Kenneth agreed with his assessment, he too couldn't understand why Saber and her Master were acting this way.
But...
That doesn't matter.
Even if the information is false, it can still reveal Haruka Kasugano's level, allowing them to abandon this useless individual.
But if it's true...
Then Haruka Kasugano's value will be immense.
In both ancient and modern warfare, intelligence is always paramount!
If he can prepare battle strategies in advance, obtaining the Holy Grail will be a breeze!
Therefore, Kenneth decided to approach this matter with skepticism.
If the information is accurate, he will take the initiative and have Lancer invite Saber to a duel.
If they can defeat the strongest Saber at the start, then no opponent will be a threat.
"Lancer, be prepared, in case this information is true. We'll see how you perform then," Kenneth chuckled.
Diarmuid nodded, also excited about tomorrow's first battle.
...
Meanwhile, Haruka Kasugano and Circe were hiding in the sewer network beneath Fuyuki City.
This place was originally intended to be Gildre's magic workshop, where he would kill countless children to obtain magical power.
But to keep the plot from deviating from its course, Haruka Kasugano, imitating Gildre, occupied this place as a base.
And considering that Gildre had done so many outrageous things without anyone discovering their hiding place, it was clear how secluded and safe this place was.
Although it smelled bad, it was perfect as a base.
After all, he was still very weak and had to be cautious.
"Ugh, can't we go somewhere better?" Circe pinched her nose and complained.
She wore a dress as light as a cicada's wing, her skin as delicate as jade, fair and translucent, like a fairy fallen from the moon palace, pure and ethereal.
In this dim and filthy environment, she shone like a beacon, emitting a soft and pure light, seemingly out of place with her surroundings.
"This is the safest place. If we don't cause trouble, no one will ever find us," Haruka Kasugano chuckled.
Not cause trouble?
Circe stared blankly at the three or four children Haruka Kasugano had captured and tied up beside her.
Is this what you call not causing trouble?
"As a magician, you should know the principle of secrecy and concealment, right?" Circe reminded him.
"Of course I know. I have my reasons for doing this. Don't worry, I won't hurt them," Haruka Kasugano explained.
He was doing this simply to imitate Gildrei's actions.
Because Uryu Ryunosuke was an ordinary person with very little magical power, Gildrei had to constantly capture children and sacrifice them to replenish his magic.
Of course, this was also to satisfy his perverse pleasure.
But his actions were also a crucial condition for advancing the plot.
Without Gilles de Rais's involvement, the outcome of the Fourth Holy Grail War would have been completely unpredictable.
Therefore, to maintain his intelligence advantage, Haruka Kasugano had to mimic Gilles de Rais's actions.
He temporarily captured these children, intending to release them after the Holy Grail War.
"Or should I just turn them all into Piglet lets?" Circe chuckled, watching the children.
"What are you thinking? I don't want to hurt them," Haruka Kasugano quickly dissuaded her.
"Tch!" Circe immediately lost interest.
She turned and walked around a few times, finding the place too dirty, and then vanished in spirit form.
Haruka Kasugano checked his watch. Irisviel and Artoria should have arrived in Fuyuki by now.
He didn't tell Kenneth that Irisviel was impersonating Artoria's Master.
Because telling her would definitely change the course of events.
This kind of thing had to be kept secret.
He wouldn't have much screen time tonight, he only needed to let the plot unfold as usual.
By weakening Artoria by being struck by Diarmuid's yellow spear, he could use this weakness to his advantage in winning her over.
The rest was about consolidating his relationship with Aoi Tohsaka.
Speak of the devil, and he appears, Haruka Kasugano's cell phone immediately rang.
—Aoi Tohsaka is calling.
"Hey! Where are you? Hurry up, let's finish this quickly, then you come with me to get an abortion! Hurry! While my husband is busy!"
"Yes, yes, I'm coming~!" Haruka Kasugano chuckled.
Hanging up, Haruka Kasugano went to accompany the beauty.
The rest was just waiting for things to unfold.
…
On the other side.
Irisviel had just stepped out of the plane. Standing on the moving steps, she gazed at Fuyuki City in the distance.
Her silver hair danced lightly in the wind, as if flowing with the rhythm of moonlight.
Her face was exquisitely beautiful, like a porcelain doll, her skin as smooth as snow, exuding a cool and aloof air.
Especially her red eyes, like autumn cherries, bright and captivating, adding a touch of mystery and depth to her beauty.
Her figure was also flawless. As an artificial human, every inch of her skin, every line, had been meticulously sculpted.
