Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Jianxi uses the Red Spear, which Morgan finds unnecessary.
• Kayneth El-Melloi Archibald realizes the true nature of the Holy Grail War.
• Xi Jianxi faces Kayneth, defeating him using ice and fire magic, and ultimately, wind blades.
• Sola-Ui heals Kayneth, showing a professional rather than affectionate relationship.

Character Developments

• Xi Jianxi demonstrates his versatility and power, using different runes and elements against Kayneth.
• Kayneth learns the harsh reality of the Holy Grail War and the limitations of his own strategies.
• Morgan and Xi Jianxi's relationship is hinted at, with Morgan avoiding eye contact when Xi Jianxi looks at her.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality and true nature of the Holy Grail War.
• The power and versatility of Xi Jianxi's magical abilities.
• The professional, almost cold relationship between Kayneth and Sola-Ui.

Character Interactions

• Xi Jianxi and Morgan discuss weapons, with Morgan advising Xi Jianxi not to rely too much on his gun.
• Xi Jianxi and Kayneth engage in a magical duel, with Xi Jianxi ultimately defeating Kayneth.
• Sola-Ui heals Kayneth, showing a professional rather than affectionate relationship between them.
• Xi Jianxi looks at Morgan, who avoids his gaze, hinting at their relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Xi Jianxi and Morgan defeat Lancer and his Master, Kayneth, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
+ Xi Jianxi learns that the Einzbern homunculus is the Lesser Holy Grail for this Holy Grail War.
+ Xi Jianxi and Morgan discuss the remaining active groups in the Holy Grail War.

Character Developments

+ Xi Jianxi shows no signs of fatigue after consecutive battles, focusing on maintaining his daily life and protecting his family.
+ Morgan displays her intelligence and knowledge of the Holy Grail War, providing valuable insights to Xi Jianxi.

Significant Themes

+ The contrast between the brutal Holy Grail War and the mundane aspects of daily life.
+ The strategic planning and hidden aspects of the Holy Grail War, such as the true identity of the Masters and the role of the Lesser Holy Grail.

Character Interactions

+ Xi Jianxi and Morgan work together, with Morgan providing information and Xi Jianxi making decisions based on that information.
+ Xi Jianxi shows concern for his family, ensuring they are safe and taken care of despite the ongoing Holy Grail War.

Plot Points and Events

• Xi Jianxi takes Sakura and Karen to an amusement park in New Town.
• They enjoy various rides and attractions, with Karen expressing unusual enjoyment in others' fear.
• Xi Jianxi and Morgan discuss the nature of 'good' and 'bad' in response to Karen's behavior.
• They shop for new clothes and daily necessities for the children.

Character Developments

• Xi Jianxi struggles with his role as a father and feels unqualified, but he's trying his best.
• Karen's unique constitution, which reacts to spirits, is revealed. Xi Jianxi has already cast a protective Rune on her.
• Morgan shows understanding and support towards Xi Jianxi's parenting struggles.

Significant Themes

• The struggle of parenthood and the search for one's role as a parent.
• The concept of 'good' and 'bad' and how it varies from person to person.
• The acceptance of one's children, despite their unique qualities.

Character Interactions

• Xi Jianxi and Morgan bond over their shared concern for Karen's well-being.
• Xi Jianxi and Karen have a heart-to-heart conversation about Karen's feelings and her place in the world.
• Xi Jianxi and Morgan bicker playfully, showing a growing comfort and familiarity with each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Morgan senses Rin Tohsaka, Sakura's older sister, using a magic detector.
• Xi Jianxi sends a familiar to follow Rin, who is investigating her classmate's disappearance.
• Caster arranges a Sea Monster to intercept Rin, but Xi Jianxi intervenes and saves her.
• Aoi Tohsaka, Rin's mother, arrives in Fuyuki to find Rin, and Xi Jianxi returns her to safety.
• Xi Jianxi and Morgan discuss the Holy Grail War and their reasons for participating.
• Rider arrives with Irisviel and Waver, planning to hold an impromptu banquet at Xi Jianxi's house.

Character Developments

• Xi Jianxi shows concern for Sakura's well-being and intervenes to protect Rin, her older sister.
• Morgan reveals her understanding of Xi Jianxi's character and his workshop, appreciating its human warmth.
• Xi Jianxi reflects on his participation in the Holy Grail War and his lack of a personal wish.
• Artoria (Rider) displays her casual and magnanimous nature, deciding to hold a banquet on a whim.

