章 15: Chapter 12, The Rail Zeppelin.
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Two weeks had passed since his meeting with Kiritsugu, that day he learned an enormous amount of things:
To begin with, he learned about events of the present:
Kiritsugu only had half a year left to live, and this had forced them to move their plans forward, fortunately, most of the preparations were already complete. Kiritsugu was not going to carry out any more missions until, according to him, he finished final preparations for his assault on the Einzbern castle and, while doing so, he would keep a low profile, keeping to the outskirts of London.
In his stubbornness, Shirou had researched as much as he could about the curse; but, unfortunately, his results had been the same as his father's: the curse was too powerful and; besides, it was already too advanced to be able to do anything.
According to Kiritsugu, it would take about a month and a half to two months for his assault on the castle, which Shirou was fine with, as it would allow him to attend the Rail Zeppelin.
However, the most important thing was not what he had learned about the present, but about the past...
Kiritsugu had told him all about his experience with the Einzbern family. He told him how, 9 years before the holy grail war, he was hired by that family to be their representative in what would be the last war. The Einzbern family intended to retrieve the Third Magic, which they had lost centuries ago. But Kiritsugu had his own goals; although he refused to talk much about these, according to him, those dreams were something that only he should carry.
Through his association with this family, he met the woman he would marry, and a year later they would have a daughter. This would be her older sister by a year, Illya.
Subsequently, the nine years passed and Kiritsugu prepared to enter the fourth war. It turns out that, two years before associating with the Einzberns, Kiritsugu had taken on an apprentice: Maiya Hisau, after joining the Einzberns, he entrusted all of his gear to her, including his Thompson Contender, just before leaving with the German family. However, both met after nine years to participate in the ritual.
Kiritsugu gave him a list of what he had discovered about the old masters and about the servants, based on what he had researched almost a decade ago:
The first was Tokiomi Tohsaka, Rin's father, he had summoned the Archer-class servant. Kiritsugu described him as an arrogant King fully dressed in golden robes. What was really important about it, however, was its absurd ability to fire weapons from what appeared to be portals. Furthermore, even if it were at a glance, Kiritsugu could tell that each of those weapons were, to say the least, treasures of the highest quality.
These statements made Shirou want to meet said servant; however, Kiritsugu dismissed him, saying that it was almost impossible, and even so, he warned him never to face someone like him. Above all, because he had been able to face Saber face to face as if it were no big deal.
The second teacher had been Kariya Matou, apparently Shinji's uncle, as well as the last Matou to be born with magic circuits naturally. As observed by Kiritsugu, he was an inexperienced magus and, moreover, a rather unpredictable teacher.
He had been the teacher of Berserker, a knight in black armor who did nothing but roar from the rooftops against everything that was put in front of him. Also, he seemed to have some sort of ability to make anything he touched his own. Or something like that…
The third master turned out to be the former Lord El-Melloi, he traveled with his fiancée and summoned a Lancer-class servant. Kiritsugu told him how he handled two spears and, according to what his wife had told him; he seemed to have some sort of charm curse on his face.
The fourth master was none other than Lord Animusphere, who, while he was a magus skilled enough to deserve his title of Lord, what was truly troubling about him was the servant he summoned. Kiritsugu described him as a Caster with brown skin and white hair tied in a braid. The magus assassin ranked him as the pinnacle of all magus, someone so skilled and talented as well as powerful, to the point that he could not be less than a Caster from the Age of Gods.
The fifth teacher was his teacher, Waver Velvet. Kiritsugu described him as... well, a naive boy who somehow ended up getting involved in a war of legendary heroes, and the only reason he was able to survive was because of the heroic spirit he summoned: Iskandar. , the King of Conquerors.
If the fifth master was an incompetent with the good fortune to have summoned a great heroic spirit, then the sixth master was his complete opposite. His servant was not much, in fact, even among Assassin-class servants, he would not be considered particularly strong, at least not from what he had seen. However, she was still a servant, an existence far more powerful than normal humans, and Maiya's death, due to her touch with her poison, was proof of this.
However, beyond that, Assassin did not do greater or greater acts, apart from stealing the grail in the last leg of the war. His teacher, on the other hand, was one of the greatest dangers Kiritsugu had to face during the war, and even so, he was unable to discover her identity. She always communicated by means of distance and, most of the time, it was to "play" with the other teachers.
Lastly, there was Kiritsugu, who had summoned King Arthur. To Shirou's surprise, the servant Kiritsugu had summoned was indeed a male, which directly clashed with what Shirou had seen with his Structural Analysis. After some discussion, they both agreed that it was probably because the grail system was connected to the Throne of Heroes, and that the Throne of Heroes was "out of time and space," so you should be able to summon heroic spirits from other realities.
In addition to all this, an emergency system was activated for this war, thus, an eighth servant was summoned, Ruler class. It is a non-standard servant class for the purpose of presiding over holy grail wars. When there are circumstances that invade the authority of the grail, or that are considered abnormal, it uses its own logic and, independently of other mediators, such as those of the Church, it presents a Ruler to protect the concept of war. Ruler takes no sides in the battle, and only acts in the interest of the grail. Ruler-class servants are given command spells to use against other servants. However, perhaps it was because of the grail's corruption, or some unforeseen factor; that the Ruler of the previous war was an aberration,
There was also another thing that affected the war, the church mediators: Kotomine Kirei and Kotomine Risei. Although initially they acted impartially, this changed as the war progressed. Apparently, the Church had some kind of alliance with the Tohsaka family; so much so that, when Tokiomi Tohsaka was killed, it was Kotomine Kirei who took his place as Archer's teacher.
At the mention of Rin's father's death, Shirou couldn't help but ask if he knew who had killed him. For his peace of mind, Kiritsugu denied knowing this fact, he said that they had made a non-aggression pact until they could deal with the other two big problems of the war: Caster and Assassin's master. And, sometime after that pact, Tokiomi had been killed.
His father told him that the war was really complicated, almost all the servants and teachers arrived until the last day of it. The only exception was Lancer, who was killed before reaching this day by Kiritsugu's own plans. But, save for this one exception, all the servants had survived until that day, as for the masters, only Rin's father and the former Lord El-Melloi were killed before reaching this one.
According to the information he had been able to gather, his father had already told him about his involvement in the final day of the war. On the other hand, Altrouge told him that his teacher was defeated on the last day by a very powerful enemy. Also, Kiritsugu admitted to killing Kotomine on the last day of the war. But no one knows how Lord Animusphere died, nor do they know what happened to Assassin's master or ultimately what happened to the other servants at the end of the war. These were doubts that not even the Association or the Church had been able to unravel.
