You can't sow seeds.

At the same time as Emiya Kiritsugu and Kuyu Maiya met at the hotel in Shinto, at F Airport, the nearest airport to Fuyuki City, a chartered flight of Italian Airlines Vorale departing from Germany was slowly landing on the runway.

Although it has also endured the cold of winter, the winter in Japan is not comparable to the harsh winter in Einzbelen. Alice Phil von Einsbergern looked up at the soft afternoon sun and felt a sense of relief.

"This is where Kiritsugu was born......"

What a great place. Although I had learned a certain amount through photos and other things before, after experiencing it for myself, Alice Fell couldn't help but praise it again.

It's not just the mood that feels relaxed. This time she was dressed as a tourist, so she prepared not the usual dress, but the ordinary clothes that were as close as possible to ordinary people. Even though she was wearing flat boots and a knee-length skirt, it made her feel like she was reborn, and she moved freely and easily.

However, for the relatively isolated Einzbelen people, their so-called common people's clothing is far beyond the scope of "common people". Silk shawls and knee-high boots, and coats made of silver fox fur, the kind of clothing that can only be seen in the windows of high-end shopping malls, and are definitely expensive. And for Alice Phil, who has been cared for as a treasure since she was a child, this luxurious and expensive outfit looks so compatible. It can even be said that only such an outfit is worthy of her flowing silver hair and beautiful appearance.

Although she prepared such a "common people's costume" in order to pretend to be an ordinary person, it is a pity that this is only a common person in the eyes of the people of Einzbelen. And a beauty like her, no matter how she dresses, she won't look like an ordinary person.

"Saber, how does air travel feel?"

Alice Fell got off the plane first and said to the servant who was about to step on the ground.

"Nothing special. More boring than expected. ”

This should be true. The look in Saber's glass-colored pupils was as calm as ever.

"It's a shame, I thought you'd be surprised to thank me. ”

“...... Alice Phil, you don't think I'm primitive. ”

In the face of Saber's frowning and dissatisfied expression, Alice Fell sent an innocent smile.

"Flying is probably not a surprise to the Heroic Spirit. ”

"Not really. It's just that I have appeared in this modern society as a servant and have learned a lot of modern knowledge. He also has riding skills as a swordsman. If anything, I think I can control this machine called an airplane. ”

Alice Phil was stunned by Saber's words.

"You...... Can you maneuver airplanes?"

"I think so. The object of my riding skills is all 'rideable objects'. Just step up and hold the reins, and you'll be able to get used to it and ride it quickly. ”

Alice Phil finally couldn't help but laugh. She didn't see the cockpit of the plane. If she walked into the cab and found no saddle or bridles, just a lot of instruments she had never seen before, I wonder what she would think.

However, her explanation of the skill should be completely true. It is said that the swordsman is able to control all rideable objects except phantom beasts and mythical beasts. If necessary. I think I can also drive or ride a bicycle.

"But it's still a bit of a pity. You are probably the only servant who can experience the flight sensation of an airplane with your body. ”

“...... I'm very sorry about that. I didn't have that qualification. Other masters would have come to Japan by ship in a variety of ways, so it would be an exception for someone like Alice Fell, who only came by plane with the servant and pretended to be an ordinary tourist.

As for the reason, it's all on Saber. Although she is a heroic spirit, she must accept restrictions that other servants do not have to accept, the most important of which is that she cannot be spiritualized. At the same time, she does not have the basic abilities that other servants have, such as being able to move at high speed after disarming materialization, and suppressing the supply of mana from the master while resting. This is not due to a problem with the contract with Kiritsugu and the summoning method, but it seems that the soul of the hero named Artoria is unable to activate the servant under normal conditions...... As for the details, even Alice Phil didn't understand. The most headache is that Saber can't hide herself, and she can't let her appear in front of everyone in armor like that in the present world. So Saber has to dress up as a normal girl and walk with Alice Phil.

However, judging by her outfit, Alice Fell was a little glad that Saber was restricted.

"It was great to be able to travel with two people from Saber. Anyway, you won't get bored of what I look at. ”

"Alice Phil, what did you say?"

