The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

This includes what happened to him after he was imprisoned, and what he did in that world.

As Shirou recounted the events that had transpired in this world, a bitter smile appeared on their faces.

So everything Shirou went through was actually so tragic...

As Shirou recounted that painful past, a look of pain crossed his face. He clenched his fists tightly and gritted his teeth: "That damned Julian! I must defeat him and rescue Miyu."

His face was filled with indignation, and as he spoke, he clenched his hands so tightly that his nails dug into his palms, drawing blood.

"Miyu, wait for me."

Shirou's voice was filled with determination and conviction; he was determined to defeat Julian and rescue his sister!

"Not bad, as expected of the person I've chosen. Your unwavering belief is truly admirable. It seems you really are a passionate young man."

Hearing Shirou's words, Sirin couldn't help but laugh with admiration.

"Thank you. Your name is... Sirin?"

Shirou turned to Kiana and asked, "You don't seem to belong to this world?"

Magical Girl's Parallel World Journey (Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha): Chapter 15 The Root Cause of the World's End?

“That’s right, we don’t belong to this world, but since we’ve met and we have the same goal, we should help each other.”

Kiana nodded: "Don't worry, we also have a way to leave this world."

"Is that so? In that case, I'm willing to help you, because I'm going to rescue my sister, Miyu."

Shirou's excitement was evident on his face, but he still held back from rushing out, because he knew that without being sure whether he could defeat Julian, rushing out would surely lead to certain death.

He had to wait for his strength to return.

"I see. I don't have any questions, but I'd like to ask you, why were you arrested?"

Kiana found it strange; this Shirou didn't seem as frail as Illya's brother.

"You are an excellent warrior, and your strength should be quite good."

"Hehe, I'm actually not as powerful as you all imagine."

Shirou responded with a solemn expression.

Kiana was slightly taken aback; she really hadn't expected the other party to say that so directly.

“You don’t need to be modest. I can tell you’re not as weak as you look.”

Shirou smiled and shook his head: "That's right. My strength isn't anything special, but I'm incredibly resilient. I've witnessed the brutal realities of blood and fire. My body is constantly in training, so it's far stronger than the average person's."

"Really? No wonder you exude an extraordinary aura. So... what exactly are your abilities? Can you tell me?"

Kiana glanced at Shirou Emiya, then turned her gaze to Illya.

"What's wrong, Kiana?"

Unaware of what was going on, Ilya slowly asked the question.

"Nothing, I'm just a little curious."

Unaware of the relationship between Illya and Kiana, Shirou did not intervene in their interaction, but simply nodded slowly.

"Alright, now that I've formally invited your help, I should show you the corresponding sincerity."

Sincerity?

Kiana looked at Shirou with some confusion.

Shirou nodded, raised his arm, and stretched his right hand out in front of his eyes.

The projection magic was performed. Suddenly, an extremely familiar knife appeared in his hand.

"This... is my last ability, projection magic."

The sword Shirou was holding was none other than the one that Kuro had projected before.

If nothing unexpected happens, then the ability that Shirou is using is exactly the same as that of Kuro.

Both have mastered the ability to project, but Shirou is clearly more skilled than Kuro.

Upon hearing this, Illya and Kiana exchanged a glance, and then Illya spoke up.

"Don't worry, since I promised you, I will definitely do it. We will rescue Miyu."

"Thank you!"

Shirou's eyes shone with emotion and hope as he looked at Illya, then turned his gaze back to Kiana.

He found the accessories the girl was wearing very peculiar.

The power she displayed was exceptionally strong; it was absolutely impossible for a normal person to be that powerful.

If I had to put it that way, it would be more like a heroic spirit appearing in the world.

Is she really some kind of Heroic Spirit?

"In any case, in order to avoid being unable to hold out before the counterattack, let's go into the city and find something."

After escaping danger, Shirou was noticeably more cheerful.

Although he was still very weak, Kiana and Illya did not see much change in his expression, so it seemed that his injuries had healed considerably and he might even be able to exert some of his strength.

So the three of them left the school and began their journey toward the snow-covered city.

The group of people walked along the city streets.

At this moment, the city is completely silent.

The thick snow and biting wind made it especially cold here.

Fortunately, because Kiana was there, Illya felt as comfortable as if she had brought a portable heater with her.

"If we keep going like this, we'll probably be walking for a long time. Luckily, Kiana is here."

Ilya complained as she clung tightly to Kiana's arm.

This made Kiana a little embarrassed, but she didn't say anything.

Shirou, on the other hand, kept his head down as he walked, as if he didn't exist.

He was extremely anxious. Although he was not a great hero, he cherished his life very much. If Miyu was trapped because of him, he would never have peace of mind for the rest of his life.

"Let's find a place to rest first."

Kiana suggested, and Illya and Shirou nodded.

The three then found a familiar place to rest for the time being.

There it is, a ramen shop.

The intensely spicy aroma wafting from the restaurant made Ilya cover her mouth, recalling the extremely spicy dishes she had eaten before.

However, the shop seems to be still operating and there's nothing particularly special about it.

"what happened?"

Seeing the incredulous look on Illya's face, Kiana wondered, as she had never seen Illya like this before.

"Kiana, do you know what? The Mapo Tofu here... is way too spicy!"

Ilya stuck out her pink tongue, revealing a look of discomfort.

"Oh? It's alright."

Illya's reaction left Kiana somewhat bewildered; she had never encountered such a situation before.

Shirou, on the other hand, remained calm and composed, as if he didn't care about Illya's reaction at all.

"Um... Mr. Shirou, are you planning to eat here?"

Illya finally noticed Shirou's expressionless face.

Upon hearing this, Shirou nodded in surprise: "Is that so... I've been locked up there for a long time and haven't had enough to eat."

"Then please wait a moment."

Upon hearing this, Ilya turned and ran to the counter, paid the money to the owner, and quickly returned. She then stuffed the steaming bowl of Mapo Tofu into Shirou's arms.

"Then you go ahead and eat. I'll rest on the chair over there for a bit."

"Okay. Thank you, Meiyu's friend."

Shirou nodded gratefully, then began to devour the steaming hot Mapo Tofu.

Not long after he started eating, the man was clutching his throat, his face bright red from the spiciness...

"How is it? The taste is quite unique, isn't it?"

Kiana, who had already expected this, put one hand on her hip and looked at Shirou with a mix of amusement and exasperation.

She waved to Celine beside her, then took out a bottle of mineral water and handed it to her, casually asking a rather serious question.

Why has the world become the way it is now?

Upon hearing this, Emiya Shirou, who was busy drinking water, fell silent.

Magical Girl's Parallel World Journey (Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha): Chapter Sixteen Everything is ready, this time we must rescue Miyu!

"Cough, cough, cough!"

After coughing violently for a while, Shirou caught his breath and finally came to his senses.

He stared at Kiana with some confusion, wondering why the girl would ask such a question.

If I had to say, she doesn't seem to have much to do with the survival of this world, does she?

Why ask such a crucial question?

"I..."

Shirou pondered and hesitated, wondering whether he should tell Kiana the truth.

The demise of the world is already predetermined; the only way to defy fate is to make a significant sacrifice.

The price was his own younger sister, Miyu.