After learning about everything that happened, Shirou further investigated the grail ritual, he had to make sure that it wouldn't happen again in Fuyuki. To his luck, the conclusion he reached was affirmative; the ritual should not be able to take place due to the state of the ley lines. However, it wasn't all happiness, although the original ritual couldn't happen, maybe a fake war on a smaller scale... Shirou shook his head. No, it didn't make sense, there were better places to set up a fake war.
After having obtained all this information, several days had passed and, right now, Shirou was in one of the apartments where his father was staying.
Inside it, he was able to observe various weapons and equipment that Kiritsugu had obtained from his missions and contracts.
"So what did you want to talk about?" asked his father sitting in front of him.
"I want you to teach me more about our crest's Temporal Manipulation Sorcery," Shirou said as he reached into his backpack for some papers.
This surprised Kiritsugu. What do you want to know specifically? I've already taught you how to speed up your own innate time, thanks to Avalon you can use even Triple Accel safely and as long as you're close to the girl, you can use Square Accel with no major repercussions, except for pain. I guess now I can teach you the Temporary Stall...
"That would be very useful; but…" Shirou took out some papers. I was referring to this...
The magus assassin took the papers and examined them. These are the principles of Time Manipulation Sorcery…" Kiritsugu had already read them when he set out to create Innate Time Control. But this is impossible in normal situations, the amount of necessary preparations, as well as the enormous expenditure of energy, makes it impractical and non-functional...
The manipulation of the flow of time, is the type of sorcery that the Emiya family spent generations researching and seeking to control. It is the ability to separate the passage of time from the flow of time in the outside world within a designated space. It is classified as high thaumaturgy in the form of a bounded field that can be thought of as a kind of reality marble in some way. It allows for a "time adjustment" that can only stall time that has passed or speed up time in the future. It is generally used with large-scale rituals that require a great deal of magical energy and planning to activate.
-I know; but i found a way...
-What are you talking about? asked the freelancer intrigued.
Shirou looked around. How good are the barriers surrounding the apartment?
Kiritsugu managed a slight smile. Don't worry, I have prepared this place so that it is undetectable, it is the same as how I will prepare the defenses of your apartment. Nothing we talk about here will come out.
—Good, because no one must know what I will tell you…
-What?
Shirou looked at him seriously. I'm developing a reality marble...
-What!? Kiritsugu asked, surprised and concerned in equal parts. Are you talking seriously?
Reality marbles are taboo in the wizarding community, simply having one means receiving a Sealing Designation.
Shirou nodded. Yes, I have kept it hidden for a few months. I found out I owned it after I started my second year. But, fortunately, no one has noticed.
Quickly, the freelancer answered. And no one must notice, if they do, you'll have the Association after your neck.
-I know. It's still developing, so it's impossible for me to fully manifest it, but as time goes on, it will come to completion. When I thought about it, and when I remembered the research inside the ridge, I thought that maybe it would be possible...
Kiritsugu understood what Shirou meant. Emiya sorcery was impractical for combat and, even during the practical phase of the investigation, required great rituals as well as a great deal of magical energy to create the designated space where the passing of time would be separated from the other. flow of time in the outside world. However, if that space was created by a reality marble, then all the necessary resources, as well as the ritual, were expendable, the only thing that would still remain would be the consumption of magical energy. However, with his magic circuits, added to that of the Emiya's crest, it should be possible that...
Kiritsugu looked at his son seriously. Shirou, are you planning...?
—Achieving the goal that the Emiya family has been pursuing for centuries?
Kiritsugu nodded.
Shirou smiled. Well, since it looks like I have some chance of getting it, wouldn't it be a waste not to try? Grandpa doesn't care either.
"It is seldom that things fit together so well, Kiritsugu, it would be a waste not to take advantage of it," Muramasa spoke.
Kiritsugu sighed. Sometimes I think that leaving them with the mages could have been very dangerous, in more ways than one...
Shirou replied falsely offended. Hey, I would never indiscriminately harm anyone to get to the top of my research.
The freelancer smiled faintly again. I know, and that's why I'm not worried. You may have spent the last few years in the Clock Tower; but luckily, that hasn't changed your core...
"He's as stubborn as steel," Grandpa mocked.
However, Shirou looked worried. I understand that you don't want to help me with this, I know what happened to your father for obsessing over his research, so...
"I will, I'll help you get it."
This surprised the redhead. What? But…
"You said it yourself, you would never think of harming anyone to get the results of your investigation. If there's one thing I can be sure of, it's that…" Kiritsugu then showed a serious expression. However, we would need a place where we can work without raising suspicions, and without being disturbed… Thanks to my contracts and the sponsorship of the Valualeta family we have been able to save a good amount of money; however, properties in London are not specifically cheap…
Shirou nodded. I know, as a matter of fact, I've been thinking about it due to a certain accident…" Then he reached back into his bag for something, when he found it, he pulled out a pamphlet. How about this? It is not inside the city, but on the outskirts, so its price is not so high, the ley lines have weakened; but they are good enough for what we need…
All of that was true; but, more important, was the price. It's pretty cheap, how did you find out about this site?
-Okay…
In the brochure appeared the image of the Marbury Workshop. Apparently, the rumors about the reason for the murders inside the workshop had spread like wildfire. That, coupled with losing three family members, forced the Codrington family to ditch the shop in order to clear their family name; however, due to rumors, no one had made them an offer, forcing them to lower the price.
—Legislation was in charge of dismantling the mechanism that turned the spirits into artificial fairies, it also doesn't seem like there are any spirits around after the Wild Hunt passed through the place; so now it's just a normal property" Shirou explained.
"I see... at this price... we could make them an offer." However, even if we get the workshop and start studying the ridge sorcery, as far as the reality marble is concerned, I'm not able to help you with that...
Shirou smiled. Don't worry, Rouge is helping me with that; however, I can only manifest it in a very reduced form, so it's really useless for now...
"Are you capable of manifesting it?"
Shirou nodded. Yes, but I am not able to expand it to create the entire delimited field.
"Then maybe it's not useless...
This confused the apprentice magus. What are you talking about?
"Do you remember how my Origin Bullets work?"
Shirou nodded. Yes, of course.
"Perhaps we could use the same method in conjunction with your reality marble." That way, even if the marble is small, when it explodes from within the body...
