Chapter 113 The King’s Banquet (Part )

If sight had power, then right now, Swordsman Matou was being cut into pieces.

The one who struck the hardest and stabbed him the deepest was the King of Great Britain, Lady Artoria Pendragon.

There are differences between people, and so do kings.

At this moment, Saber didn't know what kind of diss she would suffer in the upcoming banquet. She was in a daze and didn't even notice that her wine glass had fallen to the ground.

"Saber..."

Mrs. Irisviel called out with some concern, but she herself was not much better than Saber.

No one can remain indifferent when it comes to predicting the future.

Oh no.

Gilgamesh can, he is not human.

I didn't scold him. After all, he is not a human being. He is two-thirds divine and one-third human. Saying that he is not a human being does not constitute an insult.

Of course, even if it is constituted, no one can punish.

This is true for all the kings in public, not to mention those men hiding in dark corners, silently peeping through sniper scopes.

All of Emiya Kiritsugu's behaviors were the same as usual.

Breathing is steady and the movement of the body is minimized, which is the state of a perfect sniper.

“Kiritsugu…”

Maiya called softly.

"Ah."

Emiya Kiritsugu replied softly.

This gentle reply was like a heavy hammer, hitting Maiya's heart. The name of that heart was worry.

It is precisely because Kiritsugu Emiya is now extremely normal that it explains Kiritsugu Emiya's abnormality.

Hearing such news and reacting so calmly was exactly Emiya Kiritsugu's flaw.

Compared to Irisviel, Maiya knows Emiya Kiritsugu too well, because she has regarded Emiya Kiritsugu as something more important than her own life.

Irisviel, Illya, the long-cherished wish of the Einzbern family, and she has many other things.

Maiya is different. In her world, there is only Emiya Kiritsugu.

Looking at the eight-year-old child through the sniper scope and digesting the shocking news he revealed, Maiya's heart was filled with only cold murderous intent.

She would not be soft-hearted just because the other person was too young.

Because at the age of Kenshin Matou, she was already a puppet without thoughts, who only knew how to pull the trigger.

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"Hahaha, what a wonderful ability, is this the power of a magician?"

Iskandar, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, frowned and came in front of Jianchen Matou.

Kenshin Matou raised his hand to resist. If it was Saber who did this, he would welcome it, but for someone like Iskandar who looked so macho, he decided not to do it.

"It's okay for you to understand it this way. Magicians are just humans with strange powers and twisted minds."

This is what Kenshin Matou thinks of magicians.

Mrs. Irisviel frowned after hearing this. She wanted to speak but was so shocked by the previous news that she couldn't form any words.

Weber had no intention of speaking.

As a magician, he cannot be classified as traditional or non-traditional yet, because he is still a rookie, without the heritage and background of traditional magicians, nor the wonderful and novel abilities of non-traditional magicians.

"Tonight is a banquet! A banquet for kings. I want to see you kings from different eras chat and discuss your own 'kingly ways'."

Kenshin Matou was very concerned about the topic going off topic.

Although he likes Saber and wants to possess her, it must be said that although he hates Gilgamesh, Kenshin Matou also wants to be Gilgamesh. Of course, he doesn't want to be like him, with a sour face all day long and calling strangers "bastards" without any manners.

He wanted Gilgamesh's ability and status.

Just like how although he despised Gilgamesh, he also particularly appreciated his hobbies.

When it comes to treating treasures, Kenshin Matou and Gilgamesh are surprisingly similar.

Question: "When is Saber the most beautiful?"

Matou Kenshin and Gilgamesh answered:
"Because the overly grand ideals she carried would eventually burn her to ashes, and she would shed tears as she died."

This is perverted.

After all, Jianshen Matou is different from Gilgamesh, who was born to be able to hurt Illya.

The maximum perversion in his mind is just to expect Saber to be scolded a ton.

"That's right, then let's answer the question about the Holy Grail."

Iskandar, who was speaking, had a flushed face. Gilgamesh's collection was as good as its reputation and had great staying power.

"Iskander..."

Saber murmured. She was not as open-minded as Iskandar.

"Hey, Gilgamesh, I really want the Holy Grail. If you want it, then go and plunder it. That's what I do. After all, I, Iskandar, am the King of Conquerors."

"Humph~ bastard."

Iskandar's barbaric nature was revealed, but he only received a mocking scolding from Gilgamesh.

Gilgamesh sincerely believed that the Holy Grail was his treasure.

Therefore, he could truly feel the anger of a thief who blatantly said in front of him, his master, that he wanted to steal his treasure.

But he couldn't get angry.

He had so many treasures, so many that they were beyond his own understanding.

"What do you think, Gilgamesh?"

Iskandar has a broad mind, so he doesn't care about Gilgamesh's foul mouth.

"If I want the Holy Grail, I just need your permission, right?"

Iskandar, who was drunk, knew the answer in his heart, but he asked it anyway.

