Nobody knows how to be a villain better than me.

"Then why is she only arriving now?"

"perhaps……"

Clearly, Artoria was also stumped by the question. After a moment of thought, the Knight King looked at his Master on the screen, who was curiously looking around as if searching for treasure. After a long pause, he finally spoke thoughtfully.

"...You're lost..."

"..."

Samael, whose defenses were broken by an unintentional remark, became completely depressed.

Tokiomi Tohsaka, who was successfully killed by a frying pan and ended his match in a humiliating manner, was met with disdainful looks from Ereshkigal, Rin Tohsaka, and Samael in an extremely awkward situation.

I gave you a chance, but you didn’t use it!

There's actually a pitfall in this world that even the three of them working together couldn't overcome.

Chapter 173 The Snake and His Wife's Practical Deal (4.2k)

A unique Holy Grail War ended with the Einzberns emerging victorious.

"Alice! Meow! Meow!"

"Alice! Meow! Meow!"

As Irisviel, who enjoys immense popularity in the anime "Cat Fairy Tale," obtains the second Holy Grail Drop and is transported to the lobby of the Fuyuki City Gymnasium, the little ones in the seats wave glow sticks, hold up banners, and excitedly jump over their seats. A wave of jubilation surges onto the platform, forming a fluffy pile, lifting the victor high and tossing her upwards, celebrating this memorable moment together.

Of course, some are happy while others are sad.

Down in the audience, seeing the dust settle, Tokiomi Tohsaka, who had accidentally crashed, felt the atmosphere around him was a bit oppressive. He was about to speak to ease the awkwardness.

"Ahem, that..."

"Stop talking, I need some peace and quiet..."

"Me too……"

"Go outside for some fresh air..."

However, before Tokiomi Tohsaka could finish speaking, the three of them exchanged glances, waved their hands in unison, turned their backs, and walked tacitly towards the door.

"Tsk!"

"Ugh……"

As the streetlights came on, three people stood side by side on the avenue. They first gave a disdainful look to a certain incompetent teammate in the Fuyuki City Grand Gymnasium, then shook their heads and sighed in unison. They subconsciously patted each other on the shoulder to show their sympathy, as if they were three unfortunate brothers and sisters in the same boat.

As her emotions calmed down, Rin Tohsaka looked at the hand she had placed on someone's shoulder in a comforting gesture, and her expression immediately changed. She shook off the hand with obvious disgust and her eyes revealed hostility.

"Hey, we're rivals, what are you doing following me?!"

"To be fair, you were the ones who followed us here, weren't you?"

Upon hearing this act of the villain accusing the victim first, Samael's face darkened, his eyes filled with contempt.

Looking back on her previous words and actions, and realizing that she was somewhat in the wrong, Rin Tohsaka coughed slightly and continued to wave her hand.

"Well, you can go now..."

"Why should I leave? This isn't your house. If anyone should leave, it should be you!"

"Can't you have a little bit of gentlemanly manners?"

"Can't you at least show some ladylike manners?"

Before they knew it, the two had exchanged a few sharp words, staring at each other with narrowed eyes, their pupils gleaming with a strong sense of tension.

Seeing that the two were about to fight, Ai Lei quickly changed the subject.

"There's a vending machine over there. What would you like to drink? It's on me."

"Cola!"

"black tea!"

As soon as one of the little angels spoke, the two who had been glaring at each other like fighting cocks, wishing they could start a fight on the spot, suddenly perked up and turned their heads to answer in unison.

Finally, with the addition of lubricant, Samael and Rin Tohsaka were successfully separated, and the tense atmosphere eased considerably.

In front of the roadside green belt, Ai Lei sipped her milk tea and casually asked a question.

"By the way, why did you participate in the Holy Grail War?"

"To be honest, I don't have a strong desire for the Holy Grail. I compete seriously only to enjoy the game, fulfill my promise, and win rewards for my Master."

Samael was slightly taken aback, but then looked down at the cola swaying in his hand, smiled and pondered before answering.

