In the darkness, several Assassins walked silently, rushing to report everything they had discovered.

"Is it appropriate for Tosaka Tosaka's daughter to leave it like this?"

"-It's okay, go spy on Berserker's Master. 」

"Yes—"

Although they responded, none of the Assassins could figure out what effect this surveillance would have on the Holy Grail War.

Since yesterday, strange conditions have been added to the order of the Master. That is, the Assassins who spy on the five hostile Masters are also required to carefully observe and report the Masters' private lives, hobbies, appearances, etc. Therefore, the surveillance density of the Assassins who are now scattered all over Fuyuki must be greatly strengthened. In the darkness of the night now, there must be Hassan hiding everywhere to listen to the Master's intentions.

In short, since it is an order, it must be obeyed, although it is troublesome, but it is not difficult, so there is nothing to refute.

The Assassin runs through the night, continuing to track the night of the wild goose.

—————— Dividing Line——————

Night has once again fallen in the forests of Einzbelen.

The night was still dark and quiet, but the traces of the fierce battles scattered everywhere were still clearly visible.

The castle, which had been cleaned up by a maid brought from home, was also badly damaged in the battle between Emiya Kiritsugu and Rod Elumeroi. Even if you want to do the repairs, the maids who are in charge of the chores have already returned to China. Alice Fell sighed and walked through the hallway, trying not to pay attention to the ruinous scene.

Fortunately, there are still a few bedrooms that have not been poisoned, and Maiya Kuyu is resting in one of them. Although Alice Fell had already cast healing magic on her, Einzbelen's healing magic was originally a considerable burden on the wounded, as it evolved from alchemy, not to regenerate the wounded's flesh, but to transform it into new tissue through magic.

Now there is only such a means. If the other party is an artificial person, it would be fine, but now it is a treatment of humans, and according to modern medicine, it is equivalent to a major surgery like organ transplantation.

Exhausted, Maiya is in a state of stupor, and it will take a long time to recover if she wants to regain consciousness and move her body freely.

The thought of being protected by Saber makes Alice Phil even more sad for Maiya, who is seriously injured. But given their importance in the Holy Grail War, there is no doubt that they must be protected first, this is an indisputable fact. I will be heartbroken because my companion is seriously injured, and I can't help but say that this is my own childish sadness.

Kiritsugu left immediately after returning the wounded Maiya, and has not even returned, without even telling Alice Phil and Saber where he is going, probably to pursue Kenes Aqipolud, who had escaped. The reason for the failure to snipe the enemy magician was Saber, which Alice Fell had already noticed. But instead of getting angry or blaming Saber, Kiritsugu coldly threw her down and left. I don't know if it's because he doesn't want to hurt Saber's self-esteem, but anyway, the gap between the two is getting bigger and bigger, and it's hard to make up for it.

Alice Field, who was troubled by the relationship between her husband and the knight king, sighed deeply.

"Shirou, where did you go when Kiritsugu came back just now? I was going to introduce you to him. 」

At the turn of the hallway, Alice Phil happened to meet Shirou, who was there with his head bowed and silent, not knowing what he was thinking, and swept away the troubles in his mind and asked his own questions.

"Uh-no...... Just trying to blow the wind outside. 」

This is the reason why Shirou is troubled at this time, facing his father who has been dead for five years, Shirou wants to meet him immediately, but he has this idea in his heart that now is not the time to meet. It was this kind of thinking that prompted Shirou not to meet with Emiya Kiritsugu.

Alice Fell turned her head to look at Illya, who was pulling Mei around the castle like a curious baby, and muttered to herself.

"Eight years old. 」

"Huh?"

"I mean, Illya in a castle in Germany is now eight years old. 」

"Yes......

Looking at Illya, who was smiling cheerfully in front of him, Shirou's heart was filled with feelings that reminded him of Illya in the Fifth Holy Grail War. The Illya who wanted to save her, but couldn't do anything about it, and could only watch her die in front of her.

If you don't call it out quickly, you'll die, big brother.

This is what Illya said when she met her for the first time. To be honest, the Illya in front of her has a distinct personality from the magician she met before. But they're all Illya, just in different planes. If this is the true face of Illya, then what is it about Illya, who is a magician, to close her heart?

"It's incredible. 」

Alice Fell said with a gentle smile as a mother.

"I didn't expect Illya and I to meet, even though it's Illya from a different world, but to see her smile so happily and make friends, then I'm satisfied. 」

"It's because ...... Holy Grail?"

"Alas, as a Holy Grail, I will gradually lose my personality as 'Alice Phil' with the defeat of the Servant. 」

Alice Phil, who said this, didn't wait for Shirou to speak, and immediately changed the subject.

"However, I'm relieved that Illya will be happy in the future, and get the same feelings that Kiritsugu and I had when we were together. 」

"Why...... Are you so sure?"

Hearing this, Alice Phil stretched out her finger and tapped her head, saying.

"It's my mother's instinct. 」

Suddenly a roar rang in her ears, and not only that, but the roar that tore through the night also took a huge toll on her magic circuit, and the dizziness almost caused Alice Fell to fall under the porch.

The roar came from close thunder, and the ensuing blast of mana meant that the barrier in the forest outside the city had been attacked. Although the enchantment is not something that is so easy to destroy, the spell has been destroyed.

