Tanuki Rise of the Yokai Clan

Chapter 282: Irisviel has given up

"...."

"????"

After a momentary daze, whether it was Tamazuki, Scheherazade, or Saber, they fell at a loss for a while.

However, Tamazuki quickly calmed down and then asked, "Since you have said, then you think that the wish of your husband must be better, right?"

If there was a reason why Irisviel said something like that, then it meant Irisviel thought Kiritsugu's wish was better than Tamazuki's.

Irisviel was stunned at how easily Tamazuki faced her, yet at the same time, she knew how outrageous her words were. After all, the Holy Grail was as good as his, especially when he got his hand on the Lesser Grail.

"Yes."

"Oh... then, tell me what your husband's wish is."

"World peace."

Irisviel said confidently, as if Kiritsugu's dream would move everyone's heart.

Yet

Saber and Scheherazade were at a loss when they heard it.

However, Tamazuki was as calm as ever. "That's a good wish. Your husband must have a kind heart to use his wish for others instead of himself."

Was it sarcasm?

Even so, Irisviel decided to ignore it since she thought that Tamazuki didn't believe her, yet wasn't it normal? Unlike her, Tamazuki and Kiritsugu had never met each other, and it was normal for him not to believe in Kiritsugu.

So, to make him believe, Irisivel told him about the story of Kiritsigu from childhood until he became her husband.

It started with a boy who wished to become a hero of justice before being forced to kill his father. Then, he continued on this path: killing, killing, killing, and killing. He killed people to save the others. By killing the minority, he would save the majority. His way of saving people was just simple math. He chose more people instead of the lesser people.

Then, in the end, Kiritsugu was forced to kill his foster mother, then continued his life until he met Irisviel and became a father.

Irisviel felt sorry for her husband and thought that her husband was a pitiful man who needed to be saved.

Yet for Saber and Scheherazade, their expressions were far from good.

Saving a majority in exchange for the minority?

As long as it was for the majority, Kiritsugu could even kill his wife and even daughter.

For such a man... they could only shudder when they thought Kiritsugu might get his hand on the Holy Grail, especially when Tamazuki explained the operation of the Holy Grail when it was going to realize their wishes.

If Kiritsugu wished for world peace... whether Saber or Scheherazade shuddered.

"Irisviel, Kiritsugu can't get his hand on the Holy Grail!"

Saber couldn't control her emotions anymore and stopped Irisviel.

"Huh?!"

Irisviel was confused since she thought that they were going to move, but... why did they seem to be agitated?

"Saber, calm down. Not everyone understands how the Holy Grail operates, after all. Let me explain. You are not good at this."

"..."

Saber pursed her lips, but she didn't argue with him since she knew the matter of feeling was her weakness. If she said something directly, Irisviel might not accept it and even fight her. Their relationship was good, and she didn't want to make it bad due to Kiritsugu.

Frankly, Saber felt that Irisviel might as well be with Tamazuki instead of Kiritsugu since she even doubted whether Kiritsugu loved Irisviel to begin with.

"Irisviel, Kiritsugu's dream is good since with world peace, no one in the world will be crying or sad due to the war and other tragedies."

Irisviel nodded and felt relief since it seemed Tamazuki agreed, but

"But do Kiritsugu know how to realize his dream?"

"...eh?" Irisviel showed a confused expression. "...how to realize his dream? Don't we just need to ask that wish to the Holy Grail, then it will realize our dream?"

"....."

Whether Scheherazade or Saber fell silent, especially Saber, since she realized how stupid she was.

Was there even such a convenient tool that existed, to begin with?

To realize the wish of everyone...

The Holy Grail was capable of doing that, but the method...

"How to say... the meaning of that wish is too broad."

"...broad?"

"And the Holy Grail can only work where one's wish is detailed. Now, the question is, if Kiritsugu wishes for world peace, what will the Holy Grail do?"

"..."

Irisviel couldn't answer and fell into confusion. "...wh-what will it do?"

"Based on your story and understanding of Kiritsugu, then the answer is simple." Tamazuki calmly looked at Irisviel and said, "Erase all the living beings in the world."

"..."

His tones were plain, yet they sent so much dread and impact into their hearts.

"Wh-Why it is like that?! There is no way that it will become like that, right?"

"Then, do you want the world to erase all the negative emotions in the people, letting them only have a good emotion, so when someone sees another kill another, they will smile and let bygone be bygone?"

"..."

"Or control everyone's minds, so all the people will become mindless dolls that will follow the order and live in peace?"

"....."

"All of those methods can bring world peace, right?"

"..."

They couldn't argue with him since his words were correct.

All of those cruel methods could really bring world peace.

If Kiritsugu really got his hand on the Holy Grail, then...

Irisviel shuddered and couldn't imagine the future. She wanted to believe it was a lie from him, but she also knew... was there even a point to lie to her?

For him, she was nothing but a woman he was interested in. He might get bored with her, and at that time... however, she also felt that it might be good.

"Tamazuki-kun, can you promise me something?"

"What's wrong?"

"I will stay with you. No, I will be yours."

Irisviel had made up her mind to give her everything to him. "I will give you my everything, but I hope you won't touch Kiritsugu." Even though he might be gentle with a woman, he was ruthless toward the same gender. No one doubted that Tamazuki would kill Kiritsugu.

Or rather, if Tamazuki wanted to, he should be able to kill Kiritsugu immediately.

"Okay, I promise."

Anyway, even if he didn't do anything, Kiritsugu was already dying.

"But... is the Holy Grail really that way?"

"Yes." Tamazuki nodded. "It is without a doubt the Holy Grail can realize your wish, whatever it is, but at the same time, you need to think of the proper method to realize your dream. If you just ask that, then depending on the personality of the wisher, then the Holy Grail will realize that wish."

Depending on the personality of the wisher... if Kiritsugu was the wisher, then there was no doubt all the living beings would die, and by then, world peace would be achieved.

Irisviel was helpless. "Then, when are you going to take the Lesser Grail?"

"I will take it now."

Tamazuki put his hands on Irisviel's breasts.

"......." Everyone.

Still, his expression was solemn, so no one said anything.

Then, a bright light illuminated the entire room, and a small cup emerged from Irisviel's body.

Irisviel felt that her body was weak, but then energy suddenly filled her body and erased that feeling of weakness.

While holding Irisviel on his arm, Tamazuki put the Lesser Grail on his body, and it was over.

"...that's it?"

Saber couldn't help but ask.

"Yes."

Tamazuki nodded. "Okay, let's rest. It is morning already. I will prepare breakfast. By the way, can you turn on the television? I want to hear the news."

"Ah, um, how do you turn on the television?" Irisviel asked innocently.

"........"

Scheherazade walked and turned on the television with a remote, but

"You don't need to worry. The terror of Kiritsugu Emiya is over. We have given him capital punishment for all the crimes, terrorism, and slaughters he committed in Fuyuki City..."

"......"

The room suddenly fell into a strange silence.