At 2:30 in the afternoon, outside the Spring Sakura Playground.

Until Illya's figure disappeared from Shirou's sight, Shirou still didn't understand why Illya's excitement, which was no different from that of a child, disappeared in an instant and why she asked to go back early.

Obviously there are still many things that I want to ask, such as the relationship between myself and Einzbern.

Shirou was not stupid. After thinking that his father often went abroad and mentioned Germany to him, he realized that it was his father who was related to Einzbern.

Kiritsugu's destination is probably Einzbern, so what is the connection between the two? What is Kiritsugu's real purpose in going to Einzbern?

Shirou was puzzled and wanted to ask Illya, the suspected insider, but the latter left early.

"Hey, are you reluctant to leave because you didn't have enough fun with the little girl?"

Shinji's voice brought Shirou back from his thoughts.

"Don't be joking, I'm just thinking about something." Shirou explained helplessly, but then he thought of something else, "By the way, Shinji, do you know that Einzbern and Che..."

Shen Er put his pockets in and shook his shoulders: "I know a little bit, but don't think I will tell you. After all, being involved is a troublesome thing."

"That's right..." Shirou nodded.

Looking at Shirou who accepted this reason, Shinji shook his head helplessly, "In short, although you can't get the answer from me, you can ask the guy related to this war. That guy may know."

"Who? Illya?"

"No, it's the priest."

Kotomine Kirei, when he thought of that man, Shirou had an indescribable strange feeling. It was not because he felt dangerous or unbelievable or any other hostile consciousness, but because he simply felt that he could not see that man again.

, it’s like that man can easily deny all his feelings...

"No," Shirou suddenly thought of something again, "The priest said that he could no longer go to the church, except for giving up his position as Master."

"Are you stupid?" Shenji frowned, then raised an index finger: "Listen up, Emiya, that priest's rules are for battles between magicians, and they come from the Magic Association.

Rules. Emiya, firstly, you are not a regular magician, and secondly, you are not affiliated with the Magic Association, so you don’t need to pay attention to those rules, do you understand?"

After thinking for a moment, Shirou nodded.

"...Yes, but I say so, but if possible, I think it would be better not to see him. The feeling that person gave me..."

"It's up to you, but if you go, you'd better bring Saber with you. After all, we might end up chatting until dark. It's very dangerous for you to wander outside alone at night."

"Saber..." Shirou scratched his head with a subtle expression.

"Hey? What's wrong? Did you say we had a quarrel?"

"When we were going out, Saber said it was too dangerous to come together, but I refused. After all, the agreement with Illya was only for the three of us to be together. I guess Saber is still angry now..."

"Hmm... Anyway, the most important task is to coax Saber first?" Shinji held his chin and thought for a moment, "Let me think about it, you should buy some delicious food when you go back to coax her, and she seems to be unable to use the spirit body.

Hua, I suggest you buy her the clothes she needs. Delicious food and new clothes, it’s absolutely no problem.”

"It is true?"

"Joan of Arc."

"But a new problem has arisen. If I buy clothes, does Saber need to try them on myself? After all, I don't know the size."

"Hmph!" Shenji folded his hands and chuckled, "I know!"

"ha?"

"The height is visually estimated to be 154, and the measurements are 73/53/76 respectively! If converted to weight, it is about 42kg!"

"How on earth did you get it down to centimeters?" Shirou's eyes twitched.

“It’s clear at a glance!”

Shen Er chuckled again, and only four characters were written on his face - "Ji Cao Don't Six!"

Shirou:...Is there something wrong with my friend?

...

It was already four o'clock in the afternoon when Shirou came out of the women's clothing store carrying large and small bags with a red face and shame and anger.

As for why I blushed, it was probably because I bought the underwear as well.

When an innocent young man like Shirou was asked by the shopping guide what kind of women's underwear he liked and praised for remembering his girlfriend's size so clearly, it was a miracle that he didn't commit suicide on the spot out of shame.

Shinji, who was waiting at the door, watched the whole process with great interest through the display window. Especially when the shopping guide asked Shirou to touch the fabric and feel the material, Shirou showed embarrassment, which made Shinji unable to hold back his laughter.

Come.

Looking at Shinji who was holding his back, covering his mouth, and his shoulders were still shaking slightly, Shirou wanted for the first time to break up with the friend he had known for many years.

Shinji turned around and saw Shirou's overly "hateful" eyes, and then he forcibly stopped laughing.

"Anyway, as compensation, I'll give you a ride. It just so happens that I also have to go home."

"Stop talking nonsense! Drive quickly!" Shirou's ears were already red, and he swore in his heart that he would never come here again in his life!

This is because except for Shinji, he didn't meet anyone he knew. If he met someone he knew, Shirou would probably become autistic on the spot.

...

In front of Emiya's house.

Shinji, who was riding a motorcycle, looked at Shirou, who was carrying large and small bags and the redness of his ears had not faded away, and suddenly thought of something.

"Emiya, even if you choose to join the war, you don't want to fight with that child (Illya)."

Hearing the sound, Shirou stopped and remained silent for half a minute before nodding.

For Shirou, after knowing that the tragedy ten years ago was caused by the Holy Grail War, he had already come to a conclusion on what to do next, but after seeing Illya behave like a child today,

After improving my xinxing, I still don’t want to fight with that child.

Shirou was conflicted. The conflict was not that he was weak and immature but insisted on participating in the war even though he could lose his life at any time. The conflict was--

Because I couldn't ignore the war that had caused that nightmare (the fire ten years ago), I declared to join the war. But I couldn't agree to hurt people who knew nothing and had nothing to do with it.

Since that day ten years ago, Shirou has been training his magical power in order to become a messenger of justice. Although he did not expect that the results would be shown in this situation, he cannot regret it now that he has made the decision.

"Then, I suggest you tell her your true thoughts face to face the next time you meet, "Even if you are enemies who are destined to fight each other in the war, you don't want to fight her" or something like that. If it's that child, maybe she can understand you.

Maybe. I just want to remind you that you are here, goodbye."

After leaving these words, Shinji turned the car around, turned the accelerator, and left without giving Shirou a chance to ask questions.

No one would have thought at this moment that the rhythm of this Holy Grail War has begun to be completely controlled by an off-site hand bit by bit...
Chapter completed!