Lainis held his chin with his slender hand, organized his words a little, and said, "In this world... the total amount of mystery is limited. Once people recognize the mystery, then the total amount of mystery will be diluted."
She took a sip of coffee and stared at Illya who was sitting upright.
"In order to prevent the spread and dilution of mystery, there is also the principle of protecting mystery. Silencing people who are not related to the mysterious world or erasing their memories are... the choices of people who stay in the mysterious world."
"Then I..."
A look of nervousness appeared on Illya's cute face. Although she didn't think she would be killed by sister Lainis, she was worried about having her memory erased. You know, she had only been exposed to the magical True Magic for a short time, and she really didn't want to have her memory erased.
"Of course... it doesn't matter."
Lainis paused deliberately, then smiled and told, "Even if I didn't say...Illya should have noticed it. Mrs. Lady Touko and Irisviel are all people from the mysterious world."
"Well... I noticed it very early."
Illya rarely showed a serious look. She straightened her petite body, stared at Lainis opposite, and asked, "Sister Lainis, can you tell me, what kind of person is Touko Mama...?"
She has been wondering about this issue for a long time.
Today, she wanted to take this opportunity to take off the mysterious veil that Touko Mama has always had, and completely satisfy the looming... curiosity that makes people scratch their heads like a cat.
In the mysterious world... how does Touko Mama exist?
Chapter 343 Command Spell
"What kind of person... This question should be witnessed by yourself, Illya."
Without choosing an answer, Lainis just shook his head, and then looked at Illya who looked disappointed and said, "Compared to these... Illya, don't you want to test what abilities you have after becoming Magical Girl?"
"Testing ability... how to test?"
Illya blinked and asked curiously.
In fact, she didn't know... what kind of abilities the Soul Gem she owned gave her. When she used it, she was more intuitive. She thought it was okay, so she did it.
For example, just like human breathing... it is something we are born with.
"Anyway... let's have a battle first."
Lainis looked at Gray who was drinking coffee quietly beside him, and said, "Power is often the most primitive and most effective thing, so let's judge the value from this aspect first. As for the other things... we can wait a little bit."
"... If it's a test, I think this can still help~"
Gray expressed his opinion in a low voice. If it was just to help Lady Touko's daughter and test her abilities a little, there was nothing to refuse. As long as she kept going, there would be no problem.
"...Sella, do you think it's okay?"
Hearing this, Illya hesitated a little and turned his attention to Sella. At home... the only person who can make a decision is the most stable Sella. If it is the decision made by Sella... even Touko Mama will generally not object.
In other words, she needs her elders... to give her reasonable advice.
"Of course, but please be careful."
Sella nodded respectfully and did not object. She knew both Lainis and Gray, and knew that they would not endanger Illya's safety. Secondly, even if they had different intentions... they would not be able to do anything in Fuyuki City.
Although it seems that... Miss Illya is easy to bully, under the watchful eyes of Rose Maiden, once someone has evil intentions, they will find out what cruelty is.
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The garden hides the mountain.
"... You know, the almighty Wish-granting device is buried under this mountain."
Lainis was walking on the forest path and sighed, "Nine years ago... an unimaginable battle broke out here, and that battle was the trigger, which almost changed the structure of the entire mysterious world."
In Fourth Holy Grail War...Aozaki Touko successfully set foot on Root to become Magic User, and assisted Dead Apostle Princess Altrouge afterwards, gathering the power of the entire Dead Apostle world.
In the past, although the Dead Apostles were very powerful... they were nothing but a mess.
However, with the assistance of Aozaki Touko, Altrouge completely gathered the power of Dead Apostle, and now turned it into a force that both Holy Church and Mage's Association are fearful of.
At this time, once a conflict breaks out between the three parties, it will not be as easy to calm down as before.
"The omnipotent Wish-granting device... does such a thing really exist?"
Illya keenly grasps a word that attracts her. There are very few people in this world who are not interested in something like Wish-granting device. Even Illya, who is a lolita, is also very interested in this thing.
After all, everyone has some wishes more or less, right?
"At least... it's a machine that can fulfill certain wishes."
Lainis smiled slightly and said, "My 'now' sworn brother was once a participant in that Holy Grail War, but he ended up escaping from London in despair. If he hadn't had a master-disciple relationship with the enemy, he would have died in that war long ago."
"... It seems to be a very cruel war."
Illya sighed and waved his fist, "Is this kind of war that requires fighting each other really valuable? Rather than risking your life, it is better to rely on your own efforts to achieve it!"
"That's really what a young adult says."
Lainis tilted his head and looked at Illya, wanting to say something.
Then, he was stunned before he could say anything.
"What is this...?!"
Illya looked panicked, and lines suddenly appeared on the back of her hands. She just felt a burning sensation on the back of her hands, and then she discovered that strange red lines suddenly appeared on the back of her hands.
"This is proof that Command Spell... is a participant in Holy Grail War."
Lainis explained in surprise.
She naturally knew Command Spell, but she did not expect that Command Spell would appear in Illya. Although, as Illya was the successor of Einzbern, it was natural that he would be chosen.
However, there are still fifty-one years until the next Holy Grail War opening.
There is really no reason to assign Command Spell at this time point.
"Well... I seem to have Command Spell~ too."
At this moment, Gray also raised her fair arm, revealing the red lines on the back of her hand. Just then she suddenly felt a burning sensation on the back of her hand, and then she found Command Spell on the back of her hand.
"...?!"
