I, Rin Tohsaka, Will Be a Demon God in Type-Moon

"Arisu, Touko and I are planning to leave tonight too."

Arisu replied casually, a hint of displeasure in her tone.

"Mm."

Knowing that Arisu, despite her outwardly stoic demeanor, was actually sensitive and a tsundere, Rin happily put down her chopsticks, walked over to Arisu, and took her hand.

"Arisu, you can come with me and Touko to Kanfushi City. Oh, and Aoko too. Touko and I might cause a bit of a commotion in Kanfushi City this time. Can you help us, Arisu...?"

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Section 40 Chapter 39: I, Rin Tohsaka, Strive to Become a Demon God - Touko and the Holy Grail!

Kanfushi City.

At Touko's magecraft workshop, Garan no Dou, Arisu, Touko, and Aoko were bored, playing a game of "sticking turtles" with cards. However, it was less like the three of them playing cards and more like the two sisters bickering. Arisu's clean face stood in stark contrast to the two sisters, whose faces were covered in paper slips. Rin, who was holding a map and seemed to be searching for something, would occasionally sneak glances at them.

Arisu, despite her protests, had been dragged to Kanfushi City by Rin to join the sisters' bickering.

Touko, having lost a round, unhappily threw the cards onto the table, simultaneously ripping off the paper slip on her face.

"I'm not playing anymore, not playing."

Aoko also ripped off her paper slip and looked at the sulking Touko with sarcasm.

"Heh, you're quitting because you lost? Are you still a child, Touko?"

"Tch!"

Uncharacteristically, Touko didn't retort to Aoko's words but turned to look at Rin.

"Rin, have you decided on the location for the Holy Grail ritual?"

Aoko was startled and quickly stood up, looking at Touko and Rin.

"The commotion you mentioned earlier, are you planning to have a Holy Grail War here?"

Rin waved her hand, hastily denying it.

"No, Touko and I just wanted to see if we could directly trick one or two Servants down using a Holy Grail ritual. We never intended to hold a Holy Grail War. Even if we wanted to, we'd need enough magical energy. We can't even gather enough for a pseudo Holy Grail War."

Aoko let out a sigh of relief.

"It's good that it's not a Holy Grail War, otherwise..."

"Otherwise, you'd have to take the blame, wouldn't you? Being labeled the troublesome Fifth Magus by the Mage's Association."

Aoko turned to glare at Touko.

"Heh, this is the place where the renowned Grand Magus, Touko Aozaki, is under seal. How could I take the blame? If anyone's taking the blame, it's you. I just think a Holy Grail War causes too much destruction."

As she spoke, Aoko tilted her head and looked at Rin. In the eyes of the world, the Holy Grail War was a magecraft ritual of immense destructive power, a perception that Rin herself had created during the Fourth Holy Grail War.

With several pseudo Holy Grail Wars held in secret over the past few years, the uncontrolled draining of ley lines to gather vast amounts of magical energy had caused significant natural disasters in the locations where they were held.

Thus, the concept of Holy Grail Wars being synonymous with destruction and disaster had taken root in the entire mage community.

Of course, Aoko wasn't entirely truthful. As a Magus who had entered the path midway, and still harboring affection for Touko, Aoko was indeed worried about the destruction a Holy Grail War could bring. However, Aoko was more concerned about her sister, Touko. The Mage's Association was closely monitoring ley lines worldwide. If they discovered a pseudo Holy Grail War, they would undoubtedly dispatch a cleanup force. Rin, with the protection of the Jewel Old Man and her own status as a Magus, wouldn't have to worry about the Mage's Association's direct actions. Even if caught holding a Holy Grail War, the punishment wouldn't be severe. But if Touko were discovered holding a Holy Grail War, her sealed status would surely invite a full-scale crackdown from the Mage's Association. If Aoko compromised, she would likely have to follow the Mage's Association's arrangements from then on. If she forcefully protected Touko, she would probably have to become an enemy of the Mage's Association.

To avoid such a dilemma, Aoko resolved that if Touko truly intended to hold a Holy Grail War, she would do everything in her power to stop her.

Touko, of course, could see through Aoko's thoughts. She didn't say anything, but walked over to Aoko and patted her shoulder.

"Don't worry, Touko and I are just planning to trick one or two heroes to study. We're not holding a Holy Grail War. Besides, can a Holy Grail War truly grant my wish?"

"Yes, it can!"

Touko turned her head in surprise, looking at Rin.

"A Holy Grail War was originally a magecraft ritual created by our Tohsaka family, the Matou family, and the Einzbern family, as a path to the Root."

"Wait, you said a magecraft ritual?"

"Yes, the Holy Grail War was created by the Einzberns, who fashioned an artificial human modeled after the Third Magus of old, the Winter Saintess, sacrificing herself. According to my ancestors' records, the Winter Saintess at the time could already be considered a Magus. However, for some reason, despite possessing the Third Magic, the Winter Saintess couldn't use it effectively. That's why, after a series of events, the three families joined forces to create the Holy Grail."

