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Shirou Matou could only accept this with a wry smile. His body was limp and powerless, and he helplessly submitted to Rin Tohsaka's manipulation, being teased many times.

Meanwhile, in a guest room not far from Matou Shirou, the two Aozaki sisters were carefully examining Illyasviel's physical condition.

The fact that the Lesser Grail survived after bearing the evil of humanity was something no one expected, and the reason for this must be investigated.

Aozaki Aoko and Aozaki Touko were the most capable and qualified people present to conduct the exploration; the former was in charge of overseeing the operation, while the latter was in charge of the specific inspections.

“Strange, all of her magic circuits have disappeared…” Aozaki Touko frowned as she stared at the unconscious Illya and said hesitantly, “In other words, she has now become an ordinary person, and even the various drawbacks of androids have all disappeared.”

This situation is as bizarre as a terminal cancer patient suddenly recovering overnight; it can be considered a miracle.

For a moment, Aozaki Touko couldn't figure out the reason at all, but Aozaki Aoko, who was standing with her arms crossed next to her, had an idea after hearing this.

"The Einzbern family... Could it be that the legendary Third Magic, Soul Materialization, came into play? But the Third Magic has been completely lost. Who could have secretly saved this child, or perhaps left her a way to save her life before leaving?"

Aozaki Touko heard her sister's self-talk and felt as if she had been instantly awakened. The five great magics were indeed a rare miracle in the world today.

"If that's the case, then it might be the Fuyuki Saintess. Her consciousness is said to have been lingering and sleeping within the Greater Grail."

Aozaki Aoko nodded after listening. Although she had never met the Fuyuki Saintess, she had heard some of her stories from Zelrich.

If it were her, she would not hesitate to lend a helping hand to Ilya even at the cost of her soul dissipating, and the saintess did indeed possess the third magic.

Although its use was extremely limited, the Greater Grail was connected to the London ley lines at the time, providing the Fuyuki Saintess with an almost inexhaustible supply of magic.

"It seems that the Lesser Grail's body did indeed break down when human evil manifested. Her current body was probably reconstructed by the Third Magic."

Aozaki Touko reached a final conclusion, and this conclusion was the most reasonable. It would be perfectly acceptable to report it to the monarchs of the Clock Tower.

"Let Sakura handle the rest. She's completely cut herself off from the magic world, which might not be a bad thing for her."

After discussing Illya, Aozaki Touko turned her gaze to Aozaki Aoko, her cold face showing undisguised disdain.

"Alright, now that the troubles here are mostly resolved, what are your next plans? Or are you going to continue your nomadic travels?"

Aozaki Aoko didn't care much about her sister's hostility. She knew that even if her sister couldn't hold back and chose to fight here, she definitely wouldn't be able to beat her.

"Hmm... I'll probably stay in London for a while, then go back to see Yuzhu and see if she's still rotting away in her precious mansion."

Originally, Aozaki Aoko wanted to take Kuonji Yuzu on a trip, but the girl who was written as a witch but read as a homebody absolutely refused.

In the end, Aozaki Aoko had no choice but to carry her suitcase and set off on her own. She didn't make any detailed plans and just wandered around the world aimlessly.

Magicians are those who possess miracles and have an extraordinary attraction to the mysterious, so Aozaki Aoko doesn't need to worry about being bored on her journey.

"By the way, I remember that all the dolls you hid everywhere were destroyed because of the evil that has befallen humanity, right? That means..."

Seeing the faint smile on Aozaki Aoko's face, Aozaki Touko's heart skipped a beat, but she pretended to be calm.

"Heh, I made a backup doll as soon as the incident was over. I'm not as careless as you."

“Is that so?” Aozaki Aoko blinked, her expression returning to normal. “Let’s just say that way.”

Aozaki Touko didn't argue, turned around, slammed the door, and left, quickly running towards her magic workshop.

