I really didn't want to burn it.

Ritsuka, who arrived in Kanbuko City via spirit teleportation, looked around and sighed.

"After all, the time periods aren't that different, but I don't think this should exist."

Mashu looked up at the sky above everyone's heads, where a huge white ring hung in the dim sky.

"The halo is confirmed; this is undoubtedly the singularity."

"So... Li Ang really...?"

Ritsuka clenched her fists; she simply couldn't understand why Li Ang would do such a thing.

Every singularity created will lead to the destruction of human order.

Li Ang should know this.

If that's the case, then why...?

“Don’t worry, Mast.” Artoria Alt grinned and raised her spear. “Just ask him directly. If he doesn’t want my spear to pierce his anus, he’ll have to explain himself.”

Red A slapped his face and said, "...Why do I feel like you're a complaining woman? Besides, you're the one who wanted to stab me, don't corrupt Mast."

Just as Artoria Alt was about to retort, two enormous magical energies emanating from afar drew her attention.

"over there!"

Mashu sensed it too, and she pointed to her right.

"Mast, I'll go scout ahead. You guys follow me." Archer instructed sternly. "Mash, protect Mast!"

"Yes."

Mashu quickly responded.

But before she could answer, Red A had already leaped onto the high building and dashed toward the place where the magic was erupting.

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The moment the man in the blue bodysuit appeared, Li Ang's brows furrowed instantly.

Li Ang knew the other party's identity the moment they appeared, which was why Li Ang frowned.

Cú Chulainn, the Child of Light in Celtic mythology, is a very popular character in the Fate series.

Honestly, if a character gets five skins in the series and makes cameo appearances in various Fate series, what else could it be but high popularity?!

Although Cú Chulainn's role in the Fate series has shifted towards comedic characters since *Carnival Phantasm*, and he even donned a bearskin in *Fate/Grand Order Carnival*, he continues his relentless path of being persecuted.

However, the fact that this character can appear under a different identity in the prologue and the fifth chapter of the FGO main story is enough to prove how popular he is.

Of course, Li Ang frowned not because Cú Chulainn was popular, but because this big dog was strong.

Despite Cu Chulainn's setbacks in FSN, he suffers even more in Carnival, leading to the classic meme "Lanc is dead again."

But the dog's strength is undeniable.

Mushroom even bluntly stated that as long as there are no bug-level monsters in the Holy Grail War, drawing Dog will guarantee victory.

Of course, given the dog's tragically low luck, it's almost impossible for it to avoid encountering bug-level opponents.

"Hey, young man."

Seeing Leon's furrowed brow, Cú Chulainn tilted his head and asked, "Judging from your expression, do you perhaps recognize me?"

"Ah... I guess so," Li Ang said vaguely. "I've heard others mention you."

"Is that so? Then..."

Cú Chulainn drew his red spear from the void and aimed it at Ryougi Shiki.

Interested in a fight?

"What do you mean?"

Li Ang turned his gaze to Ryougi Shiki.

"Hmph, it's a rare opportunity to fight against heroes from all over the world, of course I have to have a battle."

Ryougi Shiki drew her long sword and accepted Cú Chulainn's challenge.

“I knew it would be like this,” Li Ang said helplessly to Ryougi Shiki. “Go ahead and fight, I’ll provide support.”

If possible, Li Ang would never want Ryougi Shiki to go to the front lines.

After summoning the Servant "Ryougi Shiki", Leon's plan for the Holy Grail War in Guanbu City is more than halfway complete.

All that's left is to wait until the Holy Grail War reaches its final stage, and then let the Holy Grail record Ryougi Shiki's Spirit Origin.

Unfortunately, Ryougi Shiki from Li Ang's family encountered a problem when the "female ghost possessed" him, resulting in the "Ryougi Shiki" that took control of the body not being Li Ang's own Ryougi Shiki.

This situation is somewhat similar to that of Senji Muramasa, except that Senji Muramasa is basically entirely Muramasa's consciousness, while Ryougi Shiki can occasionally take control of the body—when Ryougi Shiki gives in.

However, no one knows what Ryougi Shiki, who came from a parallel world, went through, as she is like a battle maniac.

Upon hearing about the Holy Grail War, Lady Ryougi's eyes lit up. She picked up her katana and prepared to fight the other Servants, and Leon couldn't stop her at all.

Because he might need the other party's help in the future, Li Ang didn't dare to use Command Spells to force Ryougi Shiki to behave, so he could only nervously follow behind Ryougi Shiki.

Whether Ryougi Shiki wins or loses a fight with others, Li Ang doesn't care at all, but he has taken good care of the body that woman uses for two years.

You develop feelings for a pet after raising it for two years, let alone a living person.

That's why Li Ang stayed close to Ryougi Shiki, to prevent any accidents from happening.

But Ryougi Shiki herself had no idea of ​​Leon's nervous feelings; she was looking at Cú Chulainn with a fierce gaze.

"Don't worry, my Mast. I will bring you victory."

