I'm really not a top magician

Archer gave him a sarcastic smile.

"So, Rider, if you are willing to submit to me, I will reward you with one or two cups at any time."

"...Well, that's absolutely impossible."

The rider scratched his chin, still finding it hard to accept, with a puzzled expression on his face. "But Archer, you don't seem to care much about the Holy Grail, nor do you participate in the Holy Grail War just to fight for it."

"Of course. But I must punish the thieves who lay hands on my treasures. This is a matter of principle."

"Archer, what do you mean?"

"It's the law."

Archer immediately replied, "These are the laws that I, as a king, have enacted."

"Ah."

The rider seemed to accept his point and exhaled deeply. "You are truly a perfect king, able to uphold the principles you set. However, I still desire the Holy Grail. My way of doing things is to seize it if I want it, because I, Iskandar, am the King of Conquerors."

"No problem. If you break the law, I will punish you. There is no room for argument."

"Well, in that case, we'll have to meet on the battlefield."

Archer was stern, while Rider's expression was cheerful, his doubts gone. The two nodded in agreement.

"Archer, just finish this bottle of wine first and put the battle off until later," said Rider.

"Of course, or did you intend to waste the wine I served you?" Archer said

"How is that possible? How can we leave this top-quality wine undrinked?" Rider laughed.

The communication between Rider and Archer gradually creates a relationship that is neither an enemy nor an enemy.

This made Gudako and Mashu, who were watching from the side, sigh.

These people are truly heroes in human history.

At this moment, Saber finally spoke to Rider and asked, "King of Conquerors, since you have acknowledged that the true ownership of the Holy Grail belongs to someone else, will you still use force to seize it?"

"Hmm? Yes, is that even a question? My way of kingship is conquest... that is, seizure and invasion."

"What is your wish for the Holy Grail that makes you do this?" Saber asked.

The rider seemed a little embarrassed. He chuckled twice, took a sip of his wine, and then replied:

"It means getting the body."

This was an answer no one had expected. As for Weber, he was so surprised that he couldn't help but scream and rushed to Rider to ask:

"You, you, you, you! Your wish isn't to conquer the world!!"

After using his usual forehead flick to silence the Master, Rider shrugged and said, "Fool! Why would I rely on a cup to conquer the world? Conquest is my dream, and my wish for the Holy Grail is just the first step to realize my dream."

"You bastard... you actually challenged me for something as frivolous as this." Even Archer looked surprised.

But Rider's expression was still very serious.

"Even if we can manifest with magic, we are still Servants and do not belong to this world. Are you satisfied with this?"

"I am not satisfied. I have reincarnated into this world and become a real life."

Rider expressed his thoughts to everyone with a serious expression.

The collision between ideas is also the focus and core of this King's Banquet.

After hearing what Rider said, Weber remembered Rider's strange habit of always resisting becoming a spirit and preferring to maintain his physical form.

Indeed, even if the rider can speak, dress, and eat like a human, it is essentially no different from a ghost.

"Why do you want flesh so much?" Archer asked.

"Because that is the basis of conquest."

Gripping the giant's palm tightly, Iskandar looked at his fist and whispered, "Stand upright, facing heaven and earth. This is what conquering this 'action' is all about... Using this as a guide, I push forward and achieve my goal. This is my domineering way. But right now, I don't even have a body. This won't do. I can't even begin. I'm fearless, I just need a body."

Archer silently raised the wine glass in his hand to his lips, wondering if he was listening to Rider's words.

But upon closer inspection, the expression at the corner of his mouth was unlike any other expression the Golden Heroic Spirit had ever worn. If anything, it was something close to a smile, but Archer had always shown only a mocking expression. This expression was so gloomy that it frightened anyone who saw it.

"It's decided—rider, I will kill you with my own hands."

"You're still saying that? You better be prepared. I intend to plunder not only the Holy Grail but also your treasure house. You're truly careless to have allowed the King of Conquerors to taste such a fine wine."

The rider laughed heartily. This was the proper posture of a King of Conquerors.

Then, Rider turned to Saber, who had been silent from the beginning.

"And you, Knight King?"

ps: I have been in the hospital all day today and have classes in the evening. I am not feeling well, so I will not update today.

ps: Because I have to go to school regularly, I will slowly pay back all the outstanding stamps whenever I have time, so don't worry.

Chapter 228 Jill and the Saint

The way of kingship that these three people discussed was far from what she believed in, so she could not communicate with them at all.

Archer's words made no sense at all. Rider's wish could only be considered the wish of a warrior. As for Sajo Aika's, as she had said, she was not a king who ruled over the people. She was vastly different from herself and the others, and could not be compared. Compared to their wishes, Saber's wish was undoubtedly more noble.

"Hey, Saber, tell me your wish too." Rider finally turned to Saber.

"I want to save my homeland. I want to change the fate of Britain's demise."

"Drinking together?"

Sitting alone in the underground workshop, Tokiomi Tosaka sighed again at Rider's strange behavior.

"Is it really okay to leave Archer alone?"

The magic communicator brought Kotomine Kirei's slightly harsh words. Tokiomi smiled bitterly and said:

"no way."

Since this was a meeting of kings, how could he ignore the questions directed at him?

As long as they haven't figured out the true strength of Hero King Gilgamesh, there's no problem.

Fortunately, they were fighting at the wine table all night.

As long as they don't draw their swords and start a war, Archer won't reveal the king's treasure easily.

Being able to grasp the situation in the distant Einzbern in his own workshop was naturally due to the report of Assassin who was hiding there. It was only through Kirei's transfer that Tokiomi could understand so clearly. After Rider destroyed the forest barrier, Assassin also maintained his breath blocking state and successfully sneaked into the city.

