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As Heroic Spirits themselves, Saber and Rider instinctively sensed the threat the other posed. Standing on either side of Noah and Rin Tohsaka, the two Servants had already tensed their bodies and raised their weapons.
Although Rin Tohsaka could not specifically sense the threat coming from Gilgamesh, the warning bells in her heart rang without pause. She instinctively retreated to the rear, clutching her gems tightly, ready to launch long-range attacks and provide support at any moment.
Upon sensing Gilgamesh's threat, the three girls had all forgotten what Noah had said earlier.
They had forgotten that Noah had said he would deal with Gilgamesh himself.
"Hero King..."
With only his head remaining, surrounded by a dense swarm of insects, Zouken Matou fell silent.
Clearly, even though he had boasted that not even Heroic Spirits could kill him, Zouken Matou was still deeply wary of Gilgamesh.
Or rather, Gilgamesh probably knew exactly how to kill Zouken Matou.
That was why this old worm, who had always hidden in the shadows and used such disgraceful methods, was willing to silently watch everything unfold.
Gilgamesh, on the other hand, seemed not to notice Zouken Matou at all. He propped himself up and stood atop the roof, looking down below, yet there was no one in his eyes but Noah.
"Do you know, boy? Ever since I heard of your existence from Kirei, I decided that I would leave you for this moment."
"Oh?" Noah raised an eyebrow.
"Go on, let me hear the reason."
"There is no reason." Gilgamesh smiled mockingly.
"If there had to be one, it would be a whim. My instincts told