[Aozaki Aoko: So... from the very beginning, this Heroic Spirit—Emiya Shirou—was summoned as an enemy of the real Emiya Shirou...]
[Agravain: Damn it! That kid... isn't just a bad Master, is he going to become a direct opponent of my king?!]
[Natalia: Indeed, I feel sorry for Saber... Kiritsugu, that kid, not only caused pain himself, but it seems... he successfully passed the trouble on to the next generation!]
[Sesshōin Kiara: Ah, that blood-stained man... there's no mistake! I have indeed seen this Archer before... but his main color, I remember, is——]
[...]
As the barrage flashed with emotions about the dramatic scene before them—
At the same time——
As the protagonist of this Archer summoning—Tōsaka Rin...
She also gradually calmed down from her confusion...
[Tōsaka Rin stared sharply at the strange Heroic Spirit sitting on the sofa in her home.]
[—It was impossible to discern any identity information from his outward appearance...]
["Please confirm, you are definitely my Servant, right?" Tōsaka Rin clenched her fists, her gaze sharp, cutting straight to the core.]
["This is also my doubt. Are you really my Master? Such a hasty summoning is a first for me. To be honest, I'm still confused. What's more, you weren't even in my sight when I was summoned." The other party's voice was filled with confusion and skepticism.]
[Tōsaka Rin crossed her arms, a firm light shining in her eyes: "You're no novice. Don't tell me you only decide your allegiance when you open your eyes."]
[Red A (Archer) frowned, seemingly disagreeing with Tōsaka Rin's words.]
[Tōsaka Rin's momentum didn't waver. She continued: "Forget it, let's not dwell on the details for now. I just want to know if you are truly my Servant, not someone else's. After all, the Master-Servant relationship should be clear from the start."]
[Red A raised an eyebrow, a playful smile tugging at the corner of his mouth: "Oh? A clear Master-Servant relationship? I agree with that. But do you have proof that you are my Master?"]
[Tōsaka Rin raised her right hand without hesitation, palm open, the mysterious Command Seals glowing before him: "This is irrefutable proof that I am your Master."]
[Red A's pupils contracted instantly. He lowered his head, a hint of surprise and sarcasm in his tone: "I surrender? Are you serious, Miss? I'm not someone easily deceived by appearances. What I want to know more is whether you are worthy of my loyalty."]
["What do you mean by that? Do you think I'm not worthy of being your Master?" Tōsaka Rin's voice trembled with anger and dissatisfaction.]
[Red A didn't answer immediately. Instead, he slowly stood up and approached Tōsaka Rin step by step. He placed one hand on his waist, exuding arrogance and coldness: "Alright, although I'm not satisfied with this arrangement, I still acknowledge you as my Master. However, I have a condition—I won't blindly obey your orders, and battle strategies will be decided by me. You have no objections, Miss?"]
[Red A's arrogant attitude and cold tone instantly infuriated Tōsaka Rin. However, Red A seemed unconcerned. He turned and found a spot to sit amidst the mess, leaning back, crossing his legs, his eyes filled with disdain and provocation.]
["Really? Although you reluctantly admitted it, you still refuse to listen to my opinion. What does this mean? Aren't you my Servant?" Tōsaka Rin questioned, her voice laced with anger and disappointment.]
["Well, formally speaking, I am indeed your Servant. So, formally, I will obey you. However, I'm the one fighting myself. You just need to stay in the basement of this house and remain there until the Holy Grail War is over." Red A replied calmly, his tone revealing an unquestionable indifference and determination.]
[...]
[Bullet Comments]
[Da Vinci: This leaves a bad taste... a really bad taste...]
[Aozaki Tōko: Is this some kind of joke between Master and Servant to lighten the mood? No, I don't think so... This Heroic Spirit Emiya Shirou... seems to have been summoned for some purpose...]
[Andersen: Hahahaha, a brilliant start, simply brilliant!]
[Natalia: @Heroic Spirit Emiya; um... can you really @ him...?! Can you reveal your details in advance?!]
[Heroic Spirit Emiya: No... I have no idea what's going on right now... I don't even know about the existence of Emiya Shirou. In...]
[Natalia: Are you mistaken...]
[...]
At the same time——
In the timeline of the Fifth Holy Grail War.
Emiya Residence.
Emiya Shirou, who had been immersed in the memory of his first encounter with Saber...
Now he pursed his lips, staring intently at the luminous screen before him...
After all...
[He had been initially confused about the fact that he would one day become a Heroic Spirit...]
[But if he had indeed inherited Kiritsugu's ideal of becoming a "hero of justice"...]
[It was very likely that he would become a Heroic Spirit.]
But...
How did his future self develop such a personality?!
"Archer..."
Artoria, before the screen, now regarded the Archer in red combat attire with a new perspective...
If this guy really was Shirou...
His combat awareness, his skills...
Judging from the initial fight, they were top-notch.
At the very least, he was highly experienced in battle...
In other words...
Shirou, from his current almost negligible combat ability, had indeed grown to a level where he could match her...
But... from the information revealed in the current video...
Was Archer a... very arrogant character?
No, Shirou shouldn't have that kind of personality...
Perhaps...
As the barrage suggested, he had other purposes?!
Though Artoria hadn't fully figured it out, she also became alert.
Thinking more carefully... whether it was calling Rin "Miss" or mentioning the basement of the Tōsaka residence, Heroic Spirit Emiya clearly retained memories from his past life...
That is to say...
Archer's situation was very similar to her own...
Could it be——
Artoria's eyes widened in shock...
Soon, she thought of an extremely terrifying possibility...
Could it be that Archer, the future Emiya Shirou, also wanted to change the past, just like her?!