It was Rin's actions that led Souren Araya to mistakenly believe Rin had learned something from Touko and was also eyeing this opportunity to reach the Root. Souren Araya, not wanting to face a Servant-class Magus, the legendary witch, the Fifth Magus, an Executor of the Church, and a "once-in-a-century" magical genius who was causing a stir in the mage world, was drawn to meet with Kirei Kotomine. It was through Kirei Kotomine that he issued a warning to Rin.
At the same time, Souren Araya was confident in his sixty-fourth floor of the Hounou-den. Even if Rin Tohsaka considered his actions a provocation and sought revenge, he wasn't worried at all.
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Section 42: Chapter 41: I, Rin Tohsaka, Am on the Path of Growth - Ryougi Family
"Huh?"
Rin took the Holy Grail from Kirei Kotomine, a look of confused surprise appearing on her face. Souren Araya, the 'monk' who had lived for over 200 years, stepping out at this time was indeed beyond Rin's expectations. It was only January 1998, and there were still a full five months until Ryougi Shiki's awakening in the Kara no Kyoukai story. Rin never expected that Souren Araya would appear almost half a year earlier just because Rin had curiously contacted the comatose Ryougi Shiki.
Rin bit her thumbnail, pondering Souren Araya's intentions. Why did that Souren Araya show up so early?
Unable to figure it out, Rin frustratingly held her head and wailed.
"Forget it, I won't think about it. If Souren Araya doesn't want me to contact Ryougi Shiki, then I'll contact her!"
At this, Touko walked over to Rin and said, pressing on Rin's head.
"Rin, don't contact Ryougi Shiki. She's sweet poison to Magus. Don't you understand what the Ryougi family represents?"
Rin of course understood, and was even aware of the existence of the Root-like Shiki. It was precisely because of the existence of the Root-like Shiki that Rin only dared to secretly meet Ryougi Shiki once, and didn't even plan to interfere with the Kara no Kyoukai plot, fearing the Root would discover her, an outsider.
"Touko, I know. I'm just unhappy that Souren Araya threatened me."
Touko shook her head, withdrew her hand, and returned to the sofa, continuing to play checkers with Aoko.
Rin carefully recalled the details of the original work. Suddenly, her eyes lit up, and she stared at the Holy Grail in her hand, a sinister smile appearing on her lips.
Servant Shiki, a Servant who appeared in a future human history incident, the Kara no Kyoukai singularity.
Although Servant Shiki was an anomaly born from the singularity due to a future human history incident, didn't this perfectly illustrate that Ryougi Shiki, as an individual, possessed the potential to become a Servant? Coincidentally, she and Touko were preparing to use a Holy Grail ritual to research and create a blank Spirit Foundation. Why not change the plan and directly grant Ryougi Shiki this Spirit Foundation through the Holy Grail ritual, creating a Servant Shiki? At that time, the 'monk's' expression would surely be very interesting.
With this thought, Rin impatiently shouted to Touko.
"Touko!"
Touko looked at Rin, who was excited and had a mischievous smile on her lips, and felt a headache coming on. In their month together, whenever Rin wore that expression, someone was bound to have bad luck – either herself or Aoko, and more often than not, it was some mercenary. Seeing that expression again, Touko wondered what devious plan this little demon had cooked up in her little head. Fearing she would be the unlucky one, Touko asked warily.
"Rin, what devilish idea are you cooking up? Who's going to be unlucky this time?"
Aoko also turned her head warily at this moment, standing up and striking a pose as if ready to flee, intending to run away the moment she heard her name.
Rin looked at the two sisters' reactions, her forehead veins bulging. She said, exasperated.
"What are you two doing? What kind of image do I have in your eyes?"
"Little devil!" said Touko.
"Walking disaster!" said Aoko.
Hearing their retorts, Rin felt as if an arrow had pierced her heart. Clutching her chest, she leaped into Arisu's arms on the sofa.
"Arisu! Look at them... sob sob sob."
Even Arisu couldn't help but tilt her head and look at Rin, saying.
"Troublesome!"
Rin was utterly defeated!
Kallen and Shirou Emiya, standing behind Kirei Kotomine, had been uneasy since entering the room upon seeing the legendary Servant-class Magus, the fairy tale witch, and the Fifth Magus. It wasn't until now, seeing these legendary figures acting no differently from ordinary people, that they finally relaxed their unease and smiled happily.
After a round of playful scuffling, Rin finally put on a serious expression and slowly revealed her entire plan to Touko.
Touko rubbed her chin, thought for a moment, and then asked Rin.
"How can you be sure Ryougi Shiki can withstand that Spirit Foundation? As far as I know, that young lady is just an ordinary person with good swordsmanship."
