Shirou, who returned from the Fairy Kingdom

Irisviel replied with a smile, "Because you and the Magic Sword Master are getting along so well, I've been watching in a daze!"

"Huh? Is Saber's motivation based on jealousy?"

"Irisviel!!"

Artoria looked annoyed, but a blush crept onto her cheeks.

At that moment, she received a gaze.

"..."

Saber turned to the boy who had just fought alongside her with a puzzled look: "What happened to my face?"

Let me make it clear beforehand that things are absolutely not as Irisviel described, please don't misunderstand.

Artoria frowned, wondering: Was it just my imagination? I always felt that the look he was giving me was particularly...complex?

"..."

Shirou stood there, speechless.

"Mr. Demon Swordsman, aren't you going to read this book anymore?"

Irisviel, who had just taken the "Snail City Text" from his hand, asked.

Shirou replied dismissively, "Destroy it quickly. This thing is extremely dangerous and, like Caster, cannot remain in the world."

Throughout the previous battle, Shirou maintained a cool and aloof attitude.

From the moment he joined the battle until he defeated Caster, although their teamwork was flawless, he never once looked at Saber's face.

It wasn't until the battle ended, and Saber walked up to him again, that Shirou had the chance to observe her up close for the first time.

Saber's appearance was exactly as expected, identical to the hazy features seen in the crystal ball.

Her flowing, soft golden hair and impeccably dignified beauty were striking.

Her cherry blossom-colored lips, her eyes that had turned slightly greener but remained beautiful and noble, and her petite figure exuded a dignified air that rivaled any man's...

Most importantly, the sword Excalibur is undoubtedly the Star Sword forged by the fairies of Paradise sacrificing their own lives.

That's right.

This should have been a moving reunion across multiple universes, but—

ah? ? ? ?

Shirou's mouth dropped open.

...She is not Morgan.

Although Saber looks exactly like Morgan.

Although Saber wields the genuine Holy Sword of the Lake.

But Shirou wouldn't make a mistake, and he couldn't possibly make a mistake.

No matter how similar their appearance and temperament are, no matter how dazzling and noble the light of that holy sword is.

She is not Morgan, she is definitely not Morgan.

"so……"

Shirou stared at Saber's face and asked blankly.

"You wouldn't actually be King Arthur, would you?"

Volume 1, Chapter 57: Artoria: Oh my god! He's just like me! (6K5)

"……Eh?"

Shirou's sudden question left Saber stunned.

Do you think you are King Arthur?

I think I am.

Saber answered with a solemn expression.

“Indeed, my name is Artoria Pendragon, son of Uther Pendragon, King of Britain.”

After announcing her name, she stared intently at Shirou.

Artoria actually had a lot of questions to ask this boy who had suddenly appeared out of the sky.

who are you?

Enemy or friend?

Why help me and Irisviel?

However, what she cared about most was obviously the reversible holy sword that the boy was wielding.

Why... is my Excalibur in his hands?

Moreover, the nature of the magic has changed, transforming from a holy sword into a demonic sword.

"Demon Sword Wielder, now that I have answered your question and given my real name, shouldn't you also follow etiquette and state your identity?"

Saber stared at Shirou's black holy sword and asked with an eager expression.

"If my feeling is not wrong, you, like me, are a king from somewhere."

Because of the disruptive magic cast by Lady Avalon, she was unable to discern anything from Shirou.

But Artoria still sensed a certain quality in Shirou.

Unlike her, the Conqueror King, and the Hero King—she possessed a certain kingly aura.

However, the boy said nothing. He seemed to have no intention of giving his name. He simply reached out his hand towards the mask.

Huh? Huh! Shall we pick it?

You've been hiding your face until now, are you sure you want to take it off?

Saber suddenly panicked, feeling both nervous and expectant, even somewhat at a loss as she stared intently at the other person.

However, Shirou seemed dissatisfied and concerned.

Having come to the Einzbern Forest, he was prepared to let Saber and her master know his identity.

