To Become a King and a Magician

While Naoki was discussing how to deal with Manaka, inside the Einzbern Castle—

*BOOM!*

Morgan threw the man in her hand to the ground like trash and smiled at Kiritsugu, who was sitting in the room: "Master, I brought you a gift. Would you like to see it? The Master of Berserker, Matou Kariya."

The act of smoking paused for a moment, and Kiritsugu looked at Kariya, who was bound by Magecraft and unable to move, still unconscious. He couldn't help but frown several times: "Caster, I don't recall giving you such instructions."

"Yes, because this was my own decision."

"Tell me why you did this."

"Don't you think it's a good deal to get something powerful without effort?" Morgan said, lifting Kariya's arm with the Command Spells. "Master, you also know about the Tohsaka family's movements last night, right?"

Kiritsugu nodded, "Yes, but at that time I was tracking Team Lancer, so I didn't pay much attention to it. By the way, what about Team Saber?"

"I'm clearly no match for Saber in a direct fight, so I chose the next best option and placed a magical mark on their Master first. It's undetectable to them and Saber, given their level. As long as you wish, Master, I can give you their movements at any time."

Last night, although she met Naoki in a substitute form, and on the surface, she didn't make any physical contact with Naoki, there was actually some physical contact—when Naoki stared at her fake body with his Mystic Eyes.

A hostile gaze itself can be considered a form of magecraft. Many spells can be cast through this. With Morgan's abilities, it was no problem for her to use this condition to cast magecraft on Naoki. However, with the limitations of the substitute body, she could only place a magical mark.

Morgan's meeting with Naoki during the day was to confirm whether the magical mark was still intact or if it might be discovered and used later. As for the result, as she just said, Naoki and Arthur were completely unaware of it.

Kiritsugu nodded in satisfaction, then shifted his gaze back to Kariya: "So last night, after you retreated, you went to the Tōhsaka residence, witnessed the battle between Berserker and Archer, and captured Kariya and Berserker after the fight?"

"Hmm, fortunately, this guy was easy to handle, otherwise, it would have taken a lot of effort. Besides, it's a pleasant surprise. Berserker is an acquaintance of Saber and me. I think bringing him back will help us deal with that group better."

"An acquaintance? Do you know the true names of Berserker and Saber?"

"After all, they are all people with deep connections to me. The Holy Grail War is truly an extraordinary thing. People I thought I would never meet again can actually reunite. In a sense, I'm quite grateful for this ritual." Morgan leaned against the doorframe with her arms crossed. "Saber's true identity is King Arthur, and Berserker's true identity is Lancelot."

King Arthur and Lancelot.

Kiritsugu couldn't help but touch his chest, feeling the sheath of the holy relic that summoned Morgan within his body, then sighed: "I was a bit curious at first, why did King Arthur's holy relic summon you? Turns out you were the first to be summoned?"

"Why? Are you not happy to summon me?"

"No, I'm happy." Kiritsugu put out his cigarette, stood up, and walked toward the door, "Compared to the Knight King, I think Caster is more useful."

Morgan smiled at her Master and asked, "Are we heading out? Who are we going to face?"

"Saber. Bring Berserker with you."

"It's still daytime."

"Then make the arrangements first." Kiritsugu said, and took out the intercom. "Maiya, it's me. Let's move."

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A few hours after Misaya left, Naoki's house was visited again, but this time the visitor wasn't someone special, just a courier.

Seeing the sender: Kayneth written on the list, Arthur placed the package on the table and said, "Master, this is from Master Lancer."

"Kayneth-sensei? What's inside?"

"It's... a pair of glasses and a letter."

Arthur opened the box, took out the glasses and the envelope, then opened the letter and read: "Natsukawa Naoki, this is the gift I mentioned earlier that can be used to suppress your Mystic Eyes. With this, you won't need to carry the sealing cloth anymore. PS: Come see me when you have time, and don't slack off on your Magecraft practice! – That's what's written in the letter."

A Mystic Code to suppress Mystic Eyes? Is that a Mystic Eye Kill?

"Already prepared? That was quick. I'm glad Kayneth-sensei knew I was here. Did he use some kind of search Magecraft?"

"I'm afraid it's the contract. The signature was made with your blood. I've heard of strange Magecraft that can use blood to track down its original owner."

"That Magecraft is very practical. Arthur, can you help me put on my glasses? I can't see with my eyes closed."

"OK."

Arthur nodded, then removed the seal on Naoki's eyes, took the Mystic Eye Kill, and helped him put it on. And just as he put it on, while looking at Naoki wearing the glasses, Arthur suddenly had an illusion—an illusion that Naoki looked very similar to Sajo Ayaka.

It wasn't about appearance, but about the feeling.

He opened his eyes, and since he hadn't seen clearly for two days, Naoki couldn't help but squint. After seeing the scene clearly, the first thing that caught his attention was Arthur's face, which was almost close.

"Why are you bringing your face so close? Is there something on my face?"

"No, it's just an illusion that suddenly appeared in my mind. Master, you don't need to worry about it." Arthur smiled and shook his head. "Compared to that, how is the condition of the Mystic Eyes?"

"I think they're suppressed."

Now Naoki's field of vision was as clear as before. There was no longer the situation where spirits were flying around in his eyes after his Mystic Eyes awakened. In fact, without asking, Arthur knew that Naoki's Mystic Eyes must be restricted.

If his Mystic Eyes were still active, he would definitely be corroded, but now he felt fine, without the pain of ants crawling all over his body.

"By the way, does Master want to go to this place?"

Arthur took the letter and showed the back to Naoki, where Kayneth's address was written—an abandoned warehouse.