"The damage it would cause would be enormous…
Kiritsugu nodded. Also, thanks to your projection wizardry, you probably don't need to be constantly creating bullets. But even so, we will still need the necessary materials… Fortunately for you, Avalon will take care of regenerating anything we use.
Shirou gave a half-hearted nod, even if that was true, Avalon didn't remove the pain...
"But, if you want to accomplish this, you'll need the rest of the crest. You will only achieve it with the complete investigation.
Shirou nodded. Yes, I will have to dance in the palm of Barthomeloi for a while longer. On the other hand, I think I'm starting to get used to using the new crest circuits...
-How do you know?
"When the whole Marbury Workshop thing happened, I used Neocaliburn twice and still managed to stay on my feet, I think it's due to the new circuitry.
Kiritsugu nodded. Your magical energy output must have probably increased.
An alarm sounded and Shirou looked at a watch on his wrist. It's already late, I have to go or I'll be very late at the apartment. We will be able to carry out the operation in a few weeks, after the work on the train is finished…
"Be careful, while magi are troublesome almost by nature, those who usually board that train are often even more dangerous.
-I know. It was not for nothing that Red approached him in his day...
Since that conversation, a week passed...
Shirou met the homunculus sent by his sister, he handed her a letter written by Kiritsugu. He didn't know what his father had written on it; but he hoped it would be enough to at least make his sister doubt their grandfather's words. If Illya was on their side during the infiltration, it would be much easier for them to deal with old Einzbern.
And so the day finally came when they would have to board the Rail Zeppelin.
Shirou, Altrouge, and Fou had packed their bags and headed for the station, as they walked, he recalled the information he had managed to obtain about the train...
The train is made up of twelve wagons; three making up the locomotive section, including the main one, as well as a dining car, another used as a vestibule, five for guests, and two for freight. The train originally only ran in the heart of Northern Europe; but, after being repaired, it began to appear all over the continent, even in Great Britain, despite being surrounded by the sea.
-It's here? asked the redhead.
"Yes," Altrouge replied.
Both had reached one of the entrances of the London train station, however, nobody seemed to notice or be aware of it.
"By the way, Rouge, that's…
Altrouge nodded with a smile as he showed off his new accessory. Yes, they were difficult to acquire, but I managed to get my hands on a Mystic-Eyes Assassin.
Mystic Eye Assassins were special magical constructs with the power to block and suppress the power of mystic eyes. For a train full of mystical eyes, it was adequate protection.
Thus, the trio crossed the entrance and noticed how the world changed around them...
Earlier that same day...
The young Lord El-Melloi was at the train station, right in front of the Rail Zeppelin. At his side was his apprentice and one of his students, Rin. Both he and she were looking at their surroundings...
"This will be troublesome…" Rin said.
"What do you mean, Miss Tohsaka?" Gray asked politely.
"Can't you tell, Gray?" Take a look at your surroundings…" Rin looked at several of the people in the station. This place is full of problems. Then she turned to the gravedigger. By the way, you can call me Rin if you want. We have already known each other for several months and we will study together for several years, so it is better if we know each other better…
Gray smiled. I understand, Rin then…
—Rin is right… Be careful Gray, this train was created by one of the 27 great bloodsuckers. One of the people who will approach him is the one who stole my relic, and even if the thief doesn't show up, the people who approach him aren't specifically kind souls.
"That's why you wear those glasses, to nullify the mystic eyes, isn't it, Lord?"
The group turned and could see how a woman approached them.
"Hishiri Adashino, you again?" I knew you would mobilize after I analyzed Wills's files...
"Hmn… So the other Lord rumored to be boarding the train would be Theories of Modern Sorcery.
The entire group turned to see a young girl approaching.
Like Reines, this was a young teenager. She was a fair-skinned young woman with long ashen hair and amber eyes. She wore a long black dress with orange and gold details, as well as an orange bow.
"She's the Lord of Astromancy," Waver told Rin and Gray. Delighted, Sir.
"So the Norwich upstart remembers my name, huh?" Crossing her arms and striking a pose that showed her importance, she introduced herself. I'm Olga Marie Animusphere, delighted. Have you come for a special mystical eye? Lord El-Melloi II…
-Who knows? Waver replied.
"I warn you, this time it will be Astromancy who will win the bid, even if we face another Lord.
"You overestimate me...
Another woman approached the group, she was blonde, tall, with fair skin and green eyes. She was wearing a blue-black formal dress. My lady, it's time...
—Trisha… Okay, we'll see you at the auction Lord, don't get in the way of the Animusphere…
Adashino covered her mouth with one of her kimono sleeves and gracefully said. How scary… How scary…
With that said, they both headed to another part of the station.
"It's strange that the Animusphere come out of their mountain…" Adashino said.
"It makes sense that it is the Faculty of Astromancy that is most interested in eyes that can reveal mysteries," El-Melloi replied. Also, considering the situation of the Animusphere family, it is logical that their heiress wants to get the most out of this event…
"What do they mean?" Rin asked.
—That girl's situation has been one of the hardest and most complicated in the Clock Tower.
Waver nodded. Yes. Lord Animusphere died when she was three years old, for five years, the stability of the Animusphere family hung in the balance. They were represented in the Clock Tower by a provisional Lord and internal disputes were not lacking. When everything was about to be lost due to disputes, at the age of 8, she assumed the position of Lord and, for the last few years, has managed to keep the Animusphere family stable until today...
Suddenly, the lights on the train came on and the doors of the train opened.
"Be careful, this train is basically another world." With that said, he began to walk towards the entrance. Let's go…
The group entered the train, inside it, Gray was surprised at how big it was, Rin was also surprised; however, he did not show it.
Waver sat down in one of the chairs that surrounded a table, next to him sat his students. To his dismay, Adashino sat across from him.
Frustrated, the young Lord surreptitiously analyzed the other passengers...
"I know half of them and they are all monsters..."
Suddenly, the door of the car opened and, from it, a man entered. He was a dark-skinned and rather elderly man, in his seventies, with a tall and imposing figure. Dress in holy church attire. He also has a prominent scar that runs across his forehead and right eye, taking up much of his face.
All the mages were on guard...
"Enough, I have no intention of starting a fight…" Then he reached into one of the pockets of his outfit, pulling out an invitation. I will also participate in the auction. Is there a problem?
"No, excuse me," said the young Lord.
The man shakes his head-. It doesn't matter, it's a natural reaction...
Saying that, everyone was surprised to hear a familiar voice…
"Oh!?" It's an honor to have Lord El-Melloi, I was waiting for you... —said an animated young woman entering through the same door as the man from the church.
