As evening gradually fell, Anno had already set out by car.
Though it did not quite fit the image, Anno drove to the address Emiya Kiritsugu had left behind while strictly obeying all traffic laws.
This was not the address of Kenneth El-Melloi Archibald's base, but rather a rendezvous point.
"How is Irisviel?"
Emiya Kiritsugu had another cigarette hanging from his mouth.
Anno could tell that it was not as if Emiya Kiritsugu had failed to notice Irisviel's pain, but for the sake of his ultimate ideal, he had no choice but to turn a blind eye.
No matter how much Irisviel suffered, he had to turn a blind eye.
"Madam already looked quite exhausted. She has gone to rest."
There was neither joy nor sorrow visible on Anno's face.
".I understand. Then, prepare to depart."
Tossing away his cigarette, Emiya Kiritsugu rose to his feet and picked up his weapons and equipment.
"Maiya and I have already made the necessary arrangements. The letter of challenge sent in your name has also been delivered to Lancer and the others."
"This time... I will trust you."
"But you must bring me the victory you claimed was certain."
Although Emiya Kiritsugu had his back to Anno, Anno could see his shoulders trembling slightly.
"Lancer's Master must die. From the moment they entered this Holy Grail War, they became our enemies."
"I understand."
Anno placed a hand on the hilt of his sword, his expression icy.
"Even if you do not act, I will... kill them."
"They trampled upon a knight's dignity."
As a knight celebrated in legend, Anno possessed qualities of compassion and gentleness.
But those qualities would never be shown to people who trampled on the dignity of others.
When facing those he deemed deserving of death, Anno would not show