Chapter 361

"Then let Ilya apologize to Ivia on behalf of Mom."

"... What, what do you mean...?"

Her face gradually flushed, her shoulders trembled slightly, and after taking a deep breath, she shouted:

"This is clearly Mom's fault!"

"Huh?"

Suddenly, Irisviel seemed to be frightened, cold sweat pouring down her face. Finally, she seemed to calm down and let out a sigh, taking out a handkerchief embroidered with beautiful lace to wipe her sweat.

"Could it be that little Ilya, with her powerful aura, has surpassed me, her mother, and can't even do something this simple?"

"Of course I can do it!"

"Okay, please."

Irisviel left the Hall after saying that, and soon brought out the dishes from the kitchen. Together with Sella, Emiya, Leysritt, who were now at the Emiya residence, they enjoyed a dinner that could be described as 'full of liveliness', with everyone having their bowls filled to the brim by Irisviel.

After dinner, Irisviel didn't try to stop Ivia from leaving; she simply asked Ilya to see her off.

"Terribly sorry..."

He must have found it strange, after all, his mother's behavior was so odd. Why would she press him like that? She should have just not invited him, so Ivia wouldn't have been forced to reveal his private matters... But thinking about it carefully, I shouldn't have thought that way back then.

"Ilya, what about you?"

"Huh?"

Would you have wanted me to say that back then?

The silver-haired girl stared blankly at the person in front of her. For some reason, she felt a little nervous after Ivia asked her that question.

Outside, with the faint strains of True Magic Girl Bushido Musashi music drifting from the house, it felt as if time had stood still, leaving only the two of them.

Ilya a long pause, Ilya finally spoke slowly, "I... I'm really... sorry..."

"Um."

"At that moment, I truly hoped... you would say something..."

After listening to the girl's words, which sounded like she had pondered them countless times but still spoke haltingly, Ivia finally answered:

"If you like it, then--"

"Wait a mininute!"

After saying that, Ilya immediately ran to the corner of the wall. After a flash of light that Ivia could not escape her senses, the girl dressed as Magical Girl came out from the corner again.

It's likely that she felt guilty for not protecting Ivia's privacy, leading to the leak, while Ivia had always been careful to protect her feelings about liking Magical Girl. This guilt probably drove the girl to this.

Indeed, that was the case. Although Ilya transformed on a whim, she didn't know what to do after transforming. At first, she planned to pick up the True Magic that was a cherished keepsake in her room on the second floor and show it off. However, as soon as she flew to the outside of her room on the second floor, she saw her mother inside, which scared Ilya so much that she had no choice but to obediently come down.

Immediately afterwards, Ilya, transformed into Magical Girl, waved the Ruby and gave Ivia the 'sweet expression befitting Magical Girl,' as the Ruby had predicted, and winked.

"See you tomorrow morning!"

Ivia responded with a smile.

"It suits you perfectly."

Only after his figure disappeared from her sight did Ilya end her transformation and sigh.

"Ilya, didn't we agree to make a heart shape with your hands?! The atmosphere was so perfect, it would be such a shame not to do it! Everyone was ready Ilya your hair and accessories to light up or float around, it would be an unforgettable moment!"

Ruby jumped out and pressed for an answer.

However, instead of grabbing the Ruby to threaten her into silence, Ilya revealed a free, gentle, and adorable smile as she gazed at the night sky.

"That makes me feel a little... embarrassed..."

Seeing the adorable Ilya, Ruby regained her composure, like a campfire doused with water.

"Wow! You're such a perfect Magical Girl! Ilya, you're a born Magical Girl! I've decided, Ilya is my one and only master for life! Waaaa, girls with crushes are so cute!"

At this very moment, as night falls, Ivia strolls along the streets, bathed in moonlight.

Then, Irisviel's voice came from behind.

"Isn't Ilya adorable? Ivia, you think so too, right?"

Her tone was as if it were a matter of course, but Ivia didn't say anything, only turning around to look at the smiling woman.

"That's right, because she's just too cute... that's why we're worried. After all, Ilya's cuteness level is already national, no, it's the level that dominates the entire Milky Way."

Irisviel nodded and smiled as she spoke.

"So, do I still need to nag? I already know."

"No, you definitely don't know, do you? It didn't even reach your mind, did it?"

