Previous Chapter Summary
The meeting of the Fifth Grail War keep continue, it was the male turn who ask Naruto question
Shirou asked Naruto about helping people and Naruto answer it however the redhead teenager didn't satisfied with it, in return Naruto give story to Shirou that point all hole in Shirou ideal make Shirou shocked and the redhead began to ponder more about his ideal
Lancer asked Naruto who his mightiest opponent and the Emperor answer was Goddess, Kaguya Otsutsuki much to everyone shock seeing he fight a Goddess. Caster doubt about that and questioned Naruto which the blonde only swear that it was true
Archer and Assassin didn't have question but the servant of Bow request private meeting with Naruto which he grant
Naruto reveal the purpose of the party is to discuss everyone wish and if they can finish it by speaking then why fight? Lancer the first one that answer by stating the fact he only wish to have good fight, something that shared with Assassin but Lancer second objective is to revive Bazett, who he think is dead but the truth his former Master still resting on Naruto place
Manaka reveal her wish before all Servants woman reveal their own wish so it will be proper, however Rin find her wish actually is insult for Magus path but the petite blonde response only stating their Magecraft will be the one that decide the result later
Rider wish is to meet her sisters again however her main object actually is to save Sakura, meeting her sisters only as bonus. She also stated that she the one that kill her sisters and by wish to meet them she think it will atone her sin
Naruto approve Rider wish and stated that as long Rider choice to make redemption then she deserve that chance however Caster retorted by saying sometime they won't have choice and Saber agree with that
Naruto response only saying that fate is bullshit and they forge their own fate, he also give little motivational speech
Caster after that reveal her wish to back to live so she can stay with Kuzuki and Naruto approve that but Saber not
Saber declare her wish to go back and change her past however Lancer take that as offense since he also warrior and to see another warrior that serve King who going to brush off his warrior sacrifice is insult for him
Before battle able to start Naruto interrupted their argument, Lancer back down but not before stated he will kill Saber later and Saber gladly accept his challenge
Saber took offense when Naruto didn't comment about her wish and want to hear it but Naruto responded harshly by saying she not a King only pretender which make Saber angry seeing she rejected by another King again
But before Saber able to retort Naruto continue and press Saber further much like Iskandar in Fourth Grail War and in the end Naruto stated that Saber only Pawn who wear King crown and mantle instead the real King
Seeing all desire and wish already spoken Naruto claim that the purpose of the meeting already reached so he decide to give Rider and Archer their private meeting which Rider the one that talk with Naruto first
Kirei who watching the meeting since the beginning found Saber anguish expression pleasurable and also decide that Saver is the biggest threat and need to be terminated fast. He plan to have Gilgamesh clash against Saver because he noted that Saver is only one level below the King of Heroes or can be equal for the King
Chapter 8. End of Fifth Holy Grail War Meeting
Anchor Vantian, Dining room
As soon Saver and Rider leave, silence fell to the room. Shirou keep looking at Saber who lower her head with concern in his eyes, he can feel the anguish and negative feeling that Saber radiated
How he wish he can help her... But how? What he should said?
Shirou himself realize from Saver words that Saber wish actually is wrong... What Saber wish is to wash over all her people sacrifice...
"You realize it now, Saber?"
Saber turn to Lancer who sit in "I'm free and I enjoy it" manner while holding a cup of sake in his hand. What? Saver isn't here so he can drop the formality for moment!
He stare at Saber with half open eyes as he take a sip from his drink
"What your wish... Is not salvation, it is salvation for yourself but not for your people..." Lancer cross his leg before place his cup to table "You push away your past and mistake... This wish of yours is nothing more than a means for you to wash your hands of the matter, by pushing the responsibilities of the King of your kingdom into another... Is that the way of King?" Lancer asked with narrowed eyes
"What Lancer said is right..." Caster speak as she nodded "It not just about responsibility Saber, but your wish cannot be fulfilled. What you do isn't change the fate but you only using The Kaleidoscope, the Second True Magic: Operation of Parallel Realms. Even if you change history, all you will do is to create an alternate timeline. Nothing will truly change for yourself... The history in this timeline won't change and your Kingdom in here still will fall..." She explained with solemn tone
"Caster right, you not fix your past Saber... But only creating another timeline, something that is common and already too many..." Archer added his opinion "You maybe not know this, but on another place and another World, you can be tyrant King. In another World you can be Assassin... That how the World work, the timeline and universe not just one Saber... The Second Magic is the proof of that..." He said in calm tone
The fact he also called not in his timeline is also prove that there multiple dimension, and Archer actually curse his luck for not being summoned in his own timeline so he can't kill his past self
Rin who listening cast surprise look at Archer, her Servant seem know about Magic pretty well too
Saber didn't response to any words, she only lower her head. Her hair shadowed her eyes and her fist clenched with tight
It was sure that she now in deep thought and need time to alone... To mulling over her own wish and ideal once again...
So no one speak to her... They give her time to think alone...
"Manaka Sajyou..."
Manaka who drink her tea calmly turn to Illya who call her
"Yes?" She asked politely
"When you summon Saver... What chant you use to?" Illya asked
"Ah, my father use chant to call Saber actually..." Manaka answered "Originally my father try to use catalyst to summon Okita Souji as Saber..." She explained as she recall her father use flag of Shinsengumi troop that Okita Souji always carry as catalyst
"Originally?" Rin asked
"I deny it..." Manaka said "I told my father that if the Grail choose me as Master then why not let the Grail pick it? All I use is my own body so the Grail give me Servant... Of course my father is reluctant but after I convince him for moment he relented and thankfully for that I got Servant better than Okita Souji..." Manaka told her fellow Master as she recall the event
She really lucky to not use catalyst...
