That protagonist is trash; I could do better!

Shinji Matou showed no humility and answered firmly, "Considering the Holy Grail War that just ended, what objections do you have, head of the Tohsaka family? If it weren't for the Tohsaka family's support of land from past Holy Grail Wars, the Tohsaka family would have been kicked out of this meeting."

The impolite remarks slightly angered Tokiomi Tohsaka, but everything Shinji Matou said was an undeniable fact. Stroking his goatee, he asked again, "I have no objection to the fact that you are the pre-selected winner of the next Holy Grail War. The question is, who is the second?"

Tokiomi Tohsaka's scrutinizing gaze fell upon Irisviel behind Shinji Matou.

Irisviel said softly, "If the Einzbern family had not summoned Angora Maneuver, the Holy Grail would not have been contaminated. The Einzbern family is willing to take on this responsibility and be ranked last."

"Can you represent Eindzbern?"

"I am the most perfect artificial human in Einzbern."

"But you no longer belong to Einzbern."

Shinji Matou said calmly, "Head of the Tohsaka family, we will go to Germany regarding this matter. If the Einzbern family does not agree, then those outdated artificial human systems do not need to exist in this world."

"..."

"Okay, I support this proposal."

Shinji Matou retrieved a document from the subspace: "Now, please sign your names on this document."

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The Holy Grail War still needs the reputation of the three founding families to maintain its status, especially the Einzbern family, whose homunculus factory has been operating for over a thousand years. They are a renowned magic family in the Mage's Association, enough to deter many villains.

Although the Einzbern family performed very poorly in the Holy Grail War, their android technology was actually unmatched in the Mage's Association. In fact, a combat-type android was strong enough to rival the top magicians in the Mage's Association.

If the Einzbern family does not recognize the legitimacy of the Holy Grail War, it will inevitably bring a lot of trouble, the most immediate of which will be the pressure from the Mage's Association.

It was snowing heavily at the German airport in winter.

As Shinji Matou and his group emerged from the airport, Irisviel, who was in the lead, seemed to be in a very good mood. As they passed by, passersby couldn't help but look at Irisviel. As a homunculus, Irisviel's appearance and temperament were at the pinnacle of womanhood.

“I have already contacted Einzbern and prepared a car.” Irisviel looked around, located the car through the androids’ empathy, and waved away the androids that came to greet her.

Snapped.

The car doors closed, and Shinji Matou and Sakura Matou sat in the back passenger seats respectively. Irisviel naturally sat in the driver's seat, fastened her seatbelt, and smiled radiantly on her beautiful and dignified face.

Seeing this, Shinji Matou's lips twitched, and he couldn't help but ask, "Irisviel, are you planning to drive?"

“Of course, is there a problem?” Irisviel adjusted the rearview mirror.

Shinji Matou rubbed his temples and smiled wryly: "It's alright when I'm alone, but Sakura is here too."

Sakura Matou asked疑惑地问道, "Brother, is there a problem?"

"Don't worry, I'll try to drive smoothly. Let's go! Our destination is Eindzbern Castle!" Irisviel stepped on the gas, and the car almost launched itself off, drifting across the slippery road.

This driving skill would amaze any professional driver.

Of course, this is certainly not a smooth ride.

Less than ten minutes later, three police cars followed the sedan, and a chase ensued, with sirens blaring throughout the city.

Irisviel gripped the steering wheel, looking troubled and anxious, and asked, "Shinji, should we stop?"

Shinji Matou rubbed his forehead, speechless. "Forget it. You've already violated at least ten traffic rules just now. If you stop, you'll inevitably be taken to the police station. We'll use magic to hypnotize them when we get to our destination."

"Okay!" Irisviel agreed excitedly, stepped on the gas, and the car's speed increased.

Shinji Matou was alright, but Sakura Matou, her face pale as she watched the cars rushing past outside, tightly gripped Shinji's right hand: "Brother..."

