At the nearest airport to Fuyuki City, at the F airport, a chartered flight of Italian Airlines Vorale departing from Germany is slowly landing on the runway. It also represents the official start of the Holy Grail War, and the last contestant, representing the heroic spirit of Einzberen of the Imperial Three, has come to this final battle.

"This is where Kiritsugu was born......"

Alice Phil. Feng. Einzberen slowly walked out of the plane, looking up at the soft afternoon sun, although she had a certain understanding through photos and so on, but after experiencing it herself, Alice Fell couldn't help but admire again.

This time, she disguised herself as a tourist, so she prepared not the dress she usually wears, but the ordinary clothes that are as close as possible to ordinary people. However, as the crowning achievement of Einzbellen's android magic, the silk shawl and knee-length boots, and the silver fox fur coat were so commensurate with Alice Phil's luxurious and expensive outfit, which had been cared for as a treasure since childhood. Although this kind of clothing, which can only be seen in the windows of high-end shopping malls, is a bit of a snake to the so-called hidden identity, but only such an outfit is worthy of her flowing silver hair and beautiful looks.

"Saber, how does air travel feel?"

Alice Fell off the plane first and said to Servant, who was about to step onto the ground.

The so-called Holy Grail War is a duel between the heroic warriors who were famous on the battlefield in the past. What those heroes inherit in most cases contains some tactical essentials, strengths and weaknesses, and so on. In other words, the Heroic Spirits have already exposed their skills and weaknesses from the beginning. Because of this, in Servant Battles, the true identity of the Heroic Spirit must be maintained, so when calling the Heroic Spirit, it is never called by its real name, but uses the rank.

"Nothing special. More boring than expected. ”

"It's a pity, I thought you'd be surprised to thank me."

“…… Alice Phil, you don't think I'm primitive. ”

In the face of Saber's frowning and disgruntled expression, Alice Phil sent an innocent smile.

"Flying is probably not surprising to the Heroic Spirit at all."

"Not really. It's just that I've been in this modern society as a Servant and have learned a lot of modern knowledge. He also has riding skills as a swordsman. If anything, I think I can control this machine called an airplane. ”

Alice Phil was stunned by Saber's words.

"You...... Can you maneuver airplanes?"

"I think so. The object of my riding skills is all 'rideable objects'. Just step up and hold the reins, and you'll be able to get used to it and ride it quickly. ”

Alice Phil finally couldn't help but laugh. She didn't see the cockpit of the plane. If she walked into the cab and found no saddle or bridles, just a lot of instruments she had never seen before, I wonder what she would think. However, her explanation of the skill should be completely true. It is said that the swordsman is able to control all rideable objects except phantom beasts and mythical beasts. If necessary. I think I can also drive or ride a bicycle.

"But it's still a bit of a pity. You're probably the only Servant who can experience the flight sensation of an airplane with your body. ”

“…… I'm very sorry about that. I didn't have that qualification. ”

"Ahh Don't mind, that's not what I meant. ”

This time Alice Phil. Feng. Einzberen was also tasked with becoming a master in disguise, but to be honest, after a few days of sleeping together after being summoned, Saber and Alice Fell not only deepened their understanding of each other, but also developed a respect for each other. Alice Phil, who breathed nobility as a matter of course from birth. It's like the "princess" that Saber knew in her own time. And for the well-bred Alice Phil, Saber's etiquette is very pleasant and suitable.

It should be said from the point of view of the combat philosophy. Alice Phil is the right partner for Saber. As a member of the famous Einzbelen family, he has an innate temperament and majesty. Alice Phil undoubtedly has the ladylike style to make knights loyal.

Therefore, Saber, the knight, accepted Emiya Kiritsugu's request to have his wife, Alice Phil, act as the acting master. Recognizing that if she wanted to fight better, Alice Fell was clearly more suitable as the master. Then, unlike the contract as a Servant, he took the oath of master and servant to her with the etiquette of a knight, and is now preparing for the Holy Grail War.

"It was great to be able to travel with Saber for two people. Anyway, you won't get bored of what I look at. ”

"Alice Phil, what did you say?"

"Nothing. Don't worry about it. ”

Alice Fell chuckled and tilted her head to the side. But this only made Saber even more suspicious.

“…… Whenever you laugh like that, it means that you must be hiding something, say it. ”

"I was just thinking that it's not a bad thing that you've always been a physical person, because I can help you choose clothes."

