Therefore, from any perspective, Kirei Kotomine is an extremely complex character.
After killing his mentor Tokiomi Tohsaka, he took on the responsibility of being a disciple. Whether he did this for the sake of so-called "pleasure" or because of a rigid "responsibility" in his heart, no one knows.
"Should we go back to the villa? Or..."
Yuriko spoke softly.
"Let's go to the Emiya residence." Shen Qiu said without hesitation. He had many questions to ask Emiya Kiritsugu. Judging by the time, the story of Kara no Kyoukai was about to begin.
"clear."
The dark blue Porsche sports car sped through the new capital and the old capital, finally arriving at the Emiya residence, which is not far from the shopping street in Fukayama-cho.
The Emiya residence was originally the home of a powerful family in Fuyuki City. However, the family later declined, and the residence was mortgaged to Fujimura Taiga's grandfather, Fujimura Raiko, the local yakuza boss in Fuyuki City.
The house was very new; both the walls and the gate seemed to have been repainted. After experiencing the Fourth Holy Grail War, Kiritsugu Emiya could be said to have completely abandoned his youthful ideals.
The man who was full of ideals to save the world, Kiritsugu Emiya, has vanished along with the rolling black mud that fell from the sky above Fuyuki City. What is still alive now is just a decadent middle-aged man who loves to drink black coffee and smoke.
"As I expected, even though he has gotten rid of the Magician Killer identity, this guy is still very wary. Actually, it's not surprising, after all, he offended quite a few people during his time as the Magician Killer."
As soon as Shen Qiu stepped out of the car, he saw some faintly drawn patterns on the gate of the Emiya Palace. It was a simple barrier technique that had no offensive power but served as a warning.
Once a magician steps within about ten meters of the mansion, the caster of the barrier will immediately receive a warning, and sure enough—before they even have a chance to knock, the door opens automatically.
It's Hisayu Maiya.
"It's you?"
Upon seeing Shen Qiu, Hisayu Mami paused for a moment. Only then did Shen Qiu notice that she was carrying a Thompson submachine gun nicknamed "Chicago Typewriter."
This submachine gun has a magazine capacity of up to fifty rounds and can empty its magazine in a matter of seconds, making it a truly terrifying killing weapon.
"I apologize, but the house's automatic defenses were activated, so I had to do this. You've come to see Mr. Kiritsugu, haven't you? He's inside. Please follow me."
Upon seeing that it was Shen Qiu, Wu Mi lowered her guard. Shen Qiu followed her through the entrance hall and corridor, and finally they met the middle-aged man with black hair.
Emiya Kiritsugu.
In just over five months, this once handsome middle-aged man had completely changed. Not only had he lost a significant amount of weight, but more importantly, the energy and spirit in his eyes had vanished.
Black mud, being a substance created purely for destruction, causes irreversible damage to the human body, which even a Noble Phantasm like Avalon cannot restore.
Perhaps only the supreme deity has the means to restore him to his original state.
"...You're back from Europe? I called you several times before but you didn't answer. But, in just five months, you've become so much stronger..."
Upon seeing himself, Kiritsugu Emiya's eyes, which had been as lifeless as a dead fish, suddenly brightened again, but only for a brief moment before going dark once more.
"Try this fresh Blue Mountain coffee, air-freighted from Jamaica, just brewed."
As he spoke, Kiritsugu Emiya poured himself a full cup of coffee. While pouring the coffee, his hand visibly trembled for a moment, though he quickly recovered. However, Shen Qiu's excellent perception still noticed it.
"You came to see me, probably because of Matou Sakura, right? Don't worry, things went very smoothly. An acquaintance of mine happens to be in Kanbuko City. That Scarlet of Pain acts quite flamboyantly, and it didn't take long to find her location."
As he spoke, Kiritsugu Emiya pulled out a Dragon cigarette from his pocket and lit it. He could only enjoy a few puffs while Shirou Emiya was still at Suigunen Academy. Even so, if that woman Taiga Fujimura found out, he would probably get a scolding.
