Chapter 15

[Reminding Master, because Tohsaka Sakura (Matou Sakura) has already been cleared, the simulation regarding her is in a cooldown. To compensate Master, Master can draw a simulation character again.]

"Hmm? Sakura is in cooldown?" Lin Ye looked at Sakura, who was sitting on the sofa watching TV. "Alright, cooldown is cooldown. Maybe *Fate/stay night* can continue. Anyway, isn't there compensation? System, draw one for me."

[Yes, Master.]

[Congratulations to Master for successfully drawing the target character: Diarmuid Ua Duibhne. Does Master wish to simulate?]

"Diarmuid?" Lin Ye recalled the story about Diarmuid. To be honest, Lin Ye didn't know that much about Diarmuid, only to the extent of knowing some background stories.

Diarmuid, the chief knight of the Fianna in Celtic mythology, the man cursed by love, known as the number one handsome man in Ireland, known to possess both Lancer and Saber classes.

"By the way, speaking of which, it seems the story of King Arthur, Lancelot, and Guinevere was based on the story of Diarmuid and Fionn, right? I can just practice."

Thinking that his King Arthur legend arc hadn't been cleared yet, Lin Ye wasn't in a hurry, so he said directly to the system:

"System, simulate Diarmuid."

[Yes, Master.]

The moment the system's voice faded, Diarmuid's life simulation began.

And at the same time, Ireland, 3rd Century:

In the wild forest, four vigorous figures were hunting a robust lion!

"Conan!! You are responsible for long-range harassment!"

"Gaul! Get the rope ready!"

"Oscar, cut off its retreat, don't let this beast run away!"

In front of the lion, a handsome man carrying two spears and two swords at his waist was giving orders.

"But Diarmuid! Then what are you going to do?" Oscar, the son of Oisín, couldn't help but ask.

"Me?" Listening to Oscar's words, Diarmuid silently took out a short yellow spear and a short sword and rushed directly toward the lion in front of him!

"I! Of course, I'm going to destroy this beast head-on!"

Name! Diarmuid!

Sword name! Ripples of passion!

Spear name! The cursed yellow rose!

Swish! Swish!

The short sword danced, completely blocking the lion's pounce! The short spear thrust! A single strike pierced the lion's chest!

Pfft!

The spear tip went straight through the lion's throat. Blood flowed endlessly from the lion's wound, and within seconds, the lion collapsed to the ground, motionless.

Watching this scene before them, the three companions widened their eyes. They knew Diarmuid was strong, but they hadn't expected him to be *this* strong!

After a long while, it was Conall who first regained his senses!

"Diarmuid! You truly are worthy of the name Diarmuid! The strongest warrior said to surpass Cú Chulainn! Even such a robust lion couldn't withstand a single strike from you!"

"That's right, that's right! Diarmuid! You're too strong! Teach us, won't you!"

"Diarmuid! I want to learn the spear from you!"

For a moment, the companions all crowded around and surrounded Diarmuid. Hearing his companions' praise, Diarmuid waved his hands in embarrassment.

"How could I compare to the Child of Light of Ireland? Though, if the opportunity arises, I would truly like to spar with him."

Cú Chulainn was a legendary hero of the 1st century and could be called the idol of all Irish knights of this generation; however, Diarmuid was simply very confident in his own strength.

As the grandson of the legendary Fianna knight Donn, and a knight trained by the god of love Aengus and the sea god Manannán, he certainly had this confidence.

And it was at this moment that a voice rang out in Diarmuid's mind.

[Life Simulation System officially activated. Would you like to begin the simulation?]

"Who is speaking! Show yourself!"

Diarmuid brandished the short spear in his hand and looked around vigilantly. Unfortunately, he felt no presence, and his three companions were just looking at each other in confusion.

"Diarmuid, what's wrong with you?"

"You? Didn't you hear someone speaking?" Diarmuid was stunned for a moment, and the next second, the system's voice rang out again.

[Would you like to begin the simulation? If you decline, the system AI will perform the simulation instead.

Yes/No]

"Playing god, are you! Fine! I want to see what you're trying to do!"

After Diarmuid finished speaking, he chose 'Yes'. At that very moment, the life simulation officially began! Subsequently, Diarmuid saw the following scene.

[First day, noon: You and your three companions successfully hunt the man-eating lion. You return with the prey, but the journey is too long, and you cannot return in time with the prey, so you decide to seek lodging nearby.]

[First day, night: You find a cabin in the woods in the wilderness and knock to enter. Inside this cabin are three people and two beasts: an old man, a woman, a cat, a goat, and a handsome black-haired man. The man tells you that he is also lost nearby and is seeking lodging here.]

[The old man agrees to let you stay and prepares a meal for you.]

[Just as you are about to eat, the goat charges over. The four of you immediately try to stop it, but to your shock, you discover that the four of you acting together are knocked to the ground by this goat!]

[At the critical moment, the eyes of the man who was also seeking lodging suddenly brighten, and then you see the goat's body twist before it is thrown aside. The goat gets up, looks at the man with fear, and scampers away.]

[You look at this young man in surprise. You express your gratitude and exchange names, and you learn his name.]

[Lin Ye, a traveler from a foreign land.]

(PS: I plan to write about all seven Heroic Spirits, though some will be shorter; after all, history didn't record much about the likes of Hassan of the Hundred Faces. For Diarmuid, I plan to give the protagonist a weapon. Do you think a sword or a spear is better?)