Rin who hearing that clearly flabbergasted. Don't this girl understand what she actually saying?!
"Do you realize that you just throw away the captain of the first unit of Shinshengumi just to test your luck?! While true he not as strong like Lancer here but he are famous in here! He can rivaled Knight of Round Table if he summoned in Japan!" Rin said in shock and its true
While Shinshengumi members actually not too famous or strong but they are very famous in Japan. If Okita Souji who first captain got summoned in here, he can be said will be on par with Knight of the Sun, Gawain or Knight of the Lake, Lancelot
And summoned as Saber class will increase his parameter too, make him possibly rivaled King Arthur or one level below the King of Britain
Manaka who hearing that only sip her tea calmly before set it down to table and smiled "Of course I know Tohsaka-san, if Okita Souji summoned for me then no doubt he will be quitestrong..." Manaka smile got widen "But he still won't be able to beat my Emperor... He never will..."
In here, Archer and all Servants caught strange gleam for moment from Manaka eyes. But one second they see it the next it already gone, replaced by her usual blue angelic eyes again
'This girl... She not what she look like...' Caster thought with narrowed eyes
'Her eyes kinda remind me of that priest... It only a moment but...' Lancer stare up down to Manaka while he drink his sake 'Maybe it just my feeling... But I still going to keep an eye for her...'
'Another Kirei and another Gilgamesh... Luckily this girl seems not like Kirei too much and Saver also not like Gilgamesh too much... Great...' Archer thought with sigh inwardly
Rin who hearing that huffed. Sure what Manaka said, Saver still going to be stronger than Okita Souji who summoned as Saber no doubt about that
"So rather to use catalyst, you depend on the Grail to summon proper Servant for you? You know that was very high gamble actually right?" Illya stated almost in disbelief tone
"Yes... Why should I decide what I going to summon? Isn't it better if I let the Grail who pick me as Master also pick some Servant for me? That will be more interesting, and I always like to see something that interesting..." Manaka admitted with soft tone
Illya who hearing that frowned a bit... It was not secret for her that Einzbern family try to summon another class during Third Holy Grail War in order to win the Grail, and doing that actually not easy. Avenger also very weak Servant and disposed not long after the war start
But this Saver... Is anything but weak... He possess power like Berserker, possess Presence Concealment like Assassin, possess knowledge about strange Magecraft like Caster, possess superior speed like Lancer, possess skill in weapon like Saber, possess Projectile Weapon like Archer, and Illya won't be surprise if Saver can ride like Rider too
This Servant is perfect!
The most dangerous and deadly one!
How this Servant got summoned?! Could it be because there another error happen in last war? Could it be because Avenger influence? But how Servant of Vengeance summon Servant of Savior?!
'And why Jiji not summon Saver instead Avenger in Third Grail War?!' Illya thought with annoyance. If Einzbern summon Saver since the beginning no doubt the Grail will be theirs
Defeating Saver alone now could be impossible... Illya aware that now, even if Berserker got back his two lives that gone but she doubt Heracles can beat Saver... The best result is both of them will dead which mean it will be her lose since grandfather want her to win
She can't defeat Saver... Not alone... Berserker alone won't be enough...
'But now I have Onii-chan! He and Rin also alliance! While I don't want sharing Onii-chan with Tohbaka! Saber and Berserker will be enough to beat Saver! A nameless hero like Archer isn't needed' Illya thought smugly as she imagine Saber and Berserker fight together 'Onii-chan will be fine as long he with Rin for now... I can't move against Rin since there Onii-chan... Yes, I will wait then, I will wait until their alliance over or Archer gone, then I will take Onii-chan from Rin!' She concluded with nod and pat herself on her back for that genius idea
Meanwhile Rin have another thing in her mind. She inwardly quite jealous at Manaka, the petite blonde just like Shirou! They summoned Servant in not proper manner and yet, both of them gain strong Servant! Both of them not use catalyst!
"Tohsaka? Are you okay?" Shirou of course notice that Rin seems depressed. He already worry about Saber and now if Tohsaka also depressed...
"Nothing Emiya-kun..." Rin lamented with gloomy tone "It just... I feel my luck is really bad!"
"Eh? How so?"
At that question Rin give glare to Shirou who gulped under the Tohsaka heiress eyes, she then turn to Manaka and give the blonde glare too before back to Shirou
"Both of you summon your own Servants without catalyst and not proper! I admit I also not use catalyst, bt I use a large amount of Mana from Father Jewel! While you two not using anything special! Why I can't get Servants like Saver or Saber instead!" She complained with groan
Everyone who hearing that sweatdropped at the Tohsaka declaration, it as if her luck is E-
"Hey! Don't you satisfied to have Servant like me?" Archer who on her side protested with scowl 'Actually you use catalyst, your father jewel is the one that made you summon me...'
"Compared to Saber? Maybe, but to Saver? No, probably not..." Rin said bluntly make Archer eyes twitched while Lancer burst into laugh
"Well, it seems you have hard headed Master eh Archer?" Lancer mocked
"Not like yours is better than mine Cú Chulainn..." Archer retorted make Lancer shut up and glare to the Servant of Bow
"And how you know that?"
