I'm Shenji, what are you doing?

After all, an impulse is just an impulse without implementation.

Handing Sieg to Darnic or Avisbron may be able to get enough benefits, but there are also many disadvantages.

The first person to jump out is undoubtedly Astolfo. This guy who has lost all reason and only has emotions will definitely fall out with Zi Shenji and turn from friend to enemy.

The great sage Chiron is not so clueless, but judging from his behavior of helping Astolfo this time, he must have left a grudge. With Chiron's influence, this grudge is likely to spread to Corless and even Fiore, leaving a rift in the trusting relationship that was finally built.

Once the seeds of distrust are planted, it's not that easy to move as freely as you did the past two days. Chiron has a well-known vision throughout history, and Astolfo's unpredictable style and ability to make trouble are the things that Shinji is most wary of at this stage.

Selling Ziger is to buy the future, not selling is to protect the present.

Whether it is the future or the present, it is all to ensure the ultimate goal of "obtaining the Holy Grail". For a moment, Shenji was unable to make a choice, so he was entangled and silent.

Seeing Shenji's serious expression, Chiron and Astolfo didn't interrupt, and just waited quietly.

Until - the boy lying on the bed, the beginning of everything, opened his red eyes like the trademark of the Einzbern series of androids, and looked at Shinji with confusion, helplessness, doubt and a trace of wariness.

"Who are you--?"

At that moment, Shinji made a decision.

"I am Assassin, the owner of this room, and I would like you to answer me a question."

The young man said "yes", which was regarded as an agreement.

"My room is not safe. If I stay here, I will be discovered by Caster sooner or later - tell me, what are you going to do?"

"Ah, of course -"

"Afu, don't say anything. I'm asking him. You can only decide your own affairs."

Since both ends of the scale are roughly balanced and it is difficult to choose, let external forces be the final weight - Sieg's fate is left to him to decide. From the moment he awakened his will and escaped from the cultivation tank, he was no longer a puppet or a prop, he was a human being.

Maybe he is still ignorant, immature, and confused, but he still has the power to think, make choices, and decide his destiny—this is the biggest difference between humans and props.

If his answer satisfies Shinji, then Shinji will side with Astolfo and help him.

If not, then I'm sorry, the life you just started will end here. I gave you a chance, but you didn't take it.

You can say I'm hypocritical, of course you don't necessarily know what hypocrisy means, but who asked you to appear in front of me? You have affected my destiny, so don’t blame me for affecting yours.

Under Shen Er's aggressive gaze, the young man shivered involuntarily and huddled together. He instinctively looked away and sought help from the first person he met who made him feel warm.

However, Chiron reached out his hand first and stood in front of Astolfo. The wise great sage has already seen that Shen Er has similar plans to his. We can help you, but first you cannot give up on yourself.

The only person seeking help was blocked, and Shenji's eyes became more and more sharp. The young man couldn't tell himself what he had to do.

"I...I...don't know, what to do."

The young man's voice was weak and his words were intermittent, but he still tried hard to speak and express what he meant.

"But, but, I...I want to...live!"

Live, simply live. No matter how I can survive, I still want to survive.

"Great." This answer made Astolfo feel relieved.

"Survival is the instinct of life, and expressing it in language is the privilege of humans or intelligent life. Congratulations, you are already a real human being." This answer made Chiron smile with relief.

"I hope you can live and live well."

This answer also shifted the balance in Shen Er's mind.

"I will leave the room to you for the time being. I will set up a barrier in the room to prevent prying eyes from outside, and this -"

As Shenji spoke, he took out a few shells from his pocket, took out a carving knife, and carved ancient runes on the inner wall of the shells.

"——This is the simplest communication rune. When used, magic power is injected into it, and then broken open, a message can be sent to other shell holders. With this, if any accident occurs, we can do it in time. reaction. It's a pity that Fiore only found this most common shell. If the material was better, I might be able to make a magic version of the phone."

Similar to gem magic, the better the material that holds the runes, the more effective the runes will be. Unfortunately, although Thousand World Tree has a family that studies runes, it does not store high-quality magic materials in Mirennia City. These shells are already the best materials Fiore can find.

Of course, this is also related to Shinji's insufficient level. Let Scathach do it. Even the lowest-level materials can produce high-level effects. However, the outer walls of the Matou family using ordinary bricks and stones are reinforced by runes. The defensive power of the city wall is the best example.

"No, no, that's great. Thank you so much, Assassin." Astolfo cheered and rushed over, apparently wanting to give Shenji a hug.

Shinji raised the carving knife he borrowed from Fiore with a "swish" and stopped it between Astolfo's eyebrows, stopping his flying attack.

"It's really unacceptable for a man to do this kind of thing. Don't think that you are really a woman just because you are wearing women's clothes. Please restrain yourself."

After saying that, the carving knife turned over and hit Astolfo hard on the head.

The latter covered his forehead with tears in his eyes: "Ugh, Assassin is bullying people."

Ah Fu, are you willing to completely destroy my boundaries between men and women? If you can, cut off that thing down there.

While complaining in his mind, he distributed the newly made rune shells one by one.

Chiron took it with a smile, and the boy carefully put it away and said softly: "Thank you."

Shenji responded with a smile: "You're welcome, you deserve this. By the way, what's your name?"

"Name..." The young man lowered his head and muttered, "I don't have a name."

Shen'er's smile remained unchanged, but it had more meaning: "Well, no matter what, human beings must have names. This is a symbol of themselves."

"Symbol?" The young man seemed to understand.

"Would you like me to get one for you?"

The young man hesitated for a moment and nodded: "Yeah, yeah."

"Let me think about it." Shenji held his chin and said tentatively, "Golden?"

As soon as this name came out, Chiron immediately frowned, and Astolfo even protested: "What kind of name is this? It's too unpleasant."

"What about Roland?"

"Oh, that's a good name, but forget it." Although he thought it would be interesting to use the name of the first warrior under Charlemagne, Astolfo still refused.

Chiron said seriously: "Assassin, be serious."

Shenji raised his hands and surrendered: "Okay, no kidding, Sieg, I think this name is good, take a look."

"That, that, I think it sounds nice. I like this name."

Before Chiron and Astolfo could express their opinions, the boy spoke first. After all, he was given a name, and as soon as the person involved spoke, the dust settled.

"Then it's settled."

"Please give me some advice, Sieg. I am Astolfo."

In the end, did you still choose this name? Perhaps, this is fate.

Just like my name is Matou Shinji and your name is Sieg.

At the same time, a certain man officially entered Tulifas' range.