"Yvette?" Gray exclaimed.
-What are you doing here? Rin asked.
In an animated way and greeting several of the passengers, she approached the group. My family has mystic eyes, we are regulars on the eye collection train," she said as she held out an invitation, Yvette approached the group and said. Although I didn't expect you to come too, did you hit the teacher, Rin?
"He asked me to come with him, since Flat couldn't come due to extracurricular activities and Svin is preparing for her promotion ceremony." Then she smiled. Mystical eyes also interest me, so I decided to tag along.
—Hmn… With two students… Both women… Well, well, don't be unfaithful to me, professor. She was thoughtful afterward. Although… No, well, maybe…" Smiling she stated. Excuse me professor, I'm not an expert in multiplayer.
Adashino smiled. How cute, do you want to be her lover?
She nodded. Yes, I usually visit at night.
"Shut your mouth and, if possible, jump out that window right now," replied the Lord.
"Sorry to bother you...
All the passengers turned around, from the opposite entrance to the one Yvette had entered, two people started talking to each other.
One of those people was a woman with blonde hair combed to the side. She wears a long, vertically striped jacket, as well as a black suit underneath. The most striking thing about his clothing is his red bandages around his eyes.
Next to him was an older man. If they had to define him, he would be a serious man, with a stone face and, apparently, he spoke little. He wears a driver's uniform.
She introduced herself. I'm Leandra, the train auctioneer.
"I am Rodin, the driver. The Rail Zeppelin will depart at the stipulated time.
Then Leandra gave a slight smile. Over the next three days, we will be auctioning off several of our treasured Mystic Eyes. I hope you enjoy your stay on the train…
Saying this, they both left the car...
The rest of the day, Waver spent watching the passengers, unfortunately, nothing else happened. At the end of the day, Waver, Rin, and Gray went to their room. Gray asked the Lord if they should actively search for the suspect; but Waver said it wasn't necessary as whoever brought them would have something planned for them.
In another car, hours ago...
"We managed to arrive on time," Shirou said.
-Yes. It would have been troublesome if we couldn't board it at the station," Altrouge replied.
They both sat in one of the train chairs and began to covertly observe the passengers...
"Do you recognize anyone on the train?" Altrouge asked via the link generated by the contract.
"Yes. The girl with the ashen hair, the one who is watching us like a hawk, do you see her?
"A little difficult not to see her with the intensity with which she is looking at us, who is she?"
"El Lord of Astromania, Olga Marie of the Animephere".
"Isn't he too young to be a Lord?"
"Yes, but the previous Lord Animusphere died when she was young. I understand that they survived through a representative for a time, but the stability of the family was so endangered that she had to take over at the age of eight.
"That is quite surprising; but why does he look at you so intently?
"The old Lord Animusphere was his father, and do you remember where he died?"
At that moment, Altrouge understood. "Do you think she thinks it was your father who murdered hers?
"It's possible, there were some mysterious murders in the war, like Rin's father or Lord Animusphere, and murders that were discovered through investigation, like Lord El-Melloi. It's hard not to suspect the man with the title of magus slayer."
"But he didn't do it, did he?"
"No, Kiritsugu met Archer and his master on the last day of the war, as well as Assassin. On the other hand, Saber met Berserker as well. But neither of them met Lord Animusphere, his servant, or Assassin's master."
"Do you think she will try something?"
"I doubt it, the magus of the main families of the Clock Tower are proud and 'honorable' aristocrats, at least for the most part. Rituals of the same nature as the holy grail war, such as fake wars, where the participants can die and they know it beforehand, are not so rare. The act of a family attacking another that has killed a member of this within this type of rituals, would tarnish the honor of that family. In fact, it is more feasible for the aristocrats to blame the ability of that member who died and thus clear their family name, than to taint it further by attacking the other magi."
"I get it. If it is about aristocracy, I think I can foresee what he will do: No alliances or contracts, nor will he make it easy for us if we need something from his faculty and, if we give him the slightest excuse … ».
"It will come for my neck. Yes, that is most likely. He could also hire assassins so that it is not known that it was the work of his family; but since he hasn't done it so far, I doubt he will in the future."
"Do you know anyone else?"
Shirou surreptitiously looked around. "Yes, you see that man over there."
"That old man who looks like a mobster?"
"He doesn't look like a mobster, he is. He is Galvarosso Scladio, the Scladio family is a mafia organization, founded by him, whose roots go back to the Sicilian mafia. Although it is called a mafia, it is very different from the traditional mafia. It has absorbed and joined many other organizations, increasing its size. This has created a faceless mafia, which is not related to national borders, lineages, or ideologies.
"Hmm... I'm not very interested in human affairs, is it very dangerous?"
"His organization does, but I don't know what abilities he possesses as a magus. You better be careful."
Soon, Leandra and Rodin reached the car and informed the rest of the passengers about the departure of the train.
"What do you think of the auction on the first day?"
"It will be a bait. Although there is an auction every day; I'm sure the best eyes will be saved for the second and third days.' The Princess smiled, "I want to see what they will auction, besides the rainbow rank mystic eye...".
"So, will you participate in the rest of the auction?"
"Maybe, it depends on what they auction... But I'll get past the first day."
Shirou and Altrouge spent the rest of the day exploring the train, analyzing the passengers, and investigating if anything interesting or out of the ordinary was happening; but they couldn't find out anything. However, when night came...
The duo were in their room inside the train.
"This day was more normal than I thought…" Shirou said.
"Coming from old Caleido, I'd expect a little more, too," Altrouge replied.
"Well, it's still two days away. Who knows what could happen...
Altrouge smiled. Well, from what I've seen of your luck, nothing good...
"I'm not going to deny that this may be true...
Touch; toc!
"Hmn, who could it be at this hour?" Shirou took his sword and prepared to open the door. Excuse me?
Lord Animusphere's companion was in front of him.
"Good evening Mr. Emiya, my name is Trisha Fellows.
"Good evening, you are Lord Animusphere's companion, aren't you?"
She nodded. That's how it is. I come from Lord Animusphere, my lady invites you to dine with us… If you accept, meet us in a few minutes in the train dining room. Having said this, she bowed slightly and waved goodbye.
"That was unexpected…" the redhead said.
"The dining room is a public area, I highly doubt he'll try anything," Muramasa said.
"Did you wake up, grandfather?"
—Yes, I have been attentive in case I see something interesting; but since I didn't notice anything, I went back to sleep.
