My mother's love song

"how?"

Saber leaned forward and asked.

"It's really unfathomable, and there's no way to find any flaws."

Miyamoto Iori answered honestly, his tone full of emotion.

"I think even if I attack him from behind while he's eating, he'll be dealt with perfectly.

If you use a pot lid or chopsticks to block my double blades, I will be the one to be killed. "

"…I didn't ask you to observe the other person's martial arts!"

Saber gave up.

It seems that the other party has no intention of harming Iori and Kaya, so let it be, I don’t care, he thought.

Then, they sat down next to Rhodes and started to eat the delicious breakfast prepared by Ogasawara Kaya that Rhodes brought.

Perhaps because there was one more stranger present than usual, there was a subtle silence at the table.

Just when the three of them were wondering whether they should speak up

A strange creature jumped out from the corner of the room.

It's this book.

A book with two eyes and a mouth on the cover, which can fly freely in the air and speak fluently.

"Ah, old man, you're awake."

Miyamoto Iori greeted the strange magic book as if it was a matter of course.

"Hmm~ I had a good sleep after a long time. What's up, Iori? Are there any guests?"

"Well, you are the one that Kaya mentioned..."

Seeing Rhodes looking at the magic book, Miyamoto Iori hurriedly introduced it.

"My dear old man, the Book of Red Jade is the legacy left by my adoptive father."

At first, Miyamoto Iori couldn't even understand the words on it, so he had to give up trying to interpret it.

But one day, the book suddenly spoke to him.

"So, I learned a lot from the old man. After training the meridians in my body for half a year, I learned the fire escape technique."

"Gem magic?" Rhodes muttered.

According to the information he got from Ogasawara Kaya, Miyamoto Iori and Saber's magic workshop was built under the guidance of this Ruby Book.

Perhaps this is also true of some of the knowledge related to the Holy Grail War.

In other words, the Book of Ruby is Iori's pie... ahem, it's the beast positioning around the magical girl!

"Iori, who is this young man?"

The Book of Ruby stared at the boy intently and asked.

Before Iori introduced again

"I'm Ruler."

Rhodes revealed his true identity without beating around the bush.

"He is the Servant who will serve as the judge in this waxing moon ceremony.

That being said, I have no interest or motivation in mediating a fight between you guys.

At best, I can only be considered a VIP spectator. Just treat me as an ordinary servant passing by.

Of course, if you want to attack me, that's fine, although it's unlikely... but if you win, there might be special rewards, such as Command Spells or something."

Naturally, the shocking content shocked both of them and the book.

Rhodes gave them about a minute to digest the information.

"Okay, you are now allowed to ask questions. The master and the servant each have one question, and no more."

After thinking for a while, Iori asked, "Rhodes...you don't plan to fight for Yingyue?"

"Yes."

"In that case, I can trust that you won't harm Xiangye..."

"I've given everyone a question. Okay, next one."

Rhodes ignored the Master and turned to look at Saber: "Miss Saber, do you have any questions you want to ask?"

"Do not."

Saber shook her head and continued to enjoy her miso soup.

Is it my imagination... I feel this familiar aura coming from Ruler...

Although he really wanted to ask a question, he finally gave up.

This is not the right time to ask personal questions.

Chapter 937 The strongest swordsman in history, the unrivaled sword in the world!

After enjoying the breakfast prepared by Kaya for everyone, Miyamoto Iori looked at Rhodes who looked very satisfied, lowered his head respectfully and started a conversation.

"Ruler, I actually have something to ask of you."

"I reject."

Rod responded without hesitation.

Saber shouted in surprise and dissatisfaction in the long house: "Others haven't even listened to the content of your request yet? How heartless!"

Rhodes picked up the teacup beside him and said slowly, "I was summoned by Yingyue for the correct conduct of the ceremony. As a judge who is completely fair and selfless and possesses the strongest power, it is impossible for me to listen to the personal feelings of a certain master.

Iori, if you really regard me as a friend, please understand my attitude of pursuing fairness. "

Rhodes' speech was flawless and impeccable, and his demeanor revealed a certain saintly nobleness, which he had learned from Miss Joan of Arc.

Anyone would be convinced by Ruler who seemed to be glowing with light behind him. Only Saber still had a suspicious look on her face, as if asking, "Do you really think so?"