"I heard from Saber you lament your Master is coward. Better mine who stand with me in battle from yours who hiding and never show himself..." Archer said with smirk
"Why you!"
While Lancer and Archer banter to each other, Shirou stare at Caster who remain impassive while drink her beverage calmly. Seeing her face and posture, Shirou must admit that Caster is truly beauty
"Caster..." Shirou called gaining the Servant of Magecraft attention
Everyone who hearing also stop their activity and turn to Shirou, Rin and Saber confused why he call Caster
"Yes, Boy?" Caster asked
"Can I ask you something?" Shirou said make Caster blinked
"Oh? What is it you want to ask Boy?" Caster show some interest on her expression
Shirou stare at the pointed ears woman with neutral face. He actually want to ask this in private but he afraid there won't be any chance later, Saver will be busy with Archer too after his talk with Rider so, it leave Caster
"Are you the one that responsible for 'Gas leak accident' around Shinto district?" Shirou asked
Caster who hearing that stare at Shirou with stoic face, observing him for moment before answered "Yes..." Caster can see Shirou face for moment show anger and he clench his fist
"Then... The one that in school... Is it also you?" Shirou asked
"You mean Boundary Field in school?" Caster asked back "While I do responsible for some event but I did not touch your school..." Caster answered
"What?!" Rin this time yelled in surprise "What you mean by it not you?!"
"I mean little girl, I didn't do anything to your school. I gather Mana from another place, so I not need that school..." Caster said 'Not to mention Souichirou-sama also stay in that school, that Boundary Field clearly work of Rider... I let it slide because I wish for it eliminate few Servants and Master...' She thought with silently
"But the magic circle in the school is very complex! It clearly work of Magus! And I doubt there will be any Master who can do that, so it must be you!" Rin accused in disbelief
"Nope, Caster right..."
Everyone turn to Illya who eating some fruit, she gulped down the food before continued
"The one that responsible, is Rider..." Illya said, shocking all Master especially Shirou
'So my feeling is right!' Shirou thought with horrified, to think his friend will act like this
"Rider?! And how you can know that?" Rin asked
"I see her and her Master drawing some Mana from someone soul. He also command Rider to place it in school..." Illya answered with shrug
"You know who is the Master?! Tell me who is he!"
"Shinji..." Shirou murmured make Rin turn to him with surprise look "It was Shinji..."
"That failure of Magus?! Impossible! Moreover how did he become Master in first place anyway?!" Rin said with shock
"I don't know how too... But Shinji said it to me... He even have Rider on his side that time..." Shirou sighed as he prepare to take berating from Rin now
And true what he think, as soon that left from his mouth Rin froze before slowly creepy smile morphed on her face
"Could you repeat that Emiya-kun?" Rin said in VERY sweet tone
Shirou gulped, he knew he screwed but... "I'm sorry Tohsaka, I should tell you or Saber. But that time I don't know it was him who put the Boundary Field, he said he also got dragged into war without his own wish... And he were my friend so I decide to believe in him, if I told about him to you there no doubt you will target him and..."
"Emiya-kun, sooner or later both of us will fight! We, also going to fight!" Rin berated. She actually understand how Shirou position, he and Shinji are friend yes but that doesn't mean she didn't deserve to know! While true Shinji maybe reluctant to attack Shirou but Shinji won't hesitate to attack her! "If you tell me sooner I may going to consider about Rider! We can attack her and maybe left Shinji alone if you want afterward! Right now we don't know when the barrier will active it could be tomorrow!"
Shirou only can lower his head in shame. He knew he screw up... He should tell Tohsaka at least and there high chance he can convice Tohsaka to not after Shinji even if it only for moment...
He can see there hint of angry and disappointment on Rin eyes as she stare at him
"We will talk about this later Emiya-kun..." Rin said with finality tone
"Hai..."
Lancer who watching let out whistle, gaining both of them attention "Man, you so whipped kid! Your girlfriend clearly wear pant in here!" He said with laugh
""I'm not his Girlfriend/She not my Girfriend!"" Rin and Shirou denied at same time with slight blush at the same time. Both of them turn to each other before Shirou shrunk under Rin glare, the raven haired girl apparently still angry to him
"Hahaha! Denial is first step..." Lancer chuckled "Anyway, Saver Master!" He called Manaka who only read some book
"Yes, Lancer-san?" Manaka asked
"What Saver did usually? He only send his clone to scout the city right? It mean he always with you, what he do on normal day?" Lancer asked as he wish to find out about Saver more
"You right, Kōtei-sama only send his clone mostly. During this last few days he only stay with me or learn about this era further, the only enemies he ever face one on one for real is you and Berserker..." Manaka answered "As for his daily day... We both buy some house in this city using one of his treasure, he mostly spend his time reading about Magecraft..."
"Reading about Magecraft?" Caster asked in confusion
"Yes, he claim that he want to try use Magecraft... And I must say he fast learner, he also study of about this era Mage Association... And if he not reading he often go out and went to city freely, I did not know what he did though..." Manaka explained
"What he want by studying Magecraft and Mage Association?" Rin frowned in confusion "Moreover, is there time for him to learn?"
