Shirou, who returned from the Fairy Kingdom

This is the only thing we cannot back down on, Shirou. Close your eyes first.

"I see."

Shirou obediently closed his eyes.

Seeing this, Irisviel's tension finally eased a little.

At the same time, she also felt that her body was much warmer than before.

She thought to herself: It's all Shirou's fault for saying strange things, which made me become strange too.

Irisviel composed herself slightly and reached for the hem of her nightgown.

"Is it okay?"

In the darkness, Shirou heard the sound of clothes rustling, so he asked what was going on.

"Not...not good enough!"

Irisviel's voice sounded both flustered and shy, which made Shirou's heart inexplicably race.

About ten seconds passed.

"You...you can open your eyes now."

Shirou obediently opened his eyes, and then—

"what?"

Shirou was completely dumbfounded: What did you just shove in my face?

"Don't, don't keep staring, it's embarrassing."

Irisviel turned her burning cheek to the side, supporting it with her arm as she murmured shyly.

"Shirou, pick one you like, the left or the right...?"

"Uh, Irisviel... no... what is this...?"

Just as Shirou opened his mouth to explain, a slender yet powerful hand suddenly supported the back of his head.

"!!"

The sweet and rich flavor gradually spread throughout Shirou's mouth.

Volume 1, Chapter 78: What is mana replenishment?

Good morning, Irisviel.

The next morning, when Saber entered the restaurant in Einzbern, she did not see the red-haired boy as usual, so she asked him with some concern.

"Where's Shirou? Is he still resting?"

"........."

Irisviel's beautiful cheeks flushed bright red in an instant.

As she smoothed her silver hair over her shoulder, she stammered, "Shirou... he left early this morning, saying he had errands to run during the day and wouldn't be back until evening."

"Oh, right... Saber, don't just stand there, sit down and have breakfast with us."

"Thank you, then I'm welcome."

Saber was so engrossed in the sumptuous meal before her that she temporarily forgot about Shirou's topic, which finally relieved Irisviel.

"The milk this morning was delicious as always."

“Eh…!?”

Irisviel stared wide-eyed at Saber in surprise.

Artoria was holding a glass of milk, and there was a little milky white liquid on her cherry blossom-colored lips.

Saber blinked curiously. "What's wrong, Irisviel?"

"N-nothing... Oh, you meant milk, hahaha."

Princess Einzbern, recalling the little "misunderstanding" of the previous night, blushed even more, her heart pounding, and she felt increasingly ashamed and indignant.

Aaaaaaah! Irisviel! What on earth did you do last night?!

Surprisingly… Ugh! I can’t say it!

Although that child is only 8 years old... he is already 8 years old!

I'm no longer at the age where I need something in my mouth to fall asleep!

This kind of behavior is not just that of a mother, it's downright insane!

But... but... it's not just my fault, is it? Shirou is at fault too, isn't he?

Although the child did resist at first, it only lasted for a second or two!

He only offered token resistance at the very beginning, and then he cooperated happily without any further worries... Waaah!

Irisviel was actually extremely embarrassed.

But when she saw how engrossed Shirou was, she felt that all of this effort was worthwhile.

If I were willing to do anything for this child, what would the result be...?

When Irisviel straightened her nightgown, Shirou actually said in a serious tone that he had made a mistake!

What do you mean by "mistakenly"? What do you mean by "sucked the wrong thing"?

Shirou, you idiot! You big idiot!

If you want Command Seals, just say so! Why are you being so mysterious? Of course people will misunderstand!

Irisviel was so angry she gritted her teeth.

Finally, the two of them agreed to completely forget what happened that night and never tell anyone else.

Although that's what I said at the time, it's not that easy for me to forget it!

Recalling the events of last night, Irisviel is still somewhat dazed, and her body feels a little hot.

To be honest, at that time, she actually felt very good...

"Irisviel, are you alright?"

Saber also noticed her Master's unusual behavior and asked a question.

