Master and Disciple, Victor and Vanquished

"Oh, do you know where she went?" The King of Conquerors' gaze wandered over the surroundings as he curiously observed the world ten years in the future.

The timeline of the Fifth Holy Grail War was around 2004. Modern technology was advancing with each passing day. Though only ten years had passed since the previous Holy Grail War, the world's appearance had changed so drastically that it felt like another era, leaving one dazzled.

"The previous head of the Tohsaka House, Tohsaka Tokiomi, died in the last Holy Grail War. The current head of the Tohsaka family is still a student. If she doesn't die in this Holy Grail War, she'll probably come to the Clock Tower for further studies and become a student there," Waver said.

"Oh, what a coincidence. I recall that during the last Holy Grail War, Lancer's Master was your teacher, wasn't he? Who would've thought the situation would be reversed now, and you and your future student would become opponents?" The King of Conquerors laughed heartily, thoroughly delighted.

"Your Majesty jests. As one of the Three Great Families, the Tohsaka House cannot possibly give up the Holy Grail. If she participates in the Holy Grail War, then we are bound to become enemies. That won't change because of personal wishes," Waver argued, firmly refusing to acknowledge that his lineage had a tradition of fighting teachers.

The two then hailed another taxi and headed for Homurahara Academy.

Homurahara Academy

After assuming spirit form, Iori sat by the classroom window with one leg dangling outside, casually swinging it.

Suddenly, the familiar he had stationed in the distance sent him information. A powerful magical energy signature was approaching Homurahara Academy.

Iori straightened up and began loosening his limbs.

However, the magical energy signature sent by the familiar