It's Time for Someone to Drop Out

(Heartfelt thanks to 'First Love: Flandre', 'Transcender of Dimensional Barriers', 'Fantasy ts', 'Silent Youngster', 'Dust of the Other Shore', 'Pure Pain', and 'Lolicon Chuunibyou Uncle' for their rewards!)

Noah did not tell anyone about his unexpected encounter with Illya, nor about the time they had spent together.

As though nothing had happened, Noah returned directly to the Tohsaka Family residence. After discovering that Saber had not left her room and had been watching over Sakura Matou the entire time, he slipped into the room Rin Tohsaka had designated for him and caught up on some sleep.

If he did not sleep now, he might not have much of a chance to sleep tonight.

After all, nighttime was when Masters and Servants were active.

If nothing had gone wrong on Archer's end, Rin Tohsaka would probably call Noah along for action tonight.

And indeed, things unfolded exactly as Noah had expected.

Once night fell, Rin Tohsaka, who had returned at some unknown time, knocked directly on Noah's door. Without even giving him a chance to reply, she said one thing.

"Come to the hall. Archer found Caster's base."

Hearing those words, Noah, now fully rested, slowly curled his lips into a smile.

In the Tohsaka Family hall, warm lighting illuminated the surroundings.

Sitting in the main seat of the sofa, the position befitting the head of the household, Rin Tohsaka folded her arms. She first glanced at Noah, who was seated across from her in a chair, then at Saber, who sat gracefully in another seat with her armor dispelled, before narrowing her eyes.

"Why is Saber here too?"

Noah shrugged, indicating that he had no idea, making Rin Tohsaka roll her eyes.

"You've already found Caster's base, haven't you?" Facing Rin Tohsaka's direct stare, Saber spoke with a calm,