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Chapter 837: Xiao Ying on the Brink of Corruption
Chapter 837: Xiao Ying on the Brink of Corruption
"Are you sure this scanning magic covers the entire Fuyuki City?"
Seeing Archer's serious expression, Faruzuki also realized that although her Heroic Spirit might be a little inexperienced, they wouldn't joke about such matters.
Moreover, Archer possessed the 'Heart's Eye' ability, an innate B-rank skill cultivated through training and battles, which was why they had detected the other party's scanning magic just now.
"Could it be some kind of innate ability of the Caster? With modern magicians as Masters, they shouldn't be capable of such a feat."
Although it was just a scanning spell, the sheer scale of covering the entire Fuyuki City was astonishing. Faruzuki couldn't believe that the entity possessing such immense magical power was human.
"I'm not sure... but I can vaguely sense that the other party is a formidable opponent."
Hearing Archer's words, Faruzuki sighed heavily. Indeed, it was a challenging situation.
Due to her mistake during the summoning, her Heroic Spirit seemed to have a slight mental issue, causing her to waste a Command Spell shortly after the summoning.
Moreover, the real issue wasn't just the wasted Command Spell. The crucial point was that, aside from Noble Phantasms and innate abilities, the Archer she summoned had the most underwhelming ability parameters she had ever seen in a Heroic Spirit.
Strength: D Endurance: C Agility: C
Mana: B Luck: E
Faruzuki couldn't believe her eyes when she saw these ability parameters. Logically, with her excellent mana and magic circuits, she should have been able to maximize the Heroic Spirit's potential.
However, Archer's parameters didn't have a single A-rank skill, with Mana being the highest at B-rank, and Luck was on par with the Lancer class.
Archer claimed that due to a mistake in the summoning ritual, they had lost their memories and couldn't even recall their identity.
But Faruzuki was certain that even if Archer remembered, they probably wouldn't be an exceptional Heroic Spirit.
The mana she provided should have been optimal, yet Archer's ability parameters were so low, indicating that their highest potential was limited to this extent.
Meanwhile, in contrast to the dilapidated Faruzuki Mansion, the Einzbern Mansion, belonging to another of the Three Founding Families, stood grand and luxurious. Inside, a woman with an eye patch, knee-length purple hair, and a captivating, enchanting aura, also sensed the fleeting surge of magical power moments ago.
Due to the unique nature of Rider's eye patch, her vision was completely sealed, forcing her to rely solely on her hearing, touch, smell, and magical perception to observe the world around her. She, too, had detected the scanning magic.
"Xiao Ying, someone is openly searching for Heroic Spirits in Fuyuki City.
With such astonishing magical power, it must be Caster. Based on the mana they emitted, I can pinpoint their current location.
However, the fact that they so blatantly used a scanning spell with such a vast range suggests that they might be setting up a decoy."
A Heroic Spirit with a seductive aura and a tall, voluptuous figure, dressed in black pants, a black shirt, and knee-high black boots, suddenly appeared behind a girl with long, straight black hair. She reported her recent findings.
Upon hearing Rider's report, the black-haired girl in front of her slowly put down the pile of children's clothes she had been carefully arranging, each piece treated as a precious treasure.
Rider was also a participant in this Holy Grail War, and her true name was Medusa.
Indeed, Medusa, the famous female monster from Greek mythology, was once a beautiful goddess but was cursed by Athena and transformed into a monster.
This Medusa, summoned in her prime as a goddess, did not manifest the monstrous form from the myths.
The one who summoned Medusa was the black-haired girl sitting before her, named Sakura Matou.
Upon being summoned by Sakura, Medusa realized that Sakura's compatibility was exceptionally high, as they shared similar fates and experiences. Medusa grew fond of Sakura and took care of her.
They both had sisters but were abandoned by them, and due to their shared experiences, Sakura was always on the brink of turning dark.
Whenever Sakura felt down, she would take out her collection of children's dresses to reminisce.
Initially, Medea thought these clothes belonged to Sakura's sisters or some important person, but Medusa later realized they were Sakura's own childhood dresses.
According to Sakura, these dresses were gifts from someone very important to her.
It was because of this person that Sakura's fate changed; otherwise, her black hair might have turned blue, influenced by the Matou family's unique magic circuits.
"You said you'd never abandon me again, Teacher Yecheng! You're such a liar..."
Indeed, for Teacher Yecheng, the pursuit of the Greater Holy Grail meant merely a moment's respite through a void wormhole, but for others, it was a solid decade that had passed!
Ten years ago, due to the dangers at Rinkozan and the departure of Sakura's Servant, Lancelot, Teacher Yecheng didn't allow Sakura to accompany them.
When Teacher Yecheng finally disappeared into the void wormhole, and Medea and Saber returned to their respective eras, it was Alice Phil and Shirou Emiya who informed Sakura of what had transpired.
Teacher Yecheng disappeared while chasing the Greater Holy Grail? And Medea and Saber also withdrew? Sakura refused to believe such words!
She knew her teacher didn't have a strong desire for the Holy Grail, so why would he abandon her for it?
The young Sakura, upon hearing the Emiya couple's explanation, chose to believe them on the surface, but deep down, she grew suspicious.
It was simple logic—they went to Rinkozan together, yet the powerful Teacher Yecheng went missing, while Alice Phil, with her weak abilities, returned safely. It was hard to believe there was no foul play involved.
Sakura, having been betrayed by her family before, wouldn't easily trust others, not even Alice Phil, whom she once had a good impression of.
Alice Phil was a romantic, capable of anything for Shirou Emiya, so Sakura couldn't rule out the possibility of her taking advantage of Teacher Yecheng's trust and doing something to him.
Sakura's reason for participating in this Holy Grail War was simple—she wanted Teacher Yecheng back by her side, her greatest wish at the moment.
And if she found out that Teacher Yecheng's disappearance was indeed related to Alice Phil and the others, she would show them no mercy!
"Sakura, are you okay...?"
Hearing Medusa's concerned question, Sakura, realizing she had almost turned dark again, quickly picked up the clothes in her hand and reminisced about the few happy memories she had.
(End of Chapter)
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