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Even if he were truly forced into a corner, he would choose to forcibly invade as a "world invader" rather than as an individual who might be controlled and commanded. After all, the former at least has the initiative, while the latter is like foolishly putting the enemy's shackles on his own head—only an idiot would do that.
However, Eve was less affected by the problems arising from this aspect. As an artificial life form "created" by Lin Yi, Eve was not limited by the existing concepts and perceptions of this world when she infiltrated as a "fictional heroic spirit," or perhaps Lin Yi, as her creator, had added certain necessary "settings" to her in advance...
The 10th active magical world, Fuyuki City.
Somewhere in a basement.
"Whoa, this is a demon?! This should be an angel, why did I summon an angel instead of a demon when I recited the incantation—"
As an "ordinary person" who knew nothing about the Holy Grail War, Ryunosuke Uryu was not much different from an ordinary person except for being a serial killer. So it is understandable that he would react this way when he encountered something he could not understand. Not to mention that the "angel" he summoned was so captivating. It is already quite remarkable that he did not act impulsively at the first moment.
However, understanding is one thing, but accepting it is another. At least when the serial killer doubted whether the being before him was real and tried to reach out to touch her, he encountered strong resistance from the heroic spirit he had "summoned"—
"call out--"
The needle-like energy body formed by the compressed current pierced the air with a rapid and sharp sound. When Ryunosuke Uryu smelled the unique odor emitted by the ionized and decomposed air, the signals constantly fed back from the outstretched arm caused him to involuntarily scream—
“Ahhhh——————”
Clutching his arm, which was completely charred by electric current from the elbow down, the "Master" who had just summoned the Heroic Spirit collapsed to the ground, howling in pain, all of which was ignored by the "angel" in his eyes.
While adapting to this unfamiliar world, the first thing the girl did after the summoning circle depicted in human blood appeared was to record the circle. The second thing was to take the "necessary" action against the outstretched arm.
[Received... Eve]
The voice that suddenly rang in her mind caused the girl's cold expression to soften for a moment, but her tone remained unchanged: "Father."
How is your condition?
"No problem, but there seems to be some strange data."
[Strange data?]
Lin Yi didn't have to wait long. As the communication channel established by the main god gradually stabilized, the "strange data" Eve mentioned was soon fed back to Lin Yi in a written form that he could understand.
Class: caster
Real name: Eve
Attribute: Chaotic Neutral
Strength: C
Durability: C
Agility: C
Magic: A
Lucky: B
Noble Phantasm: A+~C+
Job Skills: Territory Construction (D) - An immature automated humanoid production template that requires considerable effort to achieve a relatively low success rate.
Retains the ability: Perfect (A) A conceptual life form that truly conforms to the concept of perfection, possessing the essential charm to any conscious life form.
Physical Resistance (C) (A human body transformed from a machine possesses high resistance to physical attacks)
Noble Phantasm: Code Network (A+~C+) (It can unleash different abilities by loading 38412 different codes from the consciousness network, and fight in various combinations of mechanical and energy methods)
Rosa Mystica (A) (A theoretically inexhaustible energy source that can continue to operate autonomously even without energy provided by the Master, even under low output efficiency)
"It is somewhat similar to the attribute template of the Main God Space..."
Scanning the information Eve had transmitted back and forth, Lin Yi nodded as if he understood something.
Not only do they overlap directly in strength and agility, but endurance is probably a manifestation of physique, while magic is a manifestation of spirit. After all, according to Eve's attribute panel, her spirit value is relatively high. Even with continuous enhancement of other attributes using new codes over the past year, she has only barely reached 100 points. Only her spirit has broken through 500 points. In comparison, the luck value is more important to Lin Yi.
"Can luck really be measured by data?"
This rule only applies to the current world.
Magical Mysteries: Chapter 160 Plan
Just as Lin Yi was busy deciphering the information transmitted by Eve and formulating subsequent plans based on it, the girl who was summoned to another world as a "fictional heroic spirit" also began to formally face her first problem after arriving in this strange world.
