I'm really not a top magician

However, Assassin Emiya's knife still left a deep wound on Hisau Maiya's stomach. He then swung the knife in the air, but because of subconscious reluctance, he changed to kicking the troublesome woman unconscious.

Now only Irisviel was left. He raised his dagger high and swung it towards the android.

In this way, this Holy Grail War will be over!

But when the dagger was about to be swung down, Emiya Assassin felt a huge magical aura approaching. He frowned, but faced with this opportunity, Emiya Assassin swung down without hesitation.

However, the silver-white dagger was blocked by an invisible object.

Clang!

The sound of metal colliding!

A blue figure came towards us.

Emiya Assassin couldn't help but be amazed at the appearance of the Knight King, but at this moment Saber jumped out to stop him. The battle could obviously be over soon!

"Saber!"

Irisviel also exclaimed, and seeing the appearance of the Knight King, she felt a surge of emotion in her heart.

“I’m coming, Irisviel!”

Saber turned back to the false Master whom she had sworn to protect, smiled to reassure him, and then turned her gaze to the Servant before her.

"Assassin? Are you trying to reap the benefits?"

"No, I only have one prey,"

Emiya Assassin said, "You are my only target, Irisviel, the one who bears the Holy Grail!"

P.S.: I had a body scan today and I felt like I was almost dead... I couldn't lift my hands.

Chapter 212 Reconciliation with the Saber Group

"You are my only target, Irisviel, the one who bears the Holy Grail!"

Irisviel was also surprised by Emiya Assassin's declaration.

The fact that Irisviel is the Lesser Holy Grail is known only to those within the family and Emiya Kiritsugu. Of course, this may also include the other two of the Three Great Families.

But the assassin in front of him actually knew that he was holding the Holy Grail.

Who is he?

Furthermore, the moment she saw Emiya Assassin, Irisviel felt an unimaginable sense of familiarity from the bottom of her heart.

This feeling, almost like fate, made her feel very strange.

"who are you?"

Irisviel blurted out, but the moment she said it, she knew that the other party would never reveal his identity to her, who was her enemy.

Emiya Assassin clearly had no intention of answering Irisviel's question, instead continuing on his own:

"You did nothing wrong. Your life was a necessary sacrifice to achieve the fastest possible means of disintegrating the Holy Grail. Don't blame me."

Before he could finish his words, Emiya Assassin stepped forward with a dagger in hand and attacked.

"Don't think about it!"

Saber was also trembling with Emiya Assassin.

For a time,

The magical power between them erupted at this moment, and the strong wind generated by the fierce battle between the two alone made the leaves of the Einzbern Forest rustle.

The two completed a clash of attacks, neither gaining an advantage, but Assassin Emiya, who was slightly inferior in strength, was sent flying. However, Assassin Emiya took advantage of the situation and pulled out the submachine gun from his waist and shot at Saber.

The bullets poured down like a torrential rain, barely grazing the flying Saber.

Regardless of the caliber, simple ammunition poses no threat to a Servant. Especially since Saber's physical abilities are so high, not only can she dodge effortlessly, but she could even deflect the projectile with her sword if she so desired. However, this weapon is ultimately Assassin Emiya's conceptual weapon, a fortified weapon, and a single hit is enough to be fatal.

What's more, in battle, how could you let the enemy's attack hit you in vain!

Faced with the bullets that were pouring out, Saber, who was originally charging in a straight line, had to use her feet to gently retreat to the side to dodge the bullets before continuing to attack.

As Saber expected, the submachine gun in Emiya Assassin's hand was completely fired in just a few seconds. However, as an assassin, it was already very powerful for him to use such an attack to force Saber's original fatal attack to retreat.

But based on this action, Saber felt that the combat experience of the heroic spirit in front of her was indeed impressive. However, Saber always felt familiar with the pistol in the latter's hand, and both the fighting style and the habit of using firearms were very similar to Kiritsugu's.

However, such thoughts were quickly overshadowed by the ensuing battle.

The two characters chased each other for a long time. At first, Emiya Assassin used his high agility to quickly dodge any attacks from Saber, and then quickly pulled away and kited. At this point, it was still unclear who would win.

But as the battle continued, everyone gradually discovered that Saber's fighting posture seemed a bit strange, and she was slightly at a disadvantage.

Irisviel found Saber's weakness somewhat strange. As the strongest class in the Holy Grail War, and with King Arthur as her Heroic Spirit, Saber was undoubtedly the strongest Heroic Spirit. Her opponent was merely an assassin. In a head-on battle, Saber should have won. However, even Irisviel sensed something strange about this battle.

