Holy Relics and Servants

Hearing Illya say that, Luvia silently breathed a sigh of relief.

Although she had displayed an unrefined side in front of Rovey, thankfully nothing serious had happened. So, she simply took a check out of her pocket, wrote down a series of numbers she was satisfied with, and handed it to Illya.

"???"

Seeing that she actually wrote a check for Illya, Rovey was momentarily confused about her thought process, while Illya looked at her with a puzzled expression and asked.

Why did you give me this?

Luvia sighed upon seeing the innocent Illya, and then said, "This is my personal compensation to you, Luvia."

She then gestured to Rovey, asking if this would be the right thing to do.

Rovey nodded slightly in response. He felt that Luvia's actions were quite satisfactory. For a Magus as proud as her to apologize to a little girl and offer such substantial compensation was considered highly ethical in the Magecraft world.

Afterwards, under Illya's bewildered gaze, Rovey helped her put the check—a check that would drive Rin Tohsaka insane with jealousy—into her pocket and told her to show it to her father, Emiya Kiritsugu, when she got back.

Although Illya didn't understand either, she knew that listening to Rovey was definitely the right thing to do.

Then, Rovey asked Luvia what she was trying to do in such a hurry.

She replied that she had just bought something very important and was now going to find Rin Tohsaka to show it off properly. Luvia then expressed that she was also curious about what Rin Tohsaka was doing.

In response, Rovey stated that Rin Tohsaka, having learned that Tokiomi Tohsaka had sold Gilgamesh's Sacred Relic, is currently rummaging through the Tohsaka Family's basement searching for usable Sacred Relic.

He came out for a walk because he couldn't stand the guy's wailing.

Illya was someone he had just met; she was the daughter of an old acquaintance.

Luvia nodded in response, glancing curiously at the adorable girl in front of her, who resembled a snow-white elf with a lively and graceful air.

Despite her strong personality, as a woman, she still loves cute things. It's natural to develop feelings for a cute girl like Illya, especially since she seems to have some connection with Rovey.

So, Luvia couldn't help but touch Illya's hand and then politely introduced herself.

Illya happily replied, and then earnestly asked, "Does this mean we're friends now?"

Luvia was somewhat surprised to hear this.

After all, this was the first time someone had been so direct in wanting to be friends with her, but since Illya said so, she was naturally very happy, and then she generously declared that Illya was now her friend.

She Illya that she could come to her anytime if she needed anything, and she would definitely help her.

Although Illya didn't quite understand, she knew she had made a new friend today and was happy about it.

Afterwards, Rovey asked Illya where her father, Emiya Kiritsugu, was. He had been curious about who the remaining contestants would be.

But now that Illya, the Lesser Grail, has appeared, it's obvious who the other contestants are.

Although Kirei Kotomine said that Emiya Kiritsugu had changed a lot since that experience, and was no longer Hero of Justice, but just a good person.

Although he does take on some killing missions, they are all for killing villains. Emiya Kiritsugu also helps him with some of the missions to deal with Dead Apostle. He said that he now only wants to protect his family peacefully and do what he can. He has also given up his grandiose ideals.

Rovey also felt that the other party's current idea was really good.

But since that's the case...

What's the deal with Illya?

Why haven't the health problems been resolved?

Will this Holy Grail War affect this pure, innocent little girl?

Rovey pondered this, so he decided to go and ask Emiya Kiritsugu in person.

He also wanted to criticize that guy, saying he was incredibly arrogant.

This little girl isn't afraid of being abducted.

He then took Illya's hand and had her lead him to find Emiya Kiritsugu.

Luvia had initially intended to go, but upon hearing the dangerous name of Emiya Kiritsugu and seeing the serious expression on Rovey's face, she immediately abandoned the idea.

Rovey's visit to Emiya Kiritsugu was clearly to discuss some important matters, and it was extremely impolite for her, an outsider, to get involved.

Although she is outgoing and unconventional, she has a very good grasp of etiquette.

This made Rovey admire her even more.

