Crossover Anime: Collecting Treasures from All Worlds Starting with Type-Moon

“I can understand you. As a princess of a country, you were abandoned in the wilderness to die. Even with the help of Artemis, the goddess of the hunt, I believe that time must have been very difficult for you.”

On the other side of the room, Shen Qiu had also dressed and washed up. His light blue casual suit, combined with his somewhat stunning appearance, made him a spitting image of a handsome young Japanese man.

Although Atalanta received help from the goddess of the hunt in her childhood, that was all. When she was about four or five years old, she began to hunt wild animals on her own and lived alone for more than ten years. The hardship and loneliness during this period can be imagined.

This is also one of the reasons why she distrusts men in mythology.

"Actually, I know."

The cat-eared girl turned her back to the window and looked directly at Shen Qiu, speaking with a slightly apologetic tone.

“I know that no matter how hard I try, those children can never be saved. Just as you said, no matter what... no matter what, the seventeenth century has already vanished like a bubble.”

"I know that what I see are just ghosts, illusions that are not real. No matter how hard I try... no matter how hard I try... they can no longer exist in this world."

At this point, Atalanta could no longer contain her grief; her voice trembled with sobs, and tears streamed down her face.

"But, but I just can't accept it! I love those children, I love all the children in this world! I'm in so much pain, so much pain, and when you used magic to send them back to nothingness, that pain became unbearable..."

"Let me do something... That's all I can think of. What's the point of killing you? But... but I just can't take it anymore!"

Large tears dripped from Atalanta's eyes and fell to the ground. She could no longer suppress her sobs and began to wail. This heart-wrenching pain brought her to the brink of collapse every moment.

Just then, the cat-eared girl suddenly felt a warm sensation.

Shen Qiu embraced her and pulled her into his arms.

"I understand."

Shen Qiu whispered in his ear.

"As I said, each of us has different dreams, and then we go down different paths. Every path is full of hardships and difficulties, and it is also full of controversy."

"But no matter what the final result is, we just need to do our best to have a clear conscience."

Shen Qiu gently stroked the cat-eared girl's hair with some affection. Was Atalanta stubborn? Of course she was very stubborn, you could even say she was a bit obsessed.

But human history has been able to move forward precisely because of the relentless pursuit of ideals and dreams by those who are stubborn to the death; they are the conscience of humanity.

"Waaaaah, waaaaah..."

Like a flood bursting its banks, Atalanta's tears seemed to flow exceptionally, quickly soaking half of Shen Qiu's clothes. After crying for an unknown amount of time, she finally pulled herself out of Shen Qiu's embrace.

"The deceased are gone, but what about the living? Miss Hunter, would you be interested in doing something for the surviving children? There are many children in this world who have suffered since childhood, and they desperately need your help."

"You mean... the Holy Grail?"

Atalanta asked somewhat uncertainly.

"No, I can tell you with certainty that the Holy Grail will not grant the dream of 'giving all children in the world a happy childhood,' and if you make such a wish to the Holy Grail, it will only push all children into an abyss."

Although the Holy Grail in this world is the real Holy Grail, it is definitely not some kind of "omnipotent wish-granting machine." Just think about it, how could that be possible?

If this wish were truly made, the Holy Grail would most likely cause all the children in the world to fall into a state of illusion, and then create a utopia.

Does this count as having a happy childhood? In the eyes of the Holy Grail, of course it does! Because he is just a machine that follows procedures, and the clearer the logic you provide, the clearer he will be in his work.

For example, if Shen Qiu says, "I want to destroy my great America," the Holy Grail will definitely act immediately without hesitation if it's something so clear and logical.

The Holy Grail's ability to grant wishes is based on known human methods. The Holy Grail cannot do things that even you don't know how to do, so it can only choose the most convenient method to achieve its goal.

For example, Amakusa's wish: "I want all of humanity to be bathed in the Third Law." This wish is very clear; the Holy Grail can simply use the Third Law on Earth.

Atalanta's wish is to ensure that all children in the world have a happy childhood, but how does that actually work? If you ask her, she certainly won't know. So, if you ask the Holy Grail, will it know? Impossible. The Holy Grail will only find the optimal solution.

This is the true nature of the Holy Grail.

Chapter 279: The Promise Between the Boy and the Cat-Eared Girl (Please Subscribe!)

"Then how can I possibly save those children...?"

After hearing Shen Qiu's explanation, Atalanta felt an unprecedented sense of confusion, and her eyes dimmed as if they had lost their luster in an instant.

"It's simple, just acquire a physical body."

Shen Qiu snapped his fingers with a smile and then continued.

"As the wielder of the Third Law, Sevent has the opportunity to gain a physical body after touching the Greater Grail. Once he gains a physical body, Sevent will acquire the ability to live forever—the immortality everyone desires."

"No matter what you want to do, as Sevents, you only have fourteen days in the mortal world. After fourteen days, everyone except the final victor will inevitably return to the Throne of Heroes."

"Only by first obtaining the physical body, the foundation of everything, can you have time to realize your ideals. If you can't even take the first step, then no matter how much you think about the rest, it will only be fleeting like a mirage."

