FATE: Target of Grand Master

Wow.

Sushi, tempura, ramen, tonkatsu, eel rice – every dish exuded an enticing aroma. Looking at the table full of Japanese cuisine, Xia Yan couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

As expected of a woman who is always by Shirou Emiya's side, her culinary talents have been fully unleashed.

"This is just a simple meal, nothing special."

Sakura, having taken off her apron, also sat down at the dining table.

"This can't be called simple food. Young lady, I didn't realize you had the potential to be a good wife and mother."

Cú Chulainn, quite naturally, also sat down at the table.

Sakura's face flushed instantly, and she lowered her head shyly.

Xia Yan glanced at Cú Chulainn, who was flirting with Sakura beside him, and said, "Hey, Lancer, aren't you Servants supposed to be able to eat?"

"Since you two can't finish it anyway, I'll reluctantly help you."

As he spoke, Cú Chulainn extended his hand.

Snapped!

Cú Chulainn's hooves were mercilessly swatted away by Medusa.

"This meal was prepared by Sakura to thank Xia Yan. Sakura and Xia Yan haven't even started eating yet, so what's the rush?"

"I did contribute too, you know!"

Despite grumbling, Cú Chulainn obediently sat down and waited.

"Then I'll start eating!"

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Xia Yan clasped his hands together and walked through the neon-lit procession.

Pick up a pork chop, dip it in the sauce, and put it in your mouth.

good to eat!

The pork chop is fried until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, perfectly complemented by the sauce.

Is this what the Emiya family's food tastes like? It's terrifying!

"Teacher Xia, is the food not to your liking?"

Seeing that Xia Yan didn't speak, Ying asked cautiously.

"No. It tastes great, even better than I expected. By the way, this isn't a school, so you don't have to always call me teacher. Actually, I'm only four years older than you. If you don't mind, you can just call me Xia Yan, or if you don't think I'm taking advantage of you, you can call me Brother Xia Yan."

"Then... then please eat more. Brother Xia... Brother Xia Yan."

Sakura breathed a sigh of relief, then changed her form of address somewhat shyly.

The two pairs of masters and servants then sat around a small square table and began to eat.

"Ah! Lancer, this piece of grilled eel was specially reserved for Sakura!" Medusa said angrily.

"Rider, food is prey, first come, first served, and only when you put it in your own stomach is it considered a success."

After saying that, Cú Chulainn stuffed the last piece of eel into his mouth.

"Lancer!"

Medusa was so angry she almost wanted to drag Cú Chulainn out for a fight.

In the end, he calmed down only after Sakura comforted him with "Well~" "Well~".

Dinner ended in a warm and lively atmosphere.

"Then let's set off."

"Please be very careful."

Leaving Rider to watch over Sakura, Xia Yan and Lancer began their operation for the night.

Tonight's focus will be on Ryudouji Temple. Since I've already won over Rider, the school's barrier won't be activated. Shirou and Rin will shift their attention to Ryudouji Temple, and Artoria will likely have a fight with Sasaki at the entrance.

Of course, there is another possibility.

Although the old bug's physical body was destroyed by Kirei Kotomine last night, there's no guarantee he doesn't have other backup bugs. If the old bug is still alive, the probability of him entering the Heaven's Feel route still exists. After losing the Matou mansion last night, he will definitely summon the true Assassin tonight and wipe out the Caster group.

Regardless of which path is taken, the focus remains on Ryudong Temple.

Xia Yan sat in the convenience store downstairs from his apartment building, bought some snacks, and pretended to be flipping through a magazine. In reality, he covered one eye and kept observing Ryudouji's movements through his familiar's vision.

Cú Chulainn, following Xia Yan's instructions, ambushed himself halfway up the mountain near Liudong Temple and concealed his presence using runes.

After patiently waiting for an hour, the strange thing happened.

Sasaki suddenly coughed up blood, and a pure black arm emerged from his body, piercing through him.

With no possibility of resistance, the long sword in his hand fell onto the long steps, and like its master, it vanished silently from the world.

The True Assassin, Hassan, leaped out of Sasaki's body and immediately rushed into Ryudouji Temple.

"Lancer, hurry!"

Upon discovering the anomaly, Xia Yan immediately ordered Cú Chulainn to take action.

That damned old bug was indeed not so easy to kill, but since I had already made preparations, C-Mom and her husband could not leave the scene tonight.

In fact, Xia Yan had always wanted to complain about how the Goddess C in the HF route had already transformed Ryudouji Temple into a workshop, yet she didn't notice Hassan's intrusion immediately.

Even though Hassan has an A+ aura concealment ability, it wouldn't be difficult for her to set up a magic spell with alarm and protective effects on her Master, Kuzuki.

It can only be said that the plot required it, so the mushroom had to make C-Mom's group leave the scene early.

Cú Chulainn, gripping his crimson lance, ran like a cheetah along the steps in front of Ryudo-ji Temple. Xia Yan had already informed him of the subsequent actions.

He had to find Kuzuki Souichirou as quickly as possible and protect him from being killed by the Cursed Arm Hassan. As long as Kuzuki was safe, the C-Mom Group could be preserved. As for the others, Xia Yan really couldn't worry about them.

Kuchurin, who had rushed into Ryudo-ji Temple, stopped and listened carefully for any screams coming from inside, but heard nothing.

It's impossible for Hassan the Cursed Wrist not to act, which means his assassination skills have reached the point of killing without leaving a trace.

With no time to waste, Cú Chulainn used the runes again to probe for signs of life.

found it!

In such a short time, only one person was left alive!

Cú Chulainn was shocked and rushed over at top speed.

Inside a room, Kuzuki Souichirou was covered in blood and panting heavily, kneeling on the ground.

His right arm, which he used to generate the most power, was broken, and his abdomen had been stabbed several times by a short knife. As for the cuts all over his body, they were countless, but he was still barely alive thanks to his assassin skills.

Hassan the Cursed Arm stood just two meters in front of him. He was also a little puzzled. This person had actually withstood his assassination techniques for a full two minutes. This was definitely not an ordinary person.

But never mind, none of that matters. This man seems to be Caster's Master. The key is to control him and get Caster to release him from his control.

Just as Hassan of Cursed Arm was about to grab Kuzuki to blackmail Caster, he suddenly sensed a powerful threat.

A crimson spear shot out of thin air, grazing the head of Hassan the Cursed Wrist.

"Who is it?"

Hassan jumped back several times in succession, and finally, with the help of the moonlight, he could see the enemy's appearance clearly.

"Lancer! What are you doing here?"

Cú Chulainn had no intention of answering. He stretched out his right hand, and the crimson spear embedded in the wall flew back into his hand as if it had been sensed.

In the next instant, Cú Chulainn appeared in front of Hassan the Cursed Arm, sweeping his spear horizontally.

Although Hassan the Cursed Arm blocked the spear's blade with his dagger, he was still swept away, dagger and all, into the courtyard.

Cú Chulainn charged again, his crimson spear aimed straight at Hassan the Cursed Arm's throat, forcing Hassan to duck to avoid it.

The two Servants, one in blue and one in black, engaged in a fierce chase in the courtyard.

At the same time, Medea, having recovered, immediately went to Souichirou's side and gave her Master a potion that could heal his injuries.

After seeing that Kuzuki Souichirou's vital signs had stabilized, she slowly stood up and looked angrily at the two Servants fighting in the courtyard.

"None of you will leave here alive!"