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"What...what is this?! Explain yourself! Why is the gate of Ryudo-ji Temple in my yard?!"

"Wow!" Kitagawa Haimu's eyes sparkled. She completely missed Rin's anger and simply thought the scene before her was incredibly cool. "Amazing! Archer-san! How did you manage to bring something so big back? Is this some new Noble Phantasm?"

"Hmph, what a mess, just a bunch of useless stuff." W crossed her arms and curled her lip in disdain, but the slight upturn of her lips and the excited gleam in her red eyes betrayed her true thoughts. "However, I like this unreasonable way of causing destruction."

"This is really... reckless." Medea rarely showed a hint of helplessness, but her focus was different. "Such a big commotion has probably alarmed the entire town of Fukayama. We need to deal with it as soon as possible."

Gu Ye looked up at the mountain gate, lost in thought.

He knew that this thing had caused quite a bit of trouble for a certain blue spearman on another timeline.

Despite the stares of the crowd and Rin's roar, Archer, standing atop the mountain gate, casually picked at his ear.

“Oh, this?” he said casually, as if he were talking about a trivial matter. “When I was on my way to school, I passed by Ryudong Temple and saw that this gate was in the way, so I took it apart and brought it back. I thought it might come in handy.”

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"Just a quick grab?! You call this a quick grab?!" Rin felt her blood pressure soaring. "This is trespassing! This is vandalism! The police will be knocking on our door tomorrow, you idiot!"

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"Don't worry, I've already set up a cognitive barrier with runes. Ordinary people won't be able to see it even if they pass by." Archer said, taking something out of his pocket and tossing it down casually.

A golden streak of light ripped through the night sky and fell toward Rin Tohsaka. She instinctively reached out and caught it.

It was a sword sheath.

Made entirely of gold and inlaid with dazzling blue enamel, it emits a faint yet warm glow.

Simply holding it in your hand, you can feel a sacred and powerful life force surging out from it, as if you are holding the entire ideal world in your hands.

“Avalon…” Rin looked at the scabbard in her hand, momentarily forgetting to complain about the mountain gate.

This legendary relic, Saber's strongest protection, was brought back so easily.

“I’ve knocked him unconscious and taken out the sword sheath.” Archer leaped down from the mountain gate and landed steadily on the grass. “The task you gave me is complete.”

Just as Rin Tohsaka was facing the sword sheath and the mountain gate, caught in a complex mix of emotions, unsure whether to be happy or worried, Medea walked around the massive mountain gate.

She reached out and gently touched the weathered wooden pillar, her blue vertical pupils gleaming with analytical light.

"I see... It really is a mountain gate with a history." She said softly, a knowing smile playing on her lips.

"What did you say?" Upon hearing this, Rin immediately shifted her attention away from the scabbard.

“This mountain gate is more than just a building.” Medea’s fingers traced the almost imperceptible magical markings on the pillar. “While it may not be a true relic, with my magical talent, summoning Servants is no problem.”

She turned around and looked at everyone, her eyes full of confidence.

“Archer, you did the right thing this time, you’ve done us a great favor.” Medea’s voice carried a hint of approval as she walked around the massive gate, her fingers gently tracing the weathered wood as if reading a piece of long-forgotten history.

"It's alright. I just wanted to prove whether the mountain gate you mentioned can really summon heroic spirits." Archer shrugged, leaned against the wall, and adopted an indifferent attitude.

"Then, please witness the miracle of magic from the Age of Gods." Medea ignored him and stood in front of the mountain gate, opening her arms.

There was no magic circle, no incantation.

Centered on her, the indigo magic spread silently outwards like a tide, the air temperature dropped sharply, and a thin layer of white frost condensed on the ground.

The ancient and massive mountain gate seemed to be awakened from its slumber, beginning to emit a low, cracking sound, like wood splitting open.

The ancient patterns carved on the beams and pillars lit up one by one under the influence of purple magic, forming winding, dark red veins of light.

