Next, Shen Er, what's your business?

Chapter 22 The Disappearing Stigmata

As one of the two mysterious forces with influence all over the world, the Church of the Holy Church possesses terrifying energy in both the secular and mysterious worlds.

Less than an hour after receiving Justesa's call, Father Risei had already completed his investigation and disguised the scene as a fire.

A few hours later, morning newspapers and TV stations added a piece of news, "A fire broke out in a residential building in the northwest of Fuyuki City early this morning, causing the building to collapse and killing three people. Citizens are urged to pay attention to fire prevention."

The time when the morning newspaper was delivered happened to be breakfast time at Matou's house.

Having finished explaining the matter at hand, Tsuruya finally had a few days of leisure while drinking black tea while flipping through the newspaper.

"The fire, it burned down all the houses. It's really miserable. It seems that Fuyuki City hasn't had such a big fire for many years."

Sakura put down the knife and fork in a ladylike manner, and wiped her mouth: "It's okay, Dad. This kind of thing will not happen in our house. My brother and I will use the magic taught by the master to put out the fire."

Crane also smiled and said, "Sakura is really reliable, so I'll leave it to you."

Shen Er followed up and said: "But Sakura, although fire fighting is very important, fire prevention is more important. No matter how small a fire is, it will cause losses. Only if the fire does not burn, there will be no losses."

"Understood, brother." Sakura nodded seriously.In the entire Matou family, she admires her brother who is one year older than her the most. She will listen to and think about what he says with her heart.

"I'm full." Kariya, who was sitting across from the siblings, put down his chopsticks and stood up, "Go out for a while, come back before lunch."

Crane also closed the newspaper and asked casually, "Where are you going?"

"The scene of the fire." Kariya said while picking up the coat from the hanger behind him.

He also quickly understood his younger brother's thoughts: "Do you suspect that there is something wrong with this fire?"

"Well, every piece of news after the start of the Holy Grail War may be a disguise. Just in case, I'm going to verify it." After summoning the servant, Kariya had completely entered the state.

Shen Er interjected: "I don't recommend that uncle go to the scene of the fire."

Kariya paused, "Why?"

Shen Er put down the knife and fork, and said calmly: "When I heard the news, I also had the same idea, and other masters might have the same idea. After this time, uncle may be killed by other masters." Master is watching, the fact that uncle returns to Matou's house will attract the attention of all parties."

Tsuru also suggested: "Well, instead of going to the scene, go to the Fuyuki City Fire Department. I have business dealings with the fire department, Kariya, you and I invite the director to have a cup of tea. Just a few hours have passed, if it was a fake fire scene, There will be loopholes in the procedure. If the other party does not cooperate, Kariya, you will use magic to make them cooperate."

"Good idea." Kariya's eyes lit up, "Just do it like this."

Just when Tsuruya and Kariya were about to go out, Tosaka Tokiomi received a call from Kotomine Risei.

"According to the traces left at the scene, it can be judged that one of the parties in the battle is Caster. The unknown master did not lie about this, but the master consciously eliminated his own information before leaving. The magic is unknown, and the only thing that can be determined is this person who once arranged a large-scale barrier around the scene, and is a seasoned and cautious magician."

After listening to Kotomine Risei's analysis, Tohsaka Tokiomi fell into silence, and it took a while before he spoke, not to the communication gem, but to Kotomine Kirei standing in front of the desk: "What do you think? "

"The currently confirmed masters include you, teacher, Kariya Matou of the Matou family, Kenneth Elmeloy Archibald, a first-class lecturer from the clock tower, and the son-in-law of the Einzbern family Emiya Kiritsugu."

When the last name was mentioned, Kotomine Kirei narrowed his eyes slightly.

He had heard of this name a long time ago, and the detailed information was only obtained from Tohsaka Tokiomi a few days ago.

Emiya Kiritsugu used to be a murder tool affiliated to the Magic Association, a notorious magician killer, good at hunting magicians with methods that most did not conform to the rules of magicians.

Dropping bombs in front of the public; shooting down a plane with many passengers; and even indiscriminate large-scale terrorist attacks, although there is no definite evidence, but from the analysis of collected intelligence, it is likely that he did it.

Such a man became the son-in-law of the Einzbern family who never communicated with the outside world nine years ago. It also caused a lot of controversy in the Magic Association, but the people who saw through the truth of this matter, except Matou Zouken That old monster was only Tosaka Tokiomi, the patriarch of the Tosaka family.

The magicians of the Einzbern family, who only had deep knowledge in alchemy, were not good at fighting, which was the main reason why they failed in the Holy Grail War in the past.In order to obtain the Holy Grail, they need foreign aid who are good at fighting, and no one is more suitable than the magician killer.

Tosaka Tokiomi understands such a choice, but he doesn't abide by the magician's rules and has no sense of pride as a magician. The magician Emiya Kiritsugu who uses magic as a tool makes Tohsaka Tokiomi feel proud of being a traditional magician. Disgust, it was this dislike that aroused Kotomine Kirei's curiosity.

Kotomine Kirei calmed down and continued to analyze: "Matou Kariya has only received magic training for one year, so he doesn't have the ability to arrange such a large-scale barrier. Even if Emiya Kiritsugu had the ability, he would not arrange such a barrier. He will choose to drive out the entire residential area. Lord Almeloy is a proud man, and he will not inform his father in this way."

Lord, is the exclusive title of several ancient families of the King's Landing in the Magic Association. Kenneth is the ninth generation head of the Archibald family, one of the ancient families. He has the strength and reputation commensurate with his status. The most powerful magician in the Holy Grail War.

"The only one left is one of the two other than Master Caster."

"Just as I thought, it seems that magicians of considerable caliber have come to participate in this Holy Grail War." Tokiomi Tohsaka was satisfied with his disciple's performance. They will be watched by other Masters, so, Kirei."

"My teacher." Kotomine Kirei bowed his head respectfully.

"I need you to collect the information of the two Masters instead of me, the more detailed the better."

"Yes, my teacher."

Watching Kotomine Kirei's leaving back, Tosaka Tokiomi let out a sigh.

"It would be great if your stigmata didn't disappear two years ago."

Kotomine Kirei had obtained the qualification to participate in the war three years ago, and was the first to be engraved with holy marks among all the alternate masters.It was precisely because of this incident that Tokiomi accepted Kirei as his disciple, hoping to combine the power of the two Masters to take the Holy Grail into his pocket.

But after Kirei studied with Tokiomi for a year, his stigmata suddenly disappeared, and this incident has made Tohsaka Tokiomi annoyed to this day.

"Perhaps the servant you summoned was too powerful, and the Holy Grail deprived Kirei of the stigmata." Rizheng's voice sounded at the right time.

Thinking of his servant, Tokiomi's mood improved a lot.

As long as he is there, the Holy Grail will definitely be in his pocket.

(End of this chapter)