The Power to Carry Protection Through to the End

(Heartfelt thanks to 'Words in the Mist,' 'First Love: Flandre,' 'Noah III,' 'Baobao Bu Ku v,' 'Whispering Moon,' and 'Invincible Origin' for their rewards!)

That night...

In Noah's apartment, a light suddenly came on behind the previously dark windows, bringing a trace of life back to the apartment, which had seemed cold and lifeless in the darkness.

In that illuminated room, Saber held Sakura Matou and laid her on the bed. Looking at Sakura Matou's peaceful face, her eyes shut and consciousness gone, Saber secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Other than Saber and Sakura Matou, Noah was the only one in the room.

Rider had already assumed spirit form and gone to the apartment rooftop to stand guard.

In other words, excluding the unconscious Sakura Matou, only Noah and Saber were here.

Watching Saber, still dressed in armor, kneeling beside the bed and staring fixedly at Sakura Matou's face, Noah leaned against the wall beside the door with his arms folded and spoke.

"Still no sign of her waking up?"

Saber slowly shook her head and answered softly.

"Her body seems to have suffered an impact from magical energy. Even her Magic Circuits, which were originally closed, have fallen into disorder. Her nerves must have been affected as well, so she probably will not wake up anytime soon."

"An impact from magical energy inside her body?" Noah asked in confusion.

"Why would Sakura's body suffer an impact from magical energy?"

"I'm not entirely sure either." Saber answered without looking back.

"But if I had to guess, it was probably caused by forcibly using a Command Seal."

"Forcibly using a Command Seal?" Noah furrowed his brows, but still nodded.

Originally, one of Sakura Matou's Command Seals had been transferred to the False Vassal Grimoire, passing the right to command Saber