Shirou, who returned from the Fairy Kingdom

The Holy Grail, capable of faithfully reflecting human desires, would be even more terrifying!

Shirou is still unaware of why he was summoned to this world that has nothing to do with him.

However, this Holy Grail War... really can't be left unattended.

"...Clatter."

The sound of miscellaneous items falling to the ground.

"S, Saber... what are you doing!?"

Shirou turned his head and saw Sajō Aika standing at the door, her face pale.

At the girl's feet lay a plastic bag that had fallen to the ground, along with vegetables and other ingredients that had rolled out of it.

"Why are you here, dressed like this...?"

"Ok?"

Shirou followed Aika's gaze to the apron in front of him.

"You'll understand once you see it, I'm preparing dinner."

"Huh? Hu ...

Sajō Aika's mood plummeted from elation to despair, and then she fell into a state of confusion.

Why……?

Why is my Saber in the kitchen, holding a cleaver in one hand and a mushroom in the other?

Preparing the food... Wait, isn't this something I should be doing?

Shirou walked over and picked up the plastic bag from the ground.

Inside were potatoes and cod fillets that the girl had bought from a nearby supermarket; the quantity was astonishing. In addition, there were various other ingredients, including yogurt.

Is this... meant to be fish and chips?

Shirou was somewhat surprised that young girls these days had such a hobby.

The women in his household all considered fat and calories to be the greatest enemy, especially Alice and Sera.

Shirou glanced at Sajō Aika's slender figure; perhaps she didn't have so many concerns.

"Wow, you bought so much! You've worked hard running errands. Leave the rest to me."

"..."

Seeing that Aika Sajou remained unmoved, Shirou urged, "Could you go to the living room and wait for a moment?"

"You must be exhausted by now, so I'll take care of the kitchen."

"……Yes."

For some reason, Ayaka Sajou's departing figure looked so dejected and lost.

……

……

"————Please use it."

Sajou Aika snapped out of her daze.

She looked up and saw the prince of her dreams—wearing an apron.

Then, on the table in front of the girl, there was an astonishingly lavish spread of food.

"This, this is..."

Shirou explained as he took off his apron.

"I made a few dishes with the ingredients you brought, but I don't know if they'll suit your taste."

The quantity... might be a bit too much, because Aika said we're leaving Japan tomorrow.

Thinking that keeping them would be a waste, I decided to do them all at once.

Sajo Aika bit her lip.

She didn't know where to begin complaining.

really……

I am indeed looking forward to the unpredictable, unexpected, and surprising future that awaits me after my encounter with the prince...

But this is so unexpected!

Why are you cooking for me?

Normally, when a girl says, "I'm going to buy some groceries," doesn't that mean she's in charge of dinner today?

How exactly does one understand "two people dividing the work, one buying ingredients and the other cooking"?

Although he wasn't a knight king in the official history, isn't it a bit far-fetched for a king to personally cook...?

"Is it not to your liking?"

Shirou observed Aika's reaction and spoke cautiously.

"Since I don't know your preferences, I've tried to do everything I can think of, which seems like I've done something unnecessary."

No, that's not true.

Ai Ge quickly shook her head, her platinum blonde hair swaying in the breeze.

"Th-thank you, Saber! I'll enjoy it with gratitude then."

"Okay, just pick the ones you like."

Sajou Aika responded, her gaze sweeping across the dining table in front of her.

A wide variety of dishes truly filled every inch of the dish.

Then, the most eye-catching item was the mountain of fish and chips.

"As expected, the quantity was still too large."

Shirou frowned, but then saw Sajō Aika lower her head and murmur something.

"...I will finish it all."

"what?"

"I will eat all the food that Saber made for me!"

Her expression was serious, and she clenched her small fists.

"How about it?"

Shirou observed the girl's face and asked, "Uh... Aika, why are you crying?"

The girl covered her lips, tears glistening in the corners of her eyes.

how come……

The omniscient and omnipotent girl's understanding was once again "unexpectedly" refreshed.

It's so delicious...

It might even be better than what I made...

For the first time since birth, Aika Sajou, the daughter of the origin, began to doubt herself.

"Really? That's great... I was just wondering what would happen if you didn't like it."

"I...I like it..."

Sajō Aika avoided Shirou's gaze and said while taking a small bite of her fries.

"Well, that's fine if you like it."

Shirou pulled out a chair and sat down opposite the girl.

"This is actually my first time trying to fry fish. I usually cook everyday dishes, mostly Chinese food... I'm a complete novice when it comes to Western food."

I wasn't sure how much yogurt to put in the fried fish, so I'm really glad you like it.

This is my first time making this... Ugh! Am I a genius?

“Saber, you are truly amazing.”

Shirou said, "That's an exaggeration. It's nothing special."

For a Servant, it's nothing to boast about.

Sajō Aika shook her head: Whether it's your character or your cooking... you're just so excellent.

The girl's gaze was fixed on Shirou Amamiya.

—Although I was still a little frustrated to lose to him in cooking.

From that moment on, Ai Ge had one more dream:

One day, I will make a dish that even Shirou will praise.

"..."

Looking at her serious expression, Shirou thought to himself.

Yes, Aika is indeed a good child.

……

……

After spending two days in Japan, they boarded a plane and headed to Eastern Europe, where the Holy Grail is located.

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Volume 5, Chapter 196: Why do you smell like Morgan?

Shirou Amamiya and Ayaka Sajō have arrived in Romania, the venue for this Holy Grail War.

Their first stop was the ancient city of Sigishwara.

This city was formed in the 12th century due to the Saxon invasion.

Even across Europe, it would be difficult to find cities that have preserved so much of the medieval European character.

However, Sighishwara was not their final destination. Tulipas, which was located next to it, was the territory of the Yggdrasil race and also the location of the Greater Grail.

After analyzing the map, Shirou decided to choose this place as his and Aika's base.

Although Bucharest is another good option, it's too far away to be a suitable base.

Hearing that they would be settling in a famous tourist city, Ai Ge became very excited and insisted on taking the opportunity to explore the city before the war started.

However, they abandoned this idea after checking into the hotel.

Shirou and Aika, two Asian faces, stood out so much in this town where tourists were scarce.

The lords of Tulipas—the Yggdrasil Clan—began preparing for this Holy Grail War more than a decade ago.

Even though Sighishwara is not the territory of the Yggdrasil clan, they still sent out a large number of familiars and spies. If Shirou and Aika went out without any precautions, they would undoubtedly be targeted by the enemy immediately.

However, it could be avoided with some magical disguises, but the lovely girl said resentfully, "That wouldn't count as a date," so no.

Shirou was very pleased: Although Aika appeared to be an innocent and adorable girl, she was actually very thoughtful and intelligent, and more rational than emotional.

To be honest, if she insisted on going out shopping, Shirou would have to strictly stop her.

It's really unreasonable to start a conflict with your Master before the war has even begun.

Incidentally, Aika offered to obey Shirou's orders on the plane, but Shirou resolutely refused.

Aika is the Master, while I am ultimately just a Servant.

However, if Aika doesn't mind, Shirou is willing to offer some advice to his Master.

For some reason, a hint of regret appeared on the girl's delicate face.

After spending the day in their respective rooms, the two left the hotel in the evening and headed to the church located on the Sigishwara hill.

The priest in that church is the same person who serves as both supervisor and Master in this Holy Grail War.