Shirou, who returned from the Fairy Kingdom

"Since I'm the land manager here, I'm not going to just hand him over to you."

"You call the victors of the Holy Grail War 'good citizens'?"

Ye Sizhen gave a faint smile.

Amamiya Shirou... is he really as incredible as the rumors suggest? How could he allow his enemy to go to such lengths to protect him?

interesting.

Rin Tohsaka thought that she probably couldn't understand it.

However, Rin, who had just experienced the atmosphere of dinner at the Amamiya family's house, could understand that Shirou actually longed for a peaceful life more than anyone else.

"I must protect his and that child's (Sakura's) daily life," the girl thought to herself.

Rin Tohsaka stared at the beautiful magician in the cheongsam and said, "If you don't intend to leave now, then let me continue my 'greeting'."

Ye Sizhen raised an eyebrow.

She did indeed sense a sense of resolve from the girl with twin tails—albeit with a slight misunderstanding.

She mistook Rin Tohsaka's resolve for her sense of responsibility as a land manager.

"I see. Please allow me to apologize... I underestimated you a little before, Ms. Tohsaka."

"No need, you're going to get a good beating anyway."

Rin Tohsaka wondered whether she was lucky or unlucky today.

When she left home in the morning, she impulsively decided to bring a few extra gemstones with her, and little did she know they would actually come in handy.

If it weren't for the ample ammunition available here, Rin really wouldn't be confident in fighting against an outside magician whose background is unknown.

In stark contrast to Rin Tohsaka's situation, Ye Sizhen was in a different predicament.

Prior to this, she had already converted an abandoned factory on the outskirts of Fuyuki into her workshop, where she also kept all her magical costumes.

The ultimate purpose of this visit to Japan was to meet with Shiro Amamiya; tonight was originally just a brief greeting with the local authorities.

Establishing cooperation is naturally the best option.

If the other party is unwilling to cooperate, use a little intimidation to tell them not to meddle or interfere in your relationship with Shirou Amamiya.

Unexpectedly, the other party not only refused to join forces with him, but also planned to protect Amamiya Shirou.

Ye Sizhen sighed softly: Really... what kind of situation is this?

If I had known there would be a battle tonight, I would have brought a few more dolls (Mystic Codes) with me.

Let's quietly resolve this before the Magic Association receives the news.

Before she could launch her suppression operation, Rin Tohsaka made the first move.

“Anfang (setting)!”

The girl shouted out the incantation.

The Gandr released from Rin Rin's fingers continued to split, tracing spiral-like paths in the void.

“Pseudo-Edelsteine ​​(pseudo-gemstone). Sieben (number seven), Sechs (number six), Funf (number five), Spiegel (mirror), Blume (flower), blühen und stolz sein (bloom)!”

The magic, like a magnificent kaleidoscope, surrounded the enemy from all sides. It contained a compressed curse that could render someone unconscious for days even with just a scratch, and at that moment it flew away.

However, all the magic spells unleashed by the girl at full power were deflected just before they pierced through the cheongsam-clad beauty.

As Rin Tohsaka activated her magic, Ye Sizhen reached for the doll in her arms.

No spelling is needed.

In Western magic, this is called a Single Action.

The mind magician unleashed the spell embedded in the puppet with overwhelming speed, causing the deadly curse bullets to vanish into thin air.

"I think I've already said that magic of this level is ineffective against me."

"Don't use fake gems, let me see true brilliance, Tohsaka—"

"Oh, of course I know it won't work on you!"

Unexpectedly, Rin's attack did not stop.

She used an even faster footwork than before, and with the added physical enhancement from magic, she instantly closed the distance between herself and Ye Sizhen.

The sharp movements, so unusual for a petite girl, made Ye Sizhen pale and take a step back.

Martial arts... no, it's actually Chinese martial arts!?

Although she is a native Chinese, the top student at the Spiral Pavilion is indifferent to techniques other than magic.

Rin Tohsaka curled the corners of her lips: "I'm telling you, you're clearly Chinese, yet you know absolutely nothing about martial arts?"

"Tsk...!"

The thought magician jumped backward, her dark blue cheongsam fluttering like the wings of a demonic bird.

"It's never too late to learn! Experience it for yourself, and watch out!"

As Rin Tohsaka suddenly entered Ye Sizhen's arms, her shoulders naturally slumped down.

The move that is about to explode in front of the mind magician's body is called "Bajiquan Iron Mountain Lean".

Although his skills are still being honed, with the help of magic enhancements, his body has been amplified to an extreme degree, enabling him to generate speed and power comparable to a master.

Rin Tohsaka unleashed a powerful stomp that seemed to crack the concrete floor.

By rotating the entire body to amplify power, and with refined magic flowing through the body, the force is released at once to strike the opponent directly from the back. It is indeed a "special move" that can be reminiscent of the Iron Mountain!

"...You're Japanese, so does that mean you can only use ninjutsu?"

The woman in the cheongsam smiled alluringly.