"If that's the case, it seems we don't have any strong conflict of interest."

Rin Tohsaka murmured for a moment, then her eyes lit up. Suddenly, she had a brilliant idea and excitedly proposed it to Samael.

"By the way, why don't you come work for us?"

"You want me to betray Tokiomi!"

Upon hearing this, Samael abruptly stood up, his face contorted with grief and indignation, as if he had been greatly insulted.

"He is my beloved Master! A partner I trust completely!"

"Don't worry, I'm not asking you to betray the Tohsaka family, I'm just asking you to change your allegiance."

With a confident expression, Rin Tohsaka placed her hand on the shoulder of the Servant opposite her, offering words of comfort. A mysterious smile appeared on her pretty face as she spoke smugly.

"To tell you the truth, actually we..."

"Cough cough!"

However, before Rin Tohsaka could reveal her trump card, a loud cough abruptly interrupted her speech.

With Ereshkigal behind her giving her frantic winks, Rin Tohsaka, belatedly realizing what was happening, followed her older sister's gaze to Tokiomi Tohsaka inside the Fuyuki City Grand Gymnasium. She suddenly understood, shrank back, and coughed to change the subject.

"Tonight isn't convenient. If you want to know the answer, let's meet tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Central Park amusement park."

After throwing out a vague invitation, the unfilial daughter, who was planning to steal her father's girlfriend, nervously grabbed Ai Lei and made her escape first.

After running all the way into the shadows of the alley, Rin Tohsaka cautiously pressed herself against the wall, carefully peeking out to make sure her father wasn't chasing her. Only then did she breathe a sigh of relief and snap out of her goddess-like state.

Her tall and alluring figure instantly shrank, transforming her back into a pure and adorable little girl.

This appearance and contrast reminded a certain goddess of the underworld of her younger sister's petite appearance after she passed through the seven gates of the underworld.

"Tch, weren't you planning to turn Tokiomi's followers against him? I thought you had a lot of guts."

At this moment, Ereshkigal, who was standing next to her, saw that Rin Tohsaka, who had been so outspoken just moments before, had become so timid. She crossed her arms, rolled her eyes, and made a series of sarcastic remarks.

"What do you know? This is called prioritizing family!"

Having been exposed by her old rival, Rin Tohsaka refused to back down and stubbornly defended herself.

"So, aren't you afraid that if Tokiomi finds out the truth, he'll lock you up and beat you to death?"

"Tch, afraid of him?! I'm a goddess! Would I fear a mere mortal? You're kidding!"

When confronted by her older sister's question, Rin Tohsaka snorted arrogantly, repeatedly emphasizing how brave she was.

"As long as he doesn't find out, isn't that enough?"

However, Rin Tohsaka's final words, gleaming with a hint of arrogance, revealed her true nature: bluster masking weakness.

After all that talk, aren't you still scared to death?

Ai Lei rolled her eyes at her sister, who was saying one thing but meaning another, then looked through the alley and gazed at the figure walking away into the night, her brows furrowed as she murmured to herself.

"Speaking of which, don't you think this guy looks familiar?"

"Wait a minute! Now that you mention it, I also find it strange! Lately, I don't know why, whenever I run into him, I unconsciously feel no distance from him, as if I've known him for a very long time."

As her older sister spoke, Rin Tohsaka raised her hand and slapped her forehead, her face showing a mixture of realization and astonishment.

"Bewitching! He must have cast a bewitching curse on us!"

After a moment of thought, Rin Tohsaka's expression changed drastically. As if she had just thought of something, she blurted out the answer, grinding her teeth and giving him a sinister look.

"Alright, I knew it, this guy was definitely no good!"

"Come on! How many times could you bewitch him with charm and want to kill him?"

Ai Lei rolled her eyes at her sister and gave a disdainful snort.

Immediately, a thoughtful expression appeared on the face of the goddess of the underworld, and a flash of inspiration appeared and disappeared in the surging mist.

"Could it be that he's someone we knew before?"

