"Uncle! Mr. Lancer!"
Just as the atmosphere between the two was almost at a boiling point, a female voice interrupted the standoff between the two. Fiore could still see the tear stains at the corners of her eyes, but her expression was incomparably determined.
"This is not the time to be bickering about these things, is it? If the Red Faction attacks the castle, everything will be over!"
As the saying goes, 'those involved are blind to the truth, while onlookers see clearly'. Everyone present was aware of what Fiore said, but they had almost all selectively ignored it just now.
Lancer aggressiveness was not too strong. Normally, unless he was provoked or the people and things he cared about were infinitely disgusting to him, he would often act as a bystander. After all, he was just an 'outsider'. For him, when the time came, he would leave. What else was there for him to care about besides these things?
And there was no doubt that Darnic and Gordes's actions had already touched Lancer sensitive spots.
Master Scáthach had once asked him why he wielded his spear, and until the end, Lancer could only think of the answer 'to survive'. As for anything more, it was still vague.
As for Li Shuwen, his purpose for participating in this Holy Grail War was only because of a 'friend's' request and his own interest in Lancer. As for the so-called 'Holy Grail', he didn't care at all. The thing he was pursuing was something that the Holy Grail could not give him.
'To become the strongest, all you have to do is kill everyone who is stronger than you.'
This was probably the logic of the 'Holy Grail'. Not to mention whether it could be completed, even if it was, it would have no meaning to him. In fact, if it really came to that, he would rather die than live.
As for Siegfried, it was even simpler.
Gordes had once asked him - why did you participate in the Holy Grail War?
'To grant someone else's wish.'
This answer sounded incredibly absurd, but it was the truth. Siegfried's life was lived for others, whether it was becoming a hero, slaying a dragon, or dying.
His purpose for participating in the Holy Grail War was to help Gordes win the Holy Grail War, which was his wish now. So when faced with Lancer and Li Shuwen's killing intent, he chose to 'counterattack' without hesitation.
As for Gordes, it was even simpler. His identity was already opposed to Lancer. The conflict between the two did not need a reason.
But no matter what reasons both sides had, at this moment, they were all grasshoppers on the same rope. At least until they defeated the Red Faction, they had to temporarily put aside their hatred, because their enemy was very powerful, and they were not a target that could be dealt with with a half-hearted effort.
But even with Fiore's reminder, the two sides temporarily restrained themselves, but the atmosphere in the room was still incredibly tense, especially with the corpse and pool of blood at their feet, which made the room a bit terrifying.
"Uncle, let's talk about Mr. Lancer matter later. Can you please tell me about the other people in the family? And what was your plan with Patriarch Darnic before?"
Perhaps she felt that Gordes, who was related by blood, was easier to communicate with than Lancer, an 'outsider', so Fiore first asked Gordes, and that fatty who looked like he wouldn't survive past the third episode (Lancer words) had a somewhat helpless expression after hearing Fiore's words.
"The original plan was for Darnic to use the last Command Spell to strengthen Lancer. Even if he couldn't defeat the Red Faction's Lancer, at least he shouldn't be defeated in a short amount of time. Then we would have Assassin sneak-attack the Red Faction's Lancer..."
Although the other party's words were not finished, the meaning was already very clear. When there was no way to 'transfer a Command Spell', the simplest way to deal with a useless Command Spell was to use it up in advance. But——————
"The so-called method to deal with the Red Faction's Lancer, which is Karna, is to make Vlad III a 'vampire'? Is he crazy, or did I hear that wrong? To have a vampire deal with the son of the sun god? Heh."
Although Lancer words sounded like a simple question, anyone with an ounce of intelligence could hear the sarcasm in his question, and Gordes glared fiercely at Lancer.
"Hmph! Do you think we didn't consider that? If it were an ordinary vampire, it would naturally be suicide, but Lancer is 'Dracula III'..."
"He is Vlad III!"
Before Gordes could finish his words, Lancer interrupted him with a serious expression.
There was no doubt that the person Lancer hated the most was Darnic, followed by that 'Grand Duke'. After all, the matter of being captured by the other party had made him feel incredibly humiliated. He had made all the preparations, but in the end, he was defeated in an instant? This was simply the shame of a lifetime! Even though the other party later taught him how to use a double-headed spear because of a rivalry with other Servants, it couldn't change his preconceived image of the other party.
But hatred was one thing! He had to admit that the other party was worthy of the title 'Grand Duke'.
He always maintained his elegance and majesty, and even in battle, he would never deliberately humiliate his enemies. As an ally, he was absolutely trustworthy, and as an enemy, he was incredibly difficult to deal with.
Lancer could stab his spear through the other party's heart, but he would never allow the other party to be insulted!
Because he was also a warrior named 'Lancer'!
And faced with Lancer 'unexplainable' outburst, Gordes didn't know what to say for a moment. In the end, with Fiore's pleading eyes, he forcefully suppressed his anger.
"Fine! He is Vlad III! His Noble Phantasm 'Bloodline Inheritance' can turn him into that 'monster' from the story. I have to say, the influence of 'legends' on Heroic Spirits is really huge. It can even turn a person into a monster, and this 'monster' will naturally also be affected by the legend. He does have the weaknesses of a vampire, such as 'fear of light, fear of silver, and crosses'."
At this point, Gordes couldn't help but pause, but then he raised his head.
"But the name 'Dracula' has been constantly strengthened in modern creations and is even on par with 'Cain'. He has also gained some special abilities, such as the ability to 'walk in the sunlight', so even fighting the 'son of the sun god' is not a problem for him!"
By the end, he couldn't help but let out a fierce 'humph' from his nose. It was clear that Lancer attitude of treating them like idiots made him very unhappy!
As for Lancer on the other side, he had not expected that there were so many hidden details. He had originally considered whether he should choose the battlefield to be in the sunlight to deal with the other party, but now it seemed that he had underestimated others.
But at this moment, the battle outside the window changed again. Perhaps because the attack had been fruitless for a long time, the 'Hanging Gardens' in the sky suddenly gave up on its defense and instead went all out to attack the 'Crown · Light of Wisdom' on the ground. For a time, it was suppressed to the point where it could only kneel on one knee, and even the plants that had grown around it were instantly turned into ashes.
And Fiore in the room also became nervous.
"Uncle! Mr. Lancer! Stop bickering about these things. Let's deal with the Red Faction's Servants first..."