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[b][h2]Markansas Valdark Reschyshyn
[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiXUEpcfepk]Jet Black Antihero[/url][/h2]
[h3]Considering an Offer: Commerce District[/h3][/b][/center]

Whatever Markansas had been expecting, it certainly wasn’t that. For his Servant to manifest in protection, and for the enemy hero to react in such a way, both were far from his fear-driven estimations. And some strange interference from a nearby master… Along with the strange and beautiful music that also began to play. Well, whatever they had been attempting to do, it seemed harmless enough. 

Well, if this Hercules was speaking seriously, the least he could do was offer the same courtesy. Markansas’ tone shifted, away from his bizarre and dramatic speech, and his body relaxed, entering a neutral position after his strange poses. Behind his mask, his expression changed, too, from a fake confident grin to neutrality. 

“I see. You two are similar, after all. As for myself, I chose this fate. If it were me alone, I would gratefully refuse this offer… But this is a partnership. And we both have our wishes to consider.”

There was another factor, too. Multiple masters were watching. The people who had been warned about Hercules appearing in public, who had been curious enough to attend. Markansas’ command seals burned. Regardless of whether accepting this offer was a good idea or not, it was something they would take notice of. Accepting would mean establishing the alliance as a threat - and perhaps even a danger to the secrecy of the grail war itself.

Even so, that man’s words were inspiring. If this Servant truly was the greatest hero of Greece, then perhaps none of that truly mattered. Overcoming the fate that the world imposed upon people - yes that was a desire shared by heroes and villains alike. 

“Then I will accept your offer. That is, so long as my partner can accept this too. In any case, we should discuss this elsewhere.”

He turned towards the crowd, scanning it for potential enemies. If his mask had been off, he would have given an enormous smirk, but as it was, he simply settled for a bow. “Adieu, Servants and Masters of the Holy Grail War. I urge you, prepare yourselves.”

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