Did the Heroic Spirit I conquered become a reality?

Just then, the familiar system notification sounded in Tohsaka Yu's mind again:

[Special event triggered: Ruler Morgan le Fay has extended a "cooperation" invitation to you.]

[Cooperation Objective: To assist Morgan le Fay in obtaining the Holy Grail and fulfilling his "long-cherished wish." Simultaneously, Morgan le Fay will also assist you in fulfilling your wish to "end the Holy Grail War as soon as possible."]

[By accepting the cooperation, you will be deeply bound to Morgan le Fay, working together to address the challenges posed by other Servants and Masters. However, you will also receive Morgan le Fay's full support and special "gifts."]

Refusing to cooperate could worsen relations with Morgan le Fay, and even... risk another termination of the contract.

[Please make a choice: Accept/Reject?]

Yu Tohsaka looked at the options before her, then glanced at the stunningly beautiful fairy queen by the window, her mind racing.

Partnering with Morgan undoubtedly means facing greater risks. What is her "long-cherished wish"? What does "starting everything over" mean? All of this remains to be seen.

But if they don't cooperate... he has now lost his Master, Ayaka Sajou. Although Morgan is temporarily maintaining his mana supply, once the relationship breaks down, he is likely to fall into a helpless situation again.

Moreover, he needs Morgan's help to investigate the truth behind Ayaka Sajou's "death".

Although not certain, after careful consideration, Yu Tohsaka felt that Ayaka Sajou's death seemed a little too 'smooth'.

Would the omniscient and omnipotent Root Princess really die so easily?

Finally, Yu Tohsaka took a deep breath and made her decision.

“I understand.” He looked at Morgan Lefève. “I accept the cooperation.”

[Selection confirmed: Acceptance of collaboration with Morgan LeFee.]

[Congratulations, host, you have achieved the special achievement: "White Dragon Furnace Core"]

[Achievement Description: You have established a special "cooperative" relationship with Morgan le Fay. Her intrigues are unfathomable; accompanying her will allow you to glimpse another side of history, but you may also... be consumed by that extreme love and hate.]

[Special Effect: Gain the special power [White Dragon Core] – This is a degraded version of the power possessed by Morgan, the King of the British Lostbelt, symbolizing his role as the core of the "Final Device." It allows the user to cover and strengthen the physical body with massive amounts of magical energy, greatly enhancing various basic physical abilities (strength, endurance, agility).]

...To cover the physical body with magic and strengthen it?

Yu Tohsaka looked at the description of the newly acquired achievement and skill, but didn't pay much attention to it at first.

After all, he is a Caster, and his main fighting style relies on magic.

Physical enhancement sounds more like an ability that melee-class characters like Saber or Lancer possess.

But soon, Yu Tohsaka seemed to realize something, and his eyes lit up slightly.

Wait a minute—

This stuff might actually have amazing effects!

You need to know that Tohsaka Yu is no ordinary Caster! After Tiamat "upgraded" her magic circuits twice, her magic power level is an outrageously high EX level!

If... if this vast, ocean-like EX-level magic power could be transformed into a physical enhancement through the [White Dragon Furnace Core] skill... just how terrifying would his physical body become?!

Maybe mages can be played like melee characters?!

With the "cooperation" with Morgan Lefève temporarily reached, the atmosphere in the room seemed to have eased considerably.

The fairy queen's icy aura had subsided considerably, but her icy blue eyes remained deep, as if they could see right through people's hearts.

She walked to the sofa by the bed, sat down gracefully, and turned her gaze back to Tohsaka Yu, saying, "Caster, what are your plans next?"

Yu Tohsaka pondered for a moment, then quickly turned his gaze to a certain direction outside the window.

Although Morgan and Yu Tohsaka have reached an agreement, as a Ruler, she cannot directly participate in the Holy Grail War.

To achieve his goal of "ending the Holy Grail War as soon as possible," he must rely on his own strength, as well as... precise planning.

Thinking of this, Tohsaka Yu turned her head to meet Morgan's gaze and said calmly, "If we want to win this Holy Grail War as soon as possible, we need to eliminate the Servants of all sides... and we also need to do our best to prevent those Masters who have lost their Servants from summoning again."

He paused, then continued, "And as far as I know, just tonight, a Master has already lost his Servant."

Morgan's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, and her alluring red lips, hidden beneath her veil, parted slightly as she said, "You mean..."

