Shinji did not head home immediately after leaving the Great Void, which was under surveillance by the Holy Church. Instead, he wandered aimlessly into Shinto.
The large-scale thaumaturgical analysis device still needed several days to fully analyze the Holy Grail System. For now, it seemed he could only wait patiently.
At eleven o'clock, Shinji had wandered the streets of Shinto for over half an hour without spotting any Servants or Masters. Just as he was about to head home, he suddenly sensed a familiar presence not far away.
Following that presence, Shinji arrived at a deserted old building and frowned as he sensed the air before him.
It was a thaumaturgical barrier.
Though he could not use magical energy, Shinji could still detect thaumaturgical barriers with his mental strength, which far surpassed that of ordinary people.
Though it was his first time encountering the barrier before him, Shinji instinctively sensed an extremely familiar presence.
When Shinji entered the depths of the narrow, dark, deserted alley, he saw Mitsuzuri at its end. Her eyes were unfocused, her expression nearly vacant, and her feet floated above the ground. Beside her stood a purple phantom.
Recognizing the newcomer, Rider had no intention of letting go. Revealing herself, she lowered her head, ready to enjoy the late-night snack she had found and found exceptionally satisfying.
Seeing this, Shinji held his forehead and raised a hand helplessly. "Hold on. Do me a favor and let her go. She's my classmate..."
Rider's movements paused for an instant, but only for an instant. Then she once again leaned toward the girl's pale, delicate neck.
You don't acknowledge me as your Master, so why should I listen to you?
"Wait!" Shinji raised his hand and let out a heavy sigh. "Let me take her place. Let her