Shirou's clones number 30 million

"Tohsaka-san, as Shirou's guardian, I have always assumed that Shirou would end up with Sakura in the future."

"If you're going to compete with Sakura for Shirou, I'll probably side with Sakura."

"Of course, if the three of you can coordinate well, I will not comment on this."

Rin Tohsaka really wanted to retort, but she had finally managed to smooth things over by saying that Shirou Emiya hadn't come home all night, and she really didn't want to cause any more trouble.

"Don't worry, Fujimura-sensei, I'll discuss it with Sakura."

"In that case, you two talk, I'll go home and report that Shirou is safe and sound."

Fujimura Taiga gave a smile that said, "I'm not an unreasonable woman," and got up to leave.

Watching her leave, Rin Tohsaka glanced around at the air and sighed:

"There's no one left. You should all dispel your spirit forms."

That's right, there seemed to be only three people present, a man and two women who appeared to be in a chaotic situation.

But in reality, there were four other Servants who had become spirits and were following them.

As soon as Rin Tohsaka finished speaking, four Servants appeared simultaneously in front of the three of them.

“Let’s go to the church tonight to duel with Kirei Kotomine. Einzbernburg is located in the suburbs and is protected by a barrier, so there are hardly any people there. It won’t matter even if it’s daytime.”

"But the Church is different. The Holy Grail War needs to be conducted in secret. It's really not appropriate to fight in the Church during the day."

While speaking, her gaze was mainly fixed on Matou Sakura.

Sakura Matou is determined to end the Holy Grail War quickly so that Shirou Emiya can return as soon as possible.

This idea isn't necessarily wrong, but haste makes waste, and some things can't be rushed.

However, Matou Sakura seemed lost in thought, keeping her head down and not responding.

Noticing the subtle change in her expression, Rin Tohsaka pondered for a few seconds before realizing a possibility.

"Sakura, how long have you and Emiya lived here?"

"Four years and nine months."

"Sixth grade?"

At that time, Shirou Emiya was just a first-year junior high school student, not even a third-rate magician. How did he manage to rescue Sakura from the Matou family?

"Who is Sakura's guardian now? You're living at the Emiya residence, doesn't the Matou family object?"

“My guardian is the same as Shirou’s, Fujiwara-nee. As for the Matou family… there is no Matou family anymore, now I am the only one left in the entire Matou family.”

"Why……!?"

In her second dream last night, Rin Tohsaka vaguely remembered that although most of the Matou family members were detestable, they were still quite numerous compared to the Tohsaka family.

Sakura is the only one left in the Matou family. Were all the others killed by Shirou Emiya?

"Sakura, would you... like to come back to the Tohsaka residence with me?"

Sakura Matou suddenly looked up, a hint of surprise on her face. She quickly recovered and said in a cold and distant tone:

"Why would Tohsaka-senpai say something like that? Even if you want me to leave, I'll go to the Matou family, not to Tohsaka, who's completely unrelated to me."

"I'm sorry, I..."

"Why should Tohsaka-senpai apologize? We're just ordinary senior and junior colleagues. You haven't done anything to offend me."

silence.

Rin Tohsaka seemed to want to say something, but she opened her mouth, hesitated, and ultimately couldn't utter a single word.

Seeing this, Adris interjected with a smile:

"Weren't we discussing strategies for the Holy Grail War? Why did we suddenly start arguing?"

“We didn’t argue,” Matou Sakura said expressionlessly. “Arguing is something only people who are very close do. We’re just ordinary strangers, how could we do something so intimate?”

So, in Sakura's heart, she and I are already strangers?

Rin Tohsaka lowered her head and remained silent, her expression somber, as if she had done something wrong.

The atmosphere became somewhat heavy for a moment. After thinking for a moment, Adris smiled and changed the subject:

"The Holy Grail War is now divided into two camps: us and Kirei Kotomine."

"Tonight, when all is quiet, we will launch a surprise attack on the church and eliminate Kirei Kotomine and his two Servants in one fell swoop."

"In that case, the Holy Grail War can be concluded by tomorrow afternoon."

Rin Tohsaka paused for a moment, then suddenly came to her senses and asked in surprise:

Why tomorrow afternoon?

“Because I’m going to the shopping street to buy some things,” Adris replied without hesitation.

