"Mm, you're right. I'm just worried Rider will kill me before he even makes a move against anyone else."
"Secondly, strength is definitely necessary. Although this Holy Grail War doesn't demand much in terms of strength, you still need it."
"That makes sense, Saber. You really understand what I'm thinking!"
Shirou silently wiped away his sweat.
Of course I understand you. As your only friend, I can bullshit a few lines and know exactly how to fool you.
"And the third?" Shinji looked at Shirou expectantly.
"The Servant you need must, of course, possess astonishing endurance and perseverance. As for a Servant like that, there's actually only one I could think of."
Shirou projected Gae Bolg.
The crimson spear was somewhat ornate. In Shinji's eyes, even its patterns seemed stained with blood—the aura of the strong!
"Use this as a Holy Relic, then summon him. This Servant will definitely suit you!" Shirou patted Shinji on the shoulder.
Shinji looked at Shirou with gratitude. "Thank you so much, Saber! But why do I feel like the death omen star above my head is shining?"
"It's all an illusion." Shirou gave him a thumbs-up. "Believe in yourself and Lancer. You can do it."
"Understood! Lancer and I will work hard together!"
Kirei Kotomine couldn't help revealing a pleased smile.
That's right, so this was the Servant missing from this Holy Grail War. As expected of Shirou Emiya, the man who inherited Kiritsugu Emiya's ideals.
Even his actions suited Kirei's tastes so perfectly.
This Holy Grail War seemed to have become interesting.
Chapter 13: Kiritsugu, You Set Me Up!
"Kiritsugu, would you like to try some Mapo Tofu I made myself?" Irisviel brought out a black, lumpy thing, sticky like jelly. The burnt exterior of the tofu was covered in countless dense holes,