Multiverse: Why does the world show a health bar? !

"What? I absolutely cannot allow this! Miss, you must not agree to this!"

Early in the morning on Monday, after Shirou Emiya and the other four students, along with their teacher Taiga Fujimura, had left for Homurahara Academy, only Ilya and her group remained at the Emiya household. At this time, the maids, Sella and Leysritt, would begin their work.

Now, the one loudly objecting was Sella, the head maid. Compared to the lazy Leysritt, Sella was much more serious, embodying the true essence of a maid.

Of course, she wasn't the type of maid who would engage in maid wars, with bullets and swords flying everywhere.

Although Sella's combat abilities were indeed strong...

Li Mo rubbed his temples. He knew his idea would face opposition, but he hadn't expected the most vehement reaction to come not from Ilya herself, but from Sella, the head maid.

When they first met, weren't you supposed to be a cold and emotionless character? Why are you now so **skilled** at expressing your anger?

Li Mo glanced at the master and servant duo playing handheld games under the kotatsu and roughly understood what was going on.

"Sella, you have to trust me. Since I've proposed this plan, I've definitely made thorough preparations."

"What kind of preparation could possibly allow Miss to have her heart removed and still remain unharmed? Can a human really survive without a heart?!" Sella shouted angrily.

Homunculi are not non-human. Their features, their internal organs, their appearances—all are the same as humans. The fact that Kiritsugu Emiya and Irisviel could give birth to Ilya proves that there is no reproductive barrier between homunculi and humans. In a sense, they *are* human.

Li Mo replied calmly, "It's possible. A week ago, during my fight with Cú Chulainn, his Noble Phantasm pierced my heart. Look at me now—I'm alive and well, aren't I?"

At the time, Li Mo had used magecraft to ensure he wouldn't die when his heart was pierced. This lured Cú Chulainn into a final trap, allowing Medea to successfully ambush him. Later, he was healed by Medea's **Golden Fleece**.

Whether there were any long-term side effects wasn't clear, but based on his subsequent battle with Gilgamesh, there didn't seem to be any. His breathing and movements were smooth. Even if there were side effects, they would have been completely healed the moment he leveled up.

The healing from leveling up was comprehensive and flawless. Although he didn't know the **principle** behind it, he might understand it in the future.

For the plan involving Ilya, Li Mo had made even more thorough preparations.

"Mr. Li Mo, we've all witnessed your combat abilities, but this is simply unacceptable."

"Sella, why don't you hear me out first?" Li Mo began.

Given Li Mo's track record, Sella reluctantly held back her objections and decided to listen to what he had to say.

The fact that Ilya could now peacefully interact with her brother, Shirou Emiya, was entirely due to Li Mo's efforts. Without him, the siblings might have ended up in a deadly conflict, never experiencing this calm daily life.

So, for now, she would listen. Sella had already made up her mind that no matter what Li Mo said, she wouldn't agree.

"First, there's Medea's **Golden Fleece**. When my heart was pierced, it was this that brought me back," Li Mo began.

Medea's **Golden Fleece**—anyone familiar with Greek mythology would know this **legend**. But did it have healing properties? In Sella's memory, the Golden Fleece was more associated with dragons than healing.

Since the **person involved** had said so, Sella couldn't refute it. She remained silent, arms crossed, waiting for Li Mo's next argument.

"Second, there's **Avalon**."

The Ever-Distant Utopia, **Avalon**.

Anyone familiar with the legend of King Arthur would know this Noble Phantasm. It was said that because King Arthur chose the sword but not the scabbard, Avalon, it led to her tragic end.

When Li Mo mentioned this, not only Sella but even Ilya perked up.

Shirou Emiya's Servant, Saber, whose true name was Artoria Pendragon, was none other than the legendary King Arthur!

Ilya knew more. The Saber summoned by the Einzbern family ten years ago was also King Arthur, and this time, Saber even retained memories from the previous Holy Grail War. The relic Kiritsugu used to summon Artoria was none other than **Avalon**.

Ilya asked, "Is **Avalon** with Shirou?"

After a brief moment of thought, Ilya reached this conclusion. During the Fourth Holy Grail War ten years ago, after Kiritsugu used the scabbard as a catalyst to summon Saber, he took it with him to the war. It was also known that Kiritsugu passed away five years after the war. Therefore, it could be inferred that the scabbard wasn't lost but was inherited by Shirou as Kiritsugu's **legacy**.

"Yes, **Avalon** is with Shirou Emiya. Additionally, Ilya-chan, I wasn't originally planning to use this plan. But the information I obtained from Bazett has prompted me to act. The Avenger within the **Greater Grail** is likely taking action. And...

There's a high probability it's using your mother's image."

Ilya was stunned.

For Kiritsugu, she had once felt both love and hatred—love because he was her father, and hatred because he had abandoned her after the Holy Grail War. But for her mother, Irisviel, Ilya only felt **longing**. She deeply missed her mother's embrace.

It was warmer than even the kotatsu.

"Why?"

Those three words were enough to express Ilya's confusion.

Li Mo explained, "Because ten years ago, the **Lesser Grail** was your mother. Your mother was the **Lesser Grail** closest to the **Greater Grail** in the history of the Holy Grail Wars. When the **Greater Grail** descended, your mother's personality and memories were devoured by **All the World's Evils**. Since **All the World's Evils** is a **void-like** concept with little subjective will, your mother's presence filled this crucial gap.

Of course, this is just my speculation."

Given the existence of "Kuro," Li Mo couldn't be certain that the form of the black mud within the **Greater Grail** was indeed Irisviel's image.

Ilya said, "I understand. I agree to your plan."

"Miss!"

Sella was frantic at Ilya's decisiveness. After all, this involved her **young lady** having her heart removed!

Ilya said, "Enough, Sella. I trust that Mr. Li won't let me die."

"Of course," Li Mo said. "I'm looking forward to seeing Ilya-chan grow up."

Ilya replied, "When you see my mother, you'll know what I'll look like when I grow up."

Li Mo's expression turned serious. "Ilya-chan, let me make this clear. Even if Irisviel appears before you, no matter how similar she looks, she won't be your mother anymore."

"I. Know."

Ilya spoke each word with utmost seriousness.

Her tone was filled with resolve.