Abnormality In Type-Moon: Madness Of Animeverse

"These five Blackened Servants are currently staying at specific points outside Fuyuki City, most likely waiting for the anti-spirit barrier to fail. In fact, the barrier has been deteriorating for some unknown reason. If nothing is done, once the barrier collapses entirely, the Blackened Servants will invade the city, and at that point, we'll have no chance of resisting."

"All five Blackened Servants are staying together? How are we supposed to fight them?"

"No, you misunderstood. They're not gathered in one place. They're stationed separately, each in their own area. They seem to be fighting independently. The mages in the city have sent numerous familiars to scout, but while all of them were destroyed, the Servants themselves haven't shown any signs of moving. This, of course, presents an opportunity for you."

"I see, so we should concentrate our forces and take them down one by one?"

"Exactly."

Roy understood their plan now.

The five Blackened Servants were positioned at five different locations outside Fuyuki City, waiting for the anti-spirit barrier to fail before they'd make their move to seize the Holy Grail. However, their decision to act independently provided an opening.

The strategy was simple: gather their own Servants, then gang up on the Blackened ones, taking them down one by one.

After that, it would be time for the Masters to fight each other in the Fifth Holy Grail War.

"This is the intelligence on their locations."

A servant wheeled in a mobile blackboard with a map of New Fuyuki City pinned to it. Five spots around the outskirts were marked, each corresponding to the location of one of the Blackened Servants.

All the necessary information on each Blackened Servant was laid out clearly.

"The Master who successfully kills a Blackened Servant will be rewarded with an additional Command Seal."

Rin nodded slightly at Kotomine Kirei.

Kotomine let out a low hum, then raised his arm and rolled up his sleeve.

Before them, etched on his well-muscled arm, were more than twenty red Command Seals, forming a complex pattern.

Roy squinted slightly.

What? Did you kill your father or something to get all of those?

"Well then, I'll leave the rest to you, Rin."

With a polite bow, Kotomine Kirei turned to the group.

"I wish you all the best of luck. Truly, I do."

With that, a mysterious smile spread across his face, and he left the room.

Yeah, right, you're totally cursing us behind our backs.

What a scumbag.

"Anyway, that's the situation," Rin stood up and addressed the group.

"Our first priority is to gather as much strength as possible and deal with the Blackened Servants. We don't need to discuss the remaining three teams. Does anyone have any objections to this plan?"

"This is so boring."

"Huh?"

"I said, it's boring!"

Illyasviel pouted, her face full of disinterest.

She stood up, patting off imaginary dust from her skirt.

Then, with a bright smile, she walked over to Roy.

"What's your name? I'm Illyasviel von Einzbern!"

Her sparkling eyes never left Roy, completely ignoring Rin.

"Roy."

"Roy, got it, I'll remember that!"

Illyasviel repeated his name to herself, happily waving her hand.

"I live in a castle outside the city, you can come find me anytime. I'll open the barrier for you. Well, I'm off now!"

"Wait a second, Illyasviel, I have something I want to ask you."

Roy suddenly called out to her.

"What is it?"

Illyasviel, just about to leave, turned back curiously.

"Do you know a man named Kiritsugu Emiya?"

"Kiritsugu Emiya?"

Illyasviel tilted her head in confusion.

"Who's that? I've never heard of him."

"Never mind, sorry to waste your time."

"It's no waste! Roy, you can waste as much of my time as you like!"

Illyasviel cheerfully waved her hand again and headed for the door.

"See you later!"

"Hey, Illyasviel!"

"Ugh, you're so annoying, Rin."

Illyasviel stopped, turning to glare at Rin with disdain.

"Didn't I already tell you? I couldn't care less about the fate of Fuyuki City. Those Blackened Servants are only after the Holy Grail, right? So I'll just wait until the anti-spirit barrier fails, then I'll fight. After all, my Berserker is invincible!"

Without waiting for a response, Illyasviel marched out, completely ignoring everyone.

"That brat!"

Rin clenched her teeth in frustration.

"And you, Bazett?"

"I fully agree with the plan to take down the Blackened Servants first."

Bazett nodded her agreement. "We must eliminate any threats to Fuyuki City's safety. The city hall—or rather, Mayor Tohsaka's—decision is absolutely correct."

"So that means…?"

"However, I refuse to work with you two."

Before Rin could get too excited, Bazett cut in, her tone sharp.

"To be honest, I can't be sure if the one who trespassed into the Great Hollow that night is one of you. I have no proof, so I won't jump to conclusions. But I won't risk working with people I can't trust. I'm sure you understand."

Rin had no comeback.

If she were in Bazett's position, she also wouldn't be able to work with someone who might stab her in the back at any moment.

Bazett's reasoning was sound, and Rin couldn't argue against it.

"Of course, my goal is the same as yours. I'll be dealing with the Blackened Servants as well. I'll start with Blackened Lancer. After that, we can communicate through familiars, both to update on the battle and to decide on the next target. Agreed?"

"That's reasonable. Let's do it."

Rin sighed and nodded, accepting Bazett's plan.

Bazett left soon after.

Suddenly, the reception room was quiet, with only Roy and Rin remaining.

"Ugh! I can't believe it! Bazett I can tolerate, but that brat completely underestimated me!"

Rin grumbled, holding her head while her twin-tails whipped about in frustration.

As a member of the Three Families, she couldn't let this insult slide!

Roy smiled but said nothing, letting her vent for a while.

To be fair, among the Three Families, the Matou family was done for, and the Tohsaka family only had Rin left. Sakura, living in Misaki City, was no longer part of the Tohsaka lineage. The Einzbern family, however, still thrived, mainly due to their reliance on homunculi.

It was hard not to be populous when your entire family was made up of artificial beings.

"Careful, you're about to ruin your elegant image."

"I know, I know!"

Rin huffed, collapsing onto the sofa with a pout.

"So, was it really you who snuck into the Great Hollow that night?"

"Hahaha!"

Roy laughed, avoiding the question.

Although he said nothing, his smile gave everything away.

"You really are something."

Rin couldn't help but feel exasperated.

She didn't blame Roy for keeping his secrets—he clearly had his own plans. Besides, she wasn't in any position to scold him about it.

"The Great Hollow has multiple layers of complex barriers, all from different systems around the world. The concentration of curses near the Greater Grail is through the roof. How did you manage to break in, summon a Servant, defeat Bazett, and slip out without a trace—all in one night?"

Roy merely smiled, offering no explanation.

It was clear he wasn't going to share any details.

"Fine, whatever. Let's split up for now. We'll regroup tonight to hunt down the Blackened Servants together. How does that sound?"

"No problem."

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