I'm Shenji, what are you doing?

After a while, a shadow so clear that even Rider's eyes could catch it, slowly walked out of the depths of the forest. One person, one sword, with an unabashed aura of being a follower.

"Hey. It's Saber, right?"

Faced with the question from the red rider, Siegfried, the black saber, nodded wordlessly.

"I am a red rider. I am a rider but I am not riding or anything. The weapon is a gun or something, so don't worry about it. The riders over there are just the same, aren't they? Compared to these——"

Rider declared in a humorous voice. As if to say again: If you want to see my true ability, let's go together with seven people. "

"Is it possible? Just like this? With just one ride, you think you can be my opponent! If you want to defeat me, the Red Rider, there is no chance of winning without an entire army, right?"

That sneering expression was full of great confidence. Although he did not use his original weapon, he was still full of vigor and great fighting spirit.

However, the person confronting him was none other than the world-famous Siegfried! The hero who killed the evil dragon Favna raised his eyes in displeasure. Just by being exposed to this murderous intent, if it were an ordinary person, his heart would be crushed.

However, even after seeing that expression, the Red Rider still accepted it calmly. Even though he endured the heavy pressure of living up to the name of a brave man, he still did not restrain his provocative smile.

That was the killing intent and hatred that he had long been accustomed to. For a hero who is content with having unique friends and beloved women in the world, this level is like a breeze.

To put it bluntly, it's just a matter of time and armament. As usual, no difference. Then give up everything with just a word of boredom.

This is exactly the lifestyle that Red Rider preferred during his lifetime.

"Come on. Let me engrave the name of a true hero and a true warrior on you."

Set up the gun.

In an instant, the heavy pressure of fighting spirit collided fiercely.

If there were ordinary people at the scene, they would be forced to collapse by invisible pressure. But Siegfried, as a brave man, stubbornly overcomes it;

Three - the countdown begins.

The forest is vast, surrounded by layers of tall trees that are not suitable for wielding guns and swords.

Two - I am really familiar with the gradually freezing air.

The gun has a thrust superior to any other weapon in the field. As long as he has this "hero-killing gun" that can pierce the heart and penetrate the head with one blow, the Red Rider does not think that the current environment is unfavorable.

One - the feeling of being on the verge of eruption, as if time has stood still.

The most important thing is that as long as he has the support of the world-famous archers, the Red Rider's self-confidence is as solid as a rock.

Zero——Everything present was blown away, and was swept away as an impure existence.

Someone steps forward, someone brandishes a weapon.

Siegfried's sword cut through the air like a bolt of lightning, impeccable both in terms of speed and strength.

But the red rider coldly laughed at the black saber's fierce attack. The slender war spear drew an arc and easily blocked the big sword.

“Too tender!!”

Then he kicked him away almost at the same time. That kind of fighting style is not based on etiquette like knights, but on martial arts skills that have been thoroughly honed on the battlefield.

Siegfried was indifferent to Rider's kick, taking it all with his belly and counterattacking with his sword.

The attack was ineffective, and the Red Rider didn't pay attention. He also used his body to bear Siegfried's sword and continued the fierce attack.

Both sides were attacking more than defending. In the blink of an eye, their guns and swords had hit each other's body several times. However, neither of them had a single scratch on their bodies, and each other's attacks were basically ineffective.

In a dazzling round of attack and defense, the two heroes, who can be said to be unparalleled in the world, jumped back and retreated at the same time.

The red rider put the gun on his shoulder and showed a ferocious smile that belonged to a warrior.

"As expected, Black Saber, you - you can't be penetrated by a spear, your hardness is like immortality or invincibility - you are the same as me."

Actually saying the same thing? Siegfried rearranged his stance, his eyebrows slightly furrowed like swords

He has been bathed in dragon blood and wears "Evil Dragon Blood Armor". He cannot cause damage unless his attack methods exceed B level. However, if the Red Rider uses the Noble Phantasm, it may be effective.

The Red Rider, however, had no sense that his attacks would have any effect - his immortal body was of a different type than his own. That is not a protection that should simply be broken by strong power, but something more necessary, such as fire, lightning strikes and other specifically targeted attacks. Or conditions, such as being in the forest, or being close to the immortal body at night, etc.

No one in this world can be completely immortal. Even though he is a heroic spirit, he is not out of the category of "human being". Those who left were all out-of-standard beings who could not be summoned as servants of the Holy Grail War.

If you don't understand what kind of immortality the Red Rider is, it will be impossible to win.

Having made the decision, Saber changed her sword stance from offense to defense, and raised her eyebrows twice in a row. This was the secret code that Shen Er had proposed before. Although Siegfried didn't say a word, he remembered all the words Shen Er said that were useful in the battle.

The code means to stand still.

As expected of Brother Fei, he had already noticed something was wrong. It's a pity that your master doesn't have as good a vision as you.

Shinji, who was lurking nearby with his spirit transformation and "aura blocking" skills, switched two of his Noble Phantasms to positions where they could be manifested at any time, and quietly approached from behind the Red Rider.

At the same time, Siegfried heard Master Gold's roar.

"What on earth are you doing, Saber! That guy didn't even get hurt at all! Noble Phantasm, use the Noble Phantasm!"

