Edelfelt flew her winged stallion straight to us and brought Saber back. Well, that's it. Caster, then… She was unlucky, alas.
— It was an interesting experience, - Edelfelt dismounted from her steed, and now examines herself. He even touches his chest.
- How are you? - I approached Saber.
—It's okay, Shiro, I have enough prana to use the phantasm.
- Then there's nothing to worry about,- I smile. I think it's worth pampering her.
- Miyu, and you? - I turn to the girl.
—I'm fine, — I nod. Considering that she didn't have to fight, then everything is fine.
But Rin... Rin is Rin. Grumbled, complaining about life and that's it. Cheerful.
If everything is fine, then you can go home. I have things to do anyway, after all. I hope there won't be any new problems with these cards. I've already given them an idea. Other Servants are most effective against Servants, paradoxically. Still, there are no Masters here... although there are two in one. It was... but these Servants don't contain human brains. What are they attacking for?
- Let's get out of here already, — I say to everyone, having finished my thoughts.
- About that... didn't it seem strange to you that the space remains intact?
- Hmm? - I look thoughtfully at Rin. She means by that…
- Shiro, we are not alone! - Saber looks away with his sword at the ready.
Two cards in the barrier? How is it?
But…
As soon as I looked in that direction, I was stunned.
- Same… - The others were also very surprised.
I... should have expected. It is obvious that with the general similarity… Will be…
He closed his eyes.
It's impossible to look at her… The same gait... figure... armor... only mired in darkness.
Turning away, I repeated:
- Let's get out of here.
— I can her…
— No, - I don't let Saber finish. - Let's go home.
— What's the matter? Emiya-kun, are you really... - Rin didn't have time to finish, Miyu built a transition, returning us to the familiar world.
- Yes, — I answer the unspoken question and I'm going to leave.
And who wants to fight with a loved one? I haven't stooped to that yet.
We need to come up with something else.
I didn't wait for someone. The good mood instantly disappeared. Become the cause of death? Even though she's not her... it was unpleasant for me to lose her last time... all this War for the Grail… What does he want? Why is this happening?
Dark.
If not to kill her... then what to do? Just not participate in it? So-so way out.
And what should I do?
Anyway, I need to find her weakness. To feed, or what? This one certainly won't be lying… The cards are fighting and something does not show their peacefulness. Rather, I will be a chop ... or a barbecue.
As far as I can tell, she should be terribly cold and rational. Broken, realizing that her ideals died with her… This will go to the end, will kill everyone if necessary.
Is there one?
Hah... it's time to look for an alternative way of collecting cards.
I didn't go home. He remained in the vicinity of the bridge connecting Miyaba and Shinto. Sitting down on the bench, he lit up again.
Kiritsugu has made many decisions before. It wouldn't be difficult for him… He must have liked such a Servant.
Still, I'm not him.
I believe he wanted to change the world for the better, but his methods... I don't know. My dad is ambiguous.
It won't work to save everyone.
A simple truth that Archer wanted to explain to one kid.
- Shiro, stop torturing yourself, - Saber sat down next to me. The others are also hanging around somewhere.
—I'm not torturing myself, — I reply to her remark.
- Don't pretend.
I sigh.
- I just don't have the guts to lay a hand on you, even if it's not you… It's like those stalkers behind us. Even understanding the meaning of what is happening, something similar arises.
- Sometimes you behave worse than a child, — she sighs.
— I can afford it, — I grin, taking out a new cigarette. — Which of us is a teenager who has experienced the devil knows what? It's amazing how I didn't end up in a mental hospital with that pile of problems.
- Don't say that, - Saber took my hand. Like then. — I will defeat her alone. You won't have to take part in this.
- It's not worth it.
- Shiro, are you questioning my strength?!
- Huh, - I smile, her indignant face is so cute. - I think I can find a way out of even such a problem, — I get up, throwing the cigarette into the trash. — There's a convenience store nearby, let's go.
– why?
— I have an idea.
You don't have to kill someone to win.
I haven't stooped to harm her yet... after all, she's a Spirit like Saber and is a Hero. By doing so.
How can I not even try? Can I back off?
I don't think.
There are always options. Although not all are obvious, and some are completely absurd and difficult to accept.
So what am I going to do? I have some ideas about this.
It's worth trying... but you can always poke someone with a piece of iron.
The nearest store turned out to be a deserted place. You shouldn't be surprised, the time is late, after all. But you could safely buy everything.
- Come on, you don't have to hide.
Although they didn't answer me, they realized that they were burned. Uh-huh, followed all the way.
In general, a brave troika consisting of applicants for the harem and Miyu, after all, appeared before my eyes.
- Get ready, let's go back.
- Bro... Shirou-san, are you sure?
- It's okay, Miyu, - I smile at her. — Arrange a transfer for me when we get there.
— How will it help? - Rin looks at the bags in my hands.
- It will help, don't worry.
Should help. Otherwise, you will have to sweat.
So we went back under the bridge, where the map with it is located. Apparently, Saber is no less worried than I am, he looks so seriously… Well, I will definitely deal with this, otherwise she will always have to walk like this. Although she is a cutie, but another expression suits her better.
- Well, let's start, — I give the go-ahead to create a transition. The atmosphere around us is changing again. A heaviness appears... and a lone figure with a sword is not far away. I can feel her piercing gaze. - I'm going to her, - and anticipating the reaction of the others, I add. - One.
- But, Shiro…
- Emiya-kun!
- Oh, Shero!
- Brother… Shirou-san!
— I'm not small anymore, I can handle it, — although I grin, but I'm not cheerful at all. I'm moving forward, directly straight to the dark one. She's still standing still and watching us. At my approach, she swung her sword… — I understand, I'm not a fool, — I stop and put the bags on the ground. — After all, you're just like her, even though you're a card,- I mutter. — One bag is full of fast food and other semi-finished products. Other different goodies and drinks. Take it. I hope you still have some of the old Saber in you. Somewhere deep… Since she is a real Heroic Spirit, and not that kind of monster of the World, then you should have her memory. emotions. feelings... aspirations… No matter what you are now, you will remain yourself, a nice girl who loves to eat. Take it.
He pushed the bags towards her, and sat down on the ground himself.
The dark one stared at me for a long time, but ... also sat down on the ground, and did not stop staring at me. Even though she's wearing a half mask, I can feel that look. A reflex, probably.
Also, I feel other views behind my back. Well, they will have to suffer, there is no progress, but there is.
- Well, I'll come back later, — I get up. - See you later.
And leaving everyone with their mouths open, I return. Well, what else can you expect? That she would throw herself into my arms? Well no. We need to appease her.