Did the Heroic Spirit I conquered become a reality?

Rin was about to get up as she spoke.

“I’ll go,” Tohsaka Yu stopped her. “You eat first.”

He went up to the second floor, came to his sister's door, and gently knocked.

A short while later, the door was pushed open from the inside out, and Sakura Tohsaka, wearing a slightly oversized bathrobe, was rubbing her eyes sleepily.

Looking at her like this, Yu Tohsaka couldn't help but chuckle: "Why do you look so sleepy? Didn't you sleep well last night, Sakura?"

Sakura Tohsaka shook her head slightly, a somewhat forced smile on her face: "It's nothing, I just had a nightmare afterward."

Yuu Tohsaka seemed to be deep in thought. She reached out and gently ruffled the girl's hair, saying softly, "Alright, go wash up and come down for breakfast later."

Sakura Tohsaka nodded obediently.

After the two sisters finished breakfast, they went to school together. Yu Tohsaka first skillfully cleaned up the dishes and then wiped the table clean.

After doing all this, he looked at the somewhat empty mansion because of the sisters' departure and couldn't help but think to himself: Why do I feel like I'm becoming more and more of a stay-at-home husband since I came back...?

He quickly shook his head again, dispelling these chaotic thoughts.

Well, if I could really prepare breakfast for my two younger sisters every day... that would be pretty good.

But there's something more important I need to do next...

Today is the day before the Holy Grail War officially begins... Normally, the chosen Masters will perform the Heroic Spirit summoning ritual tonight.

But if they wait until night, the huge magical fluctuations might alert his two younger sisters.

Moreover, judging from the magic that drained the life force of others last night, it seems that some masters have already taken action in advance.

Just to be on the safe side, perhaps we could summon the Heroic Spirit in advance...

……

There is a very hidden basement in the Tohsaka family mansion.

This was once Tokiomi Tohsaka's meticulously prepared magic workshop for the Holy Grail War. Not only is the space spacious, but more importantly, its walls and floors are engraved with the highest-level isolation barrier passed down through generations of the Tohsaka family.

Summoning Heroic Spirits here is undoubtedly the best choice.

As Yu Tohsaka stood before the enormous, faintly glowing summoning circle, a sense of unease arose in her heart.

I don't even have any relics, so can I summon a Servant?

He knew that the ritual of summoning Heroes was essentially about using the power of the Greater Grail to "borrow" a copy of a hero from the Throne of Heroes and bring it to the present world.

"Relics" serve as a kind of "coordinate" that can accurately locate a specific Servant associated with that relic.

Even without artifacts, summoning is still possible, but the Greater Grail will randomly match a Servant with the best "compatibility" with the summoner, based on the summoner's own soul traits, experiences, personality, and even bloodline.

This method of summoning is fraught with uncertainty and may even summon some Servants with eccentric personalities that are difficult to control.

But for Yu Tohsaka, this might be... the most suitable way to summon him.

After all, he is not a native of this world. His soul, his experiences, his magical circuits that have become so unique because of his "anchoring" with Tiamat... all of this has already determined that he will find it difficult to truly "resonate" with any of the "orthodox" heroes in this world.

So, if his unique "soul" is used as a "sacred relic," what kind of being will be summoned?

Is it that it will respond to his soul from another world and summon a legendary figure that he knows well?

Or will it be because of the aura of the "Primordial Sea" on his body that he summons an ancient being with a deep connection to the Age of Gods?

Or perhaps... summoning a truly "extraordinary Heroic Spirit" that he could never have predicted?

Yu Tohsaka didn't know, but a sense of anticipation welled up in his heart.

Taking a deep breath, he slowly channeled the immense EX-level magic power within his body into the summoning circle beneath his feet.

"Announcement—" Two (three) 0&-R4 Research Enterprise Three Similar

Yu Tohsaka's voice echoed in the empty underground workshop.

"You shall obey my commands, and my life shall be as enduring as your sword!"

He closed his eyes, feeling the vast torrent of information from "outside the world" that resonated with his soul, and his heart was filled with anticipation.

Who could it be?

What kind of Servant can one's own soul summon?

"Respond to the call of the Holy Grail! If you wish to follow this will and this reason, then respond!"

boom! ! !

As the last incantation fell, the summoning circle burst forth with unprecedented brilliance, almost turning the entire basement into pure white!