Shirou took off his mask, and then Artoria saw it—

Beneath the mask of white bones, the innocent face of a primary school boy was revealed.

"So, so cute..."

Saber realized her slip of the tongue and quickly shut her mouth: Oh no, I actually spoke my mind! How careless of me!

But... the one who fought alongside me before was actually such a young child?

If I hadn't experienced it myself, I simply wouldn't have believed my eyes.

Just as she was about to say something...

"Shinji-kun, it really is you! Thank goodness, you're alright!!!"

Irisviel suddenly shouted excitedly and pounced on Shirou from behind, hugging him tightly.

Saber: "Huh?"

Irisviel held Shirou tightly in her arms and affectionately rubbed her cheek against his red hair.

"What's going on, Irisviel?"

Saber asked, puzzled, "Did you know each other before?"

Irisviel nodded: "Saber, do you remember me?"

He's the super cute boy I mentioned to you before, the one I met while shopping, right?

"Uh, you mean..."

Saber paused for a moment, then immediately realized what was happening and looked at Shirou with suspicion.

"So you're also involved in the Holy Grail War?"

The girl's gentle and relaxed expression vanished in an instant, replaced by her usual serious expression.

Although she was initially captivated by the inverted aurora, she now realizes that the beautiful radiance actually symbolizes destruction and devastation.

Saber said with a serious expression, "You took advantage of my inattention to approach Irisviel earlier... What exactly is your purpose in getting so close to us?"

“Saber, about this…”

"Wait, Saber, Shinji is a good boy, not what you think! This is a misunderstanding!"

Irisviel hugged Shirou protectively, but Artoria did not lower her guard; instead, she became even more tense.

"Irisviel, get away from him right now! Get behind me!"

She even gripped the wind-swept holy sword tightly with both hands, further escalating the tense atmosphere.

"Even if he is a cute child, he is very likely an enemy Servant!"

Irisviel: "Right? Saber thinks this child is cute too, right?"

Saber: That's not the point!

For the past few days, she has been blaming herself for getting lost from her Master.

This sense of guilt as a knight made her tense, and her attitude was even more severe than usual.

"Saber, isn't this a bit too rude of you? Shinji is my savior, please put down your sword."

"The King of Knights' sword isn't something used to frighten cute children, is it?"

Seeing that Saber was completely unmoved, Irisviel frowned slightly, her expression showing some displeasure.

"No, he's too suspicious..."

Irisviel tilted her head to examine Shirou's face: "Really? What's suspicious about it?"

I only saw one cute and well-behaved boy...

Wow! He's just too cute! Now come back to Einzbern Castle with me, Shinji!

Shirou said, “Please calm down, Saber. And you, especially you, Irisviel.”

"I'm calm!"

Irisviel and Saber spoke in unison.

Shirou sighed: "I will explain everything. Saber, please put down your sword."

The blonde girl shouted, "Give me back my Master first!"

"Ugh~ No way~"

Upon hearing Saber's words, the silver-haired homunculus hugged Shirou even tighter, her large, soft breasts pressing and rubbing against his chest, making it hard for Shirou to breathe.

Seeing her Master so trusting and close to Shirou, Saber's expression became even more unpleasant:

"Gulp, what exactly did you do to my Master...? Was it some kind of sophisticated charm magic?"

Shirou: "I didn't do anything right!"

Saber: "How could this have happened if I didn't do anything?"

Shirou: "Ask your Master! I want to know too!"

Irisviel: "Waaaaah, Shinji-kun is so cute!"

Oh dear... it's the same old peaceful chaotic scene unfolding, as expected of Master~

Above the three of them, Ms. Avalon was enjoying the chaotic scene.

Although I had guessed it would be like this before, Master still saw through it at a glance... Amazing.

It's a bit of a shame that Master couldn't mistake Saber for Morgan, but...

The meeting of the two Arthurs was indeed very interesting; it was definitely the right decision to come along today.

The future developments between these two seem very interesting!