Walking in the Question and Answer System of Heroic Spirits

Lion Jie Li: "There definitely will be. Don't forget there's someone else outside."

Koles: "Archer!"

Rin Tohsaka stood guard over Shirou Emiya and Taiga Fujimura, who lay fallen before her, while dozens of Dragon Fang soldiers surrounded them menacingly.

[Mom C floated arrogantly in mid-air, looking down at the foolish little brat who was about to die.]

Suddenly, the sound of hammering metal rang out above her head.

[“Boom!”]

The dome of the barrier shattered like a glass window, and countless fragments fell in all directions.

The next moment, dozens of crimson arrows chased after C-Mom.

Red A has finally broken through the barrier.

This time, he finally decided not to hold back. He quickly drew his bow, nocked an arrow, and fired a volley of arrows.

[C-Mom dodged continuously in mid-air, using magic beams to counter the pursuing red arrows and deploying magic barriers for defense.]

[Red A drew his bow and nocked an arrow mid-air, unleashing a barrage of sword strikes like a volley of cannonballs, crashing to the ground and wiping out all the Dragon Fang soldiers within sight.]

Seeing this, C'Thun once again decisively retreated, taking Saber with her and moving away.

She didn't want to get entangled with Archer before she had complete control over Saber.

She also knew that this man was her natural enemy.

Seeing that C's mother had run away, Archer picked up Shirou Emiya, handed Taiga Fujimura to Rin Tohsaka, and the two quickly returned to the Tohsaka residence.

Koles: "Phew, thank goodness Caster didn't succeed."

Fiore: "If we succeed, Caster will have three Servants under her command. It feels like we can declare victory right away."

King of Heroes: "Ha, you bastard, have you forgotten that I, the King, exist!"

Blonde Rin: "You bastard, have you forgotten who your Master was in the video?"

With that idiot Shinji Matou around, do you think you can outmaneuver the cunning Medea?

King of Heroes: "..."

Damn it, becoming Shinji Matou's servant is probably the biggest stain on his life!

It's all Kirei Kotomine's fault! (Kirei Kotomine: Shouldn't it be Tokiomi Tohsaka?)

Ilya: "Don't forget about me and Berserker!"

Uncle B: "AAAAAAA—"

Blonde Rin: "You (→_→)..."

It wasn't that she underestimated anyone, but Ilya's brains were truly unrecognizable; she couldn't believe she could outsmart Medea.

I'm afraid we'll just repeat the same mistake as Emiya Shirou.

Illya: "ヽ(●-`Д′-)ノ"

[Red A sat in a chair in the living room, his eyes slightly cold.]

"You really don't care, Archer. Didn't you help Saber?"

[Rin Tohsaka said, drying her hair in the bathroom.]

[Red A: "I shouldn't have intended to act like that. What makes you think that, Rin?"]

[Rin Tohsaka: "That's true, it's a woman's intuition, isn't it? Is that acceptable?"]

[Red A: "Rejected. You're not a woman at your age. First of all, you're not attractive enough, nor elegant enough. And, by the way... that's the most fatal flaw. In short, your charm is hard to understand."]

"Hmph—what? You've finally gotten back into shape."

Although she was angry because of what the other person said, Rin Tohsaka felt much better.

[That's how Red A should be; an Archer without emotions is not a trustworthy ally.]

Chapter 501 The Value of a Doorman

[Rin Tohsaka: "Alright, then here's evidence one. You held back when you first met Saber, didn't you? No matter how strong Saber is, someone as good at defense as you couldn't be defeated in one hit."]

[Red A: "Because it was an enemy sneak attack. I'm just like you, not good at dealing with unexpected things."]

[Rin Tohsaka: "Next, evidence number two. After the Rider incident, didn't you provoke Saber? That's not something you would do. Just look at it from a different angle and you'll see. You were actually scolding Saber then."]

【"..."】

Archer frowned. When did Rin, who always messes things up, become so clever?

Wait a minute, could it be my true identity?!

"Ah, you got it right?"

Rin Tohsaka was very happy to have won back a point.