Aoko chimed in at this point.

"Wait, Rin, the more you talk, the more confused I get. They created the Holy Grail, so the Holy Grail is a physical object, not just a magecraft ritual?"

Rin impatiently ran her fingers through her hair, looking at the two sisters.

"Ah, there's too much to explain. I'll tell you both more later. Anyway, just know that the Holy Grail can help Touko achieve her dream. Because the original purpose of the Holy Grail War was to summon Servants, use them as a channel to link with the Root, and then use a large amount of magical energy to stabilize the channel, thereby gaining a path to link with the Root. The current widespread notion of the Holy Grail as an omnipotent wish-granting machine is merely a result of the condensation of a large amount of magical energy."

Touko stared intently at Rin, suppressing her inner excitement, and asked calmly, "Rin, I don't believe that after only a month of acquaintance, you would trust us this much and reveal such secrets. What do you want?"

"As expected, I can't hide anything from you, Touko. It's very simple: the Holy Grail has been corrupted. The Holy Grail in Fuyuki City is now an evil Holy Grail. Although I sealed All the World's Evil by borrowing the power of a Servant to perform a primordial great magic last time, the seal might break within ten years, and the Holy Grail War will begin again. I hope that by then, we can completely resolve All the World's Evil and dismantle the Holy Grail's core, the 'Greater Holy Grail.' If Touko needs it, I can let you use it before dismantling it. So, Touko, Arisu, Aoko, will you help me?"

"Is the enemy very strong? With your talent, you'll reach Grand Magus rank in just a few years."

"Yes, there are only two things we can be sure of. One is All the World's Evil, and the other is the founder of the Matou family who, along with our Tohsaka family, created the Holy Grail. He was a Magus of the Color rank 200 years ago. I thought I had eliminated him in the last Holy Grail War, but when I checked the seal a year later, I found someone was secretly corroding it. After some investigation, I discovered that old monster is still alive. And in the next Holy Grail War, it's likely that not only the Mage's Association, but all sorts of unsavory characters will show up."

Hearing Rin's explanation, Aoko laughed heartily and walked over to Rin, punching her hard on the head.

"Rin, if you need help, just say so. If you dare do this again, I'll hang you up and beat you."

Rin, tears welling up in her eyes, clutched her head and crouched on the ground, shaking her head rapidly.

"I won't dare again, Aoko. Are your fists made of iron? It hurt so much I'm crying."

Touko, meanwhile, quietly crouched behind Rin, grabbed Rin's cheeks, and began to rub them furiously.

"Aoko, no need for 'next time.' Today, I'm going to show this little girl who Touko Aozaki is."

"You're so mean, Touko, so mean..."

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Section 41: Chapter 40: I, Rin Tohsaka, am on the Path of Growth - Souren Araya, Provocation!

Several days had passed since the agreement at Garan no Dou.

Kirei Kotomine, carrying his luggage, was walking slowly down the street with Kallian and Shirou Emiya.

Kallian, Kirei Kotomine's daughter, had returned to Europe with Risei Kirei after the Holy Grail War. With his inner emptiness filled, Kirei Kotomine chose to bring Kallian to the Fuyuki Church to care for her alongside his adopted son, Shirou Emiya.

Upon returning to Fuyuki City this time, during the days Kirei Kotomine spent with his daughter and adopted son, someone brought a person possessed by an evil spirit to the church seeking help. As Kirei Kotomine was preparing for the exorcism as usual, he suddenly heard Kallian exclaim. The possessing evil spirit had voluntarily left the body and flown towards Kallian.

After dispelling the evil spirit, Kirei Kotomine urgently contacted his father in Europe. He learned that his daughter Kallian had the constitution of a "victim of spiritual media," meaning she would manifest a spiritual barrier whenever demonic energy approached. It could also be called a chronic demonic possession.

Upon discovering that his daughter Kallian possessed the constitution of a "victim of spiritual media," Kirei Kotomine immediately hypnotized the person who came for help and then sought out his mentor, Tokiomi Tohsaka...

"I'm sorry, Kirei."

After receiving Tokiomi Tohsaka's reply, Kirei Kotomine, who had originally planned to spend a week with his children in Fuyuki City, brought his daughter and adopted son to Kanfushi City.

Supported by Shirou Emiya, Kallian timidly asked Kirei Kotomine, "Father, does Rin-sister really have a way?"

Shirou Emiya looked at his sister with concern and comforted her.

"Don't worry, Kallian."

Although he answered like this, Shirou Emiya didn't believe for a moment that Rin could solve a problem that neither his adoptive father nor his grand-mentor Tokiomi Tohsaka could. Ever since Shirou Emiya had known Rin, his impression of her had been that of a violent girl with monstrous strength. Having been in the same club as Sakura, Shirou Emiya had taken quite a few punches from Rin.

Kirei Kotomine smiled, turned around, and gently stroked Kallian's head. Suddenly, his pupils contracted, he dropped his luggage, and dashed out.

