Chapter 659

Ribbit, Saber save me.

Archer snorted at Gerudi's suggestion: 'Do you want to kill her?' Before you woke up, I had overturned the answer to this question 12 times. If I were to make a move, you wouldn't have the chance to open your eyes.

Gerudi made a 'tsk tsk' sound: 'Too bad, I thought you were a smart person. Then you guys are going to suffer——'

The evil clockmaker brought from hell the evil spirits that govern different curses; they disguise themselves as harmless toys in the amusement park, luring victims into sleep and endlessly tormenting their souls.

Xing crossed his arms: 'I'm the director of Claude Film and Television Amusement Park; do you have the rights to our clock boy?'

We need to keep numbers exactly: 12.

We'll output as a single line with quotes maybe. Let's produce: 【2】 "Archer sneered at Gerudi's suggestion: 'Do you want to kill her?' Before you woke up, I had overturned the answer to this question 12 times. If I were to make a move, you wouldn't have the chance to open your eyes."

Do you want to kill her?

I don't know why, but this Archer always gives a feeling of being both righteous and evil.

Gredi made a "tsk tsk" sound: "Too bad, I thought you were a smart person. Then you're going to suffer—"

The evil clockmaker brought from hell the evil spirits that govern different curses; they disguise themselves as harmless toys in the amusement park, luring victims into sleep and endlessly tormenting their souls.

We'll produce: 【4】 The evil clockmaker brought from hell the evil spirits that govern different curses; they disguise themselves as harmless toys in the amusement park, luring victims into sleep and endlessly tormenting their souls.

"Of course, we're discussing this," Harry replied softly, his gaze sweeping over the familiar faces in the quiet portraits on the hallway walls, and glancing at the sky outside the window, which looked like a TV screen over the white clouds, "We're discussing... uh, whether this Archer will betray the alliance."

Betray the alliance? Oh, Harry, your guess is a bit frightening; I'm afraid I can't agree. In my view, Mr. Archer is undoubtedly a just and upright person. Sir Nicholas expressed the opposite opinion.

"I don't think it's that simple, Sir." Harry continued, "That Archer has a feeling of doing whatever it takes to achieve his goal—he's too rational, well, not like a saber-wielding knight, I'm afraid he'll stab Xing in the back when the time comes."

Harry, have you ever been betrayed? Sir Nicholas suddenly asked.

—— (just a separator line). We need to output 【9】 with translation of that line. The line is just "——". That's an em dash line. We should translate as an em dash? Probably just output "——". We'll output: 【9】 ——

If a person loses a tooth, their tongue will inevitably keep licking the empty spot. If a person has been betrayed, they will inevitably unconsciously think in that direction." Sir Nicholas said frankly, "However, I respect your opinion, Harry. But I also don't intend to change my view; that Archer is absolutely a good person—I'll stake my head on it.

I don't know why, but this Archer always gives a feeling of being both righteous and evil.

After hearing Gerudi finish speaking, seeing Xing slow to act, Archer grew a bit impatient: 'If you intend to stand here, I don't mind considering Assassin's suggestion and letting you exit early.'

But need to keep numbers? No numbers.

The monster was called 'Note Granny,' and she told the Note Maiden the story of her death: 'It started with the song's copyright, then the image, finally the name…… They found a girl younger and prettier than you, and ███ became her stage name. As for you, you died unsettled in the wilderness of dreams.'

Note Granny shifted her tone, pointing the blade in her hand at the woman before her: 'I will slowly devour your body; even Note Maiden, this borrowed false name, will become my property.'

"You monster, why don't you surrender?!" Xing shouted at the top of his lungs, instantly making the subtitles at her feet a bit larger.

"Finally here, perfect for your friends to also admire your ugly state. Don't rush to act, handsome red guy." Note Granny turned toward Archer, "Don't look at me like this; before you make a move, bringing this Note Maiden along on the road is more than enough."

