"Ah …."
Fiore was a little surprised to see Vlad III. Vlad III glanced at the two of them and waved his hand.
"Are you here to relax, too? Come over and have a chat with me for a while. "
"In that case, I shall accept your invitation."
Upon hearing Vlad III's invitation, Fangzheng didn't stand on ceremony. He pushed Fiore to the table, pulled out a chair, and sat down. Soon, the androids came forward and poured black tea for them. Vlad looked at the two of them curiously with a smile on his face.
"You did a good job, Master of ASSASSIN. The Holy Grail War has just begun, but you've already helped us eliminate a formidable enemy. That's commendable."
"Thank you for the compliment. After all, we're on the same side. I just did what I should do."
"It's fine."
Vlad III waved his hand in response to Fangzheng's answer.
"Even if a battle is inevitable, those who dare to muster up their courage and put their lives on the line are entitled to be rewarded. Even if you have a common goal and enemy, you were able to face Saber of the Red Faction and risk your life to defeat her. This is commendable enough. As a king, I naturally won't be stingy with my thanks. "
"Then I'll accept your thanks."
Since Vlad III said so, Fangzheng naturally wouldn't stand on ceremony. Hearing Fangzheng's straightforward answer, Vlad III nodded in satisfaction. Then, he looked at the town in the distance again and sighed softly.
"It's been so many years, but my country is still here. It's really a pity."
Fangzheng raised his eyebrows when he heard Vlad III's sigh. Of course he knew about Vlad III's history. Although he wasn't very familiar with it, even Fangzheng had heard a little about the famous vampire Dracula and everything he had done …. Of course, that was mostly from the movies.
"Sometimes, when I look back on the past, I wonder if what I did was worth it. But I'm already satisfied to see that the country I've protected is still standing after a hundred years."
As he spoke, Vlad III stood up.
"In the past, I have killed all the invaders who dared to invade my territory without permission. This time will be no exception. Although we have lost Saber, the Red Team should not give up. In the next battle, I look forward to your continued fighting and winning."
Having said that, Vlad III gave Fangzheng a meaningful look. Then, he turned into his spirit form again and vanished into thin air.
So this easygoing Grand Duke was here to commend the heroes?
Watching Vlad III disappear, Fangzheng shook his head and turned to Fiore. At this moment, the young lady seemed to be a little nervous. She held the teacup and looked around, seemingly quite nervous.
"Miss Fiore?"
"Ah, sorry, Mr. Fangzheng!"
Hearing Fangzheng's words, Fiore almost jumped in fright.... Well, strictly speaking, she couldn't jump either. She waved her hand in a panic, as if she didn't know what to say. But that was normal. After all, she and Fangzheng weren't very familiar with each other, and they didn't have much to talk about, so this was no different from a blind date....
"That, that … .That's right, Mr. Fangzheng!"
Perhaps Fiore was desperately trying to find a topic to talk about, so after saying 'that' for a while, her eyes seemed to light up and she said.
She then asked, "May I ask … .Is there a wish that you wish to fulfill?"
"Fulfill a wish?"
Fangzheng was taken aback for a moment, but he quickly regained his senses. That was true. The Holy Grail was the almighty Wishing Machine, and almost all Magicians were aiming for it. And if they obtained the Holy Grail, they would naturally have a wish to fulfill.
"I-I'm sorry, I was rude, Mr. Fangzheng. I shouldn't have asked this question …"
But after saying it out loud, Fiore realised that her question was a little stupid. After all, why a magician wanted to obtain the Holy Grail was a personal matter. This wasn't a casual conversation like "how should I spend the millions I won in the lottery", but a fight with their lives on the line.
"Actually, it's not something worth hiding."
Fangzheng surprised Fiore by continuing the topic. Since he was the one who started it, it would be easier to continue the conversation. Otherwise, once the topic was cut short, both sides would fall into an awkward situation with nothing to say.
"I'm also searching for the Vortex of Origin. The power of the Third Law is necessary for me."
Fangzheng was a Moon Chef after all, so it was not like he had not seen the settings of the Five Great Magic on the forums. As the Third Law, the Holy Grail War was naturally remembered by him. If Fangzheng remembered correctly, the so-called Third Law was the "materialisation of the soul" …. The specifics could not be explained in a few sentences, but in short, it was the ultimate immortality and infinite magic …. Of course, to Fangzheng, this thing was more or less attractive to him.
If he could master the Third Law, then perhaps Fangzheng could use it to obtain firewood that could allow him to burn fire infinitely.
But Fangzheng doubted whether the so-called Third Law was truly "infinite", or if it was only "infinite" within the scope of observation.
But no matter what, if he could get his hands on it, there would be no harm in it …. Not to mention ….
"Only with the power of the Third Law can I return to my home."
"Is that Mr. Fangzheng's wish?"
"Strictly speaking, it's a need."
Fangzheng drank a mouthful of tea before picking up a piece of dessert.
"It's like making money. When you ask people what they want, many will answer 'I want a lot of money'. But in fact, getting money is not their real purpose, because money can't be used to eat, it can't be used to cure diseases, and it can't be used to fulfill your wishes. However, with money, one could buy delicious food, expensive medicine, and everything that one wanted. It's precisely because money can be used for transactions that it's needed. "
Having said that, Fangzheng spread his hands.
"It's the same for me. To me, the Vortex of Origin or the Third Law aren't my goals. They're just tools that I need to achieve my goals. If they can't be achieved, then they're useless to me."
"That's … a question I've never thought about …."
Fiore's eyes widened when she heard Fangzheng's answer. As a legitimate magician, she had been educated since she was a child that a magician must reach the Vortex of Origin. This was the lifelong pursuit of all magicians, and as a magician, Fiore was naturally the same. But after hearing Fangzheng's words, she realized that her goal was only the Vortex of Origin itself. She had never considered what she needed to do after reaching the Vortex of Origin.
"If a man has no goals, he's no different from a salted fish …. Setting a goal, regardless of whether it's achievable or not, at least you can set a direction for yourself to move forward, right?"
Fangzheng shrugged and looked at the girl in front of him.
"Although I've more or less guessed it, please allow me to ask. What is Miss Fiore's wish to be fulfilled?"
"It's exactly what you're thinking, Mr. Fangzheng."
Fiore smiled embarrassedly. She lowered her head and looked at her legs.
"I wish to cure my legs. I can't walk because of the magic circuit I was born with. But with the current technology, if I want to stand up, I have to abandon my magic circuit … But I don't want to do that. I want to stand on this land as a magician. Maybe when the time comes, I'll go around and take a look … at the outside world. "
"That's not a bad idea."
Fangzheng nodded.
"There's a saying in my hometown. It's better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books. Going around and seeing the outside world is a good choice. You'll encounter things you can't imagine. Some may be better than you can imagine, but some may be worse than you can imagine …. In short, this is a part of life. "
"Then, Mr. Fangzheng, you're also …."
But this time, before Fiore could finish her sentence, she saw a cyborg walking over from the side path. The cyborg first bowed to the two of them, then said in a low voice.
"Miss Fiore, Mr. Fangzheng, Sir Danik has invited both of you to the conference hall immediately."
"Is something wrong?"
"Yes."
Upon hearing Fiore's question, the cyborg nodded.
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