Chapter 72: Master-disciple agreement, Kenneth setting a flag
After Kotomine Risei made the announcement in a serious tone, he rolled up the right sleeve of his uniform, revealing his right wrist.

The arm looked thin due to the owner's old age, but the muscles and bones were very strong. It was obvious that he had undergone quite strenuous training when he was young.

From the elbow to the wrist, the arms are densely covered with the thing that the Master of the Holy Grail War is most familiar with and desires the most, that is, the Command Seal runes that can force commands to the servants and strengthen the servants' power!

"This was retrieved from the Holy Grail War in the past and entrusted to me, the current supervisor, for safekeeping."

"These are the legacy of the Masters who lost their Heroic Spirits and were eliminated from the Holy Grail Wars of previous generations before the battle was over. These are the Command Seals they have left."

Although his tone remained calm, the smile on his face and the twitching corners of his mouth showed that the old priest was not as he appeared to be.

Command Seals, mastering so many Command Seals.

This is his right and foundation as the supervisor of the Holy Grail War.

"I have been granted the authority to give each of these prepared Command Seals to anyone at my discretion. These Command Seals should be of considerable value to the Masters who currently control Heroic Spirits."

The audience remained silent.

Even the blue-purple butterfly that had been accompanying Kotomine Riseng and flying up and down from time to time seemed to have no interest.

The Command Spell is, of course, a good thing.

If the summoned servant is a normal servant.

Even though he knew that Kotomine Risei was in cahoots with Tōsaka Tokiomi, Matou Kenshin couldn't help but get excited.

Can,
The reality is, Uncle Liu doesn't fall for the Command Spell at all!
Although he couldn't see it, Kotomine Risei had already imagined the expressions of those masters conveyed through their familiars.

He nodded slightly complacently and continued:
"All Masters, please stop fighting each other immediately and do your best to annihilate Berserker as a special action. I will give additional Command Seals to those who successfully destroy Berserker and his Master."

"If there is a Master who can complete the mission alone, I will grant him three Command Spells on my wrist."

"If it is carried out together with others, each participant will be given a Command Spell."

"Once Berserker and his Master are confirmed dead, the original Holy Grail War will resume."

The old priest Kotomine Risho lowered his sleeves, a very sarcastic smile appeared on the corners of his mouth, and he made a final addition:

"Okay, anyone who has questions can ask them now - provided that your familiars can speak like the Master of the Matou family."

In the dark auditorium,
There was the sound of flapping wings, followed by the rustling sound of something crawling on the ground and light footsteps, which then quietly disappeared into the distance.

Kotomine Risei's explanation was brief and to the point, and no one raised any questions.

What surprised him was that he thought the blue-purple butterfly would say goodbye to him when it left.

An inexplicable worry arose in his heart.

According to the information he got from his son, the current master of the Matou family is likely to be an eight-year-old child.

But whenever he thought of the current head of the Matou family, the magician who exuded a corrupt aura, Kotomine Risho frowned.

"Will it really be that simple?"

……

……

Although Kenshin Matou's stereotype of Kenneth is that of a traditional, arrogant, and confident magician who displays his talents.

But, what he didn't expect was.

Kenneth is very trendy and he also uses modern technology.

No, rather than saying that Kenneth surprised Kenshin Matou, it would be better to say that Kenshin Matou is now reflecting on his own arrogance.

The memories of his past life left him with serious stereotypes.

He turned his head and looked at his master Kenneth who was driving.

Coincidentally, Kenneth, who received the church's message at almost the same time as Jianchen Jianchen, also turned to look at him, with undisguised disappointment in his eyes. After just one glance, Kenneth concentrated on driving.

Jianchen Jianchen was stunned for a moment, but soon he figured out why Kenneth was disappointed in him.

He wanted to laugh and actually laughed.

This rash action made Kenneth even more disappointed. He frowned, wondering if his act of accepting a disciple was too casual.

But then, the words from his disciple made her smile again despite her disappointment.

"Don't worry, Master. If I cannot win this Holy Grail War and hold the Holy Grail, I will not be able to be your disciple."

Confident, even more confident than Kenneth.

Kenneth didn't turn his head, but he held the steering wheel tightly, making it make a hissing sound.

His tone was flat, but Jianchen Matou could hear his appreciation.

"I hope you're not a guy with high expectations but low skills."

From an early age, Kenneth El-Melloi Archibald had always been a cut above the other kids.

No matter what the subject was, he could solve it better than anyone else, and none of his competitors could surpass him.

Although he had no persistent ambition to make continuous efforts, and he never pursued any great goals, as long as he achieved results, no matter what they were, they would always be more outstanding than those of the people who participated with him.

that is it.

Kenneth's extremely high achievements made him realize at a young age that he was a member of a race called a "genius" by humans. This was a common understanding between him and others.

No one has any objection to the fact that he is a genius, and no one or anything has ever threatened his self-confidence. Therefore, it cannot be said that he is arrogant or proud of it. He just takes it for granted to show his talent.

that is it.

During his growth, he never encountered any difficulties, nor did he worry about whether he would run out of ideas. His life journey has always been smooth sailing.

He is an outstanding magician and the eldest son of the Archibald family.

Not only did he inherit the family seal and the legacy of successive generations of magicians in his family, but he was also an impressive magician himself.

Whether it's completing brilliant research results in the Clock Tower or advancing your rank at unprecedented speed, you'll be on your way to the top.

Everyone accepted him because of his famous identity as Sir El-Melloi, and Kenneth took all of this for granted.

He would not be angry because his efforts were denied by a simple word of talent, because he believed that his talent was deeply bound to himself.

He never cares what outsiders think.

The order of the world is obvious to him, so - although such things rarely happen - if all the extremely rare and unexpected inconveniences and coincidences accumulate, leading to some "unexpected" events.

He would consider that an absolutely intolerable paradox and a blasphemy against God's order.

Therefore, he would be angry when Lancer let Saber escape when he was 100% capable of killing her.

but now,
Something even more infuriating happened.

The Holy Grail War, which should have been an easy victory and a journey, actually made him lose face, and his beloved fiancée Sora also died in this war.

This made him furious, and uncontrollable anger ran through his chest.

Fortunately,

A satisfied disciple who might surpass himself and lead the Archibald family to greater glory,
The depression that had been plaguing him dissipated a lot.

"After killing Emiya Kiritsugu, I will withdraw from the Holy Grail War, but if you fail to fulfill your promise and hold the Holy Grail, I will take your head with my own hands."

"As you wish, my teacher, Kenneth El-Melloi Archibald, the ninth generation head of the family."

(End of this chapter)