Chapter 804

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Later, while Chloe and Luvia were discussing temporary living arrangements, Rin Tohsaka took advantage of the distraction to call Shirou aside.

“What is it, Tohsaka?”

“There’s something I need to tell you, Amamiya.”

Rin’s expression was deadly serious.

“Kuro used up a great deal of magical energy fighting Bazett. She may be in worse shape than she looks.”

“But she hasn’t shown any sign of it…”

“She probably doesn’t want you or Illya to worry. That girl… she’s stronger and more stubborn than you think.”

“…”

For Chloe, a shortage of magical energy was a matter of life and death. It meant she might disappear.

Shirou glanced over at Chloe and the others, chatting and laughing together.

She looked no different from usual, but he could tell she was forcing herself to keep going.

Until now, she had maintained her magical energy by consuming the souls of small wild animals.

That was enough for ordinary daily life.

But her fight with Bazett had drained a tremendous amount of energy and left her injured all over. She probably couldn’t hold out much longer.

“I understand. Leave it to me.”

“Leave it to you? What are you planning to do?”

Rin tilted her head in puzzlement.

She still didn’t know what Shirou had done when Chloe had nearly disappeared.

“I’ll replenish Kuro’s magical energy.”

Shirou’s expression was resolute.

“If it means saving Kuro, I’ll do whatever I can. If she needs my help to keep existing from now on, I’ll see it through. I made that decision when I welcomed her into my family as my little sister.”

“…”

Rin studied his face for a long moment before speaking.

“You’ve changed, Amamiya.”

“Have I?”

“It must be