The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

After saying these final words, Mrs. Irisviel pushed Rin and Luvia into the house and then left.

Everyone was left alone in the same room, feeling the awkward atmosphere that filled the entire space...

After a long while, Kiana, who had been held like a toy by Illya since entering the room, finally couldn't help but mutter softly:

"Ilya, can you let me go now?"

"Oh! Sorry, I got a little carried away."

After saying this, Ilya finally released Kiana, then turned to stare at the two uninvited guests.

They are Rin and Luvia.

At this moment, Rin sat at her desk in the room, staring at herself with a serious expression.

Luvia went to the window and gazed at the dignified yet somewhat desolate scene of her mansion.

"You two...why are you here? Could it be...that there's something wrong with the card?"

After a long silence, Ilya finally mustered up the courage to ask the question.

"Yes, indeed. I looked again yesterday, but I couldn't find any trace of the card. It's as if that Assassin card has vanished. It's really strange... If I still can't find it, I might have to report this to the association."

Rin covered her forehead, seemingly frustrated by the mysterious disappearance of the Assassin cards.

Sentimental Magical Girls (Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya): Chapter 22 Make a contract with me and become a magical girl!

For Rin, collecting class cards is not just about fulfilling an obligation or completing a task; it's more about reviving her family's honor and paving the way for the future.

However, due to Ruby's betrayal, her previously smooth-sailing job was forced to be taken over by an ordinary little girl who knew nothing about magic.

This sudden turn of events is really nothing to laugh about...

"Now my class card is gone again! Ugh! Damn it!"

"Forehead..."

Seeing Rin sitting at her desk, sulking, Illya felt a little embarrassed.

Although being forcibly dragged into the card-collecting activity was somewhat uncomfortable, she had promised to help collect the cards after all.

Next, however, I will have to ask to withdraw.

The guilt made Ilya feel increasingly miserable.

Unable to endure the torment any longer, she slowly took the Assassin card out of her pocket.

"Sister Rin...look."

"Huh? What's this? Assassin!"

When Rin saw Illya reveal the card, she was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly got up and came to Illya's side with Luvia, who was equally surprised.

Why are Assassin cards...?

She reached out, slowly took the card in her hand, and examined it for a while. After confirming that this was the Assassin card she had been searching for, she...

Rin and Luvia both looked incredulous.

"Miss Ilya, why... is this card in your possession?"

Feeling very puzzled, Luvia tossed her golden curls and then asked in a very confused tone.

When asked that question, Ilya turned around somewhat embarrassed to look at Kiana, whose expression remained unchanged, before slowly turning back around.

"Actually, I didn't notice that day and forgot to give the card to you after I took it. As a result, I couldn't find an opportunity and so it was delayed until now... I'm sorry, Rin-nee and Luvia-nee."

"No, no, no, we're the ones who should be apologizing. Right, you brat from the Tohsaka family?"

"Uh... I'll keep the card for now."

Although she felt that Luvia was right, Rin did not respond; this was the last bit of dignity she had left as an adult.

After accepting the card, the three looked at each other, all finding it difficult to speak.

After a moment's hesitation, Luvia slowly steered the conversation toward Kiana: "Is the child happy at your house?"

"Huh? She should be pretty happy, actually. She hadn't been here long before you guys arrived, Rin-nee. Surprisingly..." Ilya muttered furtively, head down. "I was hoping to chat more, but then..."

"Alright, alright, Ilya. Let's stop with the small talk. Judging from your expression, it seems like you have something you want to say to me, don't you?"

Rin, with her keen senses, noticed the unusual behavior of Illya through subtle observation.

After a moment's thought, careful consideration, and meticulous deduction, she felt that the young girl might have something on her mind that she wanted to say.

As expected, after Rin saw through her thoughts, Illya got out of bed somewhat embarrassed and slowly walked to her desk.

She picked up a pen and wrote a long message on the paper. Finally, she held the paper, which conveyed her message, in both hands and handed it to Rin.

"I'm sorry! I want to resign!"

