Type-Moon, isn't this really the other world?

He held Lin Jiu'an in his arms.

Irisviel jogged over to Artoria's side.

"It's almost dawn, let's go."

Fighting between Masters and Servants is prohibited during the day.

This is a ban imposed by the Magic Association and the Holy Church to prevent the mysteries from being exposed to the general public!

If violated, they will be attacked by all other Servants, Masters, and even the Holy Church and the Mage's Association.

"it is good."

Artoria simply picked them both up, one in each arm, and then leaped away, disappearing into the ruins.

And just the next second.

Countless Noble Phantasms were imprinted on the spot where Artoria had just stood.

Gilgamesh emerged from the smoke-filled ruins, his crimson eyes blazing with undisguised savagery, a strangely cruel smile playing on his lips.

"good very good."

"His Majesty!?"

Just then, Aoi Tohsaka's figure rushed out of the ruins in a panic.

Have you seen Jiu'an? I can't find him.

“Saber stole it,” Gilgamesh said indifferently.

"what?"

Upon hearing this, Aoi Tohsaka's beautiful eyes first showed a look of anxiety, and she subconsciously wanted to ask Gilgamesh to take Kyuuan back.

But the words remained unspoken.

The darkness in the corner of my eye was suddenly dispelled by a ray of light.

Its daybreak.

A look of struggle between reason and desire appeared on Aoi Tohsaka's face.

Finally, looking at Gilgamesh, whose expression was extremely cold, Aoi Tohsaka still advised, "Your Majesty, why not teach them a lesson tonight and take Jiu'an back?"

"Oh?" Gilgamesh looked at Aoi Tohsaka with interest. "What, are you tired of him?"

"No, Your Majesty! Jiu'an will always be my favorite child, and I will never give up on him, even if it means my death."

As Tohsaka Aoi retorted, she explained, "However, in my recent contact with Irisviel, although I really dislike that wicked woman who seduced Jiu'an, she probably won't hurt Jiu'an."

"The Holy Grail War forbids Servants from fighting during the day, otherwise they will be besieged by other Servants, Masters, and even the Holy Church and the Mage's Association."

"Although you are not afraid of these things with your great power, and no matter how many enemies there are, they are nothing but ants to you, at that time, Jiu'an, my two daughters, and the Tohsaka family will have nowhere to go in this world. Therefore, I hope that you can restrain your anger for our sake."

"Oh, what if I insist on going now?"

Aoi Tohsaka lowered her head and said without hesitation, "I will work with you to get him back."

That was a rational statement made out of love for my two daughters.

But in fact.

Tohsaka Aoi longed to hold Lin Jiu'an in her arms again immediately, to keep him within her sight at all times.

If Gilgamesh insists on doing so, then at worst, we can run away with Gilgamesh and Lin Jiu'an. In any case, no matter how ruthless the Magic Association and the Holy Church are, they won't take their anger out on Sakura and Rin because of this.

Gilgamesh slightly raised his chin, his bright red eyes looking down at Aoi Tohsaka, the corners of his mouth gradually curving upwards from an indifferent smile until he burst into laughter.

"Hahaha, Aoi, I'm growing more and more fond of you!"

People driven purely by reason are too boring, because they can see through things easily even without having clairvoyance.

A person driven purely by desire is a mindless madman.

It's disgusting.

People like Aoi Tohsaka, whose desires are incredibly strong and whose long-term repression has driven them to the point of being pathological in their pursuit of pleasure, are still able to suppress their desires and make relatively correct choices through their love for their daughter and their rationality. But the ones who can still be crazy when they need to are the most pleasurable toys!

"Don't worry, Aoi."

Gilgamesh stood on the ruins, the rising sun seemingly becoming his backdrop, willingly adorning him from behind.

"Tonight, he will be back in your life."

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The Einzbern family.

Irisviel had just left Lin Jiu'an's room when she saw Artoria not far down the corridor.

"Saber, what are you doing here?"

"Familiar with the terrain, fortunately, enemy Servants can infiltrate and launch surprise attacks, allowing us to arrive in time."

Aside from the change in her pupils and hair color, Artoria seemed no different from usual as she earnestly explained, "When you arrive in an unfamiliar environment, familiarizing yourself with the local terrain is something a knight must do."

“Saber is really reliable.”

Irisviel smiled gently, then suddenly remembered something and said, "Oh, right, I also need to conduct a comprehensive inspection of this workshop. Would Saber like to come along?"

"No, I'll stay here and guard the place to prevent anyone from stealing Jiu'an."

Irisviel didn't doubt it, but nodded seriously.

