The journey of dragon transformation starting from Demon Slayer

So it’s better to read books.

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Happy times are fleeting like a flash, and the wonderful gathering finally ushered in the moment of parting.

The girl's face, which was originally full of vigor and vitality, was now filled with endless reluctance, and her big watery eyes were sparkling with crystal clear light.

Accompanied by bursts of low roars, the sound of the car engine came clearly into everyone's ears through the hood.

Rin and Sakura, sitting in the back seat of the car, were still immersed in the joyful atmosphere that had just ended. They were excited and talked incessantly about all the interesting experiences and novel stories that happened today.

Before we knew it, the wheels were rolling forward and the car quickly crossed the magnificent Fuyuki Bridge.

It sped along the wide road, as if guided by an invisible force, and headed straight towards Qiulin in the urban area.

From afar, the towering hill looks like a huge barrier, guarding the city and people at the foot of the mountain.

And on top of this hill, there stands a magnificent building - the "Tosaka Family".

This Western-style house stands out with its unique style and gorgeous appearance, forming a sharp contrast with the modern buildings at the foot of the mountain, becoming one of the most eye-catching existences of this era.

This area is the high-end residential area of ​​Miyama-cho, and even the new district under development would probably pale in comparison.

As the vehicle gradually approaches its destination, its speed gradually slows down.

Finally, the car stopped steadily in front of the Toosaka family's door. The door opened gently, and a figure stepped out of the car, staring at the ancient and mysterious mansion in front of him, and then turned his head away quickly.

"Come on, Sakura, be careful..."

"Well, thank you, sister..."

Holding her sister's hand, the two sisters got out of the car one after another, and Aoi followed closely after locking the car.

When Rin and Sakura walked into the house, they saw their father, who had been waiting for a long time, sitting on the sofa in the living room. They were overjoyed and ran over like two happy little birds.

“Dad!! I’m back!”

“Dad!! I’m back!”

Two clear and pleasant shouts rang out at the same time, echoing throughout the room like the sound of nature.

Shi Chen looked at his two lovely daughters running towards him and a doting smile appeared on his face.

He quickly stood up, opened his warm and broad arms, and welcomed the happy moment when his two precious daughters threw themselves into his arms.

The moment the three of them hugged each other tightly, a strong sense of family affection surged into their hearts, making people feel extremely warm.

Shichen gently stroked Rin and Sakura's hair and asked softly, "Rin, Sakura, did you have fun this weekend?"

Hearing their father's concerned question, Rin and Sakura raised their heads at the same time, smiled at each other, nodded vigorously, and answered in unison: "Yes!"

That brilliant and bright smile was like the warm spring sun, illuminating the entire room and warming Shichen's heart.

Shi Chen raised his lips slightly, revealing a faint smile, and said softly: "Haha, that's good, it just so happens that you are all back, I have something to announce to you..."

After he finished speaking, Shichen's gaze slowly turned to his wife who was busy not far away, with a hint of tenderness and determination in his eyes.

Then, he called softly, "Aoi, come and sit over here. You also need to know this."

"Eh? Me?"

Aoi was startled when she heard that. Her hand movements paused for a moment, but soon returned to normal.

She first carefully placed the car keys in her hand on the table, then neatly arranged a few books, changed into home clothes, then turned around and nodded slightly to her husband to show her agreement.

"I see…"

After saying that, Aoi walked to the coffee table with light steps, took her two daughters' hands, and sat side by side on the soft and comfortable sofa.

At this moment, the whole family's attention was focused on the man of the house, Tōsaka Tokiomi. Everyone had an expectant look on their face, silently waiting for the so-called "important thing" that he was about to reveal.

Sitting in the main seat, he felt the gaze of his family. He did not delay too much, but said directly to his wife and daughters: "Today, Mr. Matou, Matou Zouken, came to visit..."

Aoi was slightly startled when she heard the name. After hearing the name for the first time in a long time, she repeated the old man's name in her mouth: "Matou Zouken?"

Facing the gazes of his daughters, Shichen nodded: "Yes, Matou Zouken..."

"What I discussed with him today was related to the future of the Matou family..."

Toosaka Aoi's heart suddenly skipped a beat. Hearing her husband say this, she had a bad feeling.

As expected, with her husband's subsequent explanation, Aoi's premonition became a reality.

"The Matou family longs for a child who inherits the blood of a magician..."

Just this extremely short sentence made the mother, Tōsaka Aoi, feel cold all over.

An indescribable chill surged from the soles of her feet and quickly spread throughout her body, reaching the top of her head.

It was as cold as being immersed in an ice cellar, making Aoi's body stiff and numb.

At this time, the husband sitting in the main seat was still continuing to explain.

"Reach the root. This is the only wish of our three families."

"But unfortunately, the Einzbern and Matou families, who share the same aspirations as us, have gradually lost their original path in the process of passing down from generation to generation, and have now completely forgotten their original aspirations."

"And as time goes by, the Matou family, which was originally one of the three major families that presided over the "ritual", is now on the road to decline..."

As he spoke, he picked up the red wine glass beside him, put it to his lips, took a sip, and then spoke again.

"Of course the Matou family has an heir..."

"But the problem is that the current heir, the current head of the family, does not have the qualifications and talent to be a magician, and the only person who has the talent has voluntarily given up the qualification to become a magician, evading the responsibility of inheriting the bloodline and giving up the mission of continuing the family's long-cherished wish..."

"Because of this incident, the Matou family is in trouble for not having an heir. At the same time, Mr. Tong found me today... to discuss the matter of adoption..."

As the description of the hours came to an end, the atmosphere in the air seemed to freeze on the spot.

A feeling of palpitations filled Aoi's heart. Although she had anticipated this day would happen, when this scene really happened in front of her, Aoi realized how naive she was before.