"Um, it's nothing..."

"If you're not feeling well, you should rest well in the castle during the day."

"Well then, I shall respectfully comply."

Irisviel felt that she probably wouldn't be able to do anything else all day.

At least until Shirou returns in the evening, return to your normal state and put everything that happened last night behind you—

Then, greet him as usual.

If I can't even do this, how am I supposed to live with Shirou in the future?

“…Huh.”

Irisviel let out a soft sigh.

Just now, without realizing it, she actually had a fantasy about living with Shirou after the Holy Grail War ended.

She clearly had no chance of surviving until after the Holy Grail War, yet...

Irisviel noticed a subtle change in her own heart:

Like the "Winter Saintess," she sacrificed her life for the Einzbern family's long-cherished wish.

This is the belief that Irisviel has been instilled with for eight years; it is the reason and mission for her existence.

However, having already absorbed three Heroic Spirits, she began to... not want to die.

……

……

When Baimao Hassan opened his eyes again, he saw the faces of the boy and the child very close to him.

“She’s awake,” said Loli Hassan.

Good morning, Assassin.

Shirou excitedly leaned closer, pointed to his face, and asked, "Do you still recognize me?"

The purple-haired female assassin nodded: "Amamiya Shirou... my new Master."

Hassan the Hundred Faces' last consciousness before waking up was a memory that dissipated in the torrent of light released by Saber.

At that time, she was indeed destroyed by Excalibur, along with eighty other "selves".

But the fact that she's still alive means that her and Shirou's plan succeeded.

Loli Hassan still exists after the Assassin's spirit origin is destroyed.

Shirou made a contract with the little girl Hassan and used the Command Seals he took from Irisviel to revive one of her personalities.

When Bai Mausole first heard about the plan, he was so shocked that he couldn't speak.

Although Hassan Hyakko also believed that Shirou's plan was theoretically feasible, it was only theoretical and absolutely impossible in practice.

For example, how do you get the cautious Tokiomi Tohsaka to gather all the Assassins?

Shirou solved all of these seemingly impossible problems.

The entire situation was under Shirou's control, developing in the direction he had envisioned.

During this process, Bai Mausoleum's Hassan not only felt genuine admiration, but also cooperated with him to complete the final step of the plan.

Now, she has broken free from Tokiomi Tohsaka's camp, gained her freedom, and become the unknown Shadow of the Holy Grail War.

Although he lost his other eighty-six "selves", he also gained complete magical power.

Hassan was finally free to move freely, but before that—

She rolled her eyes: "...Why are my hands and feet tied?"

Bai Mausole is now lying on the hotel bed, his hands and feet firmly bound behind his back by chains he cannot break free of.

"Is this some kind of special gameplay?" the purple-haired female assassin sneered.

Shirou explained, "Because I was worried that Assassin had lost her previous memories."

What if you attack me as soon as you wake up? That's why I had to tie your hands and feet before waking you up.

Loli Hassan said proudly, "I tied your hands."

……

……

Although the plan was successful, some unexpected situations still arose.

Since Shirou's own abilities as a mage are very low, and the Hundred Faces/Loli Hassan is his second Servant—

The exchange of magic between Shirou and Assassin is not going smoothly.

Even though the number of people was reduced from eighty-eight to two, Assassin's total magic power not only did not increase, but actually decreased significantly.

"Kirei Kotomine may not be as good as Tokiomi Tohsaka, but he is still a competent Master."

"I'm so sorry I'm a bad Master."

Shirou, along with Assassin (who had changed into modern clothes) and the little girl Hassan, walked back to the inn, each carrying a plastic bag of various sizes.

Since Assassin cannot obtain sufficient mana from Shirou, he can only replenish his mana by eating.

Shirou noticed a long queue at a small shop on the street.

"Ah! There are Chinese-style meat buns for sale over there, and they're even filled with pork! Sister Assassin, would you like some?"

Assassin frowned and said, "...Are you looking for trouble, kid?"