[center][h2]Ruler, Eastern Field, [s]Party Zone[/s] Meeting Place[/h2][/center]

Not everyone was present, he was sure of that, but it would be undoubtedly premature to brand those who were late as having decided to defy the invitation, especially given that Ruler could perceive a handful of Servants heading in the direction of the gathering. No, he'd continue waiting for a fair bit longer before he made any declaration of traitors to the cause of the Holy Grail War; haste made waste in a situation like this, just like that old woman at the grocery store two days ago had said.

The words of the once-Boxzerker were enough to make Ruler's expression harden as he moved some finished burgers off of the grill. [color=fff79a]"It is as he said, there is a blight on this war, which is why you have all been gathered here. A being that takes the form of a black-haired man, neither Servant nor monster, has interfered in this war. He has kidnapped a Master for unknown purposes, and struck down a Lancer-class Servant. If this entity is something acting on the part of any of you, then inform me immediately and this will all be forgotten, but my instincts inform me that this being is something that threatens the Grail War itself."[/color]

[color=fdc68a]"...black-haired man?"[/color] The Archer who had been speaking to Ruler moments earlier repeated back, before shrugging slightly. [color=fdc68a]"He's unrelated to my Master and I, at the very least."[/color]

Slight annoyance played across Ruler's expression after having been interrupted, but he took it in stride as he continued. [color=fff79a]"Put simply, a temporary armistice has been called until we devise a means of dealing with this threat. Those who have information on his abilities should come forward now. Moreover, those who participate in felling the interferer will be rewarded accordingly, especially if they take actions that harm their competitive standing. Should you have any questions, ask them now."[/color]