"Nothing. Don't worry about it. ”

Alice Fell chuckled and tilted her head to the side. But this made Saber even more suspicious.

“...... Whenever you laugh like that, it means that you must be hiding something, say it. ”

"I was just thinking that it's not a bad thing that you've always been a physical person, because I can help you choose clothes. ”

“......”

Saber opened his mouth to say something, but when he reached it, it turned into a sigh. Originally, the servant who could not be spiritualized because he was conditioned was rightfully scolded every day. But now it's actually making the master happy, which is of course an unexpected situation. So if you talk back a few more words at this time, it will really put the cart before the horse.

"Alice Phil, I don't look wrong with this outfit, do I?"

"Hmm...... I think it's okay. However, it was also my first time in this country, and I was still a little nervous. ”

If there had been a non-Japanese national who knew the state of Japanese civilians at the time, he would have disputed Alice Phil's words. And the duo of Ma Yunfei who are still eating.

"I'm going, rich people are different! These clothes are no different from wearing money on their bodies. ”

"Pony, aren't you rich, too? There are a few people who wear relics cloths on their bodies like you. ”

"I call it high-end, atmospheric, high-grade, low-key ~ not luxurious ~ has connotation!"

Alice Phil measured Saber and customised her outfit before she set off. At Frankfurt Airport, they got the clothes. A navy blue skirt, shirt and tie, and a French European-style black jacket are the perfect men's outfit to match.

If a girl who is only about 1.5 meters tall wears such a dress, maybe everyone will feel that it doesn't match. But when it comes to Saber, it can only be described as amazing.

Her beauty is not the kind of gender inversion, but her awe-inspiring temperament makes her beauty different from the flamboyance of ordinary women. Perhaps, she can only be described as a peerless beautiful boy with a refined temperament. Her thin body, fair skin and youthful pure temperament, anyone who sees her will sincerely admire her beauty.

"It's my own clothes, Saber doesn't like it. ”

"Ah, no. It's easy to move, and I've always worn men's clothes. ”

Alice Phil handed over all the luggage she had brought to the maids, who had come with her, and she and Saber walked to customs empty-handed. The maids will return home directly after dropping off their luggage at Villa Einzbelen, just outside of Fuyuki City. The Holy Grail War is about to begin, and this time, Alice Phil is not willing to sit idly by. Therefore, in order not to implicate innocent people, she asked those maids to return to China immediately. With this determination, she handled many matters around her alone. Thankfully, Saber was able to be by her side. (Local tyrant!)

The immigration formalities are quick, and then there are only a few steps away from walking to the hall, and the rest should be settled quickly. But soon, they meet an officer who seems to be a little manic, has a bad attitude, and rolls his eyes. This made the two of them feel uneasy.

"Sure enough, there's something wrong with my clothes......"

The people who walked through the hall looked at Saber, so she muttered uneasily.

"I think it's because it's so beautiful. ”

Alice Phil had to smile bitterly, because there were also quite a few eyes on her. And the truth is, because both of them are very beautiful. Whether it's a bizarre costume or a combination that has never been seen before, it all looks so harmonious and compatible. The reason why the people around him pay attention is not because they feel strange, but because they are intoxicated and cast envious eyes. (I'm going like a lighthouse!)

“...... Let's go Saber. Don't worry about that. ”

Alice Fell said as she took Saber's hand, and Saber bowed her head in a depressed expression.

"It's rare to come to Japan, so let's go and have a big meal before the war starts. ”

"Alice Phil, it's not a question of eating or not......"

Alice Phil half-dragged Saber and jumped towards the waiting hall. Saber looked at her expression, and for some reason, she seemed to see a brightness that she had never seen before.

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By the time the two arrived in Fuyuki City, the sun had begun to sink in the west, and night was approaching.

"It's so lively......

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

But Saber beside her, like a battlefield commander, coldly observed the grass and trees around her.

"Kiritsugus must have arrived here. ”

"yes, it should be half a day before us. ”

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's supposed to come to us. ”

Saber didn't say anything, and in his heart he was tired of the two of them not making a concrete plan.

"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 and 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 the steps of Saber beside her were a little chaotic.

