"Why?"
Shirou asked instinctively.
The girl who did not even regard the Greater Grail, which could grant any wish, with a look of reverence now wore an expression more precious than anything else as she gently stroked the Angel's Stigmata on her chest.
"Because this was born from a miracle... It's the bond between you and me."
Aika spoke with an intoxicated expression.
She would never use a Command Spell.
She did not want to reduce it by even a single stroke.
Because right now, this was the only definite connection between her and him.
"I understand."
Shirou reached out and fastened the buttons on the bare-skinned girl's clothes.
"Er..."
"If Aika doesn't want to use the Command Spell, I'll respect your wishes too."
"W-wait... Saber!"
Sajyou Manaka had not expected Shirou to say that. She immediately became flustered and hurriedly cupped her burning cheeks.
"Saber, you're mean... Uu..."
Shirou: "?"
Volume Five, 224: The Saintess's Laughing Tale—Wipe My Back
In the evening, Kaijiri Shishigami and Mordred arrived at the inn where Shirou and the others were staying, following the address Shirou had given them earlier.
"Father King! I came to play with you, aaaaaah—mmph!"
Shirou spread his fingers and grabbed the blonde girl's face.
"How many times have I told you? Don't call me Father King... Understood?"
"Mmph!"
The Rebellious Knight nodded repeatedly, and only then did Shirou let go.
Earlier that day, the Kaiser Family had sent a letter to Kaijiri Shishigami through a familiar, inviting them to travel to Milenia Castle together.
After some discussion, everyone ultimately decided that two Servants would go to the castle of the "Black" faction.
Sajyou Manaka stayed behind to guard the Greater Grail, while Kaijiri Shishigami remained nearby on watch. If anything happened, he would use the Command Spell to