"Everyone."
"An unprecedentedly malicious incident has now occurred in the Holy Grail War."
Fuyuki City, church.
It was early morning. The church was empty, yet the elderly priest stood beneath the statue, facing the space below as though greeting those gathered there.
"As the overseer, I have received reliable intelligence today confirming that the recent string of kidnappings and murders causing widespread unrest in Fuyuki City was committed by Berserker's Master."
Risei Kotomine paid no mind to the still-empty church, speaking as if to himself.
"Therefore, I have invoked the supervisory authority granted to me in emergencies to temporarily alter the rules of the Holy Grail War."
After saying that, he paused briefly before continuing.
"All Masters are to immediately cease fighting one another."
"Devote all your efforts to eliminating Berserker and his Master, who have disrupted the rules of the Holy Grail War."
"Furthermore, the Servant and Master who successfully eliminate Berserker will, as an exception, be awarded one additional Command Spell by me as the overseer."
As he spoke, he pulled up the sleeve on his right arm.
What covered his arm were Command Spells.
An entire armful of Command Spells.
Red Command Spells were layered densely across his arm. It looked somewhat bizarre, but undeniably enticing.
"These are the Command Spells left behind by Masters eliminated in past Holy Grail Wars. I believe all of you understand the immense value of these markings."
"Well then."
He lowered his sleeve again, concealing the Command Spells.
"From this moment onward, the Holy Grail War is suspended."
"And the moment Berserker and his Master are confirmed dead, the Holy Grail War will resume."
"Does anyone have any questions?"
Provided they could speak.
Looking at the empty church, Risei Kotomine revealed a rather helpless smile.
He was certain that, aside from