Shirou Emiya doesn't want to work overtime

"Illya, agree to it first, or you'll be soaked to the skin, and the fever that hasn't completely subsided will get worse!"

The raindrops were falling faster and faster. In a short while, it would surely turn into a downpour. Unless Illya planned to transform, she would definitely get wet if she went back.

"Yes! But can I borrow your phone later? I want to let my family know I'm safe."

After all, it was raining so heavily outside, and people at home must be worried about their situation.

"If you don't want to get wet, run now!"

Having said that, Shirou Emiya picked up the food in his hand and ran forward, while Illya also hurriedly followed behind him.

He certainly didn't run very fast, otherwise with his current physical fitness, winning the world championship would not be a problem.

Instead, he adjusted himself according to Illya's pace, and in less than a few minutes, before the heavy rain completely fell, he returned to the Emiya residence.

The Emiya residence with BB written on the door.

After all, he was heading towards his home, and after walking for so long, he was actually not far from the door.

"Go in first!"

Shirou Emiya opened the door with the key and brought Illya in.

When Illya looked at the mansion in front of her, she was stunned.

"You really are rich! Living in this place by yourself reminds me of Luvia."

Ruby followed behind Illya and couldn't help but complain.

After all, the place where Luvia lives can be said to be a big villa, and it is true that she is indeed rich.

"Come in first, I'll get you a towel."

As he spoke, Emiya Shirou placed a pair of slippers in front of Illya at the entrance.

He didn't expect that the things he bought this morning would come in handy today.

"Thank you!"

Illya thanked him politely and took off her wet shoes. The rain hadn't gotten heavier yet, but she was already soaked.

"Wow——!"

It was like throwing a basin of water directly out, causing a thunderous sound outside.

A violent storm swept across the city. The sky was as dark as ink, as if endless darkness was about to swallow everything. Raindrops hit the ground, splashing water.

But it only lasted for a moment, and the rain became lighter, falling gently on the ground. At this moment, only the sound of raindrops falling on the ground echoed in the night.

Everything seemed to become quiet.

"Wipe it off yourself, or you'll catch a cold."

Just as Illya was watching the rain outside the door, a towel was draped over her head.

"Yeah! Bro—it's okay!"

Just as she was about to say something, Illya immediately shook her head and almost called out her brother. After all, both his face and behavior were exactly the same as her brother's. It could almost be said that they were carved from the same mold.

She was wondering if her brother had a distant relative or something.

"What's wrong? Go to the living room first. I'll give you my phone. You can call your family and tell them."

Chapter 963: Escape

After drying her slightly wet hair, Illya quickly took Shirou Emiya's phone and reported to her family that she was safe.

It's raining outside and I haven't returned home yet, which makes them very worried.

"Hey! Is mom back?"

Illya's tone was full of surprise. She had never expected that her mother would come back today. She had not received any information at all. It could be said that it was completely unexpected.

"I, I'm hiding from the rain at my friend's house now, don't worry."

If it was a stranger they met by chance, they would definitely rush over.

But it's hard not to worry about her trusting a stranger so easily and following him into his home.

"umbrella?"

"Uh, sorry, I just got here recently, so I don't have an umbrella. If the rain doesn't stop, I suggest you ask your family to pick you up-"

After hearing Illya's words, Shirou Emiya responded promptly. He could actually choose to project an umbrella.

However, the other party is not an ordinary person. At least when Ruby is there, Shirou Emiya cannot project an umbrella to Illya.

Toosaka reminded himself that it is best not to use his projection magic in front of other magicians.

What's more, when he appeared in front of the other party before, he was obviously using projection magic. Now he directly projected an umbrella. Isn't this admitting guilt?

In response, Illya told the person on the other end of the phone about her situation and the specific location of Emiya's house.

The residential area itself is not very big. Even if you walk, you can get here in at most ten minutes. It would probably be faster if you drive.

It's not raining heavily outside now, and the rain is getting lighter and lighter. I believe it will stop soon.

Of course, Shirou Emiya didn't look at the weather, and the sky outside was dark, so he didn't know how long it would take for the rain to stop.

At this time, Shirou Emiya brought out a cup of steaming black tea from the kitchen.

"Sorry, we only have black tea at home."

"It's okay, I should say I disturbed you." Illya sat at the dining table, looking very reserved.

"Well, if it weren't for you, Muramasa, Illya would have been soaked to the skin by now!"

Ruby was not so reserved and was very cheerful, even joking with Illya.

"Relax, anyone can tell you're worried."

Shirou Emiya sighed and placed the red teacup in front of Illya.

"Is it very obvious?" Illya's expression became stiff again.

However, Ruby was very clear about the reason for his absent-mindedness.

"Even I, who have only known you for a few minutes, can see that your face is full of worries. Isn't it obvious?"

Shirou Emiya also gave a friendly reminder, but the other party tried his best to cover it up, probably because he didn't want the people close to him to worry, but it was too obvious.

