"Ah? Is that so? Saber really has a better appetite." Listening to Alexander's words, Irisviel in front of her looked at Artoria who had just finished eating a piece of sushi and showed a gentle smile. With her beautiful smile, she picked up another sushi.
"It tastes good, but the quantity is too small."
Artoria nodded silently, then glanced at the backs of Alexander and Rin's hands, where the bright red command spells revealed their identities.
"Master!"
But...
"What do you mean by Fate/Zero, Fate/stay night, and parallel worlds just now? Has the magician's understanding expanded to studying the second magic?" Irisviel asked suspiciously. With the Holy Grail War conducted in secret, she wasn't worried about being attacked in broad daylight, considering the number of people around.
"The topics we discussed are rather complex," Alexander replied, shaking his head, then gesturing for Rin to sit opposite Irisviel and Artoria. The table for four was not crowded.
Alexander began to taste the Japanese food in front of him unceremoniously. Since it was a treat and the Einzbern family was wealthy, he didn't hesitate to enjoy the meal.
Meanwhile, Rin kept her eyes on Irisviel and Artoria. Having watched Fate/stay night, Rin harbored no hostility towards Artoria, but Artoria seemed to be paying attention to both her and Alexander. She had never watched the anime, so she naturally regarded all Masters in Fuyuki City as enemies.
Although Artoria didn't voice it, she was prepared to draw her sword at any time.
But she wondered how these two Masters had come together.
"What is your relationship?" Artoria couldn't help but ask.
"We? Friends," Alexander replied, glancing at Rin. Rin, however, couldn't hide her displeasure at being labeled just a friend.
Annoying, why was she getting angry? She turned her head, unsure of her own thoughts.
Artoria didn't press for more answers. In the last Holy Grail War, Artoria had also participated (see Fate/hollow ataraxia). She had been summoned by the twin stars of the Edelfelt family, who used their family's taboo magic to summon both Artoria and Dark Artoria, two sides of the same person. Artoria knew alliances were possible in the Holy Grail War, but the woman in front of her resembled her summoned sister from back then.
Artoria didn't know that the two sisters who summoned her back then, one returned to the family and became Luvia's grandmother, and the other married the head of the Tosaka family and became Rin's grandmother, so it's normal to see Rin familiar.
"Okay, let me introduce myself, Rin Tosaka." Rin didn't even think about attacking, she introduced herself to Artoria in front of her.
"I'm Irisviel von Einzbern. Hello~" On the other hand, Irisviel also introduced herself. But Irisviel is confused at the moment hearing Rin's name.
She has already investigated the Tosaka family. Tosaka Tokiomi is obviously the one who participated in the Holy Grail War this year! Moreover, there is no such thing as Tosaka Rin in the Tosaka family, and it should not be said that there is no such person, but that Tosaka Rin seems to be a little girl. So at this moment, Irisviel was completely confused.
While Irisviel was confused, Alexander looked at Artoria in front of him, already contemplating how to bring Artoria to his world. He, like many Fate series fans, admires Artoria, but he knows convincing her who wants to save Great Britain won't be easy. Even if he tells her that her country is a fake caricature, he knows Artoria will never give up.
"Forget it, if she comes, it will be fate, and if she doesn't, it's also fate. No need to worry about this," Alexander thought to himself, then began to taste the food. Seeing Artoria stop eating, he couldn't help but ask why.
Artoria, known for her appetite, had suddenly lost interest in food, which puzzled Alexander.
However, hearing Alexander refer to her as Artoria, she was taken aback. "You...what did you call me?" Artoria was confused, her thoughts momentarily lost in memories of her Knights of the Round Table. But she couldn't recall anyone like Alexander among them.
"You know me?"
"I know you, King Arthur, Arturia Pendragon, class Saber, blood type O, height 154 cm, attributes Muscle Strength B, Durability A, Dexterity A, Magic A, Luck D, Noble Phantasm the Sword of Promised Victory, master Emiya Kiritsugu. I also know your favourite food, and even your measurements," Alexander said, glancing at her chest.
Hearing Alexander's detailed explanation Artoria and Irisviel exchanged surprised looks. How could he know so much about her?
"How is this possible? How do you know me so well!?" Artoria was baffled. Knowing her real name could be explained by her participation in the Holy Grail War, but knowing her blood type and measurements went beyond mere observation!
"Who are you exactly?" Irisviel demanded, shocked that Alexander even knew about Saber's master, Emiya Kiritsugu. "If you want answers, bring Emiya Kiritsugu here," Alexander replied cryptically.