An unusual silence shrouded Fuyuki City in the early morning.
Rin Tohsaka stood on the balcony of her mansion, the morning breeze stirring her long black hair. On the back of her left hand, two crimson Command Spells gleamed faintly in the sunlight. They were proof of her status as a Master, and the source of her current troubles.
"King Solomon."
She murmured the name. Incredible as it was, her second Servant was actually the legendary god of True Magic.
She drew in a sharp breath.
Why? Was her compatibility really that impressive, enough to summon this mighty god? Even in a Servant's body, his strength was enough to sweep aside every enemy.
The Holy Grail War was already won.
But she was not particularly happy, because she still had no news of Sakura. Had she really been killed?
At that thought, her heart seemed to sink to the bottom, surrounded by icy lake water.
An elegant ripple of magical energy came from behind her, and a figure slowly took shape.
He wore white-and-red robes and a golden crown, with ten rings glimmering on his fingers. His eyes held wisdom beyond human comprehension, yet also a trace of a gentle smile.
Whether as a demon god or as Roman, he would never turn away a young person with dreams.
"Master, what is our itinerary for today?"
King Solomon's voice was as gentle as water, as though everything in the world lay within his grasp.
"I've been held up by some things these past two days. The fighting outside seems pretty intense. I think we should bring this Holy Grail War to an end as soon as possible..."
Rin Tohsaka turned and forced a smile.
"Since you've made your decision, let's attack the nearest team. I've been watching him for a