In Type-Moon, it all starts with adopting Sakura.

Upon hearing her words, Reines's expression changed slightly, and then she narrowed her eyes as she looked at Sakura. "Your way of addressing me sounds a little distant. Are you lacking my affection? What should you call me again?"

"Mother……"

Faced with this overwhelming power, Sakura had no choice but to lower her head once again.

Of course, it wasn't that she was afraid of Reines, nor that Reines would bully her; it was simply that if she didn't do this, things would definitely become very troublesome.

From childhood, despite being a year older than Reines, she always considered Reines her mother and took meticulous care of her in every way. During the time Rin Tohsaka was away from her sister, Reines completely took on the role of Rin. Although she always said that Reines was her adoptive mother by seniority, she was actually more like her older sister.

Because they grew up together, Sakura couldn't do anything about Reines.

She could tease Kenneth occasionally, but with Reines, she felt utterly powerless. She simply couldn't be rebellious towards someone a year younger than her, yet who evoked feelings of both a mother and an older sister, and she was even more afraid of hurting her feelings.

The same applies to Aozaki Touko.

She forced herself to call her mother and even wanted to raise her with her side.

As a result, in order to keep her position as the main wife, Reines held onto Sakura tightly and refused to let go. Kenneth was also afraid that his hard-won grand-disciple would be kidnapped, so he also refused to allow it and stayed.

Even if Aozaki Touko hadn't said it, Sakura could probably guess that part of the reason Touko took her sister as a disciple was to build a good relationship with her.

Not to mention the other yandere, Aika Sajou.

Her sudden appearance and inexplicable declaration that she and Lovi were a couple drew hostility from Reines and Orange. However, her strength was too great; Aiwass even commented that she had reached the Root, resulting in Aika thoroughly defeating both of them. If it weren't for Aiwass's supervision and guidance, no one could have predicted what she might have done.

Although she seemed much more normal afterward, Sakura still felt she was terrifying. After all, sneaking into her room every night and hugging her while she slept wasn't exactly a pleasant experience.

When Aiwass left, everyone's attention was on Aika. They were all afraid that without their supervisor, this troublemaker might cause some major problems.

But surprisingly, she really didn't do anything.

He simply lived quietly with them for a few years, and then suddenly left with Orange, and the two of them never reappeared for a long time.

The only time she contacted me was when she sent me an invitation to the Holy Grail War, telling Sakura and Reines to enjoy themselves and that she would definitely bring Lovi back this time.

This shows that she and Chengzi must be together and are plotting something.

Although Sakura wasn't entirely sure, she still held onto hope for their plan; as long as they could bring him back, it would all be worth it.

Thinking this, Sakura clenched her fist and then looked at Reines with a determined gaze.

"Please rest assured, I will never give up or waver no matter what. I will fight together, win the victory, and bring Brother Luo Wei back!"

"Sakura... mmm, that's great! That's great!"

After a moment's hesitation, Reines hugged Sakura's neck and affectionately rubbed her head, her eyes filled with joy and love, making Sakura feel a little breathless.

Is this what motherly love is?

It's so heavy...

"So, what is Grey doing?"

After chatting for a while, Reines suddenly remembered the existence of a certain confused Little Grey.

"Grey is probably running a bath for us. She says we've all worked so hard and should take a good bath and rest."

"Take a bath... doesn't that mean..."

Upon hearing Sakura's answer, Reines suddenly revealed a strange smile.

Sakura, who already had a bit of a mischievous streak, immediately understood Reines's intention upon seeing this expression.

She was well aware that, besides Rowe and herself, Reines' favorite thing was teasing Grey, and she also enjoyed seeing Grey's sister's embarrassed state.

So...

In the bathroom, Gray, who had just finished preparing the bathwater for everyone, breathed a sigh of relief and was about to go out to call Reines and Sakura to come in and take a bath when...

"Waaah!"

Suddenly, she felt a very strange sensation in her chest.

The next moment, Reines's strange voice suddenly came from behind.

"No need to go out and look for us. Let's all take a bath together today, Grey."

"Huh? Huh?!"

"Wait, wait a minute, I haven't taken my clothes off yet!"

Feeling the force coming from behind, Grey couldn't help but gasp. The next moment, she felt her foot slip, her body involuntarily leaning forward, and then...

thump!

Grey's entire body was completely submerged in the pool, and soon only the bubbling sound of "glug, glug~" could be heard coming from her mouth.

Chapter 380 As a Father

Ding-dong, ding-dong, ding-dong!

Early in the morning, the doorbell rang one after another. Emiya Kiritsugu, who had just been busy all night, groggily got up from his workbench.

Around the same time, Ilya, who had been taken out to buy breakfast by the black giant, returned happily, humming a little tune.

Upon sensing Lovi's presence, the black giant, who had been smiling all along, pulled Ilya to his side. His expression suddenly turned serious, his body tensed, and he stared intently at the direction of his house, seemingly considering whether to fire an arrow to warn the other party.

