Fate· Wanderer

2. The chapter of planting buds

"Obey the call. I ask you, are you my Master? ”

The man standing in the magic array looked at Rin Tosaka who was stunned and scratched his cheek in a little confusion.

“…… Hmm, or should I say that?

- Ahh ”

He smiled with an incomprehensible playful smile.

If the silence before was due to the impact of common sense, now it is because of some kind of troublesome premonition that I feel a big head.

"So, who are you?"

Ah, as soon as he said it, Rin Tosaka's heart was filled with remorse. Doesn't this seem to be in a weak position and defenseless, as if I also opened my mouth when I met Archer before, saying that I am actually the type that has no ability to respond to unexpected situations......

When Rin Tosaka muttered in his heart, the man in front of him made a proud declaration with a hearty face.

"Me? I am the one who has not tasted victory, I am the one who has not suffered defeat. It is neither an end to illusions, nor a person who breaks reality. I'm Servant. My name ......"

- paused. What caught Rin Tosaka's eyes was a serious face.

"—Can I leave my Master? Unknown Servant. ”

"Huh?" Rin Tosaka came back to her senses. I could definitely feel Archer behind me. “Archer？”

"Are you...... Servant？ Archer stared intently at the man in front of him.

"That's what I'm asking. Follow the trajectory of the summoning, only to find that your master is not in front of you or anything...... Compared to this, is it difficult that you also want to be her Servant? It's not funny. ”

It was only then that Rin Tosaka noticed something strange. Archer had made a pact with him, and if the man had been summoned by himself, there was no doubt that he was a Servant. However, he was not able to perceive the inhumanity of being a Servant - not only that, but Archer and Archer were hesitant before coming to a conclusion.

- Could it be that this level is the strength of the Servant summoned by himself......

Archer stepped over Rin, who was bending forward in frustration.

"There's no point in arguing or anything. Even if there was an accident, it would be impossible for a Master to summon two Servants—"

"And that's it. I probably, understood. The nameless man relaxed, "Perhaps, I don't have the same purpose as you. However, there will be no conflict. After all......"

Staring into Archer's eyes, he spoke in a strange tone.

"Like you, I'm here for something I care about."

Archer didn't waver, and there was a moment of silence. The momentum of the two servants was clashing, and Archer did not move, but he had an overwhelming advantage - it was better to say that the nameless man did not fight back. Is it to show sincerity, or is it to say-

“***——on”

A very low voice escaped from the man's mouth. Clearly, I felt the difference in the whole person. Isn't it a reality that humans can reach—or is it like being a servant of the realm of fantasy?

“Overedge！”

Open your hands. The streamer outlines the outline. [Something] builds the skeleton. Solidified under the guidance of the inherent concept. The concept that has been obtained through some channel is contained in it.

The black and white double swords, which are clearly and quaintly shaped, are held in the hand.

——Revealed, symbolizing the great achievements of the heroic soul in his life. In such a confrontation, it is tantamount to showing weakness. However, Archet's momentum has receded like a tide.

Contrary to Archer's tense demeanor, Rin Tosaka suddenly became excited.

"Saber? Is it Saber?! Yes! ——”

"How obsessed you are with Saber. Don't understand the situation? Master。 Even if you are a good magician, it is unrealistic to have enough magic to contract two Servants. It will only lead to a situation where neither Servant is combat-powered. See what we're going to do, Master. Not to mention...... Who are you? ”

Bang bang.

"This? ……”

Identical twin swords appeared in Archer's hand.

"I'm ......" the corners of his mouth were filled with borrowed pride, "invincible and undefeated...... People who have never been able to end their fantasies and have never changed reality. ”

Fly. Unexpectedly, the first attack was launched. The black and white swords in his hand were thrown out very crisply, drawing a shining arc in the air. Without waiting, Rin Tosaka felt incomprehensible about such behavior-

"Ping-"

A crisp cracking sound.

