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But at this moment, the King of Conquerors appeared before Waver and blocked Kayneth's Moon Cell Essence attack with his hand. He looked at Kayneth with a harmless smile and said, "Magicians need to fight, but Servants can also interfere in the battles of Magicians. If you really want to fight, then you need to consider me too."

"..." Diarmuid said nothing, standing in front of Kayneth and protecting his Lord. He stared intently at the King of Conquerors, as if warning him not to act rashly.

"Servants fighting each other? A joke. How much help can that guy provide you?" Kayneth sneered, looking at Waver, who was being protected behind the King of Conquerors, and said coldly, "After the Holy Grail War is over, whether he lives or dies is in my hands. He can hide by your side for a while, but can he hide for a lifetime?!"

The fact that Waver's life was in Kayneth's hands was a highly insulting remark.

But Waver merely clenched his fists, saying nothing more. After all, as a Lord from the Clock Tower, it was as easy as pie for Kayneth to deal with a third-rate Magus.

Let alone Kayneth acting personally, if he just opened his mouth when he got back tonight, the El-Melloi faction would show Waver the consequences of angering a Lord.

"Then~ naturally that won't do, so my little Master needs to grow." The King of Conquerors laughed heartily, looking at Kayneth without fear and said, "As a teacher, you should understand this clearly. Students are students precisely because they don't understand the hardships of their teachers."

"Huh??" Although Waver felt that the King of Conquerors was on his side, for some reason, he felt that the other party was indirectly lecturing him.

"Hmph, boring. Since you want to participate in the Holy Grail War for a while longer, then participate as much as you like." Kayneth's expression seemed to soften slightly due to the King of Conquerors' words. He stared at Waver, who was hiding behind the King of Conquerors, and said coldly, "If you give up your identity as a Master in this Holy Grail War now, at least you won't die here. Your half-baked knowledge and magic are nowhere near enough to allow your Servant to unleash their full power."

After saying this, Kayneth waved his hand and said calmly to Diarmuid standing before him, "Let's go, Lancer. Tonight's operation is over. Although the main course doesn't belong to us, for now, I want to enjoy my own dessert."

It was only around eight o'clock in the evening, and Kayneth was already eager to chat with his fiancée, Sola. But before chatting, he had to activate his intelligence network and thoroughly investigate the origins of this magic battle held in the countryside!

After the battle tonight, he deeply felt that this was not just a simple trip. He needed to prepare more backup plans.

"Yes, my Lord." Diarmuid nodded. He looked at the King of Conquerors with a gentle smile and Waver with a stubborn expression, and sighed slightly, saying calmly, "That young man, sometimes you shouldn't just look at the surface. Surfaces can be deceiving."

After saying this, Diarmuid followed behind Kayneth and left. It should be considered a kind reminder.

Chapter 81: Kotomine Kirei's Thoughts

"I am very sorry, Teacher."

At the Matou residence, Tohno Shiro, who was temporarily staying there, was currently examining everything left behind by Matou Zouken. He hadn't intended to stay here, but after returning home, he found his house in ruins. As the firefighters rushed to rescue it, his heart sank, and he had no choice but to come to the Matou residence to borrow a place for the night.

At this moment, Kotomine Kirei was sincerely apologizing to Tohno Shiro. His stalking of Tohno Shiro had been discovered. Or rather... when Tohno Shiro was treating Matou Kariya, he couldn't help but come out and express that he also wanted to help Teacher treat this man.

At that time, Kotomine Kirei knew he shouldn't have come out, but due to his intense curiosity about Matou Kariya's 'state of mind' in helping his teacher, he felt it was necessary to appear and assist his teacher in the treatment.

Kotomine Kirei was very clear about his teacher. The latter only performed rudimentary healing magic, unlike himself, who had specialized in healing magic. The man named Matou Kariya before him.

Kotomine Kirei could see at a glance that the man's life was like a candle in the wind. If he wasn't treated quickly, his lifespan would likely end in less than a month. For his own 'desires,' Kotomine Kirei stepped forward.

