The Holy Grail War Blessed by the Gods

"I don't know if you'll be able to get used to the environment here, since I haven't considered entertaining guests or accommodating people."

"It's nothing, I can still tolerate these things, and it looks quite interesting here, much better than it looks from the outside."

Besides, I brought my Shocker with me. With that, there won't be any problems here. Would you like some wheat porridge?

Circe, seemingly out of nowhere, produced a bowl and a steaming bowl of wheat porridge, and asked Manshu.

Chapter Thirty-Eight: Reunion

Manju was quite happy to drink the Shock Manju from Circe, since it was unlikely to have any effect on him, and in the Edo period, the Shock Manju was a rare delicacy.

Although Manshu was not a person who craved food, it was only natural to choose the more correct option when there was no need to deprive himself.

Manju gladly accepted the bowl of wheat porridge, and then casually summoned the already considerable power that was present here.

This time, we can use the main character's power directly to create a herb called Molly using Hermes' power, to recreate Odysseus's response in the Odyssey.

Circe was quite pleased with Manshu's straightforwardness, but Manshu wasn't really interested in her. After chatting for a few more minutes, he sent her off to look around on her own.

Circe was also intrigued by the rather strange and unfamiliar divine aura permeating the area, and intended to make some more Shockon.

The shuffles she brought were all eaten by Manshu in one go, but luckily she brought some ingredients, so she could make some more.

Manjusque, wanting to get everything officially on track, picked up the Moon Cup that Circe had returned; this cup still had its uses.

This cup was constructed using the spiritual energy of Edo (the ancient capital of the Tang Dynasty). Through this connection, it can influence the entire spiritual land of Edo. (粑 - a type of rice cake)

And the magic accumulated in the cup does indeed have a slight effect, though it is not colorless, but rather flows with filth.

However, it's not about using him to fulfill any wish, or to perform any advanced modifications using magic.

He was merely using this to test those who came; with this filthy magic capable of constructing malicious trials, who knows, he might see something interesting that would elicit messages and pleasurable sounds. (Fault)

"The time has finally come to an end. Edo is a city that can hardly leave a deep impression. Staying for so many days is enough to make one feel bored. Even if it were burned to the ground, what regrets would it leave in one's life?" — Ling

Manjusquerade certainly didn't have a very good impression of the city, nor did he leave any good mark on it.

All that remained seemed to be the destruction caused by that immense magical power, so there wasn't much to say about it.

Amon's concealment had vanished, and the palace reappeared before these people. Terrifying magic began to condense along the magic circuit within the room where Manju sat.

This time, however, the magic was neither used from Manjusaki nor drawn from the ground.

The retrieved Moon Cup was placed in the magic supply position to accomplish more tasks.

The dark red color silently flowed into the magic circuits within the hall, and also made the outer perimeter of the palace seem to have some patterns that symbolized misfortune.

"It has appeared. Just like yesterday, terrifying magic is gathering above that palace. At this speed, in no more than two quarters of an hour, the power that can destroy the entire Edo will reappear above that palace."

Tsuchimikado Takatoshi was currently solely focused on his duties as a host, observing the celestial phenomena and calculating before addressing the two pairs of master and servant who had already arrived. 8

"The unclaimed Rider isn't someone who needs time to unleash the power to destroy this city. This action is simply a countdown, an announcement to everyone that if they don't arrive before the accumulated time is up, he will fulfill his promise and unleash that power to destroy Edo Castle." (5)

The Martial Venerable, with a knowing look, gazed at the sky, eager to try.

"In a quarter of an hour, it will be noon, when the sun is at its zenith. The unclaimed Rider carries the divinity of the sun; at that time, his power might be amplified. Dragging it out until the very end is probably not the right thing to do."

"Is that person a deity possessing the divinity of the sun? No wonder he's so powerful, even wielding the power of the gods. Indeed, he might receive that power at noon. I'll send my shikigami to inform the other Masters." Liu

Tsuchimikado Takatoshi immediately sprang into action, knowing the urgency of the situation, and therefore did not waste any time. (III)

"Rider seems to have altered the flow of magical energy in the sacred lands through the Cup of the Full Moon. He appears to have bypassed the Master's presence, allowing other Servants to directly connect to the local sacred lands."4

Tai Guang had been tampering with the sacred site, and therefore was able to detect the changes occurring there. 4.