Ryougi Shiki launched an attack on Cú Chulainn with a faint smile.

"Haha, that's what I should have said."

Cú Chulainn, who had been very relaxed, suddenly tensed up and tilted his head to look at Bazett behind him.

"how?"

"Go, Lanc. Bring me victory."

Bazette took a deep breath and gave the order to Cú Chulainn.

"very good!"

The blue beast, wielding guns in both hands, spun around and caught Ryougi Shiki's slash.

Ding!

Sparks flew as the spears and swords clashed.

A warrior in armor and a girl in a kimono fought fiercely against each other amidst the flashing swords.

As the two clashed time and again, the magic they unleashed spread outwards like hurricanes and torrents.

Although Cú Chulainn and the Ryougi Shiki were merely engaging in a clash of cold weapons, what followed was a powerful airflow that seemed intent on destroying everything.

The foot that stepped onto the ground shattered the concrete of the dock. The air pressure from the weapon he wielded sliced ​​through the nearby containers.

A raging storm raged, destroyed, and trampled across the deserted dock.

It was just a mere hand-to-hand combat between two people, yet it seemed as if they wanted to tear down the entire dock.

"Holy Grail War..."

Ryougi Shiki gripped the long sword in her hand, her excitement evident.

“It’s really great!”

The next moment, Ryougi Shiki's eyes shone with a dazzling rainbow light.

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"Hmph, it seems that young lady is quite capable."

Through the scope, Kiritsugu watched the battle unfold on the other side of the dock.

His finger was on the trigger, ready to support Li Ang at any moment.

Similar to the previous battle at the docks, Kiritsugu did not choose a location with an unobstructed view, but instead opted for a sniping spot that was somewhat lacking.

In fact, Kiritsugu had no need to choose the highest position.

Wutō Kirie has transformed into a spirit and is floating on the battlefield, giving her a comprehensive grasp of the entire battle situation.

Kiritsugu, as a support character, only needs to ensure that his bullets are always available to provide support.

Therefore, Kiritsugu chose a sniping spot in a room on the fifth floor of an abandoned building not far from the dock.

Although the view is much narrower than from the rooftop, this place is better hidden. Even if the enemy notices the direction of the attack, they will not be able to immediately determine which room in the building is the source of the attack.

However, some things were beyond Kiritsugu's expectations.

Take, for example, Lanc, who is currently fighting Ryougi Shiki. This hero from Celtic mythology possesses an ability that has always been the most effective counter to Kiritsugu—[Protection Against Arrows].

This is what Leon told Kiritsugu about Lanc's strength.

Kiritsugu wasn't interested in why Li Ang knew this; he only knew that Lanc's abilities meant that he, who was skilled in using firearms, could only harass him to a minimum.

Of course, given Kiritsugu's combat intelligence, he wouldn't put himself in a position to fight against Servants; his target has always been the enemy's seven Masters.

In Kiritsugu's eyes, a Master who would rush in with a sword to fight a Servant is undoubtedly the kind of person who is mentally unstable and cannot be saved even by sending them to a mental hospital.

"Wu Tiao, besides Lanc's Master, have you discovered any other Masters?"

Kiritsugu asked Kirie Wujo via walkie-talkie.

A few short static noises came through the headset.

Since Wuji Kirie in her spirit form cannot directly use electronic devices, she can only send messages by interfering with the microphone to make it emit noise.

"Hmm... are there still 2...3 Masters in the distance? That means there are likely 3 more Servants..."

Kiritsugu listened to the static coming through his headset and silently translated.

Wujiro Kirie didn't see any Servants, but Kiritsugu wouldn't be foolish enough to overlook a Servant who could become a spirit.

"Li Ang, there are quite a few people on the other side. Can you hold them off?"

This battle has a clear division of factions, and Kiritsugu doesn't believe that the enemies watching will simply choose to watch the show.

"Don't worry. I can still control the situation here."

Li Ang answered Kiritsugu's question in a calm voice.

"I think you're the best... Hmm? A Servant is coming?!"

Kiritsugu's face darkened upon hearing the sudden burst of static from the microphone.

According to Wujie Kirie, a rider was rushing towards the building where she was located.

"Damn it."

Kiritsugu quickly put away his sniper rifle and prepared to retreat.

He didn't know if his location had been exposed or what the situation was.

But Kiritsugu dared not gamble! He didn't have any Servants with him right now, and if he were blocked by enemy Servants, it would be no laughing matter!

Unfortunately, Kiritsugu was too late.

Just as Kiritsugu pulled his sniper rifle back from the window, the door behind him was violently kicked open.

A male Servant wearing a red trench coat, with short silver hair and dark skin, stood in front of Kiritsugu.

“Huh?!”*2

The moment the door opened, both Kiritsugu inside the room and Archer in the hallway were stunned.

"What a coincidence?!" *2

Emiya and his son were suddenly caught in a strange stalemate.

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PS: "Ryougi Shiki" refers to the Servant Ryougi Shiki. This is an explanation.