They already have a chat group, why bother with the plot?

He searched the entire castle before realizing with horror that his beloved Irisviel had vanished!

He never expected it.

While he was sniping at others outside, his own base was also raided.

This drove Kiritsugu Emiya to search frantically.

In the end, it didn't matter at all.

"Could it be him?"

As Kiritsugu Emiya sat dejectedly on the stone steps, Ling Yu's image suddenly appeared in his mind.

Today, the only person he openly antagonizes is Ling Yu.

It shouldn't be wrong.

just

Just as Kiritsugu Emiya was preparing to continue his investigation into Ling Yu, Irisviel returned.

Before Kiritsugu Emiya could even feel a surge of joy as he watched Irisviel emerge from the imaginary space, a delicate hand slapped his forehead.

It's Ellie.

She'll use the same approach, but compared to Irisviel, she might be a little rude this time.

With a crisp 'smack,' the slap stunned Kiritsugu Emiya, who landed hard on his backside.

Then, memories flooded back like a tide.

He saw the scene within the Holy Grail where he killed fewer to save many; he saw the truth about the Holy Grail; he saw him use a Command Spell to order Saber to destroy the Holy Grail…

Images flashed through Kiritsugu Emiya's mind as if he had experienced them firsthand.

After a long while, Kiritsugu Emiya finally came to his senses and greedily took deep breaths of air.

It's like a suffocating person getting a chance to breathe.

"Is all of this true?"

After receiving the memories, Kiritsugu Emiya looked at Irisviel with a complicated expression.

"Kiritsugu, the Holy Grail has been corrupted. This farce should end," Irisviel said softly.

In the past, she had unconditionally supported Kiritsugu Emiya's decisions.

But knowing that all of this was in vain, and might even cause an irreparable disaster, and considering the failure of the Holy Grail War, Ilya was locked up alone in the castle.

Irisviel had already decided to change all of this.

"Kiritsugu, let's go pick up Illya and take her home."

"it is good!"

After a brief silence, Kiritsugu Emiya nodded emphatically.

He is a very decisive person.

As a partner of justice.

My wish is for world peace.

If the omnipotent wish-granting machine cannot grant his wish, then there is indeed no need for him to continue.

That's it

Kiritsugu Emiya also abandoned his plan to hunt down other Masters and Servants.

Based on the memories received, they decided to bring Illya back and live a good life with Irisviel in Fuyuki City.

He was tired of his career as the Magician Killer.

"Miss Ellie, please take us to see Mr. Ling Yu."

Seeing that Kiritsugu Emiya had agreed, Irisviel took his hand and happily said to Irisviel.

Airi looked at Kiritsugu Emiya.

She could clearly sense Kiritsugu Emiya's thoughts.

But it doesn't matter, he can't hurt Ling Yu at all.

Then, the imaginary space opened, and the group arrived at the Matou residence.

The moment he saw Ling Yu, Kiritsugu Emiya spoke first, "Mr. Ling Yu, may I speak with you alone?"

"no problem."

Ling Yu agreed very quickly, which surprised Kiritsugu Emiya.

Is it the magician's arrogance?

No, that's not right, it's absolute confidence in our strength!

Looking into Ling Yu's calm eyes, Kiritsugu Emiya thought to himself.

“Kiritsugu…”

Irisviel was somewhat worried.

But Mordred was telling her to relax.

Anyway, if Master had really attacked Kiritsugu Emiya, he wouldn't be alive now.

However, Mordred's safety did not help; instead, it made Irisviel even more worried.

Inside the house

"Go ahead."

Ling Yu looked at the man in front of him, dressed in black with a resolute face, and said in a calm tone.

"I want to see the Holy Grail. I heard from Alice that you have removed it from her body," Kiritsugu Emiya said directly.

"It seems you're still not giving up." Ling Yu said with a smile, revealing Kiritsugu Emiya's inner thoughts.

Emiya Kiritsugu remained silent.

How could he possibly give up so easily?

He waited a full eight years for this Holy Grail!

How many eight-year periods does a person have in their lifetime?

It's really too difficult to get him to give up without any proof!

"OK then."

After a long eye contact, seeing Kiritsugu Emiya's firm and unwavering gaze, Ling Yu finally agreed.

Kiritsugu Emiya paused, as he met a pair of blood-red eyes.

Next second

Emiya Kiritsugu fainted.

But his consciousness was pulled into an illusion.

All information regarding the external incision was blocked.

Ling Yu let Kiritsugu Emiya experience the Fourth Shinobi World War again.

It was the Holy Grail War in the original timeline, without the intervention of Ling Yu and others.

Chapter 261

Kiritsugu Emiya felt as if he had just had a very, very long nightmare.

In his dream, he witnessed the truth about the Holy Grail and learned that it had long been corrupted.

I also witnessed firsthand how, after the Holy Grail was destroyed, a large amount of black mud gushed out, setting the bustling streets ablaze and turning the fleeing people to charred black.

When he woke up, he was drenched in sweat and completely soaked.

He was breathing heavily, his eyes filled with deep terror.

"Kiritsugu, you're awake?"

The gentle voice startled Kiritsugu Emiya awake.

He glanced to the side and saw a familiar white figure.

“Irisviel…”

Emiya Kiritsugu instinctively called out her name.

"I'm here."

Irisviel chuckled softly upon hearing this, took out a warm towel, and gently wiped the sweat from Kiritsugu Emiya's forehead.

"Did you have a nightmare?" Irisviel asked.

Upon hearing Irisviel's words, Kiritsugu Emiya trembled.

Then, memories from the dream came flooding back.

His expression changed repeatedly.

When he realized that none of the things in the dream had happened yet, he suddenly hugged Irisviel tightly.

"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry!"

Holding Kiritsugu Emiya, Irisviel was stunned as she listened to his apology.

It was because Kiritsugu Emiya cried.

This was the first time she had ever seen the other person cry.

Immediately, Irisviel gently patted Kiritsugu Emiya's back.

"It's all alright now. Ilya and I are here with you, and we'll always be here for you."

I vividly experienced the Fourth World War without Ling Yu's interference, all in the form of a dream.

Kiritsugu Emiya finally realized how foolish his persistence had been, and how precious it was now.

After the battle, all that was left were him and his adopted son, Emiya Shirou.

Rejected by the Einzbern family, he never saw Ilya again until his death.

After a long while, Kiritsugu Emiya finally emerged from the influence of his dream.

"Alice, how long have I been asleep?"

Kiritsugu Emiya once again transformed into his composed self, provided, of course, that the tear stains at the corners of his eyes were ignored.

“It hasn’t been long, you’ve only slept for half a day,” Irisviel said gently.

long time?

Although Kiritsugu Emiya was surprised that so little time had passed outside, he nodded nonetheless.

Get up and go out

Then they saw Ling Yu in the courtyard, playing shuttlecock with Sakura.

Seeing this, Kiritsugu Emiya's eyes revealed a hint of envy.

He missed his daughter, Ilya.

Thinking about what happened in his dream, Kiritsugu Emiya took a deep breath.

He stepped forward and greeted him respectfully, "Mr. Ling Yu."

There was none of the skepticism and wariness from the last conversation; instead, there was only respect.

"woke up?"

After glancing at the other party and sensing that the other party had already let go of the shackles that were called 'justice' but were actually 'curse', Ling Yu smiled.

“Yes,” Kiritsugu Emiya replied softly.

"Do you believe me now?" Ling Yu looked at him with amusement.

Emiya Kiritsugu felt somewhat ashamed; he had actually doubted Ling Yu before.