Aozaki Aoko watched her sister's departing figure, a hint of melancholy flashing across her face before she regained her composure.

"Hmm... Now it's time to enjoy London properly. Let the Clock Tower pay for it."

The magical girl stretched and left the room, her eyes sparkling with interest.

After everyone left, Ilya, who was fast asleep, seemed to have a dream.

A smile crept onto her serene sleeping face as she murmured in her sleep.

"Mother... Kiritsugu... Welcome back..."

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London streets.

Leticia wandered aimlessly, unsure of where to go next.

The scene before me was no different from usual, and it seemed that the crisis that would destroy the world had indeed been successfully averted.

"The Holy Grail War should be over by now. After all, Jeanne Alter, who was the Ruler, has left, and I should go back to France."

Although it was only a short seven days, the experience during that time was more exciting and unforgettable than Leticia's previous ten years combined.

Although she did not meet Joan of Arc, Leticia still benefited greatly from her time with Jeanne Alter, indulging herself to the fullest.

This was a life Leticia had never experienced before, but like Cinderella's midnight bell, it was time for her to go back to being a country girl.

Leticia wasn't particularly reluctant about it; she didn't care about money or material possessions, her only true passion was her faith.

Just as Leticia was about to leave, Princess Lana, who had appeared nearby at some point, called out to her.

"Miss Leticia, may I have a brief chat? Are you interested in joining the Clock Tower and officially entering the world of mystery?"

Although Leticia was just an ordinary French village girl before, she has been influenced by higher mysticism after being possessed by Ruler.

In terms of aptitude as a magician, Leticia is not particularly outstanding, but she undoubtedly possesses extraordinary talent in summoning and spirit summoning.

Intelligence about the Holy Grail War in London cannot be kept secret. The Church will soon have its eye on Leticia and try to recruit her into its ranks.

Given the millennia-long feud between the Holy Church and the Magic Association, none of the rulers of the Clock Tower would want to see their enemy grow stronger.

Leticia stopped in her tracks. Although the revelation told her that the woman in front of her was extremely dangerous, she still couldn't ignore her and leave.

"The Mysterious Realm? What a fitting name... However, compared to this bizarre and fantastical world, I still prefer the peaceful life in the countryside."

"In other words, after witnessing the reality of the world, you still choose to embrace falsehood? I think Ms. Black Jeanne would be disappointed by that."

Lana managed to put Leticia in a difficult position with just one sentence, making the innocent and kind village girl uneasy and unsure how to respond.

Compared to the cunning Golden Princess, the mere country bumpkin was far too naive, and Lana then completely sealed the victory with a single sentence.

"Besides, Miss Leticia... how do you plan to return to France penniless? Swim back across the English Channel by hand?"

"Eh!?" Leticia was stunned for a moment, then let out a cute cry, as if she had just realized that her biggest crisis was that she had no money.

Not to mention she had no money, Jeanne Alter relied on the allure of witches the whole way here, which means Leticia didn't even bring her identification documents.

"By the way, you might be able to ask the police for help and be deported back to France as an illegal immigrant, though it's not very respectable."

Upon hearing this, Leticia's eyes lit up. She wasn't a celebrity or a big shot, so she didn't care much about losing face.

"But how are you going to explain how you got to London? And that long list of luxury shopping receipts."

Although both acts were committed by Jeanne d'Arc Alter, the signatures and traces left behind are undoubtedly those of Leticia.

Looking at Lana's composed demeanor, Leticia felt as if she were witnessing the sinister grin of a cunning schemer.

In a foreign land where she knew no one, Leticia had no other options or bargaining chips.

"The clock tower..."

Forced by reality, Leticia accepted Lana's invitation and joined the Spirit Summoning Department.

After dealing with Leticia, Lana did not return to the mansion; she had another target to contact.

"Because of the defeat in the Holy Grail War, Bazett has not gained Lorelei's favor. Should we try to win her over?"

