A King's Banquet

[Most of the Chapter up until the last but is just Copy and Past of episode 11 with the minor changes. Considering how long this is, I will skipped through most of the talking and tried summarising it. Honestly speaking, who would want to read something they could just watch.]

They were currently seated in the middle of the courtyards. Irisviel and waver were off to the side, they looked afraid but mostly worried about what Rider was planning. Rider, breaking open the crate as he used a wooden Ladle to drink some of the wine. "I heard that only those who are worthy are able to obtain the Holy Grail," he said as proceeded to pass the ladle over to saber, who looked at it carefully then took Drank it down without hesitation. "And the ceremony of choosing the worthy one is this battle conducted at Fuyuki – however, if we're only onlookers, there'll be no need of bloodshed. As Heroic Spirits, if we can mutually acknowledge each other's ranks, then the matter would settle itself." he finished passing the ladle over towards Ezra, who simply sipped it down slowly.

"So, firstly you are going to compete with me to see who's stronger, Rider?" "Exactly. One who also holds the title of king, you can't refuse this. Going through a true competition in the name of kingship. But we can't call this 'the War of the Holy Grail', better if we call it 'Grail dialogue' " Ride said before turning his attention towards Ezra, "I don't know much about you, but as a heroic spirit you can't simply turn an offer to test your might." Ezra simply nodded in agreement, but he honestly had no reason to participate. As he already understood the hierarchy of the servants shown in this war. also the fact, he had no wish for the grail. he only plans on blowing it up and destroying the pieces.

"I believe that's enough nonsense, you Mongrels."

Said Giligmash appearing from his spiritual form, Saber being surprised by his appears yelled: " "Ah, when I saw him on the streets I asked him to join our gathering. but your a little late, don't you think goldy. although it stands to reason you travel by foot, unlike my self." As rider spoke, Archer simply walked down approaching the little group "You actually choose this cruddy place to hold a banquet of kings, How are you going to repay your sins of getting me to come all the way here?" "Don't say that. Come, have a drink first." Ride said Laughing heartily, Rider passed the wine-filled ladle to Archer. Gabbing the ladle, he took a small sip then pulled it from his face. he looked disgusted by what he had just tasted. "What kind of cheap wine is this? How can you use this kind of wine to conduct a fight between heroes?" "Really? I bought it from the market here; it's pretty fine wine." Rider simply replied looking down at the wine barrel. Ezra at this point just kinda zone them out of there chatter as he already heard it. Giving out a sigh, he looked towards saber who kept her guard up waiting for Archer to attack. Waver and Irisviel where most just frightened by the fact Archer appeared then anything else.

Soon enough, the conversation underway as Archer pulled out his golden wine. Sipping on the wine, Archer started Claiming the fact he owned the Grail and no one should touch it. Ride just rejected this notion, stating that as the King of Conquerors he will simply plunder Gil's vaults and take his treasury.

Saber takes that kind of offensively, as she challenges Rider of being a true king. Rider intrigued by this command, asks her what her wish was. "I want to save my homeland. I will change England's fate of destruction." which took both Rider and Archer by surprise, Ezra however simply sighed. he already knows this but he was still thinking of a way of changing her mind. he could ignore her desire and destroy the grail. but that would leave a bad taste in his mouth.

Rider after hearing such stupidity started breaking down her reasoning for making such a wish. Proclaiming that a true king should be greedy and hold no regrets about their rule. He was very much annoyed by saber's idiotic ideals of what a king was. Archer, on the other hand, was amused by Saber's wish, as he told her to continue seeking her dream. Ezra just stayed quiet, he honestly had nothing to add that's worth any value. instead, he just thought of a way to free her from her unnecessary burdens.

However, before they could continue there talk. Assassin appeared behind Waver, then all around the courtyard. quickly both Irisviel and waver ran behind their respective servants. Getting up, Saber asked Archer if this was his doing. Archer Obviealsy Denied it claiming these actions were beneath him. Rider simply raised the ladle proclaiming, "Fellows, could you relax a little and cut down the creepiness? As you can see, you are scaring our friends." Everyone except Ezra was surprised by what Rider said. "King of Conquerors. Are you trying to invite them as well?" Saber said in a series tone raising her Blade waiting for them to attack. "Of course, the king's words should be heard by everyone, so if someone showed up to hear, it doesn't matter if they're friend or foe." Rider said calmly as he scooped a spoonful of wine in the barrel and handed it up to the Assassins. "Here, don't be shy – if you want to drink with me there are cups over there. This wine is as your blood." A knife shot past the ladle stabbing itself onto the grounds behind Rider. the Ledle cut into as the wine dripped onto Rider's shoulders.

