, Operation 34: Masters and Servants!

Chapter 34. The Masters and Servants of the Operation!

"What did you say?"

Kirei Kotomine even doubted whether he had misheard.

Is Berserker's Master the teacher's daughter?

His surprise stemmed from the fact that Tokiomi Tohsaka's daughter was still quite young.

Rin Tohsaka, the eldest daughter, is only 7 years old this year.

The second daughter, "Sakura Tohsaka," who was sent to the Matou family, was only 6 years old.

No matter how you look at it, these two little girls could never be the Masters of a Berserker-type Servant who breaks the rules, right?

After all, Berserker's ability to stand against the King of Heroes requires a considerable amount of magic to sustain him.

How could a six or seven-year-old girl have the resilience to withstand such a strain?

Moreover, given the limited experience of those two girls, they probably don't have a deep understanding of magic at all.

Becoming the Master of this special war is a bit of a pipe dream.

"Unbelievable?"

"But that's just the way it is."

"His name is Matou, right? He sent his second daughter there."

Seeing Kirei Kotomine's moved expression, Gilgamesh was very satisfied and continued.

"Matou Sakura".

Silently reciting the girl's name, Kirei Kotomine fell into deep thought.

He never expected to hear such explosive news from Gilgamesh.

So much so that I couldn't catch my breath for a moment.

The troublesome rival turns out to be the teacher's daughter?

That's all.

This is hilarious!

Kirei Kotomine suddenly wanted to know Tokiomi Tohsaka's expression after he learned the truth.

It must be absolutely amazing!

No, I can't laugh yet.

"cough"

"Why are you telling me this?"

Suppressing his "anxious" feelings, Kirei Kotomine coughed and asked in return.

Telling yourself this news so simply seems a bit inappropriate, doesn't it?

At least he is still nominally that person's disciple.

"You can tell him if you want."

"In any case, there is one thing I can say clearly."

"No matter what tricks and methods you mongrels use, you will never be a match for Berserker."

"Only I, the king, can kill him."

Gilgamesh took a sip of wine and leaned back in his chair, speaking in a deep voice.

"."

Upon hearing this, Kirei Kotomine fell silent.

He still trusted the king's judgment.

"Understood."

He stood up and left the room. Kirei Kotomine then contacted Assassin.

Perhaps, he will have to change his original plans.

"Well, as an opponent, he wouldn't be beneath your dignity."

Ignoring Kirei's departure, Gilgamesh looked up and whispered.

Ea (Ea) is capable of cutting through the World Sword, which is Gilgamesh's strongest attack Noble Phantasm.

I thought there would be no chance to use this weapon in this war, but now it seems that's not entirely true.

"The Unknown Savior"

"The portion is sufficient."

With a sense of urgency, Gilgamesh had this idea for the first time.

Through the information fed back by the omniscient and omnipotent star, he gradually dispelled the fog of confusion.

Gilgamesh, a Heroic Spirit who received such treatment, certainly understood what it meant.

Those who have performed meritorious deeds in saving the world are heroes unparalleled even among heroic spirits.

Such a follower is worthy of the King of Heroes' all-out effort.

Kirei Kotomine also provided him with "tools" that allowed him to make full use of his abilities.

Favorable timing, advantageous location, and harmonious relationships

Everything is ready.

"The final act is near."

"You mongrels, play your tune to your heart's content!"

He splashed the remaining wine in his hand, the crimson liquid staining the table and the map.

…………

"Hmm, I can't find Lancer anywhere."

"So he really did hide his presence?"

While Lelouch and Waver were waiting in their mechs above Fuyuki City, Waver gazed at the scenery below.

"You're not afraid anymore."

Lelouch looked at Waver, who was perched on the mecha's shoulder, with surprise.

"Um?"

"Don't bring it up on purpose, you're just putting on a brave face."

Even though he could track the aura while sitting inside the mech, Waver still wanted to be at the same height as Rider to see the scenery.

Perhaps, as mentioned before, he is trying to change himself.

(How scary!)

No matter how many times I've looked down at the city from such a height, I always feel my legs go weak.

"Yet this scenery is so beautiful."

The view that can be seen under the night sky is something that is usually impossible to witness.

"Oh"

Ignoring Waver's insights, Lelouch simply looked at the entire area of ​​Fuyuki City.

(Uninhabited areas are still a minority.)

(There don't seem to be many suitable locations for laying landmines.)

The inability to use his signature "floor-lifting" move deprived Lelouch of offensive options.

The power of the mecha alone may not be enough to completely defeat the other Servants.

"Beep beep!!"

A sharp sound came from Weber's pocket, and he hurriedly pulled it out with both hands.

That was a telephone used for making calls.

"Hmm? Over there? Okay."

Weber hung up shortly after the call connected.

That was a call from Kiritsugu Emiya.

"Saber and the others seem to have found Lancer's hiding place."

Waver spoke up, offering a reminder to Lelouch.

"Rider?"

Looking at the flowing white imperial robes in front of him, Weber noticed that the other party did not react at all.

"Let them handle that area; let's go to another location."

Slowly walking along his arm toward the cockpit, Lelouch turned and spoke.

"Huh? Aren't we going?"

Completely bewildered by Lelouch's words, Waver couldn't think of anything more important at that moment.

"This direction... Rider?"

After the two returned to the cockpit, Waver realized that the place Lelouch had gone to was very sensitive.

That's the direction the church should take.

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

"Kiritsugu?"

"No need to rush."

Seeing Kiritsugu standing around the corner, Saber was about to ask when they would make their move when he stopped her.

"Should we act together after Rider and the others arrive?"

The weathered man before me leaned against the wall, looking so haggard.

"We don't need to be the first to stick our necks out."

"Anyway, Assassin or Rider will definitely make a move."

"Moreover, I feel something is slightly off, and I want to observe it for a while longer."

As he spoke, he habitually raised his hand, but Kiritsugu then realized what was happening and lowered it again.

"You don't seem to have been smoking lately."

Saber watched his movements and then spoke.

"ah"

"I'm planning to quit."

"Yeah."

Upon hearing this answer, Saber inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief.

This man, who was still hesitant, seemed to finally be making a change.

With her back to Kiritsugu, Saber observed the situation ahead, heard the question, and then gave a reply.

Do you think I can succeed, Saber?

"Yes, if it were you, you could definitely do it."

"After all, hasn't this always been how you've lived?"

(End of this chapter)