Hero of Justice (Fate/Stay Night UBW x Shield Hero)

Standing back up

"Life is a storm, my young friend. You will bask in the sunlight one moment, be shattered on the rocks the next. What makes you a man is what you do when that storm comes." -Alexander Dumas, Count of Monte Cristo

Naofumi confusedly looks at her and says "W-who is she? Emiya? Tohsaka?" to which Saber tilts her head in confusion, saying "Did I not just say?" Naofumi waves his hands, saying "N-no, that's not what I mean t-to say is who are you? How did you get here and are you from our world as well?"

Saber quickly realizes his confusion and says "Hm, I think a demonstration would show you who I am."

Just as she said that, brown rabbit-like creature jumps out. Artoria then holds out her hand as motes of yellow light form in her hand. She then swings her blade upwards, launching the unfortunate lagamorph upwards.

She then mutters to herself "Oh my, it seems as though I am still far from my true strength still, no matter."

After which, she then propels herself upwards with a burst of mana, draining Rin of a significant amount from her reserves. She then momentarily unsheathes Invisible Air, revealing a golden sword underneath, lacking it's usual blinding light and cleaves through the pill rabbit in one strike.

She then lands and plants the sword on the ground before her as she says "Now usually I would prefer to have my holy sword hidden, but seeing as how you are an ally that both of my masters trust, I believe building trust with you should be something of utmost importance. This is my sword, the legendary sword from the lady of the lake, the fae born sword forfed from the crystallized dream of humanity. The holy sword Exc-"

Naofumi joins in, saying "Excalibur" in disbelief. "But... that can't be. I mean I thought king Arthur was... you know..."

Artoria tilts her head in confusion with her ahoge twitching, before coming to realizing his plight. "Ah yes. People know me as a man because I had to hide my true identity. You see, that's... a tad complicated to explain. But the gist of it is due to the gender perceptions in that time period and all. As you would say in this time period, "It is a can of worms better not opened." However, since you have now known of my identity, I would like to know yours."

Naofumi then shakily nods and says "R-right... I am Naofumi Iwatani, former college sophomore a-and shield hero y-your majesty? Is that what I should call you?"

Artoria then shakes her head, saying "No need, seeing as my rule already came to an end centuries ago, it would not be correct. Simply put, I am merely another warrior tasked with upholding the safety of humanity. You may refer to me as you wish."

Naofumi then says "R-right... Nice to meet you Artoria."

Artoria's cow lick twitches as she says "Sir Iwatani, now that you know of my identity, I would like to reques-nay implore something of you."

Naofumi, with an eye brow raised in intrigue, then asks "And that would be?" to which Artoria, still maintaining her manners, then says "Under absolutely any circumstance presented, do not reveal my name?"

He then looks at her with even more confusion, as he states "But... why? So what if you are the legendary king himse-I mean herself? It's not like we're in our original world? In fact, the knowledge of a king from our world wandering with Tohsaka and Emiya would definitely be something very beneficial."

Saber then nods and says "While I get where you are coming from with that notion, we cannot discount the probability of our enemies knowing that and/or finding a way to extract that knowledge. If I am to eventually show my true power, something I know is of an inevitability, some political powers may start seeing me as a threat to them, especially considering my status of king. I have had many experiences of seeing political turmoil and it's effect on people. It would most definitely place my masters at a significant disadvantage and may even serve as a threat to them should that revelation occur. So... I ask of you again, close your lips tightly of this knowledge."