Chapter 994

【Immediately, she extended an invitation to Emiya Shirou and Archer.】

【"Do you two want to join forces with me? I can offer better terms than your current companions."】

【Caster tempted them: "As for you, kid, I will give you a Servant stronger than Saber. And for you, Archer, you can form a contract with a mage stronger than your current Master."】

Mordred: "Ha! A Servant stronger than my King? You really dare to say that!"

Gawain: "Although the King has been dragged down by this brat, she is not someone a witch like you can lightly insult!"

Lancelot: "The master is insulted, the subject dies; this can never be forgiven!"

Caster: "... You're all sick."

Although she had now become a fan of the King herself, the reactions of these veteran fans still left her somewhat bewildered.

She hadn't even said anything; was such a huge reaction really necessary?

She didn't know that the word "witch" made the Knights of the Round Table involuntarily think of the King's witch sister—a woman who had contributed much to overthrowing the Round Table, yet always ended up losing her own side in the process.

【The terms were very tempting, but unfortunately, she chose the wrong targets.】

【Emiya Shirou refused without a moment's hesitation.】

【Not to mention that he would not betray his promise to the King, even if he had to choose, he would not choose to cooperate with a witch who harmed others.】

【Archer, on the other hand, did not directly refuse, and even put on an appearance of seriously considering the other party's terms.】

【This move by Archer left Emiya Shirou looking panicked.】

【Tohsaka Rin couldn't possibly have had her Servant inexplicably disappear after just taking a nap, right!】

Tohsaka Rin: "..."

Although this guy Emiya Shirou has some ability, his autonomy is far too strong.

I always feel that it wouldn't be surprising if I were sold out by him one day.

Fortunately, I didn't participate in the Fifth Holy Grail War this time; if I had summoned this jerk again, I really could have been angered to death by him.

【But fortunately, Archer knew when to stop; he didn't continue playing around and voiced his refusal to Caster.】

【The reason for the refusal was also very simple: you can't even beat me, so why should I cooperate with you?】

【This direct reason would not make Caster feel offended, which could be considered leaving himself a way out, without completely burning bridges with the other party.】

【Although neither of them agreed to cooperate with her, Caster had obtained the conclusion she wanted and did not get angry.】

【She actually felt a bit of appreciation for Archer.】

【This man intends to use her to eliminate the other Masters and then deal with her in the end, right? He's a cunning fellow indeed.】

【However, wasn't that her own intention as well?】

【Both sides wanted to treat the other as a pawn with utility value; it just depends on who is more skilled in the end.】

Blonde Rin: "These two aren't falling for each other, are they?"

Nameless: "How could that be? They are both just harboring their own secret agendas."

Zabiko: "It's not very good to say that about yourself (^_^|||)."

Nameless: "He is him, and I am me; do not lump us together."

【The negotiation ended, and Caster no longer had the interest to stay, disappearing from here by turning into spirit form.】

【And watching Caster leave, Emiya Shirou was somewhat annoyed.】

【Archer's remarks about not caring about other people's lives and Caster's casual actions of harming others were things this hot-blooded youth could not accept.】

【Losing his reason once again, the kid wanted to charge directly into the interior of Ryudou Temple.】

【This is Caster's magic workshop; although she appeared to have left, she must still be inside Ryudou Temple.】

【An angry Emiya Shirou now only wanted to chase after her and finish her off.】

Tohsaka Rin: "Why is his brain short-circuiting again?"

Tiger of Fuyuki: "Shirou, it seems your spiritual cultivation is still not enough!"

Househusband: "Big Sister Taiga, please stop lumping us together!"

【"Are you an idiot? If you chase after her now, you'll definitely die."】

【Archer raised an eyebrow and voiced his opposition.】

【This idiot, having just escaped a disaster, actually wants to go and throw his life away again!】

【These words immediately made Emiya Shirou turn his anger toward him, even though the other party had just saved him.】

【"Archer, why did you let Caster go?"】