Irisviel shook her head.

"However, what's been happening to Ilya lately must be related to you, Ivia. Besides, she makes a wide variety of male friends but never gets too close to any of them. It's rare to see someone as close as you, and I'm quite happy about that."

However, I'm not here to interrogate you. But it's not that I don't have those thoughts; after all, seeing my child like that, any mother would have some feelings, right? But since Ilya likes you so much, and there's 'her,' suddenly I have another daughter. But I've thought about it, and letting things develop freely isn't a bad idea."

The main reason Irisviel returned to Fuyuki was that she and Kiritsugu, who were far away abroad, discovered that the seal placed on Ilya in the past had loosened. Therefore, she rushed back to check the situation and secretly observe Ilya.

Upon closer inspection, they discovered that their daughter had once again come into contact with the mysterious world, and the other Ilya was clearly the same 'Ilya' from before. Irisviel had wanted to step in and stop Ilya and Chloe from fighting, but she was blocked by the park's Bounded Field.

Later, they discovered that both of their daughters had developed feelings for a boy who was "obviously from a very prestigious Magecraft family." After all, why would they have chosen to run away when they first arrived?

When Alice witnessed Ivia dispel the Magecraft that had affected Ilya, Irisviel realized that Ilya's origins were definitely not simple.

Magecraft, in the end, is about rewriting the laws of the world.

Although the longer the section, the deeper it becomes, the limit that the human soul can withstand is about ten sections. Using this as a dividing line, the term "instantaneous contract" and so on are based on the same reason.

Of course, a long Ritual can greatly enhance the scale and stability of Magecraft, but in terms of quality, it has reached its peak here, which can be said to be the limit of modern Magecraft. The Magecraft that Ilya used in that form, even with the use of the Astrology Department Ritual field, would require months of preparation and even skilled practice to perform.

Moreover, concentration is required throughout the process because the activated Magic Circuits receive Greater Source and Lesser Sources of energy, and even carry physical heat. An inexperienced Magecraft might have their nerves burned by that high temperature, but it seems that this is not necessary in Ilya's hands.

Therefore, the fact that Ivia, who had not uttered a single incantation, was instantly neutralized is enough to prove that her mysterious origins are not simple.

However, none of that matters to Irisviel right now; the most important thing is Ilya.

"Actually, I also have dreams, although they are just extremely boring and insignificant dreams, and although they are just everyday dreams that others can easily find."

What dream?

"Are you some kind of Wish-Granting Machine, the kind that grants whatever I say? Actually, I just want my child to live an ordinary life, marry someone they love, have children, and grow up with enough to eat and wear."

"That's certainly not simple."

"Right, because it's a mysterious world, it's not simple in itself. Those of us born into it will always encounter things we can't control from time to time, so it's wonderful, but also a little lonely. Like now, even though I didn't intend to come into contact with it, I still did..."

Irisviel sighed, then continued.

"That 'child,' if possible, I'd like to ask you for help."

Ivia paused for a moment, then seemed to chuckle slightly.

"I thought you were going to say something more, but it was just this."

"Uh-huh?"

Isn't this obvious?

As Ivia turned and left, she stretched lazily. "Whether she's 'Ilya' or not doesn't matter. It's all the same. The Three Paths Are Forever Severed Here, and all beings in this world will attain the same Dharmakaya."

"Although I don't quite understand it, it seems to be Buddhism terminology? I almost thought it was some kind of harem verse, but at least it's a guarantee, right?"

Irisviel smiled, turned around and looked behind her. "I think some things are harder to understand precisely because we're family... But if you hadn't followed me after dinner, I wouldn't have seen little Ilya looking so cute. Thanks, Edelfelt House's child."

Although spring has arrived, the temperature at night is still quite low. However, it is not like that winter afternoon years ago, when it was so cold that even the fingertips were almost frozen. In the deep blue night sky, the bright moon hangs as clear and transparent as white porcelain.

Inside a building in Fuyuki, or more precisely, in Mirror World.

Having already dealt with the Assassin with the first two Magical Girl, Chloe, having obtained her Class Card, rushed here to deal with the Berserker, acquire more Class Card, and improve her combat power in preparation for the final battle with Ilya.

