Type-Moon Card Servant Chapter 5

"Already asleep? Then can you call him out? I have something I wish to ask him," Irisviel said to Risei Kotomine, her expression very serious. "As soon as we arrived in Fuyuki City today, we encountered Assassin. That means Assassin never withdrew."

"What? There's such a thing?" Risei Kotomine's expression seemed surprised, but he asked very earnestly, "However, are you sure that was Assassin, Master of the Einzbern family?"

"The Servant hidden in the shadows isn't just Assassin; there are other Servants too. Assassin was killed by Archer."

"Have the Master of Assassin, Kotomine Kirei, come out and meet us!" Irisviel did not back down. She insisted that the one she saw was indeed Assassin! Furthermore, she demanded that Kotomine Kirei come out to meet them.

"You guys?"

Risei Kotomine's smile gradually disappeared. He narrowed his eyes and looked at Irisviel, his tone somewhat unfriendly. "Could it be that you, as a member of the Einzbern family, wish to break the rules of the Holy Grail War?"

"This is a neutral zone. While I have no right to question your battles, what is your purpose in bringing a Servant into the Church?"

"Master, there were traces of a Servant left here."

At this moment, Mikaela canceled his spiritualization and stood beside Irisviel. He didn't even glance at Risei Kotomine and said very seriously, "Based on the traces, it's the Assassin from this noon."

In reality, the traces were all a lie. This generation's Assassin was Hassan of the Hundred Faces. They possessed different individuals and memories, so their auras were naturally completely different.

The Assassin who discovered Mikaela and Irisviel at noon might have appeared here, but it was definitely outside gathering information now.

Regardless of the situation, since the other party wanted to make a big accusation, he should also come out and counter it.

"How about this? Father?" Irisviel looked at Risei Kotomine again after Mikaela came out, her tone somewhat aggressive. "Could it be that the Church wishes to break the rules of the Holy Grail War and personally intervene?!"

"This..." Cold sweat beaded on Risei Kotomine's forehead. He seemed unsure how to answer.

His gaze shifted to Mikaela, who was also looking at him with an equally calm expression.

Chapter Ten: No Command Spells?

The atmosphere became somewhat delicate.

Irisviel and Mikaela quietly watched Risei Kotomine, hoping for a response. If the Church intended to break the rules and shield a Master with a Servant, they could also make a lot of trouble.

"Furthermore, if our intelligence is not mistaken, Father," Irisviel said to Risei Kotomine, her expression very serious, "the Master of this generation's Assassin is your son, isn't he?"

Irisviel was very wary of Kotomine Kirei. Not for any particular reason, but because Emiya Kiritsugu believed that in this Holy Grail War, he was the only one who could pose a threat to their side. The others were not worth considering. Whether it was Tohno Shiro, who wielded a terrifying Servant, or Kayneth, the genius from the Clock Tower, neither compared to the terrifying Kotomine Kirei in Emiya Kiritsugu's eyes. This was because the others' motives could be guessed, but Kotomine Kirei's motives were unpredictable, and such opponents were often the most terrifying!

"Uh... this..." Risei Kotomine opened his mouth, seeming to want to say something more, but he slowly nodded. There was no need to hide this matter. As one of the Three Great Families, the Einzberns naturally possessed a powerful intelligence network. Risei Kotomine didn't think they wouldn't know about his son.

"Father, do we have visitors?"

At this moment, a deep male voice sounded. A man who looked as if he had just woken up slowly emerged from the darkness. Although he looked like he had just woken up, he wasn't wearing pajamas or anything similar. Instead, he wore a black training outfit, making him appear extremely capable. However, his eyes were like stagnant water, making anyone who looked at him feel as if he had 'lost' something.

"Kotomine Kirei," Irisviel said his name as she looked at him.

This surprised Kotomine Kirei, who looked at Irisviel as if he were meeting her for the first time. He nodded and calmly asked, "A pleasure to meet you. Are you the Master of the Einzberns?"

"Are you the Master of Assassin?" Irisviel also took a deep breath. After truly meeting Kotomine Kirei, she felt that this man indeed bore some resemblance to Kiritsugu. So this is Kiritsugu's great enemy. No matter what, I must find a way to defeat him.

