I'm really not a top magician

I had no choice but to throw the question back to the rider.

"Actually, this question is very simple, kid. You actually thought about it, but instinctively ignored the obvious answer."

Rider explained seriously, "What Sajo Aika got was an alliance between us, the Lancer team, and the Berserker team. That's all she got back then."

"But didn't our alliance with Aika Satō end last night?" Weber said.

"It's indeed over, but we still have an agreement with Sajo Aika for the King's Banquet. This also means that I will not attack Sajo Aika before the banquet is over. As for the reason, you can think of it as the dignity between kings."

Rider said, "But the agreement between other masters and Sajo Aika is different from ours."

"The agreement between Sajo Aika and the Lancer team is an alliance for three days."

"Another Berserker. As a Berserker, his involvement in the battle was likely at the behest of his Master. However, I can't understand why the Berserker's Master would participate in such a fruitless battle. Therefore, I'm more inclined to believe that Sajo Aika had already formed a certain alliance with the Berserker's Master before our negotiation."

After listening to Rider's analysis, Weber suddenly realized:

"In other words, Sajo Aika, through a sea demon battle and various agreements and pacts, has established a non-war relationship with the three masters."

"And three is only the number we know about. And we don't know how many masters Sajo Aika has secretly reached an agreement with."

"So the church's change of rules today because of her—the Sajo Aika siege—failed before it even began."

Thinking of this, Weber couldn't help but be surprised. Aika Sajo's action had made the church's targeted strategy today fail.

And as Weber continued to think, he felt even more terrified.

"Combined with the arrogant attitude of Satiao Aige in the church today,"

"She knew the purpose of the church from the beginning."

"In other words, Satiao also anticipated from the beginning that the Church might conduct illegal summons to target him, leading to a sea demon war. He made a pact with us Masters to break this [Satiao Aige Encirclement]."

Thinking of this,

Even Waver couldn't help but feel terrified by Sajo Aika's wisdom.

What kind of intelligence is needed to guess these possibilities from the very beginning and adopt such a strategy?

Weber then recalled what Rider had said before.

The pace of this Holy Grail War is under the control of Aika Sajo.

"Are we going to let Sha Tiao succeed in his plan?" Weber was a little anxious for a moment.

The more I think about Sajo Aika's strategy,

The more I feel how terrifying this person is.

"Don't worry, kid," Rider said with a soothing smile. "Although the encirclement has been broken, and I won't attack Shatiao Aige before the King's Banquet, no one can predict what will happen next."

Looking at Rider's silly smile, Weber felt worried from the bottom of his heart.

I am like this,

Can you really defeat Aika Satiao?

Chapter 193 Preparing for War

"I see, you're truly worthy of being Sajo Aika."

After listening to Sha Tiao Aige's thoughts on the sea monster battle and the strategy of the [Sha Tiao Aige encirclement],

Even Dr. Roman, who was previously the Magic King, couldn't help but marvel at Aika Sajo's amazing wisdom.

Such wisdom in anticipating the enemy allowed her to control the situation of this Holy Grail War from the very beginning.

Moreover, Aika Sajo is also very good at intelligence work for this Holy Grail War.

It was discovered from the very beginning that the Tohsaka family was in collusion with the church.

Just for this reason, everyone understood why the church would change the rules at this time.

Her talent,

Even compared with the famous military strategists in human history, he is not much inferior.

Dr. Roman sighed in his heart. Of course, this was not a compliment from the Magic King, but simply a compliment given to Aika Sajo by an ordinary human being.

"But Miss Shatiao, I still have a question I want to ask you," Roman said.

"Please speak." Said Aika Satiao.

"Now, we all understand that you predicted that the Church and the Tōsaka family would deliberately change the rules to allow all other masters to encircle you, and you also took advantage of the temporary alliance formed before the Sea Demon War to make the so-called "Sajo Aika Encirclement" disappear before it was even formed. However..."

