章節 176: Chapter 176

Berserker had no will of his own and didn't understand what Shinji was saying. However, Illyasviel was very interested in Shinji's talk about a fair 5v5 or 7v7 online MOBA game, so she agreed on Berserker's behalf.

As for the unconscious Lancer, Shinji didn't bother asking for his opinion, considering the hefty debt Lancer owed him. Not to mention, Lancer's master, Bazett, was utterly obedient to Shinji at the moment.

Rider, being his maid, naturally had no objections to whatever Shinji decided.

Sasaki Kojirou, a Servant with a master-servant relationship that was more like a friendship, would also undoubtedly appear in his soon-to-be-released game, just like Hassan.

As for the other heroic spirits in the Throne of Heroes... if he ever met them, Shinji would definitely seek their consent and pay the belated royalties!

The only remaining obstacle was Red Archer. He refused outright, saying he couldn't even remember his own name, so there was no need for such frivolous matters.

This refusal drove Rin to madness; such an easy opportunity for money slipping right through her fingers! Damn it!

Gilgamesh, who wasn't asked, was a bit conflicted. It sounded interesting, but to equate the king with these mongrels...

After much thought, Gilgamesh magnanimously said, "Shinji, the king will grant you permission to use his image, but you must differentiate him from these mongrels! Understand?"

"I don't understand..." Shinji squinted his eyes and patiently explained, "MOBA tower defense games are PvP games with fair competition. All characters have equal strength, and their skills have their own advantages and disadvantages. It relies on strategy, teamwork, and skill, so it's impossible to favor any character like some beloved son."

"I don't care! If you don't meet the king's satisfaction, you will face severe punishment!" Gilgamesh huffed, arms crossed, then asked curiously, "Who is this 'beloved son'?"

"A type of mushroom, safe to eat."

Half understanding, Gilgamesh nodded and dropped the subject.

...

By 11 PM, the party was winding down (Saber was almost full).

After working non-stop for hours, the food Red Archer prepared had been mostly consumed by Saber. If they didn't end soon, there'd be nothing left for her to take home! So, Shinji timely announced the end of the party, reminding everyone to stay safe on their way home. Hearing this, Saber immediately took out pre-prepared bags and headed for the food table.

Watching Saber's diligent back, Shinji couldn't help but think how thrifty and domestic his friend's Servant was.

"Why does that boy blush every time he sees me?"

After hours, Leysritt finally noticed something and pointed at Shirou, questioning Sella.

"Hmm?" Sella frowned, but before she could respond, Shirou interrupted.

"Feeling a bit hot, I'll go get some fresh air..."

Caught off guard, Shirou stood up, awkwardly scratching his head and left his thrifty Servant to pack food alone.

"Hmph!" Illyasviel huffed, crossing her arms, having thought of something.

...

On a clear moonlit night, Shinji was seeing off the guests when he witnessed a stunning scene: a girl in a black off-shoulder dress, her small feet frozen red, colliding into Shirou's arms at the door!

Everyone was stunned by this sight.

Even Saber's ahoge stood still, holding a bag of food in one hand and a drunk Taiga in the other.

Rin was inexplicably reminded of a recent joke—"Lolicon!"

Red Archer was bewildered; although he had experienced shamelessness, his memories didn't include this kind of shameless elementary schooler!

"Senpai actually..." Sakura silently turned away, having never noticed this hobby.

"In this country, this situation calls for the police, right?" Bazett muttered, resting her chin on her hand, and Red Archer internally agreed, thinking if Shirou could be jailed for this, he wouldn't need to kill his past self.

"Even in our time, this was unacceptable," Cu Chulainn followed up, expressing his disapproval.

"Shirou..."

Illyasviel clenched her fists in rage. It wasn't her fault—she was adorable, yet...

Unlike everyone else, Gilgamesh and Shinji both dropped their relaxed expressions, frowning at the sight of the ten-year-old girl wandering alone at night.

Shinji couldn't understand why Miyu was in this world! Hey, Holy Grail! You sent her to the wrong world! This isn't the right one!

Gilgamesh's eyes flashed red, then he glanced at the frowning Shinji, smirking slightly.

