Ch. 21Rin Tohsaka Works Hard to Become a Demon God—Touko and the Holy Grail! / Rin Tohsaka on the Road to Growth—Souren Araya's Provocation!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Rin, Arisu, Touko, and Aoko are in Kanfushi City, planning to conduct a pseudo Holy Grail War to summon and study Servants.
- Rin reveals that the Holy Grail in Fuyuki City is corrupted and may cause another Holy Grail War within ten years.
- Kirei Kotomine, Shirou, and Kallian arrive in Kanfushi City, seeking Rin's help for Kallian's condition.
- Kirei encounters a girl with hollow eyes and offers to save her, but she ignores him.
- Souren Araya steals Kirei's luggage (containing the Holy Grail) and leaves a message for Rin.
Character Developments
- Rin shows maturity and responsibility, seeking help from Touko and Aoko to prevent another Holy Grail War.
- Kirei Kotomine's selfless act of wanting to save the girl reveals his inner emptiness and desire for pleasure.
- Shirou Emiya shows concern for Kallian and is still wary of Rin.
Significant Themes
- The power and danger of the Holy Grail.
- The consequences of one's actions and the importance of responsibility (Rin, Kirei).
- The struggle between selflessness and selfishness (Kirei, Kiritsugu).
Character Interactions
- Rin, Touko, and Aoko work together, showing a sense of camaraderie and mutual respect.
- Kirei's interaction with the girl highlights his desire to fill his emptiness and his willingness to sacrifice others for his pleasure.
- Kirei and Souren Araya's encounter shows the power dynamics between them and sets up potential future conflicts.