Significant Themes

• The importance of family and blood relations, as seen in Xi Jianxi's protection of Rin and his concern for Sakura.
• The personal motivations and wishes of the Masters in the Holy Grail War.
• The contrast between Rider's casual and spontaneous nature and the more serious and reserved demeanor of other characters.

Character Interactions

• Xi Jianxi and Morgan share a moment of quiet conversation, with Morgan revealing her understanding of Xi Jianxi's character.
• Xi Jianxi and Aoi Tohsaka have a brief interaction, with Aoi expressing gratitude for Xi Jianxi's help in returning Rin safely.
• Rider arrives with Irisviel and Waver, planning to hold a banquet at Xi Jianxi's house, showcasing her casual and spontaneous nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Iskandar visits Xi Jianxi's place, boasting about Waver's achievements in finding Caster's workshop.
• Gilgamesh arrives, inviting himself to the gathering.
• Iskandar proposes a "Holy Grail Inquisition" to gauge each other's caliber, with Xi Jianxi as the moderator.
• The Servants share their objectives for the Holy Grail War:
  • Iskandar: To obtain a physical body to achieve his wish of conquest.
  • Morgan: She has already obtained what she desired, and her pursuit of the Holy Grail is for her Master/husband.
  • Artoria: To save her homeland, Britain, from destruction.
• Gilgamesh mocks Artoria's regret, leading to a tense exchange with Morgan.

Character Developments

• Iskandar: Shows pride in Waver's accomplishments and reveals his true wish for the Holy Grail.
• Morgan: Reveals little about her objective but defends Artoria and challenges Gilgamesh.
• Artoria: Expresses her wish to change Britain's fate and feels insulted by Gilgamesh's mockery.

Significant Themes

• Kingship and responsibility: Artoria's regret and wish to change Britain's fate highlight the theme of responsibility and the burden of kingship.
• The nature of the Holy Grail: The Servants' varied objectives and Gilgamesh's involvement question the true nature and purpose of the Holy Grail.

Character Interactions

• Iskandar and Waver: Iskandar praises Waver's accomplishments, while Waver feels embarrassed.
• Artoria and Morgan: Artoria is curious about Morgan's objective, and Morgan defends Artoria against Gilgamesh's mockery.
• Gilgamesh and Morgan: Gilgamesh's killing intent is provoked by Morgan's criticism, leading to a tense standoff.
• Xi Jianxi: Acts as the moderator, facilitating the Servants' revelations and managing the interactions between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Morgan reveals that Britain's demise was due to the decline of the Age of Gods, which was accelerated by Gilgamesh's rebellion against the gods.
• Gilgamesh confirms Morgan's account but expresses no remorse, stating that humanity should govern the planet without divine intervention.
• Morgan hints that the Holy Grail of Fuyuki might not be able to grant wishes due to its "madness."
• A large-scale magic is being unleashed at the Miyuen River by Caster, who is preparing a "Feast of Blasphemy" for his Master.

Character Developments

• Artoria remains determined to save Britain despite knowing the truth about its demise.
• Gilgamesh remains arrogant and unapologetic about his role in the decline of the Age of Gods.
• Morgan shows a hint of melancholy when comparing herself to Artoria.

Significant Themes

• The decline of the Age of Gods and humanity's rebellion against the gods.
• The potential unreliability of the Holy Grail as a wish-granting machine.

Character Interactions

• Artoria and Gilgamesh have a tense exchange, with Artoria refusing to blame Gilgamesh for Britain's destruction.
• Morgan and Xi Jianxi have a brief, whispered conversation about Gilgamesh's lack of responsibility.
• Artoria and Morgan share a moment of understanding, acknowledging their similarities despite their differences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Caster summons a massive Sea Monster in the Miyuen River, attracting the attention of nearby citizens.
• Morgan creates a dense fog to isolate the area and prevent unrelated people from noticing.
• Xi Jianxi, Artoria, and Iskandar team up to battle the Sea Monster, freezing it and destroying it with a combined attack.
• Tokiomi Tohsaka appears, revealing he is Caster's Master. He offers to help Morgan but is declined.
• Morgan confronts Ryunosuke Uryu (Caster's summoner) on the Miyuen River Bridge, killing him with her Azure Flames.

