Look here... Savior of Humanity... For we are impressed by your dedication in saving this world...

OUR world... and so we adhere our lives before you, the living and the dead...

for we serve with the one volition and that is to obey our Master... Even if our Master was the only one left...

Even if all your servants were to be perished... Even if the world is upside down...

Even if the humanity will be compose of only you... Even if the world abandoned you... Even if the world was against you...

as long as you remember US Contractor... OUR Contract...

we, the servants whose name forged upon the forgotten and lost... we, the servants who only exist in the alternate side of the world...

we, the servants forgotten by the reality ... no matter what, as long as you have the will to live... we will come for you...

Chapter 4: Identity

I don't know how fast the time comes fly as so sudden or is it because I'm already Servant. If I am not being careful, I would be immediately face Solomon whether I am prepared or not. The warm-up or training I received from Emiya was astounding helpful.

I am also relieved that I am seldom being sent for the mission together with Ritsuka.

I am currently in some loose clothing that was given to me by the wholesome Jeanne during Ritsuka's rayshifting. She also said that I seemed looked heavy from wearing too much armor. I was able to dematerialize my armor more easily without risking being naked. Well, a clothing is a clothing. In fact, I found it comfortable enough.

According to my knowledge this is currently the aftermath of the London singularity and it seemed that they have finished it as fast to the point I didn't expected them to do so. It seemed that they have already faced the fake Solomon after this. They also managed to summon some new Servants related to that Singularity. I readily accepted the thought that Ritsuka was 100% lucky from summoning all of the Servants per timeline.

…Ugh, and one of them was Mordred.

She's cute and all but when facing her, she's just rowdy as heck, except when she's around with her chue-chue, I still do not know how to pronounce but she looked like a puppy when she was around some version of Artoria. Yes, first the Saber Alter and later the vanilla one was summoned later. I do not know what the shenanigans behind it but that's how it went.

Sometimes whenever I am around the original Artoria, I could feel her lingering stare at me whenever I looked away but pretends not to notice when I looked at her. It was just confusing as heck since as far as I'm aware, since I am not a Knight of the Round Table… or is my backstory hiding something from me? Maybe I am related to her some way or another. I just wanted to clear up any misunderstanding between the original Artoria but I insist that she's the one who should approach me because I couldn't stand to face the King without her permission. Charisma at work folks.

Speaking of Kings, yes, Ritsuka also managed to summoned Gil, that freakin' hammy King but chose to be reclusive in one of the large room, whom he declared to be his territory. Of course, no one has the right to deny his access. He is unnerving as heck but thankfully I did not meet him personally. It seemed the fanfic that I have read seemed to predict how he would act in the Chaldea, as well as the other Servants. Servants that I met are very friendly but King Gilgamesh looked at them like a mongrel. Haha, mongrel.

Back to the present, yes, Mordred was as rowdy as heck, I repeated that. She's just your typical tough girl in some generic anime material, only more violent. I think I might offend someone from describing her. Another thing is that Dr. Jekyll seemed to make Mordred calm a little bit, added by the Fran.

I was walking along the hall, perhaps just to explore the Chaldea one more time, in order to not to be bored when suddenly I heard some loud, irregular footsteps that made me retrace my path and retreat. It is my number one code to not encounter Servants that are recently summoned into the Chaldea and I respected it as heck. Speak of the Devil, it is indeed Mordred.

Too late, Mordred saw me and immediately catch on. I walked briskly as I could but an arm strapped around my nape and shoulder made me completely halt. I turned around and faced Mordred as I have no other choice.

"Hey, slow down! I just want to talk to you." I could feel the dread coming. Mordred really does not respect my personal area as her face was as invading as to mine. I could feel her heat, c'mon! At least, I still maintained my poker face but deep inside was already screaming.

"You're avoiding me, don't you?" Mordred assumed and I tried to deny as fast as possible with a flick of my hands. I just can't avoid her.

"N-no, of course no!" I explicitly denied lest she'll trouble me the most. Mordred has the most agitating, frowning face I've ever seen.