“……”

Saber opened her mouth to say something, but when it came to her lips, it turned into a sigh. Originally, the Servant who could not be spiritualized because he was conditioned was rightfully scolded every day. But now it's actually making the Master happy, which is of course an unexpected situation. So if you talk back a few more words at this time, it will really put the cart before the horse.

"Alice Phil, I don't look wrong with this outfit, do I?"

"Hmm...... I think it's okay. However, it was also my first time in this country, and I was still a little nervous. ”

Alice Fell measured Saber and customized her outfit before she set off. At Frankfurt Airport, they got the clothes. A navy blue skirt, shirt and tie, and a French European-style black jacket are the perfect men's outfit to match. If a girl who is only about 1.5 meters tall wears such a dress, maybe everyone will feel that it doesn't match. But when it comes to Saber, it can only be described as amazing.

Her beauty is not the kind of gender inversion, but her awe-inspiring temperament makes her beauty different from the flamboyance of ordinary women. Perhaps, she can only be described as a peerless beautiful boy with a refined temperament. Her thin body, fair skin and youthful pure temperament, anyone who sees her will sincerely admire her beauty.

"It's my own clothes, Saber doesn't like it."

"Ah, no. It's easy to move, and I've always worn men's clothes. ”

By the time the two arrived in Fuyuki City, the sun had begun to sink in the west, and night was approaching.

"Sure enough. There's something wrong with my clothes......"

Walking down the street, people are looking at Saber, so she mutters uneasily.

"Let's go, Saber. Don't worry about that. ”

Alice Phil said as she took Saber's hand, and Saber bowed her head in a depressed expression.

"It's rare to come to Japan, so let's go and have a big meal before the war starts."

"Alice Phil, it's not a question of eating or not......"

The two got off the train at the park square in front of the station, looking at the busy figures of people in the sunset, Alice Phil couldn't help but sigh with flashing eyes. But Saber beside her, like a battlefield commander, coldly observed the grass and trees around her.

"What do we do after that?".

Saber didn't say anything. And in my heart, I have long been tired of the behavior of these two people who do not make specific plans.

"Is this...... At this stage, it is necessary to see the situation change and respond flexibly. ”

That is to say. Nothing to do?"

"Correct."

Looking at Saber Alice Phil with a dazed face, she smiled like a child who had succeeded in her prank.

"But that's not worth it. It's rare to come from us so far. ”

Alice Phil smiled and looked around at the weeds around her. Then he walked forward. Her steps are crisp and neat. Even Saber's footsteps beside him were a little messy.

"It's hard to ...... Is there an enemy Servant?"

"No, how could it be."

Alice Fell immediately denied. She turned her head and looked Saber in the face with an inviting look.

"Saber, it's so rare, let's go shopping, it must be fun."

Saber was stunned when she heard this. I really didn't expect her to say this. Then, her expression immediately became serious.

"Alice Phil, don't take it lightly. Now that you have set foot on the land of Fuyuki, please have the consciousness that you are in the enemy country. The Holy Grail War has begun. ”

"yes, so I have complete trust in Saber. But if a Servant is approaching, it should be able to tell by the breath. ”

"This ...... Yes, indeed. ”

Whether spirits or entities, Servants and Servants are able to sense each other's presence through breath. Of course, the level of ability also varies according to individual differences, and there are also Servants who can hide their breath like assassins.

"For me, the limit of my perception is two hundred meters in radius. And if the other party also used any special abilities, it is difficult to say. ”

"Ah...... In other words, we're safe now. ”

"Yes. But ......"

"Then you will think that I am the one who insisted on pulling you there. We didn't know what to look for anyway. ”

Deliberately appearing on the street in order to lure out lurking enemies is also a ploy. And for Saber, who has no reconnaissance ability, to know the enemy's location, he can only rely on the trick of luring the snake out of the hole. As long as she can't be spiritualized, she will never be able to choose to act in stealth.

But through the conversation just now, Saber once again realized what purpose Alice Phil's actions seemed to contain. No matter how she thinks about it, it doesn't look like she's deadlifting Saber out just for fun.

"Is this...... yes......"

Alice Fell began to frustrate. It seems that she can still realize that her indiscretion was wrong. Saber senses that there is something hidden in this, and begins to question Alice Phil.

"It's just shopping, don't be so nervous."

"I'm ...... First ......"

Alice Fell replied with her head bowed as if she was frightened. Saber sighed helplessly.

