Lancer withdrew, and naturally, Rider withdrew as well.
After Rider departed in his roaring ox cart, Assassin gave the sole remaining Saber a meaningful smile before turning into spiritual form and retreating as well.
Only Saber Anno and Irisviel remained at the devastated dock.
"...Thank you, Saber."
Irisviel sighed and spoke earnestly to Anno.
"Protecting you is my duty, my lady. There is no need to thank me."
Anno shook his head at Irisviel, finally allowing himself to relax.
What had happened tonight had truly left him both helpless and afraid in hindsight.
After all, far too many Servants had come to the docks tonight.
Other than Caster of the Matou Family, all six of the other Servants in this war had gathered here.
And there had been quite a few unexpected figures as well.
Leaving Sakumura aside, even Gilgamesh had been summoned. Just how had his Master found Gilgamesh's Holy Relic?
"The battle is not over. Tonight's chaos is only the beginning of this war."
Anno turned around and looked over the wrecked docks.
There were not only the marks left by his Holy Sword, but also scorched traces from lightning strikes, craters caused by explosions, and... melted streetlights and shipping containers.
"Yes. As expected of figures who left their names behind in human history. None of them can be underestimated, with such power and presence."
Standing beside Anno, Irisviel spoke with a sigh.
"None of them are ordinary. They are all... formidable enemies worthy of caution."
Anno released his grip, and Holy Sword Chalk vanished. His eyes were filled with gravity.
That gravity was exactly the same as Emiya Kiritsugu's, who had yet to come down from the overpass.
"You disgusting bastard, why did you summon me back?"
"To kill me?"
"Or do you want me to kill