Chapter 576

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Bazett nodded solemnly.

“Yes, but I don’t believe relationships should be measured solely by how much time people have spent together.

“Playing house for eight years isn’t exactly anything to brag about, is it?

“For me, even if I’ve only known a man for two or three days... there are times when I feel safe enough with him to entrust everything to him.”

Apparently realizing how bold a declaration she had just made, Bazett flushed bright red.

“Ah, um... I’m sorry, Shirou. Please forget what I just said.”

Rin: “...”

Sakura: “...”

Shirou: “...”

So cute.

She really was adorable, but...

Please stop pouring fuel on the fire!

The older sister’s mouth twitched, murderous intent mingling with her smile.

The younger sister was in even worse shape. A three-eyed shadow began spreading around her feet... What was that thing? A doomsday device meant to end human history?

“All right, that’s enough chatting for now. Bazett, tell us what you wanted to discuss.”

Shirou forcibly brought the conversation to an end.

“Is it about the Mage’s Association?” Rin Tohsaka asked.

Bazett shook her head. “As for the Association, I intend to go back and submit my resignation in a little while. After that, I’ll have nothing more to do with them.”

“You’re certainly going to great lengths to stay by Senpai’s side, Miss Bazett,” Sakura Matou said coldly.

“As the saying goes, love is war. And when it comes to battle, I will never admit defeat... No, never mind. Please forget I said that.”

Bazett glanced at Shirou before continuing somewhat bashfully.

“To put it plainly, after leaving the Association, I’d like to settle down and make a life here in Fuyuki.”

“Uh...”

Rin froze, hardly