I am Gilgamesh, the King of Heroes.

"Today... is a little gloomy."

Chapter 156 Guidance

Jill picked up the cloth bag that had been with her for over a year and stuffed the Spirit Blade Cherry Blossom and the Imitation Spirit Blade Ice Bloom into it.

"Gil? Are we going out?" Enkidu looked at Gil.

“Yes, we need to go out for a bit.” Gil lifted the bag. “After all, Rin Tohsaka and the others’ goal is all the Class Cards, and we have three Class Cards in our hands, so we have to decide on the ownership of these Class Cards.”

Jill put on her shoes, tapped her toes, and asked, "Aren't you coming with me today?"

"No...no need, I'll just rest today."

“Really… then what about lunch and dinner?” Jill turned her head and asked.

"I'll handle it, don't worry."

“Okay, then I’ll leave this here. Here’s the key.” Jill placed the key in the entryway. “That’ll do for now.”

Jill opened the door. "I'm leaving."

"Take care on your journey!"

"Hi hi."

……

Gil, carrying a cloth bag, arrived at Luvia's residence.

“…I remember there was a barrier?” Gil glanced at it. “Well, never mind, it’s not a big problem.”

Jill tapped her right foot on the ground. "Just go straight in."

I think I stayed here the first night, so I should be able to go in without any problems.

"I hope that blond guy with the natural curly hair doesn't throw some magic tricks at me, or I'll blow this place up."

Jill casually uttered extremely serious words and went inside.

Upon entering through the main gate, an elderly man with white hair was waiting there; he was Luvia's butler, August.

“Mr. August, please lead the way,” Jill said simply as she approached him.

"……Yes."

Giles unconsciously exuded an incredibly powerful aura, making August feel somewhat ashamed.

Young people these days... they're really scary.

……

“Welcome, Gilles. August, please go outside first,” Luvia commanded.

"Yes, ma'am."

After August left, Gil moved to the opposite side of Luvia and sat down.

"Would you like some tea, Hero King?"

“There’s no need to call me that. Just call me Gil.” Gil put the bag aside. “It’s an honor. Only those I acknowledge can be called that.”

“That’s an honor.” Luvia then poured Gil a cup of tea. “Please enjoy.”

“…I’ve come to see you today, and I’ll be blunt about why.” Gil reached out, and golden ripples appeared, with three Class cards falling into Gil’s hand. “When the time comes, if you want these cards, just come and snatch them. By the way, if you can’t help with that Berserker Class card, it’s mine.”

“Hmm… I was just thinking the same thing and wanted to discuss it with you…” Luvia nodded. “Rin Tohsaka is on her way.”

“No need…” Jill picked up her tea and took only a small sip. “Alright, that’s all I wanted to say.”

"The tea is good... Thank you for your hospitality..."

“Oh, right, there’s something else.” Luvia suddenly called out to Jill.

"what happened?"

“Illyasviel, that child, possesses very peculiar and immense magical power. She even transformed into a heroic spirit during last night's battle. Do you know anything about her?” Luvia asked.

“…I know a little about that.” Jill nodded. “I’ll go to her about these things myself.”

"...And what do you know about Miyu?" Luvia asked again.

“If she wants to, she will definitely tell you. I won’t interfere.” Jill finished speaking and repeated, “Thank you for your hospitality.”

……

Ilya was feeling very down.

Last night, for some unknown reason, Illya suddenly transformed into a Heroic Spirit.

After that, her power went a little crazy.

If Enkidu hadn't blocked it for him...

Ilya looked somewhat downcast as she walked home from school.

"boom……"

"I'm so sorry!" Ilya hadn't noticed what was in front of her and bumped into someone, then quickly apologized.

You look like you're not feeling well.

The familiar tone and voice made Ilya raise her head.

A blond, red-eyed boy carrying a cloth bag is looking at Ilya.

“Jill…brother…?”

"Would you like to talk to me?"

"Eh?"

……

"Well, sorry to keep you waiting." Jill handed a sundae to Ilya, while he himself held a glass of iced tea.

