[On the screen, Sasaki clenched his long sword, his body shook, and then he activated his secret sword technique. In an instant, a sword light like thunder pierced the sky and shot straight towards Saber.]
[However, facing this sudden attack, Saber did not panic. Almost at the same moment Sasaki drew his sword, she had her sword held across her chest, ready for defense. Her eyes were firm, intending to seize the brief gap before Sasaki could reorganize his posture and swing her sword to counterattack the moment she deflected this blow.]
[But at the moment Saber swung her sword towards Sasaki's abdomen, an accident happened!]
["Ah!" Saber cried out softly. With her keen intuition, she sensed danger. So she quickly leaned back and began to dodge flexibly.]
[The next moment, surprisingly, although Assassin only slashed out one straight sword light, another sword light appeared on the left side at some point, as strange and unpredictable as a ghost.]
["Oh, you actually dodged my secret sword. You are worthy of being Saber. Your reaction speed is obviously better than that of a swallow," Sasaki's voice was full of praise.]
["This... How is this possible?" Saber murmured in disbelief. She couldn't believe what she was seeing.]
["This is not a great skill," Sasaki said lightly. "It's just something I learned naturally when I occasionally wanted to cut down a flying swallow."]
[Live Chat/Comments]
[Lancelot]: Is this really something that can be learned naturally?
[Flat Escardos]: Is this really a simple sword technique? Are you sure there's no magecraft blessing? So many sword strikes were unleashed in an instant. If it's truly a sword technique, then it's far too terrifying, right?
[Miyamoto Musashi]: @Flat, this is indeed pure swordsmanship, a top-level technique that can only be achieved after reaching unity between man and sword.
[Zhou Yu]: With this sword technique alone, Sasaki can rival some Servants' Noble Phantasms, right?
[Waver Velvet]: But there's one thing I'm curious about. Sasaki's sword technique is so strong, why is his class Assassin?
As audiences across various timelines and worldlines exclaimed over Sasaki's swordsmanship, the screen continued to flicker.
[On the screen, Saber's eyes seemed to pierce the invisible sword deeply into the earth. She stared at Assassin, who was approaching step by step.]
["I see, are you finally serious, Saber?" Assassin stopped and assumed the same stance as before for the secret sword.]
["I have nothing to complain about, but can you withstand my blow, Assassin?" Saber's words were filled with unquestionable determination.]
[As she finished speaking, the sword in her hand, soaked in sword energy, suddenly rang out, as if responding to her will.]
["Release the Wind King's Barrier!"]
[Just as the wind grew stronger, a shout suddenly came from below.]
["Who's there?!"]
[Saber recognized it as Emiya Shirou's voice, and she instantly stopped releasing the Wind King's Barrier.]
[Assassin turned his gaze toward the forest and said calmly, "That's enough, Saber. Someone wants to spy on the secret sword."]
[He slowly withdrew his gaze and turned away, as if he had lost interest in the duel.]
["If this continues, it won't just be our duel. The shameless people hiding there might attack the survivor, or just want to spy on your secret sword. Either way, it's very unpleasant."]
[Looking at Assassin's back, Saber frowned and said, "Wait, aren't you going to decide the winner, Assassin?!"]
["If you say you want to cross this mountain gate, then I'll come to fight you. No matter who it is, I won't allow them to pass through this door. This is my job. But if you want to go back, I won't stop you. Besides, someone is here to pick you up. Is the guy over there your Master? Go quickly, before the peeping bastard targets that guy."]
[After saying this, Assassin disappeared into the night like a ghost.]
[Emiya Shirou finally came up behind Saber and shouted anxiously: "Hey, Saber!"]
[However, Artoria did not respond to him but stood with her back to Shirou.]
["Huh?" Emiya Shirou felt strange and walked forward. Suddenly, the knight's armor protecting Saber vanished, revealing her figure in casual clothes. She didn't even have time to look back; her body swayed and then fell down.]
[Emiya Shirou was shocked and hurriedly caught Saber as she fell onto the stairs behind him.]
[He saw Saber had fainted with a painful expression. He didn't dare hesitate at all, picked Saber up in his arms, and hurried home.]
(Scene: Fifth Holy Grail War Timeline - Emiya Residence)
Emiya Shirou looked at the scene on the screen and looked at Saber with a serious expression.
Saber also lowered her head slightly, feeling guilty.
"For things like fighting, we still need to make a good plan, and then we can do it together."
"I also want to fight alongside Saber. Even if something goes wrong, we can take care of each other."
Emiya Shirou looked at Artoria and said solemnly.
After considering it, Artoria actually nodded and agreed to Emiya Shirou's request.
"Although I allow you to join the battle, I also have my own considerations," Saber's voice was steady and firm.
"Regarding the practice of swordsmanship, as long as your time permits, I am willing to guide you personally. If you agree, I will also accept your position." Saber's words revealed an unquestionable determination.
This made Rin Tōsaka, who was on the side, couldn't help but look over.
Then she immediately questioned: "Wait a minute, Saber is going to teach Shirou swordsmanship in person? Isn't this too rash? Can you easily compete with Servants just by doing this?"
"Indeed, this is not an easy task. But compared to knowing nothing, at least you can be less confused in battle," Artoria responded calmly, but her eyes revealed a deep light.
"Well... I understand," Rin Tōsaka nodded thoughtfully.
"In that case, I will be responsible for teaching magecraft courses. Saber focuses on physical training, and I am responsible for cultivating his knowledge. Tomorrow, we will officially start this training journey!" Rin Tōsaka's tone was full of determination and expectation.