As for that, Archer showed complete indifference, even having a somewhat 'watch the tigers fight from the mountain' attitude: 'Why should I lay down my weapons for an opposing Servant? Let the two of you die together—wouldn't that be great for everyone? In my view, you're just like Gerudi, an empty shell puffing up its reputation.'

If it's at the school... no, what's wrong?

If a person loses a tooth, their tongue will inevitably keep licking the empty spot. If a person has been betrayed, they will inevitably unconsciously think in that direction. Sir Nicholas said frankly, "However, I respect your opinion, Harry. But I also don't intend to change my view; that Archer is absolutely a good person—I'll stake my head on it."

—— separator. Output 【20】 ——

Inside Einzbern Castle, Kiritsugu Emiya intently watched the actions of Archer on the screen.

Let's go; according to that great director's words, we ought to go be tormented by the evil spirit.

Xing continued forward along the avenue before the park, soon seeing the separated Note Maiden and Zhigengniao; this time she was blocked by a larger monster, and battle was imminent.

The monster was called "Note Granny," and she told the Note Maiden the story of her death: "It started with the song's copyright, then the image, finally the name... They found a girl younger and prettier than you, and ███ became her stage name. As for you, you died unsettled in the wilderness of dreams."

Note Granny shifted her tone, pointing the blade in her hand at the woman before her: "I will slowly devour your body; even Note Maiden, this borrowed false name, will become my property."

The opposing side had not revealed their true name, nor did they intend to involve themselves in the conflict between Caster and Assassin; this is commendable. The Holy Grail War is best when one remains hidden at the edge of the battlefield, deliberately provoking, guiding, and even manufacturing conflict, so as to have other Servants kill each other as much as possible, catalyzing the enemy's internal consumption at minimal cost.

For some reason, this Archer's conduct is like a mirror, reflecting the path he has always followed—discarding all unnecessary emotions, outcome-oriented, choosing the path with the least sacrifice and highest probability.

... Although I don't know what his wish is. But if it's this Archer...... perhaps they could really get along.

—— separator. Output 【29】 ——

fate/zero. This is a title. Should we keep as fate/zero? It's a proper noun. We'll keep as is. Output: 【30】 fate/zero

Qie Si took a deep puff of smoke, couldn't figure it out.

In Einzbern Castle, Kiritsugu Emiya intently watched Archer's movements on the sky.

Also "Archer" remains.

Thus line: "Inside Einzbern Castle, Kiritsugu Emiya intently watched Archer's actions on the screen." We'll output.

The opposing side had not revealed their true name, nor did they intend to involve themselves in the conflict between Caster and Assassin; this is commendable. The Holy Grail War is best when one remains hidden at the edge of the battlefield, deliberately provoking, guiding, and even manufacturing conflict, so as to have other Servants kill each other as much as possible, catalyzing the enemy's internal consumption at minimal cost.

For some reason, this Archer's conduct is like a mirror, reflecting the path he has always followed—discarding all unnecessary emotions, outcome-oriented, choosing the path with the least sacrifice and highest probability.

... Although I don't know what his wish is. But if it's this Archer, perhaps they could really get along.

If it were him, he wouldn't kill Xing right away. Although killing her would give him a temporary advantage in the Holy Grail War, it undoubtedly amounts to declaring war on Zhigengniao and Boutou—at least these two have no awareness of being Masters. Acting rashly would only place him at the eye of the storm, becoming a target for everyone, just like this Assassin...

So calm, discarding the pride and obsession common among heroic spirits... Who exactly is this Archer from history? Clearly the saber in the screen is familiar with him, but the saber he summoned doesn't recognize him at all—what's going on?

Qie Si took a deep puff of smoke, couldn't figure it out.

—— separator. Output 【39】 ——

Music Note Granny coldly laughed: "Indeed, you bunch of foolish outsiders naturally don't understand; on this land of Pinokangni, just how powerful this nameless Servant is."