When it came to the Fifth Holy Grail War, which would start earlier and would start again in less than ten years, Emiya Kiritsugu, who originally had the will to die because of a mistake that destroyed Fuyuki City, didn't want to die at all right now. In his opinion, the Holy Grail, which was tainted with endless evil power, was no longer a universal wish-making machine, but a cancer that would threaten mankind and the world.
And from Mei Lu's tone, he knew that the former patriarch planned to push Illya to be the master, and it was related to the "evil in this world" and the life of his daughter. Emiya Kiritsugu would never close his eyes and wait for death. Thoughts, he couldn't close his eyes even if something happened to either of these two aspects.
So when Merru proposed to help him lift the curse, Mr. Kiritsugu was very cooperative. For this reason, he even ran out of the castle and made an overseas phone call to send a message to his adopted son who was far away in Japan. news.
Ilya, who had never been outside before and was also curious to follow to a city inhabited by humans, listened to her father gently instructing that cheap brother: "When Dad comes back, I will give you a surprise. Shirou, you have to remember to call her sister..."
The silver-haired, red-eyed little girl immediately put her arms around her chest and snorted proudly again, thinking to herself, the villain Kiritsugu, do you think I'll forgive you just by calling me elder sister? It's not that easy!
"Melu, what are you doing?" She turned her head to look at the maid who was also talking on a mobile phone, with a curious look on her face.
"I'm ordering some materials for making a communication tower." The maid immediately replied, "Miss, you should have seen that our castle is perched in a snow-covered mountain city, and it is isolated from the world all year round. I fell behind, so I want to replace the equipment with another batch. In the future, I won’t have to go to the outside world with a mobile phone to make calls like Mr.
The predecessor of Einzbern was an artificial man-made house specially built by the disciples of the ancient magician to reproduce the existence of the master. Although there are many kinds of magical heritage left in the castle from ancient times, let them use alchemy After the magicians abandoned the castle, the artificial humans left by them still operated freely, and no one instructed them to continue to operate the workshop according to their ideas.
Such a group of artificial humans who only rely on the foundation of the workshop and the set instincts will not contact the outside world unless necessary, and their ultimate goal is not for this world, but to use the power of the Holy Grail to open the "hole" to go to the world. Going to the "outside" where the heroic spirits are, how could it be possible to get in touch with modern technology in order to better understand how society develops
These cyborgs are contaminated with the arrogance and innocence of the ancient magicians, and they have been doing things behind closed doors for hundreds of years. After repeated failures, they finally admit that they are not enough and know that they need to find a helper. Being able to hire Emiya Kiritsugu to work for them is already great. Great progress has been made.
As for going further? Impossible.
Especially Emiya Kiritsugu messed things up. Ahadeon, who is also an artificial human, immediately changed his mind after receiving the news of the Fifth Holy Grail War and directly transformed Illya into the strongest weapon and then Pushing out to be the Master already speaks volumes about his attitude.
It's a pity that these ideas were all messed up in the hands of a maid who "planned everything for the master". The strongest weapon plan was only halfway through, and it would be nothing to beat it. In order to make the master's life more comfortable, she even marked it with a transformation Castle idea.
If the patriarch was still Ahadeon, of course it would be impossible to succeed, but who made the owner of the castle replace Illya, who is ignorant of the world and curious about everything, and also trusts her extremely. When the maid said that she could watch TV, play mobile phones, and play games in the castle like in this city, the little girl's eyes lit up like light bulbs!
"Change! Change all! Connect to the Internet!" Illya pumped her fist excitedly in support, "It's great to see something called a movie at the movie theater I went with Kiritsugu just now! I also want to build a room like that in the castle!"
"Okay, miss. I'll go to the store to buy the corresponding equipment." The maid immediately responded to the master's request to build a theater at home without any pressure.
Emiya Kiritsugu felt a cold sweat on his brow, and there was only one thought in his mind: Absolutely, absolutely can't let his daughter and Meilu stay in that castle forever. Illya will be raised badly, definitely will be raised badly!
So when I went back to the castle, apart from the pile of big and small bags that almost crushed the car, there was also a communication tower that combined alchemy with modern technology and a movie theater that the eldest lady named.
Because I saw my daughter two years late, and even my own father, who couldn't do anything in the big event of seizing power, even if he wanted to say a few words at the moment, he didn't have the qualifications and face to mention it, so he could only look at the couple tiredly. The servant tossed about with his temper.
After two years, Illya's cheerful and wanton laughter can be heard again in the castle, because the new master took office, and the artificial people who were lifted from the ban on casual conversation couldn't help but smile when they heard it. Although I don't know where Illya-san will lead Einzbern, but with Merle-sama assisting her, there will definitely be no problem.
