Yuanzang Mountain.
One of the mountains southwest of Fuyuki City can be said to be the center of the magic flowing here. Ryudong Temple stands majestically on the top of the mountain, and beneath it lies a deep and vast underground cavity. This place is named the cave where the dragon - a synonym for the spiritual vein - lives.
It is also the so-called "Dragon Cave".
It is also the origin of the name "Liudong Temple" built on the mountain.
The large hole spreading underground is where the Great Holy Grail is set up and where the first Holy Grail descended.
However, according to the on-site investigation conducted after Medea signed the contract yesterday, obtained the demon sacrifice, and regained her mobility, she discovered a huge hidden danger that was like a time bomb.
With the vicious vision of a magician from the Gods, Medea soon noticed that someone had made a "tumor" on Enzang Mountain. The spiritual power generated at the intersection of several earth veins would grow over time. piled on it.
When the accumulated power reaches an unbearable threshold, the hole hidden inside Enzo Mountain will undoubtedly collapse, triggering the end of the entire Holy Grail system.
"It has been at least seven or eight years since this tumor was created. If the current situation continues, then in about fifteen to twenty years, the expected outcome will come. Even if the process is blocked , it just extends this period to within thirty years..."
The Greek witch calmly expressed her opinion.
"Its creator should have wanted to see this scene, but unfortunately, as you said, Master, this Holy Grail War is too special..."
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"Yes, it was only held again after ten years. If it weren't for this, I guess there would be no chance of the Holy Grail War happening this time, right?"
Tosaka Rin murmured to himself, standing at the foot of Enzang Mountain and looking at the mountain in front of him.
She heard the implication of Caster's words, and subconsciously wondered whether the person who could do such a thing might be a witness to the last Holy Grail War, but she didn't have much clue.
The confused Master thought about it again and again, and finally couldn't help but shook her head.
Then, she turned her face and subconsciously asked Caster: "Caster, is there any way to prevent this?"
"Yes, this person's method is not necessarily very clever...it's just that the other party has an advantage in time." The Greek witch said euphemistically. "And we may not have that much time, Master."
It is not very difficult to solve this matter, as long as it is not during the Holy Grail War.
With the sky as the countdown, you can't tell whether it will be today or tomorrow. During the war, it may end at any time... Do you really need to devote your energy to doing such a thankless thing? This issue is highly debatable.
Tohsaka Rin also fell into deep thought. After a moment, she clenched her fists and said decisively: "It seems there is no other way... Caster, just follow your suggestion."
"As commanded, leave the rest to me, Master."
Medea bowed slightly and nodded, and also turned her gaze to Enzang Mountain in front of her.
Next, she will use this place as a base to build her own magic base. As a witch of the gods, she possesses A-level position construction skills, and can completely build a "temple" that surpasses a "workshop".
This is the correct way to open Caster.
It is unreasonable to ask her to fight like a warrior. Just as Assassin's vocation is to assassinate through stealth, this class was not established from the beginning to challenge opponents head-on. Each class has its own unique features and positioning.
Xia Zhi, who was behind, watched all this calmly without making any comments.
If the situation remains the same and no improvement occurs, he may be troubled by the fact that the witch girl he randomly picked up on the road has his eye on the same place as him, which may affect his plan.
Under the circumstances, he had to weigh whether he should let his beautiful colleague end her earthly mission early and return to the Throne of Heroes...
However, the situation is different now. Xia Zhi has keenly grasped a greater opportunity from the current situation, and the realization of this opportunity is obviously inseparable from the strong help of this witch lady. It needs to rely on her excellent professional knowledge and skills. accomplish.
Therefore, after careful consideration and weighing the pros and cons, he decided to put his "dirt-eating plan" on hold for the time being.
Of course, the main reason is that the efficiency of eating dirt is obviously declining. Even if everything goes well, if you can continue this behavior without interruption for several days, you may only be able to barely double your magic power...
——In fact, this growth rate is already amazing.
——Under such a rough application method, the art of boiling stone can still achieve significant improvement. The reason behind this is actually due to the unique properties of Mount Enzo or the Great Holy Grail.
If under normal circumstances, if he still tried to use this crude method to enhance his own magic power by continuously transforming the energy of the earth's veins, he would realize that the real efficiency of this method is unbearably low and cannot be implemented at all.
The reason is that in ordinary spiritual lands, the concentration and quality of earth vein energy are far less than this...
Even if you are lucky enough to encounter an energy place of the same level, the spiritual power contained in it will definitely not be the most suitable, pure and colorless power for transformation...
That's basically it.
Although Xia Zhi was aware of this, he was unable to do anything about it. It wasn't until Medea brought new information that he keenly realized that his original strategy of trying to fundamentally solve the problem might actually work.
Maybe I just did some trivial work, and I haven't even been able to break through the defensive circle around the Great Holy Grail...
However, the unintentional efforts of his predecessors have paved the way to success for him. Now it is only waiting for a destined person like him to take over the baton and complete this crucial final chapter.
"Let's go, Assassin—"
At this time, Miss Master also greeted the young man.
"Let's go up together and take down Liudong Temple first..."
The girl in the red dress with twin ponytails said in a deep voice, which was quite resolute. As her attitude and concepts changed, her behavior would naturally change. She was determined to do her best to participate in this event.
