continued. || @warcrowned.
« 神秘 » It was only upon registering her stern tone, does he realise that he had not approached the issue in a suitable manner. Her response wasn’t unreasonable. However, even for someone of his age and wisdom, he hadn’t been certain how to approach this topic. There was more than just their relationship on the line.
“Penthesilea.”
Tone calm, contrary to hers and his previous actions.
“Archer, the one whose assault we withstood the other day, I believe she’s the one you’re looking for.”
Although he had only seen their assailant’s silhouette that evening, Gilgamesh had been able to discern their true name. While the ability to peak at a Servant’s parameters was an ability granted to all Masters, he was able to do one better. Except for those with special circumstances or have had Mad Enhancement cast upon them, Gilgamesh was capable of seeing their true name, be it of the heroic spirit he had invited or one summoned by another. A side-effect of holding a Holy Grail in his possession. He had no interest in exploiting a heroic spirit’s weakness from knowing their true name so he had not thought much of it until now.
Not until he discovered Archer’s true name.
A name he had heard from the Queen not so long ago.
Hippolyta.