Walking in the Question and Answer System of Heroic Spirits

However, he did not comment on how the Ainsworth family caused the disaster five years ago, as he was still unaware of the truth.

[Kirei Kotomine: "It's too early to say what the outcome will be, but humanity will eventually perish. Ainsworth saw a much more distant realm. They didn't see a single leaf, but the entire forest."]

"Those who achieve great things do not concern themselves with trifles; they must make decisions that sacrifice personal interests for the greater good. Do you want to refute this statement?"

[Shirou Emiya: "..."]

[Kirei Kotomine: "So, make your decision now, Shirou Emiya."]

"To stand by, or to become the enemy?"

"But whatever you choose, your sense of justice will crumble."

【…】

Rin Tohsaka: "I knew this guy wasn't a good person. Look, he's starting to fool people!"

Zabiko: "But now, besides the priest, there's no one else who can provide him with information. After all, Shirou Emiya in this world doesn't know you, Rin."

Rin Tohsaka: "That's strange. Where did I go in this world? Did I end up in the Clock Tower like in that world?"

Fujimura Taiga: "Damn it! Shirou, don't trust this guy!"

Stay-at-home husband: "..."

[The scene shifts, and Shirou Emiya, having learned from Kirei Kotomine the location of Ainsworth's current stronghold, is making his way there in the dark.]

That area was the epicenter of the massive gas explosion in Dongmuwa.

He wanted to make things clear with the other party.

Unfortunately, he was unable to break through the opponent's magical barrier and could only stand outside it, roaring in anger.

"Shuri-an, come out here! I know you're there!"

"You're right, I was just imitating the form of justice! Imitating family and how we are as human beings is just an empty shell. I was wrong from the very beginning, and I know that very well. But that's why I decided to really begin..."

"The words I haven't spoken, the feelings I haven't conveyed, my real family..."

"So please give Miyu back... give me back my sister!"

Unfortunately, there was no response from the other party.

[Giju Rian, also known as Julian Ainsworth, never appeared again.]

Conqueror King: "Hmm, it seems the other party is a competent villain, not one to casually reveal information."

Illya: "I envy Miyu. I also wish my brother would fight tooth and nail for me."

Magical Girl Illya: "Mmm."

Househusband: "Hey, you two, don't say such unlucky things!"

From that day on, Shirou Emiya completely changed.

He began to practice projection magic diligently, trying every day to break through Ainsworth's barrier, but it was all to no avail.

He also spent a lot of money to buy two black keys from Kirei Kotomine as weapons, but he still felt like he'd been ripped off.

Hierle: "Isn't it just getting slaughtered..."

After all, black keys are something that can be taught to be taught in large quantities without costing a lot of money.

Zabiko: "How pitiful. Shirou Emiya in that world has no one to rely on but himself."

Blonde Rin: "That's right, that priest is clearly useless, and he even rips people off."

Time quickly brought the new year forward, and heavy snow gently blanketed the entire Fuyuki village.

As usual, Shirou Emiya returned home with a gloomy expression after failing to break through to the next level, only to run into Sakura Matou at the door.

Because he had been absent from school for some time, Matou Sakura came to see him specifically.

[Shirou Emiya took her home, and the two cooked dinner together. The scene looked so warm, yet somewhat eerie.]

Because their minds were clearly not on this.

Looking at Matou Sakura reminded Shirou Emiya of Miyu, deepening his resentment.

[While Matou Sakura appeared as cheerful as ever, a hint of sadness flickered in her eyes, unseen by anyone.]

Afterwards, the two 'happily' finished their dinner, and Shirou Emiya saw Sakura Matou out.

Chapter 441 - Even Shinji thought it was perverted

(Shinji with the Cursed Wrist)

Blonde Rin: "This looks bad..."

Sakura's look clearly indicated that something was wrong.

[Shirou Emiya: "I'm sorry, Sakura, I haven't had time to go to school lately, but you can come again if you'd like."]

【"..."】

[Sakura Matou, holding her umbrella, remained silent for a long while before forcing a painful smile: "I'm very happy about your invitation, senpai, but this is the last time."]

Emiya Shirou paused, sensing something was amiss, and instinctively said, "You don't need to be so polite with me..."

[Sakura Matou: "If I could, I'd like to spend more time with you, senpai. Go to school together, participate in club activities together, walk home together after school, and say 'See you tomorrow.' These little things I do with you, senpai, are the jewels I cherish in my heart..."]

"But it's all over."

The umbrella slowly touched the ground. Matou Sakura's eyes filled with tears, and a card appeared in her hand.

[That's a class card!]

"The Holy Grail War has begun!"

[A single sentence caused Shirou Emiya's pupils to shrink sharply.]

Blonde Rin: "So it really is the Holy Grail War."

Rin Tohsaka: "Is Sakura going to fight Shirou Emiya in this situation?"

Zabiko: "The Holy Grail War has caused a lot of harm."

Waver: "However, this is also Shirou Emiya's only chance to win back his sister."

[Shirou Emiya: "Sakura, how do you know about the Holy Grail War?"]

[Sakura Matou: "Of course I know, because the Matou family is one of the families involved in the creation ritual."]

[Afterwards, Sakura Matou explained the rules of the Holy Grail War to Shirou Emiya.]

Unlike other worlds, the Holy Grail War in this world is a battle where Masters use Class Cards to obtain the power of Servants and personally fight each other.

Magical Girl Rin Tohsaka: "Class Cards, so this is how they're used?"

That's not right. According to family records, there were no class cards in previous Holy Grail Wars.

Why has this happened now?

Fiore: "Is the Holy Grail War in this world even different in its methods?"

Zabiko: "If Masters are forced to fight each other, doesn't that mean that apart from the victor, the other Masters have no chance of survival?!"

Rin Tohsaka: "Damn it, so that arrogant guy already has Gilgamesh's class card!"

Koles: "Class Cards? Shirou Emiya doesn't have any."

Weber: "Look, it's right in front of us now."

Koles: "!!!"

"This card is Archer, Gilgamesh, the King of Heroes. Without a doubt, it's the strongest card. I'm going to give this card to my senior."

Sakura Matou smiled and handed the item to Shirou Emiya.

Everyone: "!!!"

Gilgamesh's class card has somehow ended up in Matou Sakura's hands, and she's going to give it to Emiya Shirou!

Is this why Shirou Emiya was able to sweep through the Holy Grail War in one night?

King of Heroes: "Hmph, if it is my power, then that bastard will undoubtedly win."

Red A: "..."

I imagined myself dressed in a glittering gold outfit, bursting into maniacal laughter—

It feels so weird...

Looking at the class card, Shirou Emiya was overwhelmed with mixed feelings, his heart filled with indescribable complexity. He murmured, "Why? Why did you give me this card?"

"Because that way, you can rescue Miyu. But if possible—"

Sakura Matou threw herself into Shirou Emiya's arms, tears streaming down her face, and said, "I hope you can leave like this, forget about magic and Miyu, and run far away. If you're willing to choose this path, I'm willing to give up everything and elope with you..."

Magical Girl Luvia: "Oh, is this a confession?"

Luvia: "But unfortunately, Shirou Emiya in this world obviously won't abandon his sister."

[Emiya Shirou: "Sakura, I'm sorry, I..."]

He did indeed refuse.

【"puff--"】