My Fates Codex of Type-Moon

"Come, in this war to claim the Holy Grail, you will obtain everything you desire."

While Kariya was caught in an internal struggle, Sakutsuki had already smiled and distanced himself from Kariya and Sakura Matou, conjuring a complex diamond-shaped magic circle with his hands.

In the face of the "Displacement" magic, amplified by the Magic Workshop, mere spatial distance was nothing more than a plaything at Sakutsuki's fingertips.

Displacement, displacement, displacement.

Displacing territory, displacing Ley Lines, displacing concepts.

Anchor connection, configuration confirmation, mirror activation—

The Matou family's Ley Lines now flowed within this hidden building, nourishing Kariya's long-depleted Magic Circuits and causing Sakura Matou to comfortably squint her eyes, her small face flushed red.

The forging of a Magic Workshop was built upon Ley Lines, thus most of the Ley Line's power was used to maintain the workshop, making it impossible for a magus to enjoy it alone.

However, this building had belonged to Tokiomi just seconds ago, so the abundant Ley Line mana benefited Kariya and Sakura entirely.

When the two recovered from the surge of mana, Sakutsuki, who had created all of this, had already vanished.

"Thirty portions of Divine Pulse Spirals, three bottles of Dust of the Phantoms, seven pillars of Erebus Clay..." Sakutsuki tallied the materials plundered from the Matou family, then sighed after a while, "If only I could use Imaginary Numbers Magic, then I could pull out an imaginary pocket and save myself the trouble of carrying a package around like a thief."

Possessing the corresponding attribute allows one to cast the corresponding magic; this was common knowledge in the world of magi. Precisely because of this, even though Sakutsuki possessed knowledge of Imaginary Numbers Magic, he couldn't utilize it without the Imaginary Numbers attribute.

"Never mind, having such a monstrous basic magic is enough." Sakutsuki activated the Displacement magic, sending these precious materials to a hidden location, then mounted his motorcycle, twisted the handlebars, and turned into a swift shadow, speeding towards a certain destination.

"Still missing some key materials... I'll check the Tohsaka residence. If they have them, I won't stand on ceremony."

Thus, a few hours later, the Tohsaka residence echoed with fierce explosions. A black motorcycle, disguised, broke through the flames, carrying a masked figure in black as it fled.

"Stop right there!" a roar sounded. Tokiomi Tohsaka, his beard scorched, lost his elegance. His magic-reinforced legs moved, exhibiting a speed not inferior to any vehicle. "Leave my things behind, thief!"

Behind Tokiomi Tohsaka, a figure was even faster. A man with a troubled expression broke through the air, like a gliding hawk, diving towards the black knight!

[007: Tokiomi Tohsaka]

[Character Information]: A famous Japanese magus. The fifth head of the Tohsaka family, a renowned magus lineage. One of the three founding families of the Fuyuki City Holy Grail War. He holds many patents within the Mage's Association, is wealthy, and his inherited magic is conversion. He excels at using Jewel Magecraft, with a Fire attribute.

[Hidden Information]: Insufficient conditions

[Record Conditions (2/2)]:

1. Defeat Tokiomi Tohsaka 2. Experience the Tohsaka family's Jewel Magecraft

"Pursuers as expected. After all, I emptied their family vault..." Sakutsuki saw the man in the red suit in the rearview mirror, appearing unsurprised. However, when he glimpsed the man in the priest's robe, with the cross necklace fluttering on his chest, in the right rearview mirror, he couldn't help but exclaim in astonishment, "Could it be?!"

The Fates Codex's records told him it was indeed that "could it be."

[008: Kirei Kotomine]

[Character Information]: A first-rate executor of the Church, possessing Magic Circuits. He excels at Baji Quan and possesses extremely strong anti-spirit combat capabilities. A natural-born mental defective, he can only feel joy and happiness from the pain and misfortune of others, and the collapse of all things. However, he is currently struggling under the constraints of faith—can you end this distortion before he completely succumbs?

[Hidden Information]: Insufficient conditions.

[Record Conditions (2/3)]

1. Defeat Kirei Kotomine 2. Kill Kirei Kotomine

Amidst the sound of wind breaking, two Black Keys, fashioned after crosses, shot out like streams of light, catching up to the speeding Sakutsuki.

"Trace on!"

The black and white Tai Chi repelled the Black Keys, and Sakutsuki himself transformed into an arrow, flying towards the charging Kirei Kotomine.

"Clack!" The man in the priest's robe crossed his hands over his chest, and six oversized Black Keys shot out from between his fingers, fanning out. They met the impact of the two weapons, but this also interrupted his momentum, allowing Sakutsuki to pull away.

