Apocalyptic Crossover: Starting with a Guide to Winning Over Asuna

Chapter 38 Holy Grail War

After singing, the group returned to Asuna's house.

The house has been repaired and restored to its original state.

"Let my clone stay here to take care of you, so that he can provide immediate assistance if you encounter any danger," Lu Xiao said.

Regardless of whether Asuna declined, Lu Xiao had his clone stay at Asuna's house.

Asuna nodded obediently: "Mm."

Lu Xiao then left with Shi Nai.

On the way, Shino asked with a smile, "Asuna's expression is very strange. It seems you took advantage of her quite a bit at the karaoke bar today."

"That's because you actively created opportunities for me."

"Oh, actually I'm really thirsty."

Sinon's expression was one of confusion and struggle.

She had agreed to help Lu Xiao win over Asuna, but after creating an opportunity for the two of them to be alone today, she felt a void in her heart.

She could have stayed outside with Suguha a little longer, but thinking of Lu Xiao and Asuna together, she couldn't wait to return to the karaoke bar.

What's wrong with me? Shino is now unsure of her own feelings, whether she likes Kirito or Lu Xiao.

Should the previously mentioned assist plan continue?

"Are you alright?" Lu Xiao waved in front of her.

"I'm fine. Are you going to the Tohsaka residence next?"

"I've had this idea. If you'd like to go, we can go together."

"Never mind, I won't go. I didn't sleep well last night, so I'll go back and get some rest today."

After Lu Xiao dropped Asuna off at home on his motorcycle, he sped off towards the address provided by Rin Tohsaka.

Half an hour later, Lu Xiao arrived at the Tohsaka family's manor.

At the same time, he called Rin Tohsaka.

"Feed?"

"Hello, I'm Lu Xiao, the one you met at the mall today. I'm at your doorstep now."

"Then I'll send someone down to fetch you. Please wait a moment."

After waiting for a minute, a tall man with silver hair and red clothes came out.

Please come with me.

[Shirou Emiya, Archer, Affection Level 0, Level 27.]

Lu Xiao followed Red A into the mansion.

The Tohsaka family mansion is simple and elegant, exuding the atmosphere of a family of magicians, with hidden magic runes everywhere.

Red A in front of him remained silent throughout, radiating an aura of coldness that kept strangers at bay.

After passing through the corridor, the two arrived at a spacious living room, where Rin Tohsaka was sitting on the sofa waiting.

Upon seeing Lu Xiao enter, Rin Tohsaka crossed her legs, adopting an adult-like demeanor: "Sit down."

Lu Xiao sat down as instructed, while Red A stood behind Rin Tohsaka, his cold gaze fixed on Lu Xiao with scrutiny and wariness.

Lu Xiao didn't say much and simply placed the large mushroom toy on the table.

"I've come here to ask you about the origin of this wooden object."

Lu Xiao got straight to the point.

The moment she saw the object, Rin Tohsaka's face flushed red again, and she frowned with a mixture of disgust and helplessness.

"Actually, this item is a tool for summoning heroic spirits."

"An item for summoning heroic spirits?"

Lu Xiao raised an eyebrow slightly, somewhat surprised. He had originally thought it was just an ordinary magic object, but he hadn't expected it to be so important.

Rin Tohsaka explained in a deep voice, "This is a relic of a Heroic Spirit, containing special magical energy fluctuations that can be used to summon Heroic Spirits to the mortal realm."

You now have two choices.

"One option is to sell this item to me, and I will buy it back at a high price."

Lu Xiao's heart skipped a beat, but he didn't immediately agree. Instead, he pressed on, "What about the other one?"

A sharp glint flashed in Rin Tohsaka's eyes: "The other is to use it to summon Servants to participate in the Holy Grail War!"

"But I must tell you in advance that the Holy Grail War is a battle filled with slaughter and bloodshed. Once you step into it, there is no turning back."

So, which one would you choose?

Rin Tohsaka sat there, her hands clasped together, patiently waiting for Lu Xiao's choice.

Lu Xiao picked up the wooden prop and held it in his hand, weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

"What rewards would I receive if I participated in the Holy Grail War?"

Lu Xiao fiddled with the wooden prop in his hand and looked up at Rin Tohsaka.

"The Holy Grail can grant any wish. As long as you win the war, whether you want wealth, power, or anything else, you can have it," Rin Tohsaka said in a seductive tone.

That's what they say, but that's not actually the case.

Lu Xiao knew in his heart that the legendary Holy Grail harbored hidden dangers and was not a sacred object that could grant wishes at will; on the contrary, it concealed considerable peril.

He remained impassive, his fingertips tracing the rough wooden prop in his hand: "So, how many Holy Grail Wars is this?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Rin Tohsaka's eyes. She hadn't expected Lu Xiao to know about the Holy Grail War, saving her a lot of trouble explaining. "You seem to know quite a bit about it. To be honest, this is the Fifth Holy Grail War!"

As Lu Xiao faced the Fifth Holy Grail War, his heart sank; it was pretty much as he had expected.

The Holy Grail had become corrupted at this point.

They are not as holy and omnipotent as people say. Not only can they not fulfill true wishes, but they will also bring disaster and endless slaughter.

Furthermore, the Holy Grail can guide the final victor to make the most malicious wish, such as to destroy the world.

Kiritsugu Emiya desires world peace, and the Holy Grail will guide him to make the following true wish: "Let all humanity kill each other until only one person remains."

The Dark Grail's logic is that as long as humanity exists, there will be conflict, and the only way to achieve lasting peace is to exterminate humanity.

Lu Xiao was reluctant to participate in the Holy Grail War, but he was also worried that the participants would be seduced by the Holy Grail and make such a wish.

"As far as you know, who is participating in the Holy Grail War?"

Lu Xiao wanted to know who these people were, in case there were evil people among them, which would inevitably lead to disaster.

"I only know of two people so far: Matou Sakura from the Matou family and Illya from the Einzbern family. I don't know about the others yet."

Lu Xiao pondered whether or not to participate in the Holy Grail War.

The currently known information is that the three starter families will participate in the Holy Grail War.

As for the other participants, due to the uncertainty of this world, there will also be significant changes.

But no matter who it is, the Holy Grail will lead them to destruction.

Kind-hearted people can have their minds twisted.

Those with evil intentions are more likely to be tempted by the Holy Grail and bring even greater disaster upon themselves.

In the anime, Kiritsugu Emiya's fate is the destruction of a city.

He exhausted everything and gave his all to pursue world peace, only to be manipulated by the Holy Grail in the end.

Having witnessed Dongmu City being engulfed in flames, leaving behind devastation and countless lives lost, his belief in protecting everything completely collapsed, leaving him scarred and suffering for the rest of his life.

The thought that such a tragedy might be repeated, or even affect the whole world, sent chills down Lu Xiao's spine.

If left unchecked, this Holy Grail War will only repeat the catastrophe of the past.

Sinon, Asuna, and everyone he cares about will be affected, and everything he protects will be reduced to nothing.

Looking at Rin Tohsaka, who was completely bewildered and hadn't yet grasped the truth about the Holy Grail.

Lu Xiao took a deep breath and slowly said, "I want to participate in the Holy Grail War!"