-815- Mistress of the Otherworld

"Wait!"

Seeing Rozen's group disappear, the black Lancer almost reflexively prepared to charge forward. However, the golden Lancer stopped him.

"Enough, they're gone. With her abilities, we can't catch up. Besides, even if we did, there's no guarantee we could really stop them."

It was an inevitable situation. If that woman had appeared, even with both Lancers teaming up, there was no assurance they could stop her. Add to that the Chaldea Master and their contracted Servants, capable of repelling the great hero from earlier. With these factors, engaging with just the two of them risked not only failure but potential retaliation.

Seemingly understanding this, the black Lancer held back.

"Is it okay to just let them go?" He cautiously asked, "That woman possesses unparalleled skills. If she forms a contract with Chaldea's Master, she might even surpass our king."

Here, the "king" referred to was the king of the northern nation.

As for the golden Lancer, the black Lancer, although referring to him as his lord, does so due to their past connection.

In life, the black Lancer was loyal to the golden Lancer..

Even though in their current state as summoned Servants, both were subservient to the northern king. Due to the past connection, the black Lancer still treated the golden Lancer as his liege and followed his orders.

The golden Lancer, aware of this dynamic, responded with a bright and flamboyant smile.

"That's something the king needs to worry about. We just need to report honestly, and I'm sure the king won't consider our actions a failure, right?"

"Understood."

The black Lancer nodded without objection.

Witnessing this scene, a fleeting moment of complex emotions—sadness, guilt, and sorrow—crossed the golden Lancer's eyes. Quickly, he regained composure.

"Well then, let's go back and make our report."

"Yes."

Both Lancers raised their spears, directing the army to retreat.

Of course, whether these ancient warriors, created by the queen's hand, would obey orders was another matter.

...

On the other side, on a hill a distance away from the battlefield.

"Hum!"

A burst of radiance suddenly flickered here, as if a hole had opened in space itself or an unseen passage had been revealed, causing the air to shimmer.

Not long after, three figures appeared.

"Hm."

The beautiful woman with two magical spears surveyed her surroundings and nodded as if certain.

"If we've come here, it should be fine. Those two won't catch up."

The words of the spear-wielding Servant made Rozen and Mash finally realize the situation.

"This is... magic?" Mash understood the method used to transport them.

If Mash could comprehend it, Rozen, naturally, wouldn't be left in the dark.

"This is Rune Magic, right?" Rozen directly identified the magic employed by the Servant.

Indeed, these mysterious symbols drawn by the spear-wielding Servant when leaving the battlefield were Rune glyphs, part of the Rune Magic once used by Caster in Fuyuki City.

"Oh? You can tell?" The woman turned to Rozen, and it was only then that he noticed her eyes and felt the mature charm and intelligence she exuded.

With this observation, Rozen confirmed she was a top-tier Servant, excelling not only in combat but also possessing remarkable intelligence. Her proficiency in both extraordinary spear techniques and the use of Rune Magic suggested a formidable individual, perhaps even surpassing the great hero they faced earlier.

"This is quite the discerning gaze," she complimented. "It's the gaze of someone who can quickly calm down, assess the situation, and deduce certain conclusions. It seems you have extraordinary intelligence. Coupled with the ability to instantly see through magic, you're undoubtedly a promising candidate."

Her appraisal wasn't just admiration but also revealed a joy akin to discovering potential.

However, this excitement wasn't directed towards Rozen as a combat opponent but rather from an educational perspective.

Evidently, she was a mentor who cherished talent.

This made Rozen finally certain of the Servant's true identity.

This knowledge was also thanks to information provided by Caster in the Fuyuki City singularity.

The mentor of the Irish hero Cú Chulainn, the one who resides in one of the Celtic Otherworlds, the Land of Shadows. She is considered the queen of a realm that welcomes the dead and departed souls, a sorceress ruling over the shadowy kingdom.

With her exceptional talent, trained numerous disciples, shaping them into renowned warriors and magus throughout history. Possessing combat techniques capable of entering the divine realm and magical skills beyond the reach of many gods, she, in human form, ventured into the realm of the divine, slaying countless undead, humans, and even deities.

Due to this, the great witch received a curse that entangled her entire life, rendering her unable to die, condemned to live forever in the Land of Shadows.

Simultaneously, she was a wise sage, frighteningly powerful, able to see through the causes and effects of all worldly matters with her keen insight. Yet, she remained silent on these matters. She easily discerned the qualities, temperament, and abilities of others, displaying a strong love for talent.

Cu Chulainn inherited both her divine spear techniques and Rune Magic, including the original Primordial Runes, from this remarkable woman. She was one of the most famous figures in Celtic mythology, the eternal queen and mistress of the Otherworld...

"Scáthach..."

Such a name quietly echoed from Rozen's lips.

Hearing this, Mash first seemed surprised and then widened her eyes.

Within Chaldea, Olga Marie, Roman, Da Vinci, and others who had been observing the situation were also momentarily stunned, followed by sharp intakes of breath.

However, the woman on the other side, with an elegantly raised eyebrow, displayed increasingly intense admiration and joy in her eyes.

Therefore...

"Yes."

She openly admitted.

"My true name is Scáthach, the Queen of Shadows, the cursed Divine Slayer."

That's why she could effortlessly wield the ominous magical spear.

That's why she could use the incredible Rune Magic.

The mentor who nurtured the Child of Light now stood before Rozen.

In the most direct way.