"Don't you understand? Forget it, it's understandable that you don't understand. Because you're a man who can only see what you care about. ”

Completely ignoring Qili's piercing gaze, Archer continued leisurely.

"--Unconscious ones, who simply pursue instinctive pleasures. It's like those beasts that chase the smell of blood. This emotion in their hearts will be intuitively expressed in their words and deeds.

So, Qili. When you retell all the things you have heard, seen, and understood through yourself, you have fully revealed your inner thoughts. The part of your language that describes it in the most detail is the part that interests you the most.

In other words, observing a person's words and deeds is the best way to understand his interests. Human beings are such toys, and life is such stories...... There's really no more fun way to be entertained. ”

“……”

Qili also had to admit this time that she was really careless.

I thought it was just an undoubted pastime of the Hero King. But it seems that his judgment has been wrong, and it is in this way that the other party explores his inner thoughts.

"First of all, get rid of the guy you deliberately hid the truth from. This kind of subconscious concern is nothing more than an obsession. Now I'm going to talk about people you notice unconsciously.

So, among the remaining four masters, who is the one you pay the most attention to? ”

Qili suddenly felt a strong uneasiness in her heart. For now, it's best to end this topic as soon as possible.

But. He suddenly thought of what Li Amen had said, and his heart moved for a while.

Archer seemed very pleased with Qili's vacillation. He smiled and took a sip of red wine before continuing.

"Master of Berserker. What is it called? Qili, your report on this man is really very detailed. ”

“…… Because his affairs are more complicated. So there are naturally more parts that need special explanation, that's all. ”

"Huh, isn't that right? That's because you're more concerned about this man's affairs, so you gave the Assassin an order to 'investigate all these complicated things'. It's done out of interest alone, without even realizing it. ”

“……”

In front of Archer's irrefutable claims. In front of the meaning that Li Amen faintly revealed before, Qili began to review his behavior.

The night ...... of the wild goose I do think this is a figure that needs special attention. Not only does this man have a strong hatred for Shichen himself, but Berserker, as his servant, also has the mysterious ability to seize other people's treasures. For Archer, it's the nemesis of nemesis.

But if you look at the level of threat - Goose Night and Berserker are definitely not in the forefront.

In a hurry to prepare for the battle of the magician and the rampaging Servant. I'm afraid it will be the fastest of the five groups of enemies to disappear. You don't even need to use any stratagem, just drag out the battle into a protracted war.

Just leave him alone and he will fend for himself. So in a way, he should be an easy enemy to deal with. For such an adversary to investigate the situation so carefully - a step back - it does seem a little unconscionable.

“…… I admit it. This was a mistake in my judgment. ”

The humility of the priesthood cultivated through years of self-cultivation. Qili nodded.

"Indeed, if you think about it, she is nothing more than a short-lived and fragile enemy.

In the long run, he does not pose a threat and has no value to focus on. I overrated him, which is why I explained too much about Archer, you. ”

"Hmph, is that so?"

Even if Qili made concessions. Archer's bright red pupils still had an inscrutable look in them.

"But now let's suppose, Qili—in case miracles and luck are intertwined. Berserker and his Master survived to the end and received the Holy Grail. Have you thought about what will happen at that time? ”

Hypothetical, that is, something completely imaginary......

The final outcome pursued by the night of the wild goose is just a duel with Tosaka Tokitomi. Let's not talk about how much chance he has of winning, let's say he finally defeats Shichen and gets the Holy Grail. What will the wild goose night face at that time?

…… Don't think about it, it must be his own darkness. Originally, it was to help Aoi regain her daughter, but now she wants to take the life of Aoi's husband. He doesn't seem to be aware of this contradiction, no, not so much that he is not aware of it, but because of the jealousy and selfishness in his heart, he deliberately deceived himself and concealed this feeling.

In the final face of the blood-stained victory, the night of the wild goose will definitely fall into the dilemma of having to face the ugliness of his heart.

As he watched in silent thought, Archer smiled.

"I said, Qili. Have you noticed the real meaning of this question I am asking you? ”

“…… What do you mean? ”

Archer's hint made Qili even more confused.

Is there anything inconsiderate about what I just thought......

"Tell me, Archer. Assuming that the night of the wild goose wins the final victory, what is the point? ”

"No, it doesn't make any sense at all - hey, don't make such a horrible face. I've told you how many times, and I don't mean to tease you.

Think about it, why is it that Yan Fengqili has never realized the meaninglessness of this question? Don't you think it's worth thinking about? ”

If you continue to talk about it, you will be led by the nose step by step. So Qili simply gave up thinking and leaned her whole body on the chair and said.

"Just say it. Archer。 ”

"If I had asked you the same question using the example of another Master, you would have immediately realized that it was an unquestionable question. And just kick this boring question away. But it's not the same for the wild goose. Instead of thinking it's a boring question, you indulge in this hypothetical thinking with interest.

Didn't care to do such a futile thing. This is the 'interest' that is fake. Congratulations, Qili, you are finally able to understand what 'entertainment' is. ”

“…… Amusement? You mean, pleasure? ”

"Yes, yes."

Hearing Archer's assertion, Qili shook her head resolutely.

