"Is that presence... a provocation?"
Tohsaka Family rooftop.
Archer sensed the arrogant presence coming from afar and frowned.
That presence... Lancer?
He had concealed his form, yet completely unleashed his aura.
So, was he inviting a battle?
The red Archer stroked his chin.
There was no way his Master had failed to sense that presence. The magical territory arranged around the Tohsaka Family's base could undoubtedly detect such an arrogant challenge.
"Archer, come back for a moment."
Archer did not have to wait long before that voice rang out in his heart.
"Master."
He flipped into the room through the open window and stood before Rin Tohsaka.
"...Couldn't you use the balcony?"
Rin Tohsaka glanced at the balcony on the other side of the house, then gave Archer a somewhat speechless look.
Did he really have to enter her room through the window?
"This way is faster and more efficient."
"So... Master, are we accepting the challenge?"
Archer gently shook his head.
He had come to this Holy Grail War with a mission, but at least for now, he had no way to complete it.
Though, admittedly, the mission itself was rather difficult.
"You mean Lancer's challenge? I honestly don't think it matters that much."
Rin Tohsaka sat down on her bed and sighed.
"Honestly, I have no idea what is going on with this Holy Grail War anymore. I'm even starting to wonder whether a Holy Grail War is actually being held at all."
She picked up her phone and scrolled through her chat with Sakura.
This Holy Grail War wasn't a Holy Grail War at all... What exactly did that girl Sakura mean?
"...So?"
"...Let's go."
Smack!
Rin sprang up from the bed.
"No matter what, I don't want to be provoked! If nothing else, this can at