Chapter 260: Chapter 18. Call the Parents... Never Mind, Never Mind
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What's the best way to stop two female tyrannosauruses from fighting?
One punch each, right into the ground.
Though unsure how others would handle it, Cyd certainly solved it with a punch for each.
Fortunately, it was the middle of the night. If anyone had seen a silver-haired young man dragging two girls who seemed like they had just been pulled out of the ground... someone would definitely have called the police.
Though, to be fair, those two girls were indeed pulled out of the ground.
But that wasn't the biggest issue. Even if there had been witnesses, El-Melloi II's universal hypnosis could have smoothed things over. However, some things just couldn't be fixed that way.
"Terminate the contract? No way, no way! I was born to be a staff for pure, innocent girls who love magical girls. I will never betray the dreams of children!" Despite being stuck to the roulette wheel with transparent tape, Ruby remained defiant.
"Is that so?" Cyd casually blew on the dart in his hand and tossed it out.
Thud—!
The dart landed right in the middle of Ruby's wing-like ornament.
"Whew... That scared me..." Ruby sighed in relief.
Cyd playfully tossed a handful of darts in his hand.
"Wait a minute!" Tohsaka Rin righteously extended her hand to stop the darts.
"Rin... are you my ally after all? I'm so touched!"
"Just give me a turn!"
"You out-of-date twin-tailed girl!"
"Huh!?"
Rin grabbed the darts from Cyd and threw them fiercely at the bound Ruby.
"Ouch, ouch, ouch! But I will never surrender to an outdated twin-tail like you!"
"It seems convincing it won't be easy," Cyd scratched his head and looked over at Sapphire, who floated nearby without reacting to her sister's mistreatment. "But you seem more reasonable."
"Yes," Sapphire said, bobbing up and down.
"If possible, I'd like you to terminate the contract," Cyd said, patting Miyu's head. "I want Miyu to live freely."
"Is that so? I also wish for Miyu-sama's happiness." After hesitating for a moment, Sapphire turned to Miyu, "I will dissolve—"
"Don't terminate the contract," Miyu suddenly stood up as Sapphire was about to release the bond. "I want to stay contracted with Sapphire. I want the power."
Cyd hesitated for a moment before softly saying, "I'll protect you."
"I've thought a lot. It was a bit selfish of me, always waiting for someone else to save me," Miyu pressed a hand to her chest, "If I don't do something, if I don't respond to your kindness..."
Children always grow up without you noticing. Even though Cyd had only known Miyu for two days, in this short time, she had already matured.
"We all do it willingly," Cyd pinched Miyu's cheek gently, "As long as you're happy, that's enough."
"This is my happiness... I want to do my part too," Miyu clenched her fists, "I don't want to just wait around anymore."
"Ah, well, nothing to be done then," Cyd extended his hand toward Sapphire, "I'll be counting on you."
"Of course! I will fully support Miyu-sama!" Sapphire stretched her bow-like ornament to meet Cyd's hand.
"Although I don't quite understand it, this feels just like in the anime, so touching," Illya wiped a tear from the corner of her eye. "I want to help Miyu too!"
Miyu tilted her head in confusion.
"Why?"
"Because we're friends!" Illya gave a big thumbs up.
"Oh, dear," Luvia tossed her hair, "The magic dress is rented by me. If anything goes wrong, it'll tarnish the Edelfelt family name."
"So?" Cyd raised an eyebrow.
"The master's identity remains linked to the contract unless Sapphire agrees to change it. Until Miyu finds happiness, Sapphire won't dissolve the contract, right?" Luvia explained with a sigh.
"Yes, my apologies," Sapphire bobbed apologetically.
"Then to make Sapphire dissolve the contract as soon as possible," Luvia placed a hand on Miyu's shoulder, "We'll just have to make you happy quickly."
"Why?"
Why would people who barely knew her be willing to say such kind words?
"It's because the world has so many people willing to be kind to others..." Cyd wiped the tears from Miyu's eyes, "That's why we can't give up."
"Mm," Miyu nodded vigorously.
Meanwhile, Rin was still laughing and hurling darts at Ruby.
"Now, let's get down to business," El-Melloi II knocked on the table. "Come, have a seat."
"Please, have some snacks," Gray placed a tray of pastries on the table.
"Uh... Should I excuse myself?" Illya meekly raised her hand.
"No, you're the focus here," El-Melloi II narrowed his eyes at her.
One had to admit, for Illya, who until recently was just an ordinary elementary school student, El-Melloi II's strict teacher aura was incredibly intimidating. She sat perfectly still on the bench, waiting to be scolded.
"First of all, Ruby, you're absolutely refusing to terminate the contract, correct?" El-Melloi II glanced at Ruby, now covered in several bandages.
"Correct!"
"Ugh..." Illya couldn't help but feel like she was stuck with something strange.
"Sigh... I really regret pulling you into this mess," El-Melloi II sighed, bowing his head toward Illya.
Illya blinked in surprise before frantically waving her hands.
"N-no, it's okay, really."
"Exactly, and with that boy around, it's not a problem anyway," Ruby nonchalantly waved her wing-like ornament, "Let girls who love magical girls experience their dreams!"
"If someone else can handle it, then why not just indulge in your desires and do whatever you want," Cyd rolled his eyes, "That's what you're really saying, isn't it?"
"Ehehe, you saw right through me~"
"That's terrible," Miyu retorted.
"Yes, truly sorry about that," Sapphire, being Ruby's sister, apologized awkwardly.
"As for the Class Cards..."
"We absolutely won't give up on them!" Rin and Luvia stood up simultaneously.
"As your teacher, I don't condone suicidal behavior," El-Melloi II crossed his legs, "Besides, you no longer have the ability."
"But Illya does," Rin placed her hand on Illya's shoulder.
"Eh? Eh!?" Illya widened her eyes in disbelief.
"You'll agree, won't you?" Rin leaned in close to Illya.
"Y-yes..." Illya nodded tearfully.
Though he had already marveled at Rin's ability to use her 'l*li charm' attack, it was still ruthless!
"I won't interfere with your choices," El-Melloi II said, placing his phone on the table. "But before that, give me your parents' phone numbers. I need to have a talk with them."
"What!? Are you calling my parents!?" Illya jumped in fright.
"She's Illyasviel von Einzbern," Cyd patted El-Melloi II on the shoulder, "She lives next door to us."
So, her dad's Emiya Kiritsugu, and her mom's Irisviel.
After a moment of consideration, El-Melloi II set the phone down under Illya's anxious gaze.
"It's just a joke."
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