Einzbern Castle is located in a deserted forest on the outskirts of the city, about a half-hour drive away.

It is worth mentioning that when the car arrived at the designated location, there were already no fewer than ten police cars following behind it.

The journey was barely safe, more thrilling than any Hollywood blockbuster.

"A second warning: the vehicles ahead that are violating traffic rules, please stop for inspection!" the police car behind repeatedly warned in German.

Shinji Matou was able to understand; being fluent in different languages ​​is a fundamental skill for magicians.

"arrive!"

Irisviel slammed on the brakes, then stuck out her tongue playfully as she saw the police cars closing in from behind, saying, "The rest is up to you."

Police cars surrounded the sedan, and officers drew their guns and rushed over, pointing them at the three people inside and shouting, "Get out of the car! You bunch of damn lunatics! You're charged with dangerous driving!"

Shinji Matou got out of the car, his Mystic Eyes glowing as he surveyed all the police officers.

"A child? Driving dangerously with a child in the car?!" the police officer shouted at Irisviel in the driver's seat, then paused, taken aback by her beautiful appearance.

LEA_VEMEALONE, enter the secret! (Hypnotic Magic)

Vice City is really fun.

Shinji Matou snapped his fingers: "Sir, what have we done wrong?"

"Ok?"

No, no.

"That's strange, why are we here?"

The surrounding police officers exchanged puzzled glances and then returned as if nothing had happened.

Chapter Ninety-Five: Are you my Master?

Inside the quiet and desolate castle, the eighth Jubstacheit (humanoid terminal) of the Einzbern Artificial Human Factory, Yubstacheit von Einzbern, had been waiting for a long time.

He wore an Einzbern android suit, and his appearance and demeanor resembled that of a very old-fashioned and serious man. His eyes and face never revealed any emotional information, which was the norm for the Einzbern family's androids.

It lacks emotions; it is merely a tool for logical thinking.

The old man coldly scrutinized Shinji Matou and his group: "Based on Irisviel's report from a year ago and our Einzbern investigation into this Holy Grail War, we approve of the contents of the three-family agreement you proposed. However, for the stability of the new alliance, I have one condition."

Sakura Matou timidly hid behind Shinji Matou, disliking the cold and impersonal environment.

Conditions? What right does the Einzbern family have to negotiate conditions?

Shinji Matou shrugged: "It's fine to talk about it, but you'd better be careful about the size. Originally, you should have been removed from the Holy Grail War because of the Einzbern family's mistake."

"We have no complaints now. Irisviel is the strongest homunculus we have ever created. If Irisviel had not won this Holy Grail War, the Einzbern factory should have been shut down forever. Since such an accident has occurred, it means that there is still a possibility for the homunculus of Einzbern." The old man admitted frankly.

He paused, then calmly said, "The Einzbern family's condition is that, head of the Matou family, we need you to marry Irisviel and have children."

"what?"

Upon hearing this, Shinji Matou's expression immediately turned strange. Irisviel, who was standing next to him, was shocked by what he said, while Sakura Matou, who was hiding behind Shinji Matou, seemed to understand but not quite.

The old man's proposal was within Shinji Matou's expectations. Marriage alliances have always been one of the most effective ways to bind interests, and the Magicians' Association is no exception.

Even in the original work, the method used to hire the magician assassin was to ensure the magician assassin's loyalty to Einzbern.

Although Irisviel no longer belongs to Einzbern, it does not change the fact that she is Einzbern's strongest homunculus.

"I'm only eight years old." Shinji Matou pointed to himself, both amused and exasperated.

The old man said calmly, "Age is not a problem. By human standards, Irisviel is only ten years old. She is an artificial human created based on humans, possessing all the physiological functions of a human woman, and even reproduction is not a problem."

Shinji Matou slapped his forehead, realizing he had almost forgotten about it. Although Irisviel looked and acted like an elegant noblewoman, she was probably not much older than him.

"Irisviel is only ten years old?"

