The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

The power of the Plague Gem was thus unleashed.

As the upward driving force came, Lancer instantly realized something was wrong.

However, despite his agility, he did not dodge. Instead, he kicked off with both legs and thrust both guns forward at the same time.

"call out!"

"when!"

The sword and the gun collided in mid-air.

"Boom!"

The contact between fire and magic triggered a violent chain reaction.

With a deafening roar, a violent explosion spread outwards from the two points, illuminating the entire street and generating a powerful shockwave.

The impact was so violent that Sora, who was watching from the sidelines, almost lost his balance.

Even so, this woman, who was obsessed with Lancer, still suddenly reached out and called out:

"Lancer! Come back, Lancer!"

Unfortunately, she was never Lancer's Master.

"I'm sorry, I cannot comply!"

Lancer did not respond, but simply slowed his heartbeat in the air.

Although he was being thrown backward by a tremendous force at that moment, it was under such circumstances that...

He was able to keenly perceive that Kiana was also in a state of stun when making a move.

Although there might not even be a moment left, that would be enough for him to unleash his strongest attack!

"Gae Buidhe (The Yellow Rose That Will Perish)!"

In an instant, Lancer extended his golden magic spear.

The next second, he will unleash his Noble Phantasm to seal Kiana's attacks.

"Oops!"

Kiana, as the arbiter, was well aware of the power of this demonic spear, and therefore tried her best to reach out and turn the tide.

Instantly, countless electromagnetic waves began to emerge in the form of yellow lightning.

Even so, she still felt her hopes were somewhat slim as she faced the magic spear that Lancer was about to throw.

However, at that moment...

"drink!"

Saber suddenly rang out.

Immediately afterwards, her figure appeared before them.

Seeing that things were not going well, Lancer immediately stopped his attacks and engaged Saber in combat.

"Phew, I didn't expect you to finally come, Saber!"

"Yes, Lancer, we meet again!"

Upon meeting, the two knights instantly forgot everything else, as if they only saw each other as knights.

However, despite their desire to discuss the meaning of chivalry, they were unable to do so.

After the two contestants appeared, Kiana immediately asked, "Would you like to start your duel now?"

"Yes! I couldn't be happier!"

Lancer was the first to agree.

Since he had already agreed, Saber naturally wouldn't refuse.

Both sides took their stances and then began a fierce battle.

Kiana, acting as the referee, stared intently at the two, occasionally reaching out to stop Sora from the side: "You're an outsider, don't get involved!"

"Mind your own business! Lancer, stop fighting! The objective has been achieved!"

Kiana was a little confused when Sora said that the goal had been achieved.

Goal achieved? What goal was achieved?

Without her even thinking, a voice that seemed vaguely familiar suddenly rang out.

"By the name of the Command Spell! Stop, Lancer."

As the Command Seal Mantra fell, Lancer, who had been fighting Saber to a standstill, instantly stopped.

Kiana was puzzled by this.

That's strange, who exactly made Lancer stop?

Without thinking, she looked in the direction the sound came from and found a blond middle-aged man standing with his hands behind his back, looking at her and Saber with a sinister smile.

Because of his status as an adjudicator, Kiana immediately learned who this person was.

"Kenneth El-Melloi Archibald? Lancer's Master, a first-class lecturer in the Clock Tower's Conjuring Department, and the ninth head of the Archibald family."

"Huh? The adjudicator actually knows my identity? What an honor."

Kenneth bowed slightly, then looked at Lancer as if his scheme had succeeded.

“Come back, Lancer.”

"But...Master"

Lancer hesitated. As a knight, he really wanted to compete with Kiana and ultimately determine who was the stronger knight.

However...

"Didn't you hear me? I told you to come back, you idiot!"

Kenneth had absolutely no affection for his servant.

After all, he wanted Saber more than Lancer, but there was nothing he could do since he had already summoned her.

Of course, this reason is only a secondary one; the main reason is...

Kenneth glanced sideways at Sora, who was deeply worried about Lancer, and his anger grew stronger and stronger.

It's truly speechless. Not only did I summon a Servant of this rank, but one who also causes trouble for my master.

This is really giving me a headache...

"But it doesn't matter, as long as this succeeds..."

Kenneth pondered for a moment, then snapped his fingers.

A person who surprised Kiana and Saber was carried out, enveloped in golden liquid.

"Irisviel!"

Seeing Irisviel unconscious, Saber immediately gripped her sword tightly.

"hateful!"

However, just as she swung her sword and charged out, Lancer instantly drew his sword to protect Kenneth.

"Lancer!"

"I'm sorry, Saber, this is my duty."

Lancer said with a firm gaze.

However, before he could even finish showing off, Kenneth behind him roared menacingly:

"Who told you, you piece of trash, to stand in my way!"

"What?" Lancer was dumbfounded.

"Forget it, there's no point in talking to a useless Servant like you. Join my side, Saber!"

Kenneth extended an olive branch to Saber.

Having joined the Holy Grail War with his fiancée Sora, he happens to have twice the magical power supply of other magicians.

Therefore, having two Servants is not a problem at all.

Therefore, for Saber, simply joining is equivalent to gaining a winning edge.

Generally speaking, Servants who are eager to achieve quick results will not refuse.

Kiana thought to herself.

However, the truth surprised her greatly.

"I refuse."

Saber, swords in hand, declared righteously, "Give Irisviel back to me!"

"Tsk... Come back to me for people when you've made up your mind."

Seeing that he couldn't persuade Kenneth to surrender, he didn't rush to use threats or inducements, but simply waved his hand.

Sora, who was standing to the side, then performed some kind of magic trick.

This gave both Kiana and Saber a disorienting feeling, and then they realized...

Kenneth and the others have disappeared!

"Damn it! The adjudicator, we're after him!"

"Wait, Saber!"

Just as Saber was about to set off to rescue the person, Kiana reached out and stopped her.

"why?"

Saber frowned and asked.

"Don't you think rushing in like this is suicidal? If you get caught, wouldn't your Master just summon you there and alert them, wasting your Command Seals?"

Kiana's barrage of questions left Saber speechless.

Helpless, she had no choice but to put away her sword and unarmor her, summoning a motorcycle by some unknown means.