"Oh you will be surprise, he have some trick to make him learn something faster..." Manaka said with her angelic smile as she recall about Naruto clone who reading about Mage Association, she didn't know why but Naruto say that he want to meet with Kischur Zelretch Schweinorg, the user of Second Magic
When she asked Naruto why he want to meet him, the taller blonde only said he seems cool guy though his name need to be fixed little that's why he want to meet him
That actually not explain anything but again, his Servant is always like that. Filled with mystery, and that what make her interested on him
"Oh yeah, speaking about that. Tohsaka-san may I ask about something?" She asked
"Sure.. What is it?" Rin said
"Is there some Demon or dark entity that live in here before the War happen?"
At that question Rin seems taken back, as far she know there no dark entity that ever life in Fuyuki City save for Little Red Riding Hood that told as ghost story by her friend in school, Ayako Mitsuduri. But of course Rin know that was only hoax, there no any ghost in there
"No... As far I know there never dark entity live in Fuyuki City... Why?"
Manaka put thoughtful face at that. She still remember the aura that the woman in her house now radiated that time. When she ask it to Naruto, the older blonde only stated that thing is dangerous and need to be erased, he didn't tell any further and said he will explain it when the time come
"No... Nothing... But since you second owner of this city I think I obliged to tell you that I found some Magus fatally wounded and right now is under my care..." She said
This caught everyone attention as they start to listen to Manaka
"A Magus that fatally wounded?" Rin asked with blink
"Yes, one of Kōtei-sama scout manage to found her in forest near church. The clone found her inside some cottage, she lost her left arm and in coma, barely alive... I asking because maybe there some Phantasmal Beast that reside in here and wound her..." Manaka explained
Lancer who hearing that have his eyes widened. No... It just can't be... It was impossible! There no way she still alive! He see it by himself Kirei throw Bazett body away to the forest!
But there no hurt to ask...
'No... I can't ask it now... There too many people in here... But if it true it Bazett then...' Lancer smile softly as he imagine Bazett still alive. It clearly will become good reunion, he can't wait to meet her again if it true
"How her condition now?" Rin asked
"Kōtei-sama manage to save her life apparently, she now is resting but he claim he don't know when she going to awake. Fortunately her life is no longer in danger..." Manaka said
'It seems I don't have wish anymore other than battle, Saver will grant that to me.. Heh, if I manage to beat Saver maybe I going to make contract with this Ojou-san in place of Saver so his Master stay save...' Lancer thought with chuckle
"Can I see this Magus?" Rin asked again
"Sorry you can't..." Manaka rejected immediately "It Saver decision not me, beside where I stay now is secret and I don't want it found out due to obvious reason.." Manaka said
Rin who hearing that scowled, she didn't like it but she will do same if she in Manaka position. With Saver on her side there no doubt Manaka will be targeted since her Servant is too powerful, so she must hide herself pretty well. She only sighed while rub her temple
"Then, how about when she already get healthy?" Rin suggested
"Acceptable..." Manaka accepted with nod "That if she wake first before you dead Tohsaka-san..." She said with smile make Rin narrowed her eyes
"Oh? I know about you Sajyou, while true your reputation is famous but Formalcraft is actually something that not use to fight..." Rin exclaimed without worry
"Umm... Is Sajyou-san is quite famous?" Shirou asked to Illya
"You didn't know anything aren't you, Onii-chan?" Illya deadpanned make Shirou grimaced while put sheepish face. Illya sighed before explain it "Manaka Sajyou, the first daughter of Hakuno Sajyou, the current head of Sajyou family. Sajyou family is one of few middle class Magus family, they specialize in Formalcraft, an ancient system of thaumaturgy that compensates for lack of power and the weakness of the caster through the use of rituals, sacrifices, and magic circles. It mostly use Mana rather than Od..."
"In other words, they use Nature Energy... A living force energy..." Rin added "Like Servants who feed on Soul to gather Prana, that is one of Formalcraft. Using Boundary Field or do some ritual to strengthen themselves..." She finished
"What Tohbaka said..." Illya said as she stare at Shirou with nod and ignoring yell of Rin "Manaka Sajyou here is very famous on using Formalcraft, there rumor she can use a single rabit as sacrifice and able to gain 3 month stored Mana..."
Caster who hearing that turn to Manaka with slight impressed glance, so there some talent in this era...
"Eeh, so Saver have some competent Master eh? Man, that guy is lucky!" Lancer whistled in approving manner
"Thank you Lancer-san..." Manaka said with angelic smile
"I admit that was very impressive Sajyou, but like I said. Formalcraft also called "thaumaturgy for dummies", while Saver is good but you not..." Rin said in matter of fact tone
Instead of angry or insulted, Manaka only drink her tea with calm and show her usual smile
"While true Formalcraft is not too suitable for combat but I'm not only special in that, Sajyou family also quite specialize in Witchcraft. I also specialize in Witchcraft..." Manaka replied 'Beside, I doubt you can hurt me. Naruto always protect me...' She thought as she take glance to her shadow and she can feel Naruto clone aura that hiding under her shadow to guard her
The clone who watching from her shadow notice her look and he move his hand, to extend the shadow to different direction a bit to show that he are there.
"Witchcraft is not even a lesson in Clock Tower Sajyou, it not enter to academy and most Magus never use it. I don't think even you able to use it very good..." Rin retorted
Manaka at that comment only giggle as she stare at Rin with amused face "We shall see it later Tohsaka, why arguing if we can trade blow next time?" She asked in calm demeanor
"Manaka-chan, don't antagonize guest in here. You can do that when we meet in noon or morning..."
