As Aiwen finished speaking, the little silver-haired girl nodded immediately. There was no awareness of bloodshed in her eyes, but instead there was a strong trust.
"Well, with Caster here, I'm not afraid of anything. After all, you will protect me. Only this one thing won't change."
"I'm ashamed of your trust, but that's fine. Children should rely on their parents. Leave everything to me. I'll find a chance for Illya to meet your parents."
"It's agreed."
Aiwen took Illya's outstretched hand and shook it seriously.
Although it seems like a joke, this is the most solemn promise the girl can think of.
"Let's go, caster." The little girl gave the order with a smile.
"Well, let's go."
He stood up straight, held Illya half-up by her hips, and the girl's slender hands wrapped around Aiwen's neck, holding her tightly.
Then, the two of them headed straight for the battlefield.
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On the other side, in the forest on the outskirts of Fuyuki City, a huge detection barrier covers a luxurious castle, which is the base camp of the Saber group.
The building itself is simple and elegant, and the interior is luxuriously decorated. It is obvious that it is based on ancient regulations with a long history. It is the kind of architectural style that a magician family with a certain heritage would like.
But if one really uses the magician's mind to guess the castle's weaknesses, then it's over, because hidden beneath the surface of ancient nobility is a ruthless and convenient killing weapon.
Explosives, fragmentation grenades, white phosphorus traps, infrared detection...what supports the castle is the crystallization of modern killing.
Even a master magician who is well versed in magic would not know the damage that an egg-sized grenade can cause.
The grasp of the magician's mentality, the understanding of magic, the application of modern technology, and the last bit of trump card, the perfect use of these advantages are the reasons why Kiritsugu Emiya never fails in hunting.
It was precisely because of his excellent ability to kill magicians that Einzbern was willing to make an exception and recruit him into their side, letting him serve as the Master of this Holy Grail War.
To this end, the androids also used the beauty trap, which was considered an enlightening idea for their thinking circuits.
The original Emiya Kiritsugu scoffed at this, as he had no interest in androids at all.
After all, how pathetic would a man be to be obsessed with a doll that doesn't give any feedback no matter what she does?
——Then, he fell in love with the artificial human that was sent to him.
No one knows whether that should be defined as growth or imitation.
The android named Irisviel quickly gained intelligence and soon became no different from an ordinary person. Her isolated environment created a pure and tolerant nature in her, and Emiya Kiritsugu was deeply fascinated by her.
Next to Irisviel, he could put down all his burdens and find comfort like a child.
Later, their daughter was born.
This fact brought him unparalleled happiness, but also became the source of his pain.
His love for his family and his own ideals were in constant conflict. His heart felt like it was being crushed by a machine, and he was in so much pain that he couldn't control himself.
This pain reached its peak after I received the news from my family yesterday.
[Illya became the Master and came to Fuyuki City with the Heroic Spirit. ]
"Ah... uh, why... why?"
When this information reached him, Kiritsugu was so shocked that his hands were shaking and he couldn't even hold the gun.
You have to know that from childhood to adulthood, he has never been away from guns in his life. Holding a gun has long become his instinct, just like blinking subconsciously.
Now it has become like this, which shows how confused and helpless he is.
What should I do? If I persuade Illya, will she obey? Even if she obeys, will the Servant give up the Holy Grail?
Could he really kill his daughter? The sight of the sniper rifle's crosshairs etched on Illya's face made his heart palpitate and he could hardly breathe.
But if I give up, will everything be fine? Saber has a wish for the Holy Grail and will definitely not agree. In order to save the world, I shouldn't be bound by personal feelings.
And putting aside their own situation, the Holy Grail War is no joke. A mere caster is no match for the top three knights, and Illya might be killed as well.
I am so confused and can't find a solution.
The Einzbern gang meant to let Illya be a scout cannon fodder, but Kiritsugu Emiya is Illya's father, how could he just stand by and watch!
He wanted to escape, to give up and run away with his family, but the dream called "Partners of Justice" was like the wreckage of his life, grabbing his feet tightly and preventing him from taking a step.
He smoked one cigarette after another, and the time left for him to be alone slowly passed.
A night passed, and when he came out of the room and reappeared, both Irisviel and Saber were shocked.
The dark eyes, bloodshot pupils, decadent expression, and the obviously large patches of pale short hair make it impossible to see the shadow of his former vigor.
"Kiritsugu, why are you so exhausted? Let's find a solution for Illya's problem together. You must not collapse."
Irisviel hurried forward to support her husband. She had never seen Kiritsugu so lost before, and for a moment she felt extremely distressed.
Emiya Kiritsugu shook his head to indicate that he was fine, but he no longer had the strength to break free.
Helplessly, he turned to look at Saber beside him and gave an order.
"Saber, you don't have to stay in the castle tonight. Go patrol the town and see if you can find any trace of Illya. If you do, be sure to bring her back or let her meet us."
"But if I leave and you're attacked in your current state..."
Saber was a little confused.
Yesterday she discovered that her Master was in a state of panic because of her daughter's matter, so to be on the safe side, she stayed in the castle to guard it and did not even respond to the invitation of other Heroic Spirits.
"That's fine. This castle is monitored by both magic and technology, so it's not that easy to invade. Moreover, if there's any sign of trouble, I'll use the Command Spell to summon you back."
Measuring the Command Seals on the back of his hand, Kiritsugu persuaded Saber.
"Besides, Illya's matter is the most urgent. If we don't find her, everything else will be out of the question."
"Judging from the fact that she came to Fuyuki City but didn't contact us, I'm afraid the Servants are the ones who decide their grouping. However, this is inevitable, after all, Illya is still too young."
