He had neither any obligation to repay him nor any duty to save him. He was even an Artificial Lifeform created by the Masters of the "Black" faction.
But why would you, a Master of the "Red" faction, save him? Even at the cost of losing your Noble Phantasm... Answer me."
Siegfried's voice trembled violently, and his expression was so anguished that he looked as though he might die the next second.
Hearing his question, Jeanne d'Arc, hidden in the darkness, tensed as well and pricked up her ears.
Shirou scratched the back of his head and said with a troubled expression, "There's no particular reason."
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Siegfried wore a blank, incomprehending expression, while Shirou continued speaking to himself.
"Because it was something I could help with, so I did. That's all.
"If it had been something I couldn't help with, I wouldn't have gone looking for trouble."
"Even so!"
"Besides... well, I suppose I'm fated to have dealings with Artificial Lifeforms.
"If I didn't do something, I feel like someone would curse me to death in my sleep."
The figures of Irisviel and her daughter, waiting for Shirou at home in Fuyuki City, surfaced in his mind.
The Artificial Lifeforms of the Kaiser Family were products of stolen Einzbern technology, which was why they possessed their iconic silver hair and red eyes.
After learning this from Aika, Shirou had held back against the Artificial Lifeforms during his battles with the Kaiser Family.
"I see. You're truly remarkable."
Hearing the young man's answer, the "Black" Saber bowed his head solemnly once more.
"...I envy you."
When Siegfried was alive, he had been the greatest hero of his age.
People looked up to this powerful warrior, and the hero answered their expectations.
Siegfried had possessed only the briefest moments of rest,