Chapter 4: The Silent Night

There is good and evil in the world, just like the sun and shadow, no one will exist alone.

Human beings' yearning for the better and the future is an unimaginably powerful force, and it is with this power that human beings will evolve from the lowest beasts to human beings. On the road to pursue these beautiful futures, countless heroes and martyrs have sacrificed, but their souls have not yet been praised by the world...... Didn't become a Heroic Spirit. However, all the souls of ancient martyrs who are lost in this world will be awakened by the golden sword called 'Victory of the Oath', and give power to those who wield it.

The man who possessed the sword was called King Arthur, but Artoria who now held it was in great pain.

There was a fierce aura on the distant shore, and she was not qualified to step forward.

Can't fight? Yes, there was a civil war between her and the man in red at the castle of Einzberen because of the master's acquiescence. As a result, she almost killed the man. It was just a little close, but she couldn't fight anymore.

The sword, broken.

The man's weapon was a pitch-black and disgusting sword, and even the sword aura aroused by wielding the blade made Saber feel as if he had reached the abyss of hell. And the victory of the oath was broken by the sword after colliding with the sword. The current Saber has no sword at all, and what is wrapped in the Wind King's enchantment is just a broken sword.

"What the hell are you?" Perhaps because this man was also on his own side, Saber was only a lot more cowardly after the sword was broken, but not reckless.

Seeing Alice Phil splashing bare feet in the clear waters under the moonlight, Saber on the shore finally couldn't help but ask the spiritualized red-clothed man on the side.

"I don't know who I am." The man's voice came into Saber's ears from the air, "Don't be angry, I've never been a knight, and you don't need to look at me with the rules of a knight." ”

"So you're just a scumbag."

"Despicable villain? Hehe...... Maybe I'm not even human. Emiya smiled and looked at Saber who wanted to get angry but had to restrain himself, and Saber, who had broken his sword, had no way to meet Lancer's challenge, and looked very angry. If you knew the true nature of that magic sword, it might have collapsed in no time...... Obviously he is a king, but he is really a naïve guy. ”

In countless reincarnations, Emiya has seen countless times, after Saber was polluted by the darkness in the Holy Grail, the monster called the 'Demon King' was born, and even all the good things in the world, 'Oath Victory', were cursed to become an out-and-out magic sword called 'Oath Victory' that 'hated all the good things in the world and hoped to burn all the earth with fire'.

Fortunately, that magic sword is just a projection now, and it will never become a real magic sword anymore.

"Alice Phil, and you, I felt the fierce collision of sword qi on the dock, it seems that someone has accepted the challenge, shall we go and take a look?" Saber interrupted Emiya's fantasies, and Emiya sensed the battle at the docks.

"It's fine, but to be on the safe side, let's put this on!" As he spoke, Wei Gong projected two black coats, "You who have lost your combat effectiveness, me who can't show up, and Alice Phil will obediently be a mouse once." This cloak can keep all breath in place, and it will make others subconsciously not pay attention to you. ”

On the dock, with a tear mole in the corner of his eye, the lancer Dilumudo, who was armed with two guns, finally ushered in the first opponent to respond to his provocation after waiting for a long time.

The knight, with blond hair and black armor, slowly walked in front of Dilumudo.

"It's finally here, I've been waiting for a long, long time, but no one dares to come here...... You're the only one who responds to me. Lancer's Heroic Spirit praised in a deep but clear voice. Instead of putting on a battle stance, he asked the black armored Heroic Spirit on the other side with a complacent expression.

"Quite a fighting spirit...... I think you're Saber, I guessed right.

"So, are you ready to drink blood?" Under the black blindfold, the golden pupils glared at Lancer, "Lancer? ”

"Hah...... When you meet for the first time, you can't even introduce yourself, so you have to think about it endlessly? Lancer smiled wryly, "So, let's get started!" ”

Just as Lancer raised the spear in his hand to his shoulder and held the other spear with his other hand facing back, Emiya and Saber also went to the corner of the container to hide on the side.

"How is that possible? Saber is already here, ...... the hell that black Heroic Spirit is"

Suddenly, Saber's pupils widened, "Isn't that guy holding your treasure in his hand?" ”

As soon as Lancer took a step forward, the black Saber immediately raised the dark sword in his hand, and Lancer kicked his feet backwards and stabbed Saber in the abdomen. But the black long sword suddenly appeared, just a sweep, and the lancer flew directly dozens of meters away as if he was hit by a high-speed truck, and the steel-clad container was smashed by the lancer with a deep mark.

"That's amazing...... Met such a powerful guy in the first battle? Lancer wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, just now the opponent just hit him, his ribs were broken several times, fortunately, the healing magic provided by the master was more effective, so he recovered instantly. Lancer, who was almost killed in an instant, didn't dare to be careless, and clenched the spear in both hands.

"Hah!" Leaping high, the Lancer was once again ready to attack, this time targeting Saber's head on the opposite side.

Seeing Lancer coming towards him, Black Saber unhurriedly raised the sword in his hand, "Ex-calibur!! ”

Saber, who was hiding on the side, was completely stunned, excalibur? Oath victory? The name of that pitch-black sword is Victory of the Oath? How can it be!

