Chapter Nine: Matou's Elimination

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My name is Alaya.
I have summoned “myself.”
25623:32:11
That’s right, I sent Ryunosuke Uryu to become a student under Tokiomi Tohsaka.
Although he awakened his magecraft talent through contact with the magical floating dragon, he is still a complete novice. I’m no teacher, and if I let him ramble on his own, he might just end up bringing out Commander C.
If you want a butterfly, might as well make it a thorough one—after all, I am the suppressing force in this world.
The Tohsaka family has managed the spiritual ley lines of Fuyuki since ancient times. They are the only local magecraft lineage among the founding trio and the land providers for the Fuyuki Holy Grail War.
Tokiomi is a local heavyweight in Fuyuki. Haven’t you noticed that all the major battles in the Fourth War that stirred up big commotion were handled by him in cooperation with the Church? If a mage is born locally, he would inevitably get involved.
So, after some planning and unexpected twists, the wild mage Ryunosuke Uryu successfully became Tokiomi’s disciple.
Since Ryunosuke is a local, and the master-disciple relationship isn’t very close, he doesn’t live at the Tohsaka estate. He only visits when he has questions and otherwise keeps to his honest part-time job.
By the way, he cured his sister’s self-harm tendencies with suggestion magic—putting me, the Caster-class Servant, in quite a humble position!
The original story mentioned that Ryunosuke is very popular with women, a trait even more evident when he’s not being foolish.
Tokiomi’s favor hasn’t increased much, but Aoi and Sakura’s should be fairly high. As for Rin?
Unfortunately, it’s negative. The first time the young girl showed magical talent, she set fire to his sleeve—he seemed like he wanted to pat her head.
I’ve been a bit annoyed by those cleanup mages who vanish most of the time but suddenly appear when needed, so I’ve kept my physical manifestation confined to the cellar except when Ryunosuke wants to report on his progress.
Who knows what they think of a Servant running around uncontrolled?
Why does Ryunosuke listen to me so well?
[Hint: Both Uryu siblings can slightly perceive the “Root,” causing different psychological effects, and you are the “Root” itself.]
It’s like a DC fan seeing Iron Man, Captain America, or Black Widow suddenly drop in and invite them to join the Avengers.
At that moment, who cares if it’s special effects, if the dimensional wall is broken, or if it’s a crossover—just say yes first.
Oh, Spider-Man would work too, but Hulk is a no-go.
My previous state was troublesome. Though I became a Servant, I had no attack skills or Noble Phantasms. As a Caster, I couldn’t even perform magic, so I buried myself in learning magecraft within the Root’s vortex.
Time flies when there’s something to do. Soon after I learned to control my Servant aura and roam freely, Ryunosuke obtained a Command Spell.
Though it seems to be Lancelot’s? Doesn’t matter.
According to my original plan, Ryunosuke should handle Hassan, Lancelot, and the Lancer, while I find a way to deal with Illya, Artoria, and the Emperor. Lancelot is no longer a consideration.
As for the wife who must perish after absorbing a Servant’s soul... well, I have a plan, but whether it works depends on what happens next.
[Hint: The plan’s feasibility is 0.01%.]
The older sister has the ability to see information worldwide and her judgments on objective matters are highly accurate. Still, I only drafted a rough plan—many practical issues remain to be refined.
“Cross that bridge when we get there. Don’t worry, after all, we’re cheating.”
[If you mess up though...]
“You incompetent add-on, shut up!”
[Waaah... I’m not an add-on...]

25594:55:11
I built a house for myself inside the Root.
The giant globe in the center can’t be dismantled, and the blue protective barriers around it can be removed, but the starry sky backdrop is truly unreachable. The stupid system says it’s just a texture, but I don’t really believe that.
The house’s exterior and garden scenery basically replicate how my home looked when I was the “Patient Zero,” only with an added pool under the globe, making it look like a fountain sculpture.
And since the Root is omnipotent, clothes, bags, cosmetics—whatever I want is no problem. Maybe one day I’ll build a shopping street to stroll through when bored?
Sometimes, waking up in my own bed at “home” makes me think it’s all just a dream.
In reality, I don’t need to sleep or eat or drink. I do those things out of habit and to avoid going insane—though the stupid system and the older sister assure me that’s impossible, since I don’t have a fragile brain prone to madness.

