"No, I—"

Ignoring Saber's final rebuttal, the lightning-glittering chariot soared into the sky. In the end, only the sound of thunder was left in my ears, and the chariot disappeared into the eastern sky.

「……」

Faced with Rider, who was reluctant to listen to Saber until the end, it was natural to feel humiliated. But at this moment, Saber can't let go of it no matter what, but it is an unexplained "anxiety".

There is no righteousness, no ideals, just a tyrant who promotes violence to satisfy his selfish desires. But even so, there was a group of such faithful courtiers who were willing to form an unbreakable bond with him.

This was contrary to the rules of the Knight King, and she could not accept this belief.

But Saber couldn't just forget Iskandar's words as a joke. There was a reluctance to get him to retract these words—they were the ones that made Saber haunted.

"You don't have to pay attention, Saber, you just have to stick to the path you believe in. 」

It was Archer who had been laughing at her before. Hearing him utter such inexplicable words of encouragement, Saber replied coldly.

"You were laughing just now, and now you want to flatter me?" Archer. 」

"Of course, what you said about the way of kings is very correct, and there is not a single mistake. What a burden this is on your emaciated body. This affliction, this entanglement...... I can't help but want to go up and comfort me. 」

has a dignified appearance and a deep voice, but in his expression and tone, there is still infinite evil and **.

As long as the Golden Servant is in front of him for a moment, Saber will not be confused in the slightest. Unlike Rider, who is able to communicate through words, Archer is just an unforgivable enemy.

"You can continue to play the role of a clown in pain as you said you are right, I like it very much. Saber, how happy I am, maybe I'll give you the Holy Grail as a reward?"

The white jade wine glass shattered in Archer's hands.

"Rider is gone, the feast is over—Archer, either leave at once, or draw your sword. 」

Although invisible, Saber's wielded sword still emitted a powerful pressure. Archer, whose cup was shattered, remained unchanged, not knowing whether it was because of his extraordinary courage or extreme dullness. It could only be one of them.

"Oh, oops, do you know how many countries have been destroyed for this cup?—— forget it, it's no fun to punish you, and getting angry about a clown's gaffe will damage the king's reputation. 」

"Shut up. I only warn once - next time I will cut it mercilessly. 」

Archer didn't mind Saber's scolding, and he stood up with a smile.

"Go hard, Knight King, there are times when I think you're cute. 」

As soon as these last words fell, Archer became a spirit and vanished. The atrium, deprived of its golden light, seemed to wake up from a dream, leaving only emptiness.

And just like that, a battle came to an end.

Although it is different from a battle in the ordinary sense, it is indeed a battle. In order to carry out the king's beliefs, the Heroic Spirits also have many reasons why they must gamble their lives.

When all the enemies had left, Saber stood alone in the courtroom, and Alice Fell couldn't help but feel that the scene was somewhat familiar—the lonely back was the same as yesterday's scuffle in the warehouse street.

But today, there was no trace of satisfaction on her face after repelling a strong enemy. That thoughtful melancholy expression made Alice Phil feel uneasy.

「Saber……」

"—When I finally called Rider, if he was willing to stop and listen to me, what would I say?"

I don't know who this question is asking. Saber turned around with a wry smile, perhaps self-deprecating.

"I remember—'King Arthur doesn't understand other people's feelings.'" One of the knights who left me said so. 」

「……」

"Maybe that's the idea of one of the Knights of the Round Table. 」

Alice Fell shook her head and said to Saber.

"Saber, you are the ideal king, and your Noble Phantasm proves it. 」

Just as Rider has the Noble Phantasm "King's Army", Saber also has the "Sword of Victory of the Oath". If the Noble Phantasm of the King of Conquest embodies the commanding qualities of the Conquest King, then the Noble Phantasm of the Knight King is also the embodiment of her supreme faith. No one can deny the brilliance of this pride.

"Indeed, I want to make myself the king of ideals. In order not to make mistakes, I never worry about personal feelings, and I never confide in my heart. 」

Giving up oneself in order to fulfill the obligations of the king.

This is a far cry from the path of a conquering king with supreme desires.

"As long as the war can be won and the policy is correct, then I am a perfect king. Therefore, I never want anyone's understanding, even if I am seen as a lonely high, I think that is the posture of a king. But can I—can I—like Rider, puff up my chest and boast of my faith?"

At this moment, Alice Phil finally understood why Saber hesitated.

