Chapter 41: Intermission

β€œsaber... Looks excited!"

The silver Mercedes-Benz 300SL flies like a beast down the stretch of the national highway, with its elegant, streamlined body as steady as a noblewoman, and the side-by-side six-cylinder engine roaring like a beast.

Alice Phil, who was sitting in the passenger seat, didn't care that the pointer on the dashboard had reached the limit speed of 240 km/h, she smiled and looked at Artoria beside her and said softly.

"Well, it's really fun..."

To be able to go down in history as a knight king, Artoria's riding skills are absolutely unparalleled. As early as the time of Holy Britain, she sat on the saddle and rode freely through the battlefield with the reins.

After being promoted to a Heroic Spirit, her B-level riding talent allows her to be free to ride not only horses, but also other four-legged beasts, chariots, and even fantasy species. This kind of agility and exhilaration, which far exceeds the speed of walking, is the essential joy common to all "riding" skills.

In the distant past, Artoria had driven a locomotive, but she couldn't feel it the way she does now. This ingenious mechanism gives the illusion of a living object. Even though it is a machine gear with no blood or soul, it can faithfully move forward at high speed and majestic according to the wishes of the driver. The deference shown by Mercedes is almost like riding his own beloved horse, which is full of trust and satisfaction.

"Actually, I'd love to drive this car again, and of all the toys that Kiritsugu brought to the city of Einzbelen, I love this one the most. ”

A mechanical device that can be called a toy on a driveway outside Fuyuki City that can run at extreme speed is worthy of Alice Phil. However, for the rigid thousand-year-old magic family of Einz Belen, only Alice Phil would like this product of modern technology, and the other magicians living in the castle are probably still using horse-drawn carriages to get around.

Had it not been for the Holy Grail War, Alice Phil would never have been able to gain these freedoms. The little chalice of the House of Einsbelen has been destined to be an instrument of that pathetic obsession since the day it was born, and it has been since the Winter Maiden.

"Can you play with me too, Saber?"

It was still a smile like a spring breeze, but it was said that even Artoria felt terrified.

"That's the only thing, absolutely not!"

"How so... Saber is such a bully!"

Alice Phil protested disgruntled at the rejection of her request.

"Absolutely non-negotiable..."

Once again, Alice's protest was firmly overruled, but the smile that accidentally leaked from the corner of her mouth betrayed Artoria's mood at this time.

This can be regarded as a pleasant journey, and in this last joy, the two set foot on the battlefield of the end......

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"Looks like you're in a pretty good mood today. archer”

As usual, as if he was in his own home, the golden servant who sat casually in Yan Fengqili's private room had been wearing an unpredictable smile since the morning for some reason.

Under normal circumstances, when a person is smiling, he often infects the people around him and makes the surrounding atmosphere soften, but unfortunately Qili is not the kind of character who likes to see other people's smiles, not to mention that the smile on the face of the hero king in front of him can only be reminiscent of some uneasy things.

"I haven't seen the Holy Grail yet, even if it's a worthless, I don't care. So I found something more interesting than that. ”

With that, the golden girl appeared in front of Archer's eyes again. The Ancient King had an indescribable collector's penchant and a strong desire to possess what he couldn't get. In just a few days, he realized that the other party was special, because he did not belong to this world, so he was destined to be unique. This rare thing made the Hero King extremely eager to get it.

"Oh...... What a surprise. Didn't you once laugh at the fact that there are only fakes and ugliness in this world?"

If Artoria said this sentence, it would definitely be ironic, but Feng Qili gave people a sense of flat and straightforward speech, without any subjective color.

"That hasn't changed. However, I am a person who likes arrogant opponents. I prefer to be worthy of my Gilgamesh's opponents, and it's a pleasure to be noble. ”

After Archer finished speaking, he raised his glass as if celebrating something, and then elegantly drank the red wine inside. No matter how bold he was, the Heroic Spirit could not give the impression of greed at all. Maybe that's what he does as a king.

"Then again, Qili, you've lost your master's qualification. ”

The spell that had been engraved on Qili's right hand was gone. In the battle of the city of Einsbelen last night, the Assassin was defeated at the hands of the King of Conquest. Because of the return of the Assassin, Qili has completely lost her authority as a master.

"Hmm... I felt a little relieved, and I was finally freed from the heavy burden. ”

As he himself said, now Qili is truly freed from the responsibilities and obligations of being a master. Now the rites of residence in the church are finally justified.

"It's far from the time to be at ease, Qili, get ready. Some of the courtiers who have made the king angry, it's time to leave. ”

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The magic workshop in the underground cistern, which originally belonged to the caster, was so completely destroyed that it was impossible to determine the true intentions of the saboteurs. Everything seemed to have been torn apart by the storm, and there was no trace of the original. Judging from the power of destruction, it is already a military-level, or even city-level treasure.

"Oh my God...... It's too much......!!"

Witnessing the tragic situation in front of him, Ryunosuke Yusheng couldn't help but shed tears of regret and wept. He looks a little unbearable pain, maybe anyone who sees it will feel sympathy for him. Provided, of course, that there is no understanding of the person.

Until last night, Ryunosuke and Caster, who had been busy chasing down tempting prey, returned to the workshop as their base at dawn today, only to see this tragic scene

We've put so much effort into creating a work of art...... It's too much! How can this, this, this be something that humans can do?"

Ryunosuke's shoulders trembled and sobbed, and Caster gently hugged Ryunosuke and comforted him warmly.

"You know, our artistic creations are often ruined by ignorant people...... Because of this, we can't have too deep feelings for what is created. The works that are created will one day have to face the fate of destruction. Therefore, for us as creators, we should only enjoy the joy of the creation process. ”

"You mean that even if it's destroyed, it's just a matter of creating it again?"

"That's right!Ryunosuke, your keen comprehension is really your greatest strength!"

"Do you have any brilliant attention, master!"

Looking at the "green beard" who showed unprecedented excitement, Ryunosuke also showed some expectation.

"Yes, Ryunosuke, you must know that the gods of the heavens are just a bunch of boring people who like blood-splashed screams and despair. In that case, let's use more colorful despair and weeping to dye the divine court with bright colors. I want the gods in heaven to know that they are not the only ones who know what real entertainment is. Let's have a celebration, Ryunosuke, and today's banquet is a little more special, starting with the new faith you are provoking. ”

"Understood. I will definitely do my best to make it the coolest it can be!"