In front of an ordinary house, Alice Phil and Saber stopped their cars.

In the interval between battles, Artoria, who changed into a black suit, looked capable and mature, and looked heroic.

Holding the sleeping Elya, Alice Fell opened the door.

What greeted you was the desolation you had expected. The courtyard was overgrown with waist-high weeds, and the main house, which was submerged in weeds, was full of uncomfortable feelings.

This is a Japanese-style building that Hisayu Maiya bought not long ago as a base, and even in this deep mountain town where you can hardly feel the passage of history, this building should be considered an unusually rare style. In addition, the large area of this all-wooden structure is a rare example in the history of modern Japanese architecture.

But because it didn't take long to buy, I only had time to clean the bedroom, and the environment of the house was messy.

However, Alice Fell didn't mind the poor accommodation conditions, she just wanted to find a hidden temporary place to stay, so that she could hide.

"Is Miss Elija alright?" Artoria glanced at the little girl in Alice Phil's arms.

Grabbing her mother's clothes, Illya, who was pale, was asleep, and she could feel the hot heat when she touched her skin. From the moment Illya suddenly fainted, Alice Phil's face became very bad, but Alice Phil just explained that she had a cold fever and quickly moved out of the castle.

"Saber, I'm worried about you, Illya is fine." Alice Fell smiled and comforted the young knight, but the smile was very reluctant.

"It would be nice if it was all right...... But......" Artoria glanced at Elia again.

"Well, I know what you're going to say, there's something wrong with Illya, but I can still take care of her. However, in this way, Saber will be dragged down in battle. Alice Phil's expression was a little depressed.

"Alice Phil, I don't think so, it's my accusation to protect you and Miss Elijah." Saber said in a deep voice.

"I'm sorry, it's a shame, but it's ...... to have such an accident compared to Elia"

"No, no need to apologize, you and Miss Elijah should be more careful with their bodies. It was the master's rudeness that caused Miss Elijah to be so frightened, and I will seek justice from him with my sword. Artoria remembered Purple's actions and said resentfully.

Alice Phil nodded absentmindedly: "Well, Saber is so considerate. ”

The tone was very sincere and praised Artoria's conduct, but her slightly confused eyes revealed her different opinions.

"Anyone you've ever been in contact with will think the same way. Alice Phil, you are a very charismatic person. ”

Saber deliberately teased in a relaxed tone in order to make the conversation less heavy.

When she said this, even Alice Phil could only smile bitterly in embarrassment.

"I'm embarrassed when you say that...... However, being able to fight with Saber is what little contribution I have left. ”

Alice Phil gently placed Illya on the tatami mat in the bedroom and covered her with a quilt.

"Alice Phil, I never thought of it that way, and while you and Miss Elijah are indeed androids, I never thought of treating you differently from normal humans...... Saber explained hurriedly.

"I know, Saber is a very gentle girl...... Saber, Kiritsugu loves the world, but the approach is a little extreme. ”

"I can understand that, but I'm reluctant to get involved in what he's doing." Artoria frowned.

No matter how much she understands this person named Kiritsugu and how much concession she is willing to make, the scene of forcing her to go against her will with a spell is something she can't forgive no matter what, and the discord between her ideas and Emiya Kiritsugu is an incompatible contradiction, and there is no room for reconciliation.

Faced with the girl's disgust, Alice Phil had no choice but to cancel the topic.

It is unrealistic to expect the Knight King and her husband to get along, but fortunately, she can act as a buffer middleman, although these times with Saber are a return gift in exchange for the safety of her daughter's life.

“…… The Holy Grail is to Elijah and me, and the Holy Grail is to me what it is to me. Because from the moment I was born, I had the 'instrument' that could make it come. ”

Listening to Alice Field's words, the girl knight nodded.

"I've heard that your mission is to be the 'Guardian of the Instrument'."

However, Artoria acts with her twenty-four hours a day, but it is still unknown how and where she hid the Vessel of the Holy Grail. Since they trust each other, there is no need for her to ask. Once Saber has won all the battles, all he has to do is take the 'weapon' from her.

“…… So, no matter what happens, I want my 'baby' to be in the hands of my loved ones - Kiritsugu, and Saber you. ”

Alice Phil said prayerfully, and Saber bowed his head.

"Before, when I was first called, I swore to protect you and to win the final victory. I am not going to break that oath. ”

The resolute tone is indisputable.

Alice Fell barely managed to squeeze out a smile and responded silently.

With information about the Holy Grail War churning in her mind, her expression suddenly changed.

"--Someone's breath is approaching!"

The barrier placed in the courtyard did not send a warning signal, and Saber issued an early warning, and the person who came appeared directly in front of her.

A voice with a hint of sarcasm appeared in the semi-enclosed room.

"A similar barrier is easier to crack after a second experience, and in terms of structure, it's not that sophisticated, is it?"

Dressed in a khaki suit and white casual shoes, the visitor looked calm and criticized Alice Phil's defenses in a homely manner.

"Stand back, Alice Phil."

Artoria reminded as the magic flowed, covering the petite body with a layer of blue-white armor.

"Don't be nervous, I'm not here to fight, or I'm really going to fight, even if you can be evenly matched with Elquit, Alice Phil and Ilia can't be my opponents." Purple calmly explained the contrast of strength between the two sides.

"Are you here to laugh at us?" The girl's holy green pupils revealed an enraged look.

"Naturally not, I don't appreciate the boring act of having fun. Before I came, I heard sad news, so I had a new question, Knight King, I know the vow you made to this beautiful lady, if you had to choose between Alice Fell and Mother and Daughter and the Holy Grail, which side would you prefer? ”

"Ridiculous question, you don't need to sow discord here, of course Alice Phil will give me or Kiritsugu the Holy Grail Vessel, this premise is not valid from the beginning." Artoria's answer was watertight and showed absolute trust in her collaborators.

Out of concern for Alice Phil and Illya, although the girl knight was very vigilant, she never took the lead in front of the unknown enemies of Purple and Elquit.

"So did Alice Phil tell you that she and Illya are actually the vessels of the Holy Grail, walking on the battlefield with the appearance and wisdom of a human form, and being endowed with the function of the Little Holy Grail to avoid the risk of destruction, this is the essence of the artificial humans of Einzbelen's generation."

Purple unabashedly told the girl the truth hidden behind the scenes.

"What...... Alice Phil ...... "Artoria was suddenly confused, and her vision became a little dazed.

Her vow is to protect Alice Phil, but her wish is also to obtain the Holy Grail.

If the Holy Grail must be obtained, then Alice Phil or Elijah must be sacrificed, and in this way, isn't it equivalent to breaking her oath?

This is a heavy blow to the Knight King, who adheres to the spirit of chivalry and has a good impression of Alice Phil.

The girl knight's hands, which held the invisible hilt of the sword, couldn't help but lose her strength.

Unconsciously turning her head, her gaze met the purple eyes.

The black eyes fade unconsciously, the light purple pupils are clear and deep, as if rendering a layer of magnificent color, and there is a flowing halo under the surface, mysterious and changing all the time, exuding endless attraction, once you fall into it, you may never be able to pull it out.

"I ......"

By the time Artoria sensed something was wrong, the situation was irreversible.

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PS: What a terrible habit not to update...... I still have a lot of things to revise, but I'll try to speed up the progress of the Holy Grail.