101. Precursor to Battle –
“…… Saber, let's go to the sea. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info"
Looking at Alice Phil's unconcealed excitement, the boy girl smiled and nodded. She must not be allowed to notice her nervousness.
He had sworn to protect Alice Phil. Therefore, even the joy that Alice Phil experienced at this moment, Saber is determined to protect it to the end.
If you walk across the Fuyuki Bridge across the Fuengawa River, you will see a large seaside park.
It was late at night, and only the two of them walked slowly on the silent path. The north wind on the sea blew directly through without any hindrance, blowing Alice Phil's long silver hair, which danced like a meteor's tail. In winter, because of the sea breeze, even couples who are dating are reluctant to approach.
And Alice Phil, who saw the sea for the first time, didn't care because she was already used to the cold.
"Here, you should come at dawn. ”
There was only icy darkness in the sea. Saber looked at the sea like this and said apologetically. But Alice Phil, who was staring at the horizon, replied immediately.
"No, the sea at night is beautiful. It's like a mirror of the night sky.
Alice Fell listened to the sound of the heavy waves, and gradually showed a smile on her face.
Perhaps because she had a good day, a faint flush appeared on her snow-white cheeks. Looking at her like this, no one would have thought that she was already married and had children. Her smile was so innocent, as if she was still a teenage girl.
"It turns out that it is such a joy to walk with you in a strange city. ”
"I wonder if I'm a good poster or not?"
For Alice Phil's joke, Saber, a heroic spirit who does not smile, actually said such teasing words.
"Qualified, and flawless. Saber, today you are the most perfect knight in the world. ”
"It's my pleasure. Her Royal Highness the Princess. ”
Facing the girl in black with sincere words, Alice Phil seemed to turn her face to the sea a little shyly.
"Saber, do you like the sea?"
"This ......"
Saber smiled wryly, but his thoughts flew back to his distant homeland.
"In my time, my country...... On the other side of the sea is the gathering place of invaders.
So all I can think of are unpleasant memories. ”
"That's ......"
Alice Phil's expression became solemn at Saber's answer.
“…… I really am. I'm sorry. We're all girls, but you're King Arthur, so there's no way you can go on a date with a knight or anything......"
"Well, yes. But now I already have someone I like, and I like it very much. ”
Saber smiled lightly and shrunk his shoulders. She never regretted giving up her identity as a woman, because what she cared about was the honor of galloping on the battlefield. She cares more about being with him, who she loves the most.
"Alice Phil, what you like to do is not with me, but with Kiritsugu. ”
In response to Saber's question, Alice Phil smiled clearly.
"And him...... No, it doesn't. I will think of sad things. ”
Saber felt a little uncertain.
"Don't Kiritsugu feel unhappy about the time I've spent with you? ”
"Nope. I think he should have felt the same happiness as me...... But no, he's the kind of person who suffers because of 'happiness'. ”
“……”
Saber chewed on this sentence repeatedly, trying to understand the contradictions in the heart of the man Emiya Kiritsugu.
“…… He felt unworthy of being happy. That's right. ”
"Perhaps. He always punishes himself with his own heart. If he wants to live chasing his ideals, he can only make himself more ruthless, but he can't do it. ”
Alice Fell looked out at the sea and imagined her husband running for a common goal in an unknown city.
Saber wanted to say something more, but she didn't know what else to say.
…… I really regret that I talked about such a topic, and now today's conversation is over. It was an unpleasant ending.
Suddenly, Saber grabbed Alice Phil's arms and pulled her closer. And because of this action, Alice Phil's calm gaze met with Saber in an instant.
“…… Enemy servants?"
"Yes. ”
That's right, in the shadows at a distance of about a hundred meters horizontally, the enemy provocatively and deliberately exposed his own aura. And knowing that his breath has been sensed by Saber, the other party is not approaching but gradually moving away.
"It seems that he is trying to lead us through. ”
"Well, that's really personable. Do you want us to choose the battlefield?"
Alice Phil's voice was still as calm as it was. And this calm is also proof that she fully trusts Saber. Saber was once again silently glad that he had met a good master.
"It seems that the other side thinks the same as us, and wants to lead us to take the initiative. Saber, it seems that the other party is also like you, and he is a servant who likes to fight head-to-head. ”
"Well, it seems that it's either a lancer or a rider, so I'm not his opponent in vain. ”
Saber nodded and muttered to herself, and Alice Fell smiled at her with a bold smile.
"Then treat him well. ”
"As you wish. ”
If the other party wants to introduce itself into an area that is beneficial to it, it is still dangerous to rush forward. But based on Saber's strength, she didn't have to worry about that at all. Her master is fully aware of the strength of her servant.
Saber walked in the direction of the enemy, his steps relaxed and confident.
Alice Fell followed behind her as she pressed the button of the device hidden in her pocket. This is the transmitter that Kiritsugu gave her, and it is said that it can be used to tell Kiritsugu where he is. Kiritsugu is very fond of using this kind of mechanical prop that has no magical powers.
Alice Phil believes in the power of Saber. Hopefully, this time the enemy will be far below Saber's, and then easily defeated by the servant she is proud of. Alice Phil was looking forward to such a fight.
