A Dimensional Journey Begins with the Dragon Clan

Chapter 1218 1211. Silver-haired girl

"Huh? What are you doing? You can't stand up during class. Come on, class is about to start, please sit down."

Sister Fuji was standing in front of the desk as usual, and she seemed to have forgotten everything from the time she rushed into the classroom to the time she stood up.

"Hey, Tiger doesn't seem to remember."

"Lucky, we've been lucky since this morning."

"No, this is considered luck, okay?"

The students returned to their seats noisily.

"Hmm. Who was that just now? Did you think the teacher was an idiot?"

"No, I haven't. You are worrying too much, teacher."

"Is that so? That's good. Then this morning's tutoring session is about to begin. Everyone please listen carefully."

Sister Fuji started her tutoring time leisurely.

There was some small talk mixed in with some of the notifications, so I wasn't notified of anything at all.

"That's it, everyone must abide by the school dismissal time. The entrance is closed at six o'clock, and those who are in clubs cannot stay too long."

  "Eh? Six o'clock is just around the corner. Teacher Taiga, can the sports club not

limit?"

"No. And Goto-san, if you call the teacher Fujimura-sensei, I'll get angry if you call me by my name next time, okay?"

"Okay - I'll pay attention next time."

Goto sat back in his seat, pretending he didn't notice.

It's so tender.

Sister Fuji is the kind of person who gets angry when she says she will. It doesn't matter if the other person is a student or she is a teacher.

That was an ultimatum that was extremely close to being really angry, but Goto didn't notice it.

"That's all for today's tutoring session. See you in the third period of English class─!"

Sister Fuji waved and left.

The 2nd year C class instructor is Fujimura Taiga.

Nickname is Tiger.

Although it's a nickname that makes her angry, it's true so there's nothing we can do about it.

Because she is named Taiga despite being a girl, Fuji-nee is very popular among people. However, Fuji-nee herself hates the nickname Tiger.

Sister Teng said that it didn’t sound like a nickname for a girl.

But I am that kind of person, so it’s my own fault that my nickname doesn’t resemble that of a girl.

"The class has begun. Duty students, give orders."

Just like that, the teacher of the first class and Sister Fuji came in alternately.

Because Fuji-san always uses her tutoring time until the last minute, the mornings for their class always look like this.

Then, the day's classes ended as usual.

There are students rushing to clubs, students going home immediately, and students who have nothing to do and stay in the classroom. There are all kinds of students.

As for himself, Shirou Emiya does not fall into any of the three categories.

"Excuse me, are you free, Emiya? I need to continue what we did this morning. Do you have time today?"

"No, if you want to say I have a plan, I do."

He didn't want to go there for fun.

The main reason for quitting the Kyudo Club was to have a part-time job.

After my father passed away, I thought I would at least have to pay for my living expenses, so I started working, and it’s been five years now.

I have done so much work, and some of the help I can't refuse.

Especially today.

Wholesale at the pub, the boss said the more men the better so I hope to go there.

However, it was not a job that I had to go to. It was just that I wanted to have some fun after work and gathered people I knew.

But since it is after the ocean, it seems that I can still have time to go there after finishing my work this morning.

In short, Emiya Shirou is the type of person who will never refuse someone's request.

"Change of plans. Let's continue with what we did this morning. Leave it to me. We need to finish repairing the equipment before the exam."

"We're saved. Let's go check out what's wrong with the Art Club's equipment."

"Okay. Oh, and make sure to get rid of them. I can't concentrate on my work when they're watching me."

"Of course. I won't let anyone bother me."

Emiya Shirou followed Issei who walked quickly into the corridor and quickened his pace to leave the classroom.

It was completely dark when we left the school building.

The school doors were closed.

The time was seven o'clock, which was far beyond the limit, but thanks to Yicheng's mediation he wasn't scolded at all.

"Oh, I was really saved today. I will definitely repay you. If you have any questions, please feel free to tell me."

"That's right. If there's something, you'll tell me. But I don't think it's anything special."

I'm not helping you for any reward, and I don't want to force you to do anything. Emiya Shirou thought.

"Really? You should reflect on being too nice. I was saved by Emiya, but I can't stand being ordered around by others. Helping others is a good thing, but shouldn't you be a little selective about who you help? In Emiya's case, he's too open to everyone."