The redhead nodded. You're right, it would have been easier to eliminate me now. Shirou addressed his partner. Are you sure you don't want to go to the auction? The young man was thoughtful afterwards. Although, now that I think about it, I don't think you need other mystical eyes...
—I don't need them, the only ones that interest me are the ones in the rainbow rank. On the second day though, while I doubt they'll show the jackpot, they'll show better eyes, so I'll go, probably.
"If you are only interested in the rainbow ranks, why will you participate in the second day?"
She smiled-. Who do you think will need all the help they can get to survive what we are going to face, you or me?
This surprised the apprentice blacksmith. Wait, you want to buy me some mystic eyes!?
"Only if they offer something useful."
Shirou looked unsure. I don't know if that will be good.
This caught the attention of the Princess. Why?
"Do you see my eyes?"
She nodded. Yes, they are silver, as always.
He denied it. No, they were more of a coppery color at first, they became that way over time.
-Really?
Shirou nodded. Grandpa and I have a theory...
—We believe that his eyes were transformed by carrying my karma and that of our entire lineage. It is not something that has not happened before; but it is the first time that it is shown with such force... —the master blacksmith spoke.
"Pure silver eyes?" It makes sense, especially when they allow you to analyze any weapon in fine detail through Structural Analysis, a very useful skill for a blacksmith. Altrouge smiled. Don't worry, the mystical eyes are related to the body, the pure ones to inherited karma, they won't cause problems if you combine them, at least of course, if they have a terrible compatibility. So let's go?
"Will you give me another option?"
"No, it looks like fun."
Shirou smiled a bit wryly. I think few people would find it fun to go out to dinner with a person who probably wants to kill you.
"In fact, there are more of us than you think, you just haven't met many who have.
"By the way, brat, wake me up when it's time for the auction."
-Hey? Are you interested in mystic eyes, grandpa?
-Not specifically; but we could find something good…
After saying this, both of them walked to the dining car of the train. This one had several tables and chairs side by side. In one of them, Trisha and Lord Animusphere were.
They both approached the table.
"Good night…" Shirou said.
—Emiya. Please take a seat," Lord Animusphere spoke.
Shirou and Altrouge sat down and suddenly the menu appeared out of nowhere.
"Yes, I'm honest, I didn't expect you to call me directly, Lord Animusphere."
They both ordered and the letter disappeared.
"I admit I was rather hesitant about this approach, but any major altercation inside the train that jeopardizes the auction will result in those involved losing access to it, and I imagine you, like the rest of the passengers, are here to get a mystic eye, isn't it? Olga Marie spoke.
"It's possible…" the boy answered. By the way, this is Rouge, my apprentice.
"Delighted," the Princess spoke.
Marie nodded in acknowledgment.
The food came to the table out of nowhere.
"If he has sent for me, I must assume that he wants something from me, how can I serve the Lord of Astromancy?"
—Trisha…
The woman nodded. I understand. Trisha got up and, using her finger, traced a circle around the table. Suddenly, the area changed.
—A pocket of imaginary numbers, it's the first time I've seen one. It's a funny way to use it… —Shirou exclaimed in surprise.
"It's much more practical than creating a barrier so they can't hear us," Marie said.
-Certainly. So what do you want?
-Information. Of course, I'm willing to pay for it. It's about a common event between our families," she said before handing him a contract.
"A Geis, prevents me from lying about the information given, instead forces Lord Animusphere to reward me in some way. Too vague, but the information I'll give you isn't really important, so I won't lose anything and may be able to gain something." He took the contract and passed it to Altrouge for her to examine, not for nothing was she the Master of Contracts. Altrouge studied it for a few moments, gesturing that there were no holes in the fine print, so he accepted it. I see. The previous holy grail war, isn't it?
Marie nodded. That's right, I'll get right to the point: Was it your father who killed the former Lord Animusphere? Or, do you know how he died? As much as we have investigated, we have not been able to find the answer. If not for my father transferring his crest before he entered, our family would have fallen into disgrace, just as the El-Melloi family did at the time.
Shirou shook his head. No, although my father was the assassin of the former Lord El-Melloi, he had nothing to do with the death of Lord Animusphere, however, there are things that I can confirm for you...
-Speaks…
"Your father made it to the final day of the war and only died at the height of it.
-But how? We didn't even find the remains of his body…" Marie asked, for a moment, her expression faltered and showed a small hint of weakness.
"I have a theory. Nowadays, it is common knowledge that the grail of the old war was corrupted; but, what the magi ignore, is the size of the corruption. This agglomeration of curses expanded like a blackish mud that devoured everything without exception, the Church, the Association, and the government covered it up like a fire; but that cannot be further than the truth.
-Y?
"That corruption emanated from the grail itself, and if your father was close to it, it's possible that the corruption...
Marie swallowed hard. You mean, the mud of the grail…
Shirou nodded. Almost certainly, around five hundred people died that way, and it is likely that your father was close to the grail. That would explain why they found no trace of him.
She looked down. I see…
"Forgive me for not being of more use."
Marie shook her head. No, even if I had the exact information about his death, it wouldn't change a thing.
"In that case, I think this ends our meeting."
Marie nodded. If you need anything from the Astromancy faculty, come to my office, as long as it's something reasonable, I'll see what I can do. Trisha...
The woman eliminated the pocket of imaginary numbers by typing a password.
—Valuay, will you participate in the auction? Mary asked.
"Probably…" Shirou replied.
"In that case, I warn you, we plan to win it, it wouldn't be wise to get in our way," she said with a smile.
"Oh?" Is that a challenge? Altrouge asked.
She shook her head-. Not at all, I don't think they have enough money to compete against us.
Altrouge smiled. Well, we'll see… —he said before leaving.
Shirou smiled wearily, as he shook his head. You should not have done that.
"I trust…" Marie answered.
"I know, but she has that and more, probably…" he said before leaving, following his partner.
Thus ended the first day on the Rail Zeppelin for its passengers; but, apart from this, in one of the London venues…
Kairi Sisigou walked these streets looking for a particular establishment. On his way, several people walked away from him, fearing his appearance, finally, he reached a door, it had a small sign: closed for some event.
He smiled-. It's here," he said before opening the door and entering the establishment.
—Welcome, Kairi Sisigou…
"I didn't expect you would bring me to such a fine place, though I doubt you'd like it, Miss Reines."
The Lord's sister smiled. My brother loves this place; In addition, their sandwiches are rich.
Kairi sat up. And what does the sister of a Lord want from me?
She took a cup of coffee. You know that my brother participated in the previous holy grail war, right?
Kairi nodded. That is rumoured...
