"We need to talk to the Little Holy Grail...Berserker is very strong, and Illyasviel von Einzbern is not weak either. As the Little Holy Grail, she is naturally the strongest magician.
, I just met a stronger existence..."
Saying that, Shinji Matou glanced at Akuko carefully.
Fortunately, Akubeko-san doesn't seem to care about this...
"In other words, control the Little Holy Grail."
Bazett's eyes were a little serious, and his aura became... quite positive?
"After Mr. Kotomine's report, please come and assist Ancestor-sama in the investigation of the Great Holy Grail...!"
Sighing, Matou Shinji glanced at Kotomine Kirei.
As a neutral supervisor, Kotomine Kirei must have the most information among those involved in the Holy Grail War... However, Matou Shinji is not sure how much Kotomine Kirei actually has, after all, Kotomine
Kirei's previous supervisor did not die of natural causes, and it is unclear whether there is much information left in his possession.
But it's better than nothing, right?
"I understand, I will try my best to assist Lord Adrosson."
Kotomine Kirei thought of the black mud falling from the sky ten years ago, the fire in Fuyuki City, and...
That man.
Touching the cross on her chest, she nodded to Matou Shinji.
"Actually, Shinji, there is more than one place where Mr. Adrosson is needed."
Shirou hesitated for a long time and finally decided to tell the matter.
"Our current communication with Illya...is not going smoothly."
His expression was a little helpless and embarrassed.
Adrosson seems to be very busy already, and he wants to cause more trouble to Adrosson...
This is really a bit...
But I still have to say it...
"It's about what happened ten years ago... Ten years ago, Emiya Kiritsugu and I were supposed to be the victors of the Holy Grail War, but because of the black mud pouring out of the Holy Grail, Kiritsugu...
I was ordered to destroy the Small Holy Grail, which caused the Fuyuki Fire... We must not repeat the same mistake."
Annuo said with a serious expression.
"Now that child has become the new Little Holy Grail...I suspect that she already has black mud in her existence."
"...Is that so? I understand."
Adrosson nodded.
"So now - Sakura, Shinji, and Mr. Kotomine and I are going to investigate the matters related to the Great Holy Grail. For the rest, you are going to deal with the Lesser Holy Grail and its servants..."
Touching his crotch, Adroson nodded.
"This distribution is quite reasonable. I have no objection, but I hope we can at least have Miss Kazuko and Mr. Xiang An escorting us to avoid accidents, okay?"
Raising his head, he looked at Akuko.
But he found that Akuko's expression was a little dazed, sad and angry, but because she habitually hid half of her face with books, no one noticed her for a long time.
"...sister-in-law."
Xiang An sighed softly, raised his left hand, and after a little hesitation, put it on Achiko's shoulder.
"...I'll go to the door and take a breath."
After a moment of silence, Kazuko stood up and walked out without saying anything extra.
Jie Chuzi walked away, leaving Xiang An alone there feeling a little embarrassed.
"I'm going out to take a look...you guys talk first."
Showing an apologetic smile to Adrosun, Xiang An also stood up and walked out with Ade Hiko.
Kazuko did not leave the courtyard of Emiya's house, but sat in a remote location, staring blankly at the sun in the sky, motionless.
"...sister-in-law."
Xiang An stood in the distance and watched for a while before calling out.
"......uncle."
"Yu, is it really that difficult to meet Lord Xiang Yu?"
Kazuo Zi tried her best to suppress her emotions in her voice, and said to Xiang An tremblingly.
There was a cry in her voice, but Xiang An could hear it——
She actually didn't want to cry.
but--
Nothing can be done.
More than two thousand years, more than two thousand years--.
My sister-in-law just longs to see her lover, that's all. However, such a trivial wish is difficult to be satisfied.
"......Feel sorry."
Sitting next to Jie Chuzi, Xiang An sighed for a long time.
He... is just a warrior.
For the first time in a long time, Xiang An felt the helpless feeling.
The last time he felt so powerless was during the Chu-Han War for Hegemony.
No matter how diligent Xiang An is, no matter how Xiang An leads the troops to attack and defeat the Han army, no matter how Xiang An plans and plans, there is nothing he can do - he can only guarantee that his side will win, and the rest...cannot be guaranteed
.
Nothing is guaranteed.
That's why Xiang An committed suicide tragically after killing Xiang Bo with his own hands.
——That’s the feeling of not seeing any hope.
...Sister-in-law must be feeling like that now.
Moreover, this feeling has been accumulated for two thousand years.
"...Uncle, there is no need to say sorry, it's just...saving up money to continue searching."
Kazuko lowered her head and laughed miserably.
"Yu...will continue. As long as we don't see Lord Xiang Yu, we will continue..."
"Let me help you!"
A loud voice suddenly sounded behind the two of them.
"......well?"
Kazuko raised her head in confusion and turned around to look.
It's Emiya Shirou.
Emiya Shirou's expression was serious and even a little fierce.
"...Shirou?"
Kazuko muttered to herself subconsciously.
"It's been two thousand years...I'm here to help Sister Jie realize this wish. I know I may not be capable enough now...but I will find a way."
"I can only make the people around me happy first, and then make everyone in the world happy...! If I can't even take care of my family and friends, then what else can I do [a partner of justice]——
All in all! I will definitely find a way to help you, Sister Jie!"
Emiya Shirou said seriously and forcefully.
"......ah."
Kazuko may not have noticed it, but her tears were already sliding down her cheeks.
"...Sister-in-law, at least say thank you."
Xiang An smiled helplessly and patted Mustachio Zi on the shoulder.
"Ah...that, Shirou..."
Kazuko was somewhat at a loss by Shirou's words.
"So don't be discouraged! I won't disappear in the next time, so I will try my best to help my sister-in-law find my eldest brother!"
"After all, I didn't punch him hard!"
Xiang An's expression became a little fierce, and his smile was a little ferocious.
"He has done so many things that I'm sorry for, but I never planned to let him go so easily...!"
"I must punch him hard, otherwise I won't be able to swallow this breath!"