Title: The Assault
One minute passed, unbeknownst to Naoki and Arthur. The two in the house were unaware that they had become the prey of the hunter.
And when that one minute arrived——
*BANG!* *BANG!*
Without any warning, two bullets suddenly shattered the windows of the house!
Instinctively hugging Naoki and pressing him to the ground, Arthur glanced out the window: “An enemy attack? Is it Ar...
Title: A Two-on-One Battle of Justice is About to Begin
Should we meet with Kayneth?
Looking at the address written on the letter, Naoki fell silent for a moment, then turned to Arthur and asked, “Arthur, what do you think?”
“If you’re asking me, I suggest we go.”
“Why?”
“For your safety, Master. Although I’m confident I can protect you, no matter what kind of enemy I face, I can...
Title: The Impending Murder
While Naoki was discussing how to deal with Manaka, inside the Einzbern Castle—
*BOOM!*
Morgan threw the man in her hand to the ground like trash and smiled at Kiritsugu, who was sitting in the room: “Master, I brought you a gift. Would you like to see it? The Master of Berserker, Matou Kariya.”
The act of smoking paused for a moment, and Kiritsugu looked at Kariya, who was ...
Title: Going Alone
Not long after, the group gathered in the rest area dispersed.
Claudia returned to the student council office to handle matters related to the Phoenix Festa, while Ayato and Julis seemed to have decided to train together, likely feeling the pressure from recent events.
After ensuring that the academy’s media clubs were no longer lurking outside, Ark finally left the rest area and headed to anothe...
Title: The Aspiring Champions
Seidoukan Academy Multipurpose Arena – Rest Area
After the duel concluded, Ark was once again sent to rest in a designated room within the arena.
However, this time, he wasn’t alone.
“This time, you’ve truly done something extraordinary.”
Julis leaned against the wall, gazing at Ark, who was seated in a chair. Her expression was complex, and it was unclear wha...
Title: Be My Partner
“The battle is over. The winner is Ark.”
As the mechanical voice announcing the result echoed across the stage, none of the audience could immediately react.
“...Huh?”
Kirin stood frozen in place, her face filled with confusion, unable to process what had just happened.
“...I lost?”
“Lightning Blade... lost?”
“Impossible...”
The aud...
Title: What He Truly Masters
Indeed, when Ark took the stage, his performance left the entire audience in stunned silence.
“...Did you see that?”
“No... I couldn’t see anything.”
“The pace of their battle is too fast! I can’t keep up with my eyes.”
“I’m not surprised that Lightning Blade is this strong, but what’s going on with the Wandering Star Swordsman?”
“Hasn...
Title: Renzuru
*SWISH!*
As the sharp blade sliced through the air, the sound of shifting wind whistled through the arena. In an instant, the silvery-white tip of Senbazuru shot forward with lightning speed, aiming straight for Ark.
It was an incredibly precise attack, executed as Kirin closed the distance between them, moving at a speed that was almost unimaginable.
“Attacking head-on?”
Ark narr...
Title: A Simple Request from Hayasaka Ai
The morning sunlight filtered through the gaps in the curtains, casting thin golden streaks across the floor. The room was quiet, with only the sound of steady, gentle breathing breaking the silence.
Hayasaka rubbed her eyes lazily before turning over. Sleep still clouded her mind, but as she tried to sit up, a sharp pain shot through her lower body.
“Ugh...”
Inst...
Title: Request for Gathering and Attacking the Enemy’s Crystal
More than thirty Servants—considering that the strength of Shadow Servants would weaken, it’s actually equivalent to more than twenty Servants—even so, that’s terrifying in terms of combat power. At least one Servant would never be able to match it.
“Arthur, if you use your Noble Phantasm, can you do it?” Naoki asked.
Arthur thought for a mo...
Title: Man Attracted to Long Legs in Black Socks
A few minutes later, in front of Naoki’s house in Miyama-cho.
Since the Shinto building base had been discovered by Morgan, it might be dangerous to return, so Naoki asked Arthur to take him directly back to Miyama City. He hadn’t returned even once since the Holy Grail War began, so this place should still be undiscovered.
But—
Seeing Misaya following b...
Title: Sajyou Manaka: Someone Wants to Play with Me!
Upon hearing this name from Misaya, Naoki immediately trembled, and Arthur’s gaze sharpened: “Do you know where Manaka is?”
“Why, you’re chasing her, but you don’t even know where she is?” Misaya pointed to Mount Enzou, “Over there. Although the beast’s body was destroyed by you, its spirit remains intact. It has been floating in a space close to the Root ...
Title: Ark vs Toudou Kirin
At the same time, in another contestant’s waiting room, Kirin sat alone on a long bench.
Wearing her middle school division uniform, with a real sword sheathed at her waist, she quietly awaited her turn while staring at the virtual interface open in front of her.
Detailed information about her opponent was displayed on the interface. Every note about his performance, achievements, and ski...
Title: Rank One, I Come
The Multipurpose Arena—the grandest stage. At this moment, most of the audience had already taken their seats.
“Is this the third official ranked battle this year?”
“Yes, it’s been three months since the school year started. Honestly, the spotlight next month isn’t on our academy’s ranked battles, but on the Festa, right?”
“Speaking of which, the Festa is finally sta...
Title: Everything Will Be Different
Seidoukan Academy, Girls’ Dormitory.
Kirin entered an exceptionally spacious room.
“...I’m back.” She murmured, even though no one was inside. It was a habit she couldn’t break, as if saying those words could somehow dispel the loneliness gnawing at her.
At just thirteen years old, still clinging to childhood habits, Kirin bore an immense burden of pressure despi...
Title: I Will Bring You Down From Your Pedestal
Why challenge Kirin specifically?
