Magician in Type-Moon

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"You mean on the battlefield?"

"Of course, how could you understand the thrill of wielding a sword, drinking wine, and loudly reciting poetry? That's true conquest."

Rider remained expressionless and spoke solemnly, as if his words were the supreme truth on the battlefield, and he didn't find them strange at all.

"...So how are you going to read the book?"

"Of course, I'll have the servants read it aloud. Do you expect me to personally carry the book to the battlefield?"

As Rider said this, he winked at Webber from time to time.

"You bastard, how could this be?"

"Boy, you're still too naive. In my time, servants took care of all our needs, from food and clothing to shelter and transportation. Warriors only needed to focus their energy on the battlefield and on enjoying themselves. What are my little quirks compared to that?"

Weber gaped and fell silent. He seemed to genuinely believe Iskandar's words, as this kind of thing was indeed similar to the man's style.

"It's about to begin, kid. Focus your attention and watch closely. Analyze these guys' weaknesses for me."

......

The air began to condense, the wind pressure gradually increased, and the surrounding space seemed to be distorted.

Then it was dyed blue by magic, just like the process of coloring a blank. The wind took shape at this moment, and the magic became the dye.

"Lancer, sing your heart out!"

A voice, altered by magic, came from the air, seemingly belonging to the Master of this Heroic Spirit who was gathering his strength.

Air and magic mixed together and compressed to a single point.

Sound and color will be swallowed up by that 'singularity'.

"Then give me a good round of applause, Master!"

The meteor eventually fell to the ground.

Chapter 32 "Operation" (Please add to your favorites! Please recommend!)

The immense pressure released by the meteor's impact caused visible cracks in the surrounding space, and ethereal magic peeked out from these spatial fissures, eroding the originally stable reality.

The magic surged like thick black smoke, rapidly converging at the tip of the spear, causing the temperature to rise sharply, and from this single point, it shattered everything.

The tip of the spear emitted a blazing light, like a piece of scorching iron, unleashing unparalleled destructive power.

The stubborn barrier cracked rapidly in the face of this terrifying power, like a tortoise shell being baked. The hard earth and dense vegetation were easily crushed by the accompanying magical impact.

The scattered fragments flew out like a raging storm. The scene resembled a charter being sent into a shredder, with fragments of the outer barrier flying everywhere, as fragile as glass shattered by a pitch.

The immense pressure, known as the Impact Force, twisted and shattered the mountain while continuing to crash deeper into the barrier, as if hell itself had descended upon the earth. The earth groaned in agony!

At that very moment, countless magical arrows resembling starlight suddenly shot out from within the barrier at an astonishing speed.

Each arrow of light carried the momentum to destroy everything, and the blazing light intertwined in the night sky to form a curtain of light, as if to illuminate the entire darkness.

In an instant, the situation seemed to be completely reversed. Countless magical arrows rained down on the heroic spirit Lancer, shrouding him in a shadow of death.

However, the Servant who existed as a Lancer showed no sign of backing down in the face of this deadly crisis.

Instead, he increased the release of his own magic power, and his aura became increasingly violent.

As the magic-formed arrows approached Lancer, they were shattered by the magical impact of his confrontation with the barrier, turning into countless points of light that dissipated into the air.

The turbulence created by the clash of magic alone achieves a defensive effect similar to [Arrow Protection].

This method of using offense to achieve defense is undoubtedly a manifestation of both courage and boldness, demonstrating such a subtle grasp of the battle situation.

This scene left Matou Ike, who was watching from below, slightly speechless, a hint of disbelief flashing in his eyes.

The intensity of the magical clash escalated, the air thick with the scorching heat of the colliding forces, and the cracks in the mountainside widened, as if it were about to collapse at any moment.

The cold wind whipped up dust and gravel, as if cheering on this fierce battle.

Fortunately, Mount Enzo, being the location of the Holy Grail, possessed protective and restorative capabilities that mitigated the impact of the offensives launched by both sides.

The air was thick with tension and anxiety. With the barrier not yet completely broken, the battle between the two sides was like an endless melody.

The earth seemed to wail with every impact of the battle, yet it was also constantly healing and recovering.

......

Before the two sides clashed, Kiritsugu Emiya and Maiya Hisau arrived at the foot of Mount Sonozo from their respective lodgings to meet up.

As the location of the scenic area and temple, there are not many tall buildings nearby suitable for sniping, which makes their operation more complicated.

Kiritsugu Emiya looked around and quickly assessed the terrain; the terrain here was not favorable for them.

Considering other hilltops as options, reconnaissance revealed that the best spectator spots had already been occupied by Masters and Servants named Waver and Iskandar.

The towering hilltops not only offer a wide field of vision but also provide excellent defense and cover for operations. However, they now have to find other options.

Fortunately, with Caster's side fully engaged in fighting off Lancer's offensive, the familiars were finally able to put to good use on this sacred land.

Meanwhile, Hisayu Maiya quietly prepared her equipment.

This was a beautiful woman with fair skin and a pleasing appearance, but there was no trace of makeup on her face. Her phoenix eyes always revealed a sharp gaze due to her vigilance, which added to her cold and aloof temperament.