Character Developments

• Xi Jianxi shows strategic planning and leadership by coordinating the Servants' attacks.
• Artoria and Iskandar demonstrate their prowess in battle, working well with Xi Jianxi.
• Morgan showcases her powerful magic and indifference towards collateral damage.
• Ryunosuke Uryu is revealed to be Caster's summoner, driven by his "artistic aesthetic" and excitement.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of unchecked ambition (Caster's summoning of the Sea Monster and Ryunosuke's disregard for safety).
• The isolation and detachment of powerful figures (Morgan's fog and her disregard for Ryunosuke's life).
• The struggle between following rules and acting on impulse (Tokiomi's attempt to maintain order vs. Caster's disregard for the Holy Grail War's rules).

Character Interactions

• Xi Jianxi, Artoria, and Iskandar work together effectively in battle.
• Morgan and Tokiomi have a tense encounter, with Morgan declining his help.
• Morgan confronts and kills Ryunosuke, showing no mercy despite his pleas for understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Morgan unleashes her Noble Phantasm, 'Roadless Camelot', annihilating the Sea Monster and Caster.
• Morgan feigns exhaustion to be carried by Xi Jianxi.
• Xi Jianxi and Morgan discuss the Holy Grail's madness.

Character Developments

• Morgan: Shows her power and cunning, manipulating the situation to her advantage.
• Xi Jianxi: Continues to be protective of Morgan, even when she's acting spoiled.

Significant Themes

• Power and manipulation: Morgan uses her power to control the situation and manipulate others.
• Trust and understanding: Xi Jianxi's trust in Morgan is tested as she acts spoiled, but he remains protective of her.

Character Interactions

• Morgan and Xi Jianxi: Morgan acts spoiled, and Xi Jianxi remains protective, showing his devotion to her.
• Morgan and Artoria: Morgan shows her power to Artoria, who is curious about her sister's Noble Phantasm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Jianxi and Morgan return from defeating Caster, finding the fog Morgan created hasn't dissipated.
• Xi Jianxi proposes a meeting at the Holy Church to discuss the true nature of the Holy Grail War and its future course.
• Tokiomi, Waver, and Irisviel agree to attend the meeting.
• Xi Jianxi receives a message from Morgan about Caster's Master being controlled by another Magus using insects.

Character Developments

• Xi Jianxi shows initiative and leadership by proposing the meeting and expressing his concerns about the Holy Grail War.
• Morgan displays her power and authority, supporting Xi Jianxi's decisions.
• Tokiomi, Waver, and Irisviel show concern and willingness to cooperate in addressing the hidden problems of the Holy Grail War.

Significant Themes

• The true purpose of the Holy Grail War and the consequences of its completion.
• The struggle for power and control among the Masters and Servants.
• The importance of cooperation and unity among the factions.

Character Interactions

• Xi Jianxi and Morgan work together, with Morgan supporting Xi Jianxi's decisions and providing him with information.
• Xi Jianxi interacts with Tokiomi, Waver, and Irisviel, gaining their agreement to attend the meeting and discuss the Holy Grail War's future.
• Xi Jianxi and Morgan have a moment of respite, with Morgan comforting Xi Jianxi after a long day and night of work.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Jianxi and Morgan attend a gathering at the Fuyuki Church called by Xi Jianxi to discuss the polluted Greater Holy Grail.
• Morgan reveals that the Greater Holy Grail has been corrupted, and its mana is no longer colorless.
• Morgan shares that she investigated the Greater Holy Grail's location and discovered its corruption.

Character Developments

• Xi Jianxi shows decisiveness and ability in handling the "concealing the supernatural" matter, further enriching his qualifications as a Magus.
• Morgan demonstrates her investigative skills and knowledge about the Greater Holy Grail's system.
• Artoria shows concern and disbelief about the corruption of the Greater Holy Grail, as it contradicts her purpose for accepting her summoning.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of the Greater Holy Grail's corruption and the potential danger it poses to the Masters and Servants.
• The importance of truth and transparency in the Holy Grail War, as Xi Jianxi believes concealing the problem would be detrimental to all parties involved.

Character Interactions

• Xi Jianxi and Morgan work together to address the Masters and reveal the truth about the Greater Holy Grail.
• The Masters react with shock, disbelief, and agitation to Morgan's revelation.
• Artoria interjects to question Morgan about her discovery of the Greater Holy Grail's corruption.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Greater Holy Grail is revealed to be contaminated, making it a "broken tool."
• Morgan explains that wishing upon the contaminated Grail could lead to extreme and negative consequences, including Britain's destruction and elimination by the World's Will.
• Kiritsugu Emiya, suspicious of Morgan's claims, leaves the meeting.
• Xi Jianxi proposes to halt the Holy Grail War and purify the Greater Holy Grail instead.
• Tokiomi Tohsaka, Waver Velvet, and Iskandar agree to Xi Jianxi's proposal.
• Gilgamesh remains indifferent and uninvolved.

