The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

But for those who are close to the essence of this world, magic is not such a strange concept.

"What a vulgar prank."

Mrs. Irisviel, a shopping advocate, held a dumpling and ate it in small bites.

While eating, he didn't forget to 'complain' to Kiana: "These people have been given hints. Although I don't know what the hints are, if we leave it unattended, it will definitely hurt innocent people."

"Is that so? It feels like it can't be described as just a prank anymore."

Kiana found Mrs. Irisviel's description quite outrageous.

Is it really a prank to give hints to nearly a hundred or several hundred people on the street?

What if the person who gave them the hint suddenly issues an order to attack them?

Or perhaps they issued an even crueler order, to help someone take the fall?

Is such a heinous act really just a prank?

Kiana didn't think so, and felt she had to do something.

After all, the role of the referee is not limited to judging the outcome of a match; preventing unscrupulous contestants from causing significant harm to the world is also one of their responsibilities.

"It seems we can't just sit idly by."

Kiana said this.

Then she turned her gaze to Saber and Lady Irisviel.

Both of them are locals who have some knowledge of magic.

They should all know how to solve the current problem.

So perhaps we need to make use of the contestants.

"Hmm... Saber, I don't think this level of suggestive magic should be too difficult for you, right?"

"Oh? Hmm."

Artoria nodded.

Although she was born into this world as Saber, she still has basic knowledge of magic.

Therefore, breaking this level of magic is not difficult.

"Why would you suddenly ask this? Do you perhaps wish to help them, Arbitrator?"

Saber asked in response with a hint of surprise.

"Well, how should I put it, these unusual events are also one of the effects of the Holy Grail War."

Kiana smiled and waved, then turned her gaze to Saber's nominal Master, Lady Irisviel.

Honestly, if it weren't for the advantages brought by the Arbiter class, she wouldn't have imagined that Lady Irisviel wasn't the real Master.

However, she claims to be Saber's Master, which is clearly a smokescreen by their side.

Of course, Kiana easily saw through their scheme, but she didn't expose them.

Firstly, it's unnecessary, and secondly, Kiana doesn't know what would happen if she exposed it.

So she decided to play dumb and directly suggested to Irisviel, the fake Master, "I'd like to borrow Saber for a favor. You wouldn't mind, would you?"

"Well, although I really want to say I don't mind, but..."

When she realized that Kiana needed her help, Mrs. Irisviel clasped her hands together, a charming smile on her lips, but she couldn't hide the shrewdness flashing in her eyes.

"I'm sorry, Kiana. This is between me and the player. Wouldn't it be unfair to us if something bad happened?"

“Yes, indeed,” Saber chimed in, adding fuel to the fire.

Upon hearing this, Kiana pondered for a moment, then said, "Is that so? Then there's probably no way. I'll go find other people with the ability to decipher magic to help me with this."

"Huh? Actually, it doesn't have to be that complicated."

When Lady Irisviel heard that Kiana seemed to be slipping out of her control, she was displeased.

She waved her hands repeatedly, suggesting anxiously, "If you're really having trouble, I can make an exception and let Saber help you. However, I hope to receive a reward commensurate with what you've given, such as... a Command Spell."

When Kiana appeared to be leaving, Lady Irisviel revealed her true intentions.

Of course, Kiana had already thought of her idea.

However, Command Seals don't seem to be something that can be given away casually.

Otherwise, it would be very unfair to the other participants in the war.

Therefore, Kiana felt that even if it was a bit troublesome, she couldn't go against the rules.

"Command Seals are not something that can be given out casually."

Kiana refused decisively.

"this..."

Faced with Kiana's resolute stance, Mrs. Irisviel was speechless.

However, at this moment she didn't have any strong bargaining chips to change Kiana's mind, so she could only stay where she was, not knowing what to do.

Just then, Saber, seeing the awkward atmosphere, slowly spoke up to change the subject: "I think it might be dangerous to leave it unattended, so let me help the Arbitrator? Consider it reconnaissance of the enemy."

“Saber? You…”

For a moment, Mrs. Irisfield had the illusion that she was being ostracized.

However, knowing Saber's temperament well, she also understood that this noble knight king was not so easily fooled.

After thinking it over, the lady could only smile and shake her head, then said that the two of them could rest assured and do it.

After receiving the consent of this nominal Master, Kiana expressed her gratitude and then began to work with Saber to eliminate the effects of the magic.

The process of influencing them was quite easy; in Kiana's view, it was simply Saber reaching out and tapping those people on the forehead.

Then these people, who seemed to be on the verge of collapse from working overtime every day, shuddered, then came to their senses and began to look around blankly.

They seemed to have no idea why they were there.

After successfully rescuing someone, Saber would often show a relieved smile before heading to the next person.

As the rescue operation began, more and more people were freed from the magic's influence.

Saber played an indispensable role in this process.

She was like a little fairy breaking a curse, rescuing one pedestrian after another.

Meanwhile, Kiana wasn't idle either.

After all, saving lives is secondary; finding the Master and Servant who did this is the important thing.

While Saber was busy rescuing people, she noticed a red-haired woman who stood out from the scattered crowd.

Is it her?

Kiana thought for a moment, signaling Saber to continue saving people, and then rushed forward herself.

Then, something amazing happened.

As she rushed forward, the red-haired woman suddenly vanished.

It's as if it doesn't exist at all, it's really...

"Are you looking for me, Arbitrator?"

Just as Kiana was filled with doubt, a strange female voice suddenly came from behind her.

She turned her head and looked closely, and realized it was the same woman from before.

Strangely enough, even though she had realized she had been exposed, the woman did not show any fear.

Instead, she seemed quite smug, as if she posed no threat whatsoever.

"who are you?"

Kiana looked around and realized that she had been led to a rather secluded alley.

Oh, so they've already moved into combat positions?

interesting...

Kiana began to wonder who this woman was.

result...

“Sola Nazele Sofiali, it is an honor to have the opportunity to see you, the Arbitrator.”

After speaking, the red-haired woman with the longer surname bowed.

However, although she appeared refined and her manners were impeccable.

Yet Kiana still sensed this woman's arrogance.

"Sola? I don't know who you are. But I'd like to confirm, were you the one who performed the magic on these people?"

"Yes."

When confronted by Kiana, Sora surprisingly admitted it without hesitation.

The instant she admitted it, Kiana suddenly reached out to subdue her.

However, to her surprise, the female magician in front of her was not bad at all.

With a simple flip, she quickly dodged away.

"Hmph! Attacking the contestants is not something you should be doing, referee!"

After successfully dodging Kiana, Sora dusted off her skirt and then pointed:

"Take care of her, Lancer!"

"Lancer? You?"

Upon hearing this word for the first time, Kiana immediately became alert.

This magician actually claims to be a contestant?

But as the adjudicator, I didn't see any introduction of the Master on her.

And just as Kiana was surprised...