Chapter 89

The next day, the TV was broadcasting news about the destruction of Fuyuki City by an unknown force. In the Tendou Tofu Shop, Shin, Conqueror King, Waver, Kotone, Yae, and Akuren sat in front of the TV, listening blankly to the government and so-called experts explaining the ins and outs of the incident.

"Ah, it's over. The Mage's Association will definitely take me back for processing..." Waver clutched his head in despair. Such a large-scale destruction was beyond Shin's ability to cover up. After all, with so many casualties, Shin couldn't use the great resurrection magic from another world, or he would be questioned and dissected by the Mage's Association when he returned to the Infinite Heart, and Waver, who had been in contact with him, would likely face the same fate.

"Really, kid. At least you're a friend of mine, Istvan. Don't be a coward." On the surface, Conqueror King didn't seem to care, but... Istvan was well aware that his existence as a Servant was of great interest to the Mage's Association. A Heroic Spirit who remained in the world after the Holy Grail War, whether as a combatant or for research, was a top-tier existence. If they could obtain such data, it would be a good way for those self-proclaimed nobles to enhance their family's power. It was even more important for the designated Sealing Magicians, who, though extremely powerful, could gain a fighting chance against even Mages if they had a Heroic Spirit-level combatant. (Of course, this doesn't apply to someone like Bazett, who has a Noble Phantasm that can counter a Heroic Spirit's Noble Phantasm.)

"Let's not talk about that. The Mage's Association doesn't know about this yet. I vaporized the first batch they sent over. The death of a squad of magicians should buy us some time, enough to cover our tracks so that it doesn't implicate us." Shin picked up a teacup that could hold a liter of tea and drank it in one go. "At midnight, Akuren went to clean up our traces. With Akuren's skills, those magicians shouldn't be able to find any evidence of our presence. Yae just went to the Church and put everything there into a different dimension. It will take a while to bring back the relevant Master data and the ruins that might expose us. I've made a lot of amulets to conceal Conqueror King's Servant aura, but you, Waver, will have some trouble. After all, you stole your mentor's relic, and I've talked to your mentor. Although he agreed to keep this secret, the theft of the relic is already recorded in the Clock Tower, so you might face some trouble when you return."

Waver agreed with Shin's concerns. "Indeed, those who only care about bloodline and power will definitely use this opportunity to suppress Teacher Kenneth. Although I'm just an unknown in the Clock Tower, the nobles who are trying to bring down Teacher Kenneth will definitely involve me."

"Nice, kid. You've thought about these things. If it were the old you, you'd probably just take a boat back and get caught by those magicians." Conqueror King laughed and patted his Master, almost sending Waver flying. It seemed that after solving the problem of his low-quality innate magical circuits, Waver would have to worry about his short stature.

"By the way, where are that gloomy Emiya and Teacher Kenneth?"

"Emiya Kiritsugu, along with Irisviel, adopted the boy they rescued from the ruins, apparently named Emiya Shirou. They bought a large traditional Japanese house in Fuyuki City and won't return to Einzbern in Germany without the Holy Grail. Besides, Emiya Kiritsugu's body... After the battle with Kirei Kotomine and being doused in the black mud from the Holy Grail, even I can't dispel the curse of Angra Mainyu. As for Kenneth, after the Holy Grail War, he went on a trip with Sola-Ui, also to avoid the investigating magicians."

"I see... Not a bad outcome, compared to the previous three times..." The casualties among the Masters were the lowest since the start of the Holy Grail War.

"Kotone, what do you plan to do after the Matou residence is rebuilt?"

"What else? Naturally, I'll live with Rin, Sakura, and Kiri. With Shiro dead, Kiri and the others lost their means of support and had to face the exploitation of the Mage's Association. With the Matou family's reputation as a warning, those magicians won't act rashly. The Matou family is probably just a name now..."

"But once you step into the world of magic, it's hard to leave. With the equipment I gave you, as long as you use it skillfully, dealing with elite magicians won't be a problem. But be careful, some of the Dead Apostles can withstand your light sword with their bodies. Be cautious when you encounter such opponents."

"Don't worry, I'm not that easy to die." Kotone patted his chest, assuring Shin.

"Finally, I gave some data and equipment to Emiya Kiritsugu, or rather, his adopted son. Kotone, I think Emiya Kiritsugu's body won't last much longer. When the time comes, it will be up to you to take care of the young Emiya."

