Saber, who had been charging forward, stopped, and at the same time, the two of them turned around.

Both stood upright, their will to confront each other undiminished. Their spirits still live on.

It was only with great difficulty that the battle was slightly able to deviate from the path of mutual attacks. At this critical moment, Saber analyzed the situation and decisively postponed the duel between the two.

As a result, the yellow pistol that was meant to kill Saber with a single thrust didn't pierce her chest but instead struck her left arm. At the same time, Saber's raised golden sword also slightly deviated from Lancer's vital area, its blade aimed at Lancer's left arm... Strangely, both of them were injured in the same spot.

But were the two injured to the same degree?

"You still won't let me win against you so easily... Very well. Look at that defiant look on your face."

Lancer stared intently at Saber with a forlorn smile, seemingly trying to pretend he didn't care about the wound on his elbow. And Lancer's wound truly did heal like a scene from a movie replay. It healed without anyone touching it, and then even the mark disappeared completely.

Even a Servant's self-healing ability couldn't possibly recover so quickly; it must be the Master, who was observing the battle from the shadows, casting a healing spell.

In stark contrast to Lancer, Saber's dignified beauty could not conceal her pain and anxiety.

The power of Lancer's spear, used in aerial combat, and the sword that Saber grips tightly with both hands is obviously different. At least from the appearance, the wound on Saber's forearm from the short spear is a minor injury compared to Lancer's wound.

Seeing this, Irisviel's heart clenched, and she quickly walked forward.

Because of the change of venue, Saber also noticed Alicia, who had appeared on the field at some point.

However, she paid no attention to the sudden appearance of the fairy-like girl and instead spoke to Irisviel who was approaching.

"...Irisviel, heal my wounds too!"

"I treated him! I treated him, but..."

Compared to the injured Saber, Irisviel, who came to her rescue, looked even more disheveled.

As a magician, Irisviel is undoubtedly top-notch. The density and intensity of her training go without saying; she is an exception in the magical world, possessing a body that was "designed" and "created." When using low-level magic like healing spells, she is incapable of making mistakes. Even if a mistake were to occur, Irisviel herself would know how to handle it.

but--

“You should have been able to recover without any problems. Saber, you should be completely cured now.”

At the same time, Lancer revealed a bleeding wound on his left arm, which then emitted a green light and was healed in an instant.

The Master's drab voice rang out: "Well done, Lancer. Now, take care of Saber!"

Lancer smiled and said, "Thank you for your help, my lord. I will definitely help you achieve victory!"

Seeing this, Saber realized that the wound on her hand had not yet healed. She turned to look at Irisviel, whose expression had become somewhat panicked and tangled. After a moment's thought, she asked, "Irisviel, is healing magic ineffective?"

Irisviel: “Yes, yes, it’s useless. I clearly used it, so I should have recovered…”

Saber: "Is that so..." Turning to look at Lancer, "Then it's because of your Noble Phantasm!"

Lancer smiled, holding the gun in both hands, the red spear casually draped over his shoulders: "You were smart to see that magical objects would be restrained when facing the shattered Red Rose, and decisively abandoned the cumbersome armor. But to think that you have the whole situation under control and launch a decisive charge against me is rash."

"Whether you're wearing armor or not, you can't defend against the doomed Yellow Rose!"

As he spoke, he raised the yellow pistol in his left hand, showing off like a winner, as if the law of victory was already in his hands.

Upon hearing this, Saber calmly raised her left hand and looked at her bleeding wrist. Then she looked at Lancer again: "Is that the cursed spear that is said to leave wounds that will never heal?"

"The red spear that severs magic, the yellow spear that curses, the beauty mark under the eye of a bewitching maiden, and the way you wield the spear—you use swordsmanship more than anything else. I already know your identity—Diarmuid Ua Duibhne, the strongest knight of the Fiona Knights, known as the 'Radiant Face'."

"I never expected to be able to fight against such a knight."

Chapter Eight: Alicia is a Fairy

A radiant appearance – Dimuludo.

Compared to the renowned King Arthur, his fame is naturally much lower.

Therefore, his appearance did not cause as much as Saber's as many people found incredible.

However, many people are still curious about what kind of being could injure the legendary Eternal King in a battle.

Conan: "Dimurdo, a rare warrior trained by the god of love and the god of the sea in Celtic mythology, is the premier elite of the Irish Fiona Knights."

L: "Although his reputation is not as great as King Arthur's, he is still a knight with considerable prestige in history."

Eriri: "I'm still curious, is he even stronger than King Arthur?"

Hachiman Hikigaya: "It's not that he's strong, but that King Arthur was too impulsive. Otherwise, Dimurd wouldn't have been able to defeat her so easily."

Yukino Yukinoshita: "It may be a bit inappropriate to say this, but... this King Arthur is so different from the legend... he's like... like a little girl who doesn't care about the consequences at all."

Yukino Yukinoshita's comment hit the nail on the head. Indeed, Saber's actions were too impulsive and not at all like the behavior of a king.

So... is the truth really as Yukino Yukinoshita said?

.........

In the light screen image, after listening to Saber's words, Lancer chuckled and said, "No, I should feel honored. Anyone who transcends time and space and is elevated to the Throne of Heroes will not misjudge that golden sword."

"I can challenge the world-renowned Knight King, and even make you suffer a little. It seems that I have some skills."

Saber smiled: "Suffer a little?"

