The "Old Father's" Gratification

Fine wine...

Delicious food...

And inexhaustible wealth...

Saber had not noticed at all that, in just a few short days, her lifestyle had quietly changed.

Though she still longed for the Holy Grail, wished to change the history of the past, and atone for the mistakes she had made, she was no longer as stubborn as she had been during the previous Holy Grail War, like a drowning person clinging desperately to the last rope and refusing to let go.

Without a doubt, this change was exactly what Allen most wanted to see.

What he wanted was not the "King Arthur" who had left such a deep mark on human history and legend, but the knightly girl named Artoria Pendragon.

Watching the two eat and chat without the slightest hint of tension, Bazett had no idea what to say. She could only pour herself a drink as well, intending to use alcohol to ease her restless anxiety.

This young woman with short red hair and an androgynous suit finally understood that he was indeed not some pervert or vicious monster. On the contrary, he was quite easygoing and knew how to enjoy life.

Though she still had no idea why Allen had captured her, one thing was certain: for the time being, she did not need to worry about losing her life.

"The Holy Grail War... I really am an idiot, trusting someone like Kotomine Kirei so easily."

After muttering softly, Bazett immediately took a huge gulp.

The instant Morning Dew Wine flowed down her throat and into her stomach, she felt mana surge violently through her body, as though every one of her mana circuits had reopened.

"Th-this wine can replenish mana? You're drinking something like this as if it were water!"

"Is there a problem?" Allen asked calmly.