Unexpected Fate

Kariya Matou was in pure agony as the Crest Worms ran rampant throughout his body, but he was smiling. He was certain, no! He knew his father was dead, and Sakura was free because the earthquake felt like it had come in the direction of the Matou Manor. Despite his pain, Berserker's Master felt relieved at knowing and then recalled what Caster's Master said to him about Tokiomi Tohsaka.

Kariya leaned against the alley wall to support himself as he brought up his Command Seals. Despite his increasing agony and bleeding from his every orifice, the dying man ordered his Servant.

" By the power of the Command Seal, I order you, Lancelot, to kill TOKIOMI TOHSAKA!"

Calling out Berserker's true name, the mad Servant roared out and charged toward the Tohsaka Manor, but Kariya did not stop at one Command Seal.

" KILL HIM!"

The second Command Seal was used and left a red blur on Berserker's Master's hand, and he used his last Command Seal with fervor and madness.

" KILL TOKIOMI AND LET NOTHING STAND IN YOUR WAY!"

Using his final Command Seal, Kariya fell down as the Crest Worms ate him alive, but he was at peace and offered one last prayer.

" Grow up and be happy... Saku... Ra..."

And a third Master died in the fourth Holy Grail War but had his wish granted nonetheless.

***

Gilgamesh smirked as he put away his enchanted spyglass and informed Tokiomi.

" I will be going to see the last mongrel to appear before me in this War, Tokiomi."

" As you wish, your Majesty."

The Tohsaka Head did nothing to stop Archer but hoped that the Servant would deal with the last variable as he could tell the earthquake came from the direction of the Matou family, and he assumed Berserker was dealt with or at least weakened along with Caster. Tokiomi was frustrated at how this whole War turned out, starting with the unexpected death of Kotomine Kirei, especially now since the war only had four Servants left in total within a few days. Unfortunately, the mist stopped him from contacting Father Risei about what sort of plans to make next, and he wasn't going to step outside his home no matter what, with the mist covering the whole city.

Gilgamesh called out his personal airship from his Gate of Babelyon and flew toward the Bounded Field surrounding the newly formed crater. He was met with an unexpected surprise that amused him to no end, a Divine Spirit in the form of a Servant. While Archer did not recognize the Divine Spirit despite being familiar with most of them at the end of the Age of Gods, he smirked at her as he announced his presence.

" To think that even a Divine Spirit could be summoned in this Holy Grail War."

Scáthach-Skaði turned to face Gilgamesh and already knew his identity from both her own memories and Silva's information. Caster was not concerned by his presence as she already had a counter developed for the King of Hero's troublesome Noble Phantasm due to plenty of advanced preparation. Archer treated the Divine Spirit with minimum respect.

" I am Gilgamesh, the one true king of this world, and I would like to be informed of who you are since you are within my domain."

Skadi decided to return the greeting as she lowered the Bounded Field.

" I am Scáthach-Skaði, the Great Scáthach, Queen of Snow and Ice."

Gilgamesh narrowed his eyes as he did not associate her name with any Divine Spirit he knew of, as he could tell she was speaking the truth. He disregarded his unfamiliarity with her and asked in a roundabout way.

" The one who summoned you must be worthy of note to be able to summon a Divine Spirit in the Age of Man."

" True, he is more than worthy of having me by his side."

Archer was genuinely surprised at Caster's phrasing, as the implications have his undivided interest.

" Oh? And where is this worthy one to have a goddess by his side?"

Silva had left already when he learned Gilgamesh was approaching from his connection with Skadi; he did not want Sakura caught in the crossfire, and it was an opportunity to use Soul Archive on Tokiomi as the Mage undoubtedly had his attention on Caster's mist. Skadi answered neutrally.

" He had to drop off his prize at his residence."

After saying just that, a black portal appeared, which drew Archer's attention as the snow leopard man came through. Silva had not only dropped Sakura off at his home but got a chance to use Soul Archive on the Tohsaka Head without alerting him. He now felt more confident in purifying the Holy Grail of Angra Mainyu's influence on the Grail. Gilgamesh saw him and erupted with laughter as he saw his essence.

Archer's laugh was not mocking the snow leopard man but the Gods of the previous age. Before him was a budding Divine Spirit in the Age of Man that gained a Divine Core through his own efforts without relying on generations of faith or mythical might that brought awe out of simple mortals. He clearly had no relation to any of the Divine Spirits of the previous Age, as his Divine Core was raw and unrefined with no hint of Divine parentage within his still mortal body.

" Truly, what a momentous occasion! A new Divine Spirit born within the Age of Man after the death of all the previous Gods and has no relation to them either!"

Gilgamesh smiled as he wished he could show all those arrogant Gods and Goddesses that they were nothing special as a mortal could reach their level through his efforts alone. Seeing the Command Seals on the budding Divine Spirit, he asked with rapt curiosity.

" Tell me, young one, what is your desire for the Grail?"

" To return to my homeland that can not be reached by ordinary means."

Silva answered honestly, and Gilgamesh's curiosity grew.

" Oh? And where is your homeland, young one?"

" Another world that resides in another plane of reality different from this one."

Archer felt disappointed that the budding Divine Spirit was not from his world but was still glad to know it was possible for an ordinary mortal to ascend to godhood through his own efforts. Gilgamesh smirked as he declared.

" If you want my treasure, then you must claim it by proving yourself worthy."

" I intend to do just that, King Gilgamesh."

Silva readied his weapon as he was ready to face the Servant before him, and Gilgamesh was somewhat pleased with what he was seeing as he said.

" I hope you can entertain-."

Archer stopped mid-sentence as he turned in the direction of the Tohsaka manor and cursed.

" You worthless mongrel, Tokiomi!"

The Tohsaka Head had just died, and that infuriated Archer to no end as he found a worthy prospect to face and yet had no more magical energy to fuel him than what he already had on hand. Thankfully he had Independent Action at the highest level that allowed him to remain for a time, but he was still displeased that he could not further enjoy the conflict ahead of him. Unfortunately, Berserker ended the Mage in a single swift strike before he had time to react, as Tokiomi was at the front gate of his Manor to examine the mist more closely.

Things then got worse for Gilgamesh as a new Bounded Field surrounded him, and he felt his connection with the Gate of Babylon disappear. Skadi was not simply keeping silent for no reason, as she was setting things up, and she haughtily lorded over Archer.

" You are simply far too arrogant for your own good, Gilgamesh of Uruk, and now your downfall is certain."

Gilgamesh found himself pierced by dozens of ice spears, but he was not completely angry at how things turned out, as cunning and wit were also strengths he recognized. While he felt displeased at how he was defeated, he acknowledged his loss as he was outplayed.

" Very well, I shall retreat for now."

The fourth Servant of the Holy Grail War has been defeated, and there are only three left.