Luvia then said that she was currently living near the Tohsaka Family and that she would visit Lovi and Rin Tohsaka after Rovey returned.

Rovey naturally had no objection to this, so he let Illya take him and Luvia apart.

On the way, Illya, recalling what had just happened, curiously asked Rovey:

"Big brother, you knew Kiritsugu too?"

"Of course we know each other, and to some extent, our relationship can be described as extremely tumultuous."

Rovey thought for a moment, then said mysteriously.

That was an extremely close friendship where they were willing to go to great lengths to kill each other.

"Oh, I see... Then you must be friends, right?"

Although Illya didn't understand what Rovey meant, she felt that Emiya Kiritsugu and Rovey must be friends.

I guess so.

Rovey nodded and said.

"Alright, so now Kiritsugu and I both have the same friends."

Illya was even happier.

Then, led by Illya, Rovey found the figure of a black man who was searching for something in the park.

From his perspective, however, Emiya Kiritsugu somewhat tired.

Illya must have taken advantage of this gap to escape from Emiya Kiritsugu and chase after the balloon.

"Kiritsugu, Kiritsugu..."

Upon seeing Kiritsugu Emiya Kiritsugu, Illya happily ran over to him.

"Illya? Where have you been?"

Upon hearing Illya's call, Emiya Kiritsugu immediately snapped out of his reverie, bent down, and hugged his beloved daughter, asking, "Where's your balloon?"

"It suddenly exploded. But I received a new gift, look--"

Illya thought for a moment, then handed the million-pound check that Luvia had written for her to Emiya Kiritsugu. Emiya Kiritsugu, who hadn't paid much attention before, was suddenly shocked when he saw the terrifying amount.

Where did it come from?

He asked cautiously.

"It was given to me by a blonde older sister, and I also met an older brother there."

Illya pointed to Rovey, who was watching their parents with tenderness.

"Oh... then can your father keep this check for you? I can trade you ice cream for it."

Kiritsugu asked, and as he spoke, he handed Illya a large denomination banknote.

"Sure, I'll give it to Kiritsugu. Make sure you keep it safe for Illya."

Hearing that there was ice cream, Illya became even more lively.

After thinking about it, she finally handed the check, which she herself would have difficulty keeping, to Emiya Kiritsugu, asking him to keep it for her.

"Yes, I will cherish it."

After putting the million-dollar check into his pocket to hold it for Illya temporarily, Emiya Kiritsugu glanced at Rovey beside him and nodded.

Rovey returned a smile, then said, "It's been a long time, Emiya Kiritsugu. Can we chat?"

"Nature."

Then, on a bench.

There was little small talk or excessive questioning. Rovey simply glanced at the Magus Killer in front of him, who seemed decades older than he had been ten years ago, and asked a question that struck right to the heart.

"The Holy Grail War is about to begin, and you're still here doing nothing, not doing anything at all. This isn't like you..." Rovey looked at the back of Emiya Kiritsugu's hand, where three conspicuous red bruises had appeared. "You still have a wish, right? It's for... her, isn't it?"

He pointed to Illya, who was buying ice cream not far away, his attitude self-evident.

"Yes, it's all for my daughter, Illya."

Emiya Kiritsugu clenched his fist and said in a deep voice, "I rescued her a year after the Holy Grail War ended, with the help of Kirei Kotomine, but by then she was already..."

"Like her mother, she also became a vessel of the law, right?"

Of course, Rovey knew what that meant.

"That's right."

Upon hearing this, Emiya Kiritsugu's expression turned pained.

"Isn't there any other solution?" Rovey stroked his chin and then asked seriously.

The methods of the Einzbern Family are not particularly difficult for the mystical world to deal with.

If Emiya Kiritsugu wanted to solve this, he could have simply gone to London to find someone; why did it become so complicated?

"I've searched..."

Emiya Kiritsugu slowly released his grip. "I searched for many Magus, but because of my reputation as Magus Killer, I couldn't gain the trust of any of Magus, nor could I trust any other Magus, so it was simply impossible... So I went to find that Grand Magus was once equally heinous in the Magecraft world, Aozaki Touko, hoping to help Illya through her Puppet Magecraft."

