[Ruler/???/???, Center Building, Shinto]

"You got here quickly, Shi-chan~!"

Three beings stood atop the tallest building in Fuyuki City. Though this zone was not as suitable for Ruler from a poetic view, it was suitable from a practical one. Nonetheless, it was not him but the other two present who were locked in conversation.

"...as you requested, I have brought it to verify my continued possession."

"Thanks~!"

These two were engaged in the simple poring over of an item. These two were the girl who considered herself the audience for the Grail War, and the existence who knew the truth of the farce better than any other.

The third being, though...

"-You've deceived me, Pan. For what purpose have you gathered that? More to the point, how? What have you kept outside of my view?"

Ruler's voice cut through the air, his eyes shifting from the white-haired girl before him to the item in her hands. In response though, the girl only giggled.

"I'm just starting Act 2, is all. Don't worry Ru-kun. Just remember, you might be the Conductor, but I'm the Composer of this song."

This statement is accurate, and yet it is disgustingly arrogant. For this girl, saying such a sentence to a Servant who is not bound to her will is a death sentence, and yet she is unperturbed by the situation. 

"...very well then. Begin your second act. But should your actions run against my duty..."

"Don't worry, Ru-kun. I'll be a good girl. Now then, I went to all the trouble of making sure you'd have bonus ones, so if you'd be so kind as to initiate the next part of the plan, that'd be great! Oh, Shi-chan, I'll leave the presentation itself to you, I have other stuff to do~"

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[Ruler/"Shi-chan", Fuyuki Central Park, Shinto]

Prior to other considerations, one was necessary for this stage. What purpose is a play if the actors have no motivation?

Truly, method actors such as these Masters must follow certain premises. As such, it was only logical that something would appear to ensure that result.

After the girl had left, the other two gathered in this place. A single Master and Servant pair was already present, but the remaining factors needed to be taken into consideration.

Though he was loath to do so, Ruler would go along with the plans of the girl. After all, his role was already etched out, and so this was necessary.

"By the authority of this Command Seal, all summoned Servants shall appear at this location."

"By the authority of this Command Seal, no Servant is permitted to engage in combat or otherwise use any form of antagonistic or unwanted interference upon another existence during this gathering."

"By the authority of this Command Seal, no Servant shall leave this gathering until Servant Ruler has pronounced it as ending."

Each Master that had summoned their Servant would find their partner vanishing from existence before their eyes, though any competent Master would know the means by which to understand the situation. When the six Servants had gathered, Ruler spoke.

"Hello, and welcome. I am Servant Ruler, moderator of this war." 

"I welcome you all to the Holy Grail War. Put simply, you have been called to this location at the request of the individual who is taking the role of the Three Great Families for this war, in order to make you aware of an opportunity available to all of you, as well as some mandated actions for your continued eligibility in this Grail War. It is in that individual's interest for the War to come to a close before the usual fourteen-day mark, and as such-"

"-Ah, I'll take it from here, Ruler." The male beside him interjected with a coy grin, before looking to the gathering of Servants before him. "Take a look around, heroes; this is your opposition. Now then, here's a chance for you to get into my boss's good graces. We've made a nice stage for you to fight in, and once the sun starts setting we're going to open up a little tournament, Servants and Masters who show up get to duke it out to the death. Winner will get a prize we've prepared just for you, which may or may not help you in the war depending on how competent you are. It starts and ends tonight. If that sounds appealing to you, speak up now. I'll send those of you who are signed up the details later, location and what the prize is and stuff, but Ruler here probably wants to say some more stuff before we end this little thing. But before that, who wants to sign up for our little duel to the death?"