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Then you need to prepare the Lesser Grail to summon the Greater Grail, but since ancient times the Lesser Grail has been controlled by the Einzbern family.
Under the current circumstances, it is simply impossible to summon the Holy Grail.
As Waver spoke, his tone seemed to carry a sense of nostalgia for T23, as if he had actually participated in the Holy Grail War.
Such thoughts inexplicably welled up in Kanzaki Teru's mind, but seeing him like this, Kanzaki Teru didn't intend to ask the question.
After all, everyone has things they want to keep hidden, and since the other party doesn't want to talk about it, Kanzaki Teru doesn't plan to bring it up either.
She simply listened quietly as he recounted the Holy Grail War, for intelligence was the key to everything.
This is essential information for what Kanzaki Teru is about to do.
"Moreover, although it is said to be able to fulfill all wishes, it is actually subject to certain limitations."
Because the Holy Grail is essentially just a massive magical incantation, it can only perform miracles in certain areas.
This is outright fraud. They claim they can grant any wish, but in the end, they can only grant a partial one.
Hearing about this is truly disappointing.
However, since they are able to participate in the Holy Grail War, most of them are actually magicians.
For magicians, the ultimate goal is to explore the truth of magic, and that is precisely what the Holy Grail can do.
Therefore, for these magicians, there is absolutely no problem in saying that the Holy Grail can fulfill any wish.
"But if that's the case, then the Holy Grail War can't possibly start, right?"
None of the most crucial points are met. If everything Waver said is true, then the Holy Grail War could not have been held.
If that's the case, then what exactly is the current situation...?
"That's why I say this is a Holy Grail War that transcends the Einzbern family."
"If that's the case, wouldn't that be terrible?"
Since other people are also able to hold the Holy Grail War, doesn't that mean...?
Upon hearing Kanzaki Hikaru's words, Weber's expression also became more serious, as he had likely anticipated this possibility.
"That's why I wanted to ask for your help, since I'm really powerless to do anything on my own."
Not only do I have to investigate this matter, but I also have to play power games with those guys; I'm really too busy.
Even Kanzaki Teru could clearly sense the fatigue in Webber's eyes. His eye sockets were sunken, and his dark circles looked like they covered his entire face.
It's as if they could suddenly die at any moment, which is really worrying.
Even Kanzaki Teru wanted to persuade him to go to sleep.
"Are you OK?"
"Don't worry, I'm used to it. It's just that I haven't slept for three days."
Furthermore, I've cast a buff spell on myself, so I won't die anytime soon.
"Hey! Hey! Hey! Casting a power-up spell on yourself is bad enough!"
Hearing him say that, Kanzaki Teru was somewhat helpless.
But before that, there are other questions I want to ask him.
"Okay, I can help you with this, but... is it really okay for you to tell me something like this?"
For someone without access to level 850, the information Weber provided was clearly excessive.
"The fact that you have that scroll in your hand already shows that you are not an unrelated person."
"Okay, okay, so what? What do you want me to do?"
Having said all that, it's impossible that the other party has no demands. Since they've given you control over the whole situation, they must have some purpose in doing so.
"It's easy to talk to smart people, but before that, I have a few things to tell you first."
He gestured to Kanzaki Hikaru not to be in such a hurry, even though Illya's situation was also very urgent.
However, without a grasp of the situation, it is indeed difficult to take further action.
"After all, if you don't know these things, you definitely won't be able to continue. Besides, the current situation doesn't allow me to hold anything back."
I don't know if it was because Weber's tone had changed, or because the room was too dimly lit.
Chapter 398: The Root of Death
The atmosphere was heavy, making it hard for Kanzaki Teru to breathe.
"If there's anything else, please say it as soon as possible, since your two disciples shouldn't have to wait too long."
Although they had only met once, Kanzaki Teru could sense that neither Rin Tohsaka nor Luvia were the kind of people who could patiently wait.
Although the possibility is small, it's not impossible that they might just abandon themselves and go alone.
Kanzaki Teru was determined to avoid this, not only because of his own thoughts, but also because of the contents of the note left by Hiersta.