"No, it's not your fault. I should have expected that you would worry about me and disobey my orders." Tohno Shiro was flipping through books in the Matou residence. He gave Kotomine Kirei a gentle smile. Although he was a little troubled by his disciple disobeying his orders, the other party was also worried about him, which was why he secretly followed.

Tohno Shiro was very aware of his disciple's abilities. If it were a one-on-one duel, Tohno Shiro wouldn't have even a 70% chance of defeating his disciple.

Before becoming his disciple, Kotomine Kirei was an Apostle of the Church. If not for some special reason, his current position would not just be an Apostle, but a more noble profession.

How could Tohno Shiro bear to scold such a gifted disciple who was willing to assist wholeheartedly and even disregard his orders to protect him?!

"I am very sorry." Kotomine Kirei lowered his head even further. His gaze flickered towards Gilgamesh, who was sitting on an ancient sofa, drinking wine as red as blood. The latter seemed to be looking at him as well, but the King of Heroes merely gave a playful smile and continued to savor the wine he had found from somewhere.

"It's fine. It's just a house. The most precious things have already been brought out by me. It's just that the magic barrier will require more effort to set up again."

Tohno Shiro had never imagined that he had used most of the Tohno family's foundation to deal with the Matou family and intended to have a life-or-death battle with Matou Zouken.

But unexpectedly, it was precisely because he had brought out the Tohno family's foundation that he had narrowly escaped this disaster. If his ancestors' treasured jewels, the unfinished Jeweled Sword, and the items the Great Teacher had given to the Tohno family had been destroyed, he would have had no face to meet his ancestors even if he reached the Root.

"However, the Einzbern family also suffered a great loss, actually letting their Servant unleash that Noble Phantasm." Tohno Shiro also showed a smile, his tone very calm, "Although that Noble Phantasm is very powerful, its drawbacks are too great, too great."

"Yes, Teacher." Kotomine Kirei ignored Gilgamesh's reaction and said calmly, "If that Saber were to fight the King of Heroes, the outcome would be clear from the start."

With the King of Heroes' pride, unless it was someone he acknowledged, he would only stand high above, looking down on those 'mongrels,' and then open the King's Treasure to attack from a distance.

Although Mikaela's Noble Phantasm was quite disadvantageous to both Diarmuid and the King of Conquerors, from Tohno Shiro's perspective, this Noble Phantasm was simply designed to cater to their victory!

Tohno Shiro nodded slightly. He really wanted to laugh wildly at this moment, but due to the elegance passed down in the Tohno family, he held back. He told himself internally that he couldn't be careless yet. Tonight's operation had shown him that the Einzbern family was not wholeheartedly cooperating with him.

That's right, Tohno Shiro had seen through it. The one who blew up his house tonight was the Einzbern family's Emiya Kiritsugu. Did Irisviel really take him for a fool? Did she really think his intelligence was lagging behind their expectations?!

Emiya Kiritsugu, the Magus Killer, was the target Tohno Shiro feared the most. He was very clear about the information regarding Emiya Kiritsugu.

Most of the Magicians killed by him, without exception, had their magic circuits go berserk and their magic crests destroyed. Such existences were the most feared by orthodox Magicians like Tohno Shiro.

However, Tohno Shiro could also understand the Einzbern family's actions. Although they were one of the Three Great Families, the Einzberns would not be subservient. If they did nothing, it would make Tohno Shiro wary, making him think they were still plotting something.

But it was different now. He had eliminated Matou Zouken and saved Sakura. Now, all the magic secrets of the Matou family were available for him to study!

Although Tohno Shiro would not gain anything in the short term, from a practical standpoint, these things could be considered a new foundation, a new foundation for the Tohno family.

In any era, knowledge was something most people craved. The more knowledge one acquired, the easier it was to achieve victory in the war called 'Magus.'