Rin initially wanted to retort that Touko was describing Ryougi Shiki as someone who only knew swordsmanship, but then she realized that among those present, excluding Kallen and Shirou Emiya, Ryougi Shiki, without the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception, was indeed just an ordinary person in the eyes of the others.
"Touko, didn't you just tell me what the Ryougi family represents? Don't you understand? You should have already realized when we observed Ryougi Shiki at the hospital before."
"Hmm, indeed. We all examined Ryougi Shiki with magecraft at the time. Could it be! Are you saying the Ryougi family has succeeded? If so, Rin, I understand why Souren Araya, my old classmate, warned you not to go near Ryougi Shiki anymore. If I were Souren Araya and intended to use this method, I would also consider you the greatest threat."
Rin looked at Touko, who had figured it out, and said, eager to try.
"So, Touko, are you willing to carry out this plan with me now and properly prank your old classmate?"
A mischievous smile spread across Touko's face.
"If that's the case, I'd also like to see if my old classmate's expression can change."
Aoko looked at the two of them, confused, and asked.
"What exactly are you two talking about?"
For Aoko, a half-baked practitioner, the conversation between Rin and Touko left her completely bewildered.
Arisu looked at the confused Aoko, shook her head, and explained to her.
"The Ryougi family, a family of demon hunters, attempts to create an omnipotent being by housing multiple personalities within the same body. In terms of magecraft, this means creating someone who can connect to the Root. Rin and Touko seem to believe that the Ryougi family has succeeded, with Ryougi Shiki being the result. That Magus, Souren Araya, seems to want to seize this achievement, which is why he views Rin as a threat and issued a warning. Now, Touko and Rin plan to prank Souren Araya, that's all."
Aoko suddenly understood and excitedly asked Rin.
"Hey, Rin, I'm also very interested in Touko's old classmate! I want to join too, you have to bring me along this time!"
Looking at the excited Aoko and the mischievous Touko, Rin clenched her small fist. Souren Araya, you old 'monk', how dare you threaten me? Let's see how you die this time.
"Okay, Aoko, no problem!"
Arisu glanced indifferently at her three troublemaking friends, her face slightly flushed as she extended a finger and tapped Rin's cheek.
Feeling the touch, Rin turned her head to look at Arisu, whose calm expression was betrayed by the blush on her face and the longing in her eyes. Rin, understanding, reached out to Arisu.
"Arisu, you come too."
Arisu placed her hand on Rin's, feeling Touko and Aoko's amused gazes. She turned her head away.
"Rin invited me, I don't want to be with you guys..."
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Section 43: Chapter 42: I, Rin Tohsaka, Am Growing Up - Masochistic Spirit Medium Constitution!
Just as Rin finished discussing the plan with Touko and the others, Kirei Kotomine approached her.
"Rin, do you have any way to deal with a masochistic spirit medium constitution?"
Upon hearing Kirei Kotomine's question, Rin immediately turned her gaze towards Kallian, carefully observing the girl who was two years younger than her, slender and delicate.
The moment Kirei Kotomine mentioned the masochistic spirit medium constitution, Rin knew he must have discovered Kallian's condition beforehand. However, Rin didn't have any good solutions for such a constitution.
With a mindset of giving it a try, Rin summoned the System, attempting to find a solution using the knowledge or spells from the A Certain Magical Index world within the System.
The people around watched Rin, who had suddenly fallen silent and was continuously tracing something in the air with her fingers, with curiosity. They didn't disturb her, assuming it was some peculiar thinking posture of hers.
However, unlike Kirei Kotomine's patient waiting, Shirou Emiya, now Kallian's brother, anxiously watched Rin tracing her fingers, clenching his fists tightly. His nails broke through his skin, and blood slowly dripped through the gaps in his fingers.
At this moment, Rin's eyes lit up, and she accelerated the speed of her panel scrolling.
Akiha Himegami, a "primo" from the A Certain Magical Index world, a girl with the ability of a Vampire Killer, she was a good reference.
Rin looked at the knowledge on the panel pointed to by her fingertips and silently chanted, "System." As a flood of knowledge entered her mind, Rin rubbed her temples and said to Kirei Kotomine.
"I've thought of a way. Kirie, I can create a mobile temple to shield Kallian's masochistic spirit medium constitution. This way, Kallian won't have to worry about the effects of this constitution."
Upon hearing Rin's words, a hint of pleasure appeared on Kirei Kotomine's lips. He looked at Rin with gratitude and said.
"Rin, thank you. I've troubled you again."
Hearing Rin's proposed solution, Shirou Emiya impatiently rushed to Rin's side, grabbed her shoulders, and shook her, asking urgently.
"Rin, is it true? Then hurry up and create it!"