"At first, the Crimson of Pain scoffed at your request, but after seeing your three runes, her attitude immediately changed completely. About four months ago, Sakura was taken away by her."
After hearing Kiritsugu Emiya's words, Shen Qiu finally felt relieved. Sakura's safety had always been his top priority. Her talent was too outstanding, and without him, she would definitely attract a pack of wolves.
Although Aozaki Touko, one of the few Grand Mages of our time, is more inclined towards theoretical research, her practical combat ability is also quite strong. Shen Qiu felt reassured that Sakura was following her.
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Chapter 186: The Beginning of the Void Realm - Heading to Guanbuzi City (Please Subscribe)
Visit Buzi City.
It was a small, ordinary city that barely made it into the Tokyo metropolitan area. Surprisingly, it was doing quite well because it was located in Tokyo. Although it wasn't as prosperous in trade as Fuyuki City due to its seaport, it was doing alright, albeit barely.
This is where the story of Kara no Kyoukai begins.
The story of Kara no Kyoukai is very long. If you start counting from 1990, it lasted for a full eight years until it ended in 1998, and it involved a lot of things related to the mystical side.
Just like Fuyuki City, where the three founding families secretly control the operation of the entire city, the same is true for Kanbuko City. However, the difference between Fuyuki City and Fuyuki City is that the three major families of Fuyuki City, Matou, Tohsaka, and Einzbern, are typical representatives of the Western magic school.
The four major exorcising families in Kanbuko City—Asagami, Ryougi, Shizuka, and Nanaya—are native to Japan.
Throughout the long course of history, as the mysterious forces gradually declined, the four great families inevitably began to fall into decline as well. Shichiya was exterminated by the Tono clan, and even the heir of the family became someone else's son.
The Asagami family has been surpassed and left further and further behind by the Asagami family, which has launched a fierce counterattack. Now, the Asagami family is being torn apart and is practically dead. It will not be long before the Asagami family name disappears completely and is replaced by the Asagami family.
The Wu Jing clan suffered a great calamity because the previous generation broke an unspeakable "taboo." The entire clan fell apart overnight, with some dying and others fleeing, eventually disappearing into the secular world.
The Liangyi family can be said to be the only one among the four major families that has preserved itself. This is due to the extraordinary vision of their ancestors. Shen Qiu even once suspected that the Liangyi ancestor possessed the ability to see the future and see a thousand miles.
He believed that superhuman abilities would ultimately lead to being erased by civilized society, so he began to think about how to obtain superpowers that would allow him to live like an ordinary person on the surface.
He proved to be right. The Ryougi family not only maintained its power in the mystical world, but also made great strides in the secular world, controlling all the underworld in Guanbuzi City. The Ryougi family can now be said to be the masters of Guanbuzi City.
However—none of this had any direct relation to Wujou Kirie.
For her, life was simply observing the scenery outside the window day after day. Day after day, and day after day.
Due to a lack of exercise over a long period, some of her muscles have even begun to atrophy. If it weren't for the rehabilitation training she receives at the hospital, she might not even be able to do something as simple as getting out of bed and taking a few steps.
"I really want to go out and see the world..."
This is a thought she has every day, but unfortunately it is impossible. On the one hand, it is because of her health condition, and on the other hand, the nurses in the hospital are very busy every day. How can they have time to take a patient out to play?
Her health was poor from a young age, and in her limited and fragmented memories, the period before she was six years old was probably the best time of her life.
Although she was still in poor health at that time, her parents took good care of her, and she was able to go to school like a normal person, celebrate various holidays, and participate in some interesting activities.
However, everything came to an abrupt end when she was six years old.
Her parents mysteriously disappeared overnight, and her condition began to deteriorate. She eventually had to be admitted to a hospital to barely stay alive. However, her parents' savings could not withstand such a long period of depletion.
She had heard doctors in the corridors say more than once whether they should send her to a welfare home or orphanage, but fortunately they did not do so in the end—because a friend who claimed to be an old friend of her father helped pay the medical expenses.
