The Truth Draws Near

Meanwhile, Reines's hiding place.

Having finished the battle Lionheart King returned here as quickly as possible. He entered the room, looked at the blonde girl sitting in a chair reading a book, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke directly:

"Um... Master, I'm back."

"Um."

Reines gave a brief response and didn't say anything more.

"I'm sorry I couldn't bring you victory."

"I understand. I'll try my best next time. I'm glad you're alright."

Reines nodded, her tone remaining calm, as if she didn't care about Lionheart King's defeat.

Upon seeing this, Lionheart King secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

My Master is indeed a good person...

However, he had something more important to report than that.

After much thought, Lionheart King summarized his words, then slowly raised his head and spoke again.

"By the way, Master, there's an important person who wants to see you and asked me to pass on a message to you."

"An important person? Someone you know?"

Upon hearing this, Reines raised an eyebrow and asked with some curiosity, "Is it another Servant? Could it be some highly respected figure you knew from your era? If so, then that's quite a coincidence."

"No, although he was an acquaintance, that great being was not from my time."

Lionheart King shook his head and continued, "He is Master. In a certain time and space, I received a great favor from him. Although I am also surprised to meet him again here, it seems that he knows you."

"Know me?"

Upon hearing Lionheart King's words, Reines couldn't help but become somewhat interested.

She asked, "What's their name? Are they some old monster from a Mage's Association?"

"No, please don't describe that person like that; it's extremely disrespectful."

Lionheart King shook his head, emphasized it, then recalled the name the man had told him, and said to Reines with an adoring look, "He said his name in his mortal form is Rovey Crowley, and you'll know it as soon as I mention it to you."

Bang!

As Lionheart King finished speaking, the crisp sound of a book falling to the ground echoed in the room.

"Huh?"

Lionheart King looked up and was puzzled to see the book lying on the ground. The next moment, he looked up and saw that Reines' eyes were wide open and her movements were no longer elegant and noble. She jumped off the chair and came to him, asking again anxiously.

"You just said... what's his name?!"

At that moment, Lionheart King could hear the excitement in Reines's words.

Chapter 391 The Truth Is Approaching

"That's how it is. If I hadn't been there last night, Shirou and that crazy woman Karen would have been in deep trouble. What kind of Executor? It seems she's not that powerful after all... and she didn't even recognize the real names of those Servants. In the end, I guess we still had to rely on her."

In the Matou Family mansion, Shinji Matou, having just recovered from a day of exhaustion, leaned back on the living room sofa and began to boast about what had happened the night before. However, compared to Matou Kariya and Sakura, who listened quietly and put on an "we're just watching you brag" attitude, Byakuya Matou, as the father, had a rather intriguing expression. At least, his expression was anything but relaxed.

After all, how could he not know his son's level and what those Magus Executor were like? Back then, he and Matou Kariya were tortured to the point of death by that Old Worm alone, let alone encountering an even more powerful Servant who could destroy the world. So seeing his son survive was already a great stroke of luck.

However, upon hearing this, Byakuya Matou's heart couldn't help but clench, especially after hearing Shinji Matou's usual statement again.

What a misfortune for the family! He had finally escaped the shadow of the Matou Family after the Old Worm's sudden death, and for so many years he had worked diligently to earn money, accumulating wealth and seriously considering his future. But how could his only son have gone down such a wrong path?! How could such an outstanding son have become so twisted?!

Listening to his son's constant mention of Shirou and his endless praise of him throughout the past year, Byakuya Matou made up his mind. After everyone else left, he had to seriously ask his son if he truly had any unusual feelings for that Shirou. He hoped it was just friendship, that he was only talking about Shirou because he had made a close friend for the first time. He hoped it wasn't some kind of distorted emotion, otherwise, as a father Byakuya Matou would have to consider drugging his son and locking him in a room with several women.

At least that way the Matou Family would still have descendants. Otherwise, at his age, he wouldn't be able to give Shinji Matou brother or sister. And even after all this time, he still doesn't understand. Shirou has a girl named Karen by his side, whom he's seen with his own eyes. She's not only beautiful but also has a great temperament. His son always plays with her, so why does his son's attitude change so drastically when Karen is mentioned? Compared to Shirou praises her all the time, Shinji Matou is terrified of Karen at the mere mention of her.

Never mind, but that's not something he should be thinking about.

What's making him even more upset now is what Shinji Matou mentioned—yes, the Holy Grail War.