The Holy Grail War has entered its fourth night, and Tokiomi has not yet stepped out of the Miyama Town mansion. He had been staying at his residence for several days to inquire about the status of the Holy Grail War. As for the situation of some temporarily hidden Masters, he has already almost investigated it.

His current focus was on the Rider King of Conquerors, Iskandar, and his Master, Waver Velvet.

These two had never fought against the other Servants, so Tokiomi knew very little about them. Therefore, Tōsaka Tokiomi had specifically instructed Kotomine Kirei to pay special attention to Rider. Don't be fooled by Rider's carefree appearance; in fact, he had a sharper sense than the other Servants. This time, when eavesdropping on the conversation between the three, Kirei had also specifically instructed Assassin not to be discovered by Rider.

"By the way, Kirei. What do you think of the difference in combat power between Rider and Archer?" Tōsaka Tokiomi said.

"I think the key lies in whether Rider has an ace card more powerful than the God's Wheel." Kotomine Kirei said.

"Hmm..." Tōsaka Tokiomi nodded.

That's the problem.

Compared to the other four Servants, only Rider made them most uneasy.

During the previous sea demon war, Tōsaka Tokiomi had met Matō Kariya, who had already exhausted a significant amount of his strength simply by supplying mana to the Berserker. While Tōsaka Tokiomi was somewhat surprised by Matō Kariya's transformation, like a barking stray dog's progress to silence, it didn't mean he would show any mercy. He could simply leave this group to their fate.

Gilgamesh would not be defeated by the injured Saber. Lancer, though still unharmed, had his Master already left Fuyuki City and withdrawn. The abandoned Servant was no longer a threat.

As for Aika Sajo, she is still trapped in the encirclement set up by the church. Although she is powerful, she is just one person after all, and is just fighting like a trapped beast.

Therefore, up to now in the Holy Grail War, the only group whose strength is still uncertain is the rider group.

"Now, we still need to try that."

"I see. I understand."

Needless to say, Kirei on the other side of the communication machine already understood Tokiomi's intention.

In order to grasp the precious information, Assassin can now be sent to test.

Rider and his Master were having a banquet without any defense. Now was a good opportunity for a surprise attack. At this time, what matters is not victory, but the difference in combat power between the enemy and ourselves. It would be best if Rider could be dealt with smoothly. Even if he couldn't, it would be enough if he could be forced into a desperate situation and forced to use his strongest trick.

"It will probably take about ten minutes to gather all the Assassins."

"Very well, give the order. Although this is a big gamble, luckily we won't lose much even if it fails."

To Tokiomi, Assassin was merely a means to seize the Holy Grail, a tool to be used and discarded. This had been a clear fact since the beginning of the Holy Grail War.

After saying this, Tokiomi changed his sitting position and poured another cup of tea into the cup.

He sniffed the fragrance of black tea with pleasure,

He is waiting for the triumph of this order!

In a cave in Yuanzang Mountain,

A woman in black armor leaned against a stone throne.

The person sitting and kneeling was a magician wearing a dark blue coat. If there were someone who knew about antiques present, he would definitely be shocked by the magician's coat. Both the material and the fabric were from 15th-century France.

However, if the killer Ryunosuke Ameyu were present, his attention would definitely be drawn to the book in the magician's hand.

Because the cover of his book is made of human skin.

The magician knelt before the girl and said respectfully, "Lady Saint, all the servants are now gathered together to hold the King's Banquet..."

"Really? Looks like they're still engaged in their own Holy Grail War..." The woman in black armor uttered a meaningful sarcasm. "Jill, how's the surrounding barrier going? It shouldn't have been discovered, right?"

"Lady Saint, the barrier has been set up, but..." The magician named Jill hesitated to speak.

"But it doesn't matter."

"As you command. While I was setting up the barrier, I was attacked by Gilgamesh. However, Gilgamesh gave up the idea because of the sudden appearance of a dark shadow. He seemed to be well aware of our situation and had no intention of disturbing us."

Magician Gil replied respectfully.

"Well, the King of Heroes... He's indeed our biggest obstacle, but Sajo Aika will help us deal with him. We don't have to worry."

The black woman known as the Saint noticed that the magician had not yet left, and asked again, "Anything else, Jill?"

"Lady Saint, all the heroic spirits of the Holy Grail War are now gathered in Einzbern's castle, holding a banquet for kings. This is an opportunity to capture them all. Do you want us to..."

"That's not necessary, Jill."

The black girl suddenly raised her hand, interrupting the magician. "This banquet is nothing more than a trap set by Sajo Aika. Even though we're not the target, it's best for us not to get involved. Let them fight among themselves. For now, we should focus our energy on the summoning ceremony."

"I understand, Saint Lady."

The magician was about to retreat when the girl named Saint suddenly called him.

"Jill, wait!"

"Do you have any other instructions, Lady Saint?" the magician asked respectfully again.

"The love song of Shatiao is the key,"

The girl in black said seriously, "Find the right moment to kill her! Otherwise, there will be endless trouble!"

"I understand, Saint Lady!"

The magician faded away, leaving only a girl in black armor in the darkness.

and also,

The Holy Grail in her hand...

Chapter 229 Saber's Wish

Silence once again descended upon the garden.

However, the first person to feel confused was Saber herself.

Even though her words just now were full of momentum, the three people present were not the kind of people who would bow their heads easily. Even though these words were unexpected, they were also very easy to understand.

Saber would not be surprised if someone came out to praise or oppose her, as she was very firm in her own opinion.

But this deathly silence made Saber feel strange.

"I say, Knight King, I didn't hear it wrongly."

Rider finally broke the silence. For some reason, his face was filled with confusion.