Type-Moon: My Destiny Guide

[Unique Skill - Knights of the Round Table - Charged]

"Recharge?"

[Charge bar full, inherent skill level increased]

"Beating Lancelot only increased the rank by a third. There aren't many Round Table Knights who actually landed, are there? Are you including the Fairy Knights in that count?"

Without a response, Shuoyue ended her communication with the Destiny Compendium and turned her attention back to the outside world.

Although he defeated Lancelot, he wasn't so ruthless as to tear the old man to pieces—the Saber King was still watching.

At this very moment, Lancelot, who had successfully overthrown his superior, was conversing with his most beloved king.

"I'm sorry, my king, I have lost."

“No, lift your heads, my dear friend, we should be proud.” Artoria had already stepped down from the table and gestured for Lancelot to stand up.

"Because we waited for the round table, the light of inheritance has finally been restored."

"Yes, this appearance in the world has been incredibly lucky for me." Lancelot stood up and looked at the new moon with him, his eyes filled with no regret.

It wasn't just a fierce battle that led to the recognition of the successor to the Round Table; it was also because his lifelong inner conflict was finally resolved, and the culprit known as 'Lancelot' finally achieved reconciliation between the king and himself.

"My king, in the end I want to tell you that you are the best king, the most perfect lord for us knights, and always have been."

Golden light began to emanate, as Lancelot deliberately shattered his spirit core and was about to return to the Throne of Heroes.

"There is nothing more blissful than fighting under your banner. You have always been dedicated and sacrificing, never thinking of yourself—that is enough. Now, please fight for your own happiness. This is my final wish, and I believe it is the wish of the entire Round Table."

"Thank you, Lord Lancelot." The pain of parting was overshadowed by warmth. If he could return to the moment of the King's Feast, he would never again envy the Conqueror King's military might.

My king, my men, my knights, are no less than your subjects. They are the best, and the pride of my life!

"My king, may you find peace and happiness."

After leaving behind his final blessing, the handsome knight vanished into the world, while Artoria watched her dearest friend depart, her holy blue eyes filled with guilt, but even more so with gratitude.

"Thank you, my dearest friend, for reminding me... I will no longer fantasize about going back in time to save Britain."

"As a king, I believe I have done my best, and Lord Shuoyue and Merlin have also said that Britain is destined to perish, so there is no need for another person to experience such pain."

"And if one were to remove the crown and choose as a knight..."

Although her eyes were wet, Artoria still chuckled, her stunning beauty even outshining the bright moonlight.

Even King Arthur himself probably forgot that this was a young girl's innocent and carefree smile before he pulled the sword from the stone.

"How could I bear to give up my favorite round table to someone else?"

It's very windy today.

The clouds drifted by, and the moon peeked out briefly.

The silver moonlight falling on the courtyard illuminated the girl in her knight's attire.

The girl's smile was so pure that it seemed as if the world had stood still.

“I think I understand why you’re interested in her.” Finally, Kariya Matou managed to pull his gaze away. “She’s a king, a beautiful girl, and has a great personality. It’s just too unfair.”

"Although it's slightly different from what you expected, never mind, I don't talk to mudbloods without Command Seals." Shuoyue slapped Yanye on the back, making him stumble, and shouted:

"Hurry up and go back to your home in Chancheng, and start pursuing your happiness from scratch!"

"You don't need to tell me that! Having already left and lost his Command Seals, Kariya naturally had no reason to stay. He strode to the door, but before leaving, he couldn't help but look back:"

"Remember to come see Sakura and Rin after the Holy Grail War is over... They'll miss you!"

"Okay, okay, I'll come find you."

"not me!"

"Yes Yes Yes……"

Despite her reluctance, Kariya eventually got into a taxi and headed out of Fuyuki City.

Watching the scenery rushing past on both sides, he realized that 'Servants' and 'Masters' had completely left his life, just like Tohsaka Tokiomi would never come back... Matou Kariya finally felt the reality of parting.

"Come to think of it, that's clearly my home, isn't it?"

"Then, I should take my leave, Shuoyueqing."

After Yan Ye left, he also came to say goodbye to Shuo Yue.

"In any case, we are competitors in the Holy Grail War. You don't mind if I report to Irisviel what happened tonight, do you?"

"You can decide for yourself, but you should have already given up on your wish, right? Why are you still pursuing the Holy Grail?"

“Indeed, I have no desires that require the Holy Grail to fulfill, but I promised Irisviel that I would obtain the Holy Grail for her; it is my promise as a knight.”

"What if I said that the Holy Grail has been corrupted?"

What?"

“Now that things have come to this, my preparations are complete—in other words, I have no need to hide anything anymore.” Shuoyue looked at him, her tone serious.

"I need your help."

As the moonlight faded, two figures stood in the courtyard for a long time. Finally, one of them nodded with difficulty.