Character Developments

• Artoria (Saber) is shaken by the potential consequences of wishing upon the contaminated Grail.
• Kiritsugu Emiya is suspicious of Morgan's claims and leaves the meeting.
• Xi Jianxi shows understanding and concern for Saber's situation, despite their past enmity.
• Morgan reveals her complex obsessions, including her love for Britain and her deep-seated emotions.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of wishful thinking and the dangers of unchecked desires.
• The importance of understanding and empathy, even for one's enemies.
• The complexity of human emotions and motivations.

Character Interactions

• Morgan and Xi Jianxi have a tense but respectful exchange, with Xi Jianxi showing understanding for Saber's situation.
• Kiritsugu Emiya and Artoria (Saber) leave the meeting together, hinting at their strained relationship.
• Tokiomi Tohsaka, Waver Velvet, and Iskandar agree to Xi Jianxi's proposal, showing unity among the remaining Masters.
• Gilgamesh remains indifferent and uninvolved in the discussions, highlighting his disinterest in the other Masters' affairs.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Jianxi and Morgan discuss their next steps, with Morgan suggesting they eliminate Artoria and her Master as potential hindrances.
• Kirei, at Einzbern Castle, drinks alone and contemplates his obsession with Kiritsugu Emiya.
• Gilgamesh hints to Kirei that Xi Jianxi might make a move against the Saber faction that night.
• Kiritsugu returns to the castle and discusses the meeting with Irisviel, but he doesn't reveal details.
• Saber tells Irisviel about the true state of the Holy Grail and the reason behind its pollution.

Character Developments

• Xi Jianxi: He shows understanding and respect for Morgan's past, and they work together to plan their next move.
• Morgan: She remains calm and collected, showing no concern about Xi Jianxi seeing her memories.
• Kirei: He struggles with his fascination with Kiritsugu Emiya, finding pleasure in Kiritsugu's distress.
• Kiritsugu Emiya: He becomes agitated and defensive when the corruption of the Holy Grail is mentioned, hinting at a secret wish.
• Irisviel: She accepts the truth about the Holy Grail's pollution and apologizes to Saber for her family's role in it.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of past actions: The pollution of the Holy Grail is a result of the Einzberns' actions in the previous war.
• Obsession and its consequences: Kirei's fascination with Kiritsugu Emiya leads him to find pleasure in Kiritsugu's suffering.
• The impossibility of certain wishes: The pollution of the Holy Grail makes it unlikely that Saber's wish can be fulfilled.

Character Interactions

• Xi Jianxi and Morgan: They discuss their plans and show mutual respect and understanding.
• Kirei and Gilgamesh: They have a conversation about Kiritsugu Emiya, with Gilgamesh hinting at Xi Jianxi's potential plans.
• Kiritsugu Emiya and Irisviel: They discuss the meeting, with Kiritsugu being evasive about the details.
• Saber and Irisviel: Saber tells Irisviel the truth about the Holy Grail, leading to Irisviel apologizing to Saber.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Irisviel senses intruders in Einzbern Castle, and a strange magical energy envelops the castle, causing everyone to lose consciousness.
• Artoria (Saber) finds herself in a different reality where she didn't draw the Sword of Selection, and her sister Morgan is the chosen king of Britain.
• Xi Jianxi and Morgan create a 'Garden of Lost Will' near Einzbern Castle to trap Artoria and others in their own regrets and desires.

Character Developments

• Artoria (Saber) grapples with the reality of her sister Morgan ruling Britain and the possibility of changing her fate.
• Xi Jianxi struggles with his feelings towards Morgan and his disapproval of her methods.

Significant Themes

• Regret and the desire to change the past.
• The consequences of one's actions and the burden of responsibility.
• The struggle between cruelty and mercy in war.

Character Interactions

• Artoria interacts with her adoptive father Hector and her brother Kay in the alternate reality.
• Xi Jianxi and Morgan discuss their alliance and Morgan's methods, revealing Xi Jianxi's frustration with her choices.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Jianxi and Morgan sense multiple intruders, including human and Servant presences, approaching Einzbern Castle.
• Kiritsugu Emiya's consciousness is pulled back to a memory of his past with Illya, driving through a jungle in a pickup truck.
• Kirei Kotomine is transported to an illusion of his past, where he relives the day his wife, Claudia, committed suicide, and he is given the chance to make a different choice.

