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

Standing atop Mount Yuanzang, Ian was momentarily at a loss.

After all, it took them quite a bit of effort to get here.

If you want to go back now—

It really will take some time.

But at that moment, Artoria, who was standing next to Ian, suddenly spoke up:

"Mr. Ian."

"Are you thinking about how to get back as quickly as possible?"

"..."

Realizing there was no need to hide it from Artoria, Ian nodded.

"Yes."

"It will take quite a while to get back now—I'm afraid Rin won't be able to wait."

Ian knew Rin Tohsaka's personality.

She doesn't like waiting for others.

"Well, if that's the case—"

“Mr. Ian,” the girl grabbed the man’s hand, “why don’t you want to try me out?”

"Huh? I'll test you?"

"Um—I mean, let's try out my mount."

"I see..." Ian breathed a sigh of relief—he had thought that Artoria had suddenly developed some kind of feeling.

"I remember your mount is a white horse... Will it allow me to ride it?"

“…Yes, I will.” Artoria’s face flushed slightly.

"because--"

"It definitely recognizes you."

"Let's give it a try!"

As she said this, Artoria stretched out her hand forward.

White light flowed between her fingers and slowly gathered together.

As the thorns dissipated, a beautiful white horse appeared before the two of them.

That is the legendary white horse East Starion, which Artoria, as a Rider, possesses!

"..."

Looking at East Starion before him, Ian's eyes gradually brightened.

He felt he recognized the white horse.

The man instinctively reached out and whistled softly.

Dongstarion's ears twitched, and he turned around, spotting Ian immediately.

Immediately, the white horse raised its front hooves and then neighed to the sky.

It clearly recognized Ian!

"It really recognizes me..." The man was somewhat moved by Artoria's words.

"Of course—"

The girl's face grew even more shy.

"This is the horse that Mr. Ian gave me!"

"..."

Ian felt his pupils tremble, as if some of his lost memories were being squeezed out like water from a sponge.

"Lily."

"If I remember correctly—"

"Didn't I also give you a sword?"

"Huh?!" Artoria's eyes lit up. "Mr. Ian, you actually remembered?!"

White light gathered once again in the girl's hand—and as it dissipated, a slightly worn sword blade appeared in her hand.

That is the blade of mortals.

A gift from Ian.

"..."

Seeing how Artoria treated the old sword like a precious treasure, Ian's heart was touched.

"Lily, you really cherish this sword."

“Of course!” Artoria gripped the blade tightly in her hand. “This is proof that Mr. Ian encouraged me!”

"..."

More images flashed through Ian's mind.

However, they are all just fragmented shots, making it difficult to piece together a sufficiently perfect process.

But this is enough to confirm some things—Artoria is indeed a very gentle girl.

The man reached out and patted Artoria's head.

"I see."

"That--"

"May I borrow your mount?"

"of course can!"

Ever since——

A truly amazing scene unfolded.

Ian, who is Saber, actually managed to perfectly control the East Starion, the mount of Artoria, who is Rider.

But the white horse did not show any discomfort or resistance to this; on the contrary, it seemed very happy.

On its back, the man held the reins, while in his arms was the shy-looking Artoria.

Her eyes were already full of color.

"Mr. Ian."

"It's been so long since we've ridden horses together like this!"

"Really?" Ian looked ahead at the road.

"That--"

"Let's try again if we have the chance in the future."

"Hmm~"

under the moon.

The girl nestled in the man's arms took his hand and made a wish for the future.

You ride the East Starion, speeding along the roads of Fuyuki City alongside Artoria.

East Starlion truly lives up to his legendary reputation as the White Horse.

Its speed is far greater than that of existing conventional tools.

In a very short time, you and Artoria returned to Fuyuki City and met Rin Tohsaka.

In Fuyuki City, in front of a certain mansion.

Rin Tohsaka looked at Ian and Artoria as they dismounted, her expression somewhat puzzled.

"Ian."

"Aren't you Saber?"

"Can't Saber ride a horse?" Ian retorted.

“…That’s true.” Rin Tohsaka nodded. “It was my problem.”

"So what's going on now?"

Ian looked at Rin Tohsaka in front of him and asked this question.

"Kirei Kotomine...how did he die?"

"..."

Rin Tohsaka glanced into the room, a hint of something indescribable in her blue eyes.

"I do not know."

"When they found him today, he had been dead for a while—there was still a gleaming dagger stuck in his chest."

"This?" Ian frowned slightly. "Any other information... a friend?"

"I don't know either," Rin Tohsaka said anxiously.

"Didn't I just tell you everything I know?"

"Old Master Li Shuwen is also gone, and the arena we talked about before has all fallen apart."

"..."

Hearing Rin Tohsaka's words, Ian pursed his chin and seriously considered the current situation.

Soon, he realized a possibility.

"Rin, do you think Kirei Kotomine might also be participating in this Holy Grail War?"

"And Li Shuwen was his follower—that's why he disappeared along with him when he died?"