Rider put away Chain Blade and apologized to Ereshkigal. However, if you have experience, you will find that... this female Heroic Spirit did not really let down her guard.
If necessary... a strong attack can then erupt.
"No, this is proof of your excellence as a Servant."
Without paying attention, Ereshkigal just praised it, and then Tohsaka Sakura also took a step forward, summoning Heroic Spirit to himself and explained:
"This is... is...Heroic Spirit who happened to my sister because of some accidents."
"Yeah, I know."
Rider nodded slightly, and suddenly seemed to feel something again. He turned his head to look in a certain direction, and his aura became more solemn.
"What's wrong, Rider?"
Tohsaka Sakura asked nervously.
"Master, it seems... I feel my head?"
Rider said this because he was a little confused.
She just felt a strange aura, which felt like a part of her body, and if this part was as expected.
Probably, it was her head that was chopped off in the myth.
Chapter 272 Majesty and Loveliness
Emiya Household.
Inside the warehouse.
"Because, if you want to protect your friends, join Holy Grail War?"
White-haired Heroic Spirit, who responded to the summons, looked at a fool and asked his Master: "Are you a fool?"
"... I just feel... it would be dangerous to leave Shinji behind."
Emiya Shirou scratched his cheek and turned his head unconfidently. He also knew that... his behavior would not be supported by anyone no matter from which aspect.
If... he had a greater sense of justice, or had a strong selfish desire, this would allow Human Order to understand and agree with the reason for his actions.
However, just for a friend and a relationship in the eyes of ordinary people. It would be too impulsive for someone who is not a very close friend to make such a move.
Moreover, in this Holy Grail War... as long as you are a participant, you will naturally stand in the position of the enemy. Even if you want to protect, the 'protected' probably will not believe this original intention.
Think of it as an enemy who wants to fight for Wish-granting device, or as the first reaction of the 'protected person'.
"Do you really understand the danger of Holy Grail War?"
The white-haired Heroic Spirit was helpless, and his eyes became cold and stern. "Even if you can protect your friends until the end, how will you face your friends at the end?"
He spoke very realistic words.
"Since you are participating in this Holy Grail War, you have the desire to save your life. When the time comes, you will meet each other with swords. Are you willing to be killed as the loser?"
"Even if she doesn't kill you... do you want me to die as Heroic Spirit afterwards?"
"When you respond to the call, you will naturally have the corresponding wish. Do you want me to give up the ownership of the wish?"
"Answer me, Master!!!"
Cold and cruel words surrounded the warehouse. The white-haired Heroic Spirit had a very cold aura. He stared closely at the summoned Master, waiting for the boy's answer.
And this answer also determines... how much effort he will make in the future.
"... Archer, what do you wish for?"
Emiya Shirou was silent for a moment and asked like this. If he has the ability to fulfill Archer's wish, then there will naturally be no conflict and they can cooperate optimally.
Of course, if it doesn't work... you have to change your thinking and think of a solution.
"I don't know."
Archer gave a shocking answer. He waved his hand with an indifferent expression and said casually, "I don't know if it's because Master you are too weak, so the summoning process was not ideal."
He raised his hand and pointed at his head.
"Anyway... now I have temporarily lost part of my memory."
"This way... there is no room for negotiation!?"
Emiya Shirou looked embarrassed. Since this Heroic Spirit didn't know what his wish was, even if he thought of fulfilling it on his behalf, there would be no direction.
In other words, we are now in a state of deadlock.
"No, looking at it from another perspective... maybe I don't have any desire in the first place."
Archer shrugged slightly, then leaned against the warehouse and said casually, "However, let's make an agreement for the time being. If my wish... is something you can realize."
He smiled a wicked and amused smile.
"Then I can give up the right to make wishes for the Holy Grail, but accordingly... you have to do your best to fulfill my wish."
"Ah... that's okay."
Emiya Shirou agreed seriously.
After hearing this, Archer showed a satisfied smile, and his eyes became sharp. "Then, next... Master, please give instructions."
"Anyway, let's go and establish an alliance with Shinji first."
Without time to think, Emiya Shirou gave such an answer. Since he was participating in Holy Grail War to protect his friends this time, it would be best to contact Shinji from the beginning. At that time, whether it is cooperation or negotiation, there will be a lot of room for maneuver.
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at the same time.
In the Aozaki Household living room.
"... On the first day, Holy Grail War is so lively."
Aozaki Touko suddenly raised her head and looked in the direction of Matou Household, with a pleasant smile on her lips. She seemed to have noticed some movements among Heroic Spirit.
When he heard this, Medea, who was sitting quietly at the side, raised his head slightly, looked at Touko with his beautiful eyes hidden under his cloak, and asked quietly, "Did a conflict break out among Heroic Spirit?"
"Not yet... but soon."