Character Developments

• Xi Jianxi demonstrates his combat prowess by swiftly defeating seven Assassin Servants.
• Kiritsugu Emiya is reminded of his past with Illya and the origin of his current self.
• Kirei Kotomine confronts his past actions and emotions, ultimately choosing to kill his wife, Claudia, and experiencing the exhilaration of taking a life, filling the void in his heart.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's actions and the inability to change the past.
• The struggle to understand and accept one's true feelings and emotions.
• The power of choice and the impact it has on one's life and the lives of others.

Character Interactions

• Xi Jianxi and Morgan work together to analyze the intruder situation.
• Kiritsugu Emiya and Illya share a moment of connection and understanding in the past.
• Kirei Kotomine interacts with his past self and his wife, Claudia, leading to a pivotal moment in his life.

• Xi Jianxi fights off Assassins, deducing the true identity of the enemy as Hassan of the Hundred Faces.
• Morgan reveals that 'Lost Will' has been breached by someone with no heart, likely Kirei.
• Xi Jianxi and Morgan decide to head to the castle, with Morgan releasing 'Lost Will'.
• Artoria, in 'Lost Will', is confronted by her past and the truth about Britain's history, leading to a revelation about her role and the Holy Grail War.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Jianxi's battle against Assassins and his deduction about Hassan of the Hundred Faces.
• Morgan's revelation about 'Lost Will' being breached by Kirei.
• Xi Jianxi and Morgan's decision to go to the castle.
• Artoria's experience in 'Lost Will', learning the truth about Britain's history and her role.

Character Developments

• Xi Jianxi demonstrates his combat skills and deductive reasoning.
• Morgan shows concern for Kirei, despite his actions.
• Artoria grapples with the truth about Britain's history and her role in it.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's actions and the inability to change the past.
• The struggle between acceptance and denial of reality.
• The search for meaning and purpose in the face of inevitable outcomes.

Character Interactions

• Xi Jianxi and Morgan's teamwork and concern for each other.
• Artoria's internal struggle and confrontation with her past and the truth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kirei Kotomine, now allied with Gilgamesh, kidnaps Irisviel von Einzbern, the Lesser Holy Grail.
• Kiritsugu Emiya and Xi Jianxi attempt to rescue Irisviel but are thwarted by Gilgamesh's interference.
• Kirei steals Irisviel's heart, but she survives due to the power of Avalon, the Holy Grail's scabbard.
• A temporary truce is called due to the appearance of a new common enemy.

Character Developments

• Kirei Kotomine's morality has been corrupted by the 'Lost Will', making him more villainous.
• Kiritsugu Emiya is emotionally distressed after experiencing the 'Lost Will' and seeing his wife in danger.
• Irisviel von Einzbern reveals that she has Avalon, the Holy Grail's scabbard, which can heal fatal wounds.

Significant Themes

• The corrupting influence of power and desire, as seen in Kirei's transformation.
• The consequences of keeping secrets, as seen in Irisviel's revelation about Avalon.
• The importance of unity and cooperation in the face of a common enemy.

Character Interactions

• Xi Jianxi and Morgan work together to rescue Irisviel but are ultimately unsuccessful.
• Kiritsugu Emiya and Irisviel von Einzbern's relationship is strained due to secrets and past actions.
• Kirei Kotomine and Gilgamesh form an uneasy alliance, with Gilgamesh showing respect for Kirei's actions.

Summary of Chapter 69-70: "How About You Guys Pick a Different Savior" and "True Nature"

Key Plot Points and Events

• Artoria, Xi Jianxi, and Morgan discuss the Holy Grail War's current state and Irisviel's situation.
• Xi Jianxi decides to prioritize contacting the King of Conquerors over the Tohsaka side.
• Kirei returns to the church and reveals to his father, Risei, that he wants to know his true nature to him.
• Kirei stabs and kills his father, Risei, with Black Keys.
• The next morning, Tokiomi Tohsaka discovers that Risei has been killed and is shocked.

Character Developments

• Artoria shows concern for Irisviel's well-being.
• Xi Jianxi demonstrates strategic thinking by prioritizing the King of Conquerors over the Tohsaka side.
• Kirei reveals his true nature as a ruthless and pleasure-seeking individual, killing his father without remorse.
• Tokiomi Tohsaka shows distress and anger upon learning of Risei's death.

