Type-Moon: Root Seiko

Why are you so obedient to me?

Luo Zhen felt the vibrant heartbeat of Canaan and asked a completely unrelated question.

He had no intention of seriously examining Canaan's body; he simply wanted to use it to understand:

"It's been like this ever since the first time I captured you. Why didn't you resist at all?"

"You don't seem like a cynical teenage soldier. On the contrary, you've been playing with life, completely disregarding your own life. I want to know, why?"

"Ah~ You're only asking this kind of question about getting to know each other now?"

Canaan was saying something like, "It's like getting on the bus first and buying the ticket later," but he didn't refuse to answer.

Her skin was a delicate honey color, and her muscles were as smooth and well-proportioned as a female leopard's.

All of this speaks to the power inherent in her physique, which is no less than that of a goddess.

By human standards, Canaan's physical abilities are already top-notch, and its overall capabilities surpass those of most athletes who pursue extremes.

But she neither trained specifically for it nor put in any effort.

It's just about living, and then having something.

"Let me answer them one by one. I haven't really suffered much in my life. The biggest crisis was when I was being chased by that Emiya Kiritsugu."

"You know my abilities, right? I hate colors that indicate malice, so I'll usually strike first when I see one. It seems that it's because I kill people based solely on their appearance, and I rarely communicate with them, that's why that Kiritsugu Emiya targeted me?"

If you were to say this is a game of life, then yes, but Canaan doesn't care.

It's certainly not unfair to call her a serial killer; this woman has taken many lives.

With her abilities, she could have left the Middle East long ago and lived a comfortable life in a big city in a developed country.

But she never left.

He continued killing in his familiar environment, doing his familiar job.

There's no reason for it.

It's simply because there's "no need" for it.

Her subsequent answer conveyed the same meaning:

“I don’t want to die, but I don’t have a strong desire to live either. If you think I don’t care about my own life, that’s probably why.”

"After all, before I left the Middle East, I thought that was all there was to life, and it was pretty boring."

If Kiritsugu Emiya's assistant had not followed his dying wish and persuaded Canaan, the born devil, to participate in the Holy Grail War.

She must still be killing ruthlessly and indifferently, living a life as natural as a wild beast.

But she ended up in Japan and met Luo Zhen.

And then, I really enjoy my life now.

"As for why I don't resist you and listen to you..."

Canaan slowed down his pace and reached out his hand.

She pressed down on Luo Zhen's hand, which was on her chest, making him press harder.

"...It's so warm."

Canaan squinted contentedly:

"Your hands are so warm, just like the color I see."

"I like your color, it's so warm."

"If this counts as love at first sight, then it definitely is. I like you, I want to listen to you, is that reason enough?"

"……Um."

Luo Zhen could feel Canaan's heartbeat, and his rhythm quickened by a third.

It was a surprising discovery that she could also be shy.

Kyoko, who was behind her, blushed after hearing her Master's love confession and finally realized that she was a third wheel.

But it's a pity.

Although Luo Zhen shared the same thoughts as Canaan, he had a natural fondness for her from the moment they met.

It was as if the two were born to be kindred spirits, like Bo Ya and Zi Qi, finding a soulmate in humble surroundings.

We share the same values ​​and are natural brothers.

But Luo Zhen finally forced himself to confront this problem that he had been ignoring.

He said to Canaan with some sadness:

“Canaan, you are the ‘flow of the source’.”

“There is a magical circuit within you that leads directly to the Root. Your innate affinity for me is simply because you are the offspring of me and the Root. That’s all.”

“(€€°€€°€€)€€€€€€€€€€€”

Kyoko gasped.

Just like the audience of a variety show, they greatly contribute to the show's entertainment value.

And as the party involved.

Canaan was even more shocked, astonished, and incredulous—no wonder.

"Then can I call you Dad?"

She blinked excitedly.

She was laughing so hard her lips were red and her teeth were white; she was having a blast.

Chapter 100 Let's eat Luo Zhen!

In this Holy Grail War, a half-sister suddenly appeared.

What kind of situation is this? Luo Zhen is still searching for the answer.

Moreover, Canaan, the "source from which this flowed," was completely unaware of its own existence.

She never really cared why she had inexhaustible magic.

But now is not the time to delve into these matters.

After realizing Canaan's identity and recognizing her as a relative.

Luo Zhen immediately decided, "This matter must not be exposed."

"The one who controls the Greater Grail and creates singularities is most likely a 'Root Source'. Canaan, your existence should be kept strictly confidential, regardless of whether it's part of her plan or not, so as not to cause any unnecessary trouble."

"€€? So I can't call you dad?"

Puff puff~ (○｀ 3′○)

Canaan's pouty, coquettish manner was indeed so adorable that Luo Zhen really wanted to hug her.

Contrary to her cool and aloof appearance, this girl is quite mischievous and gets along very well with Luo Zhen.

Luo Zhen resisted the urge to hug her and instead ruffled her hair:

"Okay, this is for safety. Once it's safe, you can call me brother, dad, or whatever you want, okay?"

"Hmm," Canaan blinked noncommittally.

She wasn't in a rush to get close to Luo Zhen right now.

She just found the relationship between the half-brothers and the daughters amusing.

But it's not necessarily true that I care that much.

She was even more curious about one thing: "You don't doubt me?"

"If you're so sure I'm the root of all this, shouldn't you be even more suspicious that I'm the mastermind behind it all?"

"At the very least, I might have been used. Don't you think I might have caused this singularity and this situation?"

"Absolutely impossible."

Luo Zhen was very firm: "I believe in you. I believe in you completely, from the inside out, from body to mind."

"I believe that you will never harm me, whether subjectively or objectively, and you will never do so in the future. Just like you trusted me the first time you met Canaan, I trust you now."

"……very nice."

Canaan squinted his eyes with delight.

Unconditional trust, belief without reason.

Just a gut feeling was enough to make this man completely believe in himself... It felt so good.

For Canaan, who possessed "communicative awareness," the world was filled with ugly hypocrisy from the very beginning.

Human hormones, electrical signals, uncontrollable micro-expressions, etc.

These signs of lying were already obvious to Canaan before she even opened her mouth, and she was already tired of seeing them.

People's inner thoughts and words are always ridiculously contradictory, making Canaan constantly enjoy watching farces.