This name was not unfamiliar to Byakuya Matou and Matou Kariya; in fact, it was a nightmare for them. Whenever they recalled this name, they would remember the fear of being dominated by the Old Worm.

Its reappearance now is undoubtedly a return of past tragedies, filling them both with fear.

Fortunately, this time there's definitely no trace of the Old Worm's machinations. After all, the other party is completely dead, and even a temple has been built on his grave. To put his mind at ease, Byakuya Matou has been continuously investing funds to have monks chant sutras. Now, the sound of chanting can be heard from there every day, just to make sure the Old Worm is truly dead.

"Another Holy Grail War..."

Upon hearing this name, Matou Kariya sighed, a hint of reminiscence flashing in his eyes as memories of the past resurfaced. At the same time, when he looked at Sakura's Command Seal, a trace of worry flickered in his eyes.

Has the vortex of the past caught up with us again?

This damned fate, it's the destiny of Mage Families...

Even when you return to the world of ordinary people, you can't completely escape it.

Similarly, when Shinji Matou met Matou Kariya, he asked him if he knew Rovey, since the latter said that Lovi was an old friend of his.

Upon hearing this name, Matou Kariya and Sakura's expressions changed.

And they immediately understood why Shinji Matou had been caught up in the battle between three Servant, had returned unscathed.

So that's who was looking after me.

Sakura also found out what Rovey had gone out to do yesterday. It turned out he went to the Fuyuki City Bridge to watch the other Servants fight. No wonder she couldn't find him.

On the other side, after carefully recalling the kindness she had received in the past, a hint of reminiscence flashed in Matou Kariya's eyes as she replied:

"Yes, not just an old friend, but also my benefactor. In fact, you could say he was the benefactor of the entire Matou Family. Without his help, we might still be living in hell."

"Huh? Is there really such a deep relationship?"

Upon hearing Shinji Matou's eyes widened, wondering if Matou Kariya was exaggerating a bit too much.

How can you say that? It's as if they've given me a second chance at life.

Did the other party save their entire family's lives?

"Yes..."

As Matou Kariya's brother, Byakuya Matou naturally knew of Rovey's existence and understood the favor he had done for them. Although Rovey himself might not have cared, or perhaps he had only helped them indirectly, he had still helped them resist their tragic fate. For such a powerful and benevolent being, Byakuya Matou naturally dared not be disrespectful in any way.

"I didn't expect that person to return as well. It seems we've received another favor from them this time."

He sighed, then looked at his son and said, "By the way, did you properly thank them last night, Shinji?"

"Ah?"

Upon hearing this, Shinji Matou was slightly taken aback, then asked in return:

"Thank him? You did say thank you, but was that strange guy really someone you knew? Yesterday I thought he was some kind of weirdo, so I didn't get to know him too well."

"Yes, they can be considered our great benefactor."

Matou Kariya and Byakuya Matou nodded together, then said with emotion, "Even our current lives are thanks to him, and he's also Sakura's adoptive father. Perhaps it's because of this relationship that he's helping you."

"Is he my cousin's adoptive father?"

Hearing their words, Shinji Matou looked at Sakura with some surprise.

Although by any measure, the two shouldn't be related, since she, like him, calls Matou Kariya" uncle," Shinji Matou could only think of the term "cousin."

When Shinji Matou first saw Sakura, he was naturally quite happy. After all, everyone likes cute girls. He was also very happy to learn that he actually had such a cute cousin. However, he had just finished bragging to Sakura for a while, trying to show off his strength and demeanor as her older cousin.

While he was boasting enthusiastically, Sakura was just watching silently and applauding him. Then his father came over and, seeing his silly son bragging to the Magus, couldn't hold back any Shinji Matou back and told him that Sakura was actually Magus, which made the previously self-satisfied Shinji Matou explode.

I never imagined that after performing over there for so long, I would turn out to be the clown myself.

However, Sakura didn't say much, nor did she mock Shinji Matou. Her performance was completely different from the Magus recorded in the book. Instead, she listened to Shinji's request and performed her Imaginary Numbers Magic.

This made Shinji had witnessed Sakura's amazing Imaginary Numbers Magic, completely ashamed to face anyone. That's why he went out to find Shirou and Karen, and kept avoiding Sakura, afraid of recalling the stupid things he had done before.