"See you next time, gentlemen!" Feeling his speed gradually increase, Sakutsuki squinted his eyes comfortably, letting out a hearty laugh.

Before the true Holy Grail War begins, all superfluous battles are a waste of life.

The difference between a motorcycle and a person is that it takes time to reach maximum speed. And in this brief exchange, Sakutsuki had bought himself that time, allowing this "ground-effect vehicle" to fully unleash its terrifying speed!

Kirei Kotomine watched Sakutsuki approach the Fuyuki Bridge, and quickly reached a conclusion: "We can't catch up."

Neither the speed nor the mystique of their magic allowed them to pursue further.

But he did not stop there, because he felt the magical airflow that suddenly appeared behind him.

"Kirei, the rest is up to you!" Tokiomi Tohsaka, who had used magic to reinforce his legs and barely kept up, threw three blue gems from his sleeve and instantly released the stored magic within them.

"As you command, Teacher!" Before he awakened his pleasure, Kirei Kotomine was quite reliable. Using the small wind current created by Tokiomi Tohsaka, the priest-clad man stomped his foot, kicked off, and then, under the bursting airflow, he smashed towards Sakutsuki like a cannonball!

By the time Sakutsuki caught sight of Kirei Kotomine again, it was too late—the man had cut into his side, the Black Key in his hand flashed with a cold glint, and brutally sliced through Sakutsuki's beloved motorcycle!

"Rumble!" A dazzling fireball exploded at the foot of the Fuyuki Bridge. The impact of the explosion sent two figures flying, entangled as they rolled under the bridge.

"Kirei!" Tokiomi Tohsaka frowned, gripping his magic staff, and unhesitatingly rushed under the bridge.

When he reached the area under the bridge, the two black figures were already locked in combat. His beloved disciple had abandoned the fragile Black Keys, choosing instead to use magic to reinforce his hands and beat his opponent back with swift and powerful fists!

"Bang!" The crossed Kanshou and Bakuya were hit head-on. While not shattered, their defense was broken with a grating sound, leaving an opening. Kirei Kotomine's expression remained unchanged. His slender form slid into the youth's embrace like Death itself, and a fist as hard as rock shot out, aiming for his opponent's chest.

However, what reached his hand was not the familiar touch of death. Kirei Kotomine's body went empty; he didn't know when he had appeared in the sky above, while the thief in black drew his bow and arrow, aiming at his head with unparalleled perfection!

"Intensive Einascherung—"

Flames erupted, echoing two bars of a spell, writhing like a serpent as they lunged towards Sakutsuki.

"Tsk!" Sakutsuki clicked his tongue. With only a D rank in Magic Resistance, any magic exceeding one bar was something he had to guard against. Furthermore, the surging flames obscured his vision, causing him to miss the perfect opportunity to kill Kirei Kotomine.

"In that case!" Casually dispersing the flames, Sakutsuki spun his black longbow, aimed an iron arrow at Tokiomi Tohsaka, and released the string.

Just a simple arrow—at least, that's what Tokiomi Tohsaka and Kirei Kotomine initially thought.

But when Tokiomi Tohsaka's multiple defensive barriers were shattered, the barrier constructed from emergency jewels was pierced, and even his left arm was sliced open with a bloody gash, their expressions finally changed.

Because what greeted them was a sky-covering barrage of arrows, like artillery fire raining down!

"After fighting with bayonets for so long, I forgot I was an Archer." After firing over a dozen arrows, Sakutsuki panted slightly. Seeing Tokiomi Tohsaka and Kirei Kotomine defending with all their might, he finally lowered his bow and withdrew without hesitation.

By the time the wave of attacks ended, Sakutsuki had vanished into thin air. Tokiomi Tohsaka, his suit torn, gritted his teeth, his face ashen.

"Don't let me find him."

Although he had discovered the theft in time and his most important catalyst was not stolen, the incredibly precious magical materials prepared for summoning that ancient king had been almost entirely plundered by this little thief.

If he had to prepare another set, the Tohsaka family would be completely out of money, even forced to borrow to get by.

Tokiomi Tohsaka rubbed the ruby on top of his cane, quickly reaching a conclusion.

Money could be earned again, but victory in the Holy Grail War was paramount, and he would achieve it at any cost.

Damn it, if it weren't for this little thief, how could he have fallen into such a predicament!

Meanwhile, Kirei Kotomine also looked in the direction Sakutsuki had left, lost in thought.

If his senses weren't mistaken, the young man hadn't shown much killing intent when attacking Tokiomi Tohsaka.

But when targeting him, the sheer decisiveness of the killing intent made even Kirei Kotomine astonished.

Could it be... he knows me?

In his tranquil heart, besides that magus killer, another object of interest had appeared.

