Chapter 49

"That's quite a lot of information."

In the Sky-Curtain World, Yukinoshita Yukino glances over in surprise.

That version of her in the parallel world not only participated in the previous Holy Grail War.

She even seems to have become the sole victor.

But according to Saber, she actually destroyed the Holy Grail that was within her grasp?

That was the omnipotent cup capable of granting any wish!

Could there be some hidden story behind this Holy Grail War?

However, at the thought that she herself in a parallel world had actually partnered with King Arthur.

Yukino cannot help but smile, the corners of her mouth curling up.

What an honor...

"It's such a pity that the King Arthur of this Holy Grail War isn't in her prime."

The petite girl in a blue bow-tie dress sighs.

As a Japanese person with foreign ancestry, Honma Meiko naturally feels an affinity for King Arthur.

She is still looking forward to Artoria's magnificent performance, piercing through the Holy Grail War with her holy sword!

"Seconded!"

Beside her, the world-class singer Luo Tianyi nods, her expression somewhat regretful.

"Seconded +1."

Her good friend, Hatsune Miku with her green twin-tails, also sighs.

The Sky-Curtain image shifts again, the perspective changes, and countless sparks fly.

【In a dark alley, a great battle suddenly erupts!】

【"Boom—!!"】

【The noble young man in white smiles helplessly, throwing countless magecraft gems from his hand while simultaneously reinforcing his body with magecraft, frantically dodging toward an escape route.】

【However, that awe-inspiring Holy King does not let up.】

【Her gaze is sharp, and holding the invisible sword wrapped in the Wind King Barrier, she unleashes thousands of attacks in an instant, yet they are always dodged by the opponent by the narrowest of margins.】

【"I surrender, I surrender~."】

【Brother Luo Shu raises his hands with flair, his smile somewhat nonchalant.】

【However, it is well known that the Knight King is never soft-hearted.】

【Artoria grips the hilt of her sword tightly, contemplating whether to cease her attack.】

【Her expression is serious: "You have a Command Spell on your wrist, so you must also be a participant in the Holy Grail War. If you voluntarily withdraw, I can naturally let you go."】

【"Clang—!!"】

【Suddenly, two blade lights strike, causing the Knight King's pupils to shrink as she raises her sword to defend.】

【In an instant, a white-haired female Heroic Spirit stands before Brother Luo Shu.】

【The black-clad Archer observes the battle, and upon seeing the petite figure behind the ahoge-king, she suddenly sneers and mocks: "Yukinoshita Yukino, is this how you treat your savior?"】

【Hearing this, the ahoge-king is immediately confused.】

【She turns her head to look at Yukino for instructions.】

【"Savior... could it be...?!"】

【Yukinoshita Yukino is shocked, quickly pulling the ruby necklace from her fair neck; this was the main reason she survived Medusa's attack.】

【The girl bites her upper lip, carefully sizing up Brother Luo Shu, and soon sees that familiar moon-white hem.】

【"Senior Luo, I'm sorry..."】

【Yukino lowers her head in shame.】

【She hadn't stopped Artoria just now, nearly committing a grave mistake.】

【Brother Luo Shu, however, is unconcerned and smiles calmly: "It's fine. This isn't the place to talk. My church is quite large; you can come and take a look, and by the way, I'll help you understand the matters of the Holy Grail War."】

【"Can I?!"】

【The girl is stunned.】

【"Yukino!"】

【The Knight King frowns; if this person harbors malice toward her Master, it is very likely he will lure Yukino into a magecraft barrier.】

【Based on the experience of the last Holy Grail War, such things are all too likely to happen.】

【If that happens, no matter how valiant she is, it will be difficult to protect Yukino's life.】

【"... I trust Senior Brother Luo Shu. Since he saved me, he shouldn't kill me."】

【The girl looks up at her Servant, speaking with a serious and firm tone.】

【"Fine, I will do my best to protect you."】

【The Knight King sighs.】

【The Master of this generation is really hard to manage...】

【If it were that despicable Yukino, she would have already started blowing up buildings by now.】

"Hmm?"

Outside the Sky-Curtain, upon hearing Artoria's inner thoughts, Yukino scratches her head in confusion.

What exactly did she do in the last Holy Grail War to make the dignified King Arthur remember her so well?

【"Let's go, I'll take you to meet my Senior Sister."】

【Brother Luo Shu says faintly, a trace of nostalgia appearing in his eyes.】

【She is the Arbiter of this Holy Grail War, and with Command Spells on her arm, it would be perfect for her to explain the rules of the Holy Grail War to Yukino.】

【Yukino nods, and Artoria guards her side with a vigilant expression.】

【Under Archer's disgruntled expression, the figures of the group gradually disappear into the distance.】

【The air still carries her resentful grumbling: "Drown in your ideals, you idiot."】

【It seems this white-haired female Heroic Spirit is very unhappy with Yukinoshita Yukino.】

【About a few minutes later.】

【This scarred land welcomes two uninvited guests once again.】

【The former wears blue tights, showing off firm muscles, while the latter is a mustachioed detective with a solemn expression, having become serious.】

【It is none other than the hero of Celtic mythology, Cu Chulainn, and his Master.】

【"We're late..."】

【Mouri Kogoro lights a cigarette and sighs.】

【Cu Chulainn squats down, uses Rune magecraft to enhance his senses, and sniffs lightly.】

【He soon detects clues.】

【He stands up, his expression quite regretful: "Multiple Servants fought here. If we had come a bit earlier, we could have had a good fight."】

【Mouri Kogoro looks helpless: "You really are a battle maniac."】

【Cu Chulainn smiles heartily: "Haha, after all, this is the only thing that makes me feel happy..."】

【"Who is it?!!"】

【His words stop abruptly; his gaze suddenly becomes sharp as he looks up at the sky.】

【There is clearly nothing there, yet Cu Chulainn inexplicably feels a sense of being watched, and somewhat angrily throws his magic spear.】

【A blood-red stream of light streaks across the sky.】

【"Crack—."】

【It is as if something has shattered.】

【That disgusting feeling of being watched also disappears.】

【"Small tricks."】

【Cu Chulainn sneers coldly.】

【Facing the sudden situation, the mustachioed detective also asks in surprise: "Lancer, did you find anything?"】

【"This kind of method should be from a Caster-class Servant."】

【Cu Chulainn nods and shares his analysis.】

【"... It has already begun, the perilous Holy Grail War."】