Apparently, real life has been so busy lately
The journey back to Fuyuki took several times longer than the trip to Zenjou, because Jizi deliberately slowed down. The Mercedes-Benz originally belonged to Irisviel, unusually maintained a low speed in second gear for a while, Jizi one hand on the steering wheel and the other elbow resting on her knee, supporting her head.
She also needs to sort out the current situation.
Currently, the most powerful force in Fuyuki is undoubtedly the combination of ARHR and Kirei Kotomine. Not only do they possess extraordinary combat power, but they can also freely mobilize the forces that the Church has placed in Fuyuki, overwhelming everyone in terms of both information and strength.
Secondly, there's the Einzbern Family. While Seraphim, without Avalon, would struggle against either Arhr or Rir, they're not invincible in terms of Seraphim's fighting prowess. As for other aspects, Kiritsugu Emiya is a renowned Magus Killer, and with Maiya Hisau's assistance, he'd be more than capable of dealing with Kirei, who has lost an arm. Weber-Velvet is even more Airi. Furthermore, Irisviel herself is a powerful Magecraft —though three Seraphim have already left the scene, leaving her with few human functions; she can only barely move with Avalon by Seraphim's side.
Third are Weber-Velvet and RIR. Although Weber is far inferior in Magecraft skill, he has a wealth of theoretical knowledge that can be useful in crucial moments. RIR, with [Gordius Wheel] and the X-rank Noble Phantasm [Army of the King], is only slightly weaker than ARHR in terms of combat power, and the outcome of a real battle is still uncertain.
Finally, and most importantly, is Jizi —she doesn't really belong to any faction; outsiders might categorize her as part of the Tohsaka Family. As a Survivor, she's at the bottom of the rankings, and against any powerful opponent, she'd only be able to run for her life. Even though she absorbed a large amount of magic power from Rin, the lack of an Assassin's Astral ability prevents her from sustaining a war of attrition. Her Noble Phantasm were previously absorbed as magic power, and currently she's only managed to rebuild the [FFF Troupe Executioner's Scythe] and a [Strip]. However, she does have advantages: the stealth ability granted by her Assassin class and the last remaining Ahoge (cowlick) bestowed by the gods. Her knowledge of the plot is now useless—her most successful tactic is to hide and, when only one enemy remains, use her Ahoge to simulate powerful attacks like God-Slaying Slash, Finger of Death, or Omnislash for a sneak attack.
The future looks bleak.
The first rays of dawn shone on Jizi's face, but her heart sank even lower. The outlines of Fuyuki City's buildings could already be seen at the end of the road. The morning mist, unique to winter, enveloped the entire city. Even though Heroic Spirit's vision wouldn't be hindered, she still felt lost and confused, not even knowing where to find temporary shelter.
"Kiritsugu's car has appeared! It stopped in front of the Tohsaka Residence, but none of the Surveillance Familiar got out."
In a secret little room somewhere in Fuyuki City, Maiya Hisau reported to her Kiritsugu Emiya. Although she was just a human, she and Kiritsugu were more like a Srvant and an Astr than a Sabr.
"If it's an assassin, you won't see it if she doesn't want you to."
Kiritsugu already knew what happened that night—despite the huge rift between him and Saber, at that crucial moment, personal grudges had to be put aside for the time being, and the pair shared their senses for the first time, so Kiritsugu was also present at the time.
That was the most tense experience the Magus Killer had had since the start of the war. Everything felt like it was happening right next to him, but he couldn't do anything to stop it. His beloved wife was in danger, and all he could do was watch. You can imagine how anxious he was.
Fortunately, the commotion Assassin caused during her final escape gave them an opportunity. Everyone inside the collapsing castle was momentarily stunned by the inability to maintain their balance, but Saber, who possessed the highest level of [Instinct], was not among them. She used [Strike Air] to smash through the wall behind her and rushed out with Irisviel in her arms.
Kiritsugu had considered launching a [Excalibur] attack on the castle from the outside, but he knew that if he recklessly unleashed the Noble Phantasm without guaranteeing a kill, the enemy would not be defeated, and Saber, whose mana was depleted, would be in grave danger. So he had no choice but to let her take Irisviel and leave quickly.
