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<div>"Shouko."<br />
<br />
"...I have nothing to hide."<br />
<br />
"I haven't said anything yet?"<br />
<br />
"Such devious methods of interrogation."<br />
<br />
"Please look up on the proper usage of interrogation. And also, what are you hiding behind your back?"<br />
<br />
"...Nothing."<br />
<br />
"Shouko, give me your hand."<br />
<br />
"Ok."<br />
<br />
"Here, hm, an MP3 player."<br />
<br />
"...Yuuji, you are so mean."<br />
<br />
"How can a technologically incompatible person like you be carrying a machine? What's inside of this?"<br />
<br />
"...Normal music..."<br />
<br />
<br />
-ksha(recording playback sounds)- <If I win, I will marry you. Shouko, I love you.><br />
<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
"...Normal music."<br />
<br />
"After deleting the sound track I will return this back to you tomorrow."<br />
<br />
"...So mean, I haven't even given this to my father to listen to yet. And also we haven't held hands yet."<br />
<br />
"Father...You are trying to increase the number of weaknesses that you have on me, aren't you?!"<br />
<br />
"...It's not like that. If I let father listen to this, we can have a smooth marriage."<br />
<br />
"Shouko, go to the hospital now. If you take two or three shots, you may recover being a normal human <br />
being."<br />
<br />
"...I don't think I'm pregnant yet."<br />
<br />
"You need to go to the psychiatrist department! Hm?! What's that in your bag?"<br />
<br />
"...Nothing special."<br />
<br />
"MMm...What's this? [Yuuji and I future baby name list], hold it."<br />
<br />
"...The name in most favor is using a character from our first names."<br />
<br />
"[Shouko] and [Yuuji] makes [Shouji] [http://www.baka-tsuki.net/project/index.php?title=Baka_to_Tesuto_to_Syokanju:Volume3_Translator%27s_Notes#Question_1]. Why this particular combination?"<br />
<br />
"...I hope to raise a tasty child."<br />
<br />
"I can only see a child being brought up with a wrecked conscious."<br />
<br />
"...Also to note, if our child is a son, his name is [Koshou] [http://www.baka-tsuki.net/project/index.php?title=Baka_to_Tesuto_to_Syokanju:Volume3_Translator%27s_Notes#Question_1]."<br />
<br />
"(Soy Sauce) is a daughter's name..."<br />
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<br />
===The First Question===<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Please explain why "you" would be in such grief from the following situation.'''<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Father announced to me in a painful expression.<br />
<br />
"He has left this morning. Please forget about him."<br />
<br />
Having heard the news, I could feel a shocking pain splitting my body in half. My mind was wiped blank and devoid of any other thoughts. How he would end up would be a mystery. And my relationship with him is undetermined. Even as I had this idea in my mind, my emotions are still in disarray.<br />
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<br />
'''Himeji Mizuki's Answer'''<br />
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"His existence is as important as half of his body."<br />
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'''Teacher's comment:'''<br />
<br />
Correct. As it is as important as half of his body, therefore if "he" is no longer there, the body will experience pain as if it has lost half of it.<br />
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'''Yoshii Akihisa's Answer'''<br />
<br />
"He is as important as the lower half of my body."<br />
<br />
'''Teacher's comment:'''<br />
<br />
Why is it only limited to your lower half?<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Tsuchiya Kouta's Answer'''<br />
<br />
"Because he is the lower half of my body."<br />
<br />
'''Teacher's comment:'''<br />
<br />
Teacher believes this self conscious is not good.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Two months have passed since the new semester and daylight saving is beginning to become more apparent. Because of the climate having the best temperature to sleepin in, I arrived at school earlier than usual. (This does not make sense logically. Could best actually be worst or is this sarcasm? If the latter, I would recommend italicizing.) (It makes perfect sense. The time of year right now is "Spring", which has the most moderate climate all-year-round, ideal for "sleeping in". The first half of the sentence means something to the effect of "There is now more daylight", indicating that winter is gone)<br />
<br />
"Oh? You are early today, Akihisa."<br />
<br />
As my foot just entered the classroom door, a classmate called out to me. Her face was petite with large and round eyeballs. Although having used a weird dialect, anyone can easily see that her face is of absolute stunning beauty. <br />
<br />
"Morning, Hideyoshi. It's just that I woke up earlier than normal."<br />
<br />
To have such appearance is our Kinoshita Hideyoshi. He is part of our class, and is the reason why I start to disregard gender when it comes to love.<br />
<br />
"Good morning. Then are you preparing your feelings for tomorrow's training course?"<br />
<br />
Hideyoshi's brilliance was shining. And I was able to experience Hideyoshi's wonderful smile.<br />
<br />
"Hahaha. Perhaps so."<br />
<br />
Treading across the tatami mats that were recently recovered from the previous school festival, and have school bag placed on top of a folding table. The difference in placing objects on a folding table and a cardboard box, sincerely moved my heart. <br />
<br />
"Even though the aforementioned goal was to increase our knowledge, because of gathering everyone to stay in the same place, it is hard to to avoid changing the event to be a pleasurable one. I can feel excitement gathering on my chest."<br />
<br />
"Oh how terrible, even if you say you feel that your chest feels like swelling, your chest volume has not increased."<br />
<br />
"No, if my chest grew bigger, it would cause problems for me..."<br />
<br />
While taking the objects out of my school bag, I continued my usual useless banter with Hideyoshi.<br />
<br />
"But, a five day and four night trip feels like a vacation, so I have anticipation for it."<br />
<br />
"Hm? What's this?"<br />
<br />
The contents of the drawer that was supposed to have been confiscated by Iron Man should have been empty, but after detailed inspection, the empty desk drawer seemed to contain a letter, a letter that was never seen before.<br />
<br />
<Addressed to Yoshii Akihisa><br />
<br />
The recipient of the letter was my name. <br />
<br />
"-- OH!"<br />
<br />
It it it can't be... a love letter?!<br />
<br />
"Hm? What's wrong, Akihisa?"<br />
<br />
CCCCCCCCccalm down Yoshii Akihisa! If I am discovered with such a letter, the students in this class will be engulfed with envy and definitely execute me. With the past events leading up until today, it was hardly difficult to come to this conclusion. What is most important is to pretend that nothing has happened.<br />
<br />
{What's up, Hideyoshi? Everything goes so well...} (This is in english in original context)<br />
<br />
"This must be serious."<br />
<br />
Oh crap! I was busted so quickly!<br />
<br />
"A.. ah. I must hand it to Hideyoshi. To have so easily discovered my acting."<br />
<br />
"Um, no, before the issue of your acting skills, I think your language..."<br />
<br />
I guess him having been crowned with the title of a future actor was not for naught.<br />
<br />
"A... Actually it's nothing very important, can you pretend to have not noticed?"<br />
<br />
I placed both of my hands together infront of my face to beg Hideyoshi. If acting doesn't work, it would have to do persuade him using sincerity.<br />
<br />
"Mm... If Akihisa says so, then I will avoid asking then..."<br />
<br />
Suspicion arose on Hideyoshi's face, but ceased to ask further on, such a gentle person!<br />
<br />
"Thank you for your help! Then au revoir!"<br />
<br />
With extreme care, under no arousing attention, I secretly slipped the letter into the school bag and made a mad dash out of the classroom.<br />
<br />
There was no problem with time, there was still time left before class. And also I could not feel anyone trailing behind me, it seems it has not yet been discovered by my classmates.<br />
<br />
"It is possible that my spring has arrived...!"<br />
<br />
Holding various happy feelings, I increase my pace on running on the staircase.<br />
<br />
"Haa haa."<br />
<br />
Having reached the rooftop's heavy metal door, I opened it, giving way to the clear blue sky.<br />
<br />
"Great, there is no one around."<br />
<br />
This gave the irresistible urge to monologue to oneself.<br />
<br />
As if to the avoid the strong piercing rays of the sun, I headed towards the shady cool areas of the rooftop and retrieved the letter from my bag."<br />
<br />
"Hm, so who wrote this letter?"<br />
<br />
The letter had no name on it. What kind of girl could it possibly be? was the sensation that I was having at the moment, while my heart hammered noisily.<br />
<br />
Having closed my eyes to calm myself down, slowly I took the contents of the letter out. But possibly due to being very nervous, this took a great deal of time.<br />
<br />
Today is the best day of all day. I could feel luck pouring from every crevice of my body.<br />
<br />
<br />
With the happy rays of sunshine pouring over my body.<br />
<br />
The wide clear blue sky.<br />
<br />
The gentle breeze that blew across.<br />
<br />
<br />
[I have your secrets.]<br />
<br />
<br />
Was a blackmail.<br />
<br />
<br />
"This can't beeee!!!!"<br />
<br />
To me, it seems spring is still a distant thing.<br />
<br />
<br />
☆ ☆ ☆<br />
<br />
<br />
"Akihisa, what's wrong?"<br />
<br />
Having noticed that I returned to the classroom, Hideyoshi spoke out in concern.<br />
<br />
"No.. Nothing special. Ha haha."<br />
<br />
Having misunderstood that a love letter was actually a blackmail, it was something I could not bear to say aloud. With my pride on the line, no matter what, I cannot let this get out.<br />
<br />
"Full of lies. We could hear a strangled yell from the windows, you must be hiding something?"<br />
<br />
"Oh, Minami. Good morning."<br />
<br />
Having appeared from the behind of Hideyoshi, was the student from Germany, Shimada Minami. She is a girl with a ponytail and eyes full of vigor.<br />
<br />
"Good morning Akihisa, what are you hiding? Unless it is...?"<br />
<br />
The corner of Minami's eyes rose sharply, indicating that she is about to enter battle status.<br />
<br />
"How is that possible, Minami. I am really hiding nothing."<br />
<br />
"Unless you want to say you received a love letter?"<br />
<br />
"Minami, such accusation should not be spoken lightly. Everyone's reaction to 'love letter' are extremely explosive, look, everyone is aiming crafting knives at me!"<br />
<br />
My classmates are such a dangerous bunch of individuals. To have such strong killing intent against another member of the same class is simply abnormal.<br />
<br />
"Everyone, the craft knives are too early. Cool down and think it over. This is Akihisa that we are talking about, he surely couldn't have received a love letter. He must be hiding something else."<br />
<br />
Minami raised one of her hands to halt the onslaught of the class.<br />
<br />
Although her intuition was completely correct, but under this situation, her words stung greatly against my pride as a man. Even if I have to bullshit my way through, I still have to say it!<br />
<br />
"Yes, it is actually that. I discovered a love letter in my shoe locker this morning!"<br />
<br />
THWUNK! (Was the noise of the craft knife piercing the tatami mats.)<br />
<br />
"Next time, it will be the ears."<br />
<br />
"My sincerest apologies."<br />
<br />
Pride? What the hell is that? Is it edible?<br />
<br />
"Then answer honestly, what are you hiding?"<br />
<br />
"Well, I am hiding..."<br />
<br />
Blackmail, is when I thought that on most TV dramas, the contents of the blackmail normally should not be told to the police or another party. And of my own interests, I wish to keep the people who know of the blackmailing to a minimum. Smarten up Yoshii Akihisa, what can you do?!<br />
<br />
"Uhm..."<br />
<br />
At this point, time slowed down to a crawl.<br />
<br />
Under the extenuating circumstances, it is standard for the mind to recall past experiences to escape the current problem.<br />
<br />
"'Uhm' what?"<br />
<br />
At this point, I reached the height of recalling yesterday's TV shows from memory.<br />
<br />
"Oh, it's the advertisement letter from Competition swimsuit club."<br />
<br />
... And this is the final result of my brain under pressure, the idea it manages to make? I start to worry about my sanity.<br />
<br />
"R-Really? Akihisa?"<br />
<br />
Obviously it's a lie.<br />
<br />
But, if I were to deny it, we would end up going back to square one for "What are you hiding?" And this time, I have no confidence that my brain will manage to bring up a better excuse for this time round.<br />
<br />
"Obviously it's true!"<br />
<br />
In order to not arouse suspicion, I announced the statement in a firm voice.<br />
<br />
"Hmm. It seems that you are not with resentment. So you wish to join them?" [ Tl unsure about this sentence ]<br />
<br />
"Some, something like that! I had an interest some time ago!"<br />
<br />
Not good! I'm at the point of no return!<br />
<br />
"Oh, oh, that's the first time I have ever heard of."<br />
<br />
Yes, it's also the first time that I have ever heard of also.<br />
<br />
"But, then what piques your interest more? Normal swimsuits or competition type swimsuits?"<br />
<br />
So troublesome, to tell the truth, I do not have a sliver of an idea on what competition swimsuits should be. It boils down to trying to remember whatever I could still remember from yesterday's TV programme.<br />
<br />
"Th-That is..."<br />
<br />
"Yes?"<br />
<br />
Come on! Recall quickly what was your first impression of the TV programme from last night, Yoshii Akihisa!<br />
<br />
My impression of the programme was...<br />
<br />
"-the difference of the tightness."<br />
<br />
I'm such a big pervert.<br />
<br />
"Shimada, I am probably repeating what you already know, but I should clarify things a bit. Akihisa is actually lying you know? Akihisa cannot possibly have such a fetish."<br />
<br />
"Oh oh!? Because his lie was so realistic, I nearly fell for it!"<br />
<br />
"I'm hurt! Your comment just now has severely wounded me to the point where I can cry myself to sleep while holding my pillow every night!"<br />
<br />
Do I really look like a person with such deep interest in swimsuits?<br />
<br />
"This is the last time I am asking you, say only the truth, so what is it?"<br />
<br />
If I do not tell her truth, I think before the blackmail can kill me, Minami would have killed me long before so.<br />
<br />
"Actually, I received a blackmail this morning."<br />
<br />
"What? That's great..."<br />
<br />
I could not resist but to arouse suspicion on a student which would feel relieved after hearing someone receive a blackmail.<br />
<br />
"Then, what was the content of the blackmail?"<br />
<br />
Hideyoshi asked with the exact reverse attitude of Minami, he asked out of pure kindness. His kindness had a healing effect on my shattered conscious. My impression of Hideyoshi rose up by 1. <br />
<br />
"It says that [You are forbidden to become intimate with females around you.] in it."<br />
<br />
"Mm, hm. It is clear from the content of the letter that the person has strong feelings for the females that are around Akihisa. It was probably sent out of jealousy. That should mean..."<br />
<br />
"Yes, the fact that the writer of the letter should have affection for the two girls in our class, Himeji and Hideyoshi is already obvious to me."<br />
<br />
"Akihisa, run before Shimada returns from retrieving a metal baseball bat."<br />
<br />
Huh? Was my assumption incorrect?<br />
<br />
"Well, back to the topic, what is being used to threaten you then?"<br />
<br />
"Oh, speaking of which, I still don't know about that. Let's see, [If you do not do as instructed, the photographs included in the letter will be announced to the world.] Photographs... You mean the ones also in this letter?"<br />
<br />
Inside the envelope that was just the correct size for holding photographs, was three photos.<br />
<br />
Taking out the first photograph, revealed a picture of me, in a maid dress.<br />
<br />
"That's the dress from the previous school festival."<br />
<br />
"When... When was it taken?!"<br />
<br />
"After close inspection, the dress suits you well."<br />
<br />
"That, I am not happy at all from your words."<br />
<br />
I sighed and, if possible, I wish Hideyoshi did not have to see the photo.<br />
<br />
The second photograph, was me cross dressing in a maid dress, -with my panties visible- version.<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
"Akihisa, what's wrong?"<br />
<br />
"Because it was a pair of trunks, therefor it is safe. Because it was a pair of trunks, therefor it is safe. Because it was a pair of trunks, therefor-"<br />
<br />
"Oh my, Akihisa! Does the photograph contain something so potent that your will is pulverized?"<br />
<br />
It's ok! I am a strong child. If it is only to this extent, it is fine! This blackmail is nothing!<br />
<br />
Gathering my courage, I looked at the final photo.<br />
<br />
It was a picture of me, holding a bra. (Changing into the maid dress edition photo)<br />
<br />
"I HAVE HAD ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!"<br />
<br />
"What!? What was the photo about?"<br />
<br />
"Do not look! Do not look at such dirty pictures of myself!"<br />
<br />
"Even though I am thoroughly confused, you should calm down! You are becoming the center of attraction for everyone else!"<br />
<br />
Having been told so, I finally notice the piercing stares of the surroundings. Calm down, this is not the time to increase attention.<br />
<br />
"Huff huff.... Such destructive power. If I were to say this is a plan to murder me, it would not be an understatement."<br />
<br />
"You think too much, it is just a maid dress. Everyone in their life wears one at least once."<br />
<br />
That. Definitely has to be a lie.<br />
<br />
When I was doing a tsukkomi on the indifference of view for Hideyoshi.<br />
<br />
"Yoshii and Kinoshita, good morning."<br />
<br />
From the back of me, a pleasant voice carried over, which seemed to heal one's heart as well.<br />
<br />
"That voice. It has to be Himeji. Good morning."<br />
<br />
"Yes. Due to the fact that I discovered midway to school, that I left something behind at home. I was nearly late for school."<br />
<br />
With her timid smile, she had the power to cleanse the entire classroom of manly stench, Himeji Mizuki.<br />
<br />
"Just in time, we can have Himeji prove that the pictures from before are of no importance. Himeji, do you mind?"<br />
<br />
Hideyoshi blurted hastily infront of Himeji.<br />
<br />
"Ok, so what is it?"<br />
<br />
"Yes, I have a question to ask you. If you had Akihisa's maid dress photograph, what would you want to do?"<br />
<br />
Truthfully speaking, his questioning seems too suspicious.<br />
<br />
"Mmm... If it is that..."<br />
<br />
If Himeji reveals a revolted expression, no matter what the cost is, I must avoid public exposure of the photographs! I cannot let my fame that is at the bottom of the canyon, dig deeper than it already is!<br />
<br />
"If I really were to have such a photo, the first thing I would do is buy a scanner."<br />
<br />
"Huh? Scanner? Why?"<br />
<br />
Under such a hard to understand answer, I reflexively asked another question. What use can she have with a scanner?<br />
<br />
"Without it, I cannot announce the charm of Akihisa to the world, through the use of the internet..."<br />
<br />
"Akihisa! Calm down! To jump down from here is still too early!"<br />
<br />
"Let me go Hideyoshi! I can bear to stay alive no longer!"<br />
<br />
Himeji definitely hates me now, doesn't she? <br />
(Spoiler, since novel 2 isn't complete. No she doesn't hate him. It's the reverse. She loves him so much that she wants everyone else to appreciate him...)<br />
<br />
"Right, right! Silent pervert! Silent pervert is well versed in occasions like these. If you tell him what has happened..."<br />
<br />
"To let silent pervert laugh at me?"<br />
<br />
"No, not that! To explain what has happened so he can help you catch the criminal!"<br />
<br />
"Ohh! So that's what you meant!"<br />
<br />
Right! It's still too early to give up! Silent pervert is an infamous voyeur photographer and intelligence informant. He could possibly nail down the source of all the problems. With this, I can retrieve my photos!<br />
<br />
"Nice idea, Hideyoshi! Nothing less from my bride!"<br />
<br />
"It should be groom instead?!"<br />
<br />
"Actually, no matter which one, it still feels wrong."<br />
<br />
I have to rush to talk to Silent Pervert immediately. At the moment, he seems to be talking with someone else in the shadows.<br />
<br />
"Then, I'll go over and talk with Silent Pervert!"<br />
<br />
Having waved to Himeji and Hideyoshi, I ran over to the corner of the classroom.<br />
<br />
"Speaking of which, what of Akihisa's maid dress photographs..."<br />
<br />
"Hi.. Himeji! You shouldn't talk to me?"<br />
<br />
From the back, I could notice Hideyoshi desperately blocking Himeji's path. Oh, such a wonderful bride.<br />
<br />
"Help me Silent Pervert! My fame is at stake here!"<br />
<br />
Rushing over to stand infront of Silent Pervert ideal conversation location, at this point a hand thrust out and hindered my path. The hand came from a person with a large body.<br />
<br />
"Wait a moment, I came here first."<br />
<br />
"Oh? Yuuji?"<br />
<br />
The person who stole ahead was my bad friend, and at the same time, the class rep, Sakamoto Yuuji. His normal hedgehog head seems to have lost all energy, what could have happened?<br />
<br />
"Silent Pervert, what were you discussing?"<br />
<br />
"...It seems Yuuji will be married soon."<br />
<br />
The person that was talking to Yuuji was the short boy, Tsuchiya Kouta. Because of his absolute defiance in refusing to admit that he has a huge interest in matters of sex, we call him "Silent Pervert".<br />
<br />
"Yuuji and Shouko having a wedding? Compared to a fact that was determined a long time ago, my problem of soon being recognized as a cross dresser is more important!"<br />
<br />
"What the hell are you saying? You were known as a hentai, and that didn't start today!"<br />
<br />
"You there with a wife, shut up and return to the cemetery of your life!"<br />
<br />
"The one who should shut up is you, you hentai! Go and return to your maid tea cafe waitress job!"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
"...If you both knew that it would come down to this, wouldn't it have been better to have stayed silent in the beginning?"<br />
<br />
I didn't cry! It's just that this morning's breakfast (salt and water) is coming out of my eyes.<br />
<br />
"But, but... If it's just marriage, it's still great right? I thought at the pace you were going at, I wouldn't be surprised to see children by now."<br />
<br />
"...Akihisa, you should stop the cold jokes."<br />
<br />
Huh? What? It wasn't funny?<br />
<br />
"Having been beaten down by you like this. I should listen on what has happened."<br />
<br />
"With how you phrased it just now, it seems to anger me. But I'll let it slide for now, this morning, Shouko brought a MP3 player."<br />
<br />
"MP3 player? That's nothing special is it? Yuuji used to bring one to school also?"<br />
<br />
But was quickly confiscated by Iron Man.<br />
<br />
"No. She is extremely terrible when it comes to handling machines. To have brought such a device, and especially to school is extremely unnatural."<br />
<br />
It seems Kirishima is inept when it comes to handling machines. It looks like it has nothing to do with brains after all.<br />
<br />
"Due to the fact it look extremely odd, I took it from her, but mysteriously it contained a recording of someone imitating me proposing to her."<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
All of a sudden, the scene of the last summoning war surfaced on my memories. Because mastermind behind the imitation of the proposal was no other than myself. I was plagued deeply by guilt.<br />
<br />
But, to record the proposal of her beloved, isn't that just cute of her? You shouldn't take it so seriously and laugh it off.<br />
<br />
"Is, Isn't it cute of Kirishima to have recorded that as a memento of her memories?"<br />
<br />
"No, she was planning to use this as evidence of the proposal to her father."<br />
<br />
The feeling of guilt grew to the point where it was unbearable.<br />
<br />
"Even though I have confiscated the MP3 player, I suspect this is merely a copy, and if the original is not destroyed..."<br />
<br />
This is because on Yuuji's hand, it only looked like a standard MP3 player. Even if the content was destroyed, the problem would not be solved.<br />
<br />
"Because of this, I hoped to ask Silent Pervert to stop whoever has the original recording of this. As I said before, Shouko is incompatible with machines, she could have never set up hidden recording equipment ahead of time. Therefore there must be a real professional in this field who has done this!"<br />
<br />
Actually, recalling the past events, I did not seem to notice any recording of Yuuji's (Hideyoshi's) speech. But like Yuuji mentioned, it is possible someone was secretly recording, because prior to the summoning war, Himeji and Minami was wearing quite splendid china dresses. It wouldn't be surprising if someone wanted to secretly record the event.<br />
<br />
"...Akihisa?"<br />
<br />
"My process of changing into a maid dress, seems to be in risk of being announced online."<br />
<br />
"...What happened?"<br />
<br />
It was understandable of him to have asked the question.<br />
<br />
"Sorry, but to simplify things. This..."<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
-In the process of explanation-<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
"-Because of this, I hope you can stop whoever is blackmailing me. I don't recall having been taken pictures of, therefore I suspect someone to be extremely well versed to do so."<br />
<br />
"What? Akihisa seems to be in the same situation as I am."<br />
<br />
"...Companions through being the victims of a blackmail."<br />
<br />
"Having become comrades through this is just a little..."<br />
<br />
After the explanation ended, the classroom echoed the sound of *kasha kasha* of the door sliding open and it appears that the home room is about to start.<br />
<br />
"Sorry to be so late, the training course preparations took a fair bit of time to handle. Everyone please be seated as the lessons will start."<br />
<br />
Iron Man, no, Nishimura-sensei carried a large box. The contents must have been the handbooks for the training course.<br />
<br />
"...I will investigate on this matter."<br />
<br />
"Sorry for the inconvenience, as for the reward, I will bring a book that seems to suit your interests."<br />
<br />
"I will give one of the two recently treasures to you." (Is this meant to be "I will give you one of my two recently obtained treasures" or is it a name or reference to something?)<br />
<br />
"...I will definitely discover the one behind this."<br />
<br />
Silent Pervert quickly returned to his original position. Due to the fact that Yuuji and I were too much of a sore thumb, it was not possible to have moved from our original positions.<br />
<br />
"So, tomorrow is the starting of the training course, but the details of the course is nearly all written inside the booklet that I am about to hand out to you, so read it yourself when you return home. And this isn't a holiday, all you need is studying tools and a change of clothes."<br />
<br />
A pile of booklets was passed from the front, I kept one and passed the rest to the person behind me.<br />
<br />
"Only, do not mistaken the gathering place and time."<br />
<br />
Iron Man roughly rapped the desk for attention.<br />
<br />
Indeed, if one were to mistake the gathering place and time, it would be disastrous. Even though the purpose was to improve our knowledge, missing the chance to have fun with your friends at night would be a sad outcome. Therefore I should put the effort to memorize the place and time.<br />
<br />
I flipped through the booklet to find the section which mentioned the place and time.<br />
<br />
The place we were heading to was 卯月高原 (I can't translate it, someone help!) (I'm not aware of a place known as Uzuki Kougen, but Kougen is pretty famous in Japan (just wikipedia search 高原 on Jap wiki.) Are you sure they are not just saying "We are heading to 高原 in April" (Uzuki = April)?), which is famous as a tourist spot. The nearest street car should take 4 hours to arrive, and interchanging buses should take around 5 hours.<br />
<br />
"The important part is that our gathering time and place is different from other classes."<br />
<br />
Class A and B probably would be traveling in luxury buses. I guess we would be in normal buses, and possibly we can only stand and not even sit. No, if it can get worse, only an instructor to lead the way.<br />
<br />
"Hear well, Class F is to, meet directly at the destination spot."<br />
<br />
"""Not even an instructor to lead the way????"""<br />
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Looking down from the 32nd floor--the top floor--of Fuyuki's Hyatt hotel. There is no building taller than this in all of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
But this title of the highest building will soon become that of the soon-to-be completed Shinto shopping center. But because the Shinto shopping center is still under construction, this Hyatt hotel is the top for already completed buildings.<br />
<br />
Accompanying the unstoppable growth of Shinto, there will be more and more new hotels. But the Hyatt hotel which has the most advanced facilities and best service standards will not give up this spot to anyone else. It's not only the hotel's managers and staff who think so; but even the hotel's customers are amazed by Hyatt's high quality service and management.<br />
<br />
But not even living in such a luxurious room, sitting in the real-leather sofa by the window, eased Kayneth Archibald El-Melloi's depression in the slightest.<br />
<br />
To him, the items of this room are merely "a wasteful gathering". It's merely a somber room, some expensive furniture, and some fancy everyday items. To Kayneth who's been born into aristocracy, there's nothing he can't stand more than originally common things being dressed up in fancy outfits to falsely appear aristocratic. But right now that's exactly what this hotel room is like. There isn't the slightest bit of historical background nor cultural heritage to this room. It is merely a pigsty decorated by a luxurious appearance.<br />
<br />
But the instigator of this lowly feeling is not limited to just this hotel; this extremely tiny island nation known as Japan is filled with things to leave Kayneth with an unhappy, ugly feeling.<br />
<br />
Even the tiny island of Hong Kong can give off a very local, folk-style feeling. But right now Fuyuki's Shinto does not show a bit of its local culture. Like now, overlooking the city's night scenery from a high spot, there is no way for you to guess exactly in which city of which country you are. Simply gathering the most common items and putting them together--if he were to be asked what exactly this city is, Kayneth would say it is merely like a mountain of rubbish.<br />
<br />
If this eastern-most island nation preserved its original, honest backwater fishing village feeling then it would be much more interesting than it is now.... But unfortunately when it comes to the ability to comprehend things like this, a race like the Japanese probably could not do it. This undeveloped country which did not even have a constitution a hundred years ago wants to forge forward and compete with western countries by purely relying on technological science and financial development, as if they wanted to unabashedly force their way into the ranks of the developed countries. It is indeed very difficult to speak reason with these people.<br />
<br />
Kayneth used a finger to gently tap his head which has a slight headache due to his annoyance and sighed irately.<br />
<br />
In reality, he isn't the type of person to get upset over small things such as these, but something else is the cause of his irritation.<br />
<br />
The wide screen TV in front of him suddenly stopped its late night program and began broadcasting urgent news. The newscaster is at the scene live reporting on an explosion caused by sources unknown on a warehouse street by the coastline of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
According to nearby residents who heard the explosion, firetrucks were on the scene about four hours ago. Although there is no news yet, those police who've already begun their investigation on-site are definitely hiding their findings. How can the ignorant, common people be able to make a correct judgment on something that surpasses their knowledge?<br />
<br />
It's not simple being the supervisor in the Holy Church either. To count the time, within 30 minutes after Kayneth canceled the bounded field, all the cover-up tasks had been completed.<br />
<br />
Now the entirity of the truth lies solely in the memories those few who were present. One of those people was Kayneth, Servant Lancer--heroic spirit Diarmuid ua Duibhne's Master.<br />
<br />
The beginning of the long awaited Heaven's Feel. And the thoroughly prepared for first battle. Although the results are different from his expectations.<br />
<br />
Even in his youth, Kayneth Archibald appeared to be more outstanding than other kids. No matter what the problem is, nobody could find a better solution than Kayneth's; an opponent who can win against him in a competition is non-existent.<br />
<br />
Yet his effort had not surpassed the normal sense of purpose. Simply believing that his research results would be better than someone else's at some place, some time. That was all.<br />
<br />
Because of that, Kayneth was already seen as a "prodigy" by others in his youth.<br />
<br />
This fact is known by everyone. Nobody had any doubts about his title of "prodigy", and nothing had ever threatened his position as "prodigy". So there was no need for him to be proud or egotistic, he simply enjoyed his deserved title as "prodigy".<br />
<br />
He has never been in a tight spot nor has he been extremely frustrated. In the world of the young Kayneth, he was the master of everything. There isn't a need to doubt this in the slightest. He was a talented magus prodigy. He was also the heir of the well-known Archibald family. Not only did he inherit the magic crest passed down through the generations, he himself possessed talent rarely witnessed in this world. All of these "facts" made all the honors received by Kayneth seem matter-of-fact. So as to believing that there's nothing in this world Kayneth cannot achieve with his power, this kind of self-confidence is not unfounded. This is not the mistake of Kayneth himself, but the common knowledge of all those around him.<br />
<br />
Even in the busy Clock Tower amongst the numerous, successful researchers, his crowning to the famous title Lord El-Melloi by a huge lead made everyone nod approvingly. But to Kayneth who has become used to being called "prodigy", to him who's always been the target of admiration and jealousy, Kayneth did not feel the slightest feeling of satisfaction or accomplishment. All of this is merely life's "inevitable result" to him.<br />
<br />
The past was like that, and the future will definitely be like that. This is a sacred and inviolable "agreement of life", to Kayneth there is no doubt about that.<br />
<br />
Because of that, to him who can already predict the entire world--if a very rare, to the point of impossible, "accident" occurred, then that is the chaos Kayneth absolutely cannot tolerate; it is an insult and blasphemy to God's order.<br />
<br />
Such as--<br />
<br />
The Servant, Saber, who has clearly been caught in his palm, escaped so very easily. Such an unspeakable inconceivability.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, come."<br />
<br />
"--Yes, awaiting orders."<br />
<br />
As soon as the words left his mouth, the handsome Heroic Sprit appeared obediently and respectfully in front of Kayneth, stooped in a bow. To Kayneth who is the main lecturer of spirit conjuring, speaking directly with the spiritual form poses no trouble, and is in fact very familiar. But a conversation like this face-to-face is very rare.<br />
<br />
At least, if his Servant is face to face with him, Kayneth can observe the most minute changes in his expression while conversing with him. As for calling this type of activity a conversation--it might be more fitting to call it an interrogation instead.<br />
<br />
"Thanks for your hard work tonight. I was able to witness very well the might of Diarmuid ua Duibhne's twin spears."<br />
<br />
"Thank you, Master."<br />
<br />
Lancer replied simply and frankly. He did not feel proud upon hearing the compliment, nor did he show telltale signs of happiness, nor did he seem dissatisfied. He only accepted it with the stringent humility of a knight.<br />
<br />
But to the eyes of Kayneth, this definitely was not Lancer's normal expression--he's hiding something.<br />
<br />
"Ah, please answer my question honestly. ...You, what do you plan on doing?"<br />
<br />
"...You, what do you mean?"<br />
<br />
Even faced with Kayneth's sudden question with an air of interrogation, Lancer still kept his very cautious attitude.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, you swore to me as a Servant. To do everything in your power to help me attain victory in the Heaven's Feel. Right?"<br />
<br />
"Yes, that is correct."<br />
<br />
"Then why are you not serious about this?"<br />
<br />
Even being scolded so by Kayneth, Lancer did not show the faintest expressions of anger or guilt, he only kept his head lowered with a serious face. Perhaps he was long since prepared for this interrogation.<br />
<br />
"...I only did it for the Knight's honor. Not for viewing the battle as a game."<br />
<br />
"Oh? Not admitting it?"<br />
<br />
Kayneth made a disdainful grunting sound, then continued the questions.<br />
<br />
"Then, let me ask you, why did you let Saber go?"<br />
<br />
"That's because--"<br />
<br />
"You had overwhelming advantage more than once, but both times you did not strike, do you really want me to control you with a Command Mantra?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Lancer had no response this time, he only held his silence.<br />
<br />
"I'll say it again. I witnessed all of tonight's battle. Only because of this am I able to ask these questions. Lancer, do you feel that battles are 'fun'?"<br />
<br />
Looking at the silent knight with his head lowered, Kayneth sneered and continued.<br />
<br />
"Are you that happy? To fight with Saber. To the point of not being able to bring yourself to finish her off?"<br />
<br />
To a bystander, they might praise Lancer's bravery and finesse in battle. But from the Master, Kayneth's point of view, bravery and finesse without any results--this point enrages him.<br />
<br />
The original relic prepared to summon his preferred heroic spirit Alexander was stolen by his ungrateful student, Waver Velvet. But this Waver's power does not match at all with that of Alexander's, in the end being unable to control his own Servant and causing Alexander to go on a rampage. Because of Waver's uselessness, the situation then descended into a chaotic status, destroying Kayneth's Lancer's chance at victory... Kayneth has never had so much bad luck. And the cause of all of this is Waver alone, but being angry at a person not in front of him is useless. He can only store this anger inside of him, waiting for his time to face Waver in battle when he could dispel all this anger at him. Regarding this sort of "external anger" Kayneth is very realistic, calm, and brutal.<br />
<br />
But, conversely, Kayneth has no method of controlling his "internal anger". To Kayneth who has led a life of being admired, who has never had any contact with defeat his entire life, whether himself or a subordinate--even if only a little bit--anything that does not meet his expectations is definitely not allowed. For him who has been successful all his life, who has never faced any setbacks; he is very weak against defeat.<br />
<br />
So, to Kayneth, right now, between the enemy Waver who obstructed his obtaining of victory and Lancer who was unable to bring him victory, the latter enrages him more.<br />
<br />
"...I'm honestly very sorry. Master."<br />
<br />
Noticing Kayneth's anger, Lancer bowed his head deeply and apologized in a serious tone.<br />
<br />
"I swear on my reputation as a knight, I will bring you Saber's head. Please believe me no matter what."<br />
<br />
"There's no need to swear to me again! That is only the natural result!"<br />
<br />
Kayneth, who had gradually became excited, used an angry voice to suppress Lancer's apologetic voice.<br />
<br />
"You already swore to me. That you would bring me, Kayneth El-Melloi, the Holy Grail! In other words, you will destroy the six other Servants; they mean the same thing. This is the entire battle's premise.<br />
<br />
But what you are saying now... is that oath aimed at victory against Saber alone? This falls far short of the agreement at the start. What's wrong with you?"<br />
<br />
"--I think you're the one that has something wrong with him, Kayneth El-Melloi."<br />
<br />
It's neither Lancer nor Kayneth, but the voice of a third person. Nobody knows where the woman who emerged from the bedroom began to hear the Servant and Master's conversation.<br />
<br />
Although sporting red hair like burning flame, she gives off the feeling of an extraordinarily cold, icy beauty. She looks to be a bit younger than Kayneth, a high class lady perhaps only around twenty years of age. One can tell at a glance that she's a sentimental and prestigious aristocrat. And the temperamental authority emanating from her severe eyes make her seem like an empress.<br />
<br />
Her eyes that look as if they are scolding a subordinate are looking at only one person--Kayneth.<br />
<br />
"Lancer has done very well. It's you who is misjudging the situation."<br />
<br />
"Sola, what are you saying..."<br />
<br />
Considering Kayneth's personality, him not exploding in anger at this point is unfathomable. But this is all because that this woman is a very special being to him.<br />
<br />
Sola-Ui Nuada-Re Sophia-Ri. Kayneth's teacher--the department head of the Department of Eulyphis's daughter. She is also the goddess of victory that will complete Kayneth's glory--that is to say, she is Kayneth's fiancee.<br />
<br />
The marriage of the two renowned families Archibald and Sophia-Ri, the union of the prodigy and the department head's daughter, this was a popular topic in the Clock Tower. Although Sophia-Ri's family crest has been passed on to the first son, so Sola doesn't have too high of a place as a magus.<br />
<br />
But through her veins flows the ancestral magus blood of the Sophia-Ris. The union between Sola who has magic circuits many magnitudes above the average person and the "prodigy" Kayneth will definitely bring about an even more excellent next generation.<br />
<br />
But--the glorious future seen by the bystanders may not necessarily be that happy for the persons involved.<br />
<br />
Sola who's glaring at her fiance and Kayneth who has a horrible expression because he feels humiliaited--no matter how you look at it, those two do not give off a feeling of harmonious love.<br />
<br />
"Kayneth, if you ask me, in that situation Lancer's decision was correct. In order to contend with Berserker, he had no choice but to team up with Saber."<br />
<br />
Although she wasn't present to watch the battle on the warehouse street, Sola used her own familiar to report everything that happened there. Not for the sake of entertainment. Although she has no magic crest, she's still a member of the Sophia-Ris and as thus, she was nurtured in the ways of magecraft since youth. Regarding a battle between magi such as the Heaven's Feel, her own knowledge is not any less than a Master such as Kayneth.<br />
<br />
No, it's rather that from her point of view regarding the battle, the actions of Kayneth as a Master were decidedly lacking.<br />
<br />
"Lancer's Gae Dearg is a very effective noble phantasm against Berserker. Coupled with Saber's aid, it would be a simple matter to defeat that black Servant. This is a very good opportunity to destroy the enemy."<br />
<br />
"...This is because you don't know how terrifying Saber is."<br />
<br />
Kayneth, who was grinding his teeth because he could not attain catharsis, rebutted in a hoarse voice.<br />
<br />
Although Kayneth's fiancee has a very sharp eye for analysis, in the end Sola's not his master and not his commander. As Master, Kayneth was determined to rely on his own decisions to fight since the start. Also, as a man being scolded by his own fiancee, Kayneth's dignity was hurt even more.<br />
<br />
"I used the ability of the [http://www.baka-tsuki.net/project/index.php?title=Fate/Stay:Translator%27s_Notes#.22Master.27s_Perspective.22 Master's perspective] to understand Saber's ability. She is a very strong Servant. Her comprehensive ability completely overrides Diarmuid's. A very good opportunity to defeat her was lost!"<br />
<br />
"You...do you really understand the specialty of your Servant?"<br />
<br />
Sola made a cold, nasal grunt towards the stubborn Kayneth as she said this.<br />
<br />
"Do you think Gae Buidhe is only for looking good? In comparison to Saber who has already received incurable critical damage, wouldn't Berserker whose identity is unknown be more of a threat?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Although he wanted to argue more, Kayneth could not say even a word of rebuttal.<br />
<br />
Towards Sola's offensive manner, Kayneth became reluctantly intimidated.<br />
<br />
"Firstly, if you really consider Saber very dangerous--"<br />
<br />
During Kayneth's silence, Sola continued on.<br />
<br />
"Then why did you leave Saber's Master aside? That completely defenseless Einsbern woman standing to the side. When Lancer occupied Saber's attention and they were in the midst of battle, why did you not attack the opposing Master? But what you did instead was...hide on the sidelines and watch until the end? You're the one who's in the wrong."<br />
<br />
Watching Sola sigh deeply, Kayneth felt as if he was burning with anger at this humiliation but still could only watch her in silence, not saying a word.<br />
<br />
If it was any other person, Kayneth would've put an end to this humiliation long ago. Even if he had to put the title of Lord El-Melloi on the line, he would have definitely inflicted many times the humiliation back at the person.<br />
<br />
But there's only one person in this world, only Sola-Ui Nuada-Re Sophia-Ri, who is the exception to this.<br />
<br />
Not only because she's the daughter of Kayneth's teacher, but also because she's Kayneth's fiancee; his marriage with her would bring Kayneth even more honor and prestige and the future he's always been pursuing.<br />
<br />
This proud as a gem, intelligent lady is the only woman Kayneth, as a man, loves in the entire world.<br />
<br />
The first time they met, even before exchanging a single word, Kayneth's heart was already taken hostage by this woman.<br />
<br />
Perhaps noticing Kayneth's depression, Sola's tone relented a bit and she continued on with less derision:<br />
<br />
"Kayneth. Compared to other Masters, do you know where your advantage lies? That's you yourself."<br />
<br />
"That--obviously--"<br />
<br />
"Adding your own designs onto the original contract system, you really are a prodigy. You deserve being called the greatest prodigy in Eulyphis."<br />
<br />
Even though Kayneth was completely sick of hearing words of compliment, he wouldn't mind hearing these words come out of Sola's mouth no matter how many times she says them.<br />
<br />
But in fact, Sola's opinion of him was not solely flattery. The secret technique Kayneth prepared for this Heaven's Feel completely overwrote the rules of the war designated by the "three original families".<br />
<br />
Originally, there is a cause and effect line between Servant and Master. A technique to separate the right of Command Mantras and the right of supplying prana, letting two separate summoners control one each...borrowing Kayneth's ability as a prodigy, this impossible technique was made possible.<br />
<br />
Kayneth is the magus who owns the Command Mantras, yet the one to supply the Servant with prana is none other than...Sola. They can be said to be a two person team Master.<br />
<br />
"--But Kayneth, although you are first rate as a magus, as a soldier you are merely second rate. Going through all that trouble to complete your preparations, but on the battlefield you were unable to make proper use of them, right?"<br />
<br />
"No, I..."<br />
<br />
"Hey, why do you think I supply prana for Lancer? This is originally what you should be responsible for, so why should I commit to it? Isn't this for the sake of your battles going well, for the sake of letting you attain victory in Heaven's Feel? Compared to those Masters who have to supply Prana to their Servants, you already have a crushing advantage. You can fully utilize your prana to execute various actions."<br />
<br />
"But...the war's just started, it's better to be cautious..."<br />
<br />
"Oh, really? Then why do you demand results so hastily from Lancer?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Although Sola's tone is softer than it was at the start, there is still the implicit meaning outside her words mocking Kayneth's cowardice. Kayneth's expression became even worse.<br />
<br />
"So before you blame Lancer, you should first do some self-reflection. Kayneth, tonight you--"<br />
<br />
"Sola-sama, please stop here."<br />
<br />
A sudden and low-toned voice interrupted Sola.<br />
<br />
It's Lancer. It's unknown when he raised his head, looking straight at Sola.<br />
<br />
"If you continue to humiliate my Master, then as a knight I cannot tolerate it any longer."<br />
<br />
"No, that wasn't my intent...I apologize. I crossed the line."<br />
<br />
Sola, who up until a moment ago had the dignity of an empress, apologized and lowered her eyes as if in shame after one sentence from Lancer. No matter who looks at this transformation, it's way too sudden.<br />
<br />
In Kayneth's heart, the scene before him left a very negative impact. Sola has always nagged at him incessantly, and has never listened to him even once. Him, who is to become her husband soon. Sola, who is to become his wife soon. Why do the words of a Servant have more weight than those of her future husband?<br />
<br />
And since the start, Sola was arguing with him to protect Lancer. Perhaps she could not stand watching Lancer being scolded?<br />
<br />
Kayneth watched Sola's eyes which were fixated on Lancer, and saw some emotion in his fiancee's eyes that he has never before witnessed before. And then he shifted his eyes towards Lancer--<br />
<br />
The scintillating mole under Lancer's left eye caught his attention. Is that the fabled "tear mole" of Diarmuid ua Duibhne that attracted females?<br />
<br />
No, baseless suspicion is stupid. Even a commoner would know that Sola was the daughter of the renowned Sophia-Ri family. Even though she doe not possess a magic crest, she still has very strong resistance against this type of charming spell.<br />
<br />
Unless, she herself does not resist against this type of charm willingly, then--<br />
<br />
Just as Kayneth was lost in thought, the fire alarm went off without warning, interrupting his train of thought.<br />
<br />
"...What? What's happening?'<br />
<br />
Sola mumbled confusedly, and at the same time the telephone in the room began to ring. The call display shows that it's from the lobby.<br />
<br />
Kayneth calmly lifted up the receiver to listen to the receptionist. When he finished, Kayneth's gaze once again regained the sharpness unique to magi.<br />
<br />
"It seems like there's a fire somewhere downstairs, the management is telling us to evacuate."<br />
<br />
Kayneth said to Sola as he hung up the phone.<br />
<br />
"Although the fire is not too severe, the places that caught fire are very scattered. It looks like arson."<br />
<br />
"Arson? Tonight?"<br />
<br />
"Yeah, I think it's definitely not coincidental."<br />
<br />
Kayneth made a disdainful sound. The restlessness and worries that were in his heart earlier disappeared completely.<br />
<br />
"This is a plan to disperse the crowd. The opponent must be a magus. Looks like he doesn't want to do battle in a building with too many bystanders."<br />
<br />
Sola speaks with a tense expression.<br />
<br />
"Then--an ambush?"<br />
<br />
"I'm afraid so. It might be that guy from the warehouse street who wants to play some more.<br />
<br />
Interesting. That's exactly what we want, right Lancer?"<br />
<br />
"Yes, exactly."<br />
<br />
Lancer nodded definitively, as if preparing to battle with the enemy. Out of all seven Masters, there is only one person who would be in such a rush to attack Kayneth--that is the Master of Saber, whose Servant was hit by Gae Buidhe. He must want to dispel this curse as soon as possible.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, go to the floor below to meet them. But don't disperse them too quickly."<br />
<br />
At Kayneth's hidden intents within the words, Lancer only nodded:<br />
<br />
"Understood. Cut off the attackers' path of retreat, then chase them here, is that it?"<br />
<br />
"Yes. Since we have visitors then why not let them take a good look at Kayneth El-Melloi's magic atelier?"<br />
<br />
This hotel, as Kayneth's stronghold, must have undergone complete renovation. Not the material type of renovation, but a fortification through magecraft. In this building totaling thirty-two floors, Kayneth's bounded field covers twenty-four floors. This place can be called a castle of magecraft. In addition, there are three magical furnaces for Kayneth only and to replace hounds there are ten summoned evil spirits and apparitions. There isn't even a flaw in the drainage pipes, Kayneth completely covered the area underneath the hall with his bounded field.<br />
<br />
Instead of attacking enemy territory, it's much better to perfect one's own territory. As for the challenger who dares set step in here, Kayneth will make him realize the real terror of Lord El-Melloi.<br />
<br />
"Since all the other customers are already gone, there won't be anything to worry about. You can both use your full power to fight."<br />
<br />
The unsuppressible sound of laughter spilled out from Kayneth's throat. And the knight who could not stop trembling in excitement also rushed out.<br />
<br />
To Kayneth right now, the only thing that is needed is action. Only action and results can dispel the humiliation inflicted upon him by Sola. Right now, the only thing to do is to make full use of his own potential that made others call him a prodigy, to prove his capabilities.<br />
<br />
Yes, the Kayneth right now desires blood. The dark anger that has been bottled up inside him must be offset by somebody's blood. The unfortunate enemy who coincidentally showed up to attack right now is about to become the perfect offering.<br />
<br />
"You said I was a second rate soldier, I'm about to make you take those words back. Sola."<br />
<br />
"Okay. I'll be waiting."<br />
<br />
Kayneth's fiancee who's usually always criticizing him, only at this moment did she watch him with a smiling face. Kayneth's fighting spirit heightened even more--<br />
<br />
The customers who were awakened by the fire alarm in the midst of their dreams and herded outside to the parking lot combined their unhappiness of their fear of the fire, their drowsiness, and the cold outside together to form very scary expressions. In the midst of these people, the employees of the hotel scurried about busily.<br />
<br />
"...Mr. Archibald! Kayneth El-Melloi Archibald! Are you here?"<br />
<br />
Of all the names recorded on the customer list, there is only one person whose presence has not been confirmed, the bellhop called him in a frantic voice. Everyone regarded this largesse customer who reserved the entire top floor of the hotel very highly. On some level, this is the person they least want to be in danger.<br />
<br />
"Mr. Archibald! Are you here?"<br />
<br />
"--I am here. Don't worry."<br />
<br />
A resonant voice came from behind the bellhop, but as the bellhop turned around he became confused. The person speaking to him was a Japanese male wearing an old-styled coat.<br />
<br />
This kind of joke is too much. The angry bellhop was about to yell at him--but he was captivated by the man's eyes.<br />
<br />
That man's eyes held an indescribable, mysterious force of attraction; the bellhop was unable to avoid his eyes, and was not able to even speak.<br />
<br />
"I am Kayneth El-Melloi Archibald. My wife Sola is with me."<br />
<br />
This unknown Japanese male stated in a clear voice. And the bellhop accepted this without any suspicion as if hypnotized.<br />
<br />
"...Is that so? Ah, yes. That's it."<br />
<br />
After the bellhop checked off a spot on the "escaped" section of his list, finally confirming that all the customers were safe, he exhaled a long breath. All of his suspicions while speaking to Archibald earlier and his feelings that something was wrong disappeared without a trace.<br />
<br />
Watching the employee continue on to tend to other customers, Emiya Kiritsugu left the chaotic crowd. His earlier hypnotic suggestion, to a commoner with no magic resistance whatsoever, would not be broken in a short period of time.<br />
<br />
After walking to a shady, dark area some distance away from the hotel, Kiritsugu pulled out the cellphone in his pocket as he scanned the surroundings to ensure no one was watching him. Cellphones were very common amongst the people, and has given Kiritsugu great help. It is a simple yet useful wireless apparatus for communication and holding it will not draw any suspicion from anyone.<br />
<br />
First he has to contact Maiya who was positioned for surveillance.<br />
<br />
"Everything set on your end?"<br />
<br />
"No irregularities. Ready."<br />
<br />
Maiya's position is a tall building still under construction diagonally across Fuyuki's Hyatt hotel. From there it's possible to clearly see Kayneth's room, that was the position Kiritsugu designated.<br />
<br />
Kiritsugu sighed lightly, reaching for his cigarette box with one hand, and dialing a set of numbers on the cellphone with the other.<br />
<br />
Kiritsugu dialed an empty number. But there was no response whatsoever from his cellphone. The modified communication loops were not connecting to an analog signal, but to the trigger of the C4 bomb.<br />
<br />
The bomb only caused a very small explosion, to the point where the sound of the explosion cannot even be heard outside the hotel.<br />
<br />
But what resounded in the night was the horrifying sound of reinforced concrete splintering and collapsing.<br />
<br />
The evacuees who noticed something was wrong saw the sudden change in the towering building and began to shout in panic.<br />
<br />
"The hotel, the hotel is collapsing!"<br />
<br />
The hotel towering at a hundred and fifty some meters in height kept its upright posture but collapsed as if being sucked into the ground. Because all the outside walls collapsed inwards, not a shard of debris flew outwards and only the dust created by the collapse spread towards the surrounding streets. Precision blasting--a highly advanced blasting technique used primarily to demolish tall buildings. Due to the destruction of load bearing walls and key support structures, the building collapses downwards and inwards by its own weight. Using the least amount of explosives to obtain the result of total destruction. To Emiya Kiritsugu who's familiar with all blasting techniques from past to present, there's a very special appreciation for this type of art of destruction.<br />
<br />
All of the buildings acting as Magi's bases in Fuyuki City are listed on Emiya Kiritsugu's destruction list. And Fuyuki's Hyatt hotel is one of the list's entries. Kiritsugu obtained the building's blueprints beforehand and determined the points at which to place explosives. As long as the preparations are all complete, the actual execution needs less than an hour.<br />
<br />
Although the evacuees were already as far as possible from the collapsing building and outside the range of flying debris, they were showered with the dust sent flying by the collapse and mired into a state of panic. While watching the disturbance in the crowd, Kiritsugu looked for a gap with weaker wind and lit the cigarette in his hand.<br />
<br />
"Maiya, how are things on your end?"<br />
<br />
"Up until the end there was no activity on the thirty-second floor. The target has not escaped from the building."<br />
<br />
In other words--Kiritsugu thought with some satisfaction as he looked at the ashes of the ruins of Fuyuki's Hyatt hotel--the one called "Lord El-Melloi" Kayneth-sama is now most certainly keeping the rubble company.<br />
<br />
The thirty-second floor that Kayneth was on, due to the chain reaction caused by the precision blasting, lost its support and practically freefalled a hundred and fifty meters to the ground. No matter how well it is defended by a bounded field, in the face of such destructive force it probably cannot protect the people inside the rooms.<br />
<br />
Suddenly there came the sound of a child crying and Kiritsugu's attention was stolen from the ruins.<br />
<br />
The child's mother walked past Kiritsugu holding a child who would not stop crying due to fear. Both were wearing only pajamas and covered head to toe with white ash, appearing so miserable it was hard to watch.<br />
<br />
Kiritsugu kept watching the backs of the parent and child... up until his hand was singed by the burning tip of the cigarette when he snapped back to attention. Kiritsugu tossed the mostly burnt up cigarette to the floor and stamped it out with his foot.<br />
<br />
Emiya Kiritsugu felt a little confused; sentimentalism is definitely unacceptable for him. This kind of weak feelings would directly threaten his life. But, regarding his failure, he cannot face it with a composed attitude no matter what.<br />
<br />
Yes. Even if he did not want to admit it, the reality was this--Kiritsugu saw the figures of Irisviel and Ilyasviel in the receding figures of the parent and child.<br />
<br />
Emiya Kiritsugu once believed that there was no differentiation in sacrifice. All life was equal, so choosing the path that led to a smaller sacrifice was okay. In this manner of judgment, the lives of women and children do not receive any special treatment.<br />
<br />
The Holy Grail could be used to save the world. And Kayneth is a target that must be eliminated in order to obtain the Holy Grail. There are a thousand-some people in the Fuyuki Hyatt hotel, but the Holy Grail could save at least five billion people. Kiritsugu could completely eradicate these tenants along with Kayneth if there was the necessity to do so.<br />
<br />
Then why did he need to set a fire beforehand to cause this disturbance?<br />
<br />
In the beginning, he thought that this was the obvious tactic. Kayneth specifically set many traps in order to defend against an ambush; as for the tactic against his strategic defense, this one has definitely yielded effective results. That prodigy magus held his iron wall as his pride, but he never thought that the entire castle would be destroyed so he remained inside.<br />
<br />
But, was his real intent really just limited to this?<br />
<br />
His sentimental hope that the innocent tenants would escape in time, is it really showing just now unconsciously?<br />
<br />
This really is a fatal romanticism. If he was on the battlefield, this sort of sentiment would definitely lead to his death.<br />
<br />
To steady the shaky feelings in his heart, Kiritsugu once again lit a cigarette.<br />
<br />
He's degraded. Although he doesn't know how much weaker he is, the Emiya Kiritsugu today has definitely degraded from the one nine years ago. If this continued then he might not be able to successfully obtain victory in the Holy Grail War. No matter what, not restoring the cold manner of judgment from before is unacceptable--the faster the better.<br />
<br />
The neighborhood that was disturbed by the late night incident has at last begun to stir. Watching the crowd gather in the street, Kiritsugu smoked deeply and took out his cellphone to give Maiya the signal to retreat.<br />
<br />
But the sound that reached his ears was not the voice of his subordinate, but the roar of two metallic entities colliding.<br />
<br />
*****<br />
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The not yet named metallic lookout. Nearing its completion, it's temporarily called the Fuyuki shopping center's thirty-eighth floor.<br />
<br />
The construction is already more than half-done and only the exterior is left incomplete. This tall-rise building will soon become a shopping center and the symbol of Fuyuki Shinto, but right now it is only an empty skeleton of reinforced concrete, being buffeted by the strong gales of the night.<br />
<br />
Whether it is the streetlights on the ground or the stars in the sky, everything seems distant and bleak. It is in this void that Hisau Maiya knelt, unmoving, supporting the AUG assault rifle with night vision equipped on her shoulder. The muzzle was propped on her erecting left knee.<br />
<br />
If magus Kayneth noticed Kiritsugu's plan and escaped from the window, Hisau Maiya who was waiting here would ambush him. But the result is that this preparation was completely unnecessary.<br />
<br />
"Maiya, what's the situation there?"<br />
<br />
From Hisau Maiya's earphones came the questioning voice of Kiritsugu on ground level. Needing both hands to support her rifle, Maiya switched the cellphone to earphone mode to free her hands.<br />
<br />
"Up until the end there was no activity on the thirty-second floor. The target has not escaped from the hotel."<br />
<br />
Maiya spoke into the microphone beside her mouth and gave Kiritsugu a brief summary of her surveillance. Although she has just witnessed a devastating destruction, her voice did not contain a bit of excitement.<br />
<br />
Her surveillance mission here is over. Maiya retrieved the bullets that did not have a chance to be of use before the mission was over from the gun, put them into a case, and then slung the assault rifle over her shoulder and stood up to head for the stairs.<br />
<br />
At that moment, she noticed a trace of abnormality.<br />
<br />
Not a typical abnormality, but a hard to detect subtle change of atmosphere. To an experienced soldier, it is an easy matter to clearly detect this kind of killing intent.<br />
<br />
"--Your senses are sharp, miss."<br />
<br />
From behind the now still Maiya came a low, cold male voice. The voice echoed in the empty building of reinforced concrete, making it impossible to determine from whence it came.<br />
<br />
Maiya did not respond or ask questions. She only calmly used her sharp intuition to determine the enemy's location and pulled out the 9mm-caliber handgun from her belt.<br />
<br />
As for the other person in this place, the person who found Maiya's existence--no matter who it is, this reason alone is sufficient for him to become Maiya's target.<br />
<br />
"--Hmm, it's also nice to have this kind of preparation."<br />
<br />
The man hidden in the shadows said so in a mocking voice.<br />
<br />
At that moment, something was tossed at Maiya's feet from the shadow of some pillar.<br />
<br />
Maiya immediately aimed her gun at the object and after making sure it was not dangerous, she pointed her gun back towards the place where the object was tossed from. But even so, Maiya still used her peripheral vision to watch the object that was tossed out.<br />
<br />
The corpse of a small animal.<br />
<br />
A bat. And judging from the CCD camera on the bat's abdomen, this is definitely the bat familiar Maiya sent out. This is the one that was placed by the Fuyuki church that she had lost track of.<br />
<br />
Then, without doubt, the one who deliberately tossed out the corpse of the bat can only be him. And the opponent seems to have no interest in concealing himself any longer. Slowly walking out from behind the pillar where he was hiding, he exposed himself to Maiya's line of sight and line of fire.<br />
<br />
The man in front of him seemed filled with authority and pressure and was wearing pitch black frock. Maiya knows him.<br />
<br />
"Kotomine, Kirei..."<br />
<br />
"Oh? This should be the first time we've met. So how do you know who I am? Is it perhaps your precognition?"<br />
<br />
Maiya realized her mistake and began to regret it.<br />
<br />
Kirei did not show the slightest bit of discomfort at facing Maiya's gun and continued on calmly.<br />
<br />
"If that's so, then you should definitely know about a lot of other things too, right? This is a prime location for spying on Fuyuki Hyatt hotel's thirty-second floor, perhaps some very important person lives there?"<br />
<br />
This time it was Maiya's turn to be silent. But her mind was filled with suspicion; as a Master... Kotomine Kirei should carefully hide himself, so why would he choose to show up here? What is his real intention?<br />
<br />
On the other side, Kirei diverged his sight slightly outwards--falling on the position where the Fuyuki Hyatt hotel is now a pile of rubble. He stared intently for a while, then heaved a long sigh.<br />
<br />
"Even so--was it really necessary to destroy the building too? To use this kind of tactics, can he still be called a magus? Or rather, maybe he shouldn't have been considered a magus to begin with?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
This man--Maiya was suddenly surprised--he knows. He knows all about Emiya Kiritsugu. Just like how Emiya Kiritsugu knows Kotomine Kirei.<br />
<br />
"Look at me rambling on and on here, miss. Why don't you say something--where is the man who should be here in your place right now?"<br />
<br />
After being asked that, Maiya made a new judgment regarding Kotomine Kirei. This man in front of him must be killed.<br />
<br />
The sound of Maiya's rapid fire rang out. Although the 9mm-caliber called the military bullet has a good ability to inflict damage, it is still not powerful enough. So in order to effectively kill the opponent, the key is to shoot the abdominal region three times consecutively. Compared to the small fatal point that can instantly cause death, attacking the position where it is easy to hit and inflict heavy damage seems more effective. This is the rule of killing by shooting.<br />
<br />
Even so, Maiya's bullets did not strike the organs beneath the frock, but rather the hard concrete floor.<br />
<br />
Even if Kotomine Kirei's evasive actions were of an unbelievable speed, they cannot be faster than the speed of sound of the bullets. But he determined Maiya's thoughts before she pulled the trigger and acted beforehand. What's amazing is Kotomine Kirei's judgment on tactics.<br />
<br />
Predicting the moment of Maiya firing, and thus dodging the bullets. Even in the field of thaumaturgy, this is beyond the ability of the average person.<br />
<br />
Not only that--<br />
<br />
In that instant the person who turned to hide was not Kirei but Maiya. Her right hand was stained with blood, and the handgun that was supposed to be clutched in her hand fell to the ground with a metallic noise. And her surprise filled eyes stared at the pillar she had been propping her back against. The keen edge that is suddenly sticking out from that pillar glints with a cold light.<br />
<br />
The thin blade that was longer than a meter made one think of the weapons used in fencing; as a sword the hilt was very short. This is the projectile weapon used specifically by the executors in the Holy Church, called the "Black Key". Just now, the thing that cut the back of Maiya's hand and made her drop her handgun was this. Kirei simultaneously tossed this weapon while avoiding the bullet.<br />
<br />
Although it is a hand-tossed weapon, it had enough power to penetrate reinforced concrete. Even so, it only made Maiya drop her gun and did not contain the intent to take her life. To use such force on purpose, he probably wants to take away the opponent's weapon and at the same time destroy her morale. It's best to capture the other alive--after all, Maiya had not answered Kirei's question yet.<br />
<br />
"Your movements aren't bad. Very sharp."<br />
<br />
Kirei, who's holding the position of initiative after completely reversing the situation of attack and defense, spoke and walked over leisurely. And once again a Black Key appeared in his hands. The long blade of the Black Key is a semi-solid formed by prana, so while carrying it just holding the small hilt is sufficient. Nobody knows exactly how many Black Keys are hidden under Kirei's loose frock.<br />
<br />
The Black Key, as one of the staple equipments of the Holy Church's executors, has great power but is also very difficult to use. Someone who is able to use its power so skillfully must be a very strong expert. And Maiya seems to have encountered such a rare expert now.<br />
<br />
Maiya is not a warrior but only a soldier. So to her there is no combat record worth boasting of, only the analysis of combat. The combat ability of Kotomine Kirei very obviously surpasses her own. In this situation where she has no equipment or advantageous terrain or tactics, admitting her defeat is wise.<br />
<br />
"What is it Maiya? What happened?"<br />
<br />
Kiritsugu's voice sounded in the earphones. It seems like the cellphone in her pocket is still keeping her in contact with Kiritsugu. But--the Maiya now cannot respond. He can hear Maiya's voice. That horrifying executor's real goal is not Maiya but Kiritsugu. Kirei's judgment that Maiya was Kiritsugu's subordinate, carrying out every action based on Kiritsugu's instructions was verified completely here.<br />
<br />
"What's wrong? Not calling for help? Emiya Kiritsugu is nearby, right?"<br />
<br />
Kirei no longer had a bit of doubt left when he said this name, because he is convinced that his judgment is correct. If Kiritsugu wants the Holy Grail, then he would definitely act tonight.<br />
<br />
The effect of the curse of Diarmuid's Gáe Buidhe is easy to see. They have mired into a very unfavorable situation with Saber's one arm sealed off while the six remaining Servants are still in good condition. To the Einsbern camp, the most pressing matter is to eliminate the origin of the curse, Lancer, as soon as possible.<br />
<br />
So Kirei set up his net near Kayneth's dwelling, calmly awaiting the arrival of the ambushers.<br />
<br />
But in the end who he found was not Emiya Kiritsugu but someone else. But Kotomine Kirei is certain that this person is acting based on Kiritsugu's instructions. So this woman he is facing right now is definitely the key to finding Emiya Kiritsugu.<br />
<br />
He can't kill her; it's best to capture her alive. As long as he can make her talk, it's fine.<br />
<br />
Even if he had to break her arms and legs.<br />
<br />
After making a cruel judgment in his heart, Kotomine Kirei approached the woman's hiding place slowly. The opponent should be unarmed. The already disassembled assault rifle cannot be reassembled quick enough, and the dropped pistol is far away. This match has already been decided.<br />
<br />
But what stopped Kotomine Kirei was an impediment beyond his expectations.<br />
<br />
Suddenly a veil of white smoke appeared between him and the prey, completely obscuring his vision, and with it an irritating smell of chemical reactions rushed into his nostrils.<br />
<br />
"Smoke screen!?"<br />
<br />
What suddenly appeared in front of Kotomine Kirei was a smoke screen released by a military-use smoke dispersion bomb.<br />
<br />
And in that instant when Kirei's sight was obscured by the smoke screen, Maiya escaped with haste.<br />
<br />
Although Kotomine Kirei tossed a Black Key based on the noise, he did not hit the target. The instinct of an executor who's been through countless battles told him that he could not move carelessly in the current predicament.<br />
<br />
Kotomine Kirei held Black Keys in both hands, not daring to let his guard down the slightest and surveyed his surroundings while waiting for the smoke to disperse. In this building exposed to strong winds, the thick smoke only took several seconds to dissipate--but, that woman managed to escape in these mere seconds.<br />
<br />
Only he was left. Realizing he was the only person left in this empty building, Kirei grunted and put away his Black Keys. He did not have any intention of pursuing.<br />
<br />
Kirei picked up the smoke dispersion bomb, now empty of all smoke, from the ground and began to inspect it. It's an American grenade model. There isn't anything special about it; it's simply something that anyone can get if they had the right connections.<br />
<br />
It wasn't tossed by that woman, because if he found that she had moved in the slightest then he would've tossed a Black Key to stop her. This was tossed in front of him by someone else, to help that woman escape.<br />
<br />
Of course, there shouldn't be anyone else inside this building. If that's the case, then the smoke grenade should have been tossed in from outside the building.<br />
<br />
Kirei walked to the edge of the building--ignoring the wind tugging at his frock--and looked down.<br />
<br />
Around the rubbles of the former Fuyuki Hyatt hotel, there aren't any buildings that can stand shoulder to shoulder with this one. The distance from ground level to this position is at least a hundred and fifty meters. It'd be hard to aim at this position precisely even with a long range weapon. Not to mention a hand tossed smoke grenade. It's a cosmic farce for someone to toss that up from ground level.<br />
<br />
But Kirei was, after all, an executor who has hunted many strange magi before. He was already thoroughly used to facing enemies who were beyond common sense. To him, this level of strangeness didn't have anything that was worth being surprised over.<br />
<br />
Somewhere below him existed the magus who stopped him.<br />
<br />
As long as this was confirmed, then he has gained something tonight.<br />
<br />
At the same time, Kirei felt the breath of the strange form hidden beside him.<br />
<br />
"Assassin?"<br />
<br />
"Yes, it is me."<br />
<br />
Assassin who was sporting a long, pitch-black gown materialized kneeling in front of Kirei. This Assassin is one among the three who were spying on Irisviel and Saber in the forest who was charged to bring over the intelligence.<br />
<br />
"Did I not tell you to not materialize indoors?"<br />
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"I'm terribly sorry, but I have very urgent things to report to you..."<br />
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===[[Fate/Zero:Volume1_Full_Text|Volume 1 - The Untold Story of the Fourth Holy Grail War / 第四次聖杯戦争秘話]]===<br />
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:Prologue<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_1|8 years ago]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_2|3 years ago]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_3|1 year ago]] <br />
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::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 1|Part 1]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 2|Part 2]]<br />
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::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 5|Part 5]] <br />
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::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 3|Part 3]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 4|Part 4]]<br />
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::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_3_Part_5|Part 5]]<br />
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::*[[Fate/Zero:Volume_1_Postface_2|Part 2]]<br />
<br />
===Volume 2- The Mad Feast of Kings / 王たちの狂宴===<br />
:[[Fate/Zero:Volume2_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]<br />
<br />
:Act 5<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_1|Part 1]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_2|Part 2]] (Complete)<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_3|Part 3]] (Edited and re-uploaded)<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_4|Part 4]] (Edited and re-uploaded)<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_5|Part 5]] (Edited and re-uploaded)<br />
<br />
<br />
:Act 6<br />
::*Part 1<br />
::*Part 2<br />
::*Part 3<br />
::*Part 4<br />
<br />
<br />
:[[Fate/Stay:Translator's_Notes|Translator's Notes and References]]<br />
<br />
== Project Staff ==<br />
<br />
*Project Administrator: [[User:Smidge204|Smidge204]] (Retired)<br />
*Project Supervisor: [[User:Byakko|Byakko]]<br />
<br />
=== Translators ===<br />
<br />
'''ACTIVE'''<br />
::*[[User:Byakko|Byakko]] ([http://nrvnqsr.proboards20.com/index.cgi Beast's Lair]) (From Japanese text)<br />
::*[[User:WingZero|WingZero]] ([http://nrvnqsr.proboards20.com/index.cgi Beast's Lair]) (From Chinese text)<br />
::*[[User:Brynhilde|Brynhilde]] ([http://nrvnqsr.proboards20.com/index.cgi Beast's Lair]) (From Chinese text)<br />
<br />
Those who wish to contribute are asked to first notify a supervisor beforehand.<br />
'''Translators are asked to [[Fate/Zero:Registration Page|register]] which chapters they're working on''' (see [[Format_guideline#Translators|the Guideline page]] for usage rules).<br />
<br />
=== Editors ===<br />
::*[[User:Smidge204|Smidge204]] (Baka-Tsuki) (Retired)<br />
<br />
== Series Overview ==<br />
* ''Fate/Zero #1 - 第四次聖杯戦争秘話''<br />
First Edition Published December 29, 2006, ISBN: none (self published)<br />
<br />
Second Edition Published January 26, 2007, ISBN: none (self published)<br />
<br />
* ''Fate/Zero #2 - 王たちの狂宴''<br />
First Edition Published March 31, 2007, ISBN: none (self published)<br />
<br />
* ''Fate/Zero #3 - 散りゆく者たち''<br />
First Edition Published July 27, 2007, ISBN: none (self published)<br />
<br />
* ''Fate/Zero #4 - 煉獄の炎''<br />
First Edition Scheduled for December 29, 2007, ISBN: none (self published)</div>WingZerohttps://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Fate/Zero&diff=36207Fate/Zero2008-10-21T03:21:05Z<p>WingZero: /* Updates */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:Hosted Projects]]<br />
[[Image:Fate_Zero_promo.jpg|200px|thumb|A promotional image.]]<br />
<br />
The Fate/Zero series is available in the following languages:<br />
*'''English'''<br />
*[[Fate/Zero_(Polski)|Polski (Polish)]]<br />
<br />
(Note: Translation progress varies for each version.)<br />
<br />
Fate/Zero (English) is a translation project undertaken by various members of the [http://nrvnqsr.proboards20.com/index.cgi Beast's Lair Forum] and only hosted by Baka-Tsuki. Be sure to thank them accordingly!<br />
<br />
'''NEW!''' Project lead [[User:Byakko|Byakko]] has agreed to solicit help for this project. We desperately need active editors at the moment. Please contact us at the [http://nrvnqsr.proboards20.com/index.cgi?board=walk&action=display&thread=3311&page=1 Beast's Lair Forum and post on the Fate/Zero Translation Project thread] if you're interested in helping out. (Knowledge of Japanese and a copy of the Fate/Zero book/text is required.)<br />
<br />
== Story Synopsis ==<br />
Fate/Zero is a prequel to TYPE-MOON's visual novel Fate/stay night. It is a novel with illustrations by Takashi Takeuchi (武内崇), and is a collaboration between TYPE-MOON and fellow developer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitroplus Nitroplus].<br />
<br />
== Translation ==<br />
<br />
=== Format Standards ===<br />
*[[Format_guideline|General Format/Style Guideline]]<br />
*[[Fate/Zero:Format_guidelines|Fate/Zero Format Guidelines]] (Draft proposal)<br />
<br />
To Translators/Editors: It is highly suggested you use terminology and concepts from the [http://typemoon.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page TYPE-MOON Wiki]. Any missing information may be picked up from archives of the [http://tatari.110mb.com/fuyuki/index.htm Fuyuki Wiki], which you can search up at the [http://www.archive.org Internet Archive]. --[[User:Velocity7|velocity7]]<br />
<br />
== Updates ==<br />
<br />
*June 25, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Act 4 Complete<br />
<br />
*July 29, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Volume 1 Complete!!!<br />
<br />
*September 12, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Act 5: Part 3 Complete<br />
<br />
*September 14, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Act 5: Part 4 Complete<br />
<br />
*September 17, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Act 5: Part 5 Complete<br />
<br />
*September 25, 2008<br />
:*Added Act illustrations to Volume 1<br />
<br />
*Oct 19th, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Act 5 Complete<br />
<br />
*Oct 19th, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Act 5: Part 2 Complete<br />
<br />
== Fate/Zero by Nasu Kinoko & Urobuchi Gen ==<br />
<br />
===[[Fate/Zero:Volume1_Full_Text|Volume 1 - The Untold Story of the Fourth Holy Grail War / 第四次聖杯戦争秘話]]===<br />
:[[Fate/Zero:Volume1_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]<br />
<br />
:Prologue<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_1|8 years ago]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_2|3 years ago]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_3|1 year ago]] <br />
:Act 1<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 1|Part 1]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 2|Part 2]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 3|Part 3]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 4|Part 4]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 5|Part 5]] <br />
:Act 2<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 1|Part 1]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 2|Part 2]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 3|Part 3]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 4|Part 4]]<br />
:Act 3<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 3 Part 1|Part 1]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_3_Part_2|Part 2]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_3_Part_3|Part 3]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_3_Part_4|Part 4]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_3_Part_5|Part 5]]<br />
:Act 4<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_4_Part_1|Part 1]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_4_Part_2|Part 2]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_4_Part_3|Part 3]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_4_Part_4|Part 4]] <br />
:Postface<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Volume_1_Postface_1|Part 1]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Volume_1_Postface_2|Part 2]]<br />
<br />
===Volume 2- The Mad Feast of Kings / 王たちの狂宴===<br />
:[[Fate/Zero:Volume2_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]<br />
<br />
:Act 5<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_1|Part 1]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_2|Part 2]] (Complete)<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_3|Part 3]] (Edited and re-uploaded)<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_4|Part 4]] (Edited and re-uploaded)<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_5|Part 5]] (Edited and re-uploaded)<br />
<br />
<br />
:Act 6<br />
::*Part 1<br />
::*Part 2<br />
::*Part 3<br />
::*Part 4<br />
<br />
<br />
:[[Fate/Stay:Translator's_Notes|Translator's Notes and References]]<br />
<br />
== Project Staff ==<br />
<br />
*Project Administrator: [[User:Smidge204|Smidge204]] (Retired)<br />
*Project Supervisor: [[User:Byakko|Byakko]]<br />
<br />
=== Translators ===<br />
<br />
'''ACTIVE'''<br />
::*[[User:Byakko|Byakko]] ([http://nrvnqsr.proboards20.com/index.cgi Beast's Lair]) (From Japanese text)<br />
::*[[User:WingZero|WingZero]] ([http://nrvnqsr.proboards20.com/index.cgi Beast's Lair]) (From Chinese text)<br />
::*[[User:Brynhilde|Brynhilde]] ([http://nrvnqsr.proboards20.com/index.cgi Beast's Lair]) (From Chinese text)<br />
<br />
Those who wish to contribute are asked to first notify a supervisor beforehand.<br />
'''Translators are asked to [[Fate/Zero:Registration Page|register]] which chapters they're working on''' (see [[Format_guideline#Translators|the Guideline page]] for usage rules).<br />
<br />
=== Editors ===<br />
::*[[User:Smidge204|Smidge204]] (Baka-Tsuki) (Retired)<br />
<br />
== Series Overview ==<br />
* ''Fate/Zero #1 - 第四次聖杯戦争秘話''<br />
First Edition Published December 29, 2006, ISBN: none (self published)<br />
<br />
Second Edition Published January 26, 2007, ISBN: none (self published)<br />
<br />
* ''Fate/Zero #2 - 王たちの狂宴''<br />
First Edition Published March 31, 2007, ISBN: none (self published)<br />
<br />
* ''Fate/Zero #3 - 散りゆく者たち''<br />
First Edition Published July 27, 2007, ISBN: none (self published)<br />
<br />
* ''Fate/Zero #4 - 煉獄の炎''<br />
First Edition Scheduled for December 29, 2007, ISBN: none (self published)</div>WingZerohttps://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Fate/Zero&diff=36162Fate/Zero2008-10-19T23:59:33Z<p>WingZero: /* Project Staff */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:Hosted Projects]]<br />
[[Image:Fate_Zero_promo.jpg|200px|thumb|A promotional image.]]<br />
<br />
The Fate/Zero series is available in the following languages:<br />
*'''English'''<br />
*[[Fate/Zero_(Polski)|Polski (Polish)]]<br />
<br />
(Note: Translation progress varies for each version.)<br />
<br />
Fate/Zero (English) is a translation project undertaken by various members of the [http://nrvnqsr.proboards20.com/index.cgi Beast's Lair Forum] and only hosted by Baka-Tsuki. Be sure to thank them accordingly!<br />
<br />
'''NEW!''' Project lead [[User:Byakko|Byakko]] has agreed to solicit help for this project. We desperately need active editors at the moment. Please contact us at the [http://nrvnqsr.proboards20.com/index.cgi?board=walk&action=display&thread=3311&page=1 Beast's Lair Forum and post on the Fate/Zero Translation Project thread] if you're interested in helping out. (Knowledge of Japanese and a copy of the Fate/Zero book/text is required.)<br />
<br />
== Story Synopsis ==<br />
Fate/Zero is a prequel to TYPE-MOON's visual novel Fate/stay night. It is a novel with illustrations by Takashi Takeuchi (武内崇), and is a collaboration between TYPE-MOON and fellow developer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitroplus Nitroplus].<br />
<br />
== Translation ==<br />
<br />
=== Format Standards ===<br />
*[[Format_guideline|General Format/Style Guideline]]<br />
*[[Fate/Zero:Format_guidelines|Fate/Zero Format Guidelines]] (Draft proposal)<br />
<br />
To Translators/Editors: It is highly suggested you use terminology and concepts from the [http://typemoon.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page TYPE-MOON Wiki]. Any missing information may be picked up from archives of the [http://tatari.110mb.com/fuyuki/index.htm Fuyuki Wiki], which you can search up at the [http://www.archive.org Internet Archive]. --[[User:Velocity7|velocity7]]<br />
<br />
== Updates ==<br />
<br />
*Oct 19th, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Act 5 Complete<br />
<br />
*Oct 19th, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Act 5: Part 2 Complete<br />
<br />
*June 25, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Act 4 Complete<br />
<br />
*July 29, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Volume 1 Complete!!!<br />
<br />
*September 12, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Act 5: Part 3 Complete<br />
<br />
*September 14, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Act 5: Part 4 Complete<br />
<br />
*September 17, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Act 5: Part 5 Complete<br />
<br />
*September 25, 2008<br />
:*Added Act illustrations to Volume 1<br />
<br />
== Fate/Zero by Nasu Kinoko & Urobuchi Gen ==<br />
<br />
===[[Fate/Zero:Volume1_Full_Text|Volume 1 - The Untold Story of the Fourth Holy Grail War / 第四次聖杯戦争秘話]]===<br />
:[[Fate/Zero:Volume1_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]<br />
<br />
:Prologue<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_1|8 years ago]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_2|3 years ago]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_3|1 year ago]] <br />
:Act 1<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 1|Part 1]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 2|Part 2]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 3|Part 3]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 4|Part 4]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 5|Part 5]] <br />
:Act 2<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 1|Part 1]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 2|Part 2]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 3|Part 3]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 4|Part 4]]<br />
:Act 3<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 3 Part 1|Part 1]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_3_Part_2|Part 2]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_3_Part_3|Part 3]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_3_Part_4|Part 4]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_3_Part_5|Part 5]]<br />
:Act 4<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_4_Part_1|Part 1]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_4_Part_2|Part 2]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_4_Part_3|Part 3]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_4_Part_4|Part 4]] <br />
:Postface<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Volume_1_Postface_1|Part 1]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Volume_1_Postface_2|Part 2]]<br />
<br />
===Volume 2- The Mad Feast of Kings / 王たちの狂宴===<br />
:[[Fate/Zero:Volume2_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]<br />
<br />
:Act 5<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_1|Part 1]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_2|Part 2]] (Complete)<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_3|Part 3]] (Edited and re-uploaded)<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_4|Part 4]] (Edited and re-uploaded)<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_5|Part 5]] (Edited and re-uploaded)<br />
<br />
<br />
:Act 6<br />
::*Part 1<br />
::*Part 2<br />
::*Part 3<br />
::*Part 4<br />
<br />
<br />
:[[Fate/Stay:Translator's_Notes|Translator's Notes and References]]<br />
<br />
== Project Staff ==<br />
<br />
*Project Administrator: [[User:Smidge204|Smidge204]] (Retired)<br />
*Project Supervisor: [[User:Byakko|Byakko]]<br />
<br />
=== Translators ===<br />
<br />
'''ACTIVE'''<br />
::*[[User:Byakko|Byakko]] ([http://nrvnqsr.proboards20.com/index.cgi Beast's Lair]) (From Japanese text)<br />
::*[[User:WingZero|WingZero]] ([http://nrvnqsr.proboards20.com/index.cgi Beast's Lair]) (From Chinese text)<br />
::*[[User:Brynhilde|Brynhilde]] ([http://nrvnqsr.proboards20.com/index.cgi Beast's Lair]) (From Chinese text)<br />
<br />
Those who wish to contribute are asked to first notify a supervisor beforehand.<br />
'''Translators are asked to [[Fate/Zero:Registration Page|register]] which chapters they're working on''' (see [[Format_guideline#Translators|the Guideline page]] for usage rules).<br />
<br />
=== Editors ===<br />
::*[[User:Smidge204|Smidge204]] (Baka-Tsuki) (Retired)<br />
<br />
== Series Overview ==<br />
* ''Fate/Zero #1 - 第四次聖杯戦争秘話''<br />
First Edition Published December 29, 2006, ISBN: none (self published)<br />
<br />
Second Edition Published January 26, 2007, ISBN: none (self published)<br />
<br />
* ''Fate/Zero #2 - 王たちの狂宴''<br />
First Edition Published March 31, 2007, ISBN: none (self published)<br />
<br />
* ''Fate/Zero #3 - 散りゆく者たち''<br />
First Edition Published July 27, 2007, ISBN: none (self published)<br />
<br />
* ''Fate/Zero #4 - 煉獄の炎''<br />
First Edition Scheduled for December 29, 2007, ISBN: none (self published)</div>WingZerohttps://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Fate/Zero&diff=36161Fate/Zero2008-10-19T23:58:51Z<p>WingZero: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:Hosted Projects]]<br />
[[Image:Fate_Zero_promo.jpg|200px|thumb|A promotional image.]]<br />
<br />
The Fate/Zero series is available in the following languages:<br />
*'''English'''<br />
*[[Fate/Zero_(Polski)|Polski (Polish)]]<br />
<br />
(Note: Translation progress varies for each version.)<br />
<br />
Fate/Zero (English) is a translation project undertaken by various members of the [http://nrvnqsr.proboards20.com/index.cgi Beast's Lair Forum] and only hosted by Baka-Tsuki. Be sure to thank them accordingly!<br />
<br />
'''NEW!''' Project lead [[User:Byakko|Byakko]] has agreed to solicit help for this project. We desperately need active editors at the moment. Please contact us at the [http://nrvnqsr.proboards20.com/index.cgi?board=walk&action=display&thread=3311&page=1 Beast's Lair Forum and post on the Fate/Zero Translation Project thread] if you're interested in helping out. (Knowledge of Japanese and a copy of the Fate/Zero book/text is required.)<br />
<br />
== Story Synopsis ==<br />
Fate/Zero is a prequel to TYPE-MOON's visual novel Fate/stay night. It is a novel with illustrations by Takashi Takeuchi (武内崇), and is a collaboration between TYPE-MOON and fellow developer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitroplus Nitroplus].<br />