However, remembering that his Master Kiritsugu Emiya was also there, he worried that his arrow might accidentally injure his Master, so he did not shoot. Instead, he pulled out a huge lion skin from somewhere and wrapped it around his body, ready to fight at any moment.

A little while later, while Kiritsugu Emiya was still sleeping...

"Oh, it's big brother!"

A small, snow-white head curiously examined Luo Wei standing at her doorstep. Upon recognizing the person, Ilya let out a surprised exclamation.

"It's Ilya, we meet again."

Upon seeing Ilya, Rowe smiled at her and greeted her. Then, he looked up at the tall, dark giant standing next to Ilya, whose stature resembled an iron tower, and his expression became somewhat strange.

"Hercules... Not bad. It seems that Kiritsugu Emiya did indeed successfully summon you using the relic I gave him. This time, you have successfully returned to your Master's side, and in the strongest class, right, Archer?"

"Is this the relic you gave to your Master?"

Upon hearing Loewy's words, Hercules, or rather Heracles, did indeed show less wariness in his eyes, because he had also heard from Kiritsugu Emiya about the other party summoning him.

The relic was a gift from one of his friends.

Hercules was grateful for this, as without Loewy's gift, he would have found it difficult to return to Illya's side and protect her. Furthermore, since Kiritsugu Emiya said he was a friend, it meant he wasn't their enemy, which was good news.

"Ilya, here's a gift for your father. Would you like to try it?"

As he spoke, Rowe handed an apple from his bag directly to Ilya.

"Okay, thank you, big brother."

Ilya happily accepted the apple, and then asked curiously.

"Um... big brother, are you here to see Kiritsugu?"

"No, I came to find you."

"Find me?"

Ilya looked puzzled for a moment, then brightened up again and said, "Did you come to play with me, big brother?"

"No, I'm here to help you with a problem..."

"On my body?"

Ilya slowly opened her eyes wide.

"He's here to help you with your ID card and school registration. Don't worry about him."

Just then, Kiritsugu Emiya suddenly pushed open the door and came out.

He reassured Ilya, then made a shushing gesture towards Rowe.

"So I couldn't say it before?"

Seeing his expression, Luo Wei felt a little helpless. He then reached out and patted Ilya's head, muttering to himself, "While I understand your protective instincts, some things are better left unsaid. It would be better to let the person involved know as well..."

"It's none of your business,"

Emiya Kiritsugu pondered for a moment, then activated his signature magic.

Fixed time format, double speed!

With a strange fluctuation in time, in the next instant, Kiritsugu Emiya, who was standing at the door, suddenly sped up and arrived right between Lovi and Illya. He then picked up Illya and handed her to Hercules, asking him to take Illya back first.

Seeing this, Luo Wei felt somewhat helpless. He sighed slightly and said, "It's not that serious. Although I understand your desire to protect your daughter, there's no need to be so wary of me. It was just a suggestion."

Upon hearing even the slightest hint of trouble, Kiritsugu Emiya unceremoniously sent Illya away, and even activated the time-limited double speed setting, making Hercules watch over her.

This attitude of treating me like a thief is truly heartbreaking.

I'm not Orochimaru, and I have absolutely no bad habit of kidnapping children.

"Alright, Ilya, go eat your breakfast. Let Archer play with you for a while. Dad and he have other things to do."

Kiritsugu Emiya remained vigilant, clearly intending to keep Illya completely from knowing about her and her mother's situation, or the fate they bore, not even the slightest hint of it.

"Okay, then I won't bother you anymore, Dad and big brother."

After Illya left with Archer's hand, Lovi looked at Kiritsugu Emiya with a helpless expression.

"Is this really the right thing to do? Although you have protected her very well, Ilya is already a teenager by biological age. Are you just going to leave her in a daze, completely unaware of what's going on?"

"I have no other choice."

Kiritsugu Emiya shook his head, then pondered for a moment and said, "Illya is my daughter, and I will do everything in my power to protect her. I don't want her to be exposed to those painful past events. As for her mother, I told her that her mother passed away from illness shortly after giving birth to her, and that she and Maiya are living well now, so it's okay. I believe Irisviel would also want to see a happy Illya."

"...They really put a lot of thought into it."

Upon hearing this, Loki nodded. "You've become a good father, Emiya Kiritsugu. Aren't you going to be a champion of justice anymore?"

"...Don't mention that."

Upon hearing this, Kiritsugu Emiya's face darkened. "Speaking of which, why are you here again? The Holy Grail War has already begun, don't you know that? Visiting at this time is dangerous, isn't it?"

"You mean...they're in danger, right?"

Luo Wei said quietly, "You know me. I have absolutely no interest in the Holy Grail. I have no intention of playing house with you in this Holy Grail War. After all, I provided all your relics. Even the great heroes of Greece, if they were only in Servant form, would not be a match for me. You should know that very well, right? After all, you have witnessed the War of Myths."

"...I know, which is why I feel so complicated about your existence."

"There's nothing to worry about. If I really want to eliminate the other Servants, you can't stop me."

As he spoke, Luo Wei took an apple out of his bag and began to eat it casually.