Type-Moon, the Path of a Magician

On the flight to the Far East, Xia Yuan sat in a simple business class cabin, leaning back in his chair, closing his eyes and resting. He flipped through the memories about Yue Ji in his mind, began to extract useful information, and then integrated it.

However, due to the butterfly effect, he was not naive enough to think that the progress of things would coincide with his memory. Perhaps because of his intervention, some details would change and lead to another future. In addition, the world is not static, and there will be more uncertainties.

This commission involves the agent of the Holy Church, the ancestor of the Dead Apostles, and even the King of the Moon [Lunar UO], so he naturally would not be careless.

He is not a born proud king like Gilgamesh. Although he is somewhat confident in his current strength, he is not conceited.

Although a lot of preparations have been made in advance, they still need to be improved to be safe.

So before dealing with this matter, he needed to find some help.

And it just so happened that he already had a few good candidates for help in mind.

……

……

Time: Afternoon, 14.00.

Location: Fuyuki City.

Before dealing with Yueji's affairs, Xia Yuan first returned to the familiar city where he had lived for a long time - Fuyuki City.

After getting off the plane, he walked towards his home.

As soon as he got off the plane, he called Mr. Fujimura, confirmed that his previous house was still there, and said that he would be back soon.

Mr. Fujimura was very happy to hear the news, and invited me to have dinner with him in the evening, saying that everyone in Ohga and the Fujimura group missed me very much.

Of course Xia Yuan would not refuse and immediately said that he would visit in the evening.

Several months ago, this peaceful city suffered a devastating blow. The rampage of the Holy Grail War gave rise to a twisted angel that did not belong to any legendary book.

The light giant, which completely surpassed human common sense, destroyed the entire city in just one night and transformed all the lives in the city. Although the destruction brought by the angel has been wiped out by the miracle of the Holy Grail, the destruction at that moment is still recorded in the mind, and all those who have resurrected from the dead will vaguely remember this bizarre dream.

This also gives others a clue to follow.

During these few months, many important figures have visited Fuyuki City, and there have even been a steady stream of magicians, agents, and people from the same circle, such as the Dead Apostles, all of whom have been looking for clues about the Holy Grail War in Fuyuki City.

As for the reasons, most of them are related to Kenneth's cryptic document report.

Although it was said, it seemed as if nothing had been said, but it aroused the interest of many forces, so they all marched into Fuyuki City and began to look for clues.

However, no matter how hard they tried, it was of no avail.

Those who knew the truth would not tell the secrets of that night, and the Holy Grail would bury it all, only allowing this ridiculous war to be buried forever in this city.

……

……

"Be careful."

City park.

A little boy chasing a balloon was tripped and fell to the side of the road. Just as a motorcycle approached, causing passers-by to scream, an arm gently pulled the boy away.

"Are you okay?"

Xia Yuan held the little boy in his arms and raised his hand to grab the red balloon that was flying away.

"Wow!"

The little boy realized it later and couldn't help crying. He didn't break free from Xia Yuan's arms until his parents came over.

The mother comforted the child, and the little boy's father kept thanking Xia Yuan and invited Xia Yuan to their home to express his gratitude.

In response, Xia Yuan just shook his head slightly, rejected the man's invitation, and did not accept the cash handed to him by the middle-aged man. He just picked up his bag and continued walking in the park.

He didn't care about his little help and just gave a warning.

"As a parent, please don't be so careless in the future."

"Yes……"

This caused the two guilty parents behind him to nod and thank him repeatedly.

On the way home, Xia Yuan saw a familiar black figure on a park bench.

But there was not much surprise on her face, she just leaned towards him quietly.

"You are still in this city, Emiya Kiritsugu?"

"what……"

Emiya Kiritsugu, who was leaning on a chair smoking, heard someone calling him, shook his head slightly, then raised his head to see who was coming.

"Are you back too? Master of A.νenger."

"This is also my first home. If there is a chance, I will definitely come back."

Hearing Emiya Kiritsugu's question, Xia Yuan answered.

"But what's wrong with you? You haven't even left Fuyuki City yet. Why do you look so exhausted?"

"So, have you finished what you wanted to do?"

Emiya Kiritsugu fixed his gaze on Xia Yuan, then nodded slightly.

“I just came back here a week ago. After you woke me up last time, I took Maiya to the Einzbern residence and snatched Illya back.”

"Oh? Have you got it back? Congratulations."

Although he already knew the ending, Xia Yuan still smiled and asked, "So are you planning to settle down in Fuyuki City?"

"Yes."

Emiya Kiritsugu said: "Because of my previous absurdity, I did too many wrong things. I didn't realize my regret until I lost everything. I also did too many things that let others down."

"I owe this city and its people too much. I have no way of making up for it. I can only live here and watch it develop quietly, and protect the people here as much as possible."

"It sounds a bit like a superhero." Xia Yuan joked.

"Still working part-time as a partner of justice?"

Partners of Justice...

"I'm not that great. I'm no longer worthy of the title of hero." Kiritsugu Emiya shook his head.

"He is not a righteous partner, but a sinner trying to make up for his mistakes."

"Sorry, I may have to leave. Illya's school is about to end and I have to pick up my daughter." Kiritsugu Emiya stood up and said.

"Okay, then I won't disturb you."