As the light faded, Tohsaka Yu looked up expectantly.

Amidst the smoke and magical glow, a dashing figure clad in silver-blue knight's armor slowly emerged.

Immediately afterwards, a familiar female voice, clear and authoritative, rang out in the silent workshop:

"Tell me, are you my Master?"

Upon hearing that incredibly familiar voice, the anticipation and curiosity on Yu Tohsaka's face gradually transformed into something quite interesting.

"Altria?!"

When the newly arrived Knight King saw Tohsaka Yu, he was clearly stunned.

For the first time, a complete and immense shock and... a trace of extremely complex emotion, a mixture of anger and disbelief, surfaced in those emerald green eyes that always carried a hint of determination and composure.

Then, almost without hesitation, she silently drew the golden holy sword from her waist, which was protected by the Wind King's barrier and symbolized "royal power" and "ideals".

"Wait a moment--!"

Seeing this, Tohsaka Yu hurriedly spoke up, trying to stop him.

However, the holy sword, shining with dazzling light, had already been drawn from its sheath!

boom!

A torrent of pure magic erupted instantly, slamming into the ground in front of Tohsaka Yu. The entire basement trembled violently, but fortunately, the workshop's isolation barrier remained relatively stable, and the commotion was not too great.

Yu Tohsaka secretly rejoiced, then quickly looked up at the hostile woman in front of her.

It must be said, she was indeed a very beautiful woman, but...

However, for some reason, her eyes, which should have been as pure as jade, were now filled with undisguised coldness and hostility, as if I were her mortal enemy.

Yuya Tohsaka noticed this and felt a little strange.

He was quite certain that there should be no grudge between him and Artoria, so why would she feel such strong hostility towards him upon their first meeting?

"Um..." he began tentatively, a hint of confusion on his face, "Is there some misunderstanding between us?"

Upon hearing this, Artoria merely let out a cold, mocking laugh. Her holy sword pointed directly at Tohsaka Yu, and she said in her clear voice, word by word, "I still remember everything that happened in the last Holy Grail War clearly, Caster!"

Yu Tohsaka was stunned for a moment, and an even more incredulous expression appeared on her face.

The Saber-like Artoria before me actually remembers the Holy Grail War from ten years ago?!

Although she was indeed present at the time, in theory, after the Holy Grail War ends, the memories and experiences of a Heroic Spirit should return to the Throne of Heroes, and when summoned again, they should not retain the memories of the previous Holy Grail War.

...But if that's the case, why does she have related memories?

Upon realizing this, Tohsaka Yu quickly pressed on, asking, "Why do you remember the last Holy Grail War?"

Upon hearing this, Artoria merely glanced at him coldly, seemingly unwilling to answer the question.

In her view, the last Holy Grail War ended in a complete farce.

That Caster not only summoned an extraordinary being, but also had a close relationship with Morgan le Fay, ultimately leading to the disappearance of the Greater Grail and the failure of her wish.

All of this filled the Knight King's heart with indescribable rage and... a trace of resentment.

Yu Tohsaka seemed to sense her resentment. He sighed and tried to ease the tension: "Artoria, I know you have many grievances against me. But the fact that you answered the Holy Grail's call again means you still have wishes you want to fulfill, right?"

He paused, met the girl's cold, emerald-green eyes, and said sincerely, "We're in a business relationship now, there's no need to make things so tense from the start, is there?"

At Yu Tohsaka's urging, Artoria's tense body finally relaxed a little.

She paused for a moment before replying in a clear, cold voice, "I don't know why I retain my memories. After sensing someone calling me, I simply... responded to the call, nothing more."

Upon hearing this, Tohsaka Yu fell into deep thought.

After a moment, he looked up thoughtfully and said, "If we can find the location of the 'Great Grail' in this Holy Grail War, perhaps... we can find the answer."

"Hmm?" Artoria paused, a hint of confusion flashing in her emerald eyes. "What does this have to do with the Greater Grail?"

“I suspect…” Tohsaka Yu looked at her and said, word by word, “The so-called Greater Grail, in these ten years, may never have disappeared at all.”

"What do you mean?" Artoria pressed.

Yu Tohsaka explained, "Normally, the Holy Grail War in Fuyuki City follows a sixty-year cycle. But only ten years have passed since the last war... Why would a new Greater Grail appear in Fuyuki City?"

