Volume 4 - Chapter 58(Fate?)

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Author Note:

[  ]  =  When Twilight is speaking.

{  }  =  When talking through Telepathy.

'  '  =  When thinking in your mind.

<<  >>  =  When talking with your Pokémon or Tamed Beast.

---  ---  =  When describing a certain period of time.

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Leaving the shocked crowd outside, Primis opened the door of Illya's room and entered.

CLICK!!!

Inside he saw Illya curling in the fetus position while sleeping. He didn't want to disturb her, but too bad situation demands otherwise.

Walking to the bed side, Primis started shaking her.

Primis: Illya.

Illya: ZZ...ZZ......…ZZ

Primis: Illya.

Illya: ZZ......ZZ............…Um.

Primis: Illya, wake up.

Illya: ZZ...............…Uh............Um.

Finally opening her tired eyes somewhat, Illya looked at Primis.

Illya: I…don't want.........to eat yet...............Big Brother..................let…me...…sleep.....................some…more..................ZZ.........…ZZ............ZZ

After saying the last word, Illya fell asleep again. Seeing her tiredness, Primis decided to use different approach. Instead of waking her, he directly picked Illya and put her in his embrace like a child.

Illya: Um.........…Um..................ZZ.........ZZ

Sensing the change of place, Illya snugged in Primis embrace and adjusted herself in more comfortable position.

[She really is very tired.]

'Primis: Yeah.'

That's also why Primis didn't force her to wake again.

Now with Illya sleeping her arms, he left the room.

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Walking out he saw that except for Rin and Archer, others were waiting for him.

Artoria: Rin had left with Archer in hurry.

Nodding his head, Primis looked at Medusa who was quiet. Even though her eye cover was hiding her eyes and emotions, Primis could sense her anxiety.

Primis: Rider you go ahead of us and survey that area of destruction. We will be coming behind in car.

Medusa: .....................Thank you, Master.

Said Medusa as she dashed out of the room. Primis knew that she was very worried about Sakura. But since he was her master, she waited for his permission before leaving.

Seeing her departing figure, Primis turned his attention on others.

Primis: Let us leave too.

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VOOORM!!!

The car was running at an extreme high speed towards the direction of Homurahara Academy. When they look outside, they could see some people standing at the side of the road while pointing towards the direction of explosion.

Almost everyone saw that huge blue spear of power. On the screens at the buildings or the TVs at the shops. All were showing the news of that destruction.

Artoria: The strength behind that spear was too big. I don't think anyone would have survived that.

Artoria who was sitting behind spoke while looking at the commotion outside.

Scáthach: Yes. Let alone normal Humans even the Servant couldn't survive that attack.

Artoria: This means Shirou, and Sakura should be.........…

She didn't continue her words. Primis remained silent. It's true that Shirou couldn't survive that attack but the same can't be said for the Sakura.

[What's your thoughts in this?]

'Primis: We will know once arriving there.'

[Come one. Tell me something. A little bit is enough.]

'Primis: .....................…I am certain that this Holy Grail War will be over in the next 1-2 days.'

[Seriously!!! Are you saying this war would end by tomorrow or day after tomorrow?]

'Primis: Yes.'

[How are you so sure?]

This time Primis didn't answer. He just kept on looking outside while caressing the head of sleeping Illya in his arms. And since Illya was in Primis embrace right now, Beatrice was sitting behind with Artoria and Scáthach.

Ophis: The more we are getting closer to our location, the more traffic we are facing.

Primis: Yeah. We can't go too near since the police and JSDF have already sealed the area............…See how close you can take us.

Ophis: Ok.

Steeping on the accelerator Ophis increased the speed even more. The more they will delay the more road will become packed.

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Ten minutes later.

Ophis stopped the car in the parking lot of a convenience store. Because from there they could see that the road ahead was filled with vehicles which were barely moving from their spot.

CLICK!!!

Next, they opened the door of the car and walked out. Though just when Artoria was about to come out, Primis stopped her.

Primis: You stay here and protect Illya, Saber.

Hearing Primis words, Artoria noticed that even though Primis had walked out, he had put the sleeping Illya at the passenger seat. So, she nodded her head at his words.

Artoria: Ok. I will wait here with Illya.

Closing the door behind, Primis and others looked at the trafic road ahead before disappearing into a thin air.

Once they left, Artoria turned her head at sleeping Illya. Complicated emotions appeared on her face while looking at Illya's face.

'Artoria: I never though I will meet Irisviel's daughter in this war.'

Sighing she then started looking outside.

'Artoria: Is it fate.'

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SWISH!!!

Primis, Ophis, Beatrice, and Scáthach appeared some distance away from the destroyed area. And as expected, JSDF had already sealed this place. Though there was a huge crowd surrounding the place and were arguing with the soldiers to let them in. Why? Because most of them were parents and their children were still in the school.

Since soldiers already knew how much anxious these parents were, they let them go in after confirming their identities. Right now, the faces of all of these parents were pale in fright. They were willing go at any length just to confirm their children safety. That's why soldiers let them.

Scáthach: Situation is a lot worse than expected.

Primis also agreed with that. Let alone the Homurahara academy, even the area of 5 Km around it was also destroyed completed.

In other words, along with the school the residents living within that area were also gone.