"No, I have already withdrawn from the Holy Grail War. I am not the Master of Assassin," Kotomine Kirei said, looking at Irisviel, or rather... looking at Mikaela beside her. He slowly raised his hand.

"Command Spells?!" Irisviel's pupils contracted slightly. She clearly hadn't expected that Kotomine Kirei had no Command Spells on his hand! This meant that he genuinely was not the Master of Assassin.

"As you can see, I have lost my Master qualifications. The moment my Servant died, I handed over the remaining Command Spells to my father," Kotomine Kirei said calmly. "My father is the supervisor of the Holy Grail War. On one hand, he is responsible for monitoring whether Servants and Masters do anything that violates the rules of the Holy Grail War. On the other hand, he is responsible for collecting the Command Spells of Masters who have lost their qualifications."

After saying this, Irisviel's brow furrowed, while Risei Kotomine regained his smile. He pulled up his sleeve, revealing his arm with the Command Spells printed on it to Irisviel and the others. This proved that his son had indeed handed over the Command Spells to him, and he himself had lost his Master qualifications.

"..." Mikaela cast a deep glance at Kotomine Kirei's hand. He was not a genuine Servant and naturally did not know if the other party had used magecraft to conceal his Command Spells. However, at present, they lacked sufficient reason to investigate Kotomine Kirei. Forcing action would only anger the 'Church.'

"Excuse us. It seems that the one investigating us today was not Assassin, but likely another Servant," Mikaela stepped forward, 'apologizing' on behalf of Irisviel. He looked at Kotomine Kirei and Risei Kotomine calmly and said, "However, if the other party is not Assassin, then it is highly likely to be a Servant with strong covert operational abilities, who might engage in assassination activities. In that case, Mr. Kotomine Kirei, who has already withdrawn, might be the first target of their assassination."

"Losing a Servant does not mean there is no threat. A Servant with assassination abilities will not allow the slightest mistake in their plan. Therefore, if Mr. Kotomine Kirei knows any information, you are welcome to come find us. My Master can represent the Einzberns in protecting your safety." Mikaela's words were flawless, presenting himself as someone who came to cause trouble but was actually looking out for Kotomine Kirei's well-being.

"Hmph," Risei Kotomine snorted coldly and looked at Mikaela somewhat unpleasantly. "While the Einzberns are formidable, the 'Church' is capable of protecting Masters who have lost their combat ability."

"Information?" However, Kotomine Kirei seemed to be genuinely considering whether to go to the Einzberns and have a talk with Mikaela's 'Master.'

"That's right. The Holy Grail War is a war. Enemies can become friends, and friends can naturally become enemies. The Einzbern family's long-cherished wish is singular. We hope you will consider it carefully," Mikaela revealed a slight smile. He knew very well why Kotomine Kirei was hesitating. It was because he had no wish for participating in the Holy Grail War. Even if he was chosen by the Holy Grail, his heart was filled with confusion, unsure of what to do. Coincidentally, he saw Emiya Kiritsugu, who was similar to him. That person, like himself, initially fought without purpose, and for trivial gains, could step onto the battlefield without hesitation. Such a person made Kotomine Kirei feel a surge of desire for the first time. He wanted to understand Emiya Kiritsugu – what was he thinking 'at this moment'! What was he trying to accomplish? Could his lost soul find salvation in him?

"I understand. If I have time, I will visit personally."

After a moment of hesitation, Kotomine Kirei nodded, agreeing to Mikaela's words.

This surprised Risei Kotomine, who was standing nearby. However, he quickly reasoned that his son must have a purpose for saying this, so he didn't press the matter further.

"Well then, Madam, we shall take our leave for now."

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Chapter 11: Encountering an Enemy

"Kirei, why did you agree to their terms?" After Mikaela and Irisviel left, Risei Kotomine asked Kotomine Kirei with some confusion.

"Father, I believe this is an opportunity."

Kotomine Kirei looked at his father and said earnestly, "The one just now, even Assassin couldn't discern whether she was Saber, Caster, or Berserker."

"Oh?" Risei Kotomine looked at his son, somewhat surprised. "Even Assassin couldn't tell?"

Kotomine Kirei nodded slowly. He wasn't lying. Currently, the only Servants whose classes were not yet confirmed were Saber, Caster, and Berserker.