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Yeah, how could a data segment go insane? Maybe a network disconnection? Unfortunately, I haven’t lost connection. Though I don’t know where the stupid system connects to, it does stream new anime and dramas. Comparing Fate/Zero’s animation to this world’s live-action is pretty interesting.
Anyway, dropping meaningless actions, the story is approaching the time the plot begins. I must plan carefully to avoid accidentally unleashing the black mud.
[Hint: Zokuen Matou has made a breakthrough in researching “PAX-201” and has decided to abandon this Holy Grail War.]
Hmm... originally in the story, he planned to quit, but Kariya insisted on participating.
A mechanical female voice continued to list the reasons for the “Insect Master’s” inaction.
[Hint: Without using DNA points, “PAX-201” autonomously mutated the symptom “Absorb Others’ Mana.”]
[Hint: Without using DNA points, “PAX-201” autonomously mutated the symptom “Absorb Magic Attacks.”]
[Hint: Without using DNA points, “PAX-201” autonomously mutated the symptom “Soul Connection.”]
This is like the Star Absorbing Technique! No, it can be used on its own... this is the Northern Darkness Divine Skill! Xiaoyaozi, where are you? Come take this monster away!
Not all bad, Ryunosuke is basically super-evolved now.
[Hint: Combo achieved. The combination of “Absorb Life Force,” “Absorb Others’ Mana,” “Self-generate Mana,” and “Soul Connection” caused the special symptom “Perpetual Motion Machine”: Unless all infected insect swarms are destroyed, “Zokuen Matou” will live forever.]
Hey? Holy Grail? Someone has achieved immortality with their own power~ What do you think about that?
[Waaah...] The stupid system is crying.
[Hint: Matou Family withdraws from the Holy Grail War.]
With the older sister’s voice, a biowarning bubble popped up over the Matou estate on the city map. I reached out and popped it, and a video window appeared.
“Heh, anonymous kindred spirit, long time no see.” A somewhat rough male voice came through.
Never mind no one is your kindred spirit and you’re looking the wrong way—who is this blue-haired cheerful man sunbathing on the roof?
“I have no ability to communicate with the Root, but let us assume you can hear my words.”
“My name is Magiri Zorgen, an ancestor of the Matou family from twenty-six generations ago,” the man said, “equivalent to the current head of the Matou family, Zokuen Matou.”
Ah, I guessed it. Time really is a butcher’s knife.
“Although I don’t know your purpose in helping me, I still thank you. Living too long made me forget the original goal of pursuing immortality, which was a grave mistake.”
I never intended to help, and besides, you stole my magical dragon.
“My dream is to eradicate all evil in the world. It seems even the Root cannot do this, so I must do it myself.”
Evil in this world? That won’t do—I plan to take it all away.
“I am the one who accomplishes all good deeds in the world. I am the one who eradicates all malice.” Suddenly, Matou—no, Magiri Zorgen—opened his arms wide and shouted, then transformed into countless flying insects scattering away.
[Hint: Zokuen Matou has left Fuyuki City.]
[Hint: “PAX-201” has returned to a controllable state.]
Is he trying to imitate En-Sof? Too bad his looks are far from it.
[Waaah...] The system is still crying.
“Fine, it’s my fault. Shut up, you stupid system.” I lightly smashed the cube, then noticed a red mark that had appeared on the back of my hand.
“You’re bold, huh? Daring to paint your symbol on me?”
[I’m not stupid... not me...]
[Hint: Because Ryunosuke Uryu obtained a Command Spell, the original summoning contract can be dissolved.]
“No, don’t dissolve it.”
I looked at the biowarning mark on my hand:
“So not only did the butterfly lose Commander C, but the number of Servants under control has doubled?”

25361:07:25
On the rooftop of Fuyuki General Hospital, I drew a very ugly magic circle with chalk—
An octagram with two rings, and some random scribbles in the gaps. Done.

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‘Is this really necessary?’ I asked the older sister in the Root.
[Hint: At least one Master must form a contract; otherwise, as a Caster, you won’t be recognized by the Church’s “Spiritual Instrument Disc.”]
‘Forget others, what if Kiritsugu comes and kills her?’
I wheeled the prepared wheelchair into the center of the magic circle.
[Then just say you’re solo EX.]
‘Then why have a Master at all!’
[You can also complain to Irisviel...]
‘What kind of heartwarming sitcom is this, telling mom on dad! And stupid system, shut up!’
[I’m not stupid...]
[Hint: The incarnation is ready.]
“Declare—”
I barely stretched out my hand and said two words when the magic circle flashed violently, and a girl appeared in the wheelchair.
‘So fast! This summoning is way too casual!’
The girl in the wheelchair fluttered her lashes and opened her eyes.
Hmm... feels like a double opening.
“Tell me, are you the Master who summoned me?”
“Yes, yes. My name is Zero... cough, I mean Lin Hao.”
“Contract established. My name is Illyasviel von Einzbern, occupying the Caster class. I will help you seize the Holy Grail.”
“I’m just hoping for a miracle because I’m paralyzed and can’t get better... Is the Holy Grail War dangerous? You look younger than me...”
“Rest assured, although I look this way, I was battle-hardened before becoming a Servant.”
“Um... if possible, please don’t hurt other Masters. After all, everyone participates with a wish they hope to fulfill...”
“That cannot be fully guaranteed, but if it is your wish, I will do my best to avoid affecting them.”
“Hehe... then we’re friends, right? Can I call you Illya?”
“As you wish, Master.”
[...Pfft.]
‘Don’t laugh, you stupid system! It’s hard enough to come up with lines and act!’
[I’m not stupid...]
[Hint: The Master incarnation has been delivered to the empty bed in Room 401, and false memories have been implanted in the related doctors, nurses, and archivists.]
‘Seems like a lot of work.’ I pushed my wheelchair and left the rooftop.
Come to think of it, although the system created the body from my original world’s final moments, was it this slender and frail? It’s much worse than my current form inside the Root.
After placing the Master incarnation in the room to lie down, I started fiddling with her—or rather, myself.
Hmm... pinching myself doesn’t tickle at all.
[Didn’t expect you to be this kind of Alaya...]
‘Guess it’s because I’ve been busy lately and neglected daily routines...’
I sighed and cracked my knuckles, then immediately returned to the Root’s vortex in spirit form.
[I didn’t mean to! Waaah... sob sob...]
[Hint: Lin Hao’s background has been created and deployed.]