Just as a deal was struck in the underground Netherworld, Arthur ran into a difficult problem.
"Master, the intelligence I spoke of is absolutely true. Compared to the outcome of the Holy Grail War, please shift your attention to Caster Solomon. He is an enemy even more dangerous than Uchiha Kanade."
Arthur knelt on one knee and respectfully reported the information regarding the Beast and Solomon to Lorelei, who was busy at her desk.
Lorelei's pen paused. Her brows drew tightly together as she questioned Arthur beneath his hopeful gaze.
"Saber, are you saying that stopping that Beast is more important than the great cause of preserving magecraft?"
"Yes, Master. Once the Beast is born, the entire world will be destroyed and human history will come to an end. Please consider the bigger picture, Master. Abandon the campaign against Uchiha Kanade and prioritize eliminating Solomon."
Lorelei put down her pen, propped her chin on both hands, and fixed Arthur with a sharp gaze.
"Saber, do you have any evidence for this Beast you mentioned and the world it destroyed?"
"..." Arthur was rendered speechless. He had manifested this time as a Servant, and the only things he had brought were his Noble Phantasms. He simply could not produce any evidence. The sole witness was Arthur himself.
Arthur knew Lorelei suspected him, but without evidence, there was nothing he could do. He could only plead desperately.
"Master, I swear upon my identity as the King of Knights that every word I said is true. Please believe me."
"Enough, Saber! How much longer do you intend to fool me? I think you have fallen for Uchiha Kanade's scheme!"
With a slap, Lorelei slammed her palm onto the desk, making the entire room tremble.
Like a powder keg that had been lit, Lorelei