Significant Themes

• The true nature of individuals and their actions.
• The consequences of betrayal and breaking agreements.
• The importance of strategic decision-making in the Holy Grail War.

Character Interactions

• Artoria, Xi Jianxi, and Morgan discuss their plans and next steps.
• Kirei and Risei have a tense conversation before Kirei kills his father.
• Tokiomi Tohsaka interacts with Kirei, learning of Risei's death and expressing his distress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kirei betrays Tokiomi, severs his hand, and takes his body as a vessel for the Lesser Holy Grail.
• Gilgamesh agrees to let Kirei use Tokiomi's body to supply mana.
• Xi Jianxi, Waver, and Iskandar discuss strategies to purify the Greater Holy Grail and deal with Kirei and Gilgamesh.
• Saber and Irisviel join the group, and they decide to investigate the Tohsaka residence and the Fuyuki Church separately.
• Morgan will stay behind to protect Sakura and Karen at Xi Jianxi's residence.
• Maiya, Irisviel's assistant, is still unconscious due to the 'Lost Will' magic.

Character Developments

• Kirei's true nature is revealed as he betrays Tokiomi and takes his body as a vessel.
• Xi Jianxi shows maturity and leadership in planning strategies with Waver and Iskandar.
• Irisviel accepts her loss of function as a Lesser Holy Grail and focuses on purifying the Greater Holy Grail.
• Morgan displays understanding and support for Xi Jianxi's decisions.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and trust: Kirei's betrayal of Tokiomi highlights the theme of betrayal and the lack of trust among the Masters and Servants.
• Unity and cooperation: The Masters and Servants come together to discuss and plan strategies, emphasizing the importance of unity and cooperation in the face of adversity.
• Loss and acceptance: Irisviel accepts her loss of function as a Lesser Holy Grail, demonstrating the theme of loss and the acceptance of change.

Character Interactions

• Kirei and Tokiomi: Kirei betrays Tokiomi, leading to the latter's capture and use as a vessel.
• Xi Jianxi, Waver, and Iskandar: The three discuss strategies and work together to plan their next moves.
• Saber and Irisviel: The two join the group and contribute to the planning process.
• Xi Jianxi and Morgan: The couple shows understanding and support for each other's decisions, with Morgan agreeing to stay behind and protect the children.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Jianxi and Artoria discover Kirei's body at the church, killed by someone he trusted.
• Gilgamesh appears at the church, targeting Xi Jianxi and Artoria.
• They decide to fight Gilgamesh together, aiming to lure him into the woods for a tactical advantage.

Character Developments

• Xi Jianxi reveals he has a Noble Phantasm, surprising Artoria.
• Artoria questions Xi Jianxi about Morgan, feeling a disconnect between the Morgan she knows and the one Xi Jianxi has.
• Xi Jianxi and Artoria form a temporary alliance against Gilgamesh.

Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal, as seen in Kirei's death and Gilgamesh's targeting of Xi Jianxi and Artoria.
• The power of Noble Phantasms and their role in the Holy Grail War.
• The importance of strategic planning and adaptability in battle.

Character Interactions

• Xi Jianxi and Artoria work together to investigate the church and later decide to fight Gilgamesh side by side.
• Xi Jianxi shares some information about Morgan with Artoria, trying to reassure her about Morgan's loyalty.
• Gilgamesh's appearance and attack on Xi Jianxi and Artoria force them to fight together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Jianxi and Artoria engage Gilgamesh in battle.
• Gilgamesh uses his Noble Phantasm, Enuma Elish, against them.
• Xi Jianxi uses his protective magic and the thirteenth Original Rune to withstand the attack.
• Gilgamesh retreats, and Rider arrives to help.
• Xi Jianxi and Artoria are injured but recover using Xi Jianxi's healing magic.
• They discuss the investigation findings: Kirei Kotomine was killed, and Tokiomi Tohsaka was likely taken to be used as the core for the Holy Grail's descent.

Character Developments

• Xi Jianxi shows his protective magic and healing abilities.
• Artoria demonstrates her resilience and determination.
• Gilgamesh displays his power and arrogance.
• Rider shows concern for Xi Jianxi and Artoria's well-being.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of Noble Phantasms.
• The importance of teamwork and communication among Masters and Servants.
• The consequences of underestimating enemies.

Character Interactions

• Xi Jianxi and Artoria work together to face Gilgamesh.
• Xi Jianxi and Rider exchange information and assistance.
• Waver shows concern for Xi Jianxi and Artoria but also complains about their situation.