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Medea knelt down next to Shirou Emiya and placed her right hand on his chest to begin examining him.

Rin didn't miss any opportunity to learn either, and went straight to Medea's side to ask her questions in a low voice.

Luo Bai, on the other hand, was responsible for guarding the area.

Two minutes later, a beam of light emanated from Shirou Emiya's chest, and slowly, a scabbard, entirely gold and blue with a mysterious aura, emerged and detached from Shirou Emiya's body.

"Is this King Arthur's treasure, the distant ideal world?"

Looking at the scabbard, Medea murmured, "It's a perfect work of art. Even just looking at it, you can feel its extraordinary nature. I can't wait to study it."

Rin happily replied, "Once we summon Saber, there will be plenty of time to study her. Just don't break her!"

Medea chuckled lightly, "Are you underestimating my strength?"

After taking out the scabbard, Medea handed it to Lobe.

Luo Bai didn't hesitate and put it directly into the bracelet.

"Alright, everything's settled, let's go back."

Next, it's time to summon Saber.

Volume 1: Chapter 585 Ilya, Berserker! (1/2)

They had expected a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere tonight, but to their surprise, as soon as they left the Emiya residence, Luo Bai and Medea immediately became alert.

Seeing the change in their expressions, Rin finally realized what was happening.

"Is there an enemy?"

Luo Bai didn't speak, but looked at the crossroads to his right.

Under the streetlights, a red-eyed girl with long silver hair, dressed in a purple dress, was smiling at them.

Behind the girl, a huge figure slowly emerged.

Servant, Berserker, real name Hercules.

Seeing the sudden appearance of this master and servant pair, Rin also became alert.

Illya looked at the three people in front of her, smiled and bowed: "Good evening, Rin, and the unknown gentleman and Servant. My name is Illyasviel von Einzbern, the Master of the Berserker in this Holy Grail War. May I ask what brings you here at this time?"

Looking at the cute little girl, Luo Bai waved his hand to let Rin and Medea relax, and then said to Illya, "Good evening, Illya. We're not here to do anything, just to retrieve an item for summoning a Servant. The Servant we're summoning is Saber, who fought alongside your father, Emiya Kiritsugu, ten years ago."

Upon hearing Luo Bai mention her father's name, Ilya's smiling face gradually turned cold.

"Don't mention that name in front of me!"

"Is that so?" Luo Bai smiled nonchalantly. "You're still resentful that your father didn't come to find you, right? It seems your status in the Einzbern family isn't very high. Kiritsugu came to Germany every year before he died, but your elders always turned him away and didn't even inform you."

As Illya listened to Luo Bai's calm words, her eyes widened.

"You, what are you talking about?"

"I really don't know, I deeply sympathize with you." Luo Bai stared at Ilya's quick...

Unable to maintain her composure, she said softly, "I think you know how you and your mother Irisviel were born. Next, I plan to summon Saber. She personally experienced many of the events of that year. If you want to know, then come with us. How about it, are you brave enough?"

"..."

Ilya remained silent, staring at Luo Bai for nearly half a minute before speaking: "Fine, let's call a truce for today, but if I find out you're lying, my Berserker will not let you off the hook."

"Of course you can, and I wouldn't stoop to talking nonsense about such things. Let's go then, it's time to go back."

Seeing Luo Bai and the other two turn and leave, Ilya glanced at the Emiya family mansion and followed after them.

Meanwhile, the Berserker who had been watching over Illya slowly dissipated, transforming into a spirit that remained by Illya's side.

After catching up with Luo Bai and the other two, Ilya looked at Rin thoughtfully, then looked at Luo Bai and said, "I didn't expect this. I originally thought Rin would be the core, but it turns out that you, big brother, will be the main one!"

Luo Bai said with a smile, "It's not so much that I'm in charge, but mainly that during operations, before I obtained Saber, I was supposed to be at the forefront as a combatant. Illya, on the other hand, you seem quite confident in your Servant, as you actually followed along."

