Zongman: Beginning with the Killer Queen

"El-Melloi-sensei?"

Seeing that the usually serious Weber was unusually distracted, the student in front of him also called to him nervously.

"If you have to call me this name, add the second name to me. Didn't I say that I am not qualified to bear this name yet... Sorry, I was a little distracted."

Weber showed a self-deprecating smile and pressed his temples, trying to relieve the headache that was shooting out of his head.

The term "Fifth Holy Grail War" was a long time coming to him. He originally thought that that battle would be the end of everything. In other words, eradicating it like that would be the best ending for the world.

The Holy Grail War is like a bomb. No one knows when it will explode. But if it does explode, the flow of the world will change.

Of course, although he is also one of the twelve monarchs in name, Weber obviously does not have the power to stop this, so he is only concerned about one thing now.

"Is the news about the Holy Grail reliable? The link between the command spell system and the realm record tape cannot be created casually."

After returning to the Clock Tower, Weber, who became the monarch, looked very poor to others, but a emaciated camel was bigger than a horse. The resources that the depressed El-Melloi could control were far beyond Weber's imagination. Therefore, Based on multiple records and his own inferences, he more or less restored in his mind what kind of miracle the Holy Grail system was.

It is not even an exaggeration to say that, except for a few founders, few people in the world know more about the Great Holy Grail than Weber does today.

First of all, the most critical point is needed, that is, the Saint of Winter who has mastered the third magic becomes the core, so as to connect the realm record tape outside the world, and then use the spell of summoning heroic spirits to make a contract. Finally, the command spell system must be written into Among them, the prototype is completed with the support of spiritual veins.

Among them, spiritual veins are the least difficult. The other two conditions have completely surpassed the imagination of magicians. Let’s not talk about magic. The depth of the command spell system has been comparable to that of a first-class family that has been passed down for hundreds of years. The essence of the magic technique is a precious thing that even the magicians of the Gods cannot easily decipher.

And even if Tokyo's spiritual veins can meet the basic conditions, how can the other two be made... No, using "made" to describe it is too rash. Even if the necessary conditions are divided into three parts, the composition of the Holy Grail system also contains miraculous factors. It can be seen that this incident attracted the master to come. If it was done by one person, could that guy be a monster that came back from the source?

Weber was lost for a while, then began to use reason to calm down, and spoke calmly.

"Now that even you know it, the news seems to have spread widely, which makes it even more suspicious. No one knows the Holy Grail better than me."

Looking at the students who were speechless after being refuted by him, Weber shook his head.

"Under the conditions of today's world, and within the common sense of everything, it cannot be reproduced. Are you sure that is not a fake used to sensationalize people, or simply fake news used to divert the wind?"

If there are fragments of the Great Holy Grail, maybe someone who is interested can imitate and create some small ritual such as the subspecies Holy Grail War, but making something out of nothing is another level of difficulty.

"Well...it's true. It's hard to say whether it's a fake or not, but I still have a lot of confidence in the authenticity of this news."

Although Weber's series of well-founded questions made him hesitate, as a problematic student who annoyed the lecturers in the Clock Tower but did not dare to have random outbursts, the other party had obviously done enough homework and came prepared. .

"I definitely don't have your understanding of the Holy Grail, teacher... But I think that Lord Animusfia wouldn't make a joke about his title as the Lord of the Astronomy Department, right? If he hadn't wanted to participate in the Fifth The Second Holy Grail War seems to be a replica of the previous El-Melloi's plan, how could it spread so quickly."

After saying these words, even though he tried his best to restrain himself, Weber's face fell instantly.

"It's impossible, it's impossible... The Holy Grail has actually been reproduced?"

Weber stretched out his trembling hands with some trembling hands, trying to pull out the cigarette case from the inner pocket. Then he quickly realized that there were students beside him, so he had to put it back unwillingly.

Even if this news comes from the monarchs of other departments, Weber will still have some doubts in his heart, but if it is the person from the astronomy department, he cannot help but not believe it.

Maris Billy Animsfia.

