Shirou Emiya and Elysia, the latter covering her mouth, looked at each other. Both noticed a slight sense of bewilderment in each other's eyes. Then, Shirou nodded, taking Elysia's small hand as they walked towards the rest area at the center of the lobby. There, they found two vacant seats and sat down.

The lady at the front desk deftly picked up the hotel landline, dialed a series of numbers, and whispered into the microphone. A woman dressed in professional attire hurriedly exited the elevator, which had just reached the first floor.

The woman in professional attire approached the front desk and exchanged a few words with the lady there. Then, they both turned their attention toward Shirou Emiya and Elysia, walking swiftly toward the two children.

"I apologize for taking up the precious time of our distinguished guests. We have a VIP room reserved for people like you, and you can stay there for free," said the woman in business attire, bowing slightly and respectfully handing over a business card to Shirou Emiya. Her humble and almost flattering demeanor left no room for criticism. "If you need anything, please use the landline in the room to call our VIP line immediately. We will have professionals ready to assist you with any services you require."

"Free check-in? And a VIP room?" Shirou Emiya frowned slightly, declining the business card initially offered, and looking somewhat wary. "Is there a mistake? We are just two ordinary people, why are we being given such generous treatment?"

"Ah, my apologies. You are indeed ordinary guests, and I was rude," the woman in business attire coughed and cleared her throat, then signaled to the lady at the front desk to leave.

Looking around to ensure privacy, the woman lowered her voice and asked Shirou Emiya, "Come with me... Is that girl with you from your family?" "...Yes, she is."

Shirou Emiya held Elysia's hand and nodded.

"Is she also from 'that side'?" inquired the woman in business attire.

Shirou Emiya glanced at Elysia, his face expressionless, and his frown deepening. "What do you mean by 'that side'? Can you please explain what's going on?"

The woman in business attire showed a helpless expression and turned her face slightly away from Elysia's gaze. Her lips moved silently.

Upon recognizing what the woman mouthed, Shirou Emiya's pupils contracted slightly.

—The words "Fire Moth," this was the content of her message.

"I'll handle your check-in. You..." The woman in business attire cast a nearly imperceptible glance at Elysia. "Are you coming with me alone, or is this little sister accompanying us?"

After a moment of silence, Shirou Emiya stood up and lightly patted Elysia's shoulder. "You wait for me here; I'll be right back."

Elysia shrugged her shoulders, her pink pupils showing clear dissatisfaction. "Why does Emiya have to talk to her? Can't I come along?"

"We are just going to discuss the check-in procedures," Shirou Emiya replied after a moment's thought. "If you're interested in that kind of boring conversation, you can come with us."

Meeting with Himeko had given them both a subtle hint: "Don't let the general public know anything about Fire Moth and Honkai." However, Shirou Emiya didn't think it was wise to keep these secrets from Elysia.

Several reasons led to his decision to take Elysia out of that border town — Elysia herself wished to leave, and it was better for her to experience various aspects of the world and society early on.

Aside from Elysia's perspective, Shirou Emiya was also intrigued by the so-called "Honkai." According to the information provided by Himeko, Honkai was an unpredictable natural disaster with various manifestations, often giving rise to monsters like zombies and Honkai beasts. If it weren't for Elysia, he would have tried his best to eradicate this unreasonable and malevolent existence from the world.

But now, he wasn't alone, and Elysia's safety was his priority as her guardian. Even though she couldn't fight yet, it was essential for her to know about Honkai. When they encountered real danger, the knowledge concealed by the Fire Moth would prove useful.

Of course, if possible, Shirou Emiya hoped that Elysia would never have to use that knowledge in her life. After all, it meant she had personally experienced the so-called "Honkai Disaster" — and he didn't want her to be in such a perilous situation without him by her side.

However, Elysia was oblivious to Shirou Emiya's concerns. When he proposed that she stay with him, she readily accepted: "Then I'll follow Emiya to that woman's side."

The woman in business attire couldn't help but show a subtle expression upon hearing this.

"Don't call her that; I didn't teach you to be impolite," Shirou Emiya playfully tapped Elysia's forehead. Then, crossing his arms and adopting a serious expression, he said, "I won't stop you from coming along, but remember to be obedient and not cause any trouble." Elysia nodded vigorously in response.

With a complex expression, the woman in business attire raised her arm and gestured for the two to follow her.