Did the Heroic Spirit I conquered become a reality?

Morgan rose gracefully from the bedside, walked to the window, and gazed at Fuyuki City, still shrouded in night, her voice tinged with languor:

"Caster, haven't you noticed anything amiss yet?"

Yu Tohsaka was taken aback and subconsciously checked his own condition.

Although his magic circuits were still somewhat sluggish due to previous overdrafts, a stable and pure magic power was continuously flowing from the other end of a certain "contract," nourishing his nearly depleted spiritual foundation.

And that sense of connection through the "contract"... it's so familiar, yet...

etc--

Yu Tohsaka suddenly raised her head and looked incredulously at the slender figure by the window.

Morgan seemed to sense his gaze, and slowly turned around, her smile behind her veil enigmatic.

"Finally realized it?"

"You should now address me as..."

Her voice was soft, yet carried an unquestionable, absolute authority befitting a queen, as she spoke each word clearly:

"—Master."

Yu Tohsaka's pupils suddenly contracted, and only then did he finally realize what was happening.

No wonder he didn't die immediately after Ayaka Sajou 'disappeared', because after he fell into a coma, the fairy queen actually signed a master-servant contract with him?!

……

Deep within an abandoned church in Fuyuki City, a place filled with decay and dust.

A blonde girl sat gracefully on a cold stone bench. Her face, which always wore an innocent smile, now held an inscrutable joy, as if she were anticipating some good show.

Sand strip love song.

As an omniscient and omnipotent being, Kiritsugu Emiya's shot was something she had long anticipated.

Although the bullet struck her heart precisely, for Sajō Aika, who was connected to the root of all things, the so-called "death" was nothing more than a facade that could be easily "recovered," or even... a "drama" that she was happy to stage.

He deliberately created the illusion of "death" so that Kama could play with the other Servants first, while he himself would temporarily retreat behind the scenes to manipulate the future direction of this Holy Grail War in a more covert way.

“Hehe…” Sajou Aika let out a light, silvery laugh, her emerald green eyes sparkling with excitement. “Yu must be very sad right now, right? But it’s okay, we’ll see each other soon.”

She eagerly anticipates how the Holy Grail War will undergo a dramatic transformation after everyone assumes that the Caster duo has "left the stage."

I wonder how those self-righteous Masters and Servants will fight each other and make a fool of themselves over that elusive Holy Grail?

Thinking of this, Aika Sajou's smile became even sweeter.

"It's about time we called Yu-kun back."

After all, without Yuuki by his side, this Holy Grail War would be completely meaningless.

Sajō Aika extended her fair and delicate right hand. The three Command Seals that originally belonged to her on the back of her hand now appeared somewhat dim and lifeless. The magical connection between her and Ryūhō Tohsaka Yu had also become extremely weak, as if it would break completely at any moment.

But this does not prevent her from exercising the power of a Master.

Sajō Aika slightly raised her delicate chin, preparing to use a Command Spell to summon Ryūrō Tohsaka back to her side.

however--

When she concentrated and tried to call out to Tohsaka Yu through the Command Seals, the Command Seals flickered slightly, but did not trigger any expected magical fluctuations, nor did she sense any response from Caster's Spirit Origin.

The contract between her and Tohsaka Yu seemed to have been completely severed, or even... covered up, by some more powerful, more primal force.

"Ah...?"

For the first time, the smile on Aika Sajou's face... froze completely.

She looked down at the unresponsive Command Seal on the back of her hand in disbelief, her emerald green eyes filled with confusion and bewilderment.

"The contract between Yu and me... has disappeared?"

Book 1: Chapter 59 Collaboration with Morgan (5K)

Deep within the abandoned church in Fuyuki City, a place filled with decay and dust.

The smile on Aika Sajou's face had completely vanished, replaced by an expression of utter astonishment and disbelief.

She tried again to activate the Command Seal mark on the back of her right hand, which had become dull and lifeless, attempting to summon her Caster—Yu Tohsaka—back to her side through that once incredibly strong contractual connection.

However, no matter how hard he concentrated or how much magical power he tried to draw upon, the Command Seals remained lifeless and unresponsive.

The bond between her and Yu Tohsaka seemed to have been completely severed by some even more powerful force.

"Ah...?"

Sajo Aika's bright green eyes were filled with confusion and bewilderment, as if she could hardly comprehend the sudden change before her.

Everything... was clearly part of her plan.

The deliberate creation of the illusion of "death" was to cause Kama's uncontrollable pawn to go completely berserk, while also allowing him to temporarily retreat behind the scenes and enjoy the Holy Grail War in a more "interesting" way.

In her original script, once she finished dealing with these "minor troubles," Yu-kun would naturally return to her side because of the contract.

Then they can continue their unfinished "date" and continue exploring this world full of "unknowns" and "possibilities".

But now...

Why...why can't we call him back?

Could it be... that he is already dead?

The thought only flashed through Ayaka Sajou's mind for a moment before she immediately dismissed it.

Absolutely impossible! 1 Lingyi 7h (four T) five IX Guiba

Beside Yu-kun is that "mother"—Tiamat.

Although it is a weakened version of a spirit, its essence is still the Mother Goddess of Creation. With her around, how could Yu-kun die so easily?

This was one of the most important reasons why she dared to carry out the "zombie resurrection" plan with confidence.

She believed that no matter what happened, Tiamat would do everything in her power to protect Yu Tohsaka's safety.

