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"If Shuten-dōji gets there—our service will surely remind Lord Abe of the good old days."

"Shuten...who is that?" the man asked, puzzled.

“My eternal friend,” Ibaraki-dōji replied.

"However, since Lord Abe doesn't remember, let's just ignore that for now."

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Are you truly searching for the deceased?

"..."

Ibaraki-dōji's mind is clearly much more mature than she appears on the surface.

Furthermore, judging from her current behavior, this Berserker has not lost her sanity due to the "Berserk" trait.

On the contrary, her thinking ability is not much different from that of ordinary people.

[You've decided to tell Ibaraki-dōji the truth—which is also information she, as a Servant, should know.]

"Ibaraki, here's the situation."

Ian told Ibaraki-dōji directly the purpose of his trip.

"..."

"I see." After hearing the explanation, Ibaraki-dōji nodded thoughtfully.

"It is my Master who wants to see his deceased mother one last time."

"That's roughly the idea," Ian said, confirming as he asked.

"You...you won't tell Ilya, will you?"

"will not."

Ibaraki-dōji glanced at Illya beside him.

At this moment, she was riding Artoria like a horse, receiving almost the same treatment as Berserker.

The scene is so harmonious that it's hard to believe they are actually enemies in the Holy Grail War.

“My Master does not need me to convey such information.”

"That's good." Ian breathed a sigh of relief.

"That--"

"Ibaraki... I thought you had something to say just now."

"It's impossible to say for sure at the moment," Ibaraki-dōji replied. "So please, Mr. Abe, delve a little deeper into this area."

"Okay." The man accepted her form of address. "I understand."

You took Artoria's hand and walked deeper into the mountains.

With the help of passersby, you learned that the mountain's name is Yuanzang Mountain.

Of course, you and Artoria are still repeatedly mistaken for a newlywed couple with two young children.

But your smile gradually eased the girl's initial nervousness.

She quickly "accepted" this "identity".

You continued walking deeper into the mountains.

Deep in Yuanzang Mountain.

Looking at the tracks on the mountain road, Ian's expression grew increasingly serious.

Because he could clearly sense that these places were still radiating magic—a result of the "magic resistance" property.

Although it's unclear why it has lasted so long, it serves as a testament to Artoria's past efforts.

But there's no way to praise her now.

After all, if Ilya were to hear this, she might very well pry into it out of curiosity.

That would be troublesome.

At this moment, Ibaraki-doji, who was in Ian's arms, spoke again.

"Lord Abe."

"Is this where we're going...?"

"..."

Ian looked around and, after confirming that he was deep inside the area, gave an affirmative answer.

"Yes, this is pretty much the place."

"Understood." Ibaraki-dōji nodded. "Lord Abe... please put me down."

"..."

Although Ian didn't know what Ibaraki-dōji was up to, he didn't suspect anything too much, realizing that she wasn't hostile.

"it is good."

After giving this reply, the man placed Ibaraki-dōji on the ground.

Berserker, now back on the ground, reacted completely differently than before.

Crimson flames began to erupt from her petite arms, making her look as if she had entered a battle state.

The temperature in the forest rose considerably in an instant.

If it hadn't been in a remote area, it probably would have startled other passersby.

“Mr. Ian, this is…”

The Berserker's performance made Artoria, who was holding Illya, somewhat worried.

Realizing this, Ian quickly gave the girl a calming answer.

"Lily, it's okay."

“Ibaraki... she didn’t mean any harm.”

"..."

Despite her deep worries, Artoria didn't say anything more after hearing Ian's assurance.

She already had a deep trust in him, so naturally she had no doubts at this moment.

"Over here—!"

As Ibaraki-dōji spoke, he ran off on all fours towards a certain spot in the forest.

It seems she has discovered something.

Ian and Artoria exchanged a glance, then both nodded.

The two followed directly behind the Berserker, keeping up with her as they headed towards the next location.

[You and Artoria, along with Illya, followed Ibaraki-Douji.]

Her body, engulfed in flames, stood out starkly in the forest.

Meanwhile, it grew stronger and stronger—it seemed as if something was attracting Ibaraki-dōji.

You realize that the mountain from which Irisviel's voice emanated still harbors some secrets.

At that moment, Ibaraki-dōji, who was walking at the front, stopped.

She seems to have discovered something.

"..."

Realizing that Ibaraki-dōji had discovered something, Ian quickly went to her side and asked softly.

"Ibaraki."

"Did you... discover something?"

"Hmm." Ibaraki-dōji nodded, and then made an extremely important statement.

“There is an aura here that is the same as my Master’s.”

"..."

Ian paused for a moment, then suddenly understood the meaning behind Ibaraki-dōji's initial words.

"Ibaraki, are you saying there's an aura here similar to Illya's?"

Ibaraki-dōji first nodded, then shook his head.

"Lord Abe."

"It's somewhat like... but not exactly."

"..."

This is a description containing a wealth of information.

Ian began to think about it seriously—the man realized that this might be the key to solving the problem.

"Ibaraki, wait for me."

Ian quickly returned to Artoria's side.

"Lily."

"Come here for a moment."

"..."

Although she didn't understand Ian's intentions, Artoria obediently nodded.

She gently placed Ilya on the ground, then followed the man to the side.

"Mr. Ian, what's wrong?"

“Lily,” Ian grasped the girl’s hand, “Do you remember how you got in touch with Irisviel back then?”

"..."