Shinji certainly had his reasons for saying this.
He met Fiore's inquiring gaze and said with a smile:
"I don't know much about the era you live in, but I can be sure that the social rules of the Age of Gods are different from those of modern times. Although I don't want to admit it, in modern times, if you want to accomplish something, the most indispensable thing is not will and determination, but money and power."
"Money and power?" Atalanta was stunned. Growing up in the forest and relying on herself for many years, she really had no idea about these things.
"Yes, without these two things, you will find that no matter what you want to do, you will find it difficult to move forward. Orphanages and foundations all need to be built on these foundations. If you want to save more children, your own strength is not enough, and you need enough power. And to feed these children, you need enough money. In this society, food, clothing, housing and transportation all require money. You can't survive without money."
"This is easy—"
Achilles rubbed his fists and was about to speak, but was interrupted by Shinji.
"Don't think about solving problems with violence. The average strength of modern times is indeed not as good as that of the Age of Gods, but the high-end combat power is by no means inferior. Although the Servants are strong, they are still far from invincible. The Magic Association, the Holy Church, the special inherited bacteria-preserving family, the 27th Ancestor of the Dead Apostles, the old monsters that remain in the secret realm, and the state agencies of some rogue countries all have the ability to destroy Servants. The difference is how much the price is and whether it is worth it. Most of these organizations or individuals standing at the top of the mysterious world will stick to a bottom line - not to hinder the secular society. And money and power are really the core rules of the secular society. If you use force casually, you will inevitably attract their encirclement and suppression. At that time, your personal life and death will be a small matter, and the children will be helpless. You don't want the children who have finally welcomed their smiles to lose this smile again."
"What shall we do?" asked Atalanta.
"That's why I need the Master's help."
At this point, Fiore finally understood Shinji's intention.
Although the followers are strong, they have no social foundation. If they want to do something, they must rely on modern people. Fiore is this support. Compared with those behemoths, the Thousand World Tree Clan may not be a big deal, but this family is the shadow controller of Romania after all, and Fiore is the patriarch of this family. She has countless resources in her hands. The most abundant thing is money and people, at least there is no shortage of economic talents, otherwise she can't support such a large family.
As long as she asks for orphanages, children's foundations, etc., it won't take long for her subordinates to set them up for her - using this little price to bind a top-notch servant is undoubtedly a great deal.
"To put it bluntly, it's just to make the elder sister continue to rely on her master, why go through so much trouble."
Achilles curled his lips in dissatisfaction, but Shinji was not angry either. He just looked at Atalanta with a smile:
"Don't say that. I'm just making a feasible suggestion. You can think about it slowly."
"Don't think about it, I agree. Assassin is right, my wish cannot be fulfilled by one person, and Master is indeed a good choice."
"Well, since you said so, I'll come and help. Two people are always stronger than one - I hope you won't object."
"No, how could that be?" Fiore shook her head quickly.
You have to know that the Thousand World Tree Clan has already rebelled against the Clock Tower. If it weren't for the huge number of Servants gathered in Mirenia City, the Clock Tower would have already marched in. The Clock Tower is waiting, waiting for the Holy Grail War to end, and then destroying the Thousand World Tree Clan at a minimal cost.
The situation was different when Achilles and Atalanta stayed behind. With their strength, the Clock Tower was no match for them unless they took it seriously. And this would inevitably lead to huge losses.
The Clock Tower is not the only one that dominates the mysterious world. Once the cost of war is too high, the lords of the Clock Tower will consider peace talks. At that time, the Thousand World Tree Clan will truly take the initiative, return to the Clock Tower independently and with a high profile, and join other forces, which can be used for both offense and defense. And Fiore can sit firmly on the throne of the head of the family with the support of Achilles and Atalanta, even if there are other servants left, which can be said to be killing two birds with one stone.
However, some people still raised objections to this arrangement—not to the arrangement itself, but to Shinji's motives.
"What good will this do for you? Don't say you are devoted to the Thousand World Tree. You are not that kind of person."
Although Gold's tone was unfriendly, there was nothing wrong with the content itself. Shinji was not a saint, and he would not do something that was not for himself but for others.
"You are going to leave." Chiron saw something.
"I really can't hide anything from you, teacher."
Hearing Shinji's sigh, Fiore's face suddenly turned pale. "Leave? Assassin, what's going on? Explain yourself clearly."
Chiron continued to ask: "Are you going to find the 'Saint of Winter'?"
Shinji nodded, "Yeah, I won't leave her alone, she's the only family I have in this world."
"Then we can go with you." Fiore said anxiously, "We must take back the Greater Holy Grail that belongs to us."
"I don't think it's necessary. Even if it is, there's no need to rush."
"Uncle Gold!!!"
Gold's words made Fiore's face show disbelief.
"There's no need to be so surprised. Think about it carefully. The Lesser Holy Grail is the indispensable key to activate the Greater Holy Grail. Now that the Lesser Holy Grail has indeed disappeared, the Greater Holy Grail is just an unopenable treasure chest. It can neither fulfill wishes nor lead to the root. In this case, instead of leaving it in our hands and being coveted by various forces, it is better to leave it with the enemy to attract firepower. If we really want to take it back, we should wait a while and let other forces go first, and we will quietly follow behind."
This is reasonable and logical.
The Holy Grail that cannot be activated has lost the value that the masters and servants fought for, but as the third magical creation and the core of the Holy Grail system, it will still attract the covetousness of all parties - it is like a hot potato that you can't eat yourself and is being stared at by others.
The best way to deal with this difficult potato is to throw it into someone else's hands. Not only can it divert attention and relieve pressure, but it also gives you a chance to fish in troubled waters.
Even Coles, who always supported his sister, said: "Uncle is right."
"Yes, but—"
"No buts. You are now the patriarch of the Thousand World Tree Clan. You should prioritize the interests of the family and not care about me, a disobedient servant. I will handle the rest myself."
Shinji shook his head seriously at Fiore.
PS: The wealth of the Thousand World Trees family, well, let me give you two examples. Roger and Avisbron were burning money to build the golems, burning money on a large scale. After burning it all, Fiore still had money to buy ten planes at a time. This family's wealth is only higher than Shirou who built the Sky Garden - Danic is indeed a qualified patriarch.