Tribute to the Demon King

"Do you want to inherit the family business?"

Of course, this question is just ritual.As the legitimate son, Tokiomi received the education of how to become a leader and an excellent magician since he was a child. He has long since lost his other life dreams.

Even so, his father still asked the young Tokiomi such serious questions.

Because that was Tokiomi's right to choose, whether to leave the magic way or to go on for the rest of his life.

It was Tokiomi's realization that he decided to step into the devil's way through his own consciousness, which gave Tokiomi the steely will to persevere.The path he chooses, even if he gritted his teeth and swallowed it in his stomach, he must go on unswervingly - how much Tokiomi hoped that this precious enlightenment could be taught to his daughter.

——However, it cannot be done.

For Rin and Sakura, they had no choice from the beginning.

Both of their sisters have rare aptitudes equal to the odds of a miracle.This has moved well beyond the realm of "talent" and into the realm of "curse".

The magic engraving of the Tohsaka family can only be passed on to one person, and the other person can only become an ordinary person.If the Association of Magic discovers this kind of "ordinary person", those bastards will be happy to soak her in formalin as a specimen in the name of protection.

Because of this, the Matou family hopes to have Sakura as an adopted daughter to inherit magic, which is tantamount to a gift from heaven.Being able to obtain the magic engraving of the Matou family, she can choose the path of destiny with her own will from then on.

But... what about Rin?

Unlike Sakura, who was guided by Matou noo... For Rin who is about to face a difficult life, but he can't give any guidance, if he just goes away... such a Tohsaka Tokiomi, can really be regarded as a Competent father?

Tokiomi carelessly stroked Rin's hair.No, rather than touching the head, it is better to say that it is pressing the head and turning it around gently.

But Rin's eyes that were as clear as jewels stared at Tokiomi motionlessly.

There was no anxiety or doubt in her eyes, but complete admiration and trust.

"...I see. Is that so?"

Tokiomi suddenly showed a faint smile, and swallowed back the whole explanation he wanted to say to Rin before: "Rin, I will definitely get the Holy Grail. You and mother will wait for me."

"Yes, father."

The girl nodded firmly, and replied with a clear voice.Her eyes filled Tokiomi's chest with pride.

Even when he was serving as the patriarch, Tokiomi didn't feel so proud.

Tokiomi showed a faint smile, stood up and glanced into the room, just in time to meet the eyes of Aoi who was standing at the window peeking out.

There is trust and encouragement in her eyes.

In his eyes, there are thanks and assurance.

"Lancer, I'm sorry."

Tokiomi turned his back to his wife and daughter, and said softly: "I shouldn't have doubted you."

"It's okay, Master."

The spiritualized Karna replied gently: "You are my Master. This is why I protect you. Whether you are doubtful or confused, I will fight for you."

"...Thank you, Karna."

Tokiomi slowly let out the last trace of depression in his chest, and showed a peaceful and elegant smile.

In front of Rin, if he wants to be a father who can hold his head high, then Tosaka Tokiomi must become a perfect magician.

Because Rin trusted him so much, he should also trust Rin who trusted him.

——To become a truly perfect father who is worthy of teaching and guiding his daughter.

With a new determination, Tohsaka Tokiomi embarked on his way home in the thin twilight.

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Matou Kariya woke up from a dark dream.

Then, he found himself lying on a park bench and fell asleep.He looked like a homeless man, and even had a friendly newspaper covering his face.The cold and damp night wind almost completely soaked the paper.

The man left in a hurry after answering a phone call... But why did he sleep here?

... Could it be that what happened just now was a dream?

Sitting up from the bench with stiff hands and feet, Kariya took the newspaper away from his face and folded it up.

Then, he suddenly froze for a moment.

Because he saw a long list of words written in red pen on the back of the newspaper.Kariya suddenly remembered that this was written hastily before the Master left.

"I know why you participated in the Holy Grail War, Kariya Matou. I have no enmity with you."

"I might as well tell you that Tosaka Tokiomi will have a duel with Kenneth El-Mello Archibald at Mount Enzo in the early hours of tonight... and Aoi was captured by Kotomine Kirei and imprisoned in The Fuyuki Church was used to threaten Tohsaka Tokiomi...but she was abandoned by Tohsaka Tokiomi."

"If you want to kill Tosaka Tokiomi, let Berserker wait at the gate of Tosaka Mansion; if you don't want Aoi to be killed, take Berserker to Fuyuki Church."

"—Choose. Prove to me what you just said."

Author's message:

Chapter 2 here!Lord Qi, today is going against the sky!Strong is not strong is not strong! (chest out)

...But my back hurts so much, good night everyone... (kneeling)

Chapter 62 The Sound of the Waves Is Still Today

"Towards the east, advance—"