Chapter 764

[Editor's note: This chapter breaks our content rules, so it has been condensed into a summary of its story events.]

Illya talks with her mother, Irisviel, about Shirou and her new friend Miyu. Praising Miyu’s abilities brings back Illya’s insecurity: she wonders whether Miyu would make a better sister for Shirou. Irisviel reminds her that Shirou has always protected her, treating his current battle against a dangerous enemy much like the times he defended her from bullies.

Irisviel then asks whether Illya is truly content to leave all the fighting to Shirou. Illya is worried about him, but she is also terrified of her own mysterious power, which previously went out of control and nearly killed Miyu and the others. Irisviel reveals that she knows about the seal on Illya’s power and the magical energy stored within her, but playfully refuses to explain further when Illya demands answers.

Instead, Irisviel tells Illya that power itself is neither good nor evil; what matters is how someone chooses to use it. Encouraged to consider what she truly wants, Illya admits that she wants to fight alongside Shirou and protect the brother who has always protected her.