"Assassin is so strong, even Saber can't suppress him." Mashu said to Gudako and Sajo Aika beside her. Mashu still admired King Arthur, but she couldn't understand how an assassin could fight Saber so well in close combat.

Gudako had the same thought, but when she turned to look at Sajo Aika, she saw the latter sighing solemnly.

"Saber's hand is injured." Saijo Aika suddenly said.

"What?" Everyone present was stunned when they heard this.

For warriors, fighting on the battlefield often relies not on reason but on instinct. When faced with an attack, they instinctively raise their sword and attack. However, if the hand holding the sword is injured, then this instinct requires time for the warrior to adapt.

It was only after Sajo Aika reminded everyone that Saber, who should have been holding the sword with both hands, now seemed to be holding the sword with one hand. Although the other hand was also on the hilt, it looked more like a decoration. Some of the stronger ones could even see the wound on Saber's finger.

Irisviel also hurried to treat Saber, but no matter how she cast magic, the wound on Saber's hand showed no signs of healing.

“Why didn’t it work?” Irisviel asked with a puzzled look on her face.

"This is a curse, it comes from one of Lancer's Noble Phantasms. It seems that in the previous battle, Saber was too eager to save someone, and Lancer found a flaw in her, causing her finger to be injured."

Sajo Aika speculated.

"And Lancer? Did you lure him here?" Irisviel glared at Aika Sajou.

Of course, Sajo Aika spread her hands helplessly. How could she have imagined that Lancer was so powerful that he could even injure Saber's fingers at such a time?

However, it was because Lancer's double guns injured Saber that Saber lost her accuracy in the battle.

Moreover, Assassin Emiya seems to be very experienced in fighting with Saber.

As if he had read Saber's inner thoughts, Emiya Assassin's tactics were precise and meticulous. To hunt a lion, the only way to succeed was to chase it relentlessly, until it tires itself out without giving it a chance to strike back. And Emiya Assassin, now, was like a hunter who understood this all too well.

"Then Miss Sajō, what should we do?" Mashu asked, looking at Saber on the battlefield.

"No matter what the assassin's purpose is, we can't let Saber retreat here! Mashu, Merlin, go and cover Saber!"

"understand!"

Merlin (C呆) and Mashu received the order and rushed forward to help Saber. After helping Saber block the attack,

Emiya Assassin sneered and looked coldly at Sajo Aika who was behind him: "Don't meddle in other people's business. You guys are not participants in the Holy Grail War at all!"

Hearing this, Irisviel frowned.

However, Sajo Aika replied calmly, "Same here. So, what exactly is your purpose? Why are you confronting the Einzbern Master?"

"...It's meaningless to explain it to you."

Emiya Assassin said coldly, "I am a servant of beings beyond human comprehension. I am incompatible with you, who are bound by human ethics!"

Aika Sajo could understand what Assassin Emiya said, but she couldn't agree with it.

And based on these words, Sajo Aika could roughly understand what Emiya Assassin was.

However, the others did not understand the deeper meaning of Emiya Assassin's words.

Facing the attacks of the three servants, Emiya Assassin also understood that even with his high attribute agility, he would likely be killed.

So he threw a smoke bomb at Aika Sajo and the others, and when the main force of the group was exposed to the smoke bomb, he took the opportunity to slip away.

"The assassin seems to have retreated... Should we chase him?" Mashu asked.

"Well... forget it." Gudako said, but she seemed unsure in her heart and looked back at Sajo Aika, as if she needed her consent to make this decision.

Gudako's action was also seen by the commander Luo Man Issei. Although this was not the reaction of a mature master, Gudako was still a newcomer after all, and compared with Sajo Aika at the moment, she really had no say.

However, Sajo Aika was amused by Gudako's little look: "Gudako, as a Master, you should trust your own judgment and not be easily swayed by other people's opinions."

"Of course, I'm not saying you should be stubborn and disagree. I believe that a mature master, when faced with a crisis, should make decisions decisively and stand firm in their own ideas. Indecision is not a good choice. And, even if that decision is wrong, remember, never regret it!"

As Sajo Aika said this, she also took the opportunity to glance at Saber. The latter certainly understood the implication of his words, but did not take it to heart.

Seeing the latter turned his head and said nothing, Sajo Aika continued to explain to Mashu and Gudako:

"Gudako, your judgment is correct. If you don't know the enemy's strength, you should avoid continuous fighting. Excessive consumption will also give other enemies an opportunity to take advantage."