Can't! The Red Rider hasn't gotten serious yet. The mystery of his invulnerability without any injuries has yet to be solved. If his Noble Phantasm can penetrate his defense, then that's okay. If you can't, it's the same as exposing your true name and weakness.

Even if he was scolded by his master, he was unwilling to do such a stupid thing and could only ignore his master's orders.

I hope you can understand, Siegfried thought. Normally, he would have tried his best to convince him, but unfortunately he didn't have that kind of margin now.

The Red Rider was unaware of Siegfried's psychological fluctuations. He continued: "We are both at our wits' end."

"..."

Saber had no intention of speaking as she had agreed with her master. Seeing that he didn't respond, the red rider showed a little displeasure on his face.

"What a cold guy. People who can't laugh on the battlefield will forget to laugh in Elysion? This world has become so gloomy that it rots and festers. So at least you should be happier when it disappears? Don't you? Do you think so?"

--do not think so. Laughter on the battlefield can sometimes become an insult to the enemy. No, at least there is a danger of making others think so. Acknowledging each other's strength and laughing together is enjoying the joy of fighting, while laughing in front of a corpse is just pure ridicule.

Facing Siegfried who silently expressed his refusal, the Red Rider stretched out a finger and repeated what he just said:

"It's better to be happy when you dissipate. Have you already told me?"

The next moment, an invisible arrow flew faster than the sound and hit Siegfried directly in the chest.

Saber was blown away and hit several big trees, rolling and falling to the ground.

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Fiore became more and more satisfied and admired her followers.

To be honest, she was a little defensive and dissatisfied with Shenji at first. Regardless of whether he really forgot his real name or was lying, this showed his distrust of his master, which made Fiore, who wanted to work together with her servants, doubtful - she was indeed ignorant of the world and lacked Common sense doesn't mean she has low emotional intelligence.

After all, she is the next leader of the huge alliance called Thousand Realm Tree, and she has all the qualities that a superior person should have. The reason why she didn't say it or use a command spell to force her was because she didn't want to over-pressure the newly summoned servant and destroy the newly established relationship. From this point of view, she and Gold are completely opposite.

After Shen Er left, she actually did not rest as quickly as Shen Er thought. Instead, she was thinking about how to get along with the Servant and how to make him let down his guard. During the pauses in thinking, she would also sense Shenji's position to see if he was exploring the terrain.

The result, of course, was nothing. Across Asia, if they want to feel their position, the Thousand World Tree clan does not need to rely on the Holy Grail to rebel, they can just face the clock tower directly.

However, Fiore did not doubt Shinji because of this. Instead, she believed that this was his ability as an assassin. With the Noble Phantasm that can cover the panel in front, hiding the position is not unacceptable. Moreover, as the Master, I cannot sense it, and it is even less possible for the enemy to sense it. This is also a manifestation of strength.

It seems that he did not lie about his strength. He is indeed very powerful. Perhaps there is something unspeakable about his real name.

In this way, in the process of both parties taking it for granted, the distance between the two increased instead of decreasing, which has to be said to be a strange thing.

With a good start, getting along will be much easier.

From then on, Fiore discovered more and more of Shinji's shining points, such as his diligent efforts in working overtime at night, his cheerful talkativeness that allowed her to chat with her all afternoon, and his first-class insight into seeing through defense loopholes and the true names of his followers. Another very important point is that he defeated Cowles on the computer, which can help him maintain his sister's dignity.

As time spent together and her abilities showed, Fiore no longer struggled with the issue of her real name. She believed that one day she would know it sooner or later, and her trust in Shenji became even higher.

So much so that when Shinji asked her and Gold to team up to watch the battle in Mirennia City, she agreed first and then asked why.

"Servants form a team, and the Master also forms a team to facilitate coordinated operations - this is the superficial reason."

"What about the deep ones?"

"I'm afraid that Fatty is going crazy. He and you are two different extremes. You respect me and trust me, but he treats Brother Fei as a puppet and a prop. What's even more troublesome is Fatty's bad self-centered character. If he If there is a conflict with Fei Ge, he will definitely think that he is right and force Fei Ge to execute it - the problem is that in terms of combat, ten of them can't beat Fei Ge, so I hope you can stop him when he makes a mistake .”

"Uncle Gold is not as exaggerated as you said. Although he is not easy to get along with, he is not bad at heart."

"Don't you trust my judgment?"

"Believe it, but I also believe mine."

"Then let's wait and see. No matter what happens, I won't suffer any loss. According to what you said, it's the best. If the situation I mentioned really happens, it's up to you. As for who has better eyesight, this battle is over I finally got the answer.”

Shinji's smile and determined tone aroused Fiore's fighting spirit. She is a genius who has high hopes from everyone. Geniuses are always unwilling to admit defeat. Their combat prowess cannot be compared to that of servants, and they cannot be inferior to them in everything.

"It must be me who wins."

"It doesn't matter now. Let's do this. If you win, I will help you improve your costume. If I win, you will help me make two props. How about it?"

"It's a deal!"

"It's a deal."

To Fiore's expectation, not long after her fighting spirit arose, she was ruthlessly defeated by reality.

When she heard Gold yelling "What the hell are you doing, Saber! That guy didn't even get hurt at all! Noble Phantasm, use the Noble Phantasm!", she knew she lost.

Assassin is really awesome.

The girl admired and began to dissuade Gold.

"Uncle——"