"Uh..."
When Mo Shuying and Astolfo returned with Kirei and the now-visible Mordred, everyone's expressions were stunned.
Did they really have to be that efficient? It gave no one time to prepare themselves.
"Emiya, we have guests. Add another dish to dinner: Mapo Tofu, as insanely spicy as you can make it! Don't be afraid, make it scorching hot!" Mo Shuying called out to Emiya Shirou.
Emiya Shirou: "..."
Although he didn't know why Mo Shuying suddenly made such an extreme request, Emiya Shirou still complied.
"Kirei-sensei? I can't believe you're Saber's Master!" Illya and Miyu looked at Kirei in surprise. Kirei turned to look at Illya and Miyu, then held up two fingers in a peace sign.
"Yay~"
(―_―)
Seeing Kirei's "it's no big deal" expression, the two young girls were speechless.
Just then...
"Yo! Long time no see, Saber! Thanks for looking after me before!" Cú Chulainn said with a gritted-tooth smile as he looked at Mordred, looking as if he was about to bite someone.
Mordred's expression remained unchanged as she simply said, "Oh, it's you. I thought you were dead. You're quite tenacious."
As soon as Mordred said this, the atmosphere in the hall became explosive.
"You scoundrel! Do you want to fight again?! I won't lose to you now!" Cú Chulainn shouted. Now that he had his own Magecraft Workshop, his combat power in this area had greatly increased, and his confidence was overflowing.
However, Mordred scoffed.
"Heh, barbarian. All you know is fighting and killing all day. I have no interest in defeated opponents. Go away, don't bother me."
Mordred's arrogant attitude almost made Cú Chulainn foam at the mouth with rage. Just as he was about to lose his temper—
"Shirou! The clothes are all folded. Do you need help in the kitchen?" A clear voice rang out. Saber walked in, rolling up her sleeves. Instantly, you could hear a pin drop in the hall.
"Fa... Fa... Father!!" Mordred gritted her teeth, unable to believe it. Her eyes first showed shock, then became wild and excited! An inexplicable murderous aura surged forth.
"Hmm? Mordred? Uh..." Seeing Mordred, Saber also recalled their past together, and many emotions towards Mordred welled up in her heart. After a slight hesitation, Saber composed herself and said to Mordred with a smile, "Long time no see, Mordred."
Gentle, peaceful, with a hint of nostalgia and a touch of apology, Saber's aura was completely opposite to Mordred's, as tender as a mother seeing her child.
"Uh..."
Mordred was also stunned. She had imagined countless scenarios for meeting her Father, even many cruel ones, but she had never imagined it would be like this.
"You!" Mordred's eyes showed disbelief. She suddenly felt that this Father in front of her might also be a fake! Fake! All fake!
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible! My Father wouldn't be like this!! Ah!" The image of King Arthur in her heart seemed to shatter. Mordred became somewhat hysterical, and a surge of Mana suddenly erupted! It stirred up strong air currents, blowing everything around.
Cú Chulainn, Astolfo, Leonidas, and even Bazett immediately prepared for battle upon seeing this.
But just then!
"What are you doing, Mordred!" Saber suddenly roared! An even more powerful Mana directly overwhelmed Mordred's Mana aura, causing Mordred's body to tremble.
"Father!" Mordred was not angry but instead overjoyed! This aura was so familiar to her! This was her Father!
"Hahaha! It really is you! This is great! Father! I've been thinking about you!" Mordred's Mana surged again, seemingly trying to overpower Saber. Her eyes held a hint of madness! Murderous intent permeated the air!
"Presumptuous!! Mordred! Do you want me to be disappointed in you again?!" Saber said with a frown. Mordred's aura suddenly dissipated. Her eyes widened, and her emotions became highly unstable. She remembered the beginning, how she seemed to have disappointed her Father back then too...
She just wanted to make her Father proud!
"Mordred..." Seeing Mordred suddenly look distraught, Saber felt a pang of heartache.
Saber, having experienced so much through the Holy Grail War, was no longer the king who didn't understand human hearts, nor did she resent her subordinates' betrayal anymore.
"Stop messing around. Come with me, let's talk."
Saber said softly, then turned and walked towards the dojo.
Mordred watched Saber's retreating back and reached out to grab her, but her hand stopped in mid-air before falling back down. She gritted her teeth and followed.
Suddenly, only everyone else and the somewhat disheveled hall remained.
"Those two... they aren't going to fight, are they?"
The straightforward Leonidas scratched his head and asked.
Cú Chulainn's eyes darted around, ready to follow.
"I'll set up a barrier for them! Even if they fight, it'll last a few minutes!"
But Mo Shuying stopped him.
"They're having a father-son... uh, mother-daughter chat. What are you getting involved for? Which child doesn't rebel or throw tantrums? Parents need to grow too. You just stay put."
Restraining the eager Cú Chulainn, Mo Shuying sighed, looking in the direction they had left.
"I hope they don't fight..."
Afterward, everyone worked together to clean up the room, which had been messed up by Mana. Emiya Shirou's cooking speed was astonishing, and soon, a table full of delicious dishes was ready.
It had to be said that Emiya Shirou's cooking skills had been continuously improving these past few days, not just in speed but also significantly in taste.
When a steaming plate of Mapo Tofu, covered in chili and peppercorn powder, was placed in front of Kirei, she was deeply moved!
The stoic girl, who usually showed no expression even when seeing Mo Shuying, now had flushed cheeks. She immediately picked up a spoon and took a generous scoop.
Without even waiting for rice, she blew on it a few times before impatiently putting it into her mouth. Instantly! The spicy, salty, and hot flavors exploded in her mouth! Thankfully, this wasn't a cooking show, or someone's clothes would surely have burst off.
"Slow down, this is the rice."
Mo Shuying came over with a tray of rice. Seeing Kirei eat so heartily, he couldn't help but wonder which hospital in Fuyuki City had the best proctology department.
He placed the rice beside her. Kirei turned, her skin flushed and her eyes watery.
"Thank you."
Kirei picked up the rice bowl and took another generous scoop, dumping it onto her rice and stirring it a few times. Then she took another bite, and her eyes lit up again!
Even with Kirei's somewhat dulled sense of taste, she could now understand what true deliciousness was. Emiya's cooking was terrifyingly good.
Just then, Saber, drawn by the aroma, arrived. Seeing the large table of food, her ahoge fluttered wildly. She quickly found a seat, picked up a bowl of rice, and dug in.
Mordred floated somewhat unsteadily over and sat down next to Kirei.
Kirei was a little curious.
"What's wrong? Did you get scolded?"
Mordred shook her head, then looked up with a faint smile, traces of tears still visible on her face.
"Father approved of me."
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