Countless men who tried to flirt with her would give up after just one glance from her.

She looked up at the mountaintop, where the sounds of fierce battle and fluctuations of magic could be faintly heard, and the light flickered, as if the entire night sky was responding to the intensity of the battle.

"Maimi, did you bring everything?"

Although the two had a mentor-student relationship, their communication was mostly limited to work matters. They never wasted time on small talk and always got straight to the point.

Maimi silently spread the prepared weapon box on the ground; the equipment inside had been carefully selected and prepared.

One of the suitcases contained a semi-automatic sniper rifle, which was only about 90 centimeters long, making it a rather small rifle.

The choice of this rifle was deliberate, aiming to balance concealment and portability. The neatly arranged bullets inside the box are .300 Winchester Magnum rounds, with an effective range of over 1,000 meters, sufficient for long-range precision strike missions.

The rifle is equipped with the AN/PVS-4 night vision scope, also known as the "Electronic Eagle Eye".

This scope provides a clear view in the dark and is an essential piece of equipment for nighttime operations.

The rifle is also equipped with a Specter IR thermal sight. This thermal sight can detect changes in heat generated by a magician's body when using magic circuits, thus accurately determining the enemy's magic circuit status.

While these accessories may not be the most suitable choice in ordinary military combat, they are an extremely effective combination for dealing with magicians.

Kiritsugu hastily and roughly assembled these parts together, creating a special firearm that would never appear in ordinary military combat.

He meticulously inspected each component to ensure they could function optimally at critical moments.

Maimi opened the other briefcase, which contained a set of spare equipment, including more bullets and some necessary repair tools, just in case.

Once he was in combat mode, he maintained a cold expression, showing no satisfaction despite having all the necessary equipment.

Where are the things I gave you before?

Upon hearing this, Wu Mi took out a small knife, cut the bandage around her waist, and carefully took out a sandalwood box from her back.

Seeing that Maiya had tied the box around his waist, Kiritsugu didn't say anything. He simply took it from her, placed it on the ground, and used his unique magical mark and a special mechanical device to open the clasp and lid of the box.

One of them was a fourteen-inch-long pistol with an extremely simple appearance, lacking both a cylinder and a bolt, resembling a late medieval percussion pistol.

This gun was modified with magic in order to use magic bullets, specifically in the rifling and firing pin.

Furthermore, after seeing the 'little helper' used by Matou Ike during his previous scouting trip to Fuyuki, he was inspired and asked the Einzbern chieftain to imbue the gun with magical abilities.

As a family standing at the pinnacle of alchemy, the Einzberns could certainly modify this gun.

However, he always harbored a strong aversion to modern firearms, which made it take Kiritsugu Emiya a great deal of effort to persuade him.

Although it simply increased the damage of the gun without any special effects, it was enough for Kiritsugu Emiya.

After all, he also has his own 'magic bullet'—the Origin Bullet.

Like his dagger, these bullets were made from bone powder ground from his ribs, and also possessed the ability to cut and join.

For a great magician, it is like a natural enemy.

Chapter 33 "Just you wait and see, Master!"

Although it was already winter, the cold weather in Fuyuki was not even as severe as the usual cold in Einzbern.

Alicefia von Einzbern was currently wandering aimlessly with Saber on the banks of the Mien River.

Compared to the other Servants and Masters who had already rushed to Mount Enzo to watch the ongoing battle, the two of them were like a knight and princess on a picnic, strolling leisurely on the sand that shimmered white under the moonlight.

"Beep beep beep..." The sudden ringing broke the tranquility of the night.

“Hello…” Alice frantically fiddled with the phone in her hand. It was Kiritsugu's phone, which he had prepared for her so that he could contact her in case of an emergency.

However, having lived in the Einzbern castle since birth, Alice was not as quick to accept such electronic devices as one might have imagined.

It took her almost half a minute to set up the call function alone.

"Are you sure we don't need to go over there?" she asked with some concern.

"Okay, sure..." Her tone gradually calmed down.

"Be careful over there too..." The call ended before the words were even finished.

The call ended abruptly, unusually short, even shorter than a casual conversation about anything in Einzbern.

Alice looked at the phone that had already been disconnected, looking somewhat helpless.

She brushed her long silver hair behind her ear, turned off her busy signal phone, and put it in her pocket.

"Irisviel, what's the situation on the battlefield over there?" Saber asked quickly as she saw her acting Master put away the phone.

"It seems like Lancer is launching a full-scale attack on Ryudouji Temple's barrier," Alicefia replied, her tone tinged with worry.

“A direct assault on that ‘castle’? That’s hardly a wise choice.” Saber frowned, expressing her doubts about this strategy.

The powerful magical barrier emanating from Ryudouji Temple is so captivating that any magician who comes to Fuyuki can't help but glance at it.

It has become a landmark building in Fuyuki City.

Previously, when Alice and Saber arrived in Fuyuki City from the airport, they drove around the city.

Upon seeing Ryudouji Temple, Saber referred to it as a 'fortress' on the front lines of the Knights.

Saber quickly ruled out Ryudouji Temple as a primary objective, even though the barrier had obvious flaws, as entering through it would likely result in an ambush.