"It's hard to ...... Is there an enemy servant?"

"No, how could it be. ”

Alice Fell immediately denied. She turned her head and looked Saber in the face with an inviting look.

"Saber, it's so rare, let's go shopping, it must be fun. ”

“......"．

Saber was stunned when she heard this, I really 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 trust Saber completely. 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 can sense each other's presence by breath. Of course, the level of ability also varies according to individual differences, and there are servants who can hide their aura 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 Saber, 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, Saber 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 deadlifting Saber 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 frustrate. It seems that she can still realize that her indiscretion was wrong. Saber sensed that there was something hidden in it, and began to question Alice Phil.

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

"I'm ...... First ......"

Alice Fell replied with her head bowed as if she was frightened. Saber 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 Saber.

"This ...... It was my first time going out. ，，

“...... Huh?"

Saber didn't seem to understand, and was stunned on the spot.

"I mean...... This is the first time since I was born...... Come to the outside world ......"

"What about you...... You've been 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. ”

Saber's life as Artoria was not happy either.

And for the people in that frozen city, who have been imprisoned since birth, Saber can't 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.

The snow and ice have long since melted, and you don't know it;

You can't sow seeds;

You are just a doll, a princess in a fairy tale;

So cut off the even line, even if there is a mountain of swords and a sea of fire ahead!

What man!!

I'm sorry to interrupt you both? The older boy looked apologetic. It seems to be scared.

No! we should apologize!!! Alice Fell asked again, "By the way, what was that?"

"That's what my mother wrote." "She said that you have to go through everything to understand, so that's why we traveled around the world. ”

"Very good mother!" Alice Phil said with a look of envy, "you are also very brave, but you must be safe." ”

"Thank you for your concern! Then our two siblings will take their leave!"

"It's a great kid, it's not like my first time. So, I was very happy, and I unconsciously overdone it. I'm so sorry. ”

Saber quietly lowered his 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 Phil's gaze gleamed with pleasure before she hooked Saber's arm.

There was still a long time before the night.

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Even in the heart of a bustling area, the combination of Saber and Alice Fell is just as striking.

A silver-haired girl with a noble temperament in a gorgeous costume, and a delicate and beautiful boy who was hooked by a girl's arm. Even at a movie star-studded drinking party, you don't necessarily see such a perfect combination.

Images that used to be only visible on screens are now being brought to life on the streets of a city in Japan. Passers-by often stop at just one glance.

The two just walked indifferently, not as intimate as lovers, not as excited as tourists, just walking along the street like that. Occasionally they would stop and smile at the windows that glittered in the light of the setting sun. Or curiously look at the display in the display window. But they just watched, but they never went into a store.

They are like bystanders, walking down the street, but not in the midst of the chaos.

The winter sun has finally set completely, and the streets have been draped in another layer of color by the night. Alice Phil was intoxicated when she saw the colorful neon lights flashing incessantly in the landscape.

There are countless cities in the world whose night views are far better than those of Fuyuki City, but for Alice Fair, all these things that she sees with her own eyes are the most beautiful and precious treasures.

"It's so beautiful...... It turns out that as long as there are many people, the night will become so beautiful......"

“...... Saber, let's go to the sea. ”

Looking at Alice Phil's unconcealed excitement, the boy girl smiled and nodded. She must not be allowed to notice her nervousness.

He had sworn to protect Alice Phil. Therefore, even the joy that Alice Phil experienced at this moment, Saber is determined to protect it to the end.

If you walk across the Fuyuki Bridge across the Fuengawa River, you will see a large seaside park.

It was late at night, and only the two of them walked slowly on the silent path. The north wind on the sea blew directly through without any hindrance, blowing Alice Phil's long silver hair, which danced like a meteor's tail. In winter, because of the sea breeze, even couples who are dating are reluctant to approach.

And Alice Phil, who saw the sea for the first time, didn't care because she was already used to the cold.

"Here, you should come at dawn. ”

There was only icy darkness in the sea. Saber looked at the sea like this and said apologetically. But Alice Phil, who was staring at the horizon, replied immediately.

