In Einsworth's dungeon, Shirou Emiya was imprisoned, tears streaming down his face as he stared at the bare ceiling.
"Thank goodness... Miyu, thank goodness." He kept murmuring, tears falling uncontrollably. His efforts had not been in vain—he had managed to secure a happy future for Miyu. Though it had been tough, she now had a chance for happiness.
[Ding! Hiroshi has sent an exclusive red packet, designated recipient: Shirou Emiya]
A notification echoed in his mind, and Shirou Emiya's tears paused. He turned his head, wiping his eyes against his shoulder, then opened the chat group with a thought.
Hiroshi: @Shirou Emiya, take the red packet, Shirou. There are 300 points inside. Use them to unlock your attribute panel.
Shirou Emiya: Thank you, but I can't take your things. I'll upload my abilities later. If anyone needs them, they can purchase them.
Hiroshi: Alright, alright, just take it for now. Consider it a loan. When you can, pay me back. But first, unlock your attribute panel.
Hiroshi: From what you've said, your life is like a flickering flame right now. Hurry and open the attribute panel. With your combat power, you'll surely gain abilities that can stabilize your condition.
Shirou Emiya: Alright, I understand. Thank you.
[Ding! Shirou Emiya has received the exclusive red packet]
His frail body was tightly bound by chains, only his head free to move. Grateful, Shirou opened the store and purchased an adventurer card from the discounted section.
A new panel began to appear in front of him, glowing blue. Shirou closed his eyes as an endless surge of power began to flow through his body.
The immense strength he had once borrowed from Heroic Spirit Emiya was like a drifting leaf, powerful but without a foundation. His body had never been able to fully withstand it. After making his wish and using the card, Shirou had learned the skills of Heroic Spirit Emiya, but without the Holy Grail's mana supply, each battle afterward came at the cost of burning his own life force.
But now, as the attribute panel opened, his body—once fragile like a house built from sticks—began to change. The foundation became solid, the material replaced by steel and concrete. The once-feeble body now brimmed with vitality.
A new attribute panel appeared before him, presenting Shirou's renewed stats in a way he'd never seen before:
**Name:** Shirou Emiya LV 15 [400/1000] [Epic]
**Strength:** 31
**Constitution:** 32
**Agility:** 41
**Intelligence:** 41
**Mana:** 1230
**Abilities:** Projection Magic LV 5 (Weapon projection raised to LV 8), Clairvoyance LV 6, Mind's Eye (True) LV 6, Sword Mastery LV 6, Archery Mastery LV 6
**Derived Abilities:** Tiger Strength MAX, Supernatural Body MAX, Effortless Movement MAX, Mind Like a Mirror MAX
**Special Techniques:** Unlimited Blade Works LV 6 (Can swiftly analyze and store the concepts of any seen swords. When linked with Projection Magic, projection level increases while mana consumption for sword projection greatly decreases. With sufficient mana, the Reality Marble can be activated without an incantation.)
**Mountain Shaking Strength LV 1** (Unlocked at 30 Strength points. Greatly enhances physical strength, increasing body durability.)
**Battle-Hardened Body LV 2** (Unlocked at 30 Constitution points. Enhances battle experience absorption, grows stronger with each fight, increases vitality, and boosts resistances.)
**High-Speed Movement LV 2** (Unlocked at 30 Agility points. Greatly enhances movement speed, allowing one to break through air resistance.)
**Refined Soul LV 2** (Unlocked at 30 Intelligence points. After countless experiences and a steadfast resolve, Shirou awakened this ability, embodying his desire to save the world.)
**Guardian's Heart LV 1** (Unlocked at 40 Intelligence points. Abandoning his old ideals, Shirou decided to protect his loved ones. He will fight with all his might to protect. His resolve to guard will be his greatest strength.)
**Skills:** High-Speed Copying LV 4, Cooking LV 6
**Physical Trait:** Body of Blades (Highly compatible with all sword-type abilities, increases sword-related comprehension. High affinity with bladed weapons. During combat, swiftly absorbs and improves sword-related skills. Each level-up further enhances this affinity.)
P.S.: Shirou Emiya's starting Constitution was 7, and his other stats were all 6. Each level-up grants 4 free attribute points.
The old battle wounds on his body rapidly healed. The once-dying flame of his life now surged with power, transforming into a blazing bonfire.
Shirou Emiya's once dim eyes now glimmered with renewed vigor. The white streak in his hair remained—what had already been lost would not return with the new.
Looking ahead, Shirou tensed his muscles, shattering the chains that bound him.
With a loud crash, Shirou stood on the swaying ground, his eyes locked forward. Mana flowed through him as he shouted, "Who's there?!"
P.S.: Shirou had only watched the first and second seasons of the timeline uploaded by Hifumi Takimoto before breaking down in tears, overwhelmed by happiness. He was then interrupted by Hiroshi, who had been waiting all morning.
"Oh my," a child's voice called out. A handsome boy with golden hair and red eyes appeared in front of Shirou, his black jacket swaying as he observed Shirou with interest.
Seeing Shirou break free from his restraints, the boy's eyes sparkled, and he spoke cheerfully, "I didn't expect Big Brother to break free all by himself."
Narrowing his eyes, the young Gilgamesh smiled and said, "It looks like something interesting has happened."
"Who are you?" Shirou asked cautiously, eyeing the boy. This was Einsworth's dungeon—an ordinary child wouldn't have the ability to appear in front of him so suddenly.
"Hahaha, no need to be so wary, Big Brother," Gilgamesh said, seemingly amused. He pointed upward, where a series of loud noises were coming from. "I'm here to save you. Your sister, Miyu, has been captured by the Einsworth family again. Right now, Illya is fighting hard up there."
"I don't have much combat power at the moment," the young Gilgamesh continued with a shrug, "and I rather like watching from the audience. But I don't particularly enjoy tragedies either, so I've come to help you, Big Brother."
"Miyu's been captured by Julian again?!" Shirou's face darkened upon hearing this. Clenching his fists, he growled, "As long as Julian lives, Miyu will never be safe."
Raising his head, Shirou bowed gratefully to the young Gilgamesh, sincerely saying, "Thank you for helping my sister and her friends."
Taking a step forward, Shirou moved out of the dungeon that had held him for days. He approached Gilgamesh, his voice resolute. "Time is of the essence. Please explain as we move. I need to understand the situation as quickly as possible."
"Sure, no problem," Gilgamesh replied with a smile. His crimson eyes seemed to pierce through Shirou's flesh, peering into his very soul. "A Big Brother who wants to protect... how very interesting."