The shuttle in the second dimension

　After finishing what he needed to say to Lu Yinghua, Lin Xuan returned to his previous location - in front of the West Heaven Palace.

　Looking at the shrine in front of him, Lin Xuan suddenly spoke to the void.

　"Come out, Amakasu Touma, aren't you tired of hiding like this?" Lin Xuan chuckled as he glanced at the shadow behind him.

　"My king, what are your orders?" Amakasu Touma asked, stepping out from the shadows with a helpless look on his face. However, he didn't want to be so calm in his heart.

　Hey, hey, hey, what's this guy doing here? Could he be planning on the disobedient god from the Western Heaven Palace? Thinking anxiously, Amakasu Touma raised his head slightly and looked at Lin Xuan, as if trying to discover something from his face. Of course, it was all in vain; he couldn't tell anything from Lin Xuan's face.

　Lin Xuan noticed all of Amakasu Touma's little movements, but he didn't care. "The Martial Arts King will be arriving in this country soon."

　Lin Xuan's first words frightened Amakasu Touma. "What the hell? Why would that king come to this country?!" What on earth has happened to this country? No, first the Sword King came, then the Marquis of Vauban, and now even the Martial Arts King has arrived. This can truly be described as a calamity.

　No, wait! As if realizing something, Amakasu Touma glanced at Lin Xuan and thought to himself. It seems this person had fought the Martial Arts King not long after becoming a God Slayer, and seemed to have lost miserably. Although this person originally lived in Japan, because of that defeat, this person was forced to leave that country and return to Japan, never to set foot there again. Judging from this, the relationship between the Martial Arts King and this person isn't very good, and could even be called very bad.

　Now the King of Martial Arts is coming to this country, and this person in front of him will remain indifferent!? Amakasu Touma simply didn't believe this King indifferent. Furthermore, this person's strength had increased immensely compared to when he first became a God Slayer. At this rate, a clash between these two Kings was inevitable.

　Wait!!! Glancing at Lin Xuan, Amakasu Touma felt a sense of foreboding. Why would this person come to Xitian Palace today? Could it be...? As if remembering something, Amakasu Touma twitched his eyes. He just hoped he was wrong.

　"That person has already sent his disciples to observe the West Heaven Palace, and has even made a plan on how to release the imprisoned Monkey King." As if noticing the change in Amakasu Touma's expression due to his thoughts, Lin Xuan raised the corner of his mouth slightly and said with a smile, "Of course, I persuaded them to give up the plan to release the Monkey King."

　When he heard the first sentence, Amakasu Touma's heart immediately jumped up. No way, I guessed it was right. The King of Martial Arts really was going to release the God of Disobedience. But when he heard the second sentence, Amakasu Touma's heart was relieved again. Oh, it seems the King will still do good things. As he thought this, Amakasu Touma suddenly felt something was wrong.

　By the way, is this person really that kind?!

　Of course, Lin Xuan was not so kind. What he said next made Amakasu Touma's heart, which had been relieved, become heavier again.

　"However, I will personally release the Monkey God and have a battle with the Martial Arts King here in three days, so you should know how to arrange it. I don't need to say anything more, right?" Looking at Touma Amakasu's ever-changing expression, Lin Xuan said with a playful look on his face.

　"You have to understand, this is already good. After all, the martial arts king won't tell you in advance what she's going to do. After all, in her eyes, whether this place is damaged or not is not her business."

　Hearing this, Touma Amakasu's lips twitched. Honestly, what he said was true. The Martial Arts King and the Marquis of Vauban were both completely oblivious to their surroundings, unbridled in their actions once a fight broke out. Compared to those two, this guy at least warned you ahead of time, allowing you to clear the area beforehand and avoid any further panic. However, this guy seemed to have only this one slight advantage over them; the rest wasn't much different.

　"Make good arrangements, otherwise, don't blame me for not reminding you." Lin Xuan smiled and shook his head. When he passed by Touma Amakasu, he gently patted his shoulder, like a boss encouraging a hard-working subordinate.

　After Lin Xuan left, in front of the West Heaven Palace, Amakasu Touma looked at the sky helplessly, still thinking in his heart how much damage the two kings and the disobedient gods would cause this time. Finally, Amakasu Touma sighed helplessly, "What a sin this is~~~"

　-

　Somewhere in the city.

