[Comprehensive] Self-cultivation of the villain master

What is the Holy Grail War?

Although it is a war, what form did it start with?

Regarding these two questions, Tsunayoshi Sawada once asked Astra in private, but the answer given by the latter was not so simple and clear.

"The Holy Grail War is divided into several types, and the closest to us is Fuyuki's hidden Fuyuki Holy Grail War, which is fought against by seven related or unrelated masters and their servants. The one who wins the final victory may get the Holy Grail , so as to get a chance to make a wish."

Sawada Tsunayoshi snorted and looked at the boy opposite.

"……possible?"

For some unknown reason, Astra looked away and just nodded slightly as an answer.

"That's all I've been told about Astra."

Sawada Tsunayoshi told several other Vongola guardians present about his conversation with the boy who did not participate in this Holy Grail War.

"Well...Since Astra said so, then the Holy Grail should not be something that makes people feel comfortable."

Takeshi Yamamoto was holding the Necklace of Vongola Gear Rain in his hand, leaning against the wall quietly, with the weapon that he carried with him - Shiyu Jinshi in his hand.

According to the information provided by Sawada Tsunayoshi, the tenth leader of Vengley, Hayato put his hand on his chin and analyzed: "But this guy Astra must have hidden something very important. His attitude towards us recently It's no different from the beginning."

Hayato's words reminded Takeshi Yamamoto of that afternoon when he happened to meet a lazily yawning teenager sitting on the railing.

"Is this yours?"

In the backlight, Takeshi Yamamoto ran over from the playing field. He couldn't see the boy's expression clearly, took the baseball from the opponent's hand, and smiled at him: "Yes, thank you."

Because of this, he always felt that Astra should not be a very indifferent person.

Hayato's words caught Sawada Tsunayoshi's attention, and he said in surprise: "As far as I can see, Astra hasn't changed much, and Reborn's observation skills are the best among us, and he didn't raise any questions. , it should just be your illusion."

Hayato and the others looked at each other for a while, then sighed, "I hope so."

Sawada Tsunayoshi smiled helplessly, without explaining anything.

In the final analysis, Astra never said that he would participate in the Holy Grail War, but the relevant personnel of Vengley thought he would participate. This was not his fault from the beginning, but everyone will inevitably feel a little depressed .

I have to say that Tsunayoshi Sawada is also somewhat regretful.

Astra, who was far away in Einzbern Castle, sneezed, and the sound was so sudden and loud that the people who had been talking couldn't help but look at him.

Matthew asked concerned: "Senior Astra, do you have a cold?"

Astra rubbed her nose: "No, it's just that the nose is itchy."

Alice Feil joked: "Someone should be complaining about you, Astra."

Seeing Caster who is increasingly not treating him as a master, Astra rolled her eyes and retorted: "I think too much, I am still very considerate in doing things."

Hearing this, Irisviel knew that the other party didn't understand what she meant, so she didn't continue talking.

After telling Fujimaru Tachika and the others about the subsequent deployment, Astra gave them another address.

"This is--?"

Fujimaru Tachika moved closer to Mash, and asked the person opposite: "...Tohsaka?"

"Yes. Tosaka Tokiomi was one of the masters of the Fuyuki Holy Grail last time. Later, he was plotted against and did not survive. Their family seems to have a strong obsession with the Fuyuki Holy Grail, and they have participated in the Fuyuki Holy Grail War for generations, so The mansion has remained forever."

"Astra, what are your plans for letting us live there?"

"Well, there is an orthodox clock tower magician there, who should be able to give you some pointers on the magic circuit, so as to prevent you from wasting too much magic power meaninglessly. In addition, Tosaka Tokiomi's daughter Tosaka Rin is also there, Neither I nor the magician told her about the last war, you—”

"We won't talk too much, you can rest assured about that."

Although it is not good to conceal someone, Fujimaru Tachika also knows that some things are covered up with white lies, which is often better than telling that person the truth.

"The Holy Grail War will start tonight. I will directly contact the person who holds the Holy Grail. Maybe I can get some information about Rafe and the forces behind him."

Knowing that Astra was determined to go his own way, Fujimaru Tachika could only say to him: "Then, please be careful."

Astra was a little surprised, raised her eyebrows and said: "We are of the same generation, you don't need to use honorific words to me."

"Uh--"

Fujimaru Tachika scratched her head, with a very tangled expression on her face.

