Chapter 383: Like Facing King Qin Shi Huang with a Sword, Like Jing Ke

"We are not here as Masters or Servants of the Holy Grail War—we've come merely as friends of Illya. I'm sure you two won't turn us away."

Su Han's face bore a gentle smile.

Gazing at Su Han's cheek, then glancing at Illya, whose eyes now held a hint of anticipation.

Kiritsugu Emiya fell silent for a long time, then finally nodded.

"Very well. If that's the case, we can receive you."

Su Han and the others quickly, with the help of the Einzbern Castle's maids, each selected a room.

As for Illya, she now entered the room where Kiritsugu Emiya, Irisviel, and Artoria were together.

"Illya, did you also participate in this Holy Grail War?"

Irisviel stared at Illya, her eyes revealing a mixture of relief, sorrow, and concern.

She unconsciously glanced at Kiritsugu Emiya, only to find his expression utterly blank.

Irisviel, who knew Kiritsugu Emiya intimately, understood he had already made his decision—no matter who stood in his path, he would show no mercy.

Even if that person was his own daughter, it would be no different.

"Dad wouldn't attack me while I'm talking to you, would he?"

Illya looked up at Kiritsugu Emiya and suddenly spoke.

Kiritsugu Emiya showed no emotional fluctuation; his voice was utterly calm.

"I won't act against you now—your companions are too powerful. But... that doesn't mean I won't act against you in the future. For your sake as my daughter, remember: next time we meet, we will be... enemies."

His cold words severed the bond between them, issuing a stern warning to Illya.

This was Kiritsugu Emiya's final tenderness toward his daughter.

If it were anyone else, Kiritsugu Emiya would have used verbal deception to lower their guard—and still strike without hesitation when the moment came.