Against the backdrop of the bright moon was a slender figure—a girl in knight's attire. The girl had soft, snow-white skin, flowing golden hair, emerald green eyes, and a face that was beautiful even without makeup. She was petite.
Use a blue ribbon to decorate your hair up in an updo; when your hair is up, you will look gentle, elegant, and beautiful.
This girl is Artoria Pendragon.
She was King Arthur in ancient British legend.
She was summoned to the mortal world to participate in the Holy Grail War in the Fourth and Fifth Holy Grail Wars as the "Saber" class.
The Fourth Holy Grail War broke out. Saber, as the son-in-law of the Einzbern family, received the relic "Avalon" that had just been unearthed in Cornwall from the current head of the Einzbern family. After setting up the magic circle, Kiritsugu successfully summoned the legendary King Arthur as his Servant using Avalon as a medium.
In 2004, ten years after the Fourth Holy Grail War, the Fifth Holy Grail War suddenly broke out, defying the original pattern of occurring once every 60 years.
After feeling the summoning light at Camlann Hill, Artoria's hope to seize the Holy Grail was rekindled. Shirou Emiya, the only person rescued by the despairing Kiritsugu Emiya when Fuyuki City was destroyed ten years ago, was adopted by Kiritsugu and lived in the Emiya mansion in Fuyuki City. Kiritsugu implanted Avalon, the legendary Noble Phantasm of King Arthur, into Shirou's body.
It is precisely because of Avalon within Shirou's body as a relic, and its resonance with the magic circle set up by Kiritsugu in the Emiya mansion's warehouse ten years ago, that Artoria was able to be summoned here again as Artoria.
However, since this summoning was not formal, the spiritual veins that should have connected the two were disconnected. Artoria did not absorb any of Master Shirou's magical power and could only fight with her own magical power as a Servant. Therefore, her combat ability was much weaker than during the Fourth Holy Grail War.
In my opinion, Saber's or King Arthur's Artoria's life was full of tragedy.
Although she was chosen by heaven, she also carried too many heavy burdens of fate.
She drew the "golden sword of certain victory," becoming the true queen. She protected her people and won the war, yet she was criticized as "King Arthur, who did not understand people's hearts."
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Saber's fate was full of hardships, but they didn't understand that King Arthur, standing in that position, had no way out and could not afford to make any mistakes.
On her deathbed, she made a pact with the "world" Alaya, hoping to obtain the Holy Grail and wish to "return to the day of the King's Election," even at the cost of eternal reincarnation.
"I ask you. Are you my master? Servant, swordsman, I have come at your summons. Master, please give me your instructions."
Saber said to Lin Yan.
"From this day forward, my sword will be with you, and your fate will be intertwined with mine. Thus, the contract is complete."
Saber deftly deflected the spear with something in his hand and stepped forward in a split second. Lancer, who had noticed the commotion and rushed over, retreated slightly, straightening his spear to defend his side.
In an instant, the battle was about to begin.
"Despicable fellow, why are you hiding your weapons?" Lancer was very dissatisfied with Saber, and Saber's attacks were very swift.
Saber was focused on the battle and completely ignored Lancer's provocations.
"You bastard!" Lancer cursed as he backed away. He couldn't see Saber's weapon at all, and therefore couldn't defend himself. His most notorious weakness was not knowing the attack range, which could be fatal.
Saber swung the object in her hand with increasing frequency, her movements fluid and graceful, like a magnificent dance. However, the sparks flying everywhere once again conveyed a chilling killing intent. Lancer could only retreat repeatedly, defending as she went.
"Don't push your luck, you idiot."
In Lin Yan's view, Saber had completely gained the upper hand, while Lancer seemed somewhat exasperated. Saber spoke for the first time.
"What's wrong, Lancer? If you stop, the name of the Lancer will cry. If you don't come over, I'll go over to you."
"Did you come here specifically to die? That's fine, but before that, there's something I need to ask you. Is your Noble Phantasm a sword?"
"Who knows? Maybe it's a battle axe, or maybe a spear or sword. No, it could even be a bow, Lancer?"
"It could also be a swordsman."
"By the way, let me ask you something else. This is our first time meeting. Don't you intend to stop here?"
“I refuse. You’re going to fall here, Lancer.”
"I see... Really, I was just planning to observe what it was like? Now that the Servant has appeared, I didn't intend to stay long. However... Lancer lowered his posture, it seems he had been holding back some strength. It seems the real show is about to begin. The magic vortex rippled."
"Noble Phantasm!
Goodbye. I'll keep your heart!
"Pierce." The ground beneath Saber's feet instantly cracked, and her body, like a bullet fired from a gun, attacked the opponent with lightning speed.
"The Spear of Death Thorns!"
Blood was gushing from Saber's chest; her chest had been pierced, and blood was flowing continuously.
