You are strong. [ Caster confirms. They trained for fun and more seriously enough so that he can know very well that- yeah, this Saber is a big deal. Wanting to fight in good battle he can understand. Wanting to fight own battles- He takes a pack of cigarettes and takes one of them. He does not light up it yet though- ]

A long time ago I was a weapon my king pointed at his enemies. A shield that didn't allow them to cross the ford. Of course, I wasn't those things in most literal sense- [Like shinki are ] -but in all honesty that feels way more natural to me than sitting on the other side of things.

[ While Caster does enjoy freedom Far Shore brings, the responsibility of being a leader, this completely different kind of duty. One he possibly wouldn't pick if he had a choice ]

They totally messed our role assignment- [ Because that's a place for a joke, surely. He goes serious after that though ] What I want to say is- there are fame and glory in being the best to serve and the best to follow orders. But this is not the only path. If you feel constricted by it, seek another way.

[ He clicks his tongue ]

There are other enemies to fight out there than just ayakashi. There are ways to protect on your own terms, rather than those forced upon you.

[ And now it's time to light up that cig with a snap of fingers ]