Yu Tohsaka raised her head, a gentle smile appearing on her face.

"The Church of Our Saints".

……

Meanwhile, in a simple yet solemn prayer room beneath the towering spire of the Fuyuki City Church.

Kirei Kotomine sat quietly on the cold bench. On the other end of the phone was his teacher, Tokiomi Tohsaka.

"...That's roughly how it happened, teacher."

Kirei Kotomine's voice remained calm as always, without the slightest emotional fluctuation, as if he were stating something unrelated to himself: "When Assassin was checking Caster's Master's movements in the core area of ​​Ryudouji Temple, he encountered an accident and has... withdrawn from the scene."

On the other end of the communication magic, Tokiomi Tohsaka's voice carried a hint of barely perceptible seriousness: "Is that so...? This is unexpected. The anomaly at Ryudouji Temple is probably far beyond our imagination."

He paused, then asked, "What are your plans after this?"

"I will find a way to summon again," Kirei Kotomine replied calmly. "The Holy Grail War has only just begun, and I will not give up now."

"Hmm." Tokiomi Tohsaka pondered for a moment. "Regarding that Caster... do you know his identity?"

caster...

Upon hearing this title, a faint, almost imperceptible ripple flashed in Kirei Kotomine's eyes.

He certainly knew Caster's true identity, but he didn't tell his teacher this "interesting" secret.

As for the reason... only Kirei Kotomine himself knows.

"Regarding Caster's identity, there is no definite information yet." Kirei Kotomine shook his head, his tone still calm. "His magical properties and the way he uses gem magic seem somewhat similar to the Tohsaka family's tradition, but we cannot confirm his identity at the moment. I will continue to investigate."

"That's good then." Tokiomi Tohsaka's voice carried a hint of weariness. "Kirei, be careful in everything."

Tokiomi Tohsaka had put a lot of effort into preparing for this Holy Grail War. At first, he was full of confidence, but the unexpected events that happened one after another made even the head of the Tohsaka family waver.

However... now that the die is cast, there is no turning back.

Looking at the phone that had been hung up, Kirei Kotomine sat alone quietly on the cold bench, praying that the dim light in the room cast deep shadows on his sharply defined face.

After a moment, he slowly raised his head, a faint yet indescribable smile curving his lips.

Teacher, you probably never dreamed that Caster, whom you so desperately wanted to get rid of, was actually your most cherished adopted son.

Father and son kill each other... Master and disciple duel...

Just thinking about these "interesting" scenarios made Kirei Kotomine feel a strange excitement and anticipation quietly growing from the depths of his long-numbed heart.

He slowly stood up, preparing to leave the oppressive prayer room to "welcome" some... perhaps upcoming "new pleasures".

However, in the instant he turned around—

A gentle, slightly mocking boyish voice suddenly broke the silence from the shadows behind him:

"What's making you so happy all of a sudden, Kirei Kotomine?"

Volume 1: Chapter 60 Tohsaka Yu's Shura Field Crisis

The Tohsaka family mansion, the underground magic workshop.

A faint scent of gemstone powder and magic lingered in the air.

Tokiomi Tohsaka had just finished his routine communication with his disciple Kirei Kotomine and had obtained the latest information on the chaotic battle at Ryudouji Temple last night.

He slowly closed his eyes, his fingers rhythmically tapping lightly on the smooth tabletop, his brain analyzing the current situation at lightning speed, like the most sophisticated instrument.

He did not personally go to Mount Enzo this time, as it was too dangerous and did not conform to the cautious style of the Tohsaka family head.

However, through Gilgamesh's intermittent and somewhat impatient descriptions, and Kirei Kotomine's calm and objective summary of information, he was able to roughly outline the whole picture of the incident.

Caster's Master, the mysterious girl who seems to be connected to the Root, attempted to interfere with the Greater Grail at Ryudouji Temple, causing a huge magical disturbance. In the end... she seems to have "left the stage" for some reason, and her Caster also disappeared without a trace.

Meanwhile, Kirei Komine's Assassin was completely eliminated by an unknown force amidst the chaos.

In other words, in just one night, two Masters and two Servants disappeared from the chessboard of this Holy Grail War.

Now, there are only five Servants left.

“Rider Osmanthus, Lancer Artoria, Berserker Gorgon, Archer Gilgamesh… and that mysterious Saber Merlin who has not yet fully revealed his strength.”

Tokiomi Tohsaka silently made his plans.

