Chapter 93

"Although there are many obstacles in the city that can easily conceal one's body, it's impossible to shield the unique aura of a Heroic Spirit. Moreover, these obstacles would actually hinder his quick escape. Without special abilities or magic, could it be that his Master used a Command Spell... Hey! You two!"

Levi's mind was filled with all sorts of strange thoughts, and the strange look in his eyes made Kaguya, standing beside him, feel a bit uneasy and instinctively avoid him. To put it simply, the serious analysis of the great student council president of our Second High School, the young genius mage Rin Tohsaka, had turned into a monologue to the air.

"Ah, continue, continue. Your analysis is so precise, I need some time to think. Focused, yes, too focused!"

In fact, Levi had barely paid attention to what Rin was saying, only catching a few fragmented words. But fortunately, Rin hadn't noticed where his gaze had landed, and the slightly unfocused look in his eyes made it seem as if he was seriously thinking.

"There was no Command Spell used."

Kaguya took a couple of steps forward, so she no longer felt Levi's gaze bothering her.

"What? No Command Spell, no magic, then how did he escape! If we don't figure this out, what will we do if we meet him again and he escapes?"

Even though her Servant was listening attentively, it didn't make Rin feel any better. The fact that the opponent had abilities she didn't understand meant that she had to be even more cautious in her judgment of combat power. Although Heroic Spirits, being celebrated heroes, certainly had their own special skills, the fact that they had already clashed and she hadn't gained any valuable information made Rin very frustrated. If she could discover the opponent's strengths early and plan accordingly, future battles would be much easier. Don't be fooled by how easy it seemed to take down Berserker; in reality, few Masters could gather the equivalent power of Levi and Eve. No matter how strong a mage was, they couldn't compare to a Heroic Spirit, a rule Rin had been taught from a young age.

After venting her frustration, Rin's emotions calmed down a bit. She had prepared for the Holy Grail War for ten years, which was why she could remain relatively calm. She felt that her attitude might have been a bit too harsh, and as a Master, she should be more tolerant of her Servant who was helping her. As the young girl thought about how to apologize in a way that would be both dignified and effective...

"That Heroic Spirit just walked away normally, and I didn't chase him."

Just as she was brushing her long hair back from her chest, Kaguya's calm response made the young lady, who was playing the role of the strategist, fall silent. She stared blankly at her Servant, repeatedly telling herself 'don't get angry, don't get angry,' and it took great effort to suppress the volcano of anger that was about to erupt.

"Why... why..."

"Because you guys came, I was waiting for you."

If an exaggerated description were to be used to portray Rin's current state, even the phrase 'spit out three pints of blood' wouldn't be enough. She had carefully analyzed and simulated various possibilities, but she had never imagined that her Servant would let the enemy escape! And the reason was so absurd that the girl's brain froze, leaving her without the energy to even scold.

Seeing Rin's head bowed and her body trembling, Kaguya's face showed a puzzled expression, as if she didn't see anything wrong with what she had said and was wondering if the young Master was feeling unwell.

"Alright, don't be angry. Kaguya is from ancient times, you know. People in ancient times were more concerned with etiquette, so..."

Unable to bear seeing Rin's discomfort, Levi leaned down and whispered in her ear. Although Kaguya had never told anyone about her origins, her ancient attire was a fact. However, the reason of etiquette seemed odd even to Levi, and he trailed off halfway through.

"Even though we didn't catch that Heroic Spirit, we learned a lot of information, didn't we?"

Kaguya, hearing Levi's words, finally seemed to realize that her Master was angry. She wanted to say something, but Levi quickly stopped her. He didn't dare let her speak, fearing another shocking statement.

"I think that Heroic Spirit is the same one I discovered before. He's come at least twice, so he probably has some understanding of our relationship. It's just after school, so the possibility of me being at school is high. Kaguya is your Servant, and her appearance indicates that you will arrive soon. The Heroic Spirit didn't linger in the fight with Kaguya; he ran at the first opportunity. He must have considered that we would come to support her, to avoid being surrounded. Cautious, smart, and decisive. At least we know we're facing such an opponent, right?"

"Oh? Then the one who analyzed all this must be even more outstanding than that Heroic Spirit?"

"Of course..."

"Idiot!"

Rin shot a disdainful look at the man who was basking in his own self-satisfaction. His words were somewhat reasonable, and if Kaguya hadn't made her angry, she might have agreed. But agreement was one thing; knowing this information was almost useless for planning battle strategies. In every Holy Grail War, there was only one Berserker, and which of the other heroes in history was purely a muscle-bound brute? Even if books described them as such, it was mostly for various needs or artistic embellishments. A dim-witted strongman couldn't survive countless battles and achieve fame and glory. If that were the case, they might as well use a gorilla as a vanguard in battle.

"Hmm,"

A light laugh, and Kaguya covered her small mouth with her wide sleeve. She was a first-time participant in the Holy Grail War but understood how brutal the competition was, at least before she came. She had never imagined that two people who should be enemies could get along so well, even joking and bickering. She had seen many instances of family members turning on each other to achieve their goals, and Levi and Rin were only legally related.

How interesting. Kaguya felt that her decision to come here might not have been wrong. She put down her hand and looked at the dejected Rin and the frustrated Levi with a faint expression.

Levi, finally unable to tolerate Rin's sharp tongue, noticed Kaguya's gaze and quickly changed the subject, asking about the previous battle.

The process was actually very simple, summed up in a few sentences. As soon as Kaguya arrived, she was ambushed by an enemy hiding in the steel structures. Fortunately, she was prepared. Although she didn't immediately spot the enemy, she accurately judged the direction of the attack based on the aura. In a hurry, she used the branch-like object to block a fatal blow to her heart. However, as a Caster, engaging in close combat with a melee Heroic Spirit was too much of a stretch, resulting in a minor injury to her right hand. Her subsequent counterattack, affected by her injury and the distance, was a wild barrage of spells that missed the target and raised a cloud of dust, obscuring her vision.

In fact, that last part was the real reason Kaguya let the enemy escape. After hearing this, both Rin and Levi agreed. Especially seeing the barely concealed anger on the girl's face, Levi began to worry about the unknown Heroic Spirit. Angering Kaguya would have no good outcome, his sharp instincts told him.

The analysis of the enemy concluded: the class is Lancer, intelligence is high, wearing silver-white armor, male.

The Heroic Spirit's weapon can be hidden and summoned when needed. It's impossible for him to wander the streets in full armor. So, the hard-earned information was almost as good as nothing. After all the effort, the young genius mage announced the meeting adjourned, dejected.

The three walked along the path to the forest, with Rin unusually silent due to her lack of energy. Kaguya was not a talkative type, making the atmosphere somewhat oppressive. Levi was racking his brain for a topic when his phone rang.

"Hello?"