At the darkest hour of the day I finally left.
It didn't take that long for the kids go to sleep but Masaru spent a bit longer cleaning the house than I would have liked, and for some reason she always stops me from helping her.
Ate least she doesn't go all 'no one helps in this house', because I would be extremely annoyed if that was the case.
I thought for a while about making a bounded field in the house but decided against it. I don't know any field that would help protecting the kids during this war and I would most likely bring attention to this place, currently it's basically a safe haven as I never use magecraft there.
Arriving at the abandoned building I take a small look at the current bounded field.
Extremely basic, it will warn magus this is someone's else territory and will tell me if a intruder appear.
Really, it can barely be called a bounded field, even the one Kiritsugu left in the Emiya Residence in Stay Night was better than this crap.
My understanding of runes is not enough, I can't create bounded fields better than the ones I already did, so time to learn a new type of magecraft.
Grabbing The Tantra of Tachiwaka-Ryū I immediately begin reading it. It's not that long of a book, having less than two hundred pages, which for me is too few. I only hope I can learn enough to at least survive long enough to summon my servant.
I also use the Batna Sik runic sequence to help myself in my studies. Being a rune that specialise in the idea of improving the self makes it perfect for any kind of training, including studies.
I really abuse of this combination don't I? Well, not my fault they're so versatile being able reinforce myself and better my training using a single runic sequence is simply great.
After around two hours I finished reading the book.
From what I could gather the most interesting part was about the application of curses and the creation of talismans.
Curses are the hardest to do, I actually need to 'curse myself', or to be more specific, I need to shape mystery inside my body in order to conceptualise the curses into the world. That makes curses a rather effective form of magecraft, as the spell is done in the Microverse(Body) which reduces the rejection from the Macroverse(World).
It's a reliable path for me in the future but sadly not something I can apply currently, it needs practice and a safe environment, two things I can't afford for now.
So I will focus all my effort on talismans.
Compared to curses they're 'harder' as they need material and time to be made, but to compensate can be made in large amounts.
Basically, I will write certain 'commands' onto papers and through prayers I can connect to the Mystery surrounding the god I prey to. Of course, some basic spells such as creating fire or wind don't need preyer to be used, but it can increase the conceptual value of the spell, consequently, making it stronger.
With that in mind, I decided to use a 'memory' spell. I have two purposes in mind, the first is to recall Tamamo-no-mae's talismans and use them as a basis for my own, hopefully that will help intensify the effectiveness of my spells. And the second is to recall the summoning circle to summon my servant.
First I use the rune Othala(ᛟ), that represent experience and fundamental values.
Then Mannaz(ᛗ), the rune of intelligence and awareness.
Ansuz(ᚨ) that is used to reveal messages, I actually need to use this one twice for it to be effective. The rune by itself won't gather enough conceptual power to recall a memory, so I need two to increase it's power. That's a rather common action from what I could gather, but I never do higher level magecraft so a single one is usually enough.
Well, let's begin. "Oma(ᛟᛗᚨ)."
Then, fragments of my memories start becoming clearer.
I can remember the informations I need. Sadly not all of them are that great.
Tamamo's talismans are all the same, it seems it uses her connection to Amaterasu to produce a spell, so sadly copying it won't be effective to me. The ones from the book will have to suffice for now.
Thankfully I was able to remember the summon circle perfectly, and the chant as well. I will try to do some changes, as I don't think using Zelretch's name in the chant will suit me. Maybe something about the servant I want to summon? Well, I want a compatibility summon so trying to reference for a certain hero is not a good idea. I think Caster or at least a magecraft practitioner will be the best, so I shall emphasise their magic skills in the chant.
Next, I decide to finally enforce my base. Using some runes around the entrances to increase their durability alongside making people ignore this place, it's better that normal people don't find this place.
I have a few runic sequence that can 'impose' the idea of path. By writing them on the walls and linking them to this place's leyline I hope to create an effect similar to the Ryuudou Temple. Of course it won't be as strong but will at least delay people for a few instants, and luckly not only spiritual beings will be affected but Magi and normal people as well, of course any low to mid tier spell will break this protection, but it will have done it's purpose.
With that done, I think I have enough protection for now. Some touches here and there will be needed but I think this works.
Now, time to do the summoning.
Slowly I begin writing the necessary symbols, alongside the circle. I mess it up a few times, so it took a bit longer than I would like, and I forget a symbol or two from time to time so I had to reuse the runic sequence to recall them.
And while my knowledge is rather poor, I believe I have a way to aid my servant. Writing another circle around it in runes I think I can 'enhance' the summoning, maybe making their vessels more stable? It will either work, or not even activate at all. My hopes is that by gathering enough telluric energy I would be able to make my servant 'ascend', similarly to what is done in FGO. It's foolish to risk it on a higher level of summoning, but I have no idea who my enemies are and have low to zero meta knowledge, so I will have to cheat in whatever way I can!
Well, the summoning circle is done, time to initiate the summoning.
Entering a similar position to that of Rin when she did her summoning in UBW I begin chant.
"Let silver and steel be the essen-" Light hits my closed eyes, breaking my focus.
'Huh, light? At this time?' I then look at the windows. 'Wait, the sun is rising?! Fuck!'
'Masumi wakes up ridiculously early! If she notices I am not at home that could bring me problems! Back home, quickly! I can do the summoning during the night.'
I quickly reinforce myself and run back as fast as possible. 'I will absolutely regret not doing the summoning now won't I? Eh, future Niko's problems.'