Crossover Anime: Picking up Medea at the Start

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This is also why she hasn't taken it any further at this moment.

So in the end, she and Rin Tohsaka just smiled at each other and let the matter drop.

The shuttle device was ready, and all other preparations had been completed long ago. So, once they boarded the shuttle device, Rin Tohsaka activated it and gave them a brief introduction to their destination.

"You should all know the basics. When we get there, the so-called Holy Grail War should be taking place, and we will descend directly on Einzbern."

At this point, Rin Tohsaka glanced at Illya, and only continued after confirming that she didn't have any extreme reaction.

“Once we arrive at our destination, this shuttle device will automatically begin collecting the intelligence and data I need, which will take fifteen days to complete—this is also what I need to do.”

“But Roland brought you here. He obviously wants Bazett and Yuzu to use the Holy Grail to reach the Root once. Ilya, you should also have things to take care of. So once you get there, you can do whatever you want.”

"We probably won't leave within fifteen days, but it doesn't matter if it goes beyond that. In short, you can do whatever you want and make a big scene."

Hearing Rin Tohsaka say this, the others all nodded in agreement.

Bazett and Ayumi are determined to win the Holy Grail War. Illya wants to see Irisviel, ideally by bringing her back from the gods. Artoria has no interest in this, but Roland plans to use the Holy Grail War as a warm-up to help her resolve her inner conflicts...

And these ideas began to take shape in their minds as they nodded.

So Rin Tohsaka activated the device immediately after receiving a response.

"Alright, let's go!"

....

157. The Holy Grail War is approaching.

Romania.

The Yggdrasilia clan, which is within the sphere of influence of the Yggdrasil.

The man at the top of this place is standing on a high platform, looking at the starry sky above.

Danic Preston Yugdomirenia, that's the name of this magician who looks only in his twenties or thirties.

But in reality, it's almost impossible for a thirty-year-old man to climb to the top of the chaotic World Tree faction—because World Tree isn't a single vampire clan, but rather a clan whose magic circuits are gradually declining, whose inscriptions have been lost due to accidents, or whose members have been defeated in political struggles.

Such a combination of groups that are almost excluded from the world of magicians, and the unique characteristics of the World Tree itself.

This caused the World Tree to expand rapidly, making it extremely difficult to control.

But Danic did just that.

Contrary to his appearance, this seemingly young man is actually nearly a hundred years old. He even stole the Greater Grail from the three starter families of Fuyuki City by taking advantage of the world's political situation.

Matou and Tohsaka disappeared completely, and only the Einzbern family survived because their main family was far from Fuyuki City and because of their special form of existence.

This is the man who is enjoying the night breeze and tranquility at this moment.

But he also knew that this tranquility was the last.

Not long ago, he announced that Yggdrasil would become independent from the Mage's Association and that he would establish a new association with Yggdrasil's power, and then activate the Greater Grail as a symbol of the new association.

Such behavior may seem exaggerated, but he knows that the Mage's Association will not engage in direct combat with Yggdrasil over the years—because Yggdrasil has caused numerous subspecies Holy Grail Wars, resulting in the deaths of many elite magicians. The Mage's Association's power has been declining over the past few decades and is no longer the Mage's Association it was decades ago.

He also knew that even though the Mage's Association's power had been weakening over the decades, its ugly side had always remained.

Therefore, the Magic Association will definitely take action against the Yggdrasil...

No, to be precise, it was an attack on himself, the leader, and on the existing high-ranking members of the Thousand World Tree.

Thinking of this, Danic smiled.

"The fifty elite mages sent by the Mage's Association should all be wiped out by now... Those old-fashioned guys are really laughable. There have been so many subspecies Holy Grail Wars in this world, yet they still ignore the power possessed by those Heroic Spirits even after we announced that we possess the Greater Grail?"

"Hmm...maybe they simply don't dare admit that there's a force in this world capable of easily shattering their rule."

At this point, Danic stretched out his arms toward the sky, his smile growing increasingly arrogant.

He has already heard it.

I heard the sound of flesh being pierced from afar!

I heard the wails and cries of the magicians sent by the Magic Association!