Said Sajo Aika, then turned to look at Irisviel beside her. "The same goes for the Einzberns. I suggest calling it a halt today. We're not the only enemies you must be wary of."

Irisviel certainly understood why Sajo Aika said such words to her here. Of course, it was to help her conceal her identity as a fake Master in front of others.

After realizing Sajo Aika's intention, Irisviel quickly assumed the posture of a master and replied seriously, "...Well, in the end, it was you who helped us."

After hearing Irisviel's reply, Sajo Aika smiled knowingly. This time, her goal had been achieved.

"Even though you may not believe me now, we do not intend to become enemies with the Einzbern family."

"The dispute at the dock was only to stop you. I had no choice. This time, I came here only to discuss the King's Banquet tonight. I hope to borrow this place as the venue for the banquet."

"However, even if I don't need to explain the past battle, Saber should feel a sense of discomfiture, right?"

Aika Sajo raised her eyebrows and looked at Saber. This king was once again chosen by her.

"...That's right, Irisviel. This guy's fighting style is indeed strange. Although I can't understand Sajo Aika's intentions, I feel that the extent of their mercy seems to be a deliberate attempt to avoid victory."

Saber said.

This was not Saber's thank you gift for Sajo Aika's support. As a servant and a heroic spirit who came to seize the Holy Grail, Saber had no intention of helping the enemy.

This judgment is also her speculation based on the current situation.

However, the final judgment of the matter will eventually be transferred to her mater, Irisviel.

Irisviel nodded in understanding of Saber's judgment. This was completely different from her previous hesitation about whether to fight. After experiencing the assassination attempt just now, Irisviel had clearly come to her senses and quickly made a decision. She looked at Sajo Aika and asked:

"To be frank, are you enemies? Or allies?"

"Our goal isn't to seize the Holy Grail. To do that, we must ensure Saber's safety... I'm sorry, but this is all the truth I can tell you at this stage."

Sajo Aika explained.

Although she wasn't entirely sure what Sajo Aika's purpose was, Irisviel felt a sudden sense of relief upon learning that Sajo Aika, her current greatest enemy, was no match for the Holy Grail War. However, she still tried her best to maintain the serious demeanor of a Master.

"...Alright, as long as we can be sure you won't become an obstacle to the Einzberns, we'll try not to interfere in the future. After all, we have many other enemies that must be defeated first."

Aika Sajo nodded. She was not surprised by Irisviel's answer. It could be said that this rescue was also for the purpose of achieving this effect.

"However, I also have a question. Do you have any clues about the assassin just now?" Said Aika Sajo

Irisviel shook her head. “Not really, but you did say something strange to him a moment ago. Something about neither of us being participants in the Holy Grail War.”

But this one sentence was also the main reason why Irisviel made her previous judgment.

"That assassin is undoubtedly an anomaly. However, we are not qualified to comment on this matter. My current goal is to solve the mystery surrounding him."

Said Shatiao Aige.

"It's a mystery... It does give me a strange feeling." Irisviel deeply understood what Sajo Aika said.

"What do you mean?" asked Aika Satiao, she realized that this was an unexpected surprise.

“Even though this is our first encounter, I don’t know why… I feel like we have a deep connection. It’s as if he’s only here to kill me, and I’m only here to be killed by him…” Irisviel said.

"How could it be!" Saber was stunned.

“I feel like we both have a destiny to destroy and be destroyed by each other,” Irisviel replied.

Sajo Aika nodded thoughtfully at this remark. "As the crystallization of the Einzbern's secret technique, the android's intuition really can't be dismissed as a joke."

However, Sajo Aika also admires Irisviel's intuition.

She could sense so much just by relying on her intuition, and perhaps she could even guess Emiya Assassin's identity.

However, Saber, who had sworn to protect Irisviel, could not accept this fatalistic view: "A fate of fratricide? No, that's not right, Irisviel, this is impossible! I will protect you even with my sword. You are standing on this battlefield to win."

Irisviel, who was a little worried at first, smiled knowingly after hearing Saber's reliable words: "Well, it's true. With such a reliable Servant by my side, I have nothing to fear."

Saber nodded, then turned to Mashu and thanked him: "Finally, Miss Shield Heroic Spirit, your protection was truly outstanding. Please allow me to express my gratitude."

In response to Saber's thanks, Mash blushed a little. After all, as a new servant, she was indeed surprised to receive praise from King Arthur.

"No, you flatter me."