So, if he didn't die, why couldn't he be brought back using a Command Spell?

unless……

As if she had thought of something, Aika Sajou frowned slightly, a strange displeasure rising in her heart.

—Tohsaka Yu has already had her contract re-signed by someone else!

Upon realizing this, a layer of coldness crept onto Ayaka Sajou's once innocent face.

She took a deep breath, trying her best to stay calm.

Calm down and think it over carefully...

In this Holy Grail War, all known Masters already have their own Servants, and according to the rules of the Holy Grail War, a Master usually cannot have two Servants at the same time.

Unless... that Master has lost their Servant, but hasn't been eliminated yet.

A name flashed through Ayaka Sajou's mind like lightning.

Kotomine Kirei.

The agent of the Holy Church, the Master of Assassins.

His Assassin had recently become nourishment for the Greater Grail at Ryudoji Temple, and he is currently in a state without a Servant.

Could it be that he... took advantage of the gap when Yu-kun's contract with him broke to forcibly establish a new contract with Yu-kun?

Just thinking about this possibility made a cold killing intent flash in Ayaka Sajou's emerald green eyes.

However, just as she was preparing to leave for the church, another possibility suddenly surfaced in her mind.

One... possibility that made things even more difficult for her.

Morgan LeFéyt.

The enigmatic fairy queen who descended as a Ruler-class servant.

She clearly remembered Morgan's undisguised interest and... a kind of "possessive" look when he looked at Yu-kun on the stone steps of Ryudong Temple.

Morgan Leffey, she possesses Ruler privileges, and perhaps... she really does have some special means to forcibly seize control of the Servant after the Master's "death".

Thinking of this, Aika Sajou's emerald green eyes narrowed slightly, a dangerous glint flashing within them.

"...Morgan Lefève."

……

Meanwhile, on the other side.

After a brief moment of shock and disbelief, Tohsaka Yuu finally recovered slightly from the shock of renewing her contract with Morgan.

He looked at the elegant and powerful fairy queen before him, but the confusion in his heart surged like a tidal wave.

After calming down, Tohsaka Yuu asked, "Why did you help me?"

Although Morgan had shown interest in him before, it wasn't much.

And now, she has actually come to his rescue at a critical moment, and even took the initiative to form a master-servant contract with him. This change is too sudden.

Upon hearing this, a barely perceptible ripple flashed in Morgan's icy blue eyes.

She slowly walked to the window, her gaze fixed on Fuyuki City, still shrouded in night, her voice clear and calm:

“Caster, I’m not simply helping you.” She turned around, a cryptic smile playing on her lips beneath her veil. “I just think that ‘cooperating’ with you might allow me to achieve my goals faster.”

"Cooperation?" Tohsaka Yu frowned slightly.

“That’s right.” Morgan nodded slightly, his tone carrying an undeniable certainty. “I need the Holy Grail, I need its power that is said to grant any wish.”

"You want to use the Holy Grail...why?" Yuzuru Tohsaka asked.

A complex light flashed in Morgan's icy blue eyes.

After a brief silence, she whispered, "Let's start everything over... again."

There seemed to be a hint of weariness in his voice that he hadn't felt before.

This was the first time Yu Tohsaka had seen this usually proud and aloof queen in such a state. She lowered her eyes slightly, and there seemed to be a hint of darkness in them.

Looking at the witch in front of her, Tohsaka Yu felt a slight stirring in her heart, vaguely remembering something.

In British legend, Morgan is the true heir to the power of Britain. After Artoria was chosen to be queen, she began to hate her sister and thus became a vengeful enchantress who spent her life seeking revenge.

When she said "starting over," could it be...?

"That was my long-cherished wish."

Morgan quickly regained her composure and looked at him quietly: "A long-cherished wish that I have pursued for too long and paid too high a price for."

Her words were filled with an unquestionable will, and also carried a hint of untouchable secrecy.

Morgan then asked, "So, Caster, now that we've reached an 'cooperation,' shouldn't you be more honest and tell me... what is your real purpose in participating in this Holy Grail War?"

She paused, a hint of amusement in her voice: "It can't be... really just to 'purify' the corrupted Holy Grail and then save the world in the process, right? I don't believe such a 'righteous' reason."

Upon hearing this, Tohsaka Yu remained silent for a moment: "My purpose is very simple."

"I hope... we can end this Holy Grail War as soon as possible."

"End it as soon as possible?" A hint of confusion flashed in Morgan's eyes. "The Holy Grail War has only just begun, and the real show has only just started. Are you so eager for it to end? That doesn't sound like something a Servant would say."

Yu Tohsaka did not directly explain the deeper reasons for his actions, but simply looked out the window at Fuyuki City, which was still shrouded in darkness and chaos, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

The Fourth Holy Grail War... In his "memory," it was a battle filled with tragedy and regret.

His teacher Kenneth and his adoptive father Tokiomi Tohsaka will both perish in this war.

Their deaths are not only personal tragedies, but also bring indelible pain to those around them.

Ending this pointless Holy Grail War as soon as possible might prevent these tragedies from happening.

This is not some lofty ambition to "save the world," but rather a small "selfish" desire and a "protection" stemming from the depths of his heart for those who have given him warmth and help.

But he neither intended nor was able to fully explain these complex emotions and reasons to the fairy queen before him.

“Everyone has some secrets… You didn’t intend to tell me your wish either, did you?” Tohsaka Yu simply replied without saying anything more.

Morgan paused for a moment, then a smile broke through his icy expression: "That's true... In a sense, our goals are aligned."

“Caster, I can assist you.”