The boy picked up the now-cold coffee from the table and drank it all in one gulp. He had been talking non-stop all morning in his efforts to subdue Atalanta, and his throat was practically parched.

After hearing his words, the girl fell silent.

Shen Qiu was not in a hurry, but let her think. What he said was flawless. If she was sensible, she should be able to understand what he wanted to do in a short time.

"Are you trying to... lure me in?"

The cat-eared girl asked uncertainly, her face showing some hesitation.

"I think you've probably noticed it too, right? The abnormality of the Red Team, and that strange priest and Assassin. They're not your Master, yet they can still order you around all day long, and even instruct Rider to assassinate Ruler."

"Oh, by the way, Ruler is still alive because Lancer saved him, and Lancer is downstairs right now."

As he spoke, Shen Qiu revealed his right hand, where three red, gun-shaped seals on the back of his hand stood out prominently.

"You are the Master!"

Upon seeing the Command Seal in Shen Qiu's hand, Atalanta was so surprised she almost jumped up. Such a powerful young man... wasn't a Heroic Spirit?

She felt a little dizzy. What was going on? Wasn't modern society supposed to be in decline? How could there still be such powerful humans?

"There is no doubt that I am human, Master, and I have never been Sepant. It's just that everyone who has seen me has mistaken me for Sepant."

It took Atalanta a while to come to her senses and continue their previous conversation.

"You saved Ruler? If that's the case..."

"what happened?"

“I had met Ruler before and formed an alliance with her. She agreed to help me investigate the Master’s affairs, while I would infiltrate the organization and provide her with the necessary intelligence.”

Without much thought, Atalanta recounted her encounter with Joan of Arc. If Shen Qiu had indeed saved Joan of Arc, then the two would certainly not be enemies.

Given his abilities, there should be no need for him to lie.

"I see... This is somewhat beyond my expectations. It turns out that the ally I was planning to win over was intercepted beforehand?" Shen Qiu revealed a look of sudden realization, but a sense of unease was also faintly revealed in his heart.

The butterfly effect has already begun, and this is only the beginning.

As time goes by, the plot will gradually slip out of your control, and the value of the information and plot developments you initially obtained will decrease until the Holy Grail War in this world is completely unrecognizable.

This was not good news. During his time in Tulipas, the priest must have been doing something. A strange sense of crisis began to emerge in his mind.

"Ruler cannot resolve this matter on his own; in fact, he might even put himself in danger."

Shen Qiu stated firmly that combat had never been that saintess's forte, nor was intelligence gathering, and strategy was equally...

This is not meant to be disrespectful, but rather to discuss the matter objectively. Joan of Arc's greatest characteristic as the arbiter was her "moderation," meaning that she was not outstanding in any particular area, but she also had no obvious weaknesses.

“I know that. That priest... I don’t know why, but even though he’s always smiling, I don’t feel warm when I see that smile. Instead, I feel scared.”

Atalanta gave a wry smile. Working under Amakusa Shiro was definitely not an easy task. He had eyes that seemed to see through everyone's hearts, so much so that Atalanta didn't dare to look him in the eye.

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"So, what do you think of my opinion? Don't worry, my goal is the same as that saint's: to make the priest pay the price for breaking the rules."

Shen Qiu extended his right hand in a handshake gesture, and two seconds later, Atalanta's soft little hand returned the gesture.

"Then it's a deal!"

Downstairs, the restaurant.

Breakfast time had long passed—at least for them. Some unknown Saber was still frantically fighting over a plate of roasted ham, and this was already the fifth plate of roasted ham.

Rin Tohsaka sat there looking somewhat anxious and uneasy, yet also very excited, glancing at the stairs every five seconds as if waiting for something.

Before she knew it, her cheeks had turned a rosy red.

"Hey, little girl, there's no need to be in such a hurry, is there? This is a rare time to rest. Rest time in the Holy Grail War is very precious. Maybe in a few days, you'll miss this morning."

While smoking a cigarette, Shizi Jieli spoke with considerable ease, holding a copy of the latest "Romanian Daily" in his hand and a cup of Sri Lankan black tea in front of him, looking every bit the decadent middle-aged man.

"I! I'm not in a hurry at all! It's just that that guy is doing something weird that's really annoying me! We already agreed on this..."

The agreed-upon thing refers to the sacred artifacts.

Currently, only Shen Qiu has extra relics left. These relics were specially prepared for Rin Tohsaka. She was supposed to perform a Heroic Spirit Summoning this morning, but things didn't go as planned. Shen Qiu's top priority now is to win over Atalanta.

The next second, a voice that was very familiar to the group rang out.

"Good morning, everyone. I'm sorry I'm late because of some things. As for the reason for being late... I believe you all know without me saying more. And Rin Tohsaka, are you saying something bad about me again?"

Shen Qiu's smile as she walked down the stairs was particularly eerie.

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Chapter 280: The Relics - The Plan Five Days Ago (Please Subscribe!)

Five days ago, at the Clock Tower, in the office of the Minister of Summoning.

"Now that you know the details of the mission, let's talk about the reward."

Rocco Belfebund leisurely sipped his coffee. For a bounty hunter like Shen Qiu, the most important thing was money; otherwise, he wouldn't have taken on such a dangerous mission.