Due to Saber's resistance, Kenneth was unable to conclude a contract with her. He could only watch as Saber's body gradually became hazy, and his anxious emotions corroded his soul like strong acid.
He subconsciously looked at Mikael, his eyes were bloodshot, and his fists were clenched tightly. He did not want to withdraw from the Holy Grail War in such a funny and clown-like way.
"If I ask Saber to make a pact with you, this kind of thing won't be impossible."
Mikael said leisurely, "But if as a monarch you withdraw from the Holy Grail War, then my victory in the Holy Grail War should be a certainty."
"Mikael, no, Lord Animusfia..."
"Of course, it would be against Animusfia's honor to do so."
Mikael stretched out his hand and snapped his fingers, interrupting Kenneth's words.
Hearing what he said, the anxious look on Kenneth's face relaxed a little. After all, they are both from a famous magic family, and the honor of their family must be maintained, because everything they have now cannot be separated from the support of their family.
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"So, Mikael, what's the price?"
He felt that he had seen through Mikael's thoughts and asked confidently. Obviously the protagonist of the Holy Grail War would be the duel between El-Melloi and Animusfia, and Mikael would not allow himself to do so.
Leaving the game in such a hasty way only requires you to pay some price.
"You have to pay more."
"Um--?"
"The one-time price is 50 million pounds. You can pay for it with magic knowledge, magic gifts, ownership of spiritual lands or rare mineral veins."
Mikael raised a finger unhurriedly. He knew the situation of the El-Melloi family fairly well. In terms of financial resources and power, they could only rank around the middle among the Twelve Monarch families.
Ten million pounds is more than enough.
After all, these famous magic families have been passed down for a long time, and any decoration in the castle can be regarded as a priceless antique. There is no need to worry about the problem of funds, except of course some people who are not good at management.
"Fifty million pounds... that's fine."
Kenneth pondered for a moment, his expression changed, and then he agreed to Mikael's offer. Although the amount of money was not a small amount for El-Melloi, it was still within the acceptable range.
"Then it's a deal."
Mikael handed Kenneth a brand new self-restraint clause. After a routine inspection, Kenneth signed his name with blood to complete the transaction.
"Okay, now you just need to wait for the contract, and leave the rest to me."
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Saber looked at their transaction and didn't take it to heart. It was impossible to force a contract with a servant, and with his A-level magic power, modern magicians simply couldn't control themselves through magic.
But Mikael had an easier way. He directly transferred the black mud from the Great Holy Grail to Saber's head, and then gave her a black mud bath.
"Uh...ahhhhhh-!"
The unknown dark magic power climbed up Saber's body like a vine. Although Saber tried hard to resist the erosion of the black mud, she was so weak that she was unable to effectively resist.
Kenneth subconsciously took a step back and deployed defensive techniques. He felt many curses from the black mud that exuded an unknown aura. Ordinary people would be weakened to death by these curses even if they were too close.
Although he couldn't be sure what these black muds were, there was no doubt that, in terms of mystery, these black muds were of a magical level, and he couldn't help but feel more afraid of Mikael.
As the black mud gradually spread to Saber's body surface, her silver armor was infected by the darkness, and the holy sword in her hand lost its luster. Black and red ominous magic was wrapped around it, and the dark steel mask covered it. After living there for half a year, my face showed a pale lower jaw.
"Of course, it's just that this is the cold and ruthless side of the Knight King, and it is also the [ideal king] she pursues. In this state, Saber will not restrain her power, nor will she be interested in using powerful magic. There is no hesitation at all. More importantly, Saber in this state will not resist the Master's order, and will carry it out unswervingly no matter how absurd it is."
"After all, a familiar that doesn't resist its master's orders is a good familiar, isn't it?"
Mikael added, his words falling directly on Kenneth's heart. Ncer repeatedly disobeyed his orders, Ncer committed suicide to replace a new follower.
With the conclusion of the contract, the dim command spell regained its luster. Kenneth looked at the three-stroke command spell on the back of his hand and couldn't help but sigh. With Saber, the leader of the Seven Riders, the next battle will surely become more complicated. More relaxed.
He looked up at the dying Emiya Kiritsugu who was hanging in the air, and casually released the healing magic to save his life.
Of course, it was not that Kenneth had a sudden kindness, but that in his opinion, this Einzbern lackey who had blasphemed magic, El-Melloi, and himself should not be allowed to die so easily.
Thinking of the books about torture that he had read, Kenneth couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth, revealing a ferocious smile, while Saber just stood silently behind him without saying a word.
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At the same time, Irisviel and her party who escaped from Einzbern Castle also encountered a powerful enemy.
The tall man wearing jet-black monk robes, full of intimidation, short hair, and serious appearance were exactly the same as the photos in Kiritsugu's collection of materials.
The person who came was none other than Kotomine Kirei, the person whom Emiya Kiritsugu regarded as the biggest trouble.
Out of the perception of danger, the two androids responsible for protecting Irisviel stepped forward, holding magic costumes that looked like long-handled battle axes. Unlike Irisviel who was created for the Holy Grail War, these two cyborgs stepped forward. The androids have specialized body strength and combat skills, taking on the role of full-time warriors.
In terms of artificial human technology alone, Einzbern can be said to be the number one in the magic world. Even the artificial human technology mastered by Hohenheim was derived from Einzbern.
If it were an ordinary magician, he would have no power to fight back in front of them, but there is no doubt that Kotomine Kirei has never been an ordinary person. He is the agent of the Holy Church and a walking violent machine. Before him. The artificial beings that are troublesome to many magicians are not even a trouble to him.
He came to Einzbern Castle tonight mainly because he wanted to see Emiya Kiritsugu. Although Kotomine Kirei did not think that Emiya Kiritsugu killed his father, it was still necessary to ask, and he I am also very interested in Emiya Kiritsugu himself.
However, his plan seems to have failed. Emiya Kiritsugu has been captured by Kenneth. Fortunately, there is Irisviel in front of him. As Emiya Kiritsugu's wife, she should be able to answer his doubts.