Walking in the Question and Answer System of Heroic Spirits

[Time flew by and it was morning, but Misaya Reiko's head was still spinning.]

[Previously at the dining table—]

[Reiroukan Misaya: "Excuse me, what is that person's real name?"]

[The head of the Linglong Pavilion: "Heh, that's not something I should answer. You must ask him yourself and ask him to tell you."]

[Reirōkan Misaya: "I understand, Father."]

[Therefore, Misaya Reirōkan obeyed her father's words without question and prepared to speak with the Servant.]

She arrived at a tall red door. This was her grandfather's workshop, which, after his death, became her father's warehouse for storing items of magical value. After that Servant's arrival, her father specially cleared it out for the Servant's use.

"This is Misaya Bar. Come in, please."

[Before Misaya could knock on the door, the Servant's voice rang out from inside.]

[Same as last night.]

[Reirou-kan Misaya carefully pushed open the door and saw the other person standing in the room, where the morning sun peeked through the gap in the curtains, seemingly conducting some kind of experiment.]

Holding a flask containing blue liquid in his left hand and pinching a dropper with his right, he stopped pouring the silver liquid and turned his head.

"Saying 'welcome' doesn't seem quite right, after all, this is your and your father's house. Come in, Misaya, it must be cold in the hallway, don't worry, please come in."

【"...good."】

Misaya Reiko entered the room somewhat stiffly.

[A standard magician's workshop—that was her first thought.]

The wooden table was piled high with magic books and parchment scrolls; flasks and beakers held various brightly colored liquids, and countless test tubes were arranged in rows. A copper object, resembling some kind of mechanical device, was connected at one end to a trough where pale blue-green flesh floated. Bizarre magic catalysts were displayed everywhere on the cabinets and walls—dried-up reptilian creatures, hearts or claws that seemed unbelievable from ordinary beings, obsidian daggers, golden skulls, and other artifacts crowded every corner, each radiating its own presence. Magic circles or spell formulas, seemingly hastily copied, were scattered across the walls, floor, and ceiling.

Misaya Reiko was shocked; even her father's workshop had never been this 'professional'.

Koles: "It really is... a very reasonable magic workshop."

"Orthodox" and "reasonable" both refer to the fact that Caster's workshop in the video is consistent with modern people's impression of a magician's home.

Tokiomi Tohsaka: "Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!"

Tokiomi Tohsaka: "Although it only flashed by, those magic formulas were incredibly exquisite!"

Gold: "It's more of an alchemist's workshop than a magician's."

Fiore: "It seems this Caster is quite skilled in alchemy."

Kenneth: "Compared to the magicians of the Age of Gods, this Caster is more in line with the style of a modern magician and does not seem to be from the Age of Gods."

[Reirōkan Misaya: "Um, may I ask you a few questions?"]

"Of course. Teaching others is a joyful thing; feel free to ask."

[Initially, she wanted to ask about the other person's identity, but Reiko Misaya's attention was now completely drawn to this mysterious workshop, so she asked about the items she had never seen before.]

[For example, the fire salamander mummy, a mythical creature said to control one of the four elements—fire—was so rare that even in the past, it would have been difficult to find a single living one in the entire world.]

For example, the embryonic form of an artificial human, due to its short lifespan, is sealed away at different stages of development so that subtle changes can be observed at each stage.

This question-and-answer session lasted nearly thirty minutes.

"I believe that the mysteries of the ultimate ether might lead me to unveil the secrets of the lost divine rituals. I want to personally possess the pure starlight touched by the Chaldean sages (Note: referring to the Chaldean dynasty, i.e., the Neo-Babylonian kingdom) in ancient times. It is the ultimate light that shines throughout the entire universe, and also the light emanating from this planet."

At this point, a fanatical light began to gleam in the eyes of the previously indifferent servant.

It seems this is their dream.

Weber: "Extreme Ether, Starlight... Could it be him?!"

Koles: "Teacher, do you already know who it is?"

Weber: "Well, if you think about it carefully, you can guess that he's a very famous person."

Gold: "Could it be that alchemist!"

After a long conversation, the other party understood why Misaya Reiryukan had come to see her.

She then took out a short sword and presented it to the other person.

"Mercury Sword..."

Seeing the word "AZOTH" engraved on the sword hilt, Misaya Reirōkan suddenly understood.