"I knew it! I was wondering if it really was like that. Whatever the karmic connection from a past life, it's really strange that you're so cold."

[Red A: "Really? I think I'm like that to everyone."]

[Rin Tohsaka: "You're the only one who thinks like that. Even if it's just my opinion, you're not good at things concerning yourself. But you're amazing at things around you, which is why I was fooled."]

【"..."】

[Red A's expression grew increasingly grim.]

Fortunately, he didn't make eye contact with Rin Tohsaka, or he would have been immediately exposed.

[Rin Tohsaka: "So, you've almost remembered, haven't you? What kind of hero you are. If you're connected to Saber, you should be a hero from the era close to Saber's, right?"]

"...No, it's still all a blur."

[Red A, without batting an eye, said, "But you're right, I remember that Saber. But the other person doesn't seem to know, so the relationship probably isn't very deep."]

[No matter what Rin Tohsaka says, he won't admit anything.]

[Rin Tohsaka: "Hmph! Then it's not a friendship or a romantic relationship. What a pity, I originally had a chance to find out Saber's identity."]

Since the other party is determined not to admit it, I'm too lazy to force them.

Fuyuki no Tora: "Ah, Shirou, why won't you admit your true identity?"

Red A: "...It's meaningless."

Even if I knew I was Emiya Shirou, what good would it do? It would only add to my troubles.

If you can't change your past self, you'll still end up on the same path in the future.

[Red A: "Never mind, I'll remember someday. Also, Rin, how are the people you brought over? Are they still alive?"]

"Well, at least we're saved."

Rin Tohsaka looked at her room with a complicated expression. If it weren't for Shirou Emiya taking the blow for her, she would be the one lying there now.

"That guy's injuries until yesterday all healed on their own, but this time they're completely incurable. It's because the contract was severed, and the healing abilities he received from Saber have disappeared, right?"

"But at least we're saved. Fortunately, we weren't hit in any vital areas. If we rest quietly for three days, we should be able to eat on our own."

[Red A: "...No, I'm not talking about him. It's someone else."]

"Huh?"

[Rin Tohsaka was stunned; she'd almost forgotten that Taiga Fujimura was very important to Shirou Emiya.]

Zabi: "Pfft (*"艸"), is this considered misinterpreting someone's feelings?"

Rin Tohsaka: "(￣ー￣*||| This guy is so annoying."

[Rin Tohsaka: "Fujimura-sensei is fast asleep in her dorm right now. Although she's under the hypnotic spell cast by Caster, the effects haven't been lifted yet. But she's perfectly fine and full of energy."]

"I've cast a life-sustaining spell on her, so it's fine if she doesn't eat for a while. With her physique, she shouldn't have any problems sleeping for a week straight."

At this point, Rin Tohsaka's expression turned somewhat helpless.

[Her younger brother almost died, and she nearly fell into C-mother's hands as well, but the victim knew nothing and slept soundly.]

[Red A: "Is that so—but if it's a spell cast by Caster, there's no guarantee she won't turn into Sleeping Beauty. That woman is more of a curse than a spell. To break the curse, it's simpler to just defeat her directly."]

[Red Archer originally wanted to cooperate with Caster, after all, this Holy Grail War has monsters like Heracles and cheaters like Gilgamesh, it won't be easy for him to win alone.]

However, this idea has now been rejected.

[C's mom successfully stepped on Red A's sore spot, twice!]

This witch absolutely cannot be allowed to live. It's time to let her know her power as an agent of the Counter Force.

Illya: "So, we can finally see Shirou's true strength?"

Tora of Fuyuki: "Alright, Shirou! Go teach that witch a lesson!"

C's mom: "Hmph, him?"

Red A: "Hehe, whether I'm good or not, we'll see."

[Rin Tohsaka: "Yes, the Holy Grail War won't last too long no matter what. Even if it's just one day, it's best to defeat Caster as soon as possible. If it's Fujimura-sensei, maybe he can wake up on his own."]

[Red Archer: "Defeating Caster is the top priority. Although we've lost one Master, Saber is still alive..."]

[Rin Tohsaka: "I know, let's set off immediately."]