Among the many monarchs, he was the one who had more friendship with Weber.

It was not because they both belonged to the same aristocratic political faction. In fact, many people knew that the astronomical monarch was an idealist who did not care about politics at all and only pursued his long-cherished wish.

The intersection between him and Weber happened precisely because of the Holy Grail War.

After learning that Kenneth died in the Fourth Holy Grail War, he entrusted the Minister of Modern Magic Science, who had not yet been taken over by Weber at the time, to investigate the situation, and obtained the result that traces of the Great Holy Grail had completely disappeared and no longer existed.

But even so, the other party still didn't give up. When Weber took over the modern magic department, he came over to provide help. He wanted to get more accurate answers from him, a person who had experienced it. For this reason, he even revealed a lot of his ideals and ideas. Target.

Weber did not dislike this kind of pure idealist, especially since he was very capable of action. However, in the face of the ruthless facts, he could only repeat the same answer.

The Great Holy Grail has been completely destroyed.

When he heard this answer, the other party's look was filled with despair, as if there was no hope in life from now on. Weber still can't forget it to this day.

He even worried that Marisbili would commit suicide after returning. Fortunately, the worst case did not happen.

After hearing about this incident, the previous minister who accepted the commission also came to see Weber, and the two of them were very sad for a while.

After all, everyone knows that in today's world, the theories of astronomy are just talk on paper, and only the distant Age of Gods is where they can shine.

But Marisbili never seems to pay attention to this kind of evaluation. Since he was young, he has been pursuing those inexplicable things, whether they are extraterrestrial objects coming from outer space, or... What kind of base is built on Antarctica, which has never been set foot on?

However, the effect of this kind of effort is limited. It is theoretically too difficult to achieve a reverse summoning that can observe the past and travel back in time, which is called pseudo-spiritual transfer.

In order to maintain the stability of time travel, at least the full assistance of the Atlas Academy, which is as famous as the Clock Tower, monarch-level secrets, new facilities, astronomical expenses for experiments, and people with qualifications for the possibility of time travel are needed. .

The lack of any one of them will lead to the failure of the plan.

Although he did not know what key element the Great Holy Grail played in his plan, Marisbili was not curious about the nature of the Holy Grail at the time of the conversation, but he showed considerable enthusiasm for its wish-making function. .

Because Weber was very familiar with the love that was boiling in the other person's heart, so he did not dare to reveal too much about the inside story, but Weber was certain that the other party must have some wish that must be placed on the Holy Grail to be realized.

And since in a sense, Marisbili, who cares more about the Holy Grail than Weber, has begun to prepare to join the war, there is no need to doubt the authenticity of the Holy Grail in Tokyo.

"Now that he is here, it seems that at least this is not some deceptive fake news. However, how come Marisbili still has time to participate in the Holy Grail War? I thought he planned to stay in Antarctica and not come out."

Under the expectant expressions of the students, Weber nodded reluctantly, acknowledging the authenticity of it.

"That's why it's so exciting! Compared to other monarchs, Lord Animusfia is considered a celebrity. As the monarch of the Clock Tower, he doesn't hesitate to communicate with the United Nations to complete that...what? "

"Humanity Survival Guarantee Agency Chaldea."

Weber took up the student's words, touched his chin, and murmured to himself.

"Have we come this far? He really convinced those lunatics in the Atlas Academy..."

"So, teacher, what do you think about this matter? This is a rare and good opportunity. The winner last time was not you, teacher. I don't plan to avenge the shame this time..."

"I knew you wouldn't just ask about history...so I have only one answer to this matter.

- "S·H·I·T!"

Weber finished speaking the vulgar words that he had been holding in his heart for a long time, and leaned back on the chair behind him. He unconsciously looked at the cabinet on the desk, where the corner of the big red cloak was still covered by him. of sealed.

If he could meet that king again and fight together, Weber would really love it. However, if it were to be like the Holy Grail War...