Dr. Roman paused. "I admit that your strategy is perfect, but wasn't your speech at the church just now too hasty?"

Roman was still replaying Sajo Aika's speech in the church in his mind.

Even in the face of everyone who might be her enemy,

Sajo Aika still said those awe-inspiring words: "If you want to defeat me, come to my party!"

"And you've chosen the location of the Einzbern castle. Isn't this a clear signal to others that you intend to attack the Einzbern family? Aren't you afraid that other Masters will be waiting for you? Or do you have other ideas?"

Roman expressed the problem in his mind.

At once, everyone around looked at Shatiao Aige.

If Dr. Roman hadn't raised this question, everyone might still be immersed in Sajo Aika's perfect strategy.

Although everyone was a little confused about Sajo Aika's previous declaration, they were still expecting a more powerful explanation.

The reason is also very simple,

Because her name is Aika Sajo!

Seeing everyone's expectant eyes, Sajo Aika sighed softly and said:

"Your question is, in fact, just one: what is the purpose of holding such a grand banquet for the king?"

"Although the previous sea demon war has reduced the number of enemies in the Church's so-called [Sajō Aika Encirclement], the encirclement still exists. The enemies now include at least Assassin, Archer, Saber, and Rider, whose role I'm not sure. Among the Scent Servants, three were Kings in their previous lives."

"That is why I am convening a banquet of kings. Through this banquet, I will demonstrate my majesty and gain their recognition. Only in this way will these proud kings put aside their prejudices and recognize my identity—the new King Arthur of Britain. They will no longer disdain to use those insidious tactics behind the scenes and will accept our subsequent direct challenge. This challenge is the key."

After listening to Sajo Aika's explanation, Mashu suddenly understood and continued:

"In other words, the purpose of holding this King's Banquet is, on the one hand, to continue to disintegrate the power of the [Sajo Aika Encirclement], and on the other hand, to eliminate the measures taken by these Kings. I believe Miss Sajo Aika's target should be the more difficult to control Archer."

"That's right, Mashu. My target is Archer."

Aika Sajo was very satisfied with Mashu's interpretation.

After all, it is a challenge to make these people with poor brains keep up with the thinking of this genius.

At this moment,

We need someone with a smart mind like Mashu to come and help.

After all, Mashu is the tool.

"Of course, this is only the first aspect. There is also a second purpose."

As Sajo Aika spoke, she took out a map of Fuyuki City and spread it on the table. She pointed to the Einzbern Castle, which was far away from Fuyuki City.

"The reason I stated directly in the meeting just now that my next destination was this castle is because this is a very important operation for me. It is also one of the most important purposes of my visit to the church this time."

"I explained that I would go to Einzbern's castle. I was playing with my words a bit here, because I only said to go, not to attack, nor to challenge Saber. But from Emiya Kiritsugu's point of view, he should subconsciously think that I came here specifically to challenge him."

"According to Emiya Kiritsugu's logic, if we head towards the Einzbern household, those who want to take advantage of the situation will also go there. Therefore, Emiya Kiritsugu's strategy is to have Saber lure the enemy from the front while he leads his men to secretly sneak around and assassinate the other Masters."

"Of course, no matter what Emiya Kiritsugu does, it has nothing to do with us. The reason I'm heading directly to the Einzbern castle is to get Kenneth-sensei involved in this plot."

Hearing this, everyone showed surprise on their faces, because Lancer and Sajo Aika had signed a self-compulsory agreement. If they wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to plot against Lancer, it would not be a good idea.

Sajo Aika also noticed the confusion on everyone's faces, so she slowly explained:

"Don't worry, I have no intention of harming Teacher Kenneth. My strategy is just to make him withdraw from the scene. Let's get back to the topic."

"Because Kenneth-sensei was just ambushed by Emiya Kiritsugu last night, and I was openly attacking Saber, this provided Kenneth-sensei with an opportunity."

