A certain crossover anime's nuclear-powered sword immortal

Shirou answered without hesitation.

"...Yes, that's the correct answer."

The math teacher paused for a moment, then nodded in satisfaction.

"That's right, it's an optical illusion. Some people can see it, and some can't. It's really interesting that everyone is looking at the same thing but getting completely different results."

It wasn't until get out of class ended that Shirou suddenly remembered that the question didn't seem to be from elementary school.

During breaks, it was already noticeable that, although they were still in elementary school, small groups were beginning to take shape.

Upper and lower classes, illustrious and boring clubs, appearances and grades—students wield various 'weapons' to test the waters of superiors and subordinates.

However, Shirou knew that in the seemingly distant future, all these relationships would be reshuffled, and after the students experienced three separations and reorganizations, they would be completely scattered.

To blend into the big melting pot of society.

Despite knowing all this, Shirou did not feel any sense of superiority. Perhaps the events he was experiencing now had no effect on his heart regarding this ordinary world.

Rather than joining in the season, rushing forward in a frantic rush amidst changes and anxieties, experiencing the naive yet dazzling youthful school life, Shirou prefers to simply see the scenery.

He had already experienced interpersonal relationships, life experiences, and aspirations for the future. After losing everything and starting over, Shirou began to pay attention to things he had never paid attention to before. Perhaps it was because of this that he saw more of the world.

The azure sky, the orange-red sunrise, the peaceful sunset—Shirou cherishes every second of the starry sky that he could see simply by looking up.

Only these things can make Shirou, whose mind is filled with countless fragments of memories, linger and never get tired of watching them, no matter how many times he watches them.

"Orihara, what are you doing? Why are you staring at a bare tree?"

The child at the next table very inappropriately disturbed Shirou's enjoyment.

"..."

Shirou turned and looked at the other person for several seconds before speaking amidst the latter's confused expression.

"You've been secretly going to the arcade to play King of Fighters these past few days, haven't you?"

"How did you know—!?"

The child at the next table stared at Shirou in astonishment. After all, the only time they interacted was when they sat close together at school. Apart from that, they had virtually no contact, let alone going to the arcade together after school.

That's why Shirou's sudden revelation of this matter surprised him so much.

The child naturally had no idea that Shirou had already tried countless times. Even without actively gathering information, he had long since heard it so many times that his ears were practically calloused.

In short, after that, the children at the next table behaved themselves and did not disturb Shirou until lunch break.

As the lunch break bell rang, the atmosphere in the classroom instantly became relaxed. Some hungry students rushed to the cafeteria, while others stayed in the classroom to discuss various topics.

Even in elementary school, this school boasts a rich variety of student club activities.

Such as the literary society, school newspaper, astronomy association, simulation, animation association, karate club, etc.

Among them, Hanafuda (flower cards) surprised Shirou the most. After observing the club's activities once, Shirou jokingly called it the "neck-killer card".

"Shirou~!"

Rin arrived at the back door of the classroom at some point, her little face beaming with an expectant smile as she waved to Shirou.

Image: "凛耶", Location: "Images/1673316986-100352746-109802545.jpg"

The students in the classroom were already used to this; aside from glancing at it subconsciously, they all looked away and continued with their own conversations.

Shirou stood up and left his seat, coming to Rin's side.

"Let's go."

"Ok!"

Rin nodded, then followed Shirou closely.

After the two arrived at the cafeteria together, Shirou originally planned to buy his own food, but Rin bought it for him first.

I have this strange feeling that I'm living off a woman.

----------

P.S.: This is a fanfiction that has completely collapsed.

Book Title: Thanks for the Invitation, I Collapsed After Being Reincarnated, and I Possess a System

Chapter 41 In short, it's very cute.

No!

How can you live off a woman!

Shirou, Shirou! How could you fall so low!

Decided!

Starting today, I will never accept food offered with contempt!

"Shirou, what are you standing there for? Come here now!"

"Coming!"

Looking at the girl giving him a sweet smile, Shirou suddenly understood.

Why not eat such fragrant and soft rice?

Image: "Shirou's Fall (Tragedy)", Location: "Images/1673342226-100352746-109803216.jpg"

At worst, we can just return the favor later.

