Kirei Kotomine.
His father was Risei Kotomine. In 1967, Kirei Kotomine was born into this world.
Sakumura Anno noticed that Kirei Kotomine was not a normal person.
One could even say that he was not human.
This was a fact established from the very instant of his birth.
He could not regard beautiful things as joyful.
He regarded ugly things as joyful.
He was a monster born evil, a demon wearing a human identity—an aberrant being utterly opposed to human nature.
It was normal for such a thing to happen. Sakumura understood that.
Humanity's population was vast. With such an enormous base, no kind of individual would be surprising.
Of course, if Kirei Kotomine had merely been a simple antisocial personality, perhaps that would have been all there was to it.
This monster with an antisocial personality lived in a world filled with solemn restraints. Perhaps he had noticed something; he realized that he was different.
He voluntarily concealed his fangs and tried to tame his beastly nature, attempting to become a "normal person."
But perhaps it was precisely because he recognized his own difference, because he recognized his twisted nature that differed from ordinary people, that he became confused.
He began seeking answers from God, asking God to answer his doubts.
Like his father, he became a devout believer.
Yet God's answer never came. Kirei Kotomine had to find the answer himself—this was what was known as God's will.
Kirei Kotomine was also a talented man.
One could even say that his talent surpassed that of ninety-nine percent of people in this world.
In 1981, Kirei Kotomine skipped two years at Manresa St. Ignatius Theological School and graduated as the top student.
His outstanding grades could not bring him joy.
Neither could the praise of his father and the