After all, if the contents of the note left by Hiersta are true and credible, then their journey there is virtually certain death.
They would all die there anyway. Although Kanzaki Teru is not a good person, he wouldn't just stand by and watch them die.
Although there's nothing he can do about people he can't see, Kanzaki Teru will try his best to save others as long as they are within his reach.
This was not out of kindness or any other benevolent intention; it was simply Kanzaki Teru atoning for his sins.
"Although I don't know how far I can struggle, it seems that telling you this is the best option right now."
"Although I could have delegated the rest to someone else, I made this choice entirely because I saw your capabilities."
Open your palm, and you'll see a scratch on Weber's hand that's neither deep nor shallow.
There's still blood residue at the wound site, indicating it was a recent injury.
“Did I do this?”
Kanzaki Teru could only think of this one possibility, but he didn't seem to have any recollection of it.
"It's not unreasonable to say that you did it, after all, I'm the one who cleans up the mess you made around here."
"This injury was caused by the aftershock of your attack during your fight with Professor Kenneth."
Although he didn't intend to blame Kanzaki, it was clear that Weber wanted to use this as a means to manipulate Kanzaki.
However, even if he didn't use such despicable methods, Kanzaki Teru would still go there.
"After all, even if I were to face that person, I would be no match for him, but you were able to defeat him easily."
Webber spread his hands out and shrugged, appearing completely unguarded.
Kanzaki Teru wasn't sure whether the other party's attitude stemmed from confidence in his abilities, or from a genuine belief in his strength.
"However, in other words, if you are not an enemy but a friend, then there is simply no one more reliable than you, which is why I chose you to be my assistant."
Since you want to know the truth about this world, and I want to understand how the world is made up, our relationship is mutually beneficial.
"Alright, since you've put it that way, I have nothing more to say. But there's just one thing I want to tell you: we are equals, and there is no such thing as a subordinate relationship between us."
"Of course."
"So you don't need to use your little tricks anymore. Just tell me what you know."
Seeing Kanzaki Teru's expression, he helplessly spread his hands.
"Okay, I understand, but before that, I need you to tell me everything you know. Once you tell me, I will tell you what I know as well."
Upon hearing his suggestion, Kanzaki Teru made his choice after only a moment's thought, however...
Just as Kanzaki Teru was about to speak, a word surfaced in his mind—death.
There was no warning, no reason, and not even any basis.
But a thought popped into my head: what if I told this person everything I knew?
Then death would be the only outcome awaiting him... No—that's not it!
Kanzaki Teru re-examined the root of this death and discovered that it was not (Qian Li's) death pointing to himself, but rather to Weber in front of him.
If he had uttered those words, he would have died on the spot.
Although there was no reason, Kanzaki Teru knew the outcome.
This sense of incongruity, this feeling of strangeness, even Kanzaki Teru found it inexplicable.
His tone swallowed back what he wanted to say, and he tried to brush it off with other words.
"I didn't hide anything."
"I don't believe just anyone could find this place. Who exactly are you?"
"I've said it from the beginning: I came here only to find the truth about the world."
Chapter 399: Danger
Although everything Kanzaki Teru said was true, in Weber's ears, it was all just a lie fabricated to gain his trust.
"Didn't I show you the evidence? Don't you believe me? Were you lying to me about everything you just said?"
"You did show it to me, but that doesn't prove that these things weren't forged by you."
And even if all of these things are genuine, you can't prove how you obtained them; you might have stolen them from someone.
"Then how can you make me believe you?"
"Collect all the cards and bring them back to me, then I'll trust you for now."
"Ha, so this was your original purpose, wasn't it?"
After hearing what Weber said, Kanzaki Teru finally understood why he had told him so much information.
"This is a good deal, isn't it?"
"This is definitely more suitable for me."
Kanzaki Teru believes more in the exchange of benefits than in the unpredictable idea of trusting the other party.
As long as both parties have a mutually beneficial connection, they will not easily take action for the sake of that benefit.
"No problem, leave this to me."
After saying this, Kanzaki Teru left his seat and prepared to leave.