"Pause? The Holy Grail War hasn't started yet, right? Why is it suspended?"
After hearing the information delivered by Xiang An, Ajiaozi frowned.
This is not a good thing...
According to her memory, there was a pause similar to this one during the last Holy Grail War, but the pause in the last Holy Grail War was to defeat the Servant who caused the death of a large number of ordinary people in Fuyuki City - Ibaraki Douji.
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This time there was a sudden pause...Did this happen again?
"It's not clear yet, but at least the news I got is probably like this."
"What do you mean, sister-in-law, do you still want to find ways to find enemies and attack?"
It has been two days since the Holy Grail War officially started, but what broke out in these two days were only a few small-scale sporadic battles. Then at this time - in the afternoon of the third day, the Holy Grail War was suddenly suspended.
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"What is the current situation of the Matou family's position and the Tohsaka family's position?"
Akuzuko pulled over the map, looked at the entire Fuyuki City, and asked seriously.
"The Tosaka family's stronghold is still very peaceful, but the Matou family's stronghold is full of people coming in and out."
"Next, let's set our sights on the Matou family's stronghold. Even if we don't eliminate their servants, we still need to get the news."
"Uncle, get on your horse, let's go."
Kazuko chose to attack in person this time.
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"If nothing else, this should be wine."
"Poisonous wine."
In Matou's stronghold, Adroson held a beaker in his hand. There was a bit of liquid residue at the bottom of the beaker that didn't look right.
"Poisoned wine... We have investigated the magic of the Gary Asta family. Although the other party's magic is a bit strange, it has nothing to do with alcohol."
Sakura flipped through the information in her hand and raised her head.
"In other words, these wines are most likely the means to kill Atram's servants."
"Is it corrosive poisonous wine... So this poisonous wine may be a weapon or something used by the servant during his lifetime? Or was the servant poisoned to death by the poisonous wine?"
Matou Shinji thought about various possibilities.
There are many servants who use poisonous wine and are poisoned to death by poisonous wine.
But this is all common sense guesswork.
After all, no one would take the initiative to think that this horrible poisonous wine is for drinking, right?
"It's really scary... I just don't know whether the other person's job agency is Assassin or Berserker. No matter which one it is, it's a bit difficult to deal with."
Tohsaka Rin pinched the bridge of his nose.
Servants of Assassin generally have the special ability called [Aura Concealment], which facilitates assassinations and gathering intelligence. This means that it is difficult for such servants to detect their existence. Even if they are standing in front of you, as long as they are not
Even if he actively uses his power, it will be difficult to tell that he is a follower.
There is not much to say about Berserker, a mad dog is difficult to deal with anyway.
As for why Tohsaka Rin is here...
Now that the Holy Grail War is suspended, she can enter her sister's home openly and openly. After all, if she wants to exchange intelligence and investigate information, it is better to have a place where she can contact her at any time.
Tohsaka Rin was still studying the poisonous wine when a voice suddenly came from his mind.
"Master, something is coming."
It was Archer's voice, somewhat urgent.
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"It's been discovered...! It seems that the other party has expanded the scope of surveillance!"
Xiang An rode on a big wave, swung the big beryllium in his hand, and smashed a mirror with one strong blow.
Adako knew that she couldn't cause trouble at this time, so she lowered her body as much as possible not to block Xiang An's performance.
"The Matou family's gem magic... with such strength, could it be that guy named Matou Tsuraya?"
Kazuko looked at the gems flying up and down around her and frowned, feeling something was not right.
That Matōkaku isn't that strong either...
And shouldn’t the Master of this term be the kid named Matou Shinji?
"It doesn't matter, sister-in-law, it's just a gem, nothing to be afraid of!"
Xiang An didn't think anything was wrong. If he was discovered, he would just find a way to break through the opponent's defense and go back.
But at this moment, suddenly——
Xiang An felt his forehead go cold.
"Sister-in-law, hold on to the cloak!"
Xiang An's eyes widened with anger, and he even neighed as he sat down.
He let go of his right hand and the big beryllium disappeared. He reached his left hand from below toward his back and took out——
It's a horn bow.
This is one of Xiang An's treasures - the Thousand-Step Bow.
Although Xiang An rarely uses a bow, his archery skills have always been quite good.
And the reason why Xiang An took out the bow——
Naturally it was the flash of light on the roof below.
"Archer?"
Xiang An snorted coldly and quickly drew the long bow in his hand.
then--
put!
Buzz——
call out--
boom!!!!!
The two arrows collided in mid-air, causing a small explosion.
But – it’s not over yet!
"Sister-in-law, sit tight! Run fast!"
Xiang An squeezed the horse's belly with his legs, and Turbulent Chi understood and started running quickly.
But... I have no intention of leaving.
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"It's that Rider."
Archer temporarily put down his bow, and used his eyes to closely follow Tuanchi and Xiang An who were galloping in the sky, as well as Mustachio sitting on his back.
"Rider, that horse can actually fly? Is it some kind of fantasy species?"
Adrosson was a little curious and touched his chin.
"I have some guesses about Rider's real name. His name should be Xiang An, the same Xiang An who was the king of Northern Chu and became the master of the underworld after his death!"
Lying on the window sill, Tohsaka Rin said to Adrosson and Archer who were standing on the roof.
"Huh? Xiang An...that is really a powerful enemy."
Adroson narrowed his eyes.
Xiang An......
He was really familiar with this name.
"Anyway, let's find a way to get him down first - Archer, are you okay?"
Adroson smiled and glanced at Archer.
"Since the opponent initiated the attack, even if it is during the pause of the Holy Grail War, I can attack as a matter of course, right?"
Archer didn't respond directly, but just drew his bow.
An arrow buzzed again.
"Then, just let me see it."
Snap.
Adrosson snapped his fingers.
Several rotating gem daggers appeared in front of him.
"I'll be responsible for containment and attack, and I'll leave it to you."
As he spoke, he put one hand in his pocket and waved the other hand casually, and the gem daggers flew out together and chased after Rider.
Archer didn't speak, just exhaled.
Then a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
Although this Holy Grail War is different from what I remembered...