Among them might be those who, over the past few decades, mocked or kicked you when you were down because of a baseless label!

Just thinking about it makes me laugh!

However, Danick didn't actually laugh out loud.

He was happy for a short while, and then quickly returned to his original state.

His talent as a magician isn't top-tier, nor is he the kind of hard worker who can overcome limitations in talent, but as someone who can climb his rating to Grand rank simply through management, his abilities in certain areas are absolutely top-notch.

Therefore, he knew that the Mage's Association had failed this time, and if they were to make another move, they would have to take the power of the Heroic Spirits into account.

Although the thought of those guys' reluctant faces made Danick happy, he wouldn't let his guard down because of it.

"Next time the Mage's Association assassins come, they will also summon Heroic Spirits and start a Holy Grail War with us... Hehehe, although it will be a bit troublesome, if we can't get past this hurdle, then there's no way we can establish a brand new association."

Danic's eyes were deep.

He had already foreseen the coming of the Holy Grail War.

He also made preparations for this in advance.

at last...

If he can win this battle, then he will have won the war against the Magic Association!

This is the significance of the Holy Grail War.

That's also why he absolutely had to win.

Lion Robbery was originally a student at the Clock Tower.

He was a necromancer with a villainous and menacing appearance, which made him extremely unpopular at school. After leaving the Clock Tower, he almost never contacted it again and spent his days in dangerous places, making a living with his magic.

But just recently, the clock tower suddenly contacted him.

First, she reminisced with him about old times, and then she said she wanted to give him a commission.

And he didn't act arrogantly towards himself, whom they usually scornfully called a magician.

And the reason...

"It's because of this power."

As Shiki-kai looked at the magic power expanding from the Magic Circle before him, and the existence that magic power was forming, even he, with his rich combat experience and frequent life-or-death situations, couldn't help but be somewhat surprised. He even almost dropped the cigar he was holding.

Because this force is simply too immense and too terrifying!

Then, amidst his reaction, a knight clad in full armor emerged from the terrifying tide of magic and plunged his heavy greatsword directly into the ground.

As the opponent's helmet gradually shrank and disappeared, his long, golden hair, resembling that of a lion, began to flutter in the storm.

Compared to the other party's aura, it was the other party's appearance that surprised Shi Zijie Jieli even more.

Because inside that seemingly seamless suit of steel armor... there was actually a very beautiful young girl?

He was a Heroic Spirit summoned using fragments of the Round Table from the Knights of the Round Table!

Are there any women in the Knights of the Round Table?

The other party...could it be that Guinevere?

Just as he was thinking this, the female knight in front of him confirmed his identity.

Then a wild smile appeared on her lips, completely at odds with her noble, jewel-like face, and she spoke directly.

“Saber, Mordred…”

After stating the name, Mordred's expression turned displeased upon seeing the increasingly surprised look on Lion's Roar's face.

"...Tsk, I don't care if you're my Master or not, just be careful if you surprise me with anything unnecessary again, or I'll hit you!"

The Einzberns are the three founding families of the Holy Grail War in Fuyuki City, and also the family that attempted to fulfill their tragic wish through the Holy Grail.

Therefore, the androids here will never give up participating in the Holy Grail War.

But this time it seems it really is too late.

As the eighth head of the Einzbern family, Ahad had already sensed something.

Heroic spirits are being summoned, and an unprecedented Holy Grail War is about to erupt. Even the Arbiter, who is the sole rule for this Holy Grail War, is probably on his way to Romania.

However, Irisviel still failed to activate the Lesser Grail this time with Einzbern.

"We're going to miss it..."

Even an artificial human like Ahad, or some kind of artificial intelligence, couldn't help but sigh at this moment.

But at that moment, he suddenly looked toward the gate of Einzbernburg.

Because there, an incredibly terrifying magical power erupted instantly, destroying the gates of Einzbernburg along with its front yard!

"It's an enemy attack!"

As he said this, he and the other androids, fully armed, walked out. Then they saw, as the smoke and dust dissipated, a huge gem unfolded like a blooming flower in the center of the magical explosion.

Then six people came out from inside.

And he uttered this exclamation.