<br />
== Translation ==<br />
<br />
=== Format Standards ===<br />
*[[Format_guideline|General Format/Style Guideline]]<br />
*[[Fate/Zero:Format_guidelines|Fate/Zero Format Guidelines]] (Draft proposal)<br />
<br />
To Translators/Editors: It is highly suggested you use terminology and concepts from the [http://typemoon.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page TYPE-MOON Wiki]. Any missing information may be picked up from archives of the [http://tatari.110mb.com/fuyuki/index.htm Fuyuki Wiki], which you can search up at the [http://www.archive.org Internet Archive]. --[[User:Velocity7|velocity7]]<br />
<br />
== Updates ==<br />
<br />
*Oct 19th, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Act 5 Complete<br />
<br />
*Oct 19th, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Act 5: Part 2 Complete<br />
<br />
*June 25, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Act 4 Complete<br />
<br />
*July 29, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Volume 1 Complete!!!<br />
<br />
*September 12, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Act 5: Part 3 Complete<br />
<br />
*September 14, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Act 5: Part 4 Complete<br />
<br />
*September 17, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Act 5: Part 5 Complete<br />
<br />
*September 25, 2008<br />
:*Added Act illustrations to Volume 1<br />
<br />
== Fate/Zero by Nasu Kinoko & Urobuchi Gen ==<br />
<br />
===[[Fate/Zero:Volume1_Full_Text|Volume 1 - The Untold Story of the Fourth Holy Grail War / 第四次聖杯戦争秘話]]===<br />
:[[Fate/Zero:Volume1_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]<br />
<br />
:Prologue<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_1|8 years ago]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_2|3 years ago]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_3|1 year ago]] <br />
:Act 1<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 1|Part 1]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 2|Part 2]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 3|Part 3]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 4|Part 4]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 5|Part 5]] <br />
:Act 2<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 1|Part 1]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 2|Part 2]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 3|Part 3]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 4|Part 4]]<br />
:Act 3<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 3 Part 1|Part 1]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_3_Part_2|Part 2]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_3_Part_3|Part 3]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_3_Part_4|Part 4]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_3_Part_5|Part 5]]<br />
:Act 4<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_4_Part_1|Part 1]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_4_Part_2|Part 2]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_4_Part_3|Part 3]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_4_Part_4|Part 4]] <br />
:Postface<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Volume_1_Postface_1|Part 1]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Volume_1_Postface_2|Part 2]]<br />
<br />
===Volume 2- The Mad Feast of Kings / 王たちの狂宴===<br />
:[[Fate/Zero:Volume2_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]<br />
<br />
:Act 5<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_1|Part 1]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_2|Part 2]] (Complete)<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_3|Part 3]] (Edited and re-uploaded)<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_4|Part 4]] (Edited and re-uploaded)<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_5|Part 5]] (Edited and re-uploaded)<br />
<br />
<br />
:Act 6<br />
::*Part 1<br />
::*Part 2<br />
::*Part 3<br />
::*Part 4<br />
<br />
<br />
:[[Fate/Stay:Translator's_Notes|Translator's Notes and References]]<br />
<br />
== Project Staff ==<br />
<br />
*Project Administrator: [[User:Smidge204|Smidge204]]<br />
*Project Supervisor: [[User:Byakko|Byakko]]<br />
<br />
=== Translators ===<br />
<br />
'''ACTIVE'''<br />
::*[[User:Byakko|Byakko]] ([http://nrvnqsr.proboards20.com/index.cgi Beast's Lair]) (From Japanese text)<br />
::*[[User:WingZero|WingZero]] ([http://nrvnqsr.proboards20.com/index.cgi Beast's Lair]) (From Chinese text)<br />
::*[[User:Brynhilde|Brynhilde]] ([http://nrvnqsr.proboards20.com/index.cgi Beast's Lair]) (From Chinese text)<br />
<br />
Those who wish to contribute are asked to first notify a supervisor beforehand.<br />
'''Translators are asked to [[Fate/Zero:Registration Page|register]] which chapters they're working on''' (see [[Format_guideline#Translators|the Guideline page]] for usage rules).<br />
<br />
=== Editors ===<br />
::*[[User:Smidge204|Smidge204]] (Baka-Tsuki)<br />
<br />
== Series Overview ==<br />
* ''Fate/Zero #1 - 第四次聖杯戦争秘話''<br />
First Edition Published December 29, 2006, ISBN: none (self published)<br />
<br />
Second Edition Published January 26, 2007, ISBN: none (self published)<br />
<br />
* ''Fate/Zero #2 - 王たちの狂宴''<br />
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* ''Fate/Zero #3 - 散りゆく者たち''<br />
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* ''Fate/Zero #4 - 煉獄の炎''<br />
First Edition Scheduled for December 29, 2007, ISBN: none (self published)</div>WingZerohttps://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_2&diff=36160Fate/Zero:Act 5 Part 22008-10-19T23:57:10Z<p>WingZero: </p>
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Looking down from the 32nd floor--the top floor--of Fuyuki's Hyatt hotel. There is no building taller than this in all of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
But this title of the highest building will soon become that of the soon-to-be completed Shinto shopping center. But because the Shinto shopping center is still under construction, this Hyatt hotel is the top for already completed buildings.<br />
<br />
Accompanying the unstoppable growth of Shinto, there will be more and more new hotels. But the Hyatt hotel which has the most advanced facilities and best service standards will not give up this spot to anyone else. It's not only the hotel's managers and staff who think so; but even the hotel's customers are amazed by Hyatt's high quality service and management.<br />
<br />
But not even living in such a luxurious room, sitting in the real-leather sofa by the window, eased Kayneth Archibald El-Melloi's depression in the slightest.<br />
<br />
To him, the items of this room are merely "a wasteful gathering". It's merely a somber room, some expensive furniture, and some fancy everyday items. To Kayneth who's been born into aristocracy, there's nothing he can't stand more than originally common things being dressed up in fancy outfits to falsely appear aristocratic. But right now that's exactly what this hotel room is like. There isn't the slightest bit of historical background nor cultural heritage to this room. It is merely a pigsty decorated by a luxurious appearance.<br />
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But the instigator of this lowly feeling is not limited to just this hotel; this extremely tiny island nation known as Japan is filled with things to leave Kayneth with an unhappy, ugly feeling.<br />
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Even the tiny island of Hong Kong can give off a very local, folk-style feeling. But right now Fuyuki's Shinto does not show a bit of its local culture. Like now, overlooking the city's night scenery from a high spot, there is no way for you to guess exactly in which city of which country you are. Simply gathering the most common items and putting them together--if he were to be asked what exactly this city is, Kayneth would say it is merely like a mountain of rubbish.<br />
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If this eastern-most island nation preserved its original, honest backwater fishing village feeling then it would be much more interesting than it is now.... But unfortunately when it comes to the ability to comprehend things like this, a race like the Japanese probably could not do it. This undeveloped country which did not even have a constitution a hundred years ago wants to forge forward and compete with western countries by purely relying on technological science and financial development, as if they wanted to unabashedly force their way into the ranks of the developed countries. It is indeed very difficult to speak reason with these people.<br />
<br />
Kayneth used a finger to gently tap his head which has a slight headache due to his annoyance and sighed irately.<br />
<br />
In reality, he isn't the type of person to get upset over small things such as these, but something else is the cause of his irritation.<br />
<br />
The wide screen TV in front of him suddenly stopped its late night program and began broadcasting urgent news. The newscaster is at the scene live reporting on an explosion caused by sources unknown on a warehouse street by the coastline of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
According to nearby residents who heard the explosion, firetrucks were on the scene about four hours ago. Although there is no news yet, those police who've already begun their investigation on-site are definitely hiding their findings. How can the ignorant, common people be able to make a correct judgment on something that surpasses their knowledge?<br />
<br />
It's not simple being the supervisor in the Holy Church either. To count the time, within 30 minutes after Kayneth canceled the bounded field, all the cover-up tasks had been completed.<br />
<br />
Now the entirity of the truth lies solely in the memories those few who were present. One of those people was Kayneth, Servant Lancer--heroic spirit Diarmuid ua Duibhne's Master.<br />
<br />
The beginning of the long awaited Heaven's Feel. And the thoroughly prepared for first battle. Although the results are different from his expectations.<br />
<br />
Even in his youth, Kayneth Archibald appeared to be more outstanding than other kids. No matter what the problem is, nobody could find a better solution than Kayneth's; an opponent who can win against him in a competition is non-existent.<br />
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Yet his effort had not surpassed the normal sense of purpose. Simply believing that his research results would be better than someone else's at some place, some time. That was all.<br />
<br />
Because of that, Kayneth was already seen as a "prodigy" by others in his youth.<br />
<br />
This fact is known by everyone. Nobody had any doubts about his title of "prodigy", and nothing had ever threatened his position as "prodigy". So there was no need for him to be proud or egotistic, he simply enjoyed his deserved title as "prodigy".<br />
<br />
He has never been in a tight spot nor has he been extremely frustrated. In the world of the young Kayneth, he was the master of everything. There isn't a need to doubt this in the slightest. He was a talented magus prodigy. He was also the heir of the well-known Archibald family. Not only did he inherit the magic crest passed down through the generations, he himself possessed talent rarely witnessed in this world. All of these "facts" made all the honors received by Kayneth seem matter-of-fact. So as to believing that there's nothing in this world Kayneth cannot achieve with his power, this kind of self-confidence is not unfounded. This is not the mistake of Kayneth himself, but the common knowledge of all those around him.<br />
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Even in the busy Clock Tower amongst the numerous, successful researchers, his crowning to the famous title Lord El-Melloi by a huge lead made everyone nod approvingly. But to Kayneth who has become used to being called "prodigy", to him who's always been the target of admiration and jealousy, Kayneth did not feel the slightest feeling of satisfaction or accomplishment. All of this is merely life's "inevitable result" to him.<br />
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The past was like that, and the future will definitely be like that. This is a sacred and inviolable "agreement of life", to Kayneth there is no doubt about that.<br />
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Because of that, to him who can already predict the entire world--if a very rare, to the point of impossible, "accident" occurred, then that is the chaos Kayneth absolutely cannot tolerate; it is an insult and blasphemy to God's order.<br />
<br />
Such as--<br />
<br />
The Servant, Saber, who has clearly been caught in his palm, escaped so very easily. Such an unspeakable inconceivability.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, come."<br />
<br />
"--Yes, awaiting orders."<br />
<br />
As soon as the words left his mouth, the handsome Heroic Sprit appeared obediently and respectfully in front of Kayneth, stooped in a bow. To Kayneth who is the main lecturer of spirit conjuring, speaking directly with the spiritual form poses no trouble, and is in fact very familiar. But a conversation like this face-to-face is very rare.<br />
<br />
At least, if his Servant is face to face with him, Kayneth can observe the most minute changes in his expression while conversing with him. As for calling this type of activity a conversation--it might be more fitting to call it an interrogation instead.<br />
<br />
"Thanks for your hard work tonight. I was able to witness very well the might of Diarmuid ua Duibhne's twin spears."<br />
<br />
"Thank you, Master."<br />
<br />
Lancer replied simply and frankly. He did not feel proud upon hearing the compliment, nor did he show telltale signs of happiness, nor did he seem dissatisfied. He only accepted it with the stringent humility of a knight.<br />
<br />
But to the eyes of Kayneth, this definitely was not Lancer's normal expression--he's hiding something.<br />
<br />
"Ah, please answer my question honestly. ...You, what do you plan on doing?"<br />
<br />
"...You, what do you mean?"<br />
<br />
Even faced with Kayneth's sudden question with an air of interrogation, Lancer still kept his very cautious attitude.<br />
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"Lancer, you swore to me as a Servant. To do everything in your power to help me attain victory in the Heaven's Feel. Right?"<br />
<br />
"Yes, that is correct."<br />
<br />
"Then why are you not serious about this?"<br />
<br />
Even being scolded so by Kayneth, Lancer did not show the faintest expressions of anger or guilt, he only kept his head lowered with a serious face. Perhaps he was long since prepared for this interrogation.<br />
<br />
"...I only did it for the Knight's honor. Not for viewing the battle as a game."<br />
<br />
"Oh? Not admitting it?"<br />
<br />
Kayneth made a disdainful grunting sound, then continued the questions.<br />
<br />
"Then, let me ask you, why did you let Saber go?"<br />
<br />
"That's because--"<br />
<br />
"You had overwhelming advantage more than once, but both times you did not strike, do you really want me to control you with a Command Mantra?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Lancer had no response this time, he only held his silence.<br />
<br />
"I'll say it again. I witnessed all of tonight's battle. Only because of this am I able to ask these questions. Lancer, do you feel that battles are 'fun'?"<br />
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Looking at the silent knight with his head lowered, Kayneth sneered and continued.<br />
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"Are you that happy? To fight with Saber. To the point of not being able to bring yourself to finish her off?"<br />
<br />
To a bystander, they might praise Lancer's bravery and finesse in battle. But from the Master, Kayneth's point of view, bravery and finesse without any results--this point enrages him.<br />
<br />
The original relic prepared to summon his preferred heroic spirit Alexander was stolen by his ungrateful student, Waver Velvet. But this Waver's power does not match at all with that of Alexander's, in the end being unable to control his own Servant and causing Alexander to go on a rampage. Because of Waver's uselessness, the situation then descended into a chaotic status, destroying Kayneth's Lancer's chance at victory... Kayneth has never had so much bad luck. And the cause of all of this is Waver alone, but being angry at a person not in front of him is useless. He can only store this anger inside of him, waiting for his time to face Waver in battle when he could dispel all this anger at him. Regarding this sort of "external anger" Kayneth is very realistic, calm, and brutal.<br />
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But, conversely, Kayneth has no method of controlling his "internal anger". To Kayneth who has led a life of being admired, who has never had any contact with defeat his entire life, whether himself or a subordinate--even if only a little bit--anything that does not meet his expectations is definitely not allowed. For him who has been successful all his life, who has never faced any setbacks; he is very weak against defeat.<br />
<br />
So, to Kayneth, right now, between the enemy Waver who obstructed his obtaining of victory and Lancer who was unable to bring him victory, the latter enrages him more.<br />
<br />
"...I'm honestly very sorry. Master."<br />
<br />
Noticing Kayneth's anger, Lancer bowed his head deeply and apologized in a serious tone.<br />
<br />
"I swear on my reputation as a knight, I will bring you Saber's head. Please believe me no matter what."<br />
<br />
"There's no need to swear to me again! That is only the natural result!"<br />
<br />
Kayneth, who had gradually became excited, used an angry voice to suppress Lancer's apologetic voice.<br />
<br />
"You already swore to me. That you would bring me, Kayneth El-Melloi, the Holy Grail! In other words, you will destroy the six other Servants; they mean the same thing. This is the entire battle's premise.<br />
<br />
But what you are saying now... is that oath aimed at victory against Saber alone? This falls far short of the agreement at the start. What's wrong with you?"<br />
<br />
"--I think you're the one that has something wrong with him, Kayneth El-Melloi."<br />
<br />
It's neither Lancer nor Kayneth, but the voice of a third person. Nobody knows where the woman who emerged from the bedroom began to hear the Servant and Master's conversation.<br />
<br />
Although sporting red hair like burning flame, she gives off the feeling of an extraordinarily cold, icy beauty. She looks to be a bit younger than Kayneth, a high class lady perhaps only around twenty years of age. One can tell at a glance that she's a sentimental and prestigious aristocrat. And the temperamental authority emanating from her severe eyes make her seem like an empress.<br />
<br />
Her eyes that look as if they are scolding a subordinate are looking at only one person--Kayneth.<br />
<br />
"Lancer has done very well. It's you who is misjudging the situation."<br />
<br />
"Sola, what are you saying..."<br />
<br />
Considering Kayneth's personality, him not exploding in anger at this point is unfathomable. But this is all because that this woman is a very special being to him.<br />
<br />
Sola-Ui Nuada-Re Sophia-Ri. Kayneth's teacher--the department head of the Department of Eulyphis's daughter. She is also the goddess of victory that will complete Kayneth's glory--that is to say, she is Kayneth's fiancee.<br />
<br />
The marriage of the two renowned families Archibald and Sophia-Ri, the union of the prodigy and the department head's daughter, this was a popular topic in the Clock Tower. Although Sophia-Ri's family crest has been passed on to the first son, so Sola doesn't have too high of a place as a magus.<br />
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But through her veins flows the ancestral magus blood of the Sophia-Ris. The union between Sola who has magic circuits many magnitudes above the average person and the "prodigy" Kayneth will definitely bring about an even more excellent next generation.<br />
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But--the glorious future seen by the bystanders may not necessarily be that happy for the persons involved.<br />
<br />
Sola who's glaring at her fiance and Kayneth who has a horrible expression because he feels humiliaited--no matter how you look at it, those two do not give off a feeling of harmonious love.<br />
<br />
"Kayneth, if you ask me, in that situation Lancer's decision was correct. In order to contend with Berserker, he had no choice but to team up with Saber."<br />
<br />
Although she wasn't present to watch the battle on the warehouse street, Sola used her own familiar to report everything that happened there. Not for the sake of entertainment. Although she has no magic crest, she's still a member of the Sophia-Ris and as thus, she was nurtured in the ways of magecraft since youth. Regarding a battle between magi such as the Heaven's Feel, her own knowledge is not any less than a Master such as Kayneth.<br />
<br />
No, it's rather that from her point of view regarding the battle, the actions of Kayneth as a Master were decidedly lacking.<br />
<br />
"Lancer's Gae Dearg is a very effective noble phantasm against Berserker. Coupled with Saber's aid, it would be a simple matter to defeat that black Servant. This is a very good opportunity to destroy the enemy."<br />
<br />
"...This is because you don't know how terrifying Saber is."<br />
<br />
Kayneth, who was grinding his teeth because he could not attain catharsis, rebutted in a hoarse voice.<br />
<br />
Although Kayneth's fiancee has a very sharp eye for analysis, in the end Sola's not his master and not his commander. As Master, Kayneth was determined to rely on his own decisions to fight since the start. Also, as a man being scolded by his own fiancee, Kayneth's dignity was hurt even more.<br />
<br />
"I used the ability of the [http://www.baka-tsuki.net/project/index.php?title=Fate/Stay:Translator%27s_Notes#.22Master.27s_Perspective.22 Master's perspective] to understand Saber's ability. She is a very strong Servant. Her comprehensive ability completely overrides Diarmuid's. A very good opportunity to defeat her was lost!"<br />
<br />
"You...do you really understand the specialty of your Servant?"<br />
<br />
Sola made a cold, nasal grunt towards the stubborn Kayneth as she said this.<br />
<br />
"Do you think Gae Buidhe is only for looking good? In comparison to Saber who has already received incurable critical damage, wouldn't Berserker whose identity is unknown be more of a threat?"<br />
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"..."<br />
<br />
Although he wanted to argue more, Kayneth could not say even a word of rebuttal.<br />
<br />
Towards Sola's offensive manner, Kayneth became reluctantly intimidated.<br />
<br />
"Firstly, if you really consider Saber very dangerous--"<br />
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During Kayneth's silence, Sola continued on.<br />
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"Then why did you leave Saber's Master aside? That completely defenseless Einsbern woman standing to the side. When Lancer occupied Saber's attention and they were in the midst of battle, why did you not attack the opposing Master? But what you did instead was...hide on the sidelines and watch until the end? You're the one who's in the wrong."<br />
<br />
Watching Sola sigh deeply, Kayneth felt as if he was burning with anger at this humiliation but still could only watch her in silence, not saying a word.<br />
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If it was any other person, Kayneth would've put an end to this humiliation long ago. Even if he had to put the title of Lord El-Melloi on the line, he would have definitely inflicted many times the humiliation back at the person.<br />
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But there's only one person in this world, only Sola-Ui Nuada-Re Sophia-Ri, who is the exception to this.<br />
<br />
Not only because she's the daughter of Kayneth's teacher, but also because she's Kayneth's fiancee; his marriage with her would bring Kayneth even more honor and prestige and the future he's always been pursuing.<br />
<br />
This proud as a gem, intelligent lady is the only woman Kayneth, as a man, loves in the entire world.<br />
<br />
The first time they met, even before exchanging a single word, Kayneth's heart was already taken hostage by this woman.<br />
<br />
Perhaps noticing Kayneth's depression, Sola's tone relented a bit and she continued on with less derision:<br />
<br />
"Kayneth. Compared to other Masters, do you know where your advantage lies? That's you yourself."<br />
<br />
"That--obviously--"<br />
<br />
"Adding your own designs onto the original contract system, you really are a prodigy. You deserve being called the greatest prodigy in Eulyphis."<br />
<br />
Even though Kayneth was completely sick of hearing words of compliment, he wouldn't mind hearing these words come out of Sola's mouth no matter how many times she says them.<br />
<br />
But in fact, Sola's opinion of him was not solely flattery. The secret technique Kayneth prepared for this Heaven's Feel completely overwrote the rules of the war designated by the "three original families".<br />
<br />
Originally, there is a cause and effect line between Servant and Master. A technique to separate the right of Command Mantras and the right of supplying prana, letting two separate summoners control one each...borrowing Kayneth's ability as a prodigy, this impossible technique was made possible.<br />
<br />
Kayneth is the magus who owns the Command Mantras, yet the one to supply the Servant with prana is none other than...Sola. They can be said to be a two person team Master.<br />
<br />
"--But Kayneth, although you are first rate as a magus, as a soldier you are merely second rate. Going through all that trouble to complete your preparations, but on the battlefield you were unable to make proper use of them, right?"<br />
<br />
"No, I..."<br />
<br />
"Hey, why do you think I supply prana for Lancer? This is originally what you should be responsible for, so why should I commit to it? Isn't this for the sake of your battles going well, for the sake of letting you attain victory in Heaven's Feel? Compared to those Masters who have to supply Prana to their Servants, you already have a crushing advantage. You can fully utilize your prana to execute various actions."<br />
<br />
"But...the war's just started, it's better to be cautious..."<br />
<br />
"Oh, really? Then why do you demand results so hastily from Lancer?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Although Sola's tone is softer than it was at the start, there is still the implicit meaning outside her words mocking Kayneth's cowardice. Kayneth's expression became even worse.<br />
<br />
"So before you blame Lancer, you should first do some self-reflection. Kayneth, tonight you--"<br />
<br />
"Sola-sama, please stop here."<br />
<br />
A sudden and low-toned voice interrupted Sola.<br />
<br />
It's Lancer. It's unknown when he raised his head, looking straight at Sola.<br />
<br />
"If you continue to humiliate my Master, then as a knight I cannot tolerate it any longer."<br />
<br />
"No, that wasn't my intent...I apologize. I crossed the line."<br />
<br />
Sola, who up until a moment ago had the dignity of an empress, apologized and lowered her eyes as if in shame after one sentence from Lancer. No matter who looks at this transformation, it's way too sudden.<br />
<br />
In Kayneth's heart, the scene before him left a very negative impact. Sola has always nagged at him incessantly, and has never listened to him even once. Him, who is to become her husband soon. Sola, who is to become his wife soon. Why do the words of a Servant have more weight than those of her future husband?<br />
<br />
And since the start, Sola was arguing with him to protect Lancer. Perhaps she could not stand watching Lancer being scolded?<br />
<br />
Kayneth watched Sola's eyes which were fixated on Lancer, and saw some emotion in his fiancee's eyes that he has never before witnessed before. And then he shifted his eyes towards Lancer--<br />
<br />
The scintillating mole under Lancer's left eye caught his attention. Is that the fabled "tear mole" of Diarmuid ua Duibhne that attracted females?<br />
<br />
No, baseless suspicion is stupid. Even a commoner would know that Sola was the daughter of the renowned Sophia-Ri family. Even though she doe not possess a magic crest, she still has very strong resistance against this type of charming spell.<br />
<br />
Unless, she herself does not resist against this type of charm willingly, then--<br />
<br />
Just as Kayneth was lost in thought, the fire alarm went off without warning, interrupting his train of thought.<br />
<br />
"...What? What's happening?'<br />
<br />
Sola mumbled confusedly, and at the same time the telephone in the room began to ring. The call display shows that it's from the lobby.<br />
<br />
Kayneth calmly lifted up the receiver to listen to the receptionist. When he finished, Kayneth's gaze once again regained the sharpness unique to magi.<br />
<br />
"It seems like there's a fire somewhere downstairs, the management is telling us to evacuate."<br />
<br />
Kayneth said to Sola as he hung up the phone.<br />
<br />
"Although the fire is not too severe, the places that caught fire are very scattered. It looks like arson."<br />
<br />
"Arson? Tonight?"<br />
<br />
"Yeah, I think it's definitely not coincidental."<br />
<br />
Kayneth made a disdainful sound. The restlessness and worries that were in his heart earlier disappeared completely.<br />
<br />
"This is a plan to disperse the crowd. The opponent must be a magus. Looks like he doesn't want to do battle in a building with too many bystanders."<br />
<br />
Sola speaks with a tense expression.<br />
<br />
"Then--an ambush?"<br />
<br />
"I'm afraid so. It might be that guy from the warehouse street who wants to play some more.<br />
<br />
Interesting. That's exactly what we want, right Lancer?"<br />
<br />
"Yes, exactly."<br />
<br />
Lancer nodded definitively, as if preparing to battle with the enemy. Out of all seven Masters, there is only one person who would be in such a rush to attack Kayneth--that is the Master of Saber, whose Servant was hit by Gae Buidhe. He must want to dispel this curse as soon as possible.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, go to the floor below to meet them. But don't disperse them too quickly."<br />
<br />
At Kayneth's hidden intents within the words, Lancer only nodded:<br />
<br />
"Understood. Cut off the attackers' path of retreat, then chase them here, is that it?"<br />
<br />
"Yes. Since we have visitors then why not let them take a good look at Kayneth El-Melloi's magic atelier?"<br />
<br />
This hotel, as Kayneth's stronghold, must have undergone complete renovation. Not the material type of renovation, but a fortification through magecraft. In this building totaling thirty-two floors, Kayneth's bounded field covers twenty-four floors. This place can be called a castle of magecraft. In addition, there are three magical furnaces for Kayneth only and to replace hounds there are ten summoned evil spirits and apparitions. There isn't even a flaw in the drainage pipes, Kayneth completely covered the area underneath the hall with his bounded field.<br />
<br />
Instead of attacking enemy territory, it's much better to perfect one's own territory. As for the challenger who dares set step in here, Kayneth will make him realize the real terror of Lord El-Melloi.<br />
<br />
"Since all the other customers are already gone, there won't be anything to worry about. You can both use your full power to fight."<br />
<br />
The unsuppressible sound of laughter spilled out from Kayneth's throat. And the knight who could not stop trembling in excitement also rushed out.<br />
<br />
To Kayneth right now, the only thing that is needed is action. Only action and results can dispel the humiliation inflicted upon him by Sola. Right now, the only thing to do is to make full use of his own potential that made others call him a prodigy, to prove his capabilities.<br />
<br />
Yes, the Kayneth right now desires blood. The dark anger that has been bottled up inside him must be offset by somebody's blood. The unfortunate enemy who coincidentally showed up to attack right now is about to become the perfect offering.<br />
<br />
"You said I was a second rate soldier, I'm about to make you take those words back. Sola."<br />
<br />
"Okay. I'll be waiting."<br />
<br />
Kayneth's fiancee who's usually always criticizing him, only at this moment did she watch him with a smiling face. Kayneth's fighting spirit heightened even more--<br />
<br />
The customers who were awakened by the fire alarm in the midst of their dreams and herded outside to the parking lot combined their unhappiness of their fear of the fire, their drowsiness, and the cold outside together to form very scary expressions. In the midst of these people, the employees of the hotel scurried about busily.<br />
<br />
"...Mr. Archibald! Kayneth El-Melloi Archibald! Are you here?"<br />
<br />
Of all the names recorded on the customer list, there is only one person whose presence has not been confirmed, the bellhop called him in a frantic voice. Everyone regarded this largesse customer who reserved the entire top floor of the hotel very highly. On some level, this is the person they least want to be in danger.<br />
<br />
"Mr. Archibald! Are you here?"<br />
<br />
"--I am here. Don't worry."<br />
<br />
A resonant voice came from behind the bellhop, but as the bellhop turned around he became confused. The person speaking to him was a Japanese male wearing an old-styled coat.<br />
<br />
This kind of joke is too much. The angry bellhop was about to yell at him--but he was captivated by the man's eyes.<br />
<br />
That man's eyes held an indescribable, mysterious force of attraction; the bellhop was unable to avoid his eyes, and was not able to even speak.<br />
<br />
"I am Kayneth El-Melloi Archibald. My wife Sola is with me."<br />
<br />
This unknown Japanese male stated in a clear voice. And the bellhop accepted this without any suspicion as if hypnotized.<br />
<br />
"...Is that so? Ah, yes. That's it."<br />
<br />
After the bellhop checked off a spot on the "escaped" section of his list, finally confirming that all the customers were safe, he exhaled a long breath. All of his suspicions while speaking to Archibald earlier and his feelings that something was wrong disappeared without a trace.<br />
<br />
Watching the employee continue on to tend to other customers, Emiya Kiritsugu left the chaotic crowd. His earlier hypnotic suggestion, to a commoner with no magic resistance whatsoever, would not be broken in a short period of time.<br />
<br />
After walking to a shady, dark area some distance away from the hotel, Kiritsugu pulled out the cellphone in his pocket as he scanned the surroundings to ensure no one was watching him. Cellphones were very common amongst the people, and has given Kiritsugu great help. It is a simple yet useful wireless apparatus for communication and holding it will not draw any suspicion from anyone.<br />
<br />
First he has to contact Maiya who was positioned for surveillance.<br />
<br />
"Everything set on your end?"<br />
<br />
"No irregularities. Ready."<br />
<br />
Maiya's position is a tall building still under construction diagonally across Fuyuki's Hyatt hotel. From there it's possible to clearly see Kayneth's room, that was the position Kiritsugu designated.<br />
<br />
Kiritsugu sighed lightly, reaching for his cigarette box with one hand, and dialing a set of numbers on the cellphone with the other.<br />
<br />
Kiritsugu dialed an empty number. But there was no response whatsoever from his cellphone. The modified communication loops were not connecting to an analog signal, but to the trigger of the C4 bomb.<br />
<br />
The bomb only caused a very small explosion, to the point where the sound of the explosion cannot even be heard outside the hotel.<br />
<br />
But what resounded in the night was the horrifying sound of reinforced concrete splintering and collapsing.<br />
<br />
The evacuees who noticed something was wrong saw the sudden change in the towering building and began to shout in panic.<br />
<br />
"The hotel, the hotel is collapsing!"<br />
<br />
The hotel towering at a hundred and fifty some meters in height kept its upright posture but collapsed as if being sucked into the ground. Because all the outside walls collapsed inwards, not a shard of debris flew outwards and only the dust created by the collapse spread towards the surrounding streets. Precision blasting--a highly advanced blasting technique used primarily to demolish tall buildings. Due to the destruction of load bearing walls and key support structures, the building collapses downwards and inwards by its own weight. Using the least amount of explosives to obtain the result of total destruction. To Emiya Kiritsugu who's familiar with all blasting techniques from past to present, there's a very special appreciation for this type of art of destruction.<br />
<br />
All of the buildings acting as Magi's bases in Fuyuki City are listed on Emiya Kiritsugu's destruction list. And Fuyuki's Hyatt hotel is one of the list's entries. Kiritsugu obtained the building's blueprints beforehand and determined the points at which to place explosives. As long as the preparations are all complete, the actual execution needs less than an hour.<br />
<br />
Although the evacuees were already as far as possible from the collapsing building and outside the range of flying debris, they were showered with the dust sent flying by the collapse and mired into a state of panic. While watching the disturbance in the crowd, Kiritsugu looked for a gap with weaker wind and lit the cigarette in his hand.<br />
<br />
"Maiya, how are things on your end?"<br />
<br />
"Up until the end there was no activity on the thirty-second floor. The target has not escaped from the building."<br />
<br />
In other words--Kiritsugu thought with some satisfaction as he looked at the ashes of the ruins of Fuyuki's Hyatt hotel--the one called "Lord El-Melloi" Kayneth-sama is now most certainly keeping the rubble company.<br />
<br />
The thirty-second floor that Kayneth was on, due to the chain reaction caused by the precision blasting, lost its support and practically freefalled a hundred and fifty meters to the ground. No matter how well it is defended by a bounded field, in the face of such destructive force it probably cannot protect the people inside the rooms.<br />
<br />
Suddenly there came the sound of a child crying and Kiritsugu's attention was stolen from the ruins.<br />
<br />
The child's mother walked past Kiritsugu holding a child who would not stop crying due to fear. Both were wearing only pajamas and covered head to toe with white ash, appearing so miserable it was hard to watch.<br />
<br />
Kiritsugu kept watching the backs of the parent and child... up until his hand was singed by the burning tip of the cigarette when he snapped back to attention. Kiritsugu tossed the mostly burnt up cigarette to the floor and stamped it out with his foot.<br />
<br />
Emiya Kiritsugu felt a little confused; sentimentalism is definitely unacceptable for him. This kind of weak feelings would directly threaten his life. But, regarding his failure, he cannot face it with a composed attitude no matter what.<br />
<br />
Yes. Even if he did not want to admit it, the reality was this--Kiritsugu saw the figures of Irisviel and Ilyasviel in the receding figures of the parent and child.<br />
<br />
Emiya Kiritsugu once believed that there was no differentiation in sacrifice. All life was equal, so choosing the path that led to a smaller sacrifice was okay. In this manner of judgment, the lives of women and children do not receive any special treatment.<br />
<br />
The Holy Grail could be used to save the world. And Kayneth is a target that must be eliminated in order to obtain the Holy Grail. There are a thousand-some people in the Fuyuki Hyatt hotel, but the Holy Grail could save at least five billion people. Kiritsugu could completely eradicate these tenants along with Kayneth if there was the necessity to do so.<br />
<br />
Then why did he need to set a fire beforehand to cause this disturbance?<br />
<br />
In the beginning, he thought that this was the obvious tactic. Kayneth specifically set many traps in order to defend against an ambush; as for the tactic against his strategic defense, this one has definitely yielded effective results. That prodigy magus held his iron wall as his pride, but he never thought that the entire castle would be destroyed so he remained inside.<br />
<br />
But, was his real intent really just limited to this?<br />
<br />
His sentimental hope that the innocent tenants would escape in time, is it really showing just now unconsciously?<br />
<br />
This really is a fatal romanticism. If he was on the battlefield, this sort of sentiment would definitely lead to his death.<br />
<br />
To steady the shaky feelings in his heart, Kiritsugu once again lit a cigarette.<br />
<br />
He's degraded. Although he doesn't know how much weaker he is, the Emiya Kiritsugu today has definitely degraded from the one nine years ago. If this continued then he might not be able to successfully obtain victory in the Holy Grail War. No matter what, not restoring the cold manner of judgment from before is unacceptable--the faster the better.<br />
<br />
The neighborhood that was disturbed by the late night incident has at last begun to stir. Watching the crowd gather in the street, Kiritsugu smoked deeply and took out his cellphone to give Maiya the signal to retreat.<br />
<br />
But the sound that reached his ears was not the voice of his subordinate, but the roar of two metallic entities colliding.<br />
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*****<br />
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The not yet named metallic lookout. Nearing its completion, it's temporarily called the Fuyuki shopping center's thirty-eighth floor.<br />
<br />
The construction is already more than half-done and only the exterior is left incomplete. This tall-rise building will soon become a shopping center and the symbol of Fuyuki Shinto, but right now it is only an empty skeleton of reinforced concrete, being buffeted by the strong gales of the night.<br />
<br />
Whether it is the streetlights on the ground or the stars in the sky, everything seems distant and bleak. It is in this void that Hisau Maiya knelt, unmoving, supporting the AUG assault rifle with night vision equipped on her shoulder. The muzzle was propped on her erecting left knee.<br />
<br />
If magus Kayneth noticed Kiritsugu's plan and escaped from the window, Hisau Maiya who was waiting here would ambush him. But the result is that this preparation was completely unnecessary.<br />
<br />
"Maiya, what's the situation there?"<br />
<br />
From Hisau Maiya's earphones came the questioning voice of Kiritsugu on ground level. Needing both hands to support her rifle, Maiya switched the cellphone to earphone mode to free her hands.<br />
<br />
"Up until the end there was no activity on the thirty-second floor. The target has not escaped from the hotel."<br />
<br />
Maiya spoke into the microphone beside her mouth and gave Kiritsugu a brief summary of her surveillance. Although she has just witnessed a devastating destruction, her voice did not contain a bit of excitement.<br />
<br />
Her surveillance mission here is over. Maiya retrieved the bullets that did not have a chance to be of use before the mission was over from the gun, put them into a case, and then slung the assault rifle over her shoulder and stood up to head for the stairs.<br />
<br />
At that moment, she noticed a trace of abnormality.<br />
<br />
Not a typical abnormality, but a hard to detect subtle change of atmosphere. To an experienced soldier, it is an easy matter to clearly detect this kind of killing intent.<br />
<br />
"--Your senses are sharp, miss."<br />
<br />
From behind the now still Maiya came a low, cold male voice. The voice echoed in the empty building of reinforced concrete, making it impossible to determine from whence it came.<br />
<br />
Maiya did not respond or ask questions. She only calmly used her sharp intuition to determine the enemy's location and pulled out the 9mm-caliber handgun from her belt.<br />
<br />
As for the other person in this place, the person who found Maiya's existence--no matter who it is, this reason alone is sufficient for him to become Maiya's target.<br />
<br />
"--Hmm, it's also nice to have this kind of consciousness."<br />
<br />
The man hidden in the shadows said so in a mocking voice.<br />
<br />
At that moment, something was tossed at Maiya's feet from the shadow of some pillar.<br />
<br />
Maiya immediately aimed her gun at the object and after making sure it was not dangerous, she pointed her gun back towards the place where the object was tossed from. But even so, Maiya still used her peripheral vision to watch the object that was tossed out.<br />
<br />
The corpse of an small animal.<br />
<br />
A bat. And judging from the CCD camera on the bat's abdomen, this is definitely the bat familiar Maiya sent out. This is the one that was placed by the Fuyuki church that she had lost track of.<br />
<br />
Then, without doubt, the one who deliberately tossed out the corpse of the bat can only be him. And the opponent seems to have no interest in concealing himself any longer. Slowly walking out from behind the pillar where he was hiding, he exposed himself to Maiya's line of sight and line of fire.<br />
<br />
The man in front of him seemed filled with authority and pressure and was wearing pitch black religious clothing. Maiya knows him.<br />
<br />
"Kotomine, Kirei..."<br />
<br />
"Oh? This should be the first time we've met. So how do you know who I am? Is it perhaps your precognition?"<br />
<br />
Maiya realized her mistake and began to regret it.<br />
<br />
Kirei did not show the slightest bit of discomfort at facing Maiya's gun and continued on calmly.<br />
<br />
"If that's so, then you should definitely know about a lot of other things too, right? This is a prime location for spying on Fuyuki Hyatt hotel's thirty-second floor, perhaps some very important person lives there?"<br />
<br />
This time it was Maiya's turn to be silent. But her mind was filled with suspicion; as a Master... Kotomine Kirei should carefully hide himself, so why would he choose to show up here? What is his real intention?<br />
<br />
On the other side, Kirei diverged his sight slightly outwards--falling on the position where the Fuyuki Hyatt hotel is now a pile of rubble. He stared intently for a while, then heaved a long sigh.<br />
<br />
"Even so--was it really necessary to destroy the building too? To use this kind of tactics, can he still be called a magus? Or rather, maybe he shouldn't have been considered a magus to begin with?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
This man--Maiya was suddenly surprised--he knows. He knows all about Emiya Kiritsugu. Just like how Emiya Kiritsugu knows Kotomine Kirei.<br />
<br />
"Look at me rambling on and on here, miss. Why don't you say something--where is the man who should be here in your place right now?"<br />
<br />
After being asked that, Maiya made a new judgement regarding Kotomine Kirei. This man in front of him must be killed.<br />
<br />
The sound of Maiya's rapid fire rang out. Although the 9mm-caliber called the military bullet has a good ability to inflict damage, it is still not powerful enough. So in order to effectively kill the opponent, the key is to shoot the abdominal region three times consecutively. Compared to the small fatal point that can instantly cause death, attacking the position where it is easy to hit and inflict heavy damage seems more effective. This is the rule of killing by shooting.<br />
<br />
Even so, Maiya's bullets did not strike the organs beneath the religious clothing, but rather the hard concrete floor.<br />
<br />
Even if Kotomine Kirei's evasive actions were of an unbelievable speed, they cannot be faster than the speed of sound of the bullets. But he determined Maiya's thoughts before she pulled the trigger and acted beforehand. What's amazing is Kotomine Kirei's judgment on tactics.<br />
<br />
Predicting the moment of Maiya firing, and thus dodging the bullets. Even in the field of thaumaturgy, this is beyond the ability of the average person.<br />
<br />
Not only that--<br />
<br />
In that instant the person who turned to avoid getting up was not Kirei but Maiya. Her right hand was stained with blood, and the handgun that was supposed to be clutched in her hand fell to the ground with a metallic noise. And her surprise filled eyes stared at the pillar she had been propping her back against. The keen edge that is suddenly sticking out from that pillar glints with a cold light.<br />
<br />
The thin blade that was longer than a meter made one think of the weapons used in fencing; as a sword the hilt was very short. This is the projectile weapon used specifically by the executors in the Holy Church, called the "Black Key". Just now, the thing that cut the back of Maiya's hand and made her drop her handgun was this. Kirei simultaneously tossed this weapon while avoiding the bullet.<br />
<br />
Although it is a hand-tossed weapon, it had enough power to penetrate reinforced concrete. Even so, it only made Maiya drop her gun and did not contain the intent to take her life. To use such force on purpose, he probably wants to take away the opponent's weapon and at the same time destroy her morale. It's best to capture the other alive--after all, Maiya had not answered Kirei's question yet.<br />
<br />
"Your movements aren't bad. Very sharp."<br />
<br />
Kirei, who's holding the position of initiative after completely reversing the situation of attack and defense, spoke and walked over leisurely. And once again a Black Key appeared appeared in his hands. The long blade of the Black Key is a semi-solid formed by prana, so while carrying it just holding the small hilt is sufficient. Nobody knows exactly how many Black Keys are hidden under Kirei's loose religious clothing.<br />
<br />
The Black Key, as one of the staple equipments of the Holy Church's executors, has great power but is also very difficult to use. Someone who is able to use its power so skillfully must be a very strong expert. And Maiya seems to have encountered such a rare expert now.<br />
<br />
Maiya is not a warrior but only a soldier. So to her there is no combat record worth boasting of, only the analysis of combat. The combat ability of Kotomine Kirei very obviously surpasses her own. In this situation where she has no equipment or advantageous terrain or tactics, admitting her defeat is wise.<br />
<br />
"What is it Maiya? What happened?"<br />
<br />
Kiritsugu's voice sounded in the earphones. It seems like the cellphone in her pocket is still keeping her in contact with Kiritsugu. But--the Maiya now cannot respond. He can hear Maiya's voice. That horrifying executor's real goal is not Maiya but Kiritsugu. Kirei's judgement that Maiya was Kiritsugu's subordinate, carrying out every action based on Kiritsugu's instructions was verified completely here.<br />
<br />
"What's wrong? Not calling for help? Emiya Kiritsugu is nearby, right?"<br />
<br />
Kirei no longer had a bit of doubt left when he said this name, because he is convinced that his judgement is correct. If Kiritsugu wants the Holy Grail, then he would definitely act tonight.<br />
<br />
The effect of the curse of Diarmuid's Gae Buidhe is easy to see. They have mired into a very unfavorable situation with Saber's one arm sealed off while the six remaining Servants are still in good condition. To the Einsbern camp, the most pressing matter is to eliminate the origin of the curse, Lancer, as soon as possible.<br />
<br />
So Kirei set up his net near Kayneth's dwelling, calmly awaiting the arrival of the ambushers.<br />
<br />
But in the end who he found was not Emiya Kiritsugu but someone else. But Kotomine Kirei is certain that this person is acting based on Kiritsugu's instructions. So this woman he is facing right now is definitely the key to finding Emiya Kiritsugu.<br />
<br />
He can't kill her; it's best to capture her alive. As long as he can make her talk, it's fine.<br />
<br />
Even if he had to break her arms and legs.<br />
<br />
After making a cruel judgment in his heart, Kotomine Kirei approached the woman's hiding place slowly. The opponent should be unarmed. The already disassembled assault rifle cannot be reassembled quick enough, and the dropped pistol is far away. This match has already been decided.<br />
<br />
But what stopped Kotomine Kirei was an impediment beyond his expectations.<br />
<br />
Suddenly a veil of white smoke appeared between him and the prey, completely obscuring his vision, and with it an irritating smell of chemical reactions rushed into his nostrils.<br />
<br />
"Smoke screen!?"<br />
<br />
What suddenly appeared in front of Kotomine Kirei was a smoke screen released by a military-use smoke dispersion bomb.<br />
<br />
And in that instant when Kirei's sight was obscured by the smoke screen, Maiya escaped with haste.<br />
<br />
Although Kotomine Kirei tossed a Black Key based on the noise, he did not hit the target. The instinct of an executor who's been through countless battles told him that he could not move carelessly in the current predicament.<br />
<br />
Kotomine Kirei held Black Keys in both hands, not daring to let his guard down the slightest and surveying his surroundings while waiting for the smoke to disperse. In this building exposed to strong winds, the thick smoke only took several seconds to dissipate--but, that woman managed to escape in these mere seconds.<br />
<br />
Only he was left. Realizing he was the only person left in this empty building, Kirei grunted and put away his Black Keys. He did not have any intention of pursuing.<br />
<br />
Kirei picked up the smoke dispersion bomb, now empty of all smoke, from the ground and began to inspect it. It's an American grenade model. There isn't anything special about it; it's simply something that anyone can get if they had the right connections.<br />
<br />
It wasn't tossed by that woman, because if he found that she had moved in the slightest then he would've tossed a Black Key to stop her. This was tossed in front of him by someone else, to help that woman escape.<br />
<br />
Of course, there shouldn't be anyone else inside this building. If that's the case, then the smoke grenade should have been tossed in from outside the building.<br />
<br />
Kirei walked to the edge of the building--ignoring the wind tugging at his religious clothing--and looked down.<br />
<br />
Around the rubbles of the former Fuyuki Hyatt hotel, there aren't any buildings that can stand shoulder to shoulder with this one. The distance from ground level to this position is at least a hundred and fifty meters. It'd be hard to aim at this position precisely even with a long range weapon. Not to mention a hand tossed smoke grenade. It's a cosmic farce for someone to toss that up from ground level.<br />
<br />
But Kirei was, after all, an executor who has hunted many strange magi before. He was already thoroughly used to facing enemies who were beyond common sense. To him, this level of strangeness didn't have anything that was worth being surprised over.<br />
<br />
Somewhere below him existed the magus who stopped him.<br />
<br />
As long as this was confirmed, then he has gained something tonight.<br />
<br />
At the same time, Kirei felt the breath of the strange form hidden beside him.<br />
<br />
"Assassin?"<br />
<br />
"Yes, it is me."<br />
<br />
Assassin who was sporting a long, pitch-black gown materialized kneeling in front of Kirei. This Assassin is one among the three who were spying on Irisviel and Saber in the forest who was charged to bring over the intelligence.<br />
<br />
"Did I not tell you to not materialize indoors?"<br />
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"I'm terribly sorry, but I have very urgent things to report to you..."<br />
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Looking down from the 32nd floor--the top floor--of Fuyuki's Hyatt hotel. There is no building taller than this in all of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
But this title of the highest building will soon become that of the soon-to-be completed Shinto shopping center. But because the Shinto shopping center is still under construction, this Hyatt hotel is the top for already completed buildings.<br />
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Accompanying the unstoppable growth of Shinto, there will be more and more new hotels. But the Hyatt hotel which has the most advanced facilities and best service standards will not give up this spot to anyone else. It's not only the hotel's managers and staff who think so; but even the hotel's customers are amazed by Hyatt's high quality service and management.<br />
<br />
But not even living in such a luxurious room, sitting in the real-leather sofa by the window, eased Kayneth Archibald El-Melloi's depression in the slightest.<br />
<br />
To him, the items of this room are merely "a wasteful gathering". It's merely a somber room, some expensive furniture, and some fancy everyday items. To Kayneth who's been born into aristocracy, there's nothing he can't stand more than originally common things being dressed up in fancy outfits to falsely appear aristocratic. But right now that's exactly what this hotel room is like. There isn't the slightest bit of historical background nor cultural heritage to this room. It is merely a pigsty decorated by a luxurious appearance.<br />
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But the instigator of this lowly feeling is not limited to just this hotel; this extremely tiny island nation known as Japan is filled with things to leave Kayneth with an unhappy, ugly feeling.<br />
<br />
Even the tiny island of Hong Kong can give off a very local, folk-style feeling. But right now Fuyuki's Shinto does not show a bit of its local culture. Like now, overlooking the city's night scenery from a high spot, there is no way for you to guess exactly in which city of which country you are. Simply gathering the most common items and putting them together--if he were to be asked what exactly this city is, Kayneth would say it is merely like a mountain of rubbish.<br />
<br />
If this eastern-most island nation preserved its original, honest backwater fishing village feeling then it would be much more interesting than it is now.... But unfortunately when it comes to the ability to comprehend things like this, a race like the Japanese probably could not do it. This undeveloped country which did not even have a constitution a hundred years ago wants to forge forward and compete with western countries by purely relying on technological science and financial development, as if they wanted to unabashedly force their way into the ranks of the developed countries. It is indeed very difficult to speak reason with these people.<br />
<br />
Kayneth used a finger to gently tap his head which has a slight headache due to his annoyance and sighed irately.<br />
<br />
In reality, he isn't the type of person to get upset over small things such as these, but something else is the cause of his irritation.<br />
<br />
The wide screen TV in front of him suddenly stopped its late night program and began broadcasting urgent news. The newscaster is at the scene live reporting on an explosion caused by sources unknown on a warehouse street by the coastline of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
According to nearby residents who heard the explosion, firetrucks were on the scene about four hours ago. Although there is no news yet, those police who've already begun their investigation on-site are definitely hiding their findings. How can the ignorant, common people be able to make a correct judgment on something that surpasses their knowledge?<br />
<br />
It's not simple being the supervisor in the Holy Church either. To count the time, within 30 minutes after Kayneth canceled the bounded field, all the cover-up tasks had been completed.<br />
<br />
Now the entirity of the truth lies solely in the memories those few who were present. One of those people was Kayneth, Servant Lancer--heroic spirit Diarmuid ua Duibhne's Master.<br />
<br />
The beginning of the long awaited Heaven's Feel. And the thoroughly prepared for first battle. Although the results are different from his expectations.<br />
<br />
Even in his youth, Kayneth Archibald appeared to be more outstanding than other kids. No matter what the problem is, nobody could find a better solution than Kayneth's; an opponent who can win against him in a competition is non-existent.<br />
<br />
Yet his effort had not surpassed the normal sense of purpose. Simply believing that his research results would be better than someone else's at some place, some time. That was all.<br />
<br />
Because of that, Kayneth was already seen as a "prodigy" by others in his youth.<br />
<br />
This fact is known by everyone. Nobody had any doubts about his title of "prodigy", and nothing had ever threatened his position as "prodigy". So there was no need for him to be proud or egotistic, he simply enjoyed his deserved title as "prodigy".<br />
<br />
He has never been in a tight spot nor has he been extremely frustrated. In the world of the young Kayneth, he was the master of everything. There isn't a need to doubt this in the slightest. He was a talented magus prodigy. He was also the heir of the well-known Archibald family. Not only did he inherit the magic crest passed down through the generations, he himself possessed talent rarely witnessed in this world. All of these "facts" made all the honors received by Kayneth seem matter-of-fact. So as to believing that there's nothing in this world Kayneth cannot achieve with his power, this kind of self-confidence is not unfounded. This is not the mistake of Kayneth himself, but the common knowledge of all those around him.<br />
<br />
Even in the busy Clock Tower amongst the numerous, successful researchers, his crowning to the famous title Lord El-Melloi by a huge lead made everyone nod approvingly. But to Kayneth who has become used to being called "prodigy", to him who's always been the target of admiration and jealousy, Kayneth did not feel the slightest feeling of satisfaction or accomplishment. All of this is merely life's "inevitable result" to him.<br />
<br />
The past was like that, and the future will definitely be like that. This is a sacred and inviolable "agreement of life", to Kayneth there is no doubt about that.<br />
<br />
Because of that, to him who can already predict the entire world--if a very rare, to the point of impossible, "accident" occurred, then that is the chaos Kayneth absolutely cannot tolerate; it is an insult and blasphemy to God's order.<br />
<br />
Such as--<br />
<br />
The Servant, Saber, who has clearly been caught in his palm, escaped so very easily. Such an unspeakable inconceivability.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, come."<br />
<br />
"--Yes, awaiting orders."<br />
<br />
As soon as the words left his mouth, the handsome Heroic Sprit appeared obediently and respectfully in front of Kayneth, stooped in a bow. To Kayneth who is the main lecturer of spirit conjuring, speaking directly with the spiritual form poses no trouble, and is in fact very familiar. But a conversation like this face-to-face is very rare.<br />
<br />
At least, if his Servant is face to face with him, Kayneth can observe the most minute changes in his expression while conversing with him. As for calling this type of activity a conversation--it might be more fitting to call it an interrogation instead.<br />
<br />
"Thanks for your hard work tonight. I was able to witness very well the might of Diarmuid ua Duibhne's twin spears."<br />
<br />
"Thank you, Master."<br />
<br />
Lancer replied simply and frankly. He did not feel proud upon hearing the compliment, nor did he show telltale signs of happiness, nor did he seem dissatisfied. He only accepted it with the stringent humility of a knight.<br />
<br />
But to the eyes of Kayneth, this definitely was not Lancer's normal expression--he's hiding something.<br />
<br />
"Ah, please answer my question honestly. ...You, what do you plan on doing?"<br />
<br />
"...You, what do you mean?"<br />
<br />
Even faced with Kayneth's sudden question with an air of interrogation, Lancer still kept his very cautious attitude.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, you swore to me as a Servant. To do everything in your power to help me attain victory in the Heaven's Feel. Right?"<br />
<br />
"Yes, that is correct."<br />
<br />
"Then why are you not serious about this?"<br />
<br />
Even being scolded so by Kayneth, Lancer did not show the faintest expressions of anger or guilt, he only kept his head lowered with a serious face. Perhaps he was long since prepared for this interrogation.<br />
<br />
"...I only did it for the Knight's honor. Not for viewing the battle as a game."<br />
<br />
"Oh? Not admitting it?"<br />
<br />
Kayneth made a disdainful grunting sound, then continued the questions.<br />
<br />
"Then, let me ask you, why did you let Saber go?"<br />
<br />
"That's because--"<br />
<br />
"You had overwhelming advantage more than once, but both times you did not strike, do you really want me to control you with a Command Mantra?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Lancer had no response this time, he only held his silence.<br />
<br />
"I'll say it again. I witnessed all of tonight's battle. Only because of this am I able to ask these questions. Lancer, do you feel that battles are 'fun'?"<br />
<br />
Looking at the silent knight with his head lowered, Kayneth sneered and continued.<br />
<br />
"Are you that happy? To fight with Saber. To the point of not being able to bring yourself to finish her off?"<br />
<br />
To a bystander, they might praise Lancer's bravery and finesse in battle. But from the Master, Kayneth's point of view, bravery and finesse without any results--this point enrages him.<br />
<br />
The original relic prepared to summon his preferred heroic spirit Alexander was stolen by his ungrateful student, Waver Velvet. But this Waver's power does not match at all with that of Alexander's, in the end being unable to control his own Servant and causing Alexander to go on a rampage. Because of Waver's uselessness, the situation then descended into a chaotic status, destroying Kayneth's Lancer's chance at victory... Kayneth has never had so much bad luck. And the cause of all of this is Waver alone, but being angry at a person not in front of him is useless. He can only store this anger inside of him, waiting for his time to face Waver in battle when he could dispel all this anger at him. Regarding this sort of "external anger" Kayneth is very realistic, calm, and brutal.<br />
<br />
But, conversely, Kayneth has no method of controlling his "internal anger". To Kayneth who has led a life of being admired, who has never had any contact with defeat his entire life, whether himself or a subordinate--even if only a little bit--anything that does not meet his expectations is definitely not allowed. For him who has been successful all his life, who has never faced any setbacks; he is very weak against defeat.<br />
<br />
So, to Kayneth, right now, between the enemy Waver who obstructed his obtaining of victory and Lancer who was unable to bring him victory, the latter enrages him more.<br />
<br />
"...I'm honestly very sorry. Master."<br />
<br />
Noticing Kayneth's anger, Lancer bowed his head deeply and apologized in a serious tone.<br />
<br />
"I swear on my reputation as a knight, I will bring you Saber's head. Please believe me no matter what."<br />
<br />
"There's no need to swear to me again! That is only the natural result!"<br />
<br />
Kayneth, who had gradually became excited, used an angry voice to suppress Lancer's apologetic voice.<br />
<br />
"You already swore to me. That you would bring me, Kayneth El-Melloi, the Holy Grail! In other words, you will destroy the six other Servants; they mean the same thing. This is the entire battle's premise.<br />
<br />
But what you are saying now... is that oath aimed at victory against Saber alone? This falls far short of the agreement at the start. What's wrong with you?"<br />
<br />
"--I think you're the one that has something wrong with him, Kayneth El-Melloi."<br />
<br />
It's neither Lancer nor Kayneth, but the voice of a third person. Nobody knows where the woman who emerged from the bedroom began to hear the Servant and Master's conversation.<br />
<br />
Although sporting red hair like burning flame, she gives off the feeling of an extraordinarily cold, icy beauty. She looks to be a bit younger than Kayneth, a high class lady perhaps only around twenty years of age. One can tell at a glance that she's a sentimental and prestigious aristocrat. And the temperamental authority emanating from her severe eyes make her seem like an empress.<br />
<br />
Her eyes that look as if they are scolding a subordinate are looking at only one person--Kayneth.<br />
<br />
"Lancer has done very well. It's you who is misjudging the situation."<br />
<br />
"Sola, what are you saying..."<br />
<br />
Considering Kayneth's personality, him not exploding in anger at this point is unfathomable. But this is all because that this woman is a very special being to him.<br />
<br />
Sola-Ui Nuada-Re Sophia-Ri. Kayneth's teacher--the department head of the Department of Eulyphis's daughter. She is also the goddess of victory that will complete Kayneth's glory--that is to say, she is Kayneth's fiancee.<br />
<br />
The marriage of the two renowned families Archibald and Sophia-Ri, the union of the prodigy and the department head's daughter, this was a popular topic in the Clock Tower. Although Sophia-Ri's family crest has been passed on to the first son, so Sola doesn't have too high of a place as a magus.<br />
<br />
But through her veins flows the ancestral magus blood of the Sophia-Ris. The union between Sola who has magic circuits many magnitudes above the average person and the "prodigy" Kayneth will definitely bring about an even more excellent next generation.<br />
<br />
But--the glorious future seen by the bystanders may not necessarily be that happy for the persons involved.<br />
<br />
Sola who's glaring at her fiance and Kayneth who has a horrible expression because he feels humiliaited--no matter how you look at it, those two do not give off a feeling of harmonious love.<br />
<br />
"Kayneth, if you ask me, in that situation Lancer's decision was correct. In order to contend with Berserker, he had no choice but to team up with Saber."<br />
<br />
Although she wasn't present to watch the battle on the warehouse street, Sola used her own familiar to report everything that happened there. Not for the sake of entertainment. Although she has no magic crest, she's still a member of the Sophia-Ris and as thus, she was nurtured in the ways of magecraft since youth. Regarding a battle between magi such as the Heaven's Feel, her own knowledge is not any less than a Master such as Kayneth.<br />
<br />
No, it's rather that from her point of view regarding the battle, the actions of Kayneth as a Master were decidedly lacking.<br />
<br />
"Lancer's Gae Dearg is a very effective noble phantasm against Berserker. Coupled with Saber's aid, it would be a simple matter to defeat that black Servant. This is a very good opportunity to destroy the enemy."<br />
<br />
"...This is because you don't know how terrifying Saber is."<br />
<br />
Kayneth, who was grinding his teeth because he could not attain catharsis, rebutted in a hoarse voice.<br />
<br />
Although Kayneth's fiancee has a very sharp eye for analysis, in the end Sola's not his master and not his commander. As Master, Kayneth was determined to rely on his own decisions to fight since the start. Also, as a man being scolded by his own fiancee, Kayneth's dignity was hurt even more.<br />
<br />
"I used the ability of the [http://www.baka-tsuki.net/project/index.php?title=Fate/Stay:Translator%27s_Notes#.22Master.27s_Perspective.22 Master's perspective] to understand Saber's ability. She is a very strong Servant. Her comprehensive ability completely overrides Diarmuid's. A very good opportunity to defeat her was lost!"<br />
<br />
"You...do you really understand the specialty of your Servant?"<br />
<br />
Sola made a cold, nasal grunt towards the stubborn Kayneth as she said this.<br />
<br />
"Do you think Gae Buidhe is only for looking good? In comparison to Saber who has already received incurable critical damage, wouldn't Berserker whose identity is unknown be more of a threat?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Although he wanted to argue more, Kayneth could not say even a word of rebuttal.<br />
<br />
Towards Sola's offensive manner, Kayneth became reluctantly intimidated.<br />
<br />
"Firstly, if you really consider Saber very dangerous--"<br />
<br />
During Kayneth's silence, Sola continued on.<br />
<br />
"Then why did you leave Saber's Master aside? That completely defenseless Einsbern woman standing to the side. When Lancer occupied Saber's attention and they were in the midst of battle, why did you not attack the opposing Master? But what you did instead was...hide on the sidelines and watch until the end? You're the one who's in the wrong."<br />
<br />
Watching Sola sigh deeply, Kayneth felt as if he was burning with anger at this humiliation but still could only watch her in silence, not saying a word.<br />
<br />
If it was any other person, Kayneth would've put an end to this humiliation long ago. Even if he had to put the title of Lord El-Melloi on the line, he would have definitely inflicted many times the humiliation back at the person.<br />
<br />
But there's only one person in this world, only Sola-Ui Nuada-Re Sophia-Ri, who is the exception to this.<br />
<br />
Not only because she's the daughter of Kayneth's teacher, but also because she's Kayneth's fiancee; his marriage with her would bring Kayneth even more honor and prestige and the future he's always been pursuing.<br />
<br />
This proud as a gem, intelligent lady is the only woman Kayneth, as a man, loves in the entire world.<br />
<br />
The first time they met, even before exchanging a single word, Kayneth's heart was already taken hostage by this woman.<br />
<br />
Perhaps noticing Kayneth's depression, Sola's tone relented a bit and she continued on with less derision:<br />
<br />
"Kayneth. Compared to other Masters, do you know where your advantage lies? That's you yourself."<br />
<br />
"That--obviously--"<br />
<br />
"Adding your own designs onto the original contract system, you really are a prodigy. You deserve being called the greatest prodigy in Eulyphis."<br />
<br />
Even though Kayneth was completely sick of hearing words of compliment, he wouldn't mind hearing these words come out of Sola's mouth no matter how many times she says them.<br />
<br />
But in fact, Sola's opinion of him was not solely flattery. The secret technique Kayneth prepared for this Heaven's Feel completely overwrote the rules of the war designated by the "three original families".<br />
<br />
Originally, there is a cause and effect line between Servant and Master. A technique to separate the right of Command Mantras and the right of supplying prana, letting two separate summoners control one each...borrowing Kayneth's ability as a prodigy, this impossible technique was made possible.<br />
<br />
Kayneth is the magus who owns the Command Mantras, yet the one to supply the Servant with prana is none other than...Sola. They can be said to be a two person team Master.<br />
<br />
"--But Kayneth, although you are first rate as a magus, as a soldier you are merely second rate. Going through all that trouble to complete your preparations, but on the battlefield you were unable to make proper use of them, right?"<br />
<br />
"No, I..."<br />
<br />
"Hey, why do you think I supply prana for Lancer? This is originally what you should be responsible for, so why should I commit to it? Isn't this for the sake of your battles going well, for the sake of letting you attain victory in Heaven's Feel? Compared to those Masters who have to supply Prana to their Servants, you already have a crushing advantage. You can fully utilize your prana to execute various actions."<br />
<br />
"But...the war's just started, it's better to be cautious..."<br />
<br />
"Oh, really? Then why do you demand results so hastily from Lancer?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Although Sola's tone is softer than it was at the start, there is still the implicit meaning outside her words mocking Kayneth's cowardice. Kayneth's expression became even worse.<br />
<br />
"So before you blame Lancer, you should first do some self-reflection. Kayneth, tonight you--"<br />
<br />
"Sola-sama, please stop here."<br />
<br />
A sudden and low-toned voice interrupted Sola.<br />
<br />
It's Lancer. It's unknown when he raised his head, looking straight at Sola.<br />
<br />
"If you continue to humiliate my Master, then as a knight I cannot tolerate it any longer."<br />
<br />
"No, that wasn't my intent...I apologize. I crossed the line."<br />
<br />
Sola, who up until a moment ago had the dignity of an empress, apologized and lowered her eyes as if in shame after one sentence from Lancer. No matter who looks at this transformation, it's way too sudden.<br />
<br />
In Kayneth's heart, the scene before him left a very negative impact. Sola has always nagged at him incessantly, and has never listened to him even once. Him, who is to become her husband soon. Sola, who is to become his wife soon. Why do the words of a Servant have more weight than those of her future husband?<br />
<br />
And since the start, Sola was arguing with him to protect Lancer. Perhaps she could not stand watching Lancer being scolded?<br />
<br />
Kayneth watched Sola's eyes which were fixated on Lancer, and saw some emotion in his fiancee's eyes that he has never before witnessed before. And then he shifted his eyes towards Lancer--<br />
<br />
The scintillating mole under Lancer's left eye caught his attention. Is that the fabled "tear mole" of Diarmuid ua Duibhne that attracted females?<br />
<br />
No, baseless suspicion is stupid. Even a commoner would know that Sola was the daughter of the renowned Sophia-Ri family. Even though she doe not possess a magic crest, she still has very strong resistance against this type of charming spell.<br />
<br />
Unless, she herself does not resist against this type of charm willingly, then--<br />
<br />
Just as Kayneth was lost in thought, the fire alarm went off without warning, interrupting his train of thought.<br />
<br />
"...What? What's happening?'<br />
<br />
Sola mumbled confusedly, and at the same time the telephone in the room began to ring. The call display shows that it's from the lobby.<br />
<br />
Kayneth calmly lifted up the receiver to listen to the receptionist. When he finished, Kayneth's gaze once again regained the sharpness unique to magi.<br />
<br />
"It seems like there's a fire somewhere downstairs, the management is telling us to evacuate."<br />
<br />
Kayneth said to Sola as he hung up the phone.<br />
<br />
"Although the fire is not too severe, the places that caught fire are very scattered. It looks like arson."<br />
<br />
"Arson? Tonight?"<br />
<br />
"Yeah, I think it's definitely not coincidental."<br />
<br />
Kayneth made a disdainful sound. The restlessness and worries that were in his heart earlier disappeared completely.<br />
<br />
"This is a plan to disperse the crowd. The opponent must be a magus. Looks like he doesn't want to do battle in a building with too many bystanders."<br />
<br />
Sola speaks with a tense expression.<br />
<br />
"Then--an ambush?"<br />
<br />
"I'm afraid so. It might be that guy from the warehouse street who wants to play some more.<br />
<br />
Interesting. That's exactly what we want, right Lancer?"<br />
<br />
"Yes, exactly."<br />
<br />
Lancer nodded definitively, as if preparing to battle with the enemy. Out of all seven Masters, there is only one person who would be in such a rush to attack Kayneth--that is the Master of Saber, whose Servant was hit by Gae Buidhe. He must want to dispel this curse as soon as possible.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, go to the floor below to meet them. But don't disperse them too quickly."<br />
<br />
At Kayneth's hidden intents within the words, Lancer only nodded:<br />
<br />
"Understood. Cut off the attackers' path of retreat, then chase them here, is that it?"<br />
<br />
"Yes. Since we have visitors then why not let them take a good look at Kayneth El-Melloi's magic atelier?"<br />
<br />
This hotel, as Kayneth's stronghold, must have undergone complete renovation. Not the material type of renovation, but a fortification through magecraft. In this building totaling thirty-two floors, Kayneth's bounded field covers twenty-four floors. This place can be called a castle of magecraft. In addition, there are three magical furnaces for Kayneth only and to replace hounds there are ten summoned evil spirits and apparitions. There isn't even a flaw in the drainage pipes, Kayneth completely covered the area underneath the hall with his bounded field.<br />
<br />
Instead of attacking enemy territory, it's much better to perfect one's own territory. As for the challenger who dares set step in here, Kayneth will make him realize the real terror of Lord El-Melloi.<br />
<br />
"Since all the other customers are already gone, there won't be anything to worry about. You can both use your full power to fight."<br />
<br />
The unsuppressible sound of laughter spilled out from Kayneth's throat. And the knight who could not stop trembling in excitement also rushed out.<br />
<br />
To Kayneth right now, the only thing that is needed is action. Only action and results can dispel the humiliation inflicted upon him by Sola. Right now, the only thing to do is to make full use of his own potential that made others call him a prodigy, to prove his capabilities.<br />
<br />
Yes, the Kayneth right now desires blood. The dark anger that has been bottled up inside him must be offset by somebody's blood. The unfortunate enemy who coincidentally showed up to attack right now is about to become the perfect offering.<br />
<br />
"You said I was a second rate soldier, I'm about to make you take those words back. Sola."<br />
<br />
"Okay. I'll be waiting."<br />
<br />
Kayneth's fiancee who's usually always criticizing him, only at this moment did she watch him with a smiling face. Kayneth's fighting spirit heightened even more--<br />
<br />
The customers who were awakened by the fire alarm in the midst of their dreams and herded outside to the parking lot combined their unhappiness of their fear of the fire, their drowsiness, and the cold outside together to form very scary expressions. In the midst of these people, the employees of the hotel scurried about busily.<br />
<br />
"...Mr. Archibald! Kayneth El-Melloi Archibald! Are you here?"<br />
<br />
Of all the names recorded on the customer list, there is only one person whose presence has not been confirmed, the bellhop called him in a frantic voice. Everyone regarded this largesse customer who reserved the entire top floor of the hotel very highly. On some level, this is the person they least want to be in danger.<br />
<br />
"Mr. Archibald! Are you here?"<br />
<br />
"--I am here. Don't worry."<br />
<br />
A resonant voice came from behind the bellhop, but as the bellhop turned around he became confused. The person speaking to him was a Japanese male wearing an old-styled coat.<br />
<br />
This kind of joke is too much. The angry bellhop was about to yell at him--but he was captivated by the man's eyes.<br />
<br />
That man's eyes held an indescribable, mysterious force of attraction; the bellhop was unable to avoid his eyes, and was not able to even speak.<br />
<br />
"I am Kayneth El-Melloi Archibald. My wife Sola is with me."<br />
<br />
This unknown Japanese male stated in a clear voice. And the bellhop accepted this without any suspicion as if hypnotized.<br />
<br />
"...Is that so? Ah, yes. That's it."<br />
<br />
After the bellhop checked off a spot on the "escaped" section of his list, finally confirming that all the customers were safe, he exhaled a long breath. All of his suspicions while speaking to Archibald earlier and his feelings that something was wrong disappeared without a trace.<br />
<br />
Watching the employee continue on to tend to other customers, Emiya Kiritsugu left the chaotic crowd. His earlier hypnotic suggestion, to a commoner with no magic resistance whatsoever, would not be broken in a short period of time.<br />
<br />
After walking to a shady, dark area some distance away from the hotel, Kiritsugu pulled out the cellphone in his pocket as he scanned the surroundings to ensure no one was watching him. Cellphones were very common amongst the people, and has given Kiritsugu great help. It is a simple yet useful wireless apparatus for communication and holding it will not draw any suspicion from anyone.<br />
<br />
First he has to contact Maiya who was positioned for surveillance.<br />
<br />
"Everything set on your end?"<br />
<br />
"No irregularities. Ready."<br />
<br />
Maiya's position is a tall building still under construction diagonally across Fuyuki's Hyatt hotel. From there it's possible to clearly see Kayneth's room, that was the position Kiritsugu designated.<br />
<br />
Kiritsugu sighed lightly, reaching for his cigarette box with one hand, and dialing a set of numbers on the cellphone with the other.<br />
<br />
Kiritsugu dialed an empty number. But there was no response whatsoever from his cellphone. The modified communication loops were not connecting to an analog signal, but to the trigger of the C4 bomb.<br />
<br />
The bomb only caused a very small explosion, to the point where the sound of the explosion cannot even be heard outside the hotel.<br />
<br />
But what resounded in the night was the horrifying sound of reinforced concrete splintering and collapsing.<br />
<br />
The evacuees who noticed something was wrong saw the sudden change in the towering building and began to shout in panic.<br />
<br />
"The hotel, the hotel is collapsing!"<br />
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<div><center>Translator's Notes and References for<br><br />
<big>Fate/Zero</big></center><br />
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== Prologue 1: 8 years ago ==<br />
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=== Homunculus ===<br />
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A [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homunculus Homunculus] is an artificial human created through magic or alchemy, often but not always a hybrid with another animal.<br />
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Kinoko Nasu's interpretation:[http://typemoon.wikia.com/wiki/Homunculus]<br />
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=== Grail ===<br />
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A reference to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Grail Holy Grail]. In Christian mythology, the Grail was the cup used by Jesus at the Last Supper, said to possess miraculous powers.<br />
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Kinoko Nasu's interpretation:[http://typemoon.wikia.com/wiki/Holy_Grail]<br />
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== Prologue 2: 3 years ago ==<br />
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=== Akasha and the Akashic Records ===<br />
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A reference to the Sanskrit concept [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akasha Akasha], aether. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akashic_records Akashic Records] is the recording of all things and happenings, of all knowledge, inscribed in the Akasha/aether.<br />
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Kinoko Nasu's interpretation:[http://typemoon.wikia.com/wiki/Akashic_Records]<br />
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=== Prana ===<br />
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A reference to the Sanskrit word [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prana Prana]. Life force, vital energy present in all things; here, that magic force includes both Od ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odic_force Odic force]) and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mana Mana].<br />
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While "mana" is normally more generic, the author specifically uses it as a natural force not in living things, as opposed to od, in his universe.<br />
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Kinoko Nasu's interpretation:[http://typemoon.wikia.com/wiki/Prana]<br />
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=== Familiar ===<br />
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A [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Familiar familiar spirit] is a spirit that obeys and serves its conjurer.<br />
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Kinoko Nasu's interpretation:[http://typemoon.wikia.com/wiki/Familiar]<br />
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== Act 1, Part 1 ==<br />
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=== Department of Eulyphis ===<br />
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Department in the Clock Tower that deals with/studies conjuring spirits.<br />
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=== Catty ===<br />
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Catty is a measurement used in some countries of Asia. It's the equivalent of different amounts depending on which country it is used in, but in this case (Japan) it denotes half a kilogram, or 500 grams.<br />
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== Act 1, Part 2 ==<br />
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=== Fairy Letters ===<br />
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One of the lost languages and a telling sign that the item belongs to the otherworldly. Written on Excalibur and Avalon.<br />
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=== Conceptual Weapon ===<br />
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A magical artifact with accumulated history which can affect space, meaning, and natural order. Crushes the opposition not with physical interference but by applying a concept directly on the soul.<br />
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For example: Overwriting the condition of "unaging" with the idea of "natural life" to nullify it.<br />
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TYPE-MOON Wiki article: [http://typemoon.wikia.com/wiki/Conceptual_Weapon]<br />
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== Act 5, Part 2 ==<br />
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=== "Master's Perspective" ===<br />
<br />
"Master's perspective" is a very literal translation, mainly because I don't know how else to translate it, if there is a proper name for it at all.<br />
<br />
There is an implied meaning here that Masters would be able to understand the abilities (etc) of Servants very easily by observing them. This makes sense, and seems to me like an obvious reference to the morning after Saber's summoning in Fate / Stay Night where Nasu tries to incorporate the "character status" part of the game into the Nasuverse.<br />
<br />
To refersh everyone's memory: On that morning when Shirou sees Saber, the character sheet flashes on screen for an instant and Shirou gets all confused. Saber explains that as Masters being able to see information regarding Servants they've observed in the manner that is most easily understandable for them.<br />
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Of course, this by no means designate that passage as a direct allusion to this scene, but that's how I interpret it.<br />
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==Act 5 Part 4==<br />
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===Military oath===<br />
A written pledge to do something, usually to complete a mission or military objective; the failing of which would subject one to military punishment.<br />
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Reference: [http://zhidao.baidu.com/question/51058115.html 军令状]<br />
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The Fate/Zero series is available in the following languages:<br />
*'''English'''<br />
*[[Fate/Zero_(Polski)|Polski (Polish)]]<br />
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(Note: Translation progress varies for each version.)<br />
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Fate/Zero (English) is a translation project undertaken by various members of the [http://nrvnqsr.proboards20.com/index.cgi Beast's Lair Forum] and only hosted by Baka-Tsuki. Be sure to thank them accordingly!<br />
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'''NEW!''' Project lead [[User:Byakko|Byakko]] has agreed to solicit help for this project. We desperately need active editors at the moment. Please contact us at the [http://nrvnqsr.proboards20.com/index.cgi?board=walk&action=display&thread=3311&page=1 Beast's Lair Forum and post on the Fate/Zero Translation Project thread] if you're interested in helping out. (Knowledge of Japanese and a copy of the Fate/Zero book/text is required.)<br />
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== Story Synopsis ==<br />
Fate/Zero is a prequel to TYPE-MOON's visual novel Fate/stay night. It is a novel with illustrations by Takashi Takeuchi (武内崇), and is a collaboration between TYPE-MOON and fellow developer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitroplus Nitroplus].<br />
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== Translation ==<br />
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=== Format Standards ===<br />
*[[Format_guideline|General Format/Style Guideline]]<br />
*[[Fate/Zero:Format_guidelines|Fate/Zero Format Guidelines]] (Draft proposal)<br />
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To Translators/Editors: It is highly suggested you use terminology and concepts from the [http://typemoon.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page TYPE-MOON Wiki]. Any missing information may be picked up from archives of the [http://tatari.110mb.com/fuyuki/index.htm Fuyuki Wiki], which you can search up at the [http://www.archive.org Internet Archive]. --[[User:Velocity7|velocity7]]<br />
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== Updates ==<br />
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*June 24, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Act 4: Part 3 Complete<br />
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*June 25, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Act 4 Complete<br />
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*July 29, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Volume 1 Complete!!!<br />
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*September 12, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Act 5: Part 3 Complete<br />
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*September 14, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Act 5: Part 4 Complete<br />
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*September 17, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Act 5: Part 5 Complete<br />
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== Fate/Zero by Nasu Kinoko & Urobuchi Gen ==<br />
<br />
===[[Fate/Zero:Volume1_Full_Text|Volume 1 - The Untold Story Behind the Fourth Heaven's Feel / 第四次聖杯戦争秘話]]===<br />
:[[Fate/Zero:Volume1_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]<br />
<br />
:Prologue<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_1|8 years ago]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_2|3 years ago]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_3|1 year ago]] <br />
:Act 1<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 1|Part 1]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 2|Part 2]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 3|Part 3]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 4|Part 4]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 5|Part 5]] <br />
:Act 2<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 1|Part 1]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 2|Part 2]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 3|Part 3]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 4|Part 4]]<br />
:Act 3<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 3 Part 1|Part 1]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_3_Part_2|Part 2]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_3_Part_3|Part 3]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_3_Part_4|Part 4]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_3_Part_5|Part 5]]<br />
:Act 4<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_4_Part_1|Part 1]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_4_Part_2|Part 2]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_4_Part_3|Part 3]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_4_Part_4|Part 4]] <br />
:Postface<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Volume_1_Postface_1|Part 1]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Volume_1_Postface_2|Part 2]]<br />
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===Volume 2- The Mad Feast of Kings / 王たちの狂宴===<br />