After a minute of absolute silence, where I can literally hear my own heartbeat, Mordred eventually broke the silence. "Good for you then." She chuckled, a lot. "As a fellow Knight, I just want you to invite eating at my table." She might have owned a table in the cafeteria already, as expected of the Knight that is sensitive to her territory. What's the worst that could happen?

I am still hesitating for a bit, but eventually I answered. "Why not?" with an awkward smile. Maybe, she just wanted a companion, a similar Knight. It is understandable that she won't approach the original Saber.

I blink twice, as I didn't expect it happen. Maybe, I just underestimated her at all. Right in front of me, were Fran and Jekyll themselves, whom I knew were related to Mordred one way or another through the Apocrypha as well as the London singularity which was resolve by them. Mordred might have found an easy camaraderie to them or Fran might have been passive on this and Jekyll being forced. Other than that, all are just my opinion.

"This is Fran." Mordred introduced Fran to me while she pointed her. Fran was just nonchalant. "…and this Jekyll." Jekyll gave me slight wave at me, which wave back instinctively. "Just stay for a while I'm getting my meal from the Red Bowman!" She said as she left me in the company of the odd duo.

It's getting awkward, really as I have no topic to discussed with them. Also, this is the first time I faced them, since I'm honestly a reclusive person, err, Servant? Jekyll himself, seemed to be shy as well.

I gathered my guts to start the conversation. "So, you're Mordred's buddy?"

"Hnn…" Fran spoke. Her bangs make it hard for me to see her hetero chromatic eyes. I still do not know what Fran said so I keep it as it is

"Well… long story I suppose." Jekyll said and I knew what he was talking about was the London singularity. There, their friendship bloomed.

"How about you? Why is Mordred interested with you?"

"I honestly don't know, maybe because I'm a Knight?"

Jekyll just caressed his chin while guessing what other things that might relevant between me and Mordred. I am already in an armor, pink armor so that might give a hint.

"It's because she's a Knight!" Mordred suddenly said, as she slammed the large plate full of delicacies on the table. "I'm interested with Pink Saber here."

"Eh?" I thought she was referring to Okita until I realized she was pointing at me. Cursed me because I'm stealing nicknames!

"So, go on and tell me." Mordred eyes were now bright and bubbly as it seemed that she was interested on me.

"Tell what?" I asked her.

"Your name, true name." Mordred said enthusiastically. This is bad because for some reasons, plot shenanigans made me unable to tell the name of this new Servant I was currently possessing, or even my true name. I am dearly convinced that I am in some kind of fanfiction right now.

"Sorry, but I can't even tell you." I tried to explain, hoping that Mordred might understand and prevent her from being offended. I swear Mordred would get angry from something irrelevant. "It's true I can't tell you, no matter how I wanted." I added.

"Oh man." Mordred instead felt sad and that's a welcome response. "That's a waste though. It's cool when I can know your name." She reasoned. That's true, no matter how cool I was nicknamed Pink Saber, it just makes me frustrated when I can't even give my true name. Fran and Jekyll just looked at each other and then just looked at me.

"I'm curious though, why bother approaching me?!" Of course, I am curious for damn sake. What's so interesting about me.

"Huh?... because I think you're approachable… I think." Mordred was already munching on a chicken leg and it was quite messy but I just ignored it. "Also, because I think you are Knight of the Round Table." Jekyll got himself curious too while Fran was just … Fran.

It got me frown because as far as my knowledge on the Servant I am currently possessed, she's no Knight of the Round Table… or is it? Maybe I still do not know the whole backstory but so far, I did not see King Arthur in the backstory.

"Are you sure?" I'm trying to make sure if I was, or Mordred already guess? I'm feeling that whoever guess my true name can free me from this distressing rule.

Mordred just look at me with hesitation. "On a second thought … maybe I'm wrong here." Damn Mordred, who just blurting out nonsense. Jekyll just sighed deeply, maybe he was just as curious as damn to me.

I just tilted my head for a moment. I don't even know if I should correct her or not. I couldn't blame her approaching me because, so far, I am the only one who looked knightly so far. The other version of Artorias? I'm willing to bet Mordred's awe and fear just made it hard for her to face the Artoria's versions without even stuttering.

