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"what happened?"

Scáthach looked at the clothes she was wearing and became somewhat worried.

"Am I dressed terribly like this?"

“No, no, no,” Ian immediately denied. “How could it be ugly?”

"It's just that I've never seen you in this outfit before."

“Nonsense.” Scáthach poked Ian’s nose.

"You clearly saw this outfit in the closet—but you only remember what I look like without clothes, right?"

"If you beg me—"

"Maybe I can show it to you now."

After learning that she and Ian were just friends, Scáthach actually felt much more relaxed.

His words also carried a hint of amusement towards him alone.

But Ian wasn't embarrassed by Scáthach's teasing.

"Alright."

"If there's a chance next time, please let me see that look again."

"After all, you do have a very good figure."

Now, Scáthach's attack failed, and Ian turned the tables on her instead.

The Queen of the Land of Shadows blushed instantly.

She turned her face away:

"You...aren't you ashamed of what I said?"

“How could I not?” Ian smiled slightly.

"only--"

"Aren't there some more important things that need to be done first?"

"..."

Scáthach felt a slight touch on her heart.

She suddenly realized how she had developed feelings for this man in the first place.

That's right.

It's about recognizing a principle and then dedicating yourself wholeheartedly to that direction, working tirelessly until you succeed.

In a sense, this is very similar to my original intention.

“I see.” Scáthach took Ian’s arm.

"Then let's go."

"..."

After a moment's thought, the man ultimately acquiesced to Scáthach's actions.

"Then let's go back to the Gunnery Department first."

"it is good."

[You and Scáthach have returned to the Gunnery Department.]

It wasn't yet time for school to end, and there were still quite a few students from the gunfighting club here.

[And because of Atalanta, many of them were members of the archery club—they were all fans of the catgirl's superb archery skills.]

"..."

Upon seeing Ian and Scáthach appear together, Atalanta immediately addressed the students beside her.

"Practice on your own first!"

"I'm going to find Mr. Ian!"

This hurried appearance only fueled the students' enthusiasm for the discussion.

After all, Ian and Misaya's relationship was already quite close, and now there was also Teacher A who cared a lot about him.

How could I not gossip?

"Hey! Did you guys see that today? Ian-sensei carried Misaya-sensei around for ages!"

"Of course I saw it! Is this a case of rekindled romance after the breakup?"

"It's hard to say... but judging from the way they're holding hands, their relationship must be even better now!"

Atalanta ignored the students' rumors.

She just wanted to find out what was going on between Ian and that Master named Misaya.

"Master...Professor Ian."

The cat girl glanced at her owner, then looked at Misaya, who looked much more beautiful in casual clothes, with a somewhat confused expression.

"This is how the same thing……"

Ian glanced at the students around him who were talking amongst themselves and realized that this was not the right place.

"Let's talk somewhere else."

The three of you have arrived outside the dojo—a place where the students cannot disturb you.

You told Atalanta the truth.

The Archer was shocked.

"This……"

Atalanta stared at Scáthach, her cat tail standing on end.

"You mean Caster not only killed Assassin, but also Lancer?"

“Yes.” Scáthach nodded.

"Although I hate to admit this defeat—that's just how it is."

"The strength of Caster and his Master is probably greater than any of us can imagine."

"..."

Atalanta's cat ears stood up.

She didn't actually have much desire for this Holy Grail War.

It would be best to secure victory for Master Rin Tohsaka.

but--

She could accept it if Ian won.

But now suddenly, a Caster has appeared whose strength far surpasses that of the other Servants.

Whether it's Rin or Ian, their chances of winning will be greatly reduced.

"What should we do?" Little Debt Cat Girl couldn't help but ask.

"There's not much we can do right now," Ian admitted, revealing his predicament.

"So I have to take Scáthach back with me—to discuss with Vivian and the others what to do next."

"Atalanta."

"I'm leaving the guard duty on Rin and Sakura's side, as well as the reconnaissance of the surrounding area, to you—"

"..."

Although she wanted to do more, Atalanta knew that, given the current situation, accomplishing this was already a great achievement.

She nodded and agreed:

"I understand."

"Master, you can go in peace!"

Say goodbye and leave the private Homurahara Academy.

Scáthach and Ian headed toward the Tohsaka mansion where Vivian was.

On the way, the Queen of the Land of Shadows couldn't help but ask:

"Ian, why does Archer call you master?"

“...It’s complicated to explain.” Ian frowned.

"Oh, so you like it, right?" Scáthach concluded.

"That--"

"Owner?"

"..."

The man was momentarily at a loss for words, while Scáthach laughed.

"Hmm—? Have I finally found the moment that makes your heart flutter?"

“Scáthach, don’t joke like that,” Ian said helplessly. “Now is not the time.”

"I know now is not the right time," the Queen of the Shadow Kingdom said softly, taking Ian's hand.

“But I just hope you don’t tense up so much—Caster isn’t an enemy you’re facing alone.”

"……you're right."

You and Scáthach have returned to the Tohsaka family mansion.

You've encountered an unexpected situation.

Click, the door opened.

As soon as Ian entered, he saw Vivian sitting on the sofa, covering her hand and blowing on it gently.