Her breasts were full and firm, her waist slender yet perfectly proportioned, and her hips full and rounded, like a meticulously crafted work of art.
Her limbs were long and powerful, like willow branches in the wind, graceful yet resilient.
Her proportions were astonishing, possessing both feminine grace and noble elegance, leaving one in awe.
"This is Fuyuki~!" Irisviel smiled.
At this moment, a petite woman in a black suit walked up behind Irisviel.
She was Artoria, summoned precisely by Kiritsugu Emiya using the sacred scabbard, Avalon.
Her summoning startled both Kiritsugu and Irisviel, as neither had expected the renowned King Arthur to be a little girl.
However, this didn't affect Kiritsugu's plans.
He disliked upright knights like King Arthur, he preferred the cunning and scheming Caster and Assassin.
Furthermore, Artoria was inflexible, and Kiritsugu didn't even want to interact with her.
Therefore, he devised a plan for Irisviel to impersonate Artoria's Master, using them as bait, while Kiritsugu himself would secretly assassinate her.
Thus, Irisviel and Artoria openly strolled through Fuyuki City.
Because Irisviel longed for life outside the castle, she was in high spirits throughout.
They kept urging Artoria to try on different clothes.
This was her first time leaving the Einzbern residence, and she seemed exceptionally excited.
Of course, their blatant behavior immediately attracted attention.
Kenneth observed them through his familiar outside.
"It really is Saber…" Kenneth was once again astonished by Haruka Kasugano's intelligence capabilities.
"This Haruka Kasugano is truly capable!"
"Hehehe, he's really impressive!" Sola also exclaimed.
Both of them were simultaneously impressed by Haruka Kasugano's intelligence abilities.
They instantly felt one step closer to the Holy Grail!
At this moment, Haruka Kasugano completely earned their recognition and trust.
Although Haruka Kasugano's intelligence was accurate, Diarmuid was still somewhat worried, saying, "Although it's completely accurate, why is Saber being so blatant?"
Kenneth scoffed, laughing, "Why else? Look at this Master, just an naive young lady, either incredibly stupid or overly confident! What else could it be?"
"Lancer, come with me now, let's challenge Saber!"
"Yes, sir!" Diarmuid replied excitedly.
So the two left the hotel and set off for battle.
...
Meanwhile, Haruka Kasugano arrived at Zenjo, next to Fuyuki.
Tohsaka Aoi drove to the station, wearing sunglasses to avoid being recognized.
"Get in the car quickly! We need to finish this quickly!" Tohsaka Aoi urged.
"Yes, yes, yes!" Haruka Kasugano chuckled.
Tohsaka Aoi must be very anxious.
She was definitely thinking of fulfilling the "two" promise she made last time.
After all, fulfilling that promise would allow her to force him to go to the hospital with her for an abortion.
Of course…
Haruka Kasugano wouldn't let her succeed.
Besides, there was no need to renege on this. The Holy Grail War only lasted about ten days. As long as he stalled, once Tohsaka Tokiomi was dead, would Tohsaka Aoi still dare to disobey him?
For now, he just needed to verbally agree to everything she said.
The two arrived at an inn.
Seemingly wanting to avoid drawing attention, Tohsaka Aoi chose a rather ordinary inn, with a rather average ambiance.
But this didn't dampen Haruka Kasugano's spirits.
Because Tohsaka Aoi was simply too captivating.
In terms of appearance, Tohsaka Aoi was a typical woman of ancient elegance, appearing extremely virtuous and gentle, like a lotus flower that could be admired from afar but not touched.
She and the beautiful Irisviel formed two extremes of Eastern and Western noblewomen, and were also exemplars of both "active" and "tranquil" beauty.
Her temperament, appearance, inner gentleness, and unconditional support for her husband all made her the epitome of a successful man—a perfect wife!
Tohsaka Tokiomi felt particularly proud because he had such a wife.
Even Kotomine Kirei couldn't help but admire Tohsaka Tokiomi's excellent choice of wife.
Even though Tohsaka Aoi was very angry, she maintained her dignified demeanor. As soon as she entered the room, she stripped naked.
Then she threw herself onto the bed, nervously gripping the sheets, and called out with her eyes closed, "Come on!"
But—
Five minutes passed, and Haruka Kasugano still hadn't pounced on her.
She opened her eyes in confusion and looked to the side.
She found Haruka Kasugano calmly sitting in a chair, admiring her beauty.
"You—what do you mean?" Tohsaka Aoi bit her lip angrily.
Haruka Kasugano was deliberately trying to mess with her.