"Then, Teacher, I will continue to take care of Matou Kariya and your daughter." Kotomine Kirei was about to take his leave. He had already told his teacher the information obtained through Assassin. The next step was to slowly treat Matou Kariya.

The man's condition was even worse than he had imagined. If he wanted him to wake up quickly, he had to be cared for constantly, so that he could wake up faster.

"You've worked hard." Speaking of Sakura, a hint of gloom flashed in Tohno Shiro's eyes. His previous happiness and excitement diminished considerably at this moment.

Tohsaka Sakura... no, it should be Matou Sakura, still didn't want to approach Tohno Shiro. According to her words, she had no father or mother, only Uncle Kariya.

So she wanted to stay with Matou Kariya, not with Tohno Shiro.

Chapter 82: Matou Shinji

After Kotomine Kirei left, Tohno Shiro sighed and looked elsewhere. At this moment, the Matou family's child, a child with seaweed-like hair, was looking at him with a terrified gaze from outside the door. It was clear that this child, who was the same age as his daughter, was deeply afraid of him, a stranger.

His father, the current head of the Matou family, Matou Tsuruno, was lying unconscious nearby.

Upon learning that his daughter had been treated so cruelly, Tohno Shiro, although he didn't personally kill Matou Zouken, had still vented his anger on Matou Tsuruno, making him understand! The wrath of the Tohno family.

However, thanks to Matou Kariya's intervention, he actively let Berserker kill his father and used all his Command Seals, withdrawing from this Holy Grail War in a 'spirited' manner. This made Tohno Shiro deeply emotional, so he didn't make things too difficult for the 'ignorant' child.

"What's your name?"

Tohno Shiro offered a friendly smile, not making things too hard for the child with the seaweed-like hair. Instead, he beckoned the boy to come over to him.

Perhaps it was Tohno Shiro's charisma, or perhaps the child understood that he couldn't resist this intruder. The boy with the seaweed-like hair timidly approached Tohno Shiro. He glanced at his still twitching father, swallowed, and stammered, "My name is Matou Shinji."

"Matou Shinji? Hmm... do you know why I'm here?" Tohno Shiro noticed that the child seemed 'quite intelligent.' He continued with a kind smile and said, "I'm not some intruder. You've seen me before."

Matou Shinji nodded. As if sensing Tohno Shiro wouldn't harm him, some of the fear in his eyes subsided. He stood beside Tohno Shiro like an apprentice. "When you sent Sakura—ah... that is... my, ah, no! Your daughter to the Matou family, I saw you."

"My father told me you're the head of the Tohno family, one of the Three Great Families," Matou Shinji said timidly. "You're an ally of our Matou family, yet you broke into our home, killed Grandpa, and knocked out my father."

Although not explicitly stated, Matou Shinji was essentially calling Tohno Shiro an 'intruder.'

"Then do you know why I didn't kill your father, nor did I kill you?" Tohno Shiro looked at Matou Shinji, as if trying to see into his mind, and said coldly, "According to the rules among Magus, I should now seize all your wealth, kill all of you, and everything should belong to the Tohno family."

"Eek!!!!"

Matou Shinji was still just a child. Under Tohno Shiro's 'threat,' the fear that had just disappeared resurfaced. This time, he was even more pathetic... a sudden gush of liquid wet his pants.

"Hahaha, just kidding, don't get worked up, child." Tohno Shiro seemed to realize he had overestimated the child. He then smiled warmly and snapped his fingers. A faint flame dried Matou Shinji's pants. He crouched down and looked at Matou Shinji, saying, "We are allies, yes, but your grandfather did something wrong. He betrayed the pact, and so did your father."

The Three Great Families couldn't disappear. This was Tohno Shiro's inner thought. He could kill Matou Zouken, and he could torture the current head of the family, Matou Tsuruno, to a fate worse than death, but the Matou family's legacy had to be passed down to their own kin.

This Holy Grail War, though he had a high chance of winning, was built on the foundations laid by previous generations. His father had a good relationship with Risei Kotomine of the Church, and he had continued this connection.

