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

"..."

Rin Tohsaka dared not deny this possibility.

After all, she had just participated in the entire mana replenishment process and knew how much mana Ian needed to heal from the damage he had suffered.

“Ian, you might be right.”

"But if that's the case... wouldn't the magician who summoned Lancer actually have the strength of a Servant?"

Is this really possible?

"You didn't expect Vivian to participate in the Holy Grail War, did you?" Ian explained very patiently.

"Many things cannot be measured by common sense."

"..." The example of the man left Rin Tohsaka speechless for a moment.

But he didn't dwell on it any longer—it wasn't important at the moment.

"Actually, I think there's already someone who fits the description of Lancer's Master."

"Who?" Rin Tohsaka asked immediately.

“Linglong Pavilion, Misaya,” Ian replied to her.

“I think you all know about this teacher’s marksmanship—and she does indeed have the desire to participate in the Holy Grail War.”

"This explains why no one has been able to defeat her in the past ten years."

"This is a combat power comparable to Lancer, and ordinary people are no match for him."

"If I'm not mistaken... we won't see her again after school starts in a few days."

"..."

"..."

Another hidden truth was revealed, much to Rin Tohsaka's surprise, while Sakura Tohsaka remained much calmer.

After all, she had already confirmed this with Ian once.

However, whenever Misaya is mentioned, Sakura Tohsaka thinks of her school scandals, and then recalls the two Command Seals she placed on Ian.

She immediately changed the subject.

"So--"

"Let's confirm the situation further now."

"I am summoning Saber, who is also Mr. Ian."

"My older sister is Archer."

“Misayo-sensei, it’s Lancer.”

“Teacher Vivian… is Rider.”

When she mentioned the last name, Sakura Tohsaka paused for a moment, then asked the question that had been lingering in her mind.

"In that case——"

"Mr. Ian, why did you take Misaya-sensei's attack for Vivian-sensei back then?"

"..."

This is an issue that absolutely cannot be avoided.

Although you know it might upset Sakura Tohsaka, you still decide to tell her everything.

[And as if by fate, you happened to have your Command Seals temporarily lifted by Sakura Tohsaka because of Rin Tohsaka.]

Your feelings for Vivian are laid bare at this moment.

"to be honest--"

Ian's thoughts drifted back to the moment he took the bullet for Vivian.

"I don't know why I chose to do this."

"But... by the time I realized it, I was already standing in front of her."

"..."

Sakura Tohsaka's eyes dimmed slightly—she sensed the deep emotion in Ian's words.

"So... Mr. Ian thinks that's his instinct?"

"Very likely." The man did not shy away from the question.

"Anyway, Sakura, that's the situation."

"I...don't want to hide anything from you."

Realizing that she had wronged Vivian in some ways, Sakura Tohsaka's heart was tightly enveloped by jealousy and regret.

On the one hand, she felt that she had spoken a little too harshly to Vivian at that time—after all, Vivian was her teacher.

On the other hand, she realized that Ian's attitude toward Vivian might have been far beyond what she had imagined.

When exactly did this feeling originate?

The girl's eyes became somewhat confused, yet she couldn't find a suitable direction for her thoughts.

Just then, the man's voice rang out once again.

"Besides this—"

"Sakura, there's something else I want to tell you."

"Wha, what's the matter?"

Sakura Tohsaka's voice softened slightly, as she was afraid of hearing anything else that would make her tremble.

"that is……"

The man recalled the voice he had heard when he was in a daze.

"I think I may have regained part of my real name."

"What?" Sakura Tohsaka was taken aback. "Mr. Ian, you remember who you are?"

"I haven't quite remembered it yet—but at least I know the name."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Rin Tohsaka immediately tensed up.

She quickly took the initiative to speak:

"Um... if that's the case, I'd better excuse myself."

"I'm not really suited to know about Servants' true names."

In the Holy Grail War, the true names of Servants are secrets that must be kept at all times.

After all, once someone knows your name, they could easily find your weaknesses by following the clues.

thus--

The act of actively (or passively) learning the true names of other Masters' Servants is quite hostile.

"It's ok."

Sakura Tohsaka stopped Rin Tohsaka with her voice.

"Even if my sister finds out my name... it won't be a problem."

"..."

Even after being pierced through the body, Sakura Tohsaka still believed in Ian's strength.

Realizing this, Rin Tohsaka didn't say anything more, but silently became a listener.

Ian didn't mince words and directly described what he had felt in his hazy state of consciousness.

"King Lot".

"My name... should be this."

"..."

Sakura Tohsaka did not respond to Ian.

It was clear that she was pondering the meaning of the name, and even used her phone to search for it.

however--

The result was that nothing was gained.

Sakura Tohsaka couldn't understand this outcome at all.

Why is this happening?

How could there be heroic spirits who left no trace in this world?

What exactly happened to cause this situation?

Just as Sakura Tohsaka was completely baffled, Rin Tohsaka spoke up.

"Let's not worry about whether we can find the corresponding identity for now."

"I think we should strengthen our defenses—Sakura, if I'm not mistaken, you've already set up defensive magic around the mansion, haven't you?"

“Yes, that’s right.” Sakura Tohsaka nodded, then realized a problem.

"Sister, what about Mom..."

“I’ve already made all the arrangements,” Rin Tohsaka said with a slight smile.

"Sakura, you really are a mature magician now."

"And what's next—"

"Let's get Ian checked out."

"Inspection?" Sakura Tohsaka asked, puzzled.

“Hmm.” Rin Tohsaka nodded. “Since his condition is so strange… I wonder if some kind of magic has been cast on him.”