Pure People, Pure Anno

"This time, we need to learn from our mistakes." Fujimaru Ritsuka thought as she ran, turning to Mash as she spoke.

"We never encountered any Servants with reason in London, so I subconsciously overlooked the possibility that the enemy might have rational Servants. That was my negligence as a Master." She frowned. Though blaming herself, she had not lost her resolve or confidence. "Without Dr. Roman's mana radar support, I should have been more cautious."

Mash nodded.

Sakata Kintoki and Carmilla were both injured now, which could very likely affect the coming battle. With Lawrence not by their side, they could only receive rudimentary treatment before Henry Jekyll, who was not suited for combat, took them back.

"Enough talking. Fulham is up ahead, and there could be traps there too. Be careful," Mordred interrupted Mash and Fujimaru Ritsuka's conversation. "Mr. Jekyll has already taken Sakata Kintoki and Carmilla back. If a fight breaks out, we'll have to hold the line."

"I understand. Slow down. We'll advance carefully." Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded.

Mash stood at the front of the group and frowned as she walked. "Master, Miss Mordred, Mr. Manlio, don't you feel like the fog is especially thick here?"

"...Yeah." Fujimaru Ritsuka held out her hand. The drop in visibility was indeed extremely obvious. "Mr. Manlio, can you sense anything?"

Manlio had kept his magecraft field deployed, remaining vigilant of everything around them, but he sensed nothing unusual and gently shook his head.

"...My suggestion is that we retreat for now." An oddly stern look appeared on Manlio's face. "Right now, we can't even determine our exact location. The fog is getting thicker too. It might be the enemy's doing."

Having made up their minds, the four of them turned and ran.

After the four departed, a faint voice with a