The weather in Fuyuki City that night was extremely unusual, unprecedented.
The north wind that had lasted for several days suddenly stopped, as if it had never happened.
After nightfall, the temperature not only did not drop, but rose sharply. The snow melted and the humidity of the air increased. In the end, it even caused a mirage phenomenon that should never appear in this season.
This hot and humid weather is limited to a very small area centered on Fuyuki City, and even the weather forecasters cannot explain the reason, which makes the citizens' already strange premonitions become stronger.
Several urban guerrilla warfare incidents, the wife's tragic perverted (harmonious) murder, and the disappearance of the child are still shrouded in mystery, with no clues. In the case that the night curfew is still unknown when it will be lifted, coupled with the industrial wastewater disaster that occurred in the Mion River the day before yesterday - people are nervous and exhausted by the strange events of the past few days, and even the abnormal weather feels like a sign of a greater disaster.
Only those who have experienced war know that it is a sign of the coming of a major war and the final calm.
Saber silently drove the Mercedes sports car that was originally reserved for Irisviel, while Kiritsugu sat in the passenger seat without saying a word, smoking one cigarette after another.
Saber didn't like the smell of smoke, but she didn't stop Kiritsugu's behavior because she knew that her Master was using this method to relieve his anxiety, forcing herself to stay calm and think about the next strategy.
Now that Irisviel and Hisau Maiya have fallen into the hands of the enemy, Saber can only hope that her Master can come up with a good solution.
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Tohsaka Tokiomi opened the treasure chest that has been passed down from generation to generation in the Tohsaka family. It was the "magic box" made by Zelrich, the teacher who taught the Tohsaka family jewel magic, the highest-ranking magician who is still active today, and the second magician. It looks like a box that is nothing special on the outside, but in fact, the "second magic" of space folding is applied inside, and the volume far exceeds the volume. There is also a deviation in the flow of time inside and outside the box. One hour inside is equivalent to one day outside. Therefore, it is used as a safe by the Tohsaka family to store the most precious magic costumes and magic books. The magic costumes that Tokiomi prepared for today are also stored here.
This magic wand was also obtained from Grand Master Zelrich. The top of the wand was inlaid with a magic gem that is now extinct, which can greatly enhance the effect of gem magic.
The gem pendant and gem ring made by Tokiomi himself store the magic power that Tokiomi has accumulated since childhood.
There are eighteen magic bullet gems, each of which is a high-level magic gem that seals an A-level magic trick. It is a one-time limited magic gift.
The remaining twenty or so magic gems contain magic of different levels.
The suit was specially made to cooperate with gem magic. It not only had a certain degree of defense against physical and magical attacks, but also had secret pockets for storing gems in various parts of the body, making it easier for Tokiomi to use gems in various situations.
With leather shoes that reduce gravity, it is possible to move at high speeds beyond human limits in emergency situations.
After putting on all the equipment one by one, Tokiomi finally adjusted his appearance in front of the dressing mirror to ensure that he would not bring disgrace to the name of the Tōsaka family.
Gilgamesh sat in Tokiomi's seat, holding a goblet and drinking alone. Although he had some dissatisfaction with Tokiomi, he admired Tokiomi's seriousness and his attitude of sticking to his duties - at least he was a qualified bastard, so I would respond to his request as a king.
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It was really just a coincidence that Waver and Rider were not there when Kiritsugu and Saber were blocking the door.
Rider used his trump card "King's Army" for two consecutive nights, and did not draw any extra magic power from Waver. This chaotic behavior placed a huge burden on his magic power and spiritual base, so that as soon as the battle was over, Rider entered spiritualization, unlike maintaining his physical body as usual.
Although Rider did not say anything, the attentive Waver still noticed Rider's weakness and brought him to a mixed forest in a corner of Fuyuki City. It was here that Waver summoned Rider. Rider's recovery speed here would be faster than anywhere else.
Webber caught the future here a few days ago.
Now, Waver heard Rider's voice here.
The great King of Conquerors reflected on his dreams before his death, questioned the Holy Grail, cared about Waver, and was determined to defeat Archer and Saber - the former was a promise made by the King, and the latter was a sincere desire to change that sad belief, to have Saber join his army and shine on the battlefield.
When Rider recovered enough to use "King's Army" once more, Waver returned to old man Mackenzie's home. He became more and more reluctant to leave this small old wooden house, because there was the warmth of home here that was not found in the magic world.
What surprised Weber was that old man Mackenzie had already known that Weber was not their grandson, and his suggestion magic had long been cracked by an ordinary old man who had nothing to do with magic.