"You guys, you don't understand the significance of this at all. Seven Masters are fighting each other for the Holy Grail until the last winner is decided. This may seem easy on paper, but in reality When you win, do you know how unscrupulous the contestants will be in order to win?”

Weber showed a cold expression and looked at the students in front of him who knew nothing about it.

"Magic only loves talented people, and the guys who participated in the Holy Grail War are the best among them. After abandoning the constraints of morality and ideas, monsters among monsters are more likely to appear. Even if they are prepared for everything, they can be lucky enough to survive. Coming down, it was an amazing experience.”

Speaking of this, Weber clenched his fists even more subconsciously: "And if you are unlucky and run into some monsters who will overturn the world if you are not careful, who are petty, calculating, and have conspiracy written all over their faces, no matter what, It's okay to sell everything to him... or worse, you might sell your life to him and still be unaware of it, and you can only lament your fate ten years later."

Looking at Weber, who was getting more and more tearful as he spoke and had a wry smile on his face. In such a weird atmosphere, after a few embarrassing laughs, even the troubled child did not dare to say anything more in front of the teacher who showed his true feelings and quickly retreated. .

Seeing this scene, Weber did not dare to be idle after his goal was achieved, and told the other party not to spread the news casually again. He knew very well that children of these ages would dare to do anything when their heads are hot, so he must stop them. All possible triggers.

After finishing all this, Weber asked a few acquaintances to verify Maris Billy's movements, and then he walked back to his office carrying his heavy body.

However, there was another thing that worried him more than these students.

The children in El-Melloi's classroom still know the severity to some extent, but those other people he is familiar with are not sure after knowing this information.

"This is really troublesome..."

Weber sighed and just opened the door to the office, only to find that a figure had already appeared on the chair that he had carefully selected and was very beneficial to his back.

He was facing away from Weber, fascinated by the sunlight filtering in from the side window. He didn't slowly turn around until Weber's cigarette case fell to the ground.

This simple action caused Weber's heartbeat and breathing to accelerate suddenly.

"Roland..."

"Hey, long time no see? Weber, compared to before, your growth is really amazing. I can hardly recognize you. How is your health recently?"

Roland looked at Weber, whose appearance had changed drastically, but made no move to stand up. He just waved his hand as a greeting.

Weber didn't care either. The other party's character had always been like this, not to mention that everything here relied on the other party to exist.

"You haven't changed at all. Has time really worked on you?"

"After all, I am a monster, and I have experienced a different timeline than you. How is your health recently?"

"Thanks to you, I probably won't die yet."

Normally, Weber might feel relieved to be called by his former name.

But when he knew the identity of the visitor and the name of the monster that he didn't know if it meant anything, Weber still lowered his head subconsciously when he thought of his previous words. His eyes were a little panicked and he avoided meeting Roland's eyes, but he didn't dare to meet Roland's eyes. .

"Aren't you still sitting down?"

Roland pointed to the chair opposite.

"Ah...ok."

Hearing such words, Weber, who had just woken up from a dream, seemed to have turned into the weak young man again. He agreed in a panic, walked over, pulled out the chair and prepared to sit down, and asked at the same time.

"When did you come to London? I haven't heard anything about it before."

"Because I was busy with some very important things and wasted a lot of time, I came here on a whim. I saw you talking to the students, so I didn't bother you."

Roland raised a smile on his lips and said lightly.

"oh oh……"

Weber nodded and was about to continue sitting down, but his movements became slower and slower until he stopped completely in mid-air.

He opened his eyes little by little, raised his head stiffly, his pupils slightly dilated, and looked at Roland across from him.

"When did you say?"

"About ten minutes ago, to be more specific, it should have been almost before you said you were petty and calculating."

Roland smiled gently.

"What's wrong?"

He stretched out his hand and pointed at the empty seat opposite, and his pupils reflected Webber, who was sweating profusely, as if he had been petrified.

"Webber, sit down."

——

"Really, why are you still so unfazed? Have you been working too much overtime recently?"

Of course it's because you don't understand your own deterrence at all! mix……

Weber gritted his teeth and whispered secretly in his heart, but in front of himself, he did not have the courage to continue to complain.