"This is... directly drawing power from the concept of 'mountain' itself?" Rin Tohsaka's eyes widened. She couldn't understand the principle behind this magic at all. "This is too absurd! This is not a modern magic system at all!"

"Wow! Amazing! Miss Caster! Is she unleashing some kind of ultimate move?" Kitagawa Kaimu, on the other hand, had a completely different perspective. She excitedly took out her phone, trying to record this fantastical scene, only to find that the screen was filled with static.

The purple magical light grew stronger and stronger, eventually coalescing into a blurry humanoid outline directly below the mountain gate.

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The outline gradually became clearer, turning from blurry to solid.

First came a pair of Japanese straw sandals, then the hem of a purple kimono, followed by a tall and sturdy body, and finally, a handsome and serene face.

Her long, dark blue hair was tied into a high ponytail, and she had a thin twig dangling from the corner of her mouth.

He stood there quietly with his arms crossed, as if he had always been there, blending into the mountain gate and the night.

He opened his eyes, which were deep and sharp, calm as an ancient well, yet concealing the sharpness of a drawn sword.

His gaze swept over everyone present, finally settling on the source of the magic—Medea.

“Oh dear,” his voice carried a hint of antiquity, sounding somewhat amused, “I seem to have been awakened by a rather remarkable witch. This place is Ryudou Temple, and I am but a nameless gatekeeper. May I ask what brings you here?”

“A gatekeeper?” Medea’s lips curled into a smile. “You are no ordinary gatekeeper, no nameless swordsman. I am Caster, and from this day forward, I am your Master.”

"Master..." The swordsman pondered the word, then nodded. "Very well, since I have been summoned, I shall repay this favor. I am Sasaki Kojiro, class Assassin. Nice to meet you, Master."

“Alright, now for the main event.” Medea nodded in satisfaction. She turned around and looked at the golden scabbard in Rin Tohsaka’s hand. “Using that as a relic, we can summon the strongest Saber.”

"Wait!" Rin Tohsaka immediately stepped forward and hugged Avalon tightly, her eyes filled with longing and determination. "Saber's Master must be me! This is the Tohsaka family's long-cherished wish!"

"You?" Medea raised an eyebrow, scrutinizing Rin from head to toe with a critical look. "Little girl from the Tohsaka family, are you sure your magic power can support the 'Knight King's' consumption?"

"You don't need to worry about that!" Rin puffed out her chest and said confidently, "Our Tohsaka family is the 'Equal Temperament' of the five elements, possessing the best magic circuits! Besides, I train every day, so my magic reserves are definitely sufficient!"

"Ha, here we go again." Archer let out a not-too-loud chuckle from the side. "Someone's tendency to mess things up at crucial moments can't be compensated for by training."

"Shut up, Archer!" Rin glared at him fiercely, then turned to Medea and argued, "In short! I must be Saber's Master! This is the orthodox way for a magus! Making an ordinary person the Master is utter nonsense!"

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"Orthodox?" Medea laughed, her laughter carrying a hint of pity and mockery for mortals unique to witches of the Age of Gods. "Little girl, your so-called 'orthodoxy' is nothing but a child's joke to me. The little bit of magic you've built up with gems and imprints is like a firefly compared to the bright moon in the face of a true powerhouse."

Her finger pointed lightly at Gu Ye, her tone leaving no room for argument: "And he, my new master, he himself is 'Bright Moon'."

"I..." Rin was speechless, her face turning bright red. She couldn't refute it because she had witnessed firsthand the power that could destroy everything.

"Wow, Rin-chan, don't be angry." Kitagawa Umi came over, took Rin's arm, and tried to ease the tension. "It's okay if we can't be Masters, we're still comrades! Look at me, I can't do anything, but I'm still super happy!"

“This is not the same thing at all!” Rin shook off her hand, but her tone had softened.