Lancer was taken aback, not understanding why Saber would say that. In his view, the situation was clear: Saber had already lost this battle.

At this moment, Saber silently approached Irisviel, touched Irisviel's body with her injured hand, and then...

Some kind of magical power took effect on Irisviel; the curse on Saber's wrist was instantly removed, and her injuries were quickly healed.

This scene surprised everyone, even Irisviel who was touched.

Lancer's face showed disbelief. He was extremely confident in his Noble Phantasm. Logically speaking, Saber's wrist should not have healed so easily.

Alicia, who witnessed all of this, exclaimed in surprise, "So that's how you use that scabbard?"

Here comes... the real protagonist has arrived. Alice, who has been watching the battle from beginning to end and keeping an eye on Irisviel's Alicia at all times, is no longer going to stand by and watch.

“...Sword sheath?” Dimurti paused for a moment. Sword sheath... Right, no matter what, Saber is also the legendary Eternal King.

As for the scabbard of that golden holy sword, it is naturally also a type of Noble Phantasm. Is that scabbard a healing type Noble Phantasm?

"...How...how could you..." How could you know that Saber's scabbard was on me?

Saber is one thing, after all, the scabbard is hers, and... she and Kiritsugu summoned Saber using that scabbard as a medium.

In the past few days, she had been in frequent contact with Saber and learned that the scabbard was normal on her, but why was Alicia like this?

Faced with Irisviel's skepticism, Alicia smiled mysteriously and said, "Hmm~ This is fairy magic, you know~"

Actually... from the very beginning, when Alicia first saw Irisviel, she sensed the object inside her that was shaped like a sword sheath.

No matter what, she is the second of the Fire Moths, a warrior whose abilities rival Kevin's. If she can't even discover the special qualities of an ordinary person, then that would be a huge failure.

Why would an 'ordinary person' have such a magical scabbard inside their body?

In her world, all powerful weapons, such as the Divine Keys, are based on Honkai energy. However, she did not sense any Honkai energy in this world, and the power wrapped around the scabbard was definitely not the Honkai energy she was familiar with.

In addition, the magical fluctuations generated during Saber and Lancer's battle aroused Alicia's curiosity about the magical powers of this world.

"Fairy magic?"

Saber was no stranger to fairies. In her time, fairies were not rare creatures, and even the Knights of the Round Table had many untold stories of connection with fairies.

But... that was in their time. In modern cities, fantasy creatures like fairies should have completely disappeared by now.

But, given how easily she could sense her own sword sheath, and those fairy-like ears... could she really be a fairy?

.........

Kasumigaoka Utaha: "It's a reversal! I knew it! King Arthur shouldn't be like a brute who only acts on impulse."

Conan: "I thought it was just an exaggerated version of the epic Arthurian legend, but now it seems to be true. But the fact that the scabbard can be inserted into a person's body is truly amazing. Is this also a magic trick?"

Kiana: "Wow, Mei, look! Alicia really is a fairy!"

Mei: "I thought 'fairy' was just a descriptive term, but... King Arthur actually saw fairies, isn't that just a legend?"

Tokiomi Tohsaka: "The Phantasmal Species have been extinct for thousands of years. I never thought I would see the legendary Phantasmal Species again in modern society."

With Alicia's self-proclaimed identity and King Arthur's speculation, the comments section became active again. Speaking of which, the protagonist of this light screen image seems to be this fairy lady.

However... everyone seems to be captivated by the Holy Grail War and King Arthur's heroic figure.

Fantasy species... This race exists in many worlds, however... not every world can accept the existence of this race.

Rick: "Are fairies... also a race created by gods?"

Allen: "It's not human..."

Kurumi Tokisaki: "Ara ara, I never imagined that there would be a race similar to elves in other worlds?"

Kevin: "......"

Alicia is a fairy? How come he didn't know? The key point is that so many people believe it.

You could call her a Herrscher, but calling her a fairy is absurd. Aside from the pointed ears left from the Fusion Warrior surgery, she doesn't resemble a fairy at all.

However... in reality, Alicia probably enjoys being called a fairy, after all, that's the kind of girl she is.

In many legends, fairies are a race that resembles humans, with long, beautiful ears, and are also known for their mischievous nature and unpredictable actions.

Alicia naturally liked being called a fairy.

Chapter Nine: The Conqueror King Makes a Dazzling Debut

The identity of Alicia the fairy is just a guess.

Although she resembled a fairy in many ways, King Arthur had seen real fairies before, and apart from her pointed ears, she didn't resemble a fairy in any other way.

Of course... most importantly, she didn't sense any magical energy on Alicia. Fantasy species all carry some magical energy.

However, Alicia does not possess that kind of power. On the contrary... she possesses a different kind of power, a power that is extremely corrosive.

This power was so deeply hidden that she was completely unaware of it before she came into contact with the scabbard of the holy sword, and it was only when she was recovering from her injuries that she became aware of it.

Alicia, whom Saber had initially perceived as posing no threat, now appeared to her as a ferocious beast. Compared to Lancer, the sense of oppression emanating from Alicia was far more intense.

"Huh?" Seeing Saber suddenly looking at her as if she had seen a monster, Alicia was confused. How strange, she hadn't done anything yet.

Why do all the girls in this world look at Alicia with this expression?

She considers herself a very warm and lovely girl, and even with difficult people like Qianjie and Professor Mebius, she can become good friends with them.

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