Mikiya Matou and Tokiomi Tohsaka

The fish had taken the bait. It seemed Lord El-Melloi had been the first to lose his patience and was about to make a move against me.

When the barrier shattered and Diarmuid's exposed figure appeared, wielding twin spears, Tokiomi Tohsaka understood at once. A faint, satisfied smile flashed across his face.

He had willingly left the Tohsaka Residence, whose defenses were as formidable as a fortress, and exposed his whereabouts precisely to lure out any potential ambushers.

He had noticed earlier that a flying insect carrying a trace of magical energy had entered the barrier. It was likely a familiar sent ahead to scout the location.

Now, seeing Lancer charge at him with astonishing speed, his figure turning into...