“However…” Medea looked at Rin’s tearful yet stubbornly refusing to admit defeat, and changed the subject, “Since you’re so eager for this, I might as well give you some compensation.”

She raised her hand and pointed to Sasaki Kojiro, who had just been summoned.

A red Command Seal halo appeared on the back of her hand and then slowly peeled away.

“I can transfer the Assassin’s contract to you.” Medea’s tone was as if she were discussing a business deal. “Although his class is Assassin, he is essentially a top-tier swordsman, and his strength should not be underestimated. Moreover, he is affiliated with the sect, so his Master’s mana consumption is relatively low. For you now, he is the perfect Servant.”

"Huh? You're using me as a bargaining chip?" Kojiro still had the twig in his mouth, his face unreadable. "What a wicked witch. But, oh well. This young lady in red seems much more interesting than you."

Rin Tohsaka stared at the Command Seal floating in the air, lost in thought.

She knew this was the best option at the moment. Reason told her she should accept it, but her inner resentment made her hesitate.

"Tsk, what's there to hesitate about?" W said impatiently from the side. "It's good enough that it's here, why be so picky? If it were me, I would have just thrown a bomb and snatched it."

Finally, Rin took a deep breath, as if she had made a major decision.

She looked up and nodded to Medea: "Okay, I accept."

The Command Seal's aura slowly flew towards Rin, eventually imprinting itself on the back of her fair left hand, just like her original Archer Command Seals, which were distributed on different arms.

"Then, the contract is established." Medea smiled with satisfaction, then turned her gaze to Gu Ye, her expression becoming extremely solemn. "Master, please prepare yourselves. Next, we will welcome the legendary—King Arthur."

This time, a huge and complex magic circle appeared on the ground.

Avalon was placed at the center of the formation, and golden light shot into the sky.

The entire courtyard was enveloped by a pure and immense magical power, and the air seemed to resonate with the sounds of clashing swords and galloping horses.

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As the light faded, a petite figure stood quietly in the center of the magic circle.

She wore a blue knight's skirt, covered with a silver-white breastplate and skirt armor. Her golden hair was tied up with a blue ribbon, making her appear gentle and refined. However, her emerald green eyes, like the most steadfast green gems, shone with the majesty of a king and the glory of a knight.

She held an invisible sword in her hand, its blade enveloped by flowing wind, making its physical form indistinct.

The young female knight looked around, her gaze sweeping over the astonished Rin, the curious Hai Meng, the wary Archer, and the indifferent W and the Thunder Queen, before finally settling on the black-haired boy who had remained perfectly calm throughout.

She could feel an unimaginable, vast, star-like magic emanating from the boy, continuously supporting her existence.

She took a step, her silver boots clicking crisply on the grass. She walked step by step to Gu Ye and stopped.

She raised her head, her emerald green eyes gazing intently, seriously, and without a trace of impurity into Gu Ye's eyes.

"I ask you."

Her voice was clear and firm, like the tolling of a bell, echoing in everyone's heart.

"Are you my Master?"

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Sensing the flow of magic, Saber's emerald green eyes were fixed on Gu Ye without blinking, and her movements were without the slightest hesitation.

She took a half step back in her silver armored boots, the skirt armor making a crisp rubbing sound. She knelt on one knee, holding the invisible sword, which was enveloped by the Wind King's barrier, horizontally in front of her chest. Her head was slightly lowered, and golden hair slipped down. Her posture was as solemn as if she were swearing an oath to King Uther in the palace of Camelot.

"Servant Saber, Artoria Pendragon, I answer your call." Her voice was clear and powerful, every syllable filled with knightly pride and loyalty. "From this moment on, my sword is with you, and your fate is with mine. Thus, the contract is complete."

"Wow—!" Kitagawa Kaimu exclaimed first, excitedly grabbing W's arm, her eyes sparkling. "Oath! It's a knight's oath! Oh my god, I actually saw it with my own eyes! This is more real than any scene in anime! It's so cool!"

