Settled, Homecoming, Rewards

Hello, Head Yuan. Your great name has long spread throughout the world of magecraft. You are hailed as the hope of your clan, inheriting the position of clan head at such a young age and leading your clan from a second-rate middle-tier family to an upper-tier one. Your future is limitless.

Though it was just empty pleasantries, Yuan Shikai still had to play along. The main purpose of this visit was to become acquainted, making his later plans more convenient.

He then said, "Not at all, I still have much to learn. Head Tohsaka is the role model I should follow. The Tohsaka Household is a renowned first-rate family, and in Fuyuki City, it can be called the undisputed number one." At the same time, he presented his gift.

Inside was a priceless ruby. It was crystal-clear, and more importantly, enormous. Tokiomi Tohsaka froze upon seeing it, then exclaimed in surprise, "This is far too valuable. I would be ashamed to accept it." Beside him, Aoi Tohsaka was also staring blankly at the gem, still unable to react.

Yuan Shikai said righteously, "The Tohsaka Household specializes in jewel magecraft. Only this gemstone is worthy of Head Tohsaka. In my hands, it might only be worth some money, but I do not lack money. In Head Tohsaka's hands, however, it can create even greater value. So please, you must accept it."

Hearing this, Tokiomi Tohsaka was finally at ease. He politely said, "Aoi, bring me the dagger I made in my study." Not long after, Aoi brought over a wooden box.

Inside lay a dagger. Yuan Shikai found it familiar. Wasn't this the Master-Slayer Blade?

You gave it to Kirei Kotomine to kill you. He gave it to Rin Tohsaka, and in the end, Rin Tohsaka used it to kill Kirei Kotomine. What did you mean by giving it to me now? Did you want me to stab you in the back?

Still, appearances had to be maintained. "What a fine dagger." Seeing his praise, Tokiomi Tohsaka said, "I am glad you like it. I made it in my spare time. Please accept it." Yuan Shikai also put on a show of refusing before finally accepting it.

The tedious flattery continued. During that time, Aoi Tohsaka served tea and snacks. Before he knew it, more than an hour had passed. Wondering whether Fujino in the car was hungry, bored, or missing her brother, Yuan Shikai wanted to end this visit as quickly as possible.

Rin and Sakura were not here. Though Lady Aoi was quite pleasing to the eye—no. He silently recited three times, I am not Cao Cao. I am not Cao Cao. I am not Cao Cao.

Suddenly, the system chimed. It said, "High-quality female Aoi Tohsaka discovered. If the host brings her into the family, a reward can be obtained. (In the past, Cao Cao was a label. Now, Cao Cao is a spirit.)" It was not until Aoi Tohsaka noticed his dazed expression and called out to him that he came back to his senses.

"Sorry, I was thinking about something and got distracted." Seeing the system message, Yuan Shikai wondered whether the system's missions were related to his thoughts. Otherwise, why had there been no reaction before he entered, only for it to react at that exact moment? He felt utterly powerless in the face of the system's mockery.

For now, he should deal with what was before him. Getting to the point, he continued, "I wonder whether Head Tohsaka would be willing to engage in further deep cooperation."

After he spoke, the Tohsaka Household asked what kind of cooperation he meant. Was it still business-related?

After all, their previous collaborations had earned Tokiomi Tohsaka quite a bit of money. At one point, he had even suspected that the Genji Clan intended to invade Fuyuki City.

Now, Yuan Shikai had given him such a large gemstone, making him think even more. After all, the Tohsaka Household practiced jewel magecraft. If they truly fought, it would be a battle of shattered gemstones. It was far too costly. Otherwise, he would have wanted to refuse their previous collaborations.

Yuan Shikai said, "Business cooperation is a trivial matter. If there is a need, my subordinates will bring a proposal to coordinate with you. This time, I mainly wish to ask Head Tohsaka for a favor. Of course, I will pay the appropriate price."

