Fate/Ultimate Antagonist

[111] Wo Long

"Yoo-hoo~! Over here, Reinhard!"

At the capital's international airport, in the arrival hall.

A man with black hair and squinting eyes, dressed like a mountain hermit in a cosplay-style red cloud cloak, with a yellow paper stuck to his forehead, enthusiastically waved a sign that read, "Warm Welcome to the distinguished guests from the London School of Economics."

Leading the group from the Department of Modern Magecraft Theory, a black-haired youth walked up with a polite smile, extending his hand courteously.

"It's a great effort to receive us, thank you."

"Oh my, it's no trouble at all, just treat this as your home..."

Reinhard's right hand was immediately grasped warmly by the man, who shook it vigorously.

"I've been looking forward to your arrival, Reinhard. Truly, your visit graces our humble abode."

"Professor... what are they saying?"

A silver-haired girl carrying a birdcage pulled down her hood and gently tugged at Waver's sleeve.

Listening to the various foreign languages around her, standing in this entirely unfamiliar land, Gray, who had never traveled far before, felt somewhat uneasy.

"That man is flattering your senpai."

Waver, who understood most of what was being said, smiled reassuringly. As a magus who had always been curious about the history of this world, he had a wealth of knowledge about many languages.

The witch and Touko Aozaki were also equally fluent in many languages, but Gray, a country girl who had never been abroad, struggled.

"Communication might be a bit difficult for others at the moment."

Touko Aozaki was about to light a cigarette but suddenly remembered where she was and put it away again.

Morgan, Tiamat, Gray, Reines, Tezcatlipoca, Touko Aozaki, Heartless, Olga Marie, and the various juniors in the classroom...

Behind Reinhard, the Department of Modern Magecraft Theory's formidable crew stood in an impressive line, exuding an overwhelming aura.

Since this was an academic exchange group, they had to look the part. Everyone was eager to join their senpai on this visit... those who could fight had been brought along by Reinhard.

He planned to understand Philosophy Magecraft first and see what commission that Old Man had given him earlier, only then did he leave for Fuyuki.

King of Magecraft? Solomon? No one said the Holy Grail War couldn't involve the whole family. Didn't Emiya Kiritsugu also bring in outside help from Einzbern?

So, all these behind him were his reinforcements. Solomon, you'd better watch out, we'll take your ass off!

"So, why are you here, Marie?"

The blonde little devil Reines smiled contentedly, rubbing herself against Olga Marie.

"Reinhard is your father's sworn enemy in this Holy Grail War. We're heading to Fuyuki next, to cause trouble for your father, you know~"

The two noble young ladies had now formed an unbreakable alliance.

Learning that Gray was advancing in the race and the witch seemed to be supporting her instead of opposing.

Hence, the hopeful noble girls were trying to garner some favor from the witch, hoping for a chance to get closer.

Even if it's just to help now, it doesn't mean it'll always be the case! Don't let the opportunity slip away!