: 26 Scheme!

Chapter 26, Section 26: Scheme!

"So, in fact, Caster's Master is already dead?"

"That's right."

Having temporarily taken refuge inside the church, Tokiomi Tohsaka learned inside information from Kirei Kotomine's father, Risei Kotomine.

He had just been severely scolded by Gilgamesh, and his magic workshop, which he had carefully prepared at home, was completely destroyed. He had no choice but to hide here for a while.

"According to estimates, if Caster doesn't find a ley line or other means to replenish his magic power, he won't be around for long."

"Lancer's Master is also dead. We haven't found any evidence that she formed a new contract with another Master, so there's nothing to worry about."

"If you just have Kirei and Assassin work together with Archer to find a way to defeat Berserker, victory will be within your grasp."

As the supervisor of this war, Kotomine Risei should have maintained an impartial stance to ensure the smooth progress of the situation.

However, his relationship with Tokiomi Tohsaka led him to have a tendency to "abuse his power for personal gain".

It's unfair to everyone else that the referees and players team up.

"But there is still no news about the Berserker's Master."

"Although it is speculated to be the Matou family's influence, it cannot be observed."

As the most mysterious group, Tokiomi Tohsaka also has a headache.

It would have been fine if I had tricked the other party into coming out under the pretense of forming an alliance, but the other party just wouldn't pay any attention to me.

The Tohsaka and Matou families don't have such a bad relationship, so I don't know what's going on this time.

"It's very simple, I have a way to help you lure the other person out."

After listening to Kotomine Rie, a smile appeared on the old man's face.

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Tokiomi Tohsaka trusted Risei Kotomine quite a bit; since the other party dared to speak up, he must have a plan.

"Just tell Kirei to have Assassin hunt down either Caster or Lancer."

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Upon hearing this, Tokiomi Tohsaka first frowned, then relaxed.

He roughly understood what Kotomine Ryougi was planning.

"Because of their magical abilities and the loss of their Masters, these two riders were already on the verge of being eliminated."

"If they are attacked by other Servants, they will have to take extreme measures to survive."

"And that will be our church's chance to step in."

With a kind smile still on his face, Kotomine Ryougi continued.

"When either Caster or Lancer is forced to slaughter ordinary people to replenish their magical energy in retaliation, the Church issues an arrest warrant, calling on other Masters and Servants to launch a joint attack."

"Participants will be awarded a Command Seal afterward."

"I believe no Master would refuse this reward. At that time, I will be able to help you confirm with your own eyes who Berserker's Master is."

"At the same time, it can also legitimately help you replenish a Command Seal."

Sure enough, the old man's calculations were exactly what Tokiomi Tohsaka had in mind.

Therefore, such opportunities are rare.

"This must be done before any other Masters sign new contracts with Caster and Lancer."

"With Assassin's strength, it wouldn't be difficult for him to force those two riders to submit."

This plan is perfect, but only if Caster and Lancer do not have new Masters, otherwise the rest of the plan will fall apart.

"It can both lure out the Master of Berserker, and also make the unstable Caster or Lancer disappear from the field, and even replenish the Command Seals."

"Killing three birds with one stone."

"After that, all we need to do is have Archer distract Berserker while Assassin assassinates his Master, and the mission will be accomplished!"

"Once Berserker is eliminated, the remaining Saber and Rider are no threat."

With a slight smile, Tokiomi Tohsaka could vaguely see a future of victory.

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That's something magicians all yearn for.

This time, Tokiomi Tohsaka will definitely succeed!

"I'll contact Kirei right away and instruct him to have Assassin hunt down Caster or Lancer."

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"Assassin, how did the mission go?"

"Found them, more than expected."

"That's good. Don't disturb anyone else for now. You can come back now; the teacher has a new assignment."

After receiving a message from Tokiomi Tohsaka, Kirei Kotomine also recalled Kenshin as an Assassin.

"Hunting down Caster or Lancer?"

Upon hearing about the new mission, Kenshin had some doubts.

"The teacher specifically instructed that we should only pursue and kill them, but not kill them."

"We need to bring one of these two riders to the brink of death."

Kirei Kotomine explained slowly.

"I always felt it wasn't as simple as I imagined."

Kenshin's keen senses as an assassin led him to realize that a series of sinister plots were behind this.

"In order to prepare for what's to come, the teacher plans to use Caster or Lancer to lure out Berserker's Master."

"Um?"

"To force one of those two Servants to break the rules, and then gather the other groups to besiege and kill them."

"So, you want me to force Caster or Lancer to kill ordinary civilians?"

With a cold look in his eyes, Kenshin roughly understood what this group of people were planning.

He was well aware that there was an opportunity to "kill to replenish mana" when he was summoned.

But that's a choice that only servants would make in extreme circumstances.

"Your face is full of dissatisfaction."

"certainly!"

As for Battosai, Kenshin might not have taken it seriously in the past, but his experience with Tomoe made him resentful of involving unrelated people.

He would never easily kill unrelated people unless absolutely necessary.

Moreover, Kenshin would never condone such a practice of forcing other Servants to kill ordinary people, no matter what.

"Don't refuse yet, I won't use Command Spells."

The other person's eyes were filled with coldness. Kirei Kotomine knew a little about this servant's temperament, so he made his stance clear first.

"As a priest in the church, I also hate this approach."

"But at this point, I cannot object to what my teacher and father are doing."

"You must understand my difficulties, Assassin."

Feeling increasingly the importance of emotions, Kirei Kotomine found the right way to persuade.

"Therefore, we can comply, but we don't necessarily have to do it in the way they command."

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It must be said that Kirei Kotomine's roundabout persuasion made Kenshin put away his killing intent.

"The important thing is to find fault with Caster or Lancer."

"Weren't there enough fabricated charges in ancient times?"

Even in silence, Kenshin understood what Kirei Kotomine meant.

This explanation and approach made him more accepting of the situation.

It doesn't necessarily require Caster or Lancer to actually kill ordinary people.

All Kenshin needs to do is make a move to pursue and "witness" one of the riders killing an ordinary person.

When the time comes, the church will come forward and confirm the guilt, and it will still be able to rightfully summon other followers to attack.

Whether Caster or Lancer actually killed ordinary people is completely irrelevant.

They were merely pawns in a scheme.

No matter how they try to prove themselves or explain their actions, Caster and Lancer cannot escape the consequences of being manipulated.

"The teacher has already sent out a familiar to search for it."

"Once we have information on Caster or Lancer's location, we will notify you to take action."

"You have to be ready and on standby at any time."

Looking at Kenshin with a blank expression, Kirei Kotomine truly experienced what it meant to be "terrified".

That overwhelming killing intent was truly befitting of Battosai, the "Man-Slayer."

(Indeed, feelings are still necessary!)

If he hesitates or becomes stubborn in the slightest, Assassin's sword will cut his head off before he can even use a Command Spell.

(End of this chapter)