"I'm starting..." Although Ilya was eating sweets, the gloom on her face was obvious.

"Ilya, did your power go berserk yesterday?" Gil bluntly stated the matter.

"Did Enkidu tell you...? If Enkidu hadn't blocked it back then... then..." Illya looked troubled.

“…Really…” Gil reached out and patted Ilya’s head. “Isn’t everything alright?”

"But...if only back then..."

“That’s just how you are, being so stubborn…” Jill smiled helplessly. “Want to hear a story? The story of a rather awful guy?”

“Ah… Yeah…”

“So I’ll begin.” Jill gathered her thoughts. “This is the story of an organization… or rather, the story of the leader of that organization.”

The leader in Gil's story refers to Suoh Mikoto.

He described his experience in a way that was half true and half false. After removing his own involvement, a story emerged.

"In the end, he volunteered to be killed, thus preventing that disaster..."

“Wait… Brother Gil… you…” Ilya interrupted Gil, somewhat puzzled.

“Ilya, remember…” Gil gently lifted Ilya’s hand and placed it on his chest, “In everyone’s heart, there is a lock like Totsuka Tatara. That is proof of everyone’s efforts to restrain themselves.”

"Power is meant to be used. Think about it, if Suoh Mikoto dies like this, what will happen to Kushina Anna? What will happen to the entire massive organization?"

He sacrificed himself to avenge Tatara. But in my opinion, he was very irresponsible; he was running away from the situation.

"Ilya, face your own power. Only by doing it no matter what can you achieve it, right? Don't run away; only then can you keep going." Gil lowered Ilya's hand. "Don't run away from your power, and don't be afraid."

"You're afraid because you possess this power, aren't you?" Jill looked into Ilya's red eyes. "What are you afraid of? Are you afraid that the power will hurt your friends, or are you afraid that you won't be able to control the power?"

Chapter 157 Class Card, Berserker!

"What are you afraid of? Are you afraid that the power will hurt your friends, or are you afraid that you won't be able to control the power?"

Gil's words made Ilya lower her head. "Perhaps... both."

“…Sigh, Ilya, running away isn’t the solution. Accept this power.” Gil stood up. “I don’t think my power is weaker than yours. I’m controlling it just fine.”

"Brother Gil, you are a heroic spirit..."

"Heroic Spirits can also be human."

"Well……"

"Well, that's it. Tonight is the final battle." Jill slurped down the rest of her iced tea in one gulp; the icy sensation sobered her up considerably. "Go home now, and remember to wipe your mouth."

"Huh?" Ilya gently wiped her lips with her finger, leaving a little bit of ice cream on her finger.

"...Haha, well, don't mind it, here." Gil took out a handkerchief and wiped Ilya's mouth clean. "Take it a little slower."

"Hmm..." Ilya blushed with embarrassment.

"Tonight is the final battle to retrieve the Class Cards," Gilles' voice came again. "Good luck."

"...But Brother Gil...when that time comes..."

“Yes, we might end up fighting.” Jill nodded. “When that happens, give it your all, and I’ll fight back just as hard.”

“But… I don’t want to fight Gillespie and Enkidu…” Illya’s expression darkened slightly.

“…” Jill crumpled the iced tea cup into a ball, then tossed it aside. “If I could, I wouldn’t want to fight.”

“But, because we have to fight…” Gil’s right hand fell down. “But it is precisely because of the Class Cards that we need to fight.”

"We met because of Class Cards, but we fight because we each need Class Cards, don't we?"

“Brother Gil…why do you need a Class Card?” Ilya asked.

“Well… it’s all for getting stronger.” Gilles clenched his fist. “Even though I’m a Heroic Spirit at the very top of the Throne of Heroes, I still have opponents I need to be wary of.”

"Well... then don't hold back, let's have a good fight." Gil smiled, his eyes narrowed.

“…Okay, I understand.” Ilya nodded seriously.

"Well, that's more like it. Now hurry home, or your family will worry." Gil patted Ilya's head and said.