Lana pondered carefully. After all, Bazett was a Master of the aristocratic faction and also an executor in the Sealing Designation Bureau.

Unlike Leticia, who has no background, Bazett is involved with quite a few powerful forces, so it's absolutely not advisable to make contact with him rashly.

"If there's a chance, it would be good to talk to her first. Bazette doesn't need to immediately turn over a new leaf, but it can plant a seed in her heart."

"In addition, we should also try to make progress with Ophelia and Kirshtalia, and strive to reach a tacit understanding with the Wodim family in private."

Meanwhile, Debit, dressed in a black trench coat and carrying a backpack, left the clock tower, all alone and unsure of where to go.

After strolling for a while, Debit suddenly stopped because an unexpected person appeared in front of him.

Shi Zijie leaned against a secondhand car, a cigarette dangling from his lips, as if he were waiting for someone.

Upon seeing Debit, Shiki Jie Li took a deep drag on his half-smoked cigarette before extinguishing it.

"Hey, buddy."

Lion Jie Li raised his hand in greeting, walked forward with open arms, and a hearty smile on his face.

"Interested in forming a team? I just took on a rather tricky job and am looking for a strong partner to complete it together."

Seeing that Shiki was not carrying a weapon, Dabit's tense body relaxed slightly, but he was not interested in the so-called mission.

"Sorry, I'm used to working alone and I have no experience in teaming up with others. If you're looking for teammates, I'm not a good choice."

The emotional detachment leaves Debit without empathy and compassion; even if he sees a teammate in danger, he generally won't go to their rescue.

However, Shiki Jieli didn't care about Daibit's estrangement. Instead, he patted Daibit on the shoulder and put his arm around him.

"Mercenaries live a life of constant danger and bloodshed. Life and death are in the hands of fate. We only need to be responsible for our own lives."

Immediately afterwards, Shiki Jieli lowered his head and leaned close to Debit's ear, reducing the volume to the lowest possible level.

"Also, you don't want your secret to be leaked and attract the attention of the Inheritance Department, right? Team up with me, that way we can both feel at ease... To be honest, I've been a little nervous sleeping these past few nights. You must have secretly wanted to kill me, right?"

“It’s pointless,” Debit retorted, arguing, “Lord Suzuki knows my situation; do you think I’d silence her too?”

“So, you should team up with me even more.” Shiki Jie Li looked around and said after confirming that no one was around, “Lord Suzuki doesn’t mind your unusual identity, young man. If you know anything about this, you should know what kind of people Lord Suzuki is surrounded by.”

Whether it's the dragon butler Sebastian, the little devil strategist Lana, or many other outcasts like Shiki Nanaya and Akiha Tono.

To be honest, Debit's situation was indeed a bit special, but Suzuki Sakura's base wasn't much better; it was definitely a boss room.

Currently, the biggest outlier inside the Clock Tower is Suzuki Sakura herself, a fact that is well known to all the monarchs.

Lioncrest Jie Li is a genuine human, but he is a necromancer, and he feels no psychological pressure joining the Great Tomb of Nazarick.

When Leticia sees these colleagues, she'll probably be completely stunned, trembling like a husky that's been mixed into a pack of wolves.

“A gathering place for outcasts…” Debit thought for a moment, then joked, “Perhaps, in the future it will become like the True Ancestor’s Garden, a forbidden place that silences the entire magic world, and Lord Suzuki will become the uncrowned king who rules the mystical world.”

"Haha, although I know that Mr. Suzuki has great potential, you're going a bit too far with what you're saying, young man."

Lion Jie Li scratched his head and chuckled. He dared not casually accept such a remark, so he quickly changed the subject.

"So? Are you tempted yet?"

Debit nodded mechanically and took the initiative to extend his hand to shake hands with Lion Jie Li.

"Then, it's a pleasure to cooperate."

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The Clock Tower, the Animusfia family mansion.