Chapter 91: Caster Class [Witch of Betrayal]

Chapter 91: Caster Class [Witch of Betrayal]

~Third POV~

*Shiii*

A light filled the building, and Silva saw his servant it soon revealed to be a figure wearing a hooded bluish-purple robe and dress underneath her robe. Her face is only shown briefly to be an incredibly beautiful woman behind the robe. Her noticeable facial features are her knife-shaped ears.

The Servant soon spoke out loud in a cold tone shrouded in mystery air about her showing a courtesy bow, "Answer me… art thou the Master who summoned me?"

Mash soon seeing who he summoned was genuinely surprised to summon her curtly answered giving a respectful tone, "Correct. I'm Mash Bastion, and you are miss?"

The Caster Servant lightly smiled viewing her Master in light amusement answering his question in a respectful tone, "I will forgive your rudeness this time, so listen closely, Master. I am of the Caster Class Medea [Witch of Betrayal]."

Mash curtly nodded in understanding as Medea observed looking over the dead boy as she asked in a curious tone, "You seem to be quite the Master to kill – oh… never mind I've just been informed by the Grail. So, he was supposed to be the Master, but you took his position. How ruthless of you Master."

Mash was amazed at how the Grail functioned for the Servants sighing in a defeated and tired tone explaining himself, "Sigh… kind of had to in this case. Well, there is an alternative but after seeing the fucker messed up things I'm doing society a favor."

Medea agreed nodding her head despite being in Neutral Evil alignment she does have a sense of moral compass in her. Soon she addresses the abandoned building they were in with a slight frown present on her face of their location with disinterest, "Master if I may ask you don't plan on having your base be here do you?"

However, Mash shook his head denying the idea as he began to explain herself in a cheerful tone with a slight grin, "Nope! I already have a place in mind to pay for a place of residence in Fuyuki City. We are going to the Ryuudou Temple currently owned by yours truly. With a freshly established fallen leyline operational again."

This took Medea a moment to pause sensing the fallen leyline according to the grail it was fallen but was now established back to its prime.

Amusement and curiosity peaked this Magus staring at her Master in a new light managing to revive a keystone of the Fuyuki's leylines.

*Snap*

Before she could respond Mash used his Authority of Melancholy [Delete Space] to instantly teleport them away from the underground abandoned basement…

"Fou?"

Unaware that when the summon was complete with them being transported they missed seeing indeed a small creature hiding underneath Medea's cape named Cath Plug, The Beast of Gaia, or simply the adorable Fou.

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[Fuyuki City, Ryuudou Temple]

*Shiii*

Both Master and Servant are transported to Ryuudou Temple a mountain temple located on Mount Enzou on the outskirts of the Miyama Town of Fuyuki City, Japan.

The temple was owned by the Ryuudou family before Mash bought the land out with him being the current head of the temple replacing Mr. Ryuudou. Mash did some tampering with the Ryuudou family to make them more submissive into handing over the land because of his meta-knowledge of the Fifth Holy Grail War.

Mash knew it would 40-minute dash from Emiya's residence bought by Kiritsugu in advanced preparation. The Temple acts as the keystone of the Fuyuki leylines. Can be said to be the heart of the Fuyuki spiritual grounds. Built on top of a fallen leyline.

As the name suggests, it is the very heart of the city that functions as the keystone of Fuyuki's leylines. It has a mountainside lake that is one of the four possible places for the Holy Grail to manifest.

Mash knew that The Greater Grail resided within an enormous cavern beneath the temple, and during the Heaven's Feel scenario, the giant cave-in caused them to take several years to recover. Hence, he decided to take it while using his knowledge with his abilities to the best of his ability.

When Medea analyzed the Ryuudou Temple her smile widened appreciating the preparation and location in an amused tone, "Oh…? Yes. I can make my workshop using this, Temple, and its leyline. And you prepared this in advance Master?"

Mash merely grinned as he answered Medea's question crossing his arms in the process and explaining, "Yup! I plan to win this Holy Grail War, but I also must ask what it is do you wish for Medea?"

Upon asking his question Medea merely responds in a neutral tone unlocking his arms and gazing at her curiously, "My wish for the Holy Grail. I simply want my vengeance against the Goddess Aphrodite using the Holy Grail."

Mash nodded but also sighed causing Medea to look at him as he explained the bad news causing Medea to freeze at the news, "Yeah… about that? Not gonna happen with the Holy Grail's current state. You see… the Holy Grail got corrupted."

Medea seemed to process this information slowly reaffirming his words seemingly shocked by the news, "I… I'm sorry can you repeat that? You said I couldn't get my wish because the Holy Grail is corrupted?"

He nodded answering Medea's questioning explaining the consequence of the last war and the idiots of the 3 Families fucking up majorly not noticing that Angra Mainyu's death was enough to trick the Holy Grail to be corrupted with the Families dismissing it as being a weakling.

Medea processed the information as she was connected to the Grail with wide eyes as Mash continued extending his hand placing his trust in her which seemed to shock her more than what she heard prior about the Holy Grail, "For that reason Medea I need your assistance purifying the Holy Grail! I hope you can assist me in this endeavor and in return I shall provide you the means to travel into other parallel worlds where Aphrodite is weakened enough to kill. Ever heard of the Second Magic [Kalediscope]?"

Medea processed the information before she scowled at his forward-trusting nature in suspicion pointing it out, "You do realize the stupidity of blindly asking me, correct? And how exactly do I trust you to keep your word? Me by knowing my title you would trust me. Are you perhaps stupid?"

