Chapter 5: Engraving Command Seals for Master
The moment Su Xiao opened his eyes, he found himself in a familiar room. The surrounding environment was somewhat dim, with faint blue light emanating from the walls, giving the entire space a cold, technological feel.
This was his exclusive room in Reincarnation Paradise.
Su Xiao sat up from the bed, his gaze sweeping across the room. Everything was as usual—the simple metal table, the chair, the storage cabinet against the wall, and the large screen embedded in the wall.
He raised his right hand and looked at the back of it. There, a complex pattern had appeared, formed by three interconnected sword-shaped marks, faintly emitting a blue glow.
"Command Seals..."
Su Xiao muttered softly. He knew what this meant. In the Holy Grail War, Command Seals were the absolute authority a Master had over their Servant. Three Command Seals meant three absolute commands.
But for Su Xiao, this was more of a burden.
He stood up, walked to the metal table, and lightly tapped it with his finger. A blue light screen immediately appeared, displaying various data.
[Contractor: Su Xiao]
[Rank: Eighth Rank]
[Paradise Coin Balance: 12,580,000]
[Current World: Holy Grail World]
[Identity: Master]
[Servant: Saber]
Su Xiao's gaze swept across the data, finally settling on the "Servant: Saber" line.
Saber...
He recalled the scene from before. That silver-haired girl wielding a sword, her eyes filled with determination and a hint of confusion.
"Looks like I need to find her first."
Su Xiao turned and walked toward the door. Just as he was about to step out, a prompt suddenly appeared on the screen.
[Warning: Detected that the contractor has been marked by a special force. Please be cautious.]
Su Xiao paused slightly, then continued walking without hesitation.
Being marked was nothing new. In the Holy Grail War, every Master would be marked by other participants. The key was how to deal with these marks.
He pushed open the door and walked into the corridor. The corridor was empty, with only a few dim lights on the walls, casting a faint glow.
Su Xiao walked forward unhurriedly. His perception had fully spread out, sensing every movement around him.
Suddenly, he stopped.
In front of him, a figure slowly emerged from the shadows. It was a man wearing a black robe, his face hidden in the darkness, only a pair of eyes visible, gleaming with a dangerous light.
"Master of Saber, I presume?"
The man's voice was low, carrying a hint of mockery.
Su Xiao didn't answer, just quietly looked at the other party.
"Don't be nervous, I'm not here to fight you." The man spread his hands, showing he meant no harm. "I just want to have a little chat with you."
"About what?"
"About this Holy Grail War." The man took a few steps forward, stopping about five meters away from Su Xiao. "You should know that this Holy Grail War is different from the usual ones."
"Oh?"
"Seven Masters, seven Servants, fighting each other, the last one standing gets the Holy Grail." The man sneered. "That's the rule on the surface. But in reality, this Holy Grail War is just a game."
"A game?"
"That's right, a game." The man's tone grew colder. "The ones behind the scenes are watching us fight, enjoying the show. And we, the so-called Masters, are nothing but pawns in their hands."
Su Xiao remained silent, quietly listening to the other party's words.
"So, I want to find some allies." The man extended his hand. "How about joining forces? With our strength combined, we might be able to break free from this game."
"No need."
Su Xiao's answer was simple and direct.
The man's expression froze, then quickly returned to normal. "Are you sure? Alone, you won't last long in this Holy Grail War."
"That's my problem."
Su Xiao bypassed the man and continued walking forward.
Behind him, the man's gaze flickered, but in the end, he didn't make a move.
Watching Su Xiao's retreating figure, the man let out a cold laugh.
"Arrogant guy... but that's fine, you'll soon realize how terrifying this Holy Grail War really is."
After saying that, the man's figure gradually faded, disappearing into the darkness.
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Su Xiao walked through the corridor, soon arriving at the exit.
Pushing open the heavy metal door, a dazzling light poured in, making him squint slightly.
When his vision cleared, what appeared before him was a completely unfamiliar street.
The street was lined with various European-style buildings, with a few pedestrians walking on the road, all wearing modern clothing, looking like ordinary citizens.
But Su Xiao knew that these seemingly ordinary citizens might be Masters or Servants at any moment.
He took a deep breath, feeling the magical power flowing in the air.
This was the Holy Grail World, a world full of danger and opportunity.
Su Xiao walked along the street, his gaze scanning his surroundings. He needed to find Saber first, then figure out the situation in this Holy Grail War.
Just then, a familiar aura suddenly came from ahead.
Su Xiao looked up and saw a silver-haired girl standing at the end of the street, quietly looking at him.
It was Saber.
Su Xiao walked over and stopped three meters away from Saber.
"You're here."
Saber nodded slightly, her eyes complex. "Master... I have something to tell you."
"Say it."
"I... don't remember my past." Saber's voice carried a hint of confusion. "I only know my name is Artoria, and I am a knight. But everything else... is a blank."
Su Xiao was silent for a moment, then said, "That's not important."
"Not important?"
"Mm." Su Xiao nodded. "What matters is the present, not the past. Since you've forgotten, then let it be forgotten. Now, you are my Servant, and I am your Master. That's enough."
Saber was stunned for a moment, then a faint smile appeared on her face.
"Thank you, Master."
"No need to thank me." Su Xiao turned and continued walking forward. "Let's go, we need to find a place to stay first."
"Understood."
Saber followed Su Xiao, the two walking side by side down the street.
The sunlight cast down, stretching their shadows long.
The Holy Grail War had officially begun.