Fate/Magus Path

91 Blackmore Cemetery

The journey from the capital of Wales to the Blackmore Cemetery wasn't short. It took several hours by long-distance bus, and part of the way involved a rugged mountain path that vehicles couldn't access, meaning they had to walk.

They didn't ask El-Melloi's butler for help with transportation; the two of them set off in the afternoon.

Reines had also wanted to come along, but considering that she was too young and her magecraft was still developing, Roy wasn't interested in dragging along a burden. He left her at home.

He told her, "Next time. When you've grown a bit more and become an independent magus, I'll take you on an adventure."

This made Reines a bit pouty, but she had no choice. Roy dropped her off with Sola to take care of her.

Faced with her future aunt, Reines's mischievous spirit had no chance.

After enduring the long bus ride, by the time Roy and Artoria got off, it was already night.

It was the last bus of the day, and all the other passengers had gotten off earlier, leaving only the two of them at the final stop.

The bus driver, seeing them heading into the mountain path so late, advised them to stay at a nearby rest stop for the night and continue their journey the next day, as coyotes and other wild animals were dangerous at night.

Roy didn't reject the driver's kind suggestion, but only nodded slightly, indicating that he would consider it.

However, after getting off, he led Artoria directly toward the address of the Blackmore Cemetery.

Wild animals weren't a concern for them; even if mythical creatures like chimeras, demon boars, or dragons appeared, they would just provide useful materials for him.

The place, however, was indeed difficult to find, hidden deep within the forest.

The cemetery was built in a very remote location, and even with the correct map, it was hard to find the right path.

The rugged mountain roads, strange trees, and the eerie atmosphere added many challenges to their search. Especially at night, it was hard to see clearly, which could easily make people start walking in circles in the forest.

Black crows blended into the dark sky, letting out piercing cries from the branches, their elongated shadows adding to the eerie atmosphere.

Fortunately, neither Roy nor Artoria were ordinary people. To them, the sinister scene was merely intriguing, not something to fear or worry about. Their only concern was when they would finally reach the cemetery.

Unfolding the map in his hand, Roy sent out a butterfly familiar, which flew into the sky. After a while, it returned to his palm, helping him confirm their position.

Looking at the map, he nodded slightly.

"It should be around here."

Artoria nodded in agreement. Since entering the forest, the strange feeling of mutual attraction had only grown stronger.

She could sense it. Something was nearby, and a connection was pulling them toward each other.

It was very close, almost within reach.

So, she suggested, "Let me lead the way from here."

"Sure."

Roy followed Artoria through the dense forest.

The towering trees supported not-so-thick canopies, blocking the moonlight and leaving only a patchwork of flickering shadows on the ground.

The darkness made it almost impossible to see each other's faces.