The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

After briefly explaining the whole story to everyone halfway there, Rin crossed her arms and stood shoulder to shoulder with Luvia, looking at the strange place.

"This doesn't seem like an easy opponent. Let's begin."

"Okay, let's begin."

Luvia, unusually, did not continue her confrontation with Rin, but instead cast a calm gaze at Miyu and Illya.

Wearing special magical costumes, they quickly stepped forward and began to conduct reconnaissance.

Seeing this, Kiana slowly walked up to Rin and Luvia and quietly watched the two of them busy themselves.

She knew very well that something incredible was about to happen.

That is...

"Wow!!!"

Ilya's scream came completely out of the blue.

So much so that Rin and Luvia were immediately taken aback, casting sharp glances at her as she sat sprawled on the ground...

Another lovely and charming girl...

"Huh? Two Illya?"

"What's going on? You brat from the Tohsaka family, is this one of your little tricks?"

"What? Why would I play such a prank for no reason? You're being way too sensitive, Bread Roll!"

Even as the two were exchanging words, the girl who had separated from Ilya's body realized that something was wrong.

"Bah!"

Dressed in a smart red battle suit, she didn't waste any words; she simply jumped up and began to flee.

Seeing this, everyone finally realized what was happening.

"Oh no! She's trying to escape! We have to catch her no matter what!"

Upon hearing Rin's words, Kiana immediately agreed and then ran wildly in the direction Kuro had gone.

Although she knew very well that, given the current situation, it was virtually impossible to capture her, who possessed the Archer trait.

But it's always good to simply meet with her.

"Okay, Illya, Miyu! Remember to keep up!"

"Hey! Kiana! Don't go so fast, it's dangerous..."

Kiana easily ignored everyone's pleas to stay.

It wasn't until she had followed Xiao Hei a long way out that she realized with astonishment just how swift this girl with Archer's abilities was.

In such a short time, we've already reached the halfway point of the mountain.

If this pace continues, we might be able to escape Fuyuki City today.

"Not bad skills."

The praise coming from above instantly caught Kiana's attention, causing her to abruptly stop in her tracks.

Looking in the direction from which the sound came, I saw Xiao Hei standing on a tree branch, staring at me casually.

"Um?!"

"Oh my, you seem quite surprised?"

With her wheat-colored skin, she wore a charming smile that shouldn't be on someone her age. Then, she leaped down from the branch and landed steadily on a pile of fallen leaves not far from Kiana.

With a 'whoosh!' sound.

The fallen leaves piled on the ground began to flutter and dance as she arrived, completely obscuring Kiana's view for a moment.

"Too slow! Huh?!"

Xiao Hei projected the Gan Jiang and Mo Xie twin swords, and with lightning speed, took advantage of the falling leaves to launch a fierce attack on Kiana.

However, these extraordinary double-edged swords were easily blocked.

'Ta-da!'

Blocking the way of these two blades was a bright red greatsword.

Although Kiana's size has increased slightly after initially unlocking her powers, the Flame King Sword still appears too large when she holds it.

Interestingly, the sword's exceptionally large size actually made it easier for her to parry attacks.

"You want to start a fight as soon as you see me? Little Black, aren't you afraid I'll hurt you?"

Kiana slowly opened her eyes, her azure pupils filled with an invisible pressure.

"Well..."

Xiao Hei stared at him for a moment, then, somewhat fearfully, sheathed his twin blades. Immediately afterward, he swept his leg, sending leaves flying everywhere.

"Let's talk more another time, maybe another time. Goodbye..."

Once those words had dissipated in mid-air, Kiana suddenly swung her sword, and the falling leaves that were flying everywhere calmed down with the pressure of the greatsword's swing.

After all the chaos subsided, Kiana looked closely, but there was no trace of Kuro...

"They escaped? That's typical of Archer's attack style."

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Archer is a Servant with exceptionally strong self-motivation, making him one of the best at retreating.

It was precisely because Kiana understood this that she did not choose to pursue.

"It's better that she's gone. Now... if she were to force herself to join, she would only be a potential threat."

Kiana gazed into the distance in the direction where Kuro had left, a profound sigh escaping her lips.

As Illya's other side, Kuro cannot strictly be considered a complete individual; she and Illya do not yet have a harmonious relationship.

Therefore, there is no possibility of sharing an identity.

Ilya will then try to capture her and find a way to become the one and only Ilya.

"In short, things are going to get messy..."

Kiana sheathed the Flame King Sword, then turned around to look at the two people who had transformed and arrived.

Kiana! Are you alright?!

After the flight ended and they landed, Ilya and Miyu rushed over and asked her with great concern.

Among them, Illya even reached out and supported Kiana's shoulder with particular concern:

"Are you hurt? Your arm seems a bit weak..."

"Don't worry about me, I just used a little too much force just now."

Seeing Ilya's disbelieving expression, Kiana couldn't help but reach out and gently rub her snow-white cheek.

While making the magical girl blush and exclaim in surprise, he didn't forget to glance at Miyu beside him:

"Where are Rin and Luvia?"

"They're heading this way, but then again..."

Miyu smoothed her slightly messy hair, then asked in a serious tone:

"Who was that just now?"

"Who knows? Maybe she's Illya's younger sister? Anyway, let's go and meet up with Rin and the others."

"Huh? Little sister... When did I get a little sister? I didn't know that. Kiana, what are you talking about...?"

Kiana did not respond to Illya's complaints, but simply smiled, took the girl's hand, and began to head towards Rin and Luvia's location.

Before long, the adult and children groups, who had been separated for a short time, finally reunited.

"Kiana, I don't want to pursue the matter of acting without permission. Since you went after them, you must have had your reasons, right? I just want to know, who exactly... is that person?"

Even someone as knowledgeable as Rin has rarely witnessed such a thing as a person suddenly appearing out of nowhere.

Moreover, the person who appeared seemed to possess combat power that was unimaginable to ordinary people.

If left unchecked... I'm afraid that if something goes wrong in the future, the Magic Association will blame themselves.

This is very bad.

It was precisely because of this worry that Rin grabbed Kiana's other arm anxiously and asked uneasily:

Have you fought her? What was the outcome? Is she a tough opponent?

"Well..."

"Oh, sorry, I was in a bit of a rush."

Realizing she had been a bit rude, Rin withdrew her hand and apologized.

Her recklessness undoubtedly drew ridicule from Luvia behind her.

"What an embarrassing sight, you brat from the Tohsaka family. Are you trembling with fear because of this unexpected situation?"

"What?! Bread Roll, can't you be serious for once?! The task assigned by the association is handled by you and me! Don't you know what will happen if we don't find out who that person is?"

"Uh..."

Faced with Rin's calm analysis, Luvia was speechless for a moment.

Feeling extremely embarrassed, she gently stroked her golden curly hair, then crossed her arms and turned her face away.

"I want you to manage."

"you?!"

Rin was so angry at her colleague's rudeness that she almost vomited blood.

She stomped her foot angrily, and after barely suppressing her anger, she turned her gaze to Kiana.

"So, what exactly happened?"

"It's nothing, it's just..."