“Yes, that’s right, Justessa Ritzreich von Einzbern.”

Machiri Zorgen looked at the Winter Saintess and whispered in a hoarse voice.

"You've remembered everything, haven't you?"

Justessa Ritzreich von Einzbern, the Winter Saintess, smiled gently as she caressed Machiri Zorgen.

"Yes, I remember everything."

Yustissa knew many things about Machiri Zorgen's fall from grace.

There were many things that Machiri Zorgen didn't say aloud, but Justisa understood them all.

Because they were originally very good partners, partners who were willing to sacrifice themselves to save the world.

Then…………

Time will eventually corrupt everything, and as time passed, Machiri Zorgen, who sought to save the world, also distorted his ideals.

In the end, he fell from being a partner of justice to becoming a partner of evil.

This proves the point.

The hero who slays the dragon will one day become the dragon himself.

"The long passage of time has eroded your soul, corrupted your ideals, and even forgotten your initial aspirations."

"So, Machiri Zorgren, you should let it go. Like me, return to your original ideals, and then vanish."

Machiri Zorgen reminisces about the past, as if he has returned to the past.

"I used to be so gentle, sunny, and full of hope!"

"Yes, it's time to end it. Our wishes, our suffering, and the mission of Machiri Zorgen—all will end here."

Zouken Matou's eyes became incredibly calm.

Yes, this endless journey must come to an end; the journey that began because of her must also end because of her.

"Yestesa Ritzleich von Einzbern, if there is an afterlife, I still hope to meet you again."

These were Machiri Zorgen's last words.

The soul shattered into starlight, dissipating towards the Holy Grail.

"Oh! How pathetic!"

"Time truly is the most unpredictable force in the world."

Otosaka Souji also felt sorry for Machiri Zorgen.

After Medea's treatment, Matou Sakura's body was no longer as weak and exhausted as before.

Otosaka Souji knelt down, her eyebrows slightly raised, her movements gentle, and affectionately stroked Matou Sakura's purple hair.

“Sakura, you’re alright now. You can live like a normal person from now on.”

Perhaps because her emotions had been suppressed for a long time, Matou Sakura's eyes welled up with tears, and she spoke with slightly red eyes and a choked sob in her voice.

"Thank...thank you for saving me."

"Sakura, it's safe here, you can stay here for now!"

"Uh-huh!"

Seeing that Matou Sakura did not refuse, Otosaka Souji turned to Medea and said.

"Medea, I'll leave Sakura in your care for now."

"Yes, Master, don't worry, I will take good care of her."

Otosaka Souji had already decided where Matou Sakura would go next.

After all, keeping her by his side indefinitely isn't a solution.

So we have no choice but to hand her over to Rin Tohsaka.

No matter what, Matou Sakura is Rin Tohsaka's younger sister.

Furthermore, Rin Tohsaka has always wanted her younger sister to come back to her side.

I believe that if I send Matou Sakura back to Rin Tohsaka's side, Rin will welcome it.

If she knew that it was I who saved Matou Sakura, she would probably be very grateful to me.

As things stand, the best solution is to send Matou Sakura to her older sister's side.

After all, it's impossible for Otosaka Souji to bring Matou Sakura back to his own home.

If Ayumi Otosaka didn't know that she had brought another girl home, she would definitely make a big fuss and be very surprised.

After dealing with Matou Sakura's matter, the mysterious heroine X clearly showed an impatient look.

"Masaka, let's hurry and find Saber!"

Seeing that the mysterious heroine X couldn't wait any longer, Otosaka Souji had no choice but to follow her towards the Emiya residence.

——————

The Emiya family.

The battle between Saber and Lancer was discovered not only by Assassin but also by Archer, also known as Red Archer.

As Archer's Master, Rin Tohsaka is no exception.

After a brief exchange, Archer and Saber were stopped by their respective Masters upon arriving at the scene.

Rin Tohsaka, sitting on the ground, held a cup of hot tea in her hand and spoke to Shirou Emiya.

"Then I'll begin to explain the situation."

"Emiya-kun, you don't understand your current position, do you?"

"Simply put, Shirou, you've been chosen by the Holy Grail to become a Master."

"Does a stigma appear on some part of your body?"

Upon hearing the word "stigmata," Shirou Emiya was somewhat confused.

What is a "sacred mark"?

“Stigmata are commands, things that can bind Servants.”

Rin Tohsaka gestured for Shirou Emiya to extend his hand.

"See that? The red mark on the back of your hand is a stigmata, and it's also proof that you are a master."

"With it, you can control your servants, and as long as the error exists, you can make your servants obey you."

Emiya Shirou looked at his hands from side to side, then raised the question that still lingered in his mind.

"Still exists... what do you mean?"

Rin Tohsaka put down her teacup and put her hands together in prayer.

"Command Spells are absolute commands."

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