-812- The two nations that controls the continent

With the withdrawal of the Dragon Tooth Warriors' legion, the entire battlefield is now left with the army of ancient warriors. Despite the most threatening Berserker also retreating, Rozen and Mash's situation hasn't improved much.

"Quite impressive, actually defeating that great hero head-on. Truly splendid," praises the golden Lancer, wielding a purple spear with a cheerful expression.

"Indeed, I must say it was a splendid battle. Although it was a two-on-one situation, one side was unexpectedly a human, and the other one didn't seem like a pure Servant. To achieve such results, we have to admire and acknowledge their abilities."

The black-clad Lancer, though speaking with a low and solemn tone, exuded a noble demeanor, giving a clear impression that this was an exceptionally distinguished knight.

However, faced with these two Servants, Mash couldn't help but raise her guard to the highest level.

"No need for that. Are you here to greet us?" Rozen looked at the two Servants, scanning the surroundings casually as if nothing happened.

"It doesn't seem like it," he added.

Understandably, just after the battle with the Dragon Tooth Warriors, the ancient warriors were now gathering around them, forming a circle. They tightly gripped their weapons, directing their hostility and killing intent towards Rozen and Mash.

Evidently, these ancient warriors considered Rozen and Mash as enemies. Without the presence of the two Lancers, they might have already attacked. The hostility and killing intent in their eyes conveyed that feeling to both Rozen and Mash.

In this tense moment, Chaldea's personnel can only watch in silence, breath held, awaiting the outcome.

Mash prepares to defend against attacks from all directions, while Rozen appears unruffled, earning the admiration of the Lancers.

"Truely courageous. It's hard to believe you're a human," remarks the golden Lancer, acknowledging Rozen's leadership position.

And in the case of the other side, it's likely that the golden Lancer holds the highest position. Otherwise, the dark Lancer wouldn't address him as his lord, let alone stand respectfully aside during his speech.

In this situation...

"If I didn't hear wrong, the brave young lady who faced the great hero head-on and displayed equal strength referred to you as her 'Master,' right?" The golden Lancer, displaying keen insight and intelligence beneath his cheerful and magnificent exterior, speaks up.

"As far as I know, there are no Masters among the summoned Servants in this world. The indigenous inhabitants of this vast land also lack individuals worthy of being Masters. Now, you appear here with an unknown Servant, making people curious about your origins, young man," continues the golden Lancer.

"Could it be..." The golden Lancer sharpens his gaze on Rozen and asks, "Are you the Master from Chaldea?"

This revelation startles not only Rozen but also Mash and the Chaldea personnel.

"Huh?" Rozen furrows his brow and asks slowly, "You know me?"

In response, the golden Lancer laughs—joyful and pleasant.

"I've certainly heard about you—the savior of human history, the hope of the stargazers, the child of miracles who has traversed four different eras. Now, you've finally arrived in this fifth era. Truly remarkable," praises the golden Lancer, giving Rozen such a high appraisal.

Considering Rozen's actions so far, this praise seems fitting.

"Human Master, would you be willing to return with me and meet the king whom we currently serve?" The golden Lancer extends an invitation to Rozen.

However, this invitation leaves Rozen momentarily stunned.

"Your king?"

Indeed, it's a thought-provoking statement.

Finally, the dark Lancer speaks up.

"You've just arrived in this era, probably unaware of what's happening on this continent, right?" The dark Lancer calmly explains to Rozen.

"In that case, let me explain on behalf of my lord and shed light on the current situation for you," adds the dark Lancer.

The golden Lancer doesn't oppose this move; instead, he watches with a smiling expression as the dark Lancer takes charge.

"Now, this continent is being dominated by two nations," declares the dark Lancer, delivering this piece of information with an icy tone.

"One side is governed by the kings and queens we currently serve in the Nation of the North."

"The other side is ruled by an unknown number of Servants in the Nation of the South."

"As you can see, the Northern Nation is a country dominated by warriors, each born from the queen, possessing prowess beyond ordinary humans."

"The Southern Nation is filled with Dragon Tooth Warriors. We don't know the current ruler, but we do know they have the ability to spawn endless legions and boast a great hero who remains active on the front lines."

The dark Lancer provides this explanation with a strong and powerful voice.

"Both nations have been in constant war since the past, unable to determine a victor due to their endless armies. Following the orders of our kings and queens, we are here to expel the foreign forces, but the presence of that great hero has thwarted our efforts."

In other words, the two nations dominating this continent are currently in a stalemate, unable to overcome each other.

However...

"What about the indigenous people of this continent?" Rozen sharply raises this question.

"Since the Northern Nation is a country of ancient warriors, and the Southern Nation is ruled by several Servants, both of your nations are invaders occupying this continent, not its native inhabitants, right?" Rozen's words sound both harsh and unpleasant.

However, it's an important question that cannot be ignored.

"The kings and queens you mention, they are also Servants, right?" Rozen seeks confirmation.

And the confirmation comes.

"Yes," the golden Lancer replies with the same cheerful tone. "The kings currently ruling the two nations dominating this continent are indeed Servants."

As for the native inhabitants?

"They've long disappeared," declares the dark Lancer with a ruthless statement.

"Now, on this continent, only Servants and the legions created by Servants remain. Humanity has long been extinct."

Such words make the temperature of the entire world seem to drop to freezing, becoming incredibly cold.

"Extinct...?" Mash widens her eyes.

"Extinct...!?" The people in Chaldea are left speechless.

"...!" Even Rozen's heart tightens, sinking.

A disastrous situation unfolds right before them.