A dimensional journey starting from the Dragon Clan

Chapter 1248 1241. Hypocrisy

"No, that's not the case. In fact, Sakura really helped me a lot at my house."

...that incident in Zamulin.

If the guy there is really Shinji, there is no way he has nothing to do with the black servant.

Then - in the worst case scenario, he might be the Master.

If that's the case, it would be too dangerous for Sakura to return to Matou's house like this.

"? Senior, what's going on——"

"Sakura, please stay at my house today. If you want to change clothes, use Fuji-san's clothes."

“Eh————Xue, senior, this, that————”

"If you can, just stay here for the time being. Of course, you can go back if Sakura finds it troublesome."

……Well.

Sure enough, it is still too random. If you suddenly ask people to live here, they will definitely not be able to make a decision for a while.

"I'm sorry. It's my fault that I said something that made things difficult for you."

Emiya Shirou said and lowered his head to apologize.

——At this time.

"...Okay. Well, I won't be polite."

Sakura nodded along with the sound of the pot simmering.

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The night is getting deeper.

After dinner, Saber woke up and punished Emiya Shirou corporally in the dojo. Although Saber insisted that it was combat training,

No matter how you look at it, it's all about bullying the weak - when it was about to end, it was already past ten o'clock in the evening.

Sister Fuji and Sakura have already gone to the Japanese room. It seems that the three of them will sleep together again tonight.

"Shirou...? What's wrong? Why don't you go back to your room?"

"Hmm...? Ah, I have to go back. But before that, I want to ask Saber something."

"Is it something you care about? Please tell me, as long as it's something I can answer, it doesn't matter."

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...Do you want to ask straight to the point?

What Archer said.

Servants without freedom pursue the Holy Grail for the sake of freedom.

This should be the same for Saber, but that guy said she doesn't pursue freedom at all.

"...Saber. You need the Holy Grail."

"——Yes. My purpose is the Holy Grail. For this I became a Heroic Spirit. I should have said this before."

"I know that. But, what is that for? As long as you get the Holy Grail, a servant can stay in this world even without a Master. Then——--After Saber gets the Holy Grail, what else does she want to do here? ?"

"——No. After I get the Holy Grail, I will leave this world. I am not allowed to stay here in this era. What's more, I have nothing to do anymore."

Firm eyes.

There was no hypocrisy or confusion, and there was no room for me to talk too much.

"——Really? Although I don't understand what Saber's purpose is, I won't force you to tell me."

...That, using the Holy Grail to realize one's wish really does not fit Saber's image, Shirou Emiya didn't think of it until now.

He doesn't even know what the Holy Grail is.

However, he could probably imagine that it would definitely not be something suitable for this blond girl.

"——It has been agreed. I will let Saber get the Holy Grail... Now, I can only believe it."

"...? What happened, Shirou? I always feel that you have lost your energy since you came back."

"There is no such thing——Oh, by the way. Saber, regarding the future policy——"

Saber's expression suddenly changed.

It's amazing. No matter how harmonious she gets along with Fuji-san and the others, Saber is Saber.

Although she doesn't really want to admit it, Archer is right, her essence is fighting.

"I went to school today and found out that there is a third Master in the school... The one who caused some trouble with Tohsaka there. I encountered many things, and in order to find out the Master lurking in the school, I formed a relationship with Tosaka. Truce agreement..."

Emiya Shirou reported today's events like a running account.

Saber listened carefully at first, but as the conversation progressed——

I always felt that she was looking at me with dissatisfaction.

"...Uh. Saber, do you object to my cooperation with Tohsaka?"

"No. Shirou, you have no knowledge of magic. I agree to learn some from Rin. However, it is best to tell me about things like this as soon as possible. Also, if possible, discuss it with me first."

Saber looked at him reproachfully.

...That's absolutely true, it's really embarrassing.

"So, will you cooperate with Rin to search the school starting tomorrow?"

"It should be like this. If I find anything strange, I will call you. Before that, just stay on standby."

"...Hmm. It's a bit loose as a guideline, but it can be used to get used to it before Shirou gets used to fighting. For now, let's go after the Master who opened the barrier in the school."

She nodded.

Saber thought for a moment.

"——Confirm. After defeating the Master lurking in the school, the truce agreement with Rin became a blank slate, and she became an enemy again. Isn't that right?"

Saber wanted to confirm for sure.

Oh, if this is the case————

It will turn out like this

...No matter how hard you try, it will turn out like this.

Even if he refuses to fight, Tousaka will take the initiative to fight.

At that time, if he is killed without any resistance, it will definitely leave Tousaka with uncomfortable memories————

"...Yes. After defeating the Master lurking in the school, we will return to the enemy relationship with Tousaka. Then you don't have to worry about anything, Saber."

"Okay. If you can understand this, I have no objection. If you cooperate with Rin, Shirou can also gain some combat experience."

That's it, Saber bowed and left.

"——————"

Since he is a Master, he cannot avoid fighting.

...As long as Shirou Emiya can survive, the time for the showdown will definitely come.

At that time, will he really be able to fight Tousaka as he said to Saber————

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————————I saw it in my dream.

It was like seeing untouchable memories from the interconnected tiny circuits of blood flowing.

These are other people's memories.

At least not my own.

This is someone else's story.

The past that I have never recalled...

The distant memories that I have never tried to recall...

The old memories that I can no longer recall.

——It's too late.

At this point, it is impossible to change the heavy shackles of the contract that has become a foregone conclusion.

