Shirou's clones number 30 million

Kurumi Tokisaki silently watched Shirou. When he said those words, she had only taken them as a joke and had never listened to them.

But at this moment, I inexplicably had a feeling that "it really can't be successful".

"Why did you do this? You don't even know these people. Even if some of them are your relatives or lovers, protecting just a few people should be easy, right?"

"Why are there so many 'whys' in the world? Just do what you want to do, that's all."

"You'll die."

"Ah."

"Aren't you afraid?"

"Kotori is very capable of supporting herself. Even if I'm gone, she can take good care of herself. So, there's nothing to be afraid of."

"I see..."

Kurumi Tokisaki thought for a moment, lifted the hems of her skirts, gave a slight bow, and then revealed a very bright smile:

"I'm leaving. Wish me success, and may we meet again someday."

As soon as she finished speaking, Kurumi Tokisaki's figure disappeared into the shadows and vanished from the alley.

Shirou stared at the spot where she disappeared for a few seconds, then turned and walked towards the alley entrance.

'Going home like this will definitely scare Kotori. I'll find an enemy's location later and use my mimicry ability to transform back into my original form.'

'Although I don't have much time left to live, I can at least last another day; I won't die immediately.'

'That way, at the party tomorrow night, I can shake hands with the other Shirous and instantly make up for the lost time.'

This conclusion was drawn based on the changes in Shirou Narusaka.

Narusaka Shirou was originally just an old man who was about to die, with little time left to live, just like himself now.

But after sharing everything with the others, it immediately rejuvenated and became a long-lived species.

The lifespan of the self that shared everything with him remained unchanged.

Therefore, it can be concluded that by shaking hands with the other Shirous, one can share their lifespan.

Sharing is not the same as sharing; lifespan means copying the maximum value, not dividing it in half.

Therefore, shared lifespan will not have any adverse effects on him.

In this way, having a lot of time absorbed by Kurumi Tokisaki doesn't actually have much of an impact on him.

The biggest impact is experiencing the state of aging all day long.

Fortunately, I had already experienced this state with Shirou Narusaka, so it wasn't anything unusual.

'I couldn't think of a reason for what I did, so when Kurumi asked why, I just gave her a casual answer.'

'But now I seem to have found a reason for doing that.'

'If plucking a single hair could benefit the world, why not do it?'

Or perhaps, it's because subconsciously they believe it's nothing at all that they spoke so decisively.

However, there are still dangers.

For example, if she hadn't stopped there and had instead completely drained him in one go, he probably would have died before he even realized what was happening.

After walking a few meters, a strange sound suddenly came from behind, as if something had suddenly fallen from the sky.

Shirou subconsciously turned around and saw Tokisaki Kurumi, who had just left, standing there.

However, her expression and demeanor are slightly different now compared to before she left.

A half-smile played on her face, a faint tear stain clung to her eyelids, and she exuded an aura of loneliness.

"Long time no see, I'm back." Tokisaki Kurumi parted her lips slightly, her eyes fixed on Shirou with a peculiar light.

"It seems you've had an extraordinary trip."

"Yes, I just went back to thirty years ago."

"And the result? Was it successful?"

Shirou unconsciously thought:

It seems she didn't succeed, otherwise she would never have come back.

Because if her plan succeeds, the world will transform into the new world she envisions.

Although we don't know what her ideal world looks like, she would definitely not be an elf in that world.

Kurumi Tokisaki's lips curled slightly as she walked lightly and gracefully to Shirou, her voice tinged with nostalgia:

"I just had a very, very long dream."

"In that dream, I successfully stopped everything, but at another point in time, I unexpectedly became an elf."

"In the world thirty years from now, you will not exist. Instead, there will be a person named Itsuka Shido."

"So, I came back."

Shirou seemed to be deep in thought. So it really is a parallel world?

Now that your journey has ended, what are your plans for the future?

"No, I've completely lost everything. I have nothing I want to do and nowhere to go. So, could you please take me in?"

Kurumi Tokisaki paused deliberately, then smiled and said:

"This time, I think... I think I've really fallen for you."

"Thank you. I don't dislike you, but I'm definitely not quite in love with you yet. However, taking you in is no problem."

"In that case, I will definitely try my best to make you like me. But before that, let me give you back the rest of your time."

As they were talking, Kurumi Tokisaki suddenly stretched out her arms and gently hugged Shirou's neck.

As time was restored, Shirou's aged body gradually became younger, and his internal strength gradually recovered.

Feeling the warmth on his neck and his lifespan gradually increasing, Shirou was somewhat surprised.

For her, time is the most important thing.

As long as there is time, she is an elf who can resurrect infinitely and control the power of time.

But without time, she's just an ordinary girl with average combat abilities.

Without the power of time, they would probably be killed instantly when facing the AST members.

How could someone like her be willing to return the time she took?

"Thank you."

"It was yours to begin with, so why should you apologize? I'm the one who should apologize. I'm sorry, the trip just now took up most of my time, and what's left is just a drop in the ocean compared to what I just took from you."

Even so, thank you still.

Even if something is taken through a transaction and not returned, it's actually understandable.

At that moment, Shirou heard Kurumi Tokisaki's soft whisper again:

"Hey... now that you know I've killed countless people, do you... hate me now?"

Why would she ask such a question? Could it be that she has actually fallen for me?

Is this Kurumi in front of me a clone or the real Kurumi?

"No. As I said before, I don't care what you did before we met. But after we met, if you continue to kill, I will definitely stop you."

Chapter 219 The Adult's Magic

Chapter 219, Section 220: The Adult's Magic

"Brother, who is she? How come there's a strange woman in the house?"

Just as Shirou was about to answer, Kurumi Tokisaki suddenly spoke first:

"My name is Tokisaki Kurumi, I'm an elf, and of course, your future sister-in-law."

"Brother, is what she said true?" Kotori Itsuka quickly looked at Shirou.

"No, it's just that we have another guest at home. We're not in a romantic relationship."

"But, but..."

Kotori Itsuka lowered her head in a dejected manner. Suddenly, as if thinking of something, she quickly untied the white headband from the back of her head and replaced it with a black one.

The next moment, she punched Shirou hard, saying in a voice filled with anger:

"What? Is this your type? You actually brought her home and made her live with us. Shirou, don't be so arrogant!"

Just by changing her headband, her temperament changed drastically, as if she were a completely different person. What is the principle behind this?

Shirou sighed softly and explained:

"Kurumi and Tohka are quite different, so it's better to have someone nearby supervise them."

Tohka simply lacks common sense; once she fills that gap, she'll become almost like a normal person.

But Kurumi is different. If she were left to live alone, she would probably repeat the same mistakes very quickly.

After all, although her appearance was comparable to Tohka's, she possessed a seductive charm that made her more likely to tempt people to commit crimes.

I haven't sealed her power. If she's angered, she might kill someone again.

"Nonsense! You clearly only brought her back because she's pretty and you were lustful. To do something like this, have you finally started down the path of crime? I absolutely will not allow it!"

"My objections were ineffective; I've decided to take her in."

"What? You're even lower than a paramecium, with a head full of filthy thoughts. I'm calling the police to arrest you."

Shirou couldn't help but sigh inwardly. This sharp-tongued and arrogant younger sister was really difficult to communicate with. His usual clingy and crybaby sister was much easier to deal with.

"Kotori, Kurumi has nowhere to go right now, so let her stay at our house."

"No! I absolutely will not agree."

"You absolutely disagree with everything I say?"