Aozaki Touko chuckled, stood up and said, "No matter what, this is also a good opportunity to get to know each other. Those people exist... but they are all heroes of the past Human history."
"... Yingjie."
Medea is a bit complicated. If... Heroic Spirit of other Holy Grail War is a hero, then she is just a witch of celebrity Human history in the name of betrayal.
"Let's go, it's too boring to watch a show in the middle."
Aozaki Touko greeted, then turned and left the house.
Seeing this, Medea was very straightforward and followed the footsteps of her current Master, although she still felt that... her Master was mysterious and strange.
However, it can be roughly confirmed... that this mysterious Master probably has no ill intentions towards her.
Otherwise, he would not bring her into his family.
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Matou Household.
"Master, it seems... someone is eager to start a war."
The blue-haired Master looked towards the door, and then heard a strong roar. The sound was like the loud noise of a cannonball hitting the door and exploding.
It was obvious that this was a malicious attack.
"No matter what, let's start confronting the enemy first!"
Shinji Matou bit her cherry lips slightly, drew out her samurai sword and walked towards the door. She did not intend to leave without fighting. Now this is... he Matou Household has run the Magecraft workshop for many years.
If we only talk about geographical advantages... it definitely occupies an advantage.
Therefore, she really had no reason to evacuate.
"No problem, since we've already opened the door."
The blue-haired Rider chuckled and followed Shinji's footsteps naturally. He seemed... very familiar with this strange mansion and did not follow Shinji's steps.
Instead, he walked in a leisurely way... as if he were at home.
After a while.
In the open ground in the front yard.
Shinji Matou walked out with a majestic step, looking at the enemy with dagger-like eyes. Even though she felt a little confused, she looked at the three women in front of her with some confusion and said:
"Tohsaka Sakura... and... Rin, did you dye your hair?"
That's right, the enemy on the opposite side... he naturally knows it.
However, she was also surprised because she knew him, because in her impression, Tohsaka Sakura was not someone who would take the initiative to attack, and Tohsaka Rin... wouldn't have the blond hair he has now.
Not to mention, that majestic yet cute temperament... did not fit in with her impression of Tohsaka Rin.
Chapter 273 Accidents happen frequently
"..."
Medusa stared at the blue-haired man opposite, gradually changing from murderous intent to confusion. Although that man had a similar aura to "Perseus".
However, both appearance... and temperament are completely different.
Or should I say that using Noble Phantasm changed my appearance...
"Shinji?"
Tohsaka Sakura exclaimed in disbelief. She looked at the majestic blue-haired girl not far away, and couldn't help but overlap with Shinji Matou in her impression.
Although she didn't have much interaction with Shinji Matou, she still heard about Shinji Matou's reputation. In school, she had dated more than a dozen girlfriends one after another, and she didn't have a bad reputation in the process. She was unanimously praised by her ex-girlfriends.
Such strange things... even she has heard about it.
Not to mention, Fuyuki City...Matou Household still belong to Magecraft family, so it is impossible not to know each other.
However, she never knew...Shinji was a woman.
"..."
On the other side, Shinji Matou fell silent, and his aggressive fighting spirit dropped to a low point, even though... he had been mentally prepared to expose this aspect for a long time.
However, seeing Tohsaka Sakura's incredible expression, I still felt a little frustrated.
"... I... am not Shinji Matou. In fact, I am Shinji's cousin."
She turned her head away in shame, telling lies with slightly red cheeks.
Regardless of the situation, she insists that she is Shinji Matou's cousin, and I believe no one can find any negative evidence.
"... I see, I understand."
Tohsaka Sakura had an "I understand" expression on his face, nodded seriously and said, "Shinji...'s cousin, please return Medusa's head so that we can leave here immediately."
"Sorry... this won't work."
The blue-haired Heroic Spirit directly refused. "During Holy Grail War... if you abandon the powerful Noble Phantasm, it will be like cutting off your own limbs."
He made it very clear that Medusa's head is the decisive Noble Phantasm. Handing it over would be tantamount to weakening his own possibility of winning. This kind of thing... is an impermissible folly for those who are interested in wishing for the Holy Grail Heroic Spirit.
"Sorry, as you can see!"
Shinji Matou took a breath, put the katana back into the scabbard, and made a posture of Iaijutsu. She did not intend to give up her Heroic Spirit Noble Phantasm.
Even she... knew how crucial Noble Phantasm was to the legendary Medusa.
"..."
Medusa raised her hand and touched her neck, as if she was worried that her head would be broken, although... her head was undoubtedly on her head now.
But, in the myth... she was indeed beheaded.
"Yeah, then we can only fight."
Tohsaka Sakura glanced at his own Heroic Spirit, and his soft eyes became sharp. "Although I can understand your reasons for not giving up Medusa's head, as Medusa, Master... also has a reason to help snatch it back."