Two-dimensional Light Control

Saber, who was at a loss for words again, took a deep breath and said calmly.

"Rider, what are you doing here?"

"I don't understand after reading it? I came to you for a drink-hey, don't put the pestle there, let's lead the way. Is there a courtyard suitable for banquets? The castle is full of ash, no."

"..."

Saber sighed helplessly, and the anger that had accumulated in his chest before vanished.Looking at this seemingly harmless opponent, she couldn't maintain her fighting spirit.

"Master, what should I do?"

Emiya Kiritsugu was also at a loss.

He was angry because the barrier of the forest was destroyed before, but after seeing that smiling face, he felt very strange.

After all, in his opinion, since the King of Conquerors had broken through the barrier so violently, it was natural to come to fight.

But his attitude is very strange.

And he didn't even bring a weapon.

Even Emiya Kiritsugu had never seen such a situation.

"He's not the kind of person who can set traps, right? Does he really want to drink?"

Rider once said that he would wait until the battle between Saber and Lancer was decided before challenging.Still abiding by the heroic spirit's pride and self-respect, his sudden appearance tonight is really puzzling.

"Could it be that the man wants to be soft on Saber?"

"No, it's a challenge."

Saber, who should have lost his will to fight, is now serious for some reason.

"challenge?"

"Yes... I am the king, and he is also the king. If you want to divide the wine table, it will be tantamount to a bloodless 'battle'."

Perhaps hearing Saber's words, the King of Conquerors smiled and nodded.

"Hehe, it's good to understand. Since we can't face each other with swords, let's use wine to decide the outcome. King of knights, I won't let you go tonight, so be prepared."

"Interesting. I accept."

Saber, who responded resolutely, exuded a fighting spirit as if on a battlefield.Only now did Emiya Kiritsugu realize that this was not a joke, but a real "battle".

The venue of the banquet was chosen beside the flower bed in the atrium of the castle.Last night's battle did not affect this place, and it doesn't look shabby for entertaining guests.At this time, no one cared about the cold outside.

Rider brought the wine bottle to the courtyard, and the two Servants sat down facing each other and confronted each other leisurely.Emiya Kiritsugu and Weber sat side by side, guessing the development of the situation, and realizing that this meant a temporary truce, and he just had to watch from the side.

After all, after experiencing such a thing, Emiya Kiritsugu also knew that he was powerless in front of these powerful heroic spirits.

Moreover, the most important thing is that Saber's ideas are very inconsistent with his own.

Even if he wants to kill Weber here, it is impossible to get Saber's support.

Since this is the case, it is better to be humble.

Moreover, after seeing the terror of the King of Heroes and the strength of Lily, Emiya Kiritsugu knew that this time the Holy Grail War would not be easy.

If you don't change your mind, then it will be impossible to win the Holy Grail War.

Since this is the case, it would be better to let Saber and Rider get along and ease the relationship, and it would be even better if they could form an alliance.

Because only in this way can we fight against those terrifying heroic spirits.

After all, the King of Heroes and Lily are not existences that a single Heroic Spirit can compete with.

And as everyone sat down, the banquet began.

Rider smashed the barrel lid with his fist, and the mellow red wine scent filled the air in the atrium.

"Although the shape is odd, it's a wine vessel unique to this country."

While talking, Rider smugly tapped the wine with the bamboo-handled spoon.It is a pity that no one on the spot was able to point out his common-sense error.

Rider drank the wine from the spoon first, and then opened his mouth.

"I heard that only qualified people can get the Holy Grail."

The serious tone calmed the surrounding atmosphere.This man actually spoke in such a tone, he always felt that something was wrong.

"And the ceremony to select the qualified person is this war in Fuyuki - but if you are just watching, you don't have to shed blood. Both Heroic Spirits, if they can recognize each other's abilities, then I don't need to shed any blood. Say it."

"..."

Saber took the scoop that Rider handed over without hesitation, and also scooped a spoonful of wine.

Saber's thin body always makes people worry about whether she can really drink.But looking at her frankness in drinking, she is not inferior to the giant Rider at all. Seeing this, Rider let out a happy compliment.

"So, first of all, who are you going to compete with me? Rider."

"Exactly, a real contest in the name of the 'King', but then it's not called the 'Holy Grail War', it would be better to call it the 'Holy Grail Quiz'... In the end, between the King of Knights and the King of Conquerors, who can What about being the 'King of the Holy Grail'? That's the perfect question to ask a wine glass."