[First day, late night: After you deal with the goat, you notice that the black cat looks at you deeply. Its gaze falls on Lin Ye, and a few seconds later, it leaves.]

Diarmuid is stunned. "How strange? How could we not beat a goat? And what is that cat? As expected, this 'life simulation' is just nonsense!"

Diarmuid doesn't understand, but Lin Ye knows.

"That black cat is the incarnation of Death."

This small room is not an ordinary hunter's dwelling; this is clearly the Cabin of Fate.

[After the black cat leaves, the beautiful young woman stands up and walks silently toward you. Seeing the beautiful woman, everyone present seems to lose their minds. Only you, under the resistance of your Mystic Eyes of Distortion, manage to maintain some clarity. At this moment, your companions Conall and Oscar both express their love to the woman, but she rejects them all. Finally, Diarmuid, you can no longer hold back and stand up. At this moment, you choose:]

[Option 1: Stop Diarmuid and tell him not to approach the young woman.]

[Option 2: Do not stop Diarmuid; you are no match for the people in front of you.]

Looking at the two options, Lin Ye begins to think.

"This story must be the beginning of Diarmuid's 'Love Spot' story. Should I stop him or not?"

Diarmuid's tragedy can be said to start here. Without the Love Spot, he might not have been fallen in love with at first sight by Gráinne, and naturally, he wouldn't have betrayed Fionn, nor would he have died because Fionn refused to save him.

Without the Love Spot, he might not have been fallen in love with at first sight by Sola-Ui in Fate/Zero, leading to Kayneth's suspicion and his eventual tragic death.

"Why am I thinking so much? It's just a simulation, isn't it? Why not give it a try? Choose 1!"

[Yes, Master.]

As Lin Ye finishes his choice, the scene before Diarmuid changes.

[Just as you feel dazed, you suddenly find a large cup of water splashed on your face, which helps you regain some clarity. At the same time, you see Lin Ye standing directly in front of you, looking at the woman vigilantly as he says:]

"He cannot bear your gift."

Seeing Lin Ye appear, the woman shows a hint of appreciation and says, "I can belong to him, or I can belong to you, but there is only one of me. So, you decide who will possess me tonight."

Huh???

Diarmuid is stunned. What's going on? Is this woman that insatiable?

Diarmuid clicks on this message and sees the woman's face.

She's very beautiful. Why is such a beautiful woman so... um... slutty?

And in the Fate/Zero world, Lin Ye is also stunned.

"What's going on? Is it necessary? Do you have to give yourself away tonight!"

Having a beauty spend the night with you—in the eyes of a normal person, isn't that a good thing? But it depends on the person.

This woman, like the goat and the black cat, is not human; she is the incarnation of Youth. That is why she rejected the other two, because they were too old.

And now, she has taken a liking to Lin Ye and Diarmuid simply because they are in their prime!

At this moment, two options appear before Diarmuid.

[Option 1: How can you let such a beautiful woman go? Tell Lin Ye not to meddle.]

[Option 2: Love is precious, but friendship is worth more. This man helped you; how can you steal his love?]

"Choose 2."

Diarmuid doesn't hesitate. The man helped him twice; how could he be so base? It would violate the code of chivalry.

As Diarmuid finishes his choice, things change on Lin Ye's side.

[Just as you remain silent, Diarmuid voluntarily withdraws from the competition, and the incarnation of Youth gladly accepts.]

Lin Ye...

Well, Diarmuid is a brother worth having; he really gives up the beauty. But haven't you noticed something wrong with the situation? Forget it, why am I being a coward? It's just a simulation, what's there to be afraid of?

[So, the old man takes Diarmuid and the other three to the next room to stay, while you are taken to a room by the incarnation of Youth. Just when you think some R-rated scenes are about to unfold, the incarnation of Youth speaks to you:]

"Fate is not so easily changed. This is Diarmuid's fate; it cannot be changed so easily."

And you confidently tell her, "Nothing in the world is difficult for one who sets their mind to it."

She smiles without a word.

Lin Ye doesn't take the words of the incarnation of Youth to heart at all.

Fate cannot be changed? If fate couldn't be changed, then what about my appearance? Fate isn't unchangeable; it's just that no one has tried to do it.

[Second day: In the early morning, as you leave, the incarnation of Youth gives you a light hug, and then her fingertip touches your face, leaving a black mole on your cheek.]

[She tells you, "This is a Love Spot. As long as a woman sees it, she cannot refuse your charm."]

Oh no, have I taken what originally belonged to Diarmuid? Forget it, what's done is done. If Diarmuid knew how troublesome this thing was, he'd probably thank me.

Not to mention, without the Love Spot, Sola-Ui wouldn't have fallen for Diarmuid, right? After all, Lord Kayneth seems like a decent man, doesn't he?

Lin Ye continues to watch.

[Diarmuid invites you to travel with them, and you nod in agreement.]

[Third day: You return to the Celtic capital. As soon as you enter the city, you find that the eyes of every young woman and wife in the city are fixed on your face. In an instant, you are surrounded, and within a second, you find yourself being groped by women of all shapes and sizes. You quickly use an illusion to escape with everyone.]

[Watching this scene, Diarmuid grips your hand tightly to express his gratitude and swears he will always treat you as a brother.]

Lin Ye...

See, I told you, Diarmuid will thank me sooner or later.