Type-Moon, the Path of a Magician

Although Kiritsugu Emiya is very powerful, if he can take advantage of the information gap and use the Origin Bullet, he can even eliminate a monarch-level magus like Kayneth, but he still has no chance of winning against the Progenitor of the Dead Apostles, and may even lose his life.

Illya, who had just been rescued by Orange, was still waiting for Emiya Kiritsugu to return to Fuyuki City. He didn't want an accident to happen before the father and daughter had a chance to meet.

He just regarded Emiya Kiritsugu as a helper and had no intention of letting him risk his life with him.

“Is the risk high?”

Qingzi felt a little unbelievable when he heard this word from Xia Yuan.

"If you think this is a very risky thing, then who are these Dead Apostles who sneaked in this time? Could they be those monsters at the top of the Dead Apostles?"

Having witnessed Xia Yuan's abilities yesterday, Qingzi didn't want to admit it, but she was indeed defeated by Xia Yuan yesterday.

There was no conspiracy or trickery involved, he was defeated simply by her skills and accomplishments.

She even felt that this guy still had some strength left when fighting with her, probably because he had some trump cards or tricks that he had not used on her, although she also had some tricks left that she had not had time to use.

However, whether from his combat awareness (he set up a series of strategies that were linked together, bringing himself and Youzhu into his rhythm) or his attainments in magic (the inherent barrier is the ultimate manifestation of magic), he was defeated because he was inferior to his opponent.

The only Dead Apostles who could make him feel risky were probably true monsters.

The pinnacle of the Dead Apostles, known as the Twenty-Seventh Ancestor of the Dead Apostles.

If these monsters really are the ones causing trouble in the dark of Misaki City, then things will become very troublesome indeed.

Xia Yuan did not hide the fact that the enemies he had to deal with this time were not just simple Dead Apostles or the Twenty-Seventh Ancestor of the Dead Apostles, but might also involve the Black Princess and the White Princess, and even the issue of Zhu Yue.

Otherwise, Mr. Bao Shi wouldn't have let him come here.

So he told Qingzi the whole story in advance, asking her to be careful and not to fall into trouble because of carelessness. This was not only out of concern for him as a fellow magician, but also because Qingzi was a good girl with strong fighting ability. If she was really killed for no reason, he would be very troubled.

"Yes, the enemy that will come to Misaki City this time must include the Twenty-Seven Ancestors of the Dead Apostles, and there are more than one of them. Some of them have even infiltrated this city."

"And this endless stream of dead apostles is their doing, which is why they appear so quietly and hide so well. Whether it's the great barrier left by the ancestors of the Aozaki family or the detective familiars of the witch of the Kuonji family, they can't be easily found. Only by walking in the darkness of the city in person can we find some clues of their wandering."

"You mean the twenty-seven ancestors of the Dead Apostles are involved?! Or even more than one...?!"

Upon hearing this shocking news, neither the usually optimistic Aozaki Aoko nor the relatively calm Kuonji Arizuma could remain calm.

Even Shiki, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly after hearing the term "Twenty-seventh Ancestor of the Dead Apostles".

Although she had studied magic for less than a year, she knew some basic knowledge about the other world.

For example, Orange had explained to her the name of the twenty-seventh ancestor of the Dead Apostles.

She also understood why Qingzi and Youzhu's faces suddenly turned ugly.

After all, the name of the Twenty-Seventh Ancestor of the Dead Apostles is too famous. These monsters are standing at the top of the mysterious world. Each of them is immortal and has terrifying forces under their command. They are also terrifying existences in the inner world.

If it was just one person, it would be fine. Although the twenty-seventh ancestor of the Dead Apostles was very powerful, the people present were no pushovers either. But the multiple people Xia Yuan mentioned really scared Qingzi and Youzhu.

These damn old monsters are either stirring up trouble in Europe or fighting to the death with the Holy Church. Instead, they suddenly gathered together and came to Misaki City. What are they trying to do?

Is it to hunt her down and seize the fifth magic of the Aozaki family?

If there really were any treasures in this remote and poor place called Misaki City that were worth the covetousness of these old monsters, the only one left would be the fifth magic inherited by the Aozaki family. It was most likely that these monsters were coming for her.

Aozaki Aoko couldn't help but make this association.

"Don't be nervous. Their large-scale infiltration this time is not to plot the fifth magic of the Aozaki family, but to find someone in this city."

Seeing Aozaki Aoko's nervousness, Xia Yuan spoke.

"Or should I call her a princess?"

"Princess?"

