After a while, Ios also came back to his senses.

"Just now...... It's ......"

Ios's gaze was uncertain, looking at me and Merlin.

"Yes, that's Baixiang's lifetime memory." I looked at him and said, "I can also see your memory, so don't be shy......"

"So...... That's all real, right? ”

Ios didn't seem to hear the second half of the sentence, but just asked vigorously.

"That's right."

I replied.

"That's ......"

Ios's lips moved, but he couldn't say anything else.

His fists were clenched unconsciously, and his nails sank deep into his palms.

——

Not far away, the girl and Baixiang are still next to each other.

"Although you are an assassin, as far as I know, your target will always be a selfish and ruthless nobleman who has caused damage to the people. If someone pays you to deal with a righteous official, you will not accept it even if it is ten thousand dollars. ”

The girl comforted Bai Xiang who was in a state of hesitation.

"Wait...... Wait, I live in an era that is hundreds of years later, why do you know so much about me? ”

When Bai Xiang heard this, his eyes widened in surprise.

"I mean, you don't really think of me as a barbarian of the backward era." The blonde girl held her forehead and looked back at Merlin helplessly, "Teacher Merlin, can you please help?" ”

"Okay, okay, no problem, Artoria specifically asked me for help, I'm sure I won't refuse haha."

Merlin smiled happily and strode straight up.

"Huh? Merlin, how did you become so obedient? I looked at him with some surprise, "In the past, when I asked you to do something, it would be strange if I didn't try my best to delay." ”

"What else could be the reason? It's nothing more than asking me to help Vivien next time and say a few kind words to him. The girl shrugged her shoulders, "In this world, Vivien can make Teacher Merlin obedient, and she doesn't dare to be a little dishonest." ”

"Haha, Artoria still knows me." Careful thinking was exposed, and Merlin no longer smiled in disguise, "I won't do a loss-making business for no reason, as long as you help me, I will do my best to help you." ”

"How can you ...... like that"

I couldn't help but want to say something.

However, the girl shook her head at me and motioned for me to be at ease.

"Well, it seems that there is really no way to do it." The girl deliberately shook her head regretfully, "The next time I see Vivian, I'll tell her the transaction content that Mr. Merlin proposed today, and tell her exactly what ...... happened."

"Wait, I'm kidding!" Merlin was shocked when he saw this, "Ahem, after all, I am your teacher, and when a disciple needs help, it is an unshirkable responsibility to provide selfless rescue." ”

As he spoke, Merlin flicked his fingers.

A white energy emanated from his body and gently merged into the girl's body.

"Alright, take my hand."

The girl smiled softly at the white face in front of her, and stretched out her arm to her.

"Good...... Good. ”

Although Bai Xiang didn't know why, he looked at the girl's trusting smile and did so.

The moment the two held their arms, an invisible link was established.

A hint of brilliance flashed in Bai Xiang's originally blank eyes.

"Original...... Is that you? She looked up at the girl's face and her expression became complicated.

"Well, it's me." The girl nodded quietly, "Although I am different now, I will not deny that I have met with you. ”

"Merlin, what were you just doing?"

Sensing that the atmosphere between the two seemed to be different, I also looked at Merlin suspiciously.

"To put it simply, in the Fourth Holy Grail War in which Artoria participated, she and the assassins of Baixiang were once competitors." Merlin glanced at me, looking a little confused, "No, you don't know about this?" Artoria didn't tell you? ”

"This ...... Because it didn't seem like such a pleasant memory to her, I didn't specifically ask about it. I scratched my head and said, "But what a coincidence, the heroic spirits that appear here are all former acquaintances......

"Alas...... Should you say that you are too naïve, or is love first? Merlin looked at me speechlessly, "Well, it's a matter between you, and I shouldn't have said anything in the first place." ”

——

"Since...... Do you know who I am, and why do you come near me, and come near to me? Bai Xiang stood up in some panic and took a few steps back away from the girl, "You know how despicable what I have done, and how many sins I have committed in order to achieve my goals......

"Perhaps, but you have guarded those who must be guarded, and no one can deny you for that matter." The girl shook her head slightly, "Whether it's your Assassination Order or my Britain, fighting to protect them is the meaning of our existence. So your life is definitely not nothing, even if no one remembers, it is indeed a mark engraved in history! ”

"This ......"

Baixiang didn't know what to say for a while.

"And no matter how unsatisfactory it was in the past, it was all in the past."

Accompanied by a melodious voice, Ios also appeared.

"In this day and age, in this here and now, your existence is unique. If there are no memories of the past, then let's create new deeds together. The Saxons will accept you. ”

Crouching down to keep his eyes on level, Ios said softly.

"So, trust me once, grab my hand, okay? As long as you don't let go this time, I'll never let go. ”

The white, slender fingers stretched out, and Ios looked at Baixiang with encouraging eyes.

“……”

Baixiang's eyes hesitated, and swept over Ios, the blonde girl, me, Merlin, and the others.

In the end, for some reason, the corners of her lips outlined a faint smile.

Click-

Gently, almost imperceptibly, her fingers pressed into Ios's palm.

"Yes...... Wouldn't it be a bit rude? I've never had direct physical contact with a man......"

Bairong lowered his head and said very shyly.

"From now on, there is no need for this except me."

Ios smiled, and when Bai Xiang didn't react, he also decisively reached out and grabbed her palm.

“……”

Bai Xiang opened his mouth, as if he had not been able to adjust to Ios's sudden toughness for a moment.

"From now on, I'll protect you."

Ios blinked, looking playful.

"You're really good at big talk, so let's protect yourself first. As you are now, I guess I will take care of you next time, and I don't want to be like this for the rest of my life. ”

Bai Xiang twisted his head to the side with great disdain.