This question was almost redundant.
“You’re ranked first.” Ark replied with a relaxed smile. “In the academy, who wouldn’t want to knock the top-ranked student off their pedestal and take their place?”
It wasn’t just about fame and status—it also came with tangible benefits.
In the short term, those wit...
Title: You Should Be More Confident
Half an hour later, the meal Julis had prepared was finished.
During the meal, the princess spent most of her time talking to Kirin. This was in stark contrast to her reputation as the Brilliant Flame Witch, who was notoriously difficult to approach. Ayato, who had seen her more dominant side, found himself amazed by her unusually friendly demeanor.
Ark observed the scene, also con...
Title: Have We Met Before?
“Another Demon Sword?” When Ayato mentioned this, everyone fell silent for a moment, especially Ark, whose face showed clear surprise.
“Do you mean one of the other Four Sacred Demon Swords?” Kirin asked, her tone filled with curiosity.
The Four Sacred Demon Swords is the collective term for four unique Orga Lux, including Ser-Veresta. Besides Ser-Veresta, there are three others tha...
Title: Another Demon Sword?
“Do you have something to say to me, Ayato?” Unable to bear Ayato’s overly obvious gaze, Ark finally asked him directly.
“Well... that’s about it.” Ayato hesitated but eventually decided to speak. “I heard you have an Orga Lux called Ser-Veresta. Is that true?”
When Ayato mentioned this, Ark knew exactly where the conversation was heading.
“Why?” Ark smiled fai...
Title: What’s Wrong With You?
Asterisk, shaped like a six-pointed star, is home to six academies, each located at one of the star’s points, including Seidoukan Academy.
From the academies, following the main road leads to the city district, which is divided into the outer residential zone and the central zone.
The outer residential zone has a circular light rail system connecting the suburbs with the port and res...
Title: A Group of Unreliable People
“Who-who said I was going on a date with him?!” Julis’s face turned red as she pointed at Ayato and shouted loudly. “I’m just repaying this guy for his help, that’s all. Don’t get the wrong idea!”
Hearing this, Ark raised an eyebrow. “Help?”
He turned to Ayato, gesturing for an explanation.
“Well, actually...” Ayato gave a wry smile and began to ex...
Title: An Unexpected Invitation
Seidoukan Academy, Underground Storage Facility.
The lighting remained dim, illuminated only by the faint green glow emanating from chunks of Manadyte. The shimmering light cast a soft hue across the room.
*CRACK!*
The sound of shattering echoed as pieces of Manadyte crumbled into dust. The Mana contained within flowed out, transforming into streams of green light that, under ...
Title: An Intriguing Little Girl
In the end, the incident of the sudden attack remained unresolved.
The identity of the attacker was still unknown, and the method they used wasn’t particularly unique. Even if Claudia called the disciplinary committee to investigate, it was unlikely they would find anything.
In Asterisk, such incidents weren’t uncommon. Competitors in the Festas often became targets of cunning riv...
Title: The Protagonist’s Actions
“Ark-senpai?”
Kirin stared blankly at Ark, who had suddenly appeared in front of her.
“Is that you?”
Julis also looked at Ark and spoke in surprise.
The surrounding spectators initially exchanged glances, but soon a commotion broke out.
“That’s the Lightning Sword and the Wandering Star Warrior!”
“They’re here too?”
...
Title: Wanting to Return to a Past Life
After lunch, on the way back to the base, Naoki walked forward silently, constantly pondering what had just happened in his mind.
Being asked about his wish—this was just an offhand remark from Iskandar, a casual question, but for Naoki, it was a question so important that he couldn’t calm down for a moment.
‘What is my wish?’
‘Why did I time travel?’
...
Title: The Resurrection of Reiroukan Misaya
Can the Dead Be Resurrected?
If Reiroukan Misaya were asked to answer, the answer would be no.
There are many ways to make a corpse move—necromancy, puppetry, or transformation into a Dead Apostle... However, if a dead person wants to be resurrected again, without being turned into a Dead Apostle or treated as an empty shell, then at least within the scope of Misaya’s k...
Title: Does the Desire in Your Heart Truly Come True?
Naoki didn’t expect Morgan’s arrival to be just a casual greeting for him and Arthur. For a Magus born solely to seek revenge on King Arthur, her reason for coming to meet the King of Knights couldn’t possibly be just a simple hello.
Morgan must have had a deeper purpose.
Facing Naoki’s question, Morgan didn’t answer directly. She simply stared at him wi...
Title: Matou Kariya is Very Brave
The Holy Grail War, Day Three.
Naoki woke up on the sofa.
“Good morning, Master.” Arthur, who appeared beside Naoki fully armed, greeted him.
“Good morning, Arthur. Did anything happen last night while I was asleep?”
“Berserker has been eliminated.”
“Oh... what?!”
Naoki, still a bit groggy, suddenly woke up and jumped off the sofa: ...
Title: The Return of Hatred
In a building in the new capital city of Fuyuki.
“Hmm...”
Lying on the sofa, Naoki covered his eyes and groaned in pain. The burning sensation made it feel as though his eyes were on fire, and tears streamed uncontrollably from them.
On the other side, seeing Naoki in this state, Arthur couldn’t help but sigh: “Master, you are truly careless. You really removed the seal in...
Title: Against Morgan
Naoki and Saber are heading to the Matou residence—this is something Morgan had anticipated.
Unlike other Masters, he is the only Master who is not a Magus. He cannot use a number of Mystic Codes and barriers to build a fortress like Kayneth, nor can he hide among the crowds through suggestive Magecraft like Waver Velvet. He also lacks the support of the Einzbern and Tohsaka families.
In this ...