"? Am I that picky about people?"

"Hmm. This is just unintentional letting idiots take advantage of me. Emiya is busy too, so it's okay to refuse other people's requests occasionally."

"────"

Although it was not clear yet, Yicheng seemed to be worried about himself.

Since middle school, he has often been told that Emiya never refuses a request and is very helpful without asking for anything in return.

Yicheng thinks this is not a good idea.

However, he did it voluntarily, and would simply refuse anything he felt he couldn't do, so there was no problem.

"Don't worry, Issei. I know myself best. And helping others is a good deed. It's not something you'll get blamed for by the temple's son."

"But, Emiya is taking it too far. He's going to collapse if he continues like this."

"Advice accepted. See you at school tomorrow."

"Yeah. See you tomorrow then."

Yicheng walked away with an expression of disapproval.

You have to walk up the mountain from here to reach Issei's Ryudo Temple, and of course you will split up here on the way home.

Shirou Emiya walked on the night street, looking at the winter starry sky as he walked up the slope, and he noticed that there was no one around.

The time is about half past seven.

It wouldn't be unusual to see people walking around at this time, but there was no human presence outside.

"So, it is indeed ..."

Just a few days ago, something happened in Miyama Town.

Is it a case of robbers breaking into a house and killing people?

There will be no pedestrians and the school closing time will be changed to six o'clock. Is it because of that incident?

Gas leak and robbers? It seems like this area has become dangerous.

  It's only natural that fewer people would go out at night, right?

It would also be dangerous to let Sakura go back alone.

Not to mention Sister Fuji, Sakura's home is in the residential area on the other side.

  I will send her back from today───

"?"

For a moment, Emiya Shirou doubted his own eyes.

There is a figure on the slope that I just said was empty.

The man was in the middle of the ramp, looking down at him.

“────────”

Emiya Shirou held his breath unconsciously.

The silver-haired girl smiled happily and walked down the ramp in silence.

On the way... "If you don't scream quickly, you'll die, big brother."

She said something strange.

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Climbing up the hill, we arrived at the Emiya residence.

The lights in the house are on. Sakura and Fuji-nee must have come back, right?

As soon as I entered the living room, I smelled the delicious aroma of food.

At the dining table were Sakura and Fuji-nee who were eating, as well as the man who had returned from who knows when.

The main dish tonight seems to be chicken cooked in butter, and Sister Fuji, who likes white sauce the most, seems to be in a good mood.

"Senior, you're back. Sorry, we have to eat first."

"I'm back. Sorry for being late. I wish I could come back earlier."

"It's okay, there's still time. Wait a minute, I'll be ready soon."

"Well, please. I'm going to wash my hands. Keep an eye on Sister Fuji and don't let her eat other people's food."

"Yes, I will watch it carefully."

Shirou Emiya returned to his room.

Although it was a room with not much stuff in it compared to the warehouse, he had no interest in it anyway, so this could be considered a decoration.

Although most of them are items of unknown purpose that Fuji-nee placed there casually.

After washing my hands and changing my clothes, I returned to the restaurant and dinner was ready on the table.

"I'm gonna start now."

"Yes, as long as it suits your taste."

Sakura is very humble.

During this year, Sakura's cooking skills improved by leaps and bounds.

The current situation is that Western style and Chinese cuisine are completely unable to defeat her, but Japanese style still has some strengths.

Although I am happy when my students make progress, I always feel lonely as a master when I am surpassed by my students.

“────Hmm.”

It’s really amazing.

The more you cook the chicken, the harder it gets. So although it is troublesome, you should grill the surface just right before cooking to make a juicy and delicious finished product.

The mastery of this part is a wonderful, professional skill that the clumsy Fuji-sister could never do.

"How is it, senior? Well, I think what I cooked today is delicious."

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"No flaws. The white sauce is also wonderful. I am no match for Sakura in Western-style cuisine.

"Yeah, ever since Sakura started cooking, dishes related to meat have become more delicious."

  At this time, Sister Fuji, who had been concentrating on eating, raised her head.

"Ah. No, Shirou. Students can't come back so late."

