Shirou, who returned from the Fairy Kingdom

Even if Assassin Baimao Hassan is declared dead, it does not affect the continued existence of this "worthless" individual.

The Command Seals on Kirei Kotomine's hand should have completely disappeared by now.

His cult with Assassin should have ended, but that doesn't stop Loli Hassan from still being alive.

Next, Shirou will form a contract with the lone Servant, Loli Hassan, as her Master, and then use a Command Seal on her.

In this way, the Assassin sister who died tonight can be resurrected—

Don't get me wrong, Command Seals certainly can't "resurrect the dead," which is a miracle equal to or even surpassing the five great spells.

however……

If it's just a matter of reviving a vanished personality of a Servant, a Command Spell can handle that.

Assassin didn't disappear; she just moved from Kirei Kotomine's side to mine.

There is only one question left.

Shirou's Command Spells have been modified by Lady Avalon, becoming the "Royal Command Spells" which can only be used on himself and have a single effect.

Where on earth can he find free, fresh Command Seals?

"..."

Shirou looked at the humanoid Command Spell transmitter standing by the bed.

"Irisviel".

"What's wrong, Shirou?"

The red-haired boy blinked his big eyes and murmured in a childish voice:

"Can I sleep with Alice tonight?"

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Volume 1, Chapter 77: Alice: Shirou is as greedy as a little baby!

"Um...is it okay?"

Irisviel was flattered and asked, "May I sleep with Shirou tonight?"

Shirou looked at the silver-haired android with shining eyes and nodded with lingering fear.

"……Um."

These are all sacrifices that must be made to obtain Command Seals, he told himself.

"Hehe, okay, it's settled then!"

"Wait for me a moment, okay? I'm going to change my clothes~ Keep it a secret from Saber, okay?"

Irisviel greeted him and quickly left the room where Shirou was.

"Ms. Avalon, are you there?"

"Excuse me, I think I've disturbed Master. I'll leave now..."

"That's not true at all!"

"Hehehe..."

Ms. Avalon appeared in the room.

She sat down on the edge of the bed, gracefully crossed her legs, and asked, "Why didn't you use the 'Royal Command Spell' tonight?"

I thought that if it were Master, it would definitely be used!

Facing that Archer, fighting in human form, even I was on edge.

Shirou replied, "I believe there is no need to use it."

"I see... There's clearly no need to worry about so much."

"Is it time for another lecture?" Shirou frowned.

The Flower Magician smiled and said, "Heh, I'm no longer qualified to lecture Master."

Shirou: "..."

Ms. Avalon said nothing more, indicating that she was going back to her room to rest, and then vanished into thin air.

"Who was Shirou talking to just now?"

Irisviel pushed open the door and poked her head out.

Shirou did not hide anything and answered truthfully, "It was my servant who reported the situation tonight to her."

"Has she already left? What a pity, I thought I could talk to her."

Irisviel went inside.

She changed into a light silk nightgown and was holding a pillow under her arm.

The pajamas were stretched taut across the chest, the curves from the waist to the hips were full of tension, and the long, bare legs were dazzlingly white.

"Well... Shirou, I'm going to turn off the lights now."

"Ok."

The brightly lit guest room instantly returned to darkness.

The room had been quiet for a short while when Irisviel turned to look at the boy beside her.

"Shirou, can't you sleep?"

The red-haired boy nodded: "Yeah, because I slept a lot on the way back."

"You guys were fighting the Assassins, but I just went to sleep. I'm so sorry."

"What are you saying? Didn't Shirou protect me again tonight?"

"That's not quite right. It was clearly me who got you involved. Irisviel, you almost got caught up in Archer's attack."

Upon hearing Shirou's words, the silver-haired, red-eyed android smiled and shook his head.

That's not true at all.

What happened back then, Irisviel felt she would never forget.

At that time, she angered the hero-king Gilgamesh because of a slip of the tongue.

When trembling with fear and unable to control himself due to the wrath of the Golden Archers...

