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"Mr. Emiya—" Just then, someone knocked on his door.

"Come in," Kiritsugu Emiya said, looking at the person who entered. "What brings you here?"

"Yes, the president told me to tell you that there is a person named Aozaki Touko who is waiting for you at his place."

Kiritsugu Emiya's hand trembled slightly...

"Ah, I see. This will pass."

"Hmm..." The employee looked at him with a puzzled expression, then walked out without saying anything.

Kiritsugu Emiya let out a deep breath, and instead of rushing over, he took out a cigarette and slowly lit it for himself: "What an unexpected surprise... Aozaki Touko... Well, let's go take a look."

It's unclear what this person, designated by the Magic Association to be sealed away, is doing here.

But... this is an opportunity.

If possible, that puppeteer might be able to adjust Irisviel and Illyasviel's current situation.

With that thought in mind, he went upstairs.

"You've arrived, Emiya."

Upon opening the door, Kiritsugu Emiya saw Kazuya Kurokawa sitting in his seat, along with a woman with dark red hair who had turned around and smiled at him, a cup of coffee in front of her.

That person is the Grand Puppeteer known as the Crimson of Pain... the woman designated by the Mage's Association to be sealed away, Aozaki Touko.

certainly...

Some things can't be said aloud, like that name...

"Let me introduce you. This is Ms. Aozaki Touko. Perhaps she can be of some help to you in your current situation."

"Hello, I'm Aozaki Touko." Aozaki Touko stood up and extended her hand, saying, "So you must be the infamous Magician Killer, Emiya Kiritsugu?"

“That’s right…” Kiritsugu Emiya nodded and shook her hand: “I never expected to see a Grand Master here. It’s quite a surprise.”

“No… it’s not quite a Grand rank yet.” Aozaki Touko said with a smile, “After all, I didn’t even go to claim it… You’re supposed to seal it away and give it back to some Grand rank, are you trying to put me in a better machine? Haha, just kidding. So… how about I take a look at your homunculus?”

Kiritsugu Emiya glanced briefly at Kazuya Kurokawa, then pondered silently.

Is Aozaki Touko trustworthy?

It seems that not only she, but Kurokawa Kazuya is also testing her...

After all, neither of them had actually met this person; they had only heard about her secondhand. And then suddenly someone said she was Aozaki Touko...

It's better to be careful.

If she's fake...

Chapter 172 The Escaped Prisoner

There are about two months left...

He took out the letter from the "Magic Eye Collection Train" from a hidden compartment and looked at the time on it.

The date above is June 6, 1989.

The location is an abandoned train station in London, England.

It's almost April now, which means there are still two months left...

But before that... what had to end a little earlier was the third part of "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure," Stardust Crusaders.

Before heading to the "Eye of the Demon Train," he felt it necessary to acquire a Stand to enhance his fighting capabilities.

So he did something that surprised JUMC: he offered to cover part of the printing costs so that JoJo's Bizarre Adventure could end in May 1989 with at least two chapters per week.

That way, I can draw a Stand ability in May.

In June, going to the train to collect the Magic Eyes will also give you an extra layer of self-protection.

It's best to avoid using Command Seals to summon Heroic Spirits if possible, since there are only three...

Moreover... he might even have a chance to participate in the next Holy Grail War.

And then... the next time.

Stand, Mystic Eyes, Ripple... If you're lucky, you can directly become an Ultimate Life Form...

Of course, these are just some possibilities... I just don't know when the next Holy Grail War will be... Maybe I can try to find out.

With seven Masters, it's destined that things won't end easily.

The Magic Association isn't a very tight-knit organization either.

This applies to all three colleges.

This is especially true inside the clock tower.

This applies to both the twelve monarchs and the three major factions.

They compete and fight each other, each hoping the other will die, but they don't show it outwardly because they have to face the church.

Currently, the Mage's Association and the Holy Church are at peace, having entered a period of peace... though it's unclear how long this will last or what will happen next.

When will the next war come...?

Or perhaps, before everything else could happen, the Great Source subsided first.

The world's great source, without any intervention, can only hold out until 2000... What changes will occur then is unknown. Perhaps it will be as I already know.