Before Rin able to reply Naruto voice appear and they turn to see Rider who walk back to her seat, her face still stoic while Naruto stand in front of door
"Well, Rider already talk. Now Archer its your turn..." Naruto said
Archer at that nodded as he stand and give glance to Rin. The Tohsaka Heiress give nod to her Servant and the latter show his usual smirk before walk away
Isolated part of Fuyuki Town
Zouken Matou make curious look as he glance at the Black Shadow that eating people in front of them
Of course Zouken Matou know well what is it, this Shadow is manifestation of piece of Angra Mainyu. It filled with curse of Evils of the World and as content of Grail, it wish to be born by eating prana
And while it seems that it works with him, Zouken knew he cannot communicate with it, and he can only arrange its path to keep it from running wild since if thing like this running wild he will have Clock Tower after him immediately
The Black Shadow at first only devours magical energy. More ruthless in its feeding than Caster method, it eats their prana along with their minds. Then it eventually realizes that eating them fully is more efficient, so it eat whole body
However what confuse Zouken is afterward the Black Shadow spew some creature... A black creature like werewolves...
The numbers were same like people the Shadow devoured, but Zouken can tell the Shadow is far stronger than Human
Not it will work against Servant of course, hinder them for moment maybe it can...
Now what make Zouken confused more is why the Shadow waste prana to make this? It suppose to be only move according to instinct if it not got controlled by Sakura and it instinct is to eat and gathering prana to summon the Greater Grail
So why it doing opposite of it? Why building an army?
Zouken still can't sense any sanity from the Shadow, so it should be impossible for doing this... It only move on it instinct
Unless...
'It sense a threat and build it own army on instinct... But how? And who?'
Zouken began to ponder all the possibility. Could it be Kirei Kotomine Servant? The King of Heroes?
Oh yes, Zouken knew about the survivor of Fourth Grail War. After all, it won't be hard seeing Gilgamesh actually the owner of one of the most famous swimming pool in the Fuyuki City, Waku Waku Splash
While the King of Heroes hide himself pretty well but it can't hide from Zouken insect, the bugs can sense the amount of prana that Gilgamesh radiated behind that flesh
'Did the Shadow meet with Gilgamesh at some point so it sense the danger he radiate? But that ridiculous... Something like that isn't enough to make the Shadow gain some of it mind even if it just little...' Zouken thought with scowl as he direct the Shadow to devour another people
If the Shadow recognize this being as threat then it mean this new threat is danger...
'Regardless, for now feeding it will be useful. I will began my move next night... And also I only need little push to make Sakura break... Once she break, well...' Zouken grinned in menacing manner
Through his observation Zouken knew that Sakura and Emiya boy now is closer, far closer than normal. It seems the Emiya boy finally realize Sakura growth
The emotion that he feel through his bug inside Sakura no doubt is very accurate. He can feel Sakura grow more happier and the light getting brighter
But at same time, when light grow brighter, darkness grow deeper...
It just matter of time before Sakura fall back to the darkness again. And this time when she fall Zouken sure she won't wake up, not anymore
Right now, while he still busy create his own army let Sakura light grow for moment. He had no use of Shinji and Rider anymore seeing the Shadow now is grow far quicker than he thought
That attitude boy also annoy him and seeing he whimpered and angry in jealous manner actually bring joy to him...
When the time ready, he will feed Rider to Shadow... Or better, he will transform Rider back to Gorgon... Of course! With legendary Gorgon monster as his pawn it will be better for him!
For now the Shadow need prana so it stable... Eating people soon won't be enough, it need Servant... And from all Servant, he know just which one he should pick...
Let Sakura enjoy her temporary happiness... Beside, there nothing more vicious than let your prey gain hope before fell to desire
Oh yes... Zouken Matou will have so much fun before he get the Grail...
Back at Naruto
Naruto right now stand outside Anchor Vantian. In front of him and Manaka is the participant of Holy Grail War
In outside, they can see that they now is veeery high from ground. Cloud covered the giant fortress, a shining bright full moon grace them followed by stars that glowing
All in all, it was very good scenery and peaceful one
The wind around them not as strong as it should be, it was gentle and soothing. Thanks for the barrier and Boundary Field that Naruto made with Manaka help of course
The party already over and the participant must admit even if they enemy but it was quite enjoyable, save for Saber of course but the King of Knight manage to enjoy the party for moment after take time to think about her wish
She will finish the remaining thought later since feeling gloomy is something that not should be in party...
"I glad most of you enjoy the party, and while true we have some argument in there but it actually better than I thought..." Naruto said sincerely and its true. While he does sure there won't be any fight under his watch but he actually think the tension will be very high in party
After all putting 7 people who will kill each other into one room is kinda insane plan, originally he want to held this party after only 3 or 4 Servants including him left since it will be more... Less tense... Yeah, something like that
But hey! He are Naruto FREAKING Uzumaki! Insane is in his blood! Dattebayo! Beside! If it not insane(or unique, he prefer that word) life will be boring!
And it proved he right! Heck the situation is even better than he thought, everyone in here knew the protocol in party and Naruto must say it was good thing. No one went to each other throat, well save for Lancer and Archer who arguing to each other
It seems Lancer dislike Archer very well, and Naruto not surprise somehow seeing that
"Yeah, thanks for the invitation Saver. It was Great..." Shirou said with smile and Naruto nodded
"Now before I transport you all back I give you opinion, did you want fast method to going home or slow and enjoyable?" He offered
Everyone glanced to each other at that, while the Servants didn't have problem with that but Rin and Shirou is since they need to go school and it already pass midnight
"Sorry but we prefer fast one, we have something to do. And unlike you all, we also have another life.." Rin said
"If you say so, I take it you all not have problem with that?"
