It's no exaggeration to say that this was a big surprise for Saber.

It immediately became clear that he had become the object of some kind of intense magic. In the next moment, she had been completely deprived of her knowledge of the space around her, and was sent to a movement without heaven and earth and without any sense of direction.

That's the legendary limit spell specific to Domination of the Servant. At the extreme speed that almost collapsed all the laws of cause and effect, in a fraction of a second, she had broken through the distance of space like the speed of light, completing the teleportation between two different points in space.

That being said. She is worthy of being a specially processed sword-wielding spirit suitable for battle. Although she had just been transported from the chair next to the bus stop to a completely different place, once she realized that this was a familiar warehouse, she immediately understood that the strange phenomenon was caused by Kiritsugu's spell. There must have been some sort of emergency that would have made it necessary for the Servant to rush to the guard stronghold immediately. In the microseconds between the time he completed the spatial breakthrough and the time he reached the floor of the cellar, Saber had completed his transformation from a disguised suit to a silver armor.

You don't need to ask anyone, it's clear at a glance.

An iron gate that was broken by rude force. The figure of Alice Phil, who was supposed to be lying in the magic array, disappeared, and was replaced by Maiya Kuyu's blood-stained body, rolling on the ground as if she had been thrown there.

"Maiya!"

Saber hurried to her side, frowning at the depth of her wound. The injuries at Einzbelen Forest are nothing compared to that. This time, if we don't get medical attention as soon as possible, we will definitely be seriously injured.

As if sensing the Servant's shining aura, Maiya slowly opened her eyes.

「Saber？」

"Maimi, cheer up! I'll bandage you right away, it's okay......

But Maiya pushed Saber's outstretched hand away.

"Hurry, chase quickly, Rider outside, he will ......"

Saber was more surprised by Maiya's reaction than being sent to this place by the Spell.

Maiya must have realized how serious her injuries were. I must have fully understood that I was on the verge of death. However, this taciturn assassin's assistant is more concerned about the safety of the captive Alice Phil than his own life, urging himself to prioritize Alice Phil's rescue.

"But, in that case......

Just as he was about to ask back, Saber suddenly understood.

This woman is also a knight. Although it is different from the way he expresses his pride, the courage to sacrifice his life for the task he has on his back is exactly what Saber believes in chivalry.

Be sure to guard Alice Phil in the warehouse, and by the last moment, Maiya Kuyu must have sworn to Kiritsugu and Alice Phil. In order to entrust Saber with the promise that could not be fulfilled to the end, she did not hesitate to sacrifice her own life.

"I, it's okay, soon, Kiritsugu will arrive, so you hurry up and ......

Saber gritted her teeth and closed her eyes.

Rationally calculated, for every minute and second that Saber spends worrying about Maiya, Alice Phil may be in a desperate situation.

There is still a glimmer of hope that Maiya might be rescued by Kiritsugu, who arrives later. However, the fate of Alice Phil, who was taken away. There are no guarantees if Saber doesn't catch up immediately. Judging by the shooting marks left in the cellar, there is no doubt that it was the Servant's ghost. The pursuit was only possible for Saber, who was also a Servant.

"Maiya, you must hold on until Kiritsugu comes. I'm going to get Alice Phil back. 」

Maiya nodded, closing her eyes as if relieved.

Saber connects Maiya's vows with a new vow. There is no longer any hesitation.

Ran out of the warehouse like a hurricane and jumped on the roof with a stomp. Look into the distant sky that has darkened and search for the enemy.

Since it was due to the rapid transient movement caused by the Commanding Spell, it is certain that the attacker had left here not long ago. The enemy has not gone far. Even if it can't be perceived by breath, it can still be detected by visual inspection.

Standing on the rooftop, Saber took advantage of the Servant's super eyesight to look far away, scanning around without much effort and instantly catching the enemy.

It's about half a kilometer away, and it stands majestically on the rooftops of a mixed apartment that looks like a shopping street.

A strong physique, with flaming curls and a crimson cloak. There is no doubt that it was Iskandar, the Rider conquering king that he had repeatedly encountered on the battlefield.

"No, is it really Rider?!"

Saber was still a little skeptical about Maiya's eyesighting.

It is unbelievable that the conquering king, who had always been known for his fierceness, could resort to such despicable means. However, it was the unconscious Alice Fell who was supported on his sturdy wrists, and he could no longer doubt it after seeing this scene. Although it is not known how they guessed Saber's new stronghold. There is no doubt that this is the Rider who attacked Maiya and seriously injured her.

Rider appeared as if to lure the enemy deeper, and as soon as he made eye contact with Saber, he immediately turned around and disappeared to the other side of the building.

"Damn!"

Saber took a stance and planned to continue the chase, but the opponent was the heroic spirit of the Rider cavalry, and Saber couldn't help but smack his lips.

If you continue to jump like this, it will be easy to catch up through the streets. But the premise is that the other party also walks like Saber. If Rider had escaped on his Kamui wheel, even Saber's feet would have been able to catch up.

But Saber also has the skill to ride. Rather than using a treasure that flies in the air to reach its destination, it is necessary to be able to surpass the mobility of walking at a long-distance cruising speed.

If it had been before, Saber would have given up because she couldn't catch up, but I don't know if it was lucky or unlucky, and yesterday Maiya gave her a new mount.

Deeply grateful for Emiya Kiritsugu's foresight and the care with which everything was prepared, Saber rolled over and removed the magical armor that had hindered riding, and mounted his mount in the courtyard of an abandoned house.

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