"Well, got it. And then, what do you want to tell me? ”

Ios said without looking up.

"What I want to say is that now His Royal Highness the Prince should also recognize the situation." The bishop's voice gradually became louder, "The current Saxons, from the royal city to all places, all the territory has been controlled by our temple. Now, whatever His Royal Highness wants to do is subject to my approval, including your ability to inherit the throne! ”

"Not necessarily, if I really want to do something, don't even try to stop me when the Praetorian Guards of the Royal City come. Who do you think you are? Ios was merciless in his sarcastic remarks, "I have long said that I am not a cowardly person like my brother. My country will be in my own hands, and I don't need your interference. From now on, don't try to interfere in my business anymore! ”

"Oh, oh, Your Royal Highness, don't say it so absolutely." There was a smile in the bishop's voice, "You can leave it alone, but your people, do you have to think about their safety?" ”

"What did you do!?"

Ios' eyes widened when he heard this, and he jumped up from his chair almost instantly.

"It's nothing, it's just that every resident of Wangcheng is forced to hang the portrait of the Holy Son in their homes on weekdays, and they are all secretly integrated with the explosion magic that has not been activated." The bishop smiled, "Now if I snap my fingers, the entire royal city, excluding the royal palace, will be completely reduced to a sea of fire, and will be plunged into destruction and madness!" Oh yes, except for the royal city, there should be my subordinates in every village who distributed portraits, so maybe there will be no Saxons in an instant! ”

"What! You ......," Ios's face turned pale, "it's impossible, didn't you say you wanted to control the Saxons?" Destroying it won't do you any good! ”

"Yes, it is a pity that such a strong and resilient nation has been cut off like this." The bishop sighed, "But that's how the temple behaves. For what you can't get, you'd rather destroy it yourself than let others get it. This is the legendary jade burning. ”

"And Prince Ios, I know you're wondering if I'm trying to scare you. Then lean over the east window and enjoy the view. ”

As soon as the bishop finished speaking, a large fire suddenly lit up outside the window in that direction.

“——！”

Ios lunged in that direction.

Bai Maung and I hurriedly caught up.

But I saw that it was a place in the royal city, and a raging fire was ignited!

Around, you can faintly see the frightened people running in a panic.

"It was a warehouse for horse farm hay, and I just set it on fire. Rest assured that no one was hurt. The bishop's words rang out, "How about it, Prince Ios, do you want me to set fire a few more houses for you?" ”

"You madman...... I will never let you go......" Ios couldn't help but grit his teeth, "It's good that you have something to do with me, what does it have to do with ordinary residents?!" ”

"Oh, but your attitude, Your Royal Highness, will determine their life and death. Oh, I underestimated your determination to make your Royal Highness the Prince, as long as the Saxons are all dead, you will always be the Saxon king, hahaha! ”

The bishop's voice rang out wildly, echoing through the spacious hall.

“…… Say, what do you want me to do? ”

Ios asked after a long pause.

"Quite simply, declare the legitimacy of the Temple in Saxon territory and inherit our power from your brotherhood." There was a smile in the bishop's voice, "Actually, it's a win-win, if you recognize the Temple, I will recognize your next throne." Together, we can govern the country well. ”

"Well, then, I'm done talking, and I'm going to take care of other things. According to my observations, His Royal Highness the Prince is also a magician, so it will be much more convenient. Within two days, you'll be able to use the magic power to inform my priests outside. I wish us a happy cooperation in the future. ”

The sound stopped abruptly here, and the fluctuations in the air completely subsided, like a cassette tape after it had been played.

“……”

Ios didn't say a word, and sat on the ground leaning against the corner.

"Don't worry, we can find another way, we will definitely be able to ......"

I want to comfort the lost teenager.

"Thank you, Shirou, you don't have to worry about the rest of the matter. I will send you back to Britain safely. Ios looked up at me with a calm expression and even a smile.

"You...... What are you saying......"

I couldn't help but be stunned.

"Baichang, if you take Shirou with you, will you be able to leave the palace without noticing?"

Ios turned his gaze to the side.

“…… If it's taking advantage of the night, it should be fine to be careful. Bai Mayan pursed his lips, "Then Lord Emiya took advantage of the chaos just after the battle, coupled with his own magic ability, it was still completely possible to leave Saxon." ”

"That's right...... That's good. Ios smiled with relief, "It's a blessing that innocent people weren't affected......

"Ios, what about you?"

I couldn't help but ask him, although the answer to the question was already clear.

"Don't worry, I'll give the Saxons back the air of freedom." Ios shook his head, "It's not enough for me to simply submit to that bishop, as long as he's alive, as long as the magic of the explosion is still hidden in every house, the Saxon will always be under his dark control." ”

"So...... I'm going to get rid of that guy, no matter what it takes, even my life! Ios looked calm, as if what he had said was right, "Only in this way can the Saxons be truly reborn." I'll go out and meet with the bishop the next night, and the guy shouldn't be too wary until then, so hurry up and ...... now."

"Master, in this case, I can assassinate you? Why should you risk your life? Bai Xiang couldn't help but say.

"Because, I can't give an order like that." Ios smiled and shook his head, "I, though I know it's much safer to leave things to you, but the thought of putting you in danger and getting covered in blood makes me feel terrible. If possible, I still hope that you will never do that kind of task that can get hurt at any time......"

"Your Highness Ios, what do you think of the assassin?" Bai Yan frowned heavily, and for the first time addressed Ios by name, "I exist for assassination. If you don't allow me to do my job for no reason, I'll be living a meaningless life around you. ”