"What's going on...... A head-on breakout?"

A pair of strong arms held Alice Phil's shoulders, which were Saber's arms that appeared beside her for the first time after noticing the mutation.

"Are you alright? Alice Phil. 」

"Well, just a surprise. I didn't expect such a mess of guests to visit. ”

"Is it the enemy?"

Shirou immediately put on a serious expression, and at this time, as if sensing an abnormality, Illya and Miyu also ran over.

"Mom?"

Looking at Illya with a worried face, Alice Phil smiled reassuringly and stroked Illya's head.

"Don't worry Illya, Mom's body isn't that fragile. 」

"Illya, there's a powerful magic reaction approaching, it should be Servant. 」

Miyu said to Illya about the information she had just gotten. Hearing this, Saber immediately made a judgment.

"I'll go out and meet you, stay by my side. 」

Alice Fell nodded. Staying with Saber, who was on her way to meet her, meant that she had to face the enemy herself. But the battlefield is the safest place for Alice Phil, because the strongest Servant is right next to her.

Alice Fell quickened her pace and followed Saber, and Shirou and the others sped through the horrific castle, aiming for the terrace outside the entrance. Since it was the other party attacking from the front, it should be able to meet him there.

"The thunder just now, and this unplanned tactic...... The other party should be Rider. 」

"I think so. 」

Alice Fell recalls the power of the Noble Phantasm "Kamui Wheel" that she had witnessed in Warehouse Street a few days ago. The Sacred Ox Chariot entwined with thunder and lightning - the kind of anti-military treasure that can easily destroy the magic array set up in the forest once it unleashes its full power. It would have been nice if the enchantment had been intact, but due to Caster and Keneth's attacks, the enchantment had not recovered from the damage at that time.

"Hey, Knight King, I'm here to meet you, come out, huh?"

The voice came from the hall, and it seemed that the other party had already stepped through the main entrance. There was no doubt that the enemy was Iskandar, the king of conquest, and listening to his hearty shout, it did not look like a warrior about to fight.

But Saber didn't dare to slack off, and she materialized the silver armor as she ran.

Alice Phil and Saber finally made their way down the hallway to the terrace...... However, when several people saw the enemy Servant standing tall in the hall through the moonlight from the skylight, they immediately did not know what to say.

「……」

"Yo, Saber. When I heard about the castle, I wanted to come and see - how did it happen, huh?"

Rider grinned unashamedly and bared his teeth, and then he moved his neck in a deliberate manner.

"There are too many trees in the yard, and it's so inconvenient to get in and out that I almost got lost before I got to the city gate, so I cut some for you, thank me." The view has become much better. 」

「Rider。 You ......."

Saber snapped, but she didn't know what to say in the face of this inexplicable enemy. Rider said with a surprised frown.

"Hey Knight King, aren't you going to change into a modern outfit tonight? 」

If Saber's appearance in armor is said to be rigid, then what should Rider's jeans and T-shirt be commented on? If you think of this armor as Saber's pride, the cracks in the thick breastplate seem to hint at its fragility. Here, perhaps, it can only be said that "the ignorant are invincible".

Webb half-hid on Ride. Behind his huge body looked up at Alice Phil, looking at his expression whether he was hostile or frightened. Needless to say, his face clearly reads "I want to go home" and "hurry up".

Once, King Iskandar, because of his interest in the culture of the invaded territory, was the first to wear Asian-style clothing, which made his entourage shy away from him. Alice Phil had heard the story, but she certainly didn't know that the reason for Rider to change into modern clothes was actually Saber in a suit.

What made them even more strange was that Rider didn't have weapons or other things to use in combat.

It's a bucket.

No matter how you look at it, it's a wooden wine bottle. Rider, who easily clipped the sake bottle under his arm, is like a sake brewery owner who has come to make a delivery.

"You ......"

Saber took a deep breath and said calmly.

"Rider, what are you doing?"

"I don't understand, I'm looking for you for a drink—hey, don't be there, lead the way, is there a courtyard suitable for a banquet? This castle is all dust, no. 」

「……」

Saber sighed helplessly, and the anger that had been stored in his chest was gone. Looking at this seemingly innocent opponent, she couldn't maintain her fighting spirit.

"Alice Phil, what should I do?"

Alice Phil was similarly confused.

She was angry at the destruction of the forest's barrier before, but after seeing that grinning face, she couldn't hate it anyway.

"He's not the kind of person who sets traps, does he really want to drink?"

Rider once said that he would wait for Saber and Lancer to decide between him. Keeping the pride and self-esteem of the Heroic Spirit, his sudden appearance tonight is really incomprehensible.

"Could it be that the man wants to be soft with Saber?"

"No, it's a challenge. 」

Saber, who should have lost his will to fight, became serious for some reason at the moment.

"Challenge?"

"Yes...... I am a king, and he is also a king. If you want to divide the high and low at the wine table, it is equivalent to a bloodless 'battle'. 」

Perhaps hearing Saber's words, the King of Conquest smiled and nodded.

"Hehe, it's good to understand. Since you can't fight each other with swords, let's use wine to fight it out. Knight King, I won't let you go tonight, get ready. 」

"Interesting. I accept. 」

Saber resolutely responded, exuding a fighting spirit as if he were on the battlefield. Only now does Alice Phil realize that this is not a joke, but a real "fight".

……