To her surprise though Mash merely grinned shaking his head and explaining to Medea how much she was willing to trust her. She was even more shocked for him even knowing her Noble Phantasm in a confident tone, "I know. But I also know what kind of person you are. You are free to leave me at whenever with your Noble Phantasm [Rule Breaker]. That's why I shall trust you to the fullest and hopefully, you'll show me in the same way. And for the reason…"

Medea listened paying attention as Mash grinned innocently shocking her with his words piercing her soul, "… because you are a kind person who been dealt a bad hand. I hope I can help you if I can if you allow me Medea. Or would you prefer a princess as your nickname? Please stop me if I'm going out of bounds with you Medea."

Medea presents herself as a cruel and cold-hearted, wicked woman who is willing to do everything to achieve her objectives and makes evil tricks her forte. In truth, this personality is but a mask she puts on to impress the ones around her as a reaction to the tragic events that filled her life.

After being faced with betrayal over and over, she fell into the role of a betrayer herself. But in truth, she is fundamentally an innocent and compassionate woman and will be wholeheartedly devoted to anyone who sees her as such.

Initially feeling that it would be her fate to be used by and betray those around her, this view was changed by Mash Bastion, who was the first to show her genuine kindness after her tragic life had ended not judging her and even trusting her. Subconsciously she wishes to go back to her happy life in Colchis.

And to sweeten the deal Mash shared with her the knowledge of the Ring and functions using his Authority of Gluttony, [Gluttony] over her hand as the knowledge along with others entered her mind. Medea's eyes widened witnessing his memories of other worlds showing truth to his claim and trust.

Medea soon turns away slightly blushing at the genuine kindness not sure how to proceed slowly answering his question as she prepares a [Bounded Field] acting bashfully towards her Master in an embarrassed tone, "U-Uh… sure Master. But please allow me to set up a [Bounded Field] that'll reject unnatural spirits that set foot in the area and a [Anti-Sorcery Bounded Field] to greatly diminish the effects of outside magecraft and Noble Phantasm."

Mash could only grin offering to help wishing to learn Magecraft and to assist his beautiful Caster much to the evident blushing on her face suggesting she denies the interaction but likes the attention of a Tsundere.

But when Mash's eyes soon meet Fou the innocent squirrel dog thing raises its paw greeting Mash and Medea innocently, "Fou, fou, kyu!"

Mash simply stared at Fou nodding his head as if he brought him here because of his Witch Factors stating the obvious in a blank tone, "Yeah… that checks. Wait did you say fuck you to me?"

Mash was gonna have a unique time here in the Fate/Zero world for sure since he accidentally summoned Fou into this timeline because of his interference. He quickly used his Authority of Vainglory, [Overwrite] to ensure Gaia and the Counterforce don't send enemies towards him as he has enough already to deal with.

The last thing Mash needs to deal with is Type Enemies. Or worse Grand Servants…

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[Fuyuki City, Outskirts, Castle]

Irisviel Von Einzebern soon asked Kiritisugu working on his laptop sitting down on her couch in genuine curiosity asking, "You have a scary face, Kiritsugu. Is something bothering you?"

She addressed a disheveled-looking man clad in a suit with an almost soulless look in his gray eyes Kiritsugu answered in a dead tone, "Iri, Mount Enzo has been bought. The Ryuudou family practically gave the rights away to a teenager 2 days ago."

Irisviel blinked surprised as Kiritisugu showed a photo of Mash having the Command Seals in his hand she said, "But, that can't be right. The Ryuudou Family gave the entirety of Enzo Mountain and Temple to him. Plus, Mount Enzo houses the Greater Grail…"

Kiritsugu nodded his head as he took a cigarette explaining he sent a Familiar around the mountain in a serious tone, "I did. And we can safely assume this teenager is the Master of Caster. I sent a Familiar to track him but couldn't make it to the Temple on the Mountain. Another player in the war that requires the utmost attention."

*Thud*

She nodded then the sounds of the door opening made them look toward a new arrival. It was a young girl with golden blond hair, green eyes, and wearing a rather elegant blue gown that radiated the feeling of royalty. She had a very serious and dignified air around her.

The arrival is the Saber Artoria Pendragon asking in a respectful tone, "Irisviel, Master, when shall we commence our first move?"

Her eyes fell on the monitor where the video recording was playing her eyes narrowed but then confused asking for confirmation, "Master is that the enemy Servant?"

That made the two get their attention with Irsviel responding in a confused tone correcting her and expressing a confused expression, "No Saber. According to what Kiritsugu said that boy is the Master of Caster why would you assume he was a Servant?"

Saber leered her eyes intently at Mash Bastion in the photo radiating Magical Energy off his body that no Magus could produce. But the person next to her was a beautiful woman the outfit consisted of a black top with a jean jacket and a long tan skirt. Donning her robe that radiated Magical Energy.

Saber opened her opinions to her Master and Irisviel getting both their attention by her words crossing her arms, "Caster Master Magical Energy is too strong for any Magus that I assumed he was a Servant. And the woman next to him is Caster giving off the identity of her ears."

The last comment seemed to throw off both Magus confused getting Saber's attention immediately when Irisivel commented, "Pointed ears? But she looks normal to us? Unless…"

Saber's eyes narrowed realizing she could see past Medea's true appearance hiding herself and controlling the Magical Energy in the area. It was frankly lucky that Saber with her [Magic Resistance] at the A Rank could see past the illusion informing her Master causing him to frown at the news.

He left soon after exhaling smoke, excusing himself from the room to manage his surveillance equipment and see if he could somehow place them inside Caster Territory in the Temple.

The homunculus silently watched Saber look down, deep in thought finding one of the Servant and Master pair. They were not someone to be taken kindly as Saber thought in a serious tone, 'This Holy Grail War was not going to be an easy one. Then again, when has it ever been easy?'