Chapter 726

Ayako Mitsuzuri, being led by Shirou, tried to lighten the mood by making a joke.

Shirou glanced back at her but didn't say anything.

"..."

Why aren't you saying anything!?

Ayako Mitsuzuri bit her lip in embarrassment.

Under normal circumstances, Shirou Amamiya would never choose his own path.

Whether they are compatible or not can be set aside for now.

Shirou is surrounded by Sakura Matou and Rin Tohsaka, and I've heard there are many Mitsuzuri doesn't even know.

Even Rider, who hates men, seems to have particularly deep feelings for Shirou.

But what if all the men and women in the world were really just him and me...?

Will Amamiya choose to accept Ayako Mitsuzuri?

And so, their desert island survival adventure, which belonged only to the two of them, officially began.

Volume 9: 443 The Room You Can't Leave Without ○○ (Rider System)

The lush forest on the deserted island is filled with plants unique to tropical islands that I've never seen before. Occasionally, spiky insects crawl past my shoes.

"We need to secure a water source first. Humans will die within two or three days if they don't drink water."

Shirou said this as he walked from the coastline into the depths of the forest.

"Obtaining fresh water on a deserted island generally involves three methods: constructing a seawater distillation device; obtaining water from plants or animals; and finding water sources such as groundwater or streams..."

Before he could finish speaking, Ayako Mitsuzuri tilted her head.

"Amamiya, do you actually know a lot about wilderness survival...? Did you learn that from manga?"

"No, I just have a little experience with wilderness travel."

Shirou thought to himself, "It's all just experience from my past life."

"Hey~ So you have a hobby of camping? I thought you just hung out at the arcade with Shinji all day."

"So, distilling seawater? If that's possible, it sounds like the most convenient option."

Shirou said, "No, that's a bit inefficient. It can only be considered a backup plan at best. Let's prioritize finding a water source."

"Yes, that's true."

Ayako Mitsuzuri agreed with his opinion.

The two continued on their way.

How long have they been walking? Ayako Mitsuzuri's back is completely soaked.

The islands in the tropics are hot and humid, and the perceived temperature is probably over 30 degrees Celsius.

With every step, sweat poured down his face.

"By the way, how do you plan to find water?"

Hearing her say that, Shirou turned around and gave a sly smile, "Didn't I say I'm Magecraft?"

"..."

Ayako Mitsuzuri noticed the glint in Shirou's eyes.

Seeing her classmate, who she often talks to, use "True Magic" that seemed like movie special effects left her with mixed feelings.

"Oh, right, you just said that Tohsaka and Sakura are also Magecraft?"

"Yes."

"Then, can they do the same thing?"

"No."

Shirou shook his head. "They're much better than me. By the standards of the Magecraft world, those two are geniuses who come along only once in a century."

"Why..."

The statement was so surreal that it left Ayako Mitsuzuri somewhat at a loss for words.

It's understandable that Tohsaka is amazing; she gives the impression of being capable of anything... Is Sakura the same?

While Ayako Mitsuzuri was lost in thought, Shirou led her by the hand deeper into the forest, where they discovered a water source.

"Mitsuzuri, look there."

"... ah!"

That was a stream flowing from between the rocks high up.

"It's water!!!!"

The two shouted excitedly at the same time and rushed towards the spring.

Just as Ayako Mitsuzuri was about to scoop up the stream water clinging to the rock wall with her hands, Shirou stopped her.

"Etc."

Shirou then extended a finger and aimed it at the rock wall above.

With the release of a blue light projectile, the small spring was blasted open, gushing out a large amount of clear water.

It was like a miniature waterfall, cascading down on their heads.

"Wow, that's amazing, Amamiya!"

Ayako Mitsuzuri didn't flinch, but bathed in the spring water with a grateful expression, opening her mouth wide to quench her thirst that had been dry for several hours.

It should have been filtered and boiled before drinking, but I can't care about that now.

"Waaaaaah... I really thought I was going to die!"

This is no exaggeration; she was indeed on the verge of dehydration, and it's no exaggeration to say that she was just one step away from collapsing.

"Water tastes so good... I never knew it...! Ah... so refreshing...!"

With a sob in her voice, Ayako Mitsuzuri desperately gulped down water.

She frantically expressed her gratitude for nature's bounty while letting the icy spring water continuously pour over her.

"By the way, has Amamiya had enough to drink? Why don't you have some more?"

I'm not that thirsty.

"Really, there's no need to be so polite! Finding water is all thanks to you!"

Ayako Mitsuzuri patted Shirou's shoulder forcefully, only to find that he turned his gaze away for some reason.

"...?"

Her Ayako Mitsuzuri and delicately arched eyebrows furrowed slightly.

Then she seemed to realize something and lowered her head.

After being washed by a large amount of water, her white uniform shirt clung completely to her body, vaguely revealing her white skin and lace lingerie underneath.

"... Well."

Ayako Mitsuzuri's face flushed red instantly, and she hurriedly covered her chest with her arms.

Shirou turned to the other side and said, "Next, we should prepare food and a fire. It'll be dark soon."

"Food..."

Leave it to me.

Shirou came to a tree and looked up.

Immediately afterwards, a beautifully decorated longsword appeared beside him.

It flew out even though no one was holding it, and severed the head of a large snake that was climbing up a tree.

The snake, its head severed from its body, fell to the ground with a thud.

Ayako Mitsuzuri stared in disbelief, and it took her a long time to utter a sound.

Wow, wow... that's amazing!

Thinking that Shirou shouldn't be the only one putting in the effort, she reached out to pick it up—

"Whoa! It's still moving!!"

The snake, its head severed, began to writhe, Ayako Mitsuzuri so much that she fell to the ground.

Shirou walked over and grabbed the convulsing snake.

"You actually dared to grab it with your bare hands..."

Ayako Mitsuzuri was terrified.

Boys are definitely different...

Although I often step forward to chase away bees when they fly into the classroom, I still find it a bit hard to handle catching those disgusting things for a while.

No, the amazing one isn't the boy, it's Amamiya...

Ayako Mitsuzuri stared at the red-haired boy's profile and thought to herself.

"What's wrong?"

"... nothing."

"I found a cave on the way here, let's use that as our temporary campsite."

"Okay, sure."

"We'll collect some dry firewood along the way."

Ayako Mitsuzuri and Shirou looked at each other, and Ayako said, "Thank you, Amamiya."

Why are you suddenly thanking me?

"Never mind, let's go."

"Good."

And so, the two continued their journey on the deserted island.

The crackling sound of the campfire echoed through the cave at night.

"... call."

Grilled snake meat skewers were honestly quite delicious.

Although Ayako Mitsuzuri initially had some psychological difficulty accepting it, she immediately felt at ease after taking the first bite.

The more important reason, as expected, was Shirou's seasoning.

"... What will happen next...?"

The two built a makeshift shelter in a small cave about two meters deep in the rock wall, using large leaves they had collected to make a simple roof.

"It's alright, we'll be rescued."

"... Were they rescued?"

Shirou nodded. "Yes, I will protect you until you are rescued."

He took it very seriously and made Ayako Mitsuzuri a person he wanted to protect.

That outstanding woman from Homonculus, deeply trusted by her teachers and admired by her juniors, Ayako Mitsuzuri.

In the past, she would have been furious. "Huh? When did I become so destitute that I need you to protect me?"

However, incredibly, Ayako Mitsuzuri feels neither anger nor shame.

"Amamiya, you..."

"What?"