Inside the school, Illya was sobbing uncontrollably.
It wasn't because she'd fallen and hurt herself, but because she was deeply moved.
Only now did she realize how much Miyu had endured, all that suffering and hardship. It was unbearable to think that a mere pre-teen girl had to bear it all.
Illya was also moved by Emiya Shirou. Indeed, no matter the world, Emiya Shirou is always that man who will fight with all his might, risking everything to protect his "sister."
She turned to look at Emiya Shirou, and suddenly he seemed even more remarkable.
"Hmm, we can't be careless now. The head of the Einzworth family hasn't appeared. He may be a false entity, but his strength is genuinely formidable. If we're careless, we might be taken advantage of."
Emiya Shirou was very familiar with the current head of the Einzworth family. However, the present Einzworth head was no longer the person he knew.
"I've already set up an alarm system on the perimeter. It will sound if there's trouble. But the enemy is cunning, so we absolutely cannot let our guard down."
Mo Shuying leaned against the wall and spoke. He actually knew the truth about the so-called Einzworth head. The opponent's combat power was not weak, and a moment of inattention could lead to a difficult situation.
"Alright, I'll take the night watch. You all should rest early and recover your strength. If there's a fight, you'll still have the energy to handle it."
Emiya Shirou volunteered for night watch. Mo Shuying glanced at him and said,
"Oh, come on. Your own injuries aren't fully healed. It's a miracle you're even alive with those wounds. I can't do anything about the lost essence. While I've restored your HP, I can't replenish the deeper things. So, you go rest too. As for night watch, of course, it should be handled by someone like me, who's been the undisputed champion of night watches."
Mo Shuying had treated Emiya Shirou's injuries. Although two bottles of HP potions had refilled his HP and healed his wounds, the lost lifespan couldn't be recovered.
Earlier, to save Miyu, the hero had fought until his mana was completely depleted. He was still very weak now.
"This..."
Emiya Shirou hesitated, but Mo Shuying cut him off.
"Stop being so wishy-washy. I'm going out for a walk. You guys get some good rest."
With that, Mo Shuying left the room and quickly arrived on the rooftop.
Looking at the heavy snowfall, Mo Shuying sighed with emotion.
"It's been a long time since I've seen such heavy snow. It reminds me of my childhood..."
Recalling his childhood, the happiest time in one's life should be childhood—carefree and innocent.
Alas, in the blink of an eye, I can't go back to that innocence. Things were fine when I left, but I can't return.
Just as midnight arrived, a new sign-in began.
Ding~ Host successfully signed in, acquiring the inherent skill [Water Walking D].
*Water Walking (D)*
Grants the ability to walk on water. When on or in water, gain a 10% movement speed bonus and attacks inflict a small amount of water-elemental damage.
This time it was a skill. Mo Shuying hadn't signed in for a skill in a long time. However, this skill seemed somewhat useless. It only worked in water, offering no bonus otherwise.
Mo Shuying didn't mind too much. At least this skill ensured he wouldn't drown, which was already very powerful since Mo Shuying couldn't swim.
Just then,
"Zzzzz~ Is Mr. Mo contemplating something? Would you care to share?"
Suddenly, Dr. Roman's fluctuating projection appeared beside Mo Shuying.
"Nothing much. Do you need something?"
Mo Shuying looked at Roman and asked. Roman shrugged.
"Yes, a little something. Merlin sent word. He's with another Caster, helping Mash awaken her Noble Phantasm. It seems the effect is mediocre. I have a hunch that once Mash can use her Noble Phantasm, victory won't be far off. He asked me to relay a message to you."
At this point, Roman cleared his throat and tried to imitate Merlin's voice.
"Master, the flowers in my hometown are blooming again, truly a beautiful sight. It's fine that I couldn't enjoy the flowers with Master this time due to an unexpected event, but I hope there won't be a next time. Being separated from Master again and again is quite hard on me~"
"...Ugh."
Mo Shuying admitted he was disgusted by Dr. Roman's voice change and actions. They were both men, so why was it that when Astolfo acted cute, it was so pleasing to the eye?
"Cough, cough. I'm just the messenger. There's also another thing: we've discovered that this world's essence is depleted. In other words, it's beyond saving. In situations like this, even the Holy Grail is useless because the Holy Grail's mana source is the world itself. If the world is empty, then a Holy Grail, which is just a terminal, is merely a pretty cup."
"I suggest that you, sir, evacuate as soon as possible. Of course, if you're willing, we can also try with your friends, to see if we can transfer them back to Chaldea. At least, they won't have to disappear with the world."
Roman presented his idea. If it was just a few people, Chaldea was willing to take them in.
"The essence is lost. It seems the people of this world don't value their world much, then. In that case, its destruction is simply self-inflicted."
Mo Shuying mumbled, wondering to himself, Is this the ultimate consequence of not protecting the environment?
"Mr. Mo? Mr. Mo? Hello! Hello?"
Seeing Mo Shuying lost in thought, Roman quickly called out to him.
"Mr. Mo, at the current rate, the anti-Spiritron Conversion array should be completed by evening."
"Evening? That's quite fast."
He had expected at least two days, but it was much quicker than anticipated.
Just as Roman was about to report on the work progress,
"Hmm?"
Mo Shuying's eyes narrowed. He saw a small figure on the road in front of the school gate.
It was Erica. She was walking towards them, a small backpack on her back, battling the wind and snow. Her small figure looked frail, and moving through the snow was clearly difficult.
But Mo Shuying didn't suddenly become charitable or overflowing with sympathy. Instead, he grew wary.
Erica reached the school gate and then yelled at the top of her lungs.
"Miyu sis! I know you're in there! Come back with me! If I intercede for you, Dad won't blame you!"
Erica shouted, but her small voice was easily drowned out by the wind and snow, so no one heard what she was yelling.
Erica, believing she was disliked and that no one was paying attention to her, felt incredibly sad. Just then, a man with disheveled clothes and hair appeared beside Erica. He reached out and ruffled Erica's head, then said,
"No need to say anything, Erica. Miyu sis is a disobedient, bad child. Of course she needs to be punished. Step back."
The man placed Erica behind him, then waved a hand towards the school.
Immediately after!
At the end of the road behind them, Angelica raised a long bow, aiming it at the school. She had already used a new Install card; the extra cat ears and tail were proof.
Angelica drew the bowstring taut, an arrow nocked, gathering Mana, and then.
"Complaint Arrow!"
*Bang!*
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