In the world of Type-Moon, it all begins with becoming Morgan's husband!

Fujimaru Ritsuka let out a heart-wrenching roar.

Clearly, during the time they were apart from Ian, the two girls, who supported each other, developed a considerable friendship.

However, Artoria didn't care about the shouts at all.

She turned around and looked at Ian.

King Arthur, his entire body shrouded in black, now raises Excalibur, a sword emanating a dark aura.

"Excalibur Morgan!"

It was a towering black beam of light, and even Olga Marie, who was forced into the Servant battle, could feel its power.

"Ian! Run! Do you want to die?!"

But Ian didn't make a move.

He wasn't unaware of just how powerful Excalibur Morgan was.

Instead, he saw something that concerned him even more.

That is--

Her tears.

Artoria is crying.

She wasn't unaware of herself, but rather she was forced to do so by something binding her.

What on earth... happened?

Ian's thoughts were completely thrown into disarray by Artoria's tears.

That's something only she could do.

However, what the man didn't know was...

At this moment, two people reached an astonishing consensus.

Those are Mash and Fujimaru Ritsuka.

It doesn't matter if it's a fake Servant!

—Even if he's a stupid Master, it's fine!

—I want to protect him!

—I want to save him!

This is the wish of the two of them to be one!

Mashu and Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at each other at the same time, and with just one glance, they knew what the other was thinking.

The pink-haired girl, covered in wounds, picked up the giant shield once more and lunged at Ian.

Fujimaru Ritsuka reached out her hand, as if she had touched something.

As her Master, she experienced for the first time how to transfer magical energy.

"Noble Phantasm!"

"Unfold!"

With a roar from Mashu, the giant shield in her hand unleashed an unprecedented swirling of incantations!

When it fully bloomed, the shield had transformed into the shape of a round table, effectively blocking Excalibur Morgan.

Mash, the Shield Hero of the Extra class, was born on the mountaintop of Fuyuki City, fulfilling the wish of the two to become one!

Artoria's lips curled up slightly.

She seemed incredibly pleased that Mash had managed to block Excalibur Morgan, the sword she used to kill Ian.

but--

The commands that were binding her did not cease.

She raised the sword of Excalibur once again.

"Excalibur Morgan!"

Another fierce black light slash.

However, Mash, having successfully activated her Noble Phantasm, was no longer as fearful as before.

At this moment, she held an unwavering belief in her heart—to protect the man behind her, both for herself and for Fujimaru Ritsuka!

There was a bang.

Excalibur Morgan struck Mash's round shield-shaped Noble Phantasm with a resounding thud.

Moreover, seemingly because the previous one was blocked, this Excalibur Morgan is significantly more powerful.

Mashu was struggling to hold on.

But she had no intention of giving up.

"Senior, please recover quickly!"

"Let's... take her down together!"

The simplest request has become the most effective call at this moment.

Tick.

Ian felt a drop of water fall into his mind.

His mind gradually cleared.

Yes.

Artoria was indeed crying.

In that case——

We need to find a way to save her from this suffering.

Can I do it?

No.

It's not a question of whether it's possible to do it.

But -

How do you do that?

Following this line of thought, we need to understand what methods can be used to rescue her from this constraint.

correct.

Let her remember those things.

In this way, we might be able to break free from these shackles.

"Matthew."

"Eh?!" Mash was pleasantly surprised to hear Ian's voice. "Senpai, you've recovered?"

"Ah."

Time was of the essence, and Ian didn't exchange any pleasantries.

"Mashu, could you get a little closer to Artoria?"

"This……"

Ian's request was undoubtedly extremely dangerous.

After all, with each step forward, the level of magical power one encounters will increase by one level.

but--

Since Ian has already said so.

Then I have to give it a try!

"I understand, senior."

"Please...stand behind me!"

Mashu's voice was now strong and clear; she was no longer as timid as before.

Ian couldn't help but feel a little relieved.

but--

This is not the time to worry about such things.

Step by step.

Mash, holding her round shield, approached Artoria step by step.

She could clearly feel the shield trembling as it absorbed a large amount of magic.

but--

Do not be afraid!

And so, the two closed in on a position quite close to Artoria.

It's like a reward for the brave.

Excalibur Morgan has temporarily stopped due to over-release.

"senior!"

"Ok, I know."

Ian was no longer hiding behind Mash's shield.

He walked step by step toward Artoria—even though she was filled with murderous intent.

The man approached her, facing the sword.

He reached out and touched her head.

Then came the man's hoarse yet sincere words.