"Nah, though I prefer good and nice ride after the party here but I actually still feel wounded, and still need good rest, so the faster I got home the faster I got rest and back to the fullest..." Lancer spoke with shrug
Every Servants seems not bothered by that and only give nod, indicating they agree with Lancer
"Well... Before you go then, as the one that hold the party I will give you all souvenir..." Naruto said, make everyone surprise. He then turn to one of maid that stand on his side, carrying numerous present box "Alright! For Shirou-kun first..." Naruto take one box and step forward then hand it to Shirou. The box was quite big, it size is almost as big as Basketball size
"Uhh... Thanks..." Shirou said in unsure tone "What is it?" He asked, he doubt Saver going to give dangerous thing to him but doesn't mean he not curious
Naruto only smiled at that
"Don't worry, none of thing that I give is for battle. It was for daily life..." He said nonchalantly
'Pity...' Caster thought with dismay as she imagine if Saver give her some item she maybe can study about it. Well, maybe it can be useful when she use it to spend her time with Souichirou-sama
"Then, Rin..." Naruto handed another box to Rin but this time the size is little smaller than Shirou
Rin stare at the box for moment before take it. She about to say thanks but suddenly find the box is heavier than she thought, it make her almost falling
"Rin!" Archer immediately on her side and help his Master. He take the box and his eyes widened a bit 'It quite heavy, what inside this?'
"Thanks Archer..." Rin mumbled as she hand the box to her Servant then said another thanks to Naruto
Naruto then continue to Caster and stare at her with little smirk "Now Caster, I know actually who and what exactly your Master is..." Caster tensed at that "Don't worry, this gift... It maybe won't be useful for him in battle but it will be useful in another activity..." Naruto hand Caster a small box. It size is only like volley ball size
"Thank you Saver..." Caster said in slight monotone as she take the box, she noted it not too heavy 'I wonder what is this...'
Naruto then turn to Rider and approach her "Here is for you..." He handed her some box but it was small, not as small as ring box but it more like pen box size
"Thank you, Your Majesty..." Rider said stoically
Naruto only nod again before he approach Assassin and Lancer, he held two box and both of their size is same
"Here this is for you two..." Naruto handed them the gift and they took it
Assassin have smile on his face and give polite bow "Thank you Saver-dono for the party and your gift..." He said sincerely
Everyone also give nod at that words, the party indeed enjoyable and they also manage to gain very much information about enemies. Though their enemies also gain knowledges about them
"Yeah, this is one hell of party. Not wild party but at least the feast is pretty good..." Lancer admitted as he actually enjoy the food and drink in the party. Talking and trading ideology also actually fun "Oh by the way Your Majesty... Can I ask some request?" He said sheepishly
"Right now?" Naruto asked and Lancer nodded "Sure, do you want private or-"
"Just right here... Could you come closer?" He asked and Naruto leaned to him then Lancer whispering something on his ear
Naruto face is calm as always at first before slowly grin formed on his face and he laughed
"That was very odd thing, but yes. I will grant it, but not tonight. How about tomorrow? We can't battle openly in city so I will find you and deliver it to your place? Tracking you won't be problem after all..." Naruto remarked
"Okay! Thanks Your Majesty..." Lancer chuckled
Everyone who hearing the conversation only can put confused and curious look. Naruto turn to them again and smiled, he make gesture with his hand and 5 ANBU appear through the shadow
The group seeing familiar masked man, gathered into one and the ANBU surround them then hold hand in pentagram posture
"Very well! I will deliver you back to the bridge now... Start from this morning later the Battle Royal will be resumed... Good night everyone and have a good rest because tomorrow, the fight will be begin..." Naruto said in stern tone yet, still smiled calmly as he rise his hand "Guide them..." He commanded
The ANBU only nodded in response before they channel their chakra
"Hiraishin no Jutsu! (Flying Thunder God Technique!)"
With that, they gone in flash
As soon they leave Naruto turn around to leave too. He need to hide this fortress again since it already done it purpose
"You know there big chance they will allying together to beat you..." Manaka said as she follow Naruto
"There is... Berserker, Archer and Saber no doubt become alliance already. Caster will try to recruit them to join her but I doubt Shirou-kun and Rin will agree, they won't allying themselves to Caster due to her crude method. I actually can be taken down by those three if they have good teamwork, so Shirou and Rin won't allying themselves with Caster..." Naruto explained as he actually already think something like this will happen
"Lancer and Rider?" Manaka asked again
"Lancer or Rider will ally themselves to Caster, however I doubt it purpose is to beat me but rather to beat Shirou-kun group... And Rider, she won't attack me... Not this soon... She will become enemy but trust me there will be quite time before she will attack me..."
Manaka stare at Naruto with confused look
"I understand Lancer will refuse it since he want to have one on one fight, but Rider? What you mean by that?" She asked
Naruto only flash Manaka mysterious smile as he pat her head "Don't think about that, it my secret. Now, do you enjoy the meeting?"