Rin Tohsaka's all-encompassing magic and powerful strike came to an abrupt halt just before it touched Ye Sizhen—it was forcibly stopped.

Ye Sizhen's eyes, painted with bluish-purple eyeshadow, shimmered with a bewitching light.

The projection technique that can be activated with just one project and has a place in the magic of any country in the world is the Mystic Eye.

Ye Sizhen's gaze, enhanced by "makeup," is comparable to the Demon Eye of a high-ranking official.

No matter what kind of magic it is, as long as it's modern... it will all be dispelled before her eyes—including, of course, magical "physical enhancements".

Moreover, the more forcefully the dispelled magic is exerted, the more the user will waver due to the backlash.

If it's a move like "Iron Mountain Lean" used to decide the outcome of a battle, the spirit will inevitably be impacted when the magical enhancements on the entire body are removed.

Rin Tohsaka wanted to take another step forward, but she was already unable to move.

Her consciousness was suppressed the moment the magic was dispelled, and now her entire body is controlled by the enemy's Mystic Eye.

In this situation, the first thing to do is not to dodge but to use the Mystic Eyes to counterattack, and even Rin Tohsaka has to admit that the enemy is powerful.

Not only does she possess techniques that can counter all modern magic, but she also has keen and swift control over her Mystic Eyes. In every aspect, Ye Sizhen surpasses Rin Tohsaka.

She must have poured all her passion into magic research during her limited years to acquire such skills.

Although I was frustrated, I knew I couldn't possibly defeat this enemy in my current state.

However, Rin Tohsaka also discovered a problem during their exchange.

"This... isn't just a simple modern thought magic trick, is it?"

The girl stared at her frozen body and asked.

"........."

Ye Sizhen's expression was cold, and she did not answer.

Although I had heard that the Tohsaka family's daughter was an exceptionally talented individual, I never imagined she would reach this level.

They noticed the anomaly in my technique after just a couple of glances. It's truly... a talent that makes one green with envy.

Ye Sizhen was a magician who was rated as a "scholar" by the Spiral Pavilion, but in the face of a true "genius", she also felt the gap in talent.

If this girl isn't dealt with here, she'll definitely grow to an unimaginable level in the future—

"...!"

Instantly, Rin Tohsaka was assaulted by an unbelievable chill.

That was the killing intent emanating from Ye Sizhen.

Are you planning to... kill me?

Rin Tohsaka's small body trembled.

Even the most unruly genius is equal in the face of the threat of death.

"How could that be? I don't want to do something that would get me removed from the Spiral Pavilion."

The woman in the cheongsam held the doll in one hand and reached out her other hand to touch Rin's forehead.

"It's just a lesson for geniuses who have never experienced setbacks."

"………………As you wish."

Rin Tohsaka lowered her head and murmured, while Ye Sizhen frowned slightly: "Excuse me, what did you say... um?"

By the time the thought magician noticed the gem the girl was holding between her fingers, it was already too late.

"Anfang (Settings)!"

The gemstone emitted a beautiful iridescent glow.

Magic Imprint, activated.

On the girl's arm, the family magic crest inherited from her father, Tokiomi Tohsaka, appeared with a blue light.

Following the magic formula that imprints the shape, the magic contained within the gemstone is being continuously drawn out.

Only then did Ye Sizhen realize her mistake and take a step back.

My gaze didn't have any effect?

No, this is...

When she was caught by the dispelling spell, she deliberately shut down her magic flow, thus minimizing the mental impact. Just how genius does she have to be!

"As you wish, let me show you the real Tohsaka!"

Rin Tohsaka whispered, constructing a spell.

"Vierzehn (fourteenth), neun (ninth), acht (eighth). Drei Schwerter (triple sword), Synergie (multiplication), eine Mulde (break)!"

From Rin Tohsaka's outstretched hand, spiraling rays of light shot towards Ye Sizhen.

In terms of sheer power, this is already the limit that modern magic can achieve.

Although the stacked gems themselves have reached the realm of forbidden spells, Rin Tohsaka's control techniques are sufficient to fully master them.

The brilliant gem first illuminated the night like the sun, then compressed into a single point in an instant.

There was no way to avoid it; the magician of thought was engulfed by the scorching brilliance of the gem.

"Haha...haha...haha..."

Rin Tohsaka braced herself on her knees, panting heavily.

Her body and mind had reached their limits.

But in the very end, I won.

Rin Tohsaka was certain that she could defeat even a Servant from the Holy Grail War with that attack.

Humans, modern magicians, could not possibly still be standing in the face of such an attack—

"How... is this possible... that was an attack that could kill even the great heroes of Greek mythology...!?"

Rin Tohsaka gaped in disbelief.

In the darkness of the night, where the light had faded, the black-haired woman stood gracefully.

Her voluptuous and graceful figure was completely untouched by any dirt.

Her delicate face, snow-white skin, cheongsam adorned with sparkling decorations, and alluring red spider lily tattoo were all unharmed.

"Why on earth..."

Rin Tohsaka asked in a murmur.