The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

Fortunately, the Servant before them was fundamentally different from that blond-haired, red-eyed king.

"The adjudicator?"

Artoria slowly turned around and looked at Kiana with a calm expression.

Why haven't you left yet?

“I said…it seems like I should be the one asking this question.”

Kiana scratched the back of her head, then looked at Artoria and explained:

"But never mind, to be honest, I don't have anywhere to go. What about you?"

"I felt that the roaring warrior seemed to have an obsession with me."

Because on their way here, they had encountered the Berserker's attack together.

Therefore, Artoria felt it was necessary for her to understand the other party's system.

Of course, if necessary, it can be resolved directly.

But now it seems that this idea has failed.

Artoria stared at the calm water before her, finding no solution other than a slow sigh.

After all, she didn't know who the knight was or what grudge he held against her.

"I... I think it might be because he's someone you know?"

Looking at the puzzled girl in front of her, Kiana pondered for a moment.

He felt that as the arbiter, it would be unfair to rashly reveal the true information of the followers.

To demonstrate the impartiality of the arbitrator, let Artoria find the answer herself.

"In that case, good luck. I..."

"Hey! Saber, you're here. Oh!"

As that enthusiastic yet gentle voice rang out, a voice that Kiana recognized quite well appeared.

She was a mature and beautiful woman dressed in heavy clothes. She had white hair and red eyes, typical of androids, and looked just like a real human.

However, the woman in front of them was not human.

She is a cyborg.

Artificial humans.

Her name is "Irisviel". She looks no different from a human, but the way she was born is completely different from that of humans.

"You...how did you get here? Mrs. Irisviel. Why are you here?"

Upon hearing that alluring voice, Kiana turned around to look at the woman who had suddenly appeared before her.

Looking at the woman's appearance, she instantly recalled Ilya.

However, reason told her that the woman in front of her might not be closely related to the Ilya she knew.

After all, they're not from the same world...

When she realized that Kiana knew her, Mrs. Irisviel's surprise became even more obvious.

"Huh? You...know me?"

"No, no, it's nothing. I just..."

Kiana waved her hand, deciding it was best not to reveal herself at this moment.

Otherwise, I would have to explain to her at length, which would be really troublesome.

Fortunately, Mrs. Irisviel did not delve into these matters.

Seeing Kiana's unexplained expression, she turned her gaze to Artoria and said slowly:

"Go back, Saber."

"Ah."

After receiving the orders from her nominal Master, Artoria left without giving it much thought.

So far, everything is still normal.

Kiana glanced at the two of them and then prepared to leave.

However...

Unexpectedly, just as she was about to leave...

"Um, Arbitrator. Would you like to come over to our house if it's alright?"

Mrs. Irisviel suddenly said something superfluous.

This resulted in Kiana and Artoria both staring at her, unable to utter a single word for a long time...

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At this moment, Kiritsugu encountered a major event.

This wasn't because other Servants attacked, or because their whereabouts were exposed.

In fact, compared to what I experienced, these things were much simpler.

The problem he encountered was... that the adjudicator actually came to his own home?

This is incredible.

Kiritsugu, who was at home formulating a battle plan, was completely bewildered when he heard Hisa Maiya's warning.

I clearly took precautions to stay hidden when I was dealing with the adjudicator.

How come we were contacted so quickly?

Kiritsugu was filled with questions.

Later, when he learned that the adjudicator had been brought by his own wife, Kiritsugu felt a chill run down his spine.

And this kind of operation?

"That's fine, maybe Alice is trying to find out the Arbiter's true colors?"

Kiritsugu comforted himself in this way.

However, it took Irisviel a long time to find him on the second floor, and she told him what she planned to tell him later.

Kiritsugu's other half of his scalp also went numb.

"Living in our house?"

"Yes, Kiritsugu, do you find it inconvenient?" Lady Irisviel asked with a somewhat embarrassed smile.

It's inconvenient, extremely inconvenient!

Kiritsugu initially intended to answer in this way, but after some thought, he countered with a question:

"Have you considered it, Alice?"

That's right.

Seeing that her husband was ready to listen to her opinion, Irisviel naturally began to explain.

After she recounted the confrontation between Kiana and Gilgamesh.

Kiritsugu instantly understood his wife's good intentions.

"Relying on the Arbitrator to deal with Archer?"

"Correct."

"A very bold idea. But..."

Kiritsugu could list many drawbacks of this plan.

But there's no way to deny this plan.

Because at this moment, he is still unsure whether his identity has been exposed, so if he were to provoke a conflict with the adjudicator...

What if Archer takes advantage of the situation at that time?

"Ok."

Ultimately, Kiritsugu agreed to Irisviel's request, but also made his own demands: "I will be leaving secretly for a while, so please be careful. Irisviel."

"Okay, don't worry. Kiritsugu~"

Irisviel made her solemn promise, completely unaware that she, as the fake Master used as bait, was actually playing the role of luring the enemy...

This Ruler is so fair! (F/Z): Chapter 8 Is this the power of the Knight King?

Compared to the star-rated hotels they had stayed in before, Kiana felt that Mrs. Irisviel's mansion...

It's absolutely amazing!

"call..."

As dawn broke, Kiana awoke in a spacious Western-style guest room. The room was furnished with furniture carved with gold patterns, and the half-drawn curtains were also embroidered with beautiful designs.

"Why do these nobles' things seem so ordinary after only two days? Am I starting to become complacent?"

With this thought in mind, Kiana unbuttoned her white pajamas and began to dress.

She changed into a white shirt, with a beige casual long skirt over it, and black leather shoes. Her hair was styled in a high bun and held up with a silver clip. Her overall look was very fashionable.

She looks like a wealthy young lady.

Kiana stretched and casually picked up a crystal bottle from the dressing table. The bottle contained a pale red liquid, which was said to be a very expensive and rare perfume that could help with sleep, improve physical and mental well-being, and also had beauty and skin-nourishing effects.

Kiana still remembers the beaming face of Mrs. Irisviel when she recommended it to her.

"Phew, it has a hint of rose fragrance."

Kiana felt refreshed immediately after spraying on some perfume.

She left the room.

At this time, some servants in the villa had already begun to get busy.