Nobody knows how to be a villain better than me.

Immediately afterwards, the knight girl decisively started the engine, reached top speed, and sped off on the empty highway.

Go straight west from the bustling streets of Fuyuki City for about thirty kilometers.

There is an east-west national highway that cuts through remote, sparsely populated mountains far from villages, and on both sides of this highway is a dense forest that seems to have been forgotten by the surging tide of land development.

This land may be state-owned, but according to the land registry, it belongs to a foreign-invested enterprise. However, it is uncertain whether this foreign-invested enterprise actually exists.

If we were to investigate this land, the first thing that would be perplexing would be this mysterious urban legend.

Legend has it that deep within this dense forest lies a "mythical city".

Of course, this legend is just a boring tale. Although this forest has not been developed, it can be reached in less than an hour by car from Fuyuki City.

If such a strange castle really existed, it would be known to everyone.

In fact, several people have conducted land surveys in this primeval forest in the past, but they have never found any trace of man-made structures.

But every few years, someone always mentions the legend again.

A group of children entered the forest with a mix of fun and adventure, along with a lost hiker.

They saw an ancient city suddenly appear in the mist. The castle was built of stone and was very magnificent. There was no one living in the castle, and it looked like an abandoned city.

However, the castle was fully equipped and everything was in perfect order, giving one the uncanny impression that someone actually lived there.

It is said to be an extremely bizarre ancient city.

Of course, no one would believe this legend. At best, it was just a story told in a summer ghost story special by a third-rate magazine that was struggling to find news material, using a single page.

Only a handful of magicians know that this castle is real.

This castle only welcomes an owner who enters the castle to participate in the war every sixty years. In short, it is a magical castle.

This castle is shrouded in multiple layers of illusion and magical barriers, and it will never be revealed except in extremely rare circumstances; it is a strange space.

Those who knew of the castle's existence called this dense forest the "Einzbern Forest".

At that time, the Holy Grail War was being held in Fuyuki City, and Yubusta Kuhaid, the patriarch of the Einzbern family, felt that it was inappropriate to establish a base in the direct territory of their arch-rival, the Tohsaka family.

Therefore, he made full use of his family's wealth to buy out the spiritual vein land closest to Fuyuki City, as the Einzbern family's base of operations.

That was on the eve of the Third Holy Grail War, which also happened to be the tense period before the outbreak of World War II.

This vast primeval forest was shrouded in a barrier, completely isolated from the outside world. The Einzbern family moved all of their original castles into this forest.

This demonstrates the immense wealth of the Einzbern family and their extraordinary dedication to the pursuit of the Holy Grail.

The Tohsaka family's various negotiations to purchase land in Fuyuki and their tireless efforts to carry out covert operations there pale in comparison to the Einzbern family's petty actions.

call! call! call! …

Under the hazy moonlight, a sudden commotion arose in the silent forest, and a beam of light swept across the dense woods, standing out clearly.

Soon, an overloaded Yamaha motorcycle came up the forest path.

The motorcycle traveled at extremely high speeds, drifting back and forth along the winding forest paths. The skill involved would leave most seasoned mountain road riders trembling in awe.

Anyone who has ever taken a proper driving test can tell that the rider of this Yamaha is definitely a novice.

It's not a lack of technology, but a complete lack of understanding of traffic rules!

In the hands of the black-clad knight, the Yamaha was like a wild horse galloping across the battlefield, leaping over vines, crossing rivers, soaring up tree trunks, and whistling sharply as it weaved through the dense forest. Its speed was completely fearless, like a car crash, but it skillfully avoided every danger, startling flocks of birds along the way.

Stab it! ! !

With a sharp tire screech, the lightning-fast black Yamaha heavy motorcycle pulled up in front of the castle's small gate with a beautiful drift.

Once the motorcycle came to a stop, Samael glanced at the fluffy, noticeably fatter Samoyed in his arms, and his lips twitched slightly.

He now knew that Artoria could only drive to Fuyuki City at night to find food.

If they were released during the day, it would only be a round-trip ticket, but it might still cause the Einzbern family to suffer huge financial losses.

