Walking in the Question and Answer System of Heroic Spirits

"As far as I know, only Rin and you wouldn't use the Holy Grail for personal gain. Therefore, we must win to prevent the disaster from escalating."

"So—only by sacrificing the residents of this town can we help. The result is to stop the spread of harm, which aligns with your strategy."

[I didn't want to do this before, I rejected this approach, but what's the use? Harsh reality forces me to do it.]

[To deny Kiritsugu, to understand Kiritsugu, to become Kiritsugu—this is reality, this is the experience and lesson learned from countless years of working at Red A.]

Today's Red A is no longer the passionate young man he once was. Sympathy, anger, and lamentation have all vanished, leaving only absolutely rational logical thinking.

Right now, he's just a numb, heartless work machine, a mere tool of self-control.

His words naturally failed to gain Shirou Emiya's approval, and he felt a little strange about it.

[Because what Archer said earlier was something his deceased father, Kiritsugu Emiya, often said.]

He would never forget the disappointed look on Kiritsugu Emiya's face when he said those words.

Weber: "...Heh, it really is exactly the same."

Second generation: "Yes, it feels like I'm seeing another version of myself."

Emiya Kiritsugu: "Sigh—"

He couldn't feel happy at all watching Shirou Emiya become another version of himself.

He genuinely didn't want others to become like him, but fate is cruel.

Red A's experience is practically a carbon copy of my own, or even worse.

However, he could also see that Red A still retained some of his original intentions and had not become as extreme as he had been when he was young.

If Archer were to completely transform into him, he would likely become like the previously seen Emiya [Alter], and wouldn't waste so much time talking to Shirou Emiya.

[Red A: "You said you didn't want to involve innocent people. Well, admit it: this method of not killing anyone means that no one can be saved!"]

These words, spoken as if stating reality, successfully enraged Shirou Emiya.

He didn't want to waste any more time arguing with Red A anymore and planned to continue pursuing C-Mom.

Will I succeed? What should I do after I win her over? Can I defeat her, or will it lead to my own and Saber's deaths?

[Emiya Shirou, consumed by anger, declared that he didn't want to think about any of this right now.]

"You're not planning to go after Caster, are you?"

Red A looked speechless. Did this guy completely ignore what he said?

Or perhaps I overstimulated myself, causing the opposite effect.

Tora Fuyuki: "Shirou, although this guy's words are indeed infuriating, you can't just give up on yourself!"

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

Zabi: "This is a typical example of someone who's been blinded by anger."

Sharpshooter Li: "My self-control is still lacking."

Sharpshooter Li: "Haha, I don't think I'm qualified to talk about others."

Karna: "I'm furious..."

At that moment, he thought of his good friend Ma Si.

Karna: "Never let anger dictate your actions."

[Red A: "It's unbelievable, you can't possibly beat Caster by yourself. If you value your life, you'd better not go."]

Emiya Shirou completely ignored the other person and continued walking into Ryudou Temple.

Red A followed helplessly behind him, muttering to himself incessantly.

"Seriously, are you going to waste the life you barely escaped with your life?"

"I don't really care, but you should at least say thank you, right? I came to your rescue with good intentions."

"While he might not be your savior, he's a friend who escaped death with you. Please, at least be grateful."

Although he could have stunned the opponent directly, Red A decided against it.

[If we don't correct this kid's reckless mindset, it's useless to take him away now; he'll just come back to die on his own later.]

Zabizi: "Red A looks a bit like a mother hen at this moment."

Gina: "I also have this feeling of déjà vu, and Mr. Karna often nags me about it."

Karna: "That's because your life is too decadent."

Red A: "..."

I'm quite patient in the video.

However, it's about time to reach the limit.

"Shut up! Who has any friendship with you?! Get back to Tohsaka's side right now! Even if you offered me your help, I wouldn't accept it!"

[Shirou Emiya strode forward angrily, unaware that Archer's expression had changed.]

"Really? You don't like me? That's fine then."

[I only came to save you because I thought you were useful, and I even patiently tried to persuade you, but you're so ungrateful...]

Chapter 452 Killing Yourself

[Gazing at Shirou Emiya's retreating figure, Archer raised his hand, and Gan Jiang and Mo Xie appeared in his grasp.]

Since you're looking for death, it doesn't matter who kills you.

【"Whoosh—"

The sharp blade sliced ​​through his body, and blood spurted out immediately.

Although Shirou Emiya sensed something was wrong and tried to dodge, his speed was no match for Archer's.

[Shirou Emiya collapsed to the ground, a sharp pain shooting through his mind, nearly causing him to faint.]

Fuyuki no Tora: "!!!"

Zabiko: "They actually made a move!"

Blonde Rin: "Killing yourself, what a ruthless person."

Red A: "(~_,~)"

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

As he lost a large amount of blood, Shirou Emiya's body began to grow cold, and his vision blurred.

Red A didn't finish him off, just watched him coldly.

[Shirou Emiya, having finally given up on dying, forced himself to his feet and crawled towards the door.]

[Mom, now is not the time to worry about the other person.]

Meanwhile, Rin Tohsaka, who was fast asleep at home, had a strange dream.

She saw Red A standing on a hill littered with swords, the sky a deathly pale white, his Gan Jiang and Mo Xie swords shattered.

No, it wasn't the sword that shattered, but his heart and beliefs.

The next moment, Rin Tohsaka woke up with a start and instinctively looked in the direction of Ryudouji Temple.

"archer?"

Red A: "..."

What a vivid description of the scenery!

Kiritsugu Emiya: "Is faith shattered? Is fate truly cruel..."

The wife said, "What a pitiful child."

Rin Tohsaka: "But I actually slept all night (=A=)."

"Shirou Emiya, you have no reason to fight, so die here."

Back at Ryudou Temple, Archer looked at Shirou Emiya standing at the temple gate with icy eyes.

"Fighting not for yourself, but for others. That's just hypocrisy. You don't desire victory, you desire peace. But that kind of thing simply doesn't exist in this world!"

This extremely immature Shirou Emiya has completely exhausted Archer's patience.

[Originally, I wanted to end the Holy Grail War quickly so that Rin Tohsaka could win, which is why I wanted to spare Shirou Emiya's life as an aid, but I'll pass on that idea now.]

[It's alright, even without Saber, he has other plans to help Rin Tohsaka win the Holy Grail War.]

Rin Tohsaka: "Does he have another plan? This guy is really good at hiding things."

Blonde Rin: "Could it be that they're pinning all their hopes on Caster?"

C's mom: "Heh, he really thinks highly of me."

However, if she, like Red A, possesses precognitive abilities regarding the fifth battle, she might actually be able to devise a plan to secure victory.

"Goodbye, and may you drown in your ideals."

[Red Archer flashes onto Shirou Emiya and, without hesitation, slashes at his neck.]

Seeing the sword blade so close at hand, Shirou Emiya instinctively tried to run away, but tripped over a protruding brick.