According to the doctrines of the Holy Church, evil spirits, demons, and Dead Apostles were all regarded as "things that should not exist in this world," enemies that had to be eliminated and purified.
Although they had no evil intentions, Artificial Lifeforms also fit the Church's definition of heresy.
God's benevolence was limited to humans born naturally through the union of men and women. It did not include magical creations like Artificial Lifeforms.
Even among magi, many believed that Artificial Lifeforms had no souls and were merely machines with human appearances.
As a devout believer, Rin Tohsaka also detested Artificial Lifeforms.
In the past, because of his work, he had been forced to endure his disgust and work with the Einzbern Clan.
But now that his identity had been exposed, there was no need for him to worry about so many things anymore.
"What a pitiful existence. You were forced to participate in battle despite it not being your own will... Let me put an end to your sinful life."
Rin Tohsaka's five fingers clamped around Ritseliete's head like iron claws and lifted her into the air.
When Shirou came to after his mind had gone blank, he found himself being held in the arms of a silver-haired woman as she sprinted toward the forest.
"Sella? What are you doing? Put me down... Urgh!"
Shirou was interrupted by a sharp pain in his right shoulder halfway through his sentence.
He looked closely and saw that his entire right arm had turned red. His elbow was broken, and the flesh around his shoulder had rotted into a horrifying mess.
"Do you need me to treat you?"
Lady Avalon's voice reached him.
"No. We don't have time to stop and receive your treatment."
Shirou recalled what had happened several seconds