"I've heard that you can't even utter your true name, is that right?" Jekyll asked me.

I only sighed. "That's right! Someone must have put a restriction on my Saint Graph and they can't risk Medea's rule breaker on me." I formed a conclusion based on what Dr. Romani just said to me in the past.

"That's a pity then."

"Even though I can't even tell you my name, I still can swing a sword or two in an actual battle." I only made them ease their worries but in truth, I am still quite terrified. Emiya's battle practice just only made me feel relax.

Jekyll just chuckled for a moment.

Then I turned toward Mordred. "I was wondering for a moment … what do you mean by me being 'approachable'?"

"You didn't know?" Mordred wondered. "What I mean is that I think you are the easiest to approach Heroic Spirit I've ever met so I confidently took the chance to face you and make you my friend." She just slurped the ramen out of the bowl.

"Others? They just have a stick up in their ass to be bothered with, too cold and ignorant, or too princess-like for my taster … while you fit the bill."

"The what?" I was so surprised that it got my hearing dull.

Mordred's face suddenly reddened because of me, what's with the anime girls easily flustered over mundane things? "Nuh, forget it, I think this is my first time speaking you with complicated words." She said as she threw her head away from me. Typical tsundere tomboy.

Although, I get the gist of what Mordred was trying to say toward me and it scares me... well everything inside Chaldea scares me. Me being knowledgeable to almost all of the Heroic Spirits in the Chaldea as well as the throne of heroes just made me more adaptable, more approachable as what Mordred said. I was just doing it instinctively for survival, you know, I'm still a human mentally thrown into a known-unknown Heroic Spirit Vessel without any warning. What's worse is that this dilemma was added with a curse of not being able to tell who am I really, which just put a spotlight on me.

I just wanted not to be a yes-man, but it seemed it is currently impossible.

"Why the three of you not eating?!" Jekyll and me were startled again by Mordred's arrogant voice. She was annoyed that we are just listening and talking with her without even any food to eat. As far as I knew, it is not that required for a Heroic Spirit to eat regularly. Emiya's food is just that average, you know? "A treat for everyone!" Mordred suddenly exclaimed before we could even form a thought.

I hope Emiya didn't heard that.

Pink Saber.

That's right, that's her nickname when the knight in pink armor was found in the Chaldea because of her situation and boy, she made various intrigue toward the Chaldea, both humans and Servants alike. One of the factors that contributed to her being infamy is because of her ambiguous summoning; she didn't come from the summoning platform. Another thing is that the Pink Saber couldn't even tell her true name because of some spell.

Of course, few of the Servants are not willing to share their name, often satisfied to be called by their class only but later on, after earning so much trust from Ritsuka, they are confidently do so. Pink Saber was really, really excited to tell her name but was terribly disappointed because of her precarious situation.

…and Pink Saber did not like this growing popularity around her. She just wanted to be left alone to her own device, to the point even the other Servants have begun to take interest on her.

"Oy, oy that Pink Saber I've met Pink Saber again, isn't that great?" One of the staff said as he murmured with the other.

"That's great! Did she bring some snacks again?"

"Of course, here." The staff said as he gave them the bag and distributed the sweets. It seemed that the Pink Saber here is known for giving out sweets to the staffs.

One of them already eaten a portion. "Mmhm. Archer's cooking is phenomenal." Of course, Pink Saber brought snacks that was made by Emiya.

"So, what do you think is her real name though? I honestly haven't any clue…"

"I bet she's Charlemagne!"

The rest of the staffs just look at him in dismay. "Mmm, no, I don't think she's Charlemagne."

Also, even though she never said it, she encourages almost everyone to guess what her true identity is, both Servants and Staffs alike.

"B-but there's but Arthur in the history is proven as a woman?"

"…and that doesn't mean Charlemagne is actually a girl… and no, I have the feeling the Pink Saber isn't Charlemagne."

There's a soft murmur among them until everyone decided that the Pink Saber isn't really Charlemagne at all. It was really a disappointment.

… and then everyone goes into their usual routine.

