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I guess the chat will be screaming "rigged" next.
Do you even need to guess?
[Raging_Fan_1]: RIGGED! It's absolutely rigged! Are you guys sore losers targeting my Prince?! What kind of stupid NPC kills their own Master? Trash game!
[Echo_Chamber_Emma]: Exactly! My Prince only made a small request! If they didn't want to do it, they didn't have to!
[Reality_Check_Rick]: Redefine "small request," please.
[Fed_Up_Frank]: Alright, simps, shut up! Why doesn't anyone ELSE'S Servant kill their Master? Only your Prince's does! Making your Prince look real capable there!
[Celebrating_Carl]: Yes! I'm so happy to see that idiot die like that! Finally, it's satisfying!
[Agreeing_Andy]: It's just too easy for that idiot.
[Nodding_Nancy]: Indeed.
[Insider_Info_Ian]: I heard his teammates revealed that Eastern Gaming spent 20 million to buy this spot, and he got instantly killed the moment he appeared!
[Silver_Lining_Sally]: It's fine, the Prince has a revival item.
[Curious_Cathy]: Speaking of which, Max, what kind of Heroic Spirit is this?
One could only say that Victor's fate was not unjust.
After all, standing before him had been that existence.
Although the opponent was classified as an Assassin, he possessed B-rank Magic Resistance.
And also EX-rank Battle Continuation.
If things got really bad, he could simply give himself a cut, die, and after reviving, he wouldn't be affected by Command Seals anymore.
In card game terminology, it was called "refreshing the state."
So, facing the curious crowd in the chat, after banning all the noisy "little fans" from the stream, Max smiled and began to explain the deeds of this old man.
"This one's origin is quite significant. To describe him in one sentence: he is the strongest Assassin."
Max pulled up an information panel.
"In the game, there is a title called 'Grand.' Servants with the Grand title are, without exception, the strongest Servants of their respective classes."
He paused for effect.
"While other classes have numerous Grand candidates... among the Assassin class, there is only one who can be called a Grand Servant."
The chat went silent, listening.
"He is the origin of the word 'Assassin.' The founder of the Assassin organization. The First Hassan-i-Sabbah."
Max's voice carried weight.
"Known as 'The Old Man of the Mountain.' I usually like to call him King Hassan."
He leaned back.
"He is an existence who walks in the valley of death. It is basically impossible for him to be summoned normally."
"The only possible reasons for him to manifest are: to execute an Assassin Hassan who has gone astray, or..."
Max shrugged.
"Player Victor probably accidentally summoned him through sheer cosmic coincidence."
"In short, this one's strength is formidable. In a typical Holy Grail War, if he were willing to act, it would basically be a one-hour speedrun."
He raised a finger.
"Provided he is willing to act."
"Because while his alignment is Evil, he is also a Lawful existence. Whether he is willing to slay an enemy depends entirely on Heaven's will—whether Heaven decrees that the opponent should die."
"So he's also very difficult to utilize."
"But if you are willing to treat him sincerely, and then accidentally fall into danger, he will also be willing to save you."
That was all there was to say.
The rest would have to wait until the FGO content was released later for everyone to feel the full impact.
One could only say it was a waste. After finally summoning him, Victor was gone within five minutes of the start.
One must understand: in the Fate worldview, King Hassan is an existence that only manifests when Beasts—the ultimate threats to humanity—appear.
And upon hearing Max's explanation, the chat naturally surged again.
[Confused_Connor]: Wait, what did you say? He's an ASSASSIN? With this greatsword, this greatshield, and this knight's armor, you're telling me he's an Assassin?!
[Lore_Master_Larry]: What's the big deal? Have you watched the Fate/Apocrypha story? That Empress over there is practically playing with magic to the heavens, and SHE'S also an Assassin!
[Amazed_Amy]: So what kind of weird and wonderful beings are there in the Assassin class?
[Analytical_Andy]: But this Servant isn't particularly easy to use, is he? Although very strong, whether he acts depends entirely on his personal will. If he doesn't want to act at all, it's like banning your own Servant from the start.
