[Comprehensive] Self-cultivation of the villain master

Maybe because he was sent by Kudo Shinichi, Saga seemed to have no interest in this Holy Grail War. When listening to Astra explaining some precautions, he seemed very passive. He was asked several times if he needed more detailed explanations. Instructions, he did not nod.

After talking about the basic information, Saga didn't ask what Astra's plan was like, but just said to him: "I don't know the other six masters on your side, it's better to act alone."

Astra said that he thinks the same way. He is not a group of people, even if he is a camp. He himself is not a candidate to participate in the war. No one can take into account the forces of the three parties. Natural action is definitely the best choice.

For some reason, Astra always felt that... Saga's attitude towards things was very indifferent, but she had a completely different attitude towards him. Rather than being very polite, it could be said that she was obedient to orders.He has no doubts that he has ordered Saga to do one thing at this moment, and the latter will definitely do it well.

As for why there is such a feeling, Astra can't tell the reason, only knows that it must be related to what Kudo Shinichi said.

"... Astra?"

After recovering, Astra looked up and saw that the silver-haired woman was already standing in front of him, and his side was already empty and there was no one else.

"Uh... when did Saga leave?"

Irisviel handed Astra the hot tea in her hand, and said with a smile: "When you were in a daze, that Mr. Saga had already left. I wanted to call you, but he stopped me."

Astra was surprised for a while, raised her eyebrows and said, "He, stopped you?"

"correct."

Irisviel tilted her head, recalling the scene at that time, and said slowly: "I asked him why, after all, he came for the Holy Grail War, so we can't let him make this trip in vain, but he doesn't like that think."

"Ok?"

Hearing this, Astra frowned, with puzzlement in her eyes.

"He said it was a pleasure to see you again."

With a "click", the cup in Astra's hand was crushed by a huge force, and the warm liquid splashed everywhere, soaking Astra's cuff.

Seeing the boy's strange expression, Irisviel asked, "Astera, did you and Mr. Saga... know each other before?"

Astra glanced at the palm that had been stabbed by the glass, raised her forehead and said, "I don't know, I thought I just picked a helper, but I didn't expect...it was a trouble, and it was a big, big trouble." Kind of."

"what……?"

Astra briefly dealt with the shards of glass and the cuts on her hands, and said to Irisviel: "I'll go out first, and when Fujimaru Tachika and the others wake up later, you can use the Holy Grail to call me back."

Irisviel couldn't laugh or cry, and joked: "Astera, are you completely using the Holy Grail as a communication tool?"

"What else? It's of no use to me other than that."

"Why don't you make a wish?"

Astra froze for a moment, shook her head and said, "Maybe it's because there is no wish that needs to be fulfilled by the Holy Grail, or—"

After a pause, Astra did not continue speaking.

"...my wish cannot be fulfilled through the Holy Grail."

In fact, Astra knew very well that he participated in the Holy Grail War and won it just to continue living.Even if he couldn't find the meaning of life, he still didn't allow himself to be swallowed up like this.

Came to Fuyuki Park alone, Astra took out the ear stud communicator, hesitated for a while or put it on his right ear.

"Da da da--"

Tapping the earrings lightly three times with his fingers, a familiar voice came from his ears.

"Saga has successfully merged with you."

Hearing that the man on the opposite side knew the situation on his side very well, Astra couldn't help but said in a deep voice: "Who the hell is Saga?"

As he expected, the people over there did not respond to him.

"Does it have something to do with my past?"

This time, the other side seemed to feel that it would be impossible not to speak, so he sighed.

"It's inconvenient for me to tell you about your lost memory, after all—it's your own choice, and you can't tell it through others."

Astra was stunned, and asked back: "What did you say!?"

On the other side of the connector, Kudo Shinichi rested his chin in one hand, and held a pen in the other hand, flexibly rotating the metallic pen with his fingers, with a somewhat tangled expression.

"As for who Saga is, I can only say - you did know each other once, and he respects you very much, and he also understands your current situation, so he will not take the initiative to tell you anything."

"However, if you really ask... I believe he will tell you."

"But—is this really good? You chose to forget it yourself, but you want others to help you retrieve your memory?"

As if he was unwilling to use the Great Holy Grail to retrieve his memory, Astra didn't want to retrieve his memory through anyone, he wanted to find the answer by himself.Who was he before he lost his memory, and why did he give up his memory.