Xia Yuan nodded. He remembered that there was indeed a primary school nearby. It turned out that Kiritsugu Emiya was waiting for his daughter to finish school in the park.

"Okay, goodbye then." Emiya Kiritsugu nodded.

Before leaving, Xia Yuan suddenly stopped, looked at Emiya Kiritsugu, and asked, "Are you still worried about something?"

"Me? Is it that obvious..."

"Everything on your face is written all over your mind."

"However, the only thing that can make you so haggard and worried is probably..."

Xia Yuan glanced at Emiya Kiritsugu's exhausted eyes, "Is it because of your daughter? What happened to her?"

“Well, when Maiya and I broke through the Einzbern family’s defenses and took Illya back, she had already been made into a new Holy Grail vessel by those guys.”

Emiya Kiritsugu clenched his fists.

"Those guys really don't give up. Even after what happened, they still want to restart the Holy Grail War. Ignorance and arrogance, this is the nature of magi."

Xia Yuan narrowed his eyes: "Is there no solution?"

"No, I have already looked for many magicians involved in this field, but they are all helpless in dealing with Illya's situation."

Emiya Kiritsugu lowered his head and replied, "They all gave the answer that it is impossible to cure her. This is because the Einzbern's android technology is too advanced. As a result, their tricks were corrected very slowly. I'm afraid it will be difficult to find a magician who can cure Illya."

"so……"

Xia Yuan tilted his head and looked at Emiya Kiritsugu: "Are you planning to give up?"

"No, of course I won't give up. Even if there is no solution, I will keep looking for it."

"I will face it all, including my sins. Now I am no longer the magician killer I once was, but a father who once killed my wife and hurt my children... a failed father."

Emiya Kiritsugu raised his head, his eyes showing an unwavering look, and the gleam in his eyes was his unwavering determination.

"Is that so...it seems like you have indeed changed a lot." Xia Yuan looked at him meaningfully.

"After going through these things, there will be some changes."

"How about making a deal with me, Emiya Kiritsugu? Although it is difficult to treat your daughter, there are ways. At least I know someone who can save your daughter."

"is this real?!"

Hearing this, Emiya Kiritsugu excitedly stood up from the bench and asked Xia Yuan anxiously.

"Please tell me, I am willing to pay any price for this, whether it is my magic seal, my life, or my soul. As long as it can save my daughter, I am willing to give everything."

Looking at Emiya Kiritsugu who suddenly came close to him in excitement, Xia Yuan waved his hand.

"Calm down first. Your life has no value to me. If I wanted to recycle it, I would have recycled it long ago."

"But you can rest assured that I will save your daughter."

Xia Yuan's words calmed him down.

"Then...what do I need to pay?"

"You don't have to give too much. In a few days, I hope you can go back to your old job temporarily and accompany me fully armed to do some more dangerous things. Although your strength is dispensable, it is easier to have you as a helper than without."

"I promise you."

"You don't even ask what kind of dangerous thing it is?"

"No need. For my daughter, I am willing to sacrifice my life at any time." Emiya Kiritsugu answered firmly.

"And I believe in you. Even if I really die, you will save my daughter."

“That’s really reassuring.”

Xia Yuan nodded, then tore off a page from the notebook in his pocket and wrote down the contact number of Galan Hall on it.

"When you go back, try to call this firm and tell them that her employer asked you to come to her. The other party will understand. Tell her about your daughter's condition and pay the corresponding amount, and she will cure your daughter."

As Kiritsugu Emiya said, the Einzbern family's android technology is indeed the best among magicians. If one wants to save the Holy Grail that is the core of their technology, a magician with higher attainments in magic must be above that of the Einzbern family.

Before, when he was in Einzbern, Xia Yuan had asked Ahadon, and learned from him that Einzbern had no way to change Illya back to her original form, so even if he sent Illya back for treatment in his own name, it would only be a slow death.

The skills of the top puppet magician, Aozaki Touko, are undoubtedly up to the standard, and now she is the only regular magician in the world who can save Illya.

If she couldn't do anything else, she could only pray for the power of gods or miracles, such as the Holy Grail.

"Thank you! No matter what it takes from now on, I will do it!!"

Without doubting the truthfulness of Xia Yuan's words, Emiya Kiritsugu bowed his head solemnly and expressed his most sincere gratitude to the young man who had given him hope in desperate situation.

"Don't worry. Although what we are going to do is dangerous, it won't cost you your life. Go back and prepare some equipment and weapons to deal with the Dead Apostles. Come back to this place to find me in three days."

Xia Yuan wrote the location on a piece of paper and handed it to Emiya Kiritsugu.

"You will be my deputy this time. Let's be true partners of justice for once and save the world together."

"Partners of Justice?"

Emiya Kiritsugu took the dry note and smiled bitterly, but still nodded solemnly.

【Partners of Justice】

Because of this word, he really paid too much and lost too much, but if it was this time...

"He won't make mistakes anymore."

Chapter 104 Kotomine Kirei and Kallen

Location: Fuyuki City Church.

Time: Evening.

After recruiting Kiritsugu Emiya as his assistant, Xia Yuan went to the church in Fuyuki City again to meet the agent whose fate had changed dramatically because of him.

"Xia Yuan, one of the seven participants in the Fourth Holy Grail War in Fuyuki City, is also the master of A. Venger Cave King. Am I right?"

"Yes."