"Nothing was left in that place, but the house was indeed quite luxurious. It was a waste to have it destroyed like that."
In the early morning, Samura sat at the window of Kotomine Kirei's room like a bird perched on a branch, gently stroking the head of a raven with his hand.
This black bird is often considered an ominous symbol, but it's actually quite cute.
The raven was very close to Zuo Cun. It gently held Zuo Cun's finger with its wide beak, as if it wanted Zuo Cun to continue petting it.
But Samura released it without hesitation and looked at Kotomine Kirei who was wearing an anime nightcap.
That nightcap was a peripheral item that Kirei Kotomine bought at the Comic Con. He also bought one for Samura, but Samura felt that he looked like a retard after wearing it, so he never wore it.
Kotomine Kirei wears it all the time out of pragmatism.
"Have you found any traces of Saber and the others? Anywhere other than that castle."
After taking off his nightcap and pajamas and putting them away properly, Kotomine Kirei asked Samura while washing his face.
"I did make some discoveries, but they are not about Saber."
"It's Rider and Caster's."
Zuocun jumped into the room and stretched.
"They seem to have declared war on Archer."
"Declaration of war...?"
The action of washing his face paused slightly, and Kotomine Kirei glanced at Zuomura, with a little doubt in his eyes.
"The conquering king doesn't seem like someone who would declare war now."
"It should be that boy from the Matou family... No, it's definitely him."
Zuo Cun said and curled his lips.
"Eighty percent, no ninety percent, it's because of the Tohsaka child he adopted."
"You seem to know the Matou family very well."
"I know their ancestors, how can I not understand them?"
So far, Zuo Cun doesn't care much about telling the relationship between him and other differentiated individuals.
After all, those who should know will know anyway, and as for others, it doesn't matter whether they know or not.
Anyway, even if you really investigate, you won't find anything. At most, it will breed some idle conspiracy theories and other nonsense, and it will be quickly forgotten.
"Ancestor? That Lawrence?"
Kotomine Kirei was stunned again.
He thought that after seeing Zuo Cun's life, he already knew the man Zuo Cun Annuo very well.
But now it seems like...
At least it seems like there are still a lot of things that haven't been unearthed.
He squinted his eyes, took out a towel and wiped his face without asking any questions.
"Go and have a look."
"Ignoring Saber's side for now, I am somewhat interested in Rider and Caster declaring war on Archer."
...
"Well......"
Irisviel's expression was a little painful.
Side effects have already appeared.
Even if she blocked out her pain, the clear and clear feeling of stagnation still made her feel uncomfortable.
Annuo stood on the outside of the magic array, gritting his teeth as he looked at Irisviel, who looked uncomfortable but still forced herself to set up the magic array.
Irisviel is an artificial human specially created for this Holy Grail War.
This is... what she has to go through.
"It turns out that white knights can also be sad?"
Annuo's unbearable expression was caught by Irisviel. She showed a joking smile and asked Annuo.
"......nature."
Annuo lowered his eyes and said after silence.
"I will be sad for my king, and I will be sad for my country... At this moment, I will naturally be sad for you, Irisviel."
"...Sorry, I said a little too much."
Annuo closed his eyes and shook his head.
"Ah...sorry, Saber."
Irisviel also realized that her question seemed inappropriate.
"It's okay, ma'am."
Anno wouldn't care about such a thing.
"Today, will you kill Lancer?"
She changed her question to a more serious question.
"To kill the opponent with all your strength in a duel is a sign of respect for the knight."
"His dignity has been trampled on, and there is very little left. I will give Diarmuid Audi the last bit of dignity... This is not charity, but I see the hope in his eyes."
Annuo recalled last night, Diarmuid's crazy attack with a red spear, and clenched his fists a little.
Diarmait Odina, the Lancer in this Holy Grail War.
He was sad, he was angry, Annuo could even see a knife wound on his face - he cut off the black mole that was one of his Noble Phantasms.
In addition, his current master has become Kenneth's fiancée Sora. Anno, who has investigated the legend of Diarmait, can figure out what Diarmait is going through with just a simple thought.
He must die in the duel.
If not, he would die in shame.
As a fellow knight, Anno couldn't bear to see all this.
so......
"I will use all my strength to kill Lancer."
The white knight's body was filled with a chilling aura, and his eyes were cold.
...
"Tonight at six o'clock, the cocktail party will be held on the stone beach."
In the video game store, Gilgamesh was still playing video games.
There is no unnecessary expression on his face.
But there is indeed sullenness hidden in his eyes.
Because...it was not Rider who provoked him.
That Rider was just a willing messenger.
Here comes the letter of Caster's letter of challenge.
This is the last thing Alexander is willing to do for Caster.
It wasn't Matou Kariya. The eyes of this handsome member of the Matou family had been limited, and he was no longer worthy of the Conqueror King's gaze.
To this, Gilgamesh’s answer was——
"I will accept the challenge."
"In this Holy Grail War, the first servant to die in my hands is enough for him to feel honored."
Even if you don't have a Master, even if you don't want to take it seriously, Gilgamesh's glory cannot be trampled upon.
As for Matou Kariya...
"Master, there is no need to worry."
Manlio always had such a gentle and innocent smile on his face, hiding everything about himself under this innocence.
He is actually a mature adult.
Manlio looked at Matou Kariya seriously.
"I know what you are thinking, but... sometimes, there is no need to think so much."
"I will fight with all my strength, just like... you are taking care of me during this time."
"In the future, you must treat the child named Sakura well, okay?"
"After all, you said so, right?"
With a chuckle, Manlio held Matou Kariya's shoulders.
"She no longer has her biological father, and has no one to rely on."
"So you have to become her supporter, do you understand?"
There was a strong sternness in Manlio's childish voice.
"......I see."
Seeing Manlio's serious eyes, everything Matou Kariya wanted to say was blocked in his throat.