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“There is indeed something I need you to cooperate with.”

After saying this in a slow and unhurried manner, Fang Yi clapped his hands and subtly brushed off the crumbs that had fallen on his haori.

He spoke of 'lacking confidence' in a very serious manner, delaying the treatment time.

He cautiously avoided the unreasonable bug skill of [Intuition], making a small prelude to entice the 'Knight King' to actively mobilize the [Dragon Factor] through the Red Dragon's heart.

“Even the most excellent doctor cannot give treatment advice to a patient without knowing the condition.

“Therefore, before solving the problem, the patient must cooperate with me to find the root cause of the problem.”

Fang Yi looked at Aozaki Touko, who was bound to the side, constantly gagging, but still occasionally staring at him.

He subtly taunted the [Puppet Master], further suppressing her and demonstrating his status as a 'stronger' individual.

This was to facilitate his subsequent 'training' of her, and to obtain benefits such as [Mystic Eyes] and [Crystal Ephemera] from her.

“Even if the symptoms are the same, they may be induced by completely different causes, and the final treatment plan will be completely different.

“Perhaps the 'prosthetic' integration technology cannot be applied to this treatment.

“I need to use some other means and expend some 'precious' props to ensure the perfect completion of this commission.”

-

Fang Yi's words were not only very professional, but also very much in line with the patient's psychology, creating a full sense of ritual and security before treatment.

He even seemed to foresee Aozaki Touko's failure, further reassuring people.

The effect was obvious.

Irisviel stroked her newly created fingers, nodding constantly, while the undetectable worry in her eyes lessened a bit.

She had just learned something from Kiritsugu Emiya.

Aozaki Touko had demonstrated a miraculous puppet technique involving [body modification], integrating prosthetics like Fang Yi, but still failed to heal Saber.

Therefore, although she experienced the magical technology of this unknown Saber and had some inexplicable confidence in him.

She still faintly had some doubts in her heart.

[Will he succeed using a similar technology?]

But now, under the blessing of Fang Yi's 'prescient' words and various abilities that increase [Favorability] and credibility.

She first smiled from the bottom of her heart, and then added a reward.

“Although we are competitors in the [Holy Grail War], Mr. Saber is very cautious and serious about treating Saber.

This lady looked at the 'Knight King', who was quite approving of Fang Yi's words after removing his armor.

After some master-servant heart-to-heart communication, she generously attached an extremely precious promise, one that Kiritsugu Emiya would never give.

“If Mr. Saber's master needs help, and the interests of both camps do not conflict.

“I, as Saber's master, will promise that Saber can provide you with assistance once.”

Artoria nodded in agreement, expressing her opinion in slightly cold language.

“Although our positions are different, we may become enemies again after the commission is over and fight each other.

“But people who radiate kindness to others with a radiant attitude should receive feedback that matches their value.”

Even Aozaki Touko, who was glaring fiercely at Fang Yi after gagging, but could only mutter and curse Fang Yi softly because she had suffered enough losses.

Hearing these words, under the blessing of Fang Yi's various abilities, she faintly developed some recognition for the man who had beaten her.

[He can actually perceive the problem in advance, this man's level is not bad!]

[Perhaps he really has some skills and can solve this problem that even I, a magician at the top, cannot solve.]

But watching Fang Yi, with a standard smile on his face, make an inviting gesture to Artoria and walk into the room with her, closing the door.

Her body trembled subconsciously, already recalling before her brain could react, the standard smile on the man's face when he relentlessly beat her.

Aozaki Touko, trembling slightly, secretly 'chirped' at him again.

[Hmph, just a martial artist who wields knives and guns.]

[Although your boxing skills are indeed very powerful, how can you solve a problem that even I, a genius at [body modification], cannot solve?]

Thinking of her proud [body modification], Aozaki Touko raised her head disdainfully, like a proud unicorn.

Then, the next second, feeling dizzy, she lowered her head at the speed of light and began to gag.

——

A few minutes later.

Looking at the progress bar on his task panel changing from 99.9% to 99.99%, the [Collect Artoria's Magic Power Sample] task, which seemed to be seeking a limit.