If it weren't for the assistance of Risei Kotomine and his son, Kotomine Kirei, in this Holy Grail War, Tohno Shiro truly didn't believe he could have such a high chance of winning.

"However, as the fifth-generation head of the Tohno family, I believe your Matou family's legacy should not disappear." Tohno Shiro looked at Matou Shinji, who showed a deep interest in his 'magic.' He snapped his fingers.

"Wow, so beautiful." Matou Shinji's fear completely vanished. He saw blue butterflies fluttering around Tohno Shiro.

These weren't cast by Tohno Shiro, but rather he used an illusion to show Matou Shinji a glimpse of the Matou family's glorious past, a magic that even his ancestor, Tohno Nagato, had praised.

"!!!! What!! What is this thing!!"

However, the Butterfly Magic soon turned into Bug Magic, and grotesque insects charged towards Matou Shinji. If he hadn't just released so much 'pressure' earlier, Matou Shinji would probably have 'released pressure' again.

"There's no need to be afraid."

Tohno Shiro smiled and canceled the illusion, looking at the shaken Matou Shinji. He said gently, "This is the origin and the end of your family's magic. Now you are the sole heir of the Matou family. Your grandfather took the wrong path, destroying the magic passed down by your ancestors for everything. Your father was incapable of stopping it. As your ally, I naturally had to come and help."

Yes, this was Tohno Shiro's goal: to win over the Matou family, another of the Three Great Families!

Although he hated Matou Zouken, he didn't hate the Matou family. Because of Matou Kariya's example, Tohno Shiro naturally felt it would be wrong to completely eradicate the Matou family.

Similarly... if he did that, the other family, the Einzbern family, would develop great hostility towards him. No matter how you looked at it, Tohno Shiro was a 'freak.' He had given away his own daughter, yet he personally came to rescue her.

A legitimate Magus, if they had given away their daughter, would simply smile about it later and continue their research on the path to the 'Root.'

"That's... our family's magic?!" Young Matou Shinji was naturally more interested in the beautiful butterflies than in the grotesque insects.

"Yes, that's right."

Tohno Shiro looked at Matou Shinji's gaze and smiled. This little guy was quite good; he accepted everything so quickly.

"Your family's magic has become defiled, but as long as your descendants work hard, one day you will recreate the Matou family's Butterfly Magic. If you don't mind, then today, on behalf of the Three Great Families, I will teach you some magical experience, in place of your hopeless grandfather."

At this moment, Tohno Shiro was paving the way for his family's future. The boy before him was completely captivated by the Matou family's past 'magic.' With a little guidance, he would focus all his energy on 'magic' and not on his own family.

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Leave of Absence

Taking a day off today. The author isn't feeling well = = Not feeling great.

Will try to update tomorrow. Staying up late is indeed bad for health.

Five chapters tomorrow =A=!!!!

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Chapter Eighty-Three: This King Will Not Go

Under Tohno Shiro's verbal assault, young Matou Shinji couldn't resist the allure of 'learning magic.' He ignored his father lying on the ground and stayed by Tohno Shiro's side, watching the 'magic' constantly change in his hands, his big eyes filled with curiosity for 'new things.'

After briefly explaining what 'magic' was, Tohno Shiro told Matou Shinji to go rest. After all, it was getting late. He could handle it, but the child of the Matou family was still young. Excessive late nights could harm his health.

"Um... Teacher, my father..." Matou Shinji, having snapped back to reality, looked at his father writhing on the ground and said with some pity, "Did he do something wrong? Why must he suffer like this?"

"You'll understand when you grow up. For now, go to sleep," Tohno Shiro said with a smile, seemingly not intending to let Matou Shinji's father off the hook. He had come today with the mindset of a decisive battle against the Matou family.

But Matou Kariya used his Command Seals to make Berserker kill Matou Zouken and destroy most of the Matou family's magical barriers, allowing Tohno Shiro to take over the ancient Matou family without much effort.

