Chapter 636: Crossover: Sweet Dreams and the Holy Grail (4)

I actually think it's not that simple, Kirito.

Ya Si Na began recalling the history of Pinokangni up to now; aside from the widely spoken of Hanu brothers, clockmakers, and the like, she truly cannot think of any more famous people.

"Pinokangni is an entertainment capital; have there ever been any especially powerful heroic spirits in its history?"

Kirito thought carefully, and it seemed there really weren't any.

"Moreover, don't you think? As a Master, compared to Si Ke Te, Xing's combat power is just too high, right? I suspect the historic heroic spirit she summons isn't even as strong as she is herself."

——

"'You're right, Ge Rui Di's name is worth nothing in today's Pinokangni; better not mention it.'"

"'Ha ha ha, finally you get a second life; it's time to tuck away that fragile ego, old friend. A name reflects your past and also reveals your weaknesses. Hiding your information from rivals—that's the wise way.'"

Lao Ao Di continued: "Listen up, I used work authorship rights and 【Experience Heroic Spirit's Memory】 as conditions, only then did that director voluntarily become your vessel (Spiritual Base Fusion)."

"'You've always wanted to create a world‑shaking, historically renowned masterpiece—on that point, both you and Mr. Rui Ke share the same ambition. Don't waste the conditions I've created for you... Record the experiences of those participants in this Holy Grail War, and also help that ambitious young man beside you fulfill his wish!'"

Ge Rui Di looked at Si Ke Te beside him: "As per the Master's orders, my Noble Phantasm has already targeted those you invited. I can display their movements to both of you at any time."

Si Ke Te instantly felt empowered: "Well done, Assassin. With such convenient ability, we can surely seize the initiative!"

"'Those who intend to accept the invitation and plan to join the Holy Grail War are already constantly under my Noble Phantasm's annotation. Producer, which one do you intend to look at first?'"

——

Fate/Apocrypha.

"Spiritual Base Fusion, it seems, like me, also uses a 'Possessing Servant'."

In a Romanian inn, Jeanne sat at the bedside, a wave of indescribable complex emotions rising in her heart. Though she was curious where Lao Ao Di had obtained the Holy Grail, it was certainly different from the Great Holy Grail of her current Holy Grail War.

However, even though death doesn't exist in the dream, once the Holy Grail War begins, injury is inevitable, especially as a public commercial event—does Lao Ao Di not fear that the Servant's Noble Phantasm release might affect ordinary people?

... What a mess.

Jeanne had only this thought in her mind.

Moreover, the Holy Grail as an omnipotent wish machine is indeed a miracle on Earth's scale. But placed in the universe, can it truly 'grant any wish'? A huge question rose within her.

If a wish turned into a star god or something...

"Pop!"

Jeanne splashed cool water on her face, trying to bring her consciousness back from the sky canvas. In reality, the ruler's duties wouldn't let her keep pondering the Holy Grail War in the sky canvas; after drying the water from her face, the girl barely suppressed the chaotic thoughts.

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"In a hotel room in Pinokangni, Feicui and Shajin were watching dream bubbles floating on the Dream Pool, finding it very amusing: 'Turning memory bubbles into invitations is truly a local Pinokangni specialty.'"

Shajin sneered coldly: "But what's even more Pinokangni‑specific is this—【Omnipotent Wish Machine】 that can fulfill any wish. Listen, doesn't it sound like a shoddy commercial scam? Or a trick that only works in a backwater like Yalilo No. 6."

"'... Lao Ao Di presented sweet dew; then what would it mean to pour poison into the cup?' Feicui mused."

"'Ms. Feicui, you can't seriously be pondering what tricks that old man is playing, can you?'"

"'Why not?' Feicui retorted, 'The business magnates of Pinokangni discard their past harmonious‑profit image, invite clan heads and shareholders to this dream contest, promising to fulfill a wish you cannot achieve deep inside... Isn't that fascinating?'"

Shajin scoffed: "Interesting? Every minute in the life of a high‑ranking person is priceless; who would lower themselves to entertain such a game? If later it turns out the so‑called Holy Grail is merely a commercial gimmick, things would become even more interesting."

"'Lao Ao Di clearly understands this. What kind of profit would make him wager the reputation of the Alfalfa family?'"

"'So, you think this omnipotent wish machine truly exists.'"

"'Across the universe, seizing destiny's power through some force to achieve a 【Miracle】 ceremony is not uncommon. The 【Standard Loan Contract】 I signed with others is also a ceremony that helps wishes come true, and the Foundation Stone we were granted—just the same.'"

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Honkai 3.

"That's cheating! Letting them join the Holy Grail War?"

When the two old acquaintances appeared on the sky canvas, Qi Ya Na sprang up from the sofa: "Do they still need to summon Servants? Their bodies transform directly; in Pinokangni's history, no heroic spirit could beat them."

When the Shajin Stone first shattered, the power Shajin displayed was already ferocious, even capable of covering an entire golden era; now that the Shajin Stone has been repaired, his combat power has surely multiplied several times over.

Although he only wields one‑tenth of a commander's authority, taking part in a Holy Grail War is certainly no problem.

Unless Xing directly summons the pioneering Star God and has A Ji Wei Li take her to battle, or summons Mi Ha Yi Er, and can even summon the Starry Sky Train that appears on Xingqiri...

Ya Yi stared at the two executives discussing on the sky canvas, her violet eyes flickering slightly: "I also think it's unfair... It would be best to add some restriction, like the main body can't act, otherwise both Feicui and Shajin's combat power is overly exaggerated, and compared to that, Si Ke Te is probably the weakest party."

She didn't at all think that this Ge Rui Di could defeat Shajin, even if he used his Noble Phantasm— but can a Noble Phantasm suppress the power of a Foundation Stone?

——

"'Speaking of that, are you interested in accepting this invitation?'"

"'I am indeed interested in the Holy Grail War—not the Grail itself, but the people who will be moved by miracles and join the contest.'"

Shajin showed a hint of interest: "Pinning one's wish onto an unknown Holy Grail… is like a lion coated in oil forced to perform a fire‑hoop act. The outlook isn't optimistic, but the spectacle will be spectacular."

"'However, this is a great chance to observe and make connections. The Holy Grail can only satisfy a single lucky individual, whereas the 【Charitable Jade Pawn】... no, the company's Strategic Investment Division can fulfill everyone's wishes.'"

"'Our future strategy needs more allies. Shajin, you will accept the invitation and join this Holy Grail War, right?'"