Fang Yi cursed Miss Merlin in his heart, and had no choice but to pat the back of the 'Knight King', who was kneeling on the tatami mat, her legs already a little numb, and her eyes filled with some doubts.

He began to continue playing with his patient.

“Very good, change positions.

“First, move your hands and feet.

“Then, try to circulate your magic power again later, a very surging one, preferably like the one during battle.”

Artoria, who had repeatedly circulated the [Dragon Factor] but had not received a response, stood up, the doubt in her eyes already obvious.

Her ahoge moved, and the [Intuition] skill was activated in response, the 'Knight King' raised a question somewhat euphemistically.

“Saber, how many more times do we need to repeat this process of circulating magic power to observe the wound's reaction?

“My intuition tells me that this measure does not seem to have much to do with the treatment, perhaps…”

Fang Yi smiled slightly, realizing that the other party's [Intuition] had been activated.

For this situation, he, who was prepared to fleece the other party, had already prepared a corresponding soothing plan.

He turned his head and took out a tube of [Water of Oblivion] with [Curse Removal Effect] from under his haori, dripping a few drops into a prepared blank glass bottle.

Then, he took out the [Slow Recovery Pill], which he hadn't used for a long time, crushed it, and mixed it with the liquid.

He handed it to the 'Knight King'.

He was prepared to be like the 'immortals' with complete props invited from some backward villages to exorcise diseases.

He would perform a ritual on the surface with enchanted water, but in reality, he would mix ibuprofen, a painkiller, into the powder of the 'ritual'.

He would add some 'progress' to this treatment and fool the other party.

“This is just a preliminary potion that can deal with the curse on your body.

“Letting you circulate your magic power this time is to further allow the medicine to circulate to the wound and observe the reaction of the medicine.”

-

For this half-truthful statement, Artoria, whose [Intuition] was not working, had no choice but to swallow the medicine with some suspicion.

Then, she mobilized the [Dragon Factor] with unprecedented speed, pouring it towards the severed limb at full power.

And this time, the emotion of joy visibly appeared on the 'Knight King's' face, which was full of suspicion.

“It's effective! The curse has weakened!!”

After the joy, the indifference of the 'Knight King', which had gradually escalated due to being manipulated by Fang Yi many times, was gone, leaving only the regret of being somewhat ashamed of doubting Fang Yi.

This 'Knight King', who could correct her mistakes as long as it did not involve the [Holy Grail], quickly expressed some apology to Fang Yi.

“Saber, I'm sorry.

“I was too impatient just now, so…”

Touching the other party's back, listening to the prompt [Task [Collect Artoria's Magic Power Sample] has been completed] ringing in his ear.

A satisfied smile also appeared on Fang Yi's face.

Having achieved his goal, he no longer dawdled or stalled the progress, but secretly used [Frozen Cloud] to send a signal to the monster in the glass bottle.

Then, he grabbed the ahoge's hand and quickly used [Reverse Technique · Enhancement].

He quickly repaired the other party's fingers, and while the other party was still stunned, he waved his hand very casually and prepared to leave.

He was going to receive the reward, and then prepare to interrogate the 'monster', and then 'interrogate' that puppeteer lady.

“Well then, goodbye Saber.

“After I receive the reward, the commission will be officially over.

“The next time we meet, we might be enemies.”

-

Artoria, who moved her fingers a bit after hearing Fang Yi's words, looked at the man who decisively solved the pain and stated his position before preparing to leave.

A strange expression also faintly appeared on her face.

Only this emotion was quickly devoured by the ideal of seizing the [Holy Grail] to change the fate of Britain's destruction.

She said in a deep voice the question that had been on her mind.

“Saber, before leaving and becoming my enemy, can you answer some of my questions?”

He stopped his steps and gave a very simple reply.

“Ask away.

“But I hope this exchange doesn't take up too much of my time.”

Artoria, hearing Fang Yi's words, was first shocked, and then gave a very calm reply.

“Of course, my question is very simple.