:[[Fate/Zero:Volume2_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]<br />
<br />
:Act 5<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_1|Part 1]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_2|Part 2]] (78%)<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_3|Part 3]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_4|Part 4]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_5|Part 5]] (Complete!)<br />
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:Act 6<br />
::*Part 1<br />
::*Part 2<br />
::*Part 3<br />
::*Part 4<br />
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:[[Fate/Stay:Translator's_Notes|Translator's Notes and References]]<br />
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=== Editors ===<br />
::*[[User:Smidge204|Smidge204]] (Baka-Tsuki)<br />
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== Series Overview ==<br />
* ''Fate/Zero #1 - 第四次聖杯戦争秘話''<br />
First Edition Published December 29, 2006, ISBN: none (self published)<br />
<br />
Second Edition Published January 26, 2007, ISBN: none (self published)<br />
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* ''Fate/Zero #2 - 王たちの狂宴''<br />
First Edition Published March 31, 2007, ISBN: none (self published)<br />
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* ''Fate/Zero #3 - 散りゆく者たち''<br />
First Edition Published July 27, 2007, ISBN: none (self published)<br />
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* ''Fate/Zero #4 - 煉獄の炎''<br />
First Edition Scheduled for December 29, 2007, ISBN: none (self published)</div>WingZerohttps://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Fate/Zero&diff=34944Fate/Zero2008-09-24T23:32:17Z<p>WingZero: </p>
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== Story Synopsis ==<br />
Fate/Zero is a prequel to TYPE-MOON's visual novel Fate/stay night. It is a novel with illustrations by Takashi Takeuchi (武内崇), and is a collaboration between TYPE-MOON and fellow developer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitroplus Nitroplus].<br />
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== Translation ==<br />
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=== Format Standards ===<br />
*[[Format_guideline|General Format/Style Guideline]]<br />
*[[Fate/Zero:Format_guidelines|Fate/Zero Format Guidelines]] (Draft proposal)<br />
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To Translators/Editors: It is highly suggested you use terminology and concepts from the [http://typemoon.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page TYPE-MOON Wiki]. Any missing information may be picked up from archives of the [http://tatari.110mb.com/fuyuki/index.htm Fuyuki Wiki], which you can search up at the [http://www.archive.org Internet Archive]. --[[User:Velocity7|velocity7]]<br />
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== Updates ==<br />
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*June 24, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Act 4: Part 3 Complete<br />
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*June 25, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Act 4 Complete<br />
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*July 29, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Volume 1 Complete!!!<br />
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*September 12, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Act 5: Part 3 Complete<br />
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*September 14, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Act 5: Part 4 Complete<br />
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*September 17, 2008<br />
:*Translation for Act 5: Part 5 Complete<br />
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== Fate/Zero by Nasu Kinoko & Urobuchi Gen ==<br />
<br />
===[[Fate/Zero:Volume1_Full_Text|Volume 1 - The Untold Story Behind the Fourth Heaven's Feel / 第四次聖杯戦争秘話]]===<br />
:[[Fate/Zero:Volume1_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]<br />
<br />
:Prologue<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_1|8 years ago]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_2|3 years ago]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_3|1 year ago]] <br />
:Act 1<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 1|Part 1]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 2|Part 2]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 3|Part 3]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 4|Part 4]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 5|Part 5]] <br />
:Act 2<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 1|Part 1]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 2|Part 2]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 3|Part 3]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 4|Part 4]]<br />
:Act 3<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 3 Part 1|Part 1]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_3_Part_2|Part 2]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_3_Part_3|Part 3]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_3_Part_4|Part 4]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_3_Part_5|Part 5]]<br />
:Act 4<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_4_Part_1|Part 1]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_4_Part_2|Part 2]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_4_Part_3|Part 3]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_4_Part_4|Part 4]] <br />
:Postface<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Volume_1_Postface_1|Part 1]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Volume_1_Postface_2|Part 2]]<br />
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===Volume 2- The Mad Feast of Kings / 王たちの狂宴===<br />
:[[Fate/Zero:Volume2_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]<br />
<br />
:Act 5<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_1|Part 1]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_2|Part 2]] (78%)<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_3|Part 3]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_4|Part 4]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_5|Part 5]] (Complete!)<br />
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:Act 6<br />
::*Part 1<br />
::*Part 2<br />
::*Part 3<br />
::*Part 4<br />
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:[[Fate/Stay:Translator's_Notes|Translator's Notes and References]]<br />
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== Project Staff ==<br />
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'''ACTIVE'''<br />
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=== Editors ===<br />
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== Series Overview ==<br />
* ''Fate/Zero #1 - 第四次聖杯戦争秘話''<br />
First Edition Published December 29, 2006, ISBN: none (self published)<br />
<br />
Second Edition Published January 26, 2007, ISBN: none (self published)<br />
<br />
* ''Fate/Zero #2 - 王たちの狂宴''<br />
First Edition Published March 31, 2007, ISBN: none (self published)<br />
<br />
* ''Fate/Zero #3 - 散りゆく者たち''<br />
First Edition Published July 27, 2007, ISBN: none (self published)<br />
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* ''Fate/Zero #4 - 煉獄の炎''<br />
First Edition Scheduled for December 29, 2007, ISBN: none (self published)</div>WingZerohttps://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_2&diff=34504Fate/Zero:Act 5 Part 22008-09-15T23:49:46Z<p>WingZero: </p>
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Looking down from the 32nd floor--the top floor--of Fuyuki's Hyatt hotel. There is no building taller than this in all of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
But this title of the highest building will soon become that of the soon-to-be completed Shinto shopping center. But because the Shinto shopping center is still under construction, this Hyatt hotel is the top for already completed buildings.<br />
<br />
Accompanying the unstoppable growth of Shinto, there will be more and more new hotels. But the Hyatt hotel which has the most advanced facilities and best service standards will not give up this spot to anyone else. It's not only the hotel's managers and staff who think so; but even the hotel's customers are amazed by Hyatt's high quality service and management.<br />
<br />
But not even living in such a luxurious room, sitting in the real-leather sofa by the window, eased Kayneth Archibald El-Melloi's depression in the slightest.<br />
<br />
To him, the items of this room are merely "a wasteful gathering". It's merely a somber room, some expensive furniture, and some fancy everyday items. To Kayneth who's been born into aristocracy, there's nothing he can't stand more than originally common things being dressed up in fancy outfits to falsely appear aristocratic. But right now that's exactly what this hotel room is like. There isn't the slightest bit of historical background nor cultural heritage to this room. It is merely a pigsty decorated by a luxurious appearance.<br />
<br />
But the instigator of this lowly feeling is not limited to just this hotel; this extremely tiny island nation known as Japan is filled with things to leave Kayneth with an unhappy, ugly feeling.<br />
<br />
Even the tiny island of Hong Kong can give off a very local, folk-style feeling. But right now Fuyuki's Shinto does not show a bit of its local culture. Like now, overlooking the city's night scenery from a high spot, there is no way for you to guess exactly in which city of which country you are. Simply gathering the most common items and putting them together--if he were to be asked what exactly this city is, Kayneth would say it is merely like a mountain of rubbish.<br />
<br />
If this eastern-most island nation preserved its original, honest backwater fishing village feeling then it would be much more interesting than it is now.... But unfortunately when it comes to the ability to comprehend things like this, a race like the Japanese probably could not do it. This undeveloped country which did not even have a constitution a hundred years ago wants to forge forward and compete with western countries by purely relying on technological science and financial development, as if they wanted to unabashedly force their way into the ranks of the developed countries. It is indeed very difficult to speak reason with these people.<br />
<br />
Kayneth used a finger to gently tap his head which has a slight headache due to his annoyance and sighed irately.<br />
<br />
In reality, he isn't the type of person to get upset over small things such as these, but something else is the cause of his irritation.<br />
<br />
The wide screen TV in front of him suddenly stopped its late night program and began broadcasting urgent news. The newscaster is at the scene live reporting on an explosion caused by sources unknown on a warehouse street by the coastline of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
According to nearby residents who heard the explosion, firetrucks were on the scene about four hours ago. Although there is no news yet, those police who've already begun their investigation on-site are definitely hiding their findings. How can the ignorant, common people be able to make a correct judgment on something that surpasses their knowledge?<br />
<br />
It's not simple being the supervisor in the Holy Church either. To count the time, within 30 minutes after Kayneth canceled the bounded field, all the cover-up tasks had been completed.<br />
<br />
Now the entirity of the truth lies solely in the memories those few who were present. One of those people was Kayneth, Servant Lancer--heroic spirit Diarmuid ua Duibhne's Master.<br />
<br />
The beginning of the long awaited Heaven's Feel. And the thoroughly prepared for first battle. Although the results are different from his expectations.<br />
<br />
Even in his youth, Kayneth Archibald appeared to be more outstanding than other kids. No matter what the problem is, nobody could find a better solution than Kayneth's; an opponent who can win against him in a competition is non-existent.<br />
<br />
Yet his effort had not surpassed the normal sense of purpose. Simply believing that his research results would be better than someone else's at some place, some time. That was all.<br />
<br />
Because of that, Kayneth was already seen as a "prodigy" by others in his youth.<br />
<br />
This fact is known by everyone. Nobody had any doubts about his title of "prodigy", and nothing had ever threatened his position as "prodigy". So there was no need for him to be proud or egotistic, he simply enjoyed his deserved title as "prodigy".<br />
<br />
He has never been in a tight spot nor has he been extremely frustrated. In the world of the young Kayneth, he was the master of everything. There isn't a need to doubt this in the slightest. He was a talented magus prodigy. He was also the heir of the well-known Archibald family. Not only did he inherit the magic crest passed down through the generations, he himself possessed talent rarely witnessed in this world. All of these "facts" made all the honors received by Kayneth seem matter-of-fact. So as to believing that there's nothing in this world Kayneth cannot achieve with his power, this kind of self-confidence is not unfounded. This is not the mistake of Kayneth himself, but the common knowledge of all those around him.<br />
<br />
Even in the busy Clock Tower amongst the numerous, successful researchers, his crowning to the famous title Lord El-Melloi by a huge lead made everyone nod approvingly. But to Kayneth who has become used to being called "prodigy", to him who's always been the target of admiration and jealousy, Kayneth did not feel the slightest feeling of satisfaction or accomplishment. All of this is merely life's "inevitable result" to him.<br />
<br />
The past was like that, and the future will definitely be like that. This is a sacred and inviolable "agreement of life", to Kayneth there is no doubt about that.<br />
<br />
Because of that, to him who can already predict the entire world--if a very rare, to the point of impossible, "accident" occurred, then that is the chaos Kayneth absolutely cannot tolerate; it is an insult and blasphemy to God's order.<br />
<br />
Such as--<br />
<br />
The Servant, Saber, who has clearly been caught in his palm, escaped so very easily. Such an unspeakable inconceivability.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, come."<br />
<br />
"--Yes, awaiting orders."<br />
<br />
As soon as the words left his mouth, the handsome Heroic Sprit appeared obediently and respectfully in front of Kayneth, stooped in a bow. To Kayneth who is the main lecturer of spirit conjuring, speaking directly with the spiritual form poses no trouble, and is in fact very familiar. But a conversation like this face-to-face is very rare.<br />
<br />
At least, if his Servant is face to face with him, Kayneth can observe the most minute changes in his expression while conversing with him. As for calling this type of activity a conversation--it might be more fitting to call it an interrogation instead.<br />
<br />
"Thanks for your hard work tonight. I was able to witness very well the might of Diarmuid ua Duibhne's twin spears."<br />
<br />
"Thank you, Master."<br />
<br />
Lancer replied simply and frankly. He did not feel proud upon hearing the compliment, nor did he show telltale signs of happiness, nor did he seem dissatisfied. He only accepted it with the stringent humility of a knight.<br />
<br />
But to the eyes of Kayneth, this definitely was not Lancer's normal expression--he's hiding something.<br />
<br />
"Ah, please answer my question honestly. ...You, what do you plan on doing?"<br />
<br />
"...You, what do you mean?"<br />
<br />
Even faced with Kayneth's sudden question with an air of interrogation, Lancer still kept his very cautious attitude.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, you swore to me as a Servant. To do everything in your power to help me attain victory in the Heaven's Feel. Right?"<br />
<br />
"Yes, that is correct."<br />
<br />
"Then why are you not serious about this?"<br />
<br />
Even being scolded so by Kayneth, Lancer did not show the faintest expressions of anger or guilt, he only kept his head lowered with a serious face. Perhaps he was long since prepared for this interrogation.<br />
<br />
"...I only did it for the Knight's honor. Not for viewing the battle as a game."<br />
<br />
"Oh? Not admitting it?"<br />
<br />
Kayneth made a disdainful grunting sound, then continued the questions.<br />
<br />
"Then, let me ask you, why did you let Saber go?"<br />
<br />
"That's because--"<br />
<br />
"You had overwhelming advantage more than once, but both times you did not strike, do you really want me to control you with a Command Mantra?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Lancer had no response this time, he only held his silence.<br />
<br />
"I'll say it again. I witnessed all of tonight's battle. Only because of this am I able to ask these questions. Lancer, do you feel that battles are 'fun'?"<br />
<br />
Looking at the silent knight with his head lowered, Kayneth sneered and continued.<br />
<br />
"Are you that happy? To fight with Saber. To the point of not being able to bring yourself to finish her off?"<br />
<br />
To a bystander, they might praise Lancer's bravery and finesse in battle. But from the Master, Kayneth's point of view, bravery and finesse without any results--this point enrages him.<br />
<br />
The original relic prepared to summon his preferred heroic spirit Alexander was stolen by his ungrateful student, Waver Velvet. But this Waver's power does not match at all with that of Alexander's, in the end being unable to control his own Servant and causing Alexander to go on a rampage. Because of Waver's uselessness, the situation then descended into a chaotic status, destroying Kayneth's Lancer's chance at victory... Kayneth has never had so much bad luck. And the cause of all of this is Waver alone, but being angry at a person not in front of him is useless. He can only store this anger inside of him, waiting for his time to face Waver in battle when he could dispel all this anger at him. Regarding this sort of "external anger" Kayneth is very realistic, calm, and brutal.<br />
<br />
But, conversely, Kayneth has no method of controlling his "internal anger". To Kayneth who has led a life of being admired, who has never had any contact with defeat his entire life, whether himself or a subordinate--even if only a little bit--anything that does not meet his expectations is definitely not allowed. For him who has been successful all his life, who has never faced any setbacks; he is very weak against defeat.<br />
<br />
So, to Kayneth, right now, between the enemy Waver who obstructed his obtaining of victory and Lancer who was unable to bring him victory, the latter enrages him more.<br />
<br />
"...I'm honestly very sorry. Master."<br />
<br />
Noticing Kayneth's anger, Lancer bowed his head deeply and apologized in a serious tone.<br />
<br />
"I swear on my reputation as a knight, I will bring you Saber's head. Please believe me no matter what."<br />
<br />
"There's no need to swear to me again! That is only the natural result!"<br />
<br />
Kayneth, who had gradually became excited, used an angry voice to suppress Lancer's apologetic voice.<br />
<br />
"You already swore to me. That you would bring me, Kayneth El-Melloi, the Holy Grail! In other words, you will destroy the six other Servants; they mean the same thing. This is the entire battle's premise.<br />
<br />
But what you are saying now... is that oath aimed at victory against Saber alone? This falls far short of the agreement at the start. What's wrong with you?"<br />
<br />
"--I think you're the one that has something wrong with him, Kayneth El-Melloi."<br />
<br />
It's neither Lancer nor Kayneth, but the voice of a third person. Nobody knows where the woman who emerged from the bedroom began to hear the Servant and Master's conversation.<br />
<br />
Although sporting red hair like burning flame, she gives off the feeling of an extraordinarily cold, icy beauty. She looks to be a bit younger than Kayneth, a high class lady perhaps only around twenty years of age. One can tell at a glance that she's a sentimental and prestigious aristocrat. And the temperamental authority emanating from her severe eyes make her seem like an empress.<br />
<br />
Her eyes that look as if they are scolding a subordinate are looking at only one person--Kayneth.<br />
<br />
"Lancer has done very well. It's you who is misjudging the situation."<br />
<br />
"Sola, what are you saying..."<br />
<br />
Considering Kayneth's personality, him not exploding in anger at this point is unfathomable. But this is all because that this woman is a very special being to him.<br />
<br />
Sola-Ui Nuada-Re Sophia-Ri. Kayneth's teacher--the department head of the Department of Eulyphis's daughter. She is also the goddess of victory that will complete Kayneth's glory--that is to say, she is Kayneth's fiancee.<br />
<br />
The marriage of the two renowned families Archibald and Sophia-Ri, the union of the prodigy and the department head's daughter, this was a popular topic in the Clock Tower. Although Sophia-Ri's family crest has been passed on to the first son, so Sola doesn't have too high of a place as a magus.<br />
<br />
But through her veins flows the ancestral magus blood of the Sophia-Ris. The union between Sola who has magic circuits many magnitudes above the average person and the "prodigy" Kayneth will definitely bring about an even more excellent next generation.<br />
<br />
But--the glorious future seen by the bystanders may not necessarily be that happy for the persons involved.<br />
<br />
Sola who's glaring at her fiance and Kayneth who has a horrible expression because he feels humiliaited--no matter how you look at it, those two do not give off a feeling of harmonious love.<br />
<br />
"Kayneth, if you ask me, in that situation Lancer's decision was correct. In order to contend with Berserker, he had no choice but to team up with Saber."<br />
<br />
Although she wasn't present to watch the battle on the warehouse street, Sola used her own familiar to report everything that happened there. Not for the sake of entertainment. Although she has no magic crest, she's still a member of the Sophia-Ris and as thus, she was nurtured in the ways of magecraft since youth. Regarding a battle between magi such as the Heaven's Feel, her own knowledge is not any less than a Master such as Kayneth.<br />
<br />
No, it's rather that from her point of view regarding the battle, the actions of Kayneth as a Master were decidedly lacking.<br />
<br />
"Lancer's Gae Dearg is a very effective noble phantasm against Berserker. Coupled with Saber's aid, it would be a simple matter to defeat that black Servant. This is a very good opportunity to destroy the enemy."<br />
<br />
"...This is because you don't know how terrifying Saber is."<br />
<br />
Kayneth, who was grinding his teeth because he could not attain catharsis, rebutted in a hoarse voice.<br />
<br />
Although Kayneth's fiancee has a very sharp eye for analysis, in the end Sola's not his master and not his commander. As Master, Kayneth was determined to rely on his own decisions to fight since the start. Also, as a man being scolded by his own fiancee, Kayneth's dignity was hurt even more.<br />
<br />
"I used the ability of the Master's perspective to understand Saber's ability. She is a very strong Servant. Her comprehensive ability completely overrides Diarmuid's. A very good opportunity to defeat her was lost!" *<br />
<br />
"You...do you really understand the specialty of your Servant?"<br />
<br />
Sola made a cold, nasal grunt towards the stubborn Kayneth as she said this.<br />
<br />
"Do you think Gae Buidhe is only for looking good? In comparison to Saber who has already received incurable critical damage, wouldn't Berserker whose identity is unknown be more of a threat?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Although he wanted to argue more, Kayneth could not say even a word of rebuttal.<br />
<br />
Towards Sola's offensive manner, Kayneth became reluctantly intimidated.<br />
<br />
"Firstly, if you really consider Saber very dangerous--"<br />
<br />
During Kayneth's silence, Sola continued on.<br />
<br />
"Then why did you leave Saber's Master aside? That completely defenseless Einsbern woman standing to the side. When Lancer occupied Saber's attention and they were in the midst of battle, why did you not attack the opposing Master? But what you did instead was...hide on the sidelines and watch until the end? You're the one who's in the wrong."<br />
<br />
Watching Sola sigh deeply, Kayneth felt as if he was burning with anger at this humiliation but still could only watch her in silence, not saying a word.<br />
<br />
If it was any other person, Kayneth would've put an end to this humiliation long ago. Even if he had to put the title of Lord El-Melloi on the line, he would have definitely inflicted many times the humiliation back at the person.<br />
<br />
But there's only one person in this world, only Sola-Ui Nuada-Re Sophia-Ri, who is the exception to this.<br />
<br />
Not only because she's the daughter of Kayneth's teacher, but also because she's Kayneth's fiancee; his marriage with her would bring Kayneth even more honor and prestige and the future he's always been pursuing.<br />
<br />
This proud as a gem, intelligent lady is the only woman Kayneth, as a man, loves in the entire world.<br />
<br />
The first time they met, even before exchanging a single word, Kayneth's heart was already taken hostage by this woman.<br />
<br />
Perhaps noticing Kayneth's depression, Sola's tone relented a bit and she continued on with less derision:<br />
<br />
"Kayneth. Compared to other Masters, do you know where your advantage lies? That's you yourself."<br />
<br />
"That--obviously--"<br />
<br />
"Adding your own designs onto the original contract system, you really are a prodigy. You deserve being called the greatest prodigy in Eulyphis."<br />
<br />
Even though Kayneth was completely sick of hearing words of compliment, he wouldn't mind hearing these words come out of Sola's mouth no matter how many times she says them.<br />
<br />
But in fact, Sola's opinion of him was not solely flattery. The secret technique Kayneth prepared for this Heaven's Feel completely overwrote the rules of the war designated by the "three original families".<br />
<br />
Originally, there is a cause and effect line between Servant and Master. A technique to separate the right of Command Mantras and the right of supplying prana, letting two separate summoners control one each...borrowing Kayneth's ability as a prodigy, this impossible technique was made possible.<br />
<br />
Kayneth is the magus who owns the Command Mantras, yet the one to supply the Servant with prana is none other than...Sola. They can be said to be a two person team Master.<br />
<br />
"--But Kayneth, although you are first rate as a magus, as a soldier you are merely second rate. Going through all that trouble to complete your preparations, but on the battlefield you were unable to make proper use of them, right?"<br />
<br />
"No, I..."<br />
<br />
"Hey, why do you think I supply prana for Lancer? This is originally what you should be responsible for, so why should I commit to it? Isn't this for the sake of your battles going well, for the sake of letting you attain victory in Heaven's Feel? Compared to those Masters who have to supply Prana to their Servants, you already have a crushing advantage. You can fully utilize your prana to execute various actions."<br />
<br />
"But...the war's just started, it's better to be cautious..."<br />
<br />
"Oh, really? Then why do you demand results so hastily from Lancer?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Although Sola's tone is softer than it was at the start, there is still the implicit meaning outside her words mocking Kayneth's cowardice. Kayneth's expression became even worse.<br />
<br />
"So before you blame Lancer, you should first do some self-reflection. Kayneth, tonight you--"<br />
<br />
"Sola-sama, please stop here."<br />
<br />
A sudden and low-toned voice interrupted Sola.<br />
<br />
It's Lancer. It's unknown when he raised his head, looking straight at Sola.<br />
<br />
"If you continue to humiliate my Master, then as a knight I cannot tolerate it any longer."<br />
<br />
"No, that wasn't my intent...I apologize. I crossed the line."<br />
<br />
Sola, who up until a moment ago had the dignity of an empress, apologized and lowered her eyes as if in shame after one sentence from Lancer. No matter who looks at this transformation, it's way too sudden.<br />
<br />
In Kayneth's heart, the scene before him left a very negative impact. Sola has always nagged at him incessantly, and has never listened to him even once. Him, who is to become her husband soon. Sola, who is to become his wife soon. Why do the words of a Servant have more weight than those of her future husband?<br />
<br />
And since the start, Sola was arguing with him to protect Lancer. Perhaps she could not stand watching Lancer being scolded?<br />
<br />
Kayneth watched Sola's eyes which were fixated on Lancer, and saw some emotion in his fiancee's eyes that he has never before witnessed before. And then he shifted his eyes towards Lancer--<br />
<br />
The scintillating mole under Lancer's left eye caught his attention. Is that the fabled "tear mole" of Diarmuid ua Duibhne that attracted females?<br />
<br />
No, baseless suspicion is stupid. Even a commoner would know that Sola was the daughter of the renowned Sophia-Ri family. Even though she doe not possess a magic crest, she still has very strong resistance against this type of charming spell.<br />
<br />
Unless, she herself does not resist against this type of charm willingly, then--<br />
<br />
Just as Kayneth was lost in thought, the fire alarm went off without warning, interrupting his train of thought.<br />
<br />
"...What? What's happening?'<br />
<br />
Sola mumbled confusedly, and at the same time the telephone in the room began to ring. The call display shows that it's from the lobby.<br />
<br />
Kayneth calmly lifted up the receiver to listen to the receptionist. When he finished, Kayneth's gaze once again regained the sharpness unique to magi.<br />
<br />
"It seems like there's a fire somewhere downstairs, the management is telling us to evacuate."<br />
<br />
Kayneth said to Sola as he hung up the phone.<br />
<br />
"Although the fire is not too severe, the places that caught fire are very scattered. It looks like arson."<br />
<br />
"Arson? Tonight?"<br />
<br />
"Yeah, I think it's definitely not coincidental."<br />
<br />
Kayneth made a disdainful sound. The restlessness and worries that were in his heart earlier disappeared completely.<br />
<br />
"This is a plan to disperse the crowd. The opponent must be a magus. Looks like he doesn't want to do battle in a building with too many bystanders."<br />
<br />
Sola speaks with a tense expression.<br />
<br />
"Then--an ambush?"<br />
<br />
"I'm afraid so. It might be that guy from the warehouse street who wants to play some more.<br />
<br />
Interesting. That's exactly what we want, right Lancer?"<br />
<br />
"Yes, exactly."<br />
<br />
Lancer nodded definitively, as if preparing to battle with the enemy. Out of all seven Masters, there is only one person who would be in such a rush to attack Kayneth--that is the Master of Saber, whose Servant was hit by Gae Buidhe. He must want to dispel this curse as soon as possible.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, go to the floor below to meet them. But don't disperse them too quickly."<br />
<br />
At Kayneth's hidden intents within the words, Lancer only nodded:<br />
<br />
"Understood. Cut off the attackers' path of retreat, then chase them here, is that it?"<br />
<br />
"Yes. Since we have visitors then why not let them take a good look at Kayneth El-Melloi's magic atelier?"<br />
<br />
This hotel, as Kayneth's stronghold, must have undergone complete renovation. Not the material type of renovation, but a fortification through magecraft. In this building totaling thirty-two floors, Kayneth's bounded field covers twenty-four floors. This place can be called a castle of magecraft. In addition, there are three magical furnaces for Kayneth only and to replace hounds there are ten summoned evil spirits and apparitions. There isn't even a flaw in the drainage pipes, Kayneth completely covered the area underneath the hall with his bounded field.<br />
<br />
Instead of attacking enemy territory, it's much better to perfect one's own territory. As for the challenger who dares set step in here, Kayneth will make him realize the real terror of Lord El-Melloi.<br />
<br />
"Since all the other customers are already gone, there won't be anything to worry about. You can both use your full power to fight."<br />
<br />
The unsuppressible sound of laughter spilled out from Kayneth's throat. And the knight who could not stop trembling in excitement also rushed out.<br />
<br />
To Kayneth right now, the only thing that is needed is action. Only action and results can dispel the humiliation inflicted upon him by Sola. Right now, the only thing to do is to make full use of his own potential that made others call him a prodigy, to prove his capabilities.<br />
<br />
Yes, the Kayneth right now desires blood. The dark anger that has been bottled up inside him must be offset by somebody's blood. The unfortunate enemy who coincidentally showed up to attack right now is about to become the perfect offering.<br />
<br />
"You said I was a second rate soldier, I'm about to make you take those words back. Sola."<br />
<br />
"Okay. I'll be waiting."<br />
<br />
Kayneth's fiancee who's usually always criticizing him, only at this moment did she watch him with a smiling face. Kayneth's fighting spirit heightened even more--<br />
<br />
The customers who were awakened by the fire alarm in the midst of their dreams and herded outside to the parking lot combined their unhappiness of their fear of the fire, their drowsiness, and the cold outside together to form very scary expressions. In the midst of these people, the employees of the hotel scurried about busily.<br />
<br />
"...Mr. Archibald! Kayneth El-Melloi Archibald! Are you here?"<br />
<br />
Of all the names recorded on the customer list, there is only one person whose presence has not been confirmed, the bellhop called him in a frantic voice. Everyone regarded this largesse customer who reserved the entire top floor of the hotel very highly. On some level, this is the person they least want to be in danger.<br />
<br />
"Mr. Archibald! Are you here?"<br />
<br />
"--I am here. Don't worry."<br />
<br />
A resonant voice came from behind the bellhop, but as the bellhop turned around he became confused. The person speaking to him was a Japanese male wearing an old-styled coat.<br />
<br />
This kind of joke is too much. The angry bellhop was about to yell at him--but he was captivated by the man's eyes.<br />
<br />
That man's eyes held an indescribable, mysterious force of attraction; the bellhop was unable to avoid his eyes, and was not able to even speak.<br />
<br />
"I am Kayneth El-Melloi Archibald. My wife Sola is with me."<br />
<br />
This unknown Japanese male stated in a clear voice. And the bellhop accepted this without any suspicion as if hypnotized.<br />
<br />
"...Is that so? Ah, yes. That's it."<br />
<br />
After the bellhop checked off a spot on the "escaped" section of his list, finally confirming that all the customers were safe, he exhaled a long breath. All of his suspicions while speaking to Archibald earlier and his feelings that something was wrong disappeared without a trace.<br />
<br />
Watching the employee continue on to tend to other customers, Emiya Kiritsugu left the chaotic crowd. His earlier hypnotic suggestion, to a commoner with no magic resistance whatsoever, would not be broken in a short period of time.<br />
<br />
After walking to a shady, dark area some distance away from the hotel, Kiritsugu pulled out the cellphone in his pocket as he scanned the surroundings to ensure no one was watching him. Cellphones were very common amongst the people, and has given Kiritsugu great help. It is a simple yet useful wireless apparatus for communication and holding it will not draw any suspicion from anyone.<br />
<br />
First he has to contact Maiya who was positioned for surveillance.<br />
<br />
"Everything set on your end?"<br />
<br />
"No irregularities. Ready."<br />
<br />
Maiya's position is a tall building still under construction diagonally across Fuyuki's Hyatt hotel. From there it's possible to clearly see Kayneth's room, that was the position Kiritsugu designated.<br />
<br />
Kiritsugu sighed lightly, reaching for his cigarette box with one hand, and dialing a set of numbers on the cellphone with the other.<br />
<br />
Kiritsugu dialed an empty number. But there was no response whatsoever from his cellphone. The modified communication loops were not connecting to an analog signal, but to the trigger of the C4 bomb.<br />
<br />
The bomb only caused a very small explosion, to the point where the sound of the explosion cannot even be heard outside the hotel.<br />
<br />
But what resounded in the night was the horrifying sound of reinforced concrete splintering and collapsing.<br />
<br />
The evacuees who noticed something was wrong saw the sudden change in the towering building and began to shout in panic.<br />
<br />
"The hotel, the hotel is collapsing!"<br />
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Looking down from the 32nd floor--the top floor--of Fuyuki's Hyatt hotel. There is no building taller than this in all of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
But this title of the highest building will soon become that of the soon-to-be completed Shinto shopping center. But because the Shinto shopping center is still under construction, this Hyatt hotel is the top for already completed buildings.<br />
<br />
Accompanying the unstoppable growth of Shinto, there will be more and more new hotels. But the Hyatt hotel which has the most advanced facilities and best service standards will not give up this spot to anyone else. It's not only the hotel's managers and staff who think so; but even the hotel's customers are amazed by Hyatt's high quality service and management.<br />
<br />
But not even living in such a luxurious room, sitting in the real-leather sofa by the window, eased Kayneth Archibald El-Melloi's depression in the slightest.<br />
<br />
To him, the items of this room are merely "a wasteful gathering". It's merely a somber room, some expensive furniture, and some fancy everyday items. To Kayneth who's been born into aristocracy, there's nothing he can't stand more than originally common things being dressed up in fancy outfits to falsely appear aristocratic. But right now that's exactly what this hotel room is like. There isn't the slightest bit of historical background nor cultural heritage to this room. It is merely a pigsty decorated by a luxurious appearance.<br />
<br />
But the instigator of this lowly feeling is not limited to just this hotel; this extremely tiny island nation known as Japan is filled with things to leave Kayneth with an unhappy, ugly feeling.<br />
<br />
Even the tiny island of Hong Kong can give off a very local, folk-style feeling. But right now Fuyuki's Shinto does not show a bit of its local culture. Like now, overlooking the city's night scenery from a high spot, there is no way for you to guess exactly in which city of which country you are. Simply gathering the most common items and putting them together--if he were to be asked what exactly this city is, Kayneth would say it is merely like a mountain of rubbish.<br />
<br />
If this eastern-most island nation preserved its original, honest backwater fishing village feeling then it would be much more interesting than it is now.... But unfortunately when it comes to the ability to comprehend things like this, a race like the Japanese probably could not do it. This undeveloped country which did not even have a constitution a hundred years ago wants to forge forward and compete with western countries by purely relying on technological science and financial development, as if they wanted to unabashedly force their way into the ranks of the developed countries. It is indeed very difficult to speak reason with these people.<br />
<br />
Kayneth used a finger to gently tap his head which has a slight headache due to his annoyance and sighed irately.<br />
<br />
In reality, he isn't the type of person to get upset over small things such as these, but something else is the cause of his irritation.<br />
<br />
The wide screen TV in front of him suddenly stopped its late night program and began broadcasting urgent news. The newscaster is at the scene live reporting on an explosion caused by sources unknown on a warehouse street by the coastline of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
According to nearby residents who heard the explosion, firetrucks were on the scene about four hours ago. Although there is no news yet, those police who've already begun their investigation on-site are definitely hiding their findings. How can the ignorant, common people be able to make a correct judgment on something that surpasses their knowledge?<br />
<br />
It's not simple being the supervisor in the Holy Church either. To count the time, within 30 minutes after Kayneth canceled the bounded field, all the cover-up tasks had been completed.<br />
<br />
Now the entirity of the truth lies solely in the memories those few who were present. One of those people was Kayneth, Servant Lancer--heroic spirit Diarmuid ua Duibhne's Master.<br />
<br />
The beginning of the long awaited Heaven's Feel. And the thoroughly prepared for first battle. Although the results are different from his expectations.<br />
<br />
Even in his youth, Kayneth Archibald appeared to be more outstanding than other kids. No matter what the problem is, nobody could find a better solution than Kayneth's; an opponent who can win against him in a competition is non-existent.<br />
<br />
Yet his effort had not surpassed the normal sense of purpose. Simply believing that his research results would be better than someone else's at some place, some time. That was all.<br />
<br />
Because of that, Kayneth was already seen as a "prodigy" by others in his youth.<br />
<br />
This fact is known by everyone. Nobody had any doubts about his title of "prodigy", and nothing had ever threatened his position as "prodigy". So there was no need for him to be proud or egotistic, he simply enjoyed his deserved title as "prodigy".<br />
<br />
He has never been in a tight spot nor has he been extremely frustrated. In the world of the young Kayneth, he was the master of everything. There isn't a need to doubt this in the slightest. He was a talented magus prodigy. He was also the heir of the well-known Archibald family. Not only did he inherit the magic crest passed down through the generations, he himself possessed talent rarely witnessed in this world. All of these "facts" made all the honors received by Kayneth seem matter-of-fact. So as to believing that there's nothing in this world Kayneth cannot achieve with his power, this kind of self-confidence is not unfounded. This is not the mistake of Kayneth himself, but the common knowledge of all those around him.<br />
<br />
Even in the busy Clock Tower amongst the numerous, successful researchers, his crowning to the famous title Lord El-Melloi by a huge lead made everyone nod approvingly. But to Kayneth who has become used to being called "prodigy", to him who's always been the target of admiration and jealousy, Kayneth did not feel the slightest feeling of satisfaction or accomplishment. All of this is merely life's "inevitable result" to him.<br />
<br />
The past was like that, and the future will definitely be like that. This is a sacred and inviolable "agreement of life", to Kayneth there is no doubt about that.<br />
<br />
Because of that, to him who can already predict the entire world--if a very rare, to the point of impossible, "accident" occurred, then that is the chaos Kayneth absolutely cannot tolerate; it is an insult and blasphemy to God's order.<br />
<br />
Such as--<br />
<br />
The Servant, Saber, who has clearly been caught in his palm, escaped so very easily. Such an unspeakable inconceivability.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, come."<br />
<br />
"--Yes, awaiting orders."<br />
<br />
As soon as the words left his mouth, the handsome Heroic Sprit appeared obediently and respectfully in front of Kayneth, stooped in a bow. To Kayneth who is the main lecturer of spirit conjuring, speaking directly with the spiritual form poses no trouble, and is in fact very familiar. But a conversation like this face-to-face is very rare.<br />
<br />
At least, if his Servant is face to face with him, Kayneth can observe the most minute changes in his expression while conversing with him. As for calling this type of activity a conversation--it might be more fitting to call it an interrogation instead.<br />
<br />
"Thanks for your hard work tonight. I was able to witness very well the might of Diarmuid ua Duibhne's twin spears."<br />
<br />
"Thank you, Master."<br />
<br />
Lancer replied simply and frankly. He did not feel proud upon hearing the compliment, nor did he show telltale signs of happiness, nor did he seem dissatisfied. He only accepted it with the stringent humility of a knight.<br />
<br />
But to the eyes of Kayneth, this definitely was not Lancer's normal expression--he's hiding something.<br />
<br />
"Ah, please answer my question honestly. ...You, what do you plan on doing?"<br />
<br />
"...You, what do you mean?"<br />
<br />
Even faced with Kayneth's sudden question with an air of interrogation, Lancer still kept his very cautious attitude.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, you swore to me as a Servant. To do everything in your power to help me attain victory in the Heaven's Feel. Right?"<br />
<br />
"Yes, that is correct."<br />
<br />
"Then why are you not serious about this?"<br />
<br />
Even being scolded so by Kayneth, Lancer did not show the faintest expressions of anger or guilt, he only kept his head lowered with a serious face. Perhaps he was long since prepared for this interrogation.<br />
<br />
"...I only did it for the Knight's honor. Not for viewing the battle as a game."<br />
<br />
"Oh? Not admitting it?"<br />
<br />
Kayneth made a disdainful grunting sound, then continued the questions.<br />
<br />
"Then, let me ask you, why did you let Saber go?"<br />
<br />
"That's because--"<br />
<br />
"You had overwhelming advantage more than once, but both times you did not strike, do you really want me to control you with a Command Mantra?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Lancer had no response this time, he only held his silence.<br />
<br />
"I'll say it again. I witnessed all of tonight's battle. Only because of this am I able to ask these questions. Lancer, do you feel that battles are 'fun'?"<br />
<br />
Looking at the silent knight with his head lowered, Kayneth sneered and continued.<br />
<br />
"Are you that happy? To fight with Saber. To the point of not being able to bring yourself to finish her off?"<br />
<br />
To a bystander, they might praise Lancer's bravery and finesse in battle. But from the Master, Kayneth's point of view, bravery and finesse without any results--this point enrages him.<br />
<br />
The original relic prepared to summon his preferred heroic spirit Alexander was stolen by his ungrateful student, Waver Velvet. But this Waver's power does not match at all with that of Alexander's, in the end being unable to control his own Servant and causing Alexander to go on a rampage. Because of Waver's uselessness, the situation then descended into a chaotic status, destroying Kayneth's Lancer's chance at victory... Kayneth has never had so much bad luck. And the cause of all of this is Waver alone, but being angry at a person not in front of him is useless. He can only store this anger inside of him, waiting for his time to face Waver in battle when he could dispel all this anger at him. Regarding this sort of "external anger" Kayneth is very realistic, calm, and brutal.<br />
<br />
But, conversely, Kayneth has no method of controlling his "internal anger". To Kayneth who has led a life of being admired, who has never had any contact with defeat his entire life, whether himself or a subordinate--even if only a little bit--anything that does not meet his expectations is definitely not allowed. For him who has been successful all his life, who has never faced any setbacks; he is very weak against defeat.<br />
<br />
So, to Kayneth, right now, between the enemy Waver who obstructed his obtaining of victory and Lancer who was unable to bring him victory, the latter enrages him more.<br />
<br />
"...I'm honestly very sorry. Master."<br />
<br />
Noticing Kayneth's anger, Lancer bowed his head deeply and apologized in a serious tone.<br />
<br />
"I swear on my reputation as a knight, I will bring you Saber's head. Please believe me no matter what."<br />
<br />
"There's no need to swear to me again! That is only the natural result!"<br />
<br />
Kayneth, who had gradually became excited, used an angry voice to suppress Lancer's apologetic voice.<br />
<br />
"You already swore to me. That you would bring me, Kayneth El-Melloi, the Holy Grail! In other words, you will destroy the six other Servants; they mean the same thing. This is the entire battle's premise.<br />
<br />
But what you are saying now... is that oath aimed at victory against Saber alone? This falls far short of the agreement at the start. What's wrong with you?"<br />
<br />
"--I think you're the one that has something wrong with him, Kayneth El-Melloi."<br />
<br />
It's neither Lancer nor Kayneth, but the voice of a third person. Nobody knows where the woman who emerged from the bedroom began to hear the Servant and Master's conversation.<br />
<br />
Although sporting red hair like burning flame, she gives off the feeling of an extraordinarily cold, icy beauty. She looks to be a bit younger than Kayneth, a high class lady perhaps only around twenty years of age. One can tell at a glance that she's a sentimental and prestigious aristocrat. And the temperamental authority emanating from her severe eyes make her seem like an empress.<br />
<br />
Her eyes that look as if they are scolding a subordinate are looking at only one person--Kayneth.<br />
<br />
"Lancer has done very well. It's you who is misjudging the situation."<br />
<br />
"Sola, what are you saying..."<br />
<br />
Considering Kayneth's personality, him not exploding in anger at this point is unfathomable. But this is all because that this woman is a very special being to him.<br />
<br />
Sola-Ui Nuada-Re Sophia-Ri. Kayneth's teacher--the department head of the Department of Eulyphis's daughter. She's also Kayneth's glorious, fateful girl--that is to say, she is Kayneth's fiancee.<br />
<br />
The marriage of the two renowned families Archibald and Sophia-Ri, the union of the prodigy and the department head's daughter, this was a popular topic in the Clock Tower. Although Sophia-Ri's family crest has been passed on to the first son, so Sola doesn't have too high of a place as a magus.<br />
<br />
But through her veins flows the ancestral magus blood of the Sophia-Ris. The union between Sola who has many more magic circuits than the average person and the "prodigy" Kayneth will definitely bring about an even more excellent next generation.<br />
<br />
But--the glorious future seen by the bystanders may not necessarily be that happy for the persons involved.<br />
<br />
Sola who's glaring at her fiance and Kayneth who has a horrible expression because he feels humiliaited--no matter how you look at it, those two do not give off a feeling of love and harmony.<br />
<br />
"Kayneth, if you ask me, in that situation Lancer's decision was correct. In order to contend with Berserker, he had no choice but to team up with Saber."<br />
<br />
Although she wasn't present to watch the battle on the warehouse street, Sola used her own familiar to report everything that happened there. Not for the sake of entertainment. Although she has no magic crest, she's still a member of the Sophia-Ris and as thus, she was nurtured in the ways of magecraft since youth. Regarding a battle between magi such as the Heaven's Feel, her own knowledge is not any worse than a Master such as Kayneth.<br />
<br />
No, it's rather that from her point of view regarding the battle, the actions of Kayneth as a Master were decidedly lacking.<br />
<br />
"Lancer's Gae Dearg is a very effective noble phantasm against Berserker. Coupled with Saber's aid, it would be a simple matter to defeat that black Servant. This is a very good opportunity to destroy the enemy."<br />
<br />
"...This is because you don't know how terrifying Saber is."<br />
<br />
Kayneth, who was grinding his teeth because he could not attain catharsis, rebutted in a hoarse voice.<br />
<br />
Although Kayneth's fiancee has a very sharp eye for analysis, in the end Sola's not his master and not his commander. As Master, Kayneth was determined to rely on his own decisions to fight since the start. Also, as a man being scolded by his own fiancee, Kayneth's dignity was hurt even more.<br />
<br />
"I used the ability of the Master's perspective to understand Saber's ability. She is a very strong Servant. Her comprehensive ability completely overrides Diarmuid's. A very good opportunity to defeat her was lost!" **<br />
<br />
"You...do you really understand the specialty of your Servant?"<br />
<br />
Sola made a cold, nasal grunt towards the stubborn Kayneth as she said this.<br />
<br />
"Do you think Gae Buidhe is only for looking good? In comparison to Saber who has already received incurable critical damage, wouldn't Berserker whose identity is unknown be more of a threat?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Although he wanted to argue more, Kayneth could not say even a word of rebuttal.<br />
<br />
Towards Sola's offensive manner, Kayneth unwillingly became cowardly.<br />
<br />
"Firstly, if you really consider Saber very dangerous--"<br />
<br />
During Kayneth's silence, Sola continued on.<br />
<br />
"Then why did you leave Saber's Master aside? That completely defenseless Einsbern woman standing to the side. When Lancer occupied Saber's attention and they were in the midst of battle, why did you not attack the opposing Master? But what you did instead was...hide on the sidelines and watch until the end? You're the one who's in the wrong."<br />
<br />
Watching Sola sigh deeply, Kayneth felt as if he was burning from humiliation but still could only watch her in silence, not saying a word.<br />
<br />
If it was any other person, Kayneth would've put an end to this humiliation long ago. Even if he had to put the title of Lord El-Melloi on the line, he would have definitely inflicted many times the humiliation back at the person.<br />
<br />
But there's only one person in this world, only Sola-Ui Nuada-Re Sophia-Ri, who is the exception to this.<br />
<br />
Not only because she's the daughter of Kayneth's teacher, but also because she's Kayneth's fiancee; his marriage with her would bring Kayneth even more honor and peerage and the future he's always been pursuing.<br />
<br />
This proud as a gem, intelligent lady is the only woman Kayneth, as a man, loves in the entire world.<br />
<br />
The first time they met, even before exchanging a single word, Kayneth's heart was already taken hostage by this woman.<br />
<br />
Perhaps noticing Kayneth's depression, Sola's tone relented a bit and she continued on with less derision:<br />
<br />
"Kayneth. Compared to other Masters, do you know where your advantage lies? That's you yourself."<br />
<br />
"That--obviously--"<br />
<br />
"Adding your own designs onto the original contract system, you really are a prodigy. You deserve being called one of the prodigies in Eulyphis."<br />
<br />
Even though Kayneth was completely sick of hearing words of compliment, he wouldn't mind hearing these words come out of Sola's mouth no matter how many times she says them.<br />
<br />
But in fact, Sola's opinion of him was not solely flattery. The secret technique Kayneth prepared for this Heaven's Feel completely overwrote the rules of the war designated by the "three original families".<br />
<br />
Originally, there is a cause and effect line between Servant and Master. A technique to separate the right of Command Mantras and the right of supplying prana, letting two separate summoners control one each...borrowing Kayneth's ability as a prodigy, this impossible technique was made possible.<br />
<br />
Kayneth is the magus who owns the Command Mantras, yet the one to supply the Servant with prana is none other than...Sola. They can be said to be a two person team Master.<br />
<br />
"--But Kayneth, although you are first rate as a magus, as a soldier you are merely second rate. Going through all that trouble to complete your preparations, but on the battlefield you were unable to make proper use of them, right?"<br />
<br />
"No, I..."<br />
<br />
"Hey, why do you think I supply prana for Lancer? This is originally what you should be responsible for, so why should I commit to it? Isn't this for the sake of your battles going well, for the sake of letting you attain victory in Heaven's Feel? Compared to those Masters who have to supply Prana to their Servants, you already have a crushing advantage. You can fully utilize your prana to execute various actions."<br />
<br />
"But...the war's just started, it's better to be cautious..."<br />
<br />
"Oh, really? Then why do you demand results so hastily from Lancer?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Although Sola's tone is softer than it was at the start, there is still the implicit meaning outside her words mocking Kayneth's cowardice. Kayneth's expression became even worse.<br />
<br />
"So before you blame Lancer, you should first do some self-reflection. Kayneth, tonight you--"<br />
<br />
"Sola-sama, please stop here."<br />
<br />
A sudden and low-toned voice interrupted Sola.<br />
<br />
It's Lancer. It's unknown when he raised his head, looking straight at Sola.<br />
<br />
"If you continue to humiliate my Master, then as a knight I cannot tolerate it any longer."<br />
<br />
"No, that wasn't my intent...I apologize. I crossed the line."<br />
<br />
Sola, who up until a moment ago had the dignity of an empress, apologized and lowered her eyes as if in shame after one sentence from Lancer. No matter who looks at this transformation, it's way too sudden.<br />
<br />
In Kayneth's heart, the scene before him left a very negative impact. Sola has always nagged at him incessantly, and has never listened to him even once. Him, who is to become her husband soon. Sola, who is to become his wife soon. Why do the words of a Servant have more weight than those of her future husband?<br />
<br />
And since the start, Sola was arguing with him to protect Lancer. Perhaps she could not stand watching Lancer being scolded?<br />
<br />
Kayneth watched Sola's eyes which were fixated on Lancer, and saw some emotion in his fiancee's eyes that he has never before witnessed before. And then he shifted his eyes towards Lancer--<br />
<br />
The scintillating mole under Lancer's left eye caught his attention. Is that the fabled "tear mole" of Diarmuid ua Duibhne that attracted females?<br />
<br />
No, baseless suspicion is stupid. Even a commoner would know that Sola was the daughter of the renowned Sophia-Ri family. Even though she doe not possess a magic crest, she still has very strong resistance against this type of charming spell.<br />
<br />
Unless, she herself does not resist against this type of charm willingly, then--<br />
<br />
Just as Kayneth was lost in thought, the fire alarm went off without warning, interrupting his train of thought.<br />
<br />
"...What? What's happening?'<br />
<br />
Sola mumbled confusedly, and at the same time the telephone in the room began to ring. The call display shows that it's from the lobby.<br />
<br />
"It seems like there's a fire somewhere downstairs, the management is telling us to evacuate."<br />
<br />
Kayneth said to Sola as he hung up the phone.<br />
<br />
"Although the fire is not too severe, the places that caught fire are very scattered. It looks like arson."<br />
<br />
"Arson? Tonight?"<br />
<br />
"Yeah, I think it's definitely not coincidental."<br />
<br />
Kayneth made a disdainful sound. The restlessness and worries that were in his heart earlier disappeared completely.<br />
<br />
"This is a plan to disperse the crowd. The opponent must be a magus. Looks like he doesn't want to do battle in a building with too many bystanders."<br />
<br />
Sola speaks with a tense expression.<br />
<br />
"Then--an ambush?"<br />
<br />
"I'm afraid so. It might be that guy from the warehouse street who wants to play some more.<br />
<br />
Interesting. That's exactly what we want, right Lancer?"<br />
<br />
"Yes, exactly."<br />
<br />
Lancer nodded definitively, as if preparing to battle with the enemy. Out of all seven Masters, there is only one person who would be in such a rush to attack Kayneth--that is the Master of Saber, whose Servant was hit by Gae Buidhe. He must want to dispel this curse as soon as possible.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, go to the floor below to meet them. But don't disperse them too quickly."<br />
<br />
At Kayneth's hidden intents within the words, Lancer only nodded:<br />
<br />
"Understood. Cut off the attackers' path of retreat, then chase them here, is that it?"<br />
<br />
"Yes. Since we have visitors then why not let them take a good look at Kayneth El-Melloi's magic atelier?"<br />
<br />
This hotel, as Kayneth's stronghold, must have undergone complete renovation. Not the material type of renovation, but a fortification through magecraft. In this building totaling thirty-two floors, Kayneth's bounded field covers twenty-four floors. This place can be called a castle of magecraft. In addition, there are three magical furnaces for Kayneth only and to replace hounds there are ten summoned evil spirits and apparitions. There isn't even a flaw in the drainage pipes, Kayneth completely covered the area underneath the hall with his bounded field.<br />
<br />
Instead of attacking enemy territory, it's much better to perfect one's own territory. As for the challenger who dares set step in here, Kayneth will make him realize the real terror of Lord El-Melloi.<br />
<br />
"Since all the other customers are already gone, there won't be anything to worry about. You can both use your full power to fight."<br />
<br />
The unsuppressible sound of laughter spilled out from Kayneth's throat. And the knight who could not stop trembling in excitement also rushed out.<br />
<br />
To Kayneth right now, the only thing that is needed is action. Only action and results can dispel the humiliation inflicted upon him by Sola. Right now, the only thing to do is to make full use of his own potential that made others call him a prodigy, to prove his capabilities.<br />
<br />
Yes, the Kayneth right now desires blood. The dark anger that has been bottled up inside him must be offset by somebody's blood. The unfortunate enemy who coincidentally showed up to attack right now is about to become the perfect offering.<br />
<br />
"You said I was a second rate soldier, I'm about to make you take those words back. Sola."<br />
<br />
"Okay. I'll be waiting."<br />
<br />
Kayneth's fiancee who's usually always criticizing him, only at this moment did she watch him with a smiling face. Kayneth's fighting spirit heightened even more--<br />
<br />
The customers who were awakened by the fire alarm in the midst of their dreams and herded outside to the parking lot combined their unhappiness of their fear of the fire, their drowsiness, and the cold outside together to form very scary expressions. In the midst of these people, the employees of the hotel scurried about busily.<br />
<br />
"...Mr. Archibald! Kayneth El-Melloi Archibald! Are you here?"<br />
<br />
Of all the names recorded on the customer list, there is only one person whose presence has not been confirmed, the bellhop called him in a frantic voice. Everyone regarded this largesse customer who reserved the entire top floor of the hotel very highly. On some level, this is the person they least want to be in danger.<br />
<br />
"Mr. Archibald! Are you here?"<br />
<br />
"--I am here. Don't worry."<br />
<br />
A resonant voice came from behind the bellhop, but as the bellhop turned around he became confused. The person speaking to him was a Japanese male wearing an old-styled coat.<br />
<br />
This kind of joke is too much. The angry bellhop was about to yell at him--but he was captivated by the man's eyes.<br />
<br />
That man's eyes held an indescribable, mysterious force of attraction; the bellhop was unable to avoid his eyes, and was not able to even speak.<br />
<br />
"I am Kayneth El-Melloi Archibald. My wife Sola is with me."<br />
<br />
This unknown Japanese male stated in a clear voice. And the bellhop accepted this without any suspicion as if hypnotized.<br />
<br />
"...Is that so? Ah, yes. That's it."<br />
<br />
After the bellhop checked off a spot on the "escaped" section of his list, finally confirming that all the customers were safe, he exhaled a long breath. All of his suspicions while speaking to Archibald earlier and his feelings that something was wrong disappeared without a trace.<br />
<br />
Watching the employee continue on to tend to other customers, Emiya Kiritsugu left the chaotic crowd. His earlier hypnotic suggestion, to a commoner with no magic resistance whatsoever, would not be broken in a short period of time.<br />
<br />
After walking to a shady, dark area some distance away from the hotel, Kiritsugu pulled out the cellphone in his pocket as he scanned the surroundings to ensure no one was watching him. Cellphones were very common amongst the people, and has given Kiritsugu great help. It is a simple yet useful wireless apparatus for communication and holding it will not draw any suspicion from anyone.<br />
<br />
First he has to contact Maiya who was positioned for surveillance.<br />
<br />
"Everything set on your end?"<br />
<br />
"No irregularities. Ready."<br />
<br />
Maiya's position is a tall building still under construction diagonally across Fuyuki's Hyatt hotel. From there it's possible to clearly see Kayneth's room, that was the position Kiritsugu designated.<br />
<br />
Kiritsugu sighed lightly, reaching for his tobacco box with one hand, and dialing a set of numbers on the cellphone with the other.<br />
<br />
Kiritsugu dialed an empty number. But there was no response whatsoever from his cellphone. The modified communication loops were not connecting to an analog signal, but to the trigger of the C4 bomb.<br />
<br />
The bomb only caused a very small explosion, to the point where the sound of the explosion cannot even be heard outside the hotel.<br />
<br />
But what resounded in the night was the horrifying sound of reinforced concrete splintering and collapsing.<br />
<br />
The evacuees who noticed something was wrong saw the sudden change in the towering building and began to shout in panic.<br />
<br />
"The hotel, the hotel is collapsing!"<br />
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Looking down from the 32nd floor--the top floor--of Fuyuki's Hyatt hotel. There is no building taller than this in all of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
But this title of the highest building will soon become that of the soon-to-be completed Shinto shopping center. But because the Shinto shopping center is still under construction, this Hyatt hotel is the top for already completed buildings.<br />
<br />
Accompanying the unstoppable growth of Shinto, there will be more and more new hotels. But the Hyatt hotel which has the most advanced facilities and best service standards will not give up this spot to anyone else. It's not only the hotel's managers and staff who think so; but even the hotel's customers are amazed by Hyatt's high quality service and management.<br />
<br />
But not even living in such a luxurious room, sitting in the real-leather sofa by the window, eased Kayneth Archibald El-Melloi's depression in the slightest.<br />
<br />
To him, the items of this room are merely "a wasteful gathering". It's merely a somber room, some expensive furniture, and some fancy everyday items. To Kayneth who's been born into aristocracy, there's nothing he can't stand more than originally common things being dressed up in fancy outfits to falsely appear aristocratic. But right now that's exactly what this hotel room is like. There isn't the slightest bit of historical background nor cultural heritage to this room. It is merely a pigsty decorated by a luxurious appearance.<br />
<br />
But the instigator of this lowly feeling is not limited to just this hotel; this extremely tiny island nation known as Japan is filled with things to leave Kayneth with an unhappy, ugly feeling.<br />
<br />
Even the tiny island of Hong Kong can give off a very local, folk-style feeling. But right now Fuyuki's Shinto does not show a bit of its local culture. Like now, overlooking the city's night scenery from a high spot, there is no way for you to guess exactly in which city of which country you are. Simply gathering the most common items and putting them together--if he were to be asked what exactly this city is, Kayneth would say it is merely like a mountain of rubbish.<br />
<br />
If this eastern-most island nation preserved its original, honest backwater fishing village feeling then it would be much more interesting than it is now.... But unfortunately when it comes to the ability to comprehend things like this, a race like the Japanese probably could not do it. This undeveloped country which did not even have a constitution a hundred years ago wants to forge forward and compete with western countries by purely relying on technological science and financial development, as if they wanted to unabashedly force their way into the ranks of the developed countries. It is indeed very difficult to speak reason with these people.<br />
<br />
Kayneth used a finger to gently tap his head which has a slight headache due to his annoyance and sighed irately.<br />
<br />
In reality, he isn't the type of person to get upset over small things such as these, but something else is the cause of his irritation.<br />
<br />
The wide screen TV in front of him suddenly stopped its late night program and began broadcasting urgent news. The newscaster is at the scene live reporting on an explosion caused by sources unknown on a warehouse street by the coastline of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
According to nearby residents who heard the explosion, firetrucks were on the scene about four hours ago. Although there is no news yet, those police who've already begun their investigation on-site are definitely hiding their findings. How can the ignorant, common people be able to make a correct judgment on something that surpasses their knowledge?<br />
<br />
It's not simple being the supervisor in the Holy Church either. To count the time, within 30 minutes after Kayneth canceled the barrier, all the cover-up tasks had been completed.<br />
<br />
Now the entirity of the truth lies solely in the memories those few who were present. One of those people was Kayneth, Servant Lancer--heroic spirit Diarmuid ua Duibhne's Master.<br />
<br />
The beginning of the long awaited Heaven's Feel. And the thoroughly prepared for first battle. Although the results are different from his expectations.<br />
<br />
Even in his youth, Kayneth Archibald appeared to be more outstanding than other kids. No matter what the problem is, nobody could find a better solution than Kayneth's; an opponent who can win against him in a competition is non-existent.<br />
<br />
Yet his effort had not surpassed the normal sense of purpose. Simply believing that his research results would be better than someone else's at some place, some time. That was all.<br />
<br />
Because of that, Kayneth was already seen as a "prodigy" by others in his youth.<br />
<br />
This fact is known by everyone. Nobody had any doubts about his title of "prodigy", and nothing had ever threatened his position as "prodigy". So there was no need for him to be proud or egotistic, he simply enjoyed his deserved title as "prodigy".<br />
<br />
He has never been in a tight spot nor has he been extremely frustrated. In the world of the young Kayneth, he was the master of everything. There isn't a need to doubt this in the slightest. He was a talented magus prodigy. He was also the heir of the well-known Archibald family. Not only did he inherit the magic crest passed down through the generations, he himself possessed talent rarely witnessed in this world. All of these "facts" made all the honors received by Kayneth seem matter-of-fact. So as to believing that there's nothing in this world Kayneth cannot achieve with his power, this kind of self-confidence is not unfounded. This is not the mistake of Kayneth himself, but the common knowledge of all those around him.<br />
<br />
Even in the busy Clock Tower amongst the numerous, successful researchers, his crowning to the famous title Lord El-Melloi by a huge lead made everyone nod approvingly. But to Kayneth who has become used to being called "prodigy", to him who's always been the target of admiration and jealousy, Kayneth did not feel the slightest feeling of satisfaction or accomplishment. All of this is merely life's "inevitable result" to him.<br />
<br />
The past was like that, and the future will definitely be like that. This is a sacred and inviolable "agreement of life", to Kayneth there is no doubt about that.<br />
<br />
Because of that, to him who can already predict the entire world--if a very rare, to the point of impossible, "accident" occurred, then that is the chaos Kayneth absolutely cannot tolerate; it is an insult and blasphemy to God's order.<br />
<br />
Such as--<br />
<br />
The Servant, Saber, who has clearly been caught in his palm, escaped so very easily. Such an unspeakable inconceivability.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, come."<br />
<br />
"--Yes, awaiting orders."<br />
<br />
As soon as the words left his mouth, the handsome Heroic Sprit appeared obediently and respectfully in front of Kayneth, stooped in a bow. To Kayneth who is the main lecturer of spirit conjuring, speaking directly with the spiritual form poses no trouble, and is in fact very familiar. But a conversation like this face-to-face is very rare.<br />
<br />
At least, if his Servant is face to face with him, Kayneth can observe the most minute changes in his expression while conversing with him. As for calling this type of activity a conversation--it might be more fitting to call it an interrogation instead.<br />
<br />
"Thanks for your hard work tonight. I was able to witness very well the might of Diarmuid ua Duibhne's twin spears."<br />
<br />
"Thank you, Master."<br />
<br />
Lancer replied simply and frankly. He did not feel proud upon hearing the compliment, nor did he show telltale signs of happiness, nor did he seem dissatisfied. He only accepted it with the stringent humility of a knight.<br />
<br />
But to the eyes of Kayneth, this definitely was not Lancer's normal expression--he's hiding something.<br />
<br />
"Ah, please answer my question honestly. ...You, what do you plan on doing?"<br />
<br />
"...You, what do you mean?"<br />
<br />
Even faced with Kayneth's sudden question with an air of interrogation, Lancer still kept his very cautious attitude.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, you swore to me as a Servant. To do everything in your power to help me attain victory in the Heaven's Feel. Right?"<br />
<br />
"Yes, that is correct."<br />
<br />
"Then why are you not serious about this?"<br />
<br />
Even being scolded so by Kayneth, Lancer did not show the faintest expressions of anger or guilt, he only kept his head lowered with a serious face. Perhaps he was long since prepared for this interrogation.<br />
<br />
"...I only did it for the Knight's honor. Not for viewing the battle as a game."<br />
<br />
"Oh? Not admitting it?"<br />
<br />
Kayneth made a disdainful grunting sound, then continued the questions.<br />
<br />
"Then, let me ask you, why did you let Saber go?"<br />
<br />
"That's because--"<br />
<br />
"You had overwhelming advantage more than once, but both times you did not strike, do you really want me to control you with a Command Mantra?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Lancer had no response this time, he only held his silence.<br />
<br />
"I'll say it again. I witnessed all of tonight's battle. Only because of this am I able to ask these questions. Lancer, do you feel that battles are 'fun'?"<br />
<br />
Looking at the silent knight with his head lowered, Kayneth sneered and continued.<br />
<br />
"Are you that happy? To fight with Saber. To the point of not being able to bring yourself to finish her off?"<br />
<br />
To a bystander, they might praise Lancer's bravery and finesse in battle. But from the Master, Kayneth's point of view, bravery and finesse without any results--this point enrages him.<br />
<br />
The original relic prepared to summon his preferred heroic spirit Alexander was stolen by his ungrateful student, Waver Velvet. But this Waver's power does not match at all with that of Alexander's, in the end being unable to control his own Servant and causing Alexander to go on a rampage. Because of Waver's uselessness, the situation then descended into a chaotic status, destroying Kayneth's Lancer's chance at victory... Kayneth has never had so much bad luck. And the cause of all of this is Waver alone, but being angry at a person not in front of him is useless. He can only store this anger inside of him, waiting for his time to face Waver in battle when he could dispel all this anger at him. Regarding this sort of "external anger" Kayneth is very realistic, calm, and brutal.<br />
<br />
But, conversely, Kayneth has no method of controlling his "internal anger". To Kayneth who has led a life of being admired, who has never had any contact with defeat his entire life, whether himself or a subordinate--even if only a little bit--anything that does not meet his expectations is definitely not allowed. For him who has been successful all his life, who has never faced any setbacks; he is very weak against defeat.<br />
<br />
So, to Kayneth, right now, between the enemy Waver who obstructed his obtaining of victory and Lancer who was unable to bring him victory, the latter enrages him more.<br />
<br />
"...I'm honestly very sorry. Master."<br />
<br />
Noticing Kayneth's anger, Lancer bowed his head deeply and apologized in a serious tone.<br />
<br />
"I swear on my reputation as a knight, I will bring you Saber's head. Please believe me no matter what."<br />
<br />
"There's no need to swear to me again! That is only the natural result!"<br />
<br />
Kayneth, who had gradually became excited, used an angry voice to suppress Lancer's apologetic voice.<br />
<br />
"You already swore to me. That you would bring me, Kayneth El-Melloi, the Holy Grail! In other words, you will destroy the six other Servants; they mean the same thing. This is the entire battle's premise.<br />
<br />
But what you are saying now... is that oath aimed at victory against Saber alone? This falls far short of the agreement at the start. What's wrong with you?"<br />
<br />
"--I think you're the one that has something wrong with him, Kayneth El-Melloi."<br />
<br />
It's neither Lancer nor Kayneth, but the voice of a third person. Nobody knows where the woman who emerged from the bedroom began to hear the Servant and Master's conversation.<br />
<br />
Although sporting red hair like burning flame, she gives off the feeling of an extraordinarily cold, icy beauty. She looks to be a bit younger than Kayneth, a high class lady perhaps only around twenty years of age. One can tell at a glance that she's a sentimental and prestigious aristocrat. And the temperamental authority emanating from her severe eyes make her seem like an empress.<br />
<br />
Her eyes that look as if they are scolding a subordinate are looking at only one person--Kayneth.<br />
<br />
"Lancer has done very well. It's you who is misjudging the situation."<br />
<br />
"Sola, what are you saying..."<br />
<br />
Considering Kayneth's personality, him not exploding in anger at this point is unfathomable. But this is all because that this woman is a very special being to him.<br />
<br />
Sola-Ui Nuada-Re Sophia-Ri. Kayneth's teacher--the department head of the Department of Eulyphis's daughter. She's also Kayneth's glorious, fateful girl--that is to say, she is Kayneth's fiancee.<br />
<br />
The marriage of the two renowned families Archibald and Sophia-Ri, the union of the prodigy and the department head's daughter, this was a popular topic in the Clock Tower. Although Sophia-Ri's family crest has been passed on to the first son, so Sola doesn't have too high of a place as a magus.<br />
<br />
But through her veins flows the ancestral magus blood of the Sophia-Ris. The union between Sola who has many more magic circuits than the average person and the "prodigy" Kayneth will definitely bring about an even more excellent next generation.<br />
<br />
But--the glorious future seen by the bystanders may not necessarily be that happy for the persons involved.<br />
<br />
Sola who's glaring at her fiance and Kayneth who has a horrible expression because he feels humiliaited--no matter how you look at it, those two do not give off a feeling of love and harmony.<br />
<br />
"Kayneth, if you ask me, in that situation Lancer's decision was correct. In order to contend with Berserker, he had no choice but to team up with Saber."<br />
<br />
Although she wasn't present to watch the battle on the warehouse street, Sola used her own familiar to report everything that happened there. Not for the sake of entertainment. Although she has no magic crest, she's still a member of the Sophia-Ris and as thus, she was nurtured in the ways of magecraft since youth. Regarding a battle between magi such as the Heaven's Feel, her own knowledge is not any worse than a Master such as Kayneth.<br />
<br />
No, it's rather that from her point of view regarding the battle, the actions of Kayneth as a Master were decidedly lacking.<br />
<br />
"Lancer's Gae Dearg is a very effective noble phantasm against Berserker. Coupled with Saber's aid, it would be a simple matter to defeat that black Servant. This is a very good opportunity to destroy the enemy."<br />
<br />
"...This is because you don't know how terrifying Saber is."<br />
<br />
Kayneth, who was grinding his teeth because he could not attain catharsis, rebutted in a hoarse voice.<br />
<br />
Although Kayneth's fiancee has a very sharp eye for analysis, in the end Sola's not his master and not his commander. As Master, Kayneth was determined to rely on his own decisions to fight since the start. Also, as a man being scolded by his own fiancee, Kayneth's dignity was hurt even more.<br />
<br />
"I used the ability of the Master's perspective to understand Saber's ability. She is a very strong Servant. Her comprehensive ability completely overrides Diarmuid's. A very good opportunity to defeat her was lost!" **<br />
<br />
"You...do you really understand the specialty of your Servant?"<br />
<br />
Sola made a cold, nasal grunt towards the stubborn Kayneth as she said this.<br />
<br />
"Do you think Gae Buidhe is only for looking good? In comparison to Saber who has already received incurable critical damage, wouldn't Berserker whose identity is unknown be more of a threat?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Although he wanted to argue more, Kayneth could not say even a word of rebuttal.<br />
<br />
Towards Sola's offensive manner, Kayneth unwillingly became cowardly.<br />
<br />
"Firstly, if you really consider Saber very dangerous--"<br />
<br />
During Kayneth's silence, Sola continued on.<br />
<br />
"Then why did you leave Saber's Master aside? That completely defenseless Einsbern woman standing to the side. When Lancer occupied Saber's attention and they were in the midst of battle, why did you not attack the opposing Master? But what you did instead was...hide on the sidelines and watch until the end? You're the one who's in the wrong."<br />
<br />
Watching Sola sigh deeply, Kayneth felt as if he was burning from humiliation but still could only watch her in silence, not saying a word.<br />
<br />
If it was any other person, Kayneth would've put an end to this humiliation long ago. Even if he had to put the title of Lord El-Melloi on the line, he would have definitely inflicted many times the humiliation back at the person.<br />
<br />
But there's only one person in this world, only Sola-Ui Nuada-Re Sophia-Ri, who is the exception to this.<br />
<br />
Not only because she's the daughter of Kayneth's teacher, but also because she's Kayneth's fiancee; his marriage with her would bring Kayneth even more honor and peerage and the future he's always been pursuing.<br />
<br />
This proud as a gem, intelligent lady is the only woman Kayneth, as a man, loves in the entire world.<br />
<br />
The first time they met, even before exchanging a single word, Kayneth's heart was already taken hostage by this woman.<br />
<br />
Perhaps noticing Kayneth's depression, Sola's tone relented a bit and she continued on with less derision:<br />
<br />
"Kayneth. Compared to other Masters, do you know where your advantage lies? That's you yourself."<br />
<br />
"That--obviously--"<br />
<br />
"Adding your own designs onto the original contract system, you really are a prodigy. You deserve being called one of the prodigies in Eulyphis."<br />
<br />
Even though Kayneth was completely sick of hearing words of compliment, he wouldn't mind hearing these words come out of Sola's mouth no matter how many times she says them.<br />
<br />
But in fact, Sola's opinion of him was not solely flattery. The secret technique Kayneth prepared for this Heaven's Feel completely overwrote the rules of the war designated by the "three original families".<br />
<br />
Originally, there is a cause and effect line between Servant and Master. A technique to separate the right of Command Mantras and the right of supplying prana, letting two separate summoners control one each...borrowing Kayneth's ability as a prodigy, this impossible technique was made possible.<br />
<br />
Kayneth is the magus who owns the Command Mantras, yet the one to supply the Servant with prana is none other than...Sola. They can be said to be a two person team Master.<br />
<br />
"--But Kayneth, although you are first rate as a magus, as a soldier you are merely second rate. Going through all that trouble to complete your preparations, but on the battlefield you were unable to make proper use of them, right?"<br />
<br />
"No, I..."<br />
<br />
"Hey, why do you think I supply prana for Lancer? This is originally what you should be responsible for, so why should I commit to it? Isn't this for the sake of your battles going well, for the sake of letting you attain victory in Heaven's Feel? Compared to those Masters who have to supply Prana to their Servants, you already have a crushing advantage. You can fully utilize your prana to execute various actions."<br />
<br />
"But...the war's just started, it's better to be cautious..."<br />
<br />
"Oh, really? Then why do you demand results so hastily from Lancer?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Although Sola's tone is softer than it was at the start, there is still the implicit meaning outside her words mocking Kayneth's cowardice. Kayneth's expression became even worse.<br />
<br />
"So before you blame Lancer, you should first do some self-reflection. Kayneth, tonight you--"<br />
<br />
"Sola-sama, please stop here."<br />
<br />
A sudden and low-toned voice interrupted Sola.<br />
<br />
It's Lancer. It's unknown when he raised his head, looking straight at Sola.<br />
<br />
"If you continue to humiliate my Master, then as a knight I cannot tolerate it any longer."<br />
<br />
"No, that wasn't my intent...I apologize. I crossed the line."<br />
<br />
Sola, who up until a moment ago had the dignity of an empress, apologized and lowered her eyes as if in shame after one sentence from Lancer. No matter who looks at this transformation, it's way too sudden.<br />
<br />
In Kayneth's heart, the scene before him left a very negative impact. Sola has always nagged at him incessantly, and has never listened to him even once. Him, who is to become her husband soon. Sola, who is to become his wife soon. Why do the words of a Servant have more weight than those of her future husband?<br />
<br />
And since the start, Sola was arguing with him to protect Lancer. Perhaps she could not stand watching Lancer being scolded?<br />
<br />
Kayneth watched Sola's eyes which were fixated on Lancer, and saw some emotion in his fiancee's eyes that he has never before witnessed before. And then he shifted his eyes towards Lancer--<br />
<br />
The scintillating mole under Lancer's left eye caught his attention. Is that the fabled "tear mole" of Diarmuid ua Duibhne that attracted females?<br />
<br />
No, baseless suspicion is stupid. Even a commoner would know that Sola was the daughter of the renowned Sophia-Ri family. Even though she doe not possess a magic crest, she still has very strong resistance against this type of charming spell.<br />
<br />
Unless, she herself does not resist against this type of charm willingly, then--<br />
<br />
Just as Kayneth was lost in thought, the fire alarm went off without warning, interrupting his train of thought.<br />
<br />
"...What? What's happening?'<br />
<br />
Sola mumbled confusedly, and at the same time the telephone in the room began to ring. The call display shows that it's from the lobby.<br />
<br />
"It seems like there's a fire somewhere downstairs, the management is telling us to evacuate."<br />
<br />
Kayneth said to Sola as he hung up the phone.<br />
<br />
"Although the fire is not too severe, the places that caught fire are very scattered. It looks like arson."<br />
<br />
"Arson? Tonight?"<br />
<br />
"Yeah, I think it's definitely not coincidental."<br />
<br />
Kayneth made a disdainful sound. The restlessness and worries that were in his heart earlier disappeared completely.<br />
<br />
"This is a plan to disperse the crowd. The opponent must be a magus. Looks like he doesn't want to do battle in a building with too many bystanders."<br />
<br />
Sola speaks with a tense expression.<br />
<br />
"Then--an ambush?"<br />
<br />
"I'm afraid so. It might be that guy from the warehouse street who wants to play some more.<br />
<br />
Interesting. That's exactly what we want, right Lancer?"<br />
<br />
"Yes, exactly."<br />
<br />
Lancer nodded definitively, as if preparing to battle with the enemy. Out of all seven Masters, there is only one person who would be in such a rush to attack Kayneth--that is the Master of Saber, whose Servant was hit by Gae Buidhe. He must want to dispel this curse as soon as possible.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, go to the floor below to meet them. But don't disperse them too quickly."<br />
<br />
At Kayneth's hidden intents within the words, Lancer only nodded:<br />
<br />
"Understood. Cut off the attackers' path of retreat, then chase them here, is that it?"<br />
<br />
"Yes. Since we have visitors then why not let them take a good look at Kayneth El-Melloi's magic atelier?"<br />
<br />
This hotel, as Kayneth's stronghold, must have undergone complete renovation. Not the material type of renovation, but a fortification through magecraft. In this building totaling thirty-two floors, Kayneth's bounded field covers twenty-four floors. This place can be called a castle of magecraft. In addition, there are three magical furnaces for Kayneth only and to replace hounds there are ten summoned evil spirits and apparitions. There isn't even a flaw in the drainage pipes, Kayneth completely covered the area underneath the hall with his bounded field.<br />
<br />
Instead of attacking enemy territory, it's much better to perfect one's own territory. As for the challenger who dares set step in here, Kayneth will make him realize the real terror of Lord El-Melloi.<br />
<br />
"Since all the other customers are already gone, there won't be anything to worry about. You can both use your full power to fight."<br />
<br />
The unsuppressible sound of laughter spilled out from Kayneth's throat. And the knight who could not stop trembling in excitement also rushed out.<br />
<br />
To Kayneth right now, the only thing that is needed is action. Only action and results can dispel the humiliation inflicted upon him by Sola. Right now, the only thing to do is to make full use of his own potential that made others call him a prodigy, to prove his capabilities.<br />
<br />
Yes, the Kayneth right now desires blood. The dark anger that has been bottled up inside him must be offset by somebody's blood. The unfortunate enemy who coincidentally showed up to attack right now is about to become the perfect offering.<br />
<br />
"You said I was a second rate soldier, I'm about to make you take those words back. Sola."<br />
<br />
"Okay. I'll be waiting."<br />
<br />
Kayneth's fiancee who's usually always criticizing him, only at this moment did she watch him with a smiling face. Kayneth's fighting spirit heightened even more--<br />
<br />
The customers who were awakened by the fire alarm in the midst of their dreams and herded outside to the parking lot combined their unhappiness of their fear of the fire, their drowsiness, and the cold outside together to form very scary expressions. In the midst of these people, the employees of the hotel scurried about busily.<br />
<br />
"...Mr. Archibald! Kayneth El-Melloi Archibald! Are you here?"<br />
<br />
Of all the names recorded on the customer list, there is only one person whose presence has not been confirmed, the bellhop called him in a frantic voice. Everyone regarded this largesse customer who reserved the entire top floor of the hotel very highly. On some level, this is the person they least want to be in danger.<br />
<br />
"Mr. Archibald! Are you here?"<br />
<br />
"--I am here. Don't worry."<br />
<br />
A resonant voice came from behind the bellhop, but as the bellhop turned around he became confused. The person speaking to him was a Japanese male wearing an old-styled coat.<br />
<br />
This kind of joke is too much. The angry bellhop was about to yell at him--but he was captivated by the man's eyes.<br />
<br />
That man's eyes held an indescribable, mysterious force of attraction; the bellhop was unable to avoid his eyes, and was not able to even speak.<br />
<br />
"I am Kayneth El-Melloi Archibald. My wife Sola is with me."<br />
<br />
This unknown Japanese male stated in a clear voice. And the bellhop accepted this without any suspicion as if hypnotized.<br />
<br />
"...Is that so? Ah, yes. That's it."<br />
<br />
After the bellhop checked off a spot on the "escaped" section of his list, finally confirming that all the customers were safe, he exhaled a long breath. All of his suspicions while speaking to Archibald earlier and his feelings that something was wrong disappeared without a trace.<br />
<br />
Watching the employee continue on to tend to other customers, Emiya Kiritsugu left the chaotic crowd. His earlier hypnotic suggestion, to a commoner with no magic resistance whatsoever, would not be broken in a short period of time.<br />
<br />
After walking to a shady, dark area some distance away from the hotel, Kiritsugu pulled out the cellphone in his pocket as he scanned the surroundings to ensure no one was watching him. Cellphones were very common amongst the people, and has given Kiritsugu great help. It is a simple yet useful wireless apparatus for communication and holding it will not draw any suspicion from anyone.<br />
<br />
First he has to contact Maiya who was positioned for surveillance.<br />
<br />
"Everything set on your end?"<br />
<br />
"No irregularities. Ready."<br />
<br />
Maiya's position is a tall building still under construction diagonally across Fuyuki's Hyatt hotel. From there it's possible to clearly see Kayneth's room, that was the position Kiritsugu designated.<br />
<br />
Kiritsugu sighed lightly, reaching for his tobacco box with one hand, and dialing a set of numbers on the cellphone with the other.<br />
<br />
Kiritsugu dialed an empty number. But there was no response whatsoever from his cellphone. The modified communication loops were not connecting to an analog signal, but to the trigger of the C4 bomb.<br />
<br />
The bomb only caused a very small explosion, to the point where the sound of the explosion cannot even be heard outside the hotel.<br />
<br />
But what resounded in the night was the horrifying sound of reinforced concrete splintering and collapsing.<br />
<br />
The evacuees who noticed something was wrong saw the sudden change in the towering building and began to shout in panic.<br />
<br />
"The hotel, the hotel is collapsing!"<br />
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Looking down from the 32nd floor--the top floor--of Fuyuki's Hyatt hotel. There is no building taller than this in all of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
But this title of the highest building will soon become that of the soon-to-be completed Shinto shopping center. But because the Shinto shopping center is still under construction, this Hyatt hotel is the top for already completed buildings.<br />
<br />
Accompanying the unstoppable growth of Shinto, there will be more and more new hotels. But the Hyatt hotel which has the most advanced facilities and best service standards will not give up this spot to anyone else. It's not only the hotel's managers and staff who think so; but even the hotel's customers are amazed by Hyatt's high quality service and management.<br />
