"ah……"

Fiore was a little surprised to see Vlad III, while Vlad III glanced at the two of them and waved his hand.

"Are you guys here to relax, too? Then come over here and chat with me for a while, how about that?"

"Then I'd rather obey you than be disrespectful."

Hearing Vlad III's invitation, Fang Zheng didn't hesitate and pushed Fiore to the table, then pulled out a chair and sat down. Soon, an artificial man came forward to pour tea for them, and 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, and you have helped us eliminate a powerful enemy. You deserve praise."

"Thank you for the compliment. After all, we are all in the same boat, and I just did what I should do."

"No problem."

In response to Fang Zheng's answer, Vlad III waved his hand.

"Even if fighting is unavoidable, the brave who dares to muster up the courage and devote his life to it will be eligible for rewards. Even if we have the same goal and enemy, you are able to face the Saber of the Red Camp and defeat it at the risk of your life. This is praiseworthy enough. As a king, I will naturally not be stingy with my praise and thanks."

"Then I will accept your thanks."

Since Vlad III said so, Fang Zheng would not be polite. After hearing Fang Zheng's straightforward answer, Vlad III nodded with satisfaction. Then he looked at the town in the distance again and sighed softly.

“It’s really touching to see that my country is still here after all these years.”

Hearing Vlad III's sigh, Fang Zheng also raised his eyebrows. Of course, he knew the other party's history, although he was not very familiar with it. However, even Fang Zheng had heard a little about the famous vampire Dracula and everything he had done... Of course, that was more of the history he learned from movies.

"There are times, looking back, when I wonder if what I did was worth it, but seeing that the country I protected is still standing here a hundred years later, I am already satisfied."

As he spoke, Vlad III stood up.

"In the past, I have killed all the invaders who dared to invade my territory without permission, and this time will be no exception. Although we have lost Saber, the Red Camp will not give up. In the next battle, I hope you can continue to fight and win."

Having said that, Vlad III looked at Fang Zheng meaningfully, and then he transformed into a spirit again and disappeared into the air.

So this casual Grand Duke is here to honor the heroes?

Seeing Vlad III disappear, Fang Zheng shook his head and looked at Fiore opposite him. At this moment, the young lady seemed a little nervous. She was holding a teacup and looking around with her eyes wandering, seeming to be quite nervous.

"Ms. Fiore?"

"Oh, sorry, Mr. Founder!"

Hearing Fang Zheng's words, Fiore was so scared that she almost jumped up... Well, strictly speaking, she couldn't jump up. She just waved her hands in panic, and it seemed that she didn't know what to say. This was normal. After all, she and Fang Zheng were not very familiar with each other, and they didn't have much to talk about. As a result, it was no different from a blind date...

"Well, that...right, Mr. Fang Zheng!"

Perhaps she was trying desperately to find a topic to talk about, so after saying "that" for a long time, Fiore finally seemed to light up and began to speak.

"May I ask...what wish do you want to fulfill?"

"A wish fulfilled?"

Hearing this, Fang Zheng was stunned for a moment, but he quickly reacted. That was true, the Holy Grail was a universal wish-granting machine, and almost all magicians were going for it. And if you get the Holy Grail, you naturally have a wish to fulfill.

"Yes, I'm sorry, I'm rude, Mr. Fang Zheng, I shouldn't ask this question..."

But after saying it, Fiore realized that the question she asked was a bit stupid. After all, why magicians want to obtain the Holy Grail is a personal privacy. This is not a small talk like "how should I spend the millions of lottery tickets?", but a fight with each other's lives at stake.

"It's actually nothing worth hiding."

Fang Zheng went beyond Fiore's expectations and continued the topic. Since he was the one who started it, it would be easier to continue the conversation. Otherwise, if the topic was interrupted, both parties would be in an awkward situation with nothing to say.

"I am also here to pursue the Root Vortex. The power of the Third Law is necessary for me."

Fang Zheng was after all a Moon fan, and he had seen the settings of the five major magics on forums. He would naturally remember the Holy Grail War as the third magic. If Fang Zheng remembered correctly, the so-called third magic was "soul materialization"... It was hard to explain it in a few words, but in simple terms it was ultimate immortality and infinite magic power... Of course, for Fang Zheng, this thing was somewhat attractive to him.

Especially if he could achieve the third method, then Fang Zheng might be able to use it to obtain firewood that would allow him to burn infinitely.

However, Fang Zheng doubted whether the so-called third law was truly "infinite" or just "infinite" within the scope of observation.

But no matter what, if you can get it, it will naturally be good and not bad... Not to mention...

"Only with the power of the Third Law can I return to my homeland."

"Is this Mr. Fang Zheng's wish?"

"Strictly speaking, it should be considered a need."

Fang Zheng took a sip of the tea in the cup and picked up a piece of dessert.

"It's just like making money. When you ask others what they want, many people will answer 'I want a lot of money'. But in fact, getting money is not their purpose, because money cannot be used for food, treatment of diseases, or to fulfill your wishes. But money can buy delicious food, expensive medicines, and everything you want. It is because money can be used as a pillar for transactions that it is needed."

Having said this, Fang Zheng spread out his hands.

"And it's the same for me. For me, the Origin Vortex or the Third Law are not my goals in themselves, but the tools I need to achieve my wishes. If they can't achieve my wishes, then they are of no use to me."

"This is really... a question I have never thought about..."

Hearing Fang Zheng's answer, Fiore couldn't help but open her eyes wide. As an orthodox magician, she was taught from childhood that magicians must reach the Root Vortex. This is the lifelong pursuit of all magicians, and as a magician, Fiore is naturally the same. But when she heard Fang Zheng's words at this moment, she realized that her goal was only the Root Vortex itself, and she had never considered what she needed to do after reaching the Root Vortex.

"If a person has no goals, he is no different from a salted fish... Setting a goal, no matter whether it can be achieved or not, at least gives you a direction to move forward, right?"

Fang Zheng shrugged and looked at the girl in front of him.

"Although I have almost guessed it, please allow me to ask, what is Miss Fiore's wish to fulfill?"

"Just as you thought, Mr. Fang Zheng."

Fiore smiled sheepishly, then lowered her head and looked at her legs.

"I hope to heal my legs. I can't walk because of the influence of the magic circuits I was born with. But with the current technology, if I want to stand up, I have to give up my magic circuits... But I don't want to do that. I hope to be able to stand on this land as a magician. Maybe then I will go around and take a look at the outside world."

"That's a good idea."

Fang Zheng nodded.

"There is a saying in my hometown that goes, 'Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles.' It is a good choice to travel around and see the outside world. You will encounter some things you can't imagine, some may be better than you think, but some may be worse than you think... In short, this is also a part of life."

"Then, Mr. Fang Zheng, you are also..."

But this time, before Fiore could finish her words, she saw an artificial man walking towards her from the path next to her. She first bowed to the two of them, then whispered.

"Ms. Fiore, Mr. Fang Zheng, Lord Danic asks you to gather in the conference room immediately."

"What happened?"

"Yes."

Hearing Fiore's question, the android nodded.

"Just received news that traces of the Red Berserker were found in the forest."