[Understanding_Uma]: No choice—strong people all have their pride. Look at Gilgamesh! If you don't kneel down and call him daddy, he might strike you down first. Compared to him, King Hassan is too easygoing!
[Fangirl_Fiona]: Ah, my Achilles and Karna are still the best. Handsome AND good-tempered~
[Correction_Carl]: Yes, but it seems you've misspelled "my" as if they belong to you
[Power_Level_Pete]: No matter what it is, if you add "King" to it, the combat power just skyrockets
[Observant_Oscar]: Where are the Prince's fans? Did they all run away? Oh, turns out they were all BANNED! No wonder they're not saying a word!
[Brutal_Betty]: Prince, you brought this on yourself. Such a perfect starting hand, and you messed it up yourself.
[Moving_On_Mike]: Enough, let's look at others. I don't want to talk about this topic anymore.
As the chat said, Max also didn't want to see anything about Victor anymore.
So, after removing Victor's stream—which was full of curses—from his fourteen-stream display, Max adhered to the principle of showing both Red and Black sides some screen time.
He clicked his mouse and randomly selected the next Red faction player's stream.
However, before talking about this player, let's refocus our attention on King Hassan.
No one expected this.
Just when Max thought King Hassan would leave this Holy Grail War due to his Master's death—
King Hassan himself did not leave immediately.
Instead, he flicked the heavy sword in his hand, shaking off all the blood, then directly pushed open the door and walked out of the room.
Yes, since this was a Holy Grail War, it did not rule out the possibility that the Black side might summon their own Assassin Hassan.
Given that, let him be the supervisor and observe carefully—to see if the opponent could be considered a qualified Assassin?
If they made any action that violated the name of Hassan, then their head must be taken.
Of course, this was just the official explanation.
Underneath, you could understand it as: the old man had stayed in the valley for too long and wanted to get some fresh air.
However, before King Hassan could change his appearance to blend in, he suddenly felt something collide with him.
Although it felt like a mosquito bite, King Hassan still lowered his head instinctively.
"I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I ran too fast, I didn't mean to! Are you alright?"
It was a little girl who had bumped into him.
To be precise, she was a blind little girl.
Although it was unknown whether this was a congenital condition or caused by later injury—
Looking at the girl with chestnut-colored long hair, wearing a white dress, her eyes wrapped in layers of white bandages—
King Hassan said nothing.
He only bent down, picked up an orange she had dropped, and placed it in the girl's hand.
Instantly, the girl's flustered expression calmed, and she revealed a brilliant smile like a flower.
"Thank you..."
"You're welcome."
"Old man?"
She tilted her head, listening to his voice.
"Oh! By the way, here's a sugar cube for you!"
She pressed something into his armored palm.
"This is my favorite candy. I'm really sorry for bumping into you."
"No need. Save it for someone kinder."
"Then you should definitely have it, old man."
Her smile was radiant despite her blindness.
"Because you sound very kind."
...
Watching the girl carrying her orange walk away, and then looking at the brown sugar cube in his hand—
King Hassan said nothing more.
But beneath the skull mask, a faint, almost imperceptible smile appeared on his face.
Perhaps this was fate.
Then, having accepted the "down payment"—
He, as the First Hassan, must complete the work.
[Melting_Mike]: MY HEART
[Crying_Cathy]: THE OLD MAN HAS A SOFT SIDE
[Shipping_Sharon]: King Hassan adopted a granddaughter?!
[Protective_Pete]: If ANYONE hurts that blind girl, King Hassan will END them
[Lore_Larry]: Wait, who IS that girl? An NPC?
[Suspicious_Sam]: That girl seems important somehow...
[Wholesome_Wendy]: "You sound very kind" — she said to the GRIM REAPER
[Perfect_Pairing]: The most wholesome interaction in this entire chaotic match
The chat filled with warmth.
King Hassan, the Old Man of the Mountain, had found his reason to stay.
And somewhere in Trifas City, a blind girl smiled, clutching her orange.
Unaware that she had just befriended death itself.
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