the living [comprehensive]

How much effort does a person have to make in order to protect happiness?

Liang Ri, who was walking alone in the snow, was silently thinking about this question.

The self who refuses to be stepped into the heart is the only one who is willing to approach; the self who does not want to fill the emptiness with the desire to kill like before, only looks forward to the approach of the other party.

Although he was reluctant to admit it because of his bravado, he did like that boy.All the fragments of getting along with each other are as beautiful as a dream.

How ridiculous it would be to lose this rare happiness because I wanted to "change" and let the murderer go.

When thinking this way, there was no slight fluctuation on the faces of the two ceremonies.The hope in her heart was eaten away at an alarming rate, and she didn't even have the ability to laugh at herself.

Just like the girl's unknown empty past and her current despair, in a place she can't see or know, someone is working hard to protect her hard-won happiness.

Shirou, who was running in the cold air, was already very clear about his current goal.

Compared with catching up with the two rituals, it is more important to find the other's lover and the malicious murderer.If the girl's only cherished person dies, then everything will get out of control: the girl will kill like in the illusion, and Archer will have to choose between "killing the sad girl he admires" and "witnessing the destruction of the city". make a choice.

Thinking of the brief quarrel between the two not long ago, Shirou gritted his teeth with anger welling up in his chest.

That bastard with a stinking face clearly wants to avoid the two rituals from suffering misfortune, right?The opponent who is a heroic spirit can't intervene, so why not just leave it to yourself?What a twisted, nasty guy!

However, in the eyes of Archer now, he is just a strange kid.There is nothing the other party can do if he doesn't believe him, as long as the two ceremonies are resolved satisfactorily.

With the clues he got from Archer earlier, Shirou found the warehouse where the murderer was hiding.A certain smell wafted from the half-hidden door, making him sure that this was the place he was looking for.

The man who appeared in the mouth of the two ceremonies has been completely depraved by some irreversible evil magic, and the gentle appearance he once appeared in front of the two ceremonies as a senior has disappeared.However, knowing that this guy addicted to marijuana and killing would be better off living than dead, the two rituals who didn't want to kill any more still let the other party go.

The lover's crisis is caused by letting the culprit go, so it's no wonder that the two rituals will be hit hard.

Walking in quietly, the young man's gaze fell through the darkness to the end of the warehouse. The scene that was happening there made his pupils constrict instantly.

The blond man with his back turned to him seemed to have finally made up his mind to attack the person he hijacked.He pressed the knife against the abductee's neck, then hesitantly withdrew his hand after a shallow stab, and turned the tip of the knife towards the abductee's half-closed eyes.

Shirou had no time to think about what the other was trying to do; he had already rushed out.

The assailant was attracted by the sound behind him, and Shirou threw him down when he turned around.Before the sharp blade in the opponent's hand appeared in sight, Shirou saw the opponent's face clearly.

That completely distorted young face exudes a decay that has completely corroded the soul.

The young man who has long been a desperado has fighting skills that are superior to ordinary people, and even cut Shirou's arm during the desperate struggle.Unable to continue suppressing the opponent, Shirou could only jump up, but took the opportunity to snatch the opponent's weapon.

The young man stared at Shirou with crazy eyes, and suddenly said: "Are you the helper of the two rituals? Are you here to kill me?"

The other party's crazy eyes like a hungry beast and the weird calm tone made Shirou feel a little uneasy.

You can kill the opponent by forcefully using magic, and the opponent is the one who should be killed.

Even though he had such an idea, the boy who had never personally killed anyone in a certain sense still hesitated.

The young man attacked again, and Shirou had to fight again in a hurry, and the questions in his heart were still unanswered.

This guy...why does he seem to be expecting to kill himself?

"In your opinion, I am an unforgivable murderer, right? So, go ahead and kill me!" The youth's excitement was chilling, "Pain, blood, death... are all rare delicacies!"

At this moment, Shirou suddenly understood.

The desperadoes in front of him are eager to turn others into their own kind!And the moment the desperate two rituals beheaded each other, they also fell into the trap of the other party!

The hesitation in his mind quickly turned into firmness, and Shirou put all his energy into the battle.He cut off the young man's hand that was stretched out in front of him, and nailed the other's ankle to the ground when he knocked him down.At this point, the boy finally felt relieved: "In this way, we can call the police."