That guy didn't want anything.

If I have to say it, it is that he is not a person who can tolerate.

He can't tolerate people crying around him.

He can't tolerate people being injured around him.

He can't tolerate people dying around him.

If there is a reason, there are only these.

For this reason, that guy wants to help everyone he sees.

It is so clumsy that even the bystanders are worried.

But in the end, he really did it, and changed the fate of many people every time.

Even if we say conservatively, this is definitely more difficult than getting happiness.

The clumsy fight was not in vain.

The more damage he received, the more deaths he faced, the more people he saved.

...But there is a loophole here.

Although it is everyone he can see.

But people can never see themselves.

So this is the ending.

The "self" that is most important to him, in the end, cannot be saved.

———I don't understand why it turned out like this.

No, it's actually the opposite.

Why it didn't turn out like this, it still makes people feel incredible until now.

It was a serious disaster.

Many people died, and many people will face death.

He is really powerless alone.

Facing the large number of deaths in front of him, that guy...

"Let's make a contract. I will entrust everything after death to you. And I will accept this reward now."

Yes, a contract was made with an unknown thing called "the world".

————Sacrificing oneself to save all living beings.

A hero was born.

It ended like this.

There is no follow-up.

Even if he is called a hero, what that guy does does not change at all.

Originally, his goal was not to become a hero.

It's just that this process requires the power of a hero no matter what.

However, the end came so quickly.

An outstanding rescuer is just a nuisance to people other than the rescued.

He understands his own limits and the breadth of the world.

He accepts both what can be saved and what cannot be saved.

Because of this, he hopes to at least make the people in front of him happy.

That's just hypocrisy.

There are many people who despise it as a narrow value.

Nevertheless, the figure who silently pursues his ideal should be able to hold his head high.

His ending.

As the contract said, there is no reward at the end of life.

———— He finally reached that place.

He once had someone who seemed to be a partner, and someone who seemed to be a lover.

After losing all of this, he was pushed to the end by the ideal he pursued.

There is no destination anymore.

Even though he was carrying many accusations, he still continued to fight.

Knowing that he was destined to die, he wanted to achieve the "miracle" that was still in his hands at the cost of death.

...But this is the end.

He finally reached the sword hill.

On the rusty steel hill without a swordsman, his battle came to an end.

———Still alone.

Even so, as long as he can save the people in front of him, there is nothing to regret.

The guy smiled with satisfaction, and let go of the sword in his hand like a mountain collapse.

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The body is heavy.

Shirou Emiya did not feel well when he woke up, but had a headache.

“…It’s because of yesterday’s injury. My right hand still hurts a little.”

He supported his body while talking to himself in a daze.

It was already past six in the morning.

"First of all, if I don't make breakfast today...!"

Climb out of bed quickly and change clothes quickly.

Tengjie and Sakura have morning exercises.

Both of them have to go out at 6:30, and if they don't get ready quickly, it will be too late.

After seeing them off, I had breakfast with Saber.

I was so hurried so early in the morning that it was already past 7 o'clock before I noticed it.

"Then I'm leaving. Please look after the house, Saber."

"Okay. Shirou, be careful too. Although you have Rin's help, don't do anything reckless."

"Well, I learned a lesson yesterday. I will use Saber's power when I meet an enemy."

I waved to Saber and left the entrance.

The morning air was very calm.

But the school I was going to now was something different from what I had been to before.

"————Okay."

Walked down the slope with my nerves tense.

If Tousaka was acting as a master, he had to make some achievements that would live up to her.

I arrived at the classroom just in time for the class meeting.

I walked to my seat while exchanging pleasantries with my classmates who were chatting.

"————Huh?"

At this moment.

Suddenly I saw someone I didn't expect, and for a moment I forgot what to say.

"————!"

No need to think about anything.

Shirou Emiya ran to Shinji angrily.

"Shinji, you————!"

"Hello, Emiya. What's wrong? Why is the school so commotion this morning? Did something happen while I was resting at home?"

"It's nothing! What did you do to Mizuki?"

"Mizui——? Ah, it's Ayako. I heard that she ran away from home, right? I heard about it at the dojo today. It seems that she was found in Shinto yesterday."

I don't know what he was laughing at, but Shinji kept snickering.

From those eyes, Shirou Emiya could only see the ridicule towards Mizuki.

"…Don't play dumb. You were the last person to see Mizue. What I want to ask is what did you do to her at that time."

"Eh? What did you do? It was just a casual chat. Oh, by the way, did you hear about it, Emiya? Was Ayako found behind the alley over there? She looked like she had taken a lot of drugs, her eyes were injured, and her school uniform was tattered. Oh, although I don't know what happened, it's really hard to ignore it. I'm very interested in knowing how someone who usually pretends to be so great was abandoned. . ”

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“Why are you making such a scary face? It’s just a joke, don’t take it seriously. And Ayako has been protected, right? She is recuperating at home now. Well, by the time she comes back, the rumors will probably have spread, and there may be some trouble. ”

“———You guy. Did you tell the people in the archery club about what you said just now? ”

“It has nothing to do with me. But you are already famous among the first graders? Although it’s not a rumor game, it seems that it has been spread everywhere yesterday.”

Shinji said happily.

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…Resisting to clench his fists.

This guy, is he spreading these words everywhere?

Mizue is a girl. That guy is like that, no matter what people around her think, no matter how strong she looks, she is still a girl.

So, no matter how strong she is, it will be difficult to stand if rumors like this spread everywhere.