"I can't help it. After all, it happened not long ago. It will take time to forget it even if I want to."

In response to this, Ruby couldn't help but sigh. The upper half of the entire ring bent downward and swayed from side to side, making it look like it was lowering its head, waving its hands and sighing.

"Is that so?"

Shirou Emiya nodded, without asking too many questions, and prepared to get up and go to the kitchen to cook dinner for today. It would take time to wash, cut and season the vegetables, so dinner would really become a midnight snack.

However, while Emiya Shirou could sit still, Ruby couldn't.

"Hey! You're not interested?"

"Is there any reason for me to be interested?"

In response to Ruby's question, Emiya Shirou asked back without hesitation.

He is not an expert in emotional management, so why should he care about other people's affairs?

"But isn't it human nature to gossip?"

"I don't think humans have this kind of weird instinct."

Shirou Emiya complained seriously, he has always been a complainer, but most of the time he would complain in his heart. He complained more when he was with Sister Fuji.

Of course, Sister Teng also likes to play pranks and occasionally play tricks on herself. He still remembers that Sister Teng swapped the soy sauce and vinegar one morning, and as a result, he almost died after taking a bite of it.

"It's nothing, I just feel that I shouldn't continue doing dangerous things--" Illya picked up the cup of black tea, took a sip, and murmured.

The words he murmured did not sound like an explanation, but more like an attempt to convince himself.

"Is this your reason for running away?"

Hearing what Shirou Emiya said, Illya couldn't help but look in his direction, but after a moment of staring at him, she looked away.

"No, it's not!" Illya patted her cheeks, trying to cheer herself up.

Am I running away?

"Have you ever thought about why you feel so depressed?"

After all, emotions are related to the self. Maybe it seems like an insignificant thing to Shirou Emiya, but it is very important to the other party.

“Because——”

Illya wanted to say something, but it seemed like the words were stuck in her throat and she couldn't say them.

She certainly understood why she was disappointed.

It's not because what I have to do is a battle that requires risking my life, and it's not because I can't continue to be a magical girl.

But because I am about to lose a friend.

"She can do it alone, and I will only be a hindrance."

Illya curled up, she was afraid, afraid that she would never be able to talk to Miyu again, and would never be able to stand beside Miyu again.

"Are you going to give up?" Emiya Shirou's words were sharp.

give up?

Yes, Miyu and I are not from the same world at all.

She also said that she was just an innocent person involved and had no reason to fight at all. She should not have appeared next to the other party in the first place.

"Well - maybe I'm not worthy of being her friend at all!"

Illya lowered her head even more, not daring to look up at Emiya Shirou.

Looking at Illya, who was beginning to look a little inferior, Emiya Shirou sighed again. He could totally guess what the other person was really thinking. In fact, it should be said that as long as one had a certain amount of experience, one could discover what the other person was really thinking.

In response to this, Shirou Emiya looked at Ruby who was watching the show on the side. It shook its head, indicating that it was powerless. If it could enlighten Illya, it would have done so long ago.

Although Ruby, as a decoration, has no head, it is completely understandable what it wants to express.

By the way, how come I suddenly became the one who was trying to enlighten the other person, when I clearly had no intention of doing so at all.

Just answering the call out of habit.

“Is this really the answer you gave in your heart?”

"Or should I put it another way? You want to stand by her side and face everything that lies ahead with her."

"Or should I stand behind her and watch her face everything ahead alone?"

Chapter 964 Brush: Is it a bit too fast?

In fact, after saying so much, there is only one thing that Shirou Emiya wants to do, which is to let Illya face her own heart.

Whether to stay and face it together or leave quietly, Shirou Emiya couldn't make a judgment, and he didn't know what exactly happened between Illya and her friends.

But no matter what choice you make, the first thing you need to do is to face your own heart. Only by understanding your true inner thoughts can you make the most acceptable choice.

"I just want to stand behind her——"

Illya raised her head slightly, but did not dare to look at Emiya Shirou at all. She was afraid, afraid that she would say what she really thought.

"Lies can deceive me and others, but they can never deceive yourself—"

Looking at Illya who was curled up, Shirou Emiya walked forward forcefully and looked straight into Illya's eyes.

“But—! But—! But—!”

"I'll hold her back, I'll hurt her!"

Illya was constantly struggling. First, Miyu's words kept echoing in her mind, and second, she was unwilling to let go of Miyu. She really didn't know what to do or what was the right thing to do.

"I'm asking you whether you want to face it with her or just stand behind her and bless her silently!"

Shirou Emiya ignored Illya's words. Whether he was a drag or not had nothing to do with whether you wanted to stand with the other party or not.

“I—! I—! I—!”

Illya clutched her collar tightly, gasping for breath. What was going on in her heart? Was she really willing to stand behind Miyu and watch her face all the dangers alone?