Tribute to the Demon King

Chapter 41 A Conflict of Wills

——At this moment, the Tohsaka Mansion is burning.

After Berserker used the Noble Phantasm, the indestructible barrier of the Tohsaka Mansion was only delayed for a short while before being breached with ease.

Under the strange blue flames, densely packed ten thousand undead cavalry stepped out from the void behind Berserker.They were burning with dark green flames that were trembling like hell, and in an instant, the Yuansaka Mansion was flattened and turned into a sea of ​​flames.

No matter how calm Tokiomi himself was, he knew it well - his own barriers simply couldn't resist the Servant's Noble Phantasm.No, it's better to say that if you're a magus, you can't compete with a Servant.

But Kariya couldn't find any trace of panic or fear on Shichen's face, only disappointment and anger.

This infuriated Kariya even more.

Even in the face of Berserker, in the face of the crisis of death, Tokiomi still didn't tremble in the slightest with the Staff of Civilization in his hand, and his clothes and hairstyle were not messed up in the slightest.If it was an ordinary magician, he would definitely express his sincere amazement at Tokiomi at this moment.

However, at this moment, Kariya Matou has turned into a different kind.He had absolutely no reverence or longing for magic in his heart.

Awe turns to hatred, envy turns to anger.For Kariya whose figure was distorted into incomparable ugliness, there was nothing more detestable than Tokiomi's elegance and magnificence.

"You bastard—all the time."

His speech, his manner, that nobility.From the day he appeared in front of Aoi and Kariya, this man was "perfect".That kind of elegance and calmness has always made Kariya feel a sense of "fall".

However, this is only for tonight.

The elegance that this man values ​​most is nothing on the battlefield of fighting each other.The family motto that makes the Tohsaka family proud must be trampled and crushed here!

Kariya mercilessly poured all his magic power into Berserker who had already begun to release the Noble Phantasm. The severe pain caused by the engraving worms in his body was like being scraped by a file and pierced into the bone marrow, and he was on the verge of fainting.

However, such pain was nothing compared to the hatred that bit Kariya's heart.

To be so proud of not confessing to Sakura, not to Aoi who sent her daughter away... such a ruthless and cruel guy, cannot be forgiven——

"I must kill you! I can't spare you... despicable magician!"

Matou Kariya roared in a hoarse and dry voice, "I want to kill you! And Zou Yan! I want to kill everyone!"

The left half of his face that was distorted and stiffened by the pain was like a zombie, and the right eye that was burning with hatred was like a ghost.

At this moment, he is very similar to the Berserker standing beside him.

——I want to save those who are most important to me.

To this day, only such a strong desire still lingers in Kariya's heart.

Even if it is ridiculed as mundane, even at the cost of life.

This will is also unwavering——

However, looking at Kariya at this moment, Tokiomi couldn't even mention the duel.

It's not even a fight.At best, it was a raid without honor.

Even though he is the Yusanjia, he lost his composure just like those war dogs hired by money.

After so many years away from the magic way, that fellow Kariya doesn't have any pride in being a magician now.

But since he is now representing the Matou family in this year's Holy Grail War, and thus became a magician... Even that guy must have undergone rigorous training, right?

Tokiomi firmly believed that even if it was Matou Kariya, he could become the Master recognized by the Holy Grail, he must have some kind of belief in his heart that can overcome all difficulties and overcome them.

The original and firmest belief in achieving the way of magic, as a person must remember and be responsible for it, must not be forgotten no matter what.

Although Tokiomi didn't know what Kariya wanted to do, but no matter what the reason was, ordering Berserker to attack him was really inexplicable.

Does he even know what he's doing?

Caster's familiar is massacring the inhabitants.Kariya could see the transparent giant in the outskirts just by looking up a little.

If left unchecked, there will be new victims every second.

At this moment, I sent Lancer to prevent its progress, which was the responsibility I should bear as a magician and as the manager of the leylines.

Keep honor, responsibility, courage and self-discipline in mind.

Live cleanly, gracefully and with dignity—this is the family motto of the Tohsaka family.

"Because you refused to inherit the family business, Matou's magic was handed over to Sakura. I have to thank you for this, Kariya... But, I will never forgive you."

Tosaka Tokiomi thought for a moment, gave up recalling Lancer, and chose to continue to let him face Caster's familiar, for a quick victory.

He could also see that Kariya's current appearance was simply horrible.

All the capillaries in his body burst, and blood splashed everywhere.This is the price of supporting Berserker to liberate the Noble Phantasm, which is unacceptable for a person who has not practiced magic for many years.

"Evading the responsibility of the bloodline, this kind of weakness, is a despicable act that can't be made up for no matter what. Kariya Matou, the disgrace of the demon way. Since I see you again, I can only destroy you—"

Holding a heavy awareness, Tosaka Tokiomi raised the staff of civilization, and launched the art of inflammation from the huge ruby ​​inlaid on the head of the staff.

The defensive formation that depicted the image of the Tohsaka family crest in the sky turned into a red lotus fire that burned the night air.This is an offensive defense that burns everything it touches.

Even in the face of the Noble Phantasm of Heroic Spirits, Tokiomi was unwilling to bend down and live.

The dancing scorching flames hit Berserker's ten thousand undead cavalry head-on.

After only persisting for a moment, the red fire snake was crushed by the cavalry.

Seeing the enemy who was almost approaching him, Tohsaka Tokiomi didn't panic, but calmly took out the hidden gems to fight.