<br />
But not even living in such a luxurious room, sitting in the real-leather sofa by the window, eased Kayneth Archibald El-Melloi's depression in the slightest.<br />
<br />
To him, the items of this room are merely "a wasteful gathering". It's merely a somber room, some expensive furniture, and some fancy everyday items. To Kayneth who's been born into aristocracy, there's nothing he can't stand more than originally common things being dressed up in fancy outfits to falsely appear aristocratic. But right now that's exactly what this hotel room is like. There isn't the slightest bit of historical background nor cultural heritage to this room. It is merely a pigsty decorated by a luxurious appearance.<br />
<br />
But the instigator of this lowly feeling is not limited to just this hotel; this extremely tiny island nation known as Japan is filled with things to leave Kayneth with an unhappy, ugly feeling.<br />
<br />
Even the tiny island of Hong Kong can give off a very local, folk-style feeling. But right now Fuyuki's Shinto does not show a bit of its local culture. Like now, overlooking the city's night scenery from a high spot, there is no way for you to guess exactly in which city of which country you are. Simply gathering the most common items and putting them together--if he were to be asked what exactly this city is, Kayneth would say it is merely like a mountain of rubbish.<br />
<br />
If this eastern-most island nation preserved its original, honest backwater fishing village feeling then it would be much more interesting than it is now.... But unfortunately when it comes to the ability to comprehend things like this, a race like the Japanese probably could not do it. This undeveloped country which did not even have a constitution a hundred years ago wants to forge forward and compete with western countries by purely relying on technological science and financial development, as if they wanted to unabashedly force their way into the ranks of the developed countries. It is indeed very difficult to speak reason with these people.<br />
<br />
Kayneth used a finger to gently tap his head which has a slight headache due to his annoyance and sighed irately.<br />
<br />
In reality, he isn't the type of person to get upset over small things such as these, but something else is the cause of his irritation.<br />
<br />
The wide screen TV in front of him suddenly stopped its late night program and began broadcasting urgent news. The newscaster is at the scene live reporting on an explosion caused by sources unknown on a warehouse street by the coastline of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
According to nearby residents who heard the explosion, firetrucks were on the scene about four hours ago. Although there is no news yet, those police who've already begun their investigation on-site are definitely hiding their findings. How can the ignorant, common people be able to make a correct judgment on something that surpasses their knowledge?<br />
<br />
It's not simple being the supervisor in the Holy Church either. To count the time, within 30 minutes after Kayneth canceled the barrier, all the cover-up tasks had been completed.<br />
<br />
Now the entirity of the truth lies solely in the memories those few who were present. One of those people was Kayneth, Servant Lancer--heroic spirit Diarmuid ua Duibhne's Master.<br />
<br />
The beginning of the long awaited Heaven's Feel. And the thoroughly prepared for first battle. Although the results are different from his expectations.<br />
<br />
Even in his youth, Kayneth Archibald appeared to be more outstanding than other kids. No matter what the problem is, nobody could find a better solution than Kayneth's; an opponent who can win against him in a competition is non-existent.<br />
<br />
Yet his effort had not surpassed the normal sense of purpose. Simply believing that his research results would be better than someone else's at some place, some time. That was all.<br />
<br />
Because of that, Kayneth was already seen as a "prodigy" by others in his youth.<br />
<br />
This fact is known by everyone. Nobody had any doubts about his title of "prodigy", and nothing had ever threatened his position as "prodigy". So there was no need for him to be proud or egotistic, he simply enjoyed his deserved title as "prodigy".<br />
<br />
He has never been in a tight spot nor has he been extremely frustrated. In the world of the young Kayneth, he was the master of everything. There isn't a need to doubt this in the slightest. He was a talented magus prodigy. He was also the heir of the well-known Archibald family. Not only did he inherit the magic crest passed down through the generations, he himself possessed talent rarely witnessed in this world. All of these "facts" made all the honors received by Kayneth seem matter-of-fact. So as to believing that there's nothing in this world Kayneth cannot achieve with his power, this kind of self-confidence is not unfounded. This is not the mistake of Kayneth himself, but the common knowledge of all those around him.<br />
<br />
Even in the busy Clock Tower amongst the numerous, successful researchers, his crowning to the famous title Lord El-Melloi by a huge lead made everyone nod approvingly. But to Kayneth who has become used to being called "prodigy", to him who's always been the target of admiration and jealousy, Kayneth did not feel the slightest feeling of satisfaction or accomplishment. All of this is merely life's "inevitable result" to him.<br />
<br />
The past was like that, and the future will definitely be like that. This is a sacred and inviolable "agreement of life", to Kayneth there is no doubt about that.<br />
<br />
Because of that, to him who can already predict the entire world--if a very rare, to the point of impossible, "accident" occurred, then that is the chaos Kayneth absolutely cannot tolerate; it is an insult and blasphemy to God's order.<br />
<br />
Such as--<br />
<br />
The Servant, Saber, who has clearly been caught in his palm, escaped so very easily. Such an unspeakable inconceivability.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, come."<br />
<br />
"--Yes, awaiting orders."<br />
<br />
As soon as the words left his mouth, the handsome Heroic Sprit appeared obediently and respectfully in front of Kayneth, stooped in a bow. To Kayneth who is the main lecturer of spirit conjuring, speaking directly with the spiritual form poses no trouble, and is in fact very familiar. But a conversation like this face-to-face is very rare.<br />
<br />
At least, if his Servant is face to face with him, Kayneth can observe the most minute changes in his expression while conversing with him. As for calling this type of activity a conversation--it might be more fitting to call it an interrogation instead.<br />
<br />
"Thanks for your hard work tonight. I was able to witness very well the might of Diarmuid ua Duibhne's twin spears."<br />
<br />
"Thank you, Master."<br />
<br />
Lancer replied simply and frankly. He did not feel proud upon hearing the compliment, nor did he show telltale signs of happiness, nor did he seem dissatisfied. He only accepted it with the stringent humility of a knight.<br />
<br />
But to the eyes of Kayneth, this definitely was not Lancer's normal expression--he's hiding something.<br />
<br />
"Ah, please answer my question honestly. ...You, what do you plan on doing?"<br />
<br />
"...You, what do you mean?"<br />
<br />
Even faced with Kayneth's sudden question with an air of interrogation, Lancer still kept his very cautious attitude.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, you swore to me as a Servant. To do everything in your power to help me attain victory in the Heaven's Feel. Right?"<br />
<br />
"Yes, that is correct."<br />
<br />
"Then why are you not serious about this?"<br />
<br />
Even being scolded so by Kayneth, Lancer did not show the faintest expressions of anger or guilt, he only kept his head lowered with a serious face. Perhaps he was long since prepared for this interrogation.<br />
<br />
"...I only did it for the Knight's honor. Not for viewing the battle as a game."<br />
<br />
"Oh? Not admitting it?"<br />
<br />
Kayneth made a disdainful grunting sound, then continued the questions.<br />
<br />
"Then, let me ask you, why did you let Saber go?"<br />
<br />
"That's because--"<br />
<br />
"You had overwhelming advantage more than once, but both times you did not strike, do you really want me to control you with a Command Mantra?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Lancer had no response this time, he only held his silence.<br />
<br />
"I'll say it again. I witnessed all of tonight's battle. Only because of this am I able to ask these questions. Lancer, do you feel that battles are 'fun'?"<br />
<br />
Looking at the silent knight with his head lowered, Kayneth sneered and continued.<br />
<br />
"Are you that happy? To fight with Saber. To the point of not being able to bring yourself to finish her off?"<br />
<br />
To a bystander, they might praise Lancer's bravery and finesse in battle. But from the Master, Kayneth's point of view, bravery and finesse without any results--this point enrages him.<br />
<br />
The original relic prepared to summon his preferred heroic spirit Alexander was stolen by his ungrateful student, Waver Velvet. But this Waver's power does not match at all with that of Alexander's, in the end being unable to control his own Servant and causing Alexander to go on a rampage. Because of Waver's uselessness, the situation then descended into a chaotic status, destroying Kayneth's Lancer's chance at victory... Kayneth has never had so much bad luck. And the cause of all of this is Waver alone, but being angry at a person not in front of him is useless. He can only store this anger inside of him, waiting for his time to face Waver in battle when he could dispel all this anger at him. Regarding this sort of "external anger" Kayneth is very realistic, calm, and brutal.<br />
<br />
But, conversely, Kayneth has no method of controlling his "internal anger". To Kayneth who has led a life of being admired, who has never had any contact with defeat his entire life, whether himself or a subordinate--even if only a little bit--anything that does not meet his expectations is definitely not allowed. For him who has been successful all his life, who has never faced any setbacks; he is very weak against defeat.<br />
<br />
So, to Kayneth, right now, between the enemy Waver who obstructed his obtaining of victory and Lancer who was unable to bring him victory, the latter enrages him more.<br />
<br />
"...I'm honestly very sorry. Master."<br />
<br />
Noticing Kayneth's anger, Lancer bowed his head deeply and apologized in a serious tone.<br />
<br />
"I swear on my reputation as a knight, I will bring you Saber's head. Please believe me no matter what."<br />
<br />
"There's no need to swear to me again! That is only the natural result!"<br />
<br />
Kayneth, who had gradually became excited, used an angry voice to suppress Lancer's apologetic voice.<br />
<br />
"You already swore to me. That you would bring me, Kayneth El-Melloi, the Holy Grail! In other words, you will destroy the six other Servants; they mean the same thing. This is the entire battle's premise.<br />
<br />
But what you are saying now... is that oath aimed at victory against Saber alone? This falls far short of the agreement at the start. What's wrong with you?"<br />
<br />
"--I think you're the one that has something wrong with him, Kayneth El-Melloi."<br />
<br />
It's neither Lancer nor Kayneth, but the voice of a third person. Nobody knows where the woman who emerged from the bedroom began to hear the Servant and Master's conversation.<br />
<br />
Although sporting red hair like burning flame, she gives off the feeling of an extraordinarily cold, icy beauty. She looks to be a bit younger than Kayneth, a high class lady perhaps only around twenty years of age. One can tell at a glance that she's a sentimental and prestigious aristocrat. And the temperamental authority emanating from her severe eyes make her seem like an empress.<br />
<br />
Her eyes that look as if they are scolding a subordinate are looking at only one person--Kayneth.<br />
<br />
"Lancer has done very well. It's you who is misjudging the situation."<br />
<br />
"Sola, what are you saying..."<br />
<br />
Considering Kayneth's personality, him not exploding in anger at this point is unfathomable. But this is all because that this woman is a very special being to him.<br />
<br />
Sola-Ui Nuada-Re Sophia-Ri. Kayneth's teacher--the department head of the Department of Eulyphis's daughter. She's also Kayneth's glorious, fateful girl--that is to say, she is Kayneth's fiancee.<br />
<br />
The marriage of the two renowned families Archibald and Sophia-Ri, the union of the prodigy and the department head's daughter, this was a popular topic in the Clock Tower. Although Sophia-Ri's family crest has been passed on to the first son, so Sola doesn't have too high of a place as a magus.<br />
<br />
But through her veins flows the ancestral magus blood of the Sophia-Ris. The union between Sola who has many more magic circuits than the average person and the "prodigy" Kayneth will definitely bring about an even more excellent next generation.<br />
<br />
But--the glorious future seen by the bystanders may not necessarily be that happy for the persons involved.<br />
<br />
Sola who's glaring at her fiance and Kayneth who has a horrible expression because he feels humiliaited--no matter how you look at it, those two do not give off a feeling of love and harmony.<br />
<br />
"Kayneth, if you ask me, in that situation Lancer's decision was correct. In order to contend with Berserker, he had no choice but to team up with Saber."<br />
<br />
Although she wasn't present to watch the battle on the warehouse street, Sola used her own familiar to report everything that happened there. Not for the sake of entertainment. Although she has no magic crest, she's still a member of the Sophia-Ris and as thus, she was nurtured in the ways of magecraft since youth. Regarding a battle between magi such as the Heaven's Feel, her own knowledge is not any worse than a Master such as Kayneth.<br />
<br />
No, it's rather that from her point of view regarding the battle, the actions of Kayneth as a Master were decidedly lacking.<br />
<br />
"Lancer's Gae Dearg is a very effective noble phantasm against Berserker. Coupled with Saber's aid, it would be a simple matter to defeat that black Servant. This is a very good opportunity to destroy the enemy."<br />
<br />
"...This is because you don't know how terrifying Saber is."<br />
<br />
Kayneth, who was grinding his teeth because he could not attain catharsis, rebutted in a hoarse voice.<br />
<br />
Although Kayneth's fiancee has a very sharp eye for analysis, in the end Sola's not his master and not his commander. As Master, Kayneth was determined to rely on his own decisions to fight since the start. Also, as a man being scolded by his own fiancee, Kayneth's dignity was hurt even more.<br />
<br />
"I used the ability of the Master's perspective to understand Saber's ability. She is a very strong Servant. Her comprehensive ability completely overrides Diarmuid's. A very good opportunity to defeat her was lost!" **<br />
<br />
"You...do you really understand the specialty of your Servant?"<br />
<br />
Sola made a cold, nasal grunt towards the stubborn Kayneth as she said this.<br />
<br />
"Do you think Gae Buidhe is only for looking good? In comparison to Saber who has already received incurable critical damage, wouldn't Berserker whose identity is unknown be more of a threat?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Although he wanted to argue more, Kayneth could not say even a word of rebuttal.<br />
<br />
Towards Sola's offensive manner, Kayneth unwillingly became cowardly.<br />
<br />
"Firstly, if you really consider Saber very dangerous--"<br />
<br />
During Kayneth's silence, Sola continued on.<br />
<br />
"Then why did you leave Saber's Master aside? That completely defenseless Einsbern woman standing to the side. When Lancer occupied Saber's attention and they were in the midst of battle, why did you not attack the opposing Master? But what you did instead was...hide on the sidelines and watch until the end? You're the one who's in the wrong."<br />
<br />
Watching Sola sigh deeply, Kayneth felt as if he was burning from humiliation but still could only watch her in silence, not saying a word.<br />
<br />
If it was any other person, Kayneth would've put an end to this humiliation long ago. Even if he had to put the title of Lord El-Melloi on the line, he would have definitely inflicted many times the humiliation back at the person.<br />
<br />
But there's only one person in this world, only Sola-Ui Nuada-Re Sophia-Ri, who is the exception to this.<br />
<br />
Not only because she's the daughter of Kayneth's teacher, but also because she's Kayneth's fiancee; his marriage with her would bring Kayneth even more honor and peerage and the future he's always been pursuing.<br />
<br />
This proud as a gem, intelligent lady is the only woman Kayneth, as a man, loves in the entire world.<br />
<br />
The first time they met, even before exchanging a single word, Kayneth's heart was already taken hostage by this woman.<br />
<br />
Perhaps noticing Kayneth's depression, Sola's tone relented a bit and she continued on with less derision:<br />
<br />
"Kayneth. Compared to other Masters, do you know where your advantage lies? That's you yourself."<br />
<br />
"That--obviously--"<br />
<br />
"Adding your own designs onto the original contract system, you really are a prodigy. You deserve being called one of the prodigies in Eulyphis."<br />
<br />
Even though Kayneth was completely sick of hearing words of compliment, he wouldn't mind hearing these words come out of Sola's mouth no matter how many times she says them.<br />
<br />
But in fact, Sola's opinion of him was not solely flattery. The secret technique Kayneth prepared for this Heaven's Feel completely overwrote the rules of the war designated by the "three original families".<br />
<br />
Originally, there is a cause and effect line between Servant and Master. A technique to separate the right of Command Mantras and the right of supplying prana, letting two separate summoners control one each...borrowing Kayneth's ability as a prodigy, this impossible technique was made possible.<br />
<br />
Kayneth is the magus who owns the Command Mantras, yet the one to supply the Servant with prana is none other than...Sola. They can be said to be a two person team Master.<br />
<br />
"--But Kayneth, although you are first rate as a magus, as a soldier you are merely second rate. Going through all that trouble to complete your preparations, but on the battlefield you were unable to make proper use of them, right?"<br />
<br />
"No, I..."<br />
<br />
"Hey, why do you think I supply prana for Lancer? This is originally what you should be responsible for, so why should I commit to it? Isn't this for the sake of your battles going well, for the sake of letting you attain victory in Heaven's Feel? Compared to those Masters who have to supply Prana to their Servants, you already have a crushing advantage. You can fully utilize your prana to execute various actions."<br />
<br />
"But...the war's just started, it's better to be cautious..."<br />
<br />
"Oh, really? Then why do you demand results so hastily from Lancer?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Although Sola's tone is softer than it was at the start, there is still the implicit meaning outside her words mocking Kayneth's cowardice. Kayneth's expression became even worse.<br />
<br />
"So before you blame Lancer, you should first do some self-reflection. Kayneth, tonight you--"<br />
<br />
"Sola-sama, please stop here."<br />
<br />
A sudden and low-toned voice interrupted Sola.<br />
<br />
It's Lancer. It's unknown when he raised his head, looking straight at Sola.<br />
<br />
"If you continue to humiliate my Master, then as a knight I cannot tolerate it any longer."<br />
<br />
"No, that wasn't my intent...I apologize. I crossed the line."<br />
<br />
Sola, who up until a moment ago had the dignity of an empress, apologized and lowered her eyes as if in shame after one sentence from Lancer. No matter who looks at this transformation, it's way too sudden.<br />
<br />
In Kayneth's heart, the scene before him left a very negative impact. Sola has always nagged at him incessantly, and has never listened to him even once. Him, who is to become her husband soon. Sola, who is to become his wife soon. Why do the words of a Servant have more weight than those of her future husband?<br />
<br />
And since the start, Sola was arguing with him to protect Lancer. Perhaps she could not stand watching Lancer being scolded?<br />
<br />
Kayneth watched Sola's eyes which were fixated on Lancer, and saw some emotion in his fiancee's eyes that he has never before witnessed before. And then he shifted his eyes towards Lancer--<br />
<br />
The scintillating mole under Lancer's left eye caught his attention. Is that the fabled "tear mole" of Diarmuid ua Duibhne that attracted females?<br />
<br />
No, baseless suspicion is stupid. Even a commoner would know that Sola was the daughter of the renowned Sophia-Ri family. Even though she doe not possess a magic crest, she still has very strong resistance against this type of charming spell.<br />
<br />
Unless, she herself does not resist against this type of charm willingly, then--<br />
<br />
Just as Kayneth was lost in thought, the fire alarm went off without warning, interrupting his train of thought.<br />
<br />
"...What? What's happening?'<br />
<br />
Sola mumbled confusedly, and at the same time the telephone in the room began to ring. The call display shows that it's from the lobby.<br />
<br />
"It seems like there's a fire somewhere downstairs, the management is telling us to evacuate."<br />
<br />
Kayneth said to Sola as he hung up the phone.<br />
<br />
"Although the fire is not too severe, the places that caught fire are very scattered. It looks like arson."<br />
<br />
"Arson? Tonight?"<br />
<br />
"Yeah, I think it's definitely not coincidental."<br />
<br />
Kayneth made a disdainful sound. The restlessness and worries that were in his heart earlier disappeared completely.<br />
<br />
"This is a plan to disperse the crowd. The opponent must be a magus. Looks like he doesn't want to do battle in a building with too many bystanders."<br />
<br />
Sola speaks with a tense expression.<br />
<br />
"Then--an ambush?"<br />
<br />
"I'm afraid so. It might be that guy from the warehouse street who wants to play some more.<br />
<br />
Interesting. That's exactly what we want, right Lancer?"<br />
<br />
"Yes, exactly."<br />
<br />
Lancer nodded definitively, as if preparing to battle with the enemy. Out of all seven Masters, there is only one person who would be in such a rush to attack Kayneth--that is the Master of Saber, whose Servant was hit by Gae Buidhe. He must want to dispel this curse as soon as possible.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, go to the floor below to meet them. But don't disperse them too quickly."<br />
<br />
At Kayneth's hidden intents within the words, Lancer only nodded:<br />
<br />
"Understood. Cut off the attackers' path of retreat, then chase them here, is that it?"<br />
<br />
"Yes. Since we have visitors then why not let them take a good look at Kayneth El-Melloi's magic atelier?"<br />
<br />
This hotel, as Kayneth's stronghold, must have undergone complete renovation. Not the material type of renovation, but a fortification through magecraft. In this building totaling thirty-two floors, Kayneth's innate bounded field covers twenty-four floors. This place can be called a castle of magecraft. In addition, there are three magical furnaces for Kayneth only and to replace hounds there are ten summoned evil spirits and apparitions. There isn't even a flaw in the drainage pipes, Kayneth completely covered the area underneath the hall with his bounded field.<br />
<br />
Instead of attacking enemy territory, it's much better to perfect one's own territory. As for the challenger who dares set step in here, Kayneth will make him realize the real terror of Lord El-Melloi.<br />
<br />
"Since all the other customers are already gone, there won't be anything to worry about. You can both use your full power to fight."<br />
<br />
The unsuppressible sound of laughter spilled out from Kayneth's throat. And the knight who could not stop trembling in excitement also rushed out.<br />
<br />
To Kayneth right now, the only thing that is needed is action. Only action and results can dispel the humiliation inflicted upon him by Sola. Right now, the only thing to do is to make full use of his own potential that made others call him a prodigy, to prove his capabilities.<br />
<br />
Yes, the Kayneth right now desires blood. The dark anger that has been bottled up inside him must be offset by somebody's blood. The unfortunate enemy who coincidentally showed up to attack right now is about to become the perfect offering.<br />
<br />
"You said I was a second rate soldier, I'm about to make you take those words back. Sola."<br />
<br />
"Okay. I'll be waiting."<br />
<br />
Kayneth's fiancee who's usually always criticizing him, only at this moment did she watch him with a smiling face. Kayneth's fighting spirit heightened even more--<br />
<br />
The customers who were awakened by the fire alarm in the midst of their dreams and herded outside to the parking lot combined their unhappiness of their fear of the fire, their drowsiness, and the cold outside together to form very scary expressions. In the midst of these people, the employees of the hotel scurried about busily.<br />
<br />
"...Mr. Archibald! Kayneth El-Melloi Archibald! Are you here?"<br />
<br />
Of all the names recorded on the customer list, there is only one person whose presence has not been confirmed, the bellhop called him in a frantic voice. Everyone regarded this largesse customer who reserved the entire top floor of the hotel very highly. On some level, this is the person they least want to be in danger.<br />
<br />
"Mr. Archibald! Are you here?"<br />
<br />
"--I am here. Don't worry."<br />
<br />
A resonant voice came from behind the bellhop, but as the bellhop turned around he became confused. The person speaking to him was a Japanese male wearing an old-styled coat.<br />
<br />
This kind of joke is too much. The angry bellhop was about to yell at him--but he was captivated by the man's eyes.<br />
<br />
That man's eyes held an indescribable, mysterious force of attraction; the bellhop was unable to avoid his eyes, and was not able to even speak.<br />
<br />
"I am Kayneth El-Melloi Archibald. My wife Sola is with me."<br />
<br />
This unknown Japanese male stated in a clear voice. And the bellhop accepted this without any suspicion as if hypnotized.<br />
<br />
"...Is that so? Ah, yes. That's it."<br />
<br />
After the bellhop checked off a spot on the "escaped" section of his list, finally confirming that all the customers were safe, he exhaled a long breath. All of his suspicions while speaking to Archibald earlier and his feelings that something was wrong disappeared without a trace.<br />
<br />
Watching the employee continue on to tend to other customers, Emiya Kiritsugu left the chaotic crowd. His earlier hypnotic suggestion, to a commoner with no magic resistance whatsoever, would not be broken in a short period of time.<br />
<br />
After walking to a shady, dark area some distance away from the hotel, Kiritsugu pulled out the cellphone in his pocket as he scanned the surroundings to ensure no one was watching him. Cellphones were very common amongst the people, and has given Kiritsugu great help. It is a simple yet useful wireless apparatus for communication and holding it will not draw any suspicion from anyone.<br />
<br />
First he has to contact Maiya who was positioned for surveillance.<br />
<br />
"Everything set on your end?"<br />
<br />
"No irregularities. Ready."<br />
<br />
Maiya's position is a tall building still under construction diagonally across Fuyuki's Hyatt hotel. From there it's possible to clearly see Kayneth's room, that was the position Kiritsugu designated.<br />
<br />
Kiritsugu sighed lightly, reaching for his tobacco box with one hand, and dialing a set of numbers on the cellphone with the other.<br />
<br />
Kiritsugu dialed an empty number. But there was no response whatsoever from his cellphone. The modified communication loops were not connecting to an analog signal, but to the trigger of the C4 bomb.<br />
<br />
The bomb only caused a very small explosion, to the point where the sound of the explosion cannot even be heard outside the hotel.<br />
<br />
But what resounded in the night was the horrifying sound of reinforced concrete splintering and collapsing.<br />
<br />
The evacuees who noticed something was wrong saw the sudden change in the towering building and began to shout in panic.<br />
<br />
"The hotel, the hotel is collapsing!"<br />
<br />
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<div><center>Translator's Notes and References for<br><br />
<big>Fate/Zero</big></center><br />
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== Prologue 1: 8 years ago ==<br />
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=== Homunculus ===<br />
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A [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homunculus Homunculus] is an artificial human created through magic or alchemy, often but not always a hybrid with another animal.<br />
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Kinoko Nasu's interpretation:[http://typemoon.wikia.com/wiki/Homunculus]<br />
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=== Grail ===<br />
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A reference to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Grail Holy Grail]. In Christian mythology, the Grail was the cup used by Jesus at the Last Supper, said to possess miraculous powers.<br />
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Kinoko Nasu's interpretation:[http://typemoon.wikia.com/wiki/Holy_Grail]<br />
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== Prologue 2: 3 years ago ==<br />
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=== Akasha and the Akashic Records ===<br />
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A reference to the Sanskrit concept [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akasha Akasha], aether. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akashic_records Akashic Records] is the recording of all things and happenings, of all knowledge, inscribed in the Akasha/aether.<br />
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Kinoko Nasu's interpretation:[http://typemoon.wikia.com/wiki/Akashic_Records]<br />
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=== Prana ===<br />
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A reference to the Sanskrit word [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prana Prana]. Life force, vital energy present in all things; here, that magic force includes both Od ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odic_force Odic force]) and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mana Mana].<br />
<br />
While "mana" is normally more generic, the author specifically uses it as a natural force not in living things, as opposed to od, in his universe.<br />
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Kinoko Nasu's interpretation:[http://typemoon.wikia.com/wiki/Prana]<br />
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=== Familiar ===<br />
<br />
A [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Familiar familiar spirit] is a spirit that obeys and serves its conjurer.<br />
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Kinoko Nasu's interpretation:[http://typemoon.wikia.com/wiki/Familiar]<br />
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== Act 1, Part 1 ==<br />
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=== Department of Eulyphis ===<br />
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Department in the Clock Tower that deals with/studies conjuring spirits.<br />
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=== Catty ===<br />
<br />
Catty is a measurement used in some countries of Asia. It's the equivalent of different amounts depending on which country it is used in, but in this case (Japan) it denotes half a kilogram, or 500 grams.<br />
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== Act 5, Part 2 ==<br />
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=== "Master's Perspective" ===<br />
<br />
"Master's perspective" is a very literal translation, mainly because I don't know how else to translate it, if there is a proper name for it at all.<br />
<br />
There is an implied meaning here that Masters would be able to understand the abilities (etc) of Servants very easily by observing them. This makes sense, and seems to me like an obvious reference to the morning after Saber's summoning in Fate / Stay Night where Nasu tries to incorporate the "character status" part of the game into the Nasuverse.<br />
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To refersh everyone's memory: On that morning when Shirou sees Saber, the character sheet flashes on screen for an instant and Shirou gets all confused. Saber explains that as Masters being able to see information regarding Servants they've observed in the manner that is most easily understandable for them.<br />
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Of course, this by no means designate that passage as a direct allusion to this scene, but that's how I interpret it.<br />
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Looking down from the 32nd floor--the top floor--of Fuyuki's Hyatt hotel. There is no building taller than this in all of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
But this title of the highest building will soon become that of the soon-to-be completed Shinto shopping center. But because the Shinto shopping center is still under construction, this Hyatt hotel is the top for already completed buildings.<br />
<br />
Accompanying the unstoppable growth of Shinto, there will be more and more new hotels. But the Hyatt hotel which has the most advanced facilities and best service standards will not give up this spot to anyone else. It's not only the hotel's managers and staff who think so; but even the hotel's customers are amazed by Hyatt's high quality service and management.<br />
<br />
But not even living in such a luxurious room, sitting in the real-leather sofa by the window, eased Kayneth Archibald El-Melloi's depression in the slightest.<br />
<br />
To him, the items of this room are merely "a wasteful gathering". It's merely a somber room, some expensive furniture, and some fancy everyday items. To Kayneth who's been born into aristocracy, there's nothing he can't stand more than originally common things being dressed up in fancy outfits to falsely appear aristocratic. But right now that's exactly what this hotel room is like. There isn't the slightest bit of historical background nor cultural heritage to this room. It is merely a pigsty decorated by a luxurious appearance.<br />
<br />
But the instigator of this lowly feeling is not limited to just this hotel; this extremely tiny island nation known as Japan is filled with things to leave Kayneth with an unhappy, ugly feeling.<br />
<br />
Even the tiny island of Hong Kong can give off a very local, folk-style feeling. But right now Fuyuki's Shinto does not show a bit of its local culture. Like now, overlooking the city's night scenery from a high spot, there is no way for you to guess exactly in which city of which country you are. Simply gathering the most common items and putting them together--if he were to be asked what exactly this city is, Kayneth would say it is merely like a mountain of rubbish.<br />
<br />
If this eastern-most island nation preserved its original, honest backwater fishing village feeling then it would be much more interesting than it is now.... But unfortunately when it comes to the ability to comprehend things like this, a race like the Japanese probably could not do it. This undeveloped country which did not even have a constitution a hundred years ago wants to forge forward and compete with western countries by purely relying on technological science and financial development, as if they wanted to unabashedly force their way into the ranks of the developed countries. It is indeed very difficult to speak reason with these people.<br />
<br />
Kayneth used a finger to gently tap his head which has a slight headache due to his annoyance and sighed irately.<br />
<br />
In reality, he isn't the type of person to get upset over small things such as these, but something else is the cause of his irritation.<br />
<br />
The wide screen TV in front of him suddenly stopped its late night program and began broadcasting urgent news. The newscaster is at the scene live reporting on an explosion caused by sources unknown on a warehouse street by the coastline of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
According to nearby residents who heard the explosion, firetrucks were on the scene about four hours ago. Although there is no news yet, those police who've already begun their investigation on-site are definitely hiding their findings. How can the ignorant, common people be able to make a correct judgment on something that surpasses their knowledge?<br />
<br />
It's not simple being the supervisor in the Holy Church either. To count the time, within 30 minutes after Kayneth canceled the barrier, all the cover-up tasks had been completed.<br />
<br />
Now the entirity of the truth lies solely in the memories those few who were present. One of those people was Kayneth, Servant Lancer--heroic spirit Diarmuid ua Duibhne's Master.<br />
<br />
The beginning of the long awaited Heaven's Feel. And the thoroughly prepared for first battle. Although the results are different from his expectations.<br />
<br />
Even in his youth, Kayneth Archibald appeared to be more outstanding than other kids. No matter what the problem is, nobody could find a better solution than Kayneth's; an opponent who can win against him in a competition is non-existent.<br />
<br />
Yet his effort had not surpassed the normal sense of purpose. Simply believing that his research results would be better than someone else's at some place, some time. That was all.<br />
<br />
Because of that, Kayneth was already seen as a "prodigy" by others in his youth.<br />
<br />
This fact is known by everyone. Nobody had any doubts about his title of "prodigy", and nothing had ever threatened his position as "prodigy". So there was no need for him to be proud or egotistic, he simply enjoyed his deserved title as "prodigy".<br />
<br />
He has never been in a tight spot nor has he been extremely frustrated. In the world of the young Kayneth, he was the master of everything. There isn't a need to doubt this in the slightest. He was a talented magus prodigy. He was also the heir of the well-known Archibald family. Not only did he inherit the magic crest passed down through the generations, he himself possessed talent rarely witnessed in this world. All of these "facts" made all the honors received by Kayneth seem matter-of-fact. So as to believing that there's nothing in this world Kayneth cannot achieve with his power, this kind of self-confidence is not unfounded. This is not the mistake of Kayneth himself, but the common knowledge of all those around him.<br />
<br />
Even in the busy Clock Tower amongst the numerous, successful researchers, his crowning to the famous title Lord El-Melloi by a huge lead made everyone nod approvingly. But to Kayneth who has become used to being called "prodigy", to him who's always been the target of admiration and jealousy, Kayneth did not feel the slightest feeling of satisfaction or accomplishment. All of this is merely life's "inevitable result" to him.<br />
<br />
The past was like that, and the future will definitely be like that. This is a sacred and inviolable "agreement of life", to Kayneth there is no doubt about that.<br />
<br />
Because of that, to him who can already predict the entire world--if a very rare, to the point of impossible, "accident" occurred, then that is the chaos Kayneth absolutely cannot tolerate; it is an insult and blasphemy to God's order.<br />
<br />
Such as--<br />
<br />
The Servant, Saber, who has clearly been caught in his palm, escaped so very easily. Such an unspeakable inconceivability.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, come."<br />
<br />
"--Yes, awaiting orders."<br />
<br />
As soon as the words left his mouth, the handsome Heroic Sprit appeared obediently and respectfully in front of Kayneth, stooped in a bow. To Kayneth who is the main lecturer of spirit conjuring, speaking directly with the spiritual form poses no trouble, and is in fact very familiar. But a conversation like this face-to-face is very rare.<br />
<br />
At least, if his Servant is face to face with him, Kayneth can observe the most minute changes in his expression while conversing with him. As for calling this type of activity a conversation--it might be more fitting to call it an interrogation instead.<br />
<br />
"Thanks for your hard work tonight. I was able to witness very well the might of Diarmuid ua Duibhne's twin spears."<br />
<br />
"Thank you, Master."<br />
<br />
Lancer replied simply and frankly. He did not feel proud upon hearing the compliment, nor did he show telltale signs of happiness, nor did he seem dissatisfied. He only accepted it with the stringent humility of a knight.<br />
<br />
But to the eyes of Kayneth, this definitely was not Lancer's normal expression--he's hiding something.<br />
<br />
"Ah, please answer my question honestly. ...You, what do you plan on doing?"<br />
<br />
"...You, what do you mean?"<br />
<br />
Even faced with Kayneth's sudden question with an air of interrogation, Lancer still kept his very cautious attitude.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, you swore to me as a Servant. To do everything in your power to help me attain victory in the Heaven's Feel. Right?"<br />
<br />
"Yes, that is correct."<br />
<br />
"Then why are you not serious about this?"<br />
<br />
Even being scolded so by Kayneth, Lancer did not show the faintest expressions of anger or guilt, he only kept his head lowered with a serious face. Perhaps he was long since prepared for this interrogation.<br />
<br />
"...I only did it for the Knight's honor. Not for viewing the battle as a game."<br />
<br />
"Oh? Not admitting it?"<br />
<br />
Kayneth made a disdainful grunting sound, then continued the questions.<br />
<br />
"Then, let me ask you, why did you let Saber go?"<br />
<br />
"That's because--"<br />
<br />
"You had overwhelming advantage more than once, but both times you did not strike, do you really want me to control you with a Command Mantra?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Lancer had no response this time, he only held his silence.<br />
<br />
"I'll say it again. I witnessed all of tonight's battle. Only because of this am I able to ask these questions. Lancer, do you feel that battles are 'fun'?"<br />
<br />
Looking at the silent knight with his head lowered, Kayneth sneered and continued.<br />
<br />
"Are you that happy? To fight with Saber. To the point of not being able to bring yourself to finish her off?"<br />
<br />
To a bystander, they might praise Lancer's bravery and finesse in battle. But from the Master, Kayneth's point of view, bravery and finesse without any results--this point enrages him.<br />
<br />
The original relic prepared to summon his preferred heroic spirit Alexander was stolen by his ungrateful student, Waver Velvet. But this Waver's power does not match at all with that of Alexander's, in the end being unable to control his own Servant and causing Alexander to go on a rampage. Because of Waver's uselessness, the situation then descended into a chaotic status, destroying Kayneth's Lancer's chance at victory... Kayneth has never had so much bad luck. And the cause of all of this is Waver alone, but being angry at a person not in front of him is useless. He can only store this anger inside of him, waiting for his time to face Waver in battle when he could dispel all this anger at him. Regarding this sort of "external anger" Kayneth is very realistic, calm, and brutal.<br />
<br />
But, conversely, Kayneth has no method of controlling his "internal anger". To Kayneth who has led a life of being admired, who has never had any contact with defeat his entire life, whether himself or a subordinate--even if only a little bit--anything that does not meet his expectations is definitely not allowed. For him who has been successful all his life, who has never faced any setbacks; he is very weak against defeat.<br />
<br />
So, to Kayneth, right now, between the enemy Waver who obstructed his obtaining of victory and Lancer who was unable to bring him victory, the latter enrages him more.<br />
<br />
"...I'm honestly very sorry. Master."<br />
<br />
Noticing Kayneth's anger, Lancer bowed his head deeply and apologized in a serious tone.<br />
<br />
"I swear on my reputation as a knight, I will bring you Saber's head. Please believe me no matter what."<br />
<br />
"There's no need to swear to me again! That is only the natural result!"<br />
<br />
Kayneth, who had gradually became excited, used an angry voice to suppress Lancer's apologetic voice.<br />
<br />
"You already swore to me. That you would bring me, Kayneth El-Melloi, the Holy Grail! In other words, you will destroy the six other Servants; they mean the same thing. This is the entire battle's premise.<br />
<br />
But what you are saying now... is that oath aimed at victory against Saber alone? This falls far short of the agreement at the start. What's wrong with you?"<br />
<br />
"--I think you're the one that has something wrong with him, Kayneth El-Melloi."<br />
<br />
It's neither Lancer nor Kayneth, but the voice of a third person. Nobody knows where the woman who emerged from the bedroom began to hear the Servant and Master's conversation.<br />
<br />
Although sporting red hair like burning flame, she gives off the feeling of an extraordinarily cold, icy beauty. She looks to be a bit younger than Kayneth, a high class lady perhaps only around twenty years of age. One can tell at a glance that she's a sentimental and prestigious aristocrat. And the temperamental authority emanating from her severe eyes make her seem like an empress.<br />
<br />
Her eyes that look as if they are scolding a subordinate are looking at only one person--Kayneth.<br />
<br />
"Lancer has done very well. It's you who is misjudging the situation."<br />
<br />
"Sola, what are you saying..."<br />
<br />
Considering Kayneth's personality, him not exploding in anger at this point is unfathomable. But this is all because that this woman is a very special being to him.<br />
<br />
Sola-Ui Nuada-Re Sophia-Ri. Kayneth's teacher--the department head of the Department of Eulyphis's daughter. She's also Kayneth's glorious, fateful girl--that is to say, she is Kayneth's fiancee.<br />
<br />
The marriage of the two renowned families Archibald and Sophia-Ri, the union of the prodigy and the department head's daughter, this was a popular topic in the Clock Tower. Although Sophia-Ri's family crest has been passed on to the first son, so Sola doesn't have too high of a place as a magus.<br />
<br />
But through her veins flows the ancestral magus blood of the Sophia-Ris. The union between Sola who has many more magic circuits than the average person and the "prodigy" Kayneth will definitely bring about an even more excellent next generation.<br />
<br />
But--the glorious future seen by the bystanders may not necessarily be that happy for the persons involved.<br />
<br />
Sola who's glaring at her fiance and Kayneth who has a horrible expression because he feels humiliaited--no matter how you look at it, those two do not give off a feeling of love and harmony.<br />
<br />
"Kayneth, if you ask me, in that situation Lancer's decision was correct. In order to contend with Berserker, he had no choice but to team up with Saber."<br />
<br />
Although she wasn't present to watch the battle on the warehouse street, Sola used her own familiar to report everything that happened there. Not for the sake of entertainment. Although she has no magic crest, she's still a member of the Sophia-Ris and as thus, she was nurtured in the ways of magecraft since youth. Regarding a battle between magi such as the Heaven's Feel, her own knowledge is not any worse than a Master such as Kayneth.<br />
<br />
No, it's rather that from her point of view regarding the battle, the actions of Kayneth as a Master were decidedly lacking.<br />
<br />
"Lancer's Gae Dearg is a very effective noble phantasm against Berserker. Coupled with Saber's aid, it would be a simple matter to defeat that black Servant. This is a very good opportunity to destroy the enemy."<br />
<br />
"...This is because you don't know how terrifying Saber is."<br />
<br />
Kayneth, who was grinding his teeth because he could not attain catharsis, rebutted in a hoarse voice.<br />
<br />
Although Kayneth's fiancee has a very sharp eye for analysis, in the end Sola's not his master and not his commander. As Master, Kayneth was determined to rely on his own decisions to fight since the start. Also, as a man being scolded by his own fiancee, Kayneth's dignity was hurt even more.<br />
<br />
"I used the ability of the Master's perspective to understand Saber's ability. She is a very strong Servant. Her comprehensive ability completely overrides Diarmuid's. A very good opportunity to defeat her was lost!" **<br />
<br />
"You...do you really understand the specialty of your Servant?"<br />
<br />
Sola made a cold, nasal grunt towards the stubborn Kayneth as she said this.<br />
<br />
"Do you think Gae Buidhe is only for looking good? In comparison to Saber who has already received incurable critical damage, wouldn't Berserker whose identity is unknown be more of a threat?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Although he wanted to argue more, Kayneth could not say even a word of rebuttal.<br />
<br />
Towards Sola's offensive manner, Kayneth unwillingly became cowardly.<br />
<br />
"Firstly, if you really consider Saber very dangerous--"<br />
<br />
During Kayneth's silence, Sola continued on.<br />
<br />
"Then why did you leave Saber's Master aside? That completely defenseless Einsbern woman standing to the side. When Lancer occupied Saber's attention and they were in the midst of battle, why did you not attack the opposing Master? But what you did instead was...hide on the sidelines and watch until the end? You're the one who's in the wrong."<br />
<br />
Watching Sola sigh deeply, Kayneth felt as if he was burning from humiliation but still could only watch her in silence, not saying a word.<br />
<br />
If it was any other person, Kayneth would've put an end to this humiliation long ago. Even if he had to put the title of Lord El-Melloi on the line, he would have definitely inflicted many times the humiliation back at the person.<br />
<br />
But there's only one person in this world, only Sola-Ui Nuada-Re Sophia-Ri, who is the exception to this.<br />
<br />
Not only because she's the daughter of Kayneth's teacher, but also because she's Kayneth's fiancee; his marriage with her would bring Kayneth even more honor and peerage and the future he's always been pursuing.<br />
<br />
This proud as a gem, intelligent lady is the only woman Kayneth, as a man, loves in the entire world.<br />
<br />
The first time they met, even before exchanging a single word, Kayneth's heart was already taken hostage by this woman.<br />
<br />
Perhaps noticing Kayneth's depression, Sola's tone relented a bit and she continued on with less derision:<br />
<br />
"Kayneth. Compared to other Masters, do you know where your advantage lies? That's you yourself."<br />
<br />
"That--obviously--"<br />
<br />
"Adding your own designs onto the original contract system, you really are a prodigy. You deserve being called one of the prodigies in Eulyphis."<br />
<br />
Even though Kayneth was completely sick of hearing words of compliment, he wouldn't mind hearing these words come out of Sola's mouth no matter how many times she says them.<br />
<br />
But in fact, Sola's opinion of him was not solely flattery. The secret technique Kayneth prepared for this Heaven's Feel completely overwrote the rules of the war designated by the "three original families".<br />
<br />
Originally, there is a cause and effect line between Servant and Master. A technique to separate the right of Command Mantras and the right of supplying prana, letting two separate summoners control one each...borrowing Kayneth's ability as a prodigy, this impossible technique was made possible.<br />
<br />
Kayneth is the magus who owns the Command Mantras, yet the one to supply the Servant with prana is none other than...Sola. They can be said to be a two person team Master.<br />
<br />
"--But Kayneth, although you are first rate as a magus, as a soldier you are merely second rate. Going through all that trouble to complete your preparations, but on the battlefield you were unable to make proper use of them, right?"<br />
<br />
"No, I..."<br />
<br />
"Hey, why do you think I supply prana for Lancer? This is originally what you should be responsible for, so why should I commit to it? Isn't this for the sake of your battles going well, for the sake of letting you attain victory in Heaven's Feel? Compared to those Masters who have to supply Prana to their Servants, you already have a crushing advantage. You can fully utilize your prana to execute various actions."<br />
<br />
"But...the war's just started, it's better to be cautious..."<br />
<br />
"Oh, really? Then why do you demand results so hastily from Lancer?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Although Sola's tone is softer than it was at the start, there is still the implicit meaning outside her words mocking Kayneth's cowardice. Kayneth's expression became even worse.<br />
<br />
"So before you blame Lancer, you should first do some self-reflection. Kayneth, tonight you--"<br />
<br />
"Sola-sama, please stop here."<br />
<br />
A sudden and low-toned voice interrupted Sola.<br />
<br />
It's Lancer. It's unknown when he raised his head, looking straight at Sola.<br />
<br />
"If you continue to humiliate my Master, then as a knight I cannot tolerate it any longer."<br />
<br />
"No, that wasn't my intent...I apologize. I crossed the line."<br />
<br />
Sola, who up until a moment ago had the dignity of an empress, apologized and lowered her eyes as if in shame after one sentence from Lancer. No matter who looks at this transformation, it's way too sudden.<br />
<br />
In Kayneth's heart, the scene before him left a very negative impact. Sola has always nagged at him incessantly, and has never listened to him even once. Him, who is to become her husband soon. Sola, who is to become his wife soon. Why do the words of a Servant have more weight than those of her future husband?<br />
<br />
And since the start, Sola was arguing with him to protect Lancer. Perhaps she could not stand watching Lancer being scolded?<br />
<br />
Kayneth watched Sola's eyes which were fixated on Lancer, and saw some emotion in his fiancee's eyes that he has never before witnessed before. And then he shifted his eyes towards Lancer--<br />
<br />
The scintillating mole under Lancer's left eye caught his attention. Is that the fabled "tear mole" of Diarmuid ua Duibhne that attracted females?<br />
<br />
No, baseless suspicion is stupid. Even a commoner would know that Sola was the daughter of the renowned Sophia-Ri family. Even though she doe not possess a magic crest, she still has very strong resistance against this type of charming spell.<br />
<br />
Unless, she herself does not resist against this type of charm willingly, then--<br />
<br />
Just as Kayneth was lost in thought, the fire alarm went off without warning, interrupting his train of thought.<br />
<br />
"...What? What's happening?'<br />
<br />
Sola mumbled confusedly, and at the same time the telephone in the room began to ring. The call display shows that it's from the lobby.<br />
<br />
"It seems like there's a fire somewhere downstairs, the management is telling us to evacuate."<br />
<br />
Kayneth said to Sola as he hung up the phone.<br />
<br />
"Although the fire is not too severe, the places that caught fire are very scattered. It looks like arson."<br />
<br />
"Arson? Tonight?"<br />
<br />
"Yeah, I think it's definitely not coincidental."<br />
<br />
Kayneth made a disdainful sound. The restlessness and worries that were in his heart earlier disappeared completely.<br />
<br />
"This is a plan to disperse the crowd. The opponent must be a magus. Looks like he doesn't want to do battle in a building with too many bystanders."<br />
<br />
Sola speaks with a tense expression.<br />
<br />
"Then--an ambush?"<br />
<br />
"I'm afraid so. It might be that guy from the warehouse street who wants to play some more.<br />
<br />
Interesting. That's exactly what we want, right Lancer?"<br />
<br />
"Yes, exactly."<br />
<br />
Lancer nodded definitively, as if preparing to battle with the enemy. Out of all seven Masters, there is only one person who would be in such a rush to attack Kayneth--that is the Master of Saber, whose Servant was hit by Gae Buidhe. He must want to dispel this curse as soon as possible.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, go to the floor below to meet them. But don't disperse them too quickly."<br />
<br />
At Kayneth's hidden intents within the words, Lancer only nodded:<br />
<br />
"Understood. Cut off the attackers' path of retreat, then chase them here, is that it?"<br />
<br />
"Yes. Since we have visitors then why not let them take a good look at Kayneth El-Melloi's magic atelier?"<br />
<br />
This hotel, as Kayneth's stronghold, must have undergone complete renovation. Not the material type of renovation, but a fortification through magecraft. In this building totaling thirty-two floors, Kayneth's innate bounded field covers twenty-four floors. This place can be called a castle of magecraft. In addition, there are three magical furnaces for Kayneth only and to replace hounds there are ten summoned evil spirits and apparitions. There isn't even a flaw in the drainage pipes, Kayneth completely covered the area underneath the hall with his bounded field.<br />
<br />
Instead of attacking enemy territory, it's much better to perfect one's own territory. As for the challenger who dares set step in here, Kayneth will make him realize the real terror of Lord El-Melloi.<br />
<br />
"Since all the other customers are already gone, there won't be anything to worry about. You can both use your full power to fight."<br />
<br />
The unsuppressible sound of laughter spilled out from Kayneth's throat. And the knight who could not stop trembling in excitement also rushed out.<br />
<br />
To Kayneth right now, the only thing that is needed is action. Only action and results can dispel the humiliation inflicted upon him by Sola. Right now, the only thing to do is to make full use of his own potential that made others call him a prodigy, to prove his capabilities.<br />
<br />
Yes, the Kayneth right now desires blood. The dark anger that has been bottled up inside him must be offset by somebody's blood. The unfortunate enemy who coincidentally showed up to attack right now is about to become the perfect offering.<br />
<br />
"You said I was a second rate soldier, I'm about to make you take those words back. Sola."<br />
<br />
"Okay. I'll be waiting."<br />
<br />
Kayneth's fiancee who's usually always criticizing him, only at this moment did she watch him with a smiling face. Kayneth's fighting spirit heightened even more--<br />
<br />
The customers who were awakened by the fire alarm in the midst of their dreams and herded outside to the parking lot combined their unhappiness of their fear of the fire, their drowsiness, and the cold outside together to form very scary expressions. In the midst of these people, the employees of the hotel scurried about busily.<br />
<br />
"...Mr. Archibald! Kayneth El-Melloi Archibald! Are you here?"<br />
<br />
Of all the names recorded on the customer list, there is only one person whose presence has not been confirmed, the bellhop called him in a frantic voice. Everyone regarded this largesse customer who reserved the entire top floor of the hotel very highly. On some level, this is the person they least want to be in danger.<br />
<br />
"Mr. Archibald! Are you here?"<br />
<br />
"--I am here. Don't worry."<br />
<br />
A resonant voice came from behind the bellhop, but as the bellhop turned around he became confused. The person speaking to him was a Japanese male wearing an old-styled coat.<br />
<br />
This kind of joke is too much. The angry bellhop was about to yell at him--but he was captivated by the man's eyes.<br />
<br />
That man's eyes held an indescribable, mysterious force of attraction; the bellhop was unable to avoid his eyes, and was not able to even speak.<br />
<br />
"I am Kayneth El-Melloi Archibald. My wife Sola is with me."<br />
<br />
This unknown Japanese male stated in a clear voice. And the bellhop accepted this without any suspicion as if hypnotized.<br />
<br />
"...Is that so? Ah, yes. That's it."<br />
<br />
After the bellhop checked off a spot on the "escaped" section of his list, finally confirming that all the customers were safe, he exhaled a long breath. All of his suspicions while speaking to Archibald earlier and his feelings that something was wrong disappeared without a trace.<br />
<br />
Watching the employee continue on to tend to other customers, Emiya Kiritsugu left the chaotic crowd. His earlier hypnotic suggestion, to a commoner with no magic resistance whatsoever, would not be broken in a short period of time.<br />
<br />
After walking to a shady, dark area some distance away from the hotel, Kiritsugu pulled out the cellphone in his pocket as he scanned the surroundings to ensure no one was watching him. Cellphones were very common amongst the people, and has given Kiritsugu great help. It is a simple yet useful wireless apparatus for communication and holding it will not draw any suspicion from anyone.<br />
<br />
First he has to contact Maiya who was positioned for surveillance.<br />
<br />
"Everything set on your end?"<br />
<br />
"No irregularities. Ready."<br />
<br />
Maiya's position is a tall building still under construction diagonally across Fuyuki's Hyatt hotel. From there it's possible to clearly see Kayneth's room, that was the position Kiritsugu designated.<br />
<br />
Kiritsugu sighed lightly, reaching for his tobacco box with one hand, and dialing a set of numbers on the cellphone with the other.<br />
<br />
Kiritsugu dialed an empty number. But there was no response whatsoever from his cellphone. The modified communication loops were not connecting to an analog signal, but to the trigger of the C4 bomb.<br />
<br />
The bomb only caused a very small explosion, to the point where the sound of the explosion cannot even be heard outside the hotel.<br />
<br />
But what resounded in the night was the horrifying sound of reinforced concrete splintering and collapsing.<br />
<br />
The evacuees who noticed something was wrong saw the sudden change in the towering building and began to shout in panic.<br />
<br />
"The hotel, the hotel is collapsing!"<br />
<br />
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<div><center>Translator's Notes and References for<br><br />
<big>Fate/Zero</big></center><br />
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== Prologue 1: 8 years ago ==<br />
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=== Homunculus ===<br />
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A [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homunculus Homunculus] is an artificial human created through magic or alchemy, often but not always a hybrid with another animal.<br />
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Kinoko Nasu's interpretation:[http://typemoon.wikia.com/wiki/Homunculus]<br />
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=== Grail ===<br />
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A reference to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Grail Holy Grail]. In Christian mythology, the Grail was the cup used by Jesus at the Last Supper, said to possess miraculous powers.<br />
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Kinoko Nasu's interpretation:[http://typemoon.wikia.com/wiki/Holy_Grail]<br />
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== Prologue 2: 3 years ago ==<br />
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=== Akasha and the Akashic Records ===<br />
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A reference to the Sanskrit concept [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akasha Akasha], aether. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akashic_records Akashic Records] is the recording of all things and happenings, of all knowledge, inscribed in the Akasha/aether.<br />
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Kinoko Nasu's interpretation:[http://typemoon.wikia.com/wiki/Akashic_Records]<br />
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=== Prana ===<br />
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A reference to the Sanskrit word [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prana Prana]. Life force, vital energy present in all things; here, that magic force includes both Od ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odic_force Odic force]) and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mana Mana].<br />
<br />
While "mana" is normally more generic, the author specifically uses it as a natural force not in living things, as opposed to od, in his universe.<br />
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Kinoko Nasu's interpretation:[http://typemoon.wikia.com/wiki/Prana]<br />
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=== Familiar ===<br />
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A [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Familiar familiar spirit] is a spirit that obeys and serves its conjurer.<br />
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Kinoko Nasu's interpretation:[http://typemoon.wikia.com/wiki/Familiar]<br />
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== Act 1, Part 1 ==<br />
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=== Department of Eulyphis ===<br />
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Department in the Clock Tower that deals with/studies conjuring spirits.<br />
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=== Catty ===<br />
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Catty is a measurement used in some countries of Asia. It's the equivalent of different amounts depending on which country it is used in, but in this case (Japan) it denotes half a kilogram, or 500 grams.<br />
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== Act 5, Part 2 ==<br />
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* "Master's perspective" is a very literal translation, mainly because I don't know how else to translate it, if there is a proper name for it at all.<br />
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There is an implied meaning here that Masters would be able to understand the abilities (etc) of Servants very easily by observing them. This makes sense, and seems to me like an obvious reference to the morning after Saber's summoning in Fate / Stay Night where Nasu tries to incorporate the "character status" part of the game into the Nasuverse.<br />
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To refersh everyone's memory: On that morning when Shirou sees Saber, the character sheet flashes on screen for an instant and Shirou gets all confused. Saber explains that as Masters being able to see information regarding Servants they've observed in the manner that is most easily understandable for them.<br />
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Of course, this by no means designate that passage as a direct allusion to this scene, but that's how I interpret it.<br />
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===[[Fate/Zero:Volume1_Full_Text|Volume 1 - The Untold Story Behind the Fourth Heaven's Feel / 第四次聖杯戦争秘話]]===<br />
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:Prologue<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_1|8 years ago]] <br />
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::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_3|1 year ago]] <br />
:Act 1<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 1|Part 1]] <br />
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== Series Overview ==<br />
* ''Fate/Zero #1 - 第四次聖杯戦争秘話''<br />
First Edition Published December 29, 2006, ISBN: none (self published)<br />
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Second Edition Published January 26, 2007, ISBN: none (self published)<br />
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* ''Fate/Zero #2 - 王たちの狂宴''<br />
First Edition Published March 31, 2007, ISBN: none (self published)<br />
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* ''Fate/Zero #3 - 散りゆく者たち''<br />
First Edition Published July 27, 2007, ISBN: none (self published)<br />
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* ''Fate/Zero #4 - 煉獄の炎''<br />
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Looking down from the 32nd floor--the top floor--of Fuyuki's Hyatt hotel. There is no building taller than this in all of Fuyuki.<br />
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But this title of the highest building will soon become that of the soon-to-be completed Shinto shopping center. But because the Shinto shopping center is still under construction, this Hyatt hotel is the top for already completed buildings.<br />
<br />
Accompanying the unstoppable growth of Shinto, there will be more and more new hotels. But the Hyatt hotel which has the most advanced facilities and best service standards will not give up this spot to anyone else. It's not only the hotel's managers and staff who think so; but even the hotel's customers are amazed by Hyatt's high quality service and management.<br />
<br />
But not even living in such a luxurious room, sitting in the real-leather sofa by the window, eased Kayneth Archibald El-Melloi's depression in the slightest.<br />
<br />
To him, the items of this room are merely "a wasteful gathering". It's merely a somber room, some expensive furniture, and some fancy everyday items. To Kayneth who's been born into aristocracy, there's nothing he can't stand more than originally common things being dressed up in fancy outfits to falsely appear aristocratic. But right now that's exactly what this hotel room is like. There isn't the slightest bit of historical background nor cultural heritage to this room. It is merely a pigsty decorated by a luxurious appearance.<br />
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But the instigator of this lowly feeling is not limited to just this hotel; this extremely tiny island nation known as Japan is filled with things to leave Kayneth with an unhappy, ugly feeling.<br />
<br />
Even the tiny island of Hong Kong can give off a very local, folk-style feeling. But right now Fuyuki's Shinto does not show a bit of its local culture. Like now, overlooking the city's night scenery from a high spot, there is no way for you to guess exactly in which city of which country you are. Simply gathering the most common items and putting them together--if he were to be asked what exactly this city is, Kayneth would say it is merely like a mountain of rubbish.<br />
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If this eastern-most island nation preserved its original, honest backwater fishing village feeling then it would be much more interesting than it is now.... But unfortunately when it comes to the ability to comprehend things like this, a race like the Japanese probably could not do it. This undeveloped country which did not even have a constitution a hundred years ago wants to forge forward and compete with western countries by purely relying on technological science and financial development, as if they wanted to unabashedly force their way into the ranks of the developed countries. It is indeed very difficult to speak reason with these people.<br />
<br />
Kayneth used a finger to gently tap his head which has a slight headache due to his annoyance and sighed irately.<br />
<br />
In reality, he isn't the type of person to get upset over small things such as these, but something else is the cause of his irritation.<br />
<br />
The wide screen TV in front of him suddenly stopped its late night program and began broadcasting urgent news. The newscaster is at the scene live reporting on an explosion caused by sources unknown on a warehouse street by the coastline of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
According to nearby residents who heard the explosion, firetrucks were on the scene about four hours ago. Although there is no news yet, those police who've already begun their investigation on-site are definitely hiding their findings. How can the ignorant, common people be able to make a correct judgment on something that surpasses their knowledge?<br />
<br />
It's not simple being the supervisor in the Holy Church either. To count the time, within 30 minutes after Kayneth canceled the barrier, all the cover-up tasks had been completed.<br />
<br />
Now the entirity of the truth lies solely in the memories those few who were present. One of those people was Kayneth, Servant Lancer--heroic spirit Diarmuid ua Duibhne's Master.<br />
<br />
The beginning of the long awaited Heaven's Feel. And the thoroughly prepared for first battle. Although the results are different from his expectations.<br />
<br />
Even in his youth, Kayneth Archibald appeared to be more outstanding than other kids. No matter what the problem is, nobody could find a better solution than Kayneth's; an opponent who can win against him in a competition is non-existent.<br />
<br />
Yet his effort had not surpassed the normal sense of purpose. Simply believing that his research results would be better than someone else's at some place, some time. That was all.<br />
<br />
Because of that, Kayneth was already seen as a "prodigy" by others in his youth.<br />
<br />
This fact is known by everyone. Nobody had any doubts about his title of "prodigy", and nothing had ever threatened his position as "prodigy". So there was no need for him to be proud or egotistic, he simply enjoyed his deserved title as "prodigy".<br />
<br />
He has never been in a tight spot nor has he been extremely frustrated. In the world of the young Kayneth, he was the master of everything. There isn't a need to doubt this in the slightest. He was a talented magus prodigy. He was also the heir of the well-known Archibald family. Not only did he inherit the magic crest passed down through the generations, he himself possessed talent rarely witnessed in this world. All of these "facts" made all the honors received by Kayneth seem matter-of-fact. So as to believing that there's nothing in this world Kayneth cannot achieve with his power, this kind of self-confidence is not unfounded. This is not the mistake of Kayneth himself, but the common knowledge of all those around him.<br />
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Even in the busy Clock Tower amongst the numerous, successful researchers, his crowning to the famous title Lord El-Melloi by a huge lead made everyone nod approvingly. But to Kayneth who has become used to being called "prodigy", to him who's always been the target of admiration and jealousy, Kayneth did not feel the slightest feeling of satisfaction or accomplishment. All of this is merely life's "inevitable result" to him.<br />
<br />
The past was like that, and the future will definitely be like that. This is a sacred and inviolable "agreement of life", to Kayneth there is no doubt about that.<br />
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Because of that, to him who can already predict the entire world--if a very rare, to the point of impossible, "accident" occurred, then that is the chaos Kayneth absolutely cannot tolerate; it is an insult and blasphemy to God's order.<br />
<br />
Such as--<br />
<br />
The Servant, Saber, who has clearly been caught in his palm, escaped so very easily. Such an unspeakable inconceivability.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, come."<br />
<br />
"--Yes, awaiting orders."<br />
<br />
As soon as the words left his mouth, the handsome Heroic Sprit appeared obediently and respectfully in front of Kayneth, stooped in a bow. To Kayneth who is the main lecturer of spirit conjuring, speaking directly with the spiritual form poses no trouble, and is in fact very familiar. But a conversation like this face-to-face is very rare.<br />
<br />
At least, if his Servant is face to face with him, Kayneth can observe the most minute changes in his expression while conversing with him. As for calling this type of activity a conversation--it might be more fitting to call it an interrogation instead.<br />
<br />
"Thanks for your hard work tonight. I was able to witness very well the might of Diarmuid ua Duibhne's twin spears."<br />
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"Thank you, Master."<br />
<br />
Lancer replied simply and frankly. He did not feel proud upon hearing the compliment, nor did he show telltale signs of happiness, nor did he seem dissatisfied. He only accepted it with the stringent humility of a knight.<br />
<br />
But to the eyes of Kayneth, this definitely was not Lancer's normal expression--he's hiding something.<br />
<br />
"Ah, please answer my question honestly. ...You, what do you plan on doing?"<br />
<br />
"...You, what do you mean?"<br />
<br />
Even faced with Kayneth's sudden question with an air of interrogation, Lancer still kept his very cautious attitude.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, you swore to me as a Servant. To do everything in your power to help me attain victory in the Heaven's Feel. Right?"<br />
<br />
"Yes, that is correct."<br />
<br />
"Then why are you not serious about this?"<br />
<br />
Even being scolded so by Kayneth, Lancer did not show the faintest expressions of anger or guilt, he only kept his head lowered with a serious face. Perhaps he was long since prepared for this interrogation.<br />
<br />
"...I only did it for the Knight's honor. Not for viewing the battle as a game."<br />
<br />
"Oh? Not admitting it?"<br />
<br />
Kayneth made a disdainful grunting sound, then continued the questions.<br />
<br />
"Then, let me ask you, why did you let Saber go?"<br />
<br />
"That's because--"<br />
<br />
"You had overwhelming advantage more than once, but both times you did not strike, do you really want me to control you with a Command Mantra?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Lancer had no response this time, he only held his silence.<br />
<br />
"I'll say it again. I witnessed all of tonight's battle. Only because of this am I able to ask these questions. Lancer, do you feel that battles are 'fun'?"<br />
<br />
Looking at the silent knight with his head lowered, Kayneth sneered and continued.<br />
<br />
"Are you that happy? To fight with Saber. To the point of not being able to bring yourself to finish her off?"<br />
<br />
To a bystander, they might praise Lancer's bravery and finesse in battle. But from the Master, Kayneth's point of view, bravery and finesse without any results--this point enrages him.<br />
<br />
The original relic prepared to summon his preferred heroic spirit Alexander was stolen by his ungrateful student, Waver Velvet. But this Waver's power does not match at all with that of Alexander's, in the end being unable to control his own Servant and causing Alexander to go on a rampage. Because of Waver's uselessness, the situation then descended into a chaotic status, destroying Kayneth's Lancer's chance at victory... Kayneth has never had so much bad luck. And the cause of all of this is Waver alone, but being angry at a person not in front of him is useless. He can only store this anger inside of him, waiting for his time to face Waver in battle when he could dispel all this anger at him. Regarding this sort of "external anger" Kayneth is very realistic, calm, and brutal.<br />
<br />
But, conversely, Kayneth has no method of controlling his "internal anger". To Kayneth who has led a life of being admired, who has never had any contact with defeat his entire life, whether himself or a subordinate--even if only a little bit--anything that does not meet his expectations is definitely not allowed. For him who has been successful all his life, who has never faced any setbacks; he is very weak against defeat.<br />
<br />
So, to Kayneth, right now, between the enemy Waver who obstructed his obtaining of victory and Lancer who was unable to bring him victory, the latter enrages him more.<br />
<br />
"...I'm honestly very sorry. Master."<br />
<br />
Noticing Kayneth's anger, Lancer bowed his head deeply and apologized in a serious tone.<br />
<br />
"I swear on my reputation as a knight, I will bring you Saber's head. Please believe me no matter what."<br />
<br />
"There's no need to swear to me again! That is only the natural result!"<br />
<br />
Kayneth, who had gradually became excited, used an angry voice to suppress Lancer's apologetic voice.<br />
<br />
"You already swore to me. That you would bring me, Kayneth El-Melloi, the Holy Grail! In other words, you will destroy the six other Servants; they mean the same thing. This is the entire battle's premise.<br />
<br />
But what you are saying now... is that oath aimed at victory against Saber alone? This falls far short of the agreement at the start. What's wrong with you?"<br />
<br />
"--I think you're the one that has something wrong with him, Kayneth El-Melloi."<br />
<br />
It's neither Lancer nor Kayneth, but the voice of a third person. Nobody knows where the woman who emerged from the bedroom began to hear the Servant and Master's conversation.<br />
<br />
Although sporting red hair like burning flame, she gives off the feeling of an extraordinarily cold, icy beauty. She looks to be a bit younger than Kayneth, a high class lady perhaps only around twenty years of age. One can tell at a glance that she's a sentimental and prestigious aristocrat. And the temperamental authority emanating from her severe eyes make her seem like an empress.<br />
<br />
Her eyes that look as if they are scolding a subordinate are looking at only one person--Kayneth.<br />
<br />
"Lancer has done very well. It's you who is misjudging the situation."<br />
<br />
"Sola, what are you saying..."<br />
<br />
Considering Kayneth's personality, him not exploding in anger at this point is unfathomable. But this is all because that this woman is a very special being to him.<br />
<br />
Sola-Ui Nuada-Re Sophia-Ri. Kayneth's teacher--the department head of the Department of Eulyphis's daughter. She's also Kayneth's glorious, fateful girl--that is to say, she is Kayneth's fiancee.<br />
<br />
The marriage of the two renowned families Archibald and Sophia-Ri, the union of the prodigy and the department head's daughter, this was a popular topic in the Clock Tower. Although Sophia-Ri's family crest has been passed on to the first son, so Sola doesn't have too high of a place as a magus.<br />
<br />
But through her veins flows the ancestral magus blood of the Sophia-Ris. The union between Sola who has many more magic circuits than the average person and the "prodigy" Kayneth will definitely bring about an even more excellent next generation.<br />
<br />
But--the glorious future seen by the bystanders may not necessarily be that happy for the persons involved.<br />
<br />
Sola who's glaring at her fiance and Kayneth who has a horrible expression because he feels humiliaited--no matter how you look at it, those two do not give off a feeling of love and harmony.<br />
<br />
"Kayneth, if you ask me, in that situation Lancer's decision was correct. In order to contend with Berserker, he had no choice but to team up with Saber."<br />
<br />
Although she wasn't present to watch the battle on the warehouse street, Sola used her own familiar to report everything that happened there. Not for the sake of entertainment. Although she has no magic crest, she's still a member of the Sophia-Ris and as thus, she was nurtured in the ways of magecraft since youth. Regarding a battle between magi such as the Heaven's Feel, her own knowledge is not any worse than a Master such as Kayneth.<br />
<br />
No, it's rather that from her point of view regarding the battle, the actions of Kayneth as a Master were decidedly lacking.<br />
<br />
"Lancer's Gae Dearg is a very effective noble phantasm against Berserker. Coupled with Saber's aid, it would be a simple matter to defeat that black Servant. This is a very good opportunity to destroy the enemy."<br />
<br />
"...This is because you don't know how terrifying Saber is."<br />
<br />
Kayneth, who was grinding his teeth because he could not attain catharsis, rebutted in a hoarse voice.<br />
<br />
Although Kayneth's fiancee has a very sharp eye for analysis, in the end Sola's not his master and not his commander. As Master, Kayneth was determined to rely on his own decisions to fight since the start. Also, as a man being scolded by his own fiancee, Kayneth's dignity was hurt even more.<br />
<br />
"I used the ability of the Master's perspective to understand Saber's ability. She is a very strong Servant. Her comprehensive ability completely overrides Diarmuid's. A very good opportunity to defeat her was lost!" *<br />
<br />
"You...do you really understand the specialty of your Servant?"<br />
<br />
Sola made a cold, nasal grunt towards the stubborn Kayneth as she said this.<br />
<br />
"Do you think Gae Buidhe is only for looking good? In comparison to Saber who has already received incurable critical damage, wouldn't Berserker whose identity is unknown be more of a threat?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Although he wanted to argue more, Kayneth could not say even a word of rebuttal.<br />
<br />
Towards Sola's offensive manner, Kayneth unwillingly became cowardly.<br />
<br />
"Firstly, if you really consider Saber very dangerous--"<br />
<br />
During Kayneth's silence, Sola continued on.<br />
<br />
"Then why did you leave Saber's Master aside? That completely defenseless Einsbern woman standing to the side. When Lancer occupied Saber's attention and they were in the midst of battle, why did you not attack the opposing Master? But what you did instead was...hide on the sidelines and watch until the end? You're the one who's in the wrong."<br />
<br />
Watching Sola sigh deeply, Kayneth felt as if he was burning from humiliation but still could only watch her in silence, not saying a word.<br />
<br />
If it was any other person, Kayneth would've put an end to this humiliation long ago. Even if he had to put the title of Lord El-Melloi on the line, he would have definitely inflicted many times the humiliation back at the person.<br />
<br />
But there's only one person in this world, only Sola-Ui Nuada-Re Sophia-Ri, who is the exception to this.<br />
<br />
Not only because she's the daughter of Kayneth's teacher, but also because she's Kayneth's fiancee; his marriage with her would bring Kayneth even more honor and peerage and the future he's always been pursuing.<br />
<br />
This proud as a gem, intelligent lady is the only woman Kayneth, as a man, loves in the entire world.<br />
<br />
The first time they met, even before exchanging a single word, Kayneth's heart was already taken hostage by this woman.<br />
<br />
Perhaps noticing Kayneth's depression, Sola's tone relented a bit and she continued on with less derision:<br />
<br />
"Kayneth. Compared to other Masters, do you know where your advantage lies? That's you yourself."<br />
<br />
"That--obviously--"<br />
<br />
"Adding your own designs onto the original contract system, you really are a prodigy. You deserve being called one of the prodigies in Eulyphis."<br />
<br />
Even though Kayneth was completely sick of hearing words of compliment, he wouldn't mind hearing these words come out of Sola's mouth no matter how many times she says them.<br />
<br />
But in fact, Sola's opinion of him was not solely flattery. The secret technique Kayneth prepared for this Heaven's Feel completely overwrote the rules of the war designated by the "three original families".<br />
<br />
Originally, there is a cause and effect line between Servant and Master. A technique to separate the right of Command Mantras and the right of supplying prana, letting two separate summoners control one each...borrowing Kayneth's ability as a prodigy, this impossible technique was made possible.<br />
<br />
Kayneth is the magus who owns the Command Mantras, yet the one to supply the Servant with prana is none other than...Sola. They can be said to be a two person team Master.<br />
<br />
"--But Kayneth, although you are first rate as a magus, as a soldier you are merely second rate. Going through all that trouble to complete your preparations, but on the battlefield you were unable to make proper use of them, right?"<br />
<br />
"No, I..."<br />
<br />
"Hey, why do you think I supply prana for Lancer? This is originally what you should be responsible for, so why should I commit to it? Isn't this for the sake of your battles going well, for the sake of letting you attain victory in Heaven's Feel? Compared to those Masters who have to supply Prana to their Servants, you already have a crushing advantage. You can fully utilize your prana to execute various actions."<br />
<br />
"But...the war's just started, it's better to be cautious..."<br />
<br />
"Oh, really? Then why do you demand results so hastily from Lancer?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Although Sola's tone is softer than it was at the start, there is still the implicit meaning outside her words mocking Kayneth's cowardice. Kayneth's expression became even worse.<br />
<br />
"So before you blame Lancer, you should first do some self-reflection. Kayneth, tonight you--"<br />
<br />
"Sola-sama, please stop here."<br />
<br />
A sudden and low-toned voice interrupted Sola.<br />
<br />
It's Lancer. It's unknown when he raised his head, looking straight at Sola.<br />
<br />
"If you continue to humiliate my Master, then as a knight I cannot tolerate it any longer."<br />
<br />
"No, that wasn't my intent...I apologize. I crossed the line."<br />
<br />
Sola, who up until a moment ago had the dignity of an empress, apologized and lowered her eyes as if in shame after one sentence from Lancer. No matter who looks at this transformation, it's way too sudden.<br />
<br />
In Kayneth's heart, the scene before him left a very negative impact. Sola has always nagged at him incessantly, and has never listened to him even once. Him, who is to become her husband soon. Sola, who is to become his wife soon. Why do the words of a Servant have more weight than those of her future husband?<br />
<br />
And since the start, Sola was arguing with him to protect Lancer. Perhaps she could not stand watching Lancer being scolded?<br />
<br />
Kayneth watched Sola's eyes which were fixated on Lancer, and saw some emotion in his fiancee's eyes that he has never before witnessed before. And then he shifted his eyes towards Lancer--<br />
<br />
The scintillating mole under Lancer's left eye caught his attention. Is that the fabled "tear mole" of Diarmuid ua Duibhne that attracted females?<br />
<br />
No, baseless suspicion is stupid. Even a commoner would know that Sola was the daughter of the renowned Sophia-Ri family. Even though she doe not possess a magic crest, she still has very strong resistance against this type of charming spell.<br />
<br />
Unless, she herself does not resist against this type of charm willingly, then--<br />
<br />
Just as Kayneth was lost in thought, the fire alarm went off without warning, interrupting his train of thought.<br />
<br />
"...What? What's happening?'<br />
<br />
Sola mumbled confusedly, and at the same time the telephone in the room began to ring. The call display shows that it's from the lobby.<br />
<br />
"It seems like there's a fire somewhere downstairs, the management is telling us to evacuate."<br />
<br />
Kayneth said to Sola as he hung up the phone.<br />
<br />
"Although the fire is not too severe, the places that caught fire are very scattered. It looks like arson."<br />
<br />
"Arson? Tonight?"<br />
<br />
"Yeah, I think it's definitely not coincidental."<br />
<br />
Kayneth made a disdainful sound. The restlessness and worries that were in his heart earlier disappeared completely.<br />
<br />
"This is a plan to disperse the crowd. The opponent must be a magus. Looks like he doesn't want to do battle in a building with too many bystanders."<br />
<br />
Sola speaks with a tense expression.<br />
<br />
"Then--an ambush?"<br />
<br />
"I'm afraid so. It might be that guy from the warehouse street who wants to play some more.<br />
<br />
Interesting. That's exactly what we want, right Lancer?"<br />
<br />
"Yes, exactly."<br />
<br />
Lancer nodded definitively, as if preparing to battle with the enemy. Out of all seven Masters, there is only one person who would be in such a rush to attack Kayneth--that is the Master of Saber, whose Servant was hit by Gae Buidhe. He must want to dispel this curse as soon as possible.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, go to the floor below to meet them. But don't disperse them too quickly."<br />
<br />
At Kayneth's hidden intents within the words, Lancer only nodded:<br />
<br />
"Understood. Cut off the attackers' path of retreat, then chase them here, is that it?"<br />
<br />
"Yes. Since we have visitors then why not let them take a good look at Kayneth El-Melloi's magic atelier?"<br />
<br />
This hotel, as Kayneth's stronghold, must have undergone complete renovation. Not the material type of renovation, but a fortification through magecraft. In this building totaling thirty-two floors, Kayneth's innate bounded field covers twenty-four floors. This place can be called a castle of magecraft. In addition, there are three magical furnaces for Kayneth only and to replace hounds there are ten summoned evil spirits and apparitions. There isn't even a flaw in the drainage pipes, Kayneth completely covered the area underneath the hall with his bounded field.<br />
<br />
Instead of attacking enemy territory, it's much better to perfect one's own territory. As for the challenger who dares set step in here, Kayneth will make him realize the real terror of Lord El-Melloi.<br />
<br />
"Since all the other customers are already gone, there won't be anything to worry about. You can both use your full power to fight."<br />
<br />
The unsuppressible sound of laughter spilled out from Kayneth's throat. And the knight who could not stop trembling in excitement also rushed out.<br />
<br />
To Kayneth right now, the only thing that is needed is action. Only action and results can dispel the humiliation inflicted upon him by Sola. Right now, the only thing to do is to make full use of his own potential that made others call him a prodigy, to prove his capabilities.<br />
<br />
Yes, the Kayneth right now desires blood. The dark anger that has been bottled up inside him must be offset by somebody's blood. The unfortunate enemy who coincidentally showed up to attack right now is about to become the perfect offering.<br />
<br />
"You said I was a second rate soldier, I'm about to make you take those words back. Sola."<br />
<br />
"Okay. I'll be waiting."<br />
<br />
Kayneth's fiancee who's usually always criticizing him, only at this moment did she watch him with a smiling face. Kayneth's fighting spirit heightened even more--<br />
<br />
The customers who were awakened by the fire alarm in the midst of their dreams and herded outside to the parking lot combined their unhappiness of their fear of the fire, their drowsiness, and the cold outside together to form very scary expressions. In the midst of these people, the employees of the hotel scurried about busily.<br />
<br />
"...Mr. Archibald! Kayneth El-Melloi Archibald! Are you here?"<br />
<br />
Of all the names recorded on the customer list, there is only one person whose presence has not been confirmed, the bellhop called him in a frantic voice. Everyone regarded this largesse customer who reserved the entire top floor of the hotel very highly. On some level, this is the person they least want to be in danger.<br />
<br />
"Mr. Archibald! Are you here?"<br />
<br />
"--I am here. Don't worry."<br />
<br />
A resonant voice came from behind the bellhop, but as the bellhop turned around he became confused. The person speaking to him was a Japanese male wearing an old-styled coat.<br />
<br />
This kind of joke is too much. The angry bellhop was about to yell at him--but he was captivated by the man's eyes.<br />
<br />
That man's eyes held an indescribable, mysterious force of attraction; the bellhop was unable to avoid his eyes, and was not able to even speak.<br />
<br />
"I am Kayneth El-Melloi Archibald. My wife Sola is with me."<br />
<br />
This unknown Japanese male stated in a clear voice. And the bellhop accepted this without any suspicion as if hypnotized.<br />
<br />
"...Is that so? Ah, yes. That's it."<br />
<br />
After the bellhop checked off a spot on the "escaped" section of his list, finally confirming that all the customers were safe, he exhaled a long breath. All of his suspicions while speaking to Archibald earlier and his feelings that something was wrong disappeared without a trace.<br />
