The eyes of the holy green watched from the windows of the castle at the figure of the father and daughter frolicking in the forest population. Artoria stands by the window. Appears weak, has an ethereal feeling of being far away from the fireworks of the world. Light, soft, and charming blonde hair rests on her head in a dignified manner, and her slender body wears an antique dress, although it is a complete match for the grooming of a deep daughter, but the aura she exudes is as if the air in the whole room is tense just by staying in place, and it looks solemn and awe-inspiring. It can be said that the cold atmosphere is not so much the cold of ice as the refreshing and pure of a stream. To the heavy, dark winter landscape of the city of Einsbellen, her presence seemed out of place on some level.

He frowned slightly, and after a while, he gently stretched it out, and suddenly sighed.

"What are you looking at? Saber. ”

Called out from behind by Alice Phil, Artoria by the window turned around.

"Ling Qianjin and Master are frolicking in the forest outside. She seemed surprised, she seemed to be confused, and although there was a stiff expression with a slight frown, it did not damage the girl's beauty at all. Compared with a charming smile, she is more suitable for dignified and clear serious eyes, which is her unique temperament.

"Are you surprised? Didn't you expect Kiritsugu to have such a gentle side?" Seeing her beloved husband and daughter frolicking through the window, Alice Phil's eyes couldn't help but reveal a look full of love.

"It's not just that, although it is rumored in history that 'King Arthur' did not understand human feelings, it is only something that must be suppressed as a king, and it is also the price that needs to be paid to obtain the power of protection. Artoria's eyes revealed a hint of deep nostalgia, looking at Alice Phil's face that was not like that of a human being, and said with a chuckle: "But, no matter what, even if you have lost time, you still have a human heart, don't you?

"That's right. Alice Fell chuckled and nodded, then looked at Artoria's girlish face like a recent coming-of-age ceremony and said, "It seems that there are many things in history that cannot be trusted, and this is true in all aspects." ”

Alice Phil's words were too arbitrary, because the gender was decided because of the situation at the time, and the historical record is also what I deliberately asked people to do. Artoria looked at the sky through the window, and the fog made it impossible for people to stretch their eyes at all, but Artoria seemed to see the scene on the other side of time and space through the layers of obstacles.

"As for 'King Arthur' who doesn't understand people's hearts, Alice Phil has never lived outside, you will never understand, no, it's better not to understand, because sometimes it's a more painful wound than blood. Artoria whispered as she looked at Alice Phil's pretty face, as if it had never been tainted by the filth of the world.

This is not unfounded, although she has only been together for two days, she does not know everything about Alice Phil, but from everything that this castle called 'Einz Belen' shows, she can easily know that Alice Phil has never been out.

In just two days, with Artoria's knowledge, she can also know a lot of things, Alice Phil has a special status in this castle, she can be said to be the 'princess' of the entire castle, but she is like a prisoner of the castle.

How could Alice Phil, who played such a role in such a castle that existed in such an isolated corner of the world, have the opportunity to go out?

Perhaps on the other hand, this is the purest place in the world.

I have to say that in the past two days of getting along, Artoria really felt Alice Phil's innocence.

Although it was strange to be in this state, Artoria didn't have the idea to figure it out, after all, it was only a contract relationship of ten days, and they were just passers-by in their lives, and she just wanted to do what she had to do, and get the Holy Grail to be liberated.

"Why? Saber. Alice Fell looked at Artoria's somewhat dim little face and asked softly.

"People are terrible to say, and there are many people who say it, even if it is false, it will become a real thing in people's hearts. Artoria smiled bitterly: "What's more, I've always appeared in front of people in an emotionless state, so it's understandable that I am considered an emotionless king." ”

"I'm sorry. Alice Fell could only say this sentence at this time, and for her, who didn't know anything, the only thing she could do at this time was to apologize.

"By the way, Saber, what do you think of Kiritsugu?" As if to change the subject, or to test Saber's attitude towards Kiritsugu, Alice Fell looked out the window at Emiya Kiritsugu and asked Artoria.

"To be honest, Master has a more cold image in my mind. ”

Alice Phil was very confused by Saber's words and smiled wryly. "yes, there's no way around it. ”

Since being summoned, Kiritsugu, as the Master, has not spoken to Artoria once.

Treat the Servant as if they were just a minion of the Master or a prop. Indeed, as a magician, it may be a matter of course. They never talked, they were silent about questions, and they didn't even make eye contact. Kiritsugu has been rejecting the Heroic Spirit he has summoned.

Although Saber didn't show it directly, he must have been very dissatisfied in his heart.

For her, it is natural that Kiritsugu usually feels a huge gap between his usual attitude towards herself and the figure of the man who is now playing with his beloved daughter outside the city.