Fuji-nee was in a good mood because of Sakura's dinner, but she seemed to become unhappy when she saw him.

"Really? You're helping others again, aren't you? That's a good thing, but you should come back early at a time like this. Didn't you say during the instructor's time that things are very dangerous these days? That was said to Shirou."

"I say. You don't have to do it during tutor time, why don't you just say it at home?"

"Because you won't listen if I tell you here. It's more effective for Shirou to tell you in school."

"Teacher, I think that's an abuse of power, a failure to distinguish between public and private, right?"

"No, it won't work if you don't do this, Shirou. You're usually at a disadvantage helping others. It's good to just go home and relax once in a while, idiot!"

"Hmm. What do you mean by idiot? It doesn't matter. If you help others, you won't suffer any loss if you can help that person."

"Ah, you look exactly like Kiritsugu. Shirou, your sister will be worried if you continue like this!"

She wasn't worried at all. Sister Fuji was eating her meal with great energy.

"Um, Mr. Fujimura. You just said that the senior has always been like this?"

"Yeah, he's been like that since a long time ago. He's the type who would go out of his way to help someone in need. But I'm not meddling, Shirou is just simply precocious."

Hehe, Fuji-sister showed a dangerous smile.

"Fuji-san. If you say anything extra, I'll get angry. And Sakura, don't ask silly questions."

Emiya Shirou stared at the two of them helplessly.

Although Fuji-nee accepted it with a sigh, but...

"Teacher Fujimura, please continue."

Sakura asked seriously.

"Then let me tell you. Well, Shirou is the type of person who can't ignore people who are in trouble. He's the type of person who helps the weak against the strong. In his childhood essay, he wrote 'My dream is to be a partner of justice!'"

"────"

You’re talking about the past again, Sister Fuji!

Shirou Emiya felt like he had lost all hope after all his negative information was exposed.

But it was all true so there was no way to interrupt. Besides, being a partner of justice was a goal he could not change even now.

"Wow. You were really amazing when you were a kid, right, senior?" Sakura smiled teasingly.

"Well, that's amazing. If a girl is bullied by an older boy, he will definitely save her. And since Kiritsugu is lazy, he also works hard to learn household chores."

Sister Fuji and Sakura sang the same tune.

"Ah-ah, you were so cute and innocent back then, how did you become such a weird child?"

"Because Fuji-nee is here. I have a lot to consider as someone who needs to take care of incompetent adults and children. If you don't want to do it, just cook for yourself!" Emiya Shirou finally couldn't help it and retorted.

“──────What?”

Sister Fuji was shocked.

I thought she would just bow her head and reflect on herself.

As a result, she stretched out her hand again and asked for more rice for the third time.

"Wow, sister is so sad. Sakura, another bowl!"

After dinner, I took a rest and the clock showed nine o'clock.

"Okay, let's do something! We still have time before the evening exercise. Now - forget it, let's take a break to prepare for the evening exercise, okay?"

"The bath water is ready. Just take Sakura home and ask Fuji-nee to take care of her."

After deciding what to do next, Emiya Shirou took action.

  First, I woke up Fuji who was sleeping in the living room, thanked Sakura for dinner, watched the two of them go home, and took a bath.

Take a break──

And just like that the day ended.

Before midnight, Shirou Emiya had to perform his magic training, which was already a daily course.

“Huh—”

He sat cross-legged and adjusted his breathing.

Make your mind as blank as possible.

Cut off contact with the outside world and turn all consciousness inward.

"────Synchronize, begin!"

  As if to suggest to himself, Emiya Shirou recited the spell he was used to saying.

No, that's really just self-suggestion.

For him, who has no magic seals and no knowledge of magic, spells are just things that change himself.

Originally, there were no nerves through which magic power could flow in the human body.

In order to simulate nerves and temporarily change, one must have the concentration to control one's body and all nerves.

Magic is a battle with yourself.

For example, at this moment, it felt like a red-hot iron rod was stabbed into his spine.

That iron rod was the only magic circuit he could prepare.

Only when this circuit reaches deep into the body and connects with other nerves can he use magic.

This is not a metaphor.

In fact, on Emiya Shirou's spine, there was an invisible and intangible thing similar to a fire chopstick, which was slowly inserted.

(End of this chapter)