<br />
Watching the employee continue on to tend to other customers, Emiya Kiritsugu left the chaotic crowd. His earlier hypnotic suggestion, to a commoner with no magic resistance whatsoever, would not be broken in a short period of time.<br />
<br />
After walking to a shady, dark area some distance away from the hotel, Kiritsugu pulled out the cellphone in his pocket as he scanned the surroundings to ensure no one was watching him. Cellphones were very common amongst the people, and has given Kiritsugu great help. It is a simple yet useful wireless apparatus for communication and holding it will not draw any suspicion from anyone.<br />
<br />
First he has to contact Maiya who was positioned for surveillance.<br />
<br />
"Everything set on your end?"<br />
<br />
"No irregularities. Ready."<br />
<br />
Maiya's position is a tall building still under construction diagonally across Fuyuki's Hyatt hotel. From there it's possible to clearly see Kayneth's room, that was the position Kiritsugu designated.<br />
<br />
Kiritsugu sighed lightly, reaching for his tobacco box with one hand, and dialing a set of numbers on the cellphone with the other.<br />
<br />
Kiritsugu dialed an empty number. But there was no response whatsoever from his cellphone. The modified communication loops were not connecting to an analog signal, but to the trigger of the C4 bomb.<br />
<br />
The bomb only caused a very small explosion, to the point where the sound of the explosion cannot even be heard outside the hotel.<br />
<br />
But what resounded in the night was the horrifying sound of reinforced concrete splintering and collapsing.<br />
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The evacuees who noticed something was wrong saw the sudden change in the towering building and began to shout in panic.<br />
<br />
"The hotel, the hotel is collapsing!"<br />
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Looking down from the 32nd floor--the top floor--of Fuyuki's Hyatt hotel. There is no building taller than this in all of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
But this title of the highest building will soon become that of the soon-to-be completed Shinto shopping center. But because the Shinto shopping center is still under construction, this Hyatt hotel is the top for already completed buildings.<br />
<br />
Accompanying the unstoppable growth of Shinto, there will be more and more new hotels. But the Hyatt hotel which has the most advanced facilities and best service standards will not give up this spot to anyone else. It's not only the hotel's managers and staff who think so; but even the hotel's customers are amazed by Hyatt's high quality service and management.<br />
<br />
But not even living in such a luxurious room, sitting in the real-leather sofa by the window, eased Kayneth Archibald El-Melloi's depression in the slightest.<br />
<br />
To him, the items of this room are merely "a wasteful gathering". It's merely a somber room, some expensive furniture, and some fancy everyday items. To Kayneth who's been born into aristocracy, there's nothing he can't stand more than originally common things being dressed up in fancy outfits to falsely appear aristocratic. But right now that's exactly what this hotel room is like. There isn't the slightest bit of historical background nor cultural heritage to this room. It is merely a pigsty decorated by a luxurious appearance.<br />
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But the instigator of this lowly feeling is not limited to just this hotel; this extremely tiny island nation known as Japan is filled with things to leave Kayneth with an unhappy, ugly feeling.<br />
<br />
Even the tiny island of Hong Kong can give off a very local, folk-style feeling. But right now Fuyuki's Shinto does not show a bit of its local culture. Like now, overlooking the city's night scenery from a high spot, there is no way for you to guess exactly in which city of which country you are. Simply gathering the most common items and putting them together--if he were to be asked what exactly this city is, Kayneth would say it is merely like a mountain of rubbish.<br />
<br />
If this eastern-most island nation preserved its original, honest backwater fishing village feeling then it would be much more interesting than it is now.... But unfortunately when it comes to the ability to comprehend things like this, a race like the Japanese probably could not do it. This undeveloped country which did not even have a constitution a hundred years ago wants to forge forward and compete with western countries by purely relying on technological science and financial development, as if they wanted to unabashedly force their way into the ranks of the developed countries. It is indeed very difficult to speak reason with these people.<br />
<br />
Kayneth used a finger to gently tap his head which has a slight headache due to his annoyance and sighed irately.<br />
<br />
In reality, he isn't the type of person to get upset over small things such as these, but something else is the cause of his irritation.<br />
<br />
The wide screen TV in front of him suddenly stopped its late night program and began broadcasting urgent news. The newscaster is at the scene live reporting on an explosion caused by sources unknown on a warehouse street by the coastline of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
According to nearby residents who heard the explosion, firetrucks were on the scene about four hours ago. Although there is no news yet, those police who've already begun their investigation on-site are definitely hiding their findings. How can the ignorant, common people be able to make a correct judgment on something that surpasses their knowledge?<br />
<br />
It's not simple being the supervisor in the Holy Church either. To count the time, within 30 minutes after Kayneth canceled the barrier, all the cover-up tasks had been completed.<br />
<br />
Now the entirity of the truth lies solely in the memories those few who were present. One of those people was Kayneth, Servant Lancer--heroic spirit Diarmuid ua Duibhne's Master.<br />
<br />
The beginning of the long awaited Heaven's Feel. And the thoroughly prepared for first battle. Although the results are different from his expectations.<br />
<br />
Even in his youth, Kayneth Archibald appeared to be more outstanding than other kids. No matter what the problem is, nobody could find a better solution than Kayneth's; an opponent who can win against him in a competition is non-existent.<br />
<br />
Yet his effort had not surpassed the normal sense of purpose. Simply believing that his research results would be better than someone else's at some place, some time. That was all.<br />
<br />
Because of that, Kayneth was already seen as a "prodigy" by others in his youth.<br />
<br />
This fact is known by everyone. Nobody had any doubts about his title of "prodigy", and nothing had ever threatened his position as "prodigy". So there was no need for him to be proud or egotistic, he simply enjoyed his deserved title as "prodigy".<br />
<br />
He has never been in a tight spot nor has he been extremely frustrated. In the world of the young Kayneth, he was the master of everything. There isn't a need to doubt this in the slightest. He was a talented magus prodigy. He was also the heir of the well-known Archibald family. Not only did he inherit the magic crest passed down through the generations, he himself possessed talent rarely witnessed in this world. All of these "facts" made all the honors received by Kayneth seem matter-of-fact. So as to believing that there's nothing in this world Kayneth cannot achieve with his power, this kind of self-confidence is not unfounded. This is not the mistake of Kayneth himself, but the common knowledge of all those around him.<br />
<br />
Even in the busy Clock Tower amongst the numerous, successful researchers, his crowning to the famous title Lord El-Melloi by a huge lead made everyone nod approvingly. But to Kayneth who has become used to being called "prodigy", to him who's always been the target of admiration and jealousy, Kayneth did not feel the slightest feeling of satisfaction or accomplishment. All of this is merely life's "inevitable result" to him.<br />
<br />
The past was like that, and the future will definitely be like that. This is a sacred and inviolable "agreement of life", to Kayneth there is no doubt about that.<br />
<br />
Because of that, to him who can already predict the entire world--if a very rare, to the point of impossible, "accident" occurred, then that is the chaos Kayneth absolutely cannot tolerate; it is an insult and blasphemy to God's order.<br />
<br />
Such as--<br />
<br />
The Servant, Saber, who has clearly been caught in his palm, escaped so very easily. Such an unspeakable inconceivability.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, come."<br />
<br />
"--Yes, awaiting orders."<br />
<br />
As soon as the words left his mouth, the handsome Heroic Sprit appeared obediently and respectfully in front of Kayneth, stooped in a bow. To Kayneth who is the main lecturer of spirit conjuring, speaking directly with the spiritual form poses no trouble, and is in fact very familiar. But a conversation like this face-to-face is very rare.<br />
<br />
At least, if his Servant is face to face with him, Kayneth can observe the most minute changes in his expression while conversing with him. As for calling this type of activity a conversation--it might be more fitting to call it an interrogation instead.<br />
<br />
"Thanks for your hard work tonight. I was able to witness very well the might of Diarmuid ua Duibhne's twin spears."<br />
<br />
"Thank you, Master."<br />
<br />
Lancer replied simply and frankly. He did not feel proud upon hearing the compliment, nor did he show telltale signs of happiness, nor did he seem dissatisfied. He only accepted it with the stringent humility of a knight.<br />
<br />
But to the eyes of Kayneth, this definitely was not Lancer's normal expression--he's hiding something.<br />
<br />
"Ah, please answer my question honestly. ...You, what do you plan on doing?"<br />
<br />
"...You, what do you mean?"<br />
<br />
Even faced with Kayneth's sudden question with an air of interrogation, Lancer still kept his very cautious attitude.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, you swore to me as a Servant. To do everything in your power to help me attain victory in the Heaven's Feel. Right?"<br />
<br />
"Yes, that is correct."<br />
<br />
"Then why are you not serious about this?"<br />
<br />
Even being scolded so by Kayneth, Lancer did not show the faintest expressions of anger or guilt, he only kept his head lowered with a serious face. Perhaps he was long since prepared for this interrogation.<br />
<br />
"...I only did it for the Knight's honor. Not for viewing the battle as a game."<br />
<br />
"Oh? Not admitting it?"<br />
<br />
Kayneth made a disdainful grunting sound, then continued the questions.<br />
<br />
"Then, let me ask you, why did you let Saber go?"<br />
<br />
"That's because--"<br />
<br />
"You had overwhelming advantage more than once, but both times you did not strike, do you really want me to control you with a Command Mantra?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Lancer had no response this time, he only held his silence.<br />
<br />
"I'll say it again. I witnessed all of tonight's battle. Only because of this am I able to ask these questions. Lancer, do you feel that battles are 'fun'?"<br />
<br />
Looking at the silent knight with his head lowered, Kayneth sneered and continued.<br />
<br />
"Are you that happy? To fight with Saber. To the point of not being able to bring yourself to finish her off?"<br />
<br />
To a bystander, they might praise Lancer's bravery and finesse in battle. But from the Master, Kayneth's point of view, bravery and finesse without any results--this point enrages him.<br />
<br />
The original relic prepared to summon his preferred heroic spirit Alexander was stolen by his ungrateful student, Waver Velvet. But this Waver's power does not match at all with that of Alexander's, in the end being unable to control his own Servant and causing Alexander to go on a rampage. Because of Waver's uselessness, the situation then descended into a chaotic status, destroying Kayneth's Lancer's chance at victory... Kayneth has never had so much bad luck. And the cause of all of this is Waver alone, but being angry at a person not in front of him is useless. He can only store this anger inside of him, waiting for his time to face Waver in battle when he could dispel all this anger at him. Regarding this sort of "external anger" Kayneth is very realistic, calm, and brutal.<br />
<br />
But, conversely, Kayneth has no method of controlling his "internal anger". To Kayneth who has led a life of being admired, who has never had any contact with defeat his entire life, whether himself or a subordinate--even if only a little bit--anything that does not meet his expectations is definitely not allowed. For him who has been successful all his life, who has never faced any setbacks; he is very weak against defeat.<br />
<br />
So, to Kayneth, right now, between the enemy Waver who obstructed his obtaining of victory and Lancer who was unable to bring him victory, the latter enrages him more.<br />
<br />
"...I'm honestly very sorry. Master."<br />
<br />
Noticing Kayneth's anger, Lancer bowed his head deeply and apologized in a serious tone.<br />
<br />
"I swear on my reputation as a knight, I will bring you Saber's head. Please believe me no matter what."<br />
<br />
"There's no need to swear to me again! That is only the natural result!"<br />
<br />
Kayneth, who had gradually became excited, used an angry voice to suppress Lancer's apologetic voice.<br />
<br />
"You already swore to me. That you would bring me, Kayneth El-Melloi, the Holy Grail! In other words, you will destroy the six other Servants; they mean the same thing. This is the entire battle's premise.<br />
<br />
But what you are saying now... is that oath aimed at victory against Saber alone? This falls far short of the agreement at the start. What's wrong with you?"<br />
<br />
"--I think you're the one that has something wrong with him, Kayneth El-Melloi."<br />
<br />
It's neither Lancer nor Kayneth, but the voice of a third person. Nobody knows where the woman who emerged from the bedroom began to hear the Servant and Master's conversation.<br />
<br />
Although sporting red hair like burning flame, she gives off the feeling of an extraordinarily cold, icy beauty. She looks to be a bit younger than Kayneth, a high class lady perhaps only around twenty years of age. One can tell at a glance that she's a sentimental and prestigious aristocrat. And the temperamental authority emanating from her severe eyes make her seem like an empress.<br />
<br />
Her eyes that look as if they are scolding a subordinate are looking at only one person--Kayneth.<br />
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"Lancer has done very well. It's you who is misjudging the situation."<br />
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At the same time, at the far away land of the east across the sea; another person is receiving the same report by the spy in England as Kiritsugu.<br />
<br />
Being a legitimate magus Tōsaka Tokiomi would not resort to using the new technology of the vulgar world like Kiritsugu. He is adept at using the Tōsaka family's exclusive secret technique of communicating over long distances, a jewel magic passed down through the generations.<br />
<br />
Towering in Miyamachou of Fuyuki is the Tōsaka mansion. In Tokiomi's workshop set up below ground, an installment of experimental equipment similar to what is commonly known as the black pendulum was prepared. The difference between common physics experimental equipment and this is that this pendulum's massive bob contains a magic jewel of the Tōsaka heirloom, and it was constructed so the ink flowing down from the string can moisten the jewel.<br />
<br />
The rock paired with the jewel of this pendulum is currently in the possession of Tōsaka's spy. If this rock was placed in front of a roller and start writing, the matching pendulum's jewel would start to undulate, the ink dripping down would write perfect and errorless text on the Rollin paper underneath. That's the type of structure it was.<br />
<br />
Right now the jewel on the pendulum and the rock on the other side of the globe in London are undulating in sync, and through watching this strange repetitive motion without a pattern, the reporter's writing began to smoothly and accurately resurface.<br />
<br />
Tokiomi, noticing this occurrence, picked up the paper without waiting for the ink to completely dry and began browsing what was recorded on it.<br />
<br />
"--No matter how many times I look at this setup it always make me feel like it's unreliable."<br />
<br />
Kotomine Kirei, who's been standing guard off to the side all this time, expressed unscrupulous sentiments.<br />
<br />
"Oh, so do you think fax is more convenient?<br />
<br />
If this method was used it would not matter even if the power was out, there won't be any breakdowns. There's also no need to worry about the report being divulged. Without need to rely on new technology, us magi have long ago possessed apparatus not inferior to modern tools today."<br />
<br />
Even so, as Kirei sees it fax that can be used by anyone is more convenient. "Anyone" can use it, this inevitability is definitely something that Tokiomi cannot comprehend. It's perfectly reasonable that the techniques and knowledge of aristocrats and commoners are different... even in the present, Tokiomi still bears this outdated mode of thinking, he is truly a legitimate "magus".<br />
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"The newest report from the "Clock Tower". The "prodigy" Lord El-Melloi seems to have obtained a lost relic. If that's the case then it's confirmed that he will be participating. Hmph, this is truly a thorny opponent. So it's clear, there are now five Masters including myself..."<br />
<br />
"It really makes me worry that there's still two positions empty until even now."<br />
<br />
"Why, it simply means there are no suitable bearers for the Command Seals. When time is running out, the Grail will randomly fill the seven slots regardless of quality. For the sake of having enough people, there should be two small characters. There's no need to be alert."<br />
<br />
That's really suited to Tokiomi's optimism. Having been his student for three years; Kirei now understands his master very well. Although he's very thorough in preparation, he has a habit of missing small details once in action, and taking care of these small details in his stead is probably his responsibility, Kirei has long since understood this.<br />
<br />
"But speaking of being careful--Kirei, nobody saw you as you entered this house, right? In appearance, we're already enemies."<br />
<br />
Completely according to Tōsaka Tokiomi's plan, the reality was twisted and announced. The Kirei who's been chosen by the Grail three years ago; according to Tokiomi's order carefully hid the insignia on his right hand, all the way up until this month before he announced the fact that the Command Seal is present on his hand. From that moment on, he severed his ties with Tokiomi as a contender for the Grail.<br />
<br />
"No need to worry. Regardless of being able to see or not, there are no familiars or spells surveying this house. I--"<br />
<br />
"--I guarantee that."<br />
<br />
The voice of the third person cut in, and at the same time a black shadow appeared beside Kirei.<br />
<br />
The heroic spirit that's been accompanying Kirei in spirit form all this time, has at this moment appeared in front of Tokiomi.<br />
<br />
That skinny and tall shadow has a great difference in prana compared to humans. He's "something inhuman". A weirdo wearing a long black cloak and a white skull-like mask to shield his features.<br />
<br />
Yes, he is the first heroic spirit to be summoned in the fourth Heaven's Feel, the Servant Assassin who made a contract with Kotomine Kirei— Hassan i Sabbah.<br />
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"No matter what tricks they play, they cannot hide it from my -- the heroic spirit of the spy Hassan's eyes. My Master, Kirei does not have any aura of being followed by an enemy around him... you can relax."<br />
<br />
As if understanding Tokiomi's position was higher than that of his own master Kotomine Kirei; Assassin politely reported with a bow.<br />
<br />
And then Kirei said.<br />
<br />
"As soon as a Grail-summoned heroic spirit appears, no matter which class the heroic spirit belongs to, it would definitely be reported to father accurately and without error."<br />
<br />
Father Risei was the supervisor of the Heaven's Feel, appointed as the head priest of and dispatched to the Fuyuki Church. Currently he is in possession of a magical device known as the "spirit board". It has the function of displaying the attributes of the heroic spirits summoned by the Grail.<br />
<br />
The identity of Masters can only be confirmed by reports from people, but the quantity and class of appearing Servants, no matter where they are summoned; will definitely be displayed on the "spirit board", to grant the supervisor better control of the situation.<br />
<br />
"According to my father, my Assassin is the only Servant to have been summoned so far. Other magi taking action is still yet to come."<br />
<br />
"Yeah. But this is only a matter of timing. Sooner or later there will be familiars of other Masters coming and going around this room. Because here and the Matō mansion, as well as Einsbern's dwelling are already confirmed locations of Masters."<br />
<br />
Compared to the three imperial families, the advantage of foreign magi is that their place of concealment is unknown to others. Because of this, during the early stages of the Heaven's Feel, no matter what family it is they will use spies for reconnaissance.<br />
<br />
It's not like Kirei distrusts Tokiomi's information network, it's just that they have to be on guard for the possibility that the remaining two mystery Masters are using wise measures to conceal themselves. If facing against an opponent with this kind of strategy, Kirei's Servant Assassin can utilize his powers to the greatest limit.<br />
<br />
"You may leave. Assassin, continue keeping watch outside. Be very cautious."<br />
<br />
"Understood."<br />
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Receiving Kirei's command, Assassin once again assumed spirit form and left the room. For a Servant who is a spiritual entity to begin with, it is possible to transform freely between spirit form and physical form.<br />
<br />
Assassin has the special ability of "presence concealment" that other classes of heroic spirits do not have. He is unrivalled in being able to move undetected.<br />
<br />
To Kirei whose responsibility is not to pursue victory but to provide backup for Tokiomi, summoning Assassin was the best choice.<br />
<br />
That is the battle plan.<br />
<br />
First let Kirei's Assassin go around thoroughly investigating the battle stratagem of other Masters and their Servants' weaknesses. After obtaining a method of certain victory against each enemy in this manner then Tokiomi's Servant will be used to defeat each one accordingly.<br />
<br />
Because of this Tokiomi must summon a Servant possessing great offensive abilities. As for which heroic spirit he has his eye on, Kirei never heard him mention this.<br />
<br />
"The holy relic I prepared will arrive tomorrow morning."<br />
<br />
As if understanding Kirei's doubts from his expression, Tokiomi said so without waiting for him to ask.<br />
<br />
"I found what I was expecting. The Servant I will summon would certainly be advantageous against all of the enemies'. If it is a heroic spirit, then it will have no chance of victory against this guy."<br />
<br />
Tokiomi being secretly happy in this manner, his face was brimming with the unrivalled confidence he was born with.<br />
<br />
"The summoning ceremony will be held tonight -- if no other Masters are spying on us, Kirei, you can be present too, as well as your father."<br />
<br />
"Father too?"<br />
<br />
"Yes. If 'he' is successfully summoned, then our victory is assured. I want to share this happiness with everyone."<br />
<br />
This sort of haughty confidence can unconcealedly show what can be said to be Tōsaka Tokiomi's hereditary characteristic. Regarding his oversized ego, Kirei feels somewhat in awe yet somewhat in admiration too.<br />
<br />
Suddenly Kirei noticed the pendulum's jewel. The jewel's movement on the Rollin paper did not cease, it was continuously writing.<br />
<br />
"There seems to be more to come."<br />
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"Yeah, ah, this is the investigation regarding another matter. This isn't the newest information -- it's probably regarding my request for him to investigate Einsbern's Master.<br />
<br />
Information on the Einsbern family who's cut off all contact with the outside world is difficult to obtain even in London's Clock Tower. But Tokiomi has already said before there was a lead on that Master. Tokiomi rolled up the paper beside him and put it atop the writing table, then picked up the Rollin paper containing new text.<br />
<br />
"...This was something that happened nine years ago. The Einsberns who have been proud of their bloodline's purity suddenly found a magus from the outside to be their son-in-law. This has even instigated much debate within the Association at the time, but to be able to see the truth of this matter, other than me, would only be the old head of the Matō household.<br />
<br />
The magi of the Einsbern family who only excel in alchemy were not suited to combat since the start. This was also the contributing factor to their losses in the previous Heaven's Feels. These people seem to have finally lost their patience.<br />
<br />
This magus they found seems to really 'fit the requirements'."<br />
<br />
After browsing through the paper quickly while talking, Tokiomi passed the paper to Kirei. After seeing "Investigation report: Emiya Kiritsugu" as the title, Kirei's eyes narrowed slightly.<br />
<br />
"This name... I've heard it somewhere before. Supposedly this is a dangerous person."<br />
<br />
"Oh, does the Holy Church also know of this? The 'Magus Killer' Emiya was really notorious at the time. Not belonging to the Association in appearance, but in fact was the Association's higher ups' killing tool."<br />
<br />
"So in the words of the church he would be a sort of executor, right?"<br />
<br />
"Even worse than that in nature. He is a freelancing assassin who underwent special training to kill magi. Because only magi are most comprehensive of other magi, he will use methods most incompatible with the rules of magi to kill other magi... he is the sort of man who will utilize despicable measures nonchalantly."<br />
<br />
There was obvious hatred in Tokiomi's voice, yet Kirei began to bear interest for this man Emiya Kiritsugu. He did hear rumors about this man, it seems he has opposed the Holy Church in the past, and there have been people who told Kirei to be very careful of this man.<br />
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Kirei began reading the information passed on to him. Most of what was recorded was an investigation regarding Emiya Kiritsugu's battle strategy -- the cases of missing persons and accidents believed to be magi he killed; but mainly it was an analysis of his methodology. While reading, Kirei began to gradually understand why Tokiomi hates this man. Ambush and assassination was only the tip of the iceberg.<br />
<br />
Planting a bomb in public; striking down an airplane with many passengers on board, these were the type of unbelievable cases reported. It is also extrapolated that the tragedies of the past reported as major acts of terrorism were in fact the criminal acts of Emiya Kiritsugu for the sake of killing one magus. Although there is no convictive evidence, looking at the information given, it is a very believable story.<br />
<br />
Assassin, that word is very befitting. Magi opposing each other to the point of killing each other, these scenarios are common. However, it is purely a competition of magecraft, and usually decided through a series of processes that abide certain combat regulations. Saying it like that, the Heaven's Feel also belongs in this category; although called a "war", it is not a chaotic death match, but rather a series of strict rules and regulations exist.<br />
<br />
There isn't even a single line of text recording Kiritsugu having undergone a battle like this, using the "regulations of Magi".<br />
<br />
"The thing called magus exists outside of human law to begin with, and that's all the more reason to strictly obey the rules of our own world."<br />
<br />
Tokiomi said so, his calm voice seething with anger.<br />
<br />
"But this man Emiya completely ignores all rules. He does not have a bit of pride as a magus. This kind of man is unforgivable."<br />
<br />
"What you said was... pride?"<br />
<br />
"Yes. Even this man, surely underwent strict training as a magus.<br />
<br />
If that's the case then he certainly has the faith to overcome and surmount difficulties. It is impossible to forget his original intent and desire, even after attaining success."<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
What Tokiomi said is wrong. Submitting oneself to brutal training even without any intent whatsoever, this kind of idiot, exists in this world. About this Kirei understands better than anyone.<br />
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"--So why did this Emiya Kiritsugu become a killing tool?"<br />
<br />
"That, it's probably because of money. After going into the Einsbern family, he's washed himself clean. He's already obtained enough money as to not worry about it for the rest of his life, so that is only reasonable--it should be written on that report, that guy did more than just assassinations. He seems to have done other stuff around the world any chance he gets for some extra money."<br />
<br />
It's just as Tokiomi says, nearing the end of the report, other than magus related incidents, there are lots of other experiences of Emiya Kiritsugu. So that's how it is, Kiritsugu can be placed in most of the conflicts going on around the world; he's not only a killing tool, but also did a lot of work as a mercenary.<br />
<br />
"...This document, can I borrow it to read in detail?"<br />
<br />
"Ah, sure. If you can analyze it in detail for me, then it would be a huge help. I'm still busy preparing for the summoning ritual tonight."<br />
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* * *<br />
<br />
Kirei left the workshop in the basement and returned to the ground floor. In the hallway he ran into a young girl battling with oversized luggage.<br />
<br />
"Good afternoon, Rin."<br />
<br />
Not wanting to especially entertain her, but just greeting her normally, the girl stopped in her tracks and stared at Kirei with wide eyes. He has been in contact with Rin in this house for three years, yet the suspicion in the girl's eyes while regarding Kirei has not diminished.<br />
<br />
"...Good afternoon. Kirei."<br />
<br />
With a hardened voice, but still with the proper attitude, Rin returned Kirei's greeting. Although young, Rin already acts similar to her mother, her actions refined and ladylike. She's not anyone, but rather Tōsaka Tokiomi's daughter. Being different from other students her age was perfectly natural.<br />
<br />
"Going out? That luggage is huge."<br />
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"Yes. Starting today we will go to grandpa's house for a bit. I'm even taking the cable car from that side to go to school."<br />
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Because the Heaven's Feel is imminent, Tokiomi decided to let his family to temporarily live in the neighboring district--his mother-in-law's house.<br />
<br />
The mother and daughter cannot be exposed to the battlefield, that is too dangerous. Of course these are reasonable arrangements.<br />
<br />
But his daughter Rin seems to be very unsatisfied about this. Although her features are fine, her cute little mouth is puffed up, showing that she's unhappy. Although she's to be a future lady, no matter what she's still just a kid. She can't be expected to totally act to that point.<br />
<br />
"Kirei, you're staying with father to help him fight, right?"<br />
<br />
"Yes, as his student this is what I should be doing."<br />
<br />
Rin is not a clueless child. As the Tōsaka magi's successor, she has already received Tokiomi's expert teaching. Regarding the imminent Fuyuki Heaven's Feel, she is equipped with some degree of knowledge.<br />
<br />
As to why she has to go to her grandpa's house, she can understand the legitimate reason. But, what she's unsatisfied about--after she's gone, Kirei's the only one left in the Tōsaka house and could do whatever he wants.<br />
<br />
Rin has extraordinary respect for her father Tokiomi. Precisely for this reason, as the successor, Rin's dislike for Kirei is probably because he became Tokiomi's student first, learning magecraft from him.<br />
<br />
"Kirei, can I trust you? Will you protect father to the end? Will you promise me that?"<br />
<br />
"That is impossible. If this war was benign enough for me to promise you that, then there would be no reason for you and your mother to get out of harm's way, right?"<br />
<br />
Kirei is unwilling to speak empty words to comfort her, and thus plainly spoke the truth. But Rin's eyes became fiercer, glaring at her impudent and shameless apprentice elder.<br />
<br />
"...As I thought, I don't like you one bit."<br />
<br />
Only when speaking upsetting words befitting her age, Kirei has a favorable impression of this girl.<br />
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"Rin, don't ever speak such impolite words in front of others again. Otherwise you will put the moral character of your father in suspect."<br />
<br />
"This has nothing to do with father!"<br />
<br />
Seeing as even father has been pulled out as a shield; Rin's anger caused her face to turn a profuse red. This is exactly what Kirei hoped to see.<br />
<br />
"Listen up Kirei! If father is hurt because of your errors, I will definitely not forgive you! I--"<br />
<br />
At that moment, with what can be said to be the best possible timing, Aoi's shadow appeared. Already done with her preparations, but because Rin didn't come, she came to check out the situation.<br />
<br />
"Rin! What are you doing? With such a loud voice!"<br />
<br />
"--Ah, that is, I--"<br />
<br />
"Before her departure, she came to give me encouragement, lady."<br />
<br />
Kirei pretended to be calm and purposely helped Rin, but Rin became even angrier. But she can't say anything in front of her mother, so she turned to leave.<br />
<br />
"I'll help you with the luggage. Rin, that case is way too heavy for you."<br />
<br />
"No! I can do it myself!"<br />
<br />
Rin pulled at the box even more vigorously than before, and because of this mired into an even fiercer battle with the case, but despite everything finally got it out the door. Kirei knows that acting this way would be very unlike a mature adult, but still wanted to laugh at Rin when he had the chance to.<br />
<br />
The remaining Aoi gave Kirei a very respectful bow.<br />
<br />
"Kotomine, I'll leave my husband in your hands. Please help him realize his wish."<br />
<br />
"I will do my best, please don't worry."<br />
<br />
The way Kirei sees it, Tōsaka Aoi is the perfect wife. Solemn and discreet, meticulous, understanding of her husband and never interfering, regarding loyalty as higher than love and has respect for duty--in short, she's the model of the perfect wife and mother from older times. In an era where the feminist movement has begun to soak through society, she's like a character carved from stone. Tokiomi has really picked a person most compatible with himself as his spouse.<br />
<br />
Kirei stood at the door to see the mother and daughter off with his eyes. Leaving not with a taxi, but a private car, with Aoi at the steering wheel. Not only the chauffeur but even all the servants, starting last week have all been laid off. It is done to prevent from bringing harm to the innocent, and also as a kind of careful tactic against espionage. Tokiomi wasn't cautious enough to keep up his guard even against his servants, this suggestion was Kirei's, and Tokiomi was half forced to carry out this act.<br />
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Before the car left, Rin was shielded from her mother's eyes and stuck out her tongue at Kirei, making a face. Kirei laughed bitterly and saw them off with his eyes, then returned to the now empty mansion.<br />
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* * *<br />
<br />
Tokiomi has not yet left the basement workshop. Kirei, being the sole occupant of the otherwise empty living room, began to thoroughly read through the report regarding Emiya Kiritsugu.<br />
<br />
He didn't understand why he had such intense interest in this strange magus he didn't even know. Perhaps it's because he derives some sort of feeling of pleasure from the loathing placed onto this man by his teacher Tokiomi.<br />
<br />
The relationship of teacher and student maintained for three years in this house has always had a sense of satire about it.<br />
<br />
As a teacher Tokiomi cannot nitpick on Kirei's concentration in learning and speedy comprehension; originally an executor who detests magecraft, yet he has immense interest in all fields of magecraft. Kirei who uses what can be called a greedy desire for knowledge to learn everything makes Tokiomi happy. Now Tokiomi's trust for Kirei is completely unshakable, even to the point of making his only daughter Rin show respect for Kirei as an elder apprentice.<br />
<br />
But compared to Tokiomi's increasingly profound friendship; Kirei's heart became more and more desolate.<br />
<br />
For Kirei, he's not studying magecraft because he likes it. Leading a long, pious life in the church, yet ending up with nothing in return, because of that Kirei bet all his hopes on the new study which has exact opposite values to that of the church, that is all. But the result was a complete disaster. In the world of pursuing magecraft, Kirei did not find any enjoyment, nor did he gain any satiety. Quite the opposite, it seems to have lengthened the radius of the empty hole in his heart.<br />
<br />
Tokiomi doesn't seem to have noticed Kirei's disappointment at all. The assessment of "the same type of person as my father Risei" is completely correct. Tokiomi's appraisal of and trust for Kirei is exactly the same as Risei's.<br />
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<br />
There's always an uncrossable line between himself and people like his father and Tokiomi. Kirei understood this completely, and so that's probably why he has such interest for a character Tokiomi detests.<br />
<br />
He thought, maybe this man Emiya Kiritsugu exists on "the other side of the line".<br />
<br />
Tokiomi's caution against Emiya Kiritsugu seems to be purely against his title of "Magus Killer". So this investigation report created at the request of Tokiomi focused on "his personal history of battles against magus", any other record not on this topic was rather simplistic.<br />
<br />
But, looking at this man Kiritsugu's experiences in chronological order, Kirei began to gradually gain a belief.<br />
<br />
This man's actions contain a high level of risk.<br />
<br />
In the era of freelancing assassination before he was taken in by the Einsberns as their son-in-law, Kiritsugu expertly completed countless missions. But the pause between missions was clearly too short. Considering the time he has for preparation and accepting missions, the only possible conclusion is that he is simultaneously executing several plans. And these plans are all parallel; he appears in the conflicts of various areas; and always at when the conflict is the most heated, at the point of destruction.<br />
<br />
As if he was suicidal, as if he had some sort of sickness driving him... the principle behind his actions is clearly self-destruction.<br />
<br />
This can be said without question. This man Kiritsugu does not have a selfish heart, the risks of his actions and profiting from them do not match. It's impossible that he's the kind of freelancing assassin with money as the intent.<br />
<br />
Then -- what does he seek?<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Unconsciously Kirei put the report aside, propped his lower jaw on his hand, and sunk into deep thought. This man Emiya Kiritsugu has a turbulent life inconceivable by others, but Kirei doesn't see it as unrelated to himself.<br />
<br />
A magus without pride, a man who lost his belief, Tokiomi assessed him as thus.<br />
<br />
If that's the truth, Kiritsugu's intense experiences, as if seeking destruction... or it can be said as a journey of seeking a long lost answer?<br />
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Then, the curtain on Kiritsugu's continuous battles fell suddenly nine years ago. That's because through continuous searching he met with the Einsbern magus seeking victory in the Heaven's Feel in the northern lands.<br />
<br />
That is to say at that moment he obtained his "answer".<br />
<br />
Right now Kirei anxiously anticipates his meeting with Emiya Kiritsugu. He has finally found the significance of his participation in the Fuyuki battle.<br />
<br />
Even now, he has no interest in the Grail. But, if Kiritsugu broke a nine-year silence for it, Kirei has just gained the significance of coming here to participate in this fight which can dispel all difficulties.<br />
<br />
He must ask this man. What is it that you're seeking for you to participate in this battle, what do you obtain from it in the end.<br />
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Kotomine Kirei will confront Emiya Kiritsugu no matter what. Even if it's on a battlefield where both sides wager life and death.<br />
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At the same time, at the far away land of the east across the sea; another person is receiving the same report by the spy in England as Kiritsugu.<br />
<br />
Being a legitimate magus Tōsaka Tokiomi would not resort to using the new technology of the vulgar world like Kiritsugu. He is adept at using the Tōsaka family's exclusive secret technique of communicating over long distances, a jewel magic passed down through the generations.<br />
<br />
Towering in Miyamachou of Fuyuki is the Tōsaka mansion. In Tokiomi's workshop set up below ground, an installment of experimental equipment similar to what is commonly known as the black pendulum was prepared. The difference between common physics experimental equipment and this is that this pendulum's massive bob contains a magic jewel of the Tōsaka heirloom, and it was constructed so the ink flowing down from the string can moisten the jewel.<br />
<br />
The rock paired with the jewel of this pendulum is currently in the possession of Tōsaka's spy. If this rock was placed in front of a roller and start writing, the matching pendulum's jewel would start to undulate, the ink dripping down would write perfect and errorless text on the Rollin paper underneath. That's the type of structure it was.<br />
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Right now the jewel on the pendulum and the rock on the other side of the globe in London are undulating in sync, and through watching this strange repetitive motion without a pattern, the reporter's writing began to smoothly and accurately resurface.<br />
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Tokiomi, noticing this occurrence, picked up the paper without waiting for the ink to completely dry and began browsing what was recorded on it.<br />
<br />
"--No matter how many times I look at this setup it always make me feel like it's unreliable."<br />
<br />
Kotomine Kirei, who's been standing guard off to the side all this time, expressed unscrupulous sentiments.<br />
<br />
"Oh, so do you think fax is more convenient?<br />
<br />
If this method was used it would not matter even if the power was out, there won't be any breakdowns. There's also no need to worry about the report being divulged. Without need to rely on new technology, us magi have long ago possessed apparatus not inferior to modern tools today."<br />
<br />
Even so, as Kirei sees it fax that can be used by anyone is more convenient. "Anyone" can use it, this inevitability is definitely something that Tokiomi cannot comprehend. It's perfectly reasonable that the techniques and knowledge of aristocrats and commoners are different... even in the present, Tokiomi still bears this outdated mode of thinking, he is truly a legitimate "magus".<br />
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"The newest report from the "Clock Tower". The "prodigy" Lord El-Melloi seems to have obtained a lost relic. If that's the case then it's confirmed that he will be participating. Hmph, this is truly a thorny opponent. So it's clear, there are now five Masters including myself..."<br />
<br />
"It really makes me worry that there's still two positions empty until even now."<br />
<br />
"Why, it simply means there are no suitable bearers for the Command Seals. When time is running out, the Grail will randomly fill the seven slots regardless of quality. For the sake of having enough people, there should be two small characters. There's no need to be alert."<br />
<br />
That's really suited to Tokiomi's optimism. Having been his student for three years; Kirei now understands his master very well. Although he's very thorough in preparation, he has a habit of missing small details once in action, and taking care of these small details in his stead is probably his responsibility, Kirei has long since understood this.<br />
<br />
"But speaking of being careful--Kirei, nobody saw you as you entered this house, right? In appearance, we're already enemies."<br />
<br />
Completely according to Tōsaka Tokiomi's plan, the reality was twisted and announced. The Kirei who's been chosen by the Grail three years ago; according to Tokiomi's order carefully hid the insignia on his right hand, all the way up until this month before he announced the fact that the Command Seal is present on his hand. From that moment on, he severed his ties with Tokiomi as a contender for the Grail.<br />
<br />
"No need to worry. Regardless of being able to see or not, there are no familiars or spells surveying this house. I--"<br />
<br />
"--I guarantee that."<br />
<br />
The voice of the third person cut in, and at the same time a black shadow appeared beside Kirei.<br />
<br />
The heroic spirit that's been accompanying Kirei in spirit form all this time, has at this moment appeared in front of Tokiomi.<br />
<br />
That skinny and tall shadow has a great difference in prana compared to humans. He's "something inhuman". A weirdo wearing a long black cloak and a white skull-like mask to shield his features.<br />
<br />
Yes, he is the first heroic spirit to be summoned in the fourth Heaven's Feel, the Servant Assassin who made a contract with Kotomine Kirei— Hassan i Sabbah.<br />
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"No matter what tricks they play, they cannot hide it from my -- the heroic spirit of the spy Hassan's eyes. My Master, Kirei does not have any aura of being followed by an enemy around him... you can relax."<br />
<br />
As if understanding Tokiomi's position was higher than that of his own master Kotomine Kirei; Assassin politely reported with a bow.<br />
<br />
And then Kirei said.<br />
<br />
"As soon as a Grail-summoned heroic spirit appears, no matter which class the heroic spirit belongs to, it would definitely be reported to father accurately and without error."<br />
<br />
Father Risei was the supervisor of the Heaven's Feel, appointed as the head priest of and dispatched to the Fuyuki Church. Currently he is in possession of a magical device known as the "spirit board". It has the function of displaying the attributes of the heroic spirits summoned by the Grail.<br />
<br />
The identity of Masters can only be confirmed by reports from people, but the quantity and class of appearing Servants, no matter where they are summoned; will definitely be displayed on the "spirit board", to grant the supervisor better control of the situation.<br />
<br />
"According to my father, my Assassin is the only Servant to have been summoned so far. Other magi taking action is still yet to come."<br />
<br />
"Yeah. But this is only a matter of timing. Sooner or later there will be familiars of other Masters coming and going around this room. Because here and the Matō mansion, as well as Einsbern's dwelling are already confirmed locations of Masters."<br />
<br />
Compared to the three imperial families, the advantage of foreign magi is that their place of concealment is unknown to others. Because of this, during the early stages of the Heaven's Feel, no matter what family it is they will use spies for reconnaissance.<br />
<br />
It's not like Kirei distrusts Tokiomi's information network, it's just that they have to be on guard for the possibility that the remaining two mystery Masters are using wise measures to conceal themselves. If facing against an opponent with this kind of strategy, Kirei's Servant Assassin can utilize his powers to the greatest limit.<br />
<br />
"You may leave. Assassin, continue keeping watch outside. Be very cautious."<br />
<br />
"Understood."<br />
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Receiving Kirei's command, Assassin once again assumed spirit form and left the room. For a Servant who is a spiritual entity to begin with, it is possible to transform freely between spirit form and physical form.<br />
<br />
Assassin has the special ability of "presence concealment" that other classes of heroic spirits do not have. He is unrivalled in being able to move undetected.<br />
<br />
To Kirei whose responsibility is not to pursue victory but to provide backup for Tokiomi, summoning Assassin was the best choice.<br />
<br />
That is the battle plan.<br />
<br />
First let Kirei's Assassin go around thoroughly investigating the battle stratagem of other Masters and their Servants' weaknesses. After obtaining a method of certain victory against each enemy in this manner then Tokiomi's Servant will be used to defeat each one accordingly.<br />
<br />
Because of this Tokiomi must summon a Servant possessing great offensive abilities. As for which heroic spirit he has his eye on, Kirei never heard him mention this.<br />
<br />
"The holy relic I prepared will arrive tomorrow morning."<br />
<br />
As if understanding Kirei's doubts from his expression, Tokiomi said so without waiting for him to ask.<br />
<br />
"I found what I was expecting. The Servant I will summon would certainly be advantageous against all of the enemies'. If it is a heroic spirit, then it will have no chance of victory against this guy."<br />
<br />
Tokiomi being secretly happy in this manner, his face was brimming with the unrivalled confidence he was born with.<br />
<br />
"The summoning ceremony will be held tonight -- if no other Masters are spying on us, Kirei, you can be present too, as well as your father."<br />
<br />
"Father too?"<br />
<br />
"Yes. If 'he' is successfully summoned, then our victory is assured. I want to share this happiness with everyone."<br />
<br />
This sort of haughty confidence can unconcealedly show what can be said to be Tōsaka Tokiomi's hereditary characteristic. Regarding his oversized ego, Kirei feels somewhat in awe yet somewhat in admiration too.<br />
<br />
Suddenly Kirei noticed the pendulum's jewel. The jewel's movement on the Rollin paper did not cease, it was continuously writing.<br />
<br />
"There seems to be more to come."<br />
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"Yeah, ah, this is the investigation regarding another matter. This isn't the newest information -- it's probably regarding my request for him to investigate Einsbern's Master.<br />
<br />
Information on the Einsbern family who's cut off all contact with the outside world is difficult to obtain even in London's Clock Tower. But Tokiomi has already said before there was a lead on that Master. Tokiomi rolled up the paper beside him and put it atop the writing table, then picked up the Rollin paper containing new text.<br />
<br />
"...This was something that happened nine years ago. The Einsberns who have been proud of their bloodline's purity suddenly found a magus from the outside to be their son-in-law. This has even instigated much debate within the Association at the time, but to be able to see the truth of this matter, other than me, would only be the old head of the Matō household.<br />
<br />
The magi of the Einsbern family who only excel in alchemy were not suited to combat since the start. This was also the contributing factor to their losses in the previous Heaven's Feels. These people seem to have finally lost their patience.<br />
<br />
This magus they found seems to really 'fit the requirements'."<br />
<br />
After browsing through the paper quickly while talking, Tokiomi passed the paper to Kirei. After seeing "Investigation report: Emiya Kiritsugu" as the title, Kirei's eyes narrowed slightly.<br />
<br />
"This name... I've heard it somewhere before. Supposedly this is a dangerous person."<br />
<br />
"Oh, does the Holy Church also know of this? The 'Magus Killer' Emiya was really notorious at the time. Not belonging to the Association in appearance, but in fact was the Association's higher ups' killing tool."<br />
<br />
"So in the words of the church he would be a sort of executor, right?"<br />
<br />
"Even worse than that in nature. He is a freelancing assassin who underwent special training to kill magi. Because only magi are most comprehensive of other magi, he will use methods most incompatible with the rules of magi to kill other magi... he is the sort of man who will utilize despicable measures nonchalantly."<br />
<br />
There was obvious hatred in Tokiomi's voice, yet Kirei began to bear interest for this man Emiya Kiritsugu. He did hear rumors about this man, it seems he has opposed the Holy Church in the past, and there have been people who told Kirei to be very careful of this man.<br />
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Kirei began reading the information passed on to him. Most of what was recorded was an investigation regarding Emiya Kiritsugu's battle strategy -- the cases of missing persons and accidents believed to be magi he killed; but mainly it was an analysis of his methodology. While reading, Kirei began to gradually understand why Tokiomi hates this man. Ambush and assassination was only the tip of the iceberg.<br />
<br />
Planting a bomb in public; striking down an airplane with many passengers on board, these were the type of unbelievable cases reported. It is also extrapolated that the tragedies of the past reported as major acts of terrorism were in fact the criminal acts of Emiya Kiritsugu for the sake of killing one magus. Although there is no convictive evidence, looking at the information given, it is a very believable story.<br />
<br />
Assassin, that word is very befitting. Magi opposing each other to the point of killing each other, these scenarios are common. However, it is purely a competition of magecraft, and usually decided through a series of processes that abide certain combat regulations. Saying it like that, the Heaven's Feel also belongs in this category; although called a "war", it is not a chaotic death match, but rather a series of strict rules and regulations exist.<br />
<br />
There isn't even a single line of text recording Kiritsugu having undergone a battle like this, using the "regulations of Magi".<br />
<br />
"The thing called magus exists outside of human law to begin with, and that's all the more reason to strictly obey the rules of our own world."<br />
<br />
Tokiomi said so, his calm voice seething with anger.<br />
<br />
"But this man Emiya completely ignores all rules. He does not have a bit of pride as a magus. This kind of man is unforgivable."<br />
<br />
"What you said was... pride?"<br />
<br />
"Yes. Even this man, surely underwent strict training as a magus.<br />
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If that's the case then he certainly has the faith to overcome and surmount difficulties. It is impossible to forget his original intent and desire, even after attaining success."<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
What Tokiomi said is wrong. Submitting oneself to brutal training even without any intent whatsoever, this kind of idiot, exists in this world. About this Kirei understands better than anyone.<br />
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"--So why did this Emiya Kiritsugu become a killing tool?"<br />
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"That, it's probably because of money. After going into the Einsbern family, he's washed himself clean. He's already obtained enough money as to not worry about it for the rest of his life, so that is only reasonable--it should be written on that report, that guy did more than just assassinations. He seems to have done other stuff around the world any chance he gets for some extra money."<br />
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It's just as Tokiomi says, nearing the end of the report, other than magus related incidents, there are lots of other experiences of Emiya Kiritsugu. So that's how it is, Kiritsugu can be placed in most of the conflicts going on around the world; he's not only a killing tool, but also did a lot of work as a mercenary.<br />
<br />
"...This document, can I borrow it to read in detail?"<br />
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"Ah, sure. If you can analyze it in detail for me, then it would be a huge help. I'm still busy preparing for the summoning ritual tonight."<br />
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* * *<br />
<br />
Kirei left the workshop in the basement and returned to the ground floor. In the hallway he ran into a young girl battling with oversized luggage.<br />
<br />
"Good afternoon, Rin."<br />
<br />
Not wanting to especially entertain her, but just greeting her normally, the girl stopped in her tracks and stared at Kirei with wide eyes. He has been in contact with Rin in this house for three years, yet the suspicion in the girl's eyes while regarding Kirei has not diminished.<br />
<br />
"...Good afternoon. Kirei."<br />
<br />
With a hardened voice, but still with the proper attitude, Rin returned Kirei's greeting. Although young, Rin already acts similar to her mother, her actions refined and ladylike. She's not anyone, but rather Tōsaka Tokiomi's daughter. Being different from other students her age was perfectly natural.<br />
<br />
"Going out? That luggage is huge."<br />
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"Yes. Starting today we will go to grandpa's house for a bit. I'm even taking the cable car from that side to go to school."<br />
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Because the Heaven's Feel is imminent, Tokiomi decided to let his family to temporarily live in the neighboring district--his mother-in-law's house.<br />
<br />
The mother and daughter cannot be exposed to the battlefield, that is too dangerous. Of course these are reasonable arrangements.<br />
<br />
But his daughter Rin seems to be very unsatisfied about this. Although her features are fine, her cute little mouth is puffed up, showing that she's unhappy. Although she's to be a future lady, no matter what she's still just a kid. She can't be expected to totally act to that point.<br />
<br />
"Kirei, you're staying with father to help him fight, right?"<br />
<br />
"Yes, as his student this is what I should be doing."<br />
<br />
Rin is not a clueless child. As the Tōsaka magi's successor, she has already received Tokiomi's expert teaching. Regarding the imminent Fuyuki Heaven's Feel, she is equipped with some degree of knowledge.<br />
<br />
As to why she has to go to her grandpa's house, she can understand the legitimate reason. But, what she's unsatisfied about--after she's gone, Kirei's the only one left in the Tōsaka house and could do whatever he wants.<br />
<br />
Rin has extraordinary respect for her father Tokiomi. Precisely for this reason, as the successor, Rin's dislike for Kirei is probably because he became Tokiomi's student first, learning magecraft from him.<br />
<br />
"Kirei, can I trust you? Will you protect father to the end? Will you promise me that?"<br />
<br />
"That is impossible. If this war was benign enough for me to promise you that, then there would be no reason for you and your mother to get out of harm's way, right?"<br />
<br />
Kirei is unwilling to speak empty words to comfort her, and thus plainly spoke the truth. But Rin's eyes became fiercer, glaring at her impudent and shameless apprentice elder.<br />
<br />
"...As I thought, I don't like you one bit."<br />
<br />
Only when speaking upsetting words befitting her age, Kirei has a favorable impression of this girl.<br />
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"Rin, don't ever speak such impolite words in front of others again. Otherwise you will put the moral character of your father in suspect."<br />
<br />
"This has nothing to do with father!"<br />
<br />
Seeing as even father has been pulled out as a shield; Rin's anger caused her face to turn a profuse red. This is exactly what Kirei hoped to see.<br />
<br />
"Listen up Kirei! If father is hurt because of your errors, I will definitely not forgive you! I--"<br />
<br />
At that moment, with what can be said to be the best possible timing, Aoi's shadow appeared. Already done with her preparations, but because Rin didn't come, she came to check out the situation.<br />
<br />
"Rin! What are you doing? With such a loud voice!"<br />
<br />
"--Ah, that is, I--"<br />
<br />
"Before her departure, she came to give me encouragement, lady."<br />
<br />
Kirei pretended to be calm and purposely helped Rin, but Rin became even angrier. But she can't say anything in front of her mother, so she turned to leave.<br />
<br />
"I'll help you with the luggage. Rin, that case is way too heavy for you."<br />
<br />
"No! I can do it myself!"<br />
<br />
Rin pulled at the box even more vigorously than before, and because of this mired into an even fiercer battle with the case, but despite everything finally got it out the door. Kirei knows that acting this way would be very unlike a mature adult, but still wanted to laugh at Rin when he had the chance to.<br />
<br />
The remaining Aoi gave Kirei a very respective bow.<br />
<br />
"Kotomine, I'll leave my husband in your hands. Please help him realize his wish."<br />
<br />
"I will do my best, please don't worry."<br />
<br />
The way Kirei sees it, Tōsaka Aoi is the perfect wife. Solemn and discreet, meticulous, understanding of her husband and never interfering, regarding loyalty as higher than love and has respect for duty--in short, she's the model of the perfect wife and mother from older times. In an era where the feminist movement has begun to soak through society, she's like a character carved from stone. Tokiomi has really picked a person most compatible with himself as his spouse.<br />
<br />
Kirei stood at the door to see the mother and daughter off with his eyes. Leaving not with a taxi, but a private car, with Aoi at the steering wheel. Not only the chauffeur but even all the servants, starting last week have all been laid off. It is done to prevent from bringing harm to the innocent, and also as a kind of careful tactic against espionage. Tokiomi wasn't cautious enough to keep up his guard even against his servants, this suggestion was Kirei's, and Tokiomi was half forced to carry out this act.<br />
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Before the car left, Rin was shielded from her mother's eyes and stuck out her tongue at Kirei, making a face. Kirei laughed bitterly and saw them off with his eyes, then returned to the now empty mansion.<br />
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* * *<br />
<br />
Tokiomi has not yet left the basement workshop. Kirei, being the sole occupant of the otherwise empty living room, began to thoroughly read through the report regarding Emiya Kiritsugu.<br />
<br />
He didn't understand why he had such intense interest in this strange magus he didn't even know. Perhaps it's because he derives some sort of feeling of pleasure from the loathing placed onto this man by his teacher Tokiomi.<br />
<br />
The relationship of teacher and student maintained for three years in this house has always had a sense of satire about it.<br />
<br />
As a teacher Tokiomi cannot nitpick on Kirei's concentration in learning and speedy comprehension; originally an executor who detests magecraft, yet he has immense interest in all fields of magecraft. Kirei who uses what can be called a greedy desire for knowledge to learn everything makes Tokiomi happy. Now Tokiomi's trust for Kirei is completely unshakable, even to the point of making his only daughter Rin show respect for Kirei as an elder apprentice.<br />
<br />
But compared to Tokiomi's increasingly profound friendship; Kirei's heart became more and more desolate.<br />
<br />
For Kirei, he's not studying magecraft because he likes it. Leading a long, pious life in the church, yet ending up with nothing in return, because of that Kirei bet all his hopes on the new study which has exact opposite values to that of the church, that is all. But the result was a complete disaster. In the world of pursuing magecraft, Kirei did not find any enjoyment, nor did he gain any satiety. Quite the opposite, it seems to have lengthened the radius of the empty hole in his heart.<br />
<br />
Tokiomi doesn't seem to have noticed Kirei's disappointment at all. The assessment of "the same type of person as my father Risei" is completely correct. Tokiomi's appraisal of and trust for Kirei is exactly the same as Risei's.<br />
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<br />
There's always an uncrossable line between himself and people like his father and Tokiomi. Kirei understood this completely, and so that's probably why he has such interest for a character Tokiomi detests.<br />
<br />
He thought, maybe this man Emiya Kiritsugu exists on "the other side of the line".<br />
<br />
Tokiomi's caution against Emiya Kiritsugu seems to be purely against his title of "Magus Killer". So this investigation report created at the request of Tokiomi focused on "his personal history of battles against magus", any other record not on this topic was rather simplistic.<br />
<br />
But, looking at this man Kiritsugu's experiences in chronological order, Kirei began to gradually gain a belief.<br />
<br />
This man's actions contain a high level of risk.<br />
<br />
In the era of freelancing assassination before he was taken in by the Einsberns as their son-in-law, Kiritsugu expertly completed countless missions. But the pause between missions was clearly too short. Considering the time he has for preparation and accepting missions, the only possible conclusion is that he is simultaneously executing several plans. And these plans are all parallel; he appears in the conflicts of various areas; and always at when the conflict is the most heated, at the point of destruction.<br />
<br />
As if he was suicidal, as if he had some sort of sickness driving him... the principle behind his actions is clearly self-destruction.<br />
<br />
This can be said without question. This man Kiritsugu does not have a selfish heart, the risks of his actions and profiting from them do not match. It's impossible that he's the kind of freelancing assassin with money as the intent.<br />
<br />
Then -- what does he seek?<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Unconsciously Kirei put the report aside, propped his lower jaw on his hand, and sunk into deep thought. This man Emiya Kiritsugu has a turbulent life unconceivable by others, but Kirei doesn't see it as unrelated to himself.<br />
<br />
A magus without pride, a man who lost his belief, Tokiomi assessed him as thus.<br />
<br />
If that's the truth, Kiritsugu's intense experiences, as if seeking destruction... or it can be said as a journey of seeking a long lost answer?<br />
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Then, the curtain on Kiritsugu's continuous battles fell suddenly nine years ago. That's because through continuous searching he met with the Einsbern magus seeking victory in the Heaven's Feel in the northern lands.<br />
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That is to say at that moment he obtained his "answer".<br />
<br />
Right now Kirei anxiously anticipates his meeting with Emiya Kiritsugu. He has finally found the significance of his participation in the Fuyuki battle.<br />
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Even now, he has no interest in the Grail. But, if Kiritsugu broke a nine-year silence for it, Kirei has just gained the significance of coming here to participate in this fight which can dispel all difficulties.<br />
<br />
He must ask this man. What is it that you're seeking for you to participate in this battle, what do you obtain from it in the end.<br />
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Kotomine Kirei will confront Emiya Kiritsugu no matter what. Even if it's on a battlefield where both sides wager life and death.<br />
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Looking down from the 32nd floor--the top floor--of Fuyuki's Hyatt hotel. There is no building taller than this in all of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
But this title of the highest building will soon become that of the soon-to-be completed Shinto shopping center. But because the Shinto shopping center is still under construction, this Hyatt hotel is the top for already completed buildings.<br />
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Accompanying the unstoppable growth of Shinto, there will be more and more new hotels. But the Hyatt hotel which has the most advanced facilities and best service standards will not give up this spot to anyone else. It's not only the hotel's managers and staff who think so; but even the hotel's customers are amazed by Hyatt's high quality service and management.<br />
<br />
But not even living in such a luxurious room, sitting in the real-leather sofa by the window, eased Kayneth Archibald El-Melloi's depression in the slightest.<br />
<br />
To him, the items of this room are merely "a wasteful gathering". It's merely a somber room, some expensive furniture, and some fancy everyday items. To Kayneth who's been born into aristocracy, there's nothing he can't stand more than originally common things being dressed up in fancy outfits to falsely appear aristocratic. But right now that's exactly what this hotel room is like. There isn't the slightest bit of historical background nor cultural heritage to this room. It is merely a pigsty decorated by a luxurious appearance.<br />
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But the instigator of this lowly feeling is not limited to just this hotel; this extremely tiny island nation known as Japan is filled with things to leave Kayneth with an unhappy, ugly feeling.<br />
<br />
Even the tiny island of Hong Kong can give off a very local, folk-style feeling. But right now Fuyuki's Shinto does not show a bit of its local culture. Like now, overlooking the city's night scenery from a high spot, there is no way for you to guess exactly in which city of which country you are. Simply gathering the most common items and putting them together--if he were to be asked what exactly this city is, Kayneth would say it is merely like a mountain of rubbish.<br />
<br />
If this eastern-most island nation preserved its original, honest backwater fishing village feeling then it would be much more interesting than it is now.... But unfortunately when it comes to the ability to comprehend things like this, a race like the Japanese probably could not do it. This undeveloped country which did not even have a constitution a hundred years ago wants to forge forward and compete with western countries by purely relying on technological science and financial development, as if they wanted to unabashedly force their way into the ranks of the developed countries. It is indeed very difficult to speak reason with these people.<br />
<br />
Kayneth used a finger to gently tap his head which has a slight headache due to his annoyance and sighed irately.<br />
<br />
In reality, he isn't the type of person to get upset over small things such as these, but something else is the cause of his irritation.<br />
<br />
The wide screen TV in front of him suddenly stopped its late night program and began broadcasting urgent news. The newscaster is at the scene live reporting on an explosion caused by sources unknown on a warehouse street by the coastline of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
According to nearby residents who heard the explosion, firetrucks were on the scene about four hours ago. Although there is no news yet, those police who've already begun their investigation on-site are definitely hiding their findings. How can the ignorant, common people be able to make a correct judgment on something that surpasses their knowledge?<br />
<br />
It's not simple being the supervisor in the Holy Church either. To count the time, within 30 minutes after Kayneth canceled the barrier, all the cover-up tasks had been completed.<br />
<br />
Now the entirity of the truth lies solely in the memories those few who were present. One of those people was Kayneth, Servant Lancer--heroic spirit Diarmuid ua Duibhne's Master.<br />
<br />
The beginning of the long awaited Heaven's Feel. And the thoroughly prepared for first battle. Although the results are different from his expectations.<br />
<br />
Even in his youth, Kayneth Archibald appeared to be more outstanding than other kids. No matter what the problem is, nobody could find a better solution than Kayneth's; an opponent who can win against him in a competition is non-existent.<br />
<br />
Yet his effort had not surpassed the normal sense of purpose. Simply believing that his research results would be better than someone else's at some place, some time. That was all.<br />
<br />
Because of that, Kayneth was already seen as a "prodigy" by others in his youth.<br />
<br />
This fact is known by everyone. Nobody had any doubts about his title of "prodigy", and nothing had ever threatened his position as "prodigy". So there was no need for him to be proud or egotistic, he simply enjoyed his deserved title as "prodigy".<br />
<br />
He has never been in a tight spot nor has he been extremely frustrated. In the world of the young Kayneth, he was the master of everything. There isn't a need to doubt this in the slightest. He was a talented magus prodigy. He was also the heir of the well-known Archibald family. Not only did he inherit the magic crest passed down through the generations, he himself possessed talent rarely witnessed in this world. All of these "facts" made all the honors received by Kayneth seem matter-of-fact. So as to believing that there's nothing in this world Kayneth cannot achieve with his power, this kind of self-confidence is not unfounded. This is not the mistake of Kayneth himself, but the common knowledge of all those around him.<br />
<br />
Even in the busy Clock Tower amongst the numerous, successful researchers, his crowning to the famous title Lord El-Melloi by a huge lead made everyone nod approvingly. But to Kayneth who has become used to being called "prodigy", to him who's always been the target of admiration and jealousy, Kayneth did not feel the slightest feeling of satisfaction or accomplishment. All of this is merely life's "inevitable result" to him.<br />
<br />
The past was like that, and the future will definitely be like that. This is a sacred and inviolable "agreement of life", to Kayneth there is no doubt about that.<br />
<br />
Because of that, to him who can already predict the entire world--if a very rare, to the point of impossible, "accident" occurred, then that is the chaos Kayneth absolutely cannot tolerate; it is an insult and blasphemy to God's order.<br />
<br />
Such as--<br />
<br />
The Servant, Saber, who has clearly been caught in his palm, escaped so very easily. Such an unspeakable inconceivability.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, come."<br />
<br />
"--Yes, awaiting orders."<br />
<br />
As soon as the words left his mouth, the handsome Heroic Sprit appeared obediently and respectfully in front of Kayneth, stooped in a bow. To Kayneth who is the main lecturer of spirit conjuring, speaking directly with the spiritual form poses no trouble, and is in fact very familiar. But a conversation like this face-to-face is very rare.<br />
<br />
At least, if his Servant is face to face with him, Kayneth can observe the most minute changes in his expression while conversing with him. As for calling this type of activity a conversation--it might be more fitting to call it an interrogation instead.<br />
<br />
"Thanks for your hard work tonight. I was able to witness very well the might of Diarmuid O'Dyna's twin spears."<br />
<br />
"Thank you, Master."<br />
<br />
Lancer replied simply and frankly. He did not feel proud upon hearing the compliment, nor did he show telltale signs of happiness, nor did he seem dissatisfied. He only accepted it with the stringent humility of a knight.<br />
<br />
But to the eyes of Kayneth, this definitely was not Lancer's normal expression--he's hiding something.<br />
<br />
"Ah, please answer my question honestly. ...You, what do you plan on doing?"<br />
<br />
"...You, what do you mean?"<br />
<br />
Even faced with Kayneth's sudden question with an air of interrogation, Lancer still kept his very cautious attitude.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, you swore to me as a Servant. To do everything in your power to help me attain victory in the Heaven's Feel. Right?"<br />
<br />
"Yes, that is correct."<br />
<br />
"Then why are you not serious about this?"<br />
<br />
Even being scolded so by Kayneth, Lancer did not show the faintest expressions of anger or guilt, he only kept his head lowered with a serious face. Perhaps he was long since prepared for this interrogation.<br />
<br />
"...I only did it for the Knight's honor. Not for viewing the battle as a game."<br />
<br />
"Oh? Not admitting it?"<br />
<br />
Kayneth made a disdainful grunting sound, then continued the questions.<br />
<br />
"Then, let me ask you, why did you let Saber go?"<br />
<br />
"That's because--"<br />
<br />
"You had overwhelming advantage more than once, but both times you did not strike, do you really want me to control you with a Command Mantra?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Lancer had no response this time, he only held his silence.<br />
<br />
"I'll say it again. I witnessed all of tonight's battle. Only because of this am I able to ask these questions. Lancer, do you feel that battles are 'fun'?"<br />
<br />
Looking at the silent knight with his head lowered, Kayneth sneered and continued.<br />
<br />
"Are you that happy? To fight with Saber. To the point of not being able to bring yourself to finish her off?"<br />
<br />
To a bystander, they might praise Lancer's bravery and finesse in battle. But from the Master, Kayneth's point of view, bravery and finesse without any results--this point enrages him.<br />
<br />
The original relic prepared to summon his preferred heroic spirit Alexander was stolen by his ungrateful student, Waver Velvet. But this Waver's power does not match at all with that of Alexander's, in the end being unable to control his own Servant and causing Alexander to go on a rampage. Because of Waver's uselessness, the situation then descended into a chaotic status, destroying Kayneth's Lancer's chance at victory... Kayneth has never had so much bad luck. And the cause of all of this is Waver alone, but being angry at a person not in front of him is useless. He can only store this anger inside of him, waiting for his time to face Waver in battle when he could dispel all this anger at him. Regarding this sort of "external anger" Kayneth is very realistic, calm, and brutal.<br />
<br />
But, conversely, Kayneth has no method of controlling his "internal anger". To Kayneth who has led a life of being admired, who has never had any contact with defeat his entire life, whether himself or a subordinate--even if only a little bit--anything that does not meet his expectations is definitely not allowed. For him who has been successful all his life, who has never faced any setbacks; he is very weak against defeat.<br />
<br />
So, to Kayneth, right now, between the enemy Waver who obstructed his obtaining of victory and Lancer who was unable to bring him victory, the latter enrages him more.<br />
<br />
"...I'm honestly very sorry. Master."<br />
<br />
Noticing Kayneth's anger, Lancer bowed his head deeply and apologized in a serious tone.<br />
<br />
"I swear on my reputation as a knight, I will bring you Saber's head. Please believe me no matter what."<br />
<br />
"There's no need to swear to me again! That is only the natural result!"<br />
<br />
Kayneth, who had gradually became excited, used an angry voice to suppress Lancer's apologetic voice.<br />
<br />
"You already swore to me. That you would bring me, Kayneth El-Melloi, the Holy Grail! In other words, you will destroy the six other Servants; they mean the same thing. This is the entire battle's premise.<br />
<br />
But what you are saying now... is that oath aimed at victory against Saber alone? This falls far short of the agreement at the start. What's wrong with you?"<br />
<br />
"--I think you're the one that has something wrong with him, Kayneth El-Melloi."<br />
<br />
It's neither Lancer nor Kayneth, but the voice of a third person. Nobody knows where the woman who emerged from the bedroom began to hear the Servant and Master's conversation.<br />
<br />
Although sporting red hair like burning flame, she gives off the feeling of an extraordinarily cold, icy beauty. She looks to be a bit younger than Kayneth, a high class lady perhaps only around twenty years of age. One can tell at a glance that she's a sentimental and prestigious aristocrat. And the temperamental authority emanating from her severe eyes make her seem like an empress.<br />
<br />
Her eyes that look as if they are scolding a subordinate are looking at only one person--Kayneth.<br />
<br />
"Lancer has done very well. It's you who is misjudging the situation."<br />
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<div>--149 : 47 : 12<br />
<br />
Looking down from the 32nd floor--the top floor--of Fuyuki's Hyatt hotel. There is no building taller than this in all of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
But this title of the highest building will soon become that of the soon-to-be completed Shinto shopping center. But because the Shinto shopping center is still under construction, this Hyatt hotel is the top for already completed buildings.<br />
<br />
Accompanying the unstoppable growth of Shinto, there will be more and more new hotels. But the Hyatt hotel which has the most advanced facilities and best service standards will not give up this spot to anyone else. It's not only the hotel's managers and staff who think so; but even the hotel's customers are amazed by Hyatt's high quality service and management.<br />
<br />
But not even living in such a luxurious room, sitting in the real-leather sofa by the window, eased Kayneth Archibald El-Melloi's depression in the slightest.<br />
<br />
To him, the items of this room are merely "a wasteful gathering". It's merely a somber room, some expensive furniture, and some fancy everyday items. To Kayneth who's been born into aristocracy, there's nothing he can't stand more than originally common things being dressed up in fancy outfits to falsely appear aristocratic. But right now that's exactly what this hotel room is like. There isn't the slightest bit of historical background nor cultural heritage to this room. It is merely a pigsty decorated by a luxurious appearance.<br />
<br />
But the instigator of this lowly feeling is not limited to just this hotel; this extremely tiny island nation known as Japan is filled with things to leave Kayneth with an unhappy, ugly feeling.<br />
<br />
Even the tiny island of Hong Kong can give off a very local, folk-style feeling. But right now Fuyuki's Shinto does not show a bit of its local culture. Like now, overlooking the city's night scenery from a high spot, there is no way for you to guess exactly in which city of which country you are. Simply gathering the most common items and putting them together--if he were to be asked what exactly this city is, Kayneth would say it is merely like a mountain of rubbish.<br />
<br />
If this eastern-most island nation preserved its original, honest backwater fishing village feeling then it would be much more interesting than it is now.... But unfortunately when it comes to the ability to comprehend things like this, a race like the Japanese probably could not do it. This undeveloped country which did not even have a constitution a hundred years ago wants to forge forward and compete with western countries by purely relying on technological science and financial development, as if they wanted to unabashedly force their way into the ranks of the developed countries. It is indeed very difficult to speak reason with these people.<br />
<br />
Kayneth used a finger to gently tap his head which has a slight headache due to his annoyance and sighed irately.<br />
<br />
In reality, he isn't the type of person to get upset over small things such as these, but something else is the cause of his irritation.<br />
<br />
The wide screen TV in front of him suddenly stopped its late night program and began broadcasting urgent news. The newscaster is at the scene live reporting on an explosion caused by sources unknown on a warehouse street by the coastline of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
According to nearby residents who heard the explosion, firetrucks were on the scene about four hours ago. Although there is no news yet, those police who've already begun their investigation on-site are definitely hiding their findings. How can the ignorant, common people be able to make a correct judgment on something that surpasses their knowledge?<br />
<br />
It's not simple being the supervisor in the Holy Church either. To count the time, within 30 minutes after Kayneth canceled the barrier, all the cover-up tasks had been completed.<br />
<br />
Now the entirity of the truth lies solely in the memories those few who were present. One of those people was Kayneth, Servant Lancer--heroic spirit Diarmuid O'Dyna's Master.<br />
<br />
The beginning of the long awaited Heaven's Feel. And the thoroughly prepared for first battle. Although the results are different from his expectations.<br />
<br />
Even in his youth, Kayneth Archibald appeared to be more outstanding than other kids. No matter what the problem is, nobody could find a better solution than Kayneth's; an opponent who can win against him in a competition is non-existent.<br />
<br />
Yet his effort had not surpassed the normal sense of purpose. Simply believing that his research results would be better than someone else's at some place, some time. That was all.<br />
<br />
Because of that, Kayneth was already seen as a "prodigy" by others in his youth.<br />
<br />
This fact is known by everyone. Nobody had any doubts about his title of "prodigy", and nothing had ever threatened his position as "prodigy". So there was no need for him to be proud or egotistic, he simply enjoyed his deserved title as "prodigy".<br />
<br />
He has never been in a tight spot nor has he been extremely frustrated. In the world of the young Kayneth, he was the master of everything. There isn't a need to doubt this in the slightest. He was a talented magus prodigy. He was also the heir of the well-known Archibald family. Not only did he inherit the magic crest passed down through the generations, he himself possessed talent rarely witnessed in this world. All of these "facts" made all the honors received by Kayneth seem matter-of-fact. So as to believing that there's nothing in this world Kayneth cannot achieve with his power, this kind of self-confidence is not unfounded. This is not the mistake of Kayneth himself, but the common knowledge of all those around him.<br />
<br />
Even in the busy Clock Tower amongst the numerous, successful researchers, his crowning to the famous title Lord El-Melloi by a huge lead made everyone nod approvingly. But to Kayneth who has become used to being called "prodigy", to him who's always been the target of admiration and jealousy, Kayneth did not feel the slightest feeling of satisfaction or accomplishment. All of this is merely life's "inevitable result" to him.<br />
<br />
The past was like that, and the future will definitely be like that. This is a sacred and inviolable "agreement of life", to Kayneth there is no doubt about that.<br />
<br />
Because of that, to him who can already predict the entire world--if a very rare, to the point of impossible, "accident" occurred, then that is the chaos Kayneth absolutely cannot tolerate; it is an insult and blasphemy to God's order.<br />
<br />
Such as--<br />
<br />
The Servant, Saber, who has clearly been caught in his palm, escaped so very easily. Such an unspeakable inconceivability.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, come."<br />
<br />
"--Yes, awaiting orders."<br />
<br />
As soon as the words left his mouth, the handsome heroic spirit appeared in front of Kayneth in his stooping body. To Kayneth who is the main lecturer of spirit conjuring, speaking directly with the spiritual form poses no trouble, and is in fact very familiar. But a conversation like this face-to-face is very rare.<br />
<br />
At least, if his Servant is face to face with him, Kayneth can observe the most minute changes in his expression while conversing with him. As for calling this type of activity a conversation--it might be more fitting to call it an interrogation instead.<br />
<br />
"Thanks for your hard work tonight. I was able to witness very well the might of Diarmuid O'Dyna's twin spears."<br />
<br />
"Thank you, Master."<br />
<br />
Lancer replied simply and frankly. He did not feel proud upon hearing the compliment, nor did he show telltale signs of happiness, nor did he seem dissatisfied. He only accepted it with the stringent humility of a knight.<br />
<br />
But to the eyes of Kayneth, this definitely was not Lancer's normal expression--he's hiding something.<br />
<br />
"Ah, please answer my question honestly. ...You, what do you plan on doing?"<br />
<br />
"...You, what do you mean?"<br />
<br />
Even faced with Kayneth's sudden question with an air of interrogation, Lancer still kept his very cautious attitude.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, you swore to me as a Servant. To do everything in your power to help me attain victory in the Heaven's Feel. Right?"<br />
<br />
"Yes, that is correct."<br />
<br />
"Then why are you not serious about this?"<br />
<br />
Even being scolded so by Kayneth, Lancer did not show the faintest expressions of anger or guilt, he only kept his head lowered with a serious face. Perhaps he was long since prepared for this interrogation.<br />
<br />
"...I only did it for the Knight's honor. Not for viewing the battle as a game."<br />
<br />
"Oh? Not admitting it?"<br />
<br />
Kayneth made a disdainful grunting sound, then continued the questions.<br />
<br />
"Then, let me ask you, why did you let Saber go?"<br />
<br />
"That's because--"<br />
<br />
"You had overwhelming advantage more than once, but both times you did not strike, do you really want me to control you with a Command Mantra?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Lancer had no response this time, he only held his silence.<br />
<br />
"I'll say it again. I witnessed all of tonight's battle. Only because of this am I able to ask these questions. Lancer, do you feel that battles are 'fun'?"<br />
<br />
Looking at the silent knight with his head lowered, Kayneth sneered and continued.<br />
<br />
"Are you that happy? To fight with Saber. To the point of not being able to bring yourself to finish her off?"<br />
<br />
To a bystander, they might praise Lancer's bravery and finesse in battle. But from the Master, Kayneth's point of view, bravery and finesse without any results--this point enrages him.<br />
<br />
The original relic prepared to summon his preferred heroic spirit Alexander was stolen by his ungrateful student, Waver Velvet. But this Waver's power does not match at all with that of Alexander's, in the end being unable to control his own Servant and causing Alexander to go on a rampage. Because of Waver's uselessness, the situation then descended into a chaotic status, destroying Kayneth's Lancer's chance at victory... Kayneth has never had so much bad luck. And the cause of all of this is Waver alone, but being angry at a person not in front of him is useless. He can only store this anger inside of him, waiting for his time to face Waver in battle when he could dispel all this anger at him. Regarding this sort of "external anger" Kayneth is very realistic, calm, and brutal.<br />
<br />
But, conversely, Kayneth has no method of controlling his "internal anger". To Kayneth who has led a life of being admired, who has never had any contact with defeat his entire life, whether himself or a subordinate--even if only a little bit--anything that does not meet his expectations is definitely not allowed. For him who has been successful all his life, who has never faced any setbacks; he is very weak against defeat.<br />
<br />
So, to Kayneth, right now, between the enemy Waver who obstructed his obtaining of victory and Lancer who was unable to bring him victory, the latter enrages him more.<br />
<br />
"...I'm honestly very sorry. Master."<br />
<br />
Noticing Kayneth's anger, Lancer bowed his head deeply and apologized in a serious tone.<br />
<br />
"I swear on my reputation as a knight, I will bring you Saber's head. Please believe me no matter what."<br />
<br />
"There's no need to swear to me again! That is only the natural result!"<br />
<br />
Kayneth, who had gradually became excited, used an angry voice to suppress Lancer's apologetic voice.<br />
<br />
"You already swore to me. That you would bring me, Kayneth El-Melloi, the Holy Grail! In other words, you will destroy the six other Servants; they mean the same thing. This is the entire battle's premise.<br />
<br />
But what you are saying now... is that oath aimed at victory against Saber alone? This falls far short of the agreement at the start. What's wrong with you?"<br />
<br />
"--I think you're the one that has something wrong with him, Kayneth El-Melloi."<br />
<br />
It's neither Lancer nor Kayneth, but the voice of a third person. Nobody knows where the woman who emerged from the bedroom began to hear the Servant and Master's conversation.<br />
<br />
Although sporting long, almost flame-like red hair, she gives off the feeling of an exotic, icy beauty. She looks to be a bit younger than Kayneth, a high class lady perhaps only around twenty years of age. One can tell at a glance that she's a sentimental and prestigious aristocrat. And the temperamental authority emanating from her severe eyes make her seem like an empress.<br />
<br />
Her eyes that look as if they are scolding a subordinate are looking at only one person--Kayneth.<br />
<br />
"Lancer has done very well. It's you who is misjudging the situation."<br />
<br />
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Fate/Zero is a prequel to TYPE-MOON's visual novel Fate/stay night. It is a novel with illustrations by Takashi Takeuchi (武内崇), and is a collaboration between TYPE-MOON and fellow developer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitroplus Nitroplus].<br />
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*June 24, 2008<br />
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== Fate/Zero by Nasu Kinoko & Urobuchi Gen ==<br />
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===Volume 1===<br />
:[[Fate/Zero:Volume1_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]<br />
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:Prologue<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_1|8 years ago]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_2|3 years ago]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_3|1 year ago]] <br />
:Act 1<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 1|Part 1]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 2|Part 2]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 3|Part 3]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 4|Part 4]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 5|Part 5]] <br />
:Act 2<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 1|Part 1]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 2|Part 2]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 3|Part 3]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 4|Part 4]]<br />
:Act 3<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 3 Part 1|Part 1]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_3_Part_2|Part 2]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_3_Part_3|Part 3]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_3_Part_4|Part 4]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_3_Part_5|Part 5]]<br />
:Act 4<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_4_Part_1|Part 1]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_4_Part_2|Part 2]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act_4_Part_3|Part 3]] <br />