Although Chloe felt that Ilya was no match for her based on her previous battle with Ilya, she still wanted to be careful and so she came to prepare. After all, even Lion uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit.

In fact, Chloe didn't initially have that much killing intent towards Ilya, but as the people around her kept mentioning 'Ilya,' it annoyed her to no end. Of course, she was Ilya, but not the 'Ilya' they were talking about. Therefore, what Ilya needed to do was very simple: kill 'Ilya.'

Because there is only one Ilya in the world, Chloe thinks that she must choose one for the warmth of family, for the daily necessities of life, and for everything her beloved has.

Then she saw a beast over two meters tall, its hair almost touching the Ceiling, engulfed in a dark frenzy. Its mere presence commanded the atmosphere; its mere sight was enough to convey its terrifying nature to all who beheld it.

Berserker Heracles.

However, Heracles, being Berserker who was inherently unconscious, did not swing his giant axe to attack; he merely roared without taking any action.

"Roar!"

"Although I don't know why you're not attacking me, if you're not attacking me, then I won't attack you."

Chloe sat down some distance from Heracles, gripping her Twin Blades tightly.

"It's like forming an alliance to kill all those people who are coming, especially 'me.' As for other things, we'll deal with them later..."

Chapter 396 I really want Miyu- sama and Ivia- sama to reconcile directly!

The following afternoon, at the Edelfelt House, the new and old Magical Girl were discussing everything that had recently happened.

"This is truly an unexpected development; I never imagined something like that would happen..."

"So, Archer's Class Card suddenly transformed into someone exactly like Ilya that night and even took down Saber?"

"Yes, everything is just as Miyu- sama said."

Inside the room, when questioned by Rin Tohsaka and Luvia, Sapphire gave this answer.

"No, no, no! Why does the Class Card look almost exactly like Ilya? What's going on? What does it mean by appearing in that form?!"

"Sister, although I understand you mean whether another Miyu- sama might appear, it's probably not going to happen."

"The Sapphire is still the same... but why is that?"

"Because--"

"Ilya, do you still want to fight?"

Without thinking, Miyu spoke to Ilya, who was already half-asleep, as if to tell Sapphire to stop talking.

"Don't you think you have absolutely no reason to get involved? Fighting isn't a good thing for you, is it?"

"I definitely had that thought, and in fact, I fought her yesterday. She's very strong; I might not be her match."

How can you be so insecure...?

"Because I've made up my mind, I have to fight. But what happened to Kuro Hei?"

The silver-haired girl rested her chin on her hand with a curious expression, which caused Miyu's brows to furrow slightly.

"... Kuro?"

"That's another version of me. I don't know her name yet, but it would be weird to keep calling her another Ilya, so I gave her a name, which is the Kuro' I just mentioned."

As she said this, Ilya's eyes sparkled, revealing the expression of a girl "dreaming of being Magical Girl." She gave a thumbs-up, looking smugly at everyone present.

"What do you think? Isn't this name perfect and Perfection?"

It was precisely because of Ilya's adorable expression that the atmosphere became humorous and comical.

"I didn't expect you to be such an optimist..."

"You don't understand. This is Perfection the mindset of Magical Girl! Don't you think so, Sapphire?"

"Yes, what my sister said is indeed correct, Rin Tohsaka, Lady Luvia."

"However, if that's the case, then I think I understand why the Assassin Class Card has already been obtained by someone else."

Rin Tohsaka paused, then looked at Ilya. "It was probably that Kuro you mentioned who handled it. She's probably waiting for us where the Berserker are... She might have already gotten the Berserker Class Card, so what are your plans, Ilya?"

Ilya thought about it for a moment, and then said:

"If this isn't resolved, it'll be troublesome for Rin and Luvia. Since I'm appearing in my form, I should also resolve this. I can't leave the trouble to you. Besides, I have a lot to ask Kuro about why Kuro suddenly ran away that night and what she was doing there."

"Ilya- chan probably wants to know what Kuro and Ivia did in the tent with the one that looked similar to her, right? She blushed every time she looked at Ivia today because she was thinking about that and what happened last night. So cute, Ilya."

Ruby, never one to shy away from stirring things up, chimed in, "I never expected that Ilya, who was wary of so many people, would ultimately be defeated by herself. What kind of label is that anyway? You can't really call her awesome, tsk."