"Yeah..."

Just then, as Samael was inwardly complaining, the castle's tightly closed doors opened softly, and Irisviel, dressed in a pure white gown, walked out, followed by two Einzbern maids, one on each side.

"Saber-chan, you're finally back!"

As she approached, the silver-haired beauty opened her arms and happily hugged Artoria.

Sure enough, without the intervention of extra factors, this relationship is really good.

Samael, standing to the side, secretly admired the beautiful scenery before him. Gazing at the two stunningly beautiful faces pressed together under the radiant moonlight, he couldn't help but feel a pang of envy.

Damn it, a love triangle is clearly the most stable relationship!

“Samael, I just heard the general outline from Saber. Thank you very much for your help.”

Just as Gu She's thoughts were racing, Irisviel, who had just spent a brief moment of tender time with her knight princess, smiled and walked toward the newest guest to the castle. Her soft, boneless fingers gently took the man's arm, her gaze sincere and clear.

"Don't worry, the Einzbern family will ensure your safety!"

The warm touch on his fingertips, and the stunningly beautiful face so close to his, filled Samael with excitement, and he instantly switched sides.

To hell with Ryudong Temple! To hell with Buddhist temples! Let whoever wants to live there live there!

Starting tonight, I am the snake of Eindzbernburg!

Chapter 138 The Roar of the Dragon! (4.4k)

Late at night, Einzbernburg

Samael, who was assigned to stay here, was wide awake. He opened the window and gazed with great interest at the tranquil night view of the ancient castle.

Eee...

Soon after, with a soft knock on the door, a silver-haired beauty in a white dress arrived, carrying tea, snacks, and coffee.

Samael smiled slightly, turned around and took the tray, asking casually.

"Where is Artoria?"

"Building a nest for Cavas II."

Irisviel pointed to a figure busily working excitedly in the courtyard, lightly covering her cherry lips, her elegant and gentle smile carrying a hint of mischief.

"Understanding, a traditional British preference."

The ancient snake took a sip of coffee, shrugged, and casually replied. He and Irisviel squeezed to the window, watching with great interest the knight king's furtive behavior towards his beloved dog.

"Is that right?"

Irisviel looked at Samael with a hint of surprise and curiosity in her red eyes, which were filled with a thirst for knowledge.

"Of course. According to statistics, the British are the country that loves pet dogs the most. This love is almost obsessive."

The ancient snake blew on the steam rising from its coffee cup, and while chuckling and making sarcastic remarks, it began to tell Irisviel the anecdotes it had heard.

Queen Elizabeth II is a true leader in her love of dogs, particularly favoring the temperamental Welsh dog, the long-bodied, short-legged breed, and owning four of these breeds. She also owns four other long-bodied, short-legged Welsh dogs mixed with German Dachshunds. All her dogs are descendants of a female dog named Susan, which she received as a gift when she was 18.

It is said that the Queen once ordered her personal bodyguard to be demoted because he deliberately hid a dog's toy ball, causing the dog to throw a tantrum after 15 minutes of searching for it. This bodyguard, named Ginger, was later exposed for feeding the two dogs water laced with whiskey. The Queen demoted Ginger from a 24-hour attendant to a regular servant, reducing his annual salary from £1.4 to £1.2. Ginger was slightly resentful afterward, saying that the two dogs were named "Brandy" and "Cider."

The Queen's actions were outrageous enough, but what's even more astonishing is that a British tabloid recently published an advertisement in which a man stated: "My beloved wife and our pet dog are constantly fighting over each other, and I must give one of them up for peace in the house. My wife is 25 years old, blonde, beautiful, but has a short temper. My dog ​​is two and a half years old, female, a purebred German. Applicants can choose one, and the suitable one will be given away for free." This man may have been making a rather joking remark, but according to him, he received more than 20 calls after placing the advertisement, all of which were inquiries about the dog.

In fact, this is indeed the case.

Dogs in Britain are increasingly enjoying the same treatment as humans, and in some ways even surpassing them. Some people even wish to be reborn as a dog in a middle-class British family. This statement was made by a 25-year-old British youth.