It's just that the originally quiet heart was unnaturally affected and could no longer be calm.

Briefly chatted with Kudo Shinichi about the next deployment. When Kudo Shinichi asked why he didn't tell Saga directly, he just kept silent, and the person on the other side didn't continue to ask.

After finishing the communication, Astra leaned against the wall. The cold marble wall made him sober up a lot. He didn't take off the stud-shaped communicator again, and went back to the castle with it on.

At dawn, Astra returned to the castle.

"Senior Astra, good morning."

Putting the shield aside, Matthew held a bowl of noodle soup in one hand and asked with a smile: "Miss Alice just ordered noodles, do you want to eat together?"

Astra glanced at her bald face and asked, "Why are the sausages and vegetables in the refrigerator useless?"

"Well, that..."

Matthew was a little embarrassed to speak, but Fujimaru Tachika said very directly: "The lady said she can't make it, she only knows basic noodle soup."

Astra thought about it, and she was right.

Before participating in the Holy Grail War, where is the small Holy Grail container in Einzbern that needs to be cooked by yourself?She is the eldest lady who has no worries about food and clothing.

Handed the small snack in his hand to Matthew, and said to her: "Put it in your shield, you may not come back for a long time, this is necessary for temporary replenishment of physical strength."

Matthew nodded, took his things and ran to the room.

After taking a sip of the soup in the bowl, Fujimaru Tachika stared at Astra for a while, and then slowly said: "We just contacted Dr. Roman, and he said that you...have been up all night again?"

"No, I've already slept before you came here. It's not that I haven't slept. It's just that the time is a bit chaotic. I haven't reversed the jet lag yet. There will be a few days when my life and rest are different from yours."

However, he himself is not someone who needs a long rest. In this world, it is different from the previous singularities. He does not need to sleep outside, and his physical condition is naturally much better.In this time and space, under the condition of supplementary magic power, it is no problem to persist for three days without rest or sleep.

What's more, the day and night are reversed due to the mere time difference?

Fujimaru Tachika nodded slowly: "That's good. Matthew has always felt guilty when I heard Dr. Roman say that you didn't take a good rest for us."

"So you get up so early?"

The dark circles under Fujimaru Tatsuka's eyes made it clear to Astra at a glance, she obviously didn't have a good rest, she just tried to be brave, and she didn't know what she was trying to do.

"hey-hey……"

Fujimaru Tatsuka touched the back of his head, embarrassed.

"Forget it, now that you're up, contact Chaldea."

"Aren't you going to eat first?"

Astra just wanted to talk about eating, but when he thought of the tasteless noodles, he lost interest and waved his hand.

"There is no rush to eat, first contact Dr. Roman and ask about the situation."

After connecting to the communication, the first thing Romani did was stare at Astra.

Astra: "..."

"Although the values ​​on our side can be seen to be normal, but you are good at disguising, you really can't blame me for being so frightened, Astra."

Astra was very speechless, and said puzzledly: "Compared to me, you should care more about Fujimaru Tachika, his condition is much worse than mine."

"His words, with Matthew watching, there will be no problem."

I have to admit that Romani Akiman is indeed worthy of being the leader of the medical department. He unconsciously treats everyone as a patient or a person who is not in good health. Astra asks himself, this is not any things that people can do.

"Tomorrow is the time for the opening of the Holy Grail. Yanfeng Qili should also come out from behind the scenes. After all, the Holy Grail is with him. As the person who presides over this war, he has no reason to hide behind."

Astra said thoughtfully: "Doctor Roman, you are wrong."

"... Astra?"

"That man, even if he doesn't have the Holy Grail at hand, he will come to participate in this Holy Grail War. As for the reason? He can kill in a fair manner, which is usually impossible."

Fujimaru Tachika became more startled the more she heard, and hurriedly asked, "Astera, what do you mean—"

"Kotomine Chirei, a participant in the last Holy Grail War, survived because he was let go. Emiya Kiritsugu and the others had already sealed his memory, but it seems to have failed."

With that said, he got up and opened the cabinet a few meters away, and took out a document.

"Fujimaru Tachika, to be more precise, Kotomine Chirei is a very dangerous man. He is even more dangerous than many followers you have encountered before."

"A servant who can communicate, and a magician killer who cannot communicate. Comparing the two... who do you think is more difficult to deal with?"