I'm Shenji, what are you doing?

Even though the timeline has changed, the Matou family's mansion remains the same.

The green and black brick walls that have been eroded by time; the roofs that are cleaned regularly but still have stubborn vines surviving; the layout that blends in with the environment; the bungalows that are different from modern architectural styles, but still have a unique charm.

Everything is no different from the home that Shenji knew.

"It seems that father is still responsible for these matters." Shenji stood in front of the gate and sighed softly.

For as long as Shinji can remember, it has been his father who has been handling various clerical tasks. Whether it is business dealings, hiring of servants, or house maintenance, it is all done by Tsuraya. This is why there is almost no difference in appearance between the Matou family in the two worlds.

Appearance only.

Although he has not entered the interior, Shenji can be sure that the inside is completely different from the home he is familiar with - not the specific decoration or furnishings, but the feeling of home.

In this world, the shadow of the Matou family and the founder, Matou Zouken, are not dead yet.

In this world, his most important family member, his sister Sakura, has not been adopted into the Matou family.

"Matō is still Matō, but it is no longer my Matō, it is my home." Shenji sighed, borrowing some strength from the outer wall, climbed over the roof, and rolled into the backyard.

In another world, every morning, he and his sister would exercise in the yard according to the master's instructions. When there are no arrangements, one person will move out a recliner and make a pot of tea. Japanese tea soup or Western black tea can be used. It depends on Sakura's mood. Shinji doesn't pay attention to this. Then I hold a book in my arms and read it all afternoon. When I feel tired, I put the book on my face and take a nap, which makes me feel relaxed and peaceful.

In this world, there is also such a child, lying on a recliner that is older than the child, reading a book. The boy was so focused on his book that he was completely unaware of the intrusion.

The guest who walked in unannounced casually glanced at the title page of the book, and a hint of understanding appeared on his face - it was one of the books in the Matou family's collection, an introductory book on magic handwritten by the ancestor of the Matou family. He, his sister Sakura, and his uncle Kariya all entered the door of magic according to the records in this book.

Since it is an enlightenment book, it naturally records very simple things. According to the education system of a normal magician family, the content in this book only applies to education before the age of eight. But the child in front of him was half older than eight years old, four years overage.

Why so sure?

Because this child has dark blue curly hair, a pair of dark blue eyes, eyebrows, eyes, nose, mouth, and even every part of his body that Shenji is extremely familiar with - how could he not be familiar with his own body?

Yes, this is the Matou Shinji of this world, himself in the parallel world.

No examination was needed. Just from the book in the boy's hand, Shenji knew that the boy was just like himself. The magic circuit was completely closed due to acclimatization, which meant that he did not have the qualifications of a magician and was just an ordinary person.

Because of this, he is still reading introductory books at this age, because he cannot enter the door of magic at all.

"It's useless."

Shenji's voice interrupted the boy's concentration. The boy raised his head and looked at the young man who suddenly appeared in the yard.

"Who are you?"

"Out of interest, no, a passing magician."

For some reason, the boy felt that the person in front of him was very familiar.

"Magician, are you a magician?" There was a hint of excitement in the boy's eyes, but he was also a little uncertain, "Which magician?"

"It's the kind written in the book you read, keep an eye on it." Shenji chuckled, "Water."

Along with the monosyllabic chant, the moisture in the air gathered in Shinji's hand and formed a water ball.

The boy stretched out his finger and carefully poked the water balloon, as if to verify its authenticity.

"Do you believe it now?" Shenji asked.

"Believe it, believe it." The boy nodded repeatedly, "Well, can you teach me magic? I want to learn it, but I can't learn it."

"Then why do you still want to learn?"

"Because our Matou family is a family of magicians, and we are special. Although my grandfather said that I don't have the qualities of a magician and cannot learn magic, I am the heir of the Matou family. I believe that I am special. I must learn magic. , even if I can't learn it, I will still write it down." The boy's face was full of determination. This was a belief that he had buried deep in his heart since childhood and has never changed.

"If you became a magician, what would you do?"

"Well," the boy lowered his head and thought for a while, then said, "Read all the books at home and recreate all the magic tricks."

"Then what?"

"I haven't thought about it yet. I can't even feel the magic power now." The boy's expression darkened.

"Even if this is the case, you still have to persevere?" Shenji's voice had some inexplicable meaning.

"Yes." The boy remained unwavering.

"Even if your whole life is in vain? Even if your life is wasted?"

"yes."

"Remember what you said today, remember your mood at the moment, and never forget it - especially after you become a magician."

Hearing Shenji's words, the boy was stunned: "Can I still become a magician?"

"able."

"But grandpa——"

"Don't worry about that old antique. He is already outdated. I say it can be done." Shenji said firmly.

"What should I do?" The boy was confused.

"Take off your shirt."

"ah?"

"Ah, what, ah, take it off if you are told, my mother-in-law doesn't look like a man."

"Oh, oh." The boy began to borrow a coat, "Um, do you want to take it all off?"

"Take it all off!"

"Then what?"

"Then I will open up your closed magic circuits." Shenji explained, "You are right about one thing, you are indeed different from ordinary people. Ordinary people do not have magic circuits, but you have - thirty-two in total. The quality and quantity are very good. Although it is not top-notch, it can still be ranked first-class. However, your magic circuit has been solidified and closed for some reason. This is why you cannot generate magic power."

"After opening the magic circuit, can I become a magician?" the boy said excitedly.

"The direction is right. Of course there is still a long way to go. It is better than having no hope at all - lie down on the chair and don't move. I will help you open the magic circuit now."

As soon as Shenji waved his hand, the boy immediately lay down obediently and remained motionless.

Shenji continued: "The process of opening up the magic circuit will be very painful, so painful that it will make you want to die. But no matter how painful it is, you must bear it. The first step in getting started with magic is to recognize death. If you can't even pass this level, If you can't pass it, you won't be a magician anymore, do you understand?"

"Understood, I will definitely hold back, because I am the heir to the Matou family, and I am Matou Shinji!"

"Very good, as long as you have this momentum, let's get started!"

The young version of Matou Shinji laughed loudly and hit the boy's chest with his palm, and the magic power stored in the servant's body poured into the latter's body like a tide.

PS: This is not to beautify the original version of Shenji. Shenji is truly sincere in his pursuit of magic. He has been searching for books since he was a child to record unusable magic. Although this reason is because he is special and superior to others.

PS2: Title explanation: Red A, the heroic spirit Emiya, passed his experience directly to Emiya Shirou in the UBW line of "Fate stay night" to help him cheat. Shinji is also cheating himself in the parallel world.