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

She blew out the seven candles on the cake in front of her.

Sakura, watching her sister as always, covered her mouth and giggled.

"Sister, you're not supposed to say your wish out loud, or it won't come true."

Rin, looking at Sakura, who had become more confident after over a year of magecraft study, said dismissively.

"It doesn't matter. If heaven doesn't help me achieve my wish, I'll do it myself." She then raised her left arm, rolled up her sleeve, and struck a confident pose.

Sakura quickly pulled down Rin's arm. As expected, her sister was always so confident, truly worthy of being someone she could rely on. Sakura looked up at Rin with admiration, holding her sister's arm.

Aoi Tohsaka dotingly patted Rin's head and smiled as she handed the sliced cake to Rin and Sakura.

"Rin, you're a year older today. Don't be so rough, be more ladylike."

Tokiomi Tohsaka, standing nearby, nodded.

"Rin, remember the Tohsaka family motto."

"Alright, I know. Be elegant, right? Hmph!"

Seeing Rin grin, Aoi Tohsaka put on a stern face and said.

"Rin, don't talk back to your father. Learn from Sakura, understand?"

"Yes, yes, I understand."

After speaking, Rin deliberately picked up a piece of cake, opened her mouth wide, and took a big bite. Instantly, her delicate little face was smeared with cream like a little kitten.

Aoi Tohsaka shook her head helplessly, took out a handkerchief, and wiped the cream from Rin's face. Frowning, she prepared to continue her lecture.

Tokiomi Tohsaka came to Aoi Tohsaka's side and put an arm around her shoulders.

"Alright, Aoi. Today is Rin's birthday, let her be."

Aoi Tohsaka gave Tokiomi Tohsaka a reproachful look.

"Darling, it's because you spoil Rin so much that she's become like this."

Rin laughed heartily, looking at Aoi Tohsaka smugly.

"This is special treatment for geniuses. Isn't that right, Sakura? We two geniuses naturally deserve special treatment."

"Indeed, my two genius daughters certainly deserve special treatment. Now, you three senior disciples, play here. Your mother and I have something to discuss. Kirei, please keep an eye on Rin and Sakura for me."

With that, he pulled Aoi Tohsaka towards the study upstairs.

Watching her parents leave, Rin got up from her seat and went to Kirei Kotomine.

"Kirei, where's my gift?"

After over a year of interaction, Kirei Kotomine, who had become familiar with Rin and Sakura, offered a gift in exquisite packaging with a fake smile on his face.

"Rin, I heard you've been collecting fairy tale related items. This is a fairy tale manuscript that circulated in Northern Europe in the 17th century. I hope you like it."

Rin took Kirei Kotomine's gift, tore open the packaging, and found a yellowed, ancient book written in Latin in her hands. Rin casually handed the book to Sakura and asked Kirei Kotomine.

"Thank you, Kirei. By the way, Kirei, have you found your daughter yet?"

"Yes, Rin. Following your guidance, I've found Kallian. She's currently at the Fuyuki Church with my father."

"Is that so? That's wonderful. I'll bring Sakura to the church to make friends with Kallian when I have time."

"Is that so? Then thank you very much. Alright, Rin, I still have tasks assigned by my master that I haven't completed. I'll take my leave now."

"Goodbye then, Kirei."

Throughout the conversation, Rin had been observing Kirei Kotomine's expression. Only after Kirei Kotomine left did Rin hug Sakura and complain.

"Sakura, that guy Kirei, no matter how I guide him, he's still like a puppet. Sigh."

"Sister, why do you want to change Brother Kirei so much? Besides, hasn't Brother Kirei changed a lot already? At least he smiles now."

"That's not a smile, it's clearly faked. I'm afraid that guy will be taken advantage of. He's too easily fooled like this."

"Is Sister worried about the Holy Grail War?"

"Yes, that's right. I'm just afraid that guy will be fooled in the Holy Grail War. Otherwise, I wouldn't bother with him."

"Um, Sister, Father said we're not allowed to pay attention to matters concerning the Holy Grail War."

"Hmph. Alright, let's not talk about that anymore. Sakura, how have you been studying the False Fairy Tale Magecraft I taught you?"

"Sister, I've basically learned it."

Rin picked up the 17th-century fairy tale book from the table and handed it to Sakura.

"It's only been half a month. Sakura, you're amazing. Perhaps your False Fairy Tale Magecraft will become real in the future. This book is for you. You should be able to modify it into a decent Mystic Code..."

