Type-Moon: Shinji Matou Also Wants to Be the Protagonist

And it's probably because these new magic tricks involve another training system.

Shinji inevitably developed a unique energy conversion logic during the stitching process.

This allowed him to circumvent, to some extent, the underlying rule that performing magic must go through the magic foundation.

Limited to these few magic tricks, the power Shinji unleashes is solely dependent on his own 'cultivation level' and is not affected by geographical location.

In the study of soul-searching techniques, besides the data obtained from personal experience...

When Shinji first took over Lancelot's Servant Contract, he unexpectedly received a piece of Lancelot's memory.

Shinji then remembered that Masters and Servants in the Holy Grail War can see parts of each other's memories.

This discovery gave Shinji endless inspiration.

The core difficulty of the Soul Searching Technique lies in how to penetrate the mental defenses on the surface of memories without damage, and how to accurately capture the part of the memory one wants.

The contractual connection between Master and Servant provides a natural, two-way, and mutually recognized spiritual channel.

This contractual relationship based on the Holy Grail system is essentially a highly specialized soul linking protocol.

It bypassed the conventional mental barriers and solved the first problem of the soul-searching technique.

The exchange of memories between the two parties does not occur randomly, but follows a certain "resonance frequency".

When there is an emotional or conceptual overlap between the Master and Servant's experiences.

The fragments of memory will then flow naturally along the contract channel.

If this resonance frequency can be simulated, then the specific memories one needs can be precisely selected.

The direction is now completely clear; what's needed next is long-term research.

But Shinji didn't want to waste his time like that.

Why not just ask the amazing Machiri Zolgen, who single-handedly created the Command Seals system!

The pitch-black demonic mist gathered on Shen's hands, and the clanging and rubbing of the iron chains echoed in the mist.

Shinji snatched Zouken Matou out of the lantern.

Once freed from the confinement of the lantern, Zouken Matou became restless and wanted to escape.

However, the Soul-Binding Technique's ability to imprison souls surpasses that of the Lantern.

After all, the lantern was just a container that Shinji made based on the principles of soul-binding magic to store souls.

How could it possibly compare to the original in terms of power?

Therefore, Zouken Matou had no chance of resisting Shinji.

Seeing that Zouken Matou was still not behaving himself, Shinji didn't stand on ceremony with him.

The eerie will-o'-the-wisps tumbled within the dark, demonic mist of the Soul-Binding Spell.

As soon as Zouken Matou's soul came into contact with the ghost fire of the Soul Refining Technique, it trembled violently, and a shrill wail came from his mouth.

With lightning speed, Goredia activated the soundproof barrier she had just set up.

If Zouken Matou's screams were to get out, the residents on the nearby floors would probably have nightmares.

Zouken Matou's soul twisted in the will-o'-the-wisps, his aged face deformed by painful howls.

Shinji watched this scene with a blank expression.

The chains in the dark, demonic mist tightened, binding the struggling old worm tightly.

It was only a minute, but for Zouken Matou, it was probably longer than a year.

The will-o'-the-wisp subsided briefly, and Zouken Matou's wails turned into intermittent gasps for breath.

"Grandpa, Zouken Matou, Machiri Zorgen."

Shinji's voice was deep and clear, each syllable like a heavy hammer striking the depths of the soul.

"Hand over all your knowledge of the Command Seals system."

Hehe...hehehe...

A cunning glint flashed in the old bug's cloudy eyes, and he let out a hoarse laugh.

"You actually...are interested in that thing...kid..."

"Incorrect answer."

The will-o'-the-wisp suddenly surged, and Zouken Matou's scream rang out again, this time even sharper and more piercing.

Shinji's fingers tightened slightly, and the iron chains in the demonic mist emitted a teeth-grinding scraping sound, almost deforming his soul.

"I don't have the patience to play guessing games with you, Grandpa."

Shinji's tone was as calm as if he were discussing the weather.

"You probably thought I wouldn't torture you like this forever, because your soul can't take it."

If your soul completely collapses, I will gain nothing.

But I tell you, as long as I want, your soul will absolutely not collapse.

As he spoke, Shinji took a fragment of a soul from the lantern.

This was left behind by the evil spirit that Shinji messed up during his previous experiment with the soul-searching technique.

He threw the soul fragments into the churning will-o'-the-wisps, and the fragments quickly dissolved, then merged into Zouken Matou's soul.

Zouken Matou's soul, which had dimmed slightly, solidified considerably in an instant.

This is the effect of the Soul Condensation Technique, which is stitched into the Soul Refining Technique, to condense higher quality soul materials.

It can also be used to repair damage to soul materials.

Shinji's resolute tone, along with the changes that had occurred within him, fueled a profound fear of being unable to live or die within Zouken Matou's heart.

