"I am Caster's Master in this Holy Grail War."
Matou Kariya stood blankly at the entrance to Fuyuki Church, his unfocused pupils not fixed on Father Risei Kotomine across from him.
"My Servant has been eliminated. I hereby request protection from you, the respected neutral overseer, as I no longer have the strength to continue competing in this Holy Grail War. In my name, I also request that you announce the Matou Family's withdrawal from this Holy Grail War."
"Understood. As the neutral overseer, I accept your request."
Risei Kotomine nodded, agreeing to Matou Kariya's request.
This was precisely his duty as an overseer—to protect Masters who had already been eliminated from further persecution.
Of course, cases like Kenneth's had to be considered separately.
Masters who died directly in battle naturally could not receive protection.
Turning around, Risei Kotomine entered the church. Matou Kariya followed behind him in a daze, and the two entered the church together.
If nothing unexpected happened, Matou Kariya would return to the self-sealed Matou Family estate after tomorrow morning and remain there until this Holy Grail War had completely concluded before emerging again.
Just as Matou Kariya himself had said, the Matou Family had withdrawn from this Holy Grail War and had completely become a neutral party.
Because their Master had lost, and their Servant had been eliminated as well.
"This truly inspires reflection, wouldn't you say, Kirei?"
"The departure of Caster's Master is both pleasing and regrettable."
Kirei Kotomine stood on the balcony of his base, gazing at the distant church with a faint smile on his face.
In principle, he too was a participant in this Holy Grail War, so he could not stand together with his father. He could only establish his base here, close to the church.
He had watched the