Kenes Ermelo Archipolud isn't in a good mood right now.

Kenes himself was the ninth-generation head of Archipolud's family, a first-class lecturer in the Chronometer Tower Séance, and there is no doubt that in the realm of magic, only the word genius could be a worthy adjective.

His life has been smooth sailing. Talented and talented, no one is more worthy of the envy and envy of others than him. However, perhaps it was this life that was too smooth, which also led to a lot of problems with Kenes's personality.

His temper certainly cannot be called kind. Even if there is a slight difference from your own will, I am afraid that I will not be able to bear it. Just like now, he was in a bad mood because of the environment in Japan, or rather Fuyuki City.

Although he had a very luxurious lease on the top floor of the Hyatt Regency, Kenes had no pride or excitement at all, and in his opinion, the rooms of this hotel were nothing more than a collection of mundane things. The cheesy thing put on a gorgeous coat of magnificence and nobility, which was unbearable for him.

It is not limited to this lowly feeling that it is not limited to this hotel, the island nation of the Far East is full of ugly feelings that make Kennays nerves unpleasant.

The only thing he was glad about now in his heart was that he didn't have to stay in this land for too long. As long as this Holy Grail War is ended as soon as possible, he can return to England with his fiancée.

――――As a participant in the Holy Grail War, Kenes is full of confidence, saying that he will lose...... It probably never came to his mind.

"Hoo ......"

Thinking of the battle that would take place next, he sighed as if he had removed all the irritability from his body.

In fact, Kenance isn't the kind of guy who complains about the harsh environment. It is true that he has nothing to do with the word gentleness, but it would be a mistake to assert that he is a small man because of this.

First of all, as a magician, you should ensure the safety of the position...... No one else has done this as well as Kenes.

Kenes, which has built the top floor of the hotel and used it as a base for activities, has been completely renovated. Transformation in the sense of magic.

There are twenty-four floors covered by the enchantment alone, and the space on the top floor is also otherworldly, in addition to the three magic furnaces dedicated to Kenis, dozens of evil spirits and spirits have been prepared. It's not too much to say that this place has become a magic fortress, and it can be described as impregnable.

"Huh?!"

Kenes's upright face, however, changed color as if he had felt something terrible.

If you want to say why...... He felt the barrier he had placed in the hallway completely broken---but how could that?!

Ordinary people can't even notice it, but for magicians, the barrier in the corridor is an independent space created by ritual-based magic, and it is an enchantment that interferes with the real space by magic, like the inherent barrier, and it is logically impossible to destroy.

However, now this impossible reality has turned into a hard state in front of Kenes. Even if he doesn't want to admit it, he has to face it.

「lancer！」

Keneth called out to his servant in a cold voice.

A cyan aura surged through the air, and with his summoning, the Spear Hero Spirit, who had been standing around Kenes as a spirit, appeared.

"------Anytime, my master."

The beautiful spearman bowed in front of Kenes in a respectful manner. was a great hero in his lifetime, and the heroic spirit who should have been unruly would be so submissive. This is probably because this heroic spirit was a noble knight during his lifetime.

It is true that Lancer's attitude is too humble for a heroic spirit, but from a knight's point of view, his strict humility is a model of chivalry.

But...... His virtues do not seem to impress his master in the slightest. Kenes accepted Lancer's humility with a look of course.

"My barrier has been broken...... There's an enemy coming, go outside and meet it, Lancer. But don't send them away――――― as a magician, I'll make them aware of the true horror of Lord Ermero."

Making a proud declaration, Kenes gave Lancer the task.

Although he is cold and practical in dealing with problems, Kenes is also a nobleman from a famous family, and his style is to deal with intrusive enemies in a dignified manner.

After silently accepting the Master's orders, Lancer vanished like a phantasm in front of Kenis again.

―――――Needless to say, he must have carried out Keneth's orders.

As for Kenes himself, he began to prepare for his first leg in the Holy Grail War.

Only when fully equipped can a magician exert his maximum strength.

But――――― to be honest, nothing will change whether he prepares for it or not.

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"Oh, I didn't expect you to be so powerful, master."

Standing in the ornately decorated corridor, Yonglin, who had regained his servant attire, exclaimed his master with a look of surprise.

On the other hand, Yujiro, who is the one who is praised, has no pride. He used to be often said to be arrogant, but he himself was not a fanatic who knew the height of the sky. Contrary to the first impression he makes on others, he is a very self-aware person. It's just that because his goal is beyond ordinary people, and he is practicing his goal with a natural attitude. Therefore, it is often misunderstood as arrogance. Of course, Yujiro is indeed a proud man, but that is very different from the adjective arrogance. It is because of this personality that if he thinks that he has received unproportionate praise, he will not feel happy or anything like that. "No, what I'm not doing is anything great, and you can do that, Caster." Just like now, the black-haired young man who speaks disappointing words with a cold expression is the best portrayal of "destined to be lonely for a lifetime". Without any hesitation, he denied Yonglin's praise for himself, this kind of overly honest disposition is really unbearable to look at.

Yonglin doesn't think that this kind of incomprehensible character can be welcomed by girls...... Of course, considering her status as a mother, she doesn't need Yujiro to cater either.

She's long past the age when she needs someone to coax her...... To be precise, that kind of childish age has never appeared in Yonglin.

"Yes, I can break that barrier too, but ......."

Saying this, Yonglin lowered his eyes. fell into a state of wanting to say and stopping.

Those are two different things entirely.

It's not a great power, but it's something that surprises her.

With just a fist, he destroyed the barrier that had almost established another dimension.

The huge essence that surged with itself was swung out along with the fist, and the precise structure of the original enchantment was violently destroyed.

If the so-called magic is the embodiment of yin, then Yujiro is the embodiment of yang, and it is inevitable that there will be such a result.

「…… Well, in summary. Master, you've made me more confident in winning this war."

"Didn't you have one?"

"How is that possible? It's just that this faith has changed from 100 percent to 120 percent."

Yongrin covered her mouth and chuckled, as if Yujiro had asked a funny question.

And on the other hand...... Yujiro closed his eyes for some reason. Of course, he was not fascinated by Yonglin's smile, but simply sighed.

-- Very well, this adult is still so unique in his attainments of the amazing language.

Soon, Yujiro opened his eyes. It's just that his expression has changed a lot.

Cold, cruel, and ruthless...... It was the eyes of a predator.

"So, let me see if your confidence is justified. caster。」

A deep voice seemed to announce the beginning of the war. But Yonglin, who always maintained a gentle smile, did not respond to his master immediately.

She turned her gaze to the end of the other end of the hallway, where it was empty.

…… It should have been like this, but Yonglin's vision was not empty. It was as if there was some unseen enemy in that void.

"You heard the master, right? Unknown servant. Why don't you show up soon? If you don't satisfy me, your sin is very serious."

In this way, the first confrontation of the Holy Grail War seems to be about to start at the Hyatt Regency.