Seeing this, Lainis's face changed slightly, and she immediately began to check herself. She did not want to participate in Holy Grail War, and she had no confidence in defeating Holy Grail War. It would be bad if she got involved in such a troublesome quagmire.
"Fortunately... it seems that the Holy Grail looks down on me."
After a moment, she breathed a sigh of relief.
The Holy Grail did not choose her to participate in the battle as Master, which means that there is no need to worry about her safety. You must know that she is not Gray, the kind of person who holds the powerful Noble Phantasm and has the support of King Arthur behind her.
There is no such thing as Illya...Magic User's mother is standing behind her to protect her.
Falling into an existential war with Heroic Spirit... the danger is too high.
"... Then why does the Holy Grail look after young girls!?"
Illya touched the back of her hand, looking panicked. She was not interested in Holy Grail War who could die... but she had no desire to place it on Wish-granting device.
"I'm not interested in Holy Grail War either..."
Gray pulled his cloak and expressed some worry.
"This is beyond my capabilities."
Lainis smiled bitterly, "Anyway... the test is postponed. Let's contact Lady Touko first. There should be no one who has more say in this regard than Lady Touko."
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Tohsaka Household.
The two sisters Tohsaka Rin and Tohsaka Sakura were sitting on the sofa side by side, watching the TV series quietly. The atmosphere between them seemed a bit cold. No, to be more precise, it was 'Sakura' who was unilaterally indifferent.
"Sakura...Lady Touko and I really have nothing to do with each other."
Tohsaka Rin was a little helpless to explain.
"..."
Hearing this, Tohsaka Sakura turned his head silently, raised his hand and pressed it on his sister's chest, hiding a priceless gem inside, which was the gift Lady Touko bought for Tohsaka Rin.
Moreover, we went to see a movie together and had a candlelight dinner afterwards.
This is really... unbelievable.
"..."
Tohsaka Rin lowered her head and looked at her chest with a tangled expression, and her expression gradually stiffened. She saw red lines appearing on her sister's hand pressing on her chest.
"This is...Command Spell?!"
Chapter 344 Shirou and Shinji
Matou Household.
In the backyard.
A young man with blue hair and an arrogant expression held a Bamboo Sword in his hands, assumed the stance of Iaijutsu, and stared at his opponent with awe.
It was a young man with short brown hair and a straightforward sense of justice. He held the Bamboo Sword in his hand with a vigilant expression, guarding against any possible sudden attacks.
The atmosphere at the scene was silent and tense, like a fully drawn bow.
At some point, a comfortable breeze blew gently, causing the surrounding trees to rustle. A piece of withered yellow leaf gently fell from the tree and fell into the clear lake on the ground, causing ripples in circles.
At this moment, Gong Xuan, who was tense, exploded.
The bamboo swords in the hands of the two teenagers were like Tuohuan's arrows. They were so fast that it was difficult to see. The confrontation was over before anyone could even react.
Victory or defeat is determined by points.
"Shinji... You have made progress again."
Emiya Shirou looked at Shinji Matou and raised his hand to rub his shoulder that was hit. He and Shinji Matou have been friends for many years. When they have free time, they will compete with each other in swordsmanship.
"If you put a little more thought into it, you wouldn't lose so quickly."
Shinji Matou turned his head, looked at Emiya Shirou, and said dissatisfied, "So, instead of focusing on bows and arrows, it is better to focus on swordsmanship. Shirou You are more talented in swordsmanship, aren't you."
"No, I don't have much pursuit of swordsmanship~"
Emiya Shirou scratched his cheek, looked at Shinji and smiled, "For me, as long as I can reach a level where I can sparre with Shinji, that's enough for me."
"... Hmm~"
Shinji Matou seemed to make a low cry, and took a few steps back. Then he seemed to realize that... he seemed too weak, so he walked forward again, staring at Emiya Shirou proudly and said:
"Sparring partner, Shirou, your current level of swordsmanship cannot satisfy me."
He picked up the sword and put it on Emiya Shirou's shoulder.
"If you continue like this, you will be useless and will be abandoned by me."
That's right, for him, Emiya Shirou's value is as a sparring partner. If he doesn't even have the value of a swordsman sparring partner, then they won't even have a chance to communicate. They will treat him as a worthless existence and abandon him mercilessly. This is what Shinji Matou, the 'Magecraft master', does.
"... I understand."
Emiya Shirou was stunned for a moment, then showed a gentle smile, "I will practice my sword skills more during this period, and I won't be left behind too much by you. Don't worry about that Shinji."
He didn't care about Shinji Matou's cold words. In fact, these cold and ruthless words were often heard from Shinji when they were getting along on a daily basis. However, their relationship remained as good as ever.
He was even able to extract the correct information he wanted from those cold words.
"You guys... are too good-natured."
Shinji Matou couldn't help but gasp. No matter how cold words he said, this gentle boy could always accept them with a smile, which made him feel like he had no way to start.
Although sometimes I want to find a reason to kick Emiya Shirou far away from my social circle,
However, so far, I still can't find a reason to convince myself.
"..."
Emiya Shirou shook his head slightly, and soon his eyes were attracted by Shinji Matou, the red pattern on the back of his hand. When he was competing just now... he obviously hadn't discovered this pattern yet.
"By the way, Shinji, when did you get the tattoo?"
He asked so strangely.
According to his understanding of Shinji Matou's character, he shouldn't get these tattoos. After all, as Fuyuki City comes from a famous family... those things that are contaminated by gangsters and gangsters are simply degrading to his identity.