When Emiya Kiritsugu was always wondering why Merru was so popular in the castle, and even this power seizure was the reason why the androids were able to instigate a collective rebellion, he probably wouldn't believe it if he was killed, and let the android treat the maid Generating a good impression or even submitting directly is nothing more than a thought of hers.
But right now he doesn't have time to think about the mysteries of the maid. Now he is standing in a magic circle face to face with an artificial human who looks somewhat similar to him in an empty room of the castle. The magic circle under his feet was constantly shining with a faint blue light, and his body was also overflowing with a black aura that was visible to the naked eye. Under the action of the magic circle, all these smog-like black auras drifted towards the artificial human on the opposite side.
Emiya Kiritsugu didn't feel anything at first, but as time went by, the originally smooth skin of the cyborg that had absorbed the black energy from his body began to age and shrink, and was finally corroded and carbonized into a pile of black ash. When has already shed cold sweat.
The closed door was also pushed open at this time.
"It seems that the curse transfer ceremony went very smoothly." The maid's crisp and sweet voice echoed slightly in the empty room.
"Kiritsugu!" Illya had already jumped in and jumped into Dad's arms, "Melu said you're all right now! Hey, is there any discomfort?"
uncomfortable
Emiya Kiritsugu squeezed the palm of his hand, since he was cursed, his body went from bad to worse, and it has been a long time since the feeling of returning to the peak like now. but…
"Melu." He supported his daughter and turned to look at the maid who had just entered the room, "This artificial human who looks a bit like me..."
"It can only be regarded as a semi-finished product. He has no consciousness and soul, so he is not even qualified to be called an artificial human. It is just a tool specially made for you by alchemy to inherit the curse." The maid explained to him with a smile, " Regarding this kind of work, sir, you have also tried it now, and the eldest lady has also seen the specific effect. The two think that using the resources of the castle to recreate a tool that can hold the small holy grail, and then exchange the hearts of the two parties , what is the plan to get the Little Holy Grail first before the next battle begins?"
The father and daughter who were still hugging each other were quiet for a few seconds, and then Ilya's eyes lit up first: "That is to say! I won't have that nightmare of seven pieces of flesh squeezed into my body anymore? Awesome!!"
Compared with a daughter who trusts her maids at MAX, being a father is really shocking at the moment. He is also proficient in enchantment and magic and directly killed the previous generation of patriarchs. The man-made man who was cursed to die for him can now even make the Little Holy Grail: "Melu, you..."
"Sir, do you want to ask me why I do this?" Seeing the question from his expression, the maid replied very considerately, "These things are recorded in the secret scrolls in Einzbern's library and treasury. , I read it again and then do a little calculation. As I said before, whether it is magic or magic, to put it bluntly, it is the accumulation of knowledge, and there are many ready-made materials in the castle, so it is easy to get started. "
Illya continued to cheer: "Melu is the best!"
Emiya Kiritsugu: "..." No, I can't let my daughter stay in this castle anymore!
Emiya Kiritsugu felt extremely afraid of this maid who at first thought she was just an ordinary person who was proficient in housekeeping and was good at pleasing her master. Looking at the blond girl with a sweet smile in front of him, he actually felt that this maid was more terrifying than the Holy Grail War two years ago.
If, if he really wants to fight her, then his chances of winning...
"The manufacture of the Little Holy Grail is still somewhat complicated, and it will take time, at least two or three years." The maid said at this time, "During this period, I may have to stay in the incubator often, and I may not have much time to spend with the elders. Miss, miss, do you want to take this opportunity to live in Japan with your husband for a while?"
"Eh? Going to live in Japan with Kiritsugu?" Illya was a little panicked at first, but she was a little moved when she saw her father. She was actually tired of staying in this castle, but... the little girl walked up to the maid and pulled her hand, "Can't Meru accompany me?"
"I don't want to be separated from you either, but the sooner your body is treated, the better it will be. Rather than a short separation, I want to see you healthy and happy." Meilu squatted down and said to her gently, " I want to see you who can grow up healthy with age and become more and more beautiful and cheerful like a lady, not you who are forever forced to remain a child because of the spell engraving. You don't always tell me that you want Grow up quickly, become stronger and stronger, can you control your own destiny?"
The maid's gentle words made Emiya Kiritsugu, who was on guard and hostility because the maid's ability had long been out of control, froze. Looking at the other party's clear eyes that were completely unfaltering, his heart began to become complicated.
It was the same six years ago. Illya casually said a desire, even if it was difficult to realize, although this maid could not achieve it immediately, she would definitely fulfill this desire someday in the future. Whether it's Illya or him and Aili who are watching her, the trust and respect for her is built up bit by bit like this.
So killing the patriarch to let Illya inherit the castle, and working hard to create the carrier of the Lesser Holy Grail, is it to fulfill her wish to control her own destiny
Also, grow up healthy and happy...
