Pendragon's Infinity Gauntlet

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After several days of rest, Rin and Lily have fully recovered. Running up and down several flights of stairs won't affect their breathing or cause facial flushing.

"Ha, that guy Mizuki is just talking nonsense, you don't need to care about him."

Miss Rin gave an awkward laugh and said to Lily.

"Well, you don't need to worry about it."

In terms of their feelings, embarrassment only accounted for a small part; they were mostly just embarrassed.

They understood each other implicitly and didn't bring up what had just happened. After leaving the school, they headed straight for the shopping street.

"Rin, did we buy a bit too much today?"

Lily pushed the shopping cart and chatted casually with Rin.

"It's okay, there's no way we won't be able to finish it."

Tohsaka Rin made it clear to Pendragon.

"That's true."

Lily nodded without objecting. Because, so far, the upper limit of Saber's appetite hasn't been determined.

What's more, there's a refrigerator at home, so even if you can't finish it in one meal, you can save it for tomorrow.

"And I have plans for tomorrow."

Rin Tohsaka said in a low voice.

"what's the plan?"

Lily pushed the shopping cart to the checkout counter, taking out the groceries while glancing back at Rin.

Let's go out and have fun tomorrow.

"……Clam?"

Lily froze as she paid, taking the money back, which also froze the cashier's movements.

"Huh? What's wrong? Why are you so surprised?"

Rin casually took the money from Lily's hand and handed it to the cashier, whose smile gradually became awkward.

"No, it's nothing. I was just a little curious."

Lily shook her head, then lowered her voice slightly and asked, "Is it just a normal game? Or is this some kind of code?"

As she spoke, Lily glanced around a few times, seemingly wary of the other Masters' familiars, acting as cautiously as if she were an underground party member exchanging secret signals.

"Just have some fun, don't always be so tense, it's good to relax once in a while."

Rin was amused by Lily's cautious demeanor, wondering what she had gone through to become as expressionless as Saber.

"That's it."

The groceries were packed into two large plastic bags, which Lily carried in one hand. Compared to the magic power consumed by Archer's materialization, it was more worthwhile to do this physical work herself, and Rin would also help.

"But even when playing, we can't let our guard down."

Rin helped lift a bag. With her boxing skills, the weight was nothing, but it made her hands hurt a little.

“Caster’s tentacles reach very far, and there is a high possibility that our movements are being monitored the whole time.”

Lily nodded in agreement.

Rin only mentioned it briefly, but she didn't really care.

Lily's house isn't some indestructible magical fortress; she only has a warning spell set up. Facing danger is no different from being on the street, just with a bit more security.

Back home, Archer faithfully fulfilled his duties as a cook, running to the kitchen to prepare meals, and gradually began to enjoy it.

Once Lily regained her energy, she dragged Pendragon to the dojo for sparring, or for one-sided beatings, to experience that almost suffocating pressure.

After realizing that she couldn't grasp the profound mystery of "Saber" and that her swordsmanship was just ordinary swinging, Lily stopped trying to learn Saber's swordsmanship and instead used the pressure to hone her own swordsmanship.

Anyway, the training fee isn't expensive.

The change in Pendragon's status can already be seen from the way he was addressed when he was paid.

Lily discovered that as long as the strength and speed were sufficient, even a casual swing of the sword could have the effect of a special move.

Maybe I can have a push-up contest with Rin tonight to see who can do more?

After training Lily for half an hour, Pendragon said that today's practice was over and she was going back to the kotatsu (heated wood fire).

Although Lily has quite good physical strength, after half an hour of high-intensity exercise, she might not even have the energy to eat later if she continues.

After Archer finished preparing dinner, he immediately ran out to buy the dessert Pendragon had specified.

After finishing her meal, Rin Tohsaka rested for a while before going to the kitchen to prepare tomorrow's bento.

Pendragon watched her busy figure in the kitchen and pursed his lips.

Actually, she preferred to stay at home and warm herself by the fire. Going to Xindu was more troublesome than going to school. If it weren't for the crepes, Pendragon wouldn't have wanted to go.

Nothing happened that night, and the wonderful thing started with staying in bed. Without the pressure of being late, Rin Tohsaka went back to sleep without hesitation, and didn't even eat breakfast.

Rin Tohsaka's breakfast naturally ended up in Pendragon's stomach. It wasn't until the warm winter sun was high in the sky and the clock struck ten that she stretched and got up, full of energy.

“Saber, carry this on your back. You’ll need it for lunch later.”

After washing up, Rin packed the bento she had made the night before into a huge bag, which Pendragon carried on his back.

"sandwich?"

Pendragon could guess what Rin had made just by smelling the box; it seemed rather ordinary.

"That's right. But never mind, I'll do it."

Rin Tohsaka thought for a moment and felt that having Pendragon fetch lunch was inappropriate. Wasn't that like sending a monkey to guard the peach orchard—it would almost certainly get stolen?

