« Something big is happening. »
These were the first words that Clovis spoke to Caster. The two were in a room that had been made available by some London allies of the Rote Mäntel. Caster asked his Master:« You say it because you saw that that kid was under the control of a magus? »
« She was not a magus, this is the point. That girl is too powerful to be a simple magus. She could be a magician, a true magician. »
« Interesting … »
« Yes it's very interesting but it's also dangerous. Magician are not like magus. They seek power, that's why they approach the Root. Do you know it? »
« I've heard of it. »
« There are several theories that revolve around the Root and its nature. A member of the Rote Mäntel and dear friend of Herbert, a certain Werner Lorenz, theorized that the Root is none other than Plato's Hyperuranium. You know the philosopher from Athens, don't you? According to Plato, everything that exists derives from the ideas that originate in Hyperuranium. Everything from people to animals, from nature to things, everything originates first as an idea and then as a subject. The Root is Hyperuranium, it's the basis of existence and when it's reached one can come into contact with magic in its true form. »
« So the Root is a source of power and at the same time the origin of everything? »
« Obviously it's just a theory. It's not easy to determine the true nature of the Root. There are those who suggest that it's more like the One of Plotinus, while others see it as the noumenon of Immanuel Kant, others believe that the Root is the famous Will of Power by Friedrich Nietzsche. Everyone has his own idea of the Root but it is certain that it emanates power and that power can destroy everything. »
« So that girl, do you think, saw the Root? »
« Probably yes. »
« How long should we stay in this old filthy room? »« This is a hideout, Caster, haven't you figured it out yet? The police saw us, we can't act if we have cops looking for us. The Rote Mäntel are already taking care of this. »
« How? »
« Any law can be folded with the power of money. »
« Okay, after what will we do? What will be our next move? »
« I must prevent the Holy Grail from being destroyed. » Clovis said in a nervous voice.
« Fighting to preserve the Holy Grail so you can use it is a wise move, but trying to kill those who want to destroy it is foolish. There would be another way to deal with the problem. »
« I am open to every suggestion, Caster. »
« God is with us, Master, and opened a door that we have not been able to notice until now. »
« What are you talking about? »
« The former T6 agent. The Lancer Master. We can use him to attack the Mage's Association, we can use him to eliminate Bradley Jenkins. Just because he's a Master does not mean that it will not yield to the scent of money. Perhaps your organization can corrupt him. »
« Not directly, the Rote Mäntel would never harm the Mage's Association. Technically we are allies, I will get the money to Tetsuya but he won't have to know my identity or he could use it against me. »
« True. We will use the killer to eliminate Bradley Jenkins and so we will ensure that the Mage's Association hunts the murderer instead of the Grail. »
« Sounds like a good plan, you had a great idea, Caster. »
« The pleasure is mine, Master. »
Clovis knew that what he was doing was morally wrong but he didn't care. He wanted to win the Holy Grail War at all costs. To save his daughter's life, Clovis would have burned even the whole of London.
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