"Was that just now a reversal of cause and effect?!" Saber groaned in pain. Lin Yan observed carefully. Although such an injury was somewhat troublesome for Saber, it was not enough to kill her. Moreover, Lin Yan had not yet made up his mind whether to join forces with Saber.
"Adjust your breathing."
Lin Yan spoke to Saber from the side, and Saber did as he said almost without hesitation, and the pierced area gradually began to thaw.
"You dodged Saber, but I will surely strike with my deadly piercing spear."
"Piercing Thorn Spear, are you the Child of Light of Ireland?!" The voice suddenly rang out, deafeningly loud.
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"How foolish. It's terrible to reveal this move without a finishing move. Honestly, being too famous should make you reflect on your actions." With that, Lancer walked away into the distance.
Saber wanted to continue chasing, but Lin Yan stopped her.
"Stop chasing."
The war is now over.
This was the first time Lin Yan met Saber, and it was slightly different from what he had imagined. As they looked at each other, the girl before them was indeed stunningly beautiful. Her beauty wasn't just her breathtaking looks; it included her snow-white skin, clear eyes, and beautiful features and figure.
More importantly, she exudes a noble aura. After all, she was King Arthur, who ruled the entire empire at the tender age of fifteen.
"Although the rule is that if someone finds out your true identity, you have to fight until one of you disappears, my employer is a coward. He actually said he would come back if the gun was dodged."
Are you trying to escape, Lancer?
"It's alright if you want to chase after me, Saber, but—at that time, you'll have to be prepared to die." Lancer leaped up, and with a huge roar, he nimbly crossed the wall and gradually disappeared into the distant sky.
"Wait a minute, Lancer!"
"Don't chase after them!"
Lin Yan's voice made Saber pause slightly, and then her gaze changed the next second as she looked at Lin Yan. Her confusion turned to shock, and then to a determined look, finally confirming that the man in front of her was the Master who had summoned her to this world.
Call me Saber.
"I am Lin Yan."
"I know. You're not a proper master, are you? But even so, you're still my master. Since we've exchanged contracts, I won't betray you."
"My name is not my master's name."
"Lin Yan... Personally, I also prefer this pronunciation."
Suddenly, Lin Yan felt a burning sensation on his left hand, and a mark appeared on it. The mark was quite unique, and Lin Yan understood its meaning in an instant, without the slightest surprise.
"That's what's called a Command Seal, Lin Yan. It's the three commands that bind us Servants, and it's also the life of our Master. Please avoid using it carelessly."
"I already said to call me Lin Yan. Also, I will not use this command authority. There is no need for us to use these unnecessary things."
Lin Yan knew that Saber's predecessor was King Arthur. He also knew a little about King Arthur, but the King Arthur before him was slightly different from the one he remembered. He didn't expect Saber to be the invincible King Arthur of legend, but rather hoped that the girl in front of him was a person with flesh and blood and feelings.
Although from an objective point of view, Servants are the spirits of heroes who died in the past, and they are already dead, to the person facing them, they are living people.
"Okay, Lin Yan."
Saber followed Lin Yan's instructions and addressed him by his name instead of Lin Yan, but her tone was still very cold.
Nevertheless, Lin Yan still hoped that when he or she left this world, he could see a Saber different from the one he knew now. Of course, that was a matter for later; the current situation needed to be tackled one by one, but he wasn't pessimistic about the present circumstances.
"There are two enemies outside. This level of pressure means they can be defeated in a few seconds."
"Let's go together."
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"Together?" Saber hadn't expected to fight alongside her Master, even though she initially didn't have any expectations for him.
However, I now feel that my judgment was wrong.
Lin Yan leaped lightly outside, with Saber following closely behind. Soon, a figure came into their view, and in the moonlight, Lin Yan realized it was a human.
"Then? When can you put down your sword, Miss Swordsman?" The man suddenly spoke, and then noticed Lin Yan, a hint of shock flashing in his eyes.
"Give up, there is no sword that can be put down when the enemy is in front of you."
"is it?
"You are Tohsaka!" A message flashed through Lin Yan's mind. The person in front of him was Tohsaka Rin. Her father, Tohsaka Tokiomi, was killed by his disciple, Kotomine Kirei, in the Fourth Holy Grail War, and her mother, Tohsaka Aoi, also died in the Fourth Holy Grail War. Kotomine Kirei, who concealed the truth, became Rin's guardian and also her master. From a young age, she was educated to be the heir of the prestigious Tohsaka family, which manages the lands of Fuyuki, and a true magus.
Rin Tohsaka is a second-year student at the private Homurahara Academy, just like Shirou. She pretends to be a perfect model student at school, putting on a good act for a long time.
