In Type-Moon, it all starts with adopting Sakura.

"Oh my, what an interesting existence! It's actually managed to evade my eyes and the gaze of the entire world, existing alone in this world that doesn't belong to you... This is the first time I've ever seen such a strange phenomenon, big brother."

"However, unfortunately, your future doesn't exist in this world's records~"

"Instead of spending time and effort searching for things like absolute future vision or clairvoyance to observe trends, why not participate in it personally? The future is interesting precisely because it is unknown. Rather than being omniscient or omnipotent, only personal experience can truly reveal its beauty, right? Both I and those two kings believe this, so~"

"Wonderful travelers from beyond the world, since you are seeking fun, why not immerse yourself in it and experience it for yourself? Only by participating can you truly appreciate the fun."

"In the near future, I might visit you in person~ Look forward to it."

Seemingly in an attempt to more vividly recreate the scene she witnessed, the Mother of Guanbuzi City mimicked a certain online scammer atop a white tower, speaking in the same irritating tone, causing Luo Wei's eyelids to twitch involuntarily.

After all, just from the description and that annoying yet familiar tone, Luo Wei could guess the other party's identity.

Furthermore, their communication methods are roughly understandable; they are what is known as the "Thousand-Mile Eye Chat Room."

That's how those big shots who possess absolute future vision, clairvoyance, or omniscient and omnipotent stars communicate; they can even use this special ability to transmit messages across eras.

So, he's being targeted by some shut-in who lives in the tower all year round? Could it be that Merlin is planning to participate in the Fourth Holy Grail War as a Servant, since he said they'll meet again in the future?

No way, really?

Merlin, that online scammer, isn't he just someone who stays in Avalon and coldly observes what happens in the human world? He wouldn't actually get involved in a fight... right?

Although I really wanted to say that, considering that Merlin would also appear for interesting reasons, Loew couldn't draw a definitive conclusion on the matter. After all, trying to understand non-human beings with human thinking is inherently problematic.

"It seems you know that rather strange man." The Mother of Guanbuzi City raised an eyebrow slightly, noticing Luo Wei's odd behavior, and asked, "Is he someone you know?"

"No, we have never seen it."

Luo Wei shook his head. "Even if it's someone I know, they're just an online scammer who lives in seclusion in the dark."

Online scammers living outside the world are really something else.

"Oh, that's interesting."

The Mother of Guanbu City smiled again, and then continued, "Although I cannot see your future path, I can still see the future trajectory you alter, such as today..."

"Because you cut off the hands of those thugs in the alley and deprived them of their ability to continue harming society, you indirectly changed the fate of a girl who should have suffered because of this, and thus changed the course of many things."

"Although I cannot define this behavior precisely, in my eyes it is indeed a good thing, and I approve of your actions, which is why I came out to meet you and give you some advice."

The Mother of Guanbuzi City looked at Luo Wei again, and then spoke to him earnestly.

"What you do is your law."

"So don't hesitate, follow your heart, young man, just do what you want to do, and believe that you will reap the rewards in the end."

"???"

Upon hearing these familiar words, Luo Wei's expression faltered slightly.

It's like saying, "Our hearts are as clear as a mirror, and all our actions are righteous." Wasn't that his life motto, which he was repeating to himself just a day ago? How come we can still hear it here?

Although he knew that the Mother of Guanbu City was definitely implying something, it was really frustrating that these fortune tellers always described the future so vaguely.

So, can it actually speak human language?

He wanted to ask something more, but when he saw that the Mother of Kanbuko City sitting opposite him had gently pulled down her veil, he lowered his hand and smiled slightly at her.

"I understand, sir. Thank you very much this time."

"Oh? I thought you were going to interrogate me thoroughly next."

"That was indeed what I thought at first, but after careful consideration, I now feel it's unnecessary. There's no benefit in knowing too much about prophecy, and I'm already tired of hearing that saying. Things will become clear in due time."

"As expected, you're very smart."

The mother of Guanbuzi City nodded, becoming increasingly satisfied with Luo Wei before her.

"Thank you for clearing up my doubts. If you'd like any compensation, please let me know. Consider it a token of my gratitude."

At this point, Luo Wei had accomplished his mission and gained some unexpected benefits.

Although he still had many questions to ask, the other party had already stated that they had said all they could say, so he couldn't press them any further.

"Isn't the fee clearly stated? It only costs 200 yen per person. This old woman is just a fortune teller with a roadside stall. How much money could she possibly ask for?"

Hearing the mother of Guanbuzi City's almost feigned ignorance in her answer, Luo Wei nodded slightly and didn't say anything more. He took out a large bill from his pocket and placed it on the table.

"Here you go, this is the divination fee you requested. Keep the change."

"Alright, that settles our score. Don't come looking for me again, young man."

After accepting the banknotes from the table, the mother of Guanbuzi City nodded in satisfaction, and she grew to like Luo Wei in front of her even more from the bottom of her heart.

"See you again someday, young man."

"Well, goodbye, old man."

After saying his final farewell and obtaining the information he wanted, Luo Wei decided not to linger and leave.

After Luo Wei's figure disappeared into the distance, the Mother of Guanbuzi City let out a long sigh, followed by a sigh.

"What an interesting young man! How long has it been since I've seen such a peculiar situation? It seems that if you live long enough, you can encounter all sorts of interesting things."