"..."
Her amber pupils turned to the side, revealing a figure struggling to crawl toward the only escape route. Not far from him lay several unconscious children, their bodies and mouths bound. Sensing the rusty smell lingering in the basement air, the girl's excellent central processing mechanism had already confirmed enough information.
For example, how did a serial killer bind these defenseless children here, how did he cruelly murder them, and then how did he use their blood to draw a magic circle and summon "Heroic Spirits"... If it weren't for the forced intervention of the main god in the final stage, the Heroic Spirit summoned would probably be another one who enjoys killing. After all, in this Holy Grail War, there is a concept called "compatibility" between magicians and the Heroic Spirits they summon.
Do you enjoy killing?
For the first time, the girl asked herself this question with a little unease, but she quickly received an answer that put her at ease.
She didn't like killing, but she didn't hate it either. At most, the act was like eating to her. The girl, who had the Rosa Mystica as her energy source, didn't need to take in external energy like humans. But in order to make herself look like a "human" like her father, she forced herself to do this meaningless thing, even though it meant wasting more energy to break down the food she took in.
Similarly, whether or not she enjoys killing is also determined by her father. If her father needs her to kill, then she can become his ideal killer. But if her father doesn't need her to, then she can play the role of a pure and perfect "Alice"...
"Father..."
Yes, the only one who is compatible with me is my father, so—
The excessively compressed and condensed electric current was confined to the narrow basement, and the burst of blazing white light spread far and wide through the crack in the doorway.
When Lin Yi had to shift his attention back from the data because of Eve's sudden action, everything that had happened in the basement was already settled.
"You shouldn't have killed him."
"I'm sorry, Father."
Catching the voice that still lacked any real emotion, Lin Yi wondered if he had gone too far.
In order to maximize Eve's efficiency, the main god periodically imposed restrictions on her emotional modules. In return, her emotional fluctuations were limited to a minimum. However, with the advent of "intelligent conservation," for safety reasons, Lin Yi has not imposed restrictions on her for some time, leading to the occurrence of something out of control like this.
"...At least he can act as bait in critical moments."
However, since the deed was already done, Lin Yi did not intend to delve any further: "Because of the presence of the Rose Mother, you do not need to worry too much about the consumption of energy... magic power, but you should pay attention to the output limit. If the energy provided by the Rose Mother cannot keep up with the output power, there may be a situation where the energy cannot be replenished in time."
He paused for a moment, then said, "Let's leave here now. The commotion we just made was a bit too loud; we might be discovered by other Servants."
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Three minutes later, a human-shaped silhouette suddenly appeared in the empty basement, revealing a figure wrapped in black cloth and wearing a pale mask as he moved.
"It certainly has the aura of severity."
Despite his towering stature compared to ordinary people, his movements were far more agile than anyone else's. If Lin Yi could see this scene, he would have noticed that the areas he passed through were the same places Eve had previously stayed. Finally, the pale-masked figure stood in front of a pitch-black wall.
Three minutes were not enough time for the temperature above to cool down completely; the pungent odor lingering in the air was unmistakable evidence of this.
"Powerful magic, attack methods related to high temperatures, it should be the last severent—the Caster has appeared."
Conversing with the magician who was also observing from afar, the pale-masked figure let out a cackling laugh: "Of course, I'll be on my way immediately."
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Lin Yi was very clear about his purpose and role in this Holy Grail War.
Firstly, in terms of purpose, Lin Yi hoped to obtain accurate and complete magical data rather than the vague and illusory omnipotent wish-granting machine. The records of the three magic families in Fuyuki City—the "Big Three" who created the Holy Grail War system—should be able to meet his needs.