"It was the BEST feast I ever had!" Manaka exclaimed with dreamy look as she stare at Naruto "I never imagine myself that I will sit with numerous famous Heroic Spirit and even held feast with them! I also learn so many thing such as-"
Naruto only chuckle as Manaka began her rant, her expression is pure joy and happiness. He must admit Manaka have pretty face, even her body isn't like mature woman but that is very contrast to her face and voice. That what make her very appealing on people eyes
Despite her psycho and twisted nature, Naruto can see Manaka is growing in right way. He can see the path that she take is right one, she just need to be guided more so she won't be easily stride from this path
Embracing thing that make you feel pleasure actually is fine, after all pleasure is the source of all life? What reason would there be to live, if there was no joy? Naruto know that very well
However Naruto also know that, there limit for embrace the pleasure, you must know everything have it own boundary that should not be crossed. If you keep embrace the pleasure and won't stop it won't make you human anymore but rather something like Sucubuss or Incubus
'Well, it been long night. I guess a good sleep will be very good, tomorrow no doubt there will be battle...' Naruto thought with nod
With the other
Everyone arrive back at Fuyuki Bridge, just like when they went before
The ANBU remove the grip from each other hands and give bow to the guests of the Emperor before they jump back and gone in whirlwind of leaves
As the Shinobi gone, Rin glance to Shirou and Illya then nodded before they start walking. It already long night and they need rest for tomorrow
Shirou glance at Saber and noted her face remain impassive and there depressing aura surround her. He no doubt that Saber still thinking about her problem, but he can't do anything since Saber wish actually is wrong. Even for his standard, if Saber wish is to back to past and lead her people back but in different way that maybe tolerable and still can be accepted
But what she wish... Is irresponsible... She just wash away her responsibility to another person by wish for another person to become King...
"Wait..."
But before they can leave Caster voice echoed as she call them and they turn to see Caster who already put back her hood
"What is it, Caster?" Saber asked
"I propose an temporary alliance to take down Saver..." Caster said bluntly "I'm sure you all in here realize that the biggest threat actually is Saver, wouldn't you agree?"
Indeed, most of them can't deny what Caster said is true. While Berserker and Saber is strong but Saver is on another level, he was on his own league and there no way they can beat them in one on one even if they cheating
The only way to win is to target his Master but they doubt Saver is that stupid, his Master must have some ace under her sleeve if she got separated from Saver
Even Illya admit that she doubt she can beat Saver with Berserker alone. His twelve lives won't be useful if Saver can take two of his lives without breaking sweat when he enchant his body
'All his status is average B, and even his Mana is EX! He also have independent Action (A+)! He can fight without support from Sajyou and with EX Mana! Damn! Not to mention he also have Eye of the Mind (True)! Ughh, the more I find out about him, the more I feel he is invincible!' Rin thought with gloomy inwardly as she recall the data she see from Saver
As Rin began to ponder about the suggestion, Shirou immediately answered
"I refuse..." Shirou said make Caster eyes widened
"Boy, do you understand what you actually said? Don't you know how BIG Saver could be threat?" Caster asked with irritation on her voice
"I know, but at least Saver is decent person. You meanwhile is another case, you kill many innocent people. I join this war actually is to stop someone like you! So I refuse to work with you! I even prefer Saver who win the Grail rather than you! Regardless how your wish is only simple incarnation but its not worthy for all innocent people live that you take!" Shirou shouted as he can't accept Caster way. Even Caster wish actually simple but how about the innocent that die in her hand?! She kill them without thinking just so she can back to live! Ridiculous!
"I'm agree with Emiya-kun..." Rin added "While I have no problem with dead people, but I doubt you don't have ulterior motive when we become allies. Not to mention your method also too crude..." She remarked
"I'm following Onii-chan..." Illya simple answer as she latched to Shirou hand
Caster face turned to deep scowl hearing the refusal. She gritted her teetth in frustation. Don't these two get it?! Saver is bigger threat than Berserker! Even if the giant possess twelve lives!
She maybe have Assassin and Souichirou-sama on her side, and with reinforcement to Souichirou-sama, her Master actually can went pretty well against Servant
But even those two still can't beat Berserker... Then what chance against Saver?
'No... Unlike Berserker, Saver only have one live. One good hit and he will down... Fighting him one on one maybe dangerous but if it in group is another case... I need to think about this for moment, but alliance is clearly needed. We three still not enough to win against Saver...'."As your wish little girl, but know that there no way you can take down Saver by yourself..." Caster remarked before she turn to Lancer and Rider "What about you two?"
"Nah, I refuse... I want to fight Saver alone in fair battle..." Lancer refused while waving his hand "All I want is good fight and I can get that if I stay with him..."
'I'm not surprise somehow...' Caster thought with groan inwardly before she turn to Rider and give her look
"I will think about it... As for right now I can't take Saver... Not yet... However when the time come, yes I agree to ally myself with you to beat him..." Rider answered and Caster narrowed her eyes
"And what you mean by that?" She asked
Rider only silence and turn away. She caught that Shirou glare to her and her eyes narrowed under her eye mask. That glare is same like the one that he give to Caster
'Could it be... He find out the real culprit behind the barrier? But how?! When he- of course! When I gone and talk with Saver! He must be asking Caster directly, now this will be quite problematic...' Rider thought while clicked her tongue inwardly but outside she remain impassive 'It seems the barrier need to be activated faster... Let see what you have in your mind Shinji...' With that in her mind, she jump away before gone in her spirit form without speaking good bye
"We will take our leave too then..." Shirou said as he glance to Assassin who only smiled in response and nodded
With that, Shirou group also turn to leave
"You know, if you want to alliance to take down their alliance then I will join..." Lancer stated make Caster turn to him "I won't take down Saver with you since I prefer to fight him in fair duel but those three is another case. I can kill Berserker maybe two or three but that's it, against Saber and Archer meanwhile is something else..."