This time, even Archer, who had made a good file, was surprised. And in the air, in the present position, the enemy smiled as if in perfect foresight, and his lips moved.

“The· Matter”

Running –

Ran in the air. There was something [matter] frozen under his feet, and a rippled shimmer flashed under the powerful recoil.

Then, in one breath, he broke through the door of the basement, took his place above the steps, turned around, took up his empty hands, and spoke condescendingly.

"In that case, there is no way to do it. If you belong to different camps, even if you have special feelings, you don't have the freedom to sign up for each other. ”

Archer was just preparing for the rush and didn't make the next move. Rin Tosaka realizes her mistake. He is the master of the Holy Grail War, and standing in front of him is his partner...... No, it's a Heroic Spirit who is a Servant.

“…… Stop, Archer. ”

"Seriously? Not to mention the possibility of contracting with other masters, do you understand the meaning of Servant? Do you understand what it means to be a lone follower? ”

- Self-explanatory. Servants survive in this world with the support of magic. Magic is the crystallization of life force. The servants who roam the city are nothing less than a plague for ordinary people.

Rin Tosaka gritted her teeth. It's a pity......

Until then, an unknown servant had made that decision in place of Rin Tosaka.

"Well, don't worry. I can feel it...... In that direction, there was a ...... that shifted his gaze to the eyes of the Knight of the Bow, "a...... Enough to contract two or even three Servants. ”

"That's ...... Xindu? ”

Rin Tosaka, however, noticed the key in the words.

"As for the name, it doesn't hurt to say it. Who I am has no meaning to who I am. All the apocryphal nature of this name has nothing to do with me. As for the dignity of the Heroic Spirit or something, that kind of thing is not as good as a cup of black tea. Just listen like this—

I am a person who has never brought victory, never fallen into defeat, never ended illusions, never rewrote reality. Salutation...... Youning: You just, call it that. ”

"Overhead ...... Heroic Spirit? Or will there be conditions for the generation of heroic spirits in the future? ”

Rin Tosaka said to herself.

"Trouble. Even if you know your real name, it's meaningless. Archer, what do you think of that Servant? ”

"Whoa...... How do you describe it...... It's not like a heroic spirit. ”

"Not like a Heroic Spirit...... What does that mean? ”

Archer looked proud.

That's what it means literally. Whether it is the breath or the quantity, it cannot be said that it is beyond the scope of human beings. From the clash of [skills], I don't feel that the [Dao] is enough to be qualified for the character of the Heroic Spirit. If you have to say it, it's pitifully weak. It can be used as a non-combatant, but it can also be seen as a threat to a lesser extent. ”

Rin Tosaka was slightly stunned. Then, smile.

"Frankly confident, Archer—"

"Speaking of which, although we have just experienced a small fight side by side, we have had the most important exchange between the master and the servant."

"Huh? The most important thing - the exchange ......"

"That said......" Archer lowered his head slightly, a warm smile on his face. Now, Master, what's your name? ”

"Huh? I'm Rin Tosaka......" Perhaps realizing that his attitude was too casual in the state of being unexpectedly defeated, Rin Tosaka regrouped and came again.

"I am, the head of the Tosaka family who is in charge of this place. I'm ......."

"Rin. That's it. ”

“…… ??? "A straight punch – so to speak. Rin Tosaka was taken aback again.

"How. Can't you? ”

There was something akin to Archer in his eyes that resembled anticipation - no, just the anticipation of watching his master twist his posture. Sure enough, this guy's personality is broken.

"That's it, that's it. Call it however you want. ”

I feel my face getting hot. Rin Tosaka huffed past Archer and stepped up the stairs.

"Remember to clean up your troubles, Archer. Otherwise, I won't be able to spare you. ”

"Understood."

Behind him, Archer's magnetic and resounding answer came from behind.

"—Rin."

PS: Super ~~~ I like the super ~~~ magnetic "Rin" that Archer shouted ~~~ all kinds of feelings~~