Chapter 812

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Shirou scolded her angrily, while Irisviel apologized with a sheepish smile.

What happened afterward matched the results of Shirou’s investigation.

After becoming the head of the Einzbern family, Irisviel had used her knowledge from her second time around to prepare for the Holy Grail War.

She had obtained Gilgamesh’s relic before Tokiomi Tohsaka could get his hands on it.

She had led a combat unit in a surprise attack on the Matou residence, eliminated Zouken Matou, and burned the underground worm chamber to the ground.

She had spread false information about the Holy Grail War at the Clock Tower, causing Kayneth and Atrum to lose interest in it.

The truly dangerous magi had been eliminated from contention before the war even began. With her experience from the previous Holy Grail War, Irisviel had effortlessly brought it to an end in a single night.

“To think you went that far... You really are something.”

“I’ll take that as a compliment from you, Shirou. Hehe.”

Irisviel smiled bashfully.

“I still have a few questions.”

“Yes? What are they?”

Shirou turned toward her. There were still things about Illya’s origins and his own missing memories that he needed to understand.

Their conversation left him with answers, but also with a deep sense of unease.

“In any case, I can’t trust you anymore, Iri.”

“Shirou... I’m sorry...”

Shirou pressed a hand to his aching forehead.

After a while, he gave her a stern look and continued.

“Well, setting aside the terrible things you did to me for now... It’s also thanks to you that we can all live the way we do today.”

Both Illya and Sakura had been spared suffering because of Irisviel’s efforts.

“Thank you for everything