Humans in Type-Moon, Path of the Heroic Spirit

Chapter 69 Odin's Preparation

A secret stronghold somewhere in the Einzbern Forest.

"Miss Ellisviel, please stay here and don't move around. I'll come back to pick you up after the battle is over."

After settling the somewhat weak Irisviel, Hisau Maiya left these words and turned away.

The situation on Kiritsugu's side is extremely critical, and I can't waste my time here. If I rush back now, maybe I can be of some help.

"..."

Looking at the short-haired woman's receding figure, Irisviel, who was standing in place, opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she just lowered her head silently.

"I still can't do anything..."

In the dim wooden house, a lonely look appeared on Irisviel's beautiful face, and she murmured softly in a depressed tone.

Since he set foot in Fuyuki City, he has not played any role at all. It can even be said that he is just a burden, a vase holding the Holy Grail.

"Can I really fulfill Einzbern's wish and change Illya's fate?"

Sitting on the simple little bed, Ellisviel stared blankly at the deep shadow in front of her. For some reason, an unbearable feeling of sadness and loss suddenly surged into her heart.

The android girl, as pure as a blank sheet of paper, never resented anyone. She only hated her own incompetence and weakness.

However, Irisviel also knew in her heart that she could do nothing while being caught in the cruel vortex of the Holy Grail War.

Because, after the souls of the four servants return to their places, their bodies will die completely and then become a container called the "Little Holy Grail".

"—?"

Just as Ellisviel was feeling dejected, an alarm suddenly flashed through her mind.

"A new invader has appeared, and it seems to be approaching me--!"

As if sensing the approaching danger, Irisviel’s lithe body became extremely stiff.

No, I can't give up resistance now... She suppressed her fear, calmed herself down as much as possible, and then reached out to pull out the "weapon" hidden in her white dress.

Scattered between the five fingers of her hands was a ball of thin, soft silver metal threads.

"Shapeist Leben (The wreckage gives you life)!"

Before the enemy arrived, Irisviel injected magic power into the metal wire. The thin metal wire was untied and began to flow in her slender hands like a living thing.

As the two measures of chanting ended, silver threads crisscrossed and formed complex outlines.

Intertwined and combined with each other, it looks like a complex three-dimensional object made of wicker handicrafts, with ferocious wings and beaks, as well as sharp claws. It is an exquisite silver wire handicraft based on the prototype of a giant eagle.

"Kyeeee!"

The metal eagle let out a sharp cry like the friction of metal blades, and took off from the silver-haired girl's arms. It was a quick-made artificial life form created by alchemy, and it was also the only weapon that Irisviel could use to defend herself when she was facing a life-or-death situation.

"Gudong~"

In this silent environment, Ellisviel swallowed nervously. She stared at the door of the cabin, ready to attack.

As soon as the enemy shows up, she will control the giant metal eagle in the air to attack without hesitation.

…………

"squeak--"

After a while, the enemies outside seemed to have discovered this hidden stronghold. The originally closed wooden door was slowly pushed open, making a harsh sound.

Here it comes! With the surge of magic power, the giant silver eagle hovering on the roof suddenly swooped down towards the door, its sharp beak flashing with cold light.

"Well?"

But what Ellisviel didn't expect was that the tall figure that appeared behind the door, as if he had anticipated it, just waved his wand and knocked the giant eagle away.

boom!
In the blink of an eye, the metal life created by alchemy fell to the wall in the corner with a wail.

"How, how could this happen..."

Seeing this scene, a hint of despair appeared in Irisviel's crimson eyes. She knew that she was doomed.

"I'm sorry, Illya, I'm going to break my promise—"

Recalling the promise she had made to Illya, Irisviel closed her eyes and thought in pain.

However, the expected death did not come, and only slight breathing sounds were heard in the narrow space.

"Who are you...?" After a few minutes, Ellisviel slowly opened her eyes. She looked at the two figures, one big and one small, in front of her and asked subconsciously.

"I'm Caster," said the blue-haired man in a loose cloak. He then pointed at the petite silver-haired girl next to him. "As for this child, she's my daughter."

"Please rest assured, we have no ill intentions in coming here this time."

"Caster?" Hearing this unexpected answer, Irisviel widened her eyes and asked in surprise, "Are you Kamiya-kun's Servant?"

Also, what the hell is a daughter? Can a servant give birth to a daughter?
"That's right." Odin nodded and chuckled.

"Then why did you come to see me?"

After realizing that the blue Servant in front of her had no ill intentions, Irisviel immediately relaxed, but she was still a little nervous.

"Haha, I just want to deal with some minor troubles and make some small arrangements in advance."

As he spoke, Odin smiled slightly, then raised the wooden staff in his hand and gently stabbed the end of the staff into the floor under his feet.

The moment the wooden staff touched the floor, a group of strange runes suddenly appeared in the air, then flew towards Ellisviel and merged into her slender belly.

“What is this—?”

Under Irisviel's astonished gaze, a small cup-shaped object emitting a faint glow slowly emerged from her lower abdomen.

"...the little Holy Grail inside me."

"Finally, I've got this container out." Looking at the "Little Holy Grail" floating in the air, Odin seemed to see something, and a look of anticipation and joy appeared on his face. "Now, we're ready for the second trial."

"By the way, Xiao Qiong, as compensation, please use the third method to help this child repair his body."

Odin casually put away the Holy Grail, turned his head slightly, and said to the expressionless silver-haired girl beside him with a smile.

“The third method—?!”

Hearing Odin's words, Irisviel was even more shocked. She looked at the petite Qiong with disbelief on her face.

She had never expected that this girl, who was even cuter than herself, would actually love the third law that the Inzbern family had pursued for generations.

"Okay, Father."

I am preparing for the make-up exam, so there will be fewer updates in the next two days.

Also, the previous chapter was slightly modified

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