"In the fate of the wild goose, there is no element that can make people feel 'happy'. The longer he lives. The more pain and lamentation accumulates in him, the heavier. For him, ending his life early was a kind of salvation. ”

"Why is your definition of pleasure so narrow, O Qili?"

It's like being faced with a student who has poor comprehension skills. Archer sighed deeply.

"What is the contradiction between pain and lament and 'pleasure'? There is no specific form of pleasure, and it is precisely because you don't understand this that you are confused. ”

"It's not like that!"

Qili's angry voice sounded like a reflex.

"King Hero, only a man with a demonic nature like you would take pleasure in savoring the pain of others. But. To do so is the soul of a sinner, a punishable sin. At all costs. The path that I believe in will not be in the same boat as you. ”

So you think pleasure itself is a sin? Hehe, you're pretty good at making fallacies. You're getting more and more interesting. ”

Just when Qili wanted to refute a few more words, suddenly a sharp pain spread throughout his body, making him bend down.

“――！？”

At the point where his left forearm was close to his elbow, there was a burning pain. Although I don't know the reason, Qili has indeed experienced this feeling. And the same painful and weird feeling as now. Qili had already experienced it three years ago. At that time, it was the arm of his left hand. That's when it all began.

The pain was replaced by bursts of burning. Qili stopped thinking in surprise. Just unconsciously rolled up the sleeves of his clothes and checked his wrists.

On his left arm, the stigma of fate appeared.

This time it was actually a complete three-way spell!!

"I've already used up all the spells, this ...... How so? How can it be? Don't...... Does the Holy Grail really like me so much? For the sake of someone like me, three new spells were re-bred? Qili was shocked in her heart......

"Hehe, although there is a little difference, but is it roughly the same as I thought? But it came too fast. ”

"Bastard—"

New Commands. The paralyzing sensation from the intense pain confirmed that this was a false stigma, but even so, Qili still couldn't come back to her senses for a while, and couldn't say a word.

It's simply impossible.

All the Masters are still alive and well. And none of the Servants have ever broken the contract. It's unprecedented to be re-enthroned under such circumstances.

Moreover, Qili does not belong to the "Founding Imperial Three Families", what kind of expectations does the Holy Grail have for him to give a new stigma to this person who has withdrawn? This is an anomalous state of affairs that is completely unclear.

"Looks like the Holy Grail has a lot to expect from you."

Archer said to the embarrassed Qili with a slightly evil smile.

"Yan Feng Qili, you should also respond to the expectations of the Holy Grail. Regardless, you must have a reason to hope for the Holy Grail. ”

"I ...... Reasons to get the Holy Grail? ”

"If that is a miracle that can grant any wish—the Holy Grail, it will be able to grant a wish in your heart that you are not even aware of."

Looking at Archer's expression, Qili suddenly felt a sense of déjà vu. Yes - that's the serpent in the Garden of Eden depicted in the illustration of the Bible.

"Qili. Thinking won't give you answers. It is this kind of thinking that is bound to ethics that distorts your cognition.

Pray that you will receive the Holy Grail. At that time, you will find the answer to the true happiness you seek in what the Holy Grail has brought you. ”

“……”

This is something that Qili has never thought about.

It's putting the cart before the horse. Because I don't know what my desires are, I want to get the Holy Grail that can fulfill all my wishes.

Just to pursue an answer - it does have an immediate effect.

Archer's statement seems to have a different sense of the same as the answer that Amen Lee told him.

“…… But if that's the case, I'll have to destroy the wishes of the other six with my own hands before I can find the answer. And if it's for my own personal purpose to get the Holy Grail...... I will also be the enemy of my teacher. ”

"You have to find a powerful Servant first, or how can you compete with me."

As if talking about someone else's business, Archer took a leisurely sip of red wine.

"Anyway, as a necessary prerequisite, you first need to take a Servant from someone else.

What's going on in the future—hehe, Qili, it's up to you. ”

As if he was becoming more and more interested in the gift of being given the stigma again, the Hero King's bright red eyes shone with pleasure.

"Pursue for your own desires. This is the right way to entertain. Then entertainment will bring pleasure, and pleasure will lead you in the direction of happiness.

The way has been pointed to you, Qili. Very clearly pointed to you. ”

……

Watching the Hero King's departure, Qili fell into deep thought.

Qili had received a hazy answer from Amen Lee, and now she had a similar answer from Archer.

However, he realized that there was a fundamental difference between the two.

It can even be said that the two answers seem to be the same, but there is an absolute contradiction in the fundamentals.

Archer's answer was overtly malicious, as if to degrade Qili, and to treat it as fun in itself.

And Li Amen took the initiative to help Qili, which was incomprehensible in Qili's opinion, and the other party's purpose seemed even more unpredictable.

Which outcome is what he is really pursuing?

Qili has decided that after the Holy Grail War, he must find his daughter.

He always felt that after listening to Li Amen's words, in addition to fighting with Kiritsu, in addition to watching the ending of Yanye, maybe only after seeing his daughter could he get the real answer.

If it weren't for Li Amen's two reminders, Qili as a disciple might really slide into the abyss.

After all, it's always so easy to fall!

People who are already confused are even more likely to fall.

Qili, who realized this, was even more solemn about Archer's statement.

Even if Li Amen's purpose is unclear, Qili is more interested in Li Amen's statement. (To be continued......)