Unknowingly, Emiya Kiritsugu's hostility and fear towards the maid melted away. Putting those prejudices aside, he clearly realized that if Mei Lu really had ill intentions towards them, the father and daughter would have died countless times, and there was no need to put in so much effort to help them.
only…
"Why, do you want to do this?"
At night, after coaxing Illya to a deep sleep, Emiya Kiritsugu stopped the maid who was also about to leave, and asked this question full of doubts.
I got a more puzzled expression from the other party: "Why did you ask why, sir? The eldest lady is my master, and I am her servant. It is what I should do to share her worries and help her get better and better."
The door was gently closed, but Emiya Kiritsugu fell into a long silence.
After he thought about a bunch of possibilities, the answer he got was so simple. It's so simple that even the magician killer who has seen too much ugliness in human nature finds it unbelievably simple.
A few days later, Illya, who was wearing out clothes, held Kiritsugu's hand and stood at the gate of the castle, looking at the maid opposite with a look of reluctance.
"Melu, I'm leaving." The little girl said with a smothered mouth, "You promised me that you would video call me every day, and if you go back on your word, I won't go to Kiritsugu's house!"
"I assure you, I will contact you every day. You don't mind the trouble, and it's okay to keep in touch 24 hours a day." The maid responded with a smile, "Mister's home is also your home, didn't you say you couldn't?" Let Master Shirou occupy Mr., if you don't know the enemy, how can you defeat him?"
Yes! That cheap brother! Illya remembered why she agreed to go with Kiritsugu. She went to Japan to bully him, how could she be worthy of the tears she shed in the past two years if she didn't beat him to tears!
And Emiya Kiritsugu, who could guess what she was thinking just from her daughter's expression, also had a helpless expression at the moment, and secretly apologized to his adopted son in his heart, he was going to take such a fierce sister home soon.
Although very reluctant, parting is still a foregone conclusion. Ilya followed her father on the plane and went to Fuyuki City, Japan.
As for Emiya Shirou, who was only ten years old at that stage, he had just returned from visiting the summer festival with sister Fujimura Taiga. The little boy was wearing a bathrobe at the moment, with a fan on his waist, a mask tied on the side of his head, and holding a freshly bought takoyaki in his hand. When he was about to go home, he saw that the dark room was brightly lit. Light up.
His eyes lit up when he remembered his adoptive father's words that he would be back in the next two days, and he rushed into the house impatiently: "Old man, you are finally back!"
In the end, he didn't see his father. Instead, he saw a girl with silver hair, red eyes and white skin like an angel standing in the room. The boy was stunned for a moment.
But the little girl on the opposite side didn't stop, but walked over with her hips on her hips and raised her eyebrows, her delicate face looked at him with half scrutiny and half dissatisfaction: "Are you Emiya Shirou?"
"Ah, yes..." The little boy flinched twice.
"Illya, don't be like this." Emiya Kiritsugu who just saw her daughter's aggressiveness towards her adopted son was quite helpless, "Shirou, don't be afraid. This is the Illya I mentioned to you on the phone, she One year older than you, you should call her sister."
It turns out that this is the sister that the father said.
Hearing his adoptive father's explanation, Emiya Shirou immediately lost his nervousness, and the boy grinned at Illya directly: "Sister!"
The boy's cry was clear and loud, and Illya was startled by the sincere joy and acceptance.
"Do, what to do?" Ilya's original plan to beat her younger brother up when they met was suddenly messed up.
The boy opposite had already raised the takoyaki in his hand, opened the box and handed it to her: "Sister, this is takoyaki. I'll eat it for you. It's delicious!"
So a few minutes later, Ilya, who had never eaten oriental cuisine, was sitting at a low table, chewing takoyaki gracefully with a small fork, half-squinting her eyes at her younger brother who was smirking at her, and raised her head proudly: "Don't think If you give me takoyaki, I will forgive you and recognize you as my younger brother."
"Then I'll take my sister to the temple fair tomorrow. There are apple candy, oden, kebabs, monjayaki, goldfish and cotton candy!" The young boy liked this sister who was as beautiful as a doll very much. Said that he immediately raised his hand to answer, "I have always saved the pocket money my father gave me, and tomorrow I will treat my sister to eat and play!"
Every time Emiya Shirou said a noun, Illya was very excited and wanted to go, but she was too embarrassed to agree because of face, her fair face flushed red: "You, you guy, don't think... "
"By the way! Dad wasn't here just now, did he clean up my sister's house? I want to help too!"
"Who wants you to be so kind! I don't need you to be nice to me!"
Emiya Kiritsugu looked at his irritable daughter and silly son, and couldn't help laughing anymore.