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Distinguishing between genuine and fake stand-ins.

This was done intentionally; it couldn't be unrelated.

“No… I don’t know either.” Kurokawa Kazuya shook his head. “Anyway, it shouldn’t be anything interesting… It might be a crisis that could destroy the world, or it might be an opportunity to save the world… I don’t know what it is right now, which is why I’m asking.”

"So, that person has some connection to Lostbelts?" Ryougi Shiki asked.

"Hmm... more or less, but that's all I know. However... it seems she doesn't have much to do with Lostbelts right now... if it weren't for the fact that she hid her abilities from me..."

"Hmm...is that so?"

"Do you know her? That person..."

"Hmm, I know a little. She's a prodigy in the Advent Department, a child prodigy who achieved the first rank at a young age. If things continue like this, she might become a Grand rank in the future... but that's about it. There are at least a thousand or eight hundred mages in the Clock Tower who have the potential to become Grand rank. But... the number of Grand rank mages has always been so small."

"So, you're a priest now, right?" Kurokawa Kazuya said, as if he had figured something out from his sister's words.

“That’s right.” Kurokawa Kazumi laughed: “Your sister is a genius who far surpasses her. She’s been studying magic for two years and is already a priest. After returning from Chaldea this time, she might even be able to obtain the rank of Grand Master. Just wait, it won’t be long before I bring you back a Grand Master title.”

"Haha, then good luck." Kurokawa Kazuya smiled. Well... after all, she has Ripple and this Stand... and with El-Melloi's guidance, it's possible that she has achieved such a feat.

No...that's not right.

Although she felt that her Stand had been awakened for a long time, according to the time flow of this world, the Stand's awakening was only a recent event. In other words... did she reach this level without relying on her Stand?

He's got some skills.

"Oh, right, brother, wait for me." With that, Kurokawa Kazumi let go of Kurokawa Kazumi's hand and walked behind her, towards the girl who was walking alone at the back of the group.

"Hello, I am Kazumi Kurokawa from the Department of Modern Magic. Nice to meet you."

"Hmm? Hello." Ophelia bowed, showing a certain degree of curiosity about this magician who was about the same age as her but whose rank was higher than hers: "I am Ophelia Famsolone, from the Spirit Conjuring Department."

"Yes, yes, I know, I know. The one who said those strange things to you before was my brother. Don't worry about it, he's always like that." Kurokawa Kazumi said with a smile, "It seems that we've both been chosen this time and have the qualifications to become Masters. We might be working together in the future, please take care of me."

"Please give me more advice."

Chapter 331 Chaldea

"That Kazumi guy... she's really bold."

Kurokawa Kazuya said with some surprise, "I see. So, if you have doubts, you should take the initiative..."

“You and she have known each other for a long time, you should know each other very well, right?” Ryougi Shiki also looked over and said.

"Ah...yes, she's always been very brave since she was little...most people would be terrified even if they were rescued after being kidnapped, but this girl is different. She even finds it exciting and wants to do it again."

"Hmm? I don't think it's a big deal either. It's just being kidnapped. You can just beat the kidnappers and run away. Oh, no... if you beat them, it's more accurate to say you walk out."

"...Maybe." Kurokawa Kazuya paused for two seconds before saying, "Anyway, she's always been incredibly bold since she was little. She came into this world alone and has lived alone ever since. If she sees someone interesting, she immediately goes over to them... She's got a knack for attracting trouble."

"Brother, what are you saying?" Kurokawa Kazumi pulled Ophelia over and said with a smile, "I've made a new friend."

"Ah...yes, that's amazing, as expected of Kazumi."

Buzzing—

Just then.

Several figures also appeared in front of the gates of Chaldea.

Judging from their attire, they were Chaldea staff. Leading the way was a man in a dark green coat with messy hair: "Welcome, visitors and Master candidates. I am Leif Lenor, Chaldea's advisor, in charge of receiving you all. Welcome!"

"Oh, so you're the magician who created that Sheba?"

"Wait a minute, is it true that Animusfia is dead?" a man interrupted someone and asked the sensitive question directly.

Kurokawa Kazuya looked over; it was almost 2013, and it was November 2012. According to FGO, Marispire Animusfiah, the founder of Chaldea, former director, and monarch of the Celestial Science Department, had his remains discovered in the director's room that year.

So that's how it is. Is this what happened a while ago...?

If we could meet the former director, we might be able to get some other information. And... although he's supposed to be dead, we have no idea what the real situation is.

The possibility of feigning death is not low.

"Hmm? May I ask who you are?" Rafe asked, looking at the man who stepped forward.

"I am the representative of the Harvey family. If Animusphia is really dead, we have doubts about whether the next director will be able to keep Chaldea running. Whether to continue funding it will require further evaluation."

The blond man said with a slightly arrogant expression.

“I see.” Rafe Lenore smiled, his eyes narrowing. “It’s quite chilly in here, let’s go inside and talk.”

"Phew, it's so warm." Kurokawa Kazumi shivered as she entered the heated Chaldea.