Compared to the little girl's Saber, Iskandar, the conqueror king, and Gilgamesh, the heroic king, have a perfect understanding.

Gilgamesh's scarlet eyes narrowed slightly, and he glanced at Iskandar unhappily.

"That's right, but there's no reason for me to give treasures to bastards like you."

He raised his head and glanced at everyone present with a disdainful look.

Gilgamesh's arrogance is much stronger than that of Kenneth.

Kayneth is only the inheritor of seven generations of magic, a genius that can be understood by the world, but Gilgamesh is an outstanding existence among the heroic spirits.

"Hey, you're not a stingy guy, are you?"

Iskandar was drinking and enjoying himself, in a good mood.

"Foolish!" Even though he knew it was the other party's Noyu, Gilgamesh was still very angry, so his tone was not good, "The only people who should receive my grace are my subjects and people."

After Gilgamesh finished speaking loudly, a sarcastic smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

He was certainly not someone who could only defend passively, so after facing several attacks from Iskandar, he fought back.

"So, King of Conquerors, if you submit to me, I may reward you with one or two cups."

"..."

Iskandar scratched his chin, as if really considering it.

“…Well, I can’t accept this proposal. But, King of Heroes, you are not stingy with the Holy Grail, right?”

"Of course." Gilgamesh agreed, "But the thieves who intend to steal the treasure must be punished accordingly. This is a matter of principle."

Iskandar looked thoughtful.
But he is not the kind of person who would dwell on trivial matters, and besides, the person who asked the question is on the spot and he can ask the question.

"So, King of Heroes, what kind of justice and reason is there in this?"

Iskandar asked.
Gilgamesh is also willing to give the answer:
"It is the law, the law I have promulgated as king."

"Wow, that's perfect." Iskandar gave the highest praise. "Only a king can enforce his own laws."

By this point, Iskandar and Gilgamesh had a good understanding of each other.

What is the greatest romance between men? Of course, it is to kill the other person with your own hands.

Just like this time,

Gilgamesh and Iskandar both harbor murderous intent.

"Then the matter is simple. You broke the law and I will punish you. There is no room for excuses."

There was murderous intent in the air, but the tone was relaxed.

Iskandar, who also wanted to kill Gilgamesh, was as relaxed as Gilgamesh. "In that case, we'll have to fight with swords. But King of Heroes, drink up this wine first. If you want to fight, there will be plenty of opportunities later."

"Of course. Do you still look down on my fine wine?"

He had a terrible mouth, but when Gilgamesh took out his treasured wine at the banquet, it represented his attitude.

He had no intention of dealing with those bastards who coveted his treasure tonight.

After all, a long time always requires some trivial things to kill time.

"Don't be ridiculous. How can we not finish all this wine? Hahahaha~"

Iskandar showed the greatest respect for the fine wine that could be stored in the king's treasure. He picked up the bottle without realizing that something was wrong.

As the King of Conquerors, though fine wine is Gilgamesh's item.

But when pouring wine, one must first fill his own glass. This is the way of the conqueror king.

Can……

Something embarrassing happened.

"Hmm?" Iskandar asked in confusion, and Gilgamesh also noticed something was wrong.

"Hahahaha~"

"Hero King," Iskander laughed, "It seems that Emperor Gaozu of Han and his master are more interested in your fine wine than our conversation."

Looking at the golden wine bottle that could not pour out any wine even if it was held vertically to the ground, Iskandar smiled happily.

Gilgamesh also laughed. He looked at Uncle Liu, who was dressed in cloth, and Kenshin Matou, who had not spoken since he had talked with Iskandar.

"Although it is beyond the rules, it is in line with my wishes."

As he spoke, three wine bottles made of gold poured out from the king's treasure.

Gilgamesh threw one bottle to Uncle Liu, one bottle to Iskandar, and one bottle in front of himself, but he forgot about Saber who was sitting there stupidly.

Saber didn't care about it. She acknowledged the taste of the wine, but she didn't crave it.

Although it may sound discriminatory, this is the fact. King Arthur, who does not understand human nature, does not understand the relationship between Gilgamesh and Iskandar, which is like both an enemy and a friend.

But when the two finished talking,

Saber still asked:

"King of Conquerors, you acknowledge that the rightful ownership of the Holy Grail belongs to someone else, but you still want to seize it by force? What do you want to pursue with the Holy Grail by doing this?"

“——Hmm? Ah…”

It seemed that Saber's question was too sharp, or it seemed that he noticed something was wrong with Saber.

Iskandar did not rush to answer Saber's question, but opened the new wine, filled the glass, and drank it.

"conquer the world."

This was in line with Iskandar's wishes, but he seemed to be afraid that the people present would not understand, so he explained:
"Conquering the world is the ultimate goal, but before that, I need to obtain a body."

"It makes no sense to ask a cup to conquer the world for me. Conquering is my own dream to achieve. Asking the Holy Grail to achieve it is just the first step to achieve my dream."

Rather than answering the question, Iskandar was more curious about why Saber asked the question.

