"Mr. Emiya, allow me to congratulate you both on your safe return. Unfortunately, however, your operation failed."
The Silver Servant was lounging comfortably on the sofa in his living room, eyes closed as he enjoyed tea and refreshments, declaring the outcome of the operation without the slightest hint of surprise.
Kiritsugu Emiya's lips could not help twitching.
Beside him, Irisviel looked troubled by Sovell's words.
"Failed?"
Sovell nodded and explained:
"Lancer's Master may be a Mage of the Age of Man, just like you, but he is still one of the Clock Tower's Twelve Lords.
If a little explosive could kill him, I would seriously have to question whether modern Magecraft needed to exist at all. Of course, the most important thing is..."
As he spoke, Sovell opened his eyes. A piercing azure gleam flashed through them, then vanished.
"I saw it."
Meanwhile, in the Holy Church's basement, Kirei Kotomine was using a communication Mystic Code to discuss their next move with his mentor, Tokiomi Tohsaka.
"Teacher, based on all the information Assassin transmitted before dying in the battle at the Warehouse District, this is what we currently know-
Saber is King Arthur, wielder of the Holy Sword. Her parameters are outstanding across the board, and her Magic Power exceeds the normal scale.
Lancer's identity remains unknown. The closest match to our clues is Diarmuid O'Dyna, the warrior of the Knights of Fianna known as 'Radiant Visage.' His Noble Phantasm consists of two spears, one red and one yellow.
Rider's true identity is Iskandar, the 'King of Conquerors.' Our preliminary assessment is that his Noble Phantasm is most likely the Thunder Bull Chariot he rides.
Caster's true identity is Sovell, the 'King of the Wind.' His Noble Phantasm is unknown. Unfortunately, he has already allied with the Einzbern Family's