"Anyway, let's find Classmate Emiya first. It'll be better to gather everyone and discuss a plan."
After meeting up with Tohsaka Rin's group, Akatsuki and the others headed toward the Emiya Residence.
At the same time, at the Emiya Residence.
"Wow, Shirou's body is getting tougher and tougher; he could actually stop a motorcycle with his bare hands."
"Thank you for the compliment."
Shirou Emiya, injured once again, sat at the kotatsu with his chin resting on his hands, speaking expressionlessly with his eyes closed.
"Shirou, just say the word. I can take her out anytime while she's sleeping."
Hearing this, Taiga Fujimura immediately bristled, slamming her hands on the table. "What do you mean by that?! Hey! I was kind enough to let you stay at my house, so watch out or I'll throw you out with the kitchen scraps next time!"
"Raiga would never be willing to throw me away!"
Illya, who had gotten on good terms with Taiga Fujimura's grandfather, stood with her hands on her hips, her voice firm yet laced with a hint of mockery. "He said I'm much better behaved than Taiga!"
Caught in the middle, Shirou Emiya couldn't help but let out a sigh.
"Sorry for the wait."
"You little devil! Little devil!" "What did you say?!"
Matou Sakura's voice rang out along with those of Taiga Fujimura and Illya. As Sakura placed the tray with the final dish on the table, Taiga immediately rushed over.
"Fried tofu!"
Watching Taiga Fujimura get excited over the fried tofu, Illya continued, "Taiga has such poor manners."
Unable to take it anymore, Taiga Fujimura scooped Illya up and said angrily, "I'm really going to throw you away!"
"Pardon the intrusion. Sakura's cooking is as good as always."
No one had noticed Akatsuki's sudden appearance in the room; it wasn't until she picked up her chopsticks that everyone realized this long-unseen acquaintance was there.
"Akatsuki? When did you..."
"Shirou, talking while eating isn't good for digestion."
Akatsuki picked up a piece of fried tofu and began to eat.
"Akatsuki! You actually didn't wait for me!"
Arcueid's voice drifted in from the hallway. Immediately, the bickering Illya and Taiga Fujimura stopped, staring blankly as a group of people walked into the house.
Tohsaka Rin, Archer, Gray, and Lord El-Melloi II.
Including Akatsuki and Arcueid, there were six people in total.
"Akatsuki, so you went out to find your older sister?"
Upon seeing Arcueid, who looked almost identical to Akatsuki, Taiga Fujimura immediately said something similar to what Tohsaka Rin had said. To this, Akatsuki simply offered a brief explanation about being "distant relatives" and said no more.
"So, you're Kiritsugu Emiya's son..."
Lord El-Melloi II asked, looking at Shirou Emiya beside him.
"Eh? You knew Kiritsugu too?"
"Were you a friend of Kiritsugu's?"
"..."
Lord El-Melloi II shook his head. "I've only heard his name, and we had a bit of history ten years ago..."
According to information from the Fourth Holy Grail War, Kayneth was killed by Kiritsugu Emiya's Servant. There were many rumors within the Clock Tower about this, with many stories of how one of the Twelve Lords, El-Melloi, had been defeated by the Magus Killer, Kiritsugu Emiya.
However, the most common rumor was that the Magus Killer Kiritsugu Emiya had used some despicable means to kill Lord Kayneth and his fiancée. As for the truth, perhaps only those who were present at the time would know.
Looking at Shirou Emiya, Lord El-Melloi II couldn't connect him with the Magus Killer from the rumors. But given the Clock Tower's narrow-mindedness, they likely wouldn't tolerate this boy. It was a pity.
At the mention of ten years ago, Shirou Emiya immediately thought of the previous Holy Grail War. After all, most of the people who had recently mentioned his adoptive father to him were connected to the Fourth Holy Grail War.
The priest at the church, Kirei Kotomine, was a participant in the Fourth Holy Grail War, and the Servant Saber had been Kiritsugu Emiya's Servant.
Then the person before him might also be a participant in the Fourth Holy Grail War.
"You are... Rider's Master? And you are..."
Just then, Saber walked in from outside carrying a bunch of groceries. She looked at Lord El-Melloi II, who was worlds apart from how he had been ten years ago, and asked in surprise.
"Saber..."
Gray gripped the hem of her clothes. The person before her was the legendary King Arthur and one of the people who had the greatest influence on her. To be honest, she never thought she would one day meet this legendary figure.
"For real?! A living King Arthur?!"
"Add!"
"Hmm?"
Avenger looked at Gray in confusion. She could feel a very familiar sensation coming from Gray—it was the Dragon Factor, capable of generating magical energy with every breath.
"Eh? An acquaintance of Saber's?"
Taiga Fujimura looked at the somewhat frozen atmosphere, feeling a bit lost.
"Let's discuss other matters later. For now, sit down and eat."
Akatsuki spoke, and the frozen atmosphere gradually thawed.
After everyone had their fill, Taiga Fujimura saw the atmosphere in the room turn stiff again. She grabbed her helmet, gave Shirou Emiya a few instructions, and left on her motorcycle.
"Shirou, listen up! Modern society won't tolerate you having a harem!"
Hearing Taiga Fujimura's words, Shirou Emiya didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He felt that those words shouldn't have been directed at him, but rather at Akatsuki, who was surrounded by everyone.
"Gray, take off your hood."
Akatsuki said suddenly.
After glancing at Lord El-Melloi II and receiving his nod of approval, Gray hesitated for a moment before slowly pulling down her hood.
"This is..."
Looking at a face exactly like her own, Avenger was stunned. At that moment, she finally understood where that familiar feeling came from—the young girl before her was essentially an existence like a vessel prepared for her.
"You are..."
"A certain clan related to Morgan le Fay has been planning a ritual to resurrect King Arthur for a thousand years."
Akatsuki's voice brought Avenger back to her senses and also caught the attention of Lord El-Melloi II.
"Gray is the result of that clan. Originally, she only bore a slight resemblance to you. Then, one day in 1994, Gray's muscles and bones suddenly began to change. Not just her face, but her entire body gradually became identical to yours."
1994—the year the Fourth Holy Grail War began. Because King Arthur was summoned as Saber by Kiritsugu Emiya, Gray also began her transformation into King Arthur.
"How could this be... My Royal Sister..."
Akatsuki spent some time introducing everyone's information and catching up on recent events. Finally, Lord El-Melloi II reached a conclusion.
The Holy Grail War is limited to starting at night.
An anomaly has occurred within the greater grail, causing the original rules to change. It cannot be ruled out that someone used some means to interfere with the greater grail, but it's undeniable that new Servants have been summoned.
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