　After Lin Xuan left, Lu Yinghua and An Xiela also hurriedly left the building they were in and came to a quiet place. There was no one around, and it was a very good place to hide away. There was a courtyard with a classical Chinese style.

　After entering the courtyard, Lu Yinghua walked towards one of the rooms. When he reached the door, he bowed respectfully, clasped his fists and said to the person inside, "Master, I have something important to report to you."

　As if she was afraid of the people in the house, Anxila suppressed the murderous intent in her eyes and stood respectfully beside Lu Yinghua.

　"Come in--" As a pleasant voice sounded in the house, the door slowly opened to both sides.

　After entering the room, Lu Yinghua respectfully said to the woman sitting behind a layer of exquisite gauze, "Master, when I was exploring the West Heaven Palace, I encountered the king you defeated."

　"Oh!?" Lu Yinghua's words seemed to have caught the woman's attention. "What? Did that person stop your plan?"

　"Reporting to Master, the king did ask me to give up the plan, but he said that he would personally release the disobedient god. Also, he asked us to bring you a message." Lu Yinghua was extremely respectful to the woman behind the gauze.

　"Oh!? What are you talking about?"

　"The king once said that he would release the disobedient god in three days, and he hopes you can go."

　"Is that so—" the woman whispered, "You're letting me go, so you want to fight me?"

　"In that case, Yinghua, give up your plan. I want to see how far the junior I drove to this country has grown."

　"I understand, Master."

Chapter 25

　Looking at Lin rushing towards Yan Ye, Lin Xuan twitched his lips and said helplessly

　"Kareya, have you informed this girl's mother?"

　"I've contacted her, she's on her way here, I think she should be here soon——" As he said this, there was a sudden knock on the door, and a voice that Lin Xuan had never heard before came from outside the door.

　When he first heard this voice, Lin Xuan was wondering who it was, but after seeing the expressions on Yan Ye and Lin's faces, Lin Xuan probably guessed who it was.

　Lin Xuan stood up and walked towards the door. As he passed by Yan Ye, he spoke in a low voice, so low that only Yan Ye could hear it.

　"Kariya, take Rin to see her mother. I'll go and bring Sakura out—"

　"I see----"

　"kindness----"

　·····

　In the room, Xiaoying sat quietly, carefully looking at the book on the table. The book was not thick, only about a hundred pages. It was prepared by Lin Xuan for Xiaoying. It was an introductory book on Z country cuisine.

　"Swish——" the door was suddenly opened.

　The door suddenly opened, drawing Sakura's attention from the book to the door.

　"Big brother, is there something wrong?" Sakura slowly closed the book, stood up, tilted her little head, and looked at Lin Xuan with some confusion.

　"It's nothing, I just want to take you to meet two people——" He gently touched Sakura's soft hair and said softly.

　"kindness----"

　Looking at Xiaoying who was still a little cold, Lin Xuan sighed silently.

　Taking Xiaoying's boneless little hand, Lin Xuan smiled and said.

　"Let's go, Sakura."

　"kindness--"

　······

　"Mother----"

　Upon seeing the woman in front of him, Rin, who was standing next to Kariya, rushed over and threw himself into the woman's arms.

　"cold----"

　When the woman saw Rin rushing towards her, she screamed and then hugged Rin tightly.

　"Lin, why are you here?" the woman asked, looking at her daughter in her arms.

　"I——————" After hearing the woman's question, Rin didn't know how to answer.

　"Aoi——long time no see." At this time, Kariya came to Rin's rescue and greeted the woman.

　“Kareya—you—”

　"You also know that Fuyuki City is not safe recently, so please keep a good eye on Rin. If it weren't for my Servant last night, you almost wouldn't have been able to see Rin————" Looking at the woman he liked in front of him, Kariya spoke.

　"Wait, you said your Servant——" Aoi murmured in disbelief. Only then did she notice that there was a striking red pattern printed on the back of Kariya's hand. Although only one line was left, as Tōsaka Tokiomi's wife, Tōsaka Aoi knew very well what that pattern represented.

　"How could it be——Kariya, how could you participate in this Holy Grail War——" Taking a step back, Tousaka Aoi looked at Kariya blankly.

　"Kareya, you..."

　Want to die?

　Do you want to be killed by Tokiomi?

　Toosaka Aoi couldn't ask such a question, as the seeds of despair took deep root in her heart.

　"I know. Are you saying that I will be killed by Tohsaka Tokiomi?" Looking at the desperate look of Tohsaka Aoi, Kariya smiled miserably.

