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"Actually... there is still a way."

Upon hearing this, Saber immediately turned her gaze toward Shirou.

"Really!?"

Shirou nodded and continued.

"Magic that touches the soul is generally taboo, and magical families would rarely reveal such tricks. However, the 'Clock Tower,' considered the pinnacle of magic research in the world, might actually possess such magic."

Of course, these kinds of magic tricks were inevitably sealed away along with a group of magicians who were labeled as "heretical" and "designated to be sealed away".

In a world where humans become souls after death, it's not surprising that such secret arts exist.

"The Clock Tower... I understand. I'm willing to brave any danger to save Irisviel."

"...Given the level of human magic, the appearance of a Heroic Spirit should be a matter of dimensional reduction, so there shouldn't be any problem," Shirou reassured him.

That is, assuming those old monsters or similar figures don't cause trouble.

Aside from the magician, the Clock Tower doesn't have many strong characters.

Of course, this is because we are thinking about these things from the perspective of Heroic Spirits.

From the perspective of a modern magician, the "Clock Tower" remains very intimidating.

As Shirou recalled information about the "Clock Tower," Irisviel, lying in Saber's arms, suddenly spoke up.

"Orihara...can I ask you for a favor..."

"What?" Shirou was stunned.

Irisviel looked at Shirou and pleaded with him earnestly.

"Please become Saber's Master!"

"what?"

This sudden request caused Shirou to pause in surprise.

Saber was also taken aback by Irisviel's sudden reaction and was momentarily stunned.

Seeing this, Irisviel continued.

"I am unable to move, so could you please help Saber?"

"Ah this..."

Shirou hesitated for a moment.

Seeing Shirou's hesitant expression, Irisviel felt hopeful and pressed her advantage by speaking to him.

"Of course, as payment, I can give you all the magic I possess, plus some money, though not much, only a little over twenty million..."

"..."

Irisviel's renewed request for payment left Shirou utterly speechless.

Shirou still harbors some resentment because he personally killed this gentle woman's husband.

But... that wasn't guilt.

Both Kiritsugu Emiya and Shirou were prepared for the Holy Grail War when they embarked on it.

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However, Shirou could already foresee what would happen if he refused.

He already knew about the tragedy and didn't want it to happen again.

Shirou originally planned to handle it alone, but having another helper would naturally be beneficial.

"Hmm... okay, I promise. But I don't need the money."

Having received Shirou's accurate answer, Irisviel smiled gently.

"That money is useless to me now, but if it can be of any help to you, please accept it."

Irisviel's gaze met Saber's somewhat worried eyes, then shifted to Shirou.

"Then... I'll leave it to you."

After Shirou agreed to Irisviel's request, a maid from Einzbern Castle came and took her there.

Irisviel will remain asleep in the castle until the Holy Grail War ends.

Speaking of which, this kind of plot makes Shirou feel like the princess is sleeping in a game.

While at Einzbern Castle, the maids changed Shirou into a brand new white suit and handed him the twenty million yen.

Shirou stood in the dressing room, looking at the handsome boy in a white suit in the full-length mirror, and couldn't help but laugh and tease, "After you turn 7, you really can't dress like a child anymore."

"You're so funny."

The maid standing beside him looked at him expressionlessly.

"..."

After Shirou left the dressing room, Saber also came out of Irisviel's room.

"Then, let's conclude the contract."

The girl looked up at Shirou, her glass-like eyes filled with determination.

Liao Er Jiu Lin Wu San Ba ​​Qi Yi San

"okay."

Shirou nodded, then raised his right hand, which was adorned with a Command Seal.

Even after Karna left, the Command Seal remained, as if resonating with Shirou's still burning heart.

"Declaration——"

Hearing Shirou's voice, Saber suddenly felt as if she were being drawn by some kind of magical connection.

"You have taken refuge in me, and carried out my beliefs; my fate rests on your sword!"

The crimson Command Seals released a dazzling light, and the blue magic transformed into a whirlwind, enveloping the two of them.

"If you are willing to submit to this will and this principle, obey me, and follow my will to achieve your desires!"

Each magician can have their own style of forming a contract with a Servant, and Shirou is simply making a slight modification to this contract.

Upon hearing Shirou's declaration of the contract, Saber's eyes flickered slightly before she spoke.

"In the name of Saber, I accept this contract and acknowledge you as my master—Orihara Shirou!"

The magic transformed into an upward airflow, causing their clothes and hair to float slightly in the air.

At this moment, both Shirou and Saber could feel that they had developed a special connection with each other.

Shirou then checked Saber's attributes.

Job Agency: Saber

Master: Orihara Shirou

Real name: Artoria Pendragon

Height: 154cm

Weight: XNUM X kg

Strength: A; Endurance: B; Agility: B; Magic: A; Luck: A++; Noble Phantasm: A++

Job skills:

"Anti-magic": A "Riding": A

Inherent skills:

"Intuition": A "Magic Release": A "Leadership Qualities": B

Possess a treasure:

"Excalibur": A++ "Wind King's Barrier": C

Looking at Saber's stats, Shirou smiled with a hint of delight.

"Wow, that's amazing! With Saber's help, it feels like we're getting twice the results with half the effort."

Recalling the scene of Shirou's battle with Gilgamesh, Saber, who was being praised, became a little embarrassed.

"Hmm... Is that so... I'm glad I was able to help you."

After that, without wasting any more time, Shirou and Saber left the misty forest surrounding Einzbern Castle together.

"Suddenly I became a rich person..."

Sitting in the passenger seat of the Mercedes, Shirou looked at the bank card in his hand with some emotion.

Because Saber was there, Irisviel didn't think Shirou would go back on his word, so she handed the money to him directly.

And in doing so, we now have the funds to travel to the "Clock Tower".

"Shall we set off immediately, Shirou?"

Saber, her hands gripping the steering wheel with a hint of eagerness, asked.

Shirou nodded: "Okay, let's not waste any more time, let's go straight to the airport."

"Hold on tight, I'm going to speed up!"

Saber offered a reminder.

Shirou was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, and then he heard the roar of an engine.

Buzz————!

The moment Saber gripped the steering wheel, the entire sedan underwent a qualitative change thanks to the A-level inherent skill "Riding." Its power increased more than tenfold, and its somewhat worn-out appearance became brand new.

This car, whose interior has been magically altered, exhibits speeds surpassing those of race cars from the moment it starts.

A strong wind rushed in through the still-open car window, ruffling Shirou's red hair, and the chill of the winter night swept in.

In the stillness of the night, the roar of the engines was so loud it disturbed the peace, but no one dared to complain.

The strange events that have occurred in the past few days should have made even the most oblivious person realize that something is amiss.