Rin, already dizzy from the massive influx of knowledge into her brain, was further disoriented by Shirou Emiya shaking her shoulders. She couldn't withstand the dizziness any longer and slumped to the ground.
Arisu frowned, crouched down, and supported Rin with her right hand, casting a chilling gaze at Shirou Emiya. Her left hand unconsciously delved into her pocket, gripping a Noble Phantasm.
Just then, Arisu felt her sleeve being tugged. She quickly looked down and asked Rin, who was slightly shaking her head.
"Rin, are you okay?"
"Arisu, I'm fine. Please help me up."
Shirou Emiya, seeing Rin suddenly collapse and at a loss for what to do, then met Arisu's glare, sending a chill from his feet straight to his head.
"Rin, I'm sorry, I didn't know, I..."
Rin stood up with Arisu's help and waved her hand at Shirou Emiya.
"It's fine, I just overused my brain and feel a bit dizzy. I understand you're worried about Kallian, so it wasn't intentional. I just need to rest for a bit. Shirou, I just came up with an idea, but the actual implementation still needs research, so your eagerness is useless. However, since you knocked me down, I won't let this go. Shirou, think carefully about how you'll compensate me."
Touko also came to Rin's side, looking at her with curiosity. In just a few short seconds, Rin had become so weak she could barely stand due to mental exertion.
"Rin, do you know what I want to do right now? I kind of want to dissect you, you monster."
Aoko happened to walk over with Touko. Upon hearing Touko's words, she slapped Touko's backside.
"Touko, shut up!"
Touko turned and glared fiercely at Aoko. Aoko stared back at Touko with equal intensity.
Rin watched the two sisters start their usual bickering and whispered to Arisu.
"They're at it again. Arisu, please help me to the sofa, I need to rest for a bit."
"En."
After helping Rin to the sofa, Arisu turned back with a blank expression and walked over to Touko and Aoko, grabbing both of their ears and dragging them upstairs. "Ahhhh, Arisu, slow down, they're going to break!" x2
After Arisu had dragged Aoko and Touko away by their ears, Kallian slowly walked over to Rin, who was lying on the sofa. She smiled at Rin, and with Kallian's delicate little face, it made Rin unable to help but gaze at Kallian with admiration.
"Rin-neechan, thank you!"
After speaking, Kallian stood on her tiptoes, bent down, and lightly kissed Rin's cheek. Then, blushing like a little rabbit, she grabbed Shirou Emiya's hand and hopped out of the room.
Rin lay on the sofa, dazedly touching the cheek Kallian had kissed. At this moment, Kirei Kotomine walked over to Rin.
"Rin, today I discovered a target worth saving, so I may be leaving here for the next few days. I'll trouble you to look after Kallian and Shirou for a while."
Rin looked at Kirei Kotomine with slight confusion. Rin had never been able to fully understand this man. When Rin first met Kirei Kotomine, she had harbored killing intent. However, as time went by, Rin learned more and more about him and began to see him as her tool. It wasn't until after the Fourth Holy Grail War, when Rin saw Kirei Kotomine's heart filled and becoming gradually normal again, that Rin officially began to regard Kirei Kotomine as a person, a comrade.
Upon hearing that Kirei Kotomine intended to leave to save someone else, Rin couldn't help but feel curious. What kind of person could make the current Kirei Kotomine put aside matters concerning his daughter Kallian and decide to leave to save 'him'? However, facing Kirei Kotomine's request to look after Kallian and Shirou, Rin still nodded and agreed.
"Alright, Kirie, be careful. Watch out for Souren Araya, and if you need any help, come back and find me anytime."
Leaving Garan no Dou, Kirei Kotomine took a taxi. After asking the driver about the city's largest Church school, Riyoda, he arrived at Riyoda Girls' Academy.
After showing his identification as a member of the Church to the gatekeeper, Kirei Kotomine went straight to the academy's principal's office. Under the principal's enthusiastic hospitality, Kirei Kotomine finally learned the girl's name: 'Fujino Asagami!'
Riyoda Girls' Academy. The bell signaling the end of classes rang, and teachers and students began leaving the school.
Fujino Asagami, alone, lowered her head and walked silently towards the school gate, carrying her school bag.
"We meet again. Do you need to be saved?"
Fujino Asagami looked up and towards the source of the voice. The priest who had saved her in the alley that day was standing by the roadside with his hands behind his back, staring intently at her.
With a hint of confusion, Fujino Asagami approached Kirei Kotomine and asked.
"Why do you think I need saving?"
Kirei Kotomine looked calmly at Fujino Asagami and casually pointed to the students passing by nearby.
"Your eyes, those hollow eyes. Don't you think you're different from everyone else?"
Upon hearing this, Fujino Asagami suddenly looked up, meeting Kirei Kotomine's gaze...
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