As if by fate, she summoned the future Heroic Spirit "Emiya" as Archer, who then participated in the Fifth Holy Grail War as its Master.
In the Fifth Holy Grail War, he formed a contract with Archer as one of the seven Masters.
Rin Tohsaka's goal is simply to win, to fight only for the honor of the Tohsaka family, and to test her abilities as a magician. As for what to wish for after obtaining the Holy Grail, she'll save it for when it comes in handy.
Emiya Shirou, who knew nothing about the Holy Grail War, offered assistance and taught him relevant knowledge. Afterwards, he distanced himself from Shirou, saying he didn't want to take advantage of him, but it was actually due to his kind nature.
He later allied with Shirou and moved into the Emiya family home. After discovering the true nature of the Holy Grail, he destroyed it.
Since Rin Tohsaka will eventually ally with Shirou Emiya, it means that Lin Yan and Rin Tohsaka are not enemies, so there is no need for a fight.
"Then let's go to your house, Lin Yan." The person in front of us, Rin Tohsaka, had her hair tied in twin ponytails with black ribbons, and was wearing the uniform of Homurahara Academy. She had a dignified appearance and was known as the most beautiful girl in Homurahara Academy.
Her smile was also so elegant.
"Oh."
Lin Yan didn't mind such directness, but after listening for a while, he heard Saber ask a question from the side.
"Is there something you need, Lin Yan?"
No, it's nothing.
So the three of them arrived at Lin Yan's house, or more accurately, Emiya Shirou's house. The house was in a pretty good condition. Besides, Lin Yan didn't care much about such external conditions. After all, she had experienced many difficult times before and wasn't a delicate girl.
"Hey, it's quite spacious. The Japanese style is also quite refreshing. Lin Yan, is that the living room over there?" Rin Tohsaka asked without any hesitation.
"It's so cold! What's going on? All the windows are broken."
"There was nothing I could do. I was attacked by Lancer and didn't have time to care about my appearance."
"Is that so? So before Saber was summoned, was he fighting that guy all by himself?"
"Ok.
Lin Yan nodded slightly. In fact, even if Saber didn't appear, he wouldn't have any problems, since he was immortal.
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"Not putting on airs in strange places, Lin Yan really is just as he seems." Rin Tohsaka continued to observe the residence. Lin Yan was also seeing this place for the first time. After all, it was an unfamiliar environment, a completely unfamiliar environment. However, Rin Tohsaka was very outgoing and unpretentious, which made her easy to get along with. Compared to being delicate and coy, Lin Yan preferred a straightforward personality.
Tosaka picked up the glass shards and examined them briefly.
"MinutenvorSchweiBen." Rin Tohsaka suddenly picked up a shard of glass, glanced at it briefly, read aloud a sentence, and then cut her fingertip, letting blood drip onto the glass.
"Let me demonstrate briefly. Although it's not exactly a thank-you gift for being rescued, I should at least do it."
"However, even if I didn't do it, you would have fixed it anyway, but that would be a waste of magic, right? Dealing with glass is the most basic thing. Repairing glass that broke in just a few minutes is a basic skill for any school of thought, isn't it?"
"Thanks.
"You're welcome
"Why would anyone let someone like that call out Saber? Honestly." Rin Tohsaka glanced at Saber in the distance, sighed, and then said, "Never mind, it's fine. There's no point in complaining about what's already decided. So, I'll begin. Lin Yan, you don't know what position you're on, do you?"
Lin Yan nodded.
"Although it was obvious at a glance, I still need to confirm it. Explaining it to those who know is a thorn in my side. So I'll just say it directly: Lin Yan has been chosen as the master. He has a stigmata on one of his hands, right? On the back of his hand or arm, although it varies from person to person, there should be three Command Seals engraved on it. That's proof of his mastery."
"This?" Lin Yan showed the mark. This was indeed the master's mark. These were three command seals.
"Because it's also a spell that binds Servants, so you must cherish it. That's called a Command Seal; as long as you have it, you can make a Servant obey." Rin Tohsaka, assuming Lin Yan was completely unaware of this, patiently explained to him. "Command Seals are absolute commands. I think you've already noticed that Servants have free will, and what can twist their will to make them absolutely obey your words is that crest. It doesn't require a spell to activate; it will activate whenever you want to use a Command Seal. However, each use reduces the number of available uses, so please limit your use to two or less. If you run out of Command Seals, Lin Yan will probably…"
"Killed?" Lin Yan continued.
"That's right, because the Holy Grail War is based on the principle of one master defeating the other masters. Then, the master who defeats the other six masters will be given the Holy Grail, which can grant wishes. In other words, you've been drawn into a competition. The Holy Grail War is a survival contest among seven masters. It won't end until all the other masters are defeated without exception, a mutual slaughter among magicians."
Rin Tohsaka continued to explain.
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