King Arthur ended up with a tragic end of rebellion. Because he was not loved by his courtiers like Iskander, the reputation of the knight king was tarnished.

"—Saber, even though fate is inescapable, it doesn't mean that it is a foregone conclusion. 」

After a moment of silence, Alice Fell suddenly said.

"How?"

"The future is not decided. Fortune, chance, and many unexpected events can finally determine the shape of fate. Therefore, it is not because you are the Knight King that you are doomed, so you have to fight for the Holy Grail. 」

「…… yes, you're right. 」

Once upon a time, the king's magician had warned her that if she drew the sword of fate, she would doom inevitably.

But even so, she did not hesitate.

Although she was enlightened, she didn't really realize what that meant. Even though she couldn't believe in hope, she believed that her wish was right.

So, when she saw the results of the prophecy with her own eyes, she could not accept this fact.

Only prayer, only sorrow.

She wondered if there was something wrong.

The path he pursued should have a more complementary ending-

This thought led her to become a Heroic Spirit, guiding her to Fuyuki's Holy Grail.

"Thank you, Alice Phil, I almost lost my most precious thing. 」

Saber nodded, her eyes still as clear and serene as before, sparkling with confidence.

"I will not get an answer to my deeds as a king, and if I ask about the past. Now it's time to ask for the Holy Grail. That's why I'm here. 」

"yes, that's it. 」

Alice Fell breathed a sigh of relief. The haughty knight-king was not at all suited to that reflective melancholy expression. Follow her beliefs and move forward, this is what she should be. The sword of light also restrains her constant victory.

—————— Dividing Line——————

Fukayama Town, Tosaka Residence Underground Workshop. Now it was surrounded by a bitter silence.

"Rider's ...... What is the evaluation of the treasure......

Shi Chen asked Qili on the other side of the telegraph with some heaviness.

"Same as Gilgamesh's 'King's Treasure'...... That is, exceeding the evaluation criteria. 」

With a sigh.

The conclusion was just as they expected. Being able to learn about Rider's killer skills before the fight made Assassin's sacrifice worthwhile. If he fought with Rider without knowing it, Shi Chen would definitely have no way to take that super treasure.

The only thing that exceeded their expectations was the level of this Noble Phantasm - even if they knew about it beforehand, would they be able to find a way to deal with it?

Previously, Shi Chen had always thought that his Servant.Archer's Noble Phantasm was the strongest Noble Phantasm, but he didn't expect to kill a Servant with the same level of Archer as the Archer's Noble Phantasm, which was really beyond his expectations.

At this time, a rare thought of regret gradually crept into Shi Chen's mind.

Perhaps throwing away the Assassin pawn was a fatal mistake at this point. When facing a dangerous enemy like Rider, it is better to use human tracking to obtain information than to risk a frontal attack. If you can encounter a situation where Rider and his Master go their separate ways, they can also find an opportunity to assassinate them, etc......

「…… Idiot. 」

Shi Chen shook his head, he had made himself so embarrassed. This is not a strategy at all, it is simply a whim of Tosaka.

But things weren't to the point of despair, and there was plenty of information to encourage him to pull himself together. For example, the person who made a pact with Iskandar was nothing more than a third-rate magician. If it was Rod Elumeroi who summoned him at the time and made him Rod Elumeroi's Servant. Then the situation will be much more serious. The Servant's stats fluctuate based on the power of its Master. The dispute between Kenes and his disciples was also used by Shi Chen. It seems that the luck of this Fourth Holy Grail War is on Shi Chen's side.

It's finally time to get real. Shi Chen took the wooden staff beside him in his hand and stroked it calmly and firmly. The extra-large gem in the handle is sealed with the magic power that Shi Chen has spent a lifetime refining to refine. This is the official dress of the magician Tosaka Tokitomi.

"Since there are no more Assassins, then Qili, you don't have to spare your strength. 」

"Yes, I see. 」

From the side of the Demon Dao communication machine, Yan Feng Qili's low and indifferent words came. This first-class disciple and agent still has quite strong combat power even if he loses the Servant. Now that he can no longer command the Assassin, he no longer needs to disguise, and it is time for him to unleash his abilities.

As expected, it's a second scenario from now on. Based on the information gathered by the Assassins, Gilgamesh was mobilized to begin expelling the enemy. As for the countermeasures against Rider, we should also find them slowly in the process.

It's finally time to get out of the workshop and onto the battlefield.

Quietly feeling the pain caused by the magic mark, Shi Chen stood up from his chair.

……