When the two of them left the forest, their car was already gone. Even with Saber's superhuman strength, it could briefly reach speeds comparable to a motor vehicle, but the distance from the suburbs back to the city was still far, making Saber's presence impossible. Therefore, Kiritsugu personally drove to pick them up, fortunately without encountering any other problems along the way.
Later, he sent Maiya to investigate the castle. The entire castle was in ruins, and Arhr and Kirei Kotomine were nowhere to be found, but Kayneth's body was found among the rubble.
To be on the safe side, Maiya gave the genius Magecraft a spectacular funeral with a grenade—assassin could be resurrected even after being killed in front of her, and Kayneth, whom she controlled, might also rise from the dead—and only left after confirming that he was unevenly scattered within a radius of tens of meters and that there was no possibility of him rising again.
Next came the confirmation of the intelligence. Because of Kirei Kotomine, Arhr and his group would likely have to stay at the Church. They also learned of Rir's whereabouts from Tokiomi, but Tokiomi himself was nowhere to be found.
Considering he has lost his Command Seals and suffered such serious injuries, it's more likely he'll retire to receive treatment, but Assassin is still alive.
Her terrifying ability to manipulate Assassins is something everyone fears. There's a high possibility that Tokiomi is also under her control. Perhaps Assassin will use him to make the most of his last bit of value and cause some trouble. It's best to be careful.
Assassin deliberately drove that car and parked it so openly in front of the Tohsaka Family's house. What was the meaning of this? Was it a show of force, to let others know she was still there? Or was it a trap, to lure the enemy to investigate? In any case, we must be on high alert.
If one Assassin is this troublesome, what about the even more difficult Rir and Arhr? Kiritsugu Emiya rubbed his forehead, suddenly feeling lost and uncertain about the future.
But no! A strong sense of responsibility tightened Kiritsugu's nerves again—he was the one who was to save the world. If he could achieve peace for all mankind, what did these hardships matter? Whether it was a cunning assassin or an ancient monarch, he had to defeat them all.
However, Kiritsugu inexplicably had a thought: how wonderful it would be if his Srvant were an Assassin. Not only would the class match that of an assassin, but their abilities and methods would also be similar, and he wouldn't object to some tactics that "lack Knight."
But then I thought, if I really summoned the Assassin, maybe it wouldn't be Kayneth would be manipulated and die a tragic death, so I decided against it.
He shook his head, banishing unnecessary distractions from his mind, and began discussing tactics with Maiya.
If Jizi is valued so highly by the Magus Killer, she might feel a little smug—that's Kiritsugu Emiya, the father of Shirou! I chat with him casually, cough cough, I mean we have a mutual respect, which means I'm quite a formidable person.
Of course, this was a joke; the real reaction was definitely that the chances of failure were much higher.
So what is Jizi doing now?
Back in Miyama Town in the morning, she felt lost and confused. Subconsciously, she drove back to the Tohsaka Residence —the place she knew best since her transmigration. A wry smile crossed her face, but she also felt that this was actually the best place to stay. Tokiomi Tohsaka wasn't there, and Kirei Kotomine should be at the Church. The place was deserted, but it was also the convergence point of the Fuyuki Leyline, and the Defensive Barrier she had set up before was still there. No one but her could enter silently. There were no battles during the day, so this was the perfect place to rest before nightfall.
He threw the Mask into the Basement to absorb the magic power of the ley lines, while his body entered Rin Tohsaka's room and lay down on the bed.
After working so hard these past few days, it's time to take a good rest...
As soon as a person relaxes, fatigue surges into the brain like a tide. Jizi's eyelids grew heavier and heavier, and her consciousness gradually sank.
"Ang~ang~ang~"
Not long after, Jizi was awakened by a loud noise, which was the warning barrier left by Tokiomi.
She suddenly jumped out of bed and saw that the sun had already set quite far below the horizon, leaving only a few embers casting shadows on the twilight, but the sky was mostly covered by starlight and moonlight.
Nightfall meant the war was about to begin again.
Who was it that triggered the alarm at this point?
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47. It's said that people in the real world are really busy lately.
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