The walls of the corridor were white and bright, with golden wall lights hanging high on both sides. ()() () I stumbled between two rows of familiar and strange oil paintings. I was in a hurry and didn't feel like distinguishing their identities, and just wanted to leave quickly.

When I ran, I realized that my body was so numb that it did not belong to me because of the abuse of magic. The pain had disappeared and I acted like a puppet.

My mind was drowsy and I couldn't think. I was very annoyed that this feeling reminded me of the toys I had turned after the clockwork. As I walked, I might fall down somewhere.

It would be fine if anyone could cure this pain, but the pain of magic may be no better than that of the doctor.

Just go home immediately, go back to Saber, have a good sleep, everything will be fine.

As long as I can get to Saber, I can feel at ease.

The thick red carpet under my feet covered my footsteps and made me unable to hear other people's voices. I secretly prayed that there was no one in front of me.

Things didn't go as I turned a corner and the guy who suddenly appeared on the other side knocked me down.

Is it the enemy? When I was struggling to rush straight to defeat the other party, the man held my shoulder.

"Shirou, are you okay?"

I opened my eyes wide and thought I had seen the phantom of my dream.

“saber…”

"Has Shirou been kidnapped? Why didn't he go home right away?"

Saber still spoke so rudely, but when she supported me with concern, she didn't say anything tough.

The girl in front of her had a pale face, and she must have tried her best to come to find me.

"I just escaped from it, saber, why are you here?"

"What's the reason? Since Shirou has been arrested, isn't it natural for me to save you?"

Saber's answer was still so decisive, which made me feel ashamed.

——Every time I was saved by this girl.

"This is Iriya's castle, not a place that Saber can access now."

"Then, that's what I want to say. What are you doing? You were easily kidnapped by Iriya and locked up in such a place... I won't give up if you don't apologize for this."

"Woo... I'm too frivolous, but how can Saber come to Iriya's base in his current state?"

"Servant is to protect the master. Since Shirou was arrested, it has nothing to do with whether it is Iriasfil's base."

"It seems that both of them are more energetic than I think, so there is no need for us to appear."

Hey—

I noticed that there was a phantom behind Saber.

"Tonsaka-is it you?"

"So I said you don't want to take care of Shiro Emiya. Rin, a man like this, survives by causing trouble to the people around him. This is a good opportunity, and he should be left to die."

Behind Tosaka, the annoying service appeared again.

"I'm sorry for trouble for Rin, and Archer, I will definitely repay you for your help."

Saber thanked him apologetically.

"It's better not to have such a reward. Anyway, one day the war will start, so it's more convenient not to show mercy."

Has the archer poked the pain into the pain? Saber fell silent.

"Because you are willing to help me, we have more reason to repay you, right?"

No matter what, I want to express my gratitude.

"Hmph, why not do this? Give up saber and give up the Holy Grail. We guarantee your life and you have repaid me, boy."

Well--

I have nothing to say, either.

"So far--! Have you forgotten what's going on now? We have to retreat before Iriasfil returns."

Tosaka pulled Saber forward and signaled the archer to hold me. () archer just frowned at this.

"Shiro Emiya, you should understand the current situation."

"It's clear that I don't want your help either."

I followed Tosaka's footsteps and started running.

"Can Shirou hold on?"

"No problem, Iriya went out to attack Tosaka, we would be safe as long as we could leave before she came back."

Every time you run, you feel pain and discomfort in your blood vessels as if you are poured into hot water. ()

But this pain is no longer unbearable.

Just go home and you'll be fine.

Then, under the guidance of Tonsaka, we arrived at the exit of the castle.

"Uh, isn't this the main entrance? Tosaka."

"Of course, Iriya is not here, the fastest entry and exit from here."

I followed Tosaka down the stairs and arrived at the hall. This should be the living room. You can leave the castle by just passing through the gate at the bottom of the passage.

"Okay, as long as we leave this, we can get to the forest. Although the problem is that after entering the forest, we should be able to take the black to the national highway."

We ran to the entrance.

There is a slender passage that extends from the hall, and a huge door at the other end.

What is surprising is that this passage is thirty meters long.

Just as I was thinking about how this was really a castle, I started running.

"Why- Are you going back? It's a pity to come here once."

The girl who should not be present, her voice sounded along with laughter.

I quickly turned around.

Everyone stopped.

Because the moment we recognize the enemy, we all understand that if we turn our backs to the enemy, we will be killed.

"Yilia...Sphere——"

Tosaka's voice was trembling.

On the other end of the hall, on the stairs we just passed, there were things that should not exist.

Iriya standing above, and berserker behind her.

This situation is very similar to last time.

After only once, we can understand what kind of monster that overwhelming pressure is.

That monster, even if Saber is in normal state, it cannot be fought against.

Now, no one can defeat it.

"Good night, I'm glad you can come by yourself, Rin."

Iriya's voice jumped happily. ()

The smile was the same as last time. After piercing the captured insects, it was both innocent and cruel, and the naked happiness.

This time, we can't escape no matter what.

No matter what we do, Iriya cannot be stopped.

"What's wrong? It's so boring not to speak. It's rare to give you time. I think it's better to leave at least some last words."

The girl laughed softly.

But we are not so leisurely.

Rather than waiting for an opportunity to escape that is absolutely impossible, we are more like waiting for death in silence.

"Is that so? Then, ask you something."

Despite this, Tosaka took a step forward towards Iriya.

"Iriyasfell, I don't feel like you're back. You shouldn't have been hiding here all the time."

"Yes, I didn't go anywhere, I just kept watching you perform here."

"So, are the dummies leaving the castle?"

"Well, because I know you're coming, because I'm a master, it's okay not to entertain guests."

At the same time, the giant disappeared.

With a bang, berserker appeared in the center of the hall with a whirlwind.

...That's it.

No one can match him.
To be continued...