Did Archer really betray Rin? There are a few theories surrounding Archer’s betrayal of Rin. Archer initially tried to kill Shirou on the night Caster rescued him. His motive was to vent over Shirou’s hypocrisy. However, Archer was prevented from killing Shirou by Rin’s Command Spell. Archer had a motive for wanting to kill Shirou, but was stopped by Rin’s Command Spell.

Shirou’s dislike of Servant Archer

Shirou’s disdain for Servant Archer is due to their conflicting nature. In most timelines, Shirou uses Rin’s pendant to save his life. However, in another timeline, Archer uses his own copy of the pendant to save Shirou. This incident became a major plot point, and revealed Shirou’s true identity. In addition, Archer’s dislike for Shirou is due to their relationship, as Archer blames his younger self for his turning into a Counter-Guardian. Archer has a deep dislike for Shirou Emiya and is not fond of Servant Mursaume.

The episode is also notable for the fact that Archer is weird and doesn’t like Shirou. Kotomine brought Shirou to him when he tried to convince him to fight in the Holy Grail War, and he called him “Bae-ber”, implying that he was trying to influence Shirou’s decision. Saber also mocks Caster for not knowing the Archer’s territory.

Archer’s disdain for Shirou has a dark undercurrent. Despite his innate dislike for Shirou, Archer’s ambition lies in murdering his younger self. As a Counter-Guardian, Archer wants to destroy Shirou and stop him from becoming a Guardian Spirit. By killing him, Archer hopes to create a massive time paradox. Archer was a hero of Shirou’s past, but he did not become the Guardian Spirit.

Shirou’s rejection of Saber’s request to conceal her true identity from him

In the anime series, Shirou is often impulsive and reckless. His refusal to hide his true identity from Saber was especially annoying in this episode. In an interview, Shirou claims that his actions were influenced by his desire to protect Saber from the Servants. Shirou’s impulsive behavior makes him suspicious of everyone, especially Saber. He argues that the Servants are planning suicide to save Shirou, but Caster points out that Shirou’s behavior is not typical of her character.

While this decision is a difficult one, it is nevertheless important to understand the reasons behind Saber’s action. Despite their differences, Saber remained hopeful that Shirou would understand her situation and allow her to change the past. However, Shirou’s rejection of her request to hide her true identity reflects the fact that Saber relies heavily on Shirou’s approval, and the latter is unlikely to do the same.

In Fate/hollow ataraxia, Saber develops feelings for Shirou. She stays with Shirou and Rin in the Good End with the hope of finding the answer to her question of what to do. She even starts wearing more feminine clothes in order to attract Shirou. Saber even goes so far as to bathe secretly, to please Shirou. Saber and Shirou share a bathroom together, which is secretly monitored by the housemates.

Shirou’s relationship with Gilgamesh

After the first encounter with Gilgamesh, Shirou had been wondering if he was still in love with him. However, Shirou’s relationship with Gilgamesh was not as perfect as he had hoped. Gilgamesh had implanted Illyasviel’s heart in Shinji and he had been keeping an eye on him. But, after the second encounter, he realized that the god had changed his mind and no longer loves him. In addition to this, Gilgamesh had given Shirou a magical item, the Holy Grail.

In the second encounter, Shirou defeated Gilgamesh with sheer force of will, despite having been cursed by the Grail. He then cried and vowed to never forget what he did, but the archer saved him. Gilgamesh later appeared and tried to kill Shirou, but Archer protected him, telling him that he was the only one who could kill him. Gilgamesh also revealed his true identity, saying that he has no regrets.

The second encounter between Shirou and Archer also shows how much Shirou learned from Gilgamesh. He learned how to use his powers through verbal advice and copying Archer. He later learned to use projection, and after a successful experiment, he gets the full power of his new weapon. Although Shirou had never had the superpower of Charles Atlas, Archer teaches him how to cut corners in his quest for that power. He explains why Shirou is not the Hero of Justice and he is the Stealth Mentor.