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Whether the initial encounter is a memorable passing, a long-awaited encounter, or a fateful encounter, most relationships often become far from what they first imagined.

Couples who fall in love at first sight will become strangers, and those who fight when they meet will become good friends. Sometimes the relationship breaks down irreparably, and sometimes it is a relationship born because of being together.

Therefore, human beings will use experience and reason to interact with others, often hiding their own nature, and some people will even rely on this ability to plunder and take advantage of others.

- But.

There is no need to go through "a certain period of time together", there are some people who can come to a common conclusion about the outcome of each other at the moment they meet.

"Yan Feng Qili's adopted son, is it? Your father and I have met before. ”

Wandering in the dark world for a long time, Kiritsugu can see at a glance that this young man ...... Very dangerous. Nine times out of ten, the Master who hasn't shown up yet is him. In that case, he ...... What is the purpose of saving Elijah? Or should it be here...... Kill him?

"Thank you so much, I heard that you saved Illya once before."

Turning sideways slightly, Kiritsugu's right hand approached the place where he had hidden the pistol with a casual movement - it was the magic gun Contender he was carrying, and the [Origin Bullet] was already loaded. Even if Shirou doesn't use magic now, even body armor can't resist the piercing power of this hunting-type bullet that can kill even large beasts.

If Yan Feng Shirou was able to rescue Illya from that monster-like and powerful berserker, and he could enter the Eighth Secret Relic Society at a younger age than Yan Feng Qili, his personal strength must be quite strong. But if it was at this time, when he was not yet wary......

However, Kiritsugu hesitated.

What if Shirou isn't a Master? Even if he is the son of Yan Feng Qili, he can't represent anything; Even if one's nature is twisted, even if one's intuition has sent a dangerous signal - it does not justify killing the other person.

If it was nine years ago, if it was Kiritsu, who was participating in the Holy Grail War, then he would definitely not hesitate. What is the impact of these nine years of peace? Or is this the nature of Kiritsu? In the final analysis, from the very beginning, this man honed his killing skills, in fact, just to be able to save more people, and to kill people in order to save people, this is his nature.

When there is no need to save someone, Emiya Kiritsugu cannot shoot to kill an innocent person. While pursuing ideals that transcend human norms - he is too much like an ordinary person.

"It's a bit rude to meet for the first time, but it's a rare opportunity like this, can I ask you a question?"

Shirou spoke in a calm tone that didn't match his age, and gradually approached Kiritsugu.

"Nine years ago, why did you give up? Isn't that what will get you a better ending? ”

Shirou's question was so sharp that Kiritsugu was dizzy. It's pretty much the same question as when Kiritsugu first heard the voice of Kiritsugu.

“…… No...... Value? It's ridiculous, it's ridiculous. ”

Until this moment, Shirou was still looking forward to what kind of answer Kiritsugu would have. As a result, it seems that the person who has experienced such a life is just a person who has given up everything around him?

Emiya Kiritsugu's life can be summed up as a repetition of giving up everything. But the joy and happiness that the man gave up. Even if it is just a fragment of it, in Shirou's eyes, it has the value of being guarded with his life, and even at the cost of martyrdom.

For men who can't find even a small piece of these joys and happiness and continue to be confused, the living situation of this man is in his own envy and longing.

Those who cannot be satisfied, who cannot be filled, who are so belittled and fooled - how can this be tolerated? How can he not be hated?

“…… I understand, but I really can't understand why something that has not yet been born should be defined without permission, that which is not yet born. Even if no one wants it, it is not inherently sinful, and there is no reason to be punished until the moment it is born. ”

Such a low, yet implied tone of anger and hatred. Kiritsugu had to admit that this was not an illusion or a resemblance, it was not so much an adopted son, but a doppelganger of that guy - Yan Feng Qili. That's right, this young man has completely inherited Yan Feng Qili's will, and there is no other possibility.

Therefore, there was no hesitation in Kiritsugu's heart.

From the moment he knew what his purpose was, the man was reduced to a mere obstacle to Kiritsugu's progress. No matter what kind of strong enemy the other party is, as long as you are sure that it is the person you must kill, then you are no longer the object of affection. There is no fear, no hatred, neither contempt nor mercy, only exclusion is considered. That's the only function that Kiritsugu has given to himself as a killing machine.

And yet, just a few words later, the situation is very different.

"It's ridiculous...... If I'm not mistaken, I made a big mistake before...... But so do you. If you change places, at different times, it will be your misfortune to be so close to me...... Unfortunately, now it seems that you are still very lucky, and your daughter is still alive. Because we met right here now...... Can you see what I mean? ”

Like water dropped on a red stone, it instantly began to boil. The sharp gaze that emanated from Shirou's eyes was as sharp as a blade, and he looked directly at Kiritsugu. At this moment, Kiritsugu also understood the meaning of Shirou's words, and suddenly felt a cold back.

Emiya Kiritsugu is sensitive to the breath of death, perhaps because he has witnessed the death of others countless times. Eyes cannot be seen, ears cannot be heard. But even so, waiting for the moment when life disappears from the shell, you can still sense that something is quietly coming.

Just now, the wind of death swept past him and Illya—Kiritsugu's throat was clogged, and his chest was panting. As long as Shirou wants to, he can kill him and Illya in an instant at this time.

Monster - he didn't know what to say except for that word. At Shirou's age, what kind of training and how strong mental strength does it have to go through to reach this point? It's unimaginable. Shirou's current strength may not be as good as that of Yan Feng Qili, but there is no doubt that he is also an expert in close combat, and from the moment he stood in front of him at such a short distance, he was already his own defeat.

If there is still Avalon...... Am I stupid? If you just shoot him directly regardless of the consequences, or if you first gather information and shoot Shirou from a long distance from the outside, you may still have a chance to win. But now, the opportunity has been lost, and in the final analysis, it is the result of Kiritsugu's loss of direction in Illya's affairs, and Saber's trust in Shirou.

And the reason why Shirou didn't make a move...... It's because Illya is awake now. If you kill Kiritsugu, as long as you give an order to Saber with a command spell, no matter how strong Shirou is, he will not be able to fight Saber.

"Taxi ...... Shirou? What are you talking about? ”

Illya asked curiously. It's no wonder that from just now, Shirou and Kiritsugu have been saying things that she doesn't understand at all. But she could also faintly perceive that the atmosphere at the scene seemed to be getting colder and colder.

"It's just some small talk. That...... Illya, I have other things, see you next time. For the next meeting, you need to recuperate. ”

Shirou replied in as calm a voice as he could, and walked out the door. When he passed by Kiritsugu's side, he could also feel the killing intent thrown at him by the other side. Shirou had to leave as soon as possible, the battle intent in his chest burning, as if he was about to pull out the black key and pierce everything in front of him.

It was inevitable or accidental for them, but in short, they met in the city at night. The only thing that can be truly understood is that both sides are hostile to each other in their eyes. It can be said that the worst combination met on the narrow road and had killing intent, but the two sides could not start fighting immediately.

Because of this, Shirou and Kiritsugu showed a masochistic smile at the same time when they were staggered. There is no exit of the killing intent, a silent cycle between the two people in the confrontation.