"That's certainly the case. After all, Jiu'an is very cute, and there are too many bad women out there who covet her."

As she watched Irisviel's departing figure, a hint of guilt flashed in Artoria's eyes.

It felt as if two little people were locked in a battle in my mind.

Angel: "Artoria, what happened to your principles of justice and chivalry?"

Demon: "To hell with chivalry! Can chivalry protect a country? Go! Follow your desires! No, it's for more power! It's for the Holy Grail! It's to save our country!"

Angel: "How can you do this to Alice?"

The demon said, "He's been played like this by Archer and her Master, one more won't make a difference. Besides, we can just keep it from Irisviel."

gradually.

The struggle and guilt in Artoria's eyes were replaced by intense desire.

After Irisviel's footsteps had faded for a while, Artoria suddenly reached out and grasped the doorknob.

I'm sorry, Alice.

I'm a bad woman too.

Chapter Twenty-Three: Who Says a Knight Isn't a Knight?

The Einzbern family.

Watching Irisviel leave the bedroom, Lin Jiu'an let out a long sigh.

"What on earth is going on here?"

He had originally intended to have Artoria and Gilgamesh fight, but that was because Gilgamesh's Master was either Tokiomi Tohsaka or Kirei Kotomine.

but now.

Gilgamesh's Master became Aoi Tohsaka, and their back-and-forth fighting became somewhat awkward.

But he couldn't persuade him yet.

Let's set aside whether Irisviel and Aoi Tohsaka can coexist peacefully.

Peace is absolutely impossible between Gilgamesh and Artoria alone.

Artoria has thoroughly offended Gilgamesh tonight.

Moreover, Artoria also has her reasons for needing the Holy Grail. Although Gilgamesh did not make a wish for the Holy Grail, that narcissist would obviously never give up what he considers "his own" to Artoria, since she now has her eye on him.

"Should I run away first?"

Although that's a bit irresponsible.

But Lin Jiu'an really couldn't imagine what use he was now, caught between these four women, except for being fought over and then doing this and that.

Just as Lin Jiu'an was thinking of an escape plan...

The doorknob was suddenly turned.

Alice wasn't checking the castle's magical defense system, so why is she back so soon?

And why did she suddenly stop knocking?

Lin Jiu'an quickly closed his eyes and pretended to be asleep, hoping that Irisviel would leave soon so that he could continue his escape plan. Then he heard footsteps enter the room, close the door, and approach the bed.

Even with his eyes closed, Lin Jiu'an could sense that the person was standing by the window.

and.

The footsteps don't seem to belong to Alice.

Then a soft little hand was placed on his face and stroked it for a while.

With noticeably heavy breathing, Lin Jiu'an suddenly opened his eyes as he reached under the covers.

When Lin Jiu'an saw the girl with dark gold eyes by the bedside, he almost cursed.

I knew it!

"Aren't you pretending to be asleep?"

Artoria's lips curled into a smile that certainly didn't look like that of a kind person. She leaned forward slightly, her dark golden eyes filled with undisguised desire, and her small, fragrant tongue greedily licked her cherry lips, as if she were looking at a delicious feast.

Wake up! I'm not someone to be eaten!

"Saber? What are you doing?!"

"What do I want to do?"

Artoria's smile deepened as she looked at Lin Jiu'an's obviously flustered expression.

Smelling the faint scent of the Sixth Beast unconsciously emanating from him, a look of fascination appeared on her face.

Yes, that's what it feels like.

She wanted more.

Whether it's power or anything else, she wants more!

"Of course I'll eat you."

Artoria climbed onto the bed and then sat directly on Lin Jiu'an, looking down at him from above.

Those dark golden eyes, full of haughtiness, gave Lin Jiu'an the feeling of being watched by a personified Gilgamesh, but it was just a personification.

"You, you are the noble King of Knights!"

"King of Knights?"

Artoria smiled mockingly, as if she had heard a joke.

It was just by smelling the other person's scent.

Just looking at the other person's panicked, helpless little animal-like appearance.

Artoria felt incredibly happy!

Chivalry! Justice! Those things that can't even protect their own country can all go to hell!

I, Artoria, will no longer be a knight!

Not right either.

Suddenly, Artoria thought of something and leaned down to cover Lin Jiu'an's mouth with her lips.

After a long while, under his grief-stricken gaze, Artoria's smile became even more alluring, her breathing more rapid, and her cherry lips slid from the corner of his mouth to his ear, whispering softly.

"You don't want to be captured and taken back by Gilgamesh, do you?"

What's the difference between you?

"I used up a lot of magic power to save you just now."