[color=yellowgreen][i]Is this what you had wished for? Is this what you had sought the most? To have the last laugh? You old, vengeful fool...[/i][/color]

[color=gold][i]...[/i][/color]

[color=yellowgreen][i]You wanted to win, didn't you? But not like... not like this, huh? Of course you... do. You know... my death won't bring you the satisfaction you are looking for... You might have won, but you will die with that... wretched [u]thing[/u]... without ever tasting victory... true victory...[/i][/color]

[color=gold][i]...[/i][/color] [b][color=red]![/color][/b]

[color=yellowgreen][i]Of course you would... and with my own sword, too...[/i][/color]

[color=gold][i]...[/i][/color]

[color=yellowgreen][i]...[/i][/color]

[color=gold][i]...[/i][/color]

[right][color=black][i][b]a̷̷ŗ̷͠͏́é͏ ̀͏̡ỳ̨̢͞͞o͏ų̴̷̶̨ ҉̶҉͡ş̶͡a̸͝t͏̕i̷̧̧͢ş҉̷͠f̵̡͘̕͜i͟͜ȩ͘d̷҉̀̀̕?̵̧̛̀͞[/b][/i][/color][/right]

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[h2][color=gold]Black Rider[/color][/h2]
[h3]Einzb[u]u[/u]rn Forest, Miyama[/h3]
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[color=gold]"... If you wish, Master. Perhaps while you are bathing, I could explore the bounds of our territory with my steed? It has grown restless on our way here,"[/color] The being known to Sophia as [i]Rider[/i] had replied, materializing a few paces behind her. It appears he had chosen to blend with the times rather well, choosing to wear a black and dark purple three-piece suit with golden fabric lined within the hemming, complete with a matching bowler cap and a cane. The free time to design his own wardrobe was one of the many things Rider enjoyed during the two months he had since been summoned, and contrary to his nature, Rider was indeed the type to indulge in maintaining his appearance to follow the fashion trends of this era.

Looking up at the cathedral-like compound, more fond memories of his time in Germany come to mind. Having spent most of his days in the German countryside on horseback, Rider has enjoyed much of what his homeland had to offer. What he admired the most is how civilization there has prospered since his time, giving Rider a sense of pride that his kingdom has flourished after his passing. Gazing at the mountains and praising the progress of his homeland weren't the only things Rider was able to enjoy these past two months...

[color=gold]"You were right to say that this is a lovely, albeit small compound for us to entrench ourselves into for this war, Master. It is a shame, however, that we are unable to use my castle as our base of operations, after all..."[/color] Rider had lamented, as he followed his Master inside. Having been summoned in Germany allowed Rider to enjoy the full benefits of his fame, with having a castle being only one of the many boons he has received from the Throne. He was also given immense strength, rivaling even Knight class Servants. One could see just by how he conducts himself that Rider carries great personal power, and with a Master like Sophia who could grant him a steady supply of mana, it's all but guaranteed that Rider will bring both Sophia von Einzbern and himself to victory.

It's as if [i]Frau Saelde[/i] still is watching over her savior to this day...