My mother's love song

You didn’t fall asleep!!!

"Hahahahahahahaha! Hahahaha!"

Fujiwara no Michinaga laughed out loud.

He seemed to have known that Genji was not asleep, and he was not surprised at the boy's answer.

Fujiwara no Michinaga announced with a look of joy on his face.

"Since the Right Minister has no objection, then this is the Emperor's words, remember it!

Let's hold it, the Tenlan Holy Grail War! Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! The Heian-kyo we are waiting for will be passed down in the future generations as the thousand-year-old Kyoto!"

Thus, it was decided that a suspicious ceremony called the Tenran Holy Grail War would be held in Heian-kyō.

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At night, in the Ogosho Palace.

Rhodes sat at the upper seat in the huge room, and below him sat a dozen women with different attire and appearance.

Murasaki Shikibu, Sei Shonagon, Minamoto no Raikou, the devil Momiji, Miss Tsuru, Miyamoto Musashi.

Shuten-doji, Ibaraki-doji, Bear-doji, Hoshi-kuma-doji, Kinkuma-doji, Tora-kuma-doji.

Oniichi Hogan, Yaobikuni, Uzumaki Gozen, Takiyashahime.

Even Tamamonomae came.

Looking at the spectacular and luxurious lineup in front of him, Rhodes felt a sense of security and accomplishment.

When he first arrived in Heian-kyo, he had fantasized about establishing a harem of racial integration in this era.

Now, two years later, this wish has been quietly realized.

It was only two years in the blink of an eye, but he felt it was a very long journey.

After all, this volume has twice as many words as the previous volumes.

Rhodes secretly made up his mind that he must protect everyone and protect my destiny in this era.

The reason why he called all his women here tonight was to explain to them what happened during the day.

"Oh, Lord Michinaga is also a good person, there is really nothing we can do about him... Well, this is what happened, the Holy Grail War will be held in Kyoto City next."

The women listened quietly to the words of the head of the family.

"A few days later, the Master chosen by the Holy Grail... Wrong, it should be the Master of Tianlan.

A magical emblem will appear on the back of the hand of the selected sky blue warrior, and that is the command seal that symbolizes the right to participate."

Rhodes looked around.

Someone among those present will probably be dragged into the Holy Grail War.

For example, Minamoto no Raikou, it would have been almost certain that she would be chosen by the Holy Grail if she had not been pregnant.

Glancing at Raikou and Ushiro Gozen's bulging bellies, the young man continued.

“I don’t know if any of you will be chosen by the Holy Grail, but even if you are chosen, don’t tell anyone.

Although this is a Holy Grail War where all that matters is the sacrifice of heroic souls and the lives of the participants will not be harmed, we still need to be more cautious.

Well, as for those who are not chosen, just live your life as usual. Since it is a secret ceremony held at night, it will not affect your normal life, so there is no need to panic."

As soon as Rhodes finished speaking, Sei Shonagon raised his hand like an excellent student in a private school.

"Okay, Noko-san."

"My dear, what is the Holy Grail?"

"A wine glass that can fulfill any wish, a universal wishing machine."

"Ohh! An almighty wish? If I win the Holy Grail War, I want a copy of The Tale of Genji signed by Kaori!"

"Go ask her for it yourself."

Miyamoto Musashi raised his hand.

"Please say."

"Master, are the only Servants that can be summoned this time Caster-class?"

"According to what Ashiya Michiman said, that's right. It's better to say that there is no such thing as a Servant in the Tenlan Holy Grail War. There are only seven Casters."

After hearing Rhodes's answer, Miyamoto Musashi frowned and fell into deep thought.

It was understandable that she would react like this. Even Rhode himself felt very fresh about the completely reversed rules this time.

The Master, the user, is on the front line, while the Caster, the summoned one, is there to assist in the rear...

It can be said that these are Holy Grail rules that adapt to local customs and are in line with the background of the times.

The moment he heard this rule, Rhodes couldn't help but praise it in the Purple Palace as "really interesting".

At this time, Takiyashahime raised her hand.

"Takiko-hime."

"Father, I wish you good luck in martial arts."

General Raiden (wrong) put his hands together on his plump chest and said to the boy with admiration.

"Glory and victory in the Tenran Holy Grail War... The title of Japan's strongest belongs to you. Takiko will always pray for you on Onigashima."

What a good boy.

I really want her to give me a daughter as cute as her.

"But unfortunately, I don't plan to attend."

"Hey, why is this happening~~~Father~~~"

"Okay, next one."

"Can you participate in the battle if you are not chosen by the Holy Grail?"

The person asking the question is Ibaraki Douji, well, a ghost.

Extremely tough question.

It hit the core of the Holy Grail War rules at once, making people wonder whether Ibaraki Douji is a genius or a fool. No, she just wants to have fun.

"In theory, yes. The Holy Grail only pursues results and does not care about the process."