"Although I can't help you much, I still wish you that one day you can reach the future you desire."

After speaking, the Mother of Guanbu City gently exhaled, and her figure gradually turned into a wisp of white smoke in the darkness, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye.

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P.S.: The Holy Grail War is about to begin, and there will be unexpected beginnings and developments. Please look forward to it.

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Chapter Eleven: The Visitor (1/2, please add to your favorites!)

There are no coincidences in this world, only inevitabilities.

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Germany.

Einzbern Castle.

"Are you talking about that famous Grand Puppeteer... Aozaki Touko?"

One night, Kiritsugu Emiya and his wife Irisviel were awakened from their sleep and summoned to Ahadeon, the head of the Einzbern family.

"That's right, it's the magician who was granted the Grand Rank by the Clock Tower, the descendant of the previous generation's Fifth Magic, Aozaki Touko. Not long ago, she sent a letter to the Einzbern family through a doll, saying that she was traveling through Europe and had heard that the Einzbern family's artificial human technology was outstanding, so she planned to visit and observe them soon."

Ahadeon looked at the two people in front of him and spoke slowly.

"That infamous Grand Puppeteer is actually coming to our door in person...?"

Upon hearing this, Kiritsugu Emiya's expression suddenly turned serious.

Clearly, the name Aozaki Touko was not unfamiliar to him, a magician assassin who had been walking the line between life and death for many years.

"Is the other party really only here because they covet the Einzbern family's artificial human technology?" Irisviel asked, taken aback.

The Einzbern family's lineage dates back to before the first year of the Western calendar, making it an undeniably long-standing tradition. Furthermore, its prototype was the workshop established by the disciples of the mages who were tasked with realizing the Third Magic.

Although the workshop was later abandoned and left unattended for many reasons, over the long course of time, the remaining homunculi of the Einzbern family, even though they had been abandoned by their creators, continued to operate the workshop based on the magicians' ideals—to save humanity and to miraculously reproduce miracles—and thus formed the Einzbern family, one of the three founding families.

The Einzbern family now possesses the extraordinary artificial human technology derived from the Third Magician's apprentices, so it's only natural that it would arouse the interest of that Grand Puppeteer.

However, their intuition told the three people present that this matter was far more complicated than it appeared.

While it's reasonable for the Grand Puppeteer to be interested in android technology, the timing of her visit is quite illogical.

With the Holy Grail War fast approaching, the Einzbern family has made ample preparations for the upcoming battle.

Ahadeon not only provided financial support to Kiritsugu Emiya, but also mobilized the Einzbern family to help him find one of the most powerful relics, which could be used to summon the legendary king to fight alongside him in the upcoming Holy Grail War.

But at this point, when everything was ready and everyone was waiting for the war to begin, a famous Grand Puppeteer who had no connection with the Einzbern family suddenly visited without prior notice. This would be surprising to anyone.

Suspecting that the other party might have ulterior motives for approaching this place, for example...

The other party might also be a participant in this Holy Grail War!

Thinking of this possibility, Kiritsugu Emiya's eyes widened, and his drooping hands trembled involuntarily, his emotions unable to calm down for a long time.

If Aozaki Touko, that [Grand] puppeteer, is also a rival, then this Holy Grail War will be far more dangerous and much more difficult than imagined.

"Sigh, the other party is very likely to be a participant... Aozaki Touko... Aozaki, Aozaki... I never thought that even the descendant of the Fifth Mage could be involved in the Holy Grail War. Fate is indeed so unpredictable."

Ahadeon sighed softly and muttered Aozaki's surname a few times.

Like the Third Mage, the Fifth Mage has passed away, but he successfully passed on his magic and miracles to future generations in the last moments of his life.

This refers to two descendants of the Aozaki family, Aoko Aozaki and Touko Aozaki. One inherited the Aozaki family's fifth magic and mastered the miracle called Blue, while the other forged her own path on the road of magic. In contrast, the Einzbern family, also descended from the lineage of magicians, has fallen to such a state, far inferior to the Aozaki family.

Therefore, Ahadeon sincerely hoped that one day they could witness the return of the Third Wonder and bring a perfect end to the workshop that had been operating for hundreds of years.

"Since the descendants of the Fifth Mage have come to visit, the Einzbern family, as the successors of the Third Mage, cannot be impolite."

After thinking it over, Ahadeon spoke indifferently to Kiritsugu Emiya, who was standing next to Irisviel with a thoughtful expression.

"Emiya Kiritsugu, you'll be in charge of entertaining her, right? Just be extra careful."

"I understand, I will be careful."

Under his wife's worried gaze, Kiritsugu Emiya nodded and then decisively accepted the task.

Although facing Aozaki Touko alone would be extremely dangerous for a Grand-ranked magician like her, Emiya Kiritsugu, who has spent years walking the line between life and death and dealing with dangerous individuals, is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate compared to the other members of the Einzbern family.

If the opponent is truly after the Holy Grail War, they can't escape it even if they want to, and in the end, they will only have one option left: to fight for the Holy Grail.

However, for Kiritsugu Emiya...

No matter what, no matter who he fights, the outcome will not change. He will defeat all the enemies in his way. He wants to obtain the Holy Grail and save the world, that's all.

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Late night in Fuyuki City.

At the top of a towering building.