"Saber, you need to find out what Caster has to say. At the very least, you need to get him to come and talk."
Since being summoned, this was the first time Saber heard her Master speak so many words, and her impression of Emiya Kiritsugu suddenly changed greatly.
"Maybe he's a bit cold and indifferent at ordinary times, but since he values his family so much, he must have a soft side."
Saber herself was not a good father, but she could understand this feeling.
"Alright, I'll set off now. If you have any suggestions for action, please contact me through the passage between the Command Spells."
She took the Master's task with a serious expression. Although as the strongest sword knight, she should have been galloping on the battlefield instead of doing such trivial tasks, Saber had no complaints.
A moment later, the roar of a motorcycle was heard in the courtyard, and then the noise and the taillights faded away.
Inside the room, everyone's expressions calmed down a bit. Since Kiritsugu, the backbone, had already made a decision, they only needed to execute it and there was no need to overthink it.
"Ellie, how are the places I asked you to monitor?"
Exhaling a breath of foul air, Emiya Kiritsugu managed to pull himself together and began to follow his previous strategy again.
"Ah, I'm still keeping an eye on it, but since the dark fire started at the Matou residence yesterday, there's been no movement there."
Inputting magic power into the crystal ball-shaped dress, Irisviel hurriedly reported the information she had observed.
"Well, for us, the three great families who built the Holy Grail together are our greatest enemies. The Matou family has long since weakened, and their priority is not as high as the Tōsaka family. From now on, we should focus more on..."
"Kiritsugu!"
Suddenly, Ai Li cried out, and she stared nervously at the crystal ball in her hand, which clearly reflected the situation of the entire Tohsaka family.
"Look, it looks like the Tohsaka family is being attacked by a Servant!"
"what?!"
Kiritsugu quickly moved closer, and displayed the scene captured by his clairvoyance magic in detail.
There, the originally beautiful and elegant backyard had become bumpy, with potholes and piles of broken buildings everywhere. The villa in front was also affected, and at least one-third of it collapsed.
However, compared to this tragic scene, the two servants who were fighting were obviously the source of everyone's attention, because their performance was really too extraordinary.
"Are those flying in the sky all Noble Phantasms?!"
All the Masters who were peeping secretly felt a chill in their hearts.
You have to know that there are weapons everywhere on the battlefield. Although they are covered with dust, their sharpness and heaviness are still far beyond any modern swords.
Because it is a miracle that is praised as a fantasy, the pride condensed in the hero's life, the crystallization of stories engraved in history, which cannot be described by mere iron.
Moreover, the number of Noble Phantasms that a Servant can carry when he is born is limited. Even the Rider who can possess the most Noble Phantasms will not exceed the number on his five fingers. However, the Noble Phantasms invested by these two monsters have exceeded hundreds, and this number is increasing every moment.
But Irisviel screamed not because of this, but because she discovered a little girl who was very familiar to her.
At the edge of the mythical battlefield, a man in a shawl, whose face could not be seen, stood there fearlessly. Behind him, a child with a head full of silver hair, unique to androids, was peeking around.
Chapter 128: The First Holy Grail Battle (4k)
"I won't make a mistake. That's Illya, my child..."
Irisviel covered her chest with her hands. She was now so panicked that she could hardly control herself, especially when she saw the occasional Noble Phantasm being knocked away falling next to Illya.
"What is she doing? The scene is so dangerous, and she doesn't even think of hiding. What if something unexpected happens?"
Excessive worry even turned into anger. The wife, who had never been angry with her daughter, now just wanted to spank Illya.
"Calm down, Ellie, it's going to be okay."
Unlike Airi, who had lost the ability to think, Kiritsugu felt his heart as cold as the Arctic ice cap, but he did not hesitate in his actions.
He immediately notified Saber, the only person capable of intervening in the servant battlefield, through telepathy between the master and the servant.
"Saber, the destination has been changed. Now, go to the Tōsaka residence as quickly as possible. You have only one mission, and that is to ensure Illya's safety."
As soon as the words fell, Saber's decisive response came from the other side.
"Got it. I'll be there in five minutes. I guarantee in the name of King Arthur that nothing will happen to Illya."
Kiritsugu never thought that one day, a young girl's voice would bring him such a sense of peace.
He had to admit that his Servant might not be some little girl who needed pity, she was indeed the victorious king with twelve battles to her credit.
Maybe I should trust her a little more.
"Let me trust you just this once, Knight King."
A hoarse male voice echoed in her ears, and Altria blinked in surprise.
She never thought that she would hear words of weakness from the mouth of that iron-like, harsh and cold man. Although it was only verbal trust, she could feel the rift in their relationship healing.
Encouraged, she became even more spirited.
The Wind King's barrier was released, pushing the motorcycle faster, exceeding the physical limits of the vehicle's structure.
Being relied upon by others and having hopes placed on by the weak is something she has long been accustomed to. Now that she encounters this situation again, she misses it instead.
On the night road, a clear flash of light overtook numerous vehicles one after another and rushed towards the roaring battlefield in a flash.
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The suddenness of this battle tonight surprised everyone, but the most confused one was undoubtedly Tōsaka Tokiomi.
Seeing the family business he had worked hard for most of his life turned into ruins, he felt dizzy and stumbled to the ground.
Why would you summon a Servant like the King of Heroes?
He regretted it so much that he wanted to vomit blood. He wished he could travel back to before the summoning and strangle himself to death because he only had strength in his eyes.
Tōsaka Tokiomi recalled what happened not long ago, the beginning of the nightmare.
……
"My king, we welcome your return."
In the office, Tokiomi bent down ninety degrees and saluted the golden man in front of him. Judging from his performance, he was no different from a loyal subordinate.
"Ah."
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