Chapter 1900: If Nothing Goes Wrong, Something Is Bound to Go Wrong
All night, Artoria had been somewhat absentminded.
Lord El-Melloi II had offered Artoria two methods. Both could solve the problem.
But the two methods led down completely opposite paths.
One denied everything; the other affirmed everything.
The latter would even mean she would never again have the chance to pursue the Holy Grail, and King Arthur's long-cherished wish would never be fulfilled.
That was the difference between them.
"Saber? Saber?"
"Ah—sorry."
White's call snapped Artoria out of her reverie.
It was not yet midnight, but White had already left the church with Artoria.
Their destination was Fuyuki New City's Shinto Park.
That was where the Holy Grail had descended during the previous Holy Grail War.
The two remained silent the entire way until they reached Shinto Park.
Artoria immediately began helping White arrange the site.
White had also removed her nun's habit, leaving only the ceremonial attire.
With Yego helping, the whole process went quite smoothly.
"Then—"
The sky changed.
Black clouds gathered overhead, blotting out the stars and moon.
Chaotic darkness swept across the surroundings.
Artoria had already changed into her armor.
"This is a manifestation of 'malice.' It is closer to a mental landscape than a true natural entity. Don't worry, Saber," White explained.
"Mm."
Artoria still carefully watched everything around her.
White said it was fine, but darkness had already spread through nearly the entire area.
Terrifying malice engulfed everything.
"All the World's Evil..."
Artoria murmured.
She had seen it once in the Fairy Domain before, but All the World's Evil there had actually been sealed off.
"Hehehehe, is it finally beginning?"
The scene switched elsewhere.
Matou Zouken, who had only just taken on a humanoid form, let out a sinister laugh.
"You one-sided, foolish