"Hey, let go, you infatuated girl!" W was getting a little impatient with her shaking, but her gaze was still fixed on Saber, a playful smile playing on her lips. "Tch, all this seriousness, such boring chivalry. But, she is quite cute, not bad as a mascot."

Gu Ye reached out and gently lifted Saber's chin, making her raise her head.

His movements were light, with an undeniable calmness.

“I accept your loyalty, Saber.” His voice was not loud, but it reached Saber’s ears clearly. “Rise, my knight. From this day forward, you will not need to kneel before anyone.”

Saber paused slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in her emerald eyes.

She gazed into Gu Ye's unfathomable black eyes, and from that calm gaze, she read something completely different from any of the monarchs she had ever known.

That wasn't an order, but a recognition of equality.

She stood up with Gu Ye's help and silently stepped back to his side, like a most loyal guardian.

"Wait a minute! Wait a minute!"

A sharp voice shattered the solemn atmosphere.

As if suddenly remembering something crucial, Rin Tohsaka rushed to Gu Ye in three quick steps, put her hands on her hips, and struck her signature young lady pose.

"I was almost confused by this chaotic scene!" She pointed at Gu Ye, then at Medea and Saber beside him, her eyes filled with rational scrutiny and bewilderment. "This is just not right!"

"What's wrong, Rin-chan?" Kitagawa Kaimu asked, looking bewildered.

“Something’s not right!” Rin’s voice rose a few decibels. “Caster and Saber, one is the great magician of the Age of Gods, and the other is known as the strongest Servant. The mana consumption of these two classes is ridiculously high! Let alone summoning two at the same time, even maintaining just one would be a huge burden for the Master!”

She stared intently at Gu Ye, as if she wanted to drill two holes in him with her gaze.

"You, no matter how talented you are, are still just a newbie who only started learning magic today, right? You can't even recite a single incantation! How can you possibly supply magic power to both of them at the same time? This completely defies the basic principles of magic!"

“Oh my, this young lady has finally noticed the crux of the problem.” Sasaki Kojiro leaned lazily against the mountain gate pillar, shifting his posture and letting the twig in his mouth sway up and down. “I also find it strange. I can’t sense any trace of the magical flow that traditional magicians have on this young man.”

“That’s right.” Archer emerged from the shadows, arms crossed, his sharp eyes fixed on Gu Ye. “Rin is right. In the Holy Grail War, the Master’s magical power is one of the decisive factors. A Master who cannot supply magical power is a burden to the Servant. What secret do you hold?”

"A secret?" Medea chuckled softly, a laugh tinged with undisguised superiority over the ignorance of modern magicians. She walked gracefully to Gu Ye's side and gently placed her hand on his shoulder.

“Little girl from the Tohsaka family, your ‘common sense’ based on the Clock Tower theory is far too narrow-minded.” She looked at Rin with the same gaze she would give a stubborn student. “Who told you that my Master is a ‘newcomer’?”

“Isn’t that right?” Rin retorted, unconvinced. “I can’t sense any magical crest aura from him!”

“How can something as crude as a magic crest compare to a Master’s talent?” Medea’s palm glowed with a faint purple light as she gently pressed it against Gu Ye’s back. “I admit that before that, his magic circuits were indeed dormant.”

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“However,” she changed the subject, a smug smile playing on her lips, “just now, when I summoned Saber, I casually ‘adjusted’ him a bit. Consider it a small gift for my new Master.”

"Adjust?" Rin's brows furrowed even more.

“That’s right. I simply transformed the ‘energy pathways’ that were already present in his body into ‘magic circuits’ that you magicians can understand.” Medea’s tone was casual, as if she had only done a trivial matter.

She withdrew her hand, looked at the shocked Rin, and revealed the answer word by word.

"You might not believe it, but my Master's body has been tempered and refined countless times. Within him lie a full 120 magic circuits. And the quality of each one is the very best you can only dream of."

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