Even if the world's population shrinks to two-thirds, this may not change at all...

In short, it's best to be prepared first.

......

"To be honest, JOJO, I didn't want to deal with you myself. We grew up in the same family, and turning you into a ghost wouldn't make any sense. So I had those two knights handle the execution. But alas, I realize how naive I was. Seeing you alive and well has made me realize my own weakness as an emperor. Now, I can execute you without hesitation!"

"Good! That was good this time. Let's rest for a bit and then continue."

"Ah, I understand." Takehito Koyasu nodded, relieved. It was finally almost finished. He could take a break during the second part since he didn't have a character of his own.

He has been here for several months.

I watched this anime being produced episode by episode, and witnessed DIO gradually becoming the Emperor of Evil.

This role is different from any of my previous roles.

It was also different from the roles he had known before.

In the past, no matter what kind of BOSS or how vicious a person was, they all went through a process of turning bad, just like saying "human nature is inherently good".

But it's different here.

Dio Brando's character didn't turn bad for any reason, not because of his birth environment or anything like that; he was a born villain.

There wasn't that much deep-seated hatred or bitter resentment. The reason he was a villain was simply... he enjoyed doing evil; he was a born villain.

This concept does feel quite interesting.

"It's almost over. The first part of JOJO..." Kurokawa Kazuya said, standing outside the recording studio.

“Yes,” Kiritsugu Emiya nodded.

"How are things at home? I heard that Aozaki left yesterday."

“It’s over.” Kiritsugu Emiya smiled and said, “Although, even with her skills, she couldn’t completely adjust their bodies—after all, there are still quite a few differences between dolls and androids—but… with your Ripple technique, living to eighty years old shouldn’t be a problem.”

"As expected of the Grand Magician... his skill level is truly high."

He didn't know when Aozaki Touko received the Grand title.

The exact time is unknown, but it's certain that she was already known as the "Phantom Crown" during the Second Generation Case Files. Furthermore, she is one of the very few people who were initially designated as a Sealed One but later had their seal lifted...

It was the end of the century when a huge change occurred at the Clock Tower, in which Aozaki Touko was involved, and afterwards her seal was broken.

I don't know the specifics, but what I do know is that Aozaki Touko is at the very top level in both magic and combat.

No... wait, he suddenly remembered. This was mentioned briefly in "The Clock Tower of 2015." In short... Aozaki Aoko destroyed the designated execution department for the seal...

Kurokawa Kazuya rubbed his head: "I'm going to the Magic Eye Collection Train next, so I'll leave things here in your care."

"It's okay, but... are you sure you don't need me to come with you?"

"No need, this is fine."

Kurokawa Kazuya smiled and said, "However, I also have other preparations regarding Emiya Kiritsugu..."

That means they took a portion of his magical artifacts.

Most of the people on the "Magic Eyes Collection Train" are magicians. If Kiritsugu Emiya himself went there, those who have read "Fate/Zero" might spontaneously become wary of his Origin Bullet.

But things are different now.

Kurokawa Kazuya took five Origin Bullets and carried them with him, along with a gun.

Two small handguns and four magazines are usually enough to conceal the most items on one's person without being seen by others.

He also prepared Kiritsugu Emiya's beloved gun, the "Thompson Contender," along with the Origin Bullet.

In his view, this thing was more harmful to the magician than the Heroic Spirits summoned by Command Spells.

If a bullet truly hits its target, then it's like a magician.

However, the invitations sent by the Magic Eye Collection Train are for very high-end users, and five invitations are sufficient to a certain extent.

This applies to both practical utility and deterrent purposes.

As for whether this item can pass through customs...

In the past, he would probably have had Kiritsugu Emiya take these things to England, and then he could pick them up himself when he got there. But now, that's not necessary.

Simply cover the firearm with a layer of fiber cloth and then permeate it with repellent ripples.

Even the most advanced instruments couldn't detect what he was carrying!

This has already been proven in practice. So, he simply keeps his weapon by his side... thus, he has one more trump card up his sleeve.

It's much safer now.

......