"Although that kind of courage and awareness is commendable, Master, your safety should be the first priority. It is indeed more appropriate to stay behind."
Artoria shook her head and rejected Fujimaru Ritsuka's plan.
She could not let Master Fujimaru Ritsuka, who was just an ordinary person, fight on the front line with the heroic spirits.
Even if the other party is not a servant but just a magical beast.
The danger will not be reduced just because the enemy is not a Servant. Even if they are both Servants, there is still a huge gap in combat effectiveness between Servants.
Servants such as writers and musicians are often far different from other types of Servants in terms of combat power, and are even inferior to some ordinary fantasy species.
Some monsters are even more powerful than ordinary Servants. The cat monster Cathy Palug and the demon pig that killed Diarmuid are examples.
In addition, there are existences such as the Hydra and the Cancer, which were killed by Hercules but cannot be underestimated.
Thinking of this, Artoria couldn't help but take a second look at the little white beast standing on Fujimaru Ritsuka's shoulder.
This rare beast, which could also be classified as a magical beast, always felt familiar to her.
Arturia, who was summoned as a heroic spirit, had long been prepared to be injured or even sacrifice herself.
Her story has ended, but Fujimaru Ritsuka's story has just begun.
The girl's servant can be summoned many times, and it can be many heroes other than "Artoria";
But that girl only has one life.
No matter what, Artoria will prioritize the safety of Fujimaru Ritsuka.
This is not preferential treatment or because she is his master, it is just from an objective perspective.
The life of Fujimaru Ritsuka, the girl responsible for restoring humanity, is more precious than others.
"I agree too."
Boudica echoed Artoria's statement.
"No matter what, fighting on the front line is dangerous. We can't let you, as an ordinary person, take this risk. If the governor is here, he will definitely not allow you to do this, Master."
Boudica, who has signed a contract with Fujimaru Ritsuka, also prioritizes ensuring her safety.
"Even you think so... Where is Matthew? You will protect me, right?"
"senior....."
Mashu avoided Fujimaru Ritsuka's question.
She considered herself a half-baked Servant, and although she was willing to do her best to protect her Master, Mashu didn't have that confidence.
She also cannot bear and accept the consequences.
"I also agree....You stay behind, senior."
"But I can also——————"
Before the red-haired girl could finish speaking, Boudica interrupted her.
"Okay, three votes to one, it's decided. Miss Matthew and Miss Artoria will go to the front to meet the enemy, and Master and I will be responsible for guarding the rear."
"Huh? But Miss Boudica, you should go to the front line to command the soldiers, and leave the defense to me."
Matthew was a little surprised by Boudica's arrangement.
"Humph, I am actually a servant who is better at defense and protection. I can confidently say that my guardian wheel is not inferior to your shield. And————————"
Boudicca drawled.
"You and the King of Knights can cooperate better together. Just leave the Master to me with confidence."
Mash looked at Artoria, but Artoria's expression did not change.
If there was anything really wrong, Artoria's character would definitely deny it.
Then that's how it should be.
Matthew had no choice but to accept that arrangement.
Putting his master in the hands of the legendary Queen of Victory made Mashu feel more at ease than letting her protect the girl herself.
"And Master, don't think that there is nothing to do in the rear. If Miss Saber and the others cannot contain all the enemies on the front line, you and I will be the last line of defense to defend this city."
Fujimaru Ritsuka had no choice but to nod reluctantly.
After looking at each other, Mashu and Artoria began to lead the soldiers towards the location where the vibration was coming from ahead.
Soon, after passing through the woods and the river bank, dozens of monsters that caused the source of vibration appeared in front of them.
It was a creature with a lion's head on its chest and a snake's tail on its back, and it walked on all fours.
The human head, which really plays the role of the head, pulls it away from the definition of Warcraft as a whole.
"This is....."
Standing on the branches, Mashu and Artoria frowned at the strange creatures below.
"blasphemy"
It was the only word they could imagine.
"Chimera?"
Although very similar, the explanation given by Artoria was difficult to convince Mashu.
Even Chimera can't explain where the "people" in it come from.