"What did Assassin say?" Risei Kotomine was somewhat interested in the Servant dressed as a maid. Judging by her demeanor and conversation, despite her youthful appearance, she was remarkably adept at handling herself.

Even though they were the ones who came looking for trouble, after her words, it felt as if their visit was for their own benefit.

"She is an ordinary person, but she possesses an aura that instills fear in them," Kotomine Kirei stated calmly. "Those who can become Heroic Spirits are definitely not ordinary people. Therefore, Assassin speculated that either the person is extremely powerful and can conceal their aura, or they are a completely ordinary person with a connection to that particular Lord, and was summoned as a result."

"That particular Lord?" Risei Kotomine was puzzled.

"The legendary assassin, Hassan-i Sabbah, who founded the assassin order Assassin and, using the title 'Old Man of the Mountain' in place of his true name, gave birth to the very first Hassan-i Sabbah."

"According to Hassan of the Hundred Faces, no Hassan, not even the legendary one, can escape his fear, for he is the pinnacle of Hassan."

"When Hassan of the Hundred Faces went to observe the Einzbern family's Servant earlier, he already detected the aura of that legendary Hassan on her. Although he believed it to be an illusion, it's better for us to be cautious."

Kotomine Kirei spoke calmly and methodically, causing Risei Kotomine to nod inwardly. Truly, his son possessed the bearing of a sage, remaining so composed even when facing a 'legend.'

"However, Hassan is always just Hassan. Even the legendary Hassan cannot compare to the trump card held by the head of the Tohno family," Risei Kotomine said with a smile, looking at Kotomine Kirei. "That is Gilgamesh, also a being of legend."

"Yes." Kotomine Kirei did not argue with his father. In his eyes, Hassan did seem somewhat weak. As for that King named Gilgamesh... his power was something they had witnessed firsthand.

After leaving the Church, Mikaela and Irisviel got into a car and headed to the Einzbern family's base in Fuyuki City.

"A miscalculation." Mikaela took Irisviel's phone again and called Emiya Kiritsugu, informing him of everything that had happened at the 'Church.' She stated calmly, "The anticipated battle did not occur. That Kotomine Kirei is difficult to deal with. Without examining his hands, I cannot determine if he possesses Command Spells."

"Is that so?" Emiya Kiritsugu fell silent, seemingly disappointed by the outcome, yet he became even more cautious of Kotomine Kirei.

Indeed, this fellow was not easily dealt with. He had originally intended to use this as an excuse to truly kill Assassin and, at the same time, expel him from Fuyuki City and the Holy Grail War.

However, if it couldn't be done openly, then he would have to find a way to eliminate him privately.

"Can he be assassinated?"

Having decided that the target was within the 'Church,' Emiya Kiritsugu's eyes narrowed, determined to completely eliminate him.

"No problem." Emiya Kiritsugu's words pleased Mikaela greatly. As expected, this man could utter the word 'assassinate' without any moral reservations.

But in the next moment, Mikaela frowned, her gaze fixed on the car window, as if she had seen something. She silently hung up the phone, and also to Irisviel.

"Beep, beep, beep..." Not far from the Church, listening to the sound of the phone hanging up, Emiya Kiritsugu slowly put down his mobile. His deep gaze swept into the distance, and then he looked at Maiya Hisau beside him. "Saber is in trouble."

"If we need to provide support, it might be too late," Maiya Hisau's voice was very calm. "We cannot intervene in battles between Servants. If your presence is discovered in an open area, Saber would have to protect both you and Madam, which could lead to a significantly disadvantageous situation."

"Yes, if we rush in rashly, we might be counterattacked," Emiya Kiritsugu lit a cigarette. After seeing who was approaching through Mikaela's eyes, he extinguished the cigarette and smiled. "However, the opponent is an honorable knight. Upon discovering Saber and Madam, he did not attack rashly but allowed them to choose the battlefield."

"If Madam and Saber are to choose the battlefield, then the most suitable place would likely be the abandoned factory near their location."

As Emiya Kiritsugu's assistant, Maiya Hisau had already memorized the environment around Fuyuki City.