Emiya 'accidentally' eavesdropped from the staffs he just passed from earlier. Of course, he was aware of the Pink Saber's situation. Honestly, he also wanted to help Pink Saber but he doesn't know where to start and also it is not his business to involve into Servant's personal issues. Pink Saber has been training with him as per his recommendation.

Yes, Pink Saber is promising but at the same time he felt that she's just newbie in fighting. He thinks that her technique is just enough to slay mooks and lower level enemy Servants, that's how he described her. She's a promising individual and has a room for improvement. He's no Chiron or Scathach-sama but at least he has an ample talent to become a reliable Servant.

…and something was intriguing him.

You see, Pink Saber never have ever brought out her real weapon even though she was now already in a couple of battles months ago and she only bought that classic halberd and by some common sense, she should be wielding a real sword worthy of being Saber.

Emiya has the ability to peek into the Servant's history through any weapons he could see and so far the disposable halberd that Pink Saber wield has a blank slate to peek through. Maybe, the part of the restriction that was placed on Pink Saber was the inability to summon her real weapon. It was weird that the not a single blade reacted in his Unlimited Blade Works. Maybe she's a real deal.

Its all Emiya's assumption though but he admitted that he was a little annoyed that he can't even know poor Pink Saber's real name although he respected her privacy as a gentleman. His nearest assumption about Pink Saber is that she might be a Knight, maybe a Knight of a Round Table.

Cue looking toward Mordred, who caught his glancing eyes on her.

"What, Is there a problem?" Mordred was haughty all of the sudden.

"N-no, nothing…" Emiya apologized. He must always find a way to deal Mordred's brash behavior. "I'm just curious if you are somehow related toward Ms. Pink Saber." He said as he caressed his chin in wonder.

"Getting curious all of the sudden, huh?" Mordred said calmly. "Can't blame yah, that Pink Saber… I feel that she's too anomalous even if I'm the new one here." She said as she glanced toward the peculiar Saber whom they are currently talking about. The Pink Saber was currently engaging to one of the staffs of Chaldea.

By some chance, Saber Alter walked into their direction. Emiya suddenly noticed her presence and abruptly stood straight upon in front of the Dark-Tainted Tyrant. Saber Alter was just munching on some curls that was given to her by some staffs earlier. Mordred instinctively hid behind the Red Archer as if she was just a scared kitten.

Saber Alter took noticed Emiya by then and was aware what they are talking about.

They were talking about Pink Saber. "I know what you are doing." She confronted them as she put a piece of curl into her mouth.

"It's nothing, your majesty…" Emiya said softly. He could feel his clothing tightened from Mordred's nervous grasp. No matter what version is Artoria here, Mordred both fear and awe all of them.

"Even if I can give you a hint of what she really is?" Now, that's an interesting offer.

Emiya couldn't help but furrowed his eyebrows a little. "Pardon?" Again, he admitted that he wasn't as much as interested in discovering Pink Saber's identity but Saber Alter being generous was a red flag. He couldn't help it after all.

Saber Alter meanwhile continued munching on the curls, but this time in a handful amount. Emiya and Mordred were all ears at Saber Alter. The Knight of Betrayal remained small.

Saber Alter just sighed, even beyond her cold and ruthless face, she was amused by this scene inside her. Of course, she has talked toward the Pink Saber just once but she already get the gist of her, even for a little. "Even though I only talked to her once, I noticed something from her, even though some kind of innate ability prevent me from identifying directly."

"..."

Suddenly, Saber Alter smirked. "She's a king."

Emiya and Mordred gasped from the realization. Saber Alter immediately went on to her destination, as if she was victorious, leaving them in confusion.

Emiya went into thinking overdrive. Was Pink Saber a king?! Is she a female or male king in the past?! Why is he becoming obsessed toward Pink Saber all of the sudden?!

"Oi! What are you thinking, Archer?" Mordred's violent shake all over his body made him pulled back into the reality. Archer was looking at Mordred for a while.

"I-I'm fine?" Emiya said as he caressed his head in confusion. Damn, he needed to calm down. Maybe cooking again would suffice, granting him a peace of mind. Emiya sighed.

"I'm going back to the kitchen." Emiya decided. "You good?"

Mordred was confused for a moment but then became clear to her. "Hmm!" She nodded. "Give me one of your delicious sandwich."

