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Almost the instant the Archer-class Servant appeared, before he had even made out the other party's face, Noah had already seen through his parameters.
After seeing Archer's parameters, Noah was filled with surprise.
There were three reasons for his surprise.
First: as one of the Three Knights, this Archer-class Servant's parameters were far too low—considerably lower even than Lancer's, who was also one of the Three Knights.
Second: Archer's Treasure Tool column showed absolutely nothing, not even a rank, which was truly baffling.
Third: as everyone knew, the Servants of the Three Knights all possessed the Class Skill Magic Resistance. Although this Archer also had Magic Resistance, it was only Rank D, enough to nullify magecraft of a single process at most.
In other words, this Archer not only lacked parameters worthy of the Three Knights' name, but also lacked the Magic Resistance strength a member of the Three Knights should have.
How should he put it?
Wasn't he a little too weak?
Of course, the blank Treasure Tool column and Archer's Personal Skills did catch Noah's attention.
Perhaps, like Rider, Archer was the sort who particularly excelled in Treasure Tools and skills.
Only after seeing through Archer's parameters did Noah finally get a clear look at Archer's appearance.
He was a man about half a head taller than Noah, dressed in red-and-black knightly attire, with notably dark skin and stark white hair.
"Indeed, I had been keeping your presence locked on."
Under Noah's gaze, the Archer-class Servant looked directly at him as well and spoke expressionlessly.
"But I didn't expect you to notice. A mage with senses this sharp is truly rare. It seems I