"An alliance?"
Illya was a bit surprised by Rin's proposal. With a god-slaying Servant, most wouldn't choose to be with others—after all, if you join with the weak, they might become a burden.
Illya didn't know, but the curse of the strong is to lose. Even if you're an omnipotent God, you will lose.
The mother of all always alters the fate of the powerful so that they're defeated by the weak for absurd reasons—or even in groups, by villains, by heroes.
Such (plot conveniences) jokes from the mother of all are meant to make the 'story' more interesting, and Rin greatly feared this garbage fate of Yuki losing.
But Rin also didn't know that Yuki wasn't controlled by the world. Fate couldn't affect him—that's why Yuki didn't flinch when showing off his strength.
"Doesn't seem like a bad idea?"
But considering this was the World Holy Grail War, Illya didn't oppose the alliance. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that even a Servant like Tiamat wouldn't necessarily win. Besides, she wasn't weak either—with the Mother of Genesis at her side, she could be on equal footing with Rin.
"Although it's a shame that Archer betrayed us."
Sakura was now on Chaldea's side. This left Rin defenseless, but there was nothing she could do. She had summoned the monster, so it was logical that the Inhibition would send executioners.
Besides, according to Nia, as long as she killed Gilgamesh, Sakura would be fine.
"Hmm~ what a cute girl. Can you give mommy a hug?"
Likewise, while Rin and Illya shared their opinions, Tiamat enthusiastically circled around Yoshino.
This little Eve was very cute. Tiamat's maternal instincts were at maximum just from seeing her.
"Guuhhh..."
"Neee~ onee-chan, I understand that Yoshino is very cute and irresistible, but Yoshino doesn't hug just anyone, you know?"
Before the shy Yoshino, Yoshinon quickly came to the rescue. The puppet pushed Tiamat back, thus avoiding the maternal embrace of this goddess.
However, Tiamat didn't give up and kept pressing.
"It's not Onee-chan—it's mommy. Even if it doesn't look like it, I'm your mother and you're my daughter~"
Watching two cute lolis hugging was a delight for the eyes. Luviagelita felt her soul healed by this.
"No, no, no... let me go..."
"There, there, there... Calm down, don't be shy. Mommy is here—everything will be fine with mommy~"
Such was Tiamat's abuse that Tohka got goosebumps when Tiamat looked at her, and without hesitation, she returned to the spiritual world. Tiamat gave her very bad vibes—almost like Miku...
Likewise, in the spiritual world, the spirits shuddered when they saw this scene. Even Yuki slightly opened his eyes because of this.
This was too much sugar...
"Kyaa~ how envious! I also want to be hugged!"
And of course, Miku started drooling over this. She almost materialized to hug those two lolis.
"Alright, Rin, Edelfelt-san—until the other groups withdraw, we'll be allies."
"I agree..."
"Please, Illya-san, don't be so formal. You can call me Luvia."
With the Masters shaking hands, a smile formed on Yuki's face. Illya was another important piece to recover his heart...
"Let's go get our Rider."
"Ohhh!!"
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Of course, while the Blue team regrouped, so did the Green and Red teams.
At this moment, in front of the church of Trifas, a pair of Master and Servant looked with suspicion at this apparently ordinary church.
Kairi Sisigou and Mordred, Saber of Red.
"Hey Master, I sense the presence of several Servants in this church. Are you sure it's necessary to join them?"
"Of course not. At first, it wasn't my intention, but this war got out of control."
As a mercenary hired by the Clock Tower for this war against the Yggdmillennia, his main task was to support the Church's Father and the other Masters. It wasn't necessary to join them. Kairi was used to working alone and was happy about this. As a necromancer, it was better to deal with the dead—and he would have done so if not for the Great War transforming and summoning more Servants.
Therefore, Kairi had no choice but to join his group.
"Master, are you afraid? Don't you trust me? I'm strong."
Mordred understood the hidden meaning in her Master's words. This displeased her. As Saber—the strongest class—she liked being at the forefront of this war. Others should seek them out for an alliance, not the other way around.
"Really? Can you defeat the monster from yesterday?"
"..."
Mordred said nothing more. There was no need to answer. Mordred was strong if this were an ordinary Holy Grail War, but in this war, she only served as cannon fodder.
"I knew it..."
Kairi exhaled a puff of smoke and entered the church, followed by the dissatisfied Mordred...
"Welcome, necromancer. We were waiting for you..."
Waiting for them was Marisbury. Having lost Achilles yesterday, one of Amakusa's trump cards, this priest had hidden even deeper in the Gardens of Babylon, so Marisbury was the one in charge...
Of course, for Marisbury, this was for the best. Without Achilles—Solomon's counter—and with Ritsuka summoning Noah, there were more weapons at his disposal in this war against the monster.
"This... You're one of the Lords of the Clock Tower... Anis—"
"Yes, pleased to meet you. My name is Marisbury Animusphere, head of the Animusphere family and Master of Caster of Green."
Before Kairi could finish speaking, Marisbury calmly introduced himself. But such words set off alarms in Kairi and Mordred to the maximum...
Because apparently, their Red team was no longer in charge of the Church.
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The summonings didn't stop. Somewhere in Trifas near the Yggdmillennia castle, a new Servant and Master appeared.
"World war? Assassin, are you sure my wish can be granted in this war?"
Asking cautiously, a black-haired loli dressed as a magical girl looked at her newly summoned Servant.
It was a Servant standing 2.20 meters tall with a skull mask.
This old man, with his appearance and torn robes, made hearts tremble—and this young magical girl was no exception...
"That is correct, contractor. This old man will not lie to you. But as a World Cup capable of granting any wish, this war is the most dangerous. Contractor, be prepared."
King Hassan, as Grand Assassin, immediately sensed the firstborn's presence when he appeared in this world, so he warned this magical girl.
"It's okay. I can do it..."
"That's the spirit, Miyu-sama. With our abilities and infinite magic, we have no limits. Remember, Miyu-sama—we can exceed ourselves as much as we want."
Responding to her Master's resolution, the magical girl's magic wand spoke with enthusiasm.
As an ally of justice and the infinite power of the magical girl, Sapphire didn't hesitate to support Miyu with all her strength. To such an extent that, thanks to her unlimited magical power and Miyu as a Holy Grail vessel, they were able to summon a crowned Servant.
And in this world, Miyu connected—just like Illya—to the World Cup. As a Holy Grail vessel, her strength increased along with the release of magical power.
"I can win... Onii-chan, this time I'll be the one to save you..."
Clenching her fist and betting everything on the World Cup, Miyu couldn't help but think of her beloved older brother who had protected her and saved her life.
Unfortunately, he had to pay a high price.
"..."
King Hassan said nothing more. His Master's resolution was the best proof for this war, and as a Servant, it was his duty to fulfill his contractor's wish. But...
(The sound of the bells has stopped.)
As someone who walks on the border of death, hearing the bells of twilight is how he decides the fate of the righteous and the impure—cutting their fates, thus granting them a concept of inevitable death.
Unfortunately for King Hassan, with Yuki in the world, fate was useless. Therefore, his most powerful ability was now useless.
(Hm? This presence... I see... Even that great being has come to this war.)
Although he was very far away, King Hassan—who had once walked alongside Noah—could sense him. This made the old man close his eyes in tranquility. More and more crowned Servants were being summoned. If that was fate, perhaps it wasn't a dream to face the firstborn.
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