Arrived in Type-Moon, Now Out of Contact

Chapter 9: The Last Peace

Fuyuki City Center, shopping street.

The slender youth wandered aimlessly through the streets. He wasn't carrying a sword or a gun, nor was he accompanied by Uncle B, who had the highest combat prowess among them for this Holy Grail War. Instead, he carried a black umbrella, which was very stylish but offered no combat bonuses.

If any other Master saw him, they would surely assume he was investigating combat intelligence and preparing for the upcoming battles. The war had already begun; both Masters and Servants had to give their all for the final outcome.

However, Li Zihan was an anomaly. He was here simply to shop. Compared to other Masters, he was very free until the afternoon, so free that he could take a loli shopping.

The petite and tender girl stood timidly behind the youth, tugging at his clothes and nervously gazing at the outside world. She was so fragile that she evoked pity. Although most little girls her age were cute, the number of girls at her level of cuteness was definitely not high.

"Brother, why did we come out?" The girl looked uncomfortable amidst the massive crowd on the street, shrinking further behind the youth as if she were a shy puppy.

Abandoned by her father and nearly sent to the worm den for modification. These experiences were unimaginably terrifying for a girl her age.

She still couldn't forget her father's face when she got into the Matou Family's car. The man who lived by the motto of elegance had, for the first time in front of his daughter, lost his usual composure.

It wasn't due to sadness or indignation, but rather an overwhelming joy. That fanatical demeanor made Sakura Matou feel genuine fear.

Why was he so happy when she left? Had Sakura done something wrong? Recalling the training grounds at home, Sakura tightened her grip on the youth's clothes.

"Just looking around Fuyuki City," the youth said, feeling a bit embarrassed by the hand tightly gripping his clothes.

How should he put it? If a cute girl who looked like she was about to cry was tugging at his clothes, it was only natural to feel embarrassed.

What did I do wrong? Why is she making that face? Li Zihan was a bit confused. He had specifically set aside the morning to take Sakura out.

Could it be that the Old Worm had interfered behind his back?

The thought was dismissed as soon as it arose. Due to Li Zihan's covenant with the Old Worm, the Old Worm had no right to modify Sakura Matou, who was a gift. The complexity of contracts between Mages was something even the Grand Mages of the Clock Tower couldn't easily handle. The Old Worm, being such a life-preserving individual, would absolutely not violate the terms of the agreement.

Could it be that the Matou Family's familiars were too ugly, causing Sakura to subconsciously perceive the world as terrifying?

Hmm, it wasn't impossible. The Matou Family's familiars were extreme. Either they were incredibly handsome or incredibly ugly. Unfortunately, the current Matou Family familiars did not include the radiant and noble butterflies; only grotesque abominations that made one question life.

Butterfly Magic was a magic that gave birth to new life from existing materials. This magic was greatly related to the user's soul state. The Old Worm's soul had deteriorated to the point where he couldn't even recognize himself, so naturally, he couldn't perform the flamboyant Butterfly Magic he could in his youth.

Perhaps he shouldn't have left Sakura at the Matou household. Li Zihan rubbed his chin with his index finger. It would have been better to just hand her over to the Pot King and have her adopted by the Edelfelt Family.

Li Zihan couldn't do anything about it. A couple of days prior, he had stolen magic from a ley line, was discovered by the local ley line administrator, and was chased for hundreds of miles. He simply didn't have time to deal with these issues.

Thinking of a certain pair, even a seasoned transmigrator couldn't help but frown. It was just drawing some magic from a ley line, was it that big of a deal?

Entrusting her to the Clock Tower? He believed that those lunatics at the Clock Tower wouldn't lay a hand on a talented material, but it was more likely for a sow to climb a tree. Moreover, as a rebellious element of the Clock Tower, Li Zihan didn't have many influential friends there. Although he had a good relationship with Melvin Weinz, that guy was a tax evader with a messy personal life and twisted morals. Entrusting a child to him? It would be better to hand her over to the Matou Family. Sakura Matou could maintain the relationship between the Matou Family and Li Zihan, making her useful to the Old Worm. And the Old Worm was always tolerant and caring towards useful existences.

At the very least, as long as Li Zihan was alive, the Old Worm would raise Sakura Matou as a qualified elder and shield her from all dangers.

Seeing Sakura on the verge of tears, Li Zihan made a decision. He lowered his head slightly, gazing into Sakura's blue-purple eyes, and said in a seductive tone, "Sakura, do you want to see your mother and sister?"

If possible, Li Zihan didn't want to speak to children in this tone because it was easy to feel guilty and be mistaken for a human trafficker.

However, comforting children was not something Li Zihan excelled at. Dealing with family matters was better left to someone more suitable.

"C-can I?" Hearing the big brother's temptation, Sakura Matou's face showed hesitation.

She missed her mother and sister dearly, missed the times she played with her sister in the park, missed sitting on the chair watching her mother make breakfast for the family, missed the harmonious and joyful family life.

"Then let's go see them tonight," Li Zihan winked at Sakura. "I'll take you."