The old man said to Weber, "Who are you? But it doesn't matter who you are. Although I really don't understand why Martha and I treat you as our grandson. But we have lived for so long, and we only regard the strange things in the world as incredible things, and we won't get to the bottom of them... In short, for our grandson, you usually behave too kindly."
Weber asked the old man, "Aren't you angry?"
The old man shook his head: "Well, although it is reasonable to be angry... But Martha has been laughing happily recently, which was unimaginable before. For this reason, I am very grateful to you. And it doesn't look like you want to do anything bad to us by moving in. You and the man named Alex are both honest young people who are rare nowadays. What exactly is the purpose of your doing this? I guess it is something that we can't understand."
Judging by Weber's standards, the old man was too careless and too slow. In the academy of the clock tower, even the white mice used for experiments were relatively clever.
Weber didn't understand why the old man didn't hate him or blame him. Weber only understood the workings of the small world of the Clock Tower. For him, the old man's tolerance was completely beyond his understanding.
"I don't understand your situation. I don't know if I can ask you this... If possible, can we continue like this for a while? Let's not talk about me. It seems that Martha won't notice it in the short term. Although we don't know whether this is a dream or something else, for us, this is a supreme treasure, a treasure to spend time with our kind grandson."
Waver's heart was filled with sorrow, and he looked down at his hands.
He firmly believed that these hands would one day achieve the mysterious truth, and that he must have this talent - even if the world denied it, at least as long as he did not give up on himself, one day...
This is the possibility that I have long believed in.
But what is the result
Even the most basic of hypnotic suggestion was not successful, and even the excuses of bad luck or accident were not enough. His magic could not even maintain its normal effect on a good person who asked to continue deceiving him.
For such a small matter, if it were a man, he would just have to take the initiative to show up, smile and drink a few glasses of wine together and it would be successful.
Waver Velvet's magic wasn't even at this level, and yet he still received sympathy from others.
Weber was filled with remorse and even felt a little funny. He thought he was a clown.
He had never noticed what was in front of him, only looking at something that didn't exist, using his favorite self-portrait as a mirror. Now he could understand what was in the minds of those who had laughed at him in the Clock Tower before, and Waver himself wanted to join them in laughing at his own stupidity.
But he couldn't laugh now. Gulan Mackenzie and Martha were not expecting a comedy. They had their own important reasons for asking Weber to do this. If you think about it, this might be the first time someone asked him to play a role other than being the object of ridicule.
"... I'm sorry, but I can't agree to that. Because I can't guarantee that I can come back here safely again."
"So, you are doing something life-threatening?"
"That's right." After experiencing the earth-shattering battles between the Servants, Waver deeply realized the fragility of human beings.
Old man Gulan didn't say anything. He was silent for a while, as if thinking about something, and then nodded heavily.
"Although I don't know how important that kind of thing is to you, I hope you will listen to what I say. After living a lifetime and looking back on your life, in the end, nothing can be compared to life."
This admonition is completely contrary to Weber's truth about wasted youth.
The so-called magic path starts with accepting death - reaching a state that can only be reached by burning one's own life. Before today, this should have been his belief and principle.
But if you want to find a lifestyle that suits you, what this kind old man said may be the truth.
With an indescribable sense of loss in his heart, Waver gazed at the brilliant starry sky.
Suddenly, he felt a slight but clear shock.
It was a similar signal as when the Cathedral Church summoned the Master.
PS: Equipment is sometimes more important than the magician's own strength. Director Ken did not show Kiritsugu his full strength. A large number of high-quality ceremonial clothes he brought with him were blown up by Kiritsugu, leaving only the "Moon Spirit Marrow Fluid" he carried with him, while Tokiomi went into battle fully equipped.
Ps2: Iskandar: Saber, come with me.
Saber: First ask my Knights of the Round Table if they agree.
Round Table Light Cannon Group: Why don’t you say that again
The Great Emperor's group of friends, led by Hephaestion, Ptolemy, Seleucus, etc.: Just give it a try. (The Great Emperor has several heroes under his command who are better than him.)
Merlin was planting flowers in the garden of Avalon and watching the show: Oh oh oh, the fighting has begun, the fighting has begun.
PS3: The Knights of the Round Table really cannot beat the Emperor's best friends, because the Emperor has more people on his side, while there are only more than a hundred people at the Round Table, including many knights who, like Xiaobei, do not have enough merits and cannot become Heroic Spirits, while the number of Heroic Spirits under the Emperor is definitely more than five digits.