Rhode said: "If you, Ibaraki, obtain the Command Seal, you can even bring all of Oeyama's followers into the capital and use the power of the army to attack other Tianlan warriors."

In the third Holy Grail War in the parallel world, Danic Eugdomrenia once won over the army of Nazi Germany, directly razed Fuyuki to the ground, and easily took away the Greater Holy Grail.

Ibaraki Douji's eyes lit up: "If that's the case..."

"I'll beat your ass if you do that."

"Woo..."

Ibaraki Douji covered his butt and crawled into Shuten Douji's arms.

The next person to raise her hand was Murasaki Shikibu.

"Please say."

She asked with a puzzled look on her face, "Lord Light, is the Tenlan Holy Grail War really the ritual proposed by Lord Seimei?"

Rhode nodded: "Ah, Master Daoman said, "This is a ceremony designed by Lord Qingming." Yeah."

"But……"

However, the key figure Abe Haruaki did not show up.

Not only did he not show up, but the Great Onmyoji lost contact with the Kyoto court as early as a month ago, and there has been no news of him since.

This wasn't the first time this had happened to that guy, so the court didn't take it too seriously. They thought he was just slacking off somewhere.

Before leaving, Abe Haruaki had already instructed that all Yin-Yang affairs in Kyoto would be managed by Ashiya Doman.

Although Rhodes learned through FGO that the alien god's apostle Ashiya Doman was an evil monk, since Qingming trusted him so much, Rhodes had nothing to say.

The living Ashiya Doman cannot be equated with the heroic spirit Ashiya Doman.

In fact, many people who don’t know the story of Onmyoji have a wrong understanding of Ashiya Doman, thinking that he was an evil monk who was in contrast to the righteous Onmyoji in the Heian period.

In fact, this is not the case. "Master Daoman = heretic" is just the interpretation of a small number of people.

In many works, Ashiya Doman appears as an enemy who is both good and evil.

The image of the mysterious middle-aged man who is unkempt and sloppy and is both an enemy and a friend of the elegant Onmyoji Abe Haruaki is actually more deeply rooted in people's hearts.

In order to dispel Murasaki Shikibu's concerns, Ogosho took out a letter from his arms.

This was the handwritten letter from Abe Haruaki that Ashiya Doman brought into the palace. It explained the proposal for the Tenran Holy Grail War, as well as the relevant instructions and precautions for the ceremony.

"I anticipated that you would have some concerns, so I brought this thing back."

Oh, I am so awesome for bringing such important documents and certificates back home from the palace as a matter of course.

Rhodes looked smug, waiting for everyone's compliments, but the girls didn't look at him. Instead, they gathered together to read the Holy Grail War manual carefully.

Only Takiyashahime was still looking up at Rhodes with sparkling eyes.

As expected, only a daughter would not betray her father. Woo woo woo woo... Both the above and the below were moved to the point of crying.

"Indeed... it is undoubtedly Lord Haruaki's handwriting." Murasaki Shikibu said.

Since Fujiwara Kaori, who is Qingming's apprentice, said so, it should be correct.

Well, the handwriting had already been confirmed by the Onmyoji people in the palace.

After that, everyone started discussing it.

Because Rhode had said that this was a battle that would not cost lives, they generally did not feel nervous.

If you ignore Raikou and Shuten who are tearing each other's hair, the atmosphere at home can be said to be warm, relaxed and harmonious.

The only ones who felt a little uneasy were probably Musashi and Momiji, who were Heroic Spirits and knew the Holy Grail War system.

Tamamonomae came to Rhodes' side and knelt upright in front of the young man.

"My Lord, it's almost time for me to go back."

"Just stay here tonight. In fact, I have already asked the servants to clean your room in advance."

Although Fujiwara no Takako, as the Imperial Concubine, could not be allowed to leave the palace, let alone spend the night outside, there was no other way since she was staying at her brother's house if her younger brother was the Shogun.

Tamamonomae often stayed in this mansion, and Rhodes also set up a special guest room for her.

The young man said, "This is a rare opportunity. Please have a drink with me tonight. I'll also invite Nuozi and Xiangzi..."

But she shook her head and said, "I appreciate your kindness, but please allow me to refuse today. I have something else to do in the palace."

"Really? Then I won't keep you."

I always feel that Tamamo is a little cold today, Rhodes thought.

Tamamonomae bowed deeply, then stood up and prepared to leave.

"Hey? Is Zunziqin going back already?"

Noko poked her head out and asked, Tamamonomae nodded and smiled at her: "I won't bother you tonight, Madam Kiyoko."

"oh oh……"

Lord Takako doesn't look very energetic, Sei Shonagon secretly wondered if he had an argument with Mitsunokichika.

"Tamamo."

Rhodes called out to her from behind.

The peach-haired girl stopped and looked back.

The young man hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Do you know anything else about the Tianlan Holy Grail War?"

"........."

After a brief silence, Tamamonomae shook her head.