According to a report, a young man rescued an elderly woman and her dog from drowning while playing on the beach in the evening.

Soon after, the animal protection society sent him a £20 note, praising his selfless act of saving the dog. However, no one or organization ever mentioned his rescue of the old woman afterward, and of course, no reward was given.

As the ancient serpent recounted its story vividly, Irisviel listened with great interest. Unconsciously, she propped herself up on her forearm by the window, her fingers gently supporting her cheek. Her jewel-like eyes sparkled in the night, as if she could see the world's richness and diversity through the descriptions in the words.

After Samael finished recounting these anecdotes, Irisviel, still somewhat intrigued, asked a question.

"And you? Do you like dogs too?"

"To be honest, I prefer cats to dogs because they're too much of a handful."

The ancient serpent smiled calmly, shook its head slightly, and silently added a sentence in its mind.

Especially catgirls.

One of his biggest hobbies back in Greece was petting cats.

"A cat? What's that?"

However, just as Samael's thoughts were wandering, a puzzled murmur in his ear surprised him, and he subconsciously spoke up.

"Aren't cats just pets? You don't even know that?"

Upon hearing this, Irisviel blushed and felt somewhat embarrassed.

"I'm sorry, I've never left Einzbernburg, nor have I ever seen the outside world."

Samael snapped out of his daze, paused for a moment, and then instinctively asked a question.

Have you ever seen a rabbit?

Irisviel gently shook her head.

Have you ever seen a lion or a tiger?

Irisviel shook her head again.

Have you ever been to the zoo?

"..."

Have you been to a shopping mall?

"..."

Have you ever seen a desert?

"..."

Have you ever been to the sea?

"..."

Under the moonlight, the silver-haired elf kept shaking her head. Her pure eyes were so pale that they had no color at all, and deep inside was a deep sense of confusion. Yet, her beautiful face still maintained a pure and gentle smile.

Like an exquisite doll, beautiful as it may be, the most crucial element—the soul—is so empty it's heartbreaking.

"I'm the one who should apologize..."

Samael took a deep breath, raised his hand to stop Irisviel's words of comfort, and a gentle smile appeared in his dark eyes.

"Well then, I've been to many places and seen many things. As compensation, I'll tell you about them."

"Ok!"

Upon hearing this, Irisviel's eyes lit up, and she nodded emphatically. She eagerly brought over two chairs and sat down with the man in front of her on the windowsill.

As that magnetic voice recounted his experiences and observations, the silver-haired beauty listened with her eyes closed. Though her body was confined within the small castle, her thoughts wandered through dense forests and secluded valleys, following the narrator's memories as she toured a magnificent world.

She imagined herself strolling through a dazzling shopping mall, a whimsical amusement park; admiring the faint stars at dawn, the silvery snowfield under the moonlight; observing whales singing in the endless sea, and tigers lurking in the dense jungle…

Everything remained vivid and clear in Irisviel's memory.

As the moon sets and the stars fade, the long night begins to lighten with the first hints of dawn.

A sliver of dawn light shone through the open window into the bedroom, where Samael, who remained seated, lowered his head.

The silver-haired beauty on the chair stretched out her delicate body, her head resting on the ancient snake's lap, a satisfied smile on her face, sleeping sweetly, like an innocent baby returning to her parents' embrace.

In the interplay of light and shadow, the figures within the room appear beautiful and harmonious.

The ancient serpent, which had remained seated all night, shook its head and smiled wryly.

This girl really has no sense of caution at all.

However, it is understandable.

After all, she was only nine years old, and in a sense, she was still just a child.

The ancient snake gazed at the innocent sleeping face of the silver-haired beauty before him, sighed softly, and turned down at the corners of his mouth.

It’s really ironic when you think about it.

A doll who has never stepped out of its cage, never seriously looked at the world, and never experienced the beauty of the world is asked to sacrifice itself in this so-called Holy Grail War and use the Third Law to save the world and humanity.

So, what is the meaning of this sacrifice?