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== Series Overview ==<br />
* ''Fate/Zero #1 - 第四次聖杯戦争秘話''<br />
First Edition Published December 29, 2006, ISBN: none (self published)<br />
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Second Edition Published January 26, 2007, ISBN: none (self published)<br />
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* ''Fate/Zero #2 - 王たちの狂宴''<br />
First Edition Published March 31, 2007, ISBN: none (self published)<br />
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* ''Fate/Zero #3 - 散りゆく者たち''<br />
First Edition Published July 27, 2007, ISBN: none (self published)<br />
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* ''Fate/Zero #4 - 煉獄の炎''<br />
First Edition Scheduled for December 29, 2007, ISBN: none (self published)</div>WingZerohttps://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_2&diff=33880Fate/Zero:Act 5 Part 22008-09-07T22:37:51Z<p>WingZero: </p>
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<div>--149 : 47 : 12<br />
<br />
Looking down from the 32nd floor--the top floor--of Fuyuki's Hyatt hotel. There is no building taller than this in all of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
But this title of the highest building will soon become that of the soon-to-be completed Shinto shopping center. But because the Shinto shopping center is still under construction, this Hyatt hotel is the top for already completed buildings.<br />
<br />
Accompanying the unstoppable growth of Shinto, there will be more and more new hotels. But the Hyatt hotel which has the most advanced facilities and best service standards will not give up this spot to anyone else. It's not only the hotel's managers and staff who think so; but even the hotel's customers are amazed by Hyatt's high quality service and management.<br />
<br />
But not even living in such a luxurious room, sitting in the real-leather sofa by the window, eased Kayneth Archibald El-Melloi's depression in the slightest.<br />
<br />
To him, the items of this room are merely "a wasteful gathering". It's merely a somber room, some expensive furniture, and some fancy everyday items. To Kayneth who's been born into aristocracy, there's nothing he can't stand more than originally common things being dressed up in fancy outfits to falsely appear aristocratic. But right now that's exactly what this hotel room is like. There isn't the slightest bit of historical background nor cultural heritage to this room. It is merely a pigsty decorated by a luxurious appearance.<br />
<br />
But the instigator of this lowly feeling is not limited to just this hotel; this extremely tiny island nation known as Japan is filled with things to leave Kayneth with an unhappy, ugly feeling.<br />
<br />
Even the tiny island of Hong Kong can give off a very local, folk-style feeling. But right now Fuyuki's Shinto does not show a bit of its local culture. Like now, overlooking the city's night scenery from a high spot, there is no way for you to guess exactly in which city of which country you are. Simply gathering the most common items and putting them together--if he were to be asked what exactly this city is, Kayneth would say it is merely like a mountain of rubbish.<br />
<br />
If this eastern-most island nation preserved its original, honest backwater fishing village feeling then it would be much more interesting than it is now.... But unfortunately when it comes to the ability to comprehend things like this, a race like the Japanese probably could not do it. This undeveloped country which did not even have a constitution a hundred years ago wants to forge forward and compete with western countries by purely relying on technological science and financial development, as if they wanted to unabashedly force their way into the ranks of the developed countries. It is indeed very difficult to speak reason with these people.<br />
<br />
Kayneth used a finger to gently tap his head which has a slight headache due to his annoyance and sighed irately.<br />
<br />
In reality, he isn't the type of person to get upset over small things such as these, but something else is the cause of his irritation.<br />
<br />
The wide screen TV in front of him suddenly stopped its late night program and began broadcasting urgent news. The newscaster is at the scene live reporting on an explosion caused by sources unknown on a warehouse street by the coastline of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
According to nearby residents who heard the explosion, firetrucks were on the scene about four hours ago. Although there is no news yet, those police who've already begun their investigation on-site are definitely hiding their findings. How can the ignorant, common people be able to make a correct judgment on something that surpasses their knowledge?<br />
<br />
It's not simple being the supervisor in the Holy Church either. To count the time, within 30 minutes after Kayneth canceled the barrier, all the cover-up tasks had been completed.<br />
<br />
Now the entirity of the truth lies solely in the memories those few who were present. One of those people was Kayneth, Servant Lancer--heroic spirit Diarmuid O'Dyna's Master.<br />
<br />
The beginning of the long awaited Heaven's Feel. And the thoroughly prepared for first battle. Although the results are different from his expectations.<br />
<br />
Even in his youth, Kayneth Archibald appeared to be more outstanding than other kids. No matter what the problem is, nobody could find a better solution than Kayneth's; an opponent who can win against him in a competition is non-existent.<br />
<br />
Yet his effort had not surpassed the normal sense of purpose. Simply believing that his research results would be better than someone else's at some place, some time. That was all.<br />
<br />
Because of that, Kayneth was already seen as a "prodigy" by others in his youth.<br />
<br />
This fact is known by everyone. Nobody had any doubts about his title of "prodigy", and nothing had ever threatened his position as "prodigy". So there was no need for him to be proud or egotistic, he simply enjoyed his deserved title as "prodigy".<br />
<br />
He has never been in a tight spot nor has he been extremely frustrated. In the world of the young Kayneth, he was the master of everything. There isn't a need to doubt this in the slightest. He was a talented magus prodigy. He was also the heir of the well-known Archibald family. Not only did he inherit the magic crest passed down through the generations, he himself possessed talent rarely witnessed in this world. All of these "facts" made all the honors received by Kayneth seem matter-of-fact. So as to believing that there's nothing in this world Kayneth cannot achieve with his power, this kind of self-confidence is not unfounded. This is not the mistake of Kayneth himself, but the common knowledge of all those around him.<br />
<br />
Even in the busy Clock Tower amongst the numerous, successful researchers, his crowning to the famous title Lord El-Melloi by a huge lead made everyone nod approvingly. But to Kayneth who has become used to being called "prodigy", to him who's always been the target of admiration and jealousy, Kayneth did not feel the slightest feeling of satisfaction or accomplishment. All of this is merely life's "inevitable result" to him.<br />
<br />
The past was like that, and the future will definitely be like that. This is a sacred and inviolable "agreement of life", to Kayneth there is no doubt about that.<br />
<br />
Because of that, to him who can already predict the entire world--if a very rare, to the point of impossible, "accident" occurred, then that is the chaos Kayneth absolutely cannot tolerate; it is an insult and blasphemy to God's order.<br />
<br />
Such as--<br />
<br />
The Servant, Saber, who has clearly been caught in his palm, escaped so very easily. Such an unspeakable inconceivability.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, come."<br />
<br />
"--Yes, awaiting orders."<br />
<br />
As soon as the words left his mouth, the handsome heroic spirit appeared in front of Kayneth in his stooping body. To Kayneth who is the main lecturer of spirit conjuring, speaking directly with the spiritual form poses no trouble, and is in fact very familiar. But a conversation like this face-to-face is very rare.<br />
<br />
At least, if his Servant is face to face with him, Kayneth can observe the most minute changes in his expression while conversing with him. As for calling this type of activity a conversation--it might be more fitting to call it an interrogation instead.<br />
<br />
"Thanks for your hard work tonight. I was able to witness very well the might of Diarmuid O'Dyna's twin spears."<br />
<br />
"Thank you, Master."<br />
<br />
Lancer replied simply and frankly. He did not feel proud upon hearing the compliment, nor did he show telltale signs of happiness, nor did he seem dissatisfied. He only accepted it with the stringent humility of a knight.<br />
<br />
But to the eyes of Kayneth, this definitely was not Lancer's normal expression--he's hiding something.<br />
<br />
"Ah, please answer my question honestly. ...You, what do you plan on doing?"<br />
<br />
"...You, what do you mean?"<br />
<br />
Even faced with Kayneth's sudden question with an air of interrogation, Lancer still kept his very cautious attitude.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, you swore to me as a Servant. To do everything in your power to help me attain victory in the Heaven's Feel. Right?"<br />
<br />
"Yes, that is correct."<br />
<br />
"Then why are you not serious about this?"<br />
<br />
Even being scolded so by Kayneth, Lancer did not show the faintest expressions of anger or guilt, he only kept his head lowered with a serious face. Perhaps he was long since prepared for this interrogation.<br />
<br />
"...I only did it for the Knight's honor. Not for viewing the battle as a game."<br />
<br />
"Oh? Not admitting it?"<br />
<br />
Kayneth made a disdainful grunting sound, then continued the questions.<br />
<br />
"Then, let me ask you, why did you let Saber go?"<br />
<br />
"That's because--"<br />
<br />
"You had overwhelming advantage more than once, but both times you did not strike, do you really want me to control you with a Command Mantra?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Lancer had no response this time, he only held his silence.<br />
<br />
"I'll say it again. I witnessed all of tonight's battle. Only because of this am I able to ask these questions. Lancer, do you feel that battles are 'fun'?"<br />
<br />
Looking at the silent knight with his head lowered, Kayneth sneered and continued.<br />
<br />
"Are you that happy? To fight with Saber. To the point of not being able to bring yourself to finish her off?"<br />
<br />
To a bystander, they might praise Lancer's bravery and finesse in battle. But from the Master, Kayneth's point of view, bravery and finesse without any results--this point enrages him.<br />
<br />
The original relic prepared to summon his preferred heroic spirit Alexander was stolen by his ungrateful student, Waver Velvet. But this Waver's power does not match at all with that of Alexander's, in the end being unable to control his own Servant and causing Alexander to go on a rampage. Because of Waver's uselessness, the situation then descended into a chaotic status, destroying Kayneth's Lancer's chance at victory... Kayneth has never had so much bad luck. And the cause of all of this is Waver alone, but being angry at a person not in front of him is useless. He can only store this anger inside of him, waiting for his time to face Waver in battle when he could dispel all this anger at him. Regarding this sort of "external anger" Kayneth is very realistic, calm, and brutal.<br />
<br />
But, conversely, Kayneth has no method of controlling his "internal anger". To Kayneth who has led a life of being admired, who has never had any contact with defeat his entire life, whether himself or a subordinate--even if only a little bit--anything that does not meet his expectations is definitely not allowed. For him who has been successful all his life, who has never faced any setbacks; he is very weak against defeat.<br />
<br />
So, to Kayneth, right now, between the enemy Waver who obstructed his obtaining of victory and Lancer who was unable to bring him victory, the latter enrages him more.<br />
<br />
"...I'm honestly very sorry. Master."<br />
<br />
Noticing Kayneth's anger, Lancer bowed his head deeply and apologized in a serious tone.<br />
<br />
"I swear on my reputation as a knight, I will bring you Saber's head. Please believe me no matter what."<br />
<br />
"There's no need to swear to me again! That is only the natural result!"<br />
<br />
Kayneth, who had gradually became excited, used an angry voice to suppress Lancer's apologetic voice.<br />
<br />
"You already swore to me. That you would bring me, Kayneth El-Melloi, the Holy Grail! In other words, you will destroy the six other Servants; they mean the same thing. This is the entire battle's premise.<br />
<br />
But what you are saying now... is that oath aimed at victory against Saber alone? This falls far short of the agreement at the start. What's wrong with you?"<br />
<br />
"--I think you're the one that has something wrong with him, Kayneth El-Melloi."<br />
<br />
It's neither Lancer nor Kayneth, but the voice of a third person. Nobody knows where the woman who emerged from the bedroom began to hear the Servant and Master's conversation.<br />
<br />
Although sporting long, almost flame-like red hair, she gives off the feeling of an exotic, icy beauty. She looks to be a bit younger than Kayneth, a high class lady perhaps only around twenty years of age. One can tell at a glance that she's a sentimental and prestigious aristocrat. And the temperamental authority emanating from her severe eyes make her seem like an empress.<br />
<br />
Her eyes that look as if they are scolding a subordinate are looking at only one person--Kayneth.<br />
<br />
"Lancer has done very well. It's you who is misjudging the situation."<br />
<br />
<br />
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<div>--149 : 47 : 12<br />
<br />
Looking down from the 32nd floor--the top floor--of Fuyuki's Hyatt hotel. There is no building taller than this in all of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
But this title of the highest building will soon become that of the soon-to-be completed Shinto shopping center. But because the Shinto shopping center is still under construction, this Hyatt hotel is the top for already completed buildings.<br />
<br />
Accompanying the unstoppable growth of Shinto, there will be more and more new hotels. But the Hyatt hotel which has the most advanced facilities and best service standards will not give up this spot to anyone else. It's not only the hotel's managers and staff who think so; but even the hotel's customers are amazed by Hyatt's high quality service and management.<br />
<br />
But not even living in such a luxurious room, sitting in the real-leather sofa by the window, eased Kayneth Archibald El-Melloi's depression in the slightest.<br />
<br />
To him, the items of this room are merely "a wasteful gathering". It's merely a somber room, some expensive furniture, and some fancy everyday items. To Kayneth who's been born into aristocracy, there's nothing he can't stand more than originally common things being dressed up in fancy outfits to falsely appear aristocratic. But right now that's exactly what this hotel room is like. There isn't the slightest bit of historical background nor cultural heritage to this room. It is merely a pigsty decorated by a luxurious appearance.<br />
<br />
But the instigator of this lowly feeling is not limited to just this hotel; this extremely tiny island nation known as Japan is filled with things to leave Kayneth with an unhappy, ugly feeling.<br />
<br />
Even the tiny island of Hong Kong can give off a very local, folk-style feeling. But right now Fuyuki's Shinto does not show a bit of its local culture. Like now, overlooking the city's night scenery from a high spot, there is no way for you to guess exactly in which city of which country you are. Simply gathering the most common items and putting them together--if he were to be asked what exactly this city is, Kayneth would say it is merely like a mountain of rubbish.<br />
<br />
If this eastern-most island nation preserved its original, honest backwater fishing village feeling then it would be much more interesting than it is now.... But unfortunately when it comes to the ability to comprehend things like this, a race like the Japanese probably could not do it. This undeveloped country which did not even have a constitution a hundred years ago wants to forge forward and compete with western countries by purely relying on technological science and financial development, as if they wanted to unabashedly force their way into the ranks of the developed countries. It is indeed very difficult to speak reason with these people.<br />
<br />
Kayneth used a finger to gently tap his head which has a slight headache due to his annoyance and sighed irately.<br />
<br />
In reality, he isn't the type of person to get upset over small things such as these, but something else is the cause of his irritation.<br />
<br />
The wide screen TV in front of him suddenly stopped its late night program and began broadcasting urgent news. The newscaster is at the scene live reporting on an explosion caused by sources unknown on a warehouse street by the coastline of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
According to nearby residents who heard the explosion, firetrucks were on the scene about four hours ago. Although there is no news yet, those police who've already begun their investigation on-site are definitely hiding their findings. How can the ignorant, common people be able to make a correct judgment on something that surpasses their knowledge?<br />
<br />
It's not simple being the supervisor in the Holy Church either. To count the time, within 30 minutes after Kayneth canceled the barrier, all the cover-up tasks had been completed.<br />
<br />
Now the entirity of the truth lies solely in the memories those few who were present. One of those people was Kayneth, Servant Lancer--heroic spirit Diarmuid O'Dyna's Master.<br />
<br />
The beginning of the long awaited Heaven's Feel. And the thoroughly prepared for first battle. Although the results are different from his expectations.<br />
<br />
Even in his youth, Kayneth Archibald appeared to be more outstanding than other kids. No matter what the problem is, nobody could find a better solution than Kayneth's; an opponent who can win against him in a competition is non-existent.<br />
<br />
Yet his effort had not surpassed the normal sense of purpose. Simply believing that his research results would be better than someone else's at some place, some time. That was all.<br />
<br />
Because of that, Kayneth was already seen as a "prodigy" by others in his youth.<br />
<br />
This fact is known by everyone. Nobody had any doubts about his title of "prodigy", and nothing had ever threatened his position as "prodigy". So there was no need for him to be proud or egotistic, he simply enjoyed his deserved title as "prodigy".<br />
<br />
He has never been in a tight spot nor has he been extremely frustrated. In the world of the young Kayneth, he was the master of everything. There isn't a need to doubt this in the slightest. He was a talented magus prodigy. He was also the heir of the well-known Archibald family. Not only did he inherit the magic crest passed down through the generations, he himself possessed talent rarely witnessed in this world. All of these "facts" made all the honors received by Kayneth seem matter-of-fact. So as to believing that there's nothing in this world Kayneth cannot achieve with his power, this kind of self-confidence is not unfounded. This is not the mistake of Kayneth himself, but the common knowledge of all those around him.<br />
<br />
Even in the busy Clock Tower amongst the numerous, successful researchers, his crowning to the famous title Lord El-Melloi by a huge lead made everyone nod approvingly. But to Kayneth who has become used to being called "prodigy", to him who's always been the target of admiration and jealousy, Kayneth did not feel the slightest feeling of satisfaction or accomplishment. All of this is merely life's "inevitable result" to him.<br />
<br />
The past was like that, and the future will definitely be like that. This is a sacred and inviolable "agreement of life", to Kayneth there is no doubt about that.<br />
<br />
Because of that, to him who can already predict the entire world--if a very rare, to the point of impossible, "accident" occurred, then that is the chaos Kayneth absolutely cannot tolerate; it is an insult and blasphemy to God's order.<br />
<br />
Such as--<br />
<br />
The Servant, Saber, who has clearly been caught in his palm, escaped so very easily. Such an unspeakable inconceivability.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, come."<br />
<br />
"--Yes, awaiting orders."<br />
<br />
As soon as the words left his mouth, the handsome heroic spirit appeared in front of Kayneth in his stooping body. To Kayneth who is the main lecturer of spirit conjuring, speaking directly with the spiritual form poses no trouble, and is in fact very familiar. But a conversation like this face-to-face is very rare.<br />
<br />
At least, if his Servant is face to face with him, Kayneth can observe the most minute changes in his expression while conversing with him. As for calling this type of activity a conversation--it might be more fitting to call it an interrogation instead.<br />
<br />
"Thanks for your hard work tonight. I was able to witness very well the might of Diarmuid O'Dyna's twin spears."<br />
<br />
"Thank you, Master."<br />
<br />
Lancer replied simply and frankly. He did not feel proud upon hearing the compliment, nor did he show telltale signs of happiness, nor did he seem dissatisfied. He only accepted it with the stringent humility of a knight.<br />
<br />
But to the eyes of Kayneth, this definitely was not Lancer's normal expression--he's hiding something.<br />
<br />
"Ah, please answer my question honestly. ...You, what do you plan on doing?"<br />
<br />
"...You, what do you mean?"<br />
<br />
Even faced with Kayneth's sudden question with an air of interrogation, Lancer still kept his very cautious attitude.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, you swore to me as a Servant. To do everything in your power to help me attain victory in the Heaven's Feel. Right?"<br />
<br />
"Yes, that is correct."<br />
<br />
"Then why are you not serious about this?"<br />
<br />
Even being scolded so by Kayneth, Lancer did not show the faintest expressions of anger or guilt, he only kept his head lowered with a serious face. Perhaps he was long since prepared for this interrogation.<br />
<br />
"...I only did it for the Knight's honor. Not for viewing the battle as a game."<br />
<br />
"Oh? Not admitting it?"<br />
<br />
Kayneth made a disdainful grunting sound, then continued the questions.<br />
<br />
"Then, let me ask you, why did you let Saber go?"<br />
<br />
"That's because--"<br />
<br />
"You had overwhelming advantage more than once, but both times you did not strike, do you really want me to control you with a Command Mantra?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Lancer had no response this time, he only held his silence.<br />
<br />
"I'll say it again. I witnessed all of tonight's battle. Only because of this am I able to ask these questions. Lancer, do you feel that battles are 'fun'?"<br />
<br />
Looking at the silent knight with his head lowered, Kayneth sneered and continued.<br />
<br />
"Are you that happy? To fight with Saber. To the point of not being able to bring yourself to finish her off?"<br />
<br />
To a bystander, they might praise Lancer's bravery and finesse in battle. But from the Master, Kayneth's point of view, bravery and finesse without any results--this point enrages him.<br />
<br />
The original relic prepared to summon his preferred heroic spirit Alexander was stolen by his ungrateful student, Waver Velvet. But this Waver's power does not match at all with that of Alexander's, in the end being unable to control his own Servant and causing Alexander to go on a rampage. Because of Waver's uselessness, the situation then descended into a chaotic status, destroying Kayneth's Lancer's chance at victory... Kayneth has never had so much bad luck. And the cause of all of this is Waver alone, but being angry at a person not in front of him is useless. He can only store this anger inside of him, waiting for his time to face Waver in battle when he could dispel all this anger at him. Regarding this sort of "external anger" Kayneth is very realistic, calm, and brutal.<br />
<br />
But, conversely, Kayneth has no method of controlling his "internal anger". To Kayneth who has led a life of being admired, who has never had any contact with defeat his entire life, whether himself or a subordinate--even if only a little bit--anything that does not meet his expectations is definitely not allowed. For him who has been successful all his life, who has never faced any setbacks; he is very weak against defeat.<br />
<br />
So, to Kayneth, right now, between the enemy Waver who obstructed his obtaining of victory and Lancer who was unable to bring him victory, the latter enrages him more.<br />
<br />
"...I'm honestly very sorry. Master."<br />
<br />
Noticing Kayneth's anger, Lancer bowed his head deeply and apologized in a serious tone.<br />
<br />
"I swear on my reputation as a knight, I will bring you Saber's head. Please believe me no matter what."<br />
<br />
"There's no need to swear to me again! That is only the natural result!"<br />
<br />
Kayneth, who had gradually became excited, used an angry voice to suppress Lancer's apologetic voice.<br />
<br />
"You already swore to me. That you would bring me, Kayneth El-Melloi, the Holy Grail! In other words, you will destroy the six other Servants; they mean the same thing. This is the entire battle's premise.<br />
<br />
But what you are saying now... is that oath aimed at victory against Saber alone? This falls far short of the agreement at the start. What's wrong with you?"<br />
<br />
"--I think you're the one that has something wrong with him, Kayneth El-Melloi."<br />
<br />
It's neither Lancer nor Kayneth, but the voice of a third person. Nobody knows where the woman who emerged from the bedroom began to hear the Servant and Master's conversation.<br />
<br />
Although sporting long, almost flame-like red hair, she gives off the feeling of an exotic, icy beauty. She looks to be a bit younger than Kayneth, a high class lady perhaps only around twenty years of age. One can tell at a glance that she's a sentimental and prestigious aristocrat. And the temperamental authority emanating from her severe eyes make her seem like an empress.<br />
<br />
Her eyes that look as if they are scolding a subordinate are looking at only one person--Kayneth.<br />
<br />
"Lancer has done very well. It's you who is misjudging the situation."<br />
<br />
<br />
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<div>--149 : 47 : 12<br />
<br />
Looking down from the 32nd floor--the top floor--of Fuyuki's Hyatt hotel. There is no building taller than this in all of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
But this title of the highest building will soon become that of the soon-to-be completed Shinto shopping center. But because the Shinto shopping center is still under construction, this Hyatt hotel is the top for already completed buildings.<br />
<br />
Accompanying the unstoppable growth of Shinto, there will be more and more new hotels. But the Hyatt hotel which has the most advanced facilities and best service standards will not give up this spot to anyone else. It's not only the hotel's managers and staff who think so; but even the hotel's customers are amazed by Hyatt's high quality service and management.<br />
<br />
But not even living in such a luxurious room, sitting in the real-leather sofa by the window, eased Kayneth Archibald El-Melloi's depression in the slightest.<br />
<br />
To him, the items of this room are merely "a wasteful gathering". It's merely a somber room, some expensive furniture, and some fancy everyday items. To Kayneth who's been born into aristocracy, there's nothing he can't stand more than originally common things being dressed up in fancy outfits to falsely appear aristocratic. But right now that's exactly what this hotel room is like. There isn't the slightest bit of historical background nor cultural heritage to this room. It is merely a pigsty decorated by a luxurious appearance.<br />
<br />
But the instigator of this lowly feeling is not limited to just this hotel; this extremely tiny island nation known as Japan is filled with things to leave Kayneth with an unhappy, ugly feeling.<br />
<br />
Even the tiny island of Hong Kong can give off a very local, folk-style feeling. But right now Fuyuki's Shinto does not show a bit of its local culture. Like now, overlooking the city's night scenery from a high spot, there is no way for you to guess exactly in which city of which country you are. Simply gathering the most common items and putting them together--if he were to be asked what exactly this city is, Kayneth would say it is merely like a mountain of rubbish.<br />
<br />
If this eastern-most island nation preserved its original, honest backwater fishing village feeling then it would be much more interesting than it is now.... But unfortunately when it comes to the ability to comprehend things like this, a race like the Japanese probably could not do it. This undeveloped country which did not even have a constitution a hundred years ago wants to forge forward and compete with western countries by purely relying on technological science and financial development, as if they wanted to unabashedly force their way into the ranks of the developed countries. It is indeed very difficult to speak reason with these people.<br />
<br />
Kayneth used a finger to gently tap his head which has a slight headache due to his annoyance and sighed irately.<br />
<br />
In reality, he isn't the type of person to get upset over small things such as these, but something else is the cause of his irritation.<br />
<br />
The wide screen TV in front of him suddenly stopped its late night program and began broadcasting urgent news. The newscaster is at the scene live reporting on an explosion caused by sources unknown on a warehouse street by the coastline of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
According to nearby residents who heard the explosion, firetrucks were on the scene about four hours ago. Although there is no news yet, those police who've already begun their investigation on-site are definitely hiding their findings. How can the ignorant, common people be able to make a correct judgment on something that surpasses their knowledge?<br />
<br />
It's not simple being the supervisor in the Holy Church either. To count the time, within 30 minutes after Kayneth canceled the barrier, all the cover-up tasks had been completed.<br />
<br />
Now the entirity of the truth lies solely in the memories those few who were present. One of those people was Kayneth, Servant Lancer--heroic spirit Diarmuid O'Dyna's Master.<br />
<br />
The beginning of the long awaited Heaven's Feel. And the thoroughly prepared for first battle. Although the results are different from his expectations.<br />
<br />
Even in his youth, Kayneth Archibald appeared to be more outstanding than other kids. No matter what the problem is, nobody could find a better solution than Kayneth's; an opponent who can win against him in a competition is non-existent.<br />
<br />
Yet his effort had not surpassed the normal sense of purpose. Simply believing that his research results would be better than someone else's at some place, some time. That was all.<br />
<br />
Because of that, Kayneth was already seen as a "prodigy" by others in his youth.<br />
<br />
This fact is known by everyone. Nobody had any doubts about his title of "prodigy", and nothing had ever threatened his position as "prodigy". So there was no need for him to be proud or egotistic, he simply enjoyed his deserved title as "prodigy".<br />
<br />
He has never been in a tight spot nor has he been extremely frustrated. In the world of the young Kayneth, he was the master of everything. There isn't a need to doubt this in the slightest. He was a talented magus prodigy. He was also the heir of the well-known Archibald family. Not only did he inherit the magic crest passed down through the generations, he himself possessed talent rarely witnessed in this world. All of these "facts" made all the honors received by Kayneth seem matter-of-fact. So as to believing that there's nothing in this world Kayneth cannot achieve with his power, this kind of self-confidence is not unfounded. This is not the mistake of Kayneth himself, but the common knowledge of all those around him.<br />
<br />
Even in the busy Clock Tower amongst the numerous, successful researchers, his crowning to the famous title Lord El-Melloi by a huge lead made everyone nod approvingly. But to Kayneth who has become used to being called "prodigy", to him who's always been the target of admiration and jealousy, Kayneth did not feel the slightest feeling of satisfaction or accomplishment. All of this is merely life's "inevitable result" to him.<br />
<br />
The past was like that, and the future will definitely be like that. This is a sacred and inviolable "agreement of life", to Kayneth there is no doubt about that.<br />
<br />
Because of that, to him who can already predict the entire world--if a very rare, to the point of impossible, "accident" occurred, then that is the chaos Kayneth absolutely cannot tolerate; it is an insult and blasphemy to God's order.<br />
<br />
Such as--<br />
<br />
The Servant, Saber, who has clearly been caught in his palm, escaped so very easily. Such an unspeakable inconceivability.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, come."<br />
<br />
"--Yes, awaiting orders."<br />
<br />
As soon as the words left his mouth, the handsome heroic spirit appeared in front of Kayneth in his stooping body. To Kayneth who is the main lecturer of spirit conjuring, speaking directly with the spiritual form poses no trouble, and is in fact very familiar. But a conversation like this face-to-face is very rare.<br />
<br />
At least, if his Servant is face to face with him, Kayneth can observe the most minute changes in his expression while conversing with him. As for calling this type of activity a conversation--it might be more fitting to call it an interrogation instead.<br />
<br />
"Thanks for your hard work tonight. I was able to witness very well the might of Diarmuid O'Dyna's twin spears."<br />
<br />
"Thank you, Master."<br />
<br />
Lancer replied simply and frankly. He did not feel proud upon hearing the compliment, nor did he show telltale signs of happiness, nor did he seem dissatisfied. He only accepted it with the stringent humility of a knight.<br />
<br />
But to the eyes of Kayneth, this definitely was not Lancer's normal expression--he's hiding something.<br />
<br />
"Ah, please answer my question honestly. ...You, what do you plan on doing?"<br />
<br />
"...You, what do you mean?"<br />
<br />
Even faced with Kayneth's sudden question with an air of interrogation, Lancer still kept his very cautious attitude.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, you swore to me as a Servant. To do everything in your power to help me attain victory in the Heaven's Feel. Right?"<br />
<br />
"Yes, that is correct."<br />
<br />
"Then why are you not serious about this?"<br />
<br />
Even being scolded so by Kayneth, Lancer did not show the faintest expressions of anger or guilt, he only kept his head lowered with a serious face. Perhaps he was long since prepared for this interrogation.<br />
<br />
"...I only did it for the Knight's honor. Not for viewing the battle as a game."<br />
<br />
"Oh? Not admitting it?"<br />
<br />
Kayneth made a disdainful grunting sound, then continued the questions.<br />
<br />
"Then, let me ask you, why did you let Saber go?"<br />
<br />
"That's because--"<br />
<br />
"You had overwhelming advantage more than once, but both times you did not strike, do you really want me to control you with a Command Mantra?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Lancer had no response this time, he only held his silence.<br />
<br />
"I'll say it again. I witnessed all of tonight's battle. Only because of this am I able to ask these questions. Lancer, do you feel that battles are 'fun'?"<br />
<br />
Looking at the silent knight with his head lowered, Kayneth sneered and continued.<br />
<br />
"Are you that happy? To fight with Saber. To the point of not being able to bring yourself to finish her off?"<br />
<br />
To a bystander, they might praise Lancer's bravery and finesse in battle. But from the Master, Kayneth's point of view, bravery and finesse without any results--this point enrages him.<br />
<br />
The original relic prepared to summon his preferred heroic spirit Alexander was stolen by his ungrateful student, Waver Velvet. But this Waver's power does not match at all with that of Alexander's, in the end being unable to control his own Servant and causing Alexander to go on a rampage. Because of Waver's uselessness, the situation then descended into a chaotic status, destroying Kayneth's Lancer's chance at victory... Kayneth has never had so much bad luck. And the cause of all of this is Waver alone, but being angry at a person not in front of him is useless. He can only store this anger inside of him, waiting for his time to face Waver in battle when he could dispel all this anger at him. Regarding this sort of "external anger" Kayneth is very realistic, calm, and brutal.<br />
<br />
But, conversely, Kayneth has no method of controlling his "internal anger". To Kayneth who has led a life of being admired, who has never had any contact with defeat his entire life, whether himself or a subordinate--even if only a little bit--anything that does not meet his expectations is definitely not allowed. For him who has been successful all his life, who has never faced any setbacks; he is very weak against defeat.<br />
<br />
So, to Kayneth, right now, between the enemy Waver who obstructed his obtaining of victory and Lancer who was unable to bring him victory, the latter enrages him more.<br />
<br />
"...I'm honestly very sorry. Master."<br />
<br />
Noticing Kayneth's anger, Lancer bowed his head deeply and apologized in a serious tone.<br />
<br />
"I swear on my reputation as a knight, I will bring you Saber's head. Please believe me no matter what."<br />
<br />
"There's no need to swear to me again! That is only the natural result!"<br />
<br />
Kayneth, who had gradually became excited, used an angry voice to suppress Lancer's apologetic voice.<br />
<br />
"You already swore to me. That you would bring me, Kayneth El-Melloi, the Holy Grail! In other words, you will destroy the six other Servants; they mean the same thing. This is the entire battle's premise.<br />
<br />
But what you are saying now... is that oath aimed at victory against Saber alone? This falls far short of the agreement at the start. What's wrong with you?"<br />
<br />
"--I think you're the one that has something wrong with him, Kayneth El-Melloi."<br />
<br />
It's neither Lancer nor Kayneth, but the voice of a third person. Nobody knows where the woman who emerged from the bedroom began to hear the Servant and Master's conversation.<br />
<br />
Although sporting long, almost flame-like red hair, she gives off the feeling of an exotic, icy beauty. She looks to be a bit younger than Kayneth, a high class lady perhaps only around twenty years of age. One can tell at a glance that she's a sentimental and prestigious aristocrat. And the temperamental authority emanating from her severe eyes make her seem like an empress.<br />
<br />
Her eyes that look as if they are scolding a subordinate are looking at only one person--Kayneth.<br />
<br />
"Lancer has done very well. It's you who is misjudging the situation."</div>WingZerohttps://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_2&diff=33877Fate/Zero:Act 5 Part 22008-09-07T22:35:03Z<p>WingZero: </p>
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<div>--149 : 47 : 12<br />
<br />
Looking down from the 32nd floor--the top floor--of Fuyuki's Hyatt hotel. There is no building taller than this in all of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
But this title of the highest building will soon become that of the soon-to-be completed Shinto shopping center. But because the Shinto shopping center is still under construction, this Hyatt hotel is the top for already completed buildings.<br />
<br />
Accompanying the unstoppable growth of Shinto, there will be more and more new hotels. But the Hyatt hotel which has the most advanced facilities and best service standards will not give up this spot to anyone else. It's not only the hotel's managers and staff who think so; but even the hotel's customers are amazed by Hyatt's high quality service and management.<br />
<br />
But not even living in such a luxurious room, sitting in the real-leather sofa by the window, eased Kayneth Archibald El-Melloi's depression in the slightest.<br />
<br />
To him, the items of this room are merely "a wasteful gathering". It's merely a somber room, some expensive furniture, and some fancy everyday items. To Kayneth who's been born into aristocracy, there's nothing he can't stand more than originally common things being dressed up in fancy outfits to falsely appear aristocratic. But right now that's exactly what this hotel room is like. There isn't the slightest bit of historical background nor cultural heritage to this room. It is merely a pigsty decorated by a luxurious appearance.<br />
<br />
But the instigator of this lowly feeling is not limited to just this hotel; this extremely tiny island nation known as Japan is filled with things to leave Kayneth with an unhappy, ugly feeling.<br />
<br />
Even the tiny island of Hong Kong can give off a very local, folk-style feeling. But right now Fuyuki's Shinto does not show a bit of its local culture. Like now, overlooking the city's night scenery from a high spot, there is no way for you to guess exactly in which city of which country you are. Simply gathering the most common items and putting them together--if he were to be asked what exactly this city is, Kayneth would say it is merely like a mountain of rubbish.<br />
<br />
If this eastern-most island nation preserved its original, honest backwater fishing village feeling then it would be much more interesting than it is now.... But unfortunately when it comes to the ability to comprehend things like this, a race like the Japanese probably could not do it. This undeveloped country which did not even have a constitution a hundred years ago wants to forge forward and compete with western countries by purely relying on technological science and financial development, as if they wanted to unabashedly force their way into the ranks of the developed countries. It is indeed very difficult to speak reason with these people.<br />
<br />
Kayneth used a finger to gently tap his head which has a slight headache due to his annoyance and sighed irately.<br />
<br />
In reality, he isn't the type of person to get upset over small things such as these, but something else is the cause of his irritation.<br />
<br />
The wide screen TV in front of him suddenly stopped its late night program and began broadcasting urgent news. The newscaster is at the scene live reporting on an explosion caused by sources unknown on a warehouse street by the coastline of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
According to nearby residents who heard the explosion, firetrucks were on the scene about four hours ago. Although there is no news yet, those police who've already begun their investigation on-site are definitely hiding their findings. How can the ignorant, common people be able to make a correct judgment on something that surpasses their knowledge?<br />
<br />
It's not simple being the supervisor in the Holy Church either. To count the time, within 30 minutes after Kayneth canceled the barrier, all the cover-up tasks had been completed.<br />
<br />
Now the entirity of the truth lies solely in the memories those few who were present. One of those people was Kayneth, Servant Lancer--heroic spirit Diarmuid O'Dyna's Master.<br />
<br />
The beginning of the long awaited Heaven's Feel. And the thoroughly prepared for first battle. Although the results are different from his expectations.<br />
<br />
Even in his youth, Kayneth Archibald appeared to be more outstanding than other kids. No matter what the problem is, nobody could find a better solution than Kayneth's; an opponent who can win against him in a competition is non-existent.<br />
<br />
Yet his effort had not surpassed the normal sense of purpose. Simply believing that his research results would be better than someone else's at some place, some time. That was all.<br />
<br />
Because of that, Kayneth was already seen as a "prodigy" by others in his youth.<br />
<br />
This fact is known by everyone. Nobody had any doubts about his title of "prodigy", and nothing had ever threatened his position as "prodigy". So there was no need for him to be proud or egotistic, he simply enjoyed his deserved title as "prodigy".<br />
<br />
He has never been in a tight spot nor has he been extremely frustrated. In the world of the young Kayneth, he was the master of everything. There isn't a need to doubt this in the slightest. He was a talented magus prodigy. He was also the heir of the well-known Archibald family. Not only did he inherit the magic crest passed down through the generations, he himself possessed talent rarely witnessed in this world. All of these "facts" made all the honors received by Kayneth seem matter-of-fact. So as to believing that there's nothing in this world Kayneth cannot achieve with his power, this kind of self-confidence is not unfounded. This is not the mistake of Kayneth himself, but the common knowledge of all those around him.<br />
<br />
Even in the busy Clock Tower amongst the numerous, successful researchers, his crowning to the famous title Lord El-Melloi by a huge lead made everyone nod approvingly. But to Kayneth who has become used to being called "prodigy", to him who's always been the target of admiration and jealousy, Kayneth did not feel the slightest feeling of satisfaction or accomplishment. All of this is merely life's "inevitable result" to him.<br />
<br />
The past was like that, and the future will definitely be like that. This is a sacred and inviolable "agreement of life", to Kayneth there is no doubt about that.<br />
<br />
Because of that, to him who can already predict the entire world--if a very rare, to the point of impossible, "accident" occurred, then that is the chaos Kayneth absolutely cannot tolerate; it is an insult and blasphemy to God's order.<br />
<br />
Such as...<br />
<br />
The Servant, Saber, who has clearly been caught in his palm, escaped so very easily. Such an unspeakable inconceivability.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, come."<br />
<br />
"--Yes, awaiting orders."<br />
<br />
As soon as the words left his mouth, the handsome heroic spirit appeared in front of Kayneth in his stooping body. To Kayneth who is the main lecturer of spirit conjuring, speaking directly with the spiritual form poses no trouble, and is in fact very familiar. But a conversation like this face-to-face is very rare.<br />
<br />
At least, if his Servant is face to face with him, Kayneth can observe the most minute changes in his expression while conversing with him. As for calling this type of activity a conversation--it might be more fitting to call it an interrogation instead.<br />
<br />
"Thanks for your hard work tonight. I was able to witness very well the might of Diarmuid O'Dyna's twin spears."<br />
<br />
"Thank you, Master."<br />
<br />
Lancer replied simply and frankly. He did not feel proud upon hearing the compliment, nor did he show telltale signs of happiness, nor did he seem dissatisfied. He only accepted it with the stringent humility of a knight.<br />
<br />
But to the eyes of Kayneth, this definitely was not Lancer's normal expression--he's hiding something.<br />
<br />
"Ah, please answer my question honestly. ...You, what do you plan on doing?"<br />
<br />
"...You, what do you mean?"<br />
<br />
Even faced with Kayneth's sudden question with an air of interrogation, Lancer still kept his very cautious attitude.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, you swore to me as a Servant. To do everything in your power to help me attain victory in the Heaven's Feel. Right?"<br />
<br />
"Yes, that is correct."<br />
<br />
"Then why are you not serious about this?"<br />
<br />
Even being scolded so by Kayneth, Lancer did not show the faintest expressions of anger or guilt, he only kept his head lowered with a serious face. Perhaps he was long since prepared for this interrogation.<br />
<br />
"...I only did it for the Knight's honor. Not for viewing the battle as a game."<br />
<br />
"Oh? Not admitting it?"<br />
<br />
Kayneth made a disdainful grunting sound, then continued the questions.<br />
<br />
"Then, let me ask you, why did you let Saber go?"<br />
<br />
"That's because--"<br />
<br />
"You had overwhelming advantage more than once, but both times you did not strike, do you really want me to control you with a Command Mantra?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Lancer had no response this time, he only held his silence.<br />
<br />
"I'll say it again. I witnessed all of tonight's battle. Only because of this am I able to ask these questions. Lancer, do you feel that battles are 'fun'?"<br />
<br />
Looking at the silent knight with his head lowered, Kayneth sneered and continued.<br />
<br />
"Are you that happy? To fight with Saber. To the point of not being able to bring yourself to finish her off?"<br />
<br />
To a bystander, they might praise Lancer's bravery and finesse in battle. But from the Master, Kayneth's point of view, bravery and finesse without any results--this point enrages him.<br />
<br />
The original relic prepared to summon his preferred heroic spirit Alexander was stolen by his ungrateful student, Waver Velvet. But this Waver's power does not match at all with that of Alexander's, in the end being unable to control his own Servant and causing Alexander to go on a rampage. Because of Waver's uselessness, the situation then descended into a chaotic status, destroying Kayneth's Lancer's chance at victory... Kayneth has never had so much bad luck. And the cause of all of this is Waver alone, but being angry at a person not in front of him is useless. He can only store this anger inside of him, waiting for his time to face Waver in battle when he could dispel all this anger at him. Regarding this sort of "external anger" Kayneth is very realistic, calm, and brutal.<br />
<br />
But, conversely, Kayneth has no method of controlling his "internal anger". To Kayneth who has led a life of being admired, who has never had any contact with defeat his entire life, whether himself or a subordinate--even if only a little bit--anything that does not meet his expectations is definitely not allowed. For him who has been successful all his life, who has never faced any setbacks; he is very weak against defeat.<br />
<br />
So, to Kayneth, right now, between the enemy Waver who obstructed his obtaining of victory and Lancer who was unable to bring him victory, the latter enrages him more.<br />
<br />
"...I'm honestly very sorry. Master."<br />
<br />
Noticing Kayneth's anger, Lancer bowed his head deeply and apologized in a serious tone.<br />
<br />
"I swear on my reputation as a knight, I will bring you Saber's head. Please believe me no matter what."<br />
<br />
"There's no need to swear to me again! That is only the natural result!"<br />
<br />
Kayneth, who had gradually became excited, used an angry voice to suppress Lancer's apologetic voice.<br />
<br />
"You already swore to me. That you would bring me, Kayneth El-Melloi, the Holy Grail! In other words, you will destroy the six other Servants; they mean the same thing. This is the entire battle's premise.<br />
<br />
But what you are saying now... is that oath aimed at victory against Saber alone? This falls far short of the agreement at the start. What's wrong with you?"<br />
<br />
"--I think you're the one that has something wrong with him, Kayneth El-Melloi."<br />
<br />
It's neither Lancer nor Kayneth, but the voice of a third person. Nobody knows where the woman who emerged from the bedroom began to hear the Servant and Master's conversation.<br />
<br />
Although sporting long, almost flame-like red hair, she gives off the feeling of an exotic, icy beauty. She looks to be a bit younger than Kayneth, a high class lady perhaps only around twenty years of age. One can tell at a glance that she's a sentimental and prestigious aristocrat. And the temperamental authority emanating from her severe eyes make her seem like an empress.<br />
<br />
Her eyes that look as if they are scolding a subordinate are looking at only one person--Kayneth.<br />
<br />
"Lancer has done very well. It's you who is misjudging the situation."</div>WingZerohttps://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Fate/Zero:Act_5_Part_2&diff=33876Fate/Zero:Act 5 Part 22008-09-07T22:34:08Z<p>WingZero: New page: --149 : 47 : 12 Looking down from the 32nd floor--the top floor--of Fuyuki's Hyatt hotel. There is no building taller than this in all of Fuyuki. But this title of the highest building...</p>
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<div>--149 : 47 : 12<br />
<br />
Looking down from the 32nd floor--the top floor--of Fuyuki's Hyatt hotel. There is no building taller than this in all of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
But this title of the highest building will soon become that of the soon-to-be completed Shinto shopping center. But because the Shinto shopping center is still under construction, this Hyatt hotel is the top for already completed buildings.<br />
<br />
Accompanying the unstoppable growth of Shinto, there will be more and more new hotels. But the Hyatt hotel which has the most advanced facilities and best service standards will not give up this spot to anyone else. It's not only the hotel's managers and staff who think so; but even the hotel's customers are amazed by Hyatt's high quality service and management.<br />
<br />
But not even living in such a luxurious room, sitting in the real-leather sofa by the window, eased Kayneth Archibald El-Melloi's depression in the slightest.<br />
<br />
To him, the items of this room are merely "a wasteful gathering". It's merely a somber room, some expensive furniture, and some fancy everyday items. To Kayneth who's been born into aristocracy, there's nothing he can't stand more than originally common things being dressed up in fancy outfits to falsely appear aristocratic. But right now that's exactly what this hotel room is like. There isn't the slightest bit of historical background nor cultural heritage to this room. It is merely a pigsty decorated by a luxurious appearance.<br />
<br />
But the instigator of this lowly feeling is not limited to just this hotel; this extremely tiny island nation known as Japan is filled with things to leave Kayneth with an unhappy, ugly feeling.<br />
<br />
Even the tiny island of Hong Kong can give off a very local, folk-style feeling. But right now Fuyuki's Shinto does not show a bit of its local culture. Like now, overlooking the city's night scenery from a high spot, there is no way for you to guess exactly in which city of which country you are. Simply gathering the most common items and putting them together--if he were to be asked what exactly this city is, Kayneth would say it is merely like a mountain of rubbish.<br />
<br />
If this eastern-most island nation preserved its original, honest backwater fishing village feeling then it would be much more interesting than it is now.... But unfortunately when it comes to the ability to comprehend things like this, a race like the Japanese probably could not do it. This undeveloped country which did not even have a constitution a hundred years ago wants to forge forward and compete with western countries by purely relying on technological science and financial development, as if they wanted to unabashedly force their way into the ranks of the developed countries. It is indeed very difficult to speak reason with these people.<br />
<br />
Kayneth used a finger to gently tap his head which has a slight headache due to his annoyance and sighed irately.<br />
<br />
In reality, he isn't the type of person to get upset over small things such as these, but something else is the cause of his irritation.<br />
<br />
The wide screen TV in front of him suddenly stopped its late night program and began broadcasting urgent news. The newscaster is at the scene live reporting on an explosion caused by sources unknown on a warehouse street by the coastline of Fuyuki.<br />
<br />
According to nearby residents who heard the explosion, firetrucks were on the scene about four hours ago. Although there is no news yet, those police who've already begun their investigation on-site are definitely hiding their findings. How can the ignorant, common people be able to make a correct judgment on something that surpasses their knowledge?<br />
<br />
It's not simple being the supervisor in the Holy Church either. To count the time, within 30 minutes after Kayneth canceled the barrier, all the cover-up tasks had been completed.<br />
<br />
Now the entirity of the truth lies solely in the memories those few who were present. One of those people was Kayneth, Servant Lancer--heroic spirit Diarmuid O'Dyna's Master.<br />
<br />
The beginning of the long awaited Heaven's Feel. And the thoroughly prepared for first battle. Although the results are different from his expectations.<br />
<br />
Even in his youth, Kayneth Archibald appeared to be more outstanding than other kids. No matter what the problem is, nobody could find a better solution than Kayneth's; an opponent who can win against him in a competition is non-existent.<br />
<br />
Yet his effort had not surpassed the normal sense of purpose. Simply believing that his research results would be better than someone else's at some place, some time. That was all.<br />
<br />
Because of that, Kayneth was already seen as a "prodigy" by others in his youth.<br />
<br />
This fact is known by everyone. Nobody had any doubts about his title of "prodigy", and nothing had ever threatened his position as "prodigy". So there was no need for him to be proud or egotistic, he simply enjoyed his deserved title as "prodigy".<br />
<br />
He has never been in a tight spot nor has he been extremely frustrated. In the world of the young Kayneth, he was the master of everything. There isn't a need to doubt this in the slightest. He was a talented magus prodigy. He was also the heir of the well-known Archibald family. Not only did he inherit the magic crest passed down through the generations, he himself possessed talent rarely witnessed in this world. All of these "facts" made all the honors received by Kayneth seem matter-of-fact. So as to believing that there's nothing in this world Kayneth cannot achieve with his power, this kind of self-confidence is not unfounded. This is not the mistake of Kayneth himself, but the common knowledge of all those around him.<br />
<br />
Even in the busy Clock Tower amongst the numerous, successful researchers, his crowning to the famous title Lord El-Melloi by a huge lead made everyone nod approvingly. But to Kayneth who has become used to being called "prodigy", to him who's always been the target of admiration and jealousy, Kayneth did not feel the slightest feeling of satisfaction or accomplishment. All of this is merely life's "inevitable result" to him.<br />
<br />
The past was like that, and the future will definitely be like that. This is a sacred and inviolable "agreement of life", to Kayneth there is no doubt about that.<br />
<br />
Because of that, to him who can already predict the entire world--if a very rare, to the point of impossible, "accident" occurred, then that is the chaos Kayneth absolutely cannot tolerate; it is an insult and blasphemy to God's order.<br />
<br />
Such as--<br />
<br />
The Servant, Saber, who has clearly been caught in his palm, escaped so very easily. Such an unspeakable inconceivability.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, come."<br />
<br />
"--Yes, awaiting orders."<br />
<br />
As soon as the words left his mouth, the handsome heroic spirit appeared in front of Kayneth in his stooping body. To Kayneth who is the main lecturer of spirit conjuring, speaking directly with the spiritual form poses no trouble, and is in fact very familiar. But a conversation like this face-to-face is very rare.<br />
<br />
At least, if his Servant is face to face with him, Kayneth can observe the most minute changes in his expression while conversing with him. As for calling this type of activity a conversation--it might be more fitting to call it an interrogation instead.<br />
<br />
"Thanks for your hard work tonight. I was able to witness very well the might of Diarmuid O'Dyna's twin spears."<br />
<br />
"Thank you, Master."<br />
<br />
Lancer replied simply and frankly. He did not feel proud upon hearing the compliment, nor did he show telltale signs of happiness, nor did he seem dissatisfied. He only accepted it with the stringent humility of a knight.<br />
<br />
But to the eyes of Kayneth, this definitely was not Lancer's normal expression--he's hiding something.<br />
<br />
"Ah, please answer my question honestly. ...You, what do you plan on doing?"<br />
<br />
"...You, what do you mean?"<br />
<br />
Even faced with Kayneth's sudden question with an air of interrogation, Lancer still kept his very cautious attitude.<br />
<br />
"Lancer, you swore to me as a Servant. To do everything in your power to help me attain victory in the Heaven's Feel. Right?"<br />
<br />
"Yes, that is correct."<br />
<br />
"Then why are you not serious about this?"<br />
<br />
Even being scolded so by Kayneth, Lancer did not show the faintest expressions of anger or guilt, he only kept his head lowered with a serious face. Perhaps he was long since prepared for this interrogation.<br />
<br />
"...I only did it for the Knight's honor. Not for viewing the battle as a game."<br />
<br />
"Oh? Not admitting it?"<br />
<br />
Kayneth made a disdainful grunting sound, then continued the questions.<br />
<br />
"Then, let me ask you, why did you let Saber go?"<br />
<br />
"That's because--"<br />
<br />
"You had overwhelming advantage more than once, but both times you did not strike, do you really want me to control you with a Command Mantra?"<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Lancer had no response this time, he only held his silence.<br />
<br />
"I'll say it again. I witnessed all of tonight's battle. Only because of this am I able to ask these questions. Lancer, do you feel that battles are 'fun'?"<br />
<br />
Looking at the silent knight with his head lowered, Kayneth sneered and continued.<br />
<br />
"Are you that happy? To fight with Saber. To the point of not being able to bring yourself to finish her off?"<br />
<br />
To a bystander, they might praise Lancer's bravery and finesse in battle. But from the Master, Kayneth's point of view, bravery and finesse without any results--this point enrages him.<br />
<br />
The original relic prepared to summon his preferred heroic spirit Alexander was stolen by his ungrateful student, Waver Velvet. But this Waver's power does not match at all with that of Alexander's, in the end being unable to control his own Servant and causing Alexander to go on a rampage. Because of Waver's uselessness, the situation then descended into a chaotic status, destroying Kayneth's Lancer's chance at victory... Kayneth has never had so much bad luck. And the cause of all of this is Waver alone, but being angry at a person not in front of him is useless. He can only store this anger inside of him, waiting for his time to face Waver in battle when he could dispel all this anger at him. Regarding this sort of "external anger" Kayneth is very realistic, calm, and brutal.<br />
<br />
But, conversely, Kayneth has no method of controlling his "internal anger". To Kayneth who has led a life of being admired, who has never had any contact with defeat his entire life, whether himself or a subordinate--even if only a little bit--anything that does not meet his expectations is definitely not allowed. For him who has been successful all his life, who has never faced any setbacks; he is very weak against defeat.<br />
<br />
So, to Kayneth, right now, between the enemy Waver who obstructed his obtaining of victory and Lancer who was unable to bring him victory, the latter enrages him more.<br />
<br />
"...I'm honestly very sorry. Master."<br />
<br />
Noticing Kayneth's anger, Lancer bowed his head deeply and apologized in a serious tone.<br />
<br />
"I swear on my reputation as a knight, I will bring you Saber's head. Please believe me no matter what."<br />
<br />
"There's no need to swear to me again! That is only the natural result!"<br />
<br />
Kayneth, who had gradually became excited, used an angry voice to suppress Lancer's apologetic voice.<br />
<br />
"You already swore to me. That you would bring me, Kayneth El-Melloi, the Holy Grail! In other words, you will destroy the six other Servants; they mean the same thing. This is the entire battle's premise.<br />
<br />
But what you are saying now... is that oath aimed at victory against Saber alone? This falls far short of the agreement at the start. What's wrong with you?"<br />
<br />
"--I think you're the one that has something wrong with him, Kayneth El-Melloi."<br />
<br />
It's neither Lancer nor Kayneth, but the voice of a third person. Nobody knows where the woman who emerged from the bedroom began to hear the Servant and Master's conversation.<br />
<br />
Although sporting long, almost flame-like red hair, she gives off the feeling of an exotic, icy beauty. She looks to be a bit younger than Kayneth, a high class lady perhaps only around twenty years of age. One can tell at a glance that she's a sentimental and prestigious aristocrat. And the temperamental authority emanating from her severe eyes make her seem like an empress.<br />
<br />
Her eyes that look as if they are scolding a subordinate are looking at only one person--Kayneth.<br />
<br />
"Lancer has done very well. It's you who is misjudging the situation."</div>WingZerohttps://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Fate/Zero:Act_1_Part_3&diff=20184Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 32007-09-03T20:43:35Z<p>WingZero: </p>
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At the same time, at the far away land of the east across the sea; another person is receiving the same report by the spy in England as Kiritsugu.<br />
<br />
Being a legitimate magus Tokiomi Tohsaka would not resort to using the new technology of the vulgar world like Kiritsugu. He is adept at using the Tohsaka family's exclusive secret technique of communicating over long distances, a jewel magic passed down through the generations.<br />
<br />
Towering in Miyamachou of Fuyuki is the Tohsaka mansion. In Tokiomi's workshop set up below ground, an installment of experimental equipment similar to what is commonly known as the black pendulum was prepared. The difference between common physics experimental equipment and this is that this pendulum's massive bob contains a magic jewel of the Tohsaka heirloom, and it was constructed so the ink flowing down from the string can moisten the jewel.<br />
<br />
The rock paired with the jewel of this pendulum is currently in the possession of Tohsaka's spy. If this rock was placed in front of a roller and start writing, the matching pendulum's jewel would start to undulate, the ink dripping down would write perfect and errorless text on the Rollin paper underneath. That's the type of structure it was.<br />
<br />
Right now the jewel on the pendulum and the rock on the other side of the globe in London are undulating in sync, and through watching this strange repetitive motion without a pattern, the reporter's writing began to smoothly and accurately resurface.<br />
<br />
Tokiomi, noticing this occurence, picked up the paper without waiting for the ink to completely dry and began browsing what was recorded on it.<br />
<br />
"--No matter how many times I look at this setup it always make me feel like it's unreliable."<br />
<br />
The Kotomine Kirei who's been standing guard off to the side all this time expressed unscrupulous sentiments.<br />
<br />
"Oh, so do you think fax is more convenient?<br />
<br />
If this method was used it would not matter even if the power was out, there won't be any breakdowns. There's also no need to worry about the report being divulged. Without need to rely on new technology, us magi have long ago possessed apparatus not inferior to modern tools today."<br />
<br />
Even so, as Kirei sees it fax that can be used by anyone is more convenient. "Anyone" can use it, this inevitability is definitely something that Tokiomi cannot comprehend. It's perfectly reasonable that the techniques and knowledge of aristocrats and commoners are different... even in the present, Tokiomi still bears this outdated mode of thinking, he is truly a legitimate "magus".<br />
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"The newest report from the "Clock Tower". The "genius" Lord El-Melloi seems to have obtained a lost relic. If that's the case then it's confirmed that he will be participating. Hmph, this is truly a thorny opponent. So it's clear, there are now five Masters including myself..."<br />
<br />
"It really makes me worry that there's still two positions empty until even now."<br />
<br />
"Why, it simply means there are no suitable bearers for the Command Seals. When time is running out, the Grail will randomly fill the seven slots regardless of quality. For the sake of having enough people, there should be two small characters. There's no need to be alert."<br />
<br />
That's really suited to Tokiomi's optimism. Having been his student for three years; Kirei now understands his master very well. Although he's very thorough in preparation, he has a habit of missing small details once in action, and taking care of these small details in his stead is probably his responsibility, Kirei has long since understood this.<br />
<br />
"But speaking of being careful--Kirei, nobody saw you as you entered this house, right? In appearance, we're already enemies."<br />
<br />
Completely according to Tohsaka Tokiomi's plan, the reality was twisted and announced. The Kirei who's been chosen by the Grail three years ago; according to Tokiomi's order carefully hid the insignia on his right hand, all the way up until this month before he announced the fact that the Command Seal is present on his hand. From that moment on, he severed his ties with Tokiomi as a contender for the Grail.<br />
<br />
"No need to worry. Regardless of being able to see or not, there are no familiars or spells surveying this house. I--"<br />
<br />
"--I guarantee that."<br />
<br />
The voice of the third person cut in, and at the same time a black shadow appeared beside Kirei.<br />
<br />
The heroic spirit that's been accompanying Kirei in spirit form all this time, has at this moment appeared in front of Tokiomi.<br />
<br />
That skinny and tall shadow has a great difference in prana compared to humans. He's "something inhuman". A weirdo wearing a long black cloak and a white skull-like mask to shield his features.<br />
<br />
Yes, he is the first heroic spirit to be summoned in the fourth Grail War, the Servant Assassin who made a contract with Kotomine Kirei--Hassan Sabaha.<br />
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"No matter what tricks they play, they cannot hide it from my -- the heroic spirit of the spy Hassan's eyes. My Master, Kirei does not have any aura of being followed by an enemy around him... you can relax."<br />
<br />
As if understanding Tokiomi's position was higher than that of his own master Kotomine Kirei; Assassin politely reported with a bow.<br />
<br />
And then Kirei said.<br />
<br />
"As soon as a Grail-summoned heroic spirit appears, no matter which class the heroic spirit belongs to, it would definitely be reported to father accurately and without error."<br />
<br />
Father Risei was the supervisor of the Grail War, appointed as the head priest of and dispatched to the Fuyuki Church. Currently he is in possession of a magical device known as the "spirit board". It has the function of displaying the attributes of the heroic spirits summoned by the Grail.<br />
<br />
The identity of Masters can only be confirmed by reports from people, but the quantity and class of appearing Servants, no matter where they are summoned; will definitely be displayed on the "spirit board", to grant the supervisor better control of the situation.<br />
<br />
"According to my father, my Assassin is the only Servant to have been summoned so far. Other magi taking action is still yet to come."<br />
<br />
"Yeah. But this is only a matter of timing. Sooner or later there will be familiars of other Masters coming and going around this room. Because here and the Matou mansion, as well as Einsbern's dwelling are already confirmed locations of Masters."<br />
<br />
Compared to the three imperial families, the advantage of foreign magi is that their place of concealment is unknown to others. Because of this, during the early stages of the Grail War, no matter what family it is they will use spies for reconnaissance.<br />
<br />
It's not like Kirei distrusts Tokiomi's information network, it's just that they have to be on guard for the possibility that the remaining two mystery Masters are using wise measures to conceal themselves. If facing against an opponent with this kind of strategy, Kirei's Servant Assassin can utilize his powers to the greatest limit.<br />
<br />
"You may leave. Assassin, continue keeping watch outside. Be very cautious."<br />
<br />
"Understood."<br />
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Receiving Kirei's command, Assassin once again assumed spirit form and left the room. For a Servant who is a spiritual entity to begin with, it is possible to transform freely between spirit form and physical form.<br />
<br />
Assassin has the special ability of "presence concealment" that other classes of heroic spirits do not have. He is unrivalled in being able to move undetected.<br />
<br />
To Kirei whose responsibility is not to pursue victory but to provide backup for Tokiomi, summoning Assassin was the best choice.<br />
<br />
That is the battle plan.<br />
<br />
First let Kirei's Assassin go around thoroughly investigating the battle stratagem of other Masters and their Servants' weaknesses. After obtaining a method of certain victory against each enemy in this manner then Tokiomi's Servant will be used to defeat each one accordingly.<br />
<br />
Because of this Tokiomi must summon a Servant possessing great offensive abilities. As for which heroic spirit he has his eye on, Kirei never heard him mention this.<br />
<br />
"The holy relic I prepared will arrive tomorrow morning."<br />
<br />
As if understanding Kirei's doubts from his expression, Tokiomi said so without waiting for him to ask.<br />
<br />
"I found what I was expecting. The Servant I will summon would certainly be advantageous against all of the enemies'. If it is a heroic spirit, then it will have no chance of victory against this guy."<br />
<br />
Tokiomi being secretly happy in this manner, his face was brimming with the unrivalled confidence he was born with.<br />
<br />
"The summoning ceremony will be held tonight -- if no other Masters are spying on us, Kirei, you can be present too, as well as your father."<br />
<br />
"Father too?"<br />
<br />
"Yes. If 'he' is successfully summoned, then our victory is assured. I want to share this happiness with everyone."<br />
<br />
This sort of haughty confidence can unconcealedly show what can be said to be Tohsaka Tokiomi's hereditary characteristic. Regarding his oversized ego, Kirei feels somewhat in awe yet somewhat in admiration too.<br />
<br />
Suddenly Kirei noticed the pendulum's jewel. The jewel's movement on the Rollin paper did not cease, it was continuously writing.<br />
<br />
"There seems to be more to come."<br />
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"Yeah, ah, this is the investigation regarding another matter. This isn't the newest information -- it's probably regarding my request for him to investigate Einsbern's Master.<br />
<br />
Information on the Einsbern family who's cut off all contact with the outside world is difficult to obtain even in London's Clock Tower. But Tokiomi has already said before there was a lead on that Master. Tokiomi rolled up the paper beside him and put it atop the writing table, then picked up the Rollin paper containing new text.<br />
<br />
"...This was something that happened nine years ago. The Einsberns who have been proud of their bloodline's purity suddenly found a magus from the outside to be their son-in-law. This has even instigated much debate within the Association at the time, but to be able to see the truth of this matter, other than me, would only be the old head of the Matou household.<br />
<br />
The magi of the Einsbern family who only excel in alchemy were not suited to combat since the start. This was also the contributing factor to their losses in the previous Grail Wars. These people seem to have finally lost their patience.<br />
<br />
This magus they found seems to really 'fit the requirements'."<br />
<br />
After browsing through the paper quickly while talking, Tokiomi passed the paper to Kirei. After seeing "Investigation report: Emiya Kiritsugu" as the title, Kirei's eyes narrowed slightly.<br />
<br />
"This name... I've heard it somewhere before. Supposedly this is a dangerous person."<br />
<br />
"Oh, does the Holy Church also know of this? The 'Magus Killer' Emiya was really notorious at the time. Not belonging to the Association in appearance, but in fact was the Association's higher ups' killing tool."<br />
<br />
"So in the words of the church he would be a sort of executor, right?"<br />
<br />
"Even worse than that in nature. He is a freelancing assassin who underwent special training to kill magi. Because only magi are most comprehensive of other magi, he will use methods most incompatible with the rules of magi to kill other magi... he is the sort of man who will utilize despicable measures non-chalantly.<br />
<br />
There was obvious hatred in Tokiomi's voice, yet Kirei began to bear interest for this man Emiya Kiritsugu. He did hear rumors about this man, it seems he has opposed the Holy Church in the past, and there have been people who told Kirei to be very careful of this man.<br />
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Kirei began reading the information passed on to him. Most of what was recorded was an investigation regarding Emiya Kiritsugu's battle strategy -- the cases of missing persons and accidents believed to be magi he killed; but mainly it was an analysis of his methodology. While reading, Kirei began to gradually understand why Tokiomi hates this man. Ambush and assassination was only the tip of the iceberg.<br />
<br />
Planting a bomb in public; striking down an airplane with many passengers on board, these were the type of unbelievable cases reported. It is also extrapolated that the tragedies of the past reported as major acts of terrorism were in fact the criminal acts of Emiya Kiritsugu for the sake of killing one magus. Although there is no convictive evidence, looking at the information given, it is a very believable story.<br />
<br />
Assassin, that word is very befitting. Magi opposing each other to the point of killing each other, these scenarios are common. However, it is purely a competition of magecraft, and usually decided through a series of processes that abide certain combat regulations. Saying it like that, the Grail War also belongs in this category; although called a "war", it is not a chaotic death match, but rather a series of strict rules and regulations exist.<br />
<br />
There isn't even a single line of text recording Kiritsugu having undergone a battle like this, using the "regulations of Magi".<br />
<br />
"The thing called magus exists outside of human law to begin with, and that's all the more reason to strictly obey the rules of our own world."<br />
<br />
Tokiomi said so, his calm voice seething with anger.<br />
<br />
"But this man Emiya completely ignores all rules. He does not have a bit of pride as a magus. This kind of man is unforgivable."<br />
<br />
"What you said was... pride?"<br />
<br />
"Yes. Even this man, surely underwent strict training as a magus.<br />
<br />
If that's the case then he certainly has the faith to overcome and surmount difficulties. It is impossible to forget his original intent and desire, even after attaining success."<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
What Tokiomi said is wrong. Submitting oneself to brutal training even without any intent whatsoever, this kind of idiot, exists in this world. About this Kirei understands better than anyone.<br />
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"--So why did this Emiya Kiritsugu become a killing tool?"<br />
<br />
"That, it's probably because of money. After going into the Einsbern family, he's washed himself clean. He's already obtained enough money as to not worry about it for the rest of his life, so that is only reasonable--it should be written on that report, that guy did more than just assassinations. He seems to have done other stuff around the world any chance he gets for some extra money."<br />
<br />
It's just as Tokiomi says, nearing the end of the report, other than magus related incidents, there are lots of other experiences of Emiya Kiritsugu. So that's how it is, Kiritsugu can be placed in most of the conflicts going on around the world; he's not only a killing tool, but also did a lot of work as a mercenary.<br />
<br />
"...This document, can I borrow it to read in detail?"<br />
<br />
"Ah, sure. If you can analyze it in detail for me, then it would be a huge help. I'm still busy preparing for the summoning ritual tonight."<br />
<br />
* * *<br />
<br />
Kirei left the workshop in the basement and returned to the ground floor. In the hallway he ran into a young girl battling with oversized luggage.<br />
<br />
"Good afternoon, Rin."<br />
<br />
Not wanting to especially entertain her, but just greeting her normally, the girl stopped in her tracks and stared at Kirei with wide eyes. He has been in contact with Rin in this house for three years, yet the suspicion in the girl's eyes while regarding Kirei has not diminished.<br />
<br />
"...Good afternoon. Kirei."<br />
<br />
With a hardened voice, but still with the proper attitude, Rin returned Kirei's greeting. Although young, Rin already acts similar to her mother, her actions refined and ladylike. She's not anyone, but rather Tokiomi Tohsaka's daughter. Being different from other students her age was perfectly natural.<br />
<br />
"Going out? That luggage is huge."<br />
<br />
"Yes. Starting today we will go to grandpa's house for a bit. I'm even taking the cable car from that side to go to school."<br />
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Because the Grail War is imminent, Tokiomi decided to let his family to temporarily live in the neighboring district--his mother-in-law's house.<br />
<br />
The mother and daughter cannot be exposed to the battlefield, that is too dangerous. Of course these are reasonable arrangements.<br />
<br />
But his daughter Rin seems to be very unsatisfied about this. Although her features are fine, her cute little mouth is puffed up, showing that she's unhappy. Although she's to be a future lady, no matter what she's still just a kid. She can't be expected to totally act to that point.<br />
<br />
"Kirei, you're staying with father to help him fight, right?"<br />
<br />
"Yes, as his student this is what I should be doing."<br />
<br />
Rin is not a clueless child. As Tohsaka's magus successor, she has already received Tokiomi's expert teaching. Regarding the imminent Fuyuki Grail War, she is equipped with some degree of knowledge.<br />
<br />
As to why she has to go to her grandpa's house, she can understand the legitimate reason. But, what she's unsatisfied about--after she's gone, Kirei's the only one left in the Tohsaka house and could do whatever he wants.<br />
<br />
Rin has extraordinary respect for her father Tokiomi. Precisely for this reason, as the successor, Rin's dislike for Kirei is probably because he became Tokiomi's student first, learning magecraft from him.<br />
<br />
"Kirei, can I trust you? Will you protect father to the end? Will you promise me that?"<br />
<br />
"That is impossible. If this war was beneign enough for me to promise you that, then there would be no reason for you and your mother to get out of harm's way, right?"<br />
<br />
Kirei is unwilling to speak empty words to comfort her, and thus plainly spoke the truth. But Rin's eyes became fiercer, glaring at her impudent and shameless apprentice elder.<br />
<br />
"...As I thought, I don't like you one bit."<br />
<br />
Only when speaking upsetting words befitting her age, Kirei has a favorable impression of this girl.<br />
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"Rin, don't ever speak such impolite words in front of others again. Otherwise you will put the moral character of your father in suspect."<br />
<br />
"This has nothing to do with father!"<br />
<br />
Seeing as even father has been pulled out as a shield; Rin's anger caused her face to turn a profuse red. This is exactly what Kirei hoped to see.<br />
<br />
"Listen up Kirei! If father is hurt because of your errors, I will definitely not forgive you! I--"<br />
<br />
At that moment, with what can be said to be the best possible timing, Aoi's shadow appeared. Already done with her preparations, but because Rin didn't come, she came to check out the situation.<br />
<br />
"Rin! What are you doing? With such a loud voice!"<br />
<br />
"--Ah, that is, I--"<br />
<br />
"Before her departure, she came to give me encouragement, lady."<br />
<br />
Kirei pretended to be calm and purposely helped Rin, but Rin became even angrier. But she can't say anything in front of her mother, so she turned to leave.<br />
<br />
"I'll help you with the luggage. Rin, that box is way too heavy for you."<br />
<br />
"No! I can do it myself!"<br />
<br />
Rin pulled at the box even more vigorously than before, and because of this mired into an even fiercer battle with the box, but despite everything finally got it out the door. Kirei knows that acting this way would be very unlike a mature adult, but still wanted to laugh at Rin when he had the chance to.<br />
<br />
The remaining Aoi gave Kirei a very respective bow.<br />
<br />
"Kotomine, I'll leave my husband in your hands. Please help him realize his wish."<br />
<br />
"I will do my best, please don't worry."<br />
<br />
The way Kirei sees it, Tohsaka Aoi is the perfect wife. Solemn and discreet, meticulous, understanding of her husband and never interfering, regarding loyalty as higher than love and has respect for duty--in short, she's the model of the perfect wife and mother from older times. In an era where the feminist movement has begun to soak through society, she's like a character carved from stone. Tokiomi has really picked a person most compatible with himself as his spouse.<br />
<br />
Kirei stood at the door to see the mother and daughter off with his eyes. Leaving not with a taxi, but a private car, with Aoi at the steering wheel. Not only the chauffer but even all the servants, starting last week have all been laid off. It is done to prevent from bringing harm to the innocent, and also as a kind of careful tactic against espionage. Tokiomi wasn't cautious enough to keep up his guard even against his servants, this suggestion was Kirei's, and Tokiomi was half forced to carry out this act.<br />
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Before the car left, Rin was shielded from her mother's eyes and stuck out her tongue at Kirei, making a face. Kirei laughed bitterly and saw them off with his eyes, then returned to the now empty mansion.<br />
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* * *<br />
<br />
Tokiomi has not yet left the basement workshop. Kirei, being the sole occupant of the otherwise empty living room, began to thoroughly read through the report regarding Emiya Kiritsugu.<br />
<br />
He didn't understand why he had such intense interest in this strange magus he didn't even know. Perhaps it's because he derives some sort of feeling of pleasure from the loathing placed onto this man by his teacher Tokiomi.<br />
<br />
The relationship of teacher and student maintained for three years in this house has always had a sense of satire about it.<br />
<br />
As a teacher Tokiomi cannot nitpick on Kirei's concentration in learning and speedy comprehension; originally an executor who detests magecraft, yet he has immense interest in all fields of magecraft. Kirei who uses what can be called a greedy desire for knowledge to learn everything makes Tokiomi happy. Now Tokiomi's trust for Kirei is completely unshakable, even to the point of making his only daughter Rin show respect for Kirei as an elder apprentice.<br />
<br />
But compared to Tokiomi's increasingly profound friendship; Kirei's heart became more and more desolate.<br />
<br />
For Kirei, he's not studying magecraft because he likes it. Leading a long, pious life in the church, yet ending up with nothing in return, because of that Kirei bet all his hopes on the new study which has exact opposite values to that of the church, that is all. But the result was a complete disaster. In the world of pursuing magecraft, Kirei did not find any enjoyment, nor did he gain any satiety. Quite the opposite, it seems to have lengthened the radius of the empty hole in his heart.<br />
<br />
Tokiomi doesn't seem to have noticed Kirei's disappointment at all. The assessment of "the same type of person as my father Risei" is completely correct. Tokiomi's appraisal of and trust for Kirei is exactly the same as Risei's.<br />
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<br />
There's always an uncrossable line between himself and people like his father and Tokiomi. Kirei understood this completely, and so that's probably why he has such interest for a character Tokiomi detests.<br />
<br />
He thought, maybe this man Emiya Kiritsugu exists on "the other side of the line".<br />
<br />
Tokiomi's caution against Emiya Kiritsugu seems to be purely against his title of "Magus Killer". So this investigation report created at the request of Tokiomi focused on "his personal history of battles against magus", any other record not on this topic was rather simplistic.<br />
<br />
But, looking at this man Kiritsugu's experiences in chronological order, Kirei began to gradually gain a belief.<br />
<br />
This man's actions contain a high level of risk.<br />
<br />
In the era of freelancing assassination before he was taken in by the Einsberns as their son-in-law, Kiritsugu expertly completed countless missions. But the pause between missions was clearly too short. Considering the time he has for preparation and accepting missions, the only possible conclusion is that he is simultaneously executing several plans. And these plans are all parallel; he appears in the conflicts of various areas; and always at when the conflict is the most heated, at the point of destruction.<br />
<br />
As if he was suicidal, as if he had some sort of sickness driving him... the principle behind his actions is clearly self-destruction.<br />
<br />
This can be said without question. This man Kiritsugu does not have a selfish heart, the risks of his actions and profiting from them do not match. It's impossible that he's the kind of freelancing assassin with money as the intent.<br />
<br />
Then -- what does he seek?<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
Unconsciously Kirei put the report aside, propped his lower jaw on his hand, and sunk into deep thought. This man Emiya Kiritsugu has a turbulent life unconceivable by others, but Kirei doesn't see it as unrelated to himself.<br />
<br />
A magus without pride, a man who lost his belief, Tokiomi assessed him as thus.<br />
<br />
If that's the truth, Kiritsugu's intense experiences, as if seeking destruction... or it can be said as a journey of seeking a long lost answer?<br />
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Then, the curtain on Kiritsugu's continuous battles fell suddenly nine years ago. That's because through continuous searching he met with the Einsbern magus seeking victory in the Grail War in the northern lands.<br />
<br />
That is to say at that moment he obtained his "answer".<br />
<br />
Right now Kirei anxiously anticipates his meeting with Emiya Kiritsugu. He has finally found the significance of his participation in the Fuyuki battle.<br />
<br />
Even now, he has no interest in the Grail. But, if Kiritsugu broke a nine-year silence for it, Kirei has just gained the significance of coming here to participate in this fight which can dispel all difficulties.<br />
<br />
He must ask this man. What is it that you're seeking for you to participate in this battle, what do you obtain from it in the end.<br />
<br />
Kotomine Kirei will confront Emiya Kiritsugu no matter what. Even if it's on a battlefield where both sides wager life and death.<br />
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Fate/Zero is a prequel to TYPE-MOON's visual novel Fate/stay night. It is a novel with illustrations by Takashi Takeuchi, and is a collaboration between TYPE-MOON and fellow developer Nitroplus.<br />
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To Translators/Editors: It is highly suggested you use terminology and concepts from the [http://fuyuki.pbwiki.com Fuyuki Wiki]. Readers may use that wiki as a basis for understanding what goes on in the Nasu universe. --[[User:Velocity7|velocity7]]<br />
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== Update ==<br />
*July 1, 2007<br />
:*Translation for Act 1: Part 2 Complete<br />
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*July 24, 2007<br />
:*Translation for Act 2: Part 3 Complete<br />
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*August 12, 2007<br />
:*Translation for Act 2: Part 4 Complete<br />
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*August 19, 2007<br />
:*Translation for Act 3: Part 1 Complete<br />
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*September 3, 2007<br />
:*Translation for Act 1: Part 3 Complete<br />
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== Fate/Zero by Nasu Kinoko & Urobuchi Gen ==<br />
:[[Fate/Zero:Volume1_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]<br />
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:Prologue<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_1|8 years ago]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_2|3 years ago]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_3|1 year ago]] <br />
:Act 1<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 1|Part 1]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 2|Part 2]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 3|Part 3]] (Complete)<br />
::Part 4<br />
::Part 5<br />
:Act 2<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 1|Part 1]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 2|Part 2]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 3|Part 3]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 4|Part 4]]<br />
:Act 3<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 3 Part 1|Part 1]] (Complete)<br />
::Part 2<br />
::Part 3<br />
::Part 4<br />
::Part 5<br />
:Act 4<br />
::Part 1<br />
::Part 2<br />
::Part 3<br />
::Part 4<br />
:Postface<br />
::Part 1<br />
::Part 2<br />
:[[Fate/Stay:Translator's_Notes|Translator's Notes and References]]<br />
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== Series Overview ==<br />
* ''Fate/Zero #1 - 第四次聖杯戦争秘話''<br />
First Edition Published December 29, 2006, ISBN ?<br />
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Second Edition Published January 26, 2007, ISBN ?<br />
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* ''Fate/Zero #2 - 王たちの狂宴''<br />
First Edition Published March 31, 2007, ISBN ?<br />
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* ''Fate/Zero #3 - 散りゆく者たち''<br />
First Edition Published July 27, 2007, ISBN ?</div>WingZerohttps://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Fate/Zero:Act_1_Part_3&diff=20182Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 32007-09-03T20:29:27Z<p>WingZero: </p>
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At the same time, at the far away land of the east across the sea; another person is receiving the same report by the spy in England as Kiritsugu.<br />
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Being a legitimate magus Tokiomi Tohsaka would not resort to using the new technology of the vulgar world like Kiritsugu. He is adept at using the Tohsaka family's exclusive secret technique of communicating over long distances, a jewel magic passed down through the generations.<br />
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Towering in Miyamachou of Fuyuki is the Tohsaka mansion. In Tokiomi's workshop set up below ground, an installment of experimental equipment similar to what is commonly known as the black pendulum was prepared. The difference between common physics experimental equipment and this is that this pendulum's massive bob contains a magic jewel of the Tohsaka heirloom, and it was constructed so the ink flowing down from the string can moisten the jewel.<br />