Chapter 166 Kiritsugu Emiya, Betrayed

[The encyclopedia entry has been updated]

[Record Condition 3: 'Help Artoria resolve her inner conflict', completed.]

[Reward: 100% chance to fully project 'Excalibur'!]

[The encyclopedia entry has been updated]

[Hidden condition 4*: 'Become a knight under Artoria' has been completed.]

[Receive the reward certificate for your job!]

[The encyclopedia entry has been updated]

[Hidden condition 5*: 'Conquer her stomach!' Completed.]

[Reward: Crimson Dragon's Heart!]

[Additional Explanation - Crimson Dragon's Heart: There are two ways to use it; please explore them on your own.]

While brushing her teeth, Shuoyue stared at the message logs that she had scanned through the Destiny Compendium, and finally her gaze settled on the last reward.

"So, is this the truth that 'to win a woman's heart, you must win her stomach'?" The young man's lips twitched. "I only fed her a few meals, and she gave me her heart?"

It's important to know that Artoria Pendragon was originally born as the Red Dragon of Britain.

As for the two methods used...

Even though the knowledge of the Ainsworth family is basically unrelated to fantasy species, Shuoyue could still guess which two uses it was.

It's simply a matter of choosing between becoming a dragon or becoming a dragon slayer.

After all, there's no Dragon's Sacrifice Church in the Type-Moon universe (just kidding)...

“However, I’ll pass on this body.” Shaking her head, Shuoyue had no intention of taking out the reward. Instead, she strode out of the room. “After all… there’s always the risk of being drained dry.”

Drip, drip, drip, clear raindrops hit the windowsill, making the teru teru bozu (a Japanese doll-shaped ornament for sunshine) look like it's crying.

It was already the morning of the second day. Shuoyue looked at Meiyou, who had been busy for him all night and was now taking a nap at her desk, patted her head, and then turned his gaze to the window.

"It's raining."

"It's such a good time to commit crimes, it even improves your mood."

The Holy Grail War, Day Six, Rain.

Two kidnappings occurred this morning.

"This is it... This building is really strange."

The Mercedes pulled up behind the pickup truck. Irisviel's first words after getting out of the car expressed her confusion.

It was a traditional Japanese building with a rich history. In this remote mountain town that seemed to have been abandoned by time, this style of house was not uncommon, but for a wooden bungalow, it took up a lot of space and was quite a rare exception compared to modern Japanese housing.

The desolation of this house was also unusual, suggesting it had been uninhabited for a long time. Perhaps due to some past history, it was not demolished despite being unoccupied, and has thus occupied a large area in the city, forming a deserted void.

In the fine rain, the house had an ominous beauty.

"From today onwards, let's make this our base. Einzbern Castle is no longer safe."

Kiritsugu Emiya, dressed in black, got out of the car and used an old key to open the dusty door.

He has already sent Ilya back to Winter City, but if he still wants to pursue the Holy Grail, he must make up his mind.

“Let’s go, Alice, Maimi… and we need to know what you went through last night.”

At this point, Kiritsugu Emiya gave him a meaningful look.

He acted alone but was invited and only returned two hours later—if the master-servant contract hadn't still existed and Irisviel hadn't suddenly fallen ill, he would have already taken the time to deal with the problem.

"Don't worry." The man wearing a baseball cap and blue and gold sportswear nodded and said decisively, "I will tell you everything I know."

A moment later, the group, having finished tidying up, gathered in the reception room and listened to the recounting of everything that had happened the previous night.

"You said they've already left?!" Kiritsugu Emiya's expression remained unchanged, but his trembling voice still reflected his inner turmoil.

Suddenly, as if realizing something, he turned sharply to look at Irisviel, who returned an apologetic smile.

As the Lesser Grail, whenever a Servant dies, their soul enters the Lesser Grail, is converted into magical energy, and stored within it. In order to restore the original function of the 'vessel', the Lesser Grail will gradually begin to suppress the excess outer shell, discarding the self-managing humanoid shell that is attached to the 'vessel'.

In other words, Irisviel's discomfort last night was caused by her leaving the venue.

"Bang!" With a punch to the wall, Kiritsugu Emiya gritted his teeth, his eyes dark and menacing.

Before he could figure out how to save Ilya, the fate of Irisviel, which he had been deliberately ignoring, was now before him.

If he continues to pursue the Holy Grail, he must die, and their daughter Ilya will perish with him.

If he continues to pursue the Holy Grail, Irisviel's personality will be erased by the Lesser Grail, and he will kill his own wife with his own hands.

If he continues to pursue the Holy Grail, what will Shuoyue do next?

"Damn it! Damn it! Damn it! What a joke!" He punched the wall again and again, unmoved even when his fingers bled and his bones shattered.

In the new moon, facing his wife and the pressure of the future, Kiritsugu Emiya finally revealed his inner fear and despair.