The world of Type-Moon starts with saving Altria!

Ultimately, it comes down to why Abigail feels like she is a friend.

however--

The other party's answer made Ian stunned at this moment.

Abigail said:

"Why should I treat you like that—didn't you admit it at all?"

"And…you listened to whatever I said, didn't you?"

"Then...why do I treat you as that weird person?"

"..."

Abigail's answer was simple and clear.

Because you listened to her, she thought you were a friend.

【This is--】

[Childlike logic.]

【No. 】

【There’s nothing wrong with that actually.】

[Because the girl before me, whether in appearance or the way she speaks, has a very childish air.]

You realize that you may have thought her to be too mature.

"..."

"Why aren't you talking again?"

Abigail put her hands on her hips and looked very unhappy.

"I really think of you as a friend, big brother!"

"..."

"Sorry." Ian came to his senses and walked quickly to Abigail's side.

"Let's continue—"

"Hmm~"

Seeing Ian following her, Abigail didn't pursue the matter any further.

The two returned to their previous forward movement mode.

but--

Once Ian realized that Abigail in front of him might just be a child, he couldn't help but feel a little more concerned.

"By the way, you... came here after that person called 'Mom' prayed for you, right?"

"Yes!"

Abigail spoke carelessly, and her walking posture became a lot more "arrogant".

"Without her prayer, I wouldn't be here at all!"

"..."

"That--"

"If that's the case, do you remember what you did after you came here?"

"..."

Faced with Ian's question, Abigail pursed her chin and thought for a long time, then shook her head.

"I don't quite remember—"

"If I have to say it, it seems like I just did something according to what 'Mom' said, and then..."

"Then……?"

"And then nothing happened!"

"what?"

Such an answer is naturally meaningless.

Ian wanted to say something more, but was suddenly interrupted by Abigail.

"arrive--"

"'Mom' is right there!"

"..."

[Looking in the direction Abigail pointed, you saw a scene that made you unsure whether to be excited or terrified.]

[In that space, seemingly left unused, something resembling a tree stump was growing.]

【And among them, there was a familiar face. 】

"Ugogozen——?!"

Ian almost shouted.

But he quickly suppressed his emotions.

because……

The one in there is not Ugly Gozen, but someone very similar to Ugly Gozen... no, it should be said that they are almost identical.

Who is this…?

Ian thought about it for a moment and soon had the answer.

Minamoto no Raikou.

Yes.

It's Minamoto no Raikou.

Judging from what the great shrine maiden and Fujiwara no Yuuka had said before, only Minamoto no Raikou, who was one with her, could have such a face.

only……

Minamoto no Raikou, who was sleeping inside at the moment, not only had a body that was completely better than the ugly one, but also had something else.

That is……

A golden cup.

Almost the moment he saw it, Ian found himself understanding what Abigail meant by "mystery".

Keep the times forever incomprehensible and gain strength from this atmosphere.

"..."

"Big brother? Big brother! Big brother!!!"

Abigail called out three times before she pulled Ian back.

"What’s wrong with you--"

"nothing."

Ian controlled his emotions and looked at Minamoto no Raikou who was "sleeping" in the cherry tree.

"What's up with her?"

Abigail was just a little kid.

So the best way to ask is to ask her directly!

And this is indeed the case.

As Ian directly expressed his doubts, Abigail answered without any reservation.

"Falling asleep—"

"That……"

"What's that in her hand?" Ian quickly asked another question.

"..."

Abigail glanced back at where Minamoto no Yorimitsu was, and after a moment's thought, she replied;

"Hmm...it's the 'Holy Grail'."

"The Holy Grail..."

Another extremely unfamiliar term, Ian couldn't help but frown.

But soon, he had a different feeling.

wrong……

I've seen this thing myself...

but……

When...

I had never heard of it during the time I was with Okita.

But...but what could be so familiar?

"Big Brother——"

Abigail's voice brought Ian back to reality once again.

"You're distracted again—"

"Feel sorry."

Ian quickly apologized.

"Then what's next is..."

"Hehe~" Abigail put her hands behind her back, looking a little cute. "Since big brother seems to care so much about 'Mom', why don't you try to wake her up?"

"after all--"

"Big brother looks so special, maybe he will show special performance in this kind of thing."

"..."

Although it was just a simple suggestion, Ian felt that it was very tempting to him for some reason.

Go wake her up.

Go wake her up.

Ian felt like there was this voice echoing in his head, and he didn't notice that the look in Abigail's eyes had changed when she looked at him.

That seemed to be the reaction one would have when seeing a toy, or should I say a teddy bear.

Before he knew it, he came in front of Minamoto no Raikou.

Looking at Minamoto no Raikou sleeping in front of him, holding the Holy Grail in his hand, the man slowly stretched out his hand.

a little.

a little.

Ian's hand was getting closer and closer, and the moving cherry tree seemed to be breathing and wanted to touch him actively.

however--

At this moment, the man suddenly heard a sound.

"Is it my husband?"

"You came?"

"don't want……"

"Don't come over here..."

It sounded like a warning, but also like a plea.