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Originally Posted by Endless Twilight

So yeah, Saber totally asked for it and Rider was actually pretty nice overall.

Don't forget that she derided him for no reason before the discussion even began.

Saber would have been asking for it since episode 5 if the anime had kept how ridiculously self-righteous and insufferable she was behaving towards Rider just after he saved her life.

Spoiler for just look at what a piece of work Saber was in this:

Soon after, as thought suddenly remembered, the sound of the waves smashing against the cliff and the bustle of faraway streets crept back into the night sky. Lancer’s Master must have released the barrier cast in the neighboring area.

Saber gazed at the last person standing on the battlefield, Rider, with complicated feelings.

"... So, why did you come here, King of Conquerors?"

"Ah, I’ve never considered that properly."

Faced with Saber’s inquiry, the stalwart Servant appeared as if it didn’t concern him and shrugged nonchalantly.

"All those things like reasons and plans, those bothersome stuff, should be left for future historians to find a reason to give me. Heroes like us only need to obey our hearts’ desire, and gallop along the battlefield with our boiling blood."

"... That’s something only kings can say."

Saber’s disappointed reply was adamant. She believed in the chaste way of knights, a world away from Rider’s barbaric principles used justify his actions.

"Oh? Are you saying my way of kingship is alien to you? Hmph, that’s just natural."

Rider snorted, and ignored Saber’s defiant glare.

"All ways of kingship are unique. For I, who am a king, is as incompatible to you, who are also a king, as fire is to water... You are trying to split this world into two clear bands of black and white."

"That is what I desire. Today, at this place, I’m also going to – "

"Enough, enough, don’t be so vigorous."

Rider gave a small smile and pointed at Saber’s left hand.

"As Alexander, I won’t take advantage over your weakness like others would. Saber, fulfil your promise with Lancer first. Then I would duel with Lancer or you, whoever might be the victor in the battle between the two of you."

"..."

Saber was about to rebuke, but her left thumb is too much of a handicap before Rider. It wouldn’t do to underestimate the battle prowess of this Heroic Spirit, who defeated Berserker in one blow.

Yeah, Gil was rude, but so was she. Rider was trying to be diplomatic until even his patience ran out for her. I swear, he should be the mediator of the war (Ruler class?) with his saintly patience to deal with both of them.

Anyway, I really like they added the Gil laughing and mocking sadistically at Saber while being sort of a pal/understanding of Rider. He acknowledged Rider as worthy enemy which was important.