However, these Western-style mansions were undeniably "fortresses" in themselves, surrounded by more than a dozen layers of detection and defensive barriers.
Without the owner's permission, even magi could not step half a foot into the barriers.
As for Servants, they would undoubtedly trigger the fortress's fiercest retaliation.
But there were exceptions, such as Assassins capable of Presence Concealment.
Though they lacked formidable combat ability, Assassins could suppress their magical energy to nearly zero while moving, allowing them to approach their targets like invisible shadows.
And Kirei Kotomine's Servant was an Assassin.
At that moment, Assassin arrived before the Tohsaka Residence.
Assassin naturally knew about the alliance between the master and disciple.
"How laughable, Tohsaka Tokiomi."
To Assassin, this fortress was practically transparent.
Standing on the mountain, Assassin looked down at the Tohsaka Residence and mocked Tohsaka Tokiomi's ridiculous fate.
"That prideful magus probably never imagined that the little dog he had raised for so many years would turn around and bite the hand that fed it."
Kirei had ordered Assassin to assassinate Tohsaka Tokiomi and told him that the Tohsaka Family's Heroic Spirit was nothing to fear.
—There was no need to be overly cautious. Even a direct confrontation with Archer was nothing to worry about. Tohsaka Tokiomi had to be eliminated quickly.
"Then, it's time to act—"
Assassin leaped high into the air, preparing to break into the mansion.
"Annoying."
"—???"
An immense force struck him.
It was as though he had been "hit" by a storm.
Assassin was directly "slapped" into the wall, smashing through the Tohsaka Family's mansion.
Skadi emerged, greatsword in hand.
"Mm. This feels nice."
Skadi looked at her hand.
With her new Mana Transfer, her body had become lighter.
Tohsaka Tokiomi: "???"
"W-What is going on?!"
The spinning Black Assassin crashed directly through the