Bring Victory, Saber! (Continued)

If there were anyone weaker or unable to fight at a time like this, he would have a hard time protecting them.

"Mr. Shishigou Kairi, please take Saber away quickly. While I'm fighting Red Assassin, I can't guarantee your safety."

Shishigou Kairi adjusted his sunglasses and nodded solemnly.

"I understand." He immediately picked up Mordred and prepared to rush outside, but Mordred tugged at his sleeve.

"Saber?"

Shishigou Kairi looked at Mordred in his arms and saw her pointing at the door, her face filled with anxiety.

"Careful... Mas...ter!"

Shishigou Kairi raised his head, cold sweat breaking out down his back.

Before him stood a wall made of magical traps. The door had vanished!

He turned around to see Semiramis twirling a lock of her hair, then frowning as though disappointed.

"Oh my, you didn't die? What luck, Saber and her Master. Did you think I would let you escape?"

Shishigou Kairi silently cursed his bad luck, but his expression barely wavered.

"Assassin, I never expected the Empress of Assyria to resort to every kind of underhanded tactic. Traps, poison... is there anything you can't do?"

Semiramis burst out laughing, clearly pleased by Shishigou Kairi's words.

"Saber's Master, your words are truly delightful. That's right. As the most ancient poisoner, my actions are paving the way for all poisoners to come after me. If I weren't skilled with traps and poison, how could I teach them to become filthy, despicable assassins? In return for your pleasant words, I shall grant you a reward—an easier death. What do you think?"

The wall of traps standing before Shishigou Kairi instantly transformed into dove-like familiars. They extended their claws and pounced at him.

Shishigou Kairi immediately set Mordred down, drew his gun, and fired. The gun had already been loaded—a precaution he had