Shenshan Town, Twin Hall.

After listening to Rider's investigation about Caster's identity and Noble Phantasm abilities, Bazett was overjoyed and praised him without hesitation, saying that the servant he was given as a gift was really capable!

Then, after learning from Rider about Archer's intention to cooperate after Caster was solved, Bazett's first reaction was to ignore and refuse.

But then he thought again that Archer's master was the head of the Tohsaka family, one of the three Archer families, and he was the one Shinji had mentioned before that he would spare his life if he met him. So for a moment, Bazett

Somewhat confused.

"Rider, is Berserker's Noble Phantasm really what you said...?"

"Yes." Rider, who stood quietly aside, nodded lightly, "Based on the first day's test and the battle between Berserker and Lancer observed last night, there is no mistaking it. It is the true ability to survive from death.

.”

"It's really troublesome..." Bazett crossed his legs, propped his chin and frowned for a few seconds before speaking. Then he looked at Rider: "But don't agree first, I also have my mission, at least I have to wait.

We’ll see what happens after Caster who is breaking the rules is dealt with, but having said that, are Archer and Saber ready to take action against Caster?”

"It seems like this." Rider nodded slightly, and then asked: "Bazett, we..."

"Well..." Bazett pondered for a moment, "If the other party is really sure that they want to attack Caster, they can help without revealing their trump card. Caster's real name and Noble Phantasm... can be revealed to them."

"I see."

Looking at Rider, who had an extremely docile personality despite being cold, Bazett also showed a rare and soft expression: "Rider, it's really hard work."

…

5pm.

The park where Illya, Shirou and Rin met was not the park under the Mitogawa Bridge, but the small park located in the shopping street and residential area of ​​Miyama Town where she had chatted with Shirou and Shinji before.

"...If it's just a united front against Caster, I can agree to your joining us."

Rin folded his hands, raised his eyebrows and looked at Illya, who was sitting on the bench, smiling arrogantly, and then changed the subject: "However, there are conditions. When dealing with Caster, you can guarantee that you will not

Are you going to attack us?"

"Tohsaka-san, Illya is not that kind of..."

Just as Shirou opened his mouth, Rin interrupted him seriously: "Emiya-san, shut up! This kind of thing is related to our lives! Okay, Illyasviel, answer, can you be defeated in Caster?"

We trusted each other before and didn’t betray each other?”

"Of course, I will never be Shirou's enemy until Caster is defeated!" As she said that, Illya hugged Shirou's arm very affectionately.

"Hey, Illya..." Shirou was a little embarrassed and wanted to take out his arm, but the little girl had no intention of letting go.

"Ho? Is it just Emiya-san?"

"Rin, don't worry, the same goes for you. I won't take action against you or Archer until Caster is defeated."

After saying that, Illya put away the smile on her face and changed her expression slightly. She raised her eyes and glanced at Rin and asked, "But on the other hand, what about you? Can you do it?"

"Of course!" Rin turned away with a bit of disdain, "Don't forget that when I was working with rookie Emiya-san, I had countless opportunities to make a move but didn't make a move."

As soon as he finished speaking, Rin was suddenly stunned for a moment, and then he showed a somewhat surprised expression, and murmured in shock: "What! Have you figured out Caster's real name and Noble Phantasm?"

Listening to Rin's murmur, Shirou also showed a somewhat shocked expression: "Tohsaka-san! Could it be that Archer has already done such a thing..."

After a few more seconds, Rin seemed to have ended the communication with Archer and nodded lightly: "Well, there is a high probability that there will be no mistakes."

"Great!" Shirou clenched his fists subconsciously, overjoyed.

Illya didn't care about this kind of thing: "I'm just investigating an opponent's true name and precious phantom. I can also tell you this kind of thing. As Cheng... Cheng... Japanese Cheng..."

"Sincerity." Rin reminded helplessly.

"That's right! Sincerity! As a sign of sincerity, I can also tell you Berserker's true name and Noble Phantasm! How about that?"

Looking at Illya with an innocent face and an unusually innocent smile, Shirou always felt that it would not be good to expose the true name and Noble Phantasm of the Servant like this, so he tried to stop it.

"Illya, things like real names and noble phantoms..."

"Ahem!" Rin coughed twice, trying to persuade Shirou not to be troublesome. It was such a good opportunity for her to say it!

Illya saw through Rin's thoughts, but didn't care. After letting go of Shirou's arm, she jumped off the bench, spread her arms, stood on tiptoes, and spun around in a circle.

"It doesn't matter if I tell you, my Berserker's real name is Hercules, and his Noble Phantasm is..."

…

After listening to Illya's revelation of Berserker's true name and Noble Phantasm, more than two minutes had passed.

