: Alliance?

Chapter 19. Alliance?

"How is your country? Is it prosperous? Is it thriving? Are your people happy?"

"The Britain I rule is a superpower in the world, and the unification of the world is just around the corner."

"Yeah?"

"I have nothing more to say!"

Lelouch, of course, wouldn't tell Saber the details, especially regarding the content of her wish.

Before accepting this war, Lelouch had a plan called "Requiem".

He wanted to create a happy world for his sister while breaking the chain of hatred between nations.

That's how it was originally.

But upon learning of the existence of the Dragon Balls, he had a new idea.

If we could get that thing, then there would be a better way to change the world.

Such a favorable opportunity naturally wouldn't elicit his refusal.

Therefore, he answered Webber's call.

As for the dangers of the Dragon Ball War? He had long since disregarded them.

Along the way, how many times have I faced life-threatening moments?

He doesn't need this one more time.

Lelouch was never a coward.

Saber glanced at the holy sword in her hand, as if she breathed a sigh of relief.

In any case, she at least received a response from the new King of Britain.

Britain, a superpower that has remained intact for a long time.

Isn't that what she once "hoped" for?

Saber wanted to change everything because her own Britain had fallen and her people were suffering.

Even if it's a new king, as long as he does a better job and can ensure that Britain continues to prosper, that's fine.

Isn't Rider's appearance a reflection of her original "wish"?

Because she understood this, Saber lost her "will to fight".

Or rather, she felt more admiration for Rider.

The other party is also a capable person who has ascended to the throne at a young age.

Although it is unknown from which separate historical period the other party came from, it at least proves that her efforts were not in vain.

Even a destroyed Britain can be saved.

"Your relieved expression is completely different from before."

Looking down at him, Lelouch noticed a change in the other person's mindset.

"Ah, maybe my wish has already come true."

"Therefore, this time I can focus on fighting for my Master."

"If your wish is also world peace, then you might get along very well with my Master."

"A friendly attitude emerged," Saber said softly.

If Britain had truly continued to prosper somewhere, she would have had no need to pursue the Holy Grail and the Dragon Balls.

Now, Saber only needs to fight for her Master without any worries and can win for him.

"An alliance?"

Sitting in the cabin, Weber pondered the other party's proposal for a while and then hesitated.

Dragon Ball

This is the thing that brings them together under the pretext of "fulfilling all wishes".

Anyone who knows about it will come to ask for it, which will lead to a life-or-death struggle.

There can only be one winner in the end.

However, if they share common aspirations and goals, it is not impossible for them to become allies along the way.

"That's a good offer."

"But I understand that your Master's reputation isn't very good."

Lelouch's lips curled up, but he didn't refuse first.

Putting aside the question of who will ultimately own the Dragon Balls, joining forces to eliminate other competitors would definitely be advantageous.

But this doesn't mean we have to accept it unconditionally; we have to at least find out the truth to determine the positions of both parties.

After all, considering the Master, the Servant, and the situation, it can indicate which side in the alliance has more say.

"Hmm"

Rider hit a crucial point, and Saber didn't know how to refute it.

Emiya Kiritsugu

His reputation as the "Magician Killer" is well-deserved.

He earned his success through concrete achievements, and rumors about him have never been completely eradicated within the Magicians' organization.

Teaming up with a guy like that could mean getting shot in the back at any time.

Especially for a young man like Weber, Kiritsugu has too many ways to outmaneuver him.

"However, we are also willing to give you a chance."

"Therefore, tell your Master to show his sincerity."

Saber, who thought the alliance would fail, was stunned when she heard Rider's changed tone.

"I will tell him."

Upon hearing this, Saber had no choice but to comply.

(A man who'll stop at nothing?)

(They might be more cunning than you think.)

Lelouch also had ulterior motives in using the "alliance" as a pretext.

Geass!

As long as Saber's Master dares to show himself, he will have a chance to make his move.

A peaceful and harmonious alliance against them?

Sorry, Lelouch isn't that naive.

Rather than trusting the other party, he would rather use Geass to dominate and control them.

Lelouch's "Geass" is the power of a king!

That is, an absolute command!

Those who are infected cannot disobey his orders, and he can even distort the object's ethics, thoughts, and beliefs.

This is the "trump card" he has been hiding all along.

If possible, he wanted to find all the Masters and then control them all at once, so that he could end the war instantly.

Heroic Spirits might have ways to counteract the effects of Geass, but ordinary humans are almost incapable of doing so.

...............

"Hmph, how could you possibly escape!"

Sora looked at Kiritsugu Emiya, who was wandering around the labyrinthine area and jumping off the train, with a cold smile and spoke.

The magical array that Kenneth and she set up together was not so easy to breach.

(Sora, you just need to stay here and maintain the magic output; don't leave.)

Remembering Kenneth's instructions, she became somewhat impatient.

Although Kenneth was indeed more suited to confront those Masters head-on, as Lancer's Master, she still wanted to participate personally rather than idly "win" here.

Otherwise, even if she wins in the end, she will feel it was all meaningless.

"Huh? Did an evil spirit hit you?"

Suddenly, she caught a glimpse of Kiritsugu Emiya in the distance, who had been struck in the chest by a summoned evil spirit due to a mis-roll, and she whispered.

"I can't feel my breathing or my heartbeat anymore."

"Even if he's called the Magician Killer, he's nothing special."

Seeing the other person lying motionless on the ground in such a pathetic state, Sora gradually lost his guard.

"Next, we need to deal with the Assassin's Master."

The magic array she set up was only to prevent anyone from escaping; her and Kenneth's original goal was to "catch" Kirei Kotomine and Kiritsugu Emiya.

Now that Kirei Kotomine is being harassed by Kenneth, and Kiritsugu Emiya is "dead," there's no point in her staying here.

"Clatter."

She walked towards the area outside the magic area.

The moment she stepped outside the magic barrier, she heard an ominous sound.

"Bang!!"

"Pfft!!"

The pain came from my side, accompanied by a burning sensation, as if something had pierced through my flesh.

Sora's pupils dilated and swayed as she looked in a certain direction.

Before my eyes was Kiritsugu Emiya, who had somehow stood up and was firing a gun.

The other person's emotionless eyes and the smoking gun barrel foreshadowed everything that had happened before.

"Varied!"

Why would someone who has stopped breathing and whose heart has stopped beating stand up?

How did the other party get so close to this position in an instant?

Many questions arose in my mind.

Completely misunderstanding the situation, Sora hadn't even spoken when all she got in response was the continuous gunfire from Kiritsugu Emiya.

"Bang bang bang bang bang!!!"

"Pfft!!"

(End of this chapter)