Kenneth was still unharmed.
After he triggered the landmines Emiya Kiritsugu had buried around the castle's perimeter, the Volumen Hydrargyrum gathered around him rapidly enveloped his body, blocking the damage caused by the violent explosion.
Yet Kenneth, standing within the Volumen Hydrargyrum's protective shell, had a completely grim expression.
"This... scum."
"In a magus's battle, using such methods... Why hasn't such scum been designated for sealing?"
He spoke through gritted teeth.
He was deeply displeased by Emiya Kiritsugu's very existence.
On the battlefield by the Mion River, Diarmuid had been severely wounded by Ibaraki Douji's attack. After using his authority as a Master to call Diarmuid back, Kenneth had continued watching the battlefield.
Although the hotel explosion had caused him absurdly great financial losses, the resources of a [Lord] were still enough to support him through this Holy Grail War.
He had seen Emiya Kiritsugu's sniping attack, which had nearly killed Assassin.
Though it was somewhat regrettable that Assassin had not been eliminated, Kenneth certainly did not want such methods used against him.
Combined with what had happened at the docks, Kenneth had come here.
The old and new grudges with Saber's group, his vigilance and rejection toward Emiya Kiritsugu, and...
He wanted to prove something.
To prove that he was capable, and that Lancer was not.
To prove that he was better—the best!
Better than that useless Lancer!
To prove all of it to his fiancée!
Whoosh—
The Volumen Hydrargyrum transformed into sharp blades and, centered on Kenneth, rapidly slashed out in every direction ahead.
—BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!!!
All the landmines in the area detonated at once, exploding in succession and utterly destroying the entire lush forest.
"Confirmed! The intruder is Lancer's Master, Kenneth El-Melloi Archibald!"
Irisviel, stationed beside the crystal ball, had discovered Kenneth's intrusion even before he