Section 7 Chapter 6: I, Rin Tohsaka, on the Path to Becoming a Demon God, First Became the Mastermind!

Saturday, February 5, 1994.

With the weekend holiday arriving, Rin took Sakura early that day and found Kirei Kotomine, who was practicing Baji Quan in the courtyard.

Seeing the constantly shaking trees, Rin used Reinforcement Magecraft and kicked towards Kirei Kotomine. Kirei Kotomine, as if he had eyes on his back, swiftly turned and blocked Rin's flying kick, simultaneously using a subtle force to make Rin land safely on the ground.

Kirei Kotomine retracted his stance and asked Rin.

"Rin, are you planning to do your morning training?"

"No, Kirei. Sakura and I are going to visit Kallian at the Fuyuki Church. We need you to take us, otherwise Mom won't let us go out."

"Understood."

Just then, Aoi Tohsaka, carrying a basket of clothes to be hung out to dry, passed through the courtyard.

Rin quickly stopped Aoi Tohsaka and explained that she and Kirei Kotomine planned to visit Kirei Kotomine's daughter at the Fuyuki Church.

Aoi Tohsaka put down the basket of clothes, went back into the house, and took out a wallet. She pulled out two 'Hideyo Noguchi' bills (1000 yen in 1994 was roughly equivalent to 117 RMB) and handed them to Rin.

"Here, Rin, you and Sakura each take one to buy something to eat. And Rin, be polite when you visit Kirei's house. Sakura, please keep an eye on your sister."

"Okay, okay, Mom. I'll be polite. You go ahead and get busy. Sakura and I are leaving."

Rin quickly grabbed Sakura's small hand and walked out the door, stuffing all the 'Hideyo Noguchi' bills Aoi Tohsaka had given her into Sakura's hand. Kirei Kotomine silently followed Rin and Sakura as they left the Tohsaka residence.

Seeing Rin leave as if she were escaping, Aoi Tohsaka shook her head dotingly while holding the basket and walked towards the backyard.

In the taxi, Kirei Kotomine, sitting in the passenger seat, stared blankly at the passing scenery outside the window. Rin, sitting in the back seat, was whispering to Sakura.

"Sakura, I have a plan later. No matter what happens, don't be surprised!"

Sakura felt Rin's breath against her side, her small face flushing slightly. She nodded meekly.

Rin suddenly noticed Sakura's face turn flushed. She placed her left hand on Sakura's forehead and asked confusedly.

"Sakura, what's wrong? Are you carsick? If you're carsick, maybe we should get off here. We're pretty close to the church anyway."

Sakura shook her head frantically and said weakly.

"It's nothing, big sister. Maybe I'm just a little stuffy, that's why my face is red. It's fine."

Rin withdrew her left hand from Sakura's forehead, rolled down the car window, and the cool spring breeze instantly rushed into the car.

"Feeling better, Sakura?"

"Yes, big sister, I'm fine now. Please close the window, though. You'll catch a cold."

Rin gave Sakura a thumbs-up, revealing her pearly white canines, and said with a smile.

"No problem, Sakura. Just a little breeze, it's nothing!"

And so, accompanied by the cool spring breeze, they arrived at the Fuyuki Cathedral Church before Rin froze solid.

As soon as Rin got out of the car, she let out a big sneeze. Sakura, who was beside her, anxiously walked up to Rin and said with concern.

"Big sister!"

"Guts, Sakura, don't worry. Someone must be talking badly about me behind my back to make me sneeze."

Saying that, she turned her head and looked at Kirei Kotomine with ill intent.

"Right, Kirei?"

Kirei Kotomine was taken aback and reflexively nodded.

Rin looked at Kirei Kotomine with satisfaction. Kirei was indeed a very useful guy, and she was almost reluctant to let him go. She hoped he knew what was good for him...

The three walked into the church courtyard. Risei Kotomine stood at the entrance, greeting them with a benevolent smile.

"Kirei, you're back. Rin, Sakura, your father already spoke with me on the 'phone'. I apologize, but Kallian was just brought back from Northern Europe and is a bit weak. I've sent Kallian to a priest in the next city to recuperate."

"Is it because of the Holy Grail War? That's why you sent Kallian out of Fuyuki? Isn't it too early? There are still a few months left."

Risei Kotomine's narrowed eyes suddenly snapped open. What was going on? Tokiomi shouldn't have told his daughter about the Holy Grail War this early. Moreover, Tokiomi's eldest daughter seemed to know everything about the Holy Grail War.

