After the dismantling of the greater grail was complete.
Kiritsugu Emiya and Irisviel were going back to the Einzbern Family to take Illya back. Tohsaka Tokiomi, intending to establish a good relationship with the Einzbern Family, also planned to follow along. Consequently, he left Tohsaka Rin in the care of Tohsaka Aoi and also asked Akatsuki to help look after her.
"Wait, this isn't appropriate, is it?"
Akatsuki frowned, wanting to refuse. After all, she and Tohsaka Tokiomi weren't really close. More importantly, she also wanted to go to the Einzbern Family to see the snow scenery, and while she was at it, have Jubstacheit von Einzbern craft a few maids for her or teach her alchemy and the like.
"My daughter seems to have some unpleasantness with Kirei. Letting Kirei guide her cultivation is fine, but if I let Kirei take care of her, I'm afraid many unpleasant things will happen. Since you've been recognized by the Grand Master, I have nothing to worry about."
"Furthermore, I've caused that child a lot of unnecessary suffering. The pain of being separated from her sister will take a long time to mend. After this trip to the Einzbern Family, I plan to go to Finland to visit the Edelfelt Family, distant relatives of the Tohsaka Family. So, I might be away from Fuyuki City for a long time."
Well, it seemed the snow scenery wouldn't be seen for a year or so.
"Me?"
Kirei Kotomine was silent for a moment, then shook his head. "I don't know, but after today, I might talk to my father about my own personality. Also, I'll bring my daughter over from within the Church. After I finish teaching Rin Bajiquan, I don't plan to stay in Fuyuki City either."
"Planning to go traveling with Kallen?"
"What nonsense are you talking about? Although I don't know where you learned her name is Kallen, your question is undoubtedly meaningless."
Kirei Kotomine gave Akatsuki a strange look, then continued, "Even though the greater grail is dismantled, Fuyuki City cannot be without a priest. I plan to have Kallen take over my father's position; he's old and should rest."
"..."
"True Ancestor, why have you stopped speaking?"
"How should I put it?" Akatsuki weighed her words, thinking about how to explain her complicated feelings to Kirei Kotomine at this moment. "You've worked hard."
In the end, only those words came out. After all, with Kirei Kotomine's current personality, it would probably be difficult to say what was truly on her mind.
"?"
Under Kirei Kotomine's puzzled gaze, Akatsuki walked toward Rider and Waver.
"I didn't expect... that summoning We to this era would end in such a way. This truly surprises We."
"Sigh... the Holy Grail War just ended like this..."
"What are you getting so discouraged for?"
Rider slapped Waver on the back, his massive palm nearly sending Waver flying. "Buck up! We said you are a talented Magician; a much broader stage will surely be waiting for you in the future! This is the King of Conquerors speaking!"
"Rider..."
For some reason, Waver didn't feel angry at all about nearly being sent flying. Instead, an inexplicable emotion spread through his heart, a feeling he had never experienced at the Clock Tower.
"Don't worry, We, the King of Conquerors, Iskandar, will always be with you!"
"Yeah!"
There was absolutely no chance to interject!
Seeing the atmosphere between Rider and Waver, Akatsuki tactfully retreated to the other side and leaned against the rock wall of the Great Underground Cavern with Saber.
"Saber, I'll be counting on you tonight as well."
"Huh?"
"What are you 'huh'-ing about? Isn't this already one of your duties?"
Akatsuki made another scumbag remark as if it were only natural—no, it should be a scumbag True Ancestor remark. "As a Servant, shouldn't you share your Master's burdens?"
"Before being a Servant, I am a Knight!"
"As a Knight, isn't it your duty to share your Lord's burdens?"
Saber's brow furrowed. "This is distorted logic! Sophistry!"
"Sophistry? But I saw you were very proactive last night." Saying this, Akatsuki took out her phone again, preparing to play last night's video in public.
"Wait! You're too despicable!"
Seeing what was in Akatsuki's hand, Saber instinctively tried to grab it, but Akatsuki caught Saber's hand and pulled her directly into her embrace.
"Don't worry, I'll be very gentle tonight."
A strangely moist sensation came from her neck, and her heart couldn't stop racing. Saber only felt that the heat Akatsuki breathed out was a bit too hot, making her feel a hint of sweltering heat even in the middle of winter.
"Wu..."
Saber fell silent. She felt that if she continued to compromise with Akatsuki, she might never be able to escape her grasp and would likely become her plaything completely in the time to come.
"No, this won't do!"
The entire ceremony went very smoothly. On the way back, Akatsuki watched as the group got into cars and gradually distanced themselves from her, then turned to look at Justeaze beside her.
"What should I do now?"
"What do you want? To continue fulfilling the Einzbern Family's long-cherished wish, or to dedicate the rest of your life to me, your Master?"
Justeaze gave a bitter smile. "Is there no other choice?"
"Of course not. I didn't resurrect you just to let you chase a future that is meaningless to me. Since Saber is unwilling tonight, then you shall serve me."
Looking at that face that was exactly the same as Irisviel's, Akatsuki made another scumbag remark. But whether she was a scumbag or a saint didn't matter to Akatsuki.
She maintained the lowest level of human morality, enjoying pleasure to her heart's content within that range. Doing whatever made her happy—that was the attitude a hedonist should have toward life.
"Me?"
Justeaze looked at Akatsuki with a troubled expression. In reality, she was born as an accidental creation of The Third Magus's disciples and had no knowledge of so-called'serving.' All she had was some common sense as a human. She couldn't understand the underlying meaning of the word'serve' in Akatsuki's mouth.
"It's no matter." Akatsuki smiled after hearing Justeaze's explanation. "Being as pure as a blank sheet of paper makes it worthwhile for me to paint on you as I please."
Saying this, Akatsuki lifted Justeaze's chin and kissed her directly while Justeaze watched with an unruffled gaze. Unlike before, this time lasted longer, until Justeaze felt it difficult to breathe and instinctively resisted Akatsuki. Only then did Akatsuki pull away from her.
A transparent thread of saliva stretched between the two. Justeaze broke the thread with the hand covering her mouth, appearing to savor the kiss just now.
"Is this what you meant by serving?"
"This is only the most basic level."
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