"Alright, Mr. Higashino."
Higashino Kanade withdrew his hand from patting Mordred's head with satisfaction. Mordred drew his knight's sword and stood guard beside Higashino Kanade like a bodyguard, looking ready to chop down anyone who dared offend him.
Arthur watched eagerly as Higashino Kanade stroked his "son's" hair, his envy written all over his face. His lips moved, but he could not say a word for a long while.
Noticing Arthur's envious expression, Higashino Kanade's brow twitched. Without showing it, he moved Mordred behind him protectively and warned inwardly:
Mine! This is my nephew! If you're jealous, go pat your own son's head!
For this Holy Grail War, Higashino Kanade had already prepared himself to be alone against thirteen enemies. After all, his reputation in the magecraft world was beyond salvaging. Everyone believed he was Uchiha Kanade, the lunatic who wanted to destroy the world. Any Servant with even a trace of "good" in their nature would despise his actions.
Higashino Kanade had never expected to gain a teammate for free—and that teammate was the child of a friend. His feelings were rather complicated.
"...Enough reminiscing. I'm taking on five!"
Higashino Kanade stepped forward, facing five top-tier Servants alone as though he stood before an army of thousands.
"Count me in. I want to fight alongside Mr. Higashino!"
Mordred stepped forward as well. Her pretty face was filled with arrogance, without the slightest hint of fear.
"Sorry, everyone, but I have a personal request. How about leaving that Knight of the Round Table to me?"
Arthur pointed at Mordred with a guilty expression. No one objected. They all knew Arthur was likely the legendary King of Knights. This was a father-and-son matter.
"Hmph! I was just looking to settle things with you. If you don't explain where that sword of