Since we've come all the way to modern society, we might as well bring back some "local specialties" for Esdeath.

Chapter 106 The Indefinitely Delayed Holy Grail War

Chapter 106, Section 107: The Holy Grail War Delayed indefinitely

"Servants go shopping too?"

Rin Tohsaka sighed, then asked:

"Speaking of which, how is the outcome of the Holy Grail War determined? Do we automatically win by defeating Kirei Kotomine and his two Servants?"

"Or should our Servants continue fighting until only one remains?"

"That's a long story," Adris shook his head slightly.

"It's very simple!"

Just then, a voice suddenly came from the doorway.

The group looked toward the gate at the same time. In that direction, Ilya and two maids were walking toward them, dragging several suitcases in their hands.

"The Holy Grail will descend whenever more than five Servants die."

At this point, Ilya looked around and said with a light laugh:

"Including my Berserker, there are six Servants here, enough to bring down the Holy Grail. Shall we be the first to grab it?"

"I see." Rin Tohsaka glanced instinctively at the group of Servants behind her. "So, in the end, it's just an internal war between our own people?"

At that moment, she had the first thought that "having so many Servants isn't all a good thing."

"Speaking of which, what is Ilya's wish? If you have a wish that you absolutely must fulfill, I'm not unwilling to give you the Holy Grail."

Ilya looked at her with surprise, then after a long while, smiled and shook her head.

"I don't have any wishes. Rin has such a powerful Servant, she'll definitely be able to win the Holy Grail. When that time comes, I'll just make any wish."

Clearly, in the hearts of these young girls, the Holy Grail truly can grant wishes, much like the Dragon Balls and the magic lamp.

Although Adris was reluctant to shatter their illusions, the longer this naive idea persisted, the greater the eventual blow would be.

"Unfortunately, the Holy Grail can no longer grant wishes. Back in the Third Holy Grail War..."

When the Holy Grail is corrupted, desires become distorted.

Moreover, the purpose of the Holy Grail War was not originally for that one wish, but to achieve the Third Law.

Wishes are just a side effect.

As Adris explained further, the girls' expressions gradually turned somber.

The Holy Grail, which I thought could grant my wishes, has apparently lost its power.

"In that case, is there any need to continue the Holy Grail War?"

Rin Tohsaka sighed, then turned to look at the Servants, including Kojiro Sasaki, and asked hesitantly:

"Since the Holy Grail has lost its function, why don't you stay in Fuyuki City from now on? Although you are not real flesh and blood, you are not much different from living people."

“I have no objections. Living in such a peaceful era is something I've always dreamed of.” Sasaki Kojiro smiled slightly. “However, what about the Holy Grail War?”

“Me too,” Quiet Hassan chimed in. “I prefer the mortal world to the silent Hall of Heroes.”

“Then I’ll stay too.” Medea sighed softly. “Being able to live in the mortal world is better than staying in Valhalla forever.”

"I'm worried about Sakura. If possible, I'd like to stay too."

As soon as Rider finished speaking, Berserker roared in perfect unison.

Ilya smiled and translated simultaneously:

"Berserker wants to stay too."

Rin Tohsaka looked around at everyone and said seriously:

"In that case, let's postpone the Holy Grail War indefinitely. The Holy Grail is useless now, so there's no need for the war to have a winner and a loser, is there?"

"Wait a minute!" Matou Sakura suddenly spoke up, staring at Adris, and asked hesitantly, "What will you do if the Holy Grail War is postponed indefinitely, senpai?"

"Don't worry, your senior will be back by tomorrow afternoon at the latest."

In fact, Adris could return to the white mist space instantly if he wanted to.

That way, Shirou Emiya can return immediately.

But having come all this way to modern society, he naturally didn't want to leave abruptly without doing anything.

Besides, we haven't even tasted the main course of this Holy Grail War yet, how can we leave?

"Which room does Shirou live in?" Illya suddenly asked.

"What do you ask for this?"

A sense of unease crept into Matou Sakura's heart, and she tentatively asked.

"I want to move into Shirou's room and live with him."

"Can't!"

"Why? Where I live is none of your business, is it?"

"Since you're not here, I'm the temporary caretaker of this house. There are plenty of empty rooms, so you can stay wherever you want. Even if you want my room, I'll move out immediately. But your room is absolutely out of the question!"