"About this point... What I want to ask of you is not about myself, but about Xiangye."

Miyamoto Iori said: "Ruler, I beg you to take care of Kanaya during the waxing moon ceremony... No, to be more specific, I hope you can protect Kanaya's safety."

“…What a surprise.”

Rhodes stared at the young man's face and put down the teacup in his hand.

"Let's not talk about whether I, as the Ruler, can protect your sister for you. First of all, accepting my protection means that Ogasawara Kaaya will also be involved in Yingyue.

I thought you would never accept Kayachin being involved in the ritual, what happened?"

Miyamoto Iori nodded heavily, and then told Rhodes about what he and Saber had encountered with Chiemon and Lancer last night.

"Jiemon invited me to form an alliance, but I rejected it."

"why?"

Saber answered on behalf of her Master.

“Because he is a man who makes people feel particularly uncomfortable.

You never know when you will get stabbed in the back. At most, we can only talk about it, but there is no cooperation...right, Iori?"

Miyamoto Iori nodded in agreement: "Yes, because... well, should I say swordsman's instinct... I think he is a very dangerous man."

“I see, you think that your situation, including Kaya’s matter, has been completely exposed to the enemy.

That's why you asked me to protect your sister's safety on your behalf."

"exactly."

Miyamoto Iori clasped his fists on the floor and bowed his head sincerely, "Ruler, with your abilities, even protecting Kaya shouldn't be a problem.

If you think it's okay, I will explain to Lord Ogasawara that Kaya will stay with you during the waxing moon ceremony."

Rhodes pinched his chin and muttered to himself.

“Come to think of it, Iori, you are different from other Masters.

You are a magician who was suddenly caught up in a disaster and forced into the Waxing Moon Ceremony.

That’s why I couldn’t properly handle the settlement of my relatives.”

“It’s great that you understand.”

Rhodes put his elbows on the table and stared at Miyamoto Iori with sharp eyes like a reptile.

Stared at by those eyes, Miyamoto Iori felt as if there was a heavy pressure coming from behind.

"No."

Rhodes gave the same answer as before.

Then he explained the reason to Miyamoto Iori.

"Iori, although you are the Master involved in the Waxing Moon Ceremony, you are still sitting here with Saber and acting on your own will, right?

It was obviously very simple to give up Yingyue, but you didn't do it.

Because you want to end the ceremony with your own hands and restore peace to Edo... This is a very remarkable ambition, but you must also be prepared accordingly.

When you choose to stay in the ceremony, you should consider that Xiangye might be in danger. This risk is the same for every prayer-maker.

As the judge of the ritual, I cannot open a back door just for you."

After a brief silence, Iori nodded: "...You are right."

"There's another reason."

Rod said: "Because Xiangye is very worried about you now."

"……Well."

Cold sweat ran down Miyamoto Iori's cheeks.

“Although you may think you have hidden it perfectly, in fact, you have already been exposed.

Kaya is a smart, intuitive child.

She told me last night that her brother might be hiding something from her or that he had encountered any dangerous situation.

So Xiangye has decided to find you today to find out what is going on. "

"today?"

"Kaya will come to the longhouse tonight at dinner time, and she won't let you go no matter what she says until you tell her the truth."

"……Well."

Miyamoto Iori looked embarrassed, and Saber said at the side.

"Iori, it looks like you lost."

The young man nodded: "Yeah... Oh, who does she resemble with this personality?"

Miyamoto Iori turned to look at Rhodes and said to him.

“I understand, Ruler.

I will explain to her tonight that I was involved in a dispute with Saber.

If she agrees, I will temporarily place her in the longhouse, and Saber and I will protect her safety... Is that all right?"

"Well, this way, Kaya can feel at ease. She is not the type to sit still, so let her stay in the magic workshop and help.

Although your magic skills are really unimpressive, fortunately, we have the magic barrier set up by the Ruby Book, and there is no place safer than the workshop right now."

"Well... let's do it this way. Thank you, Ruler. I'm sorry for taking care of Kanaya's matter."

Miyamoto Iori said gratefully, and the latter waved his hand and said, "Don't take it to heart."

"..."

Saber looked at this scene, deep in thought.

How strange...