Sakura Matou stared wide-eyed at Irisviel as if she had heard a huge secret, her face filled with disbelief. She had originally thought that Irisviel was at least the same age as her mother, Aoi Tohsaka.

Irisviel frowned and stepped forward to advise, "Elder, I think this is very inappropriate. Even if I have no objection, the Matou family head will not accept such excessive conditions."

Marrying an android is an insult to a magician, since most magicians see androids as nothing more than tools.

The old man's indifferent and calm eyes stared at Matou Shinji: "Head of the Matou family, what is your opinion?"

Shinji Matou glanced at Irisviel beside him, noticing the anxiety and worry in her eyes. He took her hand and smiled at the old man, saying, "I would be happy to marry Irisviel, but as you can see, my body is still that of a child. If possible, I would like to give a more specific answer after I come of age."

The old man noticed Shinji Matou's subtle movements and nodded: "Then, please give us your answer before the next Holy Grail War begins."

"can."

On the way to the castle guest room, Irisviel couldn't help but ask, "Shinji, why did you say that?"

There's no reason why.

"I'm just an artificial human, and besides, you hold the upper hand in the negotiations..."

“I just wanted to do it.”

Upon hearing the answer, a blush appeared on Irisviel's beautiful face.

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Shinji Matou and his group stayed in Germany for a month, mostly staying at Einzbern Castle to research artificial human technology.

Shinji Matou's understanding of alchemy and homunculus technology far surpasses that of the Einzbern family. Putting aside alchemy for the moment, his mastery of homunculus technology stems from his absorption of the first Winter Saint, Justessa Risleich von Einzbern, during the Holy Grail War. She is the progenitor of all homunculi, and the Einzbern family is merely a factory that produces homunculi, lacking the conditions for technological innovation.

Of course, technology is one thing, but Einzbern's experience and materials are undoubtedly superior.

When he returned to Japan, Shinji Matou took two battle maid-type androids that he had helped design with him, and named them Sera and Lyselite.

The main reason is that Shinji Matou doesn't have time to cook, Sakura Matou is still young, and Irisviel's cooking is basically terrible. After eating it once, Shinji Matou doesn't want to eat it a second time, so someone has to handle the housework in the Matou family.

With the alliance of the three founding families renewed and all obstacles to rebuilding the Holy Grail system cleared, Shinji Matou lived a leisurely and peaceful life from then on.

Repairing the Greater Grail system became his job. He occasionally taught Matou Sakura magic, and he would bicker with Tohsaka Rin, who came to stay. He was captured by Scáthach, the queen of the Land of Shadows, under the guise of training, and taken to the suburban forest for a sparring match. Even with Scáthach suppressing his strength, Matou Shinji mostly lost.

Under Scáthach's tutelage, Shinji Matou learned the original runes, and his magical skills rose to a level that even Scáthach admired.

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Five years after the end of the Holy Grail War, the Holy Grail system had been largely repaired, and Shinji Matou had become the administrator of the Holy Grail system.

The Great Hollow of Fuyuki City is where the magic power of the four major spiritual veins converges, so rich in life that it is almost rotting. Glowing crystals can be seen on the walls of the cave; these are low-purity magic crystals formed from condensed magic power.

A magic circle was drawn with mercury on the flat ground of the high platform, and a magnificent blue sword sheath was placed on the circle.

Irisviel clenched her hands and nodded nervously to Shinji Matou: "Shinji, we can begin."

Shinji Matou stood before the magic circle, released his magic power, and loudly proclaimed: "I declare that you are under my command, and my destiny is bound to your sword."

"Respond to the call of the Holy Grail, obey this will, you who believe in reason, answer me!"

呲味~

The ritual array suddenly shone brightly, and surging magic gathered, forming a storm. A cold, familiar voice appeared along with a blue figure: "Having come in response to the summons, I ask you, are you my Master?"

"It worked! It really is Saber!" Irisviel exclaimed, covering her mouth in surprise.