The world of Type-Moon starts with saving Altria!

"This is... the result of my hunting of gods."

You finally took possession of all the blades that Gilgamesh left behind in the Land of Shadows.

[Of course, due to various portability issues, you didn't take them all with you.]

[But Scathach promises you - as long as you need them, she will bring you here to get them as soon as possible.]

【This is your agreement.】

Everything seemed so good, until the gears of fate started turning again.

[After a positive character appeared on Scathach's lower abdomen——]

[Irisviel fell ill again.]

[The troubles of the Shadow Kingdom have quietly begun.]

557. Friendship Protection of Irisviel / Concubine of the Kingdom of Shadows / Mutation (4k)

This was an unexpected disease.

Irisviel, who was originally living well in the Land of Shadows, suddenly became vulnerable.

[As the reason for bringing you here, her behavior naturally attracted Scathach's attention.]

In a room somewhere in Dun Scáith.

Irisviel was lying on the bed.

At this moment, she was covered with the quilt and no longer had the energy she had when she and Ian first arrived in the Shadow Kingdom.

Instead, he looked sickly.

Although Irisviel was still smiling as usual, both Ian and Scathach could feel that her condition was far worse than it looked.

"Don't be like this..."

Irisviel looked at Ian and Scathach, who were feeling sad because of this.

"Why does it seem like I'm about to leave this world?"

"..."

Ian did not respond to Irisviel, as he was afraid that his emotions would be revealed in this kind of conversation.

Scathach is different.

She was very frank about her thoughts.

"Although you may not feel it, from Ian's and my perspective, you're in very poor condition."

"I think... it's the kind of difference that's irreversible."

"Scathach, don't say that."

Ian was about to stop the Queen of the Kingdom of Shadows from speaking so bluntly, but Irisviel reached out to stop him.

"Ian, let her talk."

"I also want to know...what Scathach thinks of me."

"..."

Irisviel's frankness made Scathach realize that what she had just said was a little too extreme.

After pondering for a moment, she spoke again:

"If the Shadow Kingdom is a country that welcomes the dead, then considering your current condition, perhaps you can stay here freely without my permission."

Not straightforward, but more straightforward than that.

Scathach's words must have been able to summarize the situation.

only--

After she uttered these decisive words from her heart, what followed was the queen's heartfelt concern.

"My dear Lisviel... I don't want to see you become like this."

"I've already said that—"

"You are our honored guest in the Shadow Kingdom. Besides Ian, you are the only person who deserves my energy and care."

"So tell me everything you've been feeling lately."

A blue light appeared on Scathach's hand.

That was what she was best at, and it was also a creation that only she could bring to its fullest potential—the existence of rune magic.

"I will do everything I can to save you."

"Scathach..."

Looking at the queen in front of her, whose expression was very cold but whose words revealed concern, Irisviel's red eyes became slightly moist.

That was a feeling she hadn't felt since she separated from Altria.

"I understand."

[Over the next period of time, Irisviel explained to you clearly how she felt during this period.]

You discover that this seemingly weak lady is actually an extremely strong woman.

You realize that she hasn't just been feeling this pain.

[From the moment she set foot in the Shadow Kingdom, she had already felt physical discomfort.]

【only--】

[In order to relieve Scathach of any guilt, and also to allow you to meet the Queen of the Shadow Kingdom.]

Irisviel chose to bear all of this herself, and in the end, the situation became what it is now.

"..."

Scathach looked at Irisviel in front of her speechlessly, and then let out a long sigh.

"Feel sorry."

"So it's because of me that you ended up like this."

"it does not matter."

Irisviel still had that cheerful look, which was almost identical to Illya's. One could tell at first glance that they were actually mother and daughter.

"For me, being able to visit a place like this is a good trip."

"It's just... my luck might be a little bit bad, hehe."

The more indifferent Irisviel was, the more guilty Ian felt.

After all—

She became like this because of herself and Scathach.

After a moment's contemplation, the man made a decision he felt he had to make at the moment.

"Scathach."

"Use your Gate of Skye, overflowing with death, to send Irisviel back."

"Eh?!"

Upon hearing this, Irisviel immediately became anxious.

"Ian, what do you mean, are you trying to get rid of me?!"

"No, that's not what I meant." The man shook his head. "Since staying in the Shadow Kingdom makes you uncomfortable, then I'd better send you back to Fuyuki City as soon as possible."

"Thus--"

"You can also see your daughter Illya, right?"

"..."

Irisviel doesn't seem to have any weaknesses, but as soon as Illya is mentioned, her whole attitude changes.

This daughter who looks almost identical to her may be her last hope in this world as a "container"?

"Then what are you going to do..."

Irisviel looked at Ian in front of her and became a little worried.

"If I go back——"

"You're going to have problems here, right?"

"You can rest assured." Scathach took over the topic at the right time, "With me here, Ian will definitely be fine."

"Since he has brought him to me, there is no way I can let him go like this."

"That's quite an overbearing statement."

Irisviel raised her head slightly, as if pleased with Scathach's words.

"But it's very Scathach-like indeed—if Artoria could continue to grow, she would probably become someone like you, right?"

"……maybe."

"By the way." Scathach coughed lightly, "Although there is a question that is embarrassing, I think it is time to ask you."

"What's the problem?"

Irisviel didn't seem to be offended by the words of the Queen of the Kingdom of Shadows.

"You..." Scathach looked at her with a complicated look in her eyes.

"Is she still a virgin?"

"..."

Such an absurd question, not to mention Irisviel, even Ian felt it was too outrageous.

To know--

Irisviel even has a child!

However, what happened next was beyond the man's imagination.

Irisviel was silent at first, then nodded.

"I still couldn't hide it from you... Scathach."

This is something you have never imagined.

[Irisviel, who has a daughter, is still a virgin. ]

[This is too ridiculous.]

[But as Irisviel continues to narrate, you realize that behind this absurdity lies a tragedy.]

[A huge vortex caused by the Holy Grail War, entangled the fate of many people.]

"You mean... Illya and you are not actually related by blood?"

Ian listened to Irisviel's words in disbelief.

"Yes."

The gentle lady nodded.

"Actually, things shouldn't be like this—but as you all know, Kiritsugu died here during the Fourth Holy Grail War."

"Our family has also realized that outsiders are not reliable."

"In such an environment, Illya became a victim of the entire plan and was eventually abandoned in the castle outside Fuyuki City."

"..."

Ian couldn't deny what Irisviel said.

Because in the final battle, he and Ibaraki Douji learned how Illya summoned her.

The answer is: accidental.

She sensed a crying child at the castle and appeared there.