Irisviel and Mikaela had not gone far. Emiya Kiritsugu had anticipated a battle at the 'Church' and had come here with Maiya Hisau to set up an ambush. If they discovered any other lone Masters, they would mercilessly strike them down.

However, it was precisely because of this that Maiya Hisau could deduce where Mikaela and Irisviel would go to fight.

"That's right. It seems Saber will have to reveal a bit of her power tonight," Emiya Kiritsugu tossed the extinguished cigarette onto the ground. He said with a smile, "But this is a good thing for me as well."

"Unknown combat power will always remain unknown. Only by revealing it can its value be assessed," Maiya Hisau nodded.

"Let's go."

Emiya Kiritsugu headed towards where their car was parked. He and Maiya Hisau also needed to find a good vantage point to see which lucky Master would fall under his gun.

"Yes." Maiya Hisau did not object and quietly followed behind Emiya Kiritsugu.

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Chapter 12: Oath of Judas

"..."

Mikaela gazed out the car window, a hint of helplessness and conflict flashing in his eyes. If possible, he did not want to fight the other party.

However, the opponent had already set their sights on him. It was likely that they were discovered by Kayneth's familiars when he and Irisviel were heading to the Church. Therefore, the opponent was not continuing to roam Fuyuki City but was coming directly to cause trouble.

"Enemy Servant?" Irisviel sensed Mikaela's helplessness and conflict. Even if he didn't say it, she could feel that a Servant outside the car was already targeting them.

"Yes, the opponent hasn't attacked yet. They are probably giving us a choice of battlefield."

Mikaela sighed, telling the driver to make a U-turn and head towards a nearby abandoned factory. It was the middle of the night, and asking the driver to go somewhere "empty" was certainly not something he wanted to do.

However, under Irisviel's suggestive magic, he eventually obeyed the order and drove towards the abandoned factory.

"Madam, please." After getting out of the car, Mikaela extended his hand and held Irisviel's small hand, like a medieval knight, helping the noble lady out of the car.

"So cute~"

Irisviel pursed her lips and chuckled. She could tell that this was Mikaela's pretense, but for a Servant who could freely switch personalities, it was no wonder Kiritsugu liked him so much.

"..." Mikaela rolled his eyes, but since they were acting for others, he couldn't be bothered to say anything more. Instead, he calmly said to the driver in the car, "You should leave now."

"Yes." The driver, who had been under the influence of the suggestive magic, didn't say much and left the abandoned factory.

"Today, I have been rushing around this city, looking for a warrior who can confront me head-on, but no one has appeared to fight me."

Before the person appeared, their voice echoed from all directions. A young man holding two guns walked out, his gaze fixed on Mikaela. He smiled faintly and said, "However, you 'openly' appeared within my Master's sight. After discovering me, you didn't choose to evade the battle. From this, I can see that you are different from those who hide their heads and tails."

"Oh? Judging by your weapons, you must be Lancer." Mikaela stepped forward and performed a knight's bow to Lancer, calmly saying, "I received your invitation when I was on my way to the 'Church'. However, I had some matters to investigate and could not accept your challenge at the time."

"This truly makes me happy." Lancer, no, it should be Diarmuid Ua Duibhne, showed Mikaela a rather pleased smile. He brandished his twin guns, assuming a fighting stance, and a hint of fighting spirit flashed in his eyes. "Then, although I don't know what class you are, from this etiquette, I can tell that you are a noble knight."

"I am not worthy to be called a noble knight by the chief warrior of the Knights of Fianna, Diarmuid Ua Duibhne, who possesses the 'Radiant Visage'."

Mikaela's calm words stunned Diarmuid on the spot. Even Kayneth, hiding in the shadows, was somewhat surprised. They hadn't even fought yet, and the other party had already guessed their Servant's true name?!

"I am merely an unknown knight, but your 'Love Spot' is simply too famous. The moment my Master and I saw you, the magic within us involuntarily began to resist this 'charm' power."

Sensing Diarmuid's surprise, Mikaela spoke preemptively, setting himself as female.

Tactical deception, just as Emiya Kiritsugu had said, sometimes revealing certain things could mislead the enemy's eyes, just like Diarmuid now.

He, who had been ready to fight, stopped his actions and looked at himself with curiosity. A Servant who revealed another's true name right from the start.