“…… As you know, I was summoned by the Holy Grail. Then I learned the knowledge of this world, and of course, I also know the land under my feet that is about to become a battlefield. Alice Fair, it's not a metropolis or a tourist attraction, and as far as I know, there's not even a place worth seeing. ”

"No...... No, it's not like that. ”

Alice Fell kept repeating the words like a child. After a while, she finally made up her mind and confessed to Saber.

"This ...... It was my first time going out. ”

Saber froze as if he hadn't understood.

"I mean...... This is the first time since I was born...... Come to the outside world ......"

"What about you...... Stayed in that city all the time? ”

"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.

"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.

Even in the heart of a bustling area, the combination of Saber and Alice Fell is just as eye-catching.

A silver-haired girl with a noble temperament in a gorgeous costume, and a delicate and beautiful boy who was hooked by a girl's arm. Even at a movie star-studded drinking party, you don't necessarily see such a perfect combination.

Images that used to be only visible on screens are now being brought to life on the streets of a city in Japan. Passers-by often stop at just one glance.

The two just walked indifferently, not as intimate as lovers, not as excited as tourists, just walking along the street like that. Occasionally they would stop and smile at the windows that glittered in the light of the setting sun. Or curiously look at the display in the display window. But they just watched. But he never went into any of the stores.

They are like bystanders, walking down the street, but not in the midst of the chaos.

The winter sun has finally set completely. The streets are cloaked in another layer of color by the night. Alice Phil was intoxicated when she saw the colorful neon lights flashing incessantly in the landscape.

There are countless cities in the world whose night views are far better than those of Fuyuki City, but for Alice Fair, all these things that she sees with her own eyes are the most beautiful and precious treasures.

"It's so beautiful...... It turns out that as long as there are many people, the night will become so beautiful......"

Alice Fell muttered to herself excitedly, and Saber nodded speechlessly.

For her, this landscape, which is far from the era in which she once lived, also brought her a lot of emotion. But there was always a string in her head that was tight.

Saber's ability to seek enemies is not very good, and depending on the situation, Saber wandering around may be discovered by the enemy Servant first. While most enemies don't attack the crowd directly, they may take advantage of the moment to surprise themselves.

Even so, she did not force Alice Phil, but chose to accompany her to breathe free air. It's all because she has unwavering faith in her sword.

She is the Heroic Spirit of the Seat of the Sword, one of the strongest classes chosen by the Holy Grail. If it's melee, no one can be above her. She believes that no matter what the situation she fights, she will be able to handle it in stride.

Therefore, it is most advantageous to be sneak attacked. As long as you block the attack openly, you can find another opportunity to counterattack. She will let all the stupid opponents who underestimate her know what it means to be a swordsman.

“…… Saber, let's go to the sea. ”

Looking at Alice Phil's unconcealed excitement, the boy girl smiled and nodded. She must not be allowed to notice her nervousness.

He had sworn to protect Alice Phil. Therefore, even the joy that Alice Phil experienced at this moment, Saber is determined to protect it to the end.

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 two 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 heavy waves, and gradually showed a smile on 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. ”

"It's my pleasure. Her Royal Highness the Princess. ”

Facing the girl in black with sincere words, Alice Phil seemed to turn her face to the sea a little shyly.

"Saber, do you like the sea?"

"This ......"

Saber smiled wryly. But his thoughts flew back to his distant homeland.

"In my time. My Country...... On the other side of the sea is the gathering place of invaders.

So all I can think of are unpleasant memories. ”

"That's ......"

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 can go on a date with a knight or anything......"

"Well, yes."

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.

"And him...... No, it doesn't. 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 have felt 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 felt unworthy 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 really regret that I 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.

“…… 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."

"As you wish."

If the other party wants to introduce itself into an area that is beneficial to it, it is still dangerous to rush forward. But with Saber's strength, she didn't have to worry about that at all. Her master was fully aware of the strength of his Servant.

Saber walked in the direction of the enemy, his steps relaxed and confident.

Alice Fell followed behind her as she pressed the button of the device hidden in her pocket. This is the transmitter that Kiritsugu gave her, and it is said that it can be used to tell Kiritsugu where he is. Kiritsugu is very fond of using this kind of mechanical prop that has no magical powers.

Alice Phil believes in the power of Saber. Hopefully, this time the enemy will be far below Saber's, and then easily defeated by the Servant, whom she is so proud of. Alice Phil was looking forward to such a fight.