The subdued young man was taken aback for a moment, then gritted his teeth.

"I will not kill you. Of course it is wrong to kill innocent people indiscriminately, but I am just an outsider and have no qualifications to judge you." Shirou stood up and looked down at the young man. His clear eyes were not affected by the young man's hatred and anger, and he was still A piece of calm, "I'm just here to rescue this person caught by you."

Thinking that he had subdued the opponent, Shirou turned and walked towards the captured person, but his footsteps stopped because of the sound of breaking through the air behind him.

That aura just now...was magic power?

Turning around quickly, Shirou saw that the angry young man with fierce eyes just now was unconscious, and the other hand was stretched out to him, and was pinned to the ground by a slender arrow.

This is……? !

Shirou, who missed the moment just now, has no way of knowing what happened behind him, but he knows very well that the arrow is the product of projection magic, and he has no rich magic power at all.

Is it... Archer!The other party saved himself?

Shirou quickly walked over to the captive and quickly checked his body.After confirming that the cuts on the other party were not fatal, he looked around, trying to find someone.

There is no trace of magic in the empty warehouse, but Shirou believes that Archer, who has helped him, will never leave.

——After all, that guy would seize every opportunity he could to mock himself.

The corners of his lips turned up helplessly, and Shirou walked towards the exit, just passing Ryoshi who had just found here.

The girl's wide-open eyes did not look at Shirou, nor did she look at the young man on the ground.She just came to her lover, stretched out her arms tremblingly, and embraced the lost and recovered beloved.

He must have thought that his lover had already been killed, that's why he wept with joy.

It's great that these two were able to reunite without incident.

Following Archer's self, it's better not to disturb the happiness of these two.

Dragging his tired body, the boy walked outside the warehouse into the morning light.The mind that had been dazed by the musty smell and the smell of marijuana in the warehouse before sobered up, and he showed a satisfied smile.

That incredible girl won't fall into darkness, and Archer won't lose his faith because of the other party's despair, so it's considered perfect.

"After exhausting all the magic power and being almost killed by a sneak attack, can you still show this expression? Are you optimistic, or... are you stupid."

Heroic Spirit's unique way of speaking still made people angry, but Shirou rarely wanted to argue with the other party.

"Just now you rescued me, didn't you violate the constraints of the identity of the heroic spirit?" Shirou asked cautiously, "Are you... all right?"

Heroic Spirit was taken aback, and the sarcasm on his face disappeared: "It's nothing," he responded coldly, "This city has been saved, and I have fulfilled my duty. Besides, you are an outsider."

"That's great." The reassuring Shirou smiled again, "Just now, thank you for saving me."

"It's just that I can't see the behavior of a certain brat sending her to death. After all, that girl put all her thoughts on her lover, and didn't even thank you, but you don't have the slightest dissatisfaction?"

"I didn't expect her to thank you. I appreciate the two ceremonies, so I don't want her to be sad. Moreover, even if it is someone who has nothing to do with it, watching someone who is obviously strong and kind falls into darkness due to despair, I don't think so. I can't just leave it alone. But," the boy paused hesitantly, "it's not wrong to say that I worked hard for someone."

"Oh?" Ying Ling raised his eyebrows.

Heroic Spirit knew long ago that his guess that the young man liked the two rituals was wrong.When the other party watched the two ceremonies, their eyes were clear and pure, and no personal feelings emerged.

However, it seems that the only one who has been in contact with the boy and watched by the boy in the short few days is this young girl who is also closely observing him.

……and many more.

Yingling put away the curiosity and ridicule on his face, and slowly turned to the boy.

The moment they looked at each other, even though the heroic spirit's heart had been tempered to the extreme by the battle, it was slightly shocked by the other's gaze.

The young man was looking at himself intently, as if he was the only one in the eyes that were always shining with light.

How could I ignore it?Such eager attention, such undivided persistence.

Although he didn't quite understand the reason, Heroic Spirit made a judgment: "The one you want to help is actually me?"

"That's right. You who tried to protect Liang Yi, and you who have always admired Liang Yi's strong and gentle personality, wouldn't it be too tragic if you wanted to kill her who fell into despair and madness? And, if she exists like this All will fall, so the human beings in your eyes are really hopeless."

