Chapter 97: Excalibur (cont.)

In that instant, Sieg saw many things.

The moment he had first met Assassin.

When Assassin had asked whether he wanted to form a contract with him.

—He had been startled then.

When he had carried Assassin on his back and desperately run back.

When he had him stay behind to buy them an opportunity and secure victory.

It was about to end.

The Greater Holy Grail had taken Excalibur's firepower head-on and could no longer endure it.

The blazing beam that pierced the Greater Holy Grail shot through the roof of the Hanging Gardens.

In an instant, the entire world brightened.

Dawn had arrived.

"As expected, this sword is still the handiest for cutting down Holy Grails."

Facing the light, Shirou took a few steps forward, somewhat afraid to face Sieg behind him.

Just disappear like this. This should be enough, right?

After the Greater Holy Grail was destroyed, it naturally could no longer provide Shirou with magical energy. His form was about to disperse.

"I should go."

Sieg looked at Shirou's back.

Golden sunlight shone upon Shirou, making even his silhouette somewhat dazzling.

"Will we be able to meet again?"

Shirou could not hold back any longer.

He turned around.

Looking at the girl's face, turned golden by the sunlight, he knew he had to give her an answer.

"In the distant future, perhaps we will."

"Then I can rest easy."

The girl suddenly remembered something and spoke.

"There are some things I have to say."

"Hm?" Shirou looked at her in surprise.

She said nothing. Instead, she kissed Shirou on the cheek.

"I... still can't say it."

Sieg deflated, regretting her own weakness.