At this time, Primis moved and grabbed one of the soldiers and pulled him at the one corner. Next, he used his Zenith to not only control the soldier but also hid their presence.

Primis: I have some questions.

Soldier 1: Please ask, Sir.

Since the soldier was in Primis control, his eyes were blank, and he was replying mechanically just like a machine.

Primis: How many casualties?

Soldier 1: From the information we received, checked, and identified, there were more than 200 students just in the school. Then after adding other people like, teachers, workers, people living in the residents like elderly, children and so on. There are more than 700 casualties.

Scáthach and Beatrice narrowed their eyes at this.

Primis: Any survivor?

Soldier 1: None. Even those who were near that pillar of blue light died after being hit by its shockwave.

Primis: Hmm............…I see. You can leave.

Soldier 1: Ok, sir. Please have a good day.

Said soldier before leaving. When he covered some distance, the soldier put his hand on his head and shook it before started looking around in confusion. He tried to remember what happened just a few minutes ago but failed to do so. Deciding not to give it much thought, he left.

Primis and others were looking at the back of the soldier as he joined other soldiers.

[700. Huh. It surpassed the number of casualties that occurred during "Great Fire of Fuyuki".]

'Primis: .........…'

Next, Primis and others entered the destroyed area leaving the shouting crowd behind.

As they were walking through the area, many destroyed houses came in their sight. Not only that, but there were also people who were trying to dig the debris with their bare hands as trying to find their family members that were buried deep beneath.

Primis and his group only gave them a glance before passing by. Since it was already confirmed that there were no survivors, there's no point. Even if they didn't believe what that soldier said, they could easily sense whether someone was alive in the area or not.

Ophis: Primis.

Suddenly Ophis spoke and pointed at the particular corpse in the distance.

Once they approached it, they saw that the corpse was clearly cut in half.

Beatrice: This......

Surprised Beatrice crouched down and touched it.

Though the moment she did so, the corpse turned into soil and crumbled.

Without giving it much thought, Beatrice stood up and looked at Primis.

Beatrice: Big Brother, that corpse..................

Primis: .........I know.

Saying this, Primis raised his head and looked around before opening his mouth.

Primis: Let's split up and meet in the center of explosion. Thoroughly see how many of such corpses are here.

Nodding their head, Ophis, Scáthach, and Beatrice split up and went into different different direction.

When they left, Primis keeping on looking at the corpse(now soil) for a minute before also leaving.

[Primis, that corpse----]

'Primis: Yeah. From the remaining energy and heavy karma, it's not difficult to guess that that person was a Dimensional God. '

[Um. So, Counter Force really do summon a Servant to take care of them.]

'Primis: With such heavy Karma, of course, they will make their move sooner or later.'

[Haha. I am sure those Apostles didn't see that coming.]

'Primis: ...............…or what if those died were just their disposal pawns.'

[..................…You don't mean.]

'Primis: Yes. How could one of the strongest Guild not know the consequences of carrying heavy Karma?'

[In other words, they used their members to attract the attention of Servant who was summoned to kill them and force it to use his or her...............…]

'Primis: Noble Phantasm.'

Speaking till here, Primis raised his head and looked at sky which was covered with clouds.

'Primis: You must have also realized that the Blue spear of power we saw was actually a Noble Phantasm. And its strength reaches............'

[True-Demi God. Means it's an EX-Rank Noble Phantasm.]

'Primis: With the servant body, after releasing an EX-Rank Noble Phantasm, Servant must rest or wait for 1-2 days before being able to use it again.'

[I see. That's why you said that this Holy Grail War will come to an end in next 1-2 days.]

'Primis: Yeah. Apostles will be more active from today onwards.'

[So, the reason you sent others to look for more of these corpses is because you want to see how many of the people they sacrificed. Doing that you will have rough idea how many of them have left?]

'Primis: Yes. Though the remaining ones will be their strongest elites.'

[Um.]

As they were talking, all of sudden, Primis stopped. He narrowed his eyes and looked back.

[What happened?]

Without answering, Primis dashed towards the direction from where he and his group came from.

SWOOSH!!!!

Soon with this speed, he reached the convenience store where they parked their car in a few seconds. Walking up to it, Primis saw that the car was empty. There was neither Artoria nor Illya inside.

[T-They are not here. Could this be Apostles?]

'Primis: ............…'

[Primis.]

'Primis: ............…'

[Primis!]

Still ignoring Twilight, Primis turned his head at a different direction.

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At this time, some distance away from the convenience store, three people could be seen in an open area. Looking around, you will notice there was no one around except them.

They were Artoria, Illya and a new arrival.

Artoria was currently wearing her armor and holding her invisible sword tightly while looking at the man in front and protecting Illya behind.

Illya had also let go of all her drowsiness and was also looking at man in front with serious expression. She was even thinking of using the command seal to summon Berserker.

In front of them, stood a man with golden hair standing up like a blazing flame. His face was described as handsome, and his eyes, crimson like blood, were visibly not those of a human and gave off a mysterious radiance that could make people wither. He was emitting a dignified and majestic presence of a King.

Currently, He was in a biker outfit and had a smile on his face.

???: To think we will be able to meet again, Saber. Is it fate?

In return, Artoria showed an angered look and replied.

Artoria: What are doing here in this war, King of Heroes?

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*A/N: Please throw some power stones.

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