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[h2][color=gold]Black Rider[/color][/h2]
[h3][i]’NEMETON’[/i], Miyama Town[/h3]
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[@Sageage][@DostHou]
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Rider, like his previous battle, had his shield ready. While he wasn’t exactly in a defensive stance at this moment, he had still expected an attack, nonetheless. He was in enemy territory, after all, not knowing exactly what he may be facing. His opponent, Lancer, was at a more advantageous position than Rider could have been at this particular scenario, so it would make perfect sense that Lancer would take advantage of his own knowledge of their surroundings while he still can. It is something that Rider would do when faced with an opponent who may outclass him. 

However, it doesn’t seem like Lancer was following the same thought process. What Rider saw wasn’t his opponent capitalizing on the current edge he has, but instead that of a child who had just wanted to go on with things, already. As soon as Rider caught sight of this particular Servant, he knew that his opponent was some sort of kid; from his choice of words to how he conducts himself. Seeing that Lancer will foolishly charge forward, Rider knew this fight would be over rather quickly. It truly was as if he, a seasoned warrior and slayer of beasts, was challenged by just some boy…

… But if that were the case, why was Rider still caught by surprise?

Rider quickly raised his shield, almost clumsily so, as Lancer made his dash. [i]That speed… ![/i] Rider thought as the wooden spear smashed into his shield. While this Lancer wasn’t nearly as fast as the first one he faced, he still appeared to move faster than his appearance would otherwise denote. What had really caught Rider’s attention, however, was the strength behind the blow, as it was nearly to the level of his own. What had caught him off guard wasn’t either of these factors, however, seeing as he’s facing off against a Servant belonging to one of the Knight Classes, but the fact that this boy Lancer’s parameters appeared to be a step down from what they actually are.

[i]So that’s why he’s wearing those robes…[/i]

Before he made his own attack, Rider had began to notice that Lancer’s Master had started using his magecraft on his own Servant. While Rider did expect as much, seeing just a glimpse of the nature of what appears to be this Magus’s territory, but still felt the need to issue a warning in advance, as well as some words of reassurement. It looks as if it were the first time this Master has come this close to a Servant that isn’t his own.

[color=gold]”Master of Lancer!”[/color] Rider had shouted as he chopped [i]Mimung[/i] down on Lancer’s spear with the intent of breaking it, proceeding forward with his shield still raised. [color=gold]”If you intend to use your magic on me, know now that my Magic Resistance is high enough to protect against any sort of magecraft of this age! If anything, you should continue to focus on supporting your Servant… he surely won’t win without your help!

“... And don’t be so afraid! I don’t intend to kill any Masters if they don’t get in my way!”[/color]