"Also because the other Masters don't know that I've signed an alliance contract with Kenneth-sensei, when he sees me pinning Saber down, he'll definitely be the one to take advantage. However, given his personality, he'll definitely have a private conversation with Emiya Kiritsugu to save face. However, this battle is already doomed. The teacher will lose, and if he's not careful, he might even die."

"So at this time, we need to go in and rescue Kenneth. Then take this opportunity to make Teacher Kenneth leave the scene and let Lancer fall into my hands."

Listening to Aika Sajo's strategy, everyone in Chaldea felt terrified. What exactly was this prediction that was almost like foresight into the future?

If Dr. Roman were to be certain that Aika Sajo did not have the so-called future vision, he would begin to doubt his life.

It turns out that the systems of people cannot be generalized.

"But even if Kenneth was injured, how could you get Lancer from him? Are you planning to cut off your teacher's hand?" Dr. Roman continued to question.

Sajo Aige also understood what Roman meant and said with a chuckle:

"Don't worry, I won't use such a crude method, and the teacher will hand over the Command Seal to me personally."

After hearing Sajo Aika's answer, Gudako beside her also breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems that this master is still a bit young.

"But, Ms. Sajō," Mash asked from the side, "Kayneth El-Melloi is still your teacher after all. If you plot against him like this, will it be..."

"You want to say it's not kind?"

Seeing Mashu nod, Sajo Aika didn't mean to blame her and continued, "Because I once used something similar to futuristic vision to see the future."

"In that future, no matter how hard Mr. Kenneth tries, he will inevitably die. This is the end of the world line."

"And now, this is the only way to save the teacher. Do you think I should do this?"

Seeing Mashu fall silent.

Aika Sajo knew that she had gotten away with it.

How could Aika Sajo have something like future vision? She knew the plot in advance.

but,

That kind of tragic way of dying is really too tragic.

This is also how Aika Sajou made sure Kenneth was doomed to die.

After some emotional outburst,

Aika Sajou quickly led everyone to the Einzbern's castle, where a difficult battle would follow.

"Damn it! I got tricked by the sand bar!"

Kenneth's angry voice echoed in the abandoned factory in Fuyuki City.

For a moment, it was a bit harsh

After watching the entire meeting through the familiar's perspective, Kenneth gradually understood Aika Sajo's intention.

"Using the alliance you formed before the sea demon war to attack the current [Shatiao Aige Encirclement], I have to admire your wisdom, Shatiao."

Kenneth El-Melloi could never have imagined that as a monarch, Lord El-Melloi, who was so adept at manipulating the power field of the Clock Tower, he was actually outmaneuvered by someone else.

This alone made Kenneth both relieved and angry.

Thankfully,

As a teacher, Kenneth El-Melloi could not help but feel a sense of melancholy that "the student surpasses the teacher, the apprentice surpasses the master" when he saw Aika Sajo, a student who was very promising. However, this feeling was replaced by the thought that his own talents would be inherited and even developed by this more talented disciple in the future.

Just thinking about this, Kenneth felt that he was indeed very lucky in his life.

He was a genius since birth, and naturally became the monarch of El-Melloi. Even now, he can still train such an outstanding disciple as Aika Sajo.

My life has been very fulfilling. If I have to say one regret, it would be my future wedding with my fiancée Sora.

Of course, what made Kenneth angry was.

As a well-known figure in the Clock Tower, he suffered setbacks repeatedly at the very beginning of the Holy Grail War.

Just this,

It was enough for Kenneth El-Melloi, who had always been successful, to call it a shame.

But now,

It wasn't when Kenneth attacked Sajo Aika,

This is not because Kenneth chose to let Sajo Aika go because of the friendship between master and apprentice.

As a participant in this Holy Grail War, Kayneth is also very eager for the Command Seals.

Because of the increase in Command Spells, it will also become a powerful key point for future victory.