“Yaaaaa… No. I want to ask that girly something anyway. Something she said peaked my interest ya see. Besides, no reason to hurt her, we not fighting after all. On top of that can’t get a fight if my buddy here isn’t fixed”, replied the woman, before knocking Vanguard to the floor with a heavy slap.
Damn, thought Rider as her plan was blown apart by the woman's refusal.
Can I really trust her? I know she says she won't hurt Sakura, but what happens when Sakura refuses the request, and tells us to carry on looking for Shirou?
Meanwhile, Vanguard spoke up.
"Rider, don't be foolish, you know I am much slower than you are. Certainly you can reach Sakura without any problems alone and bring her here with haste. I would only slow you down, and besides...", he said.
"...I rather keep Empress company, surely you wouldn't mind."
Rider was unsure what to do. Vanguard seemed to be very pleased with his situation, and definitely wanted to continue the fight, but that went directly against Sakura's wishes.
Sakura, she said over their mental link, this damned woman will not let me take Vanguard to you alone, she wishes to come with us. And, he seems somewhat fond of her, and wants to stay and continue their fight.
Then, whilst waiting for Sakura's response, she addressed the woman.
"You say you do not wish to harm our master, but what will you do if she cannot heal Vanguard? Or if she asks us not to fight any further?" she said.
This woman seems generally honourable, I don't think she will lie about her intentions, especially since it would upset her favourite punching bag..., she thought.
Meanwhile, she noticed a man approaching them, singing a weird song for some reason.
"Erm, hello?" she said, confused.