　"Even if I am killed by Tōsaka Tokiomi, I will not regret it. I will not regret participating in this Holy Grail War." Kariya spoke slowly with his head lowered.

　"You don't know, but I do. The magic of the Matou family, and what that old bastard Zouken wants to do to Sakura," Kariya began to get emotional. "I don't want Sakura's life to be manipulated and tortured by that old man Zouken—"

　Kariya roared, his words containing the pain he had endured in the past year.

　"Kariya—you're too emotional—"

　At this moment, a plain voice suddenly sounded.

　"Sorry, Aoi, I was indeed too excited——" Shaking his head, Kariya said apologetically, then moved to the side, revealing Lin Xuan and Sakura standing behind him.

　"Sakura————" When seeing Sakura being held by Lin Xuan, Tohsaka Aoi shouted out in a panic.

　"Sakura————" Rin, as the elder sister, also discovered Sakura standing behind Kariya at this time.

　But Sakura took a step back and hid behind Lin Xuan, and did not rush forward to reunite with Tohsaka Aoi.

　"Sakura————" Seeing Sakura's actions, Tohsaka Aoi felt like her heart was torn apart, and an unspeakable pain spread in her heart.

　At this time, Toosaka Aoi noticed Lin Xuan. When she saw the numerous Command Seals on Lin Xuan's right arm, Toosaka Aoi's eyes narrowed tightly, "How could it be——"

　"Madam - I think you are Xiaoying's mother -" Lin Xuan said calmly, stretching out his hand and gently comforting Xiaoying behind him.

　"But as a mother, do you know what kind of life Sakura has been living in the past year?" Lin Xuan frowned slightly when he said this. "Do you know what Matou Zouken did to Sakura?"

　"Do you know how Sakura was tortured and devastated when you handed her over to Zouken Matou!!!" At this time, Lin Xuan's tone was also filled with anger.

　"She lies in the insect pool every day, is constantly transformed, and even has imprinting insects implanted in her body. Such an experience, such pain, is made to endure by such a young child. You really love her————" Lin Xuan raised his head, his eyes filled with ridicule and anger.

　"I don't expect you to make up for anything. I just hope that as a mother, you can think about it carefully——"

　At this moment, Toosaka Aoi was completely stunned. She had no idea what Lin Xuan said, but after looking at Sakura's actions and Kariya's expression, it was not difficult for Toosaka Aoi to guess that what the young man in front of her said was probably true.

　And when the boy's words were confirmed, those cruel facts began to constantly torment Toosaka Aoi's heart.

　"Ah————" Lin Xuan sighed and said to Yan Ye, "I have to go out for a while. I'll leave this place to you. Don't worry, I have cleared out the annoying little flies around. Nothing will happen next." After saying that, Lin Xuan turned around, squatted down, looked at Xiaoying gently and said, "Big brother is going out. Xiaoying, you have to stay at home obediently~~~~~"

　"Yeah——" Sakura nodded gently and responded obediently.

Chapter 26

　When they found out that Lin Xuan had gone to the forest alone, Rem and the other two went to the forest. However, before leaving, Subaru borrowed a sword from the village to increase his fighting power.

　Not long after the three of them entered the forest, Rem, who had the most sensitive sense of smell, smelled a smell of blood not far away.

　"There's a strong smell of blood not far away." Rem shouted softly and ran towards the place where the smell of blood came from. As for Ram and Subaru, they followed behind. Due to their physical conditions, Ram and Subaru obviously could not keep up with Rem's speed. Fortunately, Rem knew this and did not run at the fastest speed, but at a speed that Ram and Rem could keep up with.

　Soon, Rem and the other two arrived at the place emitting a strong smell of blood. What greeted them were the incomplete corpses of monsters. The marks on the bodies showed that they had been cut open with a sharp weapon, and the cuts were easy. Because several hours had passed, the blood that stained the ground had congealed into clumps. Moreover, the corpses, having not been promptly handled, began to emit a sickening stench of decay. Seeing such a scene for the first time, Subaru almost vomited the sweet potato he had been eating.

　"Ugh—" Subaru made a dry heave and quickly covered his mouth and nose and turned his head away, no longer looking at the bloody scene.

　"Judging from the degree of decay of the corpses, it's probably from a battle that took place not long after Lin Xuan entered the forest. Let's go deeper." Ram said as he analyzed the corpses.