Ilya said confidently, "Of course, Berserker is the strongest! And I'm not stupid. I can tell you don't want to fight me, and with Caster around, if you really want to run away, I probably won't be able to stop you. Rather than not being able to win, I might as well see what you're up to first."

Rin looked at Illya with considerable surprise. This girl, who looked like a child but was actually a year older than her, was quite shrewd.

He was just a little too confident in his Servants.

Although Hercules is very strong, Rin doesn't think that Hercules, who has become a berserker by directly sealing his rationality, can be a match for Luo Bai, not to mention that he and Medea are also there to assist him.

Of course, Rin can't say these things right now, as they haven't fully cooperated with Illya yet.

Soon, the group returned to the Tohsaka residence.

Feeling the barrier here, Ilya looked at Medea in surprise: "Your Caster is really amazing! The barrier here is even better than the barrier in the castle I'm currently living in!"

Lin smiled and said, "So, dare to come in?"

Despite Rin's provocation, Ilya tilted her head back and stepped in without flinching.

Everyone came to the workshop in the basement, where the area for summoning had been cleared out.

Under Rin's guidance, Luo Bai personally drew the magic circle for summoning Servants, then took out the scabbard Avalon and placed it in the center of the circle.

Taking a deep breath, Luo Bai slowly released his magic power and began chanting a summoning incantation.

"Be full. Be full. Be full. Be full. Be full."

Pure silver and iron. The great duke who made a pact with the cornerstone.

The surging winds were blocked by the four walls. The four doors were closed.

Release yourself from the crown and wander at the crossroads leading to the kingdom.

Your body is under my command, and my fate depends on your sword.

Respond to the call of the Holy Grail. If you are willing to follow this will, then respond to my call.

Make an oath here.

I am the one who has accomplished all the good deeds in the world.

I am the one who spreads all the evils in the world.

You are the seven days that the three great spirits of words have entangled you.

From the Wheel of Restraint, Guardian of the Libra—!"

As for adding or modifying the spell, that's completely unnecessary; he only needs to summon the most basic version of King Arthur.

As the incantation ended, a dazzling light appeared along with an explosion of magic, and a figure slowly materialized in the center of the magic circle.

Golden hair, fair skin, petite figure, and blue and silver armor.

Opening her eyes, the knight girl looked at Luo Bai in front of her and said, "Servant Saber, summoned as requested, are you my master?"

You didn't summon the wrong one!

Luo Bai breathed a sigh of relief and nodded with a smile: "That's right, I am your Master, Luo Bai. Please take care of me, Saber."

"Please give me more advice."

Then, Saber looked at Rin, Medea, and Illya, and frowned slightly.

"Are you two Servants your collaborators, Master?"

When Saber's gaze fell upon Illya, her memories from the past ten years resurfaced uncontrollably.

"You are...Ilya? Impossible, why haven't you grown up?"

Illya stared at Saber, her expression serious, and said, "As expected, you recognize me!"

"It really is Illya..."

Saber exhaled and said with emotion, "Ten years ago, when I was summoned by Kiritsugu, I saw you at the Einzbern castle."

Volume 1: Chapter 586 Alliance (2/2)

Saber is quite knowledgeable about Kiritsugu and Irisviel's situation, especially since Irisviel acted as Saber's nominal Master at the beginning of the Fourth Shinobi World War.

During that time, Saber also heard Irisviel tell a lot about Illya.

Saber never expected that she would be summoned again, and that Kiritsugu and Irisviel's daughter would become the Master of the Holy Grail War.

No, considering Irisviel's situation, it's not surprising that Illya would be here.

Luo Bai clapped his hands, ending their conversation.

"Alright, let's go upstairs and sit down to talk things over. There are a few things I need you and Illya to explain to each other, Saber. Also, Saber, here's your scabbard, but I'd like Rin to keep it for now, is that alright?"

Saber wasn't too surprised to see her sword sheath, since very few people can summon their own relic.

Saber shook her head, having no objection: "Sure, but Master, don't you need it yourself?"

Luo Bai smiled and said, "I am quite confident in my abilities. We can spar and exchange ideas later."

After going upstairs, the group sat down in the living room.