For myself, for my family, for my father...
"Okay, Master."
Xia Zhi gathered his thoughts and glanced in the direction of Yuanzang Mountain.
In fact, if you think about it in a positive direction, this can be regarded as a kind of open plank road and a secret way. When colleagues build positions on the top of the mountain, they become the real focus in disguise and attract the attention of other people.
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The process of taking down Ryudou Temple went smoothly.
There is no resistance at all. Most people are directly captured by the mystery of magic. Medea easily exerts hints, and they act according to the instructions of the witch without even realizing it.
They were not asked to do anything, they were simply told to move out one after another.
During the Holy Grail War, rent a house to live outside, and don't come back for the time being, lest you be accidentally affected and lose your life.
The Greek witch is naturally not a kind person, but for the sake of her new master, she doesn't mind spending a little more effort. There is no use keeping these people anyway.
As far as the short time they got together so far, she was still very satisfied with this new Master.
Although he is not very mature, this means that he can be trusted by his followers.
"I don't know what the expression of that guy from Liudong would be if he found out he was kicked out when he came home..."
Tohsaka Rin breathed a sigh of relief. Even though she was determined, she still felt somewhat awkward about invading other people's homes directly and naturally, and occupying the magpie's nest and driving them out.
"Maybe he won't even notice it happened..."
Watching the host and the monks moving in an orderly manner, Xia Zhi said calmly, and at the same time looked at the girl: "Master, you are actually able to make up your mind so quickly. You didn't even think about it yesterday..."
After all, he had mentioned before that it would be best to change his base.
But at that time, the girl didn't think too much about it. She just excused herself by saying she didn't have money, and then let it go.
In fact, this can also be seen from her attitude towards the Holy Grail War, which is already a life-and-death war. How can she not go all out to fight for every chance of victory just because she has no money?
It can only be said that although I am determined, I am not yet enlightened.
"Well! You don't need to remind me about this..."
Tohsaka Rin's cheeks suddenly turned red, and she glared at him hard: "I also know that I was not really prepared, and I took it for granted!"
Having said this, she clenched her fists hard and took a deep breath: "But, but, this is probably the last chance. No matter what, I must try to achieve that goal..."
When she realized that "this is very likely to be the last Holy Grail War" and "if this opportunity is missed, her long-cherished wish will never be realized," the girl's ideas and attitude naturally underwent some subtle changes.
Changes in concepts and attitudes will undoubtedly lead to innovations in behavior styles.
This is why she left school directly and chose to come to Yuanzang Mountain resolutely.
"Is this important? Do you want to obtain the Holy Grail? Do you want to fulfill any wish?"
Xia Zhi took in the girl's subtle expression, pondered for a moment, and decided to ask.
"It is the duty of the Tohsaka family to obtain that, and if you want to become a magician, that is the inevitable path..." Tohsaka Rin frowned and seemed to think for a while before saying this.
She has been constantly preparing to win the Holy Grail, but she has never thought about what she wants to achieve after she actually gets the Holy Grail.
There seemed to be a lot of ideas popping up at once, and none of them seemed to be what I wanted, so I thought about it subconsciously, and simply answered the question with the last words my father told me.
"Is it just an obligation..."
Xia Zhi nodded thoughtfully, that's fine.
Then I can destroy the Holy Grail system without any psychological burden.
"I have been working hard for this goal, okay!" The black-haired girl with twin ponytails didn't know what her servant was thinking, and couldn't help but argue, "I hope to restore the glory of my family. This is also my goal. It’s your responsibility as a magician.”
As she spoke, she couldn't help but wave her fist.
During the Holy Grail War that year, when she was young, she looked at the man who had never made a joke in her memory, touching her head and saying worried words in a heavy voice. That scene was something she would never forget.
At that moment she was thinking that if she could become a magician, she would win everything.
Now that the Holy Grail is in front of her, she must consider whether this will be her only chance in this life. It is her duty to rebuild the glory of the Tohsaka family and fulfill her father's last wish!
The young man opposite frowned, feeling that something was not quite right about this scene.
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Take down Liudong Temple and set up a magic position.
He quickly used the spiritual land to restore his own magic power and began to deploy various defensive techniques.
Medea mastered all of this with great skill. In the evening, she basically completed the control of the top of Enzang Mountain.
And after reaching this step, it is time to implement the next step——
There is no doubt that the next target is the red-haired boy in school, the boy named Emiya Shirou.
Tohsaka Rin recognized the other party, but did not have any contact information. He could only invite Shirou Emiya to Ryudou Temple by asking Assassin to send a letter. In name, they wanted to discuss great things together, but in fact...
Ahem.
Xia Zhi expressed doubts about this strategy and did not agree that the opponent would foolishly run to his base camp, but he still accepted the task.
Like a ghost, he moved freely in Fuyuki City. He quickly found the red-haired boy's residence according to the address. To his surprise, the other person was actually near his home, confronting a loli with white hair and red eyes. .
"Berserker, do it!"
Loli, wearing a girl's winter clothes, gave the order to start the war with an innocent smile.
"Hohohohoho-!!"
The three-meter-tall black giant behind her, with muscles all over his body as if made of bronze, roared with unknown meaning, holding a huge black sword and ax in his hand, and strode forward like a tank to crush him.