Kallian and Shirou Emiya also quickly looked in the direction Kirei Kotomine had rushed off.

Kirei Kotomine chased after several delinquent youths who were dragging a young girl into a small alley by the roadside. Seeing the delinquents about to assault the girl, he walked up to them.

"Hey, you! You want to stick your nose where it doesn't belong?"

The delinquents noticed Kirei Kotomine approaching, cursed, and pulled out daggers, threatening him. However, they were hesitant to make any rash moves because Kirei Kotomine was wearing priest's attire.

Kirei Kotomine's gaze was calm as he ignored the delinquents and looked at the girl. She had purplish-blue hair and a delicate face, dressed in a church school uniform, indistinguishable from any other beautiful girl on the street.

But it was her hollow eyes that caught Kirei Kotomine's attention. Those doll-like eyes, so much like Kirei Kotomine's own past self, the broken Kirei Kotomine whose heart had been empty.

Looking at the girl's eyes, Kirei Kotomine took a breath and slowly spoke.

"Young lady, do you wish to be saved?"

Leaning against the wall, the girl turned her head and glanced at Kirei Kotomine with her hollow eyes, then lowered her head again.

The delinquent beside her, enraged by being ignored by Kirei Kotomine, disregarded his priestly status, raised his dagger, and fiercely stabbed Kirei Kotomine's abdomen.

Kirei Kotomine casually grabbed the delinquent's wrist and applied gentle pressure. Crack. Broken bones pierced through the back of his hand.

Seeing the fate of their companion, the other delinquents scrambled out of the alley in a panic, leaving only the one delinquent howling on the ground, clutching his wrist.

Kirei Kotomine was not Kiritsugu Emiya. There was a fundamental difference between Kirei Kotomine and Kiritsugu Emiya. Kiritsugu Emiya was selfless; he could abandon everything and sacrifice everything for his goals. Kirei Kotomine, however, was selfish. He saved others only to satisfy himself, to fill his own emptiness with that pleasure. When this girl, who had the same eyes as his past self, appeared, Kirei Kotomine understood that saving her would be supreme pleasure.

'Yes, the pleasure of saving this girl before me will surely surpass the pleasure of saving my own daughter.' Kirei Kotomine stared intently at the girl, eagerly asking again.

"Do you wish to be saved?"

The girl still ignored Kirei Kotomine, staring blankly at the delinquent howling on the ground, clutching his wrist, and murmured to herself.

"What does pain feel like?"

Just then, Shirou Emiya, with Kallian, caught up and shouted at Kirei Kotomine.

"Father, something's happened! Someone stole our luggage."

Hearing that his luggage had been stolen, Kirei Kotomine stood frozen in place. On one hand was supreme pleasure, and on the other was the Holy Grail that Rin had asked him to bring. In the end, Kirei Kotomine chose Rin's Holy Grail. After all, where could this girl go in such a short time? Moreover, he knew she attended a church school, and with his status within the Church, finding her again wouldn't be difficult.

Having made up his mind, Kirei Kotomine turned and rushed out of the alley.

"Shirou, who was it that snatched the luggage?"

"Father, it was someone very tall, wearing all black, with a string of prayer beads. Father, look, he's over there."

Following Shirou's direction, Kirei Kotomine saw a man in black standing near the bridge under the riverbank, his luggage at his feet.

As Kirei Kotomine approached, the man in black unhurriedly introduced himself.

"I am Souren Araya. Risei Kotomine?"

Risei Kotomine felt the pressure emanating from Souren Araya before him, calmly taking a deep breath.

"Hah!"

Risei Kotomine unleashed an Iron Mountain strike, charging towards Souren Araya.

"Unbreakable, Vajra."

Two layers of barriers appeared before Risei Kotomine and Souren Araya, blocking Risei Kotomine's attack.

"Risei Kotomine, I am not here to fight you. I wish for you to deliver a message to Rin Tohsaka."

Risei Kotomine paid no heed to Souren Araya. At this moment, Risei Kotomine's mind was solely focused on quickly defeating Souren Araya so he could return to find that girl.

Seeing that Baji Quan was ineffective against Souren Araya, Risei Kotomine unhesitatingly pulled out Black Keys from behind him and slashed.

"Unbreakable, Vajra, Scorpion, Heavenly King!"

As the four layers of barriers unfolded, Souren Araya silently watched the man ferociously attacking him. He picked up his briefcase, tossed it to Risei Kotomine, and turned to leave.

"Risei Kotomine, please deliver this message to Rin Tohsaka. I do not wish to be your enemy, and I hope you will not interfere with my plans."

Risei Kotomine took the briefcase and looked strangely at Souren Araya's retreating figure. 'What is this monk up to?'

Risei Kotomine, of course, did not know that, shortly after he left, Rin, who had arrived in Kanfushi City, naturally became interested in the 'legendary' Ryougi Shiki. A few days prior, accompanied by Touko, she had already appeared at the hospital to visit the comatose Ryougi Shiki.