"Well, the catalyst you used was stolen.
"The item used to summon the Heroic Spirit?"
Reines nodded. Iskandar's cloak was taken.
Kairi whistled. It is not a small thing.
"No, Kayneth miraculously got it."
"The King of Conquerors' cloak must be able to form a bond with him, or one of his vassals.
Reines nodded.
"Any evocation magus would want her."
"That's right, and my brother went up on the Rail Zeppelin to retrieve it."
This surprised the mercenary. Wait, are you going to ask me to come up and help him?
She shook her head-. No, you cannot enter without an invitation. And I need leads on who's responsible.
—I see, I have to play detective.
"It must be someone capable of stealing from a Lord and I need someone who can take care of himself.
Kairi nodded. I understand; but why doesn't someone from the College of Modern Wizardry fix it?
Reines smiled. Because those closest are the first suspects. I was going to ask two of my brother's students to investigate the case; but one of them was already engaged; however, she should be coming soon.
A few minutes later, the Edelfelt heiress came through the door.
Thus, the first day ended in its entirety.
The next day…
Gray had just entered the dining car.
-Hears! Apprentice, this way, this way —Yvette said from one of the tables, she had just had breakfast.
Gray walked over to the table and sat down across from the girl.
"Why don't you order something?"
"No thanks, I'm not feeling very well."
—I see… Where is the teacher?
"It's not ready yet...
Crossing her arms on the table, Yvette said. Surely he asked to sleep five more minutes...
"Ha ha ha, you know him very well…
She smiled-. Of course, I want to be her lover after all.
"Do you want to be her lover?" Of the teacher? Gray asked as if she wasn't very familiar with the word, not that she didn't know what a lover or a love relationship meant, it just wasn't something she related much to.
"With that reaction…" Yvette sighed. You must not be my rival.
—Hmn?
She raised her eyepatch. My mystic eye reads emotions, my sorcery consists of carving jewels and transferring them to my mystic eye, so I see people's feelings...
-I see…
—Sorry, I shouldn't have been upset, you don't have feelings for the teacher...
Gray denied with a smile. No, I appreciate him very much, but I don't have those kinds of feelings for him.
-Yes. So it's not worth competing with you. Yvette lay down on the table. You don't have that kind of feelings for him… for him… Hmn? For him...?
-Something happens? the gravedigger asked confused.
Yvette managed a smile. Grey…?
-Yes?
"But for him, perhaps, for someone else...?"
At first she didn't understand his question, however, after thinking about it for a bit, she blushed slightly. At first, she may have felt some kind of crush on her master for rescuing her, and there were even very handsome men in her eyes, like Melvin, but if she now thought of love, the image of another person came fleetingly to her mind. …
"Oh!?" A reaction…
-Hey? Gray exclaimed.
Yvette looked excited. It is small, like a flower in the process of blooming.
-Excuse?
Yvette happily held her hands together. I support you, Gray, I'm sure you'll get it!
-Yes? She answered, losing the thread of the conversation.
Suddenly, the door opened and the young Lord entered through it.
"Welcome, professor!"
Waver's face showed discomfort upon noticing the girl. Yvette…
She got up, leaving him a seat next to her. Come on teacher, your apprentice is here too!
To his dismay, Waver preferred to sit next to Gray.
-How did it go? Gray asked.
"I questioned the driver about the invitation I received. It is an unsigned invitation, one of those distributed to several people. It seems he doesn't know who received it either.
-I see...
"They give out several of those invitations," Yvette said.
-Really? Gray asked.
Yvette nodded. Yes. If they don't add new people, the auction gets boring. They must distribute about ten each year.
"So it's impossible to follow the trail," declared the Lord.
She nodded. You should have consulted me about the train and not brought Rin.
"Ask yourself why I didn't do it last night," he replied sulkily.
Yvette started kicking. You are a bad teacher!
In the distance, Adashino watched them with a smile. Play your bait well, Detective.
On the other hand…
"Shirou-kun?" Rin asked walking towards the end of the last car of the train.
Shirou was leaning on the railing looking at the horizon, when he heard his name, he turned to see a familiar face—Rin?
she nodded
"I didn't know you came to the Rail Zeppelin...
Rin walked over to the railing to feel the wind hitting her face. It was not something I planned, the teacher came the day before and asked me for help. He offered to give me private lessons, so I didn't turn down his offer, plus I'm interested in mystic eyes too. And you?
"I got a commission, and Rouge is also interested in the mystic eyes.
"Hmn... Mystic eyes are extremely expensive..." Rin smiled. Do you think you can compete in the auction?
He denied with his head-. Not at all; but Rouge yes.
-Really? I'm not going to deny that he bought very expensive things the last time we went shopping...
"Apparently he's amassed money over the years.
"Oh, so your family is from quite a long lineage, do you have magical patents like mine?"
Well, I'm not going to deny that his lineage is ancient; but I didn't mean his family.' Shirou shook his head. No, I think they have simply been amassing it over the years.
"Hmm... though, I never thought she needed mystical eyes..."
"You don't really need them." Then he walked over to her. By the way, Rin...
"E-Eh?" She exclaimed when she saw how the boy got so close.
"Since when do you wear glasses?" he asked, looking curious.
—Oh, these… They are not ordinary lenses, they serve to nullify the mystical eyes. Rin held them in her hands and showed them to him. I imagine you brought something similar, right?
"Hmm...so they're killers with mystical eyes like Rouge's." Shirou nodded and showed her the gloves he was wearing. Look…
—Runes, a combination that momentarily averts people's gaze. It is simple; but effective. His partner analyzed.
—Yes, I just need to activate it with a bit of Od and that's it. I wouldn't be capable of something much more complicated.
"Hmn, now that I think about it…? Rin placed her glasses on him. Pfff, yes, you're right, you better keep wearing the gloves.
"Hmn?" The confused boy exclaimed. In fact, now that I see you, there's something I need to talk to you about...
-About what?
"About what you asked me last time."
Rin was serious. Did you find out something?
Shirou nodded. Yeah, I talked to my old man and found out a few things. You see, my father didn't kill yours, they were both in a ceasefire pact until they could deal with other dangerous mages.
-I see…
"But what seemed strange to me was what happened after his death." Rin, does your family have ties to the Church?
She nodded. Yes, about 200 years ago we were hidden Christians living inside Japan when the country was intolerant of foreigners. Thanks to that we have good connections with the Church.
-I understand. When your father was assassinated, a Church enforcer took his place. He was Archer's teacher for the rest of the war.
-What!?
