Remaining Days: 1
Another morning and I honestly considering faking sleep again. But it has not worked out yesterday, so I doubt it would today. Maybe, just maybe there is no reason to communicate with Rin about this? Maybe we can fight Rani either way, and win. We did not know anything about Julius' Assassin either. And still, it worked out.
But on the other hand, this time it is a Berserker. I remember how much trouble Saber had with Jabberwock in the third round, and he was not even a real Servant. Rani's Berserker should be much, much stronger. He may even kill Saber in one blow, if he really puts all his strength into it, despite the armour. I need to talk to Rin. I have to. But I just cannot bring myself to even walk to her door.
"Lost in thought?" asks Saber, half-awake, next to me. I nod at her. "Shows on your face." I am that easy to read for her, huh? But, then again, it is the same the other way around.
"I just do not really know how to talk to her," I admit. I do not want to hurt her more, and especially I want to respect her choice of keeping distance. But, at the same time, it hurt the last time I talked to her because it just is not the same anymore. I am afraid of repeating this feeling.
"Am I disturbing you?" asks Rin, all of a sudden. I have not even noticed her door opening, much less her standing in front of it now.
"N-no! Of course not," I answer, not sure if I should gesture her to sit on the bed with us or not. I mean, I do not even know if she wants to have some sort of real conversation or just leave. Saber just eyes Rin warily, ready to send her off any second should she dare to offend me. Sometimes I wonder how someone could make this loyal knight in shining red (and silver) armour rebel.
But then I remember her stubborn and somewhat childish persona, and I do not question it that much anymore, I think.
"Can I…?" asks Rin, gesturing to the bed I am sitting on with Saber. I nod at her, swallowing hard. I have no idea what she possibly wants right now. Rin carefully sits down on the bed, keeping a noticeable distance to use, though. "I'm sorry," she starts. "I've been a bitch."
"I know," deadpans Saber. Saber… , I groan inwardly. She just cannot be nice to Rin, can she? Rin, on the other hand, simply ignores Saber's comment.
"Tomorrow you have to fight Rani, so… I wanted to tell you what I know. If… if you want me to, that is." Rin actually has come here for what I was too afraid to ask her for! Once in a lifetime, I tend to get lucky. Apart from summoning Saber.
"We really appreciate any help regarding this fight," I tell her, speaking for Saber as well as me. Before Saber can even say another rude, uncalled-for thing, I glare at her. Or, at least try to. I do not think I can really manage any sort of dirty look at all.
"Okay, so… Her Servant's True Name is Lü Bu Fengxian, some Chinese general. Not much of his story, matters, but—he is physically really powerful. Especially due to Madness Enhancement, the skill that makes Berserkers… well, go berserk.
Not only that, but Rani isn't stupid. She mostly casts Buff type Code Casts, boosting Lü Bu's strength or even defence. If she does that, you'll barely lay a scratch on him. Don't take his attacks either—just dodge."
That sounds not so good. And the advice is just things Saber and I could and would have figured out ourselves.
"That's obvious, not too helpful," Saber voices my concern. Really… This girl…
"I know. Sorry," Rin apologises, genuinely. "I could help another way, though. I think." Rin's cheeks redden at this suggestion. What could she possibly—Oh. I think… I have a guess.
"You do not mean to suggest…" Please, Rin, you cannot be serious! Saber looks at me confused. For once it is her not getting Rin's intention?
"… Yes. A t-threesome would be the best sort of help, increasing Saber's stats." Now even Saber seems embarrassed.
But, this decision is not only mine, it is mostly Saber's—after all, she should be on the most receiving end. My eyes meet hers, and I really hope she refuses because I do not think I have the heart to reject Rin again.