As for the secrecy... it is complicated. Back in my world, I participate in a magi war called the Holy Grail War. As one of the heroic spirits summoned to fight in it, for my enemies to know my true identity gives them advantage over me as out legends tell of both our strengths and weaknesses.
Even though the Holy Grail War is not happening here, there are many shardbearers that would know of my legend. [Yes, hers is that prolific.] It is better that they do not know I walk amongst them.
A native to this world, unaffiliated with either side. I wouldn't want to adversely affect the situation between Troichean Beinn and the courts, after all. And I promise, he deserves it.
[but that's all he'll give right now. enough to ease any possible concerns, but not enough to potentially ruin anything should her doubts about him win out. besides, she may hear with the rest of the world soon enough.]
[The way Saralegui said that brought Red to mind, but she decided not to push for more details. Yet.]
It is the name of my class. I am a Saber Class Servant. It is common for heroic spirits to adopt the name of their class in place of their true identity during the War.
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As for the secrecy... it is complicated. Back in my world, I participate in a magi war called the Holy Grail War. As one of the heroic spirits summoned to fight in it, for my enemies to know my true identity gives them advantage over me as out legends tell of both our strengths and weaknesses.
Even though the Holy Grail War is not happening here, there are many shardbearers that would know of my legend. [Yes, hers is that prolific.] It is better that they do not know I walk amongst them.
...and I have grown accustomed to going by Saber.
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[but that's all he'll give right now. enough to ease any possible concerns, but not enough to potentially ruin anything should her doubts about him win out. besides, she may hear with the rest of the world soon enough.]
Is Saber not your real name?
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It is the name of my class. I am a Saber Class Servant. It is common for heroic spirits to adopt the name of their class in place of their true identity during the War.