He looked at her strangely. You did not know?
She shook her head-. For a few years now, getting information about the war has been very complicated, as if someone was covering it up.
-And the teacher? Why didn't you ask him?
She looked uncomfortable. Shirou, did the teacher invite you to play video games?
—Yes, I am no expert; but we have played several games. I have also played some with Flat and with Caules. From time to time, the teacher invites us all to play.
—Well, I'm not good with those things… When he asked me to play with him, I refused him, and he said something like: "Damn! You're the worst Japanese in the world" —she explained while imitating her teacher's voice. —. Then he said something like, "I'm not going to give you an ounce of instruction. Hey, well, I'll at least send letters of recommendation to the other departments."
-Really?
She nodded. I don't know how you and Ayaka make me pay more attention to you.
"W-Well I think it's because of our similar conditions...
"Similar conditions?"
Shirou nodded. Yes, I have sometimes heard Gray, or Svin, say that, despite being one of the best teachers in the Clock Tower, the professor resents not having achievements of his own as a magus. This is due to her lack of talent, and I think that's why she gives us a bit of leeway..." Although, to himself, he thought, It also has to do with the fact that she taught Ayaka how to play before he left. asked, but how was he to know that Rin didn't know about video games? I mean, it's Rin, she always knows everything... Anyway, the name of the person from the church who took your father's place was Kotomine Kirei, an enforcer.
"So it was him…" Rin said showing some hate in her voice.
-Do you know him?
Rin nodded. Yes, for some reason, my father left me in his care. I have known his family for a few years...
-His family?
—They take care of the church in Fuyuki, it is made up of three people: Kotomine Kirei, Hortensia Caren, her daughter, and…
-Y?
—Shirou…
-Yes?
Rin shook her head. No, I mean the last person is called Shirou, Kotomine Shirou. It could be said that he is Kirei's adoptive brother.
-Oh I understand.
"The three of them take turns around the year to maintain the church, so-"
Rin was going to continue; but Shirou stopped her. Wait Rin, why are you talking like Kotomine Kirei is alive?
This surprised the young magus. Because it is, obviously.
Concerned, the redhead exclaimed. That's impossible…
Young Tohsaka looked at him as if she didn't understand his words. what do you mean?
"My father told me that he killed Kirei on the last day of the war.
For Rin this was like a bucket of cold water. T-That doesn't make sense, I've seen that fake priest for almost the last ten years! Are you sure he killed him?
The apprentice magus nodded. From a shot to the head. My father checked it, there is no way he survived.
—But, if so, who is the Kirei who has been taking care of me?
The boy scratched his head, trying to understand the situation. I don't know, I don't even understand how they allowed a member of the Church to replace a magus in the middle of the war, I suppose it makes some sense... they must also want the grail.
"Still, this is too strange…" Rin looked thoughtful. He didn't want to go back early; but… Shirou, next year, would you mind coming back to Japan with me? It will only be a quick visit, it will serve for several things, such as making your stay in Fuyuki official...
The boy caught it. And find out what the hell is going on, I get it; but do you mind waiting a few months?
"I don't care, but… is something wrong?"
The redhead shook his head. No, nothing, but, in a few weeks, I have to make a very important trip, I can't miss it.
This piqued Rin's curiosity. Where?
-Germany. I have business to deal with there...
She narrowed her eyes. I see, I understand. Then we will plan it after you come back from Germany.
-Thanks. By the way, have you found out anything about the person who stole the relic from the professor?
Rin shook her head. No, nothing so far.
Suddenly, all the passengers on the train heard a warning:
"The train will stop for two hours, you can stay inside it or go for a ride if you prefer."
"The auction will probably start later... I think I'll go down for a walk," Rin said.
"I'll go and wake up Rouge, she's not very good with mornings."
Rin nodded. I'll probably stop by my room before I go out...
With that said, the two parted ways.
On the other hand, a few minutes ago...
—Lord El-Melloi II ...
Waver was still in the dining car; but he was no longer with Yvette. The one speaking to him was none other than Lord Animusphere.
"Can I talk to you for a moment?"
Lord El-Melloi stood up. I don't know if I can offer you what you are looking for. I am not an auction customer.
"You're the best man in the Clock Tower to hear it," Marie declared.
Waver sighed. Ok, I'll listen to you...
With that said, Waver and Gray escorted Marie and Trisha to their cabin.
"Well, what does astronomy want of me?"
We are behind an astronomical object...
This caught the lord's attention. Here? The Rail Zeppelin only has mystical eyes. I didn't think the Animusphere would be interested in such mundane matters...
—Both looking at the earth and looking at the planets beyond the sky, is the same, in both cases you observe celestial bodies —answered Marie.
"We think he came on this train to obtain a mystic eye and use it as a means to increase his power in the Clock Tower, we also think he's being supported by the Sophia-Ri, are we wrong?"
Hiding his intentions, Waver replied. They are not far from the truth, however, the El-Melloi and the Sophia-Ri don't get along as well as they used to. I thought they would know...
Marie smiled. I heard that Princess El-Melloi had an argument with Lord Sophia-Ri and the grudge still lingers; but since they didn't cut connections, I figured it wouldn't be anything serious. Then she was serious. I'm going after the star item of this auction: The rainbow mystic eye.
This surprised the Lord. Rainbow? The ultimate heavenly controller of the human body.
-Rainbow? Is it that good, master? Gray asked.
"Yes, as I taught you, mystic eyes have ranks. The high level ones are gold or jeweled, the rainbow ones are even higher. Waver looked impressed. So they really exist...
Marie smiled. Not even in the Clock Tower are there many who have seen one.
The train rocked and Gray covered his mouth with one hand.
"If they're going to auction off that mystic eye, don't you think I'll buy it?"
"I doubt you have enough money," Lord Animusphere declared confidently.
"You're not outspoken," Waver declared as a small drop of cold sweat trickled down his hundred. I take it you're sure they're going to auction off that rainbow eye.
"Show him, Trisha. We'll speed things up if we reveal some of our cards.
-In agreement.
"I saw it myself," Trisha said as she took off her glasses and her eyes began to glow violet. Lord El-Melloi II, can you raise your right hand?
-A) Yes?
She nodded. Three, two, one…
Gray couldn't contain his nausea. Excuse me, I'll be out for a moment." However, as Gray ran away, the train lurched, causing her to fall onto the Lord's arm.
"A mystic eye that sees the future…" the Lord whispered.
Trisha put her glasses back on. I watched as the eyes were auctioned off.
Gray wasted no time walking out of the room. Excuse me.