However, upon hearing that his distant cousin, who seemed to have appeared out of nowhere, was actually that strange guy's daughter, Shinji Matou couldn't suppress his excitement and shouted out loud.

"That guy is actually your father?! Something's not right, he looks like he's only in his early twenties, where did he get such a big daughter?!"

"Could it be...?"

As he spoke, Shinji Matou covered his mouth, seemingly having thought of an answer. He looked at Sakura and Matou Kariya, then hesitated before saying:

"Are all Magus this perverted? Doing that kind of thing at ten years old?!"

"..."

Hearing his nonsense, Matou Kariya couldn't help but punch him on the head.

"What are you thinking? How could such a thing possibly happen? What's with all that imagination?"

"Then why...?"

"Of course it's my adoptive father, you brat."

"Foster father?"

Matou Kariya covered his head and said with a somewhat helpless expression, "He is Sakura's adoptive father. He adopted Sakura about ten years ago, during the Fourth Holy Grail War, so he is her father."

"Yes, Rovey, if we're talking about seniority, he's my adoptive father."

Sakura nodded at that moment, and then explained to Shinji.

"My biological parents are Tokiomi Tohsaka and Aoi Tohsaka, and my older sister is Rin Tohsaka. However, because I was adopted by my Rovey, I spent my childhood in London."

"I see. But... you're actually Rin Tohsaka's younger sister?"

Although Shinji Matou doesn't know Rovey, he definitely knows Rin Tohsaka. After all, they are both from prestigious families in Fuyuki City, and they would definitely visit each other during holidays.

That's why he was so surprised.

Upon hearing that Sakura was Rin Tohsaka's younger sister, his gaze silently shifted downwards a few degrees, and then, recalling Rin Tohsaka's boundless plains, his eyes became even more puzzled.

With such a difference in appearance, are they really sisters?

Is the food in London really that good?

"Hey kid, where are you looking!"

As expected, Shinji Matou was punched again because of his wandering gaze.

Afterwards, Matou Kariya ignored the slightly eccentric brat and pulled Sakura to sit down beside him, asking her about the purpose of Rovey's return. He reasoned that it couldn't just be to visit him, could it?

After all, he usually works as a TV host in Mifune City and occasionally publishes books. He hasn't been back for a year or two, and now the Holy Grail War is in full swing. So, are they back to continue participating in this boring and dangerous ritual? This made Matou Kariya somewhat worried.

"Yes, Uncle Kariya, I did come here initially to participate in the Holy Grail War. I only came to visit you after hearing that you were back. Seeing that you've been doing well all these years puts my mind at ease."

In response to Matou Kariya's concern, Sakura raised the back of her hand, revealing the Command Seal on its surface, and then answered without concealment.

"As for why I participated in the Holy Grail War, it's because I also had a wish to fulfill."

"A wish?"

Hearing her words, Matou Kariya sighed.

Yes, a wish...

After all, the Holy Grail in the Holy Grail War is known as an omnipotent wish-granting machine. Since he's here, it means he has a wish. Even so, he's still worried about Sakura's safety and is somewhat annoyed with Rovey for bringing a child along.

With his strength, he wouldn't need Sakura's help to win, right? Besides, what can Sakura do? Can a girl like her really fight?

After much thought, he still felt it wouldn't work, so Matou Kariya made a suggestion.

"I don't know what your adoptive father is thinking, but since that's the case, I'll help you too, Sakura."

"Ah?"

Upon hearing Matou Kariya's words, the other three people in the room couldn't help but pause in surprise.

"Uncle Kariya /Uncle Kariya, are you also going to participate in the Holy Grail War?"

The three of them spoke at the same time.

"Why do you all have that look on your faces? Although I'm a good-for-nothing who's abandoned the path of magic, I've still participated in the Holy Grail War. I should be able to help in some way..."

Matou Kariya sighed, then explained.

"No need, Uncle Kariya, my wish has already come true."

Upon hearing Matou Kariya's self-recommendation, Sakura promptly interrupted, then a bright smile appeared on her face.

In the past, to increase her chances of victory, she might have actually used Matou Kariya's help. But now, her wish was to use the Holy Grail to bring her Rovey back, and that has now been fulfilled, so she no longer needs the Holy Grail.

Similarly, she had just received a message from Reines informing her that Rovey had returned. Although she had known this news a day ago, she hadn't told Reines immediately because of Rovey's specific instructions.

So after receiving this message, she also replied to Reines with a token remark: