A Deal with Kariya Matou / Rescue

"Lancer, are you going to take the initiative?" Kayneth asked, his eyes widening slightly, his tone filled with excitement.

"Ah..." Arthur nodded slightly and said, "Although you haven't shown yourself, there's no guarantee that other Masters won't be able to find you, so you'd better find a place to hide so I can fight without restraint."

After realizing that he was a spirit descended from Heroic Spirit, Arthur wasn't sure if Kayneth's death would cause his mission to fail.

What are the consequences of mission failure?

Arthur didn't know, but he didn't want to go through it.

Therefore, he had to ensure Kayneth's safety; Arthur could not allow himself to fail.

Moreover, after experiencing the sea and the waves, I have gained some understanding of it.

Moreover, after experiencing the sea and the waves, I have gained some understanding of it.

First, the task is evaluated.

Furthermore, corresponding rewards will be given based on the evaluation level.

Unlike Achievement Quest, these require certain requirements to be met before they can be completed.

Arthur has only one mission this time: to win the Holy Grail War as a Lancer.

Just like the [Achievement Quest - Never Defeated], there's a question that needs careful consideration.

This victory will undoubtedly be evaluated.

A system without self-awareness will only estimate the rating based on Arthur's behavior.

So, if Arthur wants to get a higher rating, he must show his skills.

This is why Arthur only woke up after the King of Conquerors killed 'Assassin'.

Therefore, he immediately issued a declaration of war to Gilgamesh and the others.

"Okay, I understand!" Kayneth nodded seriously, then smiled and said, "Before that, let's have a party! Sola is very curious about what you look like, 'Lancer.' How about you two introduce yourselves to each other?"

"Let's skip the meeting! Miss Sola isn't suited for this war." Arthur's lips twitched slightly, and he immediately shook his head, saying, "I'll make my move tomorrow. I want to end this war as quickly as possible!"

"Do you need me to help you with the Masters of the other Servants?" Kayneth continued to ask.

This war was originally Kayneth's attempt to prove his own abilities, which is why he summoned Arthur.

However, due to Arthur's 'Attribute Concealment)', he was unable to take the lead, and his proud and arrogant personality was dealt a blow, so he had no choice but to compromise.

Even though Arthur took the initiative to reconcile, it temporarily made him lose interest in participating in the war.

That is, until Arthur demonstrated his abilities and his relationship with Kayneth improved.

This is what made Kayneth see him as a comrade-in-arms, and also fueled his competitive spirit.

Compared to before the Holy Grail War, Kayneth, after being dealt a blow by Arthur, lost much of his pride but gained a lot of maturity.

"No need. You just stay with Miss Sola and find somewhere to stay until the war is over." Arthur shook his head again and said seriously, "But if you encounter any danger, be sure to use Command Spell to summon me."

"I understand." Kayneth nodded, slightly touched, after hearing Arthur's words.

He understood the implication in Arthur's words: the reason he wasn't allowed to participate in the war was to avoid implicating Sola.

That's why she refused to get to know Sola and wouldn't allow him to participate in the war.

Little did they know, Arthur did it on purpose.

Kayneth liked Sola Nazele Sofialy, but Sola didn't like her fiancé, whom she had married in a political marriage.

In the original work, Kayneth and Sola participated in the Holy Grail War together. Kayneth modified the Holy Grail System through his outstanding talent. He possessed Command Spell, while Servant became the provider of the Mana that sustains Servants in the Sola world.

Sola was responsible for providing Mana to 'Lancer', but this also led Sola to fall in love with 'Lancer'.

However, Arthur's arrival, with his incredibly powerful 'Attribute Concealment)', completely negated Kayneth's technique.

That thread of cause and effect still connects Arthur and Kayneth.

Chapter 303 The Deal with Kariya Matou

Since Arthur descended as the 'Lancer' class, he would absolutely not allow himself to end up in a situation like 'Diarmuid Duibhne'.

It wasn't that he didn't want to betray Kayneth; although he was nominally Kayneth's Servant, he held an absolutely dominant position.

It's not about trying to matchmake Kayneth and Sola!

It's fate that brought this ill-fated couple together; if they couldn't, it's destiny.

After this Holy Grail War, Arthur will likely leave this world, barring any unforeseen circumstances.

In Arthur's memory, they were at most just passersby.

The people who pass through Arthur's life will inevitably be countless in the future.

He let Kayneth take Sola away only so that he could act more freely.

Once a decision is made, action will follow.

On the second day, Arthur unusually refrained from strolling the streets.

Instead, they began to realize their own declaration!

Inside an abandoned building.

The warehouse, with its damp floor, was dimly lit.

In that pitch-black shadow, a figure appeared and disappeared.

"Buzz~"

Just then, an insect flew in from outside the warehouse and seeped into the shadows.

The strangely shaped insects and the figure hidden in the shadows added an eerie atmosphere to the already abandoned warehouse.

'Sizzle sizzle...'

Suddenly, a burst of blue-white lightning, dazzling even in broad daylight, appeared out of thin air, illuminating the shadowy space and revealing a figure with a full head of white hair and a ferocious face.

"L... Lancer!!" Sitting in the corner, Kariya Matou stared wide-eyed at the figure that emerged from the lightning, his right eye, which hadn't turned into a white ball, instinctively showing fear.

In this Holy Grail War, if we were to say which Servant left the deepest impression on Kariya Matou, it would be...

Gilgamesh is one, and Arthur is another.

But it wasn't because they pulled the curtain on their first match.

Rather, it's because Gilgamesh is Tokiomi Tohsaka's Servant, and Kariya Matou, who hates Tokiomi Tohsaka the most, naturally sees Gilgamesh as someone who must be defeated.

Arthur, the 'Lancer' who repeatedly caused Gilgamesh to suffer losses and appear disheveled the night before, is actually Servant Kariya Matou has feelings for.

However, despite having feelings for 'Lancer', Kariya Matou doesn't believe that Arthur will reciprocate those feelings or show him any mercy.

In the Holy Grail War, everyone on each side is an enemy except for their own Master and Servant.

Even if you form an alliance with another faction, you can't completely trust them.

There can only be one winner in the Holy Grail War, and betrayal is commonplace for allies.

There can only be one winner in the Holy Grail War, and betrayal is commonplace for allies.

Upon seeing 'Lancer' appear, Kariya Matou shouted without hesitation, "Berserker!!"

"Roar--"

The moment the words left his mouth, the spirit form of 'Berserker' instantly appeared in the air, clad in jet-black armor. A low growl emanated from within his helmet as he charged furiously toward Arthur at incredible speed.

Unfortunately, this speed, which is extremely fast compared to other Servants, is incredibly slow compared to Arthur's Future Sight and Rumble-Rumble Fruit.

'Call out--'

Arthur watched as the Berserker hurtled towards him with afterimages, its powerful fist slamming down.

Arthur vanished in an instant, turning into a bolt of Inazuma.

'Squeak--'

The black steel boots sparked as they scraped against the ground, and 'Berserker's' body spun around at lightning speed with exaggerated curves.

'Sizzle sizzle...'

In the instant he turned around, inside the helmet flashing red light, a pair of fierce eyes saw a boot crackling with blue and white lightning.

'Boom--!'

A deafening roar, like thunder, echoed from the abandoned warehouse.

Fortunately, this was a secluded place, otherwise Arthur and Kariya Matou would have had to start clearing out those who had discovered it.

One rule of the Holy Grail War is that it cannot be discovered by ordinary people.

If ordinary people witness Servant's battle, then the witnesses must be eliminated.

In the Fifth Holy Grail War, Shirou Emiya was killed by Lancer after witnessing the battle Servants.

'Bang!'

After the deafening noise subsided, a large section of the warehouse roof collapsed as well.

"I think you should calm down, 'Berserker's' Master." After kicking 'Berserker' away, Arthur stood before Kariya Matou, staring at the emaciated man, and said calmly, "We are not enemies!"

"Really?" Kariya Matou asked, clutching his arm with some doubt.

He didn't retaliate because he had witnessed Lancer's speed and knew he couldn't dodge it.

It wasn't that he was fearless in the face of death; he wouldn't allow himself to die before saving that 'little girl' (King Zhao).

The bigger reason was that the 'Lancer' in front of him had no murderous intent.

"That's right!" Arthur nodded, raising his thumb to the back. "Let's quiet down your 'Berserker' first."

"Berserker, stop!" Perhaps because he had a good impression of 'Lancer', Kariya Matou saw that he didn't seem to be there to kill him, so he shouted at 'Berserker' who was unharmed in the distance, except for a dent in his armor.

Then, Kariya Matou looked at Arthur and asked weakly, "Is your Master trying to form an alliance with me? To cooperate, or to make me submit?"

"No, I want to ask..." Arthur shook his head, staring intently at Kariya Matou, and said, "Want to make a deal with me?"

Chapter 304 Rescue

Night falls in Fuyuki City's Miyama Town.

"Lancer, that old Monster's strength is extremely unpredictable. Are you really confident you can handle it?"

"Mr. Kariya, even if you lack confidence in my strength, you should at least have some confidence in my speed. And if all else fails, shouldn't my Noble Phantasm ability put your mind at ease?"

The streets of the old town were dimly lit, and some of the streetlights were broken.

Two figures were not there, their soft voices suggesting a conversation.

Kariya Matou's appearance at this moment is quite different from before.

His white hair remained, but the grotesque left side of his face and his pure white eyes had returned to normal, and his overall vitality was no longer as weak as before.

The aura emanating from him seemed to have lifted a heavy burden, making him appear much more relaxed.

"Ah... I never imagined you were the real King Arthur in history. What astonishing news!" Kariya Matou said with a slight smile on his face, which had regained some color.

"No, to be precise! I am 'King Arthur' summoned from another world!" Arthur, with his hands in his pockets, said softly, "You should have heard of the Second Magic, right?"

"Parallel World Theory?" Kariya Matou sighed. "But I still think you're more like 'King Arthur' than Saber."

"Just because I'm a man and she's a woman?"

"Perhaps... I observed Saber that night too, and I had a feeling she was a girl without much guile." Kariya Matou wasn't entirely sure, so after a moment's hesitation, he continued, "Her strength and demeanor are inferior to yours."

"Mr. Kariya, since you know about the Parallel World Theory..." Arthur said calmly, "Then you should understand that each version of yourself in every world has a different life."

Saber's situation is easy to understand; she truly doesn't deserve to be a queen!

Or rather, she didn't see herself as a queen.

As King of Knights, she sees herself as a knight first, and then as a king. How could such a king, who is devoted to the country and her subjects, possibly contend with treacherous ministers and nobles whose hearts are fickle?

Besides hiding themselves more effectively, what else can they do?