But before he could ask Saber a question, Gilgamesh couldn't help but speak.

He frowned.

"Bastard, is this the only thing you want to challenge me for?"

The mouth really stinks, but Iskandar has gotten used to it.

Ignoring Gilgamesh's taunts, he continued:
"Although we have come here relying on magic power, we are only servants after all. I want to become a real life in this world of reincarnation and take root. Challenging the heavens and the earth with my own body, this is what the act of 'conquering' is all about."

"Starting like this, pushing forward, and finally achieving it is my way of being a tyrant."

When Iskandar said this, the people present had different reactions.

The person who knew Iskandar best, his Master Waver, thought of the fact that in daily life, he did not like to be spiritual but preferred physical form.

"Is this just an ideal?"

Waver thought so, but he did not look down on him.

He just felt the impermanence of life and the wonder of fate.

He left the Clock Tower, stole his teacher's relics, came to Fuyuki, and participated in the Holy Grail War, just for a sense of identity.

And now, his Servant, that domineering man, was recognized by tens of thousands of soldiers. Such a man, such a man he needed to look up to, his ideal...

But you don’t need to do anything and it has already been achieved.

Next to Iskandar, after listening to his explanation, Gilgamesh showed a smile that was completely different from his previous smiles of mockery, arrogance, or contempt. It was a sinister smile, and although he was smiling, it could make people feel a biting chill.

"I will kill you with my own hands."

Gilgamesh, who is cynical and doesn't take anything seriously, seems to be just playing with his life. However, he seems to have encountered a toy worthy of his seriousness, so he takes it seriously and decides to deal with the man named Iskandar.

"Haha, does this kind of thing need to be emphasized? Well, I think there is no need to remind you now. I also want to take away all the treasures in your treasury. You have to be careful."

Iskandar laughed loudly.

But he didn't notice that Saber's face had been wrong since he was chatting with Gilgamesh.

Saber had been listening to the debate-like conversation between Iskandar and Gilgamesh, which was also the purpose of her choosing to join the banquet.

But when Iskandar and Gilgamesh were fighting, our simple King Arthur, Miss Altria, could not find a chance to interrupt and could only listen silently to the two kings around her expressing their opinions.

She couldn't find an opportunity to participate, and it was certainly not because of the shyness of a little girl.

This mentality does not belong to King Arthur, who was crushed by his ideals.

There is only one reason, and it is very simple. That is, no matter whether it is the King of Conquerors or the King of Heroes, the kingly way of these two kings is far from the kingly way believed by Saber, the Knight King.

Being so selfish and only seeking to satisfy one's own desires, is he worthy of the title of king?
The lovely Miss Altria even felt a little disdain in her heart.

In her opinion, both the King of Conquerors and the King of Heroes were nothing more than tyrants with great power.

This kind of king is not worthy of being compared with her, because she has lofty ideals and shoulders heavy responsibilities, which is the proof of being a king.

therefore,

A strong belief arose in Saber's heart.

——I must not give the Holy Grail to the two people in front of me.

She, King Arthur, does not recognize the other party's kingly way!

However, before the bloody battle, Saber was willing to pour out her own kingly way in an attempt to correct the two kings who had gone astray.

"This is not the way of a king."

Miss Altria, as expected of a queen, knows how to attract everyone's attention as soon as she opens her mouth.

Even though this was unintentional on her part.

"Oh? Knight King, then tell me what's on your mind."

His most precious thing was denied by Saber, but Iskandar did not show the slightest anger.

He was looking forward to the kingly way of the Knight King.

Gilgamesh on the side also looked over. Iskandar gave him such a big surprise that he was full of expectations for Saber's kingly way.

"My wish is to save my hometown and use the almighty wish-granting machine to change the fate of Great Britain's destruction."

It is precisely because of the firm belief in her heart that Saber speaks with such awe as soon as she opens her mouth.

However, what she received was neither denial nor approval, but silence that she could not understand.

Saber couldn't understand the silence she had caused herself.

Although her speech was very strong, compared to Gilgamesh's constant calling of "bastard" and "bastard", this strength did not seem to be enough reason to remain silent.

Besides, the two kings in front of her were not people who could be intimidated by strong words.

That's why Saber felt strange.

After a long silence, Iskandar spoke:
"Knight King, you just said you want to change fate. Do you mean you want to overturn history?"

Seeing that someone finally spoke up, even though she realized that something was wrong, Saber still answered: "Yes."

"If the Holy Grail is truly omnipotent, then even the wishes that cannot be fulfilled by miracles must be..."

Before he finished speaking his ideal, Gilgamesh couldn't help laughing, and his laughter became louder and louder, and even Iskandar stood up.

"Um, Saber..."

However, just as Gilgamesh could rudely interrupt Saber, Kenshin Matou, who had been drinking silently with Uncle Liu, also interrupted Iskandar.

The sound of the two people's conversation reached the king's ears.

(End of this chapter)