"But that won't work..."

Emiya Kiritsugu lowered his head in anguish. "She rejected my request and refused to help Illya solve her problem under any circumstances. She has her own plans. After all, she's the one who started this Holy Grail War, and even my participation in it was part of her plan. To force me to Holy Grail War, she specially adjusted Illya's body, keeping her in a deep sleep for a long time until recently when she awoke because of the Holy Grail War. For the current Illya, she only has ten years of memories. Even I can't understand what she's trying to do, so I can only take it one step at a time... Perhaps this is the heavy sin I committed in the past."

"I see..."

Upon hearing this, Rovey's expression became thoughtful, as if he understood something.

Indeed, this Holy Grail War was organized by Aozaki Touko. If Illya was also part of it, then she couldn't have helped Illya so easily, which explains why she is still the Lesser Grail.

Now I can understand many things better.

He looked at Emiya Kiritsugu and asked, "So what do you plan to do? Continue acting as a pawn for Aoko? If that's the case, Illya might..."

"No..."

Before Rovey could finish speaking, Emiya Kiritsugu, who was standing beside him, suddenly raised his head, a determined glint in his eyes.

He said earnestly, "I have no intention of engaging in meaningless fighting, and I have given up any desire for the Holy Grail. Similarly, I do not crave miracles or the charity of others. All I want now is to use my own hands to save my daughter, protect her, help her grow up safely, and help her survive this Holy Grail War. That is my greatest wish."

"What a beautiful wish, what a powerful resolve..."

Looking into his eyes, Rovey clearly understood a great deal.

Seeing this, he understood that the strongest Master in this Holy Grail War had appeared.

Compared to the others' petty squabbles, this father who wanted to protect his daughter was truly stronger.

So... what are you going to do?

Rovey asked, "You should be well aware that you can't achieve what you want just by talking, right?"

"I know, so I will fight on until the very end. I will stop all battles from happening, and I will not let any Servant die during the Holy Grail War! I will not let Illya be disturbed in any way!"

"Well done..."

Upon hearing his wildly imaginative declaration, even Rovey couldn't help but applaud.

The next moment, he slowly got up and left.

However, where he left, a fragment of a bronze-colored giant axe lay quietly, a testament to his admiration and praise for those who were determined.

Chapter 367 Sacred Relic and Servant

Not long after, the Tohsaka Residence.

"We've found another participant. Now, of the seven people needed for the Holy Grail War, we've identified six. Apart from the three in London who shouldn't have arrived yet, only the three of you remain in Fuyuki City."

"Luvia is actively preparing to make a name for herself in the Holy Grail War. It's easy to guess that, given her personality, she will definitely bring out her most luxurious Sacred Relic to participate."

"The other contestant, Emiya Kiritsugu, the Magus Killer, was also a participant in the last Holy Grail War. Unlike you students who only know how to immerse yourselves in school and whose Magecraft is just for show, he has truly witnessed hell. Coupled with his methods against Magus, his actual combat level should be about the same as Bazett, that top-tier Sealing Designation Executor. Neither of them are people you can mess with. And let me give you a serious warning, Emiya Kiritsugu Servant time will be the most top-tier existence in all of human history. Even the King of Heroes will not be much better than him."

Rovey sat on the sofa, sharing extremely valuable information about the Holy Grail War, completely ignoring the embarrassing guy squatting in the corner, muttering to himself.

Even now, Rin Tohsaka still can't understand or accept that Tokiomi Tohsaka sold off Gilgamesh's Sacred Relic, and even more so, she finds it hard to accept that because the Tohsaka Family went bankrupt, all their Magecraft resources were sold off, and she can't even find a usable Sacred Relic now.

Even after turning the Tohsaka Family upside down, the warehouse was still empty.

"Now that they've all chosen their Servant, what kind of Servant are you ready to summon?"