Is it acceptable? It is impossible to say yes!

However, ever since the day she decided to marry into the Tousaka family, ever since the day she decided to marry a magician, she had figured it out.

As a descendant of a family that inherited the blood of magic, it is undoubtedly unrealistic for her to pursue the happiness of an ordinary family.

"So that's it..." Aoi's voice was a little choked. She tried her best to control her emotions and not make a fool of herself in front of her daughter.

The five or six-year-old daughters might not understand the time arrangement, because no matter they are magicians or magician families, the two sisters have not started to receive formal instruction, and even their ordinary knowledge learning has only entered the entry stage, and their personality has not even been fully formed, so it is naturally impossible for them to understand these special terms that only magicians know.

As an adult, as a mother, and as a wife, it is impossible for her not to understand her husband's thoughts.

Shi Chen had a gentle smile on his face, and even when he was discussing the adoption, he still maintained his meticulous demeanor.

And his smile seemed to carry a sense of liberation from the burden of being a father.

Shichen's eyes were finally no longer tired, but instead revealed endless joy.

Shi Chen looked at his wife and said softly, "Don't worry, Aoi!"

"For us, Tousaka, this adoption is not something difficult to accept. On the contrary, we will gain a lot from it."

Because Shi Chen's words were too obscure and difficult to understand, the two sisters, who had been playing for a whole day, could not bear the mental torture, so they fell asleep in a daze on their mother's lap.

"reward?"

Aoi suddenly raised her head and stared at her husband in front of her, with confusion and puzzlement in her eyes.

Shichen paused, sorted out his thoughts, and then said to his wife: "Yes, it is the harvest."

"The Matou family is in urgent need of an heir. Based on this, the adopted child will be protected and trained by an orthodox magic family, and will also inherit the 'Magic Seal'..."

"The secret technique of the Tousaka family can only be passed on to one person. I have been troubled by this for a long time... But now..."

Both beloved daughters can inherit the first-class magic path, and are not bound by blood ties and karma, and can also develop their own lives.

In Shichen's opinion, the request from the old man of the Matou family was like a gift from God, enough to free him from the high pressure of considering the future of his sisters.

As long as he was free of this restraint, he would be able to devote himself fully to the important ceremony that was to follow more easily.

"Rin and Sakura's future is not all smooth sailing. The magician's blood will become a curse that binds them. Only they themselves can break it!"

"They are both rare talents born with rare gifts. Their future growth path will not become smoother because of their talents. On the contrary, it will become more demanding."

"I guess they both have to endure more pain than I have ever experienced..."

But when it came to this, a hint of mockery appeared on Shichen's face as he spoke to his wife.

"Compared to embarking on this path with one's own will, trying to break free from fate, but being forced to embark on this path because of the tricks of fate. We, the descendants of magicians, have seen countless painful experiences..."

"I can't let Rin and Sakura become like that. No matter who they are, as a father, I can't abandon them cruelly..."

Having said this, Toosaka Tokitoki did not show any sign of tiredness, but rather was meticulous.

And because of his words, Aoi's facial expression became much better.

Shi Chen never shows any sign of fatigue in front of his family. No matter how hard or stressful the work is, he always gives his best to his family.

As a father and as a husband, to Aoi, he is simply the embodiment of perfection.

"Now the talents of the two sisters will not be buried, and their potential will be fully tapped. There should be no better arrangement than this..."

Tokichi looked tenderly at his daughter, who inherited his and Aoi's looks. His determination also reached Tosaka Aoi's heart.

Although she couldn't accept the fact that she had to give her daughter away to be adopted by others, she had a deep understanding of her husband's considerations.

"Then, who could it be..."

There was a sadness in Aoi's voice that anyone could understand. Shichen knew that it would take time for Aoi to accept this fact, so he responded in a low voice.

"Sakura. Tousaka Sakura... In a week, she will officially change her name to Matou Sakura..."

Aoi's heart skipped a beat when she heard this, and in that instant countless scenes of herself and Sakura getting along flashed through her mind.

There was a hint of pleading in her eyes.

"Can you tell me why, Shichen..."

Under Aoi's gaze, Tokito sighed suddenly, and then replied faintly: "Because Rin is more suitable to inherit the "Magic Seal" of the Tohsaka family... It's that simple, Aoi..."

"Rin's talent is undoubtedly superior to mine. If she were to become the head of the family, she might be able to comprehend the mysteries of the magic path more easily than I can..."

"The magic of the Tosaka family will surely flourish in her..."

As he spoke, the subject suddenly changed.

"Of course, I won't just send Sakura away like this..."

"This week I will investigate the family members of the Matou family again and try my best to ensure that Sakura will not be abused after she goes there..."

In addition to family members, Shichen also has to consult documents and re-investigate the history, magic, and concepts of the Matou family.

Of course, this is just an optimistic statement. The most he can do is to investigate the family history, ideas, research results and the like.

As for the magic itself, Shichen thought it was impossible for him to observe it.

Magicians would hide their teachings and secret techniques, so as a father, he could only rely on his imagination to speculate what kind of education Sakura would receive after being sent to the Matou family.

The Matou family has its own way of teaching, and if you intend to find out the truth, it is equivalent to planning to kill each other. This is an unwritten rule among magicians.

In addition, considering the agreement signed by both families, as the son of the Tosaka family and a true descendant of the nobility, Shichen would not be the first to tear up the agreement.

Moreover, weakening each other's strength before the Holy Grail War begins is undoubtedly a taboo for his plan to seize the Holy Grail.

Human nature was the first thing he needed to investigate. Magic and the like were secondary because they were recorded.

Seeing the patriarch's arrangement, Aoi didn't say anything more. She just gently touched Sakura's head, her eyes filled with infinite pity.