(Heartfelt thanks to 'Yue Zhi Ling,' 'World's End Ballad,' 'Yan Ai Ai,' and 'Lei Xiang' for their tips!)
Since Illya had already decided on a plan and intended to have both Rin Tohsaka and Sakura Matou form contracts with Saber, there was nothing left for Noah to do.
Not wanting to disturb the four girls, Noah led Rider out of the room. After gently closing the door, he could not help but laugh wryly.
"They nearly came to blows when they first met, yet now she's so eager to help. That child really does whatever she wants..."
"Illyasviel does seem to be enjoying herself." Rider smiled slightly as she spoke.
"Choosing to help Saber was probably just a whim as well, wasn't it?"
"Perhaps, to Illya, this is more like playing than helping." Noah turned and headed toward the hall, speaking as he walked.
"After all, that child is just that kind of person."
"She has the innocence of an angel, yet also the cruelty of a demon?" Rider followed closely behind Noah, voicing her thoughts.
"Is that why Master chose to protect Illyasviel?"
Noah had once said that as long as there was even one good person left in this world, he would not mind saving them.
Then even if Illya had a cruel side, as long as she still possessed a kind side, Noah would not mind saving her either, would he?
Otherwise, there had been no need for Noah to take Illya in. Bringing her here already counted as indirectly offering her protection.
That was why Rider had said such a thing.
However, Noah shook his head.
"Not necessarily. As the saying goes, pitiful people must have hateful qualities. If there are too many things about someone that deserve hatred, then even if they have pitiful aspects,