Easy to Tell She's Still Just a Little Girl

(Heartfelt thanks to 'Great Ming Emperor' for the 1888 reward, and to 'Seeds Will Sprout,' 'I Want to Transmigrate, Don't Block Me,' and 'Pokémon' for their rewards!)

The next day, Noah finished washing up early, left his apartment, and headed toward the restaurant he had been frequenting these past few days.

He yawned, suppressing the last traces of sleepiness. Though his face still looked somewhat sluggish, his steps remained steady.

Of course, Noah did not let himself stay in that listless state for long. He quickly pulled himself together and picked up his pace.

Lancer's appearance yesterday had made Noah realize that the true beginning of the Holy Grail War was not far off.

Lancer had inadvertently revealed that before encountering Rider, he had already fought Berserker, proving that at least three Servants had gathered in Fuyuki City.

The remaining four Servants could assemble at any moment.

Once all seven Servants had gathered, the slaughter known as the Holy Grail War would truly begin.

"Before that, if I can run into Berserker and get a sense of his capabilities, that might not be a bad thing."

With that thought in mind, before long, the restaurant he had visited twice came into view.

At that moment, Rider's voice suddenly sounded.

"Master..."

Noah had just been about to yawn again, but Rider's call froze him mid-motion.

Then Rider said this.

"A Servant has appeared nearby."

Even without Rider's reminder, Noah had detected an unusual magical presence within the range of his perception.

He immediately turned toward the source of that abnormal magical power.

Then Noah saw them.

Beside the familiar flowerbed along the sidewalk in front of the restaurant, two girls stood shoulder to shoulder. Like twin lotuses blooming from one stem, they were quite a sight to behold and repeatedly drew