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"The Fifth Holy Grail War you mentioned...where is it held?"
El-Melloi II asked cautiously.
"Still in Fuyuki City."
The boy answered matter-of-factly.
"Although the last fire caused great damage there, the spiritual vein is still intact."
King El-Melloi II was silent for a moment. He realized that there was a huge difference in understanding between himself and the boy. Although they were talking about an event with the same name, they were likely talking about completely different things.
"I think you might have misunderstood something."
El-Melloi II concluded.
"The Holy Grail War I participated in may not be the same event as the one you are talking about."
The boy looked disappointed.
"I see... I'm sorry to have bothered you."
Watching the boy's departing figure, El-Melloi II's heart grew even heavier.
What would it mean if the Holy Grail War really started again? He knew better than anyone the dangers hidden in that ritual.
A few days later, in a class at El-Melloi's classroom, Weberveld—whose real name was El-Melloi II—found himself unable to concentrate on the lecture.
His thoughts kept drifting to that unsettling topic: the Holy Grail War.
In his memory, the Fourth Holy Grail War was a catastrophe that nearly destroyed the entire city of Fuyuki. And the severity of that catastrophe far surpassed that of an ordinary explosion.
If the Holy Grail War were to break out again, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"Teacher~?"
A student's voice roused him from his reverie.
"I don't quite understand the séance symbols you just mentioned..."
Weber forced himself to regain his composure and continue lecturing, but his inner unease only intensified.
After class, he deliberately kept a few well-informed students behind to ask them probing questions.
Have you heard anything lately... about the Holy Grail War?
The students looked at each other, and finally one of them cautiously spoke up.
"I've heard some rumors... It's said that Marisbury, the monarch of the Celestial Sciences, will participate in the next Holy Grail War."
Weber's heart sank. If even the monarchs of the Clock Tower were involved, then this matter was likely not unfounded.
"Is there any other news?"
he asked.
Another student added.
"It's said that the rules of this Holy Grail War will change significantly, potentially allowing more magicians to participate..."
Weber felt a chill. He knew all too well the complex schemes hidden behind the Holy Grail War and the cruel reality that the participants would stop at nothing to win.
If the Holy Grail War were to truly resume, those he knew—those who had been involved in the Holy Grail War—would likely be drawn into it.
"listen,"
Weber spoke seriously to the students.
"Stop spreading news about the Holy Grail War. It's far more dangerous than you think."
The students seemed intimidated by his serious attitude and nodded in agreement.
After the students left, Weber immediately began contacting acquaintances around the world to try and verify Marisbury's whereabouts. Each reply only strengthened his belief that the Holy Grail War was indeed about to begin.
After completing all the inquiries and verifications, Weber returned to his office, exhausted. He needed to carefully consider his options and how to protect those who might be drawn into the conflict.
However, when he pushed open the office door, he was surprised to find someone already sitting in his chair with their back to him.
A figure wearing a black trench coat, with silver-white hair that stood out under the lights.
"You seem to be very busy, Weber."
The chair turned around, revealing Shiraishi Kawa's smiling face.
"I heard you've been asking around about the Holy Grail War?"
Weber stood there in shock, speechless for a moment.
Shiraishi's appearance was completely unexpected, and what made him even more uneasy was that the other party seemed to already know everything he had just done.
"What, are you not welcoming an old friend to visit?"
Shiraishikawa stood up from his chair and walked easily to Weber.
"How have you been feeling lately? I heard you've been working very hard."
Weber felt a strange unease. Shiraishi's tone was relaxed, but there seemed to be something else hidden in his words.
They did have a few interactions, but they couldn't be described as "old friends".
"How...did you get in?"
Weber finally asked, while carefully observing the other person's actions.
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Shiraishikawa shrugged.
"The door wasn't locked, so I came in. I heard you talking on the phone, so I didn't want to disturb you."
Waver's heart sank. If Shiraishi had overheard his phone call, the other party would surely know his anxieties and fears about the Holy Grail War.
"I have been busy with some things lately."
Shiraishikawa continued, pacing slowly around the office.
"That's why I'm only coming to London now. I didn't expect to hear some interesting news as soon as I arrived."
Weber remained silent, waiting for the other to continue. He realized that Shiraishi's appearance was no accident and was very likely related to news of the Holy Grail War.
"It seems that news of the Fifth Holy Grail War has already spread."
Shiraishikawa suddenly stopped and turned to face Weber.
"What are your plans?"
Weber answered cautiously.
"I haven't decided yet. This matter... is very complicated."
Shiraishi smiled, a smile that carried a meaning that was difficult to decipher.
383 "It is indeed very complicated. Much more complicated than you think."
These words sent a chill down Waver's spine. Shiraishikawa's understanding of the Holy Grail War was probably far greater than he had imagined, and the other party's attitude made him realize that things were far more complicated than he had initially feared.
"This Holy Grail War is driven by pure selfishness; it is a meticulously planned conspiracy."
Shiraishi's voice lowered.
"That's not a simple replica, but a real Holy Grail that can grant wishes."
Weber felt a chill.
"The real Holy Grail? How is that possible..."
"Its existence suggests that there may be a deeper force and purpose behind it."
Shiraishikawa looked directly into Weber's eyes.
"And you, as one of the people who know the Holy Grail best, should be able to see the unusualness of this."
Weber fell into deep thought. He recalled all the literature he had studied about the Holy Grail, and the catastrophe he had personally witnessed. If the Holy Grail in Tokyo was real, then what did that mean?
"Why are you telling me this?"
Weber asked warily.
"Are you here to help me, or do you have other motives?"
Shiraishikawa gave a meaningful smile.
"I just think you should know the truth. The manipulators behind this Holy Grail War have a very clear goal."
"What's the goal?"
"I."
Shiraishikawa said calmly.
Weber stared at him in shock. Shiraishi's attitude puzzled him greatly; the man's mystery and unpredictability only complicated the situation further.
"The Holy Grail in Tokyo may be one of the real Holy Grails in history."
Shiraishikawa continued.
"And this war was a conspiracy against me from the very beginning."
Weber took a deep breath, realizing that the information Shiraishi had brought could change everything.
If the Holy Grail is real, then the risks of participating in this war will far exceed his imagination.
Meanwhile, in the Western-style mansion in Misaki City, the relationship between Aozaki Aoko and Shiraishikawa is undergoing subtle changes.
When Yuzhu came down from the second floor, she was surprised to see Aoko standing in the corridor wearing her uniform.
"Qingzi, why are you wearing my clothes?"
Yuzhu asked, puzzled.
Aoko turned around, her face showing an unusually tense expression.
"Well... due to a slight unexpected situation."
Just as Yuzhu was about to press for more information, she heard Shiraishi's voice coming from the living room.
"Aoko, are you ready? It's almost time."
Yuzhu's gaze shifted back and forth between the two. She noticed that Aoko's ears were slightly red, and Shiraishikawa's tone carried an unusual intimacy.