"And why I would need your help?" Caster scoffed
"Because you, right now is in the most bad position..." Lancer snorted "What? Its true, the only one that stand a chance to take down Saver is those three. Berserker, Archer and Saber, those three is invincible and as strong as Saver or even better in few aspect. After Saver killed I sure their target will be you, or they will attack you tomorrow..."
Lancer right... As much Caster hate to admit it but right now she the one that in most crucial situation. She have no doubt she can take Saber and Archer with help of Assassin and Souichirou-sama. But Berserker is another case, there no way she can beat those three now!
And if those three decide to attack tomorrow or sooner... The result is very obvious...
Rather than worrying about Saver, it seems she will need to eliminate Berserker first like her original attention
But allying with Lancer is clearly something else, that still won't enough to kill Berserker!
'But it will give me enough time to stab Saber or Berserker with Rule Breaker!' Caster thought as her eyes widened under her hood due to realization
Yeah! Lancer can be useful! At least he can become guard dog that can buy her time at least!
And with Saber or Berserker on her side, no doubt she can make good plan to beat Saver!
"Very well... I can see your point Lancer, but what make you think Saver will stay silence?" Caster asked
"Oh trust me, he won't. However, I maybe know Saver for few day but I know he at least going to lower his guard a bit in our presence... It because he prefer to face the winner..." Lancer explained
"Rather arrogant isn't he..." Caster murmured with scowl
"If you were on his position you will do the same..." Lancer snorted again "Even I going to do the same..." He admitted without shame
"Whatever you say..." Caster scoffed "Since tonight everyone agree to cease fighting then you can leave now, however don't forget to come next day. We need to talk strategy to beat those three..." She said
"Yeah, yeah. See you later Assassin!" Lancer replied while waving his hand and he also leave
"See you later too Lancer..." Assassin also replied back
"Hmph! Come Assassin, we also need to go..." Caster turn around and leave
Assassin only stare at her before following her and sigh inwardly. Gone the enjoyable time and now back to guarding the temple
Done! Hahaha, hello everyone! The new update come!
Wow I didn't notice that it already reach 300 fav and follower! The plot must be quite interesting if you all decide still to fol this even with bad grammar x.x
And yes! The shadow demon that Black Shadow made is the one that from Fate/Hollow Atraxia! We already start on Heaven Feel and maybe will leaving UBW soon since Archer already have not need to kill Shirou in this timeline, not to mention Shirou also start to stride away from his ideal
Zouken also start to act! Who the one he will attack? Shirou group or who?! Hahahaha!
Rider and Archer also already done their talk with Naruto! The talk only going to appear in flashback later so you have to wait, I wonder what they talking about eh? Hahaha!
And about clairvoyance that given to the Master, I don't understand. Is that reveal all Servant data except Noble Phantasm or True Name? Or it only show something that your Servant possess?
Lancer manage to find out that Bazett still alive! Rejoice Lancer for your wish already granted! Muahahahaha! XDD
Ah and yes! Alliance start to created! It seems Lancer and Caster join force now! So we have three group! Caster group, Shirou group and of course Naruto alone! Isn't it great?! XP
Anyway! Next chapter there will be battle of course! The meeting already done and we get back to act!
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Omake : Caster Paradise
Caster stare at the box that given to her, she currently sit in her room at the temple
"I wonder what is it..." Caster take the box before slowly shaking it while press her ear to it
After a moment she shrugged before open the box to reveal...
"A book?" Caster blinked as she stare at the 3 books. What book is this? Does Saver give her some Magecraft knowledge to read?
She then caught some note on top of book and take it
Dear Caster-chan! I know your Master is quite... Emotionless! Regardless but I can tell he not asshole! And also I can see you very fond to him!
Since you can't express your love to her with normal way due to his status! I give you extra gift to boost the way you express your love!
Hope you like it! And don't forget to save some video for me!
Love you so much! From the Most Badass and Unpredictable Servant! Your dear Saver
Caster eyes become dull as she stare at the message. It was complete with chibi Saver who wearing his usual hat and whisker marks plus grin and 'V' sign
"What he mean by express love?" She scowled as she take the book and look into it "Icha Icha Paradise : Bonding of Master..."
She open the book and began to read it
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Caster eyes popped out as major blush erupted on her face, steam come out from her head as she staring at the book
"THIS IS PORN BOOK!" She squeaked in high pitched tone, thanks to the Boundary Field no one can hear her voice though
What Saver thinking?! Giving porn book to her?! What kind of woman he think she is?!
She growled before slam the book down. She will return it to Saver when meet him later and shove it to his ass!
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Slowly Caster lift her hands to the book and take it again before read
"Is... Is this thing really possible? This position?! It was... Strange... But... Logically and theoretically it should work..." She murmured with blush on her face
As she imagine she and her beloved Souichirou-sama in the position that the book display, a blood dripped from her nose
'This is! This is! This! ... ... ... Maybe... ... Maybe I could try it a bit and see the result...' She thought with blush 'I will discard this after trying if it work or not... This is porn and I have my own pride as woman!'
Little Caster know that she not the first woman that thinking so and later become fan of the smu-err literature...
Somewhere in Pure Land, a woman with long blue indigo hair in hime style and white eyes without pupil sneezed