Chapter 17: The Tranquility Before the Opening

"You are obviously a girl's family, why are you so shameless?!" Artoria shouted angrily.

Mordred has changed into clothes that belong to this era. The upper body, which is only partially developed, is wrapped, and the jeans on the lower body are cut to the base of the thighs, revealing two snow-white beautiful legs. A red jacket is casually placed on the shoulder, and the beautiful face sets off the girl's heroic spirit. Mordred's outfit attracted the attention of countless passers-by, and it was too bold and ahead of its time in Japan in the 90s. However, Mordred, as a party to the case, was fighting against a bag of croquettes regardless of her image, which made Artoria can't help but reprimand.

In short, the red knight's dress after removing the armor from Mordred's previous armament was also very bold, but compared to the outfit in front of her......

Hearing Artoria's reprimand, Mordred nodded nonchalantly: "There's no need to care, the bag is so tightly bound, and besides, they all said don't call me a girl." Mordred's focus at the moment was clearly on the pack of croquettes.

Looking at the croquettes in his hand, and then at Artoria, Mordred seemed to have made up his mind to cut his love and said: "Compared to that, my father hasn't eaten yet, don't you taste it, this thing called croquettes is delicious." Mordred blushed as she spoke.

The hairs on Artoria's head twitched a few times, "Well, thank you, Mordred." As he spoke, he took the packet of croquettes handed by Mordred and ate it. As for Mordred's clothes, it's all behind me.

"Thanks... Thanks or something... No, you don't have to. Mordred's face turned even redder, and white smoke even came out of her head.

Looking at the appearance of the two of them, Alice Phil, who was shopping together, couldn't help but smile: "The relationship between the two of you is really good~"

Hearing this, the two were stunned, glanced at each other, and then quickly glanced over.

[If only it had been like this] Mordred and Alice Fell both had such a sentence ringing in their hearts. There's no way, Mordred, who is controlled by his father, has finally found "true love" and hasn't enjoyed it enough. And Alice Phil, as a little Holy Grail, is obviously unlikely to survive after this Holy Grail War. Mordred and Alice Fell both sighed softly behind their backs. Only a certain foodie who was attracted by the food was still eating without heart and lungs. "Food is the enemy!" The famous quote blurted out.

Ancient Britain was very barren. The product is not abundant, and the food is monotonous and tasteless. As the king, Artoria must lead by example, and dare not waste food extravagantly. Add to that the brainwashing of a certain gorilla who dominates the fear of carrots ("Ahhh Gawain, who was in another world, suddenly sneezed. Japanese snacks are actually of great interest to Artoria and Mordred, the "heir to the royal stomach." In addition, the royal lord paid for it, and there were two people who were comparable to treasures in the stomach bag of another dimension. Eating all the way like this, it didn't take long for Artoria and Mordred to cause a sensation.

Alice Phil was also distressed. "This is my first time going out..."

"Huh?" Saber froze as if he hadn't understood.

"I mean, this is the first time I've been out into the world since I was born."

"And you've been in that city all the time?"

Alice Fell tapped her head, which had been hanging down, as if she had made a mistake.

"I just made a puppet for the Holy Grail War, so there's no need to go out. That's what Grandpa said to me. ”

Saber's life as Artoria was not happy either. And for those who have been imprisoned since birth in that frozen city. Saber couldn't help but feel sympathy, too.

"But it's not like I don't know anything. Kiritsugu often brought me movies and photos to show me, and told me a lot of stories about the outside world. For example, in New York and Paris, there are many people living various lives. He told me that, of course, about Japan. Alice Fell smiled lonely, and looked wistfully at the hurried people around her. But if you want to say that you have seen it with your own eyes, this is the first time. So, I was very happy, and I unconsciously overdone it. I'm so sorry. ”

Saber quietly lowered his gaze and nodded. Then she flexed her thin elbow and pointed at Alice Phil.

β€œ Saber?”

"Although it is my first time here, it is a knight's duty to protect the princess. I can't reach it yet, but I'm trying. Please. ”

"Thank you." Alice Phil's gaze gleamed with pleasure as she hooked Saber's arm.

Mordred, on the side, continued to act as a light bulb......

The three of them, who were well fed and drunk, ended their shopping trip.

"Let's go to the beach." Alice Fell suggested.

