Chapter 220: RIN TOSAKA SKIPPING SCHOOL
"Why is this happening? I already used healing magic!"
Looking at Kiritsugu's still-existent wounds, Irisviel shouted anxiously.
"It's probably because of that Servant's weapon…"
Compared to Irisviel's panic, Kiritsugu remained remarkably calm.
Recalling how Diarmuid deliberately used the yellow short spear to sever his right arm and leave a mark on his body, he was almost certain that the yellow spear carried a curse that prevented the wound from healing.
"Then what do we do now? Kiritsugu, you're in no condition to fight!"
Hearing Kiritsugu's explanation, Irisviel didn't feel any relief; instead, her anxiety grew.
After all, Kiritsugu was the true participant from the Einzbern family in this Holy Grail War. With such serious injuries, his chances of victory in the ongoing battle were already extremely low.
"It's fine. I can still hold on… at least I've learned the capability of that Servant weapon, even at the cost of one arm."
Kiritsugu seemed completely unconcerned about his injuries compared to Irisviel's worries.
For him, as long as he could achieve ultimate victory and realize his wish, even sacrificing his life was acceptable.
"Berserker's red lance has the property to break magic, while the yellow short spear has the ability to prevent wounds from healing. Historically, the only hero in Ireland who wielded dual weapons and resembled this legend is the great hero 'Diarmuid of Radiance.' But why was Diarmuid summoned as a Berserker?"
Kiritsugu frowned, pondering. According to the legends of Diarmuid, he wouldn't have been surprised if summoned as Saber, Lancer, or even Rider—but he had been summoned specifically as the berserker-class, known for rage and beastly nature…
"Another mysterious anomaly…"
Thinking of the delight in Diarmuid's eyes while torturing him, a bad premonition crossed Kiritsugu's mind.
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The second day of the Holy Grail War had begun.
Using the system's intelligence, Hikigaya Hachiman began investigating all high-magic locations in Fuyuki City except for the Tohsaka residence.
Since today's itinerary was exhausting, Hachiman didn't bring Sakura with him, instead leaving her to rest quietly in the inn.
Of course, to ensure Sakura's safety, Karna was also left behind.
As for Hachiman himself, he wasn't particularly concerned for his safety.
According to Karna's judgment, Hachiman's own abilities had just reached Servant-level strength. Unless faced with another powerful Servant, he could handle single mages or individual Assassin clones on his own.
Moreover, after Gilles escaped via the Command Seal, Hachiman also now knew how to use the seal. If he encountered someone he couldn't defeat, he could simply summon Karna to help.
After a morning of searching, Hachiman successfully identified a temple called Ryudoji and a large mountain cavern on the outskirts of Fuyuki City.
These two locations, aside from the Tohsaka mansion and newly developed residential areas, were the highest concentration of magical energy in the city.
Unfortunately, despite his thorough search, Hachiman hadn't found a single clue about Caster.
"Next… is the residential area?"
Returning from the mountains to the city, Hachiman stood at a street corner waiting for the traffic light while considering his next search target.
Honestly, after finding nothing at Ryudoji Temple and the large cavern, he had little hope of discovering Caster's whereabouts in the residential area.
After all, judging from Caster's personality, he probably wouldn't set up his base in such an obvious location.
If Hachiman were in Caster's place, he would have chosen somewhere with moderate magic, not easily noticed.
However, there were plenty of locations in Fuyuki City that met those conditions.
"After all, it's not a particularly economically developed city, right?"
Looking at the map and the possible hiding spots for Caster, Hachiman let out a sigh.
"Dun dun dun…"
Watching the pedestrian light about to turn green in five seconds, Hachiman folded up the map to cross the street.
At that moment, hurried footsteps sounded from behind him.
Judging from the sound, the footsteps belonged to a small child.
And Hachiman roughly guessed the child's intention: in a hurry, probably trying to cross the street while it was empty.
But running a red light was wrong!
Even though there were only four seconds left before the light would turn green, Hachiman couldn't help himself. Seeing a twin-tailed little girl with a red backpack rushing past, he grabbed her by the collar and lifted her up.
"Eh?!"
Tohsaka Rin, who had snuck out of school after noticing her friend hadn't arrived, suddenly felt a strong force lifting her by the collar.
Flailing her short legs, she realized she had been picked up. Turning to look at Hachiman, a wary expression appeared on her face.
"Even if there's no car, you can't run a red light!"
With the light now green, Hachiman calmly reminded her, then set the little girl back on the ground and continued across the street.
"......"
Rin's face immediately flushed.
Her father often taught her to maintain proper etiquette outside. What she had done—skipping school, running a red light—was completely incompatible with the Tohsaka family's standards!
"No!"
A twinge of guilt crossed her mind. Rin shook her head.
She looked up at Hachiman, who was quickly disappearing from her view, hesitating for a moment.
Even a brief contact made her sense the immense magical power within Hachiman.
A magus still lingering in Fuyuki City during the Holy Grail War…
Suppressing her excitement at finally finding a clue about her missing friend, Rin took a deep breath and quietly began to follow Hachiman from behind.
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