"No, the sea at night is beautiful. It's like a mirror of the night sky.

Alice Fell listened to the sound of the heavy waves, and gradually showed a smile on her face.

Perhaps because she had a good day, a faint flush appeared on her snow-white cheeks. Looking at her like this, no one would have thought that she was already married and had children. Her smile was so innocent, as if she was still a teenage girl.

"It turns out that it is such a joy to walk with you in a strange city. ”

"I wonder if I'm a good poster or not?"

For Alice Phil's joke, Saber, a heroic spirit who does not smile, actually said such teasing words.

"Qualified, and flawless. Saber, today you are the most perfect knight in the world. ”

"It's my pleasure. Her Royal Highness the Princess. ”

Facing the girl in black with sincere words, Alice Phil seemed to turn her face to the sea a little shyly.

"Saber, do you like the sea?"

"This ......"

Saber smiled wryly, but his thoughts flew back to his distant homeland.

"In my time, my country...... On the other side of the sea is the gathering place of invaders.

So all I can think of are unpleasant memories. ”

"That's ......"

Alice Phil's expression became solemn at Saber's answer.

“...... I really am. I'm sorry. We're all girls, but you're King Arthur, so there's no way you can go on a date with a knight or anything......"

"Well, yes. ”

Saber smiled lightly and shrunk his shoulders. She never regretted giving up her identity as a woman, because what she cared about was the honor of galloping on the battlefield.

"Alice Phil, what you like to do is not with me, but with Kiritsugu. ”

In response to Saber's question, Alice Phil smiled clearly.

"And him...... No, it doesn't. I will think of sad things. ”

Saber felt a little uncertain.

"Don't Kiritsugu feel unhappy about the time I've spent with you? ”

"Nope. I think he should have felt the same happiness as me...... But no, he's the kind of person who suffers because of 'happiness'. ”

“......”

Saber chewed on this sentence repeatedly, trying to understand the contradictions in the heart of the man Emiya Kiritsugu.

“...... He felt unworthy of being happy. That's right. ”

"Perhaps. He always punishes himself with his own heart. If he wants to live chasing his ideals, he can only make himself more ruthless, but he can't do it. ”

Alice Fell looked out at the sea and imagined her husband running for a common goal in an unknown city.

Suddenly, Saber grabbed Alice Phil's arms and pulled her closer. And because of this action, Alice Phil's calm gaze met with Saber in an instant.

“...... Enemy servants?"

"Yes. ”

That's right, in the shadows at a distance of about a hundred meters horizontally, the enemy provocatively and deliberately exposed his own aura. And knowing that his breath has been sensed by Saber, the other party is not approaching but gradually moving away.

"It seems that he is trying to lead us through. ”

"Well, that's really personable. Do you want us to choose the battlefield?"

Alice Phil's voice was still as calm as it was. And this calm is also proof that she fully trusts Saber. Saber was once again silently glad that he had met a good master.

"It seems that the other side thinks the same as us, and wants to lead us to take the initiative. Saber, it seems that the other party is also like you, and he is a servant who likes to fight head-to-head. ”

"Well, it seems that it's either a lancer or a rider, so I'm not his opponent in vain. ”

Saber nodded and muttered to herself, and Alice Fell smiled at her with a bold smile.

"Then treat him well. ”

"As you wish. ”

If the other party wants to introduce itself into an area that is beneficial to it, it is still dangerous to rush forward. But based on Saber's strength, she didn't have to worry about that at all. Her master is fully aware of the strength of her servant.

Saber walked in the direction of the enemy, his steps relaxed and confident.

Alice Fell followed behind her as she pressed the button of the device hidden in her pocket. This is the transmitter that Kiritsugu gave her, and it is said that it can be used to tell Kiritsugu where he is. Kiritsugu is very fond of using this kind of mechanical prop that has no magical powers.

Alice Phil believes in the power of Saber. Hopefully, this time the enemy will be far below Saber's, and then easily defeated by the servant she is proud of. Alice Phil was looking forward to such a fight.

Yes, if possible...... She wanted to see the knights decide the winner the moment Kiritsugu intervened in the battle. (Is the main meal coming?) ）