The only remaining room in the Emiya family was in an uproar because of Altria's sudden words.
"What? Confession?"
"It seems like something interesting happened."
"Have you confessed to Saber?"
"Between the Master and the Servant..."
"So you like this."
"Oh, brother, why is this happening?"
The chaotic and noisy voices contained a strong sense of gossip and jealousy, and the scene was very chaotic for a time.
However, the chaos here does not include the two parties involved in the incident.
One of the parties involved, Altria Pendragon, who made a shocking statement, tilted her head and said naturally, "Is there anything wrong with Shinji confessing to me?"
"No?" Irisviel, who was also a natural type, shook her head. "It's very normal to confess your love to someone, just like me and Kiritsugu."
"Hmm." Artoria nodded solemnly. She always believed in Irisviel's judgment. "So, Shinji, I—"
"Give me a moment."
Another party involved, Matou Shinji, raised his hand. Not only the others were stunned by Altria's words, but also Shinji. He never dreamed that Altria would say such a thing. He was stunned for a long time before he reacted.
"Confession? Me to you?"
"yes."
"When did it happen?"
"Don't you remember? Five years ago, at the Thousand Worlds Tree Castle, on the eve of the decisive battle, I went to find you... You, you said you liked me..." Even a saint like Altria would be a little shy when talking about such things.
"ah-"
After hearing this, Shinji finally remembered that this was indeed the case.
That night, Artoria came to visit him who was working all night long to draw pictures and asked him why he was so nice to her. His answer was - probably because I like you.
This was certainly not a lie, but this love was mixed with many other factors. In his opinion, the atmosphere at that time could not be considered a confession. More importantly, -
"Well, didn't you reject me then?"
"I didn't reject you." Altria said seriously, "I just said that I can't respond to your feelings now."
"Yes." Shinji also remembered this answer, "Isn't this a rejection?"
"Is this a rejection?" Altria also spoke at the same time.
After being stunned for a moment, the Knight King, who had no emotional experience, looked at his good friend Irisviel again.
"Well, normally this is a rather tactful refusal. Saber probably really meant it—she can't respond now. Saber also said that it's not appropriate to respond on the eve of the decisive battle. She probably wants to respond after the decisive battle."
Irisviel lived up to her reputation as a good friend and guessed what Altria was thinking at once.
"Yes, that's what I thought. I also said it later. The rest of the words will be left until the battle is over. I hope we can all survive."
"That was after we had said several words. I thought it was just a simple wish, but I didn't expect it to be connected. It was a complete misunderstanding." Shinji covered his face and sighed helplessly, "Why didn't you say it after the battle?"
"Because you were quickly taken away by the 'Second Magician', I didn't think of a way to answer. But now, I have thought it through. Matou Shinji - I..."
"Wait, wait a moment. Ahem, are you going to tell me now?"
Facing Altria's straight ball to his face, Shinji seemed a little overwhelmed.
"Well, I want to tell you my feelings now." Altria is just like that, straightforward, frank and cute, "Is there anything wrong?"
"... "
Shinji wanted to answer "No" because he could feel the resentful gaze and the gradually materializing black aura coming from behind him. But when he met Altria's sincere eyes, he couldn't say it.
Why did I suddenly tell the truth? Never mind, it's already been exposed, let her answer however she wants. It's just a public execution, it's not something I haven't experienced before, I'll make things right when the time comes.
With this attitude, Shinji laughed dryly and shook his head.
"No, there's nothing wrong. Go ahead and talk. I'm listening."
"I have no experience in love, and I married Guinevere because the knights said the king needed a queen, which would be good for the country. So, I don't know how to answer. Merlin said that as long as I speak out everything I think, is that enough?"
"That's all, that's what love is." Irisviel nodded vigorously to encourage Altria, "Speak out bravely, Saber."
Altria took a deep breath and said, "Shinji, I think I like you too. Although I don't really understand what love between men and women means. But my feelings for you are different from those for the Knights of the Round Table, different from those for Guinevere, and different from those for Merlin. I feel very happy with you, and I want to be with you more. I think that should be love. Matou Shinji, I like you - this is the answer from me, Altria Pendragon."
How to say this answer or confession? Very much like the Knight King. It sounds a little stiff and a little confused, but it is Altria's most real thoughts and true feelings.
"Is this the right answer? Is it well-expressed?"
"That's a very good way of putting it. It's a rare good deed for Merlin, the old rogue."
Shinji stretched out his hand and wanted to touch Altria's cheek, but halfway through he realized that all kinds of eyes were focused on his hand. In the end, he had to give up his original plan and pat her shoulder instead.
The fact that he had this thought in itself showed that Shinji's heart was touched. Maybe it was mixed with his past life's fan power, or maybe it was mixed with other emotions, but so what? This is not love? Is this feeling fake? Wouldn't you be moved when the Knight King confessed to you with such an expression
No matter what others think or see, Shinji is moved, very moved.
"So, what's your answer?"
Altria looked at Shinji with eyes that were more beautiful than the finest old pit glass jade, and asked with some uneasiness and anxiety.
In a normal relationship, this question would be superfluous, because the man had already confessed. But after all, five years had passed between Shinji and Altria, and there had been misunderstandings before, so Altria took it as a new confession.
"My answer is the same as your reply five years ago. There is no way to respond to this feeling now." Not only the method is the same, but even the apologetic tone is the same.
"Is that so?" Altria's emerald eyes dimmed instantly.
PS: Just a complaint, FZ, FSN and Dai Mao have some sword holding postures that look like they are playing baseball, UBW directly hits it, let’s take a look at the Ace Four.