Circe's magic was beyond Tai Guang's comprehension, but he could still perceive and understand what was happening. (II)

"In that case, I've wasted my time. He just needs to leave commerce and go somewhere else. However, the unclaimed followers can thus leave the spiritual land they inhabit."

However, it seems the unclaimed Caster has been won over by Rider, and the unclaimed Assassin is nowhere to be seen. Only the unclaimed Berserker and Archer are usable.

There aren't many unowned Servants left now. Saber and Lancer have already left, Caster is with Manjusaka, and only Archer, Berserker, and Assassin are left outside.

“Archer’s power is reliable. Having another Servant like him greatly increases the chances of defeating him. Although Rider’s actions avoided my plans, they have inadvertently created a powerful enemy for him. It’s hard to say whether this is a good thing or a bad thing.”

At the start of the ceremony, Tsuchimikado Yasuhiro regarded the unclaimed Servants as his own power.

Therefore, he sent his Onmyoji to investigate the information of the unclaimed Servants early on, and he had already found out most of the information about them.

"Longjun."

Tai Guang sent out his shikigami to summon his younger brother, explained the situation to him, and asked him to find two more people to help him.

"The unclaimed Berserker seems to have formed a master-servant relationship with Takao Tayu. Tell her that if she cannot defeat the unclaimed Rider, not to mention the courtesans of Yoshiwara, no one in the entire Edo will survive."

"As long as we can defeat the unclaimed Rider, the victory will surely be in my hands. The promise I made to her will be fulfilled then, so do not be stingy with any strength."

After all this was done, Kokoji Temple quieted down for a moment, but only briefly, because as people gathered again, the entire Ueno district was about to experience its final roar.

Has the situation become this dire?

After Ryūshun relayed the message to Takao Tayu, Takao Tayu asked Musashi.

"That's right, the enemy is not some ordinary demon or monster. It's something that a swordsman's blade can't compare to. It's a god or Buddha in all but name."

Musashi replied with a calm expression.

"However, encountering something like this is a blessing on the journey. At least up to now, my sword has reached a level where it can touch the gods and Buddhas, so it's not a battle without a chance of victory. Don't worry too much, Taifu."

"Can you really not worry about what you're saying, Musashi? Will this be the last time we meet?"

After hearing this, Takao Tayu's face was filled with worry. Although they hadn't known each other for long, this romantic samurai was undoubtedly the one she had fallen for.

Yoshiwara's red-light district is a paradise for men, but also a sea of ​​suffering for the courtesans.

Except for the first day of the new year, the courtesans work in shifts here year-round, sleeping only when they have a spare moment. No matter their rank, they are forbidden from leaving the gates of Yoshiwara.

There was insufficient food, and doctors were refused entry. The prostitutes were thus confined to this isolated space for life, allowing infectious diseases to spread throughout the land. This place was a cruel sea of ​​suffering.

From the moment the prostitutes are sold into the red-light district, every bite of rice they eat and every item they use becomes a debt they carry. The longer they stay in the red-light district, the more debt they accumulate. 8

Even with countless tales of courtesans earning fortunes overnight, very few ultimately gain freedom. Most reach retirement age still forced to sell themselves to pay off debts, destined to die alone and destitute in Yoshiwara.

There were eleven Takao Tayu in history; the one pictured here is the second-generation Takao Tayu, and also the most famous.

It is said that Takao Tayu caught the eye of Date Tsunamune, the daimyo of Sendai, who planned to redeem her from Yoshiwara with gold equal to her weight.

However, Takao Tayu already had someone she loved and rejected Date Tsunamusubi. In the end, an enraged Date Tsunamusubi grabbed her hair, dragged her to the riverbank, cut off her fingers, and killed her.

