Crossover Anime/Manga - Not Everyday Life.

The firelight illuminated the basement.

"W-This is magic?!" Zouken Matou crawled on the ground, asking in disbelief.

Magic can't create fire; to create something from nothing, it has to be magic.

But how could a magician possibly be here?

For no reason at all!

Surely his existence can't make the magicians unhappy, right?

However, all his doubts remained unanswered. There was only one path left for him to meet Xia Sheng: death.

Zouken Matou was unwilling to accept this. He didn't want to die, so he struggled desperately. His body actually transformed into countless tiny insects that scattered and flew away.

But it was no use. The flames were like maggots clinging to his bones; even when he transformed into countless worms, he was still entangled.

Each insect was covered in flames.

Moreover, with its smaller size, it burns more easily.

Insects flying in the air instantly turn to ashes, fall and dissipate, and starlight vanishes into nothingness.

No insect could escape; even the insects that already housed the underground city were affected and burned.

A burnt smell permeated the entire underground city.

"Let me go—"

In the end, Zouken Matou left only one plea for mercy before his soul vanished.

Natsumi took Matou Sakura and left the place, finding a small restaurant and sitting in a corner.

After ordering, the waiter left. Xia Sheng looked at Matou Sakura, who remained motionless like a doll, and asked softly, "Do you want to go home?"

"Home......"

As she uttered that word, Matou Sakura raised her head, her gaze unfocused.

“If you want to go home, I… still won’t take you home.” Xia Sheng paused for a moment, then said with a smile.

Sakura Matou did not respond, but just stared at him expressionlessly.

Just being abandoned was such a huge blow to her.

But that's normal. She's just a little girl, homeless, and her father doesn't want her anymore. It's like the sky has fallen.

That is to say, she hasn't yet been ravaged by insects, otherwise she would truly be despondent.

"How about coming with me?" Xia Sheng asked.

"You are......?"

"My name is Xia Sheng. From now on, I am your older brother. I will never abandon you. I will always protect you, love you, and stay by your side."

"elder brother......"

As she murmured the word and thought about what Natsumi had said, a flicker of emotion appeared in Matou Sakura's eyes.

“I’m all alone in this world. I want a companion. I need you. Can you come with me?” Xia Sheng continued to ask.

“You need me…” A spark shone in Matou Sakura’s eyes.

The stranger in front of her saved her and wanted to be her brother; it was all very strange.

But none of that mattered to her; she only knew one thing: he needed her.

She's not someone who's completely useless.

"Do you really... need me?" No longer repeating herself, Matou Sakura asked slowly, her eyes fixed on Natsumi with a clear gaze.

"Of course." Xia Sheng nodded with a smile.

Finally, there's a response.

“Okay! I’m willing to go with you! Anyway, I’m homeless now, so you’ll be my brother from now on.” Matou Sakura nodded vigorously.

"Okay, then call me 'brother' first."

"elder brother."

"Could you speak a little louder?"

"elder brother!"

"How about something sweeter?"

"Brother~"

"Okay, call me that from now on."

"Ok!"

Chapter 605 Just a Savior Passing By

"Brother~ What are we doing here?"

"To protect the world, and incidentally find an ally."

"Protect the world?"

"Yes, your brother here is the savior!"

"As expected of my brother, he's really amazing!"

"Hehe~" Xia Sheng happily patted Matou Sakura's little head.

The little girl's innocent and heartfelt praise is always irresistible.

"Brother~ Why are we here to protect the world? Have we gone abroad?" Matou Sakura asked.

“Indeed.” Xia Sheng nodded.

The two were currently in a snowy field, surrounded by nothing but white, a vast expanse of snow, with no other colors in sight.

The snow underfoot was more than half a meter high, but Natsumi was carrying Matou Sakura as he stepped on the snow.

Walking on snow is quite easy.

"Brother is amazing! He actually made it to a foreign country in no time." Matou Sakura made no attempt to hide her admiration for Natsuo.

Xia Sheng was also pleased and couldn't help but pat her little head again.

Sakura Matou enjoyed it with a smile.

She and Xia Sheng felt no sense of unfamiliarity at all; they had met yesterday and were already like siblings today.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they were extremely close.

Xia Sheng continued walking, seemingly aimlessly.

"Brother, what are we here for?"

"Looking for help~"

"But there's nothing here."

"It'll be here soon. Look, there's someone up ahead."

"Really! There are still people here!"

Ahead, a man dressed in black was walking. He seemed to have no special abilities and could only use his two feet.

Natsumi and Matou Sakura quickly walked up to him.

"Dude, are you okay?"

"No... huh?"

Just as he was about to answer, the man suddenly froze, looking at Xia Sheng and the others in disbelief.

His eyes widened.

In this desolate, snow-covered place, he actually saw a handsome young man and a cute little girl.

Has the environment been created?

Is he going to die?

"Do you need my help?" Xia Sheng asked in a friendly manner.

“You…” The man cautiously sized up Xia Sheng.

Something is wrong!

Something is definitely not right.

Is this boy a magician?!

That was all he could think of, because Natsuo and Matou Sakura were wearing very thin clothes; in a place like this, a normal person would have frozen to death long ago.

Only a magician could act so nonchalantly.

He didn't even dare to think about magicians; there were only a handful of them, and they were all elusive. How could he possibly run into one?

Could the magician from the Einzbern family be in such a place?

They don't look like androids at all.

"Don't stay silent, do you need my help?" Xia Sheng continued to ask.

"You...please." The man didn't intend to show off, and lowered his head to ask for help.

"Come."

Xia Sheng freed one hand and lifted him up so he could stand on the snow.

He also provided him with a protective shield to keep out the cold.

The man instantly felt alive again, realizing how much suffering he had endured before.

"Would you mind telling me your name?" Xia Sheng asked.

"This..." the man hesitated.

"Don't worry, we're not enemies, and I'm also going to the Einzbern family."

"How did you know I was going to the Einzbern family's house?" the man asked, becoming even more wary.

"Come on, you think you can come to a tourist spot like this?" Xia Sheng replied with a smile.

The man was speechless.

"Don't be so hesitant. If I wanted to harm you, would I be helping you?"

"That's right... My name is Emiya Kiritsugu."

"Kiritsugu, my name is Natsuo, and this is my younger sister, Sakura."

“…” Kiritsugu Emiya’s brow twitched.

This boy was incredibly outgoing, calling him by his name without any politeness.

However, this made him lower his guard.

"Xia Sheng, that's a name... Are you Chinese?"

"Yes."

"Then why are you here?"

"Like you, I'm going to the Einzbern family, and to protect the world."

"?"

With a new companion, Xia Sheng and his group soon arrived at the Einzbern family mansion.

It is a grand castle standing on the snow, extremely luxurious and magnificent, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that it is a royal palace in another world.

The castle was guarded by two women whose hair was wrapped up, revealing only their exquisitely crafted faces.

His features and face were so exquisite that he seemed otherworldly.

Because they are artificial beings, they are naturally perfect.

However, that's only in appearance; his expression is still a bit wooden.