Volume 4 - Chapter 44(Reassured)

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Author Note:

[ ] = When Twilight is speaking.

{ } = When talking through Telepathy.

' ' = When thinking in your mind.

<< >> = When talking with your Pokémon or Tamed Beast.

--- --- = When describing a certain period of time.

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SILENCE!

TOTAL SILENCE!

Except for Primis and Beatrice, everyone else became dumbfounded again witnessing how Berserker was thrown away again. They even started to rub their eyes and pinch their face to confirm whether they were dreaming or not.

Primis: Didn't I say that's enough for today?

Primis words snapped everyone out of their thoughts. They turned their head at his shadow again but could no longer see that eerie blue eye.

By now a serious and wary look had appeared on Illya face while she was looking at Primis. She had already thought that with Berserker her win in this War was guaranteed. But now things had taken different turns. She looked at Primis attentively and asked.

Illya: Which Heroic Spirit are you?

Primis: I am not Heroic Spirit. I am Human.

Illya: That's impossible! No Human can kick Berserker away like you did.

Shirou and Rin at the side also nodded their heads clearly agreeing with Illya.

Primis: There are many things in the world that you don't know. Just because you don't know doesn't mean they don't exist.

Illya: .........

Hearing this, Illya became silent. She can't deny Primis' words on that.

BOOOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Berserker: ROAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Berserker released its power, and all the debris he was under got blown away. Next, he let out a terrifying roar before charging towards their location again.

Primis just shook his head at this and spoke.

Primis: Send him back.

???: With pleasure.

A new voice was heard. This attracted all of their attention. Though once they turned towards the source of the voice, they lost their breath for a second.

They saw a lone girl with inhuman beauty standing at most ten meters behind Primis. She had a faint smile on her face and her eyes were as deep blue as the sea. She was only wearing a sole piece of clothing.

The girl's attention was completely on Primis. It was as if others were not worth her time. Beatrice frowned looking at her. Even though she knew that that girl was on their side, her guard against her was still all time high.

BANG!!!!!!!!!

Berserker who was still some distance decided to take a leap and reached there.

Berserker: ROAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He roared and charged at the girl completely ignoring everyone else.

'Primis: Hmm. As expected, with his instincts he can tell Pandora is dangerous.'

[That's why, he decided to take a jump and reach here as fast as possible.]

SWOOSH!!!

Berserker reached Pandora in an instant and swung his Axe at her with his full strength. Anyone can tell that he wanted to kill her as soon as possible.

Even when Berserker appeared in front of her with bloodlust and killing intent, Pandor smile didn't waver a bit.

And then...

SWISH!!

BANG!!!

SPLURT!!!!

The Axe hit Pandora and she was burst into blood mist. One can tell how much strength Berserker put in that attack.

Rin and Shirou paled while Saber moved and stood in front of Berserker again. As if trying to protect Primis. After all, no matter stronger Primis was, as his Servant, it was her duty to protect her Master.

THUD!!!

THUD!!!

Confirming Pandora's death, Berserker turned his attention to Primis and Saber again. Celebi also flew over at Saber side. It was also ready to face Berserker with Saber. Saber glanced at Celebi before nodding her head and looking at Berserker.

At this time, Illya who was looking from the side took a sigh and also decided to end for today. Though just when she was about to call Berserker back...

Pandora: My Lord already said that you should leave.

Berserker heard Pandora's voice over his head. Before he even had the chance to react, a hand touched his head and then...

THUCH!!!!!

He got buried in the ground with only his head remaining outside.

Except Primis everyone opened their eyes wide in shock. None of them could process what just transpired in front of their eyes for a time being. Even Beatrice was shocked.

Pandora was looking down on the buried Berserker with the same faint smile on her face. Seeing her expression, Berserker fury was increasing more and more.

Pandora: And since My Lord ordered me to do so, I will take it upon myself.

Berserker: GRRR!!!!!!!!!!!

Pandora: I believe Berserker shouldn't be with us any longer. He will be on stand-by at his Master's home, waiting for her order.

Berserker: ROA----

Berserker didn't even have the time to complete his roar as he disappeared and the ground on which he was buried returned to normal. It was as if no one was buried there in the first place.

Illya: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rin: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shirou: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beatrice: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Saber: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Archer: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Celebi: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Horror had appeared on all of their faces. Next, Pandora looked at Primis and spoke.

Pandora: Just as you commanded, I sent that mindless brute far away from us.

Primis: Um.

Illya: YOU!!! WHERE IS BERSERKER!!!!

Illya shouted at Pandora after returning to herself. Too bad, Pandora ignored her as always and continued speaking with him.

Pandora: Now that Berserker is gone, the results of his actions are gone.

Primis: Yeah, I see that.

Saying that, Primis looked around. This attracted others attention too. Hence, they turned to where Primis was looking. And then...…

Shirou: I-Impossible...

This was exactly what everyone's thought was at that moment. All the ground, places, trees and so on that got destroyed during Saber and Berserker fight had returned to what it was before. Like there was never a fight here.