Waver addressed the two. And what do they want me to do?
"When they bring out the rainbow mystic eye, if any other fools bid on it, I want you to bid too," Marie replied.
"Wow... weren't you the one who said I didn't have enough money?"
"There are no magus foolish enough to take on the houses of two Lords," Marie said with a smile. If it is removed when the rest is removed, the damage will be minimal.
Waver thought about it for a few seconds. For now, I accept your proposal.
"Thank you, I'm glad this was a constructive conversation." If you cooperate, I will reward you appropriately. Marie smiled. This makes me calmer...
"Is there anyone willing to bid against you?"
"I doubted it until yesterday, although I highly doubt the Emiya family has enough money to challenge me... But... Your student's apprentice gives me a bad feeling."
"Emiya?" Are those two on the train?
Marie nodded. I thought you brought them with you...
"No, they must have come on their own...
Con Gray…
The young grave guardian was sitting in one of the wagons looking at the landscape. Just as a man approached him...
"Are you okay, miss?"
Hearing the voice, Gray was put on guard, who spoke to him was the agent of the Church. He raised his hands as a sign that he didn't want to do anything wrong.
"Excuse me, I got dizzy.
'This train doesn't run on normal tracks. Taking a few steps towards a fruit bowl, the man picked up an apple as he said. The Rail Zeppelin travels on magical tracks. Tide if you're not used to it. Holding out his hand, he offered her the apple. Drink water and eat something with sugar, it will improve a little...
-Thanks a lot.
Gray reached out his hand to take the apple and, the moment he touched the man's hand, the man's mystical eyes activated making him stagger back.
Gray got up and hurried to help him. He is okay?
Between gasps, he said. I didn't mean to look, so you're not a magus. You are the spitting image of that King, are you not?
"H-How do you know?"
"Sorry, my mystic eye can see into the past. Even if I don't want it.
The man staggered, but Gray caught him.
-Thanks. I'm fine now...
—You're right… I'm not a magus, being a disciple of the master is only by title.
"That's why you worry if you can be of use to him."
-Yes…
"Don't worry, you're the kind of person he needs." I assure.
The man started to walk away.
"Did he use sorcery again?" Gray asked as he watched her walk away.
"No, I speak from experience. I met someone like that once, someone obsessed with the past needs someone trying to move forward into the future.
Saying this, the man walked away and got out of the car.
In another car...
The young Lord was in a car with a small bar.
"Can I sit next to you?" Trisha asked.
-Do you want something else?
A drink appeared in front of the woman. When I investigated the holy grail war, I met a young man named Waver Velvet.
"That must have been a tough read."
—Not much, I wasn't able to find the big thing; but from what I found out, he was a third-generation magus, and he wasn't particularly promising. However, he survived the war and, upon returning, inherited the title of El-Melloi, becoming a Lord with a purpose.
Waver lit a cigarette. It's just a title...
"During the war something happened that changed his life. For example: An encounter with an ancient hero," she said, glancing at him surreptitiously.
Waver exhaled smoke from his cigar. An interesting deduction.
At first, neither realized that Gray had entered the car...
"And I have more. If I were to summon the same Heroic Spirit again, that servant might not retain his memories...
—I'm surprised that someone from Astromancy is interested in things like that, it has nothing to do with the stars...
—It is said that the connections are like the stars themselves…
"I also want to ask you something: what kind of rainbow mystic eye did you see?"
She turned her gaze away. I don't think it is necessary to share so much information. Not even Rail Zeppelin could offer two mystical rainbow eyes at once.
—I see… It makes sense. Humans depend on information in life and die bound by it. And sight is the one that gives us the most… Sight was humanity's first form of sorcery, and gaining information is the basis for all sorcery." Waver continued to smoke. That is why memories and information control us. Having a mystic eye will mean accepting that it will bind you, if you decide to buy one, keep this in mind.
"Thanks for the warning." With that said, Trisha got up and walked away.
"The train will stop for two hours, you can stay inside it or go for a ride if you prefer."
Gray stared as she listened to the entire conversation, she didn't know what to say to her teacher. But finally…
—¿Maestro?
"Did you hear about me and the holy grail war?"
"No, but…" she answered.
"Even if there is a new war, servants don't retain their memories after their summons, I've known for a long time...
"But when you appreciate a person, it's normal to want them to remember you!" Gray replied.
"Yeah, it's not that I don't care that he forgets me." But still, there is someone I want to see. I want to check something… I want to put an end to something so that I can continue to move forward after these almost ten years. That's all, a simple mania.
Gray looked down.
"If both of us could keep the memories and share them, it would be the ultimate happiness. It would be one such, that he could never pay for it. Not in my whole life...
—Maestro…
After a few minutes, Rin walked through the door. She walked past Gray and approached the Lord.
"Professor, I found this under the door of our cabin.
—Hmn?
Gray walked over to the two.
The Lord read the letter: "It is an honor that you received the invitation and came."
"I see, stay tuned, it looks like they will start acting up.
In a cabin...
"Altrouge, are you awake?"
-Five minutes more…
Shirou pulled the covers off her and opened the curtains. It's daylight for a long time, you have to get up.
"Is breakfast ready?" she said, curling up on the bed, refusing to get up.
"We're on the Rail Zeppelin, there's a dining car.
"Isn't that your food?"
"No, they didn't let me in the kitchen...
Altrouge grumbled. I have lost 50% of my motivation. Has the second day auction already started?
Shirou shook his head. Not yet.
"Now I've lost the other 50%.
Shirou smiled. Sounds good to me, it's been a very smooth ride.
Lazily, the Princess got up and began to fix herself. Enjoy while you can, if I know Caleido as well as I do, I wouldn't send us here if something were to happen; Also, Rita hasn't contacted us yet.
"Do you think he knows you're here?"
-Undoubtedly.
Suddenly, a loud scream was heard: AAAAHHHHHHH!
"Do you hear that, Shirou?"
Concerned, he answered as he opened the door. How could I not hear a scream like that!?
Both left the room heading to the origin of it.
—I wasn't talking about the scream, I was talking about Caleido's laughter after saying something like: Let the show begin!
He was going to answer; but if he knew anything about the old ancestor it was that, in fact, he could do things like this and worse.
When they arrived at the origin, there were several people on the outskirts of the room. But the most important thing was what was happening inside, making a space for each other, they both entered...
Trisha had lost her mind... ...literally, her slit body was lying on the ground painting the floor with her blood. Beside him was Lord Animusphere, the professor, and Gray…
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