A dimensional journey starting from the Dragon Clan

“For example, Snowfield is like the boundary between town and city, between nature and human beings, between human beings and the city, evoking the chaotic quagmire between dreams and slumber.

This city in the western part of the continental United States, just north of Las Vegas, maintains a wonderful balance with everything around it. It is bordered by a magnificent valley like the Grand Canyon of the Colorado to the north, dense forests that are opposite to the dry areas to the west, endless lakes and swamps to the east, and vast dry deserts to the south. Although it has no access to farmland, it is such a unique environment from east to west and north to south. Instead, it highlights the city located in the center.

This city is categorically evaluated as an emerging city that perfectly combines nature and artificiality and guides the future development direction. In fact, this city is not as beautiful as the evaluation said. Extreme arrogance has spread quietly in some corners of the city without knowing when.

The city is surrounded by untouched natural landscape, and it is located in the "gap", a central point where various wonderful colors merge. As if to show off its status as a natural tuner, the city has transformed into a ‘black pedestal’, placing everything around it on its balance.

According to records, at the beginning of the 20th century, only indigenous peoples lived scatteredly on this desolate land. But just sixty years ago, it suddenly developed rapidly. Now in the 21st century, it has completely transformed. It became a city with a population of 800,000.

This rapid development can be seen everywhere, and to regard that city as an object of investigation would be like questioning nature itself. "An old man wrapped in a black robe whispered.

It seemed like it would rain at any time tonight, and not a single star could be seen in the foggy sky.

In a corner of the forest on the west side of the city, the old man walked through the sparse trees and looked at the entire brightly lit city with his telescope.

After a moment, he continued to say calmly: "Speaking of which...the telescopes nowadays are really convenient. They can automatically focus at the touch of a button. It's easier than sending a familiar. It's such a disgusting era. Don't you think so? What? Faldius."

As the old man spoke, dissatisfaction began to appear in his tone, and he asked the young man behind him who was also wearing a black robe.

This is the disciple he brought here.

A young man named Faldius leaned against a tree not far from the old man.

T did not answer the old man's question, but asked with some confusion: "Is it really necessary to be so nervous about the things I care more about? What is the so-called...'Holy Grail War'?"

Holy Grail War. This word seemed to come from the mythical age or could only be found in fairy tales. As soon as the young man said it, the old man's expression became serious.

He put down the telescope and turned around helplessly to look at the inconspicuous young man behind him: "Are you serious? Faldius."

"This..." Aldius looked at the old man's serious gaze, scratched his head in embarrassment and looked away.

Seeing his disciple's performance, the old man shook his head in disappointment. Although he never expected this incompetent disciple to achieve anything, he didn't expect that the other party would follow him without even knowing much about the Holy Grail War.

"I thought there was no need to ask this kind of question... Now it seems that it is better to ask, how much do you know about the 'Holy Grail War'?"

"I have already read the information you gave me before..." Faldius replied awkwardly. It probably means that even after reading it once, it’s still hard to believe that there are such ridiculous things in the world. Reading this kind of thing is like reading a fantasy novel. It’s just a look. Who would take it seriously?

But the old man didn't seem to understand Faldius's thoughts at all, and still looked serious: "Since you have seen it, you should know it. No matter how low the probability of it happening, as long as it is named the 'Holy Grail' Things may appear - even if it is a rumor spread by children, or a report fabricated by a third-rate magazine to attract attention, we must find out! For many magicians... this is their biggest long-cherished wish , and it is also the only way to the 'roots'."

Such wars have occurred in history.

The stage is located in a country in the East, a little-known city.

Behind the fight lies an extremely huge temptation - a miracle called the 'Holy Grail'.

Holy Grail——

It is a miracle and an infinite miracle.

It is legend.

It is the remnant of the age of the gods.

It is the end.

It is hope—and the pursuit of it is an act of despair.

As time, place, and people change, the meaning and appearance of the Holy Grail also become different. There is a slight difference in meaning between the Holy Grail in that war and the Holy Grail as a 'saint's relic'.

It is said that this miracle called the 'Holy Grail' appears as a 'wishing machine' that can grant any wish.

The word 'supposedly' is used because when the war for the Holy Grail began, there was no wishing machine called the 'Holy Grail'.

Before the Holy Grail appeared, the first thing that appeared was the seven 'souls'.

‘Heroes’ are selected from all media born on this planet through history, inheritance, curses, and imagination, and their souls will appear in the modern world in the form of ‘servants’.

This is the basis of the 'Holy Grail War' and the absolute condition for the Holy Grail to appear.

The magicians summoned powerful souls that humans could not match and let them fight. Those who summon heroes will be called "Masters", and their purpose is to get rid of other competitors and obtain the Holy Grail that can only be used by one person. And this fight is called the 'Holy Grail War'.

The souls who lose in the fight will be injected into the container that will be turned into the Holy Grail according to the 'system'. When the container is full, the wishing machine will be completed.

Such a stage is probably the most dangerous poison pot in the world.

Since magicians must hide their identities from the world, the magicians who participated in the Holy Grail War ran rampant in the darkness for the sake of the Holy Grail, causing unknown wars.

In addition, the church will also send supervisors to participate in the name of supervising the 'Holy Grail'. The Poison Pot exudes bloody brilliance while being gradually purified by the fiery soul.

The 'Holy Grail War' has been fought five times on the eastern island nation so far, and the same precursors are emerging in a local city in the United States. This rumor spread among magicians, so the association that governs magicians decided to A secret investigation was conducted, and an old magician and his disciples were dispatched for this purpose.