Sighing, Rider calmly got onto his feet, "Did you hear what I said wrongly?" Rider's tone stayed calm, he looked towards the Assassins as he continued, "I said, "this wine is as your blood," right? Since you dare to spill it onto the ground, then inevitably…" At that moment, a sudden whirlwind started flowing away from Rider. Everyone but Archer and Ezra got effected by the sudden winds. "Saber, Archer, and Ezra the last question of the banquet – is the king lonesome?" While archer and Ezra stayed quiet Saber spoke out, "A king...has no choice to be lonesome!" Rider simply denied this answer stating "Wrong, wrong!! That answer is almost as good as having no answers! Let me teach you three today what it means to be a true king!" Soon a white light filled everyone's vision as they got pulled into a reality marble. "How-How could this..." Waver and Irisviel gasped in surprise, only an individual familiar with Magecraft could understand what has transpired "A…Reality Marble-?!" Waver said in surprise.

Their new surroundings were nothing but a barren desert. it was unthinkable that the Einzbern castle shifts so suddenly into a place like this. an illusion bordering on reality itself. It can be said that this is the uppermost limit of the miracles of Magecraft. "How could this be….you could materialize the environment inside your mind…You aren't a – magus?!" Waver questioned Rider, "Of course I'm not. This is not something I can do alone." Rider laughed proudly as he majestically stood in the center of the wide, overstretching field. "This land is the land in which my army once crossed. It is imprinted upon the hearts of every single one of my warriors who shared in my joys and sorrows."

As the world changed, the positions of the Assasins who were initially surrounded also changed. The Assassins, originally surrounding the group have been moved aside to one side. Rider stood in the center. On the other side stood Saber, Archer, Ezra, and the two Masters. This is to say that Rider stood before the Assassins by himself. but he wasn't alone, As thousands of Humanoid figures appeared behind him. each one holding formidable power within them. "The reason why this world can exist again... is because it is printed upon all of our hearts." Rider proclaiming proudly at his legion standing behind him.

"BEHOLD, MY PEERLESS ARMY!"

"Their bodies may return to ash, but their spirits still hear my call! These men are my legendary heroes – my loyal followers! They're my true friends - breaking the rules of space and time to fight once more at my side!"

"They are my treasure within treasures; they are my right to rule! They make up Alexander's mightiest Noble Phantasm – Ionian Hetairoi!!"

He yelled what as he hands raised into the sky, the soldiers behind him roaring in anticipation. "The King - lives to the fullest!! He needs to live more fully than anyone else! He is a figure of admiration to his people!!" Rider's voice boomed as he sat atop his beloved steed. The Heroic Spirits began smashing their weapons against their shields, shouting in unison.

"He gathered the will of every courageous being! He marched toward that dream and began his long conquest! That is our king! Thus-"

"The King is never lonesome! For his wishes are our wishes!"

"Indeed! Indeed! Indeed!"

turning his attention towards the Assassins, he starts charging forward with his army close behind. the Assassins stood no chance, they were hunted down like livestock. the entire fight barely lasted a minute as they all got chopped up.

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As quickly as it started, the battle swiftly came to an end. the reality marble came to an end, and the group went back. Rider simply sat down finishing his drink as he talked about how disappointing the battle was. finishing up his drink, Rider got back up as he summoned his chariot. "Anyways, we've said all we wanted to say, right? Let us stop here for today." saber, however, was not finished with her argument with Rider, "Hold on, Rider, I'm not finished –" "You, shut up. Tonight was a banquet among kings. However, Saber! I do not recognize your kingship anymore!"

finishing that statement, he simply got on his chariot with waver riding off into the distance. Archer getting up simply looked at saber telling her to continue her foolish wish and become his women before vanishing into a golden mist. "Well, that was fun. Though your wish is kinda stupid there Saber." Ezra commends getting up from the ground dusting himself off. Saber simply looked at Ezra as if he just insulted her mother. "Berserker would honestly beat you up until you changed your mind if he heard you." "What does Berserker have to do with me?" she said confused by that statement. "oh yeah, I never told you. he's Lancelot, the same one who served you." "WHAT!" Saber was shocked by this information, she never expected her knight to be in this war. immediately after her shock, her facial expiration simply saddened by such a prospect of fighting her knight. "don't be like that, you should be happy you get to meet him. you honestly could set him straight for me." "What is there to be happy about, he's one of my subjects I failed." walking forward, Ezra flicked Saber on her forehead hard. "what was that for," she asked aggressively holding. "if you say you failed your subjects one more time. listen you didn't fail your kingdom, you're an awesome king, even Mordred regraded overthrowing you, she only wanted your approval but you just kept blaming yourself and just saw her as your mistake. Lancelot is only like this because you kept blaming yourself instead of punishing those at fault. if you seriously want to help your people, then start being more human. listen to Rider, he's right in about what it means to be king."

he knows convincing saber wasn't going to be easy, but he needed to try. he's seen where her path will take her down and he needed to stop that. he's already changed so much and the change of fate/stay happening was zero. there was no Shirou to convince her, " it was my fault if I only I was a better king. then Lancelot wouldn't be like that. none of my knights would have gone against me." "Irisvial could you please tell Kayira to meet us in the backward. were going to have a little chat with berserker," he says grabbing onto saber as pulling her towards berserker's direction, leaving the courtyard.