"Ok?"

Although she had guessed that Ilya was planning to resign, Rin was still somewhat at a loss when she actually received the resignation letter.

She stared at the black paper with white words for a long time, and then listened to Ilya explain her difficulties.

"Sigh... I can't do anything with you."

Finally, after considering her options, Rin accepted the resignation letter and offered words of comfort in a rather casual tone:

"In the end, I really shouldn't have let an elementary school girl help me collect class cards. If you really don't want to continue, then so be it. Ruby!"

"Hey! Is there something you need from me, you old woman?"

Rin stared at the cynical staff for a long time, then suddenly reached out and grabbed Kiana, as if she had thought of some wicked idea, and pulled her in front of her to wait.

Seeing that Kiana did not resist, she nodded with some satisfaction, then glanced sideways at Ruby:

"I noticed from the beginning that you've actually been eavesdropping for quite a while, haven't I?"

"How could that be? Rin really loves to overthink things, hahaha!"

Ruby wriggled her body, looking very lively, but her actions made Rin's veins bulge on her head.

"I don't want to waste any more time on small talk. Now that Ilya has left the team, shouldn't you hurry up and sign a contract with me?"

"Oh my, you really like to joke around, Rin~~~ Do you really think I'd continue to be partners with an old woman like you?"

"Bastard!"

Ruby's stubbornness infuriated him, and he stomped his feet in frustration, but to no avail.

She knew very well how resilient this magical artifact was; it was completely impossible to subdue it simply through pain.

Since that's the case, we can only...

“If you absolutely must have a young girl,” Rin gently patted Kiana’s head, “then how about her?”

"Huh? Why...why are you suddenly bringing me up?"

Kiana slowly raised her head, looked at Rin who had a serious expression, and realized that the magician was serious.

To make the ruby ​​sign a contract with him?

What is the purpose of signing a contract?

It seems the only possibility is that they went to collect cards, right?

"Sister Rin, are you... planning to let me join?"

"What? You're not willing either?"

"Uh..." Kiana was speechless for a moment, unsure whether her next answer would affect the final main storyline.

And just as she was hesitating about whether or not to agree to Rin's request.

"That's impossible. My only Master is Illya-chan, and unless it's absolutely necessary, I will never obey anyone else~~~ Even a cute girl like Kiana-chan, I won't submit to her!"

A very 'kind' smile appeared on Rin's face.

"Hehe... Ruby."

"Huh? Help—me!"

The moment the words of distress were uttered, the staff that had been repeatedly provoking Rin was hammered into the wall by several powerful blows.

"Oh, I'm sorry, Kiana. I was hoping this staff could help you. Now... let me ask you, would you like to collect cards with us?"

Rin clapped her hands after repairing the ruby, then cast a gentle glance at him.

"this..."

Just as Kiana was wondering how to answer, the system's main quest notification finally sounded.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have successfully triggered the main quest in the region [Fuyuki City]: Make a contract with me and become a magical girl!]

[How to complete the mission: Assist Rin & Luvia and others in collecting all the class cards, and help Illya defeat Gilgamesh (childhood) in the final battle]

[Completing this mission will reward you with 10000 Herrscher Points, which can be redeemed at a discounted price for one unique item from this world, and will randomly unlock the next story world.]

Sentimental Magical Girls (Magic 1): Chapter 23 After some twists and turns, we finally got involved in the main storyline.

Kiana was genuinely surprised after hearing the system notification.

She never expected that the system, which had been playing dead for so long, would actually issue a main quest.

"System, this... has surprised me a bit."

There was still no response; the silence remained unchanged.

Although it was a bit annoying, it finally came in handy.

The question of whether to accept or refuse is self-evident.

"I'll help you, Rin-nee."

"Eh? You agreed? Hehe, that's good, thank you. Unknown magician kid."

After experiencing Ruby's unreasonable demands and sarcastic remarks, Rin finally got what she wanted.

That's why she reached out with great satisfaction and gently patted Kiana's head.

"Really... thank you."