Saber looked at herself and was also speechless. It's true that Celebi had healed her wound but the parts of armor that got destroyed while fighting Berserker didn't get repaired. But now, they were still intact like they never got destroyed at all.

Illya: Hey!!

Primis: Calm down, Illya.

Illya: How could I----

Primis: I said calm down.

Said Primis again while looking at her this time. Illya flinched at Primis' gaze. Once she became quiet Primis continued.

Primis: Just she said, Berserker is at your Home right now. As his master, you can communicate with him, don't you?

Illya: ......…

Instead of replying, Illya did as told. A minute later, she gave a sigh of relief confirming Berserker's whereas about as well as that it was fine. Still, with this her vigilance against Primis reached a new height.

Illya: Who are you?

Primis: I am Rigla. I am the Seventh Master. Master of Saber.

Illya: You are the Seventh Master!

Illya exclaimed hearing that and looked at Shirou in the distance.

Primis: He is not the Seventh. He is still an outsider in this Holy Grail War.

Illya: .........…

Illya became silent hearing this. She really wanted Shirou to be the seventh so that she could make him pay for what Kiritsugu did to her and her mother.

Returning his attention to Pandora, Primis spoke.

Primis: You know the second reason I call you here.

Pandora: Of Course.

As everyone were looking at Pandora waiting for her next action...…

Pandora: I will take care of it.

Shirou: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Suddenly, Shirou heard Pandora's voice from his right. When he turned there, he saw Pandora standing just a single step away from him. She had the same slight smile on her face, but Shirou paled looking at her.

THUD!!!

All of sudden, Shirou legs gave in, and he went on his knees. When he was about to gather his strength or was thinking of using Mage craft, Pandora brought her mouth near his ears and said something.

Shirou: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shirou eyes opened wide as everything that happened tonight kept on repeating in his mind before his brain turned blank. Next, he lost consciousness and fell on the ground.

THUD!!

Rin: Emiya!

Rin hurriedly approached Emiya and picked him up. First, she confirmed whether Emiya was still alive or not. Once she confirmed it, she gave a sigh of relief. Next, she turned and glared at Pandora.

Rin: What did you do to him?

Nevertheless, Pandora turned the deaf ear to her words and looked at Primis.

Pandora: Done.

Primis: Um. You can leave now.

Pandora: Ok. Though I am looking forward to your call again. It feels great knowing I can be of use to you.

Primis: I see.

Pandora: Others are also waiting for your orders. They also want to prove that they can be of help.

Primis: I will when the situation demands.

Nodded Pandora before disappearing. Once she disappeared, Saber lowered her sword and Beatrice also lowered her guard slightly. One can tell how tense the atmosphere was with Pandora around.

Rin: Just what she did to Emiya!!

Rin walked in front of Primis and asked with a serious tone. Still, she knew more than anyone not to be reckless. Like grabbing his collar, threatening him with her Mage craft or ordering Archer to attack. She was doing it for two reasons. First, because she was worried Emiya. Second, to hide her fear.

Yes, after what happened today, she was very fearful of Primis. Not only did his little sister had the strength to take on three Servants, but he also had Saber, a green 'creature' who had healing ability, a ghostly blue-eyed 'thing' hiding in his shadow, a 'girl' who can send Berserker away and he himself who can kick Berserker away like a football.

Hence, fighting against Primis was a suicide. As a result, she had already given up on winning this Holy Grail War.

Primis: Didn't I say I will take it upon myself to solve Shirou's situation? So, following my orders, she erased all his memories regarding Servants and War which he saw and heard today.

Rin: Huh?...........That's all?

Primis: That's all.

Rin: I see............then its ok......Thank you.

Rin took a step back and lowered her head in embarrassment. Seeing that she was sincere, Saber and Beatrice nodded their head.

Saber already had full trust, no, a blind trust that Primis won't hurt Emiya because if he wanted to then no one could stop him. Archer, who was looking at all of this from a distance, also had the same thought. As for Beatrice, she didn't care one bit whether Shirou live or die.

Primis: Anyway...

Looking at the unconscious Shirou on the ground, Primis spoke.

Primis: Archer.

Rin: ......…

As Rin was showing confused expression, Archer appeared at Primis' side and undo his spiritual form.

Archer: What is it?

Rin was looking at Archer with dumbfounded expression. Just like Saber, he was also speaking very politely. Not only that but from his tone anyone can also tell that he had a great respect for Primis.

Primis: I want you to take Shirou back to the school. In that way, once he wakes up, he will think that he fell asleep while in school and won't pay much attention to other things. One more thing, it will be better if you keep him safe while he is returning home.

Rin: Hah!!! Hey, why are you giving orders to my Serva----

Archer: Sure, I will do it.

Rin: Wha--- Archer, why are you agreeing with his orders? You are my Servant not hi----

Primis: Then get going.

Archer: Um.

Rin: Archer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Though before Archer could leave, he thought of something and stopped. As if seeing through him, Primis spoke.

Primis: I will drop Rin to her Home safe and sound.

Hearing this, Archer smiled.

Archer: Then I am reassured.

Rin: ARCHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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*A/N: Please throw some power stones.

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