"So what if I know them?! I'm not even afraid of my own father, why would I be afraid of this?!"

However, before Ereshkigal could think further, seizing that fleeting glimmer of inspiration, Rin Tohsaka gritted her teeth, her face grim, and swung her fist into the air to show her determination to obtain the Holy Grail.

With her thoughts interrupted, the goddess of the underworld, unable to find a solution, had no choice but to suppress her doubts and turn to look at Rin Tohsaka.

"Hey, so what are you going to do about tomorrow?"

"Of course, I should be a good child, finish my homework early and go to bed. After all, my dear Uncle Arthur promised to take me and Sakura to Central Park early tomorrow morning."

With her small schoolbag slung over her shoulder and dressed like a primary school student again, Rin Tohsaka spoke meaningfully, her delicate face full of teasing and cunning.

"Ah!"

Meanwhile, to relieve his depression, Samael declined Tokiomi's chauffeur service and strolled around drinking soda. As he walked through the alley, a sudden chill ran down his spine, and he couldn't help but sneeze loudly.

"Who? Come out!"

The ancient serpent sensed a chilling aura approaching from behind, frowned, and snorted coldly, its sharp gaze locking onto the shadowy area around the corner.

At this moment, Artoria, dressed in a black trench coat and hot pants, with her blonde hair tied back, walked out of the darkness with one hand in her pocket and a cold gaze.

"I already said, that matter has nothing to do with me!"

Seeing that this stubborn knight king had once again entangled him, Samael, who had just calmed down, was on the verge of tears.

"Arthur, you dare to do it but not admit it? What a coward!"

"Artoria, you can't be so rude to someone who has shown you kindness..."

Just as the knight girl, brimming with gunpowder, was about to launch a verbal attack on the instigator, a gentle whisper tinged with reproach forced the unfriendly-looking knight king to suppress his displeasure and retreat into the darkness.

“Mr. Arthur, it is I who want to see you.”

Irisviel, dressed in a red dress, walked gracefully from the alleyway. Her bright and elegant face first stated her purpose, then turned to look at Artoria who had walked away, and muttered apologetically to herself.

"I'm sorry, Saber doesn't seem to have recovered from the aftereffects of the last attack, so her behavior might have been a bit excessive."

"It's okay, I understand."

Faced with Irisviel's sincere apology, Samael waved his hand, showing his magnanimity.

"You're not angry anymore?"

"Ah."

"Would you mind walking with me for a while, Your Excellency?"

"Sure, I'm free anyway."

At the silver-haired beauty's invitation, Samael smiled slightly and nodded in agreement.

At the seaside, a crescent moon hangs like a hook, its cool silver light spilling across the sea, shimmering with the ebb and flow of the waves, like a shower of scattered jade fragments.

Upon seeing such a beautiful view, Irisviel on the shore could not contain herself. She took off her boots, and her pair of fair, jade-like feet stepped onto the soft sand. Facing the sea breeze, she opened her arms, like a bird spreading its wings, and walked on the waves.

The flowing robes rustled in the wind; this elegant and exquisite creation was like a spirit strolling under the moon, untouched by the dust and filth of the mundane world.

Samael followed behind Irisviel, his calm and deep eyes taking in the scenery before him. A clear appreciation appeared in his pupils, and the corners of his lips gradually curled up unconsciously.

Beautiful things always bring joy to people's minds and bodies.

"Sorry, I just love this sea too much."

Bathed in the sea breeze, Irisviel walked across the beach, enjoying the moment. Coming back to her senses, she immediately suppressed her lingering feelings, paused, and waited for the knight who was quietly following behind to catch up. Her pretty face was slightly flushed with embarrassment.

"You're looking for me, what's going on?"

Although reluctant to disrupt the tranquility and beauty before him, Samael, considering the time and his position, got to the point and asked a question.

"Well, although it may be presumptuous, I still want to know, who exactly is Artoria, and what is the nature of your relationship?"

Irisviel nodded, looked intently at the knight before her, and solemnly opened her lips, her voice soft yet firm.