"...Well, knowing this much is almost enough." After the old man made sure that his description was correct, he glanced at the young man in front of him lightly, "Fardius, you clearly understand the importance of the matter. It's not good to have such a careless attitude. Once the situation changes, it will become a problem for the entire association, and the annoying church may also take action, so we should pay more attention."

"Yes Yes Yes……"

Although he was taught a lesson by his master, Faldius still seemed to remain skeptical, "But, will it really happen on this land? The system of the Holy Grail War was created by Einzbern and Magiri. In addition, it was formed with the land provided by Tohsaka, right? Was the entire system taken away by others? As early as the war sixty years ago?"

"Well, if this is true... the worst case scenario is probably this." The old man frowned slightly and nodded, "The rapid development of this city happened to be about sixty years ago...' This city itself is for A battlefield built for the Holy Grail War. We cannot rule out this possibility."

"No way..." Faldius was a little embarrassed. He was actually just asking casually.

"It's just a possibility." The old man was not sure. "I heard that those three families would do anything to get the Holy Grail. And in the final analysis, we still don't know who wants to recreate the Holy Grail in this city. War'. Therefore, it is not surprising that people from the Magiri or Einzbern families appear at this time. However, the Tohsaka family members are currently in the clock tower and should not appear."

After saying that, the old man stopped talking and continued to raise his telescope to monitor the entire city.

It is now past eleven o'clock at night, but the nightlife of people in the city seems to have just begun. The lights are not dimmed at all, and have even become more brilliant. The lights of the entire city seem to be the stars in this dim night sky. .

After observing with the naked eye for a few minutes, he probably felt that it was time to enter the next stage. The old man raised his hand and began to prepare the technique so that he could use a telescope to view the flow of spiritual veins in the entire city.

After all, you can't tell the city's abnormalities with the naked eye.

From behind, Faldius watched the old man's every move, continued to lean against the tree, and asked: "If the 'Holy Grail War' really starts, believers in our association and the church will not stand idly by, right?" ?”

"Hmm... But this is just a sign now. 'Lord El-Melloi' of the Clock Tower said that there is an abnormality in the flow of the earth's veins... It would be credible if it were his disciples, but his own speculation is not It must be accurate. That's why we came here to confirm the situation." While using the magic power in his body to maintain the spell, the old man showed a tired smile and began to tell his wish. His tone was mixed with irritation and sarcasm, and he didn't know what it was. To his disciples, or to himself. "However, the heroic spirit can only be summoned after the preparations for the Holy Grail are completed. If the heroic spirit is really summoned, then doubt becomes certain... but I don't want it to come true."

"What you said is really surprising." Faldius looked at the back of the old man in front of him with some surprise. After all, what the old man just said was that the Holy Grail is the greatest long-cherished wish of all magicians, and it is also the root of their pursuit. "The only way to go" came, "This seems to be contradictory to what you just said."

"You misunderstood me." The old man explained helplessly, "The 'Holy Grail' is indeed the long-cherished wish of our magicians, but because of this, it is sacred. If such a holy thing really appears in such a Don’t you think this is an insult to a country with a shallow historical foundation?”

"That's it..." Faldius sighed indifferently.

He originally thought that the old man in front of him would be different from other magicians, but now it seems that he is overthinking it.

Sure enough, magicians are a bunch of extremely arrogant guys.

As if he heard that the disciple was not interested in such a topic, the old man changed the topic, "But speaking of it, if this ceremony is really carried out on such a land, I don't know what kind of heroic spirits will be summoned." ?”

"It's really unpredictable. Not to mention the stalkers, the other five classes of heroic spirits all depend on the summoner." Faldius replied.

But this answer made the old man suddenly become unhappy and scolded: "No, in addition to the stalkers, there are six heroic spirits! Please be more serious!"

Heroic spirits participating in the Holy Grail War will be assigned different classes: Saber, Archer, Lancer, Rider, Caster, Assassin, and Berserker (Berserker).

The summoned heroic spirits will appear in images that match their respective characteristics, thereby further strengthening their abilities. A hero who uses a sword is a swordsman, and a hero who uses a gun is a spearman. Since after the war started, exchanging real names was equivalent to exposing one's weaknesses and abilities to the enemy, so they usually called each other by their professional names.

In addition, the skills used by different classes in war are somewhat different. For example, the Warlock's "Boundary Creation Ability" and the Rogue's "Aura Blocking" are typical examples.

For example, followers are like chess pieces, each with different characteristics. The master has only one chess piece, and this game of chess uses an unusual melee. As long as the master has a powerful enough Power, every chess piece has a chance to make a comeback.

He even forgot the most basic rules of this Holy Grail War. As a master, the old man sighed at the ineffective disciple in front of him.

However, Faldius, who was scolded, had no expression on his face. He did not turn a deaf ear to his master's words, but there was no look of introspection on his face. He just said indifferently: "No, six, Mr. Langar."

"……What?"

The old magician Langar suddenly felt a chill behind him.

Because this seemed to be the first time Faldius called him by his first name.

He took away the binoculars and looked back at the young man behind him.

Originally, he should have scolded the other person for such a disrespectful address, but looking at the cold face of the young man in front of him, he could not say anything.

"you……"

Langar wanted to speak, but was interrupted by Faldius: "In the Holy Grail War in Japan, according to the rules, the ranks are indeed seven, but in this city it is six. It is said that the most capable person in all struggles The 'Swordsman' class that demonstrates strength... does not exist in this false Holy Grail War."