The heroic spirit who was seen through stared at Shirou sharply, as if he wanted to see the other person's heart through his eyes: "But, why me? I, who want to save mankind, have nothing to do with you? My ideal, For you, there is nothing…”

Heroic Spirit's questioning came to an abrupt end.He suddenly realized that he didn't need to ask any more questions.

The boy's eyes were full of wanting to prove something, stubbornness of not admitting defeat.Even the thickest darkness in the world will not extinguish the fire of determination.

Why forget it.Isn't this green and firm look the most familiar to me?

"I take back what I just said. This ethereal ideal is probably only meaningful to you and me." Heroic Spirit's voice was calm as usual, but a complicated smile quietly appeared on his face, "'Miya Shiro' is really It’s a stupid, naive and incredible existence.”

The boy's eyes were filled with astonishment, and then the astonishment was replaced by relief.He seemed to want to say something, but he fell forward due to exhaustion.

Running desperately in the absence of magic power, dueling with violent people whose physical functions are far superior to ordinary people; the opponent who did these things deserves to be in this embarrassing situation.

The heroic spirit who was mocking silently subconsciously caught the boy's fallen body.After a moment of hesitation, he lowered his head and passed the magic power to the boy in his arms.

With the influx of magic power, Shirou, who was in a trance, regained consciousness again.However, just after waking up, he was frightened by the temperature of his lips tightly attached to his whole body.

Hey! ?

The abundant magic power transmitted reminded the boy that this was just a simple replenishment of magic, but the moist and soft touch that invaded his mouth still made his cheeks burn instantly.

How is this going? !

Realizing that the boy in his arms had woken up, Heroic Spirit stopped replenishing his mana.The heroic spirit who straightened up showed a sneer again, but still carefully hugged the boy's body: "Although you shouldn't be here no matter what, I also have a little sympathy for you who are still a kid."

"So..." The brain was still slowed down by the kiss-like contact just now, but Shirou still heard the other party's subtext, "Do you remember me?"

"Well. Although it's a bit different, I will never forget this familiar ideal." Heroic showed a nostalgic smile, but the short smile was quickly replaced by disgust, "I really don't want to admit that you are so stupid. It has something to do with my past."

"Huh?" Shirou was a little unconvinced, "But isn't your past also..."

"It's different." Heroic Spirit lowered his head, his deep eyes seemed to be able to see through the depths of the young man's soul, "You who appeared in front of my eyes are already different from 'me'."

Shirou was slightly taken aback.

Indeed, the man carrying the title of Archer told himself the truth during the Fifth Holy Grail War, and although he would not abandon his ideals, he would not become an Archer either.

The two of them originated from the same soul, but they are already different existences.

Looking at each other quietly for a moment, Heroic Spirit broke the silence: "Then, let me guess. Are you here because you can't worry about me?"

"Yeah." Shirou gave an affirmative answer with some hesitation.

Heroic Spirit showed an expression of "as expected": "It's really stupid. Although I don't know what you have gone through to have such a stupid idea, but I, who used to be 'Shirou Emiya', have ended my life. And yours Life, obviously has just begun, right? There is no need to do such a thing. Moreover," he paused, the eyes looking at Shirou softened, and there was even an emotion similar to "tenderness" in the gray pupils , "I am very grateful for your efforts to erase despair from my face. However, I, who always shuttle between the Seat of Heroes and the Hill of Swords, will soon forget you."

Listening to Heroic Spirit's words, Shirou pursed his lips unconsciously.

It is true - you have forgotten me once.But there are some things, I can't do it.

Lifting his head abruptly, Shirou grabbed Heroic Spirit's shoulders and raised his body to meet his gaze.Because of the excessive force, the boy's tightly pursed lips almost hit the heroic spirit's face.

Since I will disappear in front of the other party, since the other party will not remember me when I meet again.

Then, it doesn't matter if you tell your true feelings now!

"Even if you don't remember me," the angry boy gritted his teeth and said his declaration, "I will definitely pull you out of despair!"

The author has something to say: In a sense, the next unit is Shirou’s unrequited love QwQ

However, the whole process is sweet!

May be high energy (or may not)