Even Takao Tayu, a court lady, could only drift in this sea of ​​suffering throughout her life, until the beginning of this Moonlit Ceremony, when Miyamoto Musashi was unexpectedly summoned by her. (5)

This unruly ronin became a ray of light in the darkness of Yoshiwara, allowing her to see beyond this sea of ​​suffering and to dream a fleeting dream.

However, this brief ceremony would eventually come to an end, a fact that Takao Tayu himself was well aware of.

"I will not leave today; I must go to the next place first. I am not an ordinary servant, but a servant who bears the burden of a drifting fate."

However, I am still a Servant, and right now I am doing my best for my Master's wishes.

"I understand, Musashi. Then do as you wish, Musashi. Whether it's a farewell or not, consider it a rehearsal."

Takao Tayu nodded slightly, then extended her right hand, revealing the flower-like Command Seal on it.

"Musashi, don't worry about anything, just do what you think is right."

As Takao Tayu spoke, the Command Seals began to glow, a third of their radiance appearing before disappearing.

(9) "No need to accommodate the wishes of others anymore. Be true to yourself and cut off what you should cut off."

"Musashi! Live as you please, like a bird soaring through the clear sky!"

(iv) Takao Tayu used all three Command Seals in her hand at once, and the magic power of the Command Seals was applied to Miyamoto Musashi, strengthening her magic power.

(8) However, these Command Seals, which do not have any explicit commands, are roughly similar in function to the three Command Seals that Waver used before the final battle.

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②For a moment, Wuzangjie did not expect that Taifu would choose to use up the three Command Seals in his hand directly. He just stared wide-eyed at his Master in front of him.

"I don't know how to use magic at all, and I only learned about Command Seals from Tsuchimikado. But I am indeed a Master, and I wonder if what I'm doing now is even slightly fulfilling my duties as a Master?"

"Takao Tayu said softly, and Musashi could only shake his head repeatedly before speaking:"

"This is more than just a little gift, it's the best gift ever, Tayu! The udon noodles in Yoshiwara are also quite delicious, I really love Edo."

So, getting back to the main point, time seems to be running out, and I should be going.

After saying goodbye, Musashi jumped out of the attic window and headed towards Ueno with the ownerless Berserker.

"Miyamoto Iori and Saber, it seems we'll have another chance to fight together."

Arjuna, dressed in white, arrived quite quickly and greeted Miyamoto Iori.

In the days prior, Miyamoto Iori had also crossed paths with Arjuna. After a battle, they became acquainted and had fought together.

"I didn't expect to encounter an opportunity to rely on your strength so soon. This is an incredibly powerful enemy."

"That's not true. I can't just stand by and watch someone destroy the city and make ordinary people suffer in front of me."

Ah Zhou spoke with a calm demeanor.

"I didn't expect everyone to arrive in less than a quarter of an hour. The second bell hasn't rung yet, so there's still plenty of time."

Long Jun walked over at this moment. The Master and the Servants had all arrived. After yesterday, no one launched an attack without authorization.

They knew that it was impossible for one person to break through this place. 9.

"Then I will escort you all to the upper level."

Zhou Yu continued to summon warships, carrying everyone present into the sky to a location near the palace. ④

Unlike yesterday, the new dark red patterns on the palace seemed alive; as the ship rose into the sky and approached, magic gathered on them. 8

Then, ominous magical energy coalesced into a light projectile, which was fired directly at the oncoming warship. Death.

Although there was no automatic counter-attack arrangement here yesterday, Zhou Yu did not let his guard down. Upon seeing the situation, he immediately summoned the warships to block the attack. (2)

"It seems the opponent is even more aggressive today, but this only makes him look like a cornered beast fighting back. Let's seize the opportunity and take him down in one fell swoop!"

Someone immediately laughed and said something, but it was just encouragement; no one really believed it.

"Today, I alone will pave the way for you all." (v)

Arjuna raises his Gandhiba, and Agni's power wraps around it, instantly enabling him to unleash terrifying, army-level arrows.

"Turn to dust in the karmic fire of Agni, the fire god!"

Five arrows were fired in quick succession, all striking the flames leading to the gate.