"So ......"

Looking at the two of them, I always felt hesitant in my heart.

I don't want to add another burden to the girl who has a lot of opportunities.

Besides, it was I who offered to grow up independently, and I couldn't rely on her for everything.

Therefore, the matter was taken care of.

However, at my age, there are too many things to deal with maturely.

My performance is just like my age, full of immaturity.

I thought of what Buck said, and what the girl and Ios said about me as the main thing.

Is it really okay to rely on me like this?

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“……”

The contradictory complex emotions make all kinds of words blocked in the throat and unable to be spoken.

"Shirou, leave the judgment to you. Since he is asking for you, I will give you advice at most. Perhaps seeing my hesitation, the girl's clear blue eyes looked at me and smiled as usual in response to my trust.

"Well...... Knight Ji said so, and I don't have any opinion. Anyway, when it comes to fighting, I'm just responsible for forming a few magic circles and throwing a few fireballs. Don't leave this kind of decision-making to me. Ios shook his head and said deliberately.

In the face of the two people who support me so much, a warm current wells up in my heart.

At present, I can say that the most important two people in my life believe in me without any doubts.

I swore to myself that I had to do something to repay their trust.

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"Since everyone agrees, then ......"

Taking a deep breath, just as I was about to make a decision-

"Your Excellency——!"

A loud voice rang out behind him, from a strong man named Buck.

"Hey, what are you doing, man, can't you wait before you discuss the results? Let me tell you, we all agree that you are too ugly and will lower the appearance of our team. So you'd better find another job. ”

Ios said matter-of-fact as he waved his hand, looking as disgusted as he could.

"Buck, what did you find?" Ignoring the living treasure-like Ios, my gaze turned to the strong man with a nervous face.

“…… I'm sorry, Your Excellency, but I must have made such a noise as I went up the mountain that it was discovered by the scouts arranged by the team down the mountain. Come and see ......"

My heart tightened, and I quickly rushed to the position next to the strong man.

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Looking down the mountain, he suddenly gasped.

The black-pressed crowd was like ants, densely blocking every location at the foot of the mountain.

That's at least a thousand people!

"I'm sorry...... It's all because I was so focused on guarding my surroundings that I ignored the situation down the mountain. By the time I found out, it was already like this......"

The strong man thumped his huge head in annoyance.

"It's okay, I don't blame you. It is a great pity that you have come to inform us of the crisis we are facing. "I comfort the strong man.

Actually, I didn't blame him in my heart.

After all, he did this kind of thing on his own initiative, and I didn't order him to pay attention to anything in the first place.

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"Buck, it's too late for you to get down the mountain. I'll cut two wounds on you with my sword, and you roll on the ground a few more times to get dirty. At that time, it will be said that you fought with us as a pioneer, but you did not win, and it is good to get away with it. No one will doubt you. As he spoke, a sharp sword was projected.

I've decided, at least not to involve unrelated people.

"No, Your Excellency, allow me to fight alongside you!"

To my surprise, the strong man straightened his waist and said resolutely.

"No, do you understand what this is......

"I understand. An ordinary person like me, who has neither a holy sword nor a magic spell, but only relies on his strength to eat, probably ...... No, I'm sure I'm going to die. ”

Obviously saying such desperate words as death, the strong man's smile was unusually hearty.

The face of the strong man makes people rise to a tragic respect.

"Why, at such a cost?" After a while, I asked slowly.

"Haha, it's wonderful to say, I always feel that Your Excellency is the one who deserves my Buck to die for." The strong man said boldly, "Besides, even if you escape by luck this time, you will inevitably be besieged to death by that group of boneless despicable villains in the future, so it is better to take this opportunity to kill him." It's enough to live like this, hehe! ”

"Buck, you ......"

In the face of such heroic words, I didn't know how to answer for a while.

I want to tell him that for him, it should be the weak me who is not worthy of being a partner.

But he always felt that no matter what he said at this moment, it was a blasphemy against his unparalleled martial arts.

"Your Excellency, I haven't asked for your name yet. If so, can you let us know? The strong man said suddenly.

"Ah, of course. My name is ......"

I was in a hurry to answer.

“…… Just call him Emiya-sama. From now on, he is your master. ”

However, on the side behind me, the girl's crisp voice reached me and the strong man first.

"Artoria?" I'm a little unhappy with the girl's sudden insertion.

It's not that I'm not happy with her interjection, but that I don't feel comfortable with what she says.

I never had the idea of taking anyone as a servant, let alone being called a "lord." In my opinion, this is simply a violation of the dignity of others.

It's just that I wonder why the legendary Knight King is known for her honesty and integrity, and she is trying to achieve the equality of all citizens.

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"Is this true? Lord Emiya, you actually ......" The strong man grew his mouth in surprise.

"That...... Buck, I'm ......"

"Lord Emiya, you actually ...... Are you willing to take someone like me as your servant? God, thank the Goddess, how merciful You are! ”

"-What?"

The words that I was going to apologize were forced back.

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"But you have to show enough bravery to deserve the honor. You must know that Lord Emiya has never accepted servants before, but he made an exception for you! ”

The confused mind had not yet been cleared, and the voice of Ios on the other side behind him was clearly connected.

"No, Ios, I ......"

"Understood, Eimiya-sama, please use this battle as a trial. Your subordinates will certainly live up to your expectations! ”

Buck fell to one knee facing me, his eyes flashing with fervent reverence.