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"Theoretically speaking, among those at the Clock Tower, the only one who would know about the Holy Grail War is Professor Waver, right?"

"..."

“Yes, Sakura, you’re right.” Vivian didn’t deny what Sakura Tohsaka had analyzed.

"so--"

"This is not a report from the Clock Tower."

"Where is that from?"

“The Church,” Vivian said, enunciating each word clearly.

"There were also witnesses from the church to the fire caused by Caster."

"They revealed a fact: Caster was not the only one who died in this campaign."

This is another perspective on World War IV.

The provider was Kirei Kotomine, who held a position in the church.

But no one, including Vivian who received it, knew it was a forged record.

Behind it lies a far more brutal truth.

Let's go back to the moment of the fire ten years ago.

The distant Via Expugunatio and the Golden Spar collided in a terrifying manner.

The surrounding buildings, which were originally burning, were all shattered by the shockwave generated by the collision.

Countless fragments danced in the air, merging with the lightning in the glow of the flames to form blades.

But miraculously, Weber found himself completely unharmed afterward.

However, he soon found out what had happened—it was his servant Iskandar who had stopped it all.

However, this cheerful conqueror did not look so good.

"Rider, are you alright?" Weber asked worriedly.

“No problem.” Iskandar said, panting.

"I just feel a little short of breath."

"but--"

The forthright hero looked at Sakata Kintoki before him.

Although he didn't know the other person's name yet, he already felt a bit more admiration for him.

After all, this is someone who has single-handedly withstood the devastation and domination from afar (Via Expugunatio), so their strength is naturally quite impressive.

"I will not stop!"

"I absolutely must go back to those elderly people!"

As if on command, the sacred bulls' hooves once again trampled the ground.

That was Iskandar's indication that he intended to continue the charge.

And at this moment——

"Wait a minute!"

Artoria's voice came through.

"Rider, if I'm not mistaken, you're in a hurry to save someone, aren't you?"

"..."

Hearing the sound, Iskandar turned around and saw the young swordswoman.

"How did you know?" he couldn't help but ask.

"because--"

“I witnessed you running all the way here from another block.”

"If they weren't in such a hurry to save people, they definitely wouldn't have done that, right?"

"So?" Iskandar looked at Saber before him. "What are you trying to say?"

Artoria took a deep breath, as if she had made up her mind.

She said:

"Rider, stop this duel!"

"Go and save the person you want to save first!"

"..."

Iskandar's hand moved slightly on the reins.

He hadn't expected Saber to make such a suggestion.

After a long while, the big man finally uttered his second sentence.

"Saber, are you helping me?"

“No.” Artoria shook her head. “I just understand the feeling that once you miss it, you’ll never have another chance.”

"I... don't want you to approach the duel with that kind of mindset."

That's unfair.

"I see."

"That's true."

Iskandar nodded thoughtfully.

“But—” He pointed to Sakata Kintoki, who was also panting heavily not far away.

How do you plan to persuade him?

"..."

Instead of responding directly to Iskandar, Artoria called out to Sakata Kintoki over there.

She already had an idea in mind.

That was the protection from his lover Ian, and now was the perfect time to use it.

"Berserker, stop!"

"This person... is also my father's friend!"

This was something Iskandar and Weber couldn't understand at all.

But it worked like a magic spell, instantly calming down the restless Sakata Kintoki.

"Golden—!"

"So he's a friend of Father's. No wonder he's so capable!"

"Golden, I'm sorry!"

Seeing everything unfold as planned, Artoria breathed a sigh of relief, and a sense of longing for Ian grew in her heart.

But she knew now was not the time to dwell on these things.

"Alright, Rider."

"Go do what you need to do... We can talk about the duel later!"

Seeing that Sakata Kintoki had indeed made way for him, Iskandar, eager to rescue the couple, didn't think twice.

“Saber, I will remember your kindness.”

"Goodbye!"

Watching Rider drive away, Artoria gave instructions to Sakata Kintoki.

"Berserker."

The young swordswoman looked down at the tall building where her master had fallen.

Although she hated that man, she still went to check on the situation for Irisviel's sake.

"I have to leave for a while. You should go back to your Master first!"

“Gold understands perfectly.”

Sakata Kintoki couldn't really explain why he trusted Saber so much.

But he genuinely felt that she was his father's friend.

If her father were here, he would definitely send someone to protect her.

No.

Her father will likely protect her personally.

and so--

Let's just watch her go.

However, Sakata Kintoki did not expect this.

With Artoria gone, he found his Master, Kariya Matou, and together they fell into a new crisis.

"Your performance has surprised me."

"Being able to fight Rider to that extent—that is worthy of my approval."

Arrogant words drifted in, accompanied by sparks.

Amidst a crimson expanse, Gilgamesh appeared in the sky.

"So--"

"I will bestow upon you the highest reward."

As he said this, golden light began to shine behind Gilgamesh.

"Berserker."