That protagonist is trash; I could do better!

However, such a large-scale hint could be classified as a major magic spell, yet Hall was able to do so without any preparation for casting a spell.

While surprised, Rin Tohsaka couldn't resist a sarcastic remark: "You've got guts. If you can carry me back like this without attracting anyone's attention, I'd be happy to be taken back to that castle by you."

The airport is at least tens of kilometers away from Einzbern Castle, and the amount of magic power required to maintain this state is absolutely astronomical.

Although Rin Tohsaka believes that it is not impossible for Hall to do it, this is also a test of Hall's current level of magic.

Hall smiled slightly, and a magic circle unfolded beneath his feet, tearing open a passage to another world.

Rin Tohsaka felt a blur before her eyes, and the surrounding environment changed from a modern airport to a deep mountain forest.

Sakura Matou was already used to it, because she had been taken by Hall to see even more amazing scenery before.

Rin Tohsaka: "......"

Rin Tohsaka turned her face away and snorted, "Hmph, you've gotten even stronger. You can put me down now. I'll stay here for a few more days for Sakura's sake."

Matou Sakura chuckled gently, "Then I'll go tidy up my sister's room."

After Matou Sakura left, Hall put down Tohsaka Rin and noticed the tears welling up in the corners of her eyes. Even though he was throwing a tantrum, he seemed more like the one who had been wronged.

"Why haven't you contacted me for so long? You haven't even called." Rin Tohsaka asked in a low voice, her head down, her bangs covering her eyes.

"You told me last time not to contact you."

Rin Tohsaka was furious: "You don't listen to what I should hear, but you listen to what I shouldn't. Are you my nemesis? Are you doing this on purpose?"

"It was definitely intentional."

"you!?"

"If I hadn't done this, you wouldn't have come back so quickly. More than talking to you, I want to see you in person and hold you like this."

Rin Tohsaka: "......"

"You barely passed, so how are you going to make it up to me?" Rin Tohsaka wiped away her tears.

"Ten of the highest quality gemstones."

"..."

"No."

Huh?

Hall stared in surprise at the money-grubber in front of him. Could it be that Ereshkigal had possessed him?

"Why are you looking at me like that? Fine, I know I made some outrageous demands before. You learned about the value of those gems at the Clock Tower. I didn't marry you for the gems..." Rin Tohsaka's voice trailed off, and the blush on her face deepened.

Unable to bear Hall's gaze, Rin Tohsaka stepped on Hall's foot to divert his attention: "Anyway, please fulfill your duties as a servant for the next few days and stay by my side at all times, okay?"

He paused at the last word, his tone leaving no room for doubt.

Rin Tohsaka's response was a light kiss.

Welcome home.

"..."

After a brief silence, Hall noticed that Rin Tohsaka's expression was a little off.

Rin Tohsaka asked with a smile, "Why do your lips smell like lavender? Come to think of it, I smelled the exact same scent on Sakura just now, and it also smelled sweet like lip balm."

Hall: "......"

It reveals the fate of the three female protagonists from the side stories.

EMMMMM

There's no point in explaining the protagonist's ability to travel through time.

Although there is indeed a setting for it.

It seems like it's missing an author's closing remarks?

There's really not much to write about.

Today's four consecutive updates have completely drained my writing ability.

It's been a bumpy road to writing this far.

Because the FGO arc is too long, its popularity has dropped considerably.

Later on, I felt discouraged and even considered taking a break before finishing the story, updating only once a day.

That period coincided with a rather busy Lunar New Year holiday.

I can't break the habit of updating once a day when I have some free time.

Riding the wave of the series' conclusion, here's a four-chapter update!

It begins with Type-Moon and ends with Type-Moon.

Actually, I feel that the volume division wasn't done well; the last volume is just way too long.

As for the ending, I feel it was a satisfactory one.

It achieved the best ending I envisioned for FGO.

Yes, I'm the kind of person who wants it all!

The plot is barely plausible. (Probably?)

Most importantly, it doesn't distort the character's original personality.

The beginning of the new book has already been conceived.

It's a mix of original and fan fiction.

I hope that longtime readers who enjoy this book will give it their support.

The new book should be available around March 1st.