As a majestic voice rang out, the arguing Yakushi and Yuzuru simultaneously fell silent.
"Sit down!"
The voice rang out again, and Yakushi and Yuzuru sat down under a heavy pressure. Rather than sitting, it was more like kneeling.
It must be said that Yakushi and Yuzuru's affection was touching. This mutual consideration even silenced the mischievous ruby.
They were truly considering each other, truly wanting to sacrifice themselves to let the other live, not for so-called sympathy points.
Yakushi and Yuzuru looked at Illya earnestly. They knew Illya possessed a power they couldn't resist.
Through this power, they believed one of them could definitely be saved, which was why they had secretly come here.
Facing Yakushi and Yuzuru's pleading gazes, Illya sighed deeply, looking at her reflection in the tea, and a memory appeared in her mind.
"Before you discuss who is more suited to live, could you please listen to my story? It's the story of Illyasviel von Einzbern, an Elementary School Student."
Yakushi and Yuzuru were silent for a moment. Although they didn't know what Illya wanted to do, they still nodded.
They didn't know much about Illya, but they all knew Illya's name. As for the person with the somewhat long name, that should be Illya, right?
Under the gaze of Yakushi and Yuzuru, Illya slowly recounted her story. It was a relatively cheerful story, yet tinged with bitterness.
It was the story of an Elementary School Student who admired Magical Girls, who one night encountered the mysterious magic wand ruby, and under ruby's instigation, became a Magical Girl and collected class cards.
Illya's story immersed Yakushi and Yuzuru. Perhaps because it was a personal experience, Yakushi and Yuzuru seemed to see Illya's past.
Although many things happened on the path to collecting class cards, most of the time was joyful, and even Chloe's outcome later was a happy ending.
However… this happy story took a turn with the appearance of another world. Illya's most important companion, Miyu, was captured.
She was taken to a strange world, a world on the verge of its end.
To save this world, Miyu, as the Holy Grail, had to be sacrificed. Miyu and the world, Illya needed to choose between the two.
"Do you know what Illya's final choice was?"
At this point, Illya paused, smiling as she looked at Yakushi and Yuzuru, leaving the choice to them.
Although not the person herself, both fell into thought. If it were them, what choice would they make?
"Miyu?"
"Miyu?"
Yuzuru and Yakushi gave their answers. Compared to saving the world, they cared more about Miyu, who had walked alongside them.
Moreover, their purpose in coming to this world was to rescue Miyu; saving the world was not their objective.
Yakushi and Yuzuru's answer made Illya nod in satisfaction, but then she shook her head, leaving Yakushi and Yuzuru somewhat puzzled.
What did she mean by that? Were they right? Or were they wrong?
"Illya ultimately did not choose Miyu, but she also did not choose the world. I should have told you that Illya is still just an Elementary School Student. She doesn't understand things like saving the world."
"Only being able to choose one side? That kind of thing is wrong from the start. The Holy Grail is what grants hope, so why can't it fulfill everyone's wishes?"
Illya looked up, her gaze becoming distant as if recalling that moment.
"Whether it's the justice of saving the world or the selfishness of saving one person, both sides must be correct. But I can't abandon either, because I'm simply doing what's natural."
"I won't choose either… Even though I'm still a child, but…"
"I… want both."
Clenching her right hand tightly, Illya's determined gaze made Yakushi and Yuzuru stare blankly at the young girl before them.
She couldn't give up on either saving the world or saving Miyu. If that was the case, then why not strive for both as a goal?
"So… why do you insist on sacrificing yourselves so that the other can live? Why… don't you look for a way for both of you to live?"
"Don't you… want to create more memories… with each other?"
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