"Climb aboard—my royal carriage welcomes friends to share the journey."
The King of Conquerors' Divine Bull-drawn carriage stopped before the Matou Family's base, and he shouted toward the house. His voice was loud enough to ensure everyone inside could hear him.
"So this is Mr. Matou's base."
Waver's expression carried a hint of awkwardness.
When the Holy Grail War had begun, they had attacked this place under Rider's terrible suggestion—though it had only been an attack meant to deceive others.
Now that the two sides had formed an alliance, not only were there no magical defenses blocking their way here, but Matou Kariya even seemed rather welcoming.
Waver found that somewhat strange.
"Please wait a moment. Let's not set off immediately."
After locking the door, Matou Kariya smiled.
"I have some ideas regarding Caster and Rider."
"Caster, I'm counting on you."
He nodded to Manlio.
"Okay~"
Manlio wore an immensely infectious smile at all times.
He skipped over to the bull cart. Waver glanced at Alexander, but Alexander nudged him with his elbow, making Waver stumble.
Manlio wanted to climb onto the cart, but due to his height, he could not reach its edge at all and was straining up on his tiptoes.
"I-I'll help you, Caster."
Waver could only bend down and pull Manlio up.
"So that's what adolescents are like. Compared to fully grown adults, they can't compete in handsomeness; compared to children, they can't compete in cuteness. What an awkward age." Alexander shook his head with a smile.
"Shut up! You don't need to remind me!"
Waver's face flushed bright red with anger.
"Thank you, Mr. Velvet. When you grow up, you'll definitely become a handsome person too."
Manlio politely thanked Waver, then squeezed him aside and moved next to Alexander.
There was simply not enough space