In the office of Fuyuki Church, as the leader of the church and a priest, Kotomine Kirei felt the flow of magic and opened his eyes.
"It seems that you have already summoned a servant."
What appeared at the door of the office was a woman wearing a suit and with short rose-red hair.
"It stands to reason that you, who have already participated in this Holy Grail War, as the Master, can only enter the Fuyuki Church under one circumstance, that is... to seek the protection of the Holy Church as a neutral party.
when."
"It's not allowed for you to appear in this place now."
Kotomine Kirei looked at the woman named Bazett calmly.
Bazett Fraga Macramis, the representative of the Clock Tower side in the Fifth Holy Grail War, has a status similar to Kenneth El-Melloi Archibald in the Fourth Holy Grail War.
"I just want to visit you again before the official fight begins. Don't be so acquainted. After all, we have known each other for a long time, right?"
Bazett smiled and seemed to have no plans to leave for the time being.
"Buying relations with neutral parties is a non-starter."
Kotomine Kirei is obviously planning to evict the guest.
The corners of Bazett's mouth twitched.
This man is really...
However, this is also his attractiveness, isn’t it?
"Well...Actually, I just want to ask why you recommended me to the church to become the representative master of the clock tower this time. After all, everyone in the clock tower knows that you and the emerging teacher of the modern magic department
We have a very good relationship, and he is also fighting for this opportunity to be a representative, but you recommended me."
Bazett gave a reason - she was really curious about it.
The two met six years ago.
It was a brief alliance. Bazett, as the executor of the Clock Tower Sealing Designated Bureau, and Kotomine Kirei, as the agent of the Holy Church, hunted down a man who had violated both the Magic Association and the Holy Church.
A regular magician, the two have known each other since then, and have crossed paths several times in private due to work.
All in all...During this exchange, Bazett gradually fell in love with Kotomine Kirei's strength and determination.
The kind of composure that remains calm even when a mountain collapses before his eyes makes Bazett yearn for it. At the same time, he is also curious about what could possibly shake someone like Kotomine Kirei.
"Those who pursue the Holy Grail too persistently often do not end well."
Kotomine Kirei said calmly.
He has seen several such people.
Tokiomi Tosaka, Kiritsugu Emiya, and... the entire Matou family.
"And...compared to Velvet, you have more outstanding combat talents and are better able to adapt to such a fighting battlefield. Velvet has indeed experienced difficult experiences, but he now has more worries and worries.
What's more, if he is allowed to be the representative of the Clock Tower, he will probably end up like his teacher."
"We have common interests. From this aspect, I still cherish this friend."
Kotomine Kirei turned around and glanced at Bazett.
"I answered your question, so can you leave now?"
...
"What's wrong, Master? It seems like you've hit a wall?"
On the steps of the mansion, the servant wearing blue tights looked at his unhappy master and joked with a smile.
"....ncer, tell me, when facing a person who never expresses his emotions, how can we make him reveal his inner feelings a little bit?"
Bazett looked at the sun in the sky and said with some doubts about life.
Kotomine Kirei, this man is really fascinating, but...
It’s also really irritating.
That kind of attitude that is watertight from beginning to end, never wavering in an ancient well... It really makes people unable to find even the slightest chance to break through...
"Who knows, maybe it would be useful to look for the other person's interests?"
Lancer in this Holy Grail War shrugged.
He actually has no interest in helping his master with advice.
Since you are summoned to this era, the best thing to do is to have a good fight or get drunk with others.
"interest......"
Bazett frowned.
Kotomine Kirei's interest...
There seems to be no trace at all...
Then, we can only start from Kotomine Kirei’s interpersonal relationships.
As the priest of Fuyuki Church, Kotomine Kirei's interpersonal relationships are beyond imagination.
The only friend I keep in touch with regularly is the current teacher of modern magic and one of the thirteen monarchs of the Clock Tower - the monarch of the El-Melloi family, whose real name is Weber Velvet, the monarch El-Melloi II.
As for the others, it is probably that Rin Tosaka, the contemporary head of the famous Tosaka family in Fuyuki City, is his junior sister.
There is also a daughter, but the specific situation... Bazett doesn't know much about it, and Kotomine Kirei has remained silent on this matter.
Apart from that, he basically has few friends with whom he has frequent contact.
"...Let's go to the Clock Tower and ask about the II later."
"Lancer, the war is about to begin, we...should make some arrangements."
After closing his eyes and opening them again, leaving those boring things behind, Bazett's eyes showed a sharp look.
...
"Head of the Matou family, I heard what happened from Sakura. Is it true?"
In the hall of Matou's house, Tohsaka Rin hurried over and found Matou Tsuraya.
"Master Tosaka, thank you for your hard work. My father has passed away and has been placed in an ice coffin for the time being... When the Holy Grail War is over, we will arrange for his burial."
Matou Tsuruya's eyes were still a little red and he looked a little haggard. Matou Kariya simply held a tissue.
"...Master Matou, please express your condolences."
Tohsaka Rin could only say this.
"At least it's a good thing that my father has given up his obsession and left. You should look for Sakura. He is on the second floor now. Just go over there."
Matou He also obviously wanted to have some quiet time by himself.
The same obsession with "letting go" as his father made him feel a little bitter, coupled with the sadness of his father's passing...
"I, I understand."
Nodding, Tohsaka Rin walked towards the second floor of Matou's house and successfully found his sister in Sakura's room.
"Sakura, are you okay... eh? Is this...?"
He has burgundy hair and black eyes, but he is very strange. He is not a member of the Matou family...
"Sister, this is the servant I summoned."
"This is the ancestor of our Matou family, Mr. Adrosson Falgo."
Sakura took her sister's hand and introduced her to her sister.
Adroson raised his eyebrows.
"Well...this kind of magic..."
He looked at Rin with a hint of interest in his eyes.