The young couple seems to have known each other since childhood, so they chose to fall in love with each other as adults.

The middle-aged couple was together through marriage because of their family origins.

After getting the answer from the mouths of the three lovers, Gilgamesh turned to look at me with a smile.

"What's the matter, little ghost, do you understand what this king means now?"

"You mean to ...... Although they are together in the same form, are they actually completely different things on the inside? I thought for a moment and said, "The first pair of lovers, they are together because of their interests, the second pair of lovers because they stay together, and the third pair of lovers because of external conditions." ”

"Exactly." Gilgamesh nodded with satisfaction, "So, affection is a boring general term, and in the eyes of this king, there is no value at all for protection, and it is no different from friendship and affection. If you really want to say it, it is better to let this king match the men and women in the country, which is more efficient. ”

"I see, that's what you think." I gave me a look of surprise, "I see what you mean." ”

"Why, listening to what you say, little ghost, do you still seem to be planning to refute this king?" Gilgamesh looked interested, "This king wants to see how you refute this king." ”

"I can't refute it, but I just show you some truths that have been blinded by appearances." I shook my head.

Then, I stopped an elderly couple who were passing by.

"Sorry to bother, grandpa, grandma." I politely said, "Can I take a little bit of your time?" ”

"Ah...... It's Einomiya-sama. The old lady smiled kindly and said, "Of course, you and the king have done so much for us, and we all miss you very much." ”

"Shirou, ...... are you?"

The girl behind her leaned up and asked suspiciously.

"Leave it to me, I know it." I said with a smile. "Grandma, can you tell me what your life with Grandpa is like now?"

"Haha, that's what you asked." The old grandmother couldn't help laughing, "What can you have, it's just to eat together, walk together, and sleep together every day." ”

"So, have you ever wondered if there is emotion in this?" I continued.

"Feelings? I never thought about it. After thinking about it, the old grandmother shook her head and poked the old man beside her, "I said, have you ever thought that there is a relationship between us?" ”

"This ...... It doesn't matter at all. The old man pondered the language for a moment before saying, "Anyway, it's just together, do you need anything else?" ”

"Thank you, grandpa and grandma." I smiled and nodded, "I wish you all the best of luck and a long and healthy life." ”

"Haha, then I also wish you and the king can love each other for a lifetime and grow old together." The old woman smiled softly and dragged her husband on.

"So, do you understand, Gilgamesh?"

It wasn't until the old couple was far away that I turned to Gilgamesh.

"I don't understand, this king doesn't understand at all."

Unlike the conceit and lightness of the past, Gilgamesh's face was full of confusion now.

"That couple, if they have been together for a lifetime, there is naturally no need to say much about the relationship between them. But why...... They have no idea about it? ”

"Because, this is the true meaning of feelings."

Facing Gilgamesh, I was able to get what I wanted to say.

"I want to hear about it." Gilgamesh took two deep breaths, then looked at me solemnly.

"Gilgamesh, your words actually make a lot of sense. There are many factors that form feelings, external, internal, and all kinds of unexpected unfolding, which can be established as a basis. I looked at him and said, "But you're overlooking. ”

"What is it?"

"Although the beginning of the relationship is different, the final form is the same." I came to the conclusion directly, "Just like the elderly couple we met, there is no need to think about it at that time, every meal, every word and deed is a manifestation of love." You may wonder why they didn't answer what feelings were, but the gestures they showed us were actually the best answer! ”

"Hmph...... That can also be said to be non-existent. Gilgamesh shook his head awkwardly, "Speaking of which, it's not like nothing. ”

"Perhaps, but this non-existence is not non-existent in the first place." I laughed, "Rather, it is to witness all possible existences, and only then do we transcend them and become impossible existences." ”

"Shirou...... What the hell are you talking about......" The girl on the side scratched her head in anguish, "I don't understand ...... at all"

"My king, what does Lord Emiya mean ......"

Lancelot looked a little enlightened in his eyes, and wanted to patiently explain to the girl what to write.

"Lancelot, if only you could understand." I waved my hand and stopped him.

"Artoria, you just need to know that my relationship with you, as well as Lancelot and Guinevere, is absolutely real."

I took the girl's slender hand and said.

"Hmm...... I'm willing to believe Shirou's words. ”

The girl nodded slightly, a soft and trusting smile on her face.

“…… I see. ”

At this time, Gilgamesh, who had been silent for a long time, was grinning quickly.

And then—

"Wha Gilgamesh laughed even more wildly, causing passers-by to look sideways.

"I see, I see, this king has been so debated that he has nothing to say, and even has a new inspiration and understanding, this is the first time since Enqidu." Gilgamesh's eyes were full of appreciation, "Not bad, little ghost, this king admires you very much!" ”

"So, you can let me go now." I shrugged and said helplessly.

Looking up at the sky, it was already completely bright.

If you don't go out again, I'm afraid you'll have to have lunch when you reach your destination.

Before Untying Guinevere's knot, it didn't seem polite to stay and dine directly.

Besides, a certain blonde teenage girl seems to have developed a serious dependence on the food I make......

So, it's best to get back to Camelot in time.

"No, no, this king has decided, I must follow you this time!" Gilgamesh, on the other hand, crossed his arms and looked non-negotiable.

"Hey, I'm ......," I was shocked

"This king doesn't care, anyway, as long as you follow this kid, you will definitely be able to see a lot of interesting things." Gilgamesh raised his head proudly, "So how about this king be a witness?" ”