During the Renaissance in the 16th century, there was a legendary physician who was also an alchemist and magician. He could manipulate the five elements and left behind works such as "The Rediscovery of the Four (Five) Elements" and "The Rediscovery of the Three Primary Elements." He is hailed as the father of alchemy.

This alchemist crafted a short sword for himself using alchemy in his early years, which he never parted with until his death. Because the word "AZOTH" was engraved on the round jade at the end of the hilt, it was also called the AZOTH sword (mercury sword).

The other party was using this method to reveal their identity to her.

[The legendary alchemist, Paracelsus von Hohenheim.]

[Reirou-kan Misaya was about to speak when the other person stopped her in time.]

[He seems to be a very cautious person.]

And so, Misaya of the Reirō-kan achieved her goal, and with a heart full of excitement, she took her short sword and returned to her room.

Gold: "It really is this one..."

For magicians who delve into alchemy, Bean Dad is a legendary figure.

Shion: "So this is the one. The Atlas Institute also referenced some of the research he left behind."

Kenneth: "No wonder they dared to claim they were close to the root of the problem; they really got lucky."

Rin Tohsaka: "So the Mercury Sword has such a history?"

Tokiomi Tohsaka: "..."

Upon seeing the mercury sword in the video, he felt a slight pain in his lower back.

That afternoon, Linglong Pavilion received a rare "visitor."

Dressed in a tight-fitting black outfit, with deep bronze skin and sun-colored eyes that burned like flames, the man exuded an air of extraordinary status.

[With such an imposing aura, his identity is beyond question—he is a heroic spirit! And judging from his appearance, he doesn't seem to have any good intentions.]

[They've actually broken the rules and attacked in broad daylight?]

"Do magicians dare to call themselves a foolproof fortress with such poor skills?"

Standing leisurely before the gates of the Linglong Pavilion, the man's disdain and arrogance were undisguised, yet he still stated his purpose.

[That's right, the newcomer is none other than Rider in this Holy Grail War!]

He claimed to be acting on the orders of a Master who was hiding in a workshop in western Tokyo, and to convey their message that they were willing to form an alliance with the Reirōkan family, one of the few magicians in the Far East who "most likely already participated in the Holy Grail War."

Rin Tohsaka: "Uh... This is so glittery!"

Blonde Rin: "Indeed, it's like looking at another Gilgamesh."

Jin Shanshan: "Ha, don't just casually compare me to any kind of scoundrel."

Zabiko: "That's not necessarily true. Judging from this guy's demeanor and bearing, he's probably a king too."

Conqueror King: "Hahaha, looks like we're about to have another arrogant king in the group."

Rin Tohsaka: "I feel like there's no peace in the group chat again."

Gilgamesh: "Hmph, just another useless mongrel."

Chapter 470 The 'Impregnable' Temple

Since they were there to form an alliance, the head of the Linglong Pavilion couldn't very well turn them away, so he invited them into his home, but still had Bean's father secretly waiting on their behalf.

[Rider: "What a boring house. I was hoping you guys could bring something decent."]

[The head of the Linglong Pavilion: "After you announced your name at the gate, I altered the spell to make the various barriers here accept your presence. If you're interested, I can revert to the original settings."]

Rider: "What kind of entertainment is mere magic?"

It seems he still harbors some resistance to announcing his rank, and appears slightly dissatisfied.

However, his words and actions did not hinder the alliance, and the terms were negotiated quite smoothly.

The head of the Linglong Pavilion signed and affixed his bloody fingerprint to the parchment filled with clauses, thus completing the contract.

Lion Robber Jie Li: "Shall the two families form an alliance?"

Koles: "This Rider looks very strong. Forming an alliance should be more beneficial than harmful."

Weber: "Well, that's not always the case; it depends on the situation."

Kenneth: "Contracts... those things are unreliable."

After all, the original version of himself suffered a great loss because he trusted the contract too much.

[Head of the Linglong Pavilion: "Speaking of which, no matter how powerful a Servant is, I never expected you to visit alone in your materialized form."]

"You don't need to worry about it."

Rider, holding a teacup in one hand and with his legs crossed, acted as if he were the master of the house.

"While it's far from being a bit of fun, I don't care. I'll just activate all those barriers and see. Those who want my head, come and get it. Any arrogant fool who dares to point a knife at me will soon know just how grave their sin of offending the sun is."

[The head of the Linglong Pavilion: "It seems you're quite confident in your abilities."]

[Rider: Of course. And what about you, Magician?]