After that, the rest of her life was filled with the smell of disinfectant. The only thing she could see outside the hospital room was the small patch of sky outside the window.
She didn't understand the meaning of life, and sometimes the strange thought would suddenly pop into her head, "If only I could fly in the sky and look down on the whole city."
"Is this Miss Wutiao? Someone's come to visit you, I'll open the door~"
Just as she was lost in thought as usual, the familiar voice of the nurse who gave her IV drips every day came from outside the door. After hearing her words, Kirie, who had been calm, finally showed a surprised expression.
No, it wasn't just surprise, it was even a bit of excitement.
"Someone... came to visit me?"
This was the first time she had heard such a term since she started staying at the hospital. Visiting is a very normal thing for ordinary patients—family, friends, elders...
But for Wuzhao Kirie, it was such an unattainable word.
As the mechanical lock clicked shut, she finally saw the person who had come to visit her.
He was a boy, very handsome and dashing.
She had met very few people, mostly doctors and nurses from hospitals, but even so, she could tell that even in a city, the young man in front of her would be exceptionally handsome.
She had short, choppy hair that was a mix of light blue and pale white, wore a well-fitting long trench coat, and had very beautiful eyes.
She was momentarily stunned.
"I would like to have a private chat with Ms. Kirie for a while. I would appreciate it if Ms. Aiko could step out for a moment. This is just a small token of my appreciation."
Shen Qiu spoke gently to the pretty nurse beside him, while a beautifully packaged necklace had somehow ended up in his hand.
"How could I possibly accept this? Although the hospital has regulations, these annoying rules are only for ordinary people who don't follow them. Mr. Qiu, how could you possibly be that kind of person..."
Koyama Aiko was quite infatuated with Shen Qiu, who was practically a perfect eligible bachelor. Not only was he decked out in designer brands from head to toe, but he was also driving the latest Porsche model.
She originally wanted to refuse the gift Shen Qiu brought, but after seeing the brand of the necklace Shen Qiu handed her, she immediately changed her mind—it was Swarovski.
"You two take your time chatting. If you need anything, feel free to call me anytime. I'll be right outside the door!"
With that, Aiko Koyama tactfully closed the door to the ward, and Shen Qiu finally had time to properly observe the woman named Kirie Wujo.
"Nice to meet you. My name is Matou Aki. You can just call me Aki."
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Chapter 187: Shen Qiu and Wu Tiao Wu Hui (Please subscribe!)
"Matō...Aki?"
Wu-jo Kirie used all her strength to search her mind for this somewhat awkward-sounding name. She knew very few people, so even after thinking about it several times, she still couldn't recall any fragmented impressions.
"Yes, I came here specifically to see you, Ms. Kirie Wujou."
Shen Qiu smiled slightly. This woman, who was only in her early twenties and had a somewhat aloof appearance, had a very pitiful background. Her experience in the Void Realm was also the same. One of the reasons he came to Guanbuzi City was for her.
Her father or mother should be a descendant or a branch of the Wujing clan. Due to the "unspeakable" calamity committed by the previous generation, the Wujing clan was basically wiped out. Although the young Wujing Wujing escaped the calamity, she still could not escape the tragic fate.
He has been plagued by multiple "290" ailments since childhood, and the function of his internal organs is deteriorating at an extremely rapid rate. Even Araya Sōren, who has been paying for his medical expenses, is only trying to squeeze the last bit of value out of him.
"You came to see me? This is the first time someone has come to see me. Oh, excuse me, would you like some water? I'll pour you a glass..."
As she spoke, Wuzhao Kirie tried to get up from the bed, but due to muscle atrophy caused by a long period of inactivity, she seemed somewhat at a loss.
"It's alright, it's just a normal visit, there's no need to be so formal. This is a small gift I brought for you, please accept it if you don't mind. I didn't prepare anything better because of the short notice."
As he spoke, Shen Qiu pulled out a multi-functional electronic dictionary from somewhere.
This is a very popular electronic product right now. It can not only store books, but also songs. It is very popular among high school and university students in Japan.
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