Yes, if possible...... She wanted to see the knights decide the winner the moment Kiritsugu intervened in the battle.
Adjacent to the eastern part of the waterfront park is a warehouse street.
And here it is used for duels between servants, but it is very suitable.
Saber and Alice Phil are like duelists who bravely accept a challenge, walking down the wide four-lane lane with dignity. And the enemy boldly stood in the middle of the road. And Ken's strange appearance and the strong magic he exudes show that the other party is an unusual existence.
The two servants stopped at a distance of about ten meters from each other and confronted each other.
This is the first servant Saber encounters, and a battle that stakes his life is about to begin. She watched each other carefully.
The other party tucked his long hair back to his head, and Saber realized that this was actually a man with good facial features.
His weapon is quite eye-catching, a spear that is about two meters taller than a human. Of the seven ranks, there are three in the "Knight" seat, the Saber, the Archer, and the Heroic Spirit of the "Gun". And the man in front of him should be a servant named Lancer.
Unusually, his weapon was not limited to this spear.
In addition to a long spear that he held on his shoulder in his right hand, there was also a short spear in his left hand, which was about one-third the length of another.
If you can make use of the length of the gun, you can use two short guns for a long one. But not to mention swords, I have never seen this scene of using two guns of different lengths at the same time as seen today.
From the handle to the blade, both spears are wrapped in a charm-like cloth that makes it impossible to see them for what they are. I'm sure it was a countermeasure to hide the real name of the treasure.
"It's finally here. I've been waiting for a long, long time, but no one dares to come here...... The only one who responds to me is you. ”
The Lancer's Heroic Spirit praised in a deep but clear voice. Instead of taking a battle stance, he asked Saber with a complacent expression.
"Quite a fighting spirit...... I think you're Saber, I guessed right. ”
"Yes. You're a lancer. ”
"Exactly. …… Ha, I didn't expect that before the death battle, I could introduce myself to my opponent so ordinarily. But I can't help myself. ”
Saber agreed, her cold expression softening slightly.
"It can't be helped. It's not for us to fight for our honor. You must have given your gun to your master."
"Hah...... That's right. ”
He didn't look like a man who was about to fight for his life, but instead smiled wryly with a relaxed face. When I looked at him closely, I saw that he was actually quite a pretty man.
The high bridge of the nose, the awe-inspiring eyebrows, and the delicate facial contours, and the delicate lips make people feel strict and ascetic, but the gentle and melancholy eyes make people strongly appreciate his masculine charm. And the tear mole under his left eye made his eyes even more charming.
Alice Phil behind Saber furrowed her eyebrows slightly.
“…… What a faux pas for a married woman, spearman. ”
In response to Alice Phil's protest, Lancer had to smile wryly and shrug his shoulders.
"I'm so sorry, I've been like I've been cursed since I was born. But there's no way around it. If you want to hate my birth, or hate you as women. ”
Saber snorted, scorning the lancer.
"You're not expecting for, I'm sorry for your face, Lancer. ”
"If that's the case, it would be too boring, I see, the anti-magic ability of the Saber class is really extraordinary...... It's okay, if I were asked to kill a weak woman because of this, then I would also lose face. When I decided to wait here for someone who had the guts to come to the door, it seemed that I had made the right move. ”
"Oh, looks like you're trying to have a good fight. It's a privilege to meet a heroic spirit like you. ”
Saber replied with a smile and an exaggerated expression. It is a transparent and tragic smile that only the warriors who are born and die can read.
"So...... Let's go. ”
Lancer lifted the spear he was carrying on his shoulder, and with a backhand twist, he took a fighting stance. In his left hand, he slowly lifted the spear. The two guns are spread out and waved like wings, a fighting stance that has never been seen before.
Saber also unraveled the surging vindictiveness. The burst of magic stirred up a whirlwind of air in the air, and the air flow enveloped the girl's petite body, and in an instant, her whole body was wrapped in silver armor, and the magic turned into armor and gauntlets. And this is the true face of this knight king Yingling.
“saber……”
Alice Phil swallowed nervously and called out her name. Pulled by the strong fighting spirit exuded by the two, she was already keenly aware of it. In this battle, there is no room for her to intervene.
But she didn't want to be just a bystander. At least she's a surrogate for Saber's master.
“…… Beware. I'll use some healing spells as well, but the rest ......."
Saber nodded without waiting for her to finish.
"Lancer, please leave it to me. It's just that I'm a little worried about why the other party's master didn't show up. ”
As Saber points out, the Lancer's master, who has not yet appeared, is still an independent threat. Normally, the Master will be by the Servant's side, directing the Servant while providing the necessary magic support. As long as Lancer's master hadn't fully trusted his servant, he would have been hiding nearby, watching Lancer's battle.
"Maybe he has some kind of conspiracy, you have to watch out. Alice Phil, I'll leave my back to you. ”
The emerald eyes were silently speaking, undaunted.
Trust the Heroic Spirit of the Sword.
Believing in this heroic spirit who sees itself as the master is not so much trusting in his own decisions.
“…… I see. Saber, bring me victory. ”
"Yes. I sure. ”
Saber nodded firmly and stepped forward.
To the lancer, to his spear......
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