some glassware? I'll need them for some magic."

"Leave it to me, senior."

Inside the mall, the two went shopping separately.

In front of a container, Mashu spotted a familiar figure.

The girl in the shrine maiden's costume was out of tune with the surroundings, but seemed to be there as a matter of course. Even though it was a bit strange to wear such clothes in a shopping mall, no one would question it or pay extra attention to her.

"That's... Caster's Master, right?"

At this moment, Fanlou was about to take a bottle of drink on the upper shelf of the container, but it was still a little too high for her height, even if she stood on tiptoe.

Just as Houlou was considering whether to jump up or just secretly use his power to fly up and get the thing down, a figure approached and helped take the drink down.

"Is this what you want?"

"Yes, thank you, Houlou."

Being polite to others is the etiquette that Fanlou has learned. You should say thank you when you receive help.

"Hmm? Aren't you the Servant from another world?"

Normally, a Master would have some subconscious reaction when a Servant approaches him this close, even if he knows that the Servant has no ill intentions. However, Houlou has no such reaction at all.

"Ah, yes, you have a very good memory."

Although Mashu felt a little uncomfortable with the title of "Servant from another world", after thinking about it carefully, she realized that the other party was indeed right.

"With such a unique [Aura], it would be hard for Houlou not to recognize it."

"【breath】?"

Mashu subconsciously wanted to smell her body to see if there was any strange smell, but she thought the other party was probably talking about something like temperament.

As if he noticed Mash's confusion, Houlou added:

"You are different from ordinary people. It's as if you were designed..."

Houlou's seemingly unintentional words surprised Mashu secretly.

"Of course, it's possible that Houlou is just being overly suspicious... What's your name?"

"My name is Mash, Mash Kyrielight."

"Mashu... Well, um, Houlou will remember this name."

Fanlou nodded and continued,

"By the way, Mashu, can Houlou ask you a question?"

"Well, what is it? If I may answer you."

“Do you know what love is?”

"Well..."

Mashu thought about it for a while, then answered uncertainly.

"Everyone has a different definition of love. If it is my definition, it should be a very close and reliable person who is willing to entrust everything to him or her."

Houlou thought about this answer for a moment, then asked:

"Hmm... like the relationship between Mash and the Master?"

"No, that's... Ugh, cough, cough!"

Hearing what Houlou said, Mashu's face turned red. She tried to refute him but choked on her own saliva and started coughing.

"Senior and I don't have that kind of relationship! To me, Senior is just a very reliable person."

Mashu hastily explained.

"But from your description, it seems that it is not much different from the previous [definition]?"

"It's different, completely different...Listen to me!"

Mashu looked a little anxious.

"Mashu——! Oh, you're here. I thought you couldn't find what you wanted to buy. It turns out you met her."

A familiar voice came, stopping Mashu from saying anything.

The orange-haired girl poked her head out and saw Mashu and Houlou.

Fujimaru Ritsuka still has some impression of Houlou, who is the master of Tamamonomae.

"I just discussed some issues with Ms. Mashu, and got some very interesting answers. Well, I won't bother you anymore, so goodbye."

Hanlou bowed slightly, took his drink and left to pay the bill.

"…Um, Senior, when did you come here?"

Mash asked carefully.

"I just came over and heard you talking about something 'different'. What happened? Did you have a conflict of opinion with Miss Fanlou? But it doesn't look like you were arguing."

Ritsuka Fujimaru was a little confused.

"It would be better if I didn't..."

Mash let out a small sigh of relief.

"Matthew?"

"Yes, Senior, it's just that Miss Fanlou asked me some questions, namely which drink is more delicious."

Mashu found an excuse to get away with it.

"Oh, I see. If you want to buy something nice, let's check out."

Fujimaru Ritsuka didn't seem to doubt Mashu's words.

"Okay, senior!"

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Hogunhara Academy.

During the break, Emiya Shirou and Toosaka Rin teamed up to eliminate seals from various places in the school. By the time they had eliminated the seven seals lurking in various places on the campus, it was already afternoon.

"This way, the spells that were in operation almost disappeared."

"Is the barrier invalidated?"

Toosaka Rin shook her head:

"The barrier has already been set up, and now its effectiveness has just been reduced. The person who set up the barrier will definitely not give up after being obstructed like this. If I'm right, the opponent's flaws will soon appear."

As if to confirm Toosaka Rin's words, powerful magic instantly enveloped the entire campus.

Chapter 147 Blood Temple

Scarlet magic power gathered above the school, an ominous eye opened, and then the entire campus was shrouded in blood-red.

Both Emiya Shirou and Toosaka Rin felt a tingling sensation in their magic circuits, and at the same time, their bodies felt as if they were carrying a heavy object, and their movements became sluggish.

"?!"

There was no need for any further judgment. It was obvious that the person who set up the barrier activated it without hesitation when he realized that the spell had been completely destroyed.

"Although I knew that the other party would activate the barrier, I never expected it to be so fast!"

The unexpected situation completely disrupted Toosaka Rin's plan. She had originally planned to lure out the unknown Master tomorrow after being fully prepared, but given the current situation, this was obviously impossible.

Although Emiya Shirou was affected, he was still able to move to a certain extent and immediately ran towards the teaching building.

"Wait a minute, where are you going? It's dangerous to act alone!"

Toosaka Rin yelled.

"Go check on the students!"

Emiya Shirou said without turning his head, and his pace quickened.

Toosaka Rin gritted her teeth, stomped her feet, and followed.

In the classroom, students were lying all over the place and had fainted, but fortunately their lives were not in danger, thanks to the two of them for weakening the effect of the barrier.