After the Holy Grail War, Emiya Kiritsugu's condition worsened. Alysia, who had been taking care of him, also suffered from the fatal flaws in her body, which had been heavily modified to contain the souls of Heroic Spirits. Knowing that her heart might be coveted by the alchemy experts of Einzbern, she returned to Einzbern alone to try to bring back her daughter Ilya. However, the barrier set up by the head of Einzbern, Acht, blocked her. Perhaps as punishment for not bringing back the Holy Grail, the once-famous Mage Killer Emiya Kiritsugu might have been able to break through the barrier and reach his daughter. But now, with the curse of Angra Mainyu, his muscles were atrophying, his vision was blurry, and his hearing was fading, he could only return empty-handed.

Although he wanted to ask Shin to bring back Ilya, when Emiya Kiritsugu arrived at the Tendou Tofu Shop, he found it had been replaced by a large mall. Disappointed, he returned. After that, he spent his time teaching his adopted son, Emiya Shirou, along with his wife and the head of the Matou family, Kotone. In his spare time, he secretly entered Mount Enzou to investigate the movement of the ley lines and set up a hidden device to absorb the ley lines. In about 30 to 40 years, this device would absorb enough mana to cause an earthquake and collapse the hollows in Mount Enzou, severely damaging the Great Holy Grail. This was the last time Emiya Kiritsugu used magic, sacrificing his remaining life to stop Angra Mainyu.

Waver and Kenneth returned to the Clock Tower. Although they faced criticism from other nobles, the two, who had grown significantly during the Holy Grail War, handled the situation skillfully. Kenneth also recognized his student, and the two often exchanged ideas academically. With the magical core Shin implanted in Waver's body, Waver's greatest weakness in magic was overcome, and his progress in the field of magic accelerated. Apart from lacking experience, the man who would later be known as the 'Star of London' gradually became a high-ranking magician that even the nobles admired.

Kotone and Kiri, now known as Matou Kiri, lived with Rin and Sakura, who were left by Shiro, in the rebuilt Matou residence. However, Shin overlooked one thing: Kirei Kotomine, who was doused in black mud, did not die. He survived the极限火花 (Limit Spark) and was the legal guardian of Rin, according to Shiro's will. Although Kiri learned from Shin's video that Kirei was the murderer of her husband, to ensure Rin's safety, Kotone and the others had to endure and not expose his true identity.

Five years later, on a night, Emiya Kiritsugu and Alysia sat quietly by the window, gazing at the bright full moon in the night sky. Beside them was their adopted son, Emiya Shirou, a survivor they had rescued from the ruins.

Emiya Kiritsugu reflected on his life, how he had killed his father in his youth for justice and ideals, and later fired a missile to kill Natalia, who had raised him and could be considered his mother, to save the majority. Killing, killing, killing, endless killing. Emiya Kiritsugu's life was probably just that, a life spent eliminating the few to save the many.

"When I was very young, I admired the embodiment of justice."

Hearing this, Shirou frowned and looked at his adoptive father. "What does that mean? You admired it in the past but have given up now?"

"Yeah, it's a bit regretful. Heroes have a time limit. Once you become an adult, it's hard to achieve. I wish I had realized this earlier." Alysia leaned on Emiya Kiritsugu's shoulder, the beautiful moonlight illuminating the three of them, peaceful and beautiful.

"Is that so? There's nothing we can do about it." Shirou seemed to understand his adoptive father's words, and Emiya Kiritsugu could only respond with a slightly painful expression.

"Yeah. It's really helpless."

But then, Shirou's words made Emiya Kiritsugu and Alysia's tired eyes shine again.

"Um, if you can't achieve it, I'll do it for you. Dad is an adult, so he might not be able to, but I can. So, leave it to me, Dad's dream."

Shirou's innocent yet determined eyes reminded Emiya Kiritsugu of his past vows. This initial idea and this precious, pure prayer would become the most beautiful memory, forever etched in Shirou's heart. No matter what setbacks he faced in the future, this child would not lose redemption and fall into the abyss like he did.

"Yeah. Ah, if that's the case, I can rest easy."

"Then, keep walking, little Shirou..."

In the evening breeze, the two embraced, falling into eternal slumber. Even in death, their final expressions were of serene smiles...

PS: The power of the world itself is at a 15-heart level, and even the current protagonist cannot remove the curse of Angra Mainyu. So, the fate of Emiya Kiritsugu and others remains death. Additionally, this chapter is not over, and there are still some things the protagonist did before leaving that have not been mentioned. Let's consider it an extra chapter.

PS2: Please recommend, review, and collect.

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