"As for why Sakura became a Master... it seemed I still had to ask Matou Old Man and get a clear answer."
After Tohsaka Tokiomi fell into thought, the scene shifted back to Skadi's side.
"Sakura, why did you run off on your own?"
Matou Zouken frowned.
Only Matou Zouken and Matou Sakura were in the room. Skadi was not there. Precisely because Matou Sakura had been "left alone," Matou Zouken had found her to lecture her.
"Because I have nothing to do with the Tohsaka Family anymore." Sakura smiled. "So I can't let Skadi older sister fight strangers over my affairs."
Matou Zouken: "..."
In a sense, Matou Zouken was also a Mischief Maker.
Upon hearing those words, he felt a flicker of delight as well.
"But this will interfere with our plans," Matou Zouken said.
"What are you talking about, Grandpa?" Matou Sakura tilted her head. "My plan—has already succeeded."
"Your plan...?"
"That's right. My Mana Transfer was dragging Skadi older sister down, but if Grandpa does it, then there won't be any problem at all, right?" Matou Sakura wore an innocent smile.
"Ah... that's right." Matou Zouken nodded.
"Then, Grandpa, hurry up and leave. Looking at you is truly disgusting."
"Ah..."
Matou Zouken turned around and left the house.
Only then did a massive beast emerge from the shadows.
Matou Sakura smiled as she touched its hand. "I'm so jealous of Grandpa... he actually got to become a Sea Creature before me..."
Emiya Kiritsugu: That's Saber? Then What Did I Summon?
[???]
[Holy shit.]
[Isn't this even earlier than the original story's corruption?]
[There's no such thing as an original story. Type-Moon has different worldlines, and this one is a new worldline too.]
[So that's why she isn't taking revenge.]
[This is Reversing the Heavenly Stems.]
[Matou