When Kariya, tired from a full day of studying magic grimoires, emerged from the basement, he saw two figures, one large and one small, sitting on the sofa, engrossed in watching television.

It was absurd that the appliances could still function in such a mana-rich environment.

"I protected them with magic," Sakutsuki said lazily, as if sensing Kariya's thoughts.

"Ah, Uncle Kariya!" Sakura Matou also saw Kariya and smiled happily.

Several days had passed since Sakutsuki's raid on the Tohsaka estate. During this time, Kariya had immersed himself in the basement almost day and night after learning about the Holy Grail War. Sakura, having spent so many days together, had gradually let down her guard, finally returning to her original gentle and cute demeanor.

Sakutsuki, sitting on the sofa, tilted his head, watching the girl's happy expression, and couldn't help but curve his lips.

From a perspective of self-interest, the living Zouken Matou, or rather Makiri Zolgen, would have been far more valuable to Sakutsuki. Sakutsuki could even have used his power to control this Holy Grail War.

However, neither Sakutsuki nor Shirou could allow Sakura to fall into the old worm's hands.

Sigh... I'm still too soft-hearted.

Sakutsuki shook his head self-mockingly. He then happened to notice Kariya Matou's left hand, his expression changing slightly: "You... succeeded?"

Kariya Matou smiled proudly and raised his left hand, imprinted with red patterns: "If this is what you call a Command Seal, my master and enemy."

"Hmph." The golden-eyed youth met the black-eyed man's gaze, slowly taking off his glove and raising his own left hand, also bearing a Command Seal, a grin spreading across his face, "Then come on, let me beat you black and blue."

"You think you, a mere brat, can contend with me? I've read books, Servants aren't afraid of ordinary firearms!"

"After giving you so many resources, letting you train using Ley Lines, and even with a certain foundation, you're only now qualified to participate in this Holy Grail War. You truly have the nerve to say that."

"Oh, you want to try my half-baked water magic?"

"Though it's not summer yet, if you old man wants to play with water that badly, I'll reluctantly agree."

"You brat really have the nerve to talk."

"What is there to fear?"

"Hehehehe..."

"Hmph hmph hmph..."

Despite the tense atmosphere, Sakura, sitting on the sofa, looked back and forth with a confused tilt of her head.

It's like this again. Why are Uncle and Brother smiling so happily?

Sakura thought for a moment, her eyes lighting up. She tugged on Sakutsuki's sleeve and pouted, "Since Uncle Kariya has become a magus, should we celebrate, Onii-chan?"

The single word "Onii-chan" completely melted Sakutsuki. Kariya turned away and let out silent laughter. Sakutsuki glared at him, then picked up the little girl, saying dotingly, "Since the little princess has spoken, of course I agree!"

Don't forget, the man he inherited from possessed an EX-rank cooking skill!

It's time for dinner at the Emiya household!

"It's the Matou household..."

"Shut up!"

One could only say that he was worthy of being that man; his cooking skills were as good as ever. After taking the first bite of the hamburger steak, Kariya almost shed tears.

Fifteen days! Do you know how I've spent these fifteen days!

This little scoundrel had such great cooking skills, yet after personally cooking on the first day he moved in, he never cooked again! Every time he went to the door with anticipation to pick up his bento box, all he saw was curry rice bought from outside, and the flavor hadn't even changed all these days!

He felt like throwing up just smelling curry now!

If Kariya Matou knew Sakutsuki often gave Sakura extra tutoring, he might have truly exploded and declared a fight to the death with the little brat before the Holy Grail War.

But at this very moment, he just wanted to fully enjoy the happiness brought by good food.

After eating their fill, the two of them settled Sakura on the sofa to watch TV, then went into the kitchen together, talking in low voices over the sound of washing dishes:

"The war will start in a year, so be prepared," Sakutsuki said softly. "Even though water magic counters Tokiomi Tohsaka, your mastery of magic is laughably weak in front of him, like paper."

"No need for you to tell me," Kariya retorted stubbornly.

"Heh, keep working hard. The magic I left in the grimoire is enough for you to study for a long time. Also, don't neglect Sakura's magic studies; follow the plan step by step. Since we've created this environment for her, she needs to have the strength to protect her own heart, especially after the Holy Grail War... when we're no longer around."

Kariya fell silent, subconsciously glancing at the back of his hand.

Yes, in a war like this, who could be sure they would return alive?

He couldn't, Tokiomi Tohsaka couldn't... even the most mysterious and powerful Sakutsuki admitted he wasn't confident he would win.

What if he and Sakutsuki didn't return, or even if Tokiomi Tohsaka died?

What would happen to Sakura? What about Rin and Aoi?