As her consciousness sank deep into the depths, Illya heard an extremely familiar voice.
...Irisviel's voice.
She raised her head and looked at Irisviel who was wearing a black dress.
For the first time, she had doubts about her mother who had always existed in this dream.
"...Are you really my mother?"
She didn't move over immediately, she just stood in the distance and looked at the black Irisviel.
What Illya faces now are two facts.
The first fact is that in my dream, I have been with my mother day and night.
The second fact is Annuo's memory.
Most of the details of the last Holy Grail War have been completely recorded, so Anno's memory...is not fake.
Whether it was true or false, Illya felt that she could tell it at a glance.
so......
"Why do you ask such a question, Illya?"
Irisviel looked a little sad.
"If I am not your mother, why do I only appear in your dreams..."
"Illya, my child, do you really want to...doubt your mother..."
The black Irisviel looked heartbroken, with her hands folded in front of her belly and her head turned away, looking really pitiful.
Seeing her "mother" like this, Illya couldn't help but feel at a loss.
"I...just have some questions..."
That was all she could say.
The black Irisviel immediately showed a happy expression.
"I knew that my children would not doubt me...!"
She trotted over, hugged Illya gently, and buried Illya in her arms.
Mother's hug is naturally warm.
Even Illya couldn't help but want to indulge in it.
but......
Reminds me of the white mother in Annuo's memory.
I remembered that strong yet gentle expression.
Illya's body seemed to be electrocuted, and she suddenly pushed away the black Irisviel who was holding her.
"oops!"
Irisviel sat down directly on the ground and looked at Illya in astonishment.
"Illya, what...?"
"Well--"
Illya held her head with a slightly painful expression on her face.
In fact, the memory of childhood will not disappear, it just buries itself in a corner that is difficult for you to dig deep. If you are stimulated at a certain time, you will think of those warmth and childishness.
Illya remembered.
Remembered.
She once stayed in the Einzbern family's castle in Germany, with her father and mother...!
"You--are not a mother...!"
Her eyes were bloodshot, filled with pain and anger.
He took two steps back and distanced himself from the fake Irisviel.
"No, no, there's something wrong -"
"What on earth are you——"
The fake Irisviel has a strange expression on her face.
It seemed to be a smile, but also seemed to be a little angry and sarcastic.
In short, there was no positive emotion in that smile.
"hehe......"
"Think about it, that's right."
She stood up slowly from the ground. There was no trace of pity or sadness in her eyes anymore, and the curve of the corners of her mouth made her look a little more ferocious.
"After such a long time, you have almost forgotten what kind of people your father and mother are. If this were not the case, I would not be able to take advantage of this appearance and memory."
"Now that I've met the guys who really understand those two people, it's easy to reveal their secrets..."
"Tsk."
The fake Irisviel smacked her mouth in displeasure and turned away.
"At that time, I really should have asked you to be more decisive and kill those two troublesome guys, Emiya Shirou and Annuo, otherwise we wouldn't have reached this point."
"You, you guy...!"
Illya felt a very depressing aura, pressing down on her like a mountain.
"Well--"
Suddenly, a hand made of black energy pinched her neck and pinched her into the air.
Tears fell from the corners of her eyes and down her face, and Illya's eyes were filled with helplessness.
——Why did things become like this?
——What is the purpose of everything you have done so far?
"Although the power that can be exerted by only one Servant's soul is not that much...but as long as there is enough magic power, nothing is impossible."
"Haha, my daughter...you are no longer of use."
"Uh-uh-"
Illya struggled wildly, but it seemed...
Of no use.
...
The sudden surge of magic power in Illya's room attracted everyone's attention.
"This feeling—Saber!"
"Lord Ancestor!"
"Uncle, go and have a look!"
"Lancer! Get ready to face the enemy!"
"Archer!"
The five knight masters reacted almost at the same time. Even Kotomine Kirei, who had no followers, had five black keys appear in his right hand.
An Nuo did not hesitate, and directly opened his legs and ran towards the stairs. Adroson gritted his teeth and stepped hard with his right foot. The magic formation spread out over a wide range, and fine gems appeared in various places in the air.
at.
Xiang An turned his head and ran outside - his job description was Rider, and a small space was not conducive to combat - his first reaction of being a king, a commander, and a general made him feel clearly that next, nothing happened.
There will undoubtedly be a fight.
Bazett and Cu Chulainn stayed where they were and stood alert. The red Archer gritted his teeth and seemed to sense something was wrong. He grabbed Tohsaka Rin's hand and jumped to the second floor. The longbow appeared.
In hand.
Kotomine Kirei had a vague premonition and touched the cross on his chest. After thinking for two seconds, he took the dagger out from under his priest's clothes, pulled it out and held it in his hand.
Zuocun...
I hope this incident will develop as you wish.
After all, if it goes according to my expectations, my nature...
Zuocun, it is because of you that I can suppress my absurd nature.
Buzz——
Buzz——————
A shock occurred.
"What happened!?"
Sierra was a little confused and at a loss.
This vibration——it seems to be coming from upstairs?
And the only person upstairs now is...
Miss!
boom--!!!
Annuo ran to Illya's door and without hesitation, opened Illya's door.
"Ilia!!!"
He shouted nervously, but——
What did he see!?
Illya is floating in mid-air at this moment.
Her eyes were open, but there were no whites or beautiful red pupils in them.