While Shirou was eating and lost in thought, Rin suddenly seemed to remember something and whispered a topic to him.

"Speaking of which, Shirou, do you know about the Holy Grail War?"

"...!!?"

Shirou, noticing the element, twitched his eyebrows. He hadn't expected Rin to bring this up so suddenly. Fortunately, Shirou's expression management was excellent, and he quickly concealed his surprise.

"Yes, most magicians in Fuyuki City probably know this..."

After giving that evasive answer, Shirou began to think about how to change the subject.

Rin, however, showed no sign of stopping, since in her view, Shirou, who was the same age as her, couldn't possibly have anything to do with the Holy Grail War.

Under these circumstances, Shirou became Rin's best confidant.

Of course, Rin wasn't stupid either, naturally

She will not reveal anything about her father.

"I've checked the records, and the previous Holy Grail Wars all ended within a few weeks... By the way, Shirou, have you noticed anything unusual lately?"

Any magician could sense that something was off about Fuyuki City at night lately, and there was no point in lying about it.

"The Holy Grail War... it feels so far away from me. I just hope it doesn't cause too many casualties."

Shirou said with some emotion.

However, this is not something he can easily control.

However, Shirou felt that as long as Caster was dealt with, the casualties would definitely be greatly reduced.

It seems that Rin is also somewhat concerned about this matter because her father, Tokiomi Tohsaka, has already entered the Holy Grail War.

"I wonder how long this Holy Grail War will last..."

She murmured indistinctly as she chewed her food.

"I don't know, but I'd really like to see it if I could."

Shirou was still pretending to be confused.

"That won't do, Shirou!"

Upon hearing Shirou's words, Rin's face immediately turned serious.

"Even if you're a magician, it's still very dangerous if someone sees you!"

The books in my home that record the Holy Grail War mention that the Heroic Spirits who appeared in the Holy Grail War were all beings with great reputations in the past.

Among these heroic spirits are heroes, kings, and knights from past eras, as well as villains who have committed heinous crimes.

That's why Rin became nervous after hearing Shirou's words; she was genuinely worried that Shirou would get involved in such a terrible incident.

Unfortunately, Rin was unaware that Shirou had already become deeply entangled in the Holy Grail War.

"Don't worry, Rin, I won't."

Shirou smiled and said this to Rin, which eased the girl's tense expression.

Following this topic, they also discussed some interesting anecdotes and gossip about the magic world. Rin also mentioned that she would probably go to the "Clock Tower" to study after she grew up, and she even asked Shirou about his plans.

"As for me... I don't know yet..."

Leaving aside the somewhat distant Fifth Holy Grail War, even the current Fourth Holy Grail War is full of uncertainties, so Shirou cannot give a definite answer.

Moreover, if he were to be too explicit, Shirou would feel like he was setting a flag for himself.

In the world of anime and manga, you can't just say things like that.

"Is that so? Then, Shirou, what do you think of the 'Clock Tower'?"

Rin asked with some curiosity.

Shirou paused for a few seconds, as if he were thinking about it seriously, and then replied, "I think... it depends on the thesis defense."

The Magic Association is mainly divided into three academies.

The clock tower in London, the wandering academy in the North Atlantic, and Mount Atlas in Egypt.

Each academy is the same size, but nowadays when people talk about the Magic Association, they mostly mean the "Clock Tower".

Wandering Sea believes that magic from the Age of Gods is supreme, while magic after the Western calendar is nothing but child's play. He is currently in a cold war with the "Clock Tower".

The Atlas Institute, known as the "Crypt of the Giants," is a "living hell" where there is no communication with the outside world and not even light can escape.

Belonging to these two places is synonymous with being behind the times.

Nobody wants to become a relic of the past, so 90% of magicians in Western Europe choose to enter the "Clock Tower".

Such a power imbalance is irreversible and unavoidable. If the clock tower falls from the center of the magic world, then, in other words, the magic world will have completely disappeared from this planet.

Over the centuries, these clock towers were divided into two major factions by various monarchs based on differing ideologies, and they were just one step away from internal strife.