"Ah, Saber, you're here!"
When Shirou Emiya saw Anno walking toward him, he finally relaxed somewhat.
Although they could be considered acquaintances, Rin Tohsaka was still the Master of an opposing side. After learning the true nature of the Holy Grail War, Shirou felt that he should at least maintain a basic level of vigilance.
So, when Rin Tohsaka came looking for him, he notified Anno through their contract.
Having a Servant nearby would at least make him feel safer.
Perhaps because she saw Anno approaching, Rin Tohsaka narrowed her eyes.
That presence didn't seem ordinary.
As for Archer, who stood beside her in a simple black shirt dressed like an ordinary young man, he looked at Anno with a somewhat complicated expression.
As for where that complexity came from, no one knew.
Anno looked toward Archer, but Archer turned his face away and stopped looking at Anno.
"So, this is your Servant? So you were the one who summoned Saber."
Rin Tohsaka looked Anno up and down.
"Although you're exceptionally unqualified as a Master, your luck seems exceptionally good."
Rin Tohsaka was somewhat displeased.
Archer was undoubtedly a dependable companion as well. But when it came to frontal combat strength and the sense of security one inspired, a Saber-class Servant was still superior.
After all, judging by the previous Holy Grail Wars, Saber was supposed to be the strongest Servant class.
Though that really was just a coincidence.
"I don't deny that, but could you not say it so bluntly?"
Shirou could only sigh helplessly at that.
How come every mage could tell I was a half-baked amateur?
"So? What exactly did you call me here for? Unlike you guys, I need to get as many points as possible in my schoolwork."
Shirou raised his head and looked at