"You just think you're cold, right?" Kurokawa Kazuya, who had been looking at the surrounding buildings, turned around upon hearing the voice and said, "With your Ripple, it's impossible for you to feel cold at this level, is it?"

"Ripple?" Ophelia asked, puzzled.

"Just treat it as a special kind of magic trick."

"Um, Master candidates, please come this way." A man with a pink ponytail and wearing a white uniform walked over and said, "I am Romani Archaman, a doctor from Chaldea. You can call me Roman. Visitors can follow Professor Lefe, while Master candidates need to undergo a physical examination."

"Brother, then we'll head over there." Kurokawa Kazumi waved to Kurokawa Kazuya and said.

"Okay, I understand. Be careful." Kurokawa Kazuya nodded.

"Can you answer my question now? Is Animusfia alive or dead?"

"If you're referring to the former director, he is indeed dead. However, I am now the current director, Animusfia. What? Do you have a problem with that?"

The speaker was a young girl walking towards us.

“I see, it seems it’s true... So Animusphia... no, Marisbire is indeed gone, right?” The blond man looked at the silver-haired girl who was walking towards him.

“That’s right, my father has indeed passed away, but don’t worry, it’s a simple matter for Chaldea to continue successfully under my leadership.”

"I see. Having confidence is a good thing, but is it really appropriate for you to take over the position of director so directly?" The representative of the Harvey family sneered and said, "Although the main funding for Chaldea comes from your Animusphia, we have also provided assistance in other aspects. Shouldn't you be discussing this with us at this time?"

"I see, I thought it was some brilliant insight. So you mean you're dissatisfied with my position as director?"

Olga Marie Asmiret Animusfia

The girl's tone was already tinged with anger.

"That's right, exactly. We can at least discuss it..."

"Then it doesn't matter if you withdraw your investment."

"Huh?" The blond man was taken aback.

"I'm sorry, but the Animusfia family is not short of money. Even now, we have enough funds to ensure the smooth operation of Chaldea. So, we don't need one more person. If you want to withdraw, then feel free to do so."

Marisbury, as the victor of the Holy Grail War, wished for a large amount of money.

As for other forms of foreign aid...

Adding flowers to brocade is not difficult for them, but to ask for help in times of need... that would be giving them too much credit.

"Rafe, I'm leaving things here to you. I have other things to do, so don't call me for everything."

“Yes, I understand.” Rafe nodded and looked at the others, saying, “So, that’s settled then. Does anyone have any objections? Then… let’s take a look at our creation, Chaldea—”

"First, I will assign you rooms. I will then give you a short tour and show you the locations of your rooms and the cafeteria. After that, you are free to do as you please. Tomorrow morning, I will arrange for you to experience the Master candidate test. Of course, you are free to choose not to participate. Those who participate and are confirmed to have Master qualifications can choose whether or not to stay in Chaldea."

"And... tomorrow night, we will arrange for you to visit Chaldea's most important facility - Chaldea."

Chapter 332 Visit

"How are you feeling?" Kurokawa Kazuya asked, looking at Ryougi Shiki walking beside him.

"Not bad." Ryougi Shiki looked around at the busy people. "It looks like this place is quite busy."

"After all, it seems the former director here died not long ago, so it's not surprising that something like this would happen. Of course, it's also possible that they've always been this busy."

"Fu-Fu-"

They heard a sound coming from behind them.

Turning around, I saw a small, snow-white animal. I didn't know what kind of creature it was.

"This is...you're Fou, the one next to Merlin, right?" Kurokawa Kazuya bent down and picked Fou up.

"F-fufufu."

"Haha, but I don't understand what you're saying at all."

"What? Do you know what this thing is?" Ryougi Shiki asked, looking at Fou in Kurokawa Kazuya's arms.

"Ah, as for the name... we don't need to worry about the original one. Now it's called Fufu, just like its cry. It's related to Merlin, and it's also a human evil, a white beast, Beast4, and so on. It has many great names."

"Fufu——"

“It’s saying, how did you know?” Ryougi Shiki said with a smile.

"Huh? How did you understand?"

"Who knows? You can just rely on intuition for this kind of thing. You can understand it just by feeling it."

"Hmm...that's true, but I still don't understand..." Kurokawa Kazuya shrugged and then said to Fou, "I've seen other versions of you, that's probably why, parallel worlds. You understand now, right?"

"Fufufu~~"

“It says, ‘I see, I understand.’” Ryougi Shiki acted as the translator.

"Fufu, Fufu——"

Hearing someone calling her, Fou jumped out of Kurokawa Kazuya's arms and ran to the side. A pink-haired girl came out from around the corner: "Um... sorry, did Fou cause you any trouble?"

The girl caught Fufu as she ran away and asked in confusion.

"No, no." Kurokawa Kazuya shook his head. "That little guy is quite cute. Well then, we'll be going now."

“Yes.” The girl, Mash Kyrielight, nodded, watching Kurokawa and Ryougi Shiki leave, then looked at Fou in her arms: “Are they... visitors?”

......

"However, I didn't expect that Fufu would actually show up like that."

"What? Is it strange?" Ryougi Shiki asked in confusion.