"If that's what Master really is, it seems like I'm annoying Master. ”

Alice Fell caught a glimpse of the meaning from Artoria's calm face, which could not be seen in her usually upright face, and couldn't help but laugh. Seeing her like that, Artoria looked more and more dissatisfied.

"Alice Phil, there's nothing funny about that. ”

“...... I'm sorry. I wonder if you still mind being called. ”

"A little. ...... I'm used to things that are different from what everyone thinks. But you don't have to be surprised by two people together. ”

Who would have thought that the owner of the golden scabbard unearthed from Cornwall, that is, King Arthur and PENDRAGON who was the sole user of the holy sword Excalibur, the real identity was actually a young girl in the cardamom years.

"Even if you say that, you can't help it. Your legend is too famous, and it's a story that has been going on for l500 years. and the Arthurian we know, the gap in our impression is too big. ”

At Alice Phil, who smiled wryly. Saber sighed tiredly, unconvinced. "What you say about looks doesn't help. When I pulled the Sword of Contract from the rock, I was cast the magic of immortality, and my appearance and age stopped. All I seek is to fulfill my responsibilities as king. ”

What kind of harsh youth is that?

The Kingdom of Britain was invaded by pagans and was in danger of extinction. Following the magician's prophecy and taking on the responsibility of being the savior, he has been victorious in countless battles for decades, and is the young king of the "incarnation of the dragon".

Contrary to that glorious feat, the king's final fate was to be deprived of the throne because of the rebellion of his blood relatives, and he was not even allowed to end his career in a glorious moment, which was full of tragedy. The fierce and painful fate of being carried by such a young girl, such a truth, made Alice Field's heart heavy.

"For Kiritsugu...... Because my true identity is that of a woman. Do you look down on me, think I'm not worthy of a sword?"

As Alice Fell sighed, Saber whispered in a dry voice as she looked across the forest as they entered.

"Nothing like that. Even he can see through your power. He wasn't so pedantic as to look down on a hero who had won the seat of the sword. What's more, he has achieved something that all male kings can't achieve, and it's called the king of the world who can't accomplish the honor...... He's angry, and there should be other reasons. ”

"He's angry?" Saber continued. "Did I make Kiritsu angry? Obviously, I haven't even spoken to him once until now. ”

"So, it's not anger at you personally. What angered him must be the legend of King Arthur that we have passed down for a long time. ”

If the Heroic Spirit summoned by Kiritsugu was King Arthur, the same "adult male" as the legend, he would not have rejected Servant to this extent. It is expected that there will be only emotionless and cold negotiations that are the minimum necessary. Putting an action that could have ended in this way into an attitude of "ignorance" is in other words a huge emotional reaction.

After learning the truth about the fact that the person who pulled out the sword of contract stuck in the rock in the past was actually a cardamom girl, Kiritsugu's anger welled up in his heart that could not be concealed by all the legends about King Arthur. "That person, I guess he was angry with the people around you in your time. To the cruel people who put the responsibility of the name 'king' on a petite girl. ”

"There's no way around it. Since the moment he pulled out the sword in the stone. I've come to my senses. ”

As if he hadn't given in, Saber's expression remained calm and clear. Alice Phil shook her head slightly at her in confusion.

“...... It's because you accepted your fate like that that it makes people even more angry. Only in response to this, maybe he was angry with a girl named Artoria. ”

Perhaps unable to refute the "......", Saber lowered his head and was silent for a moment. But soon he looked up at her eyes, but he became more stubborn.

"That's just superfluous sadness. He had no reason to say anything about my time, about people, including me. ”

"That's why that person will be silent all the time. ”

Alice Phil simply defused the attack, and this time it was Saber's turn to purse her lips.

"Emiya Kiritsugu and the hero named Artoria are incompatible in any way - just give it up. Even if you talk to each other, you are only denying each other. ”

Alice Phil agrees exactly the same on this point. The more I got along with Saber like this, the more deeply I felt the difference between the spirituality of this lonely heroic spirit and Kiritsugu.

Alice Phil understands what both sides are saying, and there are parts of each other that can be relatable. Because of this, Alice Fell came to the pessimistic conclusion that there was no mutual understanding between the two men.

"In that case, Saber, can you help me fulfill my and Kiritsugu's dreams as my Servant? Alice Fell looked at Artoria and said with a smile in her eyes.

Quietly staring at Alice Phil's pleading expression, Artoria nodded slightly.

It's not that she betrayed the other party because she didn't like Emiya Kiritsugu, but Artoria knew what Alice Fell meant.

"Thank you, Saber. Alice Fell sincerely thanked.

"No, I'm thankful for Alice Phil. If it weren't for a woman like you, I would probably have lost the Holy Grail War without a fight. ”

"That's each other. I also want my husband to be the last Master to get the Holy Grail. ”

PS: I used to want to have the opportunity to copy the original book every day, but now I can copy it, but I don't know how to start