The 'False Hanging Gardens of Babylon' was seen by everyone, and most of them had mixed feelings when they saw this scene, and the people of Black were no exception.
The complete collapse of Red's fortress, which was one of their biggest trump cards, almost certainly confirmed Red's defeat. Then, as expected, it would be Black's infighting, which was the reason for everyone's mixed feelings, but if they knew that Lancer had already used the 'Greater Grail', would their feelings be even more complicated?
But if Black's Master and Chiron had mixed feelings, then another pair of master and Servant had even more complex feelings.
"Did that priest fail?"
Almost at the same time as he saw 'Shirou Kotomine', Kairi Shishigou felt that the other party was very suspicious, but he still couldn't produce any evidence. But now the other party's fortress had been destroyed, it was likely that Black had won. So that means Red might only have them left?
In other words, their group would have to deal with at least one, or even more, Servants and the Yggdmillennia family.
And what was even more troublesome was ---
From the moment the aerial fortress collapsed, Kairi Shishigou noticed that his Servant's expression was not right.
Unlike him, who was participating in the Holy Grail War just as a 'mercenary', Mordred had a wish to entrust to the Holy Grail. It was easy to imagine her mood at this time.
"Master!!"
At this time, Mordred's voice was as harsh as stones grinding together, but Kairi Shishigou could hear the persistence in her voice.
"Do whatever you want to do. I support you."
After taking a deep puff of his cigarette, Kairi Shishigou also loaded a 'bullet' into his gun without hesitation.
Indeed, he was not willing to give up just like that.
When Lancer stumbled and climbed onto a pile of rubble, a strange sound also came from the sky, and then he saw a huge Hippogriff flying towards him.
'Great, it looks like Astolfo and the others are also fine.'
But before Lancer could finish his exclamation, he saw three small black dots fiercely rushing towards him.
"Meow!!!"
Accompanied by a strange sound, Lancer felt a heavy blow to his chest...
"Bang~!"
His back hit the ground hard, and he almost spat out a mouthful of blood. If it were during a normal time, he would have complained a lot, but ---
"Don't be like this~"
Looking at the three cats with teary eyes who were rubbing their heads against his face, Lancer really didn't know what to say, so he just didn't say anything and enjoyed his three companions' 'complaints'.
Although he still couldn't understand the cats' words, he could probably understand what they meant.
They were just complaining about him and why he 'abandoned' them, right?
But he didn't regret it, because even if he were given another chance, he would still make the same choice. The three cats who had accompanied him through countless dangers were not as simple as 'summoned beasts'. They were his most important companions!
While Lancer face was covered in 'tears', the Hippogriff also finally landed, and Siegfried and the others also walked towards Lancer.
Astolfo's expression was a bit strange. It was obvious that he also wanted to give Lancer a victory hug, but at this time, seeing the three cats 'complaining' in Lancer arms, he wisely chose to be quiet for a while.
In his opinion, the three cats who could transform into 'heroic spirits' to follow Lancer must have a bond with Lancer that ordinary people could not understand, right?
Although there was a difference in his understanding, from a certain perspective, he was right.
Just as he was thinking about this, the Hippogriff that had landed next to him also nudged his face with its head.
"Hehe~ I'm fine~"
The scene at this time could be said to be incredibly heartwarming, but the other two people present had a bit more complex feelings.
Siegfried's life could be said to be lived for others, while Jeanne thought of her friend who had 'sacrificed' herself before.
It took Lancer several minutes to barely comfort the three cats before he walked to Jeanne and the others with a face full of tears and drool.
"Sorry, for making you wait."
"It's alright~ It was a very heartwarming scene~"
Although she didn't know what had happened before, she could guess what had happened from their interaction. Jeanne had a good impression of this kind of person.
'Although the power he used before was very terrifying, Lancer is also a gentle person...'
After a moment of sigh, she did not forget her job.
"Lancer, I assume you are the one who got the Holy Grail in the end, right?"
"Mhm."
Seeing Lancer nod, Jeanne also couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Although she had 'Revelation', for some reason, every time she used it on Lancer, it would be nullified, as if the other party could not be predicted at all, but since the result was good, there was no need to delve into it. What's more, with the end of the 'Holy Grail War', she would also have to leave when dawn came, right?
"Let's go back."
Jeanne and Astolfo helped Lancer up, while Siegfried walked behind the three with a sword in his hand, looking down and thinking about something, and the three cats walked in front of everyone carrying their weapons on their backs.
Everyone originally planned to go back to the Yggdmillennia family's castle (ruins), but a figure in armor blocked their way.
"Red's Saber?"
The fighting spirit on Mordred's body was unconcealed when she appeared. After looking at the seriously injured Lancer and the Jeanne and Astolfo beside him, Siegfried also decisively drew his sword and blocked in front of him.
"Red's Saber, what do you want? The Holy Grail War is over."
Siegfried's words made Mordred, who was originally full of murderous intent, freeze.
The Holy Grail War is over? What does that mean?
Does that mean...
"Boom!!"
A terrifying fighting aura erupted from her. Siegfried's expression also became more serious, but at this moment, Jeanne held her holy lance and blocked in front of Siegfried.
"Jeanne, you..."
Although the two had been together for a long time, in reality, besides Amakusa Shirou Tokisada's attempt to materialize the souls of all humanity, the other party had always maintained a detached identity. Why would she do something like this now? Even if she was grateful to Lancer for helping her deal with Amakusa Shirou, she shouldn't, right?
"The Holy Grail War is over, and I am no longer a Ruler. Naturally, I no longer need to be bound by 'rules'. Protecting Lancer is my own idea!"
After Jeanne said that, she stopped talking and confronted Mordred...