Chapter 24: The Grail Catechism
The gem-encrusted barware exudes a dazzling sheen, and the heavy gold bottle is filled with a clear liquid.
"Look, this is the 'King's Wine'. ”
"Oh, that's so impressive. ”
Rider ignored Archer's arrogant tone and happily poured the wine into three glasses.
Still wary of Archer, Saber looked at the gold bottle with a slight hesitation, but took the glass that was handed her.
"Oh, delicious!!"
Rider took a sip and immediately widened his eyes in praise. Even Saber was piqued with curiosity. This was not originally a competition to see who was more decent, but a contest about wine.
As the wine flowed into her throat, Saber felt a strong swelling sensation in her head. This is indeed a good wine she has never tasted, strong and pure, mellow and refreshing, the strong fragrance fills the nasal cavity, and the whole person has a sense of drift.
"Great, it's definitely not a human wine, it's a god drink. ”
Looking at Rider, who did not hesitate to praise him, Archer smiled leisurely: "Of course, whether it's wine or sword, I only have the best things in my treasury - that's the king's taste." ”
"What a joke, Archer. Saber roared, "I'm annoyed to hear you boast about your wine, you don't look like a king, but like a clown." ”
Archer sneered, looked at Saber who smelled of gunpowder, and said, "A guy who doesn't even know how to drink is not worthy of being a king." ”
"Alright, you two are boring. Rider smiled wryly at Saber, who was about to say something, then turned to pick up where he left off, "Archer, you're really the best of the best. However, the Holy Grail is not for wine, and now we are going to have a question and answer to consider whether we are eligible for the Holy Grail. So, convince us as kings that you are worthy of the Holy Grail. ”
"I can't stand you. Archer shook his head and said, "First of all, the concept of 'scramble' is far from the premise. ”
"Huh?" Rider raised an eyebrow in confusion.
"The Holy Grail was supposed to be my possession. Archer sighed helplessly and said, "All the treasures in the world come from my collection, and although some have been lost over a long period of time, they are still their owners. ”
"That is, did you ever own the Holy Grail? Do you know what it is?"
"Nope. Archer calmly vetoed Rider's question, and then said, "That's not something you can understand. The total amount of my wealth is even beyond my own knowledge, but as long as the Holy Grail is a 'treasure', then it must belong to me, it is an irrefutable fact. You actually want to rob me of my treasure, you are a little self-aware. ”
His words thundered Saber very hard.
"You're talking about the same as Caster, and it seems he's not the only deranged Servant. ”
"You can't say that. ”
At this time, Reilly, who was hiding in the shadows, came out.
"The Hero King once collected all the treasures and technologies that appeared in his time into his treasury, so he does have the right to control the treasures of this world. His treasury is not so much a treasure trove as it is a 'fruit of human wisdom'. Although Archer's attitude is not flattering, he does have the right to be proud. ”
Webb rolled his eyes.
Isn't that just unflattering? It's just pulling hatred! And it's also a group ridicule!
Rider changed the subject and said, "So, if you agree, we can get the Holy Grail?"
"Of course. Archer smacked, "But I have no reason to reward rats like you. ”
"Can't you be reluctant?"
"Of course not, but I will only reward my own subjects and people. Archer smiled and said, "Rider, if you're willing to surrender to me, I might as well give you a cup or two." ”
“...... Ah, it's impossible. Rider scratched his chin and seemed troubled by the conditions proposed by the Hero King.
"Since none of you are willing to back down, you can only see you on the battlefield. Reilly smiled and said, "The king-to-king situation can only leave one winner in the end." Now it seems that I am really lucky to be able to participate in this Holy Grail War. It is well worth the trip to see the kings and heroes of all ages gathered together, to witness with my own eyes the confrontation of your thoughts, beliefs, and instruments, to watch your battles, your glory, and your final fall! Let me record all this and pass it on to future generations. ”
"Well, please. ”
"That's right. ”
Rider and Archer nodded solemnly.
"Still, let's have a drink first, and we can put the fight on until later. After a few moments, Rider was relaxed again.
Reilly glared at Webb and said, "Your Servant can really spoil the atmosphere. ”
"I can't be blamed for that......" Webb sighed weakly.
"Well, now it's Saber's turn. Reilly looked at the other king: "Is your wish more noble than the two of them?"
"Of course!" Saber looked up proudly and said to the crowd, "I want to save my homeland, I want to change the fate of England." ”
“...... Are you serious? Reilly frowned, and said, "You want to change the history you have made, and if I remember correctly, Britain was conquered by the Germans after your defeat." ”
"Yes, so I can't forgive myself. ”
"History cannot be denied! Your thoughts are an insult to all the people of that era!" Reilly said coldly, "If Lancelot or other knights are here, can you say in front of them that you want to overturn that history?"
"I ......," Saber visibly wavered, "but...... The people need to save ......"
"What are you going to do to save them?"
“...... It is precisely because I have no ability to save them that I will use the power of the Holy Grail to change the past and elect a capable king. She stood up excitedly.
"Who, then, will choose? Is it you, the incompetent loser, or the generally uneducated people?"
"This ...... The Holy Grail will choose the right king......" Saber's words are becoming more and more unreliable.
"So you're going to throw your responsibilities to the new king?"
It was a fatal blow.
Saber shook his head and kept backing away, as if he was avoiding some monster, not even noticing that the cup in his hand had fallen to the ground.
At this moment, a strong killing intent suddenly came from the air.
"Hmm, why are there rats at the banquet?" Reilly looked at the Assassin who had appeared in the courtyard and said, "Archer, your Master is really embarrassing. ”
Assassin was not a single existence, he had already judged from Yan Fengqili's words, but the number in front of him was really a bit unreasonable.
Archer shrugged innocently and said, "I don't know what those bastards think. ”
Since so many Assassins have been dispatched, it is definitely not Yan Fengqili's decision alone.
(Shi Chen's guy...... )
Although the banquet was initiated by Rider, Archer was also a participant, and drinks were also provided. Sending a killer on such an occasion is completely discrediting the face of the hero king.
Tosaka's behavior has made Archer more and more dissatisfied.