It was getting late, and Annuo had already driven off.
Although the painting style was not very suitable, Annuo drove to the address left by Emiya Kiritsugu while complying with traffic rules.
This is not the address of Kenneth's stronghold, but the address where they meet.
"How's Ellie doing?"
Emiya Kiritsugu had another cigarette in his mouth.
Anno could tell that Emiya Kiritsugu was not unaware of Irisviel's pain, but for the sake of his ultimate ideal, he had to turn a blind eye.
No matter how painful Irisviel was, he had to... turn a blind eye.
"Madam looks quite tired and has gone to rest."
There was no sadness or joy on An Nuo's face.
"...I understand, then, get ready to go."
Throwing away the cigarette, Emiya Kiritsugu stood up and picked up his weapons and equipment.
"Maiya and I have made arrangements in advance, and the letter of challenge issued in your name has also been sent to Lancer and the others."
"This time...I will believe you."
"But you must bring me the victory you are talking about..."
Although Emiya Kiritsugu's back was turned to Anno, Anno could see that Emiya Kiritsugu's shoulders were shaking slightly.
"Lancer's master must die. Ever since they participated in this Holy Grail War, they have been our enemies."
"I see."
Annuo put his hand on the hilt of the sword, his expression cold.
"Even if you don't take action, I will... kill them."
"They trampled on the dignity of a knight."
As a legendary knight, Anno has the qualities of kindness and gentleness.
But such qualities will never be used to treat people who trample on the dignity of others.
Facing the people he knew to be "dead", Annuo would never show even the slightest mercy.
This is also one of the reasons why he decided that he was "unfit to be a king".
The world praises his so-called "perfection", but Anno himself knows it.
There is no such thing as perfection in this world.
Anno is strong, humble, kind, and upright. All the qualities of a knight can be explained in him, but Anno is by no means perfect.
He denounced Emiya Kiritsugu as an idealist, so why not himself?
Dignity is selfish desire. In Britain and the country, Annuo forged himself and turned himself into the rule itself, so he killed almost all the time for the king and the country, and with absolute loyalty for glory and loyalty.
An iron fist crushes all different voices.
He values feelings and life, but he overwhelms life just for the dignity of selfish desire.
Whether it’s the Fairy Realm, the Onsa people, or the hostile small country, everything—
So he decided that a person like himself could never become king. This was why he knew that there were flaws in King Uther and Merlin's plans, and that the window period between Uther and Arthur would plunge Britain into turmoil, but he still
One of the reasons why I couldn't convince myself to pull out that sword.
But what did you get after sacrificing the life of Leah's child?
After all, it was just a dream shattered.
So much so that now, he doesn't even dare to make a wish for the Holy Grail to "make up for his mistakes".
"Let's go."
Emiya Kiritsugu sat in the passenger seat.
Annuo sat in the back seat, and Kuu Maiya was driving.
The three of them went to the stronghold of Lancer and others who had already arranged a battle.
The goal is naturally...
Group the Lancers and destroy them all.
...
On the rocky beach, Matou Kariya looked at the roaring sea in a daze.
He knew that after today, he would lose the qualification to compete in the Holy Grail War.
He was naturally willing to believe in his followers and Manrio Fedino Springer, but the huge gap in strength was like a chasm, almost to the point of being insurmountable.
The head of the family already knows about this, but...
There is no feeling of disappointment.
After all, you never have expectations, right?
This made Matou Kariya, who was already feeling numb, even more numb.
I... really am not suitable for this kind of work.
He was a little discouraged, but clenched his fists again.
Why admit defeat?
He obviously still has Caster.
Obviously... I want to avenge Sakura.
but--
The clenched hands loosened again.
What can I do?
I'm just an ordinary magician.
"Here comes the king, bastard."
On the beach, the King of Heroes appeared.
Manlio looked at the King of Heroes warily.
Matou Kariya turned around and looked at Gilgamesh.
"Archer...!"
There was a feeble ferocity in his voice.
"You have to pay a price for some of the things you have done...!"
Gilgamesh looked at Matou Kariya and narrowed his eyes.
"Just because of this?"
He laughed involuntarily.
"...That's enough! Caster, attack the King of Heroes!"
With an angry shout, while ordering Manlio, Matou Kariya slammed the ground.
Snapped!
The Matou family's gem magic ceremony was instantly activated by Matou Kariya, and a magic fort composed of several gems was constructed on the ground, firing at Gilgamesh.
Manlio's firepower as Caster is slightly lacking, so - let him make up for it as the Master!
While Manlio was using his magic to move, he took a gem from his side. With the magic power activated, the gem instantly turned into a long knife, which was held in the hand of the little architect.
His expression was serious, and he showed no trace of fear when facing the powerful Archer Gilgamesh.
But facing the joint attack of the master and slave, Gilgamesh——
No action.
He just hugged his chest and stood there with a cold face. His eyes did not focus on Manlio, but just looked at Matou Kariya.
ridiculous.
sad.
boring.
Meaningless.
Such reasons can also become an interface for declaring war.
"hehe......"
"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha------"
"I really looked down on you, little kid from the Matou family."
He laughed loudly, and two shields appeared in the golden ripples around him, blocking all attacks.
"I thought that even if you were not brave, you would still be an interesting person."
"The result——it turned out to be the same as someone like Tosaka Tokiomi!"
"You haven't inherited even a shred of courage from that guy named Lawrence!"
Buzz——
Among the golden ripples, golden dust appeared.
Matou Kariya's pupils shrank sharply.
He recognizes that one.
That, Gilgamesh used in previous battles.
that is--
Key to heaven!
And, it’s not just the Key to Heaven.
Crash--
The sound of chains sounded, and the golden chains wrapped around Manlio.
"Since your courage is nothing more than this, then——"