The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

He actually revealed his identity before the competition even officially started...

Doing this is like two people fighting, and before the fight even starts, telling each other where they are most afraid of pain.

It's like they're deliberately targeting your weaknesses...

"W-What should I do, Rider? I think I've been exposed?"

Because he understood the rules of the Holy Grail War, Waver felt that his actions were essentially holding Rider back.

I felt a little embarrassed...

However, his worries were actually unnecessary.

For the conqueror king, hiding his name was not a good thing.

After all, having made great contributions in battle, he was never afraid of being killed because of his fame.

"Hahaha! You've got guts, kid. I've got my eye on you!"

Faced with the fact that his Master had been exposed, Rider did not feel angry or disappointed; instead, he laughed heartily.

Then, standing on the chariot, he spread his arms wide and declared in a triumphant voice to all the participants, whether present or not:

"My name is Iskandar, and I have been called Alexander the Great, the Conqueror. Today, I am honored to participate in this war, and I am naturally filled with excitement."

I wonder which era the heroes who are vying with me for the Holy Grail come from?

Let's announce our names, then fight to our hearts' content, and let the final victor claim the Holy Grail!

After the Master revealed his identity, the King of Conquerors also announced his identity to the contestants by self-destructing.

His behavior was so outrageous that Kiritsugu, who was hiding in the shadows, couldn't help but click his tongue and then mutter, "Idiot."

For this man who had just escaped from Kiana, this way of exposing his own home was so abnormal that he couldn't understand it.

Similarly unable to understand was Kiana, who already knew the identities of everyone present.

"He just gave his name? This Servant is really... incredibly arrogant?"

Kiana didn't quite understand the point of revealing her hand.

If I had to put it into words, it would serve as a warning to potential offenders to consider their own capabilities.

But please, which of the people who can participate in this Holy Grail War is not a Heroic Spirit with super strength and unparalleled bravery?

Who hasn't created their own glorious history?

Why would I be afraid of you?

Therefore, Kiana thought that the burly man in front of her was really bold.

However, this is actually none of my business.

After all, the rules of the Holy Grail War are essentially no rules at all.

Because a major battle doesn't stipulate that one person must fight one-on-one; it can be a group fight, right?

So even if all the Heroic Spirits unite to defeat the Conqueror King before them, it will have nothing to do with them anymore.

"Good luck, Conqueror."

Kiana said this.

However...

“Impressive courage, Conqueror King. In that case, to show my respect for my opponent, I shall also state my name.”

While Kiana was still wondering, Saber took a deep breath and then slowly said:

"My name is Artoria Pendragon, the ruler of ancient Britain, and I now participate in this duel as Saber!"

"King Arthur?"

The Conqueror King scratched his head, seemingly somewhat surprised.

Of course, what was even more surprising was Webber standing next to him.

"It's a girl?! King Arthur was a woman?!"

The master and servant never dreamed they would learn such surprising news.

Of course, Kiritsugu, who was secretly overseeing the entire situation and making strategic plans, was also completely unaware of this.

"Saber...you actually?"

At this moment, this man, who was skilled at defeating his opponents through strategy, was truly speechless.

He never expected that the King of Great Britain would make such a tactical mistake.

If the exposure of the Conqueror King and his host Waver brought him some secret joy.

Saber's exposure left him feeling deeply helpless.

After all, no one could have imagined that so many contestants would choose to reveal their identities during a small-scale test.

But what he didn't expect was yet to come...

“What immense courage, Saber, I admire your chivalry.”

Dirumdo offered a string of praises, and then revealed his own name.

At this point, three people have voluntarily revealed their origins in the Holy Grail War, while one person has been passively exposed.

Faced with this unexpected situation, Kiana didn't know what to do.

After all, she wasn't a professional as an adjudicator.

She was practically a beginner, so when faced with this unexpected situation, Kiana's first thought was...

Is this a normal thing?

Just like the ronin Mei mentioned before, they announce their names before engaging in combat.

Of course, whether it's normal or not, Kiana felt that as the arbiter, she probably had to do something.

But don't get me wrong, she has no intention of advising everyone to make money through harmony.

Now that we've already given our names, shouldn't we go all out and start fighting?

"Everyone, since you're all so enthusiastic, shall we start deciding the winner now?"

Coincidentally, Kiana was also quite curious about what abilities these powerful individuals from different timelines possessed.

As the adjudicator, she also had the opportunity to witness firsthand the brilliance of these legendary figures.

only...

It has to be said that Rider is a truly unexpected man.

"Haha, you're in such a hurry, arbitrator."

Faced with Kiana's suggestion, the Servant rejected it without hesitation, saying, "Wait a bit longer. Our battle must be spectacular and grand enough. There are still many people who haven't reported their identities!"

Having said that, the Conqueror King continued to raise his arms and shout:

"Those who are still observing in the shadows, why do you not answer my call? Are you perhaps afraid? Or do you have no name to name?"

Faced with the Conqueror King's enthusiastic call, Kiana was momentarily confused as to whether this guy genuinely wanted to fight or was deliberately trying to trick everyone into coming out and playing with him.

Come on, isn't it a bit arrogant of you to call people out like this?

However, not long after the Conqueror King spoke, a gloomy blond man suddenly stepped forward:

"Oh? Let me see—!"

Upon hearing this voice, everyone showed expressions of confusion.

Webber, however, was dumbfounded, clutching his head like a child caught playing a prank.

Even though the man was only showing half his body at that moment, he was still certain that this man...

It was the lecturer he disliked the most in the Clock Tower.

However, this lecturer, who always likes to talk about bloodlines, hasn't managed to show off yet.

She lost everyone's attention because of the appearance of a man.

"...You bastard! Are you pointing fingers at me, King Conqueror!"

When Kiana first heard the voice, it felt familiar, and then she looked at things like streetlights and tree trunks.

Sure enough, after searching for a while, the man appeared...

He wore a gleaming gold armor, and his blood-red eyes instantly conveyed his extraordinary nature.

His mere presence caused everyone present, including those hidden in the shadows, to furrow their brows.

Kiana, as if by reflex, summoned the Flame King Sword and pointed the blade at the man.

"Why...why are you here?"

Although he could vaguely sense that the Gilgamesh in this timeline was not the same person as the Gilgamesh who had fought him many times.

But as the saying goes, once bitten by a snake, twice shy; anyway, we've clashed several times before.

As a result, Kiana now only needs to see this man's face.

I couldn't resist the urge to slash him with my sword...

It left a deep impression on me.

"Huh?"

However, Kiana was unaware that to Gilgamesh in this parallel world, she was a complete stranger.

If you're just a complete stranger and don't say anything, you can probably get along peacefully.

However, because of her action...

Instead, it piqued Gilgamesh's interest.

"Judge, why do you point your sword at me?"

This king stood with his arms crossed on the street lamp; this domineering aura was probably unique to him.

Regardless of the time and space.

"Uh, cough cough! It's nothing, just an emergency response, don't worry about it."