It seemed his subject noticed something too. Gilgamesh then looked at Saber, as if saying: "The show is about to start."

The most confused of all was Shirou. He had just stepped out for some air and suddenly found a ten-year-old girl who wasn't at home at night.

He had merely shown concern, and before he could finish, she ran into his arms.

Officer, I swear I'm telling the truth!

"Um..."

Seeing the increasingly suspicious looks, Shirou softly asked the girl in his arms, "Are you really okay? Can't remember the way home? Need help? Don't worry, you can tell me anything."

After over two minutes of feeling her parallel world's brother's warmth, Miyu calmed her excitement, took a step back, and left Shirou's embrace.

Looking at the people behind him, Miyu bowed and softly apologized, "I'm sorry, I mistook you for my brother..."

Before Shirou could ask more, Miyu turned, bowed to Shinji and the others, and ran off barefoot.

Watching her strong figure, Shinji couldn't help but admire her resilience, though he didn't understand why the Holy Grail sent her to this world. Alone in this world...

"Emiya, you wouldn't really be a lolicon, right?"

Seeing Shirou staring at the girl's departure, Rin muttered.

"Emiya, don't worry, as your friend, I'll get you the best lawyer," Shinji joked, winking.

"Stop joking, Shinji." Shirou looked helplessly at Shinji, then back at the girl's direction, "I just..."

When he looked into the girl's eyes, Shirou felt a strange familiarity, like he saw them every day.

And her brave yet timid expression made his heart ache.

"By the way, that girl won't be homeless, right? In this cold weather, without shoes..."

Hearing Shinji's musing, Rin crossed her arms and scoffed, "Nonsense, how could there be homeless girls in this era?"

Just as Rin finished, Shirou apologized, "Sorry, Saber, you take Fujimura-sensei home. I'll check on her."

"Hmph!"

Gilgamesh glanced at Shinji, snorted, and turned away.

Knowing Shirou might gain a new little sister tonight, Shinji bid farewell to the guests, instructed Rider, and left alone.

...

It was still the large void, but some things had changed.

The ground above the large void, destroyed by Shinji and Gilgamesh over several kilometers, was still barren, but Shinji instinctively felt something was off in the middle.

To confirm his suspicions, Shinji entered the large void.

Seeing Gilgamesh, who had arrived first and was interestedly observing the Holy Grail mechanism, Shinji knew he couldn't hide it from him.

Yes, the entire Holy Grail mechanism had been replaced.

Although different from the one he destroyed in this world, it was undoubtedly a functioning Holy Grail mechanism from another world!

As Shinji approached the mechanism and extended his hand, Gilgamesh spoke, "Shinji, don't think the king will forgive you twice!"

"Relax, this Holy Grail mechanism is different from the original. Most of its principles are different from this world. I can't find a way to dismantle it."

Retracting his hand, Shinji shrugged, feeling regret and helplessness over the ruined plot for Magical Girl Illya.

That world's Illya... probably wouldn't appear now.

"Matou Shinji and Gilgamesh, Kotomine Kirei's Servant..."

Accompanied by a cold female voice and approaching footsteps, Shinji and Gilgamesh looked up.

"Introducing myself, from the Holy Church, Caren Ortensia."

Seeing the fifteen-year-old girl, Shinji, feeling it would be criminal to interact, avoided talking to her, pocketed his hands, and walked towards the entrance disinterestedly.

Gilgamesh, however, showed some interest in the petite, silver-haired, golden-eyed girl in a nun's uniform. After all, she was Kirei's daughter.

"It was related to you, the destruction of the Holy Grail mechanism in the Fifth Holy Grail War..."

Hearing her murmur as he passed, Shinji nonchalantly replied, "And your evidence?"

"I will find it."

"Oh, good luck then."

Leaving this remark, Shinji walked away.

...

Meanwhile, noticing the powerful Servants and Seal Designation Enforcers had left the Matou residence, Luviagelita arrived with her butler to visit her neighbor.

However...

"Sorry, the Matou family isn't native to this country, so we don't have such customs or habits, but thank you."

Rider adjusted her glasses, nodded slightly, and politely declined their offer.