The reason for positioning is even simpler. If Lin Yi were to personally participate in this Holy Grail War, there would be no need to say more. At worst, he could just put the nuclear bomb he got from World Six, which was still in the Main God Space, into the center of Fuyuki City and detonate it. The Holy Grail War would then be over. The problem is that Eve is participating in this war now, not himself.
Although she was overwhelmingly powerful compared to ordinary people, she, as a creation, clearly could not guarantee an advantage over the "heroic spirits" in the records, not to mention the world's will watching her from behind. Therefore, she had to be extremely cautious in her actions. At this time, taking into account both concerns and objectives, Lin Yi made what was probably the most "correct" choice.
"The three starter families... let's just choose one to cooperate with."
"Yes, Father."
Lin Yi couldn't feel at ease with the girl who obeyed his orders unconditionally as before. He wondered if it was just his imagination, but as Eve had entered this strange magical world on her own, her actions had begun to veer off course from his control.
Shaking his head to dismiss this unfounded idea, Lin Yi, for safety's sake, still offered the necessary explanation to the girl: "There are two reasons for doing this. First, they have the magic information we need. If we join forces, even if we can't get their ultimate move, we can at least get a general understanding of the basic information about magic. Second, our goals don't conflict. They want the Holy Grail, but we don't. If necessary, we can make demands on the conditions for helping them obtain the Holy Grail. I believe these conditions should be absolutely effective for magicians whose ultimate goal is to seize the Holy Grail."
Eve still didn't react to Lin Yi's explanation. After hesitating for a moment, Lin Yi gave up on continuing the conversation: "...Let's try contacting the first one first."
Magical Mysteries: Chapter 161 Contact
As the origin and setting of the Holy Grail War, Fuyuki City is home to three great magical families.
Einzbern, Tohsaka, Matou.
According to the records Lin Yi could find, no matter how the Holy Grail War developed, three of the seven mages qualified to summon Heroic Spirits would inevitably come from the so-called "Big Three" magic families. Moreover, as local families, they had a home-field advantage in terms of local information about Fuyuki City when facing other mages and Heroic Spirits, undoubtedly gaining a higher chance of seizing the Holy Grail. This was probably one of the many hidden "benefits" left over from their ancestors after creating the Holy Grail War system.
In comparison, as foreign participants in the Holy Grail War, the mages had to face exceptionally harsh conditions. On the one hand, they had to lead their Servants into this hostile land with limited knowledge, and be wary of attacks from other mages or Servants; on the other hand, they had to be constantly aware of possible prying eyes in the shadows... From the first Holy Grail War to the present, the "Big Three" families have been operating in Fuyuki City for over two hundred years. Even a monkey could make some arrangements for its nest, let alone three families of mages who have mastered magical abilities.
If the concept of "favorable timing, advantageous location, and harmonious relationships" also exists in this world, then Eve, as an "illegal person" who forcibly intervened in this Holy Grail War, is probably at an overwhelming disadvantage in all three aspects.
Needless to say, given the circumstances, Eve is destined not to stay in this world for long under the watchful eyes of the world's will. In the worst-case scenario, she might even be discovered halfway through the war—a situation that requires a swift resolution.
The geographical advantage is held by the "Big Three" families of Fuyuki City. The magicians have been operating this land for over two hundred years, making it as impenetrable as an ironclad fortress. Most actions in this area cannot escape their notice, and intelligence gathering is simply wishful thinking.
"Harmony among people" is the most direct, yet also the most useful.
If any magician or heroic spirit in this Holy Grail War were powerful enough to fight six—or even thirteen—then any favorable circumstances would be meaningless; they could simply sweep through. However, Eve's current strength is far from sufficient to achieve this, especially since she killed the only "magician" in this world who might have a positive effect on her side in less than half an hour...
Given that there is no chance of winning in any of the three comparisons, continuing to cling to a vague and elusive Holy Grail would be tantamount to suicide. Considering this situation, the wisest course of action would be to directly approach the relatively stronger party among the other six factions and exchange assistance for the magical information needed.