Hearing this word, several people present couldn't help but blink, and Shi also became interested.

Looking for a princess?

The only countries that still have princesses in this era are those that still have royal families. And the ancestors of the Dead Apostles are definitely not looking for these ordinary princesses, but...

"The target they are looking for is the top of the Dead Apostles, an existence on par with the Black Princess Alturochi, the White Princess Alturochi."

"The Princess of the Dead Apostles and True Ancestors..."

Everyone present was shocked to hear this answer.

After drinking the coffee on the table, Xia Yuan spoke slowly.

"For some reason, she is hiding in a corner of this city right now, and the rest of the Twenty-Seven Dead Apostles and the Dead Apostles are rushing to this city from all directions just to find her."

"And she happens to be my target, which is the main reason why I visited this city. Although helping Orange get back at Miss Aoko is also part of the pre-arrangement."

Hearing this answer, Kuonji Yuzu frowned and couldn't help but ask.

"I understand that the Dead Apostles are looking for the princess, but are you also interested in the princess? Do you want to intervene in their dispute?"

"I'm not interested, but I came here mainly because I accepted a commission from a nasty old guy. Out of the spirit of the contract, I have to help him deal with this matter."

The old guy was naturally talking about Bao Shi Weng, because this matter involved the True Ancestor, the Black and White Princesses, and even Zhu Yue. If any one of them was not handled properly, it would cause a big trouble like a world crisis, so Bao Shi Weng entrusted Xia Yuan to do it.

Although he was the Grand Marshal of Magic at the top of the Clock Tower, due to his passion for magical girls, he did not have the habit of training his own deputies. At this point in time, El-Melloi II was still too young, and the Magical Girl System had not found a suitable person. This resulted in too few available people under him. So he could only outsource the incident and find someone to help.

It just so happens that Xia Yuan is the best candidate for dispatch, both in terms of strength and his ability to restrain Luo Ya like a natural enemy. Even if Zhu Yue is resurrected by then, with this kid's fighting ability, he can't be expected to defeat Zhu Yue, but at least he can protect himself and contain Zhu Yue, and he can definitely delay until he comes back. Coupled with the existence of King Arthur's Holy Sword of Savior, there is a certain chance of winning.

So Bao Shi Weng looked at Xia Yuan with sparkling eyes.

A complete tool, no, he should be the best candidate to save the world.

It was just that the old man obviously knew some inside information, but he left in a hurry and didn't tell me...

I'm not Sherlock Holmes, and I don't want to go through the process of uncovering the secrets. It would be great if I could just locate these guys and get rid of them quickly.

Fortunately, he knew more about Yue Jili than Kong Jing.

"You told us so much, it shouldn't just be a spur of the moment thing."

Finally, it was Kuonji Yuju who spoke.

At this point, Xia Yuan’s purpose has become very clear.

"Yes, I would like to seek help from the administrator of this place."

He nodded in acknowledgment.

This answer did not surprise Kuonji Yuzu, so she asked again.

"Is there anything we can do to help you? Since they have invaded Misaki City, as the spiritual vein managers here, we can't let them do whatever they want."

"What a clever girl."

He went straight to the point and looking at Jiuyuanji Youzhu's calm and serious eyes, Xia Yuan couldn't help but laugh.

"I'm not telling you this for nothing."

"After all, this time the ancestors of the dead invaded Misaki City. As the managers of the spiritual veins, you will definitely not sit idly by. So I thought of using your power."

"Of course, it is our duty to drive out all those who blaspheme life."

"That's good."

Xia Yuan nodded.

"One more person means more strength, or more efficiency. The strength of the Dead Apostles this time is somewhat beyond my expectations. I want to gather as many forces as possible to wipe them out, and then force the mastermind behind the scenes to show up, once and for all."

"As the administrators of Misaki City, you are naturally much more familiar with this city than an outsider like me. So if you are responsible for leading the way, both the extermination of the Dead Apostles and the search for the princess will become easier."

"So this is ah……"

"We promise to cooperate with you."

After hearing Xia Yuan's explanation, Aozaki Aoko and Kuonji Arizuma looked at each other, then nodded slightly, which was regarded as their approval of the alliance.

"However, I have one more thing I want to ask you two."

"Please go ahead." They nodded.

"It's about the demon-exorcist family here, the Tono family."

Xia Yuan sent Emiya Kiritsugu to arrive a few days in advance and had already collected a lot of information about Misaki City.

Among them was the fifth magician, the Fairy Tale Witch, and information about the Toono family, who were known as the demon-exorcist family of this place.

