Chapter 575

"Understood. Let them sit down first."

"That's it, please have a seat," Bazett said.

"..."

Rin Tohsaka and Sakura Matou exchanged a glance and sat down at the dining table somewhat awkwardly.

After the two men took their seats, Bazett began to introduce himself.

Sorry for the late greeting.

My name is Bazett Fraga MacRemys, and I am Magecraft affiliated with the Mage's Association.

The designated Sealing Designation Enforcer under the Sealing Designation Bureau.

"Elder sister!?"

Sakura Matou noticed that Rin Tohsaka had sprung up from the tatami mat.

The older sister stared at the Female Magus she was meeting for the first time as if facing a formidable enemy.

"You are... Bazett Fraga MacRemys?"

"Does your sister know this name?"

"How could I not know! Speaking of Bazett Fraga MacRemys--"

That's a specialist in fighting Magecraft, known as "the Human Deadly Weapon."

Bazett raised an eyebrow. "I don't really like that title. It sounds fierce, not cute at all."

Rin Tohsaka shouted nervously, "Be careful! Sakura! That guy is the Sealing Designation Enforcer!"

"What..."

Sakura Matou was also taken aback.

Although she was just Apprentice Magus, she had also heard of the terrifying reputation of the Sealing Designation Bureau.

No matter how talented or promising Magecraft is, once they are designated Sealing Designation by the association, there are only two possible outcomes.

They are either preserved in formalin solution as rare specimens.

Alternatively, one could leave the world of Magecraft and live a life of constant wandering and uncertainty.

I heard that the Grand Order Magus Touko Aozaki met her senior while she was hiding in Japan from being pursued.

Why would such a dangerous person, Sealing Designation Enforcer, be here?

Just as the two sisters were at a loss, Shirou entered the living room with tea in the subtly tense atmosphere.

"Tohsaka, why are you standing? Didn't I tell you to sit down first?"

"Senior!" "Amamiya -kun!" "Shirou!"

Sakura Matou and Bazett also stood up.

"Sit down, everyone."

Shirou slowly and deliberately placed the tray back on the table.

"Bazett, have you introduced yourself to them?"

"Yes, that's right."

Bazett, who had been quite natural, became somewhat reserved after Shirou entered the living room.

She leaned forward stiffly, giving Shirou a fawning smile.

"I've already explained it to them; it seems Ms. Tohsaka knows me."

"Hmm? Is that so? As expected of Tohsaka."

Shirou wore an expression of admiration.

"As expected... you're something else! Amamiya -san, over here."

Rin Tohsaka grabbed Shirou's hand and stormed towards the door.

"Excuse me, I'll be out for a little while. Sakura, why don't you talk to Miss Bazett?"

"Okay, okay."

The two went into the corridor.

Shirou: "Well, what did you say...? Speaking of which, hands..."

Rin Tohsaka released his hand.

"What exactly is going on, Amamiya- kun?"

Why is Bazett Fraga MacRemys at home?

Do you know that she is the Sealing Designation?

Shirou: "I know."

Rin: "Hmph, you really didn't know... uh, did you know?"

Shirou: "Yes, I understand."

Rin: "If you knew that, why did you still invite that kind of person into your home?"

Shirou: "That kind of person is such an awful term. Bazett isn't as bad as you say, is he?"

I've already spoken to her; she's a very easy-going adult.

Shirou addressed older women by their first names as if they were already very close, which annoyed Rin.

"You don't understand anything, Amamiya- san."

The girl with black twin tails shook her finger with a sly smile.

"Magecraft like you, without any affiliation or family, yet possessing extraordinary powers, is the most likely target for Sealing Designation."

"It seems that Bazett was sent by the Sealing Designation Bureau to investigate me."

"Ah?"

Shirou had an indifferent expression, while Rin's mouth dropped open.

"Don't worry, Bazett and I have reached an agreement; she's willing to be our partner."

Rin: "Huh? I absolutely cannot agree to this! How can you eat with the Sealing Designation?"

Shirou: "Even if you say that, I am still the head of this household."

"Gurgle, since that's the case... let's take a look."

Rin pulled Shirou to the living room door to peek outside and saw Bazett taking the initiative to talk to Sakura.

"I see, Matou, you're Rider's Master."

Sakura Matou nodded. "She's just a temporary Master until Rider finds her true master."

"Hmm~"

Bazett took a sip of tea and said, "But your Rider seems to be getting quite close to Shirou."

Sakura suddenly perked up. "Is that so? Miss Bazett thinks so too!"

I've always felt that Rider seems particularly close to the senior, even though it's their first time meeting.

The senior also seems to have some special feelings for Rider... I knew it wasn't just my imagination!

Meanwhile, the two people at the door—

Rin said smugly, "How about that? See? This is her true nature now."

"If you keep that kind of person around, you'll lose everything someday."

Shirou said nervously, "If this continues, my affair with Rider will be exposed..."

Damn it, we really can't let Bazett stay here any longer! Tohsaka!

"... That's terrible."

Rin rolled her eyes, speechless. "We've gone far enough with the jokes, so what was your purpose in inviting Bazett over here?"

It must have been more than just introducing her to us.

"It's just to introduce you to everyone—to be precise, Bazett wants to meet you all."

"..."

Rin Tohsaka frowned slightly.

They returned to the living room.

"So, Rider has lost most of his memories and doesn't know about his Noble Phantasm?"

"Yes, his real name and life story are both unclear... so he doesn't even know what his Noble Phantasm is."

Bazett and Sakura Matou were still talking about Rider--

No matter how you look at it, it seems like Bazett is trying to extract information about Rider's Servant.

That defeat humiliated her, which is why she gathered intelligence and waited for an opportunity to take revenge.

"Sorry to keep you waiting. Is there anything I can help you with today?"

Rin Tohsaka sat down again, she exuded the aura of a hostess.

Rin Tohsaka was once asked by Irisviel to be the "discipline manager" of her household.

"Ms. Tohsaka, there are more and more girls in the family, and I'm worried."

To prevent everyone from attacking the soldiers... cough cough, wrong one.

To prevent Shirou from attacking everyone, I'd like to ask Tohsaka to monitor everyone... wait, I mean, to monitor Shirou's interactions with women.

I've been entrusted with this responsibility.

Therefore, when Irisviel is not around, Rin acts as the acting mistress of the Amamiya Residence.

"..."

Bazett ignored Rin's question, remaining frozen in place.

"Um, hello?" Rin frowned.

"..."

"W-What's wrong?" Rin urged.

"..."

"It's really scary when someone suddenly stops talking!" Rin finally snapped.

"Ah... I'm sorry."

Bazett finally snapped out of his petrification.

"Sorry, Shirou is sitting right across from me, and looking at his face, I just can't calm down... Hehe."

"Ah?"

Rin's temples twitched.

Shirou asked, "Would you like me to move to another seat?"

"Please don't do that! Shirou, please just stay seated."

After saying that, the woman dressed as a man smiled shyly.

The androgynous beauty, with a similar height to Rider, displayed a surprisingly cute expression, which was truly captivating.

"Emiya-kun? You said you only met Bazett recently... but you two are way too close."

Is this really your first time meeting? Or have you known each other for years?

"Hehe, you two seem really close, senior."

The gravitational field released by the Tohsaka sisters made Shirou's shoulder feel heavy.

"We've only known each other for a few days, right... Bazett!"

Shirou seeks advice from the Female Magus.