Lin Yi did indeed do that, and the first family he intended to approach was the Tohsaka family, one of the three great families, who were rumored to be associated with "magicians"... To be precise, that was the family he originally intended to approach.
Stop! You're being followed.
A cool night breeze gently blew through Fuyuki City, making the girl standing in the darkness appear as elegant and beautiful as a pure white fairy. But when that scorching light erupted, that elegance and beauty swiftly transformed into an equally deadly force—
"laugh------"
The small amount of moisture floating in the air was decomposed and evaporated by the electric current, emitting a pungent smell. The blazing white current that emanated from between her fingers left several crisscrossing, scorching marks on the ground before slowly receding and disappearing. Only when the girl once again pointed her palm in a certain direction did the hidden spying gaze reluctantly leave.
[Perhaps it's a familiar, or perhaps it's a heroic spirit with hidden abilities.]
Based on his guesses about the identity of the person who had been following him, Lin Yi was unable to provide any more specific and accurate information due to his unfamiliarity with all aspects of this world. He could only tell Eve to be on high alert and continue heading towards the Tohsaka family's location. However, this small incident along the way clearly affected the subsequent actions.
"Rats are out scurrying around again in the dead of night."
Not far from the Tohsaka family mansion, riddled with magical traps, Eve, having violently "distracted" the spy behind her, was once again stopped on her way to her destination. This time, however, it wasn't a hidden, unidentified spy, but someone coming straight at her—
"Wasn't the lesson learned the other day enough?"
Heroic spirit.
Accompanied by this arrogant and mocking tone, the scene that appeared before Eve's eyes was fed back to Lin Yi's retina, who was observing from outside the world, at the same speed. Naturally, when the girl saw the heroic spirit wearing golden armor, Lin Yi also saw it, and saw even more.
"It's not gravity manipulation technology, nor is it telekinesis or other superpowers... it's genuine magic—no, sorcery, the Supreme God, gathering intelligence on the enemy."
[Instructions confirmed, intelligence gathering underway]
Just as Lin Yi began to gather information on the first Heroic Spirit she encountered, the girl who noticed her "father's" reaction breathed a slight sigh of relief—as long as she could fulfill her father's wish, then all of this would be worthwhile.
As a result, my dislike for this golden-haired heroic spirit in his grotesque attire has lessened considerably. At least he's no longer someone I have to eliminate immediately; I'll wait until Father gets what he wants before I can deal with him.
However, this silence took on a different meaning in the eyes of the opposing Heroic Spirit.
"Rat, did you sneak out here in the dead of night just to pay homage to me?"
The lofty heroic spirit looked down at the silent girl below as always, but even so, a hint of amazement still showed in its eyes.
What is meant by "perfection"?
Different people may have different answers, but whatever the answer, as long as it conforms to one's own fantasy of beautiful things, then it is perfect. At this moment, the "fairy" appearing under the darkness is like the ultimate embodiment of perfection. From her unintentional actions to her very existence, even the surrounding pitch-black night seems to become a backdrop to this "perfection," to the point that even the malice in the heart of the heroic spirit who calls himself "this king" has been slightly restrained.
"As a prop rather than a human, you are already qualified to be included in my collection."
It has to be said that this is a kind of mockery. The previous hostile remarks had failed to provoke the girl in the slightest reaction—to her, they were at most the barking of a mad dog. But now it's different.
The silent Eve understood the meaning of those words perfectly, which was why she couldn't forgive the fact that her perfect self was coveted by someone other than her father.
"code:cohesion"
Magical Mysteries: Chapter 162 Perfection
【Stop.】
Because of his prior record, while trying to collect information about the heroic spirit in golden armor, Lin Yi also kept an eye on Eve's actions. This allowed him to detect and stop her from suddenly loading attack mode code in time.
【What are you doing? 】
"...Eliminate the threat of instability, Father."
We are not entirely hostile yet. When that time comes, I will naturally make you do it.
"Yes, Father."
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