[ Is she so surprised? No, surprise probably doesn't even begin to describe what she must be feeling. Hakuno is not normally so at a loss for words, so she must have witnessed something horrible that would make her flinch.

... Well, it's not as if he doesn't know. Now that she's here, it seems that he will have the chance to repay a debt of his own at last. The well-being of his former Master's friend is naturally of high priority, and to have one more thing to fight for is never a burden. ]

Ah, yes... I remember Sir Blackmore. He was an exemplary Master and outstanding warrior. Truly a man of honor.

[ Is he just going to—

Yes. ]

Though I don't remember him receiving orders from Chaldea to rayshift to another singularity, ignore our duty to humanity, and contract with another Master.

[ Although his smile is bright as ever, his words drip with spite. ]