The situation became more complicated and more...unpredictable than he had anticipated.

For now, perhaps we should wait and see, let the other parties weaken themselves first, while we secretly accumulate strength and wait for the best opportunity to strike...

Speaking of which, I heard from Aoi that Sakura has returned to Rin's side. I wonder how her two daughters are getting along...

Thinking of this, Tokiomi Tohsaka's expression softened somewhat, a rare occurrence.

Perhaps I can find some time to visit them later... and also ask about Yu's specific situation.

After Tohsaka Yu mentioned the Matou family last time, Tohsaka Tokiomi had a huge question in his mind after returning home—why would his child know so much about the Matou family?

Ultimately, Clock Tower shouldn't have finished his studies yet... So how did he get back?

For a moment, Tokiomi Tohsaka was filled with curiosity and questions.

……

On the other side, in a cold and damp basement.

Morgan looked indifferently at Kirei Kotomine, who was temporarily "imprisoned" by Yu Tohsaka using magic, and calmly asked, "What are your plans next?"

"Continue dealing with the other servants?"

Yu Tohsaka smiled and shook his head: "With my current abilities, it's unrealistic to expect to quell the Holy Grail War overnight... Ultimately, this Holy Grail War cannot be judged by common sense."

It's important to understand that Merlin, Gilgamesh, Gorgon, and Artoria are all exceptionally powerful.

After all, in terms of the power of their Noble Phantasms, Artoria's Holy Lance and Gilgamesh's Ea are both quite troublesome.

Yuu Tohsaka was able to 'survive' in this Holy Grail War because of her EX-rank magic circuits and her unreasonable Noble Phantasm.

However, no matter how strong Tiamat is, she still needs a sufficient supply of magic power. Previously, she had Sajou Aika's 'Root' as a backup, but Morgan le Fay... summoned in servant form, her magic power is ultimately limited.

Morgan seemed to realize something as well, and glanced indifferently at the unconscious Kirei Kotomine in the basement: "That's true, then let's rest for the night."

"Constantly fighting with others will eventually become tiring."

Whether it was just his imagination or not, Yu Tohsaka felt as if he could see a hint of weariness deep in the eyes of this fairy queen.

Is it an illusion?

He had just thought of this when he quickly felt relieved.

Morgan le Fay, transformed into the witch of Britain by jealousy and hatred, and her life seems to be filled with tragedy and... loneliness of being misunderstood.

In a sense, she and Tiamat, who was once banished to the Sea of ​​Imaginary Numbers, seem to share a subtle resemblance.

“It’s normal to feel tired after a long time of scheming and backstabbing,” Tohsaka Yu quickly replied with a smile.

Morgan glanced at the boy and said, "Don't you think I'm trying to gain your sympathy?"

"I don't know, maybe." Tohsaka Yu shrugged. "But..."

He paused for a moment, then looked up and smiled, "How many truths are spoken as lies?"

The woman fell silent.

She pursed her red lips beneath the veil, remaining silent.

At that moment, a gentle and sincere smile suddenly appeared on Yu Tohsaka's face.

"Princess Morgan, it's rare to be summoned to Fuyuki City in this era. How about we go to the new district tomorrow to relax a bit? Just to... unwind a little before the upcoming battle?"

The boy's voice pulled her back to reality from her thoughts. Morgan was stunned for a moment, and then subconsciously wanted to refuse.

But then she thought again, since accepting the Holy Grail War, she has never personally experienced the 'real world'... Moreover, this can also be considered a way to 'cultivate feelings' with her servant.

In this way, it will be easier to make use of him later. Hmm... thinking about it this way, going out for a walk with him is not a bad idea.

With that in mind, Morgan nodded reservedly: "Alright... Since you're so eager to invite me out for a stroll, and there's no danger during the Holy Grail War during the day, I'll accompany you out for a bit."

"It sounds a bit arrogant..." Yu Tohsaka thought to herself, but chose to remain silent with high emotional intelligence.

……

The next day, on the rather deserted streets of Fuyuki City, a pair of seemingly peculiar "combinations" appeared.

The boy was dressed in modern clothes, while the woman beside him wore a gorgeous dark dress and a mysterious black veil, exuding a cold aura that kept strangers at bay.

However, this time Morgan Lefebvre used an extremely advanced fairy magic technique, which not only perfectly concealed the Servant aura on her and Tohsaka Yu, but also "distorted" the perception of those around them to a certain extent.