This ordeal lasted a full ten minutes.

"Grandpa, shall we continue?"

Shinji's tone remained unchanged, as if the ten-minute magic release had no burden on him at all.

The dark demonic mist and churning will-o'-the-wisps continued to exert their power steadily, confirming that Shinji still had reserves of strength.

For a full ten minutes, the pain remained as vivid as it had been at the beginning, showing no signs of adaptation or numbness.

Zouken Matou was in despair.

Chapter 56: Memory Connection

Even in his despair, Zouken Matou instinctively wanted to live.

He knew that once Shinji obtained all his knowledge, he was doomed.

Therefore, when he gave his explanation, he only provided information about the Command Seals system and refused to reveal any other knowledge.

Even though he knew that Shinji getting the Command Seals system would definitely not be a good thing for him.

Even if it's a desperate measure, he has to live, because only by living can there be hope.

This unwavering dedication to life moved even Shinji.

Fortunately, Shin's goal was the Command Seals system, so he didn't expose Zouken Matou's little scheme.

We still have to leave him some hope, even if the old man is completely desperate and determined to fight Shinji to the bitter end.

That would also waste Shinji's time.

The strategy of "surrounding three sides while leaving one open" is a military tactic.

Furthermore, Shinji didn't want to prolong the torment of Zouken Matou.

Even if the magic is paid for by the Three Magic Furnaces, it's still quite tiring to keep your hands up.

Shinji pondered whether he should create a magical costume that could automatically perform the Soul Refining Technique.

For example, the Ten Thousand Souls Banner or something!

Shinji put Zouken Matou back into the lantern and took the data recorded by Cheddar from Grandia.

The Machiri family's magical heritage essentially consists of only two parts: creating familiars and controlling familiars.

The Servants summoned in the Holy Grail War are the result of the Einzbern family's incomplete Third Law, which combines the creation of familiars with the creation of their own.

The highest achievement in controlling the Familiars section is this Command Seal system data.

This shows just how incredibly talented Zouken Matou was back then, when he was still Machiri Zorgen.

“Master, he is probably hiding something.”

After handing the documents to Shin-chan, Greta diligently offered some reminders.

“It’s okay. He doesn’t know exactly which part I want. What I want, I’ve already got.”

Four sheets of paper were pulled out from a thick stack of papers; they were the part about the exchange of master and servant memories.

The structure of memory exchange techniques, the connection method of magic circuits, and even the error correction mechanism for consciousness synchronization.

They were all dissected and analyzed in a clear and logical manner by Matou Zouken.

Although this old bug's personality has long been rotten, his foundation as a magician has certainly not been wasted.

Shinji has already built the framework for the Soul Searching Technique using the Soul Refining Technique and the soul memories of Wanshou Square.

In addition, the targeted screening in this document will fill in the gaps, and it won't be long before it's completed.

However, Shinji now has another idea that can be tried without mastering the Soul Searching Technique.

"Mr. Lancelot, can you do me a favor?"

Without hesitation, Shinji summoned the spirit form of Lancelot, and the black knight quietly emerged from behind Shinji.

Without the Berserker's ferocity, the Black Knight exuded a gloomy aura.

"Please speak."

Lancelot's voice sounded hoarse, like sandpaper rubbing against rusted iron, carrying the rough texture of time.

"Since we share a link of memories..."

Shinji held up the four sheets of paper in his hand that contained the formula for memory exchange, his gaze wandering among the intricate runes.

"With my magic added in, we should also be able to actively select and transfer memories to each other."

Lancelot paused for a moment, his gaze beneath his helmet falling on the yellowed pages.

As a Heroic Spirit, his understanding of magic theory far surpasses that of ordinary people, so he can naturally see the value and danger of this document.

"You want to make me a guinea pig."

"They are collaborators."

Shinji corrected him, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"With the memory link already established, neither of us will be in danger; this is just an experiment."

"can."

Lancelot was completely bewildered at this moment.

He regained his sanity with Shinji's help, but that doesn't mean he lost his memories of the period of rage.

Therefore, he naturally remembered his king, who also appeared in this Holy Grail War.

Without reason, he would not hesitate to seek revenge against King Arthur.

But once he regained his senses, he didn't know how to face Artoria.

Ultimately, he never hated King Arthur as a specific person from the beginning, so there was no question of revenge.

What he longed for was a trial, a trial by Wang himself, based on personal feelings.

He was tormented by this guilt during his lifetime, and even as a heroic spirit, he could not escape it.

Since regaining his senses, he has been thinking about how to deal with the current situation.

But I still haven't figured it out, and the more I think about it, the more my head aches.

He even regretted regaining his senses; if he had remained in a rage, he wouldn't have continued to suffer.

Instead of continuing to overthink, it's better to find something to keep you busy.