Shinji Matou At Your Service - Chapter 43

Chapter 43 – Tracking

"——Chase!" Shinji said just one word.

"Understood!"

Upon hearing Shinji's response, Scáthach immediately began to track the traces left by Caster. Judging by their decisive actions, this master-servant pair seemed to be in sync.

"What about Saber? Aren't we going to search for the Einzbern family's stronghold?"

Regarding this question, Shinji was prepared: "Once we have a general direction, things will become easier. The reason why the Einzbern castle remains undiscovered by the outside world is that it is surrounded by a large-scale boundary. This boundary might deceive magi from all over the world, but it won't fool someone like Lady Justeaze. Let's discuss it tomorrow. The urgent matter at hand is to find Caster's base—I just saw the news, a serial killer struck in the neighboring town. There's no doubt it was the doing of these two lunatics! If we find their base sooner, we might be able to save more lives."

"I understand. I will find their base."

Sensing the coldness hidden in Shinji's voice, Scáthach raised an eyebrow with a touch of admiration.

"How are things on your end?"

"Everything is going smoothly. I have already reached the destination."

Shinji, who was hiding among the crowd, calmly lifted his head and squinted his eyes, gazing at the most famous hotel in the entire Fuyuki City—the Kay Hotel.

This is currently the tallest building in Fuyuki City, offering the best view of the city.

Not only does the Kay Hotel have the highest elevation, but its hardware facilities and software services also rank first in Fuyuki City. It can be considered the shining star of the hotel industry and was naturally chosen as the residence and temporary base by the noble "Lord of the Clock Tower," Kenneth. A month before his arrival, the vassals of the Acibulud family had already reserved the top-floor presidential suite, reflecting their wealth and power.

"The so-called nobles are mostly like this."

Lancer, who adheres to the principles of chivalry, sees things differently. Since he made a knight's oath with Saber, he believes that they should settle matters using knightly methods.

The clash of their values arose because Kenneth is Lancer's Master, to whom he has sworn loyalty. Therefore, Lancer can only silently endure his lord's reprimands without arguing back.

Sola-Ui couldn't stand by and spoke up for Lancer. However, her words wounded Kenneth's dignity, prompting Lancer, who is fiercely loyal to his master, to stop her.

Although Sola-Ui ceased her sarcastic remarks, her unusual attitude aroused Kenneth's discontent and suspicion. His fiancée, who usually mocks him, showed great tenderness towards Lancer, even blushing when looking at him.

If Sola-Ui were an ordinary person, one could explain it as being charmed by Lancer's charisma. However, Sola-Ui, like Kenneth, comes from an ancient lineage of magicians. Even without inheriting magic circuits, she would have the ability to resist the charm of charisma. Unless... she intentionally chose not to resist!

Reminded of the tragic love story of Diarmuid and his superior's wife eloping, Kenneth felt as if a thorn had been pierced into his heart.

Just as Kenneth was lost in his thoughts, a jarring fire alarm suddenly sounded without warning, interrupting his thoughts and catching Shinji's attention as well.

The fire alarm indicated the occurrence of a fire, and the entire building went into a state of tension. The staff swiftly evacuated the hotel's occupants, and people orderly left their rooms, gathering in the square in front of the hotel for refuge.

Interestingly, as more and more people left the hotel, there was no sign of sparks or black smoke visible on the exterior of the building.

Shinji pondered for a moment and dialed the hotel's emergency assistance number on his mobile phone. The hotel staff informed him that the fire was small, but the locations of the fires were scattered, indicating possible arson.

"Just as I expected, the third act of tonight's performance."

Shinji glanced at Kenneth, then looked down below. Finally, he flicked his finger, causing the latest model of a Motorola phone to spin in his palm.

"Mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind... hehe, who will be the ultimate winner in the end?"