After the introduction, Saber also learned about Rin and Medea's identities, as well as Illya's Servants.

After realizing that Saber did indeed know her, Illya decided to temporarily put aside the battle and cooperate with Lobe and the others.

Seeing that everyone from the first phase had arrived, including the unexpected addition of Ilya, Luo Bai thought for a moment and then took out the mane cake that he had brought on short notice.

"Let's eat and talk."

When the cake box was opened, everyone was drawn in by the aroma.

Apart from Luo Bai and the Berserker who only appears when given instructions, the others are all women, and they are practically powerless against this fragrance.

Looking at the cake in front of her, Ilya asked in surprise, "I've never smelled a cake like this before, what is it?"

Ask Rin to bring the plate over, Luo Baiyi

While distributing cakes to everyone, she explained, "This is from a special animal, the mane of a trumpet lion. This lion is very unique; the mane of a male trumpet lion is a super-high-grade cake that can be eaten directly. After taking it off, it is combined with various other ingredients to make these cakes. Here, everyone, have a taste. Saber, this is yours."

Because he needed to summon Saber, Luo Bai prepared a lot of ingredients.

Besides the bristle cake, he also went to the world of Subarashiki and bought a lot of monster frog and monster cow meat as reserves.

Desserts can help him connect with the women present, while the special meat from monsters can satisfy the king's hunger and help him develop an initial relationship with Saber.

After taking a bite of the cake, everyone present showed a satisfied expression.

Saber quickly finished one piece of cake and started on the second.

While eating, Saber looked at Luo Bai curiously: "Master, a trumpet lion, are there lions like this?"

“These are special breeds of lions that you can’t see anywhere else,” Luo Bai said with a smile. “If you have the chance, I’ll take you to see them.”

Luo Bai knew that Saber loved lions and had even raised lion cubs herself in the past.

Upon hearing that she could see a special lion, Saber's eyes lit up, and she ate her cake three times faster.

Seeing that Saber had such a good appetite, Luo Bai thought for a moment and decided to get some barbecue for a late-night snack after they finished talking.

Looking at Saber, Luo Bai said, "Saber, the main reason I met Ilya this time and formed an alliance with her is to tell her some things about the Fourth Holy Grail War through you. Can you tell her what you know? I think as a participant, your words are more convincing than mine."

Saber, who was eating half of her cake, stopped and looked at Illya, who had also stopped and was staring at her. Without hesitation, she agreed.

“Of course I can. I have a very good relationship with Irisviel. We are friends. Ilya is her daughter. Of course I am willing to tell her what happened back then.”

"Mother..."

Hearing her mother's name, Illya's mood sombered. Looking at Saber, she said, "After the Holy Grail War ended, my mother came back to see me and told me that Kiritsugu killed her. Is that true, Saber?"

"Irisviel is back?"

After a moment of doubt, Saber said with certainty, "That shouldn't be true. The one who killed Irisviel, or rather, the one who killed Irisviel's body, was a Berserker disguised as Rider Iskandar... that is, one of my Knights of the Round Table, Lancelot. As for the Irisviel you saw later who returned..."

Luo Bai said at the right moment, "Well, I think it should be the negative consciousness in the Holy Grail. After all, Ilya, you are the Lesser Holy Grail, which can be sensed by the Holy Grail."

Then, Luo Bai told Illya the truth about the Holy Grail and some details of the Fourth Holy Grail War, along with Saber.

After hearing this, Ilya sat blankly on the sofa, tears slowly streaming down her face.

"The Holy Grail, the evil of this world, the corruption, so this is it? Is that why Kiritsugu had Saber destroy the Holy Grail, and why Mother was also affected by it..."

Saber was also in a bad mood. She had been controlled by a Command Seal to use her Noble Phantasm back then, which made her very dissatisfied with Kiritsugu.

But now it seems that Kiritsugu must have felt desperate at the time, since he couldn't let the Holy Grail appear and destroy the world, but Irisviel was also in the Holy Grail.

Unfortunately, it ultimately failed, resulting in huge casualties.