A Sudden Turn

Explosions rang out from within the great hall from time to time, but blocked by the surrounding walls, they had become extremely faint by the time they reached outside.

Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at the figure of Artoria appearing behind her, confusion appearing on her face.

Upon seeing the disheveled figure, Mash hurriedly raised her shield and positioned herself in front of the two of them.

"Master, please be careful. She is not Miss Artoria."

Given the current positions of both sides, even if she truly were Artoria, she would still be their enemy.

There was not the slightest emotion on the other party's expressionless face, nor in her emerald-green eyes—only a vast...