If you walk across the Fuyuki Bridge across the Fuengawa River, you will see a large seaside park.

It was late at night, and only the three of them walked slowly on the silent path. The north wind on the sea blew directly through without any hindrance, blowing Alice Phil's long silver hair, which danced like a meteor's tail. In winter, because of the sea breeze, even couples who are dating are reluctant to approach. And Alice Phil, who saw the sea for the first time, didn't care because she was already used to the cold.

"Here, you should come at dawn." There was only icy darkness in the sea. Saber looked at the sea like this and said apologetically. But Alice Phil, who was staring at the horizon, replied immediately. "No, the sea at night is beautiful. It's like a mirror of the night sky. Alice Fell listened to the sound of the waves and gradually smiled all over her face.

Perhaps because she had a good day, a faint flush appeared on her snow-white cheeks. Looking at her like this, no one would have thought that she was already married and had children. Her smile was so innocent, as if she was still a teenage girl.

"It turns out that it is such a happy thing to walk in a strange city with you, a knight."

"I wonder if I'm a good poster or not?" For Alice Phil's joke, Saber, an unsmiling heroic spirit, actually said such a ridiculous word.

"Qualified, and flawless. Saber, today you are the most perfect knight in the world. Oh yes, Mordred is sure you'll be the best knight you can be, too. ”

"Oh roar, you haven't forgotten me~" teased, and Mordred continued to be a light bulb again.

"Saber, do you like the sea?" Alice Fell asked suddenly.

"Thisβ€”" Saber smiled wryly. But his thoughts flew back to his distant homeland. "In my time. On the other side of the sea of my country is a gathering place for invaders. So all I can think of are unpleasant memories. ”

"That's right," Alice Phil's expression became solemn at Saber's answer. "I really am. I'm sorry. We're all girls, but you're King Arthur, so there's no way you're free to go on a date with a knight or something. ”

"Father still has me!" Mordred finally couldn't help but speak.

Somehow, when I saw Mordred Alice Fill, I remembered my daughter Eliya. Unconsciously a motherly smile.

Saber smiled lightly and shrunk his shoulders. She never regretted giving up her identity as a woman, because what she cared about was the honor of galloping on the battlefield. "Alice Phil, what you like to do is not with me, but with Kiritsugu."

In response to Saber's question, Alice Fell smiled clearly. "Not with him. I will think of sad things. ”

Saber felt a little confused. "Don't Kiritsugu feel unhappy about the time I've spent with you?"

"Nope. I think he should feel the same happiness as me, but no, he's the kind of person who suffers because of happiness. ”

Saber chewed on this sentence repeatedly, trying to understand the contradictions in the heart of the man Emiya Kiritsugu. "He didn't feel worthy of being happy. That's right. ”

"Perhaps. He always punishes himself with his own heart. If he wants to live chasing his ideals, he can only make himself more ruthless, but he can't do it. Alice Fell looked out at the sea and imagined her husband running for a common goal in an unknown city.

Saber wanted to say something more, but she didn't know what else to say. "I'm sorry to have talked about such a topic, and now today's conversation is over. It was an unpleasant ending. ”

Suddenly, Saber grabbed Alice Phil's arms and pulled her closer. And because of this action, Alice Field's calm gaze met with Saber in an instant. Mordred summoned armor and a sword, staring cautiously into the distance.

"Enemy Servant?"

"Yes."

That's right, in the shadows at a distance of about a hundred meters horizontally, the enemy provocatively and deliberately exposed his own aura. And knowing that his aura had been sensed by Saber, the other party did not approach but gradually moved away.

"Looks like he's trying to lure us through."

"Well, that's really personable. Do you want us to choose the battlefield?" Alice Phil's voice was still as calm as it was. And this calm is also proof that she fully trusts Saber. Saber was once again silently glad that he had met a good master.

"It seems that the other side thinks the same as us, and wants to lead us to take the initiative. Saber, it seems that the other party is also like you, a Servant who likes to face each other head-to-head. ”

"Well, it seems that it's either Lancer or Rider, so I'm not his opponent."

Saber nodded and muttered to herself, and Alice Fell gave her a bold smile.

"Then treat him well. Gone, Mordred. The three of them called out the fried cat-like Mordred and ran to the battlefield together.