National Destiny: Starting with a gender-swapped role as Artoria

Matou Kariya didn't say much, but in the coffee shop, in front of everyone, he bowed to Wu Yue.

"You saved Sakura! I really don't know how to thank you enough! I want to thank you again in front of everyone! Thank you so much!"

Wu Yue was startled and wanted to go over to help Matou Kariya immediately, but he was stopped by the black-clad man next to him as soon as he stood up.

Hei Dai shook his head.

"Don't go; it's disrespectful to stop someone who's determined to do something."

Wu Yue hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

That was the end of it.

With the Matou family's situation resolved, Zouken Matou was completely purified and eliminated, and Sakura was successfully rescued.

In the coffee shop, when Matou Kariya was leaving, he asked Wu Yue for a favor once again.

My abilities are limited, and I am unable to protect the people I want to protect.

Not only Sakura, but also Wu Yue is expected to protect Rin Tohsaka and Rin's mother, Aoi Tohsaka.

Wu Yue smiled.

"Of course, trust me, Matou Kariya. Just withdraw from the Holy Grail War and stop getting involved in these fighting and killing. Right now, you're just an ordinary person, and I'll protect everyone, including you. As long as someone isn't beyond redemption, everyone will live."

Matou Kariya thanked Wu Yue again solemnly before leaving Coffee 15.

Wu Yue, holding Xiao Ying's hand, left the coffee shop with Hei Dai and drove to a residential house.

Emiya Residence

However, it would be better to call it the Wu Family Compound now rather than the Emiya Residence.

just kidding.

The new hiding place that Kiritsugu Emiya found for Wu Yue and the others is this place, which will be where Shirou Emiya will live in the future.

Wu Yue had already stayed at this place for a week.

I opened the door and went inside. Artoria was sitting on the edge of the wooden walkway outside the mansion (where people could sit with their legs dangling in the air).

While sunbathing, upon seeing Wu Yue return, she immediately jumped down to greet him.

"Wu Yue! How are you?! Are you alright...?"

She ran up to Wu Yue, but before she could finish speaking, she noticed Xiao Ying holding Wu Yue's hand.

Sakura also looked up at Artoria, her eyes blank.

"What... happened?"

"Let's talk inside."

"Um……"

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"But no matter what, it's good that everything is resolved. The most important thing is your safety, Wu Yue."

"Artoria said, glancing at Sakura beside her.

"Nice to meet you, Sakura."

Sakura's lips parted slightly.

"Um...umm...please...please take care of me..."

Seeing that there was nothing left for him to do, Wu Yue stood up, patted his aching legs, and thought to himself that he was really not used to sitting upright.

"I'm going to take a nap. I'm feeling a bit unwell. I'm going out tonight to meet someone."

"Feeling unwell? Where? Are you injured?"

Artoria asked immediately.

"No, it's just a feeling of tightness in my chest, I'm not injured."

"Aren't you going to eat yet? Your takeout will be here soon."

Alice said.

"No, you guys eat. Sakura, why don't you play with Alice for a bit first?"

Xiaoying looked up at Wu Yue, but didn't answer. She just stood up, took Wu Yue's hand, and shook her head.

Wu Yue patted Xiaoying's head, his eyes gentle and tender.

"Let's rest together then."

Late night

After settling Sakura's affairs.

Wu Yue got dressed, put on a blue scarf, and declined Artoria's request to come along.

The reason given was that it would be more convenient for one person, so we set off.

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The city center of Fuyuki is extremely lively, and it remains brightly lit even late at night.

Various shops were open, and passersby were walking back and forth on the roadside, chatting.

Ryunosuke Uryu had just finished get off work and was walking wearily down the street, looking around at the scenery with boredom.

"Ugh, I'm so tired. I wonder where the master went without telling me. He hasn't come back since he left yesterday. Damn it, I'm going to give him a piece of my mind when he gets back."

Ryunosuke Uryu stretched and yawned.

After thinking about it, he gave up the idea of ​​going to find a woman tonight and seeking the art of death.

I'm so tired, working is really too tiring.

But that's it.

"--ah!--"

A girl suddenly bumped into Ryunosuke Uryuu's arms and cried out.

The moment the two made contact, Ryunosuke Amusei's first impression was that this girl was very soft.

"I'm so...so sorry! I didn't mean to see that! I'm so sorry..."

The girl immediately looked up and apologized repeatedly, her face flushed as she looked at the man in front of her.

The two looked at each other, and Ryunosuke Uryu realized that she was a very beautiful girl.

Her casual autumn clothes, blue scarf, long black hair, pale gold eyes, and delicate and lovely face exuded a strange allure.

Ryunosuke Uryu explained.

"Ah...it's okay, it's okay, I wasn't hurt or anything."

"Um... um... I'm really sorry... Thank you for forgiving me... Well... goodbye."

The girl said weakly, reaching up again to lift the blue scarf around her neck, covering her pink lips, and continued walking past Ryunosuke Uryuu.

"Hey!"

Ryunosuke Uryuu turned around and called out to the girl.

The girl turned around when she heard the sound, looking nervous and somewhat scared.

"What's your name?"

"Eh?"

The girl didn't react to the question for a moment, and after three seconds, she pointed to herself.

"Am I... talking about myself?"

"Ah."

After thinking it over carefully, the girl spoke.

"I... my name is Yotsuya Miko, and I'm just an ordinary high school student."

Ryunosuke Uryu smiled.

"Ryunosuke Uryu, that's my name. Goodbye."

"See you."

Ryunosuke Uryu waved to Miko Yotsuya and then turned and left.

Yotsuya Miko opened her mouth as if to say something, but ultimately couldn't utter a word and turned to leave as well.

Ryunosuke Uryu stopped after taking only a few steps, stood still, and stroked his chin, thinking carefully.

I looked at the bracelet on my right hand.

The bracelet was engraved with mysterious runes and emitted a purple glow; it was an item made for him by Caster Gilles de Rais.

"Hmm~ I'll just let loose tonight~ Consider it a reward for myself~"