"I hope Head Tohsaka can help me find a hidden location in Fuyuki City and construct a Mystic Workshop there, to serve as my base in Fuyuki City. I need this place to be absolutely concealed, with no one aware of it."

"For example, the Matou Household or the Einzbern Household. I wonder whether Head Tohsaka, as the lord of Fuyuki, has a way to help."

Tokiomi Tohsaka gave him an odd look and said, "Normally, a Mystic Workshop is a mage's secret. No one would ask another person to handle it for them. Why does Head Yuan wish to do this?"

Yuan Shikai took a sip of black tea. "The Genji Clan relies entirely on me alone. This Mystic Workshop is a contingency measure, and it is also a display of my trust in Head Tohsaka. Most importantly, I personally do not have the time. Hahaha."

"I wonder whether Head Tohsaka can help. The price is negotiable, and I guarantee it will satisfy you."

"Head Tohsaka may consider it carefully. If you agree, you can have your subordinates notify me during future business collaborations. The most important requirement is secrecy."

"It is getting late, so I shall take my leave. The tea and snacks Madam prepared were extremely delicious. It is a shame I will not be able to have them once I return home."

The three of them then came to the entrance and exchanged farewells. Before leaving, Yuan Shikai once again said to Tokiomi Tohsaka, "I hope Head Tohsaka will seriously consider the matter I entrusted to you." Then he got into the car without looking back.

Time to head back. The driver started the return journey. Yuan Shikai would let Tokiomi Tohsaka rack his brains over his intentions. Then he scooped Fujino into his arms and said, "Fujino, did you miss your brother? Your brother was wondering whether you were bored or feeling unwell."

In her soft, childish voice, Fujino said, "I missed Brother." Hearing that, Yuan Shikai kissed her little cheek and smiled. "Fujino, we will be back at our home soon."

"How about I pick a big room for Fujino then?" Fujino replied in a babyish voice, "Aren't I sleeping with Brother? Before I left, Mama said that when I moved into Brother's house, I should sleep with Brother."

Hearing Fujino's words, Yuan Shikai finally understood the true meaning of children speaking without restraint. Smiling, he held Fujino in his arms and thought, Games really should be the raising-sim type.

"Fujino will be Brother's family from now on. Brother will definitely cherish Fujino properly in the future. Is Fujino willing to be Brother's family?"

Fujino answered without hesitation, "Yes." At the same time, the system displayed a notification: "Congratulations to the host for gaining an adopted younger sister. Reward obtained: 5 lottery draws. As the adopted younger sister possesses the Mystic Eyes of Distortion, and her Mystic Eyes can reach Rainbow Rank at maximum, the host has obtained Mystic Eyes."

"Mystic Eyes effect: Barrier Sight. Can see through the structure of most barriers. The host is encouraged to keep up the good work, have many children and expand the family line." Damn it, I'm only ten years old.

Still, seeing that he now had eleven lottery draws made him happy. He also had Mystic Eyes that could see through barriers. He was in a good mood.

With the feeling that he had the world in his grasp now that Fujino was in hand, he went for a ten-draw pull. He clicked to draw ten times, and as the wheel spun, the card contents appeared.

3 attribute points, 5 skill points, the B-rank item Mana Renewal, and an A-rank skill.

Noble Phantasm: Rule Breaker: False. (You must prepare a dagger with a anti-magic attribute. After infusing the dagger with a large amount of mana and attacking a target, it can remove magical contracts, buffs, and similar effects on the target. The higher the grade of the anti-magic dagger, the less mana you need to expend, while the effect and damage become greater.)

Then Yuan Shikai looked at the dagger Tokiomi Tohsaka had given him: Mystic Code, Azoth Sword. Effect 1: Sharpness. Effect 2: Weak Anti-Magic.

System, was everything really such a coincidence? Did you give me matching items whenever I happened to possess something? Was this really reasonable?