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The rock paired with the jewel of this pendulum is currently in the possession of Tohsaka's spy. If this rock was placed in front of a roller and start writing, the matching pendulum's jewel would start to undulate, the ink dripping down would write perfect and errorless text on the Rollin paper underneath. That's the type of structure it was.<br />
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Right now the jewel on the pendulum and the rock on the other side of the globe in London are undulating in sync, and through watching this strange repetitive motion without a pattern, the reporter's writing began to smoothly and accurately resurface.<br />
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Tokiomi, noticing this occurence, picked up the paper without waiting for the ink to completely dry and began browsing what was recorded on it.<br />
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"--No matter how many times I look at this setup it always make me feel like it's unreliable."<br />
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The Kotomine Kirei who's been standing guard off to the side all this time expressed unscrupulous sentiments.<br />
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"Oh, so do you think fax is more convenient?<br />
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If this method was used it would not matter even if the power was out, there won't be any breakdowns. There's also no need to worry about the report being divulged. Without need to rely on new technology, us magi have long ago possessed apparatus not inferior to modern tools today."<br />
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Even so, as Kirei sees it fax that can be used by anyone is more convenient. "Anyone" can use it, this inevitability is definitely something that Tokiomi cannot comprehend. It's perfectly reasonable that the techniques and knowledge of aristocrats and commoners are different... even in the present, Tokiomi still bears this outdated mode of thinking, he is truly a legitimate "magus".<br />
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"The newest report from the "Clock Tower". The "genius" Lord El-Melloi seems to have obtained a lost relic. If that's the case then it's confirmed that he will be participating. Hmph, this is truly a thorny opponent. So it's clear, there are now five Masters including myself..."<br />
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"It really makes me worry that there's still two positions empty until even now."<br />
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"Why, it simply means there are no suitable bearers for the Command Seals. When time is running out, the Grail will randomly fill the seven slots regardless of quality. For the sake of having enough people, there should be two small characters. There's no need to be alert."<br />
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That's really suited to Tokiomi's optimism. Having been his student for three years; Kirei now understands his master very well. Although he's very thorough in preparation, he has a habit of missing small details once in action, and taking care of these small details in his stead is probably his responsibility, Kirei has long since understood this.<br />
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"But speaking of being careful--Kirei, nobody saw you as you entered this house, right? In appearance, we're already enemies."<br />
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Completely according to Tohsaka Tokiomi's plan, the reality was twisted and announced. The Kirei who's been chosen by the Grail three years ago; according to Tokiomi's order carefully hid the insignia on his right hand, all the way up until this month before he announced the fact that the Command Seal is present on his hand. From that moment on, he severed his ties with Tokiomi as a contender for the Grail.<br />
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"No need to worry. Regardless of being able to see or not, there are no familiars or spells surveying this house. I--"<br />
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"--I guarantee that."<br />
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The voice of the third person cut in, and at the same time a black shadow appeared beside Kirei.<br />
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The heroic spirit that's been accompanying Kirei in spirit form all this time, has at this moment appeared in front of Tokiomi.<br />
<br />
That skinny and tall shadow has a great difference in prana compared to humans. He's "something inhuman". A weirdo wearing a long black cloak and a white skull-like mask to shield his features.<br />
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Yes, he is the first heroic spirit to be summoned in the fourth Grail War, the Servant Assassin who made a contract with Kotomine Kirei--Hassan Sabaha.<br />
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"No matter what tricks they play, they cannot hide it from my -- the heroic spirit of the spy Hassan's eyes. My Master, Kirei does not have any aura of being followed by an enemy around him... you can relax."<br />
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As if understanding Tokiomi's position was higher than that of his own master Kotomine Kirei; Assassin politely reported with a bow.<br />
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And then Kirei said.<br />
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"As soon as a Grail-summoned heroic spirit appears, no matter which class the heroic spirit belongs to, it would definitely be reported to father accurately and without error."<br />
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Father Risei was the supervisor of the Grail War, appointed as the head priest of and dispatched to the Fuyuki Church. Currently he is in possession of a magical device known as the "spirit board". It has the function of displaying the attributes of the heroic spirits summoned by the Grail.<br />
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The identity of Masters can only be confirmed by reports from people, but the quantity and class of appearing Servants, no matter where they are summoned; will definitely be displayed on the "spirit board", to grant the supervisor better control of the situation.<br />
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"According to my father, my Assassin is the only Servant to have been summoned so far. Other magi taking action is still yet to come."<br />
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"Yeah. But this is only a matter of timing. Sooner or later there will be familiars of other Masters coming and going around this room. Because here and the Matou mansion, as well as Einsbern's dwelling are already confirmed locations of Masters."<br />
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Compared to the three imperial families, the advantage of foreign magi is that their place of concealment is unknown to others. Because of this, during the early stages of the Grail War, no matter what family it is they will use spies for reconnaissance.<br />
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It's not like Kirei distrusts Tokiomi's information network, it's just that they have to be on guard for the possibility that the remaining two mystery Masters are using wise measures to conceal themselves. If facing against an opponent with this kind of strategy, Kirei's Servant Assassin can utilize his powers to the greatest limit.<br />
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"You may leave. Assassin, continue keeping watch outside. Be very cautious."<br />
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"Understood."<br />
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Receiving Kirei's command, Assassin once again assumed spirit form and left the room. For a Servant who is a spiritual entity to begin with, it is possible to transform freely between spirit form and physical form.<br />
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Assassin has the special ability of "presence concealment" that other classes of heroic spirits do not have. He is unrivalled in being able to move undetected.<br />
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To Kirei whose responsibility is not to pursue victory but to provide backup for Tokiomi, summoning Assassin was the best choice.<br />
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That is the battle plan.<br />
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First let Kirei's Assassin go around thoroughly investigating the battle stratagem of other Masters and their Servants' weaknesses. After obtaining a method of certain victory against each enemy in this manner then Tokiomi's Servant will be used to defeat each one accordingly.<br />
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Because of this Tokiomi must summon a Servant possessing great offensive abilities. As for which heroic spirit he has his eye on, Kirei never heard him mention this.<br />
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"The holy relic I prepared will arrive tomorrow morning."<br />
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As if understanding Kirei's doubts from his expression, Tokiomi said so without waiting for him to ask.<br />
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"I found what I was expecting. The Servant I will summon would certainly be advantageous against all of the enemies'. If it is a heroic spirit, then it will have no chance of victory against this guy."<br />
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Tokiomi being secretly happy in this manner, his face was brimming with the unrivalled confidence he was born with.<br />
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"The summoning ceremony will be held tonight -- if no other Masters are spying on us, Kirei, you can be present too, as well as your father."<br />
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"Father too?"<br />
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"Yes. If 'he' is successfully summoned, then our victory is assured. I want to share this happiness with everyone."<br />
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This sort of haughty confidence can unconcealedly show what can be said to be Tohsaka Tokiomi's hereditary characteristic. Regarding his oversized ego, Kirei feels somewhat in awe yet somewhat in admiration too.<br />
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Suddenly Kirei noticed the pendulum's jewel. The jewel's movement on the Rollin paper did not cease, it was continuously writing.<br />
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"There seems to be more to come."<br />
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"Yeah, ah, this is the investigation regarding another matter. This isn't the newest information -- it's probably regarding my request for him to investigate Einsbern's Master.<br />
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Information on the Einsbern family who's cut off all contact with the outside world is difficult to obtain even in London's Clock Tower. But Tokiomi has already said before there was a lead on that Master. Tokiomi rolled up the paper beside him and put it atop the writing table, then picked up the Rollin paper containing new text.<br />
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"...This was something that happened nine years ago. The Einsberns who have been proud of their bloodline's purity suddenly found a magus from the outside to be their son-in-law. This has even instigated much debate within the Association at the time, but to be able to see the truth of this matter, other than me, would only be the old head of the Matou household.<br />
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The magi of the Einsbern family who only excel in alchemy were not suited to combat since the start. This was also the contributing factor to their losses in the previous Grail Wars. These people seem to have finally lost their patience.<br />
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This magus they found seems to really 'fit the requirements'."<br />
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After browsing through the paper quickly while talking, Tokiomi passed the paper to Kirei. After seeing "Investigation report: Emiya Kiritsugu" as the title, Kirei's eyes narrowed slightly.<br />
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"This name... I've heard it somewhere before. Supposedly this is a dangerous person."<br />
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"Oh, does the Holy Church also know of this? The 'Magus Killer' Emiya was really notorious at the time. Not belonging to the Association in appearance, but in fact was the Association's higher ups' killing tool."<br />
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"So in the words of the church he would be a sort of executor, right?"<br />
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"Even worse than that in nature. He is a freelancing assassin who underwent special training to kill magi. Because only magi are most comprehensive of other magi, he will use methods most incompatible with the rules of magi to kill other magi... he is the sort of man who will utilize despicable measures non-chalantly.<br />
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There was obvious hatred in Tokiomi's voice, yet Kirei began to bear interest for this man Emiya Kiritsugu. He did hear rumors about this man, it seems he has opposed the Holy Church in the past, and there have been people who told Kirei to be very careful of this man.<br />
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Kirei began reading the information passed on to him. Most of what was recorded was an investigation regarding Emiya Kiritsugu's battle strategy -- the cases of missing persons and accidents believed to be magi he killed; but mainly it was an analysis of his methodology. While reading, Kirei began to gradually understand why Tokiomi hates this man. Ambush and assassination was only the tip of the iceberg.<br />
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Planting a bomb in public; striking down an airplane with many passengers on board, these were the type of unbelievable cases reported. It is also extrapolated that the tragedies of the past reported as major acts of terrorism were in fact the criminal acts of Emiya Kiritsugu for the sake of killing one magus. Although there is no convictive evidence, looking at the information given, it is a very believable story.<br />
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Assassin, that word is very befitting. Magi opposing each other to the point of killing each other, these scenarios are common. However, it is purely a competition of magecraft, and usually decided through a series of processes that abide certain combat regulations. Saying it like that, the Grail War also belongs in this category; although called a "war", it is not a chaotic death match, but rather a series of strict rules and regulations exist.<br />
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There isn't even a single line of text recording Kiritsugu having undergone a battle like this, using the "regulations of Magi".<br />
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"The thing called magus exists outside of human law to begin with, and that's all the more reason to strictly obey the rules of our own world."<br />
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Tokiomi said so, his calm voice seething with anger.<br />
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"But this man Emiya completely ignores all rules. He does not have a bit of pride as a magus. This kind of man is unforgivable."<br />
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"What you said was... pride?"<br />
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"Yes. Even this man, surely underwent strict training as a magus.<br />
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If that's the case then he certainly has the faith to overcome and surmount difficulties. It is impossible to forget his original intent and desire, even after attaining success."<br />
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"..."<br />
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What Tokiomi said is wrong. Submitting oneself to brutal training even without any intent whatsoever, this kind of idiot, exists in this world. About this Kirei understands better than anyone.<br />
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"--So why did this Emiya Kiritsugu become a killing tool?"<br />
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"That, it's probably because of money. After going into the Einsbern family, he's washed himself clean. He's already obtained enough money as to not worry about it for the rest of his life, so that is only reasonable--it should be written on that report, that guy did more than just assassinations. He seems to have done other stuff around the world any chance he gets for some extra money."<br />
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It's just as Tokiomi says, nearing the end of the report, other than magus related incidents, there are lots of other experiences of Emiya Kiritsugu. So that's how it is, Kiritsugu can be placed in most of the conflicts going on around the world; he's not only a killing tool, but also did a lot of work as a mercenary.<br />
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"...This document, can I borrow it to read in detail?"<br />
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"Ah, sure. If you can analyze it in detail for me, then it would be a huge help. I'm still busy preparing for the summoning ritual tonight."<br />
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Kirei left the workshop in the basement and returned to the ground floor. In the hallway he ran into a young girl battling with oversized luggage.<br />
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"Good afternoon, Rin."<br />
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Not wanting to especially entertain her, but just greeting her normally, the girl stopped in her tracks and stared at Kirei with wide eyes. He has been in contact with Rin in this house for three years, yet the suspicion in the girl's eyes while regarding Kirei has not diminished.<br />
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"...Good afternoon. Kirei."<br />
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With a hardened voice, but still with the proper attitude, Rin returned Kirei's greeting. Although young, Rin already acts similar to her mother, her actions refined and ladylike. She's not anyone, but rather Tokiomi Tohsaka's daughter. Being different from other students her age was perfectly natural.<br />
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"Going out? That luggage is huge."<br />
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"Yes. Starting today we will go to grandpa's house for a bit. I'm even taking the cable car from that side to go to school."<br />
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Because the Grail War is imminent, Tokiomi decided to let his family to temporarily live in the neighboring district--his mother-in-law's house.<br />
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The mother and daughter cannot be exposed to the battlefield, that is too dangerous. Of course these are reasonable arrangements.<br />
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But his daughter Rin seems to be very unsatisfied about this. Although her features are fine, her cute little mouth is puffed up, showing that she's unhappy. Although she's to be a future lady, no matter what she's still just a kid. She can't be expected to totally act to that point.<br />
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"Kirei, you're staying with father to help him fight, right?"<br />
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"Yes, as his student this is what I should be doing."<br />
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Rin is not a clueless child. As Tohsaka's magus successor, she has already received Tokiomi's expert teaching. Regarding the imminent Fuyuki Grail War, she is equipped with some degree of knowledge.<br />
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As to why she has to go to her grandpa's house, she can understand the legitimate reason. But, what she's unsatisfied about--after she's gone, Kirei's the only one left in the Tohsaka house and could do whatever he wants.<br />
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Rin has extraordinary respect for her father Tokiomi. Precisely for this reason, as the successor, Rin's dislike for Kirei is probably because he became Tokiomi's student first, learning magecraft from him.<br />
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"Kirei, can I trust you? Will you protect father to the end? Will you promise me that?"<br />
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"That is impossible. If this war was beneign enough for me to promise you that, then there would be no reason for you and your mother to get out of harm's way, right?"<br />
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Kirei is unwilling to speak empty words to comfort her, and thus plainly spoke the truth. But Rin's eyes became fiercer, glaring at her impudent and shameless apprentice elder.<br />
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"...As I thought, I don't like you one bit."<br />
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Only when speaking upsetting words befitting her age, Kirei has a favorable impression of this girl.<br />
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"Rin, don't ever speak such impolite words in front of others again. Otherwise you will put the moral character of your father in suspect."<br />
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"This has nothing to do with father!"<br />
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Seeing as even father has been pulled out as a shield; Rin's anger caused her face to turn a profuse red. This is exactly what Kirei hoped to see.<br />
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"Listen up Kirei! If father is hurt because of your errors, I will definitely not forgive you! I--"<br />
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At that moment, with what can be said to be the best possible timing, Aoi's shadow appeared. Already done with her preparations, but because Rin didn't come, she came to check out the situation.<br />
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"Rin! What are you doing? With such a loud voice!"<br />
<br />
"--Ah, that is, I--"<br />
<br />
"Before her departure, she came to give me encouragement, lady."<br />
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Kirei pretended to be calm and purposely helped Rin, but Rin became even angrier. But she can't say anything in front of her mother, so she turned to leave.<br />
<br />
"I'll help you with the luggage. Rin, that box is way too heavy for you."<br />
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"No! I can do it myself!"<br />
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Rin pulled at the box even more vigorously than before, and because of this mired into an even fiercer battle with the box, but despite everything finally got it out the door. Kirei knows that acting this way would be very unlike a mature adult, but still wanted to laugh at Rin when he had the chance to.<br />
<br />
The remaining Aoi gave Kirei a very respective bow.<br />
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"Kotomine, I'll leave my husband in your hands. Please help him realize his wish."<br />
<br />
"I will do my best, please don't worry."<br />
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The way Kirei sees it, Tohsaka Aoi is the perfect wife. Solemn and discreet, meticulous, understanding of her husband and never interfering, regarding loyalty as higher than love and has respect for duty--in short, she's the model of the perfect wife and mother from older times. In an era where the feminist movement has begun to soak through society, she's like a character carved from stone. Tokiomi has really picked a person most compatible with himself as his spouse.<br />
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Kirei stood at the door to see the mother and daughter off with his eyes. Leaving not with a taxi, but a private car, with Aoi at the steering wheel. Not only the chauffer but even all the servants, starting last week have all been laid off. It is done to prevent from bringing harm to the innocent, and also as a kind of careful tactic against espionage. Tokiomi wasn't cautious enough to keep up his guard even against his servants, this suggestion was Kirei's, and Tokiomi was half forced to carry out this act.<br />
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Before the car left, Rin was shielded from her mother's eyes and stuck out her tongue at Kirei, making a face. Kirei laughed bitterly and saw them off with his eyes, then returned to the now empty mansion.<br />
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* * *<br />
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Tokiomi has not yet left the basement workshop. Kirei, being the sole occupant of the otherwise empty living room, began to thoroughly read through the report regarding Emiya Kiritsugu.<br />
<br />
He didn't understand why he had such intense interest in this strange magus he didn't even know. Perhaps it's because he derives some sort of feeling of pleasure from the loathing placed onto this man by his teacher Tokiomi.<br />
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The relationship of teacher and student maintained for three years in this house has always had a sense of satire about it.<br />
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As a teacher Tokiomi cannot nitpick on Kirei's concentration in learning and speedy comprehension; originally an executor who detests magecraft, yet he has immense interest in all fields of magecraft. Kirei who uses what can be called a greedy desire for knowledge to learn everything makes Tokiomi happy. Now Tokiomi's trust for Kirei is completely unshakable, even to the point of making his only daughter Rin show respect for Kirei as an elder apprentice.<br />
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But compared to Tokiomi's increasingly profound friendship; Kirei's heart became more and more desolate.<br />
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For Kirei, he's not studying magecraft because he likes it. Leading a long, pious life in the church, yet ending up with nothing in return, because of that Kirei bet all his hopes on the new study which has exact opposite values to that of the church, that is all. But the result was a complete disaster. In the world of pursuing magecraft, Kirei did not find any enjoyment, nor did he gain any satiety. Quite the opposite, it seems to have lengthened the radius of the empty hole in his heart.<br />
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Tokiomi doesn't seem to have noticed Kirei's disappointment at all. The assessment of "the same type of person as my father Risei" is completely correct. Tokiomi's appraisal of and trust for Kirei is exactly the same as Risei's.<br />
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There's always an uncrossable line between himself and people like his father and Tokiomi. Kirei understood this completely, and so that's probably why he has such interest for a character Tokiomi detests.<br />
<br />
He thought, maybe this man Emiya Kiritsugu exists on "the other side of the line".<br />
<br />
Tokiomi's caution against Emiya Kiritsugu seems to be purely against his title of "Magus Killer". So this investigation report created at the request of Tokiomi focused on "his personal history of battles against magus", any other record not on this topic was rather simplistic.<br />
<br />
But, looking at this man Kiritsugu's experiences in chronological order, Kirei began to gradually gain a belief.<br />
<br />
This man's actions contain a high level of risk.<br />
<br />
In the era of freelancing assassination before he was taken in by the Einsberns as their son-in-law, Kiritsugu expertly completed countless missions. But the pause between missions was clearly too short. Considering the time he has for preparation and accepting missions, the only possible conclusion is that he is simultaneously executing several plans. And these plans are all parallel; he appears in the conflicts of various areas; and always at when the conflict is the most heated, at the point of destruction.<br />
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As if he was suicidal, as if he had some sort of sickness driving him... the principle behind his actions is clearly self-destruction.<br />
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This can be said without question. This man Kiritsugu does not have a selfish heart, the risks of his actions and profiting from them do not match. It's impossible that he's the kind of freelancing assassin with money as the intent.<br />
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Then – what does he seek?<br />
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"..."<br />
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Unconsciously Kirei put the report aside, propped his lower jaw on his hand, and sunk into deep thought. This man Emiya Kiritsugu has a turbulent life unconceivable by others, but Kirei doesn't see it as unrelated to himself.<br />
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A magus without pride, a man who lost his belief, Tokiomi assessed him as thus.<br />
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If that's the truth, Kiritsugu's intense experiences, as if seeking destruction... or it can be said as a journey of seeking a long lost answer?<br />
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Then, the curtain on Kiritsugu's continuous battles fell suddenly nine years ago. That's because through continuous searching he met with the Einsbern magus seeking victory in the Grail War in the northern lands.<br />
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That is to say at that moment he obtained his "answer".<br />
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Right now Kirei anxiously anticipates his meeting with Emiya Kiritsugu. He has finally found the significance of his participation in the Fuyuki battle.<br />
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Even now, he has no interest in the Grail. But, if Kiritsugu broke a nine-year silence for it, Kirei has just gained the significance of coming here to participate in this fight which can dispel all difficulties.<br />
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He must ask this man. What is it that you're seeking for you to participate in this battle, what do you obtain from it in the end.<br />
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Kotomine Kirei will confront Emiya Kiritsugu no matter what. Even if it's on a battlefield where both sides wager life and death.<br />
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At the same time, at the far away land of the east across the sea; another person is receiving the same report by the spy in England as Kiritsugu.<br />
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Being a legitimate magus Tokiomi Tohsaka would not resort to using the new technology of the vulgar world like Kiritsugu. He is adept at using the Tohsaka family's exclusive secret technique of communicating over long distances, a jewel magic passed down through the generations.<br />
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Towering in Miyamachou of Fuyuki is the Tohsaka mansion. In Tokiomi's workshop set up below ground, an installment of experimental equipment similar to what is commonly known as the black pendulum was prepared. The difference between common physics experimental equipment and this is that this pendulum's massive bob contains a magic jewel of the Tohsaka heirloom, and it was constructed so the ink flowing down from the string can moisten the jewel.<br />
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The rock paired with the jewel of this pendulum is currently in the possession of Tohsaka's spy. If this rock was placed in front of a roller and start writing, the matching pendulum's jewel would start to undulate, the ink dripping down would write perfect and errorless text on the Rollin paper underneath. That's the type of structure it was.<br />
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Right now the jewel on the pendulum and the rock on the other side of the globe in London are undulating in sync, and through watching this strange repetitive motion without a pattern, the reporter's writing began to smoothly and accurately resurface.<br />
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Tokiomi, noticing this occurence, picked up the paper without waiting for the ink to completely dry and began browsing what was recorded on it.<br />
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"--No matter how many times I look at this setup it always make me feel like it's unreliable."<br />
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The Kotomine Kirei who's been standing guard off to the side all this time expressed unscrupulous sentiments.<br />
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"Oh, so do you think fax is more convenient?<br />
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If this method was used it would not matter even if the power was out, there won't be any breakdowns. There's also no need to worry about the report being divulged. Without need to rely on new technology, us magi have long ago possessed apparatus not inferior to modern tools today."<br />
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Even so, as Kirei sees it fax that can be used by anyone is more convenient. "Anyone" can use it, this inevitability is definitely something that Tokiomi cannot comprehend. It's perfectly reasonable that the techniques and knowledge of aristocrats and commoners are different... even in the present, Tokiomi still bears this outdated mode of thinking, he is truly a legitimate "magus".<br />
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"The newest report from the "Clock Tower". The "genius" Lord El-Melloi seems to have obtained a lost relic. If that's the case then it's confirmed that he will be participating. Hmph, this is truly a thorny opponent. So it's clear, there are now five Masters including myself..."<br />
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"It really makes me worry that there's still two positions empty until even now."<br />
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"Why, it simply means there are no suitable bearers for the Command Seals. When time is running out, the Grail will randomly fill the seven slots regardless of quality. For the sake of having enough people, there should be two small characters. There's no need to be alert."<br />
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That's really suited to Tokiomi's optimism. Having been his student for three years; Kirei now understands his master very well. Although he's very thorough in preparation, he has a habit of missing small details once in action, and taking care of these small details in his stead is probably his responsibility, Kirei has long since understood this.<br />
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"But speaking of being careful--Kirei, nobody saw you as you entered this house, right? In appearance, we're already enemies."<br />
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Completely according to Tohsaka Tokiomi's plan, the reality was twisted and announced. The Kirei who's been chosen by the Grail three years ago; according to Tokiomi's order carefully hid the insignia on his right hand, all the way up until this month before he announced the fact that the Command Seal is present on his hand. From that moment on, he severed his ties with Tokiomi as a contender for the Grail.<br />
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"No need to worry. Regardless of being able to see or not, there are no familiars or spells surveying this house. I--"<br />
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"--I guarantee that."<br />
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The voice of the third person cut in, and at the same time a black shadow appeared beside Kirei.<br />
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The heroic spirit that's been accompanying Kirei in spirit form all this time, has at this moment appeared in front of Tokiomi.<br />
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That skinny and tall shadow has a great difference in prana compared to humans. He's "something inhuman". A weirdo wearing a long black cloak and a white skull-like mask to shield his features.<br />
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Yes, he is the first heroic spirit to be summoned in the fourth Grail War, the Servant Assassin who made a contract with Kotomine Kirei--Hassan Sabaha.<br />
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"No matter what tricks they play, they cannot hide it from my -- the heroic spirit of the spy Hassan's eyes. My Master, Kirei does not have any aura of being followed by an enemy around him... you can relax."<br />
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As if understanding Tokiomi's position was higher than that of his own master Kotomine Kirei; Assassin politely reported with a bow.<br />
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And then Kirei said.<br />
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"As soon as a Grail-summoned heroic spirit appears, no matter which class the heroic spirit belongs to, it would definitely be reported to father accurately and without error."<br />
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Father Risei was the supervisor of the Grail War, appointed as the head priest of and dispatched to the Fuyuki Church. Currently he is in possession of a magical device known as the "spirit board". It has the function of displaying the attributes of the heroic spirits summoned by the Grail.<br />
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The identity of Masters can only be confirmed by reports from people, but the quantity and class of appearing Servants, no matter where they are summoned; will definitely be displayed on the "spirit board", to grant the supervisor better control of the situation.<br />
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"According to my father, my Assassin is the only Servant to have been summoned so far. Other magi taking action is still yet to come."<br />
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"Yeah. But this is only a matter of timing. Sooner or later there will be familiars of other Masters coming and going around this room. Because here and the Matou mansion, as well as Einsbern's dwelling are already confirmed locations of Masters."<br />
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Compared to the three imperial families, the advantage of foreign magi is that their place of concealment is unknown to others. Because of this, during the early stages of the Grail War, no matter what family it is they will use spies for reconnaissance.<br />
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It's not like Kirei distrusts Tokiomi's information network, it's just that they have to be on guard for the possibility that the remaining two mystery Masters are using wise measures to conceal themselves. If facing against an opponent with this kind of strategy, Kirei's Servant Assassin can utilize his powers to the greatest limit.<br />
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"You may leave. Assassin, continue keeping watch outside. Be very cautious."<br />
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"Understood."<br />
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Receiving Kirei's command, Assassin once again assumed spirit form and left the room. For a Servant who is a spiritual entity to begin with, it is possible to transform freely between spirit form and physical form.<br />
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Assassin has the special ability of "presence concealment" that other classes of heroic spirits do not have. He is unrivalled in being able to move undetected.<br />
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To Kirei whose responsibility is not to pursue victory but to provide backup for Tokiomi, summoning Assassin was the best choice.<br />
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That is the battle plan.<br />
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First let Kirei's Assassin go around thoroughly investigating the battle stratagem of other Masters and their Servants' weaknesses. After obtaining a method of certain victory against each enemy in this manner then Tokiomi's Servant will be used to defeat each one accordingly.<br />
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Because of this Tokiomi must summon a Servant possessing great offensive abilities. As for which heroic spirit he has his eye on, Kirei never heard him mention this.<br />
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"The holy relic I prepared will arrive tomorrow morning."<br />
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As if understanding Kirei's doubts from his expression, Tokiomi said so without waiting for him to ask.<br />
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"I found what I was expecting. The Servant I will summon would certainly be advantageous against all of the enemies'. If it is a heroic spirit, then it will have no chance of victory against this guy."<br />
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Tokiomi being secretly happy in this manner, his face was brimming with the unrivalled confidence he was born with.<br />
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"The summoning ceremony will be held tonight -- if no other Masters are spying on us, Kirei, you can be present too, as well as your father."<br />
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"Father too?"<br />
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"Yes. If 'he' is successfully summoned, then our victory is assured. I want to share this happiness with everyone."<br />
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This sort of haughty confidence can unconcealedly show what can be said to be Tohsaka Tokiomi's hereditary characteristic. Regarding his oversized ego, Kirei feels somewhat in awe yet somewhat in admiration too.<br />
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Suddenly Kirei noticed the pendulum's jewel. The jewel's movement on the Rollin paper did not cease, it was continuously writing.<br />
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"There seems to be more to come."<br />
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"Yeah, ah, this is the investigation regarding another matter. This isn't the newest information -- it's probably regarding my request for him to investigate Einsbern's Master.<br />
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Information on the Einsbern family who's cut off all contact with the outside world is difficult to obtain even in London's Clock Tower. But Tokiomi has already said before there was a lead on that Master. Tokiomi rolled up the paper beside him and put it atop the writing table, then picked up the Rollin paper containing new text.<br />
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"...This was something that happened nine years ago. The Einsberns who have been proud of their bloodline's purity suddenly found a magus from the outside to be their son-in-law. This has even instigated much debate within the Association at the time, but to be able to see the truth of this matter, other than me, would only be the old head of the Matou household.<br />
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The magi of the Einsbern family who only excel in alchemy were not suited to combat since the start. This was also the contributing factor to their losses in the previous Grail Wars. These people seem to have finally lost their patience.<br />
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This magus they found seems to really 'fit the requirements'."<br />
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After browsing through the paper quickly while talking, Tokiomi passed the paper to Kirei. After seeing "Investigation report: Emiya Kiritsugu" as the title, Kirei's eyes narrowed slightly.<br />
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"This name... I've heard it somewhere before. Supposedly this is a dangerous person."<br />
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"Oh, does the Holy Church also know of this? The 'Magus Killer' Emiya was really notorious at the time. Not belonging to the Association in appearance, but in fact was the Association's higher ups' killing tool."<br />
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"So in the words of the church he would be a sort of executor, right?"<br />
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"Even worse than that in nature. He is a freelancing assassin who underwent special training to kill magi. Because only magi are most comprehensive of other magi, he will use methods most incompatible with the rules of magi to kill other magi... he is the sort of man who will utilize despicable measures non-chalantly.<br />
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There was obvious hatred in Tokiomi's voice, yet Kirei began to bear interest for this man Emiya Kiritsugu. He did hear rumors about this man, it seems he has opposed the Holy Church in the past, and there have been people who told Kirei to be very careful of this man.<br />
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Kirei began reading the information passed on to him. Most of what was recorded was an investigation regarding Emiya Kiritsugu's battle strategy -- the cases of missing persons and accidents believed to be magi he killed; but mainly it was an analysis of his methodology. While reading, Kirei began to gradually understand why Tokiomi hates this man. Ambush and assassination was only the tip of the iceberg.<br />
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Planting a bomb in public; striking down an airplane with many passengers on board, these were the type of unbelievable cases reported. It is also extrapolated that the tragedies of the past reported as major acts of terrorism were in fact the criminal acts of Emiya Kiritsugu for the sake of killing one magus. Although there is no convictive evidence, looking at the information given, it is a very believable story.<br />
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Assassin, that word is very befitting. Magi opposing each other to the point of killing each other, these scenarios are common. However, it is purely a competition of magecraft, and usually decided through a series of processes that abide certain combat regulations. Saying it like that, the Grail War also belongs in this category; although called a "war", it is not a chaotic death match, but rather a series of strict rules and regulations exist.<br />
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There isn't even a single line of text recording Kiritsugu having undergone a battle like this, using the "regulations of Magi".<br />
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"The thing called magus exists outside of human law to begin with, and that's all the more reason to strictly obey the rules of our own world."<br />
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Tokiomi said so, his calm voice seething with anger.<br />
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"But this man Emiya completely ignores all rules. He does not have a bit of pride as a magus. This kind of man is unforgivable."<br />
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"What you said was... pride?"<br />
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"Yes. Even this man, surely underwent strict training as a magus.<br />
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If that's the case then he certainly has the faith to overcome and surmount difficulties. It is impossible to forget his original intent and desire, even after attaining success."<br />
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"..."<br />
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What Tokiomi said is wrong. Submitting oneself to brutal training even without any intent whatsoever, this kind of idiot, exists in this world. About this Kirei understands better than anyone.<br />
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"--So why did this Emiya Kiritsugu become a killing tool?"<br />
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"That, it's probably because of money. After going into the Einsbern family, he's washed himself clean. He's already obtained enough money as to not worry about it for the rest of his life, so that is only reasonable--it should be written on that report, that guy did more than just assassinations. He seems to have done other stuff around the world any chance he gets for some extra money."<br />
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It's just as Tokiomi says, nearing the end of the report, other than magus related incidents, there are lots of other experiences of Emiya Kiritsugu. So that's how it is, Kiritsugu can be placed in most of the conflicts going on around the world; he's not only a killing tool, but also did a lot of work as a mercenary.<br />
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"...This document, can I borrow it to read in detail?"<br />
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"Ah, sure. If you can analyze it in detail for me, then it would be a huge help. I'm still busy preparing for the summoning ritual tonight."<br />
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Kirei left the workshop in the basement and returned to the ground floor. In the hallway he ran into a young girl battling with oversized luggage.<br />
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"Good afternoon, Rin."<br />
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Not wanting to especially entertain her, but just greeting her normally, the girl stopped in her tracks and stared at Kirei with wide eyes. He has been in contact with Rin in this house for three years, yet the suspicion in the girl's eyes while regarding Kirei has not diminished.<br />
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"...Good afternoon. Kirei."<br />
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With a hardened voice, but still with the proper attitude, Rin returned Kirei's greeting. Although young, Rin already acts similar to her mother, her actions refined and ladylike. She's not anyone, but rather Tokiomi Tohsaka's daughter. Being different from other students her age was perfectly natural.<br />
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"Going out? That luggage is huge."<br />
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"Yes. Starting today we will go to grandpa's house for a bit. I'm even taking the cable car from that side to go to school."<br />
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Because the Grail War is imminent, Tokiomi decided to let his family to temporarily live in the neighboring district--his mother-in-law's house.<br />
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The mother and daughter cannot be exposed to the battlefield, that is too dangerous. Of course these are reasonable arrangements.<br />
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But his daughter Rin seems to be very unsatisfied about this. Although her features are fine, her cute little mouth is puffed up, showing that she's unhappy. Although she's to be a future lady, no matter what she's still just a kid. She can't be expected to totally act to that point.<br />
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"Kirei, you're staying with father to help him fight, right?"<br />
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"Yes, as his student this is what I should be doing."<br />
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Rin is not a clueless child. As Tohsaka's magus successor, she has already received Tokiomi's expert teaching. Regarding the imminent Fuyuki Grail War, she is equipped with some degree of knowledge.<br />
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As to why she has to go to her grandpa's house, she can understand the legitimate reason. But, what she's unsatisfied about--after she's gone, Kirei's the only one left in the Tohsaka house and could do whatever he wants.<br />
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Rin has extraordinary respect for her father Tokiomi. Precisely for this reason, as the successor, Rin's dislike for Kirei is probably because he became Tokiomi's student first, learning magecraft from him.<br />
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"Kirei, can I trust you? Will you protect father to the end? Will you promise me that?"<br />
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"That is impossible. If this war was beneign enough for me to promise you that, then there would be no reason for you and your mother to get out of harm's way, right?"<br />
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Kirei is unwilling to speak empty words to comfort her, and thus plainly spoke the truth. But Rin's eyes became fiercer, glaring at her impudent and shameless apprentice elder.<br />
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"...As I thought, I don't like you one bit."<br />
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Only when speaking upsetting words befitting her age, Kirei has a favorable impression of this girl.<br />
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"Rin, don't ever speak such impolite words in front of others again. Otherwise you will put the moral character of your father in suspect."<br />
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"This has nothing to do with father!"<br />
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Seeing as even father has been pulled out as a shield; Rin's anger caused her face to turn a profuse red. This is exactly what Kirei hoped to see.<br />
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"Listen up Kirei! If father is hurt because of your errors, I will definitely not forgive you! I--"<br />
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At that moment, with what can be said to be the best possible timing, Aoi's shadow appeared. Already done with her preparations, but because Rin didn't come, she came to check out the situation.<br />
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"Rin! What are you doing? With such a loud voice!"<br />
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"--Ah, that is, I--"<br />
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"Before her departure, she came to give me encouragement, lady."<br />
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Kirei pretended to be calm and purposely helped Rin, but Rin became even angrier. But she can't say anything in front of her mother, so she turned to leave.<br />
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"I'll help you with the luggage. Rin, that box is way too heavy for you."<br />
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"No! I can do it myself!"<br />
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Rin pulled at the box even more vigorously than before, and because of this mired into an even fiercer battle with the box, but despite everything finally got it out the door. Kirei knows that acting this way would be very unlike a mature adult, but still wanted to laugh at Rin when he had the chance to.<br />
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The remaining Aoi gave Kirei a very respective bow.<br />
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"Kotomine, I'll leave my husband in your hands. Please help him realize his wish."<br />
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"I will do my best, please don't worry."<br />
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The way Kirei sees it, Tohsaka Aoi is the perfect wife. Solemn and discreet, meticulous, understanding of her husband and never interfering, regarding loyalty as higher than love and has respect for duty--in short, she's the model of the perfect wife and mother from older times. In an era where the feminist movement has begun to soak through society, she's like a character carved from stone. Tokiomi has really picked a person most compatible with himself as his spouse.<br />
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Kirei stood at the door to see the mother and daughter off with his eyes. Leaving not with a taxi, but a private car, with Aoi at the steering wheel. Not only the chauffer but even all the servants, starting last week have all been laid off. It is done to prevent from bringing harm to the innocent, and also as a kind of careful tactic against espionage. Tokiomi wasn't cautious enough to keep up his guard even against his servants, this suggestion was Kirei's, and Tokiomi was half forced to carry out this act.<br />
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Before the car left, Rin was shielded from her mother's eyes and stuck out her tongue at Kirei, making a face. Kirei laughed bitterly and saw them off with his eyes, then returned to the now empty mansion.<br />
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== Fate/Zero by Nasu Kinoko & Urobuchi Gen ==<br />
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::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_3|1 year ago]] <br />
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::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 1|Part 1]] <br />
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== Series Overview ==<br />
* ''Fate/Zero #1 - 第四次聖杯戦争秘話''<br />
First Edition Published December 29, 2006, ISBN ?<br />
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Second Edition Published January 26, 2007, ISBN ?<br />
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* ''Fate/Zero #2 - 王たちの狂宴''<br />
First Edition Published March 31, 2007, ISBN ?<br />
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* ''Fate/Zero #3 - 散りゆく者たち''<br />
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At the same time, at the far away land of the east across the sea; another person is receiving the same report by the spy in England as Kiritsugu.<br />
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Being a legitimate magus Tokiomi Tohsaka would not resort to using the new technology of the vulgar world like Kiritsugu. He is adept at using the Tohsaka family's exclusive secret technique of communicating over long distances, a jewel magic passed down through the generations.<br />
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Towering in Miyamachou of Fuyuki is the Tohsaka mansion. In Tokiomi's workshop set up below ground, an installment of experimental equipment similar to what is commonly known as the black pendulum was prepared. The difference between common physics experimental equipment and this is that this pendulum's massive bob contains a magic jewel of the Tohsaka heirloom, and it was constructed so the ink flowing down from the string can moisten the jewel.<br />
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The rock paired with the jewel of this pendulum is currently in the possession of Tohsaka's spy. If this rock was placed in front of a roller and start writing, the matching pendulum's jewel would start to undulate, the ink dripping down would write perfect and errorless text on the Rollin paper underneath. That's the type of structure it was.<br />
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Right now the jewel on the pendulum and the rock on the other side of the globe in London are undulating in sync, and through watching this strange repetitive motion without a pattern, the reporter's writing began to smoothly and accurately resurface.<br />
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Tokiomi, noticing this occurence, picked up the paper without waiting for the ink to completely dry and began browsing what was recorded on it.<br />
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"--No matter how many times I look at this setup it always make me feel like it's unreliable."<br />
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The Kotomine Kirei who's been standing guard off to the side all this time expressed unscrupulous sentiments.<br />
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"Oh, so do you think fax is more convenient?<br />
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If this method was used it would not matter even if the power was out, there won't be any breakdowns. There's also no need to worry about the report being divulged. Without need to rely on new technology, us magi have long ago possessed apparatus not inferior to modern tools today."<br />
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Even so, as Kirei sees it fax that can be used by anyone is more convenient. "Anyone" can use it, this inevitability is definitely something that Tokiomi cannot comprehend. It's perfectly reasonable that the techniques and knowledge of aristocrats and commoners are different... even in the present, Tokiomi still bears this outdated mode of thinking, he is truly a legitimate "magus".<br />
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"The newest report from the "Clock Tower". The "genius" Lord El-Melloi seems to have obtained a lost relic. If that's the case then it's confirmed that he will be participating. Hmph, this is truly a thorny opponent. So it's clear, there are now five Masters including myself..."<br />
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"It really makes me worry that there's still two positions empty until even now."<br />
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"Why, it simply means there are no suitable bearers for the Command Seals. When time is running out, the Grail will randomly fill the seven slots regardless of quality. For the sake of having enough people, there should be two small characters. There's no need to be alert."<br />
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That's really suited to Tokiomi's optimism. Having been his student for three years; Kirei now understands his master very well. Although he's very thorough in preparation, he has a habit of missing small details once in action, and taking care of these small details in his stead is probably his responsibility, Kirei has long since understood this.<br />
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"But speaking of being careful--Kirei, nobody saw you as you entered this house, right? In appearance, we're already enemies."<br />
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Completely according to Tohsaka Tokiomi's plan, the reality was twisted and announced. The Kirei who's been chosen by the Grail three years ago; according to Tokiomi's order carefully hid the insignia on his right hand, all the way up until this month before he announced the fact that the Command Seal is present on his hand. From that moment on, he severed his ties with Tokiomi as a contender for the Grail.<br />
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"No need to worry. Regardless of being able to see or not, there are no familiars or spells surveying this house. I--"<br />
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"--I guarantee that."<br />
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The voice of the third person cut in, and at the same time a black shadow appeared beside Kirei.<br />
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The heroic spirit that's been accompanying Kirei in spirit form all this time, has at this moment appeared in front of Tokiomi.<br />
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That skinny and tall shadow has a great difference in prana compared to humans. He's "something inhuman". A weirdo wearing a long black cloak and a white skull-like mask to shield his features.<br />
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Yes, he is the first heroic spirit to be summoned in the fourth Grail War, the Servant Assassin who made a contract with Kotomine Kirei--Hassan Sabaha.<br />
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"No matter what tricks they play, they cannot hide it from my -- the heroic spirit of the spy Hassan's eyes. My Master, Kirei does not have any aura of being followed by an enemy around him... you can relax."<br />
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As if understanding Tokiomi's position was higher than that of his own master Kotomine Kirei; Assassin politely reported with a bow.<br />
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And then Kirei said.<br />
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"As soon as a Grail-summoned heroic spirit appears, no matter which class the heroic spirit belongs to, it would definitely be reported to father accurately and without error."<br />
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Father Risei was the supervisor of the Grail War, appointed as the head priest of and dispatched to the Fuyuki Church. Currently he is in possession of a magical device known as the "spirit board". It has the function of displaying the attributes of the heroic spirits summoned by the Grail.<br />
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The identity of Masters can only be confirmed by reports from people, but the quantity and class of appearing Servants, no matter where they are summoned; will definitely be displayed on the "spirit board", to grant the supervisor better control of the situation.<br />
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"According to my father, my Assassin is the only Servant to have been summoned so far. Other magi taking action is still yet to come."<br />
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"Yeah. But this is only a matter of timing. Sooner or later there will be familiars of other Masters coming and going around this room. Because here and the Matou mansion, as well as Einsbern's dwelling are already confirmed locations of Masters."<br />
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Compared to the three imperial families, the advantage of foreign magi is that their place of concealment is unknown to others. Because of this, during the early stages of the Grail War, no matter what family it is they will use spies for reconnaissance.<br />
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It's not like Kirei distrusts Tokiomi's information network, it's just that they have to be on guard for the possibility that the remaining two mystery Masters are using wise measures to conceal themselves. If facing against an opponent with this kind of strategy, Kirei's Servant Assassin can utilize his powers to the greatest limit.<br />
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"You may leave. Assassin, continue keeping watch outside. Be very cautious."<br />
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"Understood."<br />
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Receiving Kirei's command, Assassin once again assumed spirit form and left the room. For a Servant who is a spiritual entity to begin with, it is possible to transform freely between spirit form and physical form.<br />
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Assassin has the special ability of "presence concealment" that other classes of heroic spirits do not have. He is unrivalled in being able to move undetected.<br />
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To Kirei whose responsibility is not to pursue victory but to provide backup for Tokiomi, summoning Assassin was the best choice.<br />
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That is the battle plan.<br />
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First let Kirei's Assassin go around thoroughly investigating the battle stratagem of other Masters and their Servants' weaknesses. After obtaining a method of certain victory against each enemy in this manner then Tokiomi's Servant will be used to defeat each one accordingly.<br />
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Because of this Tokiomi must summon a Servant possessing great offensive abilities. As for which heroic spirit he has his eye on, Kirei never heard him mention this.<br />
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"The holy relic I prepared will arrive tomorrow morning."<br />
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As if understanding Kirei's doubts from his expression, Tokiomi said so without waiting for him to ask.<br />
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"I found what I was expecting. The Servant I will summon would certainly be advantageous against all of the enemies'. If it is a heroic spirit, then it will have no chance of victory against this guy."<br />
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Tokiomi being secretly happy in this manner, his face was brimming with the unrivalled confidence he was born with.<br />
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"The summoning ceremony will be held tonight -- if no other Masters are spying on us, Kirei, you can be present too, as well as your father."<br />
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"Father too?"<br />
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"Yes. If 'he' is successfully summoned, then our victory is assured. I want to share this happiness with everyone."<br />
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This sort of haughty confidence can unconcealedly show what can be said to be Tohsaka Tokiomi's hereditary characteristic. Regarding his oversized ego, Kirei feels somewhat in awe yet somewhat in admiration too.<br />
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Suddenly Kirei noticed the pendulum's jewel. The jewel's movement on the Rollin paper did not cease, it was continuously writing.<br />
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"There seems to be more to come."<br />
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"Yeah, ah, this is the investigation regarding another matter. This isn't the newest information -- it's probably regarding my request for him to investigate Einsbern's Master.<br />
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Information on the Einsbern family who's cut off all contact with the outside world is difficult to obtain even in London's Clock Tower. But Tokiomi has already said before there was a lead on that Master. Tokiomi rolled up the paper beside him and put it atop the writing table, then picked up the Rollin paper containing new text.<br />
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"...This was something that happened nine years ago. The Einsberns who have been proud of their bloodline's purity suddenly found a magus from the outside to be their son-in-law. This has even instigated much debate within the Association at the time, but to be able to see the truth of this matter, other than me, would only be the old head of the Matou household.<br />
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The magi of the Einsbern family who only excel in alchemy were not suited to combat since the start. This was also the contributing factor to their losses in the previous Grail Wars. These people seem to have finally lost their patience.<br />
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This magus they found seems to really 'fit the requirements'."<br />
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After browsing through the paper quickly while talking, Tokiomi passed the paper to Kirei. After seeing "Investigation report: Emiya Kiritsugu" as the title, Kirei's eyes narrowed slightly.<br />
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"This name... I've heard it somewhere before. Supposedly this is a dangerous person."<br />
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"Oh, does the Holy Church also know of this? The 'Magus Killer' Emiya was really notorious at the time. Not belonging to the Association in appearance, but in fact was the Association's higher ups' killing tool."<br />
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"So in the words of the church he would be a sort of executor, right?"<br />
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"Even worse than that in nature. He is a freelancing assassin who underwent special training to kill magi. Because only magi are most comprehensive of other magi, he will use methods most incompatible with the rules of magi to kill other magi... he is the sort of man who will utilize despicable measures non-chalantly.<br />
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There was obvious hatred in Tokiomi's voice, yet Kirei began to bear interest for this man Emiya Kiritsugu. He did hear rumors about this man, it seems he has opposed the Holy Church in the past, and there have been people who told Kirei to be very careful of this man.<br />
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Kirei began reading the information passed on to him. Most of what was recorded was an investigation regarding Emiya Kiritsugu's battle strategy -- the cases of missing persons and accidents believed to be magi he killed; but mainly it was an analysis of his methodology. While reading, Kirei began to gradually understand why Tokiomi hates this man. Ambush and assassination was only the tip of the iceberg.<br />
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Planting a bomb in public; striking down an airplane with many passengers on board, these were the type of unbelievable cases reported. It is also extrapolated that the tragedies of the past reported as major acts of terrorism were in fact the criminal acts of Emiya Kiritsugu for the sake of killing one magus. Although there is no convictive evidence, looking at the information given, it is a very believable story.<br />
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Assassin, that word is very befitting. Magi opposing each other to the point of killing each other, these scenarios are common. However, it is purely a competition of magecraft, and usually decided through a series of processes that abide certain combat regulations. Saying it like that, the Grail War also belongs in this category; although called a "war", it is not a chaotic death match, but rather a series of strict rules and regulations exist.<br />
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There isn't even a single line of text recording Kiritsugu having undergone a battle like this, using the "regulations of Magi".<br />
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"The thing called magus exists outside of human law to begin with, and that's all the more reason to strictly obey the rules of our own world."<br />
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Tokiomi said so, his calm voice seething with anger.<br />
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"But this man Emiya completely ignores all rules. He does not have a bit of pride as a magus. This kind of man is unforgivable."<br />
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"What you said was... pride?"<br />
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"Yes. Even this man, surely underwent strict training as a magus.<br />
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If that's the case then he certainly has the faith to overcome and surmount difficulties. It is impossible to forget his original intent and desire, even after attaining success."<br />
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"..."<br />
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What Tokiomi said is wrong. Submitting oneself to brutal training even without any intent whatsoever, this kind of idiot, exists in this world. About this Kirei understands better than anyone.<br />
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"--So why did this Emiya Kiritsugu become a killing tool?"<br />
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"That, it's probably because of money. After going into the Einsbern family, he's washed himself clean. He's already obtained enough money as to not worry about it for the rest of his life, so that is only reasonable--it should be written on that report, that guy did more than just assassinations. He seems to have done other stuff around the world any chance he gets for some extra money."<br />
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It's just as Tokiomi says, nearing the end of the report, other than magus related incidents, there are lots of other experiences of Emiya Kiritsugu. So that's how it is, Kiritsugu can be placed in most of the conflicts going on around the world; he's not only a killing tool, but also did a lot of work as a mercenary.<br />
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"...This document, can I borrow it to read in detail?"<br />
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"Ah, sure. If you can analyze it in detail for me, then it would be a huge help. I'm still busy preparing for the summoning ritual tonight."<br />
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Kirei left the workshop in the basement and returned to the ground floor. In the hallway he ran into a young girl battling with oversized luggage.<br />
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"Good afternoon, Rin."<br />
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Not wanting to especially entertain her, but just greeting her normally, the girl stopped in her tracks and stared at Kirei with wide eyes. He has been in contact with Rin in this house for three years, yet the suspicion in the girl's eyes while regarding Kirei has not diminished.<br />
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"...Good afternoon. Kirei."<br />
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With a hardened voice, but still with the proper attitude, Rin returned Kirei's greeting. Although young, Rin already acts similar to her mother, her actions refined and ladylike. She's not anyone, but rather Tokiomi Tohsaka's daughter. Being different from other students her are was perfectly natural.<br />
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"Going out? That luggage is huge."<br />
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"Yes. Starting today we will go to grandpa's house for a bit. I'm even taking the cable car from that side to go to school."<br />
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Because the Grail War is imminent, Tokiomi decided to let his family to temporarily live in the neighboring district--his mother-in-law's house.<br />
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The mother and daughter cannot be exposed to the battlefield, that is too dangerous. Of course these are reasonable arrangements.<br />
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But his daughter Rin seems to be very unsatisfied about this. Although her features are fine, her cute little mouth is puffed up, showing that she's unhappy. Although she's to be a future lady, no matter what she's still just a kid. She can't be expected to totally act to that point.<br />
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"Kirei, you're staying with father to help him fight, right?"<br />
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"Yes, as his student this is what I should be doing."<br />
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Rin is not a clueless child. As Tohsaka's magus successor, she has already received Tokiomi's expert teaching. Regarding the imminent Fuyuki Grail War, she is equipped with some degree of knowledge.<br />
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As to why she has to go to her grandpa's house, she can understand the legitimate reason. But, what she's unsatisfied about--after she's gone, Kirei's the only one left in the Tohsaka house and could do whatever he wants.<br />
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Rin has extraordinary respect for his father Tokiomi. Precisely for this reason, as the successor, Rin's dislike for Kirei is probably because he became Tokiomi's student first, learning magecraft from him.<br />
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"Kirei, can I trust you? Will you protect father to the end? Will you promise me that?"<br />
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"That is impossible. If this war was beneign enough for me to promise you that, then there would be no reason for you and your mother to get out of harm's way, right?"<br />
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Kirei is unwilling to speak empty words to comfort her, and thus plainly spoke the truth. But Rin's eyes became fiercer, glaring at her impudent and shameless apprentice elder.<br />
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"...As I thought, I don't like you one bit."<br />
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Only when speaking upsetting words befitting her age, Kirei has a favorable impression of this girl.<br />
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"Rin, don't ever speak such impolite words in front of others again. Otherwise you will put the moral character of your father in suspect."<br />
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"This has nothing to do with father!"<br />
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Seeing as even father has been pulled out as a shield; Rin's anger caused her face to turn a profuse red. This is exactly what Kirei hoped to see.<br />
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"Listen up Kirei! If father is hurt because of your errors, I will definitely not forgive you! I--"<br />
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At that moment, with what can be said to be the best possible timing, Aoi's shadow appeared. Already done with her preparations, but because Rin didn't come, she came to check out the situation.<br />
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"Rin! What are you doing? With such a loud voice!"<br />
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"--Ah, that is, I--"<br />
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"Before her departure, she came to give me encouragement, lady."<br />
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Kirei pretended to be calm and purposely helped Rin, but Rin became even angrier. But she can't say anything in front of her mother, so she turned to leave.<br />
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"I'll help you with the luggage. Rin, that box is way too heavy for you."<br />
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"No! I can do it myself!"<br />
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Rin pulled at the box even more vigorously than before, and because of this mired into an even fiercer battle with the box, but despite everything finally got it out the door. Kirei knows that acting this way would be very unlike a mature adult, but still wanted to laugh at Rin when he had the chance to.<br />
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The remaining Aoi gave Kirei a very respective bow.<br />
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"Kotomine, I'll leave my husband in your hands. Please help him realize his wish."<br />
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"I will do my best, please don't worry."<br />
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The way Kirei sees it, Tohsaka Aoi is the perfect wife. Solemn and discreet, meticulous, understanding of her husband and never interfering, regarding loyalty as higher than love and has respect for duty--in short, she's the model of the perfect wife and mother from older times. In an era where the feminist movement has begun to soak through society, she's like a character carved from stone. Tokiomi has really picked a person most compatible with himself as his spouse.<br />
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Kirei stood at the door to see the mother and daughter off with his eyes. Leaving not with a taxi, but a private car, with Aoi at the steering wheel. Not only the chauffer but even all the servants, starting last week have all been laid off. It is done to prevent from bringing harm to the innocent, and also as a kind of careful tactic against espionage. Tokiomi wasn't cautious enough to keep up his guard even against his servants, this suggestion was Kirei's, and Tokiomi was half forced to carry out this act.<br />
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Before the car left, Rin was shielded from her mother's eyes and stuck out her tongue at Kirei, making a face. Kirei laughed bitterly and saw them off with his eyes, then returned to the now empty mansion.<br />
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== Series Overview ==<br />
* ''Fate/Zero #1 - 第四次聖杯戦争秘話''<br />
First Edition Published December 29, 2006, ISBN ?<br />
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Second Edition Published January 26, 2007, ISBN ?<br />
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* ''Fate/Zero #2 - 王たちの狂宴''<br />
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* ''Fate/Zero #3 - 散りゆく者たち''<br />
First Edition Published July 27, 2007, ISBN ?</div>WingZerohttps://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Fate/Zero:Act_1_Part_3&diff=19543Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 32007-08-08T20:55:43Z<p>WingZero: </p>
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<!-- ==== Page 17 ==== --><br />
<br />
At the same time, at the far away land of the east across the sea; another person is receiving the same report by the spy in England as Kiritsugu.<br />
<br />
Being a legitimate magus Tokiomi Tohsaka would not resort to using the new technology of the vulgar world like Kiritsugu. He is adept at using the Tohsaka family's exclusive secret technique of communicating over long distances, a jewel magic passed down through the generations.<br />
<br />
Towering in Miyamachou of Fuyuki is the Tohsaka mansion. In Tokiomi's workshop set up below ground, an installment of experimental equipment similar to what is commonly known as the black pendulum was prepared. The difference between common physics experimental equipment and this is that this pendulum's massive bob contains a magic jewel of the Tohsaka heirloom, and it was constructed so the ink flowing down from the string can moisten the jewel.<br />
<br />
The rock paired with the jewel of this pendulum is currently in the possession of Tohsaka's spy. If this rock was placed in front of a roller and start writing, the matching pendulum's jewel would start to undulate, the ink dripping down would write perfect and errorless text on the Rollin paper underneath. That's the type of structure it was.<br />
<br />
Right now the jewel on the pendulum and the rock on the other side of the globe in London are undulating in sync, and through watching this strange repetitive motion without a pattern, the reporter's writing began to smoothly and accurately resurface.<br />
<br />
Tokiomi, noticing this occurence, picked up the paper without waiting for the ink to completely dry and began browsing what was recorded on it.<br />
<br />
"--No matter how many times I look at this setup it always make me feel like it's unreliable."<br />
<br />
The Kotomine Kirei who's been standing guard off to the side all this time expressed unscrupulous sentiments.<br />
<br />
"Oh, so do you think fax is more convenient?<br />
<br />
If this method was used it would not matter even if the power was out, there won't be any breakdowns. There's also no need to worry about the report being divulged. Without need to rely on new technology, us magi have long ago possessed apparatus not inferior to modern tools today."<br />
<br />
Even so, as Kirei sees it fax that can be used by anyone is more convenient. "Anyone" can use it, this inevitability is definitely something that Tokiomi cannot comprehend. It's perfectly reasonable that the techniques and knowledge of aristocrats and commoners are different... even in the present, Tokiomi still bears this outdated mode of thinking, he is truly a legitimate "magus".<br />
<br />
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<br />
"The newest report from the "Clock Tower". The "genius" Lord El-Melloi seems to have obtained a lost relic. If that's the case then it's confirmed that he will be participating. Hmph, this is truly a thorny opponent. So it's clear, there are now five Masters including myself..."<br />
<br />
"It really makes me worry that there's still two positions empty until even now."<br />
<br />
"Why, it simply means there are no suitable bearers for the Command Seals. When time is running out, the Grail will randomly fill the seven slots regardless of quality. For the sake of having enough people, there should be two small characters. There's no need to be alert."<br />
<br />
That's really suited to Tokiomi's optimism. Having been his student for three years; Kirei now understands his master very well. Although he's very thorough in preparation, he has a habit of missing small details once in action, and taking care of these small details in his stead is probably his responsibility, Kirei has long since understood this.<br />
<br />
"But speaking of being careful--Kirei, nobody saw you as you entered this house, right? In appearance, we're already enemies."<br />
<br />
Completely according to Tohsaka Tokiomi's plan, the reality was twisted and announced. The Kirei who's been chosen by the Grail three years ago; according to Tokiomi's order carefully hid the insignia on his right hand, all the way up until this month before he announced the fact that the Command Seal is present on his hand. From that moment on, he severed his ties with Tokiomi as a contender for the Grail.<br />
<br />
"No need to worry. Regardless of being able to see or not, there are no familiars or spells surveying this house. I--"<br />
<br />
"--I guarantee that."<br />
<br />
The voice of the third person cut in, and at the same time a black shadow appeared beside Kirei.<br />
<br />
The heroic spirit that's been accompanying Kirei in spirit form all this time, has at this moment appeared in front of Tokiomi.<br />
<br />
That skinny and tall shadow has a great difference in prana compared to humans. He's "something inhuman". A weirdo wearing a long black cloak and a white skull-like mask to shield his features.<br />
<br />
Yes, he is the first heroic spirit to be summoned in the fourth Grail War, the Servant Assassin who made a contract with Kotomine Kirei--Hassan Sabaha.<br />
<br />
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<br />
"No matter what tricks they play, they cannot hide it from my -- the heroic spirit of the spy Hassan's eyes. My Master, Kirei does not have any aura of being followed by an enemy around him... you can relax."<br />
<br />
As if understanding Tokiomi's position was higher than that of his own master Kotomine Kirei; Assassin politely reported with a bow.<br />
<br />
And then Kirei said.<br />
<br />
"As soon as a Grail-summoned heroic spirit appears, no matter which class the heroic spirit belongs to, it would definitely be reported to father accurately and without error."<br />
<br />
Father Risei was the supervisor of the Grail War, appointed as the head priest of and dispatched to the Fuyuki Church. Currently he is in possession of a magical device known as the "spirit board". It has the function of displaying the attributes of the heroic spirits summoned by the Grail.<br />
<br />
The identity of Masters can only be confirmed by reports from people, but the quantity and class of appearing Servants, no matter where they are summoned; will definitely be displayed on the "spirit board", to grant the supervisor better control of the situation.<br />
<br />
"According to my father, my Assassin is the only Servant to have been summoned so far. Other magi taking action is still yet to come."<br />
<br />
"Yeah. But this is only a matter of timing. Sooner or later there will be familiars of other Masters coming and going around this room. Because here and the Matou mansion, as well as Einsbern's dwelling are already confirmed locations of Masters."<br />
<br />
Compared to the three imperial families, the advantage of foreign magi is that their place of concealment is unknown to others. Because of this, during the early stages of the Grail War, no matter what family it is they will use spies for reconnaissance.<br />
<br />
It's not like Kirei distrusts Tokiomi's information network, it's just that they have to be on guard for the possibility that the remaining two mystery Masters are using wise measures to conceal themselves. If facing against an opponent with this kind of strategy, Kirei's Servant Assassin can utilize his powers to the greatest limit.<br />
<br />
"You may leave. Assassin, continue keeping watch outside. Be very cautious."<br />
<br />
"Understood."<br />
<br />
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<br />
Receiving Kirei's command, Assassin once again assumed spirit form and left the room. For a Servant who is a spiritual entity to begin with, it is possible to transform freely between spirit form and physical form.<br />
<br />
Assassin has the special ability of "presence concealment" that other classes of heroic spirits do not have. He is unrivalled in being able to move undetected.<br />
<br />
To Kirei whose responsibility is not to pursue victory but to provide backup for Tokiomi, summoning Assassin was the best choice.<br />
<br />
That is the battle plan.<br />
<br />
First let Kirei's Assassin go around thoroughly investigating the battle stratagem of other Masters and their Servants' weaknesses. After obtaining a method of certain victory against each enemy in this manner then Tokiomi's Servant will be used to defeat each one accordingly.<br />
<br />
Because of this Tokiomi must summon a Servant possessing great offensive abilities. As for which heroic spirit he has his eye on, Kirei never heard him mention this.<br />
<br />
"The holy relic I prepared will arrive tomorrow morning."<br />
<br />
As if understanding Kirei's doubts from his expression, Tokiomi said so without waiting for him to ask.<br />
<br />
"I found what I was expecting. The Servant I will summon would certainly be advantageous against all of the enemies'. If it is a heroic spirit, then it will have no chance of victory against this guy."<br />
<br />
Tokiomi being secretly happy in this manner, his face was brimming with the unrivalled confidence he was born with.<br />
<br />
"The summoning ceremony will be held tonight -- if no other Masters are spying on us, Kirei, you can be present too, as well as your father."<br />
<br />
"Father too?"<br />
<br />
"Yes. If 'he' is successfully summoned, then our victory is assured. I want to share this happiness with everyone."<br />
<br />
This sort of haughty confidence can unconcealedly show what can be said to be Tohsaka Tokiomi's hereditary characteristic. Regarding his oversized ego, Kirei feels somewhat in awe yet somewhat in admiration too.<br />
<br />
Suddenly Kirei noticed the pendulum's jewel. The jewel's movement on the Rollin paper did not cease, it was continuously writing.<br />
<br />
"There seems to be more to come."<br />
<br />
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<br />
"Yeah, ah, this is the investigation regarding another matter. This isn't the newest information -- it's probably regarding my request for him to investigate Einsbern's Master.<br />
<br />
Information on the Einsbern family who's cut off all contact with the outside world is difficult to obtain even in London's Clock Tower. But Tokiomi has already said before there was a lead on that Master. Tokiomi rolled up the paper beside him and put it atop the writing table, then picked up the Rollin paper containing new text.<br />
<br />
"...This was something that happened nine years ago. The Einsberns who have been proud of their bloodline's purity suddenly found a magus from the outside to be their son-in-law. This has even instigated much debate within the Association at the time, but to be able to see the truth of this matter, other than me, would only be the old head of the Matou household.<br />
<br />
The magi of the Einsbern family who only excel in alchemy were not suited to combat since the start. This was also the contributing factor to their losses in the previous Grail Wars. These people seem to have finally lost their patience.<br />
<br />
This magus they found seems to really 'fit the requirements'."<br />
<br />
After browsing through the paper quickly while talking, Tokiomi passed the paper to Kirei. After seeing "Investigation report: Emiya Kiritsugu" as the title, Kirei's eyes narrowed slightly.<br />
<br />
"This name... I've heard it somewhere before. Supposedly this is a dangerous person."<br />
<br />
"Oh, does the Holy Church also know of this? The 'Magus Killer' Emiya was really notorious at the time. Not belonging to the Association in appearance, but in fact was the Association's higher ups' killing tool."<br />
<br />
"So in the words of the church he would be a sort of executor, right?"<br />
<br />
"Even worse than that in nature. He is a freelancing assassin who underwent special training to kill magi. Because only magi are most comprehensive of other magi, he will use methods most incompatible with the rules of magi to kill other magi... he is the sort of man who will utilize despicable measures non-chalantly.<br />
<br />
