Multiverse: Why does the world show a health bar? !

A Person Who Loves Learning.

Li Mo never imagined that he would become this type of person. In the past, he could hardly sit still in class, and even after transmigrating, he often found himself daydreaming during lectures.

It was only when Snow tutored him that he would focus.

After all, the voice of an old man lecturing couldn't compare to that of a beautiful girl.

Of course, Li Mo wouldn't admit that he studied just to hear Medea's voice. He was genuinely immersed in learning. Theoretical knowledge that could immediately be applied in practice was incredibly appealing.

Even as a child, a simple friction experiment in class could excite him, let alone magic, which produced instant results.

Spring turned to summer. The trees on Mount Enzō became even more lush, and the entrance to the cave beneath the shade of the trees became harder to spot. To this day, no one knew that people still lived there.

By June, the school summer vacation was just around the corner. Throughout the semester, Matou Sakura and the others rarely visited. Only Tohsaka Rin came by each month when the Clock Tower requested more goods.

The business of magic crystals seemed to be doing well. Compared to the expensive magic cores, these crystals were much cheaper. Of course, the price was relative, but in the eyes of many magicians, they offered unparalleled value for money.

It seemed that some at the Clock Tower believed there had been a technological breakthrough in this area and were prepared to use administrative power to acquire the technology. Unfortunately, they were rebuffed by the Department of Policies.

The dividends given to Reines El-Molei weren't a loss.

As for whether someone might trace the clues back to him, Li Mo wasn't worried. Magicians capable of fighting against Servants were already rare, and how many at the Clock Tower could take on multiple Servants?

"Medea, it's time to rest."

"I understand."

Deep inside the cave, in Medea's workshop, the two of them were now working together.

Li Mo had officially joined Medea in her research on the Greater Grail. He had briefly served as her assistant, but now he stood fully by her side, collaborating on the research.

—The increase in his intelligence attribute had significantly enhanced his learning ability. Over time, he was able to contribute more.

He learned quickly.

That's what Medea said.

The two walked side by side toward the entrance of the cave. Medea spoke up, "Master, it's been almost half a year since Koyanskaya left, hasn't it?"

"It's been five months, not quite half a year. You've been spending too much time researching in the cave, Medea. Maybe it's time to go out for a walk?"

"The dismantling of the Greater Grail is almost complete. Once it's done, I'll go out for a stroll. Master, how are the preparations for the magic pool coming along?"

"The magic pool..."

Currently, the Servants could remain in this world partly because their Masters provided them with magical energy, but some of the energy required for their activities was stolen from the Greater Grail. Moreover, the Servants' manifestation was based on the Holy Grail War ritual. Considering all this, after dismantling the Greater Grail, something else would be needed to replace it.

Thus, the magic pool was conceived.

Using the leyline to accumulate magical energy, it would replace the function of the Greater Grail and sustain the Servants' manifestation.

—Tohsaka Rin had complained more than once that the presence of Archer (EMIYA) was draining her magical energy, leaving her with insufficient resources for her own research.

The technology for the magic pool was a byproduct of the research on the Greater Grail. The Greater Grail itself had the function of storing magical energy, which was why the Holy Grail War was held every sixty years—to allow the Grail to accumulate enough energy.

"I'm almost done with the preparations."

Li Mo reported his progress to Medea. This matter was now entirely in his hands.

"Master, when do you plan to start dismantling the Greater Grail?"

"Hmm..."

Li Mo knew that the analysis of the Greater Grail was complete. Even the follow-up plans were ready. All that was left was to pick a suitable day to begin.

Dismantling the Greater Grail didn't require any special date. Li Mo could choose any day and then invite a group of people to witness the event.

Two hundred years ago, the witnesses to the creation of the Greater Grail were the heads of the Three Families and the Jewel Mage.

Li Mo couldn't invite the Jewel Mage, but the current heads of the Three Families were available.

"I'll talk to the others later. For now, let's take a break. Medea, why don't you come out with us for a walk? The last time you went to the new city was with Koyanskaya, wasn't it?"

"Yes, we even bought some clothes together. Koyanskaya was quite lively back then," Medea recalled.

The trio from back then was now just the two of them.

Li Mo said, "Yeah... Medea, after the Greater Grail is dismantled, I'll leave Hanachirusato in your care."

"You're planning to leave, aren't you?"

"Yes, I've told you before. Hanachirusato and I are from another world. I have to return eventually, but I can't take her with me."

Li Mo hadn't tried bringing living beings back with him, as it was too risky. What if taking Hanachirusato directly caused unforeseen consequences? It was better to leave her here for now.

It just meant he had another task to research—traveling between worlds.

Given the speed of his growth, that day wouldn't be far off.

"I understand. I assume you have other plans in place, right? Like with the other three Masters?"

Medea had been spending most of her time in the workshop, but she wasn't completely unaware of the outside world. For instance, she knew that her Master had developed close relationships with the other Masters.

From her observations, those kids probably saw him as a reliable older brother. Even Illya, who was much younger, seemed to feel the same way.

A few months ago, when the girl from the Clock Tower's Department of Policies came to visit, it was clear that she was here to see Li Mo.

Li Mo shook his head. "Tohsaka Rin plans to go to the Clock Tower for further studies after graduating high school. Emiya Shirou is too kind-hearted, and Matou Sakura is completely devoted to him. Illya has been indulging herself lately, playing games with her maid. Only Matou Shinji has any real talent, and he's already turned over a new leaf."

Matou Shinji did have talent. It was just that under the oppression of Zouken Matou, he had gone astray. Even so, back then, Shinji had shown aptitude in archery and ranked at the top of his class academically.

Now, even though Shinji had stepped onto the path of magic, his academic performance hadn't declined. In fact, he was working even harder, aiming to earn money and then use it to buy his way into a position at the Clock Tower.

As a magician, it would be hard for him to gain a foothold at the Clock Tower. With his use of external Mystic Eyes, he would struggle to be recognized.

Li Mo understood this.

The Clock Tower was a place where bloodlines and family names determined one's status. Magicians like Matou Shinji, who were outsiders, would never be taken seriously.

"Anyway, now's not the time to talk about this. Let's go out for a walk in the next few days, Medea."

"Sure."