"Attention, everyone-!"
The audience hall of Yggdmillennia Castle was bustling again, a rare occurrence.
But this time, the "guests" welcomed into the audience hall...
Were four Heroic Spirits in all.
"Everyone who's been summoned, let's introduce ourselves!"
The pink-haired apparent girl who was speaking had beaten everyone else to the punch. Brimming with excitement, he gesticulated wildly as he voiced his opinion:
"We're all companions now, aren't we? So, so... I still think it'd be more efficient if everyone shared their true names!"
With that, he led by example, pointing his thumb at himself as he launched into a spirited introduction:
"My name is Astolfo! I'm one of Charlemagne's Twelve Paladins. My Class is Rider. Nice to meet you~♡ Hehehe♡"
With his lilting, girlish voice and adorable looks that rivaled Sovell's as a child, he would surely win over countless fans if he debuted as an idol.
Still...
Was Astolfo, one of Charlemagne's Twelve Paladins, actually a girl?
On the throne, Sovell raised an eyebrow in surprise as he looked down at the pink-haired Heroic Spirit. But that surprise vanished in less than a second.
After all, if the great King Arthur of legend could be a woman disguised as a man, having a girl among Charlemagne's Twelve Paladins was hardly a big deal.
"What about you, what about you~?"
The other Servant standing opposite him, a composed young man with handsome features, was a little taken aback. But after receiving permission from his own Master, Fiore, he answered with a smile:
"I am Archer. My true name is Chiron."
"Thank you, Chiron. I'll be counting on you while we're together!"
Astolfo's eyes shone, seemingly delighted by Chiron's response. Apparently, his overly enthusiastic personality had earned him quite a few rebuffs in the past.
He extended his hand to Chiron,