“If the ‘Great Grail’ never truly disappeared from the beginning, but has always existed in some way that we don’t know about, then that makes sense.”

But... logically speaking, the core of the Greater Grail should already be inside Tiamat's stomach... why is this happening?

Unable to figure it out, Tohsaka Yu didn't delve into it further for the time being. He looked at the Knight King in front of him, who was still wary of him, and suggested, "Anyway, let's leave here first, and while we're at it... let's discuss our next move."

The two left the underground magic workshop and returned to the spacious and bright hall on the first floor of the mansion.

Just then, Artoria's pert nostrils twitched slightly. She seemed to have caught an extremely tempting aroma and subconsciously turned her head to look towards the kitchen not far away.

A barely perceptible hint of confusion flickered in those usually serious, emerald-green eyes.

Yuuki Tohsaka seemed to understand something, and a gentle smile appeared on her face as she explained, "I had some left over from the breakfast I prepared for my sisters this morning. Would you like some?"

Artoria quickly regained her senses. She coughed lightly, forcibly withdrawing her somewhat "rude" gaze, and resumed the serious demeanor befitting a knight king. She shook her head and said solemnly, "No need. Servants do not feel hungry and have no need to eat."

"Oh," Yu Tohsaka responded, then patted her stomach and muttered to herself, "Speaking of which, I haven't had breakfast yet. Let's go to the restaurant to talk."

After saying that, he walked straight toward the restaurant.

Artoria stood there, watching the boy's unguarded back, and then subconsciously glanced towards the kitchen. The sweet aroma of cream and egg seemed to have some kind of magic, causing her will, which should have been as firm as steel, to waver slightly.

In the end, she took a step and followed.

Inside the restaurant, Yu Tohsaka was eating the still-warm soufflé pancake on her plate, seemingly oblivious to everything else.

Artoria, on the other hand, sat upright opposite him, quietly watching him eat.

"Then, let's begin the next part of the plan."

Yu Tohsaka put down his fork, wiped his mouth with a napkin, and looked at Artoria across from him. His tone returned to the seriousness and meticulousness of a magician as he said, "Saber, there's something I'd like you to investigate for me—"

However, before he could finish speaking, he keenly sensed that the knight king opposite him was staring at him with an extremely focused gaze, as if he could see right through him.

Yu Tohsaka followed her gaze and it fell on the plate of soufflé pancakes in front of her, which were still mostly empty and exuded a sweet aroma.

"..."

After a brief silence, Tohsaka Yu calmly picked up the empty plate beside her, carefully cut the remaining pancake in half with a knife and fork, and pushed it in front of Artoria along with the plump strawberries and delicate cream.

With a gentle smile on his face, he tentatively asked:

"How about... we get some?"

Volume 1: Chapter 85 Ilya: Buy one get one free now, big brother (7,000)

After Artoria finished her breakfast, Tohsaka Yu handed her a tissue.

Artoria accepted it without batting an eye, elegantly wiping the corner of her mouth, and the dignity and composure that belonged to the Knight King returned to her once more.

She raised her clear, emerald-green eyes, looked at Tohsaka Yu, and, pretending nothing had happened, asked in a serious tone, "Tell me, Master, what do you want me to do?"

Yuuto Tohsaka briefly explained to Artoria what he had discovered in the alley of the new city last night, as well as his own speculations.

"...Before the Holy Grail War even began, the mysterious magician was already secretly absorbing the life force of others and converting it into his own magical power?"

After listening to Yu Tohsaka's explanation, Artoria fell into deep thought. Her beautiful brows furrowed slightly, and a hint of confusion appeared on her face: "This is indeed strange. The Holy Grail War hasn't officially started yet, and most Masters shouldn't have summoned their Servants yet. Why are they so lacking in magical energy?"

"That's why I wanted to ask you to help with the investigation."

Yu Tohsaka looked at her and said seriously, "Tonight, I hope you can keep a close eye on the magical activity in the city, especially in the new city area."

He paused, then added, "Also, when my sister and the others are home, I need you to remain in spirit form temporarily to avoid being noticed by them."

Artoria nodded gently: "I understand."

After explaining these things, Yu Tohsaka couldn't help but start thinking about another matter.

Now that the Holy Grail War is confirmed to return, who will be the other six Masters this time?