[153] Meeting with Emiya Kiritsugu

"Phew, finally done with all the work," Kazuya breathed in relief. He decided to return to Morioh Town for a while; his last visit had been only for two days.

This time, he needed to sort out the belongings he left behind, like the original manuscripts of the manga he never used. The manga manuscripts he had brought from Fuyuki City were still there.

In Mifune City, the house he was supposed to stay in was undergoing renovations, which meant he would be spending the next two weeks or so in Morioh Town.

As he calmed down during the ride back to Morioh Town, he remembered the invitation he had received before, "Mystic Eye Collection Train."

Before revisiting his true past, he needed to acquire a few "Mystic Eye Killers." As the name suggests, they are used to deal with mystic eyes. Mystic Eye Collection Train had various mystic eye holders, and sometimes uncontrollable mystic eyes would appear. This was precisely why they needed assistance in removing them.

This way, he could not only get rid of his own mystic eyes and replace them with regular eyes but also potentially sell the mystic eyes directly.

Otherwise, a single glance could cause heart failure or engulf someone in flames, if they were lucky. If some dreadful binding contract ensnared him, things would get even worse. He couldn't be compelled to use a Command Spell with a single glance, right?

So, having various types of Mystic Eye Killers was necessary. Among them, the most common type was the glasses variety.

In any case, he needed some connections for this, and he could check with the Ryougi family to see if they had any relevant channels.

"Alright, this is fine."

After getting off the train, Kazuya looked around, squinting slightly. He didn't say anything and slowly made his way to his home.

"Emiya Kiritsugu..."

"Ah, it's me." The man nearby, who didn't hide, extinguished the cigarette at the corner of his mouth with a portable ashtray and said, "This time, I hope to make a deal with you."

"A deal? I..." Kazuya thought for a moment and smiled, "Sure, I don't know what you want from me, but I like the idea of a trade. Besides, I have some things I need from magus like you, so it saves me from asking others."

With that, the two entered the room.

The house where he had fought Emiya Kiritsugu before was right across.

Kazuya hadn't had a chance to renovate it yet.

"Have a seat," Kazuya said, "I won't offer you anything to drink... as you can see, this room currently doesn't possess such things. Oh, right... there's still tap water."

"No, thanks," Emiya Kiritsugu said, "So, what do you want?"

"I should be the one to ask that," Kazuya looked at the dust in the room, wiped a chair, and said, "Why did you specifically come to me?"

The person in front of him had undoubtedly investigated him.

So it should be clear that things like money were of no concern to him.

Emiya Kiritsugu's meager assets were simply not worth considering.

So, what did he want and what did he hope to gain from him...

"Well, let me start by explaining what I originally intended to use for our trade," Emiya Kiritsugu said, "I know you probably don't care about money, and I can't offer a price that would entice you. So... how about a story?"

"Explain in more detail," Kazuya's eyes lit up slightly.

Emiya Kiritsugu's heart trembled a little; he could tell that Kazuya was interested. "I can tell you about my story, anything you want to know. I can share all my experiences with you."

"Story... indeed, that's intriguing. To be honest, it piqued my interest," Kazuya nodded. The experiences of Emiya Kiritsugu were far more extensive than what a couple of episodes in an anime could cover.

His life must be a complex one, filled with various elements. Kazuya could think of many aspects, including "Firearms," "Mystery," "Executor," "Holy Church," "Mage's Association," "Various battlefields," and "Various people," among other experiences.

If it were turned into a manga...

Or perhaps even made into an anime...

That would be fantastic!

"So...," Emiya Kiritsugu said, "What do you think?"

"Go on, tell me. What do you want from me? To be honest, I don't think I have anything that could entice you," Kazuya opened his arms and leaned on his chin with one hand, looking at the man in front of him.

"Ripple."

"Hmm? What did you say?" Kazuya covered his forehead, "You mean... Ripple? You want Ripple from me?"

"That's correct," Emiya Kiritsugu let out a sigh, "Since you created that manga, you can't be unaware of the flaws in Illyasviel and Irisviel, can you? That's their lifespan. Their human functions aren't comprehensive, and their lives are limited, so..."

"You want Ripple to extend their lives..."

"Yes," Emiya Kiritsugu nodded, "In my understanding, there are only two people who can do this."

"One is a Grand-Rank Puppeteer, Aozaki Touko. However, she has long been sealed by the Mage's Association, and her whereabouts are unknown."

"The other... is your technique, Ripple. It's a technique that can store life energy, right? It can keep people young and extend their lives. So, for Illyasviel and Irisviel... it might be useful."

"I see..."

Kazuya fell silent for a moment, "I don't know what effect Ripple might have on them, as there's no precedent in my knowledge."

"Are you saying..." Emiya Kiritsugu's eyes brightened.

"Yes, I can teach them Ripple. But as a condition, besides the story, I have one more request."

"What is it?" Emiya Kiritsugu asked nervously.

This concerned the lives of Illyasviel and Irisviel, no matter what it was... he would agree!

"Help me acquire 'Mystic Eye Killers.' I'll take care of the cost; you only need to provide the procurement channels."

"...Is that all?" Emiya Kiritsugu expressed some surprise.

"Yes, that's all."

"Ah... I understand," Emiya Kiritsugu nodded. When it came to 'Mystic Eye Killers,' he had his sources. Moreover, for the person in front of him, this money wasn't a significant issue.

He didn't mention his own contribution.

Because, for him, this amount of money was not insignificant, but for Kazuya...

Really, it was nothing.

"By the way, you must have some free time now, right? Would you like to work for me here?" Kazuya suddenly asked, seemingly thinking of something, "I can assure you the salary will be quite satisfying."

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