Rin Tohsaka, ignoring Risei Kotomine, walked into the church holding Sakura's hand. Once inside, she said to the stunned father and son at the entrance.

"Shouldn't we go inside first? Does the Cathedral Church expect guests to entertain themselves?"

Risei Kotomine regained his composure and walked into the church with Kirei Kotomine. Kirei Kotomine, walking behind them, also closed the church doors.

"Rin, how do you know about the Holy Grail War? Can you tell Grandpa?"

"Of course, it's because of the 'Man-eating Grandma'."

A thick fog suddenly appeared inside the church with Rin's voice. Within the fog, an ancient voice continuously emitted cackling laughter and chewing sounds. Risei Kotomine, seeing Rin's sudden move, slowly rolled up his sleeves and assumed a Baji Quan stance. Kirei Kotomine also placed his hands on his lower back, ready to draw his Black Keys at any moment.

A tense atmosphere hung between them. After a moment, Kirei Kotomine broke the silence.

"Rin, why?"

"The Holy Grail War, yes, it's because of the Holy Grail War. I want to participate too. I know your church has Command Spells left over from previous Holy Grail Wars. I need them. I'll be very happy if you hand them over."

Risei Kotomine's eyes widened as he looked curiously at Rin's faint figure within the thick fog. He couldn't imagine how such a young girl could wield such powerful magecraft, making even him, a seasoned ascetic, feel his hair stand on end.

"Then where did you get the information about the Holy Grail War? I don't think Tokiomi would tell you?"

"Of course, it's from the family records detailing the Holy Grail War. I'm the future head of the Tohsaka family, one of the Three Great Families of Fuyuki. How could I not know? Oh, of course, you'll say my father would hide the books, but would that matter to me? I know everything from my father's alliance with you to your plans."

Kirei Kotomine's expressionless face revealed a hint of surprise. He continued to speak in his emotionless voice.

"Rin, since you know that we and your Tohsaka family are allies, why are you preparing to attack us?"

"Of course, it's because you're too weak, including your father. Too naive. The Holy Grail War, although it's a ritual to summon ancient heroes to fight, don't forget that no matter what, the Holy Grail War is dominated by magi. Your attempt to win the Holy Grail War with just one powerful Servant is too naive. Servants, as embodiments of ancient heroes, are not so easily manipulated. That's why I want to participate. I want to be the insurance for our Tohsaka family's victory in this Holy Grail War."

Hearing Rin's explanation, Risei Kotomine lowered his sleeves and put his kindly smile back on his face.

"Oh, so Tokiomi really has an outstanding daughter. So, how do you plan to convince Tokiomi? Are you going to use magecraft to force him into submission?"

"Of course, I won't let him know. I told you, I'm just a failsafe. As long as you don't say anything, who's going to know about all this? Right, Sakura?"

Sakura, who was asked, was stunned. Then, remembering Rin's actions earlier, her first defiance of Tokiomi's orders, she nodded firmly.

"What about you two?" Rin turned to ask the father and son, Risei and Kirei.

"Disperse your magic. I'll give you the Command Spells. And I won't say anything to Tokiomi."

"I can't just trust you," Rin said, pulling a Self-Enforcement Contract from her pocket and tossing it to Risei and Kirei.

Risei took it. A Self-Enforcement Contract. After reading it carefully, he channeled mana from his fingertips and signed the contract. Then, he handed it to Kirei behind him. Kirei, without a word, also signed with his mana imprint.

"Are you satisfied now? Disperse your magecraft and follow me."

With a wave of Rin's small hand, the strange, dense fog vanished completely.

Risei led the group into the church and into one of the rooms. He took a left hand, wrapped in bandages, from the bedside table.

As the bandages were unwrapped, dense Command Spells appeared on the withered left hand before everyone's eyes.

Soon, Rin had three Command Spells transplanted onto the back of her left hand. She then used 'Mirage' to conceal them. With a lady-like bow to Risei and Kirei, she took Sakura's hand and left the cathedral.

As soon as Rin and Sakura left, Risei could no longer maintain his composure. He suddenly sat on the bed, gasping for air.

"Tokiomi, you've truly given birth to a monstrous daughter! Tokiomi, we're getting old. The future belongs to the youth. Kirei, after this Holy Grail War ends, find an opportunity for Karen to study under Tokiomi as well."

"Yes, Father."

And so, the strongest dark horse faction in this Holy Grail War was born!