Rin and Shirou were still silent, probably because they learned that each other's Noble Phantasm Twelve Trials were actually resurrected twelve times!

And it must be a B-level or above Noble Phantasm to cause damage to it!

Even if one of them is destroyed, this kind of Noble Phantasm will no longer be able to cause damage!

What's even more buggy is that the twelve lives of resurrection opportunities can still be restored after being used! One life can be restored in just a few days!

Originally, it would be quite satisfying for the opponent to reveal his cards as soon as he comes up, but who would have thought that the opponent would start out in a stupid way!

The card in his hand turned out to be a king bomb plus four twos plus a big plane!

Even if the card is revealed, there is no way to play it!

"Uh..." Shirou was the first to speak, breaking the silence, scratching his cheek with his index finger, "Then what...why do you always feel that your life may end at the age of seventeen? Hehehehe..."

"Shirou, don't you want to die?" Illya blinked her big, pure ruby ​​eyes.

"Of course!" Shirou replied dumbfounded, "Although I have already made up my mind, I still don't want to die if I don't have to die."

"Well... that's it." Illya raised her little face, tapped her chin with her index finger and thought for a moment, then showed a smiling face, put her hands behind her back and leaned forward: "Well! Then I won't kill him.

You! Shirou! I will spare your life in the end!"

Seeing Illya smiling so cutely and sincerely, Shirou didn't know what was going on, but he was inexplicably moved for a moment.

At this time, Shirou could not yet hear the sadness and helplessness in the little girl's words. To put it simply, it was——

You can continue to live in this world, but I am destined to...

"Illya..." Shirou murmured softly, then smiled and unconsciously put his hand on Illya's head, "It's better not to talk about that kind of thing yet, but Illya is actually a good child.

I already understand the matter."

Feeling the warm touch on her head, Illya felt a little unnatural for a moment, but then she closed her eyes and quietly enjoyed the temperature and touch of the hand on her head, and even made a sound of enjoyment.

A humming sound.

Looking at the pair of high school students and little girls in front of them, who were obviously getting tired of them, Rin finally reacted belatedly.

...Did Emiya-san run into the safe zone early again?

In an instant, Rin's expression became a little strange, and the idea of ​​"Why don't I please take advantage of the cooperation now to please Illya and let her let her live in the end" flashed through her mind.

However, this kind of thought is fleeting and fleeting. Just kidding, I am also the head of the three dignified families, how can I bow my head to others and beg for mercy so easily?

Impossible! Absolutely impossible!

"Hmph! Lolicon!"

After hearing Rin's muttered words, Shirou blushed and quickly explained and retorted: "No! No! I'm not a lolicon! I don't have such a tendency! I just think Yi

Liya is just a very cute and sensible good child!"

Listening to Shirou's words, several black lines gradually appeared in the corners of Rin's eyes, and at the same time, even the corners of his mouth couldn't help but twitch.

"Emiya-san, it's better not to explain what you said. And I didn't expect you to be such a dangerous guy for elementary school students..."

"I told you it's not the case! It's just that..."

As he spoke, Shirou turned away and scratched his cheek with his index finger, racking his brains to find an explanation.

At this moment, Illya switched between offense and defense, stood on tiptoes and stretched out her little hand to touch Shirou's head.

"Why?"

Shirou was stunned. He was about to say something, but was speechless because of Illya's smiling face with bent eyes. He just lost his mind.

To put it simply, I was healed after seeing Illya’s expression! Both physically and mentally!

At this moment, for some reason, the young man suddenly had the idea of ​​protecting this little girl. However, this thought only lasted for a second, but he heard Illya continue.

"Yo Xi, yo Xi, it doesn't matter even if you are a lolicon, human XP is free."

"Pfft!!" Shirou spat out, "Illya! Where did you learn such words?!"

"It was Shinji who taught me."

"Shinji?! When?"

"That..." Illya raised her face and thought for a moment, "When we met in the morning."

"That guy Shenji just likes to say some inappropriate words..." Shirou's eyes twitched, then he raised his forehead and sighed: "Hey - he said such words in front of a child. I must talk to him properly when we meet tomorrow."

Shinji?

Rin also showed a particularly strange expression, thinking: Could that guy be a lolicon too? I have indeed seen him wearing swimming trunks with cute anime girls on them before, and even said "twin ponytails"

"The cuteness only exists within a certain age group".

Looking at Rin's thoughtful expression, Shirou seemed to have noticed something. He propped his chin and analyzed seriously: "Tohsaka-san, to be honest, I have doubted Shinji's preferences, but I haven't been able to confirm it until now..."

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Chapter completed!