"Fine."

At that point, the issue about Pink Saber was gone without any trace. Even though it was totally gone, someone would take notice of it again and revive it since Pink Saber's situation was peculiar after all.

At some point, rayshifting to certain area for collecting resources was a duty. After finishing their duties, they were allowed to have some fun before going back to Chaldea if they were not near the civilization. This time they ended up in a secluded forest with a lake nearby. Cu Chulainn, the great Irish hero, was one of the Servants brought by Ritsuka to gather some supplies as well as guard them.

Servants can sense danger nearby and as far as Cu can sense, there's no alarming danger to be an immediate concern. Perfect time for some fishing near the lake and luckily he brought his fishing rod today. Unlike his overall blue suit, he was currently wearing a Hawaiian T-Shirt and shorts for an awesome combo and comfy outfit. Ritsuka has brought 4 Servants to this place and one of them was Pink Saber.

Cu has already positioned himself in front of the body of a water. With a quick swing with his rod, he expertly threw his stringed bait several times away, dropping into the water with quiet splash. Cu immediately settled down and waited for some fish to bite in. Besides, he can provide that Red Archer Guy some assortment so the cafeteria for the others.

Eventually, he was approached by a Servant, whom he knew a little bit.

It was Pink Saber. Cu felt that the Pink Saber was a shy individual and wondered why would Ritsuka reached out an invitation to her? Well, Cu has no intention to dig in further. Its not his job to know more cause he's just a simple guy, really.

Pink Saber seemed to stopped a near his back and Cu just ignored her. It seemed that Pink Saber was just satisfied watching Cu's live catch. Currently it seemed that he caught more than he could bargained for.

"State your business, Saber-san." Cu suddenly asked.

Pink Saber seemed to fumbled a little bit but somehow managed to calm down. She has never thought that Cu was this serious as he was, even if he is wearing in his iconic, funny outfit.

"U-uhm...Well-" She was really panicking as she's weak in straightforward conversation.

Cu just smirking as he turned his head and glanced toward her. "Hey, you need to calm down, no one's gonna hurt you, you know?" Cu knew that there are varieties of Servants back in Chaldea and he could say that the Saber at his back was somewhat timid for a regular Servant. Maybe he's just unfair because he just released a little bit of blood lust toward the Saber and he felt rather disappointed. Not that he would tell her straightly. "Easy, you are watching me fishing, right?"

"...right."

"Feel free watching me."

And then it was followed by an awkward silence as Cu lay himself as comfortable as he can in the makeshift chair he managed to create earlier. He was hoping that their job here would be finished as soon as possible. Pink Saber just remained herself watching Cu fishing using his rod while at the same time observing the fish that he managed to catch in a small amount of time.

After a minute of silence, Cu finally talked again as it seemed that the Saber was a quiet one and it dulls his time while fishing. "I've heard that you have trouble saying your name?"

The Saber responded. "Yes, you're right."

"Eh? Bad luck I assume."

"..."

"Not a talker, I assume?"

Pink Saber was nervous this time but she kept on reminding herself that Cu was just trying to strike up a conversation. "Just blame it to my curse. Can't talk without risking my identity."

"It sucks then?" Cu retorted.

Pink Saber just nodded and Cu could feel the time dragging on. Unlike the other curious Servant, Cu doesn't care a shit for Pink Saber's true identity as long as she can wield that halberd in a fight. Yeah, you heard him a Saber using a halberd and could mistaken for a Lancer, a rather effective strategy for him.

Cu has this wish he could spar with the Saber lady one day but he felt this is not the right time.

"You've ever fished in your past life?" Cu asked her again.

"Nope." and with her answer, Cu wondered what kind of hobby she has but after an almost a month of being with her, he admitted that she might be good in drawing and sketching. Maybe she was an artisan but recent rumors he have heard back in Chaldea was that Pink Saber was a king of some sort.

Yeah, a king who likes to draw much, he wondered who she might be.

Pink Saber then just returned to watching the live catch in the bucket by Cu.

Yeah, this is getting awkward for Cu once again. After an additional minute or two, finally they can go back to the Chaldea.