Shirou held her hand tightly, using the strength of his palm to tell her that she didn't need to be afraid.

For Irisviel's sake, Shirou even risked angering Archer.

Looking back now, Irisviel feels a warmth in her chest.

She said happily, "But didn't Shirou still manage to repel all of Archer's attacks?"

Wow, that's amazing... I was completely stunned watching from the sidelines. I never imagined Shirou was this good...

No, I always knew Shirou was amazing, but I never expected him to be like this…

"Saber is still much better; I'm far inferior to her."

"How could that be! Being able to fight alongside Saber is already amazing, you know?"

Unlike me, I only ever hold Saber back.

Irisviel asked, puzzled, "Heh, Shirou... just who are you?"

Shirou: "..."

Irisviel covered her lips: "Ah, I'm sorry! I think I said something I shouldn't have. Please forget my rude remarks."

Shirou shook his head: "Lately, I've also started to wonder who I really am."

Irisviel exclaimed in surprise, "Huh!? You said you don't know who you are... What do you mean by that?"

Shirou told her about his dream.

He did not mention the specific location (Britain) or the story, only saying that he has recently been having incredibly realistic dreams of traveling to ancient times.

"So that's how it is... I see. No wonder Shirou is so skilled in swordsmanship and magic..."

Irisviel's expression was serious: "But you don't have any recollection of your dream experience, do you?"

Shirou nodded slightly: "Yes, that's why I'm troubled."

Who am I? Why do I have those memories?

Why don't I have both parents? Am I different from other children?

Lately, whenever I have some free time, I keep thinking about these questions.

After saying that, Shirou looked up and found that Irisviel's eyes were glistening with tears.

"Waaaaah... Waaaah... Shirou isn't different from other children... Waaaah..."

Irisviel was on the verge of tears.

Shirou was stunned: No way? It works that well?

In order to get a Command Seal from Irisviel, Shirou decides to win her sympathy by telling stories.

The effect was better than expected. Shirou thought to himself, "If Sera finds out that Irisviel made me cry, I'm doomed."

"I'm sorry, Alice. I shouldn't have said that to you. I didn't mean to upset you..."

"I'm not sad, Shirou... I just feel a little melancholy..."

As Irisviel wiped away her tears, she murmured:

"The thought that you, at only 8 years old, are carrying such a heavy burden... a burden that even adults would find difficult to bear, makes me..."

Not only are they unable to enjoy childhood like other children, but they are also drawn into the Holy Grail War...

In truth, this is also the sin of our Einzbern family…

As she spoke, Irisviel hugged the boy in the same bed, burying her face in his hair and then in her chest.

Irisviel gently stroked Shirou's hair.

"You must have suffered a lot... The Holy Grail War... You've always been very uneasy, haven't you...?"

You were actually quite scared the whole time you were fighting Archer, weren't you...?

It's perfectly normal to want someone to be with you when you go to sleep at night...

Shirou was silent for a moment, then struggled to lift his face from the soft embrace.

"Thank you... I feel much better."

"Don't force yourself, okay?"

"I felt especially safe when I was held by Irisviel."

"Oh, really?"

Irisviel first showed a surprised expression, then smiled gently.

Her bright red eyes were full of affection as she ran her slender fingertips across Shirou's childlike face.

"In that case, shall I come here every night to sleep with Shirou?"

"How does this work?"

Shirou quickly shook his head: "I don't want to cause you any more trouble."

"...Shirou!"

Irisviel's eyes welled with tears: What a wonderful child!

Well-behaved! Cute! Kind! Obedient! Sensible!

Is Shirou some kind of angel sent to me by heaven, with this understanding and gentleness?

Irisviel is a minor Grail created by the Einzbern family for the Fourth Holy Grail War.

Her dream is to have children like a normal woman, but she also knows very well that this is an impossible dream, not the kind of happiness that an artificial being like her should have.

A wish that had been given up on at one point, but...