She didn't want to open the box at noon and find it empty.

Lily and the others got ready, Archer materialized and followed, and Pendragon was also forced to change into women's clothing and appear in front of passersby.

The twins' appeal doubled instantly; the already head-turning duo of beautiful girls is now starting to disrupt traffic.

Miss Rin frowned slightly. She had underestimated their beauty; they looked like big stars going out.

P.S.: I'm so sleepy. I was going to skip it, but I still managed to finish writing it.

Chapter 123 Cake War

Chapter 123

"So, where should we start?"

The three of them got off at the bus stop. Rin stretched and turned to face Pendragon and the others, asking them a question.

"Cake shop..."

Pendragon's eyes lit up, and he blurted out the shop's name.

"turn down!"

Lady Rin reacted even faster, rejecting the suggestion without hesitation before Pendragon could finish speaking.

"I knew it was pointless to ask you. Is there anywhere Lily wants to go?"

As Master, Rin decides she can completely ignore Pendragon's opinions.

"I've heard that there are several sword-fighting schools in Xindu with good reputations."

Lily spoke with a calm expression, expressing her eagerness.

"That's it..."

Rin Tohsaka gave a headache look, and then, as if she had made a decision, she suddenly punched her own hand.

"So, you two will absolutely obey my orders?"

"..."

"What a bizarre thought process! How did you arrive at such dictatorial statements?"

Pendragon coldly criticized Rin's despicable behavior.

She had arranged everything herself, but this guy, in order to appear democratic, deliberately asked for their opinions and then completely ignored them.

"Okay, okay, I know!"

Feeling extremely uncomfortable under Pendragon's resentful gaze, Lady Rin clutched her head and shook it violently before finally raising her hands in surrender.

"Shall we go to the coffee shop first?"

They had eaten breakfast before leaving home, and took a bus for about an hour to Xindu. Now they were walking there to digest their food and make room for the other stomach.

"Just so you know, you can only order the standard portion."

Before pushing the door open and going in, Rin turned around and emphasized what they had just agreed on.

"Okay, I know, I'm not a glutton."

Pendragon's ahoge (cowlick) curled into a heart shape, and he didn't seem to care about Rin's emphasis.

"..."

Upon hearing this, Miss Rin rolled her eyes dramatically, and even the composed Lily couldn't help but chuckle, revealing a faint smile.

"Cake... or ice cream..."

Lily and Rin had already ordered their food, but Pendragon was completely caught in the dilemma of not being able to have his cake and eat it too.

"Saber is in a difficult position..."

"Yes, she looks like she's in a lot of pain."

Lily felt a little sorry for her seeing her like this, while Rin was genuinely gloating, since she had promised so confidently before coming over.

Rin Tohsaka deliberately chose this shop that offers two of her signature desserts because she wanted to see her servants in a difficult position.

Lily couldn't help but glance at Rin, who had set up this scheme. She felt that it was about time. Although Saber's troubled look was cute, it also made her feel sorry for her after a while.

"Let's order cake, Saber. I'll share the ice cream with you."

With a smile, Lily-chan looks like an angel.

"Really? That's great! I'll do my best with my sparring partner tonight!"

Rin Tohsaka seemed to see Saber's ahoge (cowlick) light up for a moment, and she was speechless.

Why is Lily doing this to herself? Does she want to feed herself so she'll have the energy to beat herself up?

Rin also ordered cake. As she elegantly scooped out a small piece with her spoon and put it in her mouth to taste, the huge strawberry that adorned the cake vanished with a "whoosh"...

It vanished suddenly, so fast that Rin didn't even notice it at first.

“Saber~”

Rin Tohsaka gave Pendragon a top-notch smile, her large eyes curving into crescent moons.

This is how an elegant young lady unleashes her malice; a smiling tiger is nothing more than this.

"Ok?"

Pendragon's ahoge twitched, and he looked at her with a strange expression.

It's just a strawberry, and it's a bit sour, why are you being so fierce?

"..."

Miss Rin remained silent, and the hand holding the small spoon abandoned all ladylike manners, using a quick grabbing motion to reach for the strawberry on the cake in front of Pendragon.

Pendragon glanced at her disdainfully, then extended his cake spoon, blocking Rin's spoon and intercepting the attack.

They're still too young. In terms of reaction time, how could a human possibly be a match for a Servant?

Miss Rin couldn't possibly be unaware of this, so she merely feinted, and with a silver fork in her other hand, she cut a large piece from Pendragon's cake and put it on her own plate, revealing a victorious smile.

"Disgusting! Unforgivable!"

Pendragon was naturally unwilling to give up. His ahoge stood up straight, and he was about to snatch the plate from Rin's plate.

"Oh dear! I got a little carried away."

At this point, the safest thing to do was to eat the cake. Rin opened her mouth wide without any ladylike manners and stuffed the stolen cake into her mouth before Pendragon's spoon could reach out.