"Still as noisy as ever, Rider. So, what are you doing out here?"
On Fuyuki Bridge, Sakumura crouched atop the bridge in a Spider-Man pose when he suddenly caught sight of Alexander swaggering through the streets atop a chariot wreathed in lightning.
It was broad daylight, no less.
"Hahaha—see, kid? I told you we'd definitely find something if we came out. And here it is!"
Alexander brought his ox cart to a stop, greeting Sakumura as he crouched there.
"Oh! Assassin, are you still searching for Saber's new hideout?"
"I wouldn't mind fighting you, provided I get to fight Saber first."
What Sakumura meant was Alexander's description of his "target."
Though he wore a hoodie and jeans, Crane Feather and Pheasant Feather were always at Sakumura's waist.
If he wanted to, he could draw his blades at any moment.
"You really are obsessed with Saber."
Alexander shook his head with his arms folded, looking somewhat regretful.
He truly did want to fight Sakumura.
He had not forgotten the terrifying lightning over the Mion River that day. And having that lightning drawn away had been no small offense—more than enough reason to start a battle.
"Because there's something I want to prove. If I don't fight him, I may never forgive myself."
Sakumura smiled, shifting positions and sitting down.
"After all, opportunities to oppose him like this are far too rare."
"I see. I don't know what happened, but you have to win."
"After all, only the victor has the right to become the King's enemy."
Alexander nodded, hands on his hips.
Waver Velvet no longer feared Sakumura as much as before.
"By the way, Mr. Sakumura."
This time, he chose to speak first.
"Your... your relationship with your Master—what exactly is it like?"
"Hm?"
Sakumura looked at Waver Velvet with