When the two of them arrive in Fuyuki City, the sun is beginning to sink in the west, and night is approaching.

"It's so lively."

The two got off the bus at the park square in front of the station, looking at the busy figures in the sunset, Alice Fell couldn't help but sigh with emotion with flashing eyes.

As if she had never seen such a scene before, she was full of interest in everything she saw, and Alice Fell was like a newborn child at this time, and everything in the outside world was so new to her.

Artoria kept patrolling around, like a commander on the battlefield, looking coldly at the grass and trees around her.

"Saber, don't you have any interest in modern things?" Alice Fell looked at Artoria as if she had no interest in anything in the outside world, and couldn't help but feel a little depressed.

It's obviously a legend from more than a thousand years ago, but I have no interest in today, more than a thousand years later, and I don't feel a trace of surprise in the face of so many mythical technologies at that time, and I don't even have a trace of change in my expression.

And Alice Phil, as a modern person, is the opposite performance, which can't help but make Alice Phil feel depressed.

You must know that she had been well prepared before this, and she had thought about how she would use the knowledge she saw on TV to perform well in front of Artoria after coming to Fuyuki, but now this is the case

Looking at Artoria's indifferent expression, Alice Fell could only feel a deep depression.

"We can't say we're not interested, it's just because we have more important things, aren't we?" said Artoria as she looked at the other party's somewhat sullen expression, and said with some tears and laughter. Then he looked at Alice Phil's red eyes and said seriously: "And we are not here to play, there will be danger around us at any time, and it is very dangerous not to take precautions." Although I have the confidence to defeat any enemy, I will be distressed if Alice Fell is in any danger. ”

"Well, I see, then I'll give myself to you, Saber. Looking at Artoria's serious expression, Alice Fell chuckled.

"Don't worry, swear by my sword, I will definitely protect you. "A knightly etiquette," Artoria said earnestly.

"That's reassuring, Saber. Alice Fell looked at the small figure in front of her, as if she had infinite power to make people feel the security that emanated from her heart, and sighed with a gentle smile on her face.

"Maybe I'm used to guarding, after all, it's the fate of my life. Looking at the red sunset, Artoria said, as if reminiscing, as if emotional.

"That's nice."

"What do you mean?"

"The people who are protected by Saber are really nice and happy. ”

Looking at Artoria's dusty back, Alice Fell sighed.

"If Alice Phil hadn't known that you weren't like that, I'd have taken your words as a mockery of me. Turning around, Artoria said with a smile.

"Oh, why do you say that?" asked Alice Field, a little flustered.

"Isn't it the greatest irony that none of the people, the things and the country that you swear to protect can be protected in the end?"

"Saber, I'm sorry" Altoria heard Artoria's self-deprecating words, and Alice Fell silent for a moment, apologetic softly.

She knew that as far as she knew, the ending of King Arthur's legend was undoubtedly extremely cruel and unfair, although it was only a matter recorded in the history books, and it was not comprehensive. But you can also know how cruel this ending is to Artoria, who has always guarded what she wants to protect.

"But I still believe that those who are guarded by you are still happy in the end, and they are still happy to have you to protect them. The same is true for me, no matter how this war ends, I am still grateful to you for being able to accompany and protect you. Looking at Artoria's little face, which was slightly stunned by her words, Alice Fell said sincerely.

A touching smile suddenly bloomed on her slightly stunned face, and Artoria didn't know why, but she knew that she was really happy at this moment, and the smile came from her heart.

The cold face that rarely shows a smile, the smile that blooms at this moment, is really gentle and amazing in Alice Phil's eyes, and it has a charm that can easily make people lose their minds, and even Alice Phil is slightly stunned.

"Thank you," a faint smile flashed, and Artoria asked Altheria, who was slightly distracted.

"Ahh Alice Phil, who was pleasantly surprised by the question, replied with a slight blush. She didn't know why she was like this, but the smile on her face at that moment was truly unforgettable.

Maybe it's a laugh.

When Kiritsugu was about to return home, he had already begun to operate covertly, arriving here by a completely different route than Alice Phil and the others. He was supposed to take a passenger plane to Shin-Osaka International Airport and then take a train to Fuyuki City.

"Don't you want to find him?"

"It's okay, he should come back to us. ”

Although Artoria didn't show it, she was tired of her master not planning anything with her, and she was really disgusted by the feeling that she could only wait passively.

"What do we do after that?" ．

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

"In other words, there's 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 it'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 pace was crisp and neat, and even Saber's steps around her 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 Artoria in the face with an inviting look. "Saber, it's so rare, let's go shopping, it must be fun. ”

“......"．

Artoria was stunned when she heard this, she 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 Artoria, who has no reconnaissance ability, to know the location of the enemy, 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, Artoria once again discovered what purpose Alice Phil's actions seemed to contain. No matter how she thinks about it, it doesn't look like she's just pulling Artoria out just for fun.

"Alice Phil, it's better to find a way to notify Kiritsugu after deciding on a base, and then do a good job. Isn't it just right to have a villa in Einzbelen just outside the city?"

"Is this...... yes......" Alice Fell began to sneer. It seems that she can still realize that her indiscretion was wrong. Artoria sensed that there was something hidden in this, and began to question Alice Phil.

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

"I'm ...... ...... first time," Alice Fell replied, bowing her head as if she was frightened. Artoria 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 Artoria. "This ...... It was my first time going out. ”

“...... Huh?" Artoria froze as if she 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?" 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. ”

Artoria's life as King Arthur was not happy either. And for the people in that frozen city, who had been imprisoned since birth, Artoria could not help but feel sympathy.

"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. ”

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

“...... 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 Fair's gaze gleamed with pleasure, and she hooked Artoria's arm.

There was still a long time before the night.