However, compared with the information about the previous two, the information about the Tono family is much more obscure, and there is no such surname in the demon-exorcising family. Although the possibility of subsequent name changes is not ruled out, Xia Yuan always feels that something is wrong.

Although like Sora Kyouko, Xia Yuan's impression of Tsukihime was not complete, but he still remembered that the protagonist of this chapter seemed to be named Tono, and had the same eyes as Ryougi Shiki. Although there were some slight differences, they were both the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception.

Moreover, he vaguely remembered that the final boss seemed to have a great connection with this family, and Luo Ya might be hiding in this family.

Therefore, he was very curious about this family, so he asked Emiya Kiritsugu to investigate it, but since he couldn't find any useful information, he directly asked the two managers of this place.

The Aozaki family is the oldest family based in Misaki City. Perhaps Aoko knows something or some inside story.

"The Tono family..."

Hearing this surname, Kuonji Yuzu thought for a while. She did know that there was such a demon-exorcist family in the local area.

Although there is a demon-repelling family, the spiritual vein manager of this city is still Aozaki Aoko, and now she is acting as the temporary manager. With her ability, as long as there is no special big problem, she can easily solve it, and she has no contact with the so-called demon-repelling family.

Although this family did seem to have sent people to visit her many times, she just didn't want to see these strangers so she sent the messengers back.

So there isn’t really much I know.

"Qingzi, do you know? The general information about the families here should be recorded in the files handed down by the Aozaki family, right?"

After thinking for a while and still coming to no avail, Kuonji Yuzu shook her head and then looked at her best friend beside her.

"Ah, there should be some record of it..."

Qingzi scratched his head in embarrassment. "It's just that I haven't really read through those messy files at home, so I don't know much about this family."

"If you need it, I can help you find the relevant information. It's all locked in the basement and can't be lost."

Hearing this, Xia Yuan nodded: "Then I'll leave it to you, Miss Qingzi."

"It's nothing. After all, we are companions for the time being. I can still help with this little thing."

Aozaki Aoko didn't care and didn't ask Xia Yuan for the specific reason.

However, he was still wary of the demon-hunting family that Xia Yuan mentioned.

Although the alliance has been formed here.

However, to be on the safe side, Jiuyuansi Youzhu still has to draft a magic essay contest to prevent Xia Yuan from backstabbing him for other purposes.

Although this behavior of distrust might cause them to offend Xia Yuan before the alliance began, she also had to prepare for the worst in advance.

Fortunately, Xia Yuan did not have such an intention and calmly accepted the magic essay contest, and then several people reached an alliance agreement.

【——Xia Yuan. 】

As the last name was spoken, several people swore an oath to the root and the world at the same time, and then completed this mandatory self-essay under the witness of the root.

The next moment, I felt the binding force coming from the root wrapping around my body.

Only then did Jiuyuan Temple Youzhu feel relieved.

However, Xia Yuan was a little surprised. Unlike the first time he signed the magic essay contest, this time he did not feel any special restraint from the source. It seemed that the source had only symbolically marked him.

What's going on? Is this because of my body? Or is it...

He silently glanced at Shiki who was still eating toast beside him, and in a trance he seemed to see another shadow standing there waving at him. He shook his head slightly.

I see……

Without noticing Xia Yuan's actions, after confirming that the magic essay contest had taken effect, Jiuyuansi Youzhu slightly let down his guard against this ally.

Then she said, "Then I'll leave the rest of the battle to you, Mr. Xia Yuan."

"Leave it to me. This way, we can be considered friends instead of enemies. Miss Aoko and the witch of the Kuonji family, please take care of us in the next operation."

"Don't worry, even without you telling me, I won't let any of these dead apostles who broke into Misaki City and committed crimes go."

Aozaki Aoko raised her head and looked at Xia Yuan seriously, still full of fighting spirit.

"But don't think that signing the contract will make yesterday's incident go away. Although I was indeed defeated by you last night because I was not as skilled as you, I will get my revenge sooner or later. Next time, I will definitely defeat you fairly."

"Then I will be waiting for your challenge at any time, Miss Qingzi."

Xia Yuan smiled slightly and did not refuse Qingzi's request to fight again in the future.

He was also looking forward to seeing how much progress Aozaki Aoko would make after experiencing this setback.

However, he has other things to do now than chatting here.

Originally, all these things should have been done by Aozaki Yutoko for him, but that guy was beaten to death by Aoko in a rage last night, and he just changed into a new body and was resurrected, and he was still on the way.