Emiya Kiritsugu narrowed his eyes and looked at Anno.
"What on earth are you thinking about?"
There was a bit of coldness in his voice.
He was referring to the incident with Akuko next door.
Emiya Kiritsugu is not a person who trusts others.
Believing others has brought him too much pain, and it is precisely because of those pains one after another that he has become the current Emiya Kiritsugu who is unwilling to trust anyone.
"I know you may be dissatisfied, but Kiritsugu Airi needs someone to take care of her."
"She can no longer get up. The Holy Grail War is still going on, and she doesn't have much time left."
There wasn't much emotion on Annuo's face.
When he went to look for Kazuko, he anticipated Emiya Kiritsugu's reaction.
Emiya Kiritsugu's eyes were slightly shaken, but soon became cold again.
"I don't think that woman is worth trusting."
No one will willingly pay for others.
Emiya Kiritsugu has always believed this.
"Please rest assured about this."
Annuo bowed slightly.
"I have already paid the reward."
"In my own name."
"you--"
Emiya Kiritsugu wanted to say something else, but——he found that he seemed to have nothing to say.
Is it true that no one should take care of Ellie?
Aili is now unable to move, and her food, clothing, housing and transportation are all problems. She really needs someone to take care of her, but no one can take care of her.
Kuu Maiya also shoulders many tasks, and Saber is the only means of direct confrontation in the battle between servants. He himself also needs to be constantly active outside.
For victory in the Holy Grail War.
but
Letting others take care of Ellie is indeed a dangerous behavior.
He would not trust a stranger to take care of the only person he cares about.
"I know what you're afraid of, Kiritsugu."
Annuo walked up to Emiya Kiritsugu and stood side by side with him. His tall figure did not feel oppressive.
"But like I said before, try to trust other people sometimes."
"You have suffered many disasters because you believed in others, and you have become the person you are now. This is not your fault, but it also blinded your eyes."
"The world is cruel, no matter what era it is, it is cruel. You and I have grown out of cruelty and become what we are today, but cruelty does not mean that we have to turn ourselves into cruel people."
"I did it, and I lived with regret until the day I died."
"You shouldn't be like me."
An Nuo's eyes were complicated.
He patted Emiya Kiritsugu's shoulder lightly, then walked over, heading towards the kitchen.
Emiya Kiritsugu was left standing in the atrium with a cigarette in his mouth, fists clenched, but at a loss.
After many years, he finally got the feeling of care and concern from his "elders" again.
But he was not happy.
even
feel fear.
responsibility.
This has always been a heavy word.
However, Emiya Kiritsugu took it as his own responsibility, and he had an obsession to complete it no matter the cost or any means.
For the sake of big responsibilities, abandon small responsibilities and sacrifice everything around you. Is this really right?
For Emiya Kiritsugu——this is right.
Sacrificing the small self to achieve the greater self is what he has always thought and done. For this reason, it is easy to sacrifice his loved ones and dye his hands red.
Because he knows it's worth it.
Emiya Kiritsugu gritted his teeth as he looked at the knight in white armor.
"You are qualified to draw that sword."
"Why don't you go and pull it out?"
"For a young girl to bear such a responsibility, is this what you regret?"
The white knight is perfect.
This is bullshit.
Emiya Kiritsugu read Anno's life, and this is his evaluation.
He wanted to question - but there was no point.
He is not a man who does unnecessary things. This anger towards fate and the laughter at what he has done will always be buried in his heart.
The white knight is like a wall, like a sword. Rather than saying that he is perfect, people want him to be perfect.
That's why he is perfect.
Will you regret if you don’t take on your share?
Is this what you want to tell me?
Anno and King Uther left and left this cemetery.
Britain is in chaos.
King Uther passed away, and the two most important ministers ran out to take care of the children, leaving the capital in chaos and Britain in chaos. Or is this what you regret?
Emiya Kiritsugu stood in front of the Sword of the King's Choice, his eyes cold.
So ridiculous.
But what can be done?
Times will bring about narrowness, and narrowness will obscure our vision.
A man who came out of the fairy realm may not be able to see everything from human eyes from the beginning.
Although this is not a reason not to be harsh.
There is a bit of indecision, a bit of cruelty and ruthlessness, a bit of insensitivity, a bit of fear and escape, as well as pain and a strong desire to self-destruct, but I hold on, hold on, and hold on.
Obviously I have done a lot of things wrong, I am obviously aware of a lot of things that are wrong, but I still want to move forward on the predetermined path. When it is too late to save everything, I still use my life to protect the most important thing.
This is the imperfect life of a white knight.
There is nothing but dignity.
Throw away loyalty, and only remain contented.
Push aside the strong and the unexpected weak.
Emiya Kiritsugu was angry, but puzzled.
He couldn't find the answer either.
When he opened his eyes again, it was still a world filled with pain. His wife was lying beside him, dying, her brows furrowed.
Emiya Kiritsugu suddenly felt an absurd feeling.
What he is doing now is very similar to Annuo.
So, is this what you're going to tell me?
Annuo has already brought breakfast over.
Putting aside the fighting in the Holy Grail War, he was unexpectedly well suited to this dull life as a househusband. Even the muscles on his face that seemed to be fixed in place from beginning to end seemed to have relaxed a little.
Emiya Kiritsugu's hand trembled.
"Eat something, and feed some to the kid, Ai Li, too."
Irisviel's face turned even paler.
But she was still conscious for the time being. She opened her eyes slightly, looked at her lover, and let herself smile.
His hand trembled again.
"."
He suddenly called out.
Annuo looked up and his eyes met his master's.
"Why don't you pull out that sword?"
Emiya Kiritsugu finally asked this question.
He had wanted to ask about Annuo's past since he first saw it in his dream, but he didn't ask because he thought it was a "superfluous matter".