Da Vinci said to Gudao and the others, "Male Fujimaru, once we send you back to the Holy City, stay there and don't come running out again. After that, we need to formally deal with the Demon God Pillars' side. It isn't safe."
Gudao said, "Yeah, don't worry! We won't run around!"
They could not act recklessly for the sake of their own world. Taking the risk of venturing into the Atlas Institute once to obtain information was enough. It was not cowardice; it was taking responsibility for their world.
The good news was that the trip back to the city went smoothly. Illya, Chloe, and the others did not jump out to block their way, and Gudao's group returned safely to the Holy City just before nightfall.
Only then did Ritsuka Fujimaru and the others officially head for the front lines. Their route did not lead directly there, however. They veered slightly toward the location Leinys had provided. Night had already fallen, putting everyone on alert.
There was no other reason. Although the Holy Grail War's rules prohibited fighting during the day, that was really the sort of rule people could choose whether or not to follow.
But after nightfall, the restrictions were truly lifted. It was also the best time for Servants to make their moves in a normal Holy Grail War.
Ritsuka Fujimaru directed the Servants to spread out alongside the chariot and keep watch over the surroundings. Once the arrangements were made, she discovered Mo Li appearing out of thin air inside the chariot. "Senior Mo, you're back! Have you finished what you needed to do?"
Mo Li smiled. "Mm, it's done. I'll make some equipment for all of you. Fujimaru, lend me one of your Mystic Codes later so I can use it as a