“Saber, that is, since we are destined to become enemies who kill each other.

“Why did you take the initiative to join this battle, kill my enemy, and extend a helping hand to heal me.”

After contacting this man several times, the 'Knight King', who had realized something was wrong, very 'smartly' captured the abnormality of the other party's behavior.

“Those books as a reward are too insignificant for your treatment to restore combat power.

“If you want to compete for the Holy Grail to realize the wish of entrusting the Holy Grail, your behavior is tantamount to increasing the difficulty for yourself.”

-

[Can I say that I want to do tasks, and prepare to let you, a servant with good strength but flawed personality, help me through some minefields.]

[Test the level of the remaining servants and reincarnators?]

Thinking of this, Fang Yi shrugged his shoulders and answered the other party very 'honestly'.

“The benefit of healing enemies and obtaining books is just a choice that my strength provides me that does not affect the final outcome, Miss Saber.

“After all, defeating you is not a difficult thing for me.”

Artoria, who was 'provoked', surprisingly did not refute the man's words, having already realized Fang Yi's strength, she gave a serious reply.

“Absolute confidence in winning rather than certain beliefs?

“It's unexpectedly a somewhat arrogant answer.”

The 'Knight King', who believed that winning the Holy Grail must defeat Fang Yi, clenched her fists.

Then, she gave a very firm response.

“Your strength is indeed very strong, but you are also underestimating me.

“The next time I fight you, I will defeat you with my own hands.

“I hope you can swallow this arrogant answer at that time.”

Along with this sentence, Fang Yi also heard such a prompt.

[Task [The Ideal Knight] has been officially triggered and will officially appear when fighting Saber · Artoria.]

Fang Yi chuckled and agreed to the agreement to fight her.

“Then I'll wait and see.

“However, I hope you don't withdraw in advance.”

After saying this, Fang Yi pushed open the door.

Then, he saw a group of 'melon-eating people' headed by Irisviel, waiting expectantly.

——

Looking at Artoria, who was 'newly appearing' and showing her master her intact fingers.

Aozaki Touko's eyes widened, seeming unable to believe her eyes.

Even the words of 'chirping' at Fang Yi in her heart stopped, leaving only countless doubts.

[How did he do something I couldn't accomplish?]

Irisviel touched her servant's hand very excitedly, stroking it back and forth like treating a precious piece of porcelain.

After repeatedly confirming that the other party's fingers had been restored, this lady handed Fang Yi a briefcase with great joy.

“Mr. Saber, this is the promised reward, open it and take a look.”

Fang Yi carried the somewhat heavy briefcase, and a little doubt appeared in his heart.

[Strange, why is it so 'light'?]

[Also, for many magic books, is it a bit casual to use this briefcase.]

He pulled the zipper and saw an 'antique' that he had not expected, and a somewhat thin booklet.

The briefcase did not contain the books he expected, but an advanced and antique 'laptop'.

Irisviel also began to explain.

“This is a state-of-the-art laptop with 32mb of memory and 1gb of storage.

“In order to facilitate transportation and display, at Kiritsugu's suggestion, the Einzbern family has summarized all these books into electronic documents and saved them.”

Looking at Fang Yi's somewhat strange face, this lady had an apologetic look on her face.

“Of course, we will also provide paper books, but it needs to be done in a relatively hidden and safe way, and it will take a few days longer.

“For now, we can only let Mr. Fang Yi use this computer to consult the books first, which may make you a little dissatisfied, I hope you…”

Fang Yi looked at the IBM computer, which cost 100 points to take back to his space, and interrupted the woman.

"No, I'm quite satisfied with this gift."

For Fang Yi, this was a good collectible that could evoke some memories of his previous life in this drastically different reality.

——

A few minutes later, in a room.

After using this 'advanced' IBM computer to browse through books related to [Alchemy], Fang Yi said the following to Aozaki Touko, who was bound by ropes.

"So, Miss [Puppet Master], let's talk about cooperation."

Fang Yi had already realized that if he wanted to gain something now, he needed the help of this Aozaki Touko.