My Adventures In Nasuverse

Still on 3rd Night of Holy Grail War, Misaya POV

At night, I suddenly woke up from the bed. And I heard some voices from the back yard and knew that Caster was trying to repair the damage in the barrier that Berserker did. So, I tried to help him but as he is already fixing from the back yard, why don't I fix the other place. I've heard Caster said that the barrier near the forest is also damaged. I'm sure nobody will come here at night, more so if the barrier is still intact. Even if it was damaged, it is still functioning.

When I got downstairs, I went quickly into the forest to repair the barrier. When I finished repairing all the little tears in the barrier with the Azoth Dagger, which Caster gave me as a friendship on the second day he got here. I then start to walk on a path that had been pre-laid so that I could avoid all of the traps set up throughout the forest until I finally reach the hole. It's barely large enough to let a man in. But… wait. Why does it feel suspicious? Oh no. It has been intentionally made with the wind in order to let an intruder in. I must report this to my father and Caster quickly. Suddenly, I hear a howl near me. I turned my head and saw a creature covered in fur. It is looking at me like prey caught in a trap. I quickly came into my sense and tried to contact my father and Caster through my familiar.

I turned and look at the beast again. It looks like a humanoid creature that was like a mysterious person and an insane beast at the same time. That pitch-black body, is that magic concealment? It also has sharp fangs and claws like a wolf. Without a doubt, it is a servant. I can know just by the pressure that it's giving off. But its pressure is not comparable to Rider as I can still think and move. What should I do? Although I've asked for help, I'm currently far away from the mansion. Before I was able to move, the beast howls again. What happened? I can't move. Is it because of the howl?

What to do? It is charging toward me. I'm gonna die. I'm gonna die. I'm gonna die. As its claws and jaws and draws closer and pierces through my c.h.e.s.t and bite my head, I saw him. A shadow of blue and silver jumps between me and the beast. He looks like a knight in shining armor and has golden hair. He was standing gallantly there as the beast confronted him. When the beast howls again, my body stiffs and my vision got blurry. But, I can still make out stuff. As the beast is attacking madly, the knight is protecting me. Ah… he is also a servant. But why? Why did he save me? He's saving me rather than breaking into the mansion. But… is this what it means to be saved by a knight in shining armor? It is just like fairy tales. Although the paralysis already wore off, I can't take my eyes off from the battle. The knight was like clad in wind and the beast is starting to feel the effect of Caster's barrier. And it seems that the beast had enough. Disappearing into golden particles. The knight then turns his face to me and smiles under the moonlight.

???: Are you okay, young miss?

Misaya: Yes.

???: Then I'm glad. I'll take my leave now.

Then I fainted.

The next morning

I woke up from my bed. Wait. How? Ah… someone must have brought me back from the forest. When I went downstairs, I saw my father. He asked me if I was alright and what happened. I answered him while eating my breakfast. After talking with father for a while, I'm standing in front of Caster's room. I feel ashamed for what happened last night. Caster opens the door and greeted me. He invited me into his room.

Caster: Hello, Misaya. Can I help you?

Misaya: I'm sorry Caster. Because of me, you need to fortify the barrier, didn't you?

Caster: It's alright Misaya. And because of that, I too gained many Intel. So, it was I who need to say thank you.

Misaya: Really?!

Caster: Yes, Misaya. And by looking at it, the creature seems to be Berserker.

He bows before me and said

Caster: I'm really sorry about yesterday Misaya. I should have fortified the barrier.

Misaya: It was my blunder. Please don't act like that, Caster somehow that's why...

Caster: You're a lovely child aren't you? Misaya. You probably can't understand yet, but that body is somehow an important thing to your father.

Is that so? I'm somehow important for my father?

Caster: There is definitely a huge meaning, in the battle to obtain the Holy Grail. It is absolutely the dearest wish for every Magus to reach the "Spiral of Origin." Furthermore, it would be an absolute tragedy if I were to lose you at the same time. Because, Misaya, you, are my Master's light.

Misaya: The light?

Caster: It is an unmatched radiance, equally noble as the radiance of the stars that truly shined over the world once. It is not something that must encroach on, even if it is the Holy Grail War for example. You must not be there for, such things, as abandoning the futures of your loveable children for the sake of your dearest wish.

Caster touched my cheek. It's gentle like father's and… warm like mother's.

Caster: Please don't forget somehow. All of my other beloved dear children were filled with the radiance of the noble stars. Misaya Reiroukan, to your father there is no other existence more than your own life.

I think he is speaking from the bottom of his heart. It was then a homunculus came in and told Caster;

Homunculus: Master Caster, there is a man wanting to talk to you. He is waiting in the living room.

Caster: Hmm? Strange. Well, let's go and see the man.

When we got into the living room, I saw a young man with white hair slick back to the end and a katana near where he is sitting. When he saw Caster, he smiled.

???: Hello Caster, nice to meet you. My name is Vergil. And I'm the master of Ruler.

The man named Vergil held his hand out. And Ruler? What is that?

Caster: Nice to meet you master of Ruler. To what p.l.e.a.s.u.r.e do I owe you?

Vergil: Yeah… I come here to tell you that there'll be no Grail War tonight.

What? He can do that?

Caster: You do know that you are abusing your power, master of Ruler.

Vergil: Ah… yes. And the reason is we'll be having a guys' night out with other servants tonight and I'm here to invite you.

Caster: And, what do I get out of this?

Vergil: Magus to core, huh?

Caster: Of course.

Vergil: I'll let you study other servants during this night out. But no fighting.

Caster: I see. I'm sure I'll certainly get something from this night out. I'll come.

Vergil: Thank you. Hmm? Who is this young lady?

He asked Caster while looking at me.

Caster: This young lady is Misaya Reiroukan. Daughter of my master and also my friend.

The man named Vergil looked a little sad looking at me.

Vergil: I see. Caster, I do hope you won't break your "friend".

Caster: …

What did he mean? And why is Caster not replying?

Vergil: Well then, I'll need to go and invite other servants. See you tonight. You know the place right?

Caster: Yes, a yakiniku in Akihabara. I know.

Vergil: Then I'm off.

He went off just like that. Cater doesn't look pleased. I wonder why. Anyway, I need to ask Caster, what Ruler is.