Mourning Barbatos in Sorrow (Continued)

But Siegfried's next words stopped Gord short.

"Master, I'm sorry. I can't hold on any longer. It will be difficult for me to last until tomorrow."

Gord's lips moved, but he could not speak for a long while.

After holding it in for quite some time, he finally said unwillingly, "I heard that the Red Faction's Master, Shishigou Kairi, has serum. I'll definitely get it for you, Saber. Just hold on a little longer!"

Siegfried shook his head. "I'm sorry, Master. I'm truly sorry. In fact, my condition is even worse than what was reported. Red Rider's spear struck me in the back. Enduring the Hydra Poison and the wound on my back until now has already been my limit."

Gord slumped back onto the stool, clutching his head in anguish over his own helplessness.

"But my death must have meaning."

Siegfried's hand sank into his own body.

Clenching his teeth, he pulled out a fresh, beating heart.

"This is—" Gord's eyes widened.

"That's right, my heart. Since Assassin's Master is about to die because of her heart, then my heart should surely be able to give her new life."

Gord suddenly felt his nose sting. "Saber, you—"

"Master, I hope you can understand me."

"So this is... your wish?"

The silent yet resolute look in his eyes gave Gord his answer.

"I understand."

Gord solemnly nodded. "I respect your wishes."

A gentle smile finally appeared on Siegfried's nearly expressionless face.

"Thank you, Master."

"Then let me perform the operation now." Gord stood up as though he had exhausted all his strength.

However—

"Even if you give your heart to my Master, it would be useless, wouldn't it, Saber? That heart has been contaminated by Hydra Poison as well, hasn't it?"

Shirou's voice suddenly rang out.

Gord's pupils contracted.

Didn't