There was obvious hatred in Tokiomi's voice, yet Kirei began to bear interest for this man Emiya Kiritsugu. He did hear rumors about this man, it seems he has opposed the Holy Church in the past, and there have been people who told Kirei to be very careful of this man.<br />
<br />
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<br />
Kirei began reading the information passed on to him. Most of what was recorded was an investigation regarding Emiya Kiritsugu's battle strategy -- the cases of missing persons and accidents believed to be magi he killed; but mainly it was an analysis of his methodology. While reading, Kirei began to gradually understand why Tokiomi hates this man. Ambush and assassination was only the tip of the iceberg.<br />
<br />
Planting a bomb in public; striking down an airplane with many passengers on board, these were the type of unbelievable cases reported. It is also extrapolated that the tragedies of the past reported as major acts of terrorism were in fact the criminal acts of Emiya Kiritsugu for the sake of killing one magus. Although there is no convictive evidence, looking at the information given, it is a very believable story.<br />
<br />
Assassin, that word is very befitting. Magi opposing each other to the point of killing each other, these scenarios are common. However, it is purely a competition of magecraft, and usually decided through a series of processes that abide certain combat regulations. Saying it like that, the Grail War also belongs in this category; although called a "war", it is not a chaotic death match, but rather a series of strict rules and regulations exist.<br />
<br />
There isn't even a single line of text recording Kiritsugu having undergone a battle like this, using the "regulations of Magi".<br />
<br />
"The thing called magus exists outside of human law to begin with, and that's all the more reason to strictly obey the rules of our own world."<br />
<br />
Tokiomi said so, his calm voice seething with anger.<br />
<br />
"But this man Emiya completely ignores all rules. He does not have a bit of pride as a magus. This kind of man is unforgivable."<br />
<br />
"What you said was... pride?"<br />
<br />
"Yes. Even this man, surely underwent strict training as a magus.<br />
<br />
If that's the case then he certainly has the faith to overcome and surmount difficulties. It is impossible to forget his original intent and desire, even after attaining success."<br />
<br />
"..."<br />
<br />
What Tokiomi said is wrong. Submitting oneself to brutal training even without any intent whatsoever, this kind of idiot, exists in this world. About this Kirei understands better than anyone.<br />
<br />
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<br />
"--So why did this Emiya Kiritsugu become a killing tool?"<br />
<br />
"That, it's probably because of money. After going into the Einsbern family, he's washed himself clean. He's already obtained enough money as to not worry about it for the rest of his life, so that is only reasonable--it should be written on that report, that guy did more than just assassinations. He seems to have done other stuff around the world any chance he gets for some extra money."<br />
<br />
It's just as Tokiomi says, nearing the end of the report, other than magus related incidents, there are lots of other experiences of Emiya Kiritsugu. So that's how it is, Kiritsugu can be placed in most of the conflicts going on around the world; he's not only a killing tool, but also did a lot of work as a mercenary.<br />
<br />
"...This document, can I borrow it to read in detail?"<br />
<br />
"Ah, sure. If you can analyze it in detail for me, then it would be a huge help. I'm still busy preparing for the summoning ritual tonight."<br />
<br />
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<!-- ==== Page 17 ==== --><br />
<br />
At the same time, at the far away land of the east across the sea; another person is receiving the same report by the spy in England as Kiritsugu.<br />
<br />
Being a legitimate magus Tokiomi Tohsaka would not resort to using the new technology of the vulgar world like Kiritsugu. He is adept at using the Tohsaka family's exclusive secret technique of communicating over long distances, a jewel magic passed down through the generations.<br />
<br />
Towering in Miyamachou of Fuyuki is the Tohsaka mansion. In Tokiomi's workshop set up below ground, an installment of experimental equipment similar to what is commonly known as the black pendulum was prepared. The difference between common physics experimental equipment and this is that this pendulum's massive bob contains a magic jewel of the Tohsaka heirloom, and it was constructed so the ink flowing down from the string can moisten the jewel.<br />
<br />
The rock paired with the jewel of this pendulum is currently in the possession of Tohsaka's spy. If this rock was placed in front of a roller and start writing, the matching pendulum's jewel would start to undulate, the ink dripping down would write perfect and errorless text on the Rollin paper underneath. That's the type of structure it was.<br />
<br />
Right now the jewel on the pendulum and the rock on the other side of the globe in London are undulating in sync, and through watching this strange repetitive motion without a pattern, the reporter's writing began to smoothly and accurately resurface.<br />
<br />
Tokiomi, noticing this occurence, picked up the paper without waiting for the ink to completely dry and began browsing what was recorded on it.<br />
<br />
"--No matter how many times I look at this setup it always make me feel like it's unreliable."<br />
<br />
The Kotomine Kirei who's been standing guard off to the side all this time expressed unscrupulous sentiments.<br />
<br />
"Oh, so do you think fax is more convenient?<br />
<br />
If this method was used it would not matter even if the power was out, there won't be any breakdowns. There's also no need to worry about the report being divulged. Without need to rely on new technology, us magi have long ago possessed apparatus not inferior to modern tools today."<br />
<br />
Even so, as Kirei sees it fax that can be used by anyone is more convenient. "Anyone" can use it, this inevitability is definitely something that Tokiomi cannot comprehend. It's perfectly reasonable that the techniques and knowledge of aristocrats and commoners are different... even in the present, Tokiomi still bears this outdated mode of thinking, he is truly a legitimate "magus".<br />
<br />
<!-- ==== Page 18 ==== --><br />
<br />
"The newest report from the "Clock Tower". The "genius" Lord El-Melloi seems to have obtained a lost relic. If that's the case then it's confirmed that he will be participating. Hmph, this is truly a thorny opponent. So it's clear, there are now five Masters including myself..."<br />
<br />
"It really makes me worry that there's still two positions empty until even now."<br />
<br />
"Why, it simply means there are no suitable bearers for the Command Seals. When time is running out, the Grail will randomly fill the seven slots regardless of quality. For the sake of having enough people, there should be two small characters. There's no need to be alert."<br />
<br />
That's really suited to Tokiomi's optimism. Having been his student for three years; Kirei now understands his master very well. Although he's very thorough in preparation, he has a habit of missing small details once in action, and taking care of these small details in his stead is probably his responsibility, Kirei has long since understood this.<br />
<br />
"But speaking of being careful--Kirei, nobody saw you as you entered this house, right? In appearance, we're already enemies."<br />
<br />
Completely according to Tohsaka Tokiomi's plan, the reality was twisted and announced. The Kirei who's been chosen by the Grail three years ago; according to Tokiomi's order carefully hid the insignia on his right hand, all the way up until this month before he announced the fact that the Command Seal is present on his hand. From that moment on, he severed his ties with Tokiomi as a contender for the Grail.<br />
<br />
"No need to worry. Regardless of being able to see or not, there are no familiars or spells surveying this house. I--"<br />
<br />
"--I guarantee that."<br />
<br />
The voice of the third person cut in, and at the same time a black shadow appeared beside Kirei.<br />
<br />
The heroic spirit that's been accompanying Kirei in spirit form all this time, has at this moment appeared in front of Tokiomi.<br />
<br />
That skinny and tall shadow has a great difference in prana compared to humans. He's "something inhuman". A weirdo wearing a long black cloak and a white skull-like mask to shield his features.<br />
<br />
Yes, he is the first heroic spirit to be summoned in the fourth Grail War, the Servant Assassin who made a contract with Kotomine Kirei--Hassan Sabaha.<br />
<br />
<!-- ==== Page 19 ==== --><br />
<br />
"No matter what tricks they play, they cannot hide it from my -- the heroic spirit of the spy Hassan's eyes. My Master, Kirei does not have any aura of being followed by an enemy around him... you can relax."<br />
<br />
As if understanding Tokiomi's position was higher than that of his own master Kotomine Kirei; Assassin politely reported with a bow.<br />
<br />
And then Kirei said.<br />
<br />
"As soon as a Grail-summoned heroic spirit appears, no matter which class the heroic spirit belongs to, it would definitely be reported to father accurately and without error."<br />
<br />
Father Risei was the supervisor of the Grail War, appointed as the head priest of and dispatched to the Fuyuki Church. Currently he is in possession of a magical device known as the "spirit board". It has the function of displaying the attributes of the heroic spirits summoned by the Grail.<br />
<br />
The identity of Masters can only be confirmed by reports from people, but the quantity and class of appearing Servants, no matter where they are summoned; will definitely be displayed on the "spirit board", to grant the supervisor better control of the situation.<br />
<br />
"According to my father, my Assassin is the only Servant to have been summoned so far. Other magi taking action is still yet to come."<br />
<br />
"Yeah. But this is only a matter of timing. Sooner or later there will be familiars of other Masters coming and going around this room. Because here and the Matou mansion, as well as Einsbern's dwelling are already confirmed locations of Masters."<br />
<br />
Compared to the three imperial families, the advantage of foreign magi is that their place of concealment is unknown to others. Because of this, during the early stages of the Grail War, no matter what family it is they will use spies for reconnaissance.<br />
<br />
It's not like Kirei distrusts Tokiomi's information network, it's just that they have to be on guard for the possibility that the remaining two mystery Masters are using wise measures to conceal themselves. If facing against an opponent with this kind of strategy, Kirei's Servant Assassin can utilize his powers to the greatest limit.<br />
<br />
"You may leave. Assassin, continue keeping watch outside. Be very cautious."<br />
<br />
"Understood."<br />
<br />
<!-- ==== Page 20 ==== --><br />
<br />
Receiving Kirei's command, Assassin once again assumed spirit form and left the room. For a Servant who is a spiritual entity to begin with, it is possible to transform freely between spirit form and physical form.<br />
<br />
Assassin has the special ability of "presence concealment" that other classes of heroic spirits do not have. He is unrivalled in being able to move undetected.<br />
<br />
To Kirei whose responsibility is not to pursue victory but to provide backup for Tokiomi, summoning Assassin was the best choice.<br />
<br />
That is the battle plan.<br />
<br />
First let Kirei's Assassin go around thoroughly investigating the battle stratagem of other Masters and their Servants' weaknesses. After obtaining a method of certain victory against each enemy in this manner then Tokiomi's Servant will be used to defeat each one accordingly.<br />
<br />
Because of this Tokiomi must summon a Servant possessing great offensive abilities. As for which heroic spirit he has his eye on, Kirei never heard him mention this.<br />
<br />
"The holy relic I prepared will arrive tomorrow morning."<br />
<br />
As if understanding Kirei's doubts from his expression, Tokiomi said so without waiting for him to ask.<br />
<br />
"I found what I was expecting. The Servant I will summon would certainly be advantageous against all of the enemies'. If it is a heroic spirit, then it will have no chance of victory against this guy."<br />
<br />
Tokiomi being secretly happy in this manner, his face was brimming with the unrivalled confidence he was born with.<br />
<br />
"The summoning ceremony will be held tonight -- if no other Masters are spying on us, Kirei, you can be present too, as well as your father."<br />
<br />
"Father too?"<br />
<br />
"Yes. If 'he' is successfully summoned, then our victory is assured. I want to share this happiness with everyone."<br />
<br />
This sort of haughty confidence can unconcealedly show what can be said to be Tohsaka Tokiomi's hereditary characteristic. Regarding his oversized ego, Kirei feels somewhat in awe yet somewhat in admiration too.<br />
<br />
Suddenly Kirei noticed the pendulum's jewel. The jewel's movement on the Rollin paper did not cease, it was continuously writing.<br />
<br />
"There seems to be more to come."<br />
<br />
<!-- ==== Page 21 ==== --><br />
<br />
"Yeah, ah, this is the investigation regarding another matter. This isn't the newest information -- it's probably regarding my request for him to investigate Einsbern's Master.<br />
<br />
Information on the Einsbern family who's cut off all contact with the outside world is difficult to obtain even in London's Clock Tower. But Tokiomi has already said before there was a lead on that Master. Tokiomi rolled up the paper beside him and put it atop the writing table, then picked up the Rollin paper containing new text.<br />
<br />
"...This was something that happened nine years ago. The Einsberns who have been proud of their bloodline's purity suddenly found a magus from the outside to be their son-in-law. This has even instigated much debate within the Association at the time, but to be able to see the truth of this matter, other than me, would only be the old head of the Matou household.<br />
<br />
The magi of the Einsbern family who only excel in alchemy were not suited to combat since the start. This was also the contributing factor to their losses in the previous Grail Wars. These people seem to have finally lost their patience.<br />
<br />
This magus they found seems to really 'fit the requirements'."<br />
<br />
After browsing through the paper quickly while talking, Tokiomi passed the paper to Kirei. After seeing "Investigation report: Emiya Kiritsugu" as the title, Kirei's eyes narrowed slightly.<br />
<br />
"This name... I've heard it somewhere before. Supposedly this is a dangerous person."<br />
<br />
"Oh, does the Holy Church also know of this? The 'Magus Killer' Emiya was really notorious at the time. Not belonging to the Association in appearance, but in fact was the Association's higher ups' killing tool."<br />
<br />
"So in the words of the church he would be a sort of executor, right?"<br />
<br />
"Even worse than that in nature. He is a freelancing assassin who underwent special training to kill magi. Because only magi are most comprehensive of other magi, he will use methods most incompatible with the rules of magi to kill other magi... he is the sort of man who will utilize despicable measures non-chalantly.<br />
<br />
There was obvious hatred in Tokiomi's voice, yet Kirei began to bear interest for this man Emiya Kiritsugu. He did hear rumors about this man, it seems he has opposed the Holy Church in the past, and there have been people who told Kirei to be very careful of this man.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
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<!-- ==== Page 17 ==== --><br />
<br />
At the same time, at the far away land of the east across the sea; another person is receiving the same report by the spy in England as Kiritsugu.<br />
<br />
Being a legitimate magus Tokiomi Tohsaka would not resort to using the new technology of the vulgar world like Kiritsugu. He is adept at using the Tohsaka family's exclusive secret technique of communicating over long distances, a jewel magic passed down through the generations.<br />
<br />
Towering in Miyamachou of Fuyuki is the Tohsaka mansion. In Tokiomi's workshop set up below ground, an installment of experimental equipment similar to what is commonly known as the black pendulum was prepared. The difference between common physics experimental equipment and this is that this pendulum's massive bob contains a magic jewel of the Tohsaka heirloom, and it was constructed so the ink flowing down from the string can moisten the jewel.<br />
<br />
The rock paired with the jewel of this pendulum is currently in the possession of Tohsaka's spy. If this rock was placed in front of a roller and start writing, the matching pendulum's jewel would start to undulate, the ink dripping down would write perfect and errorless text on the Rollin paper underneath. That's the type of structure it was.<br />
<br />
Right now the jewel on the pendulum and the rock on the other side of the globe in London are undulating in sync, and through watching this strange repetitive motion without a pattern, the reporter's writing began to smoothly and accurately resurface.<br />
<br />
Tokiomi, noticing this occurence, picked up the paper without waiting for the ink to completely dry and began browsing what was recorded on it.<br />
<br />
"--No matter how many times I look at this setup it always make me feel like it's unreliable."<br />
<br />
The Kotomine Kirei who's been standing guard off to the side all this time expressed unscrupulous sentiments.<br />
<br />
"Oh, so do you think fax is more convenient?<br />
<br />
If this method was used it would not matter even if the power was out, there won't be any breakdowns. There's also no need to worry about the report being divulged. Without need to rely on new technology, us magi have long ago possessed apparatus not inferior to modern tools today."<br />
<br />
Even so, as Kirei sees it fax that can be used by anyone is more convenient. "Anyone" can use it, this inevitability is definitely something that Tokiomi cannot comprehend. It's perfectly reasonable that the techniques and knowledge of aristocrats and commoners are different... even in the present, Tokiomi still bears this outdated mode of thinking, he is truly a legitimate "magus".<br />
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"The newest report from the "Clock Tower". The "genius" Lord El-Melloi seems to have obtained a lost relic. If that's the case then it's confirmed that he will be participating. Hmph, this is truly a thorny opponent. So it's clear, there are now five Masters including myself..."<br />
<br />
"It really makes me worry that there's still two positions empty until even now."<br />
<br />
"Why, it simply means there are no suitable bearers for the Command Seals. When time is running out, the Grail will randomly fill the seven slots regardless of quality. For the sake of having enough people, there should be two small characters. There's no need to be alert."<br />
<br />
That's really suited to Tokiomi's optimism. Having been his student for three years; Kirei now understands his master very well. Although he's very thorough in preparation, he has a habit of missing small details once in action, and taking care of these small details in his stead is probably his responsibility, Kirei has long since understood this.<br />
<br />
"But speaking of being careful--Kirei, nobody saw you as you entered this house, right? In appearance, we're already enemies."<br />
<br />
Completely according to Tohsaka Tokiomi's plan, the reality was twisted and announced. The Kirei who's been chosen by the Grail three years ago; according to Tokiomi's order carefully hid the insignia on his right hand, all the way up until this month before he announced the fact that the Command Seal is present on his hand. From that moment on, he severed his ties with Tokiomi as a contender for the Grail.<br />
<br />
"No need to worry. Regardless of being able to see or not, there are no familiars or spells surveying this house. I--"<br />
<br />
"--I guarantee that."<br />
<br />
The voice of the third person cut in, and at the same time a black shadow appeared beside Kirei.<br />
<br />
The heroic spirit that's been accompanying Kirei in spirit form all this time, has at this moment appeared in front of Tokiomi.<br />
<br />
That skinny and tall shadow has a great difference in prana compared to humans. He's "something inhuman". A weirdo wearing a long black cloak and a white skull-like mask to shield his features.<br />
<br />
Yes, he is the first heroic spirit to be summoned in the fourth Grail War, the Servant Assassin who made a contract with Kotomine Kirei--Hassan Sabaha.<br />
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"No matter what tricks they play, they cannot hide it from my -- the heroic spirit of the spy Hassan's eyes. My Master, Kirei does not have any aura of being followed by an enemy around him... you can relax."<br />
<br />
As if understanding Tokiomi's position was higher than that of his own master Kotomine Kirei; Assassin politely reported with a bow.<br />
<br />
And then Kirei said.<br />
<br />
"As soon as a Grail-summoned heroic spirit appears, no matter which class the heroic spirit belongs to, it would definitely be reported to father accurately and without error."<br />
<br />
Father Risei was the supervisor of the Grail War, appointed as the head priest of and dispatched to the Fuyuki Church. Currently he is in possession of a magical device known as the "spirit board". It has the function of displaying the attributes of the heroic spirits summoned by the Grail.<br />
<br />
The identity of Masters can only be confirmed by reports from people, but the quantity and class of appearing Servants, no matter where they are summoned; will definitely be displayed on the "spirit board", to grant the supervisor better control of the situation.<br />
<br />
"According to my father, my Assassin is the only Servant to have been summoned so far. Other magi taking action is still yet to come."<br />
<br />
"Yeah. But this is only a matter of timing. Sooner or later there will be familiars of other Masters coming and going around this room. Because here and the Matou mansion, as well as Einsbern's dwelling are already confirmed locations of Masters."<br />
<br />
Compared to the three imperial families, the advantage of foreign magi is that their place of concealment is unknown to others. Because of this, during the early stages of the Grail War, no matter what family it is they will use spies for reconnaissance.<br />
<br />
It's not like Kirei distrusts Tokiomi's information network, it's just that they have to be on guard for the possibility that the remaining two mystery Masters are using wise measures to conceal themselves. If facing against an opponent with this kind of strategy, Kirei's Servant Assassin can utilize his powers to the greatest limit.<br />
<br />
"You may leave. Assassin, continue keeping watch outside. Be very cautious."<br />
<br />
"Understood."<br />
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Receiving Kirei's command, Assassin once again assumed spirit form and left the room. For a Servant who is a spiritual entity to begin with, it is possible to transform freely between spirit form and physical form.<br />
<br />
Assassin has the special ability of "presence concealment" that other classes of heroic spirits do not have. He is unrivalled in being able to move undetected.<br />
<br />
To Kirei whose responsibility is not to pursue victory but to provide backup for Tokiomi, summoning Assassin was the best choice.<br />
<br />
That is the battle plan.<br />
<br />
First let Kirei's Assassin go around thoroughly investigating the battle stratagem of other Masters and their Servants' weaknesses. After obtaining a method of certain victory against each enemy in this manner then Tokiomi's Servant will be used to deafeat each one accordingly.<br />
<br />
Because of this Tokiomi must summon a Servant possessing great offensive abilities. As for which heroic spirit he has his eye on, Kirei never heard him mention this.<br />
<br />
"The holy relic I prepared will arrive tomorrow morning."<br />
<br />
As if understanding Kirei's doubts from his expression, Tokiomi said so without waiting for him to ask.<br />
<br />
"I found what I was expecting. The Servant I will summon would certainly be advantageous against all of the enemies'. If it is a heroic spirit, then it will have no chance of victory against this guy."<br />
<br />
Tokiomi being secretly happy in this manner, his face was brimming with the unrivalled confidence he was born with.<br />
<br />
"The summoning ceremony will be held tonight -- if no other Masters are spying on us, Kirei, you can be present too, as well as your father."<br />
<br />
"Father too?"<br />
<br />
"Yes. If 'he' is successfully summoned, then our victory is assured. I want to share this happiness with everyone."<br />
<br />
This sort of haughty confidence can unconcealedly show what can be said to be Tohsaka Tokiomi's hereditary characteristic. Regarding his oversized ego, Kirei feels somewhat in awe yet somewhat in admiration too.<br />
<br />
Suddenly Kirei noticed the pendulum's jewel. The jewel's movement on the Rollin paper did not cease, it was continuously writing.<br />
<br />
"There seems to be more to come."<br />
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"Yeah, ah, this is the investigation regarding another matter. This isn't the newest information -- it's probably regarding my request for him to investigate Einsbern's Master.<br />
<br />
Information on the Einsbern family who's cut off all contact with the outside world is difficult to obtain even in London's Clock Tower. But Tokiomi has already said before there was a lead on that Master. Tokiomi rolled up the paper beside him and put it atop the writing table, then picked up the Rollin paper containing new text.<br />
<br />
"...This was something that happened nine years ago. The Einsberns who have been proud of their bloodline's purity suddenly found a magus from the outside to be their son-in-law. This has even instigated much debate within the Association at the time, but to be able to see the truth of this matter, other than me, would only be the old head of the Matou household.<br />
<br />
The magi of the Einsbern family who only excel in alchemy were not suited to combat since the start. This was also the contributing factor to their losses in the previous Grail Wars. These people seem to have finally lost their patience.<br />
<br />
This magus they found seems to really 'fit the requirements'."<br />
<br />
After browsing through the paper quickly while talking, Tokiomi passed the paper to Kirei. After seeing "Investigation report: Emiya Kiritsugu" as the title, Kirei's eyes narrowed slightly.<br />
<br />
"This name... I've heard it somewhere before. Supposedly this is a dangerous person."<br />
<br />
"Oh, does the Holy Church also know of this? The 'Magus Killer' Emiya was really notorious at the time. Not belonging to the Association in appearance, but in fact was the Association's higher ups' killing tool."<br />
<br />
"So in the words of the church he would be a sort of executor, right?"<br />
<br />
"Even worse than that in nature. He is a freelancing assassin who underwent special training to kill magi. Because only magi are most comprehensive of other magi, he will use methods most incompatible with the rules of magi to kill other magi... he is the sort of man who will utilize despicable measures non-chalantly.<br />
<br />
There was obvious hatred in Tokiomi's voice, yet Kirei began to bear interest for this man Emiya Kiritsugu. He did hear rumors about this man, it seems he has opposed the Holy Church in the past, and there have been people who told Kirei to be very careful of this man.<br />
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At the same time, at the far away land of the east across the sea; another person is receiving the same report by the spy in England as Kiritsugu.<br />
<br />
Being a legitimate magus Tokiomi Tohsaka would not resort to using the new technology of the vulgar world like Kiritsugu. He is adept at using the Tohsaka family's exclusive secret technique of communicating over long distances, a jewel magic passed down through the generations.<br />
<br />
Towering in Miyamachou of Fuyuki is the Tohsaka mansion. In Tokiomi's workshop set up below ground, an installment of experimental equipment similar to what is commonly known as the black pendulum was prepared. The difference between common physics experimental equipment and this is that this pendulum's massive bob contains a magic jewel of the Tohsaka heirloom, and it was constructed so the ink flowing down from the string can moisten the jewel.<br />
<br />
The rock paired with the jewel of this pendulum is currently in the possession of Tohsaka's spy. If this rock was placed in front of a roller and start writing, the matching pendulum's jewel would start to undulate, the ink dripping down would write perfect and errorless text on the Rollin paper underneath. That's the type of structure it was.<br />
<br />
Right now the jewel on the pendulum and the rock on the other side of the globe in London are undulating in sync, and through watching this strange repetitive motion without a pattern, the reporter's writing began to smoothly and accurately resurface.<br />
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Tokiomi, noticing this occurence, picked up the paper without waiting for the ink to completely dry and began browsing what was recorded on it.<br />
<br />
"--No matter how many times I look at this setup it always make me feel like it's unreliable."<br />
<br />
The Kotomine Kirei who's been standing guard off to the side all this time expressed unscrupulous sentiments.<br />
<br />
"Oh, so do you think fax is more convenient?<br />
<br />
If this method was used it would not matter even if the power was out, there won't be any breakdowns. There's also no need to worry about the report being divulged. Without need to rely on new technology, us magi have long ago possessed apparatus not inferior to modern tools today."<br />
<br />
Even so, as Kirei sees it fax that can be used by anyone is more convenient. "Anyone" can use it, this inevitability is definitely something that Tokiomi cannot comprehend. It's perfectly reasonable that the techniques and knowledge of aristocrats and commoners are different... even in the present, Tokiomi still bears this outdated mode of thinking, he is truly a legitimate "magus".<br />
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"The newest report from the "Clock Tower". The "genius" Lord El-Melloi seems to have obtained a lost relic. If that's the case then it's confirmed that he will be participating. Hmph, this is truly a thorny opponent. So it's clear, there are now five Masters including myself..."<br />
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"It really makes me worry that there's still two positions empty until even now."<br />
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"Why, it simply means there are no suitable bearers for the Command Seals. When time is running out, the Grail will randomly fill the seven slots regardless of quality. For the sake of having enough people, there should be two small characters. There's no need to be alert."<br />
<br />
That's really suited to Tokiomi's optimism. Having been his student for three years; Kirei now understands his master very well. Although he's very thorough in preparation, he has a habit of missing small details once in action, and taking care of these small details in his stead is probably his responsibility, Kirei has long since understood this.<br />
<br />
"But speaking of being careful--Kirei, nobody saw you as you entered this house, right? In appearance, we're already enemies."<br />
<br />
Completely according to Tohsaka Tokiomi's plan, the reality was twisted and announced. The Kirei who's been chosen by the Grail three years ago; according to Tokiomi's order carefully hid the insignia on his right hand, all the way up until this month before he announced the fact that the Command Seal is present on his hand. From that moment on, he severed his ties with Tokiomi as a contender for the Grail.<br />
<br />
"No need to worry. Regardless of being able to see or not, there are no familiars or spells surveying this house. I--"<br />
<br />
"--I guarantee that."<br />
<br />
The voice of the third person cut in, and at the same time a black shadow appeared beside Kirei.<br />
<br />
The heroic spirit that's been accompanying Kirei in spirit form all this time, has at this moment appeared in front of Tokiomi.<br />
<br />
That skinny and tall shadow has a great difference in prana compared to humans. He's "something inhuman". A weirdo wearing a long black cloak and a white skull-like mask to shield his features.<br />
<br />
Yes, he is the first heroic spirit to be summoned in the fourth Grail War, the Servant Assassin who made a contract with Kotomine Kirei--Hassan Sabaha.<br />
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"No matter what tricks they play, they cannot hide it from my -- the heroic spirit of the spy Hassan's eyes. My Master, Kirei does not have any aura of being followed by an enemy around him... you can relax."<br />
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As if understanding Tokiomi's position was higher than that of his own master Kotomine Kirei; Assassin politely reported with a bow.<br />
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And then Kirei said.<br />
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"As soon as a Grail-summoned heroic spirit appears, no matter which class the heroic spirit belongs to, it would definitely be reported to father accurately and without error."<br />
<br />
Father Risei was the supervisor of the Grail War, appointed as the head priest of and dispatched to the Fuyuki Church. Currently he is in possession of a magical device known as the "spirit board". It has the function of displaying the attributes of the heroic spirits summoned by the Grail.<br />
<br />
The identity of Masters can only be confirmed by reports from people, but the quantity and class of appearing Servants, no matter where they are summoned; will definitely be displayed on the "spirit board", to grant the supervisor better control of the situation.<br />
<br />
"According to my father, my Assassin is the only Servant to have been summoned so far. Other magi taking action is still yet to come."<br />
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"Yeah. But this is only a matter of timing. Sooner or later there will be familiars of other Masters coming and going around this room. Because here and the Matou mansion, as well as Einsbern's dwelling are already confirmed locations of Masters."<br />
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Compared to the three imperial families, the advantage of foreign magi is that their place of concealment is unknown to others. Because of this, during the early stages of the Grail War, no matter what family it is they will use spies for reconnaissance.<br />
<br />
It's not like Kirei distrusts Tokiomi's information network, it's just that they have to be on guard for the possibility that the remaining two mystery Masters are using wise measures to conceal themselves. If facing against an opponent with this kind of strategy, Kirei's Servant Assassin can utilize his powers to the greatest limit.<br />
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"You may leave. Assassin, continue keeping watch outside. Be very cautious."<br />
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"Understood."<br />
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Receiving Kirei's command, Assassin once again assumed spirit form and left the room. For a Servant who is a spiritual entity to begin with, it is possible to transform freely between spirit form and physical form.<br />
<br />
Assassin has the special ability of "presence concealment" that other classes of heroic spirits do not have. He is unrivalled in being able to move undetected.<br />
<br />
To Kirei whose responsibility is not to pursue victory but to provide backup for Tokiomi, summoning Assassin was the best choice.<br />
<br />
That is the battle plan.<br />
<br />
First let Kirei's Assassin go around thoroughly investigating the battle stratagem of other Masters and their Servants' weaknesses. After obtaining a method of certain victory against each enemy in this manner then Tokiomi's Servant will be used to deafeat each one accordingly.<br />
<br />
Because of this Tokiomi must summon a Servant possessing great offensive abilities. As for which heroic spirit he has his eye on, Kirei never heard him mention this.<br />
<br />
"The holy relic I prepared will arrive tomorrow morning."<br />
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As if understanding Kirei's doubts from his expression, Tokiomi said so without waiting for him to ask.<br />
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"I found what I was expecting. The Servant I will summon would certainly be advantageous against all of the enemies'. If it is a heroic spirit, then it will have no chance of victory against this guy."<br />
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Tokiomi being secretly happy in this manner, his face was brimming with the unrivalled confidence he was born with.<br />
<br />
"The summoning ceremony will be held tonight -- if no other Masters are spying on us, Kirei, you can be present too, as well as your father."<br />
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"Father too?"<br />
<br />
"Yes. If 'he' is successfully summoned, then our victory is assured. I want to share this happiness with everyone."<br />
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This sort of haughty confidence can unconcealedly show what can be said to be Tohsaka Tokiomi's hereditary characteristic. Regarding his oversized ego, Kirei feels somewhat in awe yet somewhat in admiration too.<br />
<br />
Suddenly Kirei noticed the pendulum's jewel. The jewel's movement on the Rollin paper did not cease, it was continuously writing.<br />
<br />
"There seems to be more to come."<br />
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"Yeah, ah, this is the investigation regarding another matter. This isn't the newest information -- it's probably regarding my request for him to investigate Einsbern's Master.<br />
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Information on the Einsbern family who's cut off all contact with the outside world is difficult to obtain even in London's Clock Tower. But Tokiomi has already said before there was a lead on that Master. Tokiomi rolled up the paper beside him and put it atop the writing table, then picked up the Rollin paper containing new text.<br />
<br />
"...This was something that happened nine years ago. The Einsberns who have been proud of their bloodline's purity suddenly found a magus from the outside to be their son-in-law. This has even instigated much debate within the Association at the time, but to be able to see the truth of this matter, other than me, would only be the old head of the Matou household.<br />
<br />
The magi of the Einsbern family who only excel in alchemy were not suited to combat since the start. This was also the contributing factor to their losses in the previous Grail Wars. These people seem to have finally lost their patience.<br />
<br />
This magus they found seems to really 'fit the requirements'."<br />
<br />
After browsing through the paper quickly while talking, Tokiomi passed the paper to Kirei. After seeing "Investigation report: Emiya Kiritsugu" as the title, Kirei's eyes narrowed slightly.<br />
<br />
"This name... I've heard it somewhere before. Supposedly this is a dangerous person."<br />
<br />
"Oh, does the Holy Church also know of this? The 'Magus Killer' Emiya was really notorious at the time. Not belonging to the Association in appearance, but in fact was the Association's higher ups' killing tool."<br />
<br />
"So in the words of the church he would be a sort of executor, right?"<br />
<br />
"Even worse than that in nature. He is a freelancing assassin who underwent special training to kill magi. Because only magi are most comprehensive of other magi, he will use methods most incompatible with the rules of magi to kill other magi... he is the sort of man who will utilize despicable measures non-chalantly.<br />
<br />
There was obvious hatred in Tokiomi's voice, yet Kirei began to bear interest for this man Emiya Kiritsugu. He did hear rumors about this man, it seems he has opposed the Holy Church in the past, and there have been people who told Kirei to be very careful of this man.<br />
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<br />
At the same time, at the far away land of the east across the sea; another person is receiving the same report by the spy in England as Kiritsugu.<br />
<br />
Being a legitimate magus Tokiomi Tohsaka would not resort to using the new technology of the vulgar world like Kiritsugu. He is adept at using the Tohsaka family's exclusive secret technique of communicating over long distances, a jewel magic passed down through the generations.<br />
<br />
Towering in Miyamachou of Fuyuki is the Tohsaka mansion. In Tokiomi's workshop set up below ground, an installment of experimental equipment similar to what is commonly known as the black pendulum was prepared. The difference between common physics experimental equipment and this is that this pendulum's massive bob contains a magic jewel of the Tohsaka heirloom, and it was constructed so the ink flowing down from the string can moisten the jewel.<br />
<br />
The rock paired with the jewel of this pendulum is currently in the possession of Tohsaka's spy. If this rock was placed in front of a roller and start writing, the matching pendulum's jewel would start to undulate, the ink dripping down would write perfect and errorless text on the Rollin paper underneath. That's the type of structure it was.<br />
<br />
Right now the jewel on the pendulum and the rock on the other side of the globe in London are undulating in sync, and through watching this strange repetitive motion without a pattern, the reporter's writing began to smoothly and accurately resurface.<br />
<br />
Tokiomi, noticing this occurence, picked up the paper without waiting for the ink to completely dry and began browsing what was recorded on it.<br />
<br />
"--No matter how many times I look at this setup it always make me feel like it's unreliable."<br />
<br />
The Kotomine Kirei who's been standing guard off to the side all this time expressed unscrupulous sentiments.<br />
<br />
"Oh, so do you think fax is more convinient?<br />
<br />
If this method was used it would not matter even if the power was out, there won't be any breakdowns. There's also no need to worry about the report being divulged. Without need to rely on new technology, us magi have long ago possessed apparatus not inferior to modern tools today."<br />
<br />
Even so, as Kirei sees it fax that can be used by anyone is more convinient. "Anyone" can use it, this inevitability is definitely something that Tokiomi cannot comprehend. It's perfectly reasonable that the techniques and knowledge of aristocrats and commoners are different... even in the present, Tokiomi still bears this outdated mode of thinking, he is truly a legitimate "magus".<br />
<br />
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<br />
"The newest report from the "Clock Tower". The "genius" Lord El-Melloi seems to have obtained a lost relic. If that's the case then it's confirmed that he will be participating. Hmph, this is truly a thorny opponent. So it's clear, there are now five Masters including myself..."<br />
<br />
"It really makes me worry that there's still two positions empty until even now."<br />
<br />
"Why, it simply means there are no suitable bearers for the Command Seals. When time is running out, the Grail will randomly fill the seven slots regardless of quality. For the sake of having enough people, there should be two small characters. There's no need to be alert."<br />
<br />
That's really suited to Tokiomi's optimism. Having been his student for three years; Kirei now understands his master very well. Although he's very thorough in preparation, he has a habit of missing small details once in action, and taking care of these small details in his stead is probably his responsibility, Kirei has long since understood this.<br />
<br />
"But speaking of being careful--Kirei, nobody saw you as you entered this house, right? In appearance, we're already enemies."<br />
<br />
Completely according to Tohsaka Tokiomi's plan, the reality was twisted and announced. The Kirei who's been chosen by the Grail three years ago; according to Tokiomi's order carefully hid the insignia on his right hand, all the way up until this month before he announced the fact that the Command Seal is present on his hand. From that moment on, he severed his ties with Tokiomi as a contender for the Grail.<br />
<br />
"No need to worry. Regardless of being able to see or not, there are no familiars or spells surveying this house. I--"<br />
<br />
"--I guarantee that."<br />
<br />
The voice of the third person cut in, and at the same time a black shadow appeared beside Kirei.<br />
<br />
The heroic spirit that's been accompanying Kirei in spirit form all this time, has at this moment appeared in front of Tokiomi.<br />
<br />
That skinny and tall shadow has a great difference in prana compared to humans. He's "something inhuman". A weirdo wearing a long black cloak and a white skull-like mask to shield his features.<br />
<br />
Yes, he is the first heroic spirit to be summoned in the fourth Grail War, the Servant Assassin who made a contract with Kotomine Kirei--Hassan Sabaha.<br />
<br />
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<!-- ==== Page 17 ==== --><br />
<br />
At the same time, at the far away land of the east across the sea; another person is receiving the same report by the spy in England as Kiritsugu.<br />
<br />
Being a legitimate magus Tokiomi Tohsaka would not resort to using the new technology of the vulgar world like Kiritsugu. He is adept at using the Tohsaka family's exclusive secret technique of communicating over long distances, a jewel magic passed down through the generations.<br />
<br />
Towering in Miyamachou of Fuyuki is the Tohsaka mansion. In Tokiomi's workshop set up below ground, an installment of experimental equipment similar to what is commonly known as the black pendulum was prepared. The difference between common physics experimental equipment and this is that this pendulum's massive bob contains a magic jewel of the Tohsaka heirloom, and it was constructed so the ink flowing down from the string can moisten the jewel.<br />
<br />
The rock paired with the jewel of this pendulum is currently in the possession of Tohsaka's spy. If this rock was placed in front of a roller and start writing, the matching pendulum's jewel would start to undulate, the ink dripping down would write perfect and errorless text on the Rollin paper underneath. That's the type of structure it was.<br />
<br />
Right now the jewel on the pendulum and the rock on the other side of the globe in London are undulating in sync, and through watching this strange repetitive motion without a pattern, the reporter's writing began to smoothly and accurately resurface.<br />
<br />
Tokiomi, noticing this occurence, picked up the paper without waiting for the ink to completely dry and began browsing what was recorded on it.<br />
<br />
"--No matter how many times I look at this setup it always make me feel like it's unreliable."<br />
<br />
The Kotomine Kirei who's been standing guard off to the side all this time expressed unscrupulous sentiments.<br />
<br />
"Oh, so do you think fax is more convinient?<br />
<br />
If this method was used it would not matter even if the power was out, there won't be any breakdowns. There's also no need to worry about the report being divulged. Without need to rely on new technology, us magi have long ago possessed apparatus not inferior to modern tools today."<br />
<br />
Even so, as Kirei sees it fax that can be used by anyone is more convinient. "Anyone" can use it, this inevitability is definitely something that Tokiomi cannot comprehend. It's perfectly reasonable that the techniques and knowledge of aristocrats and commoners are different... even in the present, Tokiomi still bears this outdated mode of thinking, he is truly a legitimate "magus".<br />
<br />
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<br />
"The newest report from the "Clock Tower". The "genius" Lord El-Melloi seems to have obtained a lost relic. If that's the case then it's confirmed that he will be participating. Hmph, this is truly a thorny opponent. So it's clear, there are now five Masters including myself..."<br />
<br />
"It really makes me worry that there's still two positions empty until even now."<br />
<br />
"Why, it simply means there are no suitable bearers for the Command Seals. When time is running out, the Grail will randomly fill the seven slots regardless of quality. For the sake of having enough people, there should be two small characters. There's no need to be alert."<br />
<br />
That's really suited to Tokiomi's optimism. Having been his student for three years; Kirei now understands his master very well. Although he's very thorough in preparation, he has a habit of missing small details once in action, and taking care of these small details in his stead is probably his responsibility, Kirei has long since understood this.<br />
<br />
"But speaking of being careful--Kirei, nobody saw you as you entered this house, right? In appearance, we're already enemies."<br />
<br />
Completely according to Tohsaka Tokiomi's plan, the reality was twisted and announced. The Kirei who's been chosen by the Grail three years ago; according to Tokiomi's order carefully hid the insignia on his right hand, all the way up until this month before he announced the fact that the Command Seal is present on his hand. From that moment on, he severed his ties with Tokiomi as a contender for the Grail.<br />
<br />
"No need to worry. Regardless of being able to see or not, there are no familiars or spells surveying this house. I--"<br />
<br />
"--I guarantee that."<br />
<br />
The voice of the third person cut in, and at the same time a black shadow appeared beside Kirei.<br />
<br />
The heroic spirit that's been accompanying Kirei in spirit form all this time, has at this moment appeared in front of Tokiomi.<br />
<br />
That skinny and tall shadow has a great difference in prana compared to humans. He's "something inhuman". A weirdo wearing a long black cloak and a white skull-like mask to shield his features.<br />
<br />
Yes, he is the first heroic spirit to be summoned in the fourth Grail War, the Servant Assassin who made a contract with Kotomine Kirei--Hassan Sabaha.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
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<div>--282:14:41<br />
<br />
At the same time, at the far away land of the east across the sea; another person is receiving the same report by the spy in England as Kiritsugu.<br />
<br />
Being a legitimate magus Tokiomi Tohsaka would not resort to using the new technology of the vulgar world like Kiritsugu. He is adept at using the Tohsaka family's exclusive secret technique of communicating over long distances, a jewel magic passed down through the generations.<br />
<br />
Towering in Miyamachou of Fuyuki is the Tohsaka mansion. In Tokiomi's workshop set up below ground, an installment of experimental equipment similar to what is commonly known as the black pendulum was prepared. The difference between common physics experimental equipment and this is that this pendulum's massive bob contains a magic jewel of the Tohsaka heirloom, and it was constructed so the ink flowing down from the string can moisten the jewel.<br />
<br />
The rock paired with the jewel of this pendulum is currently in the possession of Tohsaka's spy. If this rock was placed in front of a roller and start writing, the matching pendulum's jewel would start to undulate, the ink dripping down would write perfect and errorless text on the Rollin paper underneath. That's the type of structure it was.<br />
<br />
Right now the jewel on the pendulum and the rock on the other side of the globe in London are undulating in sync, and through watching this strange repetitive motion without a pattern, the reporter's writing began to smoothly and accurately resurface.<br />
<br />
Tokiomi, noticing this occurence, picked up the paper without waiting for the ink to completely dry and began browsing what was recorded on it.<br />
<br />
"--No matter how many times I look at this setup it always make me feel like it's unreliable."<br />
<br />
The Kotomine Kirei who's been standing guard off to the side all this time expressed unscrupulous sentiments.<br />
<br />
"Oh, so do you think fax is more convinient?<br />
<br />
If this method was used it would not matter even if the power was out, there won't be any breakdowns. There's also no need to worry about the report being divulged. Without need to rely on new technology, us magi have long ago possessed apparatus not inferior to modern tools today."<br />
<br />
Even so, as Kirei sees it fax that can be used by anyone is more convinient. "Anyone" can use it, this inevitability is definitely something that Tokiomi cannot comprehend. It's perfectly reasonable that the techniques and knowledge of aristocrats and commoners are different... even in the present, Tokiomi still bears this outdated mode of thinking, he is truly a legitimate "magus".<br />
<br />
"The newest report from the "Clock Tower". The "genius" Lord El-Melloi seems to have obtained a lost relic. If that's the case then it's confirmed that he will be participating. Hmph, this is truly a thorny opponent. So it's clear, there are now five Masters including myself..."<br />
<br />
"It really makes me worry that there's still two positions empty until even now."<br />
<br />
"Why, it simply means there are no suitable bearers for the Command Seals. When time is running out, the Grail will randomly fill the seven slots regardless of quality. For the sake of having enough people, there should be two small characters. There's no need to be alert."<br />
<br />
That's really suited to Tokiomi's optimism. Having been his student for three years; Kirei now understands his master very well. Although he's very thorough in preparation, he has a habit of missing small details once in action, and taking care of these small details in his stead is probably his responsibility, Kirei has long since understood this.<br />
<br />
"But speaking of being careful--Kirei, nobody saw you as you entered this house, right? In appearance, we're already enemies."<br />
<br />
Completely according to Tohsaka Tokiomi's plan, the reality was twisted and announced. The Kirei who's been chosen by the Grail three years ago; according to Tokiomi's order carefully hid the insignia on his right hand, all the way up until this month before he announced the fact that the Command Seal is present on his hand. From that moment on, he severed his ties with Tokiomi as a contender for the Grail.<br />
<br />
"No need to worry. Regardless of being able to see or not, there are no familiars or spells surveying this house. I--"<br />
<br />
"--I guarantee that."<br />
<br />
The voice of the third person cut in, and at the same time a black shadow appeared beside Kirei.<br />
<br />
The heroic spirit that's been accompanying Kirei in spirit form all this time, has at this moment appeared in front of Tokiomi.<br />
<br />
That skinny and tall shadow has a great difference in prana compared to humans. He's "something inhuman". A weirdo wearing a long black cloak and a white skull-like mask to shield his features.<br />
<br />
Yes, he is the first heroic spirit to be summoned in the fourth Grail War, the Servant Assassin who made a contract with Kotomine Kirei--Hassan Sabaha.</div>WingZerohttps://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Fate/Zero&diff=18675Fate/Zero2007-07-08T19:58:36Z<p>WingZero: /* Fate/Zero by Nasu Kinoko & Urobuchi Gen */</p>
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[[Image:Fate_Zero_promo.jpg|200px|thumb|A promotional image.]]<br />
<br />
Fate/Zero is a translation project undertaken by various members of the [http://nrvnqsr.proboards20.com/index.cgi Beast's Lair Forum] and only hosted by Baka-Tsuki. Be sure to thank them accordingly!<br />
<br />
'''NEW!''' Project lead [[User:Byakko|Byakko]] has agreed to solicit help for this project. If you can do Japanese/Chinese -> English translations and wish to help, contact [[User:smidge204|Smidge204]] and he'll hook you up with the required materials. Just edit his user page with an e-mail address or catch him on IRC (#Baka-Tsuki on irc.rizon.net)<br />
<br />
<br />
== Story Synopsis ==<br />
Fate/Zero is a prequel to TYPE-MOON's visual novel Fate/stay night. It is a novel with illustrations by Takashi Takeuchi, and is a collaboration between TYPE-MOON and fellow developer Nitroplus.<br />
<br />
== Translation ==<br />
<br />
=== Format Standards ===<br />
*[[Format_guideline|General Format/Style Guideline]]<br />
*[[Fate/Zero:Format_guidelines|Fate/Zero Format Guidelines]] (Draft proposal)<br />
<br />
To Translators/Editors: It is highly suggested you use terminology and concepts from the [http://fuyuki.pbwiki.com Fuyuki Wiki]. Readers may use that wiki as a basis for understanding what goes on in the Nasu universe. --[[User:Velocity7|velocity7]]<br />
<br />
== Update ==<br />
*May 18, 2007<br />
:*Translation for Act 1: Part 1 Complete<br />
<br />
*May 31, 2007<br />
:*Translation for Act 2: Part 1 Complete<br />
<br />
*June 13, 2007<br />
:*Translation for Act 2: Part 2 Complete<br />
<br />
*July 1, 2007<br />
:*Translation for Act 1: Part 2 Complete<br />
<br />
== Fate/Zero by Nasu Kinoko & Urobuchi Gen ==<br />
:[[Fate/Zero:Volume1_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]<br />
<br />
:Prologue<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_1|8 years ago]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_2|3 years ago]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_3|1 year ago]] <br />
:Act 1<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 1|Part 1]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 2|Part 2]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 3|Part 3]] (17%)<br />
::Part 4<br />
::Part 5<br />
:Act 2<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 1|Part 1]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 2|Part 2]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 3|Part 3]] (54%)<br />
::Part 4<br />
:Act 3<br />
::Part 1<br />
::Part 2<br />
::Part 3<br />
::Part 4<br />
::Part 5<br />
:Act 4<br />
::Part 1<br />
::Part 2<br />
::Part 3<br />
::Part 4<br />
:Postface<br />
::Part 1<br />
::Part 2<br />
:[[Fate/Stay:Translator's_Notes|Translator's Notes and References]]<br />
<br />
== Project Staff ==<br />
<br />
*Project Administrator: [[User:Smidge204|Smidge204]]<br />
*Project Supervisor: [[User:Byakko|Byakko]]<br />
<br />
=== Translators ===<br />
<br />
'''ACTIVE'''<br />
::*[[User:Byakko|Byakko]] ([http://nrvnqsr.proboards20.com/index.cgi Beast's Lair]) (From Japanese text)<br />
::*[[User:WingZero|WingZero]] ([http://nrvnqsr.proboards20.com/index.cgi Beast's Lair]) (From Chinese text)<br />
<br />
Those who wish to contribute are asked to first notify a supervisor beforehand.<br />
'''Translators are asked to [[Fate/Zero:Registration Page|register]] which chapters they're working on''' (see [[Format_guideline#Translators|the Guideline page]] for usage rules).<br />
<br />
=== Editors ===<br />
::*[[User:Smidge204|Smidge204]] (Baka-Tsuki)<br />
::*[[User:ReynardFox|ReynardFox]] ([http://nrvnqsr.proboards20.com/index.cgi Beast's Lair])<br />
<br />
== Series Overview ==<br />
* ''Fate/Zero #1 - 第四次聖杯戦争秘話''<br />
First Edition Published December 12, 2006, ISBN ?<br />
<br />
Second Edition Published January 26, 2007, ISBN ?<br />
<br />
* ''Fate/Zero #2 - 王たちの狂宴''<br />
First Edition Published March 31, 2007, ISBN ?</div>WingZerohttps://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Fate/Zero&diff=18477Fate/Zero2007-07-01T15:37:57Z<p>WingZero: /* Fate/Zero by Nasu Kinoko & Urobuchi Gen */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:Hosted Projects]]<br />
[[Image:Fate_Zero_promo.jpg|200px|thumb|A promotional image.]]<br />
<br />
Fate/Zero is a translation project undertaken by various members of the [http://nrvnqsr.proboards20.com/index.cgi Beast's Lair Forum] and only hosted by Baka-Tsuki. Be sure to thank them accordingly!<br />
<br />
'''NEW!''' Project lead [[User:Byakko|Byakko]] has agreed to solicit help for this project. If you can do Japanese/Chinese -> English translations and wish to help, contact [[User:smidge204|Smidge204]] and he'll hook you up with the required materials. Just edit his user page with an e-mail address or catch him on IRC (#Baka-Tsuki on irc.rizon.net)<br />
<br />
<br />
== Story Synopsis ==<br />
Fate/Zero is a prequel to TYPE-MOON's visual novel Fate/stay night. It is a novel with illustrations by Takashi Takeuchi, and is a collaboration between TYPE-MOON and fellow developer Nitroplus.<br />
<br />
== Translation ==<br />
<br />
=== Format Standards ===<br />
*[[Format_guideline|General Format/Style Guideline]]<br />
*[[Fate/Zero:Format_guidelines|Fate/Zero Format Guidelines]] (Draft proposal)<br />
<br />
To Translators/Editors: It is highly suggested you use terminology and concepts from the [http://fuyuki.pbwiki.com Fuyuki Wiki]. Readers may use that wiki as a basis for understanding what goes on in the Nasu universe. --[[User:Velocity7|velocity7]]<br />
<br />
== Update ==<br />
*May 18, 2007<br />
:*Translation for Act 1: Part 1 Complete<br />
<br />
*May 31, 2007<br />
:*Translation for Act 2: Part 1 Complete<br />
<br />
*June 13, 2007<br />
:*Translation for Act 2: Part 2 Complete<br />
<br />
*July 1, 2007<br />
:*Translation for Act 1: Part 2 Complete<br />
<br />
== Fate/Zero by Nasu Kinoko & Urobuchi Gen ==<br />
:[[Fate/Zero:Volume1_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]<br />
<br />
:Prologue<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_1|8 years ago]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_2|3 years ago]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_3|1 year ago]] <br />
:Act 1<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 1|Part 1]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 2|Part 2]] (Completed)<br />
::Part 3<br />
::Part 4<br />
::Part 5<br />
:Act 2<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 1|Part 1]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 2|Part 2]] (Completed)<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 3|Part 3]] (25%)<br />
::Part 4<br />
:Act 3<br />
::Part 1<br />
::Part 2<br />
::Part 3<br />
::Part 4<br />
::Part 5<br />
:Act 4<br />
::Part 1<br />
::Part 2<br />
::Part 3<br />
::Part 4<br />
:Postface<br />
::Part 1<br />
::Part 2<br />
:[[Fate/Stay:Translator's_Notes|Translator's Notes and References]]<br />
<br />
== Project Staff ==<br />
<br />
*Project Administrator: [[User:Smidge204|Smidge204]]<br />
*Project Supervisor: [[User:Byakko|Byakko]]<br />
<br />
=== Translators ===<br />
<br />
'''ACTIVE'''<br />
::*[[User:Byakko|Byakko]] ([http://nrvnqsr.proboards20.com/index.cgi Beast's Lair]) (From Japanese text)<br />
::*[[User:WingZero|WingZero]] ([http://nrvnqsr.proboards20.com/index.cgi Beast's Lair]) (From Chinese text)<br />
<br />
Those who wish to contribute are asked to first notify a supervisor beforehand.<br />
'''Translators are asked to [[Fate/Zero:Registration Page|register]] which chapters they're working on''' (see [[Format_guideline#Translators|the Guideline page]] for usage rules).<br />
<br />
=== Editors ===<br />
::*[[User:Smidge204|Smidge204]] (Baka-Tsuki)<br />
::*[[User:ReynardFox|ReynardFox]] ([http://nrvnqsr.proboards20.com/index.cgi Beast's Lair])<br />
<br />
== Series Overview ==<br />
* ''Fate/Zero #1 - 第四次聖杯戦争秘話''<br />
First Edition Published December 12, 2006, ISBN ?<br />
<br />
Second Edition Published January 26, 2007, ISBN ?<br />
<br />
* ''Fate/Zero #2 - 王たちの狂宴''<br />
First Edition Published March 31, 2007, ISBN ?</div>WingZerohttps://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Fate/Zero&diff=18476Fate/Zero2007-07-01T15:37:37Z<p>WingZero: /* Update */</p>
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'''NEW!''' Project lead [[User:Byakko|Byakko]] has agreed to solicit help for this project. If you can do Japanese/Chinese -> English translations and wish to help, contact [[User:smidge204|Smidge204]] and he'll hook you up with the required materials. Just edit his user page with an e-mail address or catch him on IRC (#Baka-Tsuki on irc.rizon.net)<br />
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== Story Synopsis ==<br />
Fate/Zero is a prequel to TYPE-MOON's visual novel Fate/stay night. It is a novel with illustrations by Takashi Takeuchi, and is a collaboration between TYPE-MOON and fellow developer Nitroplus.<br />
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== Translation ==<br />
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=== Format Standards ===<br />
*[[Format_guideline|General Format/Style Guideline]]<br />
*[[Fate/Zero:Format_guidelines|Fate/Zero Format Guidelines]] (Draft proposal)<br />
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To Translators/Editors: It is highly suggested you use terminology and concepts from the [http://fuyuki.pbwiki.com Fuyuki Wiki]. Readers may use that wiki as a basis for understanding what goes on in the Nasu universe. --[[User:Velocity7|velocity7]]<br />
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== Update ==<br />
*May 18, 2007<br />
:*Translation for Act 1: Part 1 Complete<br />
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*May 31, 2007<br />
:*Translation for Act 2: Part 1 Complete<br />
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*June 13, 2007<br />
:*Translation for Act 2: Part 2 Complete<br />
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*July 1, 2007<br />
:*Translation for Act 1: Part 2 Complete<br />
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== Fate/Zero by Nasu Kinoko & Urobuchi Gen ==<br />
:[[Fate/Zero:Volume1_Illustrations|Color Illustrations]]<br />
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:Prologue<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_1|8 years ago]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_2|3 years ago]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Prologue_3|1 year ago]] <br />
:Act 1<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 1|Part 1]] <br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 2|Part 2]] (80%)<br />
::Part 3<br />
::Part 4<br />
::Part 5<br />
:Act 2<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 1|Part 1]]<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 2|Part 2]] (Completed)<br />
::*[[Fate/Zero:Act 2 Part 3|Part 3]] (25%)<br />
::Part 4<br />
:Act 3<br />
::Part 1<br />
::Part 2<br />
::Part 3<br />
::Part 4<br />
::Part 5<br />
:Act 4<br />
::Part 1<br />
::Part 2<br />
::Part 3<br />
::Part 4<br />
:Postface<br />
::Part 1<br />
::Part 2<br />
:[[Fate/Stay:Translator's_Notes|Translator's Notes and References]]<br />
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== Project Staff ==<br />
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*Project Administrator: [[User:Smidge204|Smidge204]]<br />
*Project Supervisor: [[User:Byakko|Byakko]]<br />
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=== Translators ===<br />
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'''ACTIVE'''<br />
::*[[User:Byakko|Byakko]] ([http://nrvnqsr.proboards20.com/index.cgi Beast's Lair]) (From Japanese text)<br />
::*[[User:WingZero|WingZero]] ([http://nrvnqsr.proboards20.com/index.cgi Beast's Lair]) (From Chinese text)<br />
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Those who wish to contribute are asked to first notify a supervisor beforehand.<br />
'''Translators are asked to [[Fate/Zero:Registration Page|register]] which chapters they're working on''' (see [[Format_guideline#Translators|the Guideline page]] for usage rules).<br />
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=== Editors ===<br />
::*[[User:Smidge204|Smidge204]] (Baka-Tsuki)<br />
::*[[User:ReynardFox|ReynardFox]] ([http://nrvnqsr.proboards20.com/index.cgi Beast's Lair])<br />
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== Series Overview ==<br />
* ''Fate/Zero #1 - 第四次聖杯戦争秘話''<br />
First Edition Published December 12, 2006, ISBN ?<br />
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Second Edition Published January 26, 2007, ISBN ?<br />
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* ''Fate/Zero #2 - 王たちの狂宴''<br />
First Edition Published March 31, 2007, ISBN ?</div>WingZerohttps://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Fate/Zero:Act_1_Part_2&diff=18475Fate/Zero:Act 1 Part 22007-07-01T15:36:53Z<p>WingZero: /* 282:14:28 */</p>
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That darkness was surrounded by the ambition accumulated for a thousand years.<br />
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Emiya Kiritsugu and Irisviel answered the summons of the head of the Einsbern family, rushing to Einsbern's old castle sealed off by ice, the most grandiose yet dark place -- the Einsbern Castle's ceremony chamber.<br />
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This place is definitely not for praising the favor of Gods or letting the spirit find peace. For a castle inhibited by magi, the so called 'praying room' is the room used for execution of magecraft ceremonies by ways of sacrificial offerings.<br />
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Because of this the colorful glass overhead contains not a portrait of any saint, but rather of the Einsbern's long history of pursuing the Grail.<br />
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Out of the "three initiate families", the Einsbern family spent the most time on the Grail.<br />
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Enclosing themselves in the deep, icy mountains, stubbornly severing all ties with the outside world, they began seeking the miracles of the Grail almost a thousand years ago. But their search was filled with setbacks and humiliation, as well as suffering and opposition. Searching in this condition, there wasn't any result.<br />
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Finally despairing at the method of seeking the Grail alone, they reluctantly agreed to a cooperation pact with the outsider Tohsaka and Matou families two hundred years ago.<br />
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In the Grail Wars that followed, they never won due to the abilities of their Master always falling short -- the final solution was to hire magi apt at fighting from the outside: this decision was made nine years ago.<br />
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It can be said that Emiya Kiritsugu is the trump card of the Einsbern family who've always been proud of the purity of their bloodline; because of him they even changed their family creed for the second time.<br />
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Passing the halls, Kiritsugu's sight unintentionally found a relatively new painting on the colorful window.<br />
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Drawn there was the Einsbern family's "Lady Winter" Lizleihi Justizia and two magi waiting on her to her left and right. All three of them extended their hands to the Grail in the sky. It's easy to tell from this painting's composition and balance of the design how very badly the Einsbern family looked down upon the Tohsaka and Matou families two hundred years ago and their humiliation at having to rely on them for help. This painting communicates all of those things.<br />
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If he was lucky enough to win and survive the upcoming war -- Kiritsugu gave a bitter laugh inside with a low, sarcastic voice -- his own image would probably be portrayed against his will on a window in this model.<br />
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The old magus who was the king of this wintery castle awaited Kiritsugu and Irisviel in front of the sacrificial altar.<br />
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Jubstacheit von Einsbern. Known as "Acht" after he became the eighth head of the Einsbern family. Through continuously prolonging his life, he lived for nearly two centuries now; leading the Einsbern family ever since they changed from "seeking" the Grail to the Grail "War".<br />
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He doesn't know of the Justizia era, but ever since the second Grail War began, old man Acht has suffered more than once the pain of defeat. To him, the anxiety of facing the third opportunity is definitely extraordinary. Nine years ago, welcoming this ill-reputed "Magus Killer" Emiya Kiritsugu into the Einsbern family was a decision made by this old magus, for no other reason than Kiritsugu's amazing skills.<br />
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"The holy relic we requested people to find in Cornwall finally arrived this morning."<br />
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While stroking his white beard which makes people think of a frozen waterfall, old man Acht stared at Kiritsugu with an astute light emitted from within his deep eye sockets, this light within his eyes made it impossible to see his senility. Living in this old castle for a long time, Kiritsugu can never tolerate the feeling of biased pressure from the family head's eyes everytime he meets him.<br />
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In the direction signaled by the old family head's hand the sacrificial altar has a very large charcoal coloured box tied ridiculously tight atop it.<br />
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"Using this as a catalyst, it's probably possible to summon the strongest Servant of the 'Saber class'. Kiritsugu, count this as the Einsbern family's greatest aid to you."<br />
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"I am deeply grateful, dear head of family."<br />
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Pretending to be expressionless, Kiritsugu bowed deeply.<br />
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The Einsbern family breaking the rule set since its founding and inducing external blood into the family, the Grail seems to have accepted without opposition. The command spell appeared on Kiritsugu's right hand three years ago. Soon he will shoulder the thousand-year-old zealous wish of the Einsbern family and participate in the upcoming fourth Holy Grail War.<br />
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The old head of family turned his eyes to Irisviel who's facing downwards respectfully.<br />
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"Irisviel, what's the status of the vessel?"<br />
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"No problems. Even in Fuyuki, it will function normally."<br />
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Irisviel answered fluently.<br />
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The wish granting machine "omnipotent chalice" is only a spiritual entity and does not possess a physical form, so to allow its "Holy Grail" form to descend a "Holy Grail vessel" must be prepared. Because of this, the war by the seven Servants surrounding the Holy Grail can be called a spiritual evocation ritual.<br />
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The mission of preparing a man-made Grail vessel, ever since the beginning of the Grail War, has always been carried out by the Einsbern family. The mission of creating a "vessel" for this fourth Grail War is the responsibility of Irisviel. Therefore she must leave for Fuyuki with Kiritsugu, she must be at the battlefield.<br />
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Old man Acht, eyes shining with insane strength, nodded seriously.<br />
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"This time... no one must survive! Kill the six Servants, this time we must acquire the Third Magic, the Holy Grail."<br />
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"Yes sir!"<br />
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Hearing the old head of family's command spoken with a hidden burning fervor, magus and homunculus, the spouses bearing the same fate, answered simultaneously.<br />
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But in his heart, Kiritsugu could care less about this old head of family's rigid desire.<br />
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Achievement... Einsbern's head of family has condensed all emotions into this one word, contained within it infinite interpretations. Come to think of it, Einsbern's spirit probably only has this rigidity towards "achievement" left.<br />
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The materialization of the spirit is a miracle. A thousand years seeking this lost miracle... in this long and arduous journey, they have long since lost their method and purpose.<br />
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Only to prove that their thousand year journey was not wasted, only for confirmation that "it does exist", the Einsbern family fight with their lives to obtain the Grail. But to them, what the Grail would be used for once it's been summoned; this sense of purpose has long since disappeared from within their scope of consideration.<br />
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"It doesn't matter. As per your expectations, through my hands I will grant you your sought-after Holy Grail."<br />
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As to not lose to old man Acht's enthusiasm, Emiya Kiritsugu said so in his mind.<br />
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"But, that's not all. I will use that omnipotent chalice to grant my own deepest wish..."<br />
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Kiritsugu and Irisviel went back to their own rooms, opened the long box entrusted to them by the head of family, and were mesmerized by its contents.<br />
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"Who would've thought, they were actually able to find this thing..."<br />
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The usually composed Kiritsugu right now seems deeply impressed.<br />
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A scabbard.<br />
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Made of gold and decorated with dazzling blue enamel; this sort of luxurious equipment should be called a treasure to show dignity and nobility like a crown or a scepter as opposed to a weapon. Engraved into the middle is an inscription of the long lost fairy language, proving this scabbard is not a work of man.<br />
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"... Why isn't there the slightest flaw? Is this really the genuine relic made from an era over a thousand five hundred years ago?"<br />
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"This thing is a type of conceptual weapon. It definitely won't deteriorate physically, not mentioning that it's a holy relic that will be used as a catalyst. This treasure lies in the realm of magic."<br />
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Irisviel took out the golden scabbard from the box with an inside lining carefully, holding it in her hands.<br />
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"Legend says keeping this scabbard on one's body will heal the wounds of its possessor and can stop aging... of course, the mentioned facts are magical powers provided by its 'original owner'."<br />
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"Meaning as long as the heroic spirit summoned is functional, this thing itself can be used as a 'Master's Noble Phantasm'."<br />
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The scabbard’s one of a kind ingenious design and exceptional beauty entranced Kiritsugu, but in just a few moments, his train of thought immediately changed to the direction of how to use it as a "tool" of pragmatism. Watching Kiritsugu, Irisviel can't help but let out a small bitter smile.<br />
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"That's really your style. A tool is a tool no matter what, right?"<br />
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"If you say it like that, even Servants are the same. No matter how famous the hero, as long as it is summoned as a Servant, to the Master he is a tool... it is impossible for a person who has unrealistic fantasies about a Servant to win this war."<br />
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Not as a father or husband, but when showing the attitude of a soldier, Emiya Kiritsugu's profile becomes extremely callous. Before, when she still didn't understand her husband, Irisviel was really afraid of Kiritsugu when he was like that.<br />
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"Only someone like you is worthy of this scabbard -- this is grandfather's judgement."<br />
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"Is that really how it is?"<br />
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Kiritsugu's expression shows obvious unsatisfaction. If old man Achat knew the reaction of his hired son-in-law to the holy relic he spent so much effort finding, he would certainly be unable to speak from the rage.<br />
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"Are you unsatisfied about grandfather's present?"<br />
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Irisviel did not blame Kiritsugu at all for wanting to make impertinent remarks, but only thought that asking that question would be amusing.<br />
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"How can that be? He has done more than enough for us. There cannot possibly be another Master who got a trump card as good as this."<br />
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"Then what are you so unsatisfied about?"<br />
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"With such a perfect holy relic, the summoned heroic spirit will definitely be the one we want. But his and mine personalities are too vastly different.<br />
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Originally, about the summoning of a Servant, the nature of the summoned heroic spirit will be largely affected by the Master's personality. Theoretically, all summoned heroic spirits have similar personalities as their Masters. However the holy relic takes precedence in priority. The more explicit the origin of the holy relic, the more likely that the summoned heroic spirit will be locked as a certain someone."<br />
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"... Meaning that you are uneasy about the contract with the 'King of Knights', right?"<br />
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"Of course. There probably isn't anyone in the world who is more incompatible with the ways of the knight."<br />
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Half jokingly, Kiritsugu's lips curled in a slight smile.<br />
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"A head-to-head battle is not my style; especially in a death match. If I am to attack then it should be from behind while the enemy is asleep. Not caring about the time or place, just for the purpose of eliminating the enemy most efficiently using the method with the greatest probability of success. ... You think that prestigious knight would aide me in such battles?"<br />
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Irisviel became silent, focusing on staring at the shiny scabbard.<br />
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Without a doubt Kiritsugu was that type of soldier. Attaining victory using whatever means necessary. There is no need to test it, the personalities of Kiritsugu and the owner of the scabbard would definitely clash.<br />
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"... But don't you think it's a waste? The owner of 'The Golden Sword of Promised Victory' is without a doubt the strongest of the Saber class."<br />
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That is right.<br />
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Only this glory-radiating scabbard is fit to pair that supreme sword. This is definitely the relic of that King of Knights whose tale has been passed down in legends since medieval times -- King Arthur.<br />
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"That's right. 'Saber' was already the strongest of the seven classes conjured by the Holy Grail. And if this King of Knights occupied this position... I've obtained a virtually invincible Servant.<br />
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But the key here is the question of how to use this strongest battle force effectively. To be honest if only the factor of being easy to control was considered, 'Caster' and 'Assassin' are actually more fitting to my style."<br />
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Then -- clashing with the nandi flame style extravagant decor of the room, a light electronic sound interrupted the two's conversation.<br />
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"Ah, finally here."<br />
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On the heavy black sandalwood table was a randomly placed notebook computer; the marvelous combination was like that of a stitching machine on an operating table. Magus lineages with long histories have never found the convinience of technology, the Einsbern family is not an exception. The small electronic device that looks strange beyond compare to Irisviel is a personal item brought in by Kiritsugu. A magus who does not feel repulsed from using such machines is very rare, Kiritsugu was one of them. When he requested that a telephone line and power generator be installed, he had a huge argument with the old head of family.<br />
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"...That sound, what is it?"<br />
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"The report sent from the fellow that infiltrated the London Clock Tower. I asked him to investigate the status of the participating Masters in this grail war."<br />
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Kiritsugu sat in front of the machine and began operating the keyboard in a skilled manner. The LCD monitor displays that there is one new mail. That is the new technology commonly known as the "Internet" in the cities, the explanation about this Irisviel has already heard from Kiritsugu. But her patience towards her husband shows that she cannot comprehend a bit of it.<br />
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"...Oh, there's information on the identities of four Masters."<br />
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The Tohsaka participant is obviously the head of family Tohsaka Tokiomi. A thorny person of “fire” attribute who specializes in jewel spells.<br />
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The Matou family seems to have forced that failure who couldn't succeed as the head of family into being a Master, what nonsense... but the old fogy of that family is exerting great effort to gain the grail.<br />
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As for the magi coming from out of town, first of all there's the first rate lecturer from the Clock Tower Kayneth El-Melloi Archibald.<br />
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Ah, he knows about this guy. Having both "wind" and "water" attributes, an expert who is proficient in spiritual evocation, summoning, and alchemy. He is currently the most renowned magus in the Association. How troublesome.<br />
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And there's a man sent by the Holy Church... Kotomine Kirei. Originally the representative of the "Assembly of the 8th Sacrament", he is the son of the one who fulfills the role of supervisor - Kotomine Risei. Sent to Tohsaka Tokiomi to learn magecraft three years ago, and then broke away from his teacher after being granted the Command Seals. Hmph, a fellow filled with the smell of gunpowder.<br />
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Kiritsugu moved the screen with the mouse while browsing the detailed contents of the investigation; watching her husband as thus, Irisviel was extremely bored. Suddenly she noticed that, without realizing when, the Kiritsugu who has been staring at the screen all this time had a very serious and tense expression.<br />
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"...What's wrong?"<br />
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"This son of Father Kotomine. Even his past has been cleaned--"<br />
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Irisviel stood behind Kiritsugu and looked at the LCD monitor, following the direction pointed by his finger. To Irisviel looking at text not on paper was very difficult, but looking at her husband's serious expression she did not complain.<br />
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"...Kotomine Kirei. Born in 1967, accompanying his father Risei to the holy grounds since youth, graduating in '81 from the Theological College of Manresa St. Ignacio... skipping two grades, and was the student council president; he seems to be quite an accomplished man."<br />
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Kiritsugu nodded unhappily.<br />
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"Following this tendency he could've definitely reached the position of cardinal minister, but he willingly abandoned this outstanding opportunity to join the Holy Church. In fact he had lots of choices, so why did he choose to dedicate himself to such an inside organization of the church?"<br />
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"Perhaps he was influenced by his father? Kotomine Risei is part of the Holy Church too, right?"<br />
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"If that's the case, then he should have had the goal of retrieving lost holy relics like his father all along. Indeed Kirei did join the same department as his father in the end, but before that he was transferred three times, and was once chosen as an 'executor'. He was only ten-something years old then too. This job cannot be done without a certain amount of willpower."<br />
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That was the Holy Church's bloodiest department, called the Shura's Den for its responsibility of punishing heresys. To be able to gain the title of "executor" would mean that he is a first rate murderer, signifying that he has passed brutal and pious training to become mankind's weapon.<br />
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"Perhaps he is a faith fanatic. The younger the purer; such a thing as having a fanatic love for belief surpassing certain limits exists."<br />
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Even after hearing Irisviel's opinion, Kiritsugu still shook his head.<br />
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"It's not like that... if it was, then this guy's situation of the past three years cannot be explained.<br />
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If his faith was chaste, it would be impossible for him to transfer into the Magus Association; it seems to be an order from the Holy Church, or it's possible that he was more faithful to the religious doctrine than the organization. But even this cannot explain it, because there is no necessity to train in magecraft this seriously.<br />
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-- Look, Tohsaka Tokiomi's report about Kirei given to the Association. The scope of training includes alchemy, spiritual evocation, summoning, divination... he is even more adept at healing magic than Tohsaka Tokiomi. What exactly is the reason for this enthusiasm?"<br />
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Irisviel continued reading the document, all the way to the end where Kotomine Kirei's ability summary was.<br />
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"...I say, this Kirei really is kind of strange, but is it worth it for you to scrutinize to this degree? Although he seems to be very talented, he's not really a cut above other people."<br />
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"Ah, that's what I find strange."<br />
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Looking at the uncomprehending Irisviel, Kiritsugu patiently explained.<br />
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"No matter what this man does he cannot reach the "first rate" level. When it comes down to it, he's not some sort of genius, just a normal man. But his achievement of quick results through complete and total effort is indeed scary. Certainly he has to exert 10 or 20 times more effort than other people to achieve this level. But, he actually stops when there's only one step left, and then without any lingering love transfers into another region. All the things he raised laboriously all along are tossed out like trash."<br />
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"..."<br />
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"He clearly chose a lifestyle many times more exciting than that of others, but in this man's life, he has never let others feel 'affection'. This guy -- is definitely a dangerous man."<br />
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Kiritsugu concluded as thus. Irisviel understood the meaning contained within his words.<br />
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When he says "troublesome", although the opponent is very thorny, he actually is not seeing the opponent as a threat. The method of dealing with this type of opponent and the chance of success, Kiritsugu is already eighty percent assured. But when he uses the rating of "dangerous"... Emiya Kiritsugu only uses this rating against opponents he need to fight whole-heartedly.<br />
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"This man certainly does not believe anything. Only continuously seeking answers, that's why he experienced so much. The result is he still did not find anything... he is that kind of morally void man. If I had to say what this guy's heart contains, then it's probably only anger and despair."<br />
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"...You are saying, to you this executor is a more powerful foe than Tohsaka Tokiomi and Archibald?"<br />
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Pausing for a while, Kiritsugu nodded resolutely.<br />
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"...A terrifying man.<br />
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Indeed Tohsaka and Lord El-Melloi are strong adversaries. But I think Kotomine Kirei's 'way of existence' is more fearful."<br />
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"Way of existence?"<br />
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"This man's heart is thoroughly void. He has nothing that can be called a wish. But why would a man like this bet his life to fight for the Grail?"<br />
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"...Is this not the intent of the Holy Church? Supposedly those guys mistakenly believed Fuyuki's Grail is the real relic and targetted it because of this, isn't that right?"<br />
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"No, only with that level of motivation, the Grail will not grant Command Seals. This man was chosen by the Grail as a Master. He must have some reason to obtain the Grail. What really is this reason, precisely because it cannot be seen that's what makes this point terrifying."<br />
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Kiritsugu sighed deeply, looking at the monitor drearily. Attempting to find something more from the character of Kotomine Kirei fabricated by dull text.<br />
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"What do you think would happen if this kind of void, desireless man obtained the Grail? This man's whole life was built by despair. The power of the wish-granting machine Holy Grail might be tainted by the color of his despair."<br />
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Kiritsugu was being too indulgent of his sadness, and for the purpose of advising him, Irisviel shook her head strongly.<br />
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"What's stored within me, the vessel of the Grail, I will not give to anyone. When the Grail is filled, the one who has the privilege of owning it -- it's only you, Kiritsugu."<br />
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The elders of the Einsbern only wish for the completion of the Grail; that is their sole desire... but this young couple, after this they still have wishes that need realization. Dreams that need realization.<br />
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Kiritsugu shut the lid of the notebook computer, and hugged Irisviel tightly.<br />
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"No matter what, we can't lose."<br />
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For his wife; right now compared to her family's desire, Irisviel cares more about her and her husband's ambition. This fact deeply moved Kiritsugu.<br />
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"...I got it. The way to use the strongest Servant's power to the maximum limit."<br />
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