However, although Matou Kariya reduced Tohno Shiro's hatred for the Matou family, it was only partially. Matou Zouken was dead, but Matou Kariya's brother, Matou Tsuruno, was still alive.

Tohno Shiro considered Matou Tsuruno a tool for venting his anger.

"Alright."

Matou Shinji couldn't resist Tohno Shiro's power. He could only nod, then cast a mournful glance at his father. Judging by the kind uncle's demeanor, he didn't seem to want to kill his father, so... this should be fine.

After Matou Shinji left, Tohno Shiro couldn't help but sigh. His house had been blown up, and the magical barrier that had protected the Tohno family for years was now destroyed.

Although after tonight's battle and the intelligence provided by Kirei, Tohno Shiro had a good understanding of Saber's trump card.

But what the King of Conquerors' trump card was, other than knowing it was a space that temporarily 'imprisoned Sea Demons,' he knew nothing else. At that time, since three Servants were gathered there, Assassin didn't dare to go and gather information.

Although the Masters were left isolated at times, Assassin did not act to kill them on Kotomine Kirei's orders. They understood that while they could kill all three Masters now, the consequence would likely be the Sea Demon being left unattended, effectively removing them from the Holy Grail War.

Because of this, Tohno Shiro let out a deep sigh, unsure of what to do.

The unknown was the most terrifying thing.

Tohno Shiro breathed a sigh of relief when the Einzbern family's Servant revealed their Noble Phantasm, but the King of Conquerors' Noble Phantasm made him tense up again.

Furthermore, Tohno Shiro had no idea if Kayneth's Servant, Lancer, possessed any truly powerful trump cards. Most of the important intelligence at this point was being provided by the Einzbern family.

Though it was frustrating, this was the reality. While Kirei's Assassin was excellent at gathering intelligence on various fronts, the crucial information consistently came from the Einzbern family.

For instance, the information about Kayneth and Waver's apparent split but secret alliance, as well as the inadvertently revealed details about the Matou family, had been of immense help to Tohno Shiro.

For example, if Irisviel hadn't told him that the Matou family had become corrupted, Tohno Shiro wouldn't have thought of his own daughter and planned to personally visit Matou Zouken to find her.

Without this action, Matou Kariya would not have betrayed Matou Zouken. If Matou Kariya hadn't betrayed Matou Zouken, the situation would likely have become quite dire after Caster's elimination.

As a hypothetical scenario, Matou Kariya might have collaborated with Kayneth to seek revenge on Tohno Shiro!

That's right, revenge. Judging by tonight's events, Matou Kariya didn't care about the Holy Grail War at all. He only cared about Sakura, who had been thrown into the insect den. As long as someone rescued her, he was willing to become their weapon.

However... Matou Kariya clearly wasn't willing to become Tohno Shiro's weapon. Upon learning of Tohno Shiro's intentions, he decisively used his three Command Seals to kill Matou Zouken, simultaneously rescuing Matou Sakura. He himself nearly fell into mortal danger due to over-supplying mana to his Servant.

Now that Berserker had been eliminated due to Matou Kariya's use of his Command Seals, and Caster had been completely destroyed by Saber's Noble Phantasm, the next step was crucial: how could he learn about the King of Conquerors' Noble Phantasm?

"Could it be that I have to go to the Einzbern family again?" Tohno Shiro muttered to himself, sitting on the sofa. "After last night's battle, it should be clear that the Einzbern family doesn't fear Lancer or Rider. Saber's Noble Phantasm is most vulnerable to ranged attacks..."

The situation in this Holy Grail War was slowly becoming clearer. Tohno Shiro did not fear Kayneth's Servant, but he did fear the King of Conquerors summoned by his disciple, Waver.

Concurrently, Kayneth and Waver's two Servants did not fear Tohno Shiro and Kotomine Kirei's Servants. Instead, they were extremely wary of Mikaela, who had unleashed their Noble Phantasm.