Ironclad Group Chat: Red and Black Lists Engraved with Heroic Epics

[Hook: Oh? Lord Hook in black can watch the Holy Grail War live? That's amazing!]

[Natasha: Going to a high-end resort like Pinocchio is nice. But going with Sambo just feels a bit off.]

[Rin Tohsaka: This shouldn't be something children should be involved in... well, it seems like children have participated before.]

Faced with Xing's skepticism, Sangbo greeted her with a forced smile: "Oh, sister, it's a rare treat for us Belloberg people to take a trip to outer space. To unexpectedly run into an old friend on another planet fills us with joy. Although the occasion is a bit inappropriate, you wouldn't pretend not to know me, would you?"

"I made a pact with Lord Black Hook to record the entire trip of the Star of the Gathering and share some exciting moments with my fellow countrymen. And guess what? You just happened to be here for an interview about the [Pinocchio Grail War]—"

"That's the principle." A stern female host suddenly interrupted, coldly stating, "I was just wondering why someone would try to sabotage our channel when we clearly secured the exclusive interview and broadcast rights. Someone, clear the area immediately!"

Hook, hands on his hips, said, "We can talk...yes, talk about cooperation!"

Oh no, we've been discovered.

Sambo grinned broadly, rubbing his hands together, and said shamelessly, "Hey, even if the Clover family is a money-grubber, they couldn't possibly have the heart to ask such a cute child for a licensing fee, could they?"

"Girl, just think of it as doing charity. What's the harm in letting this kid complete her 'social practice assignment'?"

[Natasha: I knew it... this is your real purpose?]

[Star: Good grief, so because employing child labor is illegal, if you don't employ anyone, it's not illegal, right?]

[March 7th: Can this really be used to sneak into a ticket booth? But... if it were me, I really wouldn't have the heart to refuse outright. After all, it would hurt Hook's feelings. You guys at Lezi are so resourceful.]

[Rin Tohsaka: ...They're really going to do this in a big way, with a live broadcast?]

[Red A: Something's not right. This Holy Grail War seems a bit off.]

The people of the alfalfa family are hard-hearted and strictly business-like.

No licensing fees, but absolutely no exceptions.

"Assistant, quickly ask these two tourists to stay over there!"

The assistants rushed over without explanation and escorted the two tourists from out of town far away.

The host, microphone in hand, finally began the live broadcast: "Before we conduct further interviews with the anonymous guest on the 'Pinocchio Grail War,' let's have a short break—"

[March 7th: Hmm... that really does have a Pinocchio feel to it.]

[Star: How about we bring Hook back to streaming?]

[Sangbo: You're so right, sis! I knew you'd be the best. Ahem, if you want to vote for GG, please contact my business account!]

[Star: How about we switch to Seele leading the team? She's illiterate, she definitely wouldn't be able to cause any trouble. Hook would perfectly compensate for the team's intellectual deficiencies, perfect.]

[Seele: Hmm... Hmm?]

The image on the light screen changed.

On the dimly lit chessboard, seven chess pieces, each with a different appearance and wielding a different weapon, occupy one side. Some reach out longingly towards the Holy Grail floating in mid-air, while others angrily raise their swords, poised to strike.

Old Emperor embraced the chessboard with his arm, the golden light reflecting off his round eyes: "Gentlemen... you must have heard of the legend of the Holy Grail, haven't you?"

"In the vast universe, there are countless such rumors: people embark on arduous journeys in search of a door, all in pursuit of a miracle that can turn their wishes into reality."

"But very few people are fortunate enough to witness its existence. Ho ho ho ho! Now, I will give you all a chance to witness it—"

"I brought the Holy Grail, the all-powerful wish-granting machine that can grant any wish, to Pinocchio!"

He changed the subject slightly, his tone revealing the cunning unique to shrewd businessmen.

"Of course, the right to make a wish is incredibly precious. Just like most competitions in life, to achieve your wish, you have to compete with other rivals!"

"The Holy Grail will summon the heroic spirits of those outstanding figures in Pinocchio's history, bringing them back to life—and you, the brave dreamer, will become the Master, commanding these Servants to fight until the last survivor remains!"

"Um, that sounds a bit violent? Worried it'll be like Motorball with limbs flying everywhere and blood splattering?"

"Hahaha, don't worry! Always remember: there is no death in Pinocchio's dream! All the violence you witness is a safe and harmless dream show! Only 'wish fulfillment' is a real and authentic reward!"

"After all, this is a dream-chasing star. At Pinocone, everyone with a dream has the opportunity to realize it."

"Now, hosted by the Clover Family and sponsored by Sulphur, we present a brutal battlefield where dreams are the stakes—"

"—The first Pinocchio Holy Grail War begins!!!"

[Qingque: What you said makes me even more worried. So you mean you can resurrect infinitely, but limbs will still fly off and blood will splatter everywhere, right?]

[Walter: Hmm...maybe I'm being a bit paranoid. It's hard for me to be particularly friendly towards people who play word games.]

[Red A: In a dream, a place where you don't have to worry about dying?]

Gilgamesh: If it's not heaven, then it's hell. But ultimately, it has nothing to do with the king!

[Cú Chulainn: Ha, interesting. But we spirit heroes, too, are we perhaps dreaming, a meaningless dream?]

[Star: Who cares about that? Heaven and hell, it's just my daily life. What I really want to hear right now is... @Robin, could you imitate this too? Especially that "hohohoho," absolutely essential, it's so soulful!]

[Robin: I didn't expect you to be so interested in this?]

[Hanabi: Oh, I want to too...]

[Sunday: Star, listen to me, you're completely uninterested.]

[Star: Uh...]

I had a feeling that a murderous aura was brewing on the other side of the screen.

She decisively chose to "follow her heart".

……

After GG finished playing, in the Clover family's office, Scott praised the old man in front of him: "Wow, that was fantastic! I especially liked how you used 'survivor' instead of 'winner' to encourage the contestants."

"Nothing can ignite a person's fighting spirit more than the goal of 'survival'."

"That was a truly inspiring speech, Mr. O'Connor. Even Louis Fleming (the company's founder) couldn't have done it better."

[Fireworks: Hehe, the company might hear you talking like that.]

[Star: Family members, does anyone understand? The feeling of redemption when you hear his iconic voice again? It's so sacred.]

Lakshmi: Of course!

[March 7th: You guys... never mind. Is Scott going to make some weird bet again this time?]