Einzbern Castle!
"Nice to meet you, Ayato-sama. Please take care of me from now on."
In the room, a woman with a delicate face and snow-white hair performed a very standard dogeza before Ayato.
Irisviel von Einzbern.
That was this woman's name.
Acht's efficiency was terrifyingly high.
Right after finalizing the cooperation, he brought Irisviel before Ayato.
Looking at this woman who seemed both a noble lady and an innocent child, Ayato smiled.
"Very handsome!"
Irisviel looked up at Ayato, a faint blush appearing on her doll-like face.
Though the time was short, she had already understood everything.
The man before her would be her husband, the person she would serve for life.
Though she was a homunculus, she had her own emotions.
But she didn't dislike Ayato.
Rather, his eyes, so similar to her own, made her feel favorably inclined.
"Between us, there's no need for such formality."
Ayato helped her up and smiled gently.
Her husband's personality was quite good too.
Thinking this, Irisviel's gaze became determined.
Her fingers interlaced with Ayato's long, warm hands. She said quietly, "Ayato-sama, I will definitely become a qualified wife for you."
As she spoke, Irisviel slowly moved forward, guiding Ayato's hand to her face.
Though her face was already flushed, her gaze grew even more determined.
"You're very serious."
Ayato gazed into her eyes.
"Mm!"
Irisviel nodded, her eyes seeming to speak.
"Then, it's time for you to witness my sincerity."
Ayato said righteously.
Irisviel breathed slightly heavily, feeling Ayato's sincerity.
She did not refuse!
Because from now on, she belonged only to Ayato.
...
Irisviel was a homunculus.
Having lived in the castle for years, she lacked common knowledge about ordinary people's lives.
Fortunately, Ayato had always lived as an ordinary person. He was a real expert in this area and could explain calmly.
Irisviel was very serious and focused.
Regarding common knowledge, such as cleaning, just understanding wasn't enough; she had to practice.
Soon, Irisviel volunteered and began with the simplest tasks.
...
Castle Dining Room.
Medusa was already restless, her face as red as an apple.
For the first time, she cursed her supernormal hearing.
Then,
She looked at Artoria, who was constantly devouring desserts, and her lip twitched.
'This one was even more of a heavyweight.'
'As a Servant, wasn't she too oblivious?'
'Or was it that I was being oversensitive, caring too much?'
"Medusa-nee, I'm so bored."
Sakura, holding a dessert, came up to her and said innocently, "Can I go play with Devil Uncle?"
"No!"
Medusa suddenly stood up, placed both hands on Sakura's shoulders, and said seriously, "Stay here. Don't go anywhere."
Even through her blindfold, one could feel the seriousness and sincerity in her eyes.
After all, that place was more terrifying than hell for young Sakura right now.
"Huh?"
Sakura was startled.
But seeing Medusa so serious, she muttered, "Fine, I won't go then."
'Sakura was so cute.'
Looking at Sakura, Medusa couldn't help but give her a head pat.
Artoria: "Delicious, really delicious."
She was still eating.
...
Dusk.
The sunset streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
Ayato looked down at Irisviel in his arms.
'Should I reincarnate her as my servant now?'
'I shouldn't. After all, she was the key to activating the Great Holy Grail. If she turned into a Devil, something unexpected might happen.'
Though he didn't care,
He had promised Artoria victory in the Holy Grail War.
'Ah, forget it.'
'A few more days wouldn't matter.'
"Ayato-sama..."
Feeling Ayato's gaze, Irisviel looked up.
Ayato smiled. "Don't stay here anymore. Come with me."
"Really?"
Irisviel's eyes widened. "Can I really go out?"
"Really!"
Ayato gave her a head pat and smiled. "You can do things you like from now on."
"Th-That's wonderful!" Irisviel jumped up excitedly and rushed toward her wardrobe.
"What should I bring to the outside world... This winter coat made of high-grade fur. I hear ordinary people wear these in winter."
"And this princess dress. I hear it's a must-have for ordinary people going out."
Ayato: "..."
'A winter coat made of high-grade fur.'
'A princess dress.'
'Indeed!'
'This naive young lady still had a very long way to go in understanding common knowledge.'