The sound and air before gradually faded away, as if suffocated. My mind was empty, and even my heartbeat seemed to be inaudible. Even the half-dead El-Melloi was in a situation where he could be shattered to pieces at any time. He never understood it when he was going around and around to turn the tide.

Roland looked at Webber with some amusement as he slowly revived under the healing light of the horse charm.

"But it's good that you look fine. Except for a few wrinkles, your body's functions are normal. Even the horse's strength didn't reveal any hidden injuries."

"After all, I am also a monarch. Although I have some illnesses due to overwork, I don't have any hidden illnesses. At most, I just feel stomachache when I am under too much psychological pressure."

"Webber has become a big shot now. It's really impressive."

Roland teased and looked at everything around him thoughtfully.

"Stop making fun of me," Webb helplessly shook his head, "In the face of human evil, I really want to meet this guy who can be called a big shot."

"If this is your wish, it will not be difficult to realize it...if you go to participate in the Fifth Holy Grail War."

"Yeah?"

Weber shrugged and asked abruptly.

"Just by the way, if I go to participate in this Holy Grail War, what will be the outcome?"

"Most likely he was killed first, then I picked up the body and resurrected him in another form."

"As expected," Weber hesitated and said softly: "Is there something wrong with the Holy Grail this time? Is the mastermind behind it a certain magic group or some lunatic who wants to destroy mankind?"

To be able to rediscover the disappeared Holy Grail in less than ten years, or even shorter, and build the system that took Yusanjia many years to complete, even ten years ago, he would have thought. The sense of conspiracy is simply palpable.

"Crazy is really an excessive term. It's obvious that the original intention of those children is for the future of the universe."

Roland narrowed his eyes and waved his hand.

"However, you really got it right this time. This Holy Grail War is a conspiracy driven by pure selfish desires."

Weber was stunned when he heard this.

"So, the Holy Grail is fake?"

"No, you don't need to worry about this. It's naturally true. The astronomy monarch's vision is not that low-level. Moreover, if you don't do a complete show, how can you attract others to fall into the trap?"

Roland stood up and looked down at Weber, his eyes full of scrutiny.

"But you also know the special nature of the Holy Grail in Fuyuki City. That thing cannot be easily copied, but I can guarantee that the Holy Grail is real. Do you want to guess the truth?"

Such inexplicable questions made Weber fall into deep thought.

Indeed, the Holy Grail in Fuyuki City is special. The definition of the Holy Grail is an instrument that can make wishes come true. Whether it is called a cup or a cauldron, anything that meets the function of a "universal wishing machine" can be called the Holy Grail. The manifestations in each myth are different. That’s all.

Even magicians from the Age of Gods can create similar things. After all, this thing is essentially the condensation of ether blocks, a material used to exchange with the world.

But the Holy Grail in Fuyuki City is different. It is a product of the third magic that absorbs invisible existence and converts it into matter. It is a wide-area operation device of the third magic. It is a giant magic circle amplified based on Justeza's magic circuit. The "universal wishing machine" only has two functions incidentally.

Therefore, it is the only one that has the function of connecting realm recording tapes and realizing the summoning of heroic spirits. After all, there is no magic. How can the mortals on the inside of the world communicate with the outside?

But Roland wouldn't lie about this kind of thing... Wait.

Weber suddenly raised his head. Although he may not be as good as others in terms of qualifications, in terms of breadth of knowledge, even looking at the entire clock tower, he is second to none.

There is a special Holy Grail that can connect to the outside of the world without using magic.

No, it should be said that that is the original meaning of the word.

——The cup that received the blood of God.

As the highest holy relic, a wish machine that can fulfill the owner's wishes.

Its origin is believed to be the "cauldron that can grant wishes" that appears in many myths.

The command spells divided according to angel levels already hint at this.

"That thing in Tokyo can't be..." Weber said in a deep voice, his voice unconsciously hoarse.

"The real Holy Grail, right?"