On the night Irisviel became a mother, Fuyuki City saw its first heavy snowfall in a long time.
Sella and Ritseliete were in charge of the delivery. Over the past six months, they had become skilled in childbirth and had learned how to handle unexpected situations.
As a precaution, Shirou stayed nearby as well.
"Should I use healing magecraft from the side when the time comes?"
He had made that suggestion, but it was rejected.
"Don't do anything foolish," Sella said.
"Is that not allowed?"
"Mm. Magecraft will affect the delivery."
"Then... what about painkilling magecraft?"
"Of course not."
Shirou lowered his head in dejection. "Then is there anything I can do at all?"
Irisviel smiled. "Trust Sella and Ritseliete.
"As for you, Shirou, all you need to do is stay by my side."
Although Sella had once boasted about her abilities, when the crucial moment arrived, she became so nervous that she seemed flustered and clumsy.
Fortunately, Ritseliete remained calm and composed, performing steadily enough to prevent any mishaps.
Irisviel looked to be in tremendous pain, and Shirou held her hand tightly beside the bed.
For the first time, he felt so powerless. He could not help at all.
If Ritseliete had said, "Shirou, you're in the way," at a time like this, Shirou probably would have been depressed for an entire year.
In the end, it was a close call, but everything went smoothly—
A cry rang through the room, and the baby was born.
Just as the prophecy from several months ago had foretold, it was a baby girl, with beautiful red eyes like her mother's.
"This is the madam's... the girl who will change the fate of the Einzberns..."
Tears streamed down Sella's face as she carried the baby to her mother, Irisviel.
The silver-haired homunculus