"Of course. Guiding those who have lost their way is a teacher's duty. Even after becoming a Heroic Spirit, I would not casually cast aside the duties I had in life."
"I see."
As expected of someone who had taught countless heroes... No, of a centaur. Even the way he spoke was distinctive. Come to think of it, Chiron was said to possess an exceptionally thoughtful and steady temperament even among the barbaric centaurs.
"Perhaps that is precisely why he was summoned."
For a gentle young woman who had survived among magi while remaining as mild as an ordinary person, a centaur who regarded guiding others amid violence as his mission might have been judged the most suitable existence.
"Lord Caules, when I am gone, you will be the only one Master can rely on."
"I know what the issue is. I'll make sure to explain things properly to my sister. If she says she does not want to be a magus anymore, that is fine too. But if she still insists on serving as the head of the Yggdmillennia clan, then I will stay by her side and help her."
"Thank you, Lord Caules. What I regret most is that I did not have enough time to guide you."
That was fine too... Caules shrugged as he spoke. Chiron had not been his Servant to begin with. If he hoped for even that much, he would be struck by Heaven's Punishment.
"Because younger brothers are creatures that live by following behind their older sisters. That has been the rule since ancient times."
"What? So that is how it is?"
Seeing Archer widen his eyes in surprise, Caules found it incredibly amusing and could not help chuckling.
"That is how it is."
Archer nodded over and over as though deeply