However, the aura of curse stronger than the hero's hope gathered on the magic sword from all directions, and Saber had to admit that the sword ...... It really seems to be a 'Victory of the Oath'.

At this moment when Dilumudo was stunned in the air, with thunder and lightning, an ox cart caught Dilumudo from the air.

Randomly, the huge magic force also dispersed the dense clouds in the sky, revealing the starlight in space.

"Hah...... Ha, thank you for your help! Dilumu, who fell to the ground, breathed heavily, knowing that it was tricky, and he made all the preparations, but he never expected that the opposite side would directly release the treasure in this way. If it weren't for the heroic spirit next to him, I'm afraid he would have returned, right?

"Heroic spirit over there, you can also put away the treasure! In the presence of this king! Iskandar looked at the black saber, also full of pressure, "Iskander, the conqueror of Iskander, participated in this Holy Grail War, and obtained the rank of Rider!" ”

"Although you fight each other for the Holy Grail, I have one thing to ask you before you fight.

I don't know what each of you expects from the Holy Grail. But think about it now. Do your desires carry more weight than your aspirations that include heaven and earth? "This man, who has pursued all his life to reach the easternmost sea, has declared his name and rank in this way, and has stood so boldly on this dock that has become a ruin because of the previous battle.

"What are you trying to say?"

"Huh? I'm very clear. ”

At this point, Rider still maintained his majesty, but his tone had become much softer and more harmonious.

"I'm on the battlefield. Do you have any plans to give me the Holy Grail? If you give me the Holy Grail, I will see you as friends and share with you the joy of conquering the world. ”

“……”

"Although you just got to me, and you still have the courage to report your home, I admire it...... I find it difficult to agree to your offer. ”

Lancer shook his head with a wry smile, but there was no smile in his eyes. The mighty eyes like a sharp sword collided head-on with the disdainful eyes of the King of Conquest, and sparks flew everywhere.

"It's up to me to hold the Holy Grail. This is the oath I have made to the only new monarch in this world. The one who holds the Holy Grail is definitely not you. Rider。 ”

"And what about the Saber over there?"

"......" glanced at lancer and Rider, and seemed to know that it was impossible to kill anyone tonight, and the black saber turned around and turned into a little black light, disappearing in front of everyone's eyes.

“…… Well, it seems to make others angry. However, master, you have no opinion, right? ”

"What my king wants to do, the minister naturally supports." Webber looked at the King of Conquest with a smile, it was all like it was ten years ago, but what about Saber? The black knight seemed to be very similar to Saber, and even the attack just now was exactly the same as the sea demon he had witnessed shining with hope and destroying the sea demon summoned by Caster, except that in the attack of the one just now, it was completely cursed and dark, without a trace of glory and hope.

"Yes. I see? ”

-- Shortly after Weber's words fell, a man's voice came from the dark night sky.

He is the master of Lancer, who has not yet appeared. After urging his or her servants to use the Noble Phantasm, he or she was silent again, and at this moment he or she interjected to ask Webb what he or she had come to this place for. This is also completely different from the tone just now. The voice of hatred was revealed.

"What the hell did you go berserk and steal my relics? If you think about it, maybe it's the reason why you want to participate in the Holy Grail War. Weber. Mr. Velvett. ”

Webb heard his name being called viciously. I know that the object of hatred is myself. Not only that, but Webb might have been able to guess the owner of the voice.

"Ah, it's you."

How could Webb not guess the owner of that voice? If he is as high as the Clock Tower Instructor, even if Iskandar's coat is stolen, the relics of other Heroic Spirits can still be prepared. In this way, in this land of winter wood, even if that man stood here as Webber's enemy this time, there was nothing incredible......

"It's a pity. I wanted to make this lovely student happy. Webb, mortals like you deserve to have a stable life that belongs only to mortals. ”

"But don't you think so, as the so-called 'man conquers heaven'?" Already dead back then, lecturer Kenes. Elumeroy. The feeling of Achipolud, his mean, slender face, his blue eyes mixed with insult and pity, looking down at him from the top of Webb's head—was once again deeply experienced.

The owner of the voice had a keen eye, but he saw the fear on Webb's face. So, he could only continue in a creepy and cold banter, as if he were playing with Webb.

"I can't help it, Weber-kun. I'll give you extracurricular tutoring. The true meaning of the killing of magicians - the horror and pain of killing - I will give you without reservation. You think it's glorious. ”

"In that case, as you wish, lecturer ......"

As he spoke, Webb raised his left hand, and his magic shone red, illuminating the night sky as well.

"Hey Magician, it seems to me that you are trying to replace my little master and become my master."

Suddenly, a hand reached out from behind Webb and stopped him.

Rider asks Lancer's master, who is hiding somewhere, and in fact he has a malicious smile of pity on his face, which makes his face smile crooked.

"It's ridiculous if that's the case. The man who became my master should be a warrior who gallops on the battlefield with me, not a coward who doesn't even dare to show his face. ”

Silence fell, and only the anger of the unseen master spread through the night air. Rider burst out laughing, this time facing the empty night sky, laughing as loudly as he could.