Chapter 510 The King's Banquet (Part [-])

Rider changed his serious tone just now and smiled mischievously.Then he spoke again as if to himself.

"Ah, speaking of which, there is also a person who claims to be the 'King' here."

"—End the joke, bastard."

As if responding to Rider's unintelligible words.A dazzling golden light flashed in front of everyone.

That voice and that light made Saber and Waver's bodies stiffen immediately.

"Archer, why are you here..."

"Also, this look..."

Saber asked sharply, then couldn't help but be taken aback.

Because what appeared in front of her eyes was a peerless beauty with red pupils, even though she still had a golden look.

Such a change was beyond everyone's expectations.

And it was the calm Rider who answered her.

"Ah, when I saw her on the street, I asked him to drink with her—but she was late, Jin Guang. But she walks differently from me, so I can't blame her."

"However, I didn't expect Jin Guang to be such a stunning beauty."

"It moved me a little bit."

The girl in armor stared proudly at Rider with ruby-like eyes.

"Do you want to die? Bastards!"

"It's really a shame that you chose such a crappy place for a banquet. You just have this taste. How can you apologize for making me come here on purpose?"

"Don't say that, come, have a drink first."

Rider smiled boldly and handed the spoon full of wine to Niang Winky.

She thought she would be irritated by Rider's attitude, but unexpectedly, she simply took the spoon and drank the wine inside.

Emiya Kiritsugu remembered the "challenge" that Saber said earlier.

Niang, since this unidentified golden hero claims to be the "King", it is impossible for her to refuse the wine offered by Rider.

"—What kind of bad wine is this, to actually use this kind of wine to fight between heroes?"

Niang said with a disgusted face.

"Really? I got it from the market here. Nice wine."

"It's because you don't know anything about wine, you bastard."

A vortex of void space appeared around the scoffing mother Shining.This was the harbinger of the strange phenomenon that could call out the Noble Phantasm, and Weber and Emiya Kiritsugu only felt a chill in their bodies.

——But what appeared next to Niang tonight was not military equipment, but a series of wine utensils inlaid with dazzling gemstones.The heavy gold bottle is filled with a colorless and clear liquid.

"Look, this is the 'Wine of the King'."

"Oh, so touching."

Rider didn't mind Niang Shining's tone, and happily poured the new wine into the three cups.

Saber was still quite wary of the unknown mother Winky, she looked at the wine in the golden bottle with some hesitation, but still took the wine glass handed over.

"Oh, delicious!!"

Rider took a sip, and immediately widened his eyes in praise.This time, even Saber was aroused by curiosity.Originally, this was not a competition to see who was more respectable, but a competition of wine.

Saber only felt a strong sense of expansion in his brain as the wine flowed into his throat.This is indeed a good wine she has never tasted before. It is strong and clean, mellow and refreshing, and the strong fragrance fills the nostrils, making the whole person feel elusive.

"Great, this is definitely not a wine made by humans, it's a drink made by gods."

Seeing Rider who was not hesitating to praise him, Niang smiled leisurely.At some point, he also sat down, shaking the wine glass in his hand contentedly.

"Of course, whether it's wine or swords, I only keep the best things in my treasury - this is the king's taste."

"What a joke, Archer."

Saber growled.The calm was beginning to be shattered by a tense atmosphere.

"I'm tired of hearing you bragging about your wine collection. You don't look like a king, but a clown."

Niang sneered and looked at the gunpowder-smelling Saber.

"It's ridiculous, a guy who doesn't even know how to drink is not worthy of being a king."

"Okay, you two are so boring."

With a wry smile, Rider gestured to Saber who wanted to say something, then turned his head and continued the previous topic.

"Ms. Shining, the best wine of yours can only be matched by the cup of the most precious wine—but unfortunately, the Holy Grail is not used to hold wine. Now we are conducting a Holy Grail question and answer to consider whether each other is eligible to receive the Holy Grail. First, you have to Tell us why you want the Holy Grail. Girl, winky, as a king, try to convince us that you are qualified to get the Holy Grail."

"I can't stand you. First of all, we're going to 'fight' for the Holy Grail, and your question is far from the premise."

"Ok?"

Seeing Rider raised his eyebrows in surprise, Niang Winky sighed helplessly.

"It was supposed to be my possession. All the treasures in the world came from my collection, but after a long time, it was lost from my treasure house, but it was still owned by me."

"Then you mean, have you ever had the Holy Grail? You know what it is?"