"I don't know what's going on. I accidentally used honorifics to you. Maybe it was because of Mash's image. If you feel uncomfortable, just ignore it, and I will pay attention to it in the future."

Astra stared at Fujimaru Tachika for a while, until he got hairy, and then looked away.

"Okay, you can go."

As the temporary master of Einzbern, Astra chased people away unceremoniously, and time waited for no one, and waited until the masters and servants ran out after dark... That was too eye-catching.

Fujimaru Tachika and the others took the address and were told by Astra before heading to the Tohsaka mansion.

After they left, Artemis appeared beside Astra.

"Master."

Astra played with the concept dress in his hand boredly, because he was curious about how much it could be combined to increase the white value, so he resisted opening it now and planned to keep it for a longer time.

Seeing Acher, Astra finally gave him a look.

"I've been lurking outside the church for a long time and found this."

After taking the cross from the follower, Astra sensed a special breath from it.

"...Ruler?"

Yanfeng Qili is a human being, and he doesn't need to investigate to know that even if he is a monster, he is still an out-and-out human body.

And having dealt with him, Astra was even more sure that the other party could not be a servant who was fleshed out.

I always thought that the content of the investigation was correct, but when the Holy Grail War was about to start, I realized that the person who had set up a barrier and stayed in the church was not Kotomine Qirei, but another person... What does this mean?

At this point, Astra sighed: "It's been put together."

Also, relying too much on machines and others is really inconsistent with his personality.

only……

Shaking his head lightly, Astra crushed the cross in his hand with a gloomy expression.

"This is a declaration of war."

Exposing the truth that has never been shown to anyone is not deliberately provocative, nor does it mean to be ridiculed, but to tell everyone through actual actions that the war has already begun.

No, maybe the target of his declaration of war is only himself, and the other masters should be different from him and the Ruler in essence.

"Do you want to fight?"

Astra didn't agree, and glanced outside, still extremely quiet, but didn't know if it was real silence, or the tranquility before the storm.

"No need."

If he still maintained the appearance of the servant in Fuyuki, he wouldn't mind confronting the servant from the church one-on-one. However, he is only human now, so naturally he doesn't need to pay attention to this boring declaration of war.

"Now that you have figured out the details over there, there is no need to continue to follow. If they dare to let the truth be revealed, it means they have discovered you."

Ruler's skills will also change according to different servants.

Back then, the girl servant from Orleans possessed an ability. If he remembered correctly, it seemed to be called——see through the real name?If the Ruler of that church also possessed this ability, then Emiya Kiritsugu and the others would absolutely not be able to appear in front of him.

Thinking of this, Astra went outside and found Irisviel who was drinking tea in the balcony.

Seeing Astra, Irisviel was a little curious.

"I thought you were going to stay in there until night before acting. Why did you act in advance?"

"Can you contact Emiya Kiritsugu now?"

"Yes. But can't you contact him through the Great Holy Grail?"

"I don't know what happened, the Holy Grail in my soul didn't respond to me as usual."

Realizing the seriousness of the matter, Irisviel frowned: "Did something happen?"

"Specifically, we will only find out at night. From the information we have now, Emiya Kiritsugu must not meet that Holy Grail holder, otherwise his identity will definitely be exposed by the other party!"

"Except for you, Emiya Kiritsugu, and that Rider's Master... no one knows that I hold the Great Holy Grail of Fuyuki. Once the person who holds the Holy Grail of this world realizes your true identity, I will be killed by him." Keep an eye on it, and the worst result is that I will be hunted down by the clock tower."

"Well, we chose this path just to avoid such a situation from happening. Unexpectedly, it still brought you a lot of trouble."

"Astra, is there any good way to stop this from happening now?"

Astra thought for a while, then pondered: "You contact Emiya Kiritsugu first, and ask him to come back immediately... No, I'll pick him up, and if I really meet that guy, I can retreat in time."

"I see."

Astra gave a location, and Irisviel contacted Emiya Kiritsugu to make an appointment to meet there.

On the other hand, Emiya Kiritsugu, who was in the dark, was sweating profusely. Lancer was standing beside him. King Arthur, who was holding the holy spear, was a little more indifferent than before. His cold blue eyes were fixed. Looking across.

On the opposite side, a young man with silver hair wore cross earrings, looking like a big brother next door.

"It's our first time meeting, I'm Kotomine Shiro."