Earth Princess? No, it's Fujimaru Ritsuka!

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Thus, Fujimaru Ritsuka, situated within the "Universe of Love"...

Naturally, they became Kama's captives.

but...

That was no longer Kama.

It's [Moro] now.

The white-haired demon queen was finally overjoyed, her face beaming with happiness.

Every soul, every spirit... can feel the boundless love that connects to the universe.

Everyone is loved, everyone is surrounded by tenderness; a world where no one is hurt, and no one is harmed.

"Well..."

The twin-tailed girl leaning against the cliff edge slowly opened her eyes.

"Sakura...?"

Kama looked in the direction of the sound and saw that his sister seemed to have woken up.

Human fears are not conducive to Kama's growth.

Only love.

That is the best nourishment for the [Demon King of Love].

So, Kama walked up to his sister with a gentle smile.

"Wait... How did I get here?!"

Rin was unable to understand the situation for a moment.

She looked at her younger sister, who had turned into a white-haired, red-eyed woman, but Rin Tohsaka knew that the other woman was definitely her gentle younger sister.

"You can't be willful, sister. Sakura... wants everyone to be loved."

"Is everyone loved...?"

Rin asked, puzzled.

"Yes, everyone is loved. Because think about it, in the whole of Fuyuki City, in the whole of Japan, in the whole of the world... there are so many people who haven't felt love, right?"

"?"

Kama spoke in a gentle voice, whispering softly in Rin's ear, "Don't you think they're too pitiful?"

"They were all alone, betrayed, sold out... and no one even came to their rescue. Their lives were filled with despair and darkness, without a single ray of light."

"Yes, it's so pitiful."

Kama Sakura's gloomy tone made Rin's head spin.

"That's it. Sister, come along."

"With Sakura..."

"Build a world of love, a burning universe."

Dark blue flames ignited on Kama's body.

Chapter 243 Hero King, Delicious

I remember Sakura's birth very clearly. It was my wife Aoi's and my second child. Because Rin was frail and sickly, it seemed unlikely that she would make it past her first birthday.

So my wife and I are planning to have another child.

That is cherry blossom.

However, after Sakura was born, Rin miraculously recovered.

I think this must be a blessing from heaven.

As qualified magicians, we must check a child's magical abilities as soon as they are born.

Surprisingly...

Both Rin and Sakura were found to have magical aptitudes far exceeding that of their father.

I understand clearly—

Their extraordinary talent must not be overlooked; this is an opportunity bestowed upon the Tohsaka family by heaven.

Sakura and Rin both possess innate magical talent... but there can only be one head of the Tohsaka family.

—Because under normal circumstances, a magic crest in a magician's family can only be passed on to one person.

This plunged me into endless pain.

If I were to choose among geniuses, I would never want one of them to become outstanding while the other becomes mediocre.

If all else fails, I'll have to swallow my pride and send Sakura to the Edelfeld family, with whom I have a strained relationship, even though it will be humiliating...

However, if this allows Sakura to gain a bright future, it is undoubtedly a very worthwhile deal.

Just then, I, who never believed in free lunches, was actually blessed by heaven.

I believe that line was a window opened by God for the efforts of the Tohsaka family.

Because Kariya Matou, who was capable of inheriting the magic path, ran away from the Matou family, and the newborn children had no aptitude whatsoever, I made a decision...

Even so, this would make it difficult for his wife to see her beloved daughter again.

But the two girls, who are destined for a bright future, will surely have a wonderful life, and the Tohsaka family bloodline will prosper as a result.

I never expected this...

Sakura will turn out like this.

Although it is common for magicians to kill each other, and many of their actions are in pursuit of the magic path, as the administrator of this land, I have an obligation to understand the truth of the matter.

What exactly did that old man, Zouken Matou, do to Sakura...?

I must find out the truth.

What has become of my daughter, Sakura Tohsaka?

I have to go and rescue Rin Tohsaka.

Aoi mustn't know about this, so I sent my most trusted and reliable disciple, Kirei Kotomine, to investigate.

The inner thoughts of a magician father

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

The living room was in complete disarray, which was entirely contrary to the Tohsaka family's ancestral precepts.

Simple cleaning only requires low-level spirits to do it, but Tokiomi Tohsaka clearly doesn't have that mindset right now.

"Qili".

Tokiomi Tohsaka concealed the pain on his face and addressed his reliable and honest disciple, Kirei Kotomine, in a fairly "elegant" manner.

"Next, I must rescue Rin, and the power of Assassin is indispensable for this. This has nothing to do with the Holy Grail War, and the King of Heroes may not help us. So, you are the only one I can rely on."

Tokiomi Tohsaka spoke to his disciple with utmost trust.

How fortunate he was! Heaven gave him two exceptionally intelligent daughters, a reliable ally like Kotomine Risei, and a kind and honest disciple like Kotomine Kirei.

"Understood. I have already dispatched Assassins to infiltrate the Matou family. They have concealed themselves using their unique scents and have not been detected yet."

"What about Matou Zouken and Matou Kariya?"

"No signs of them traveling have been found."

"There must be some conspiracy after all... Is it really possible that Sakura is going to the Greater Grail without any preparation... What will she do?"

Tokiomi Tohsaka has once again fallen into his old habit of being indecisive at crucial moments.

"Send a small team to Mount Enzo for reconnaissance, but be careful not to alert them. Sakura in her current state is no match for ordinary Servants. With that level of Spirit Origin, even the King of Heroes..."

Tokiomi Tohsaka hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped himself.

"clear."

Kirei Kotomine understands Tokiomi Tohsaka's concerns.

Gilgamesh, the King of Heroes, was so arrogant that he acted only as he pleased and never considered the thoughts of Tokiomi Tohsaka.

Tokiomi Tohsaka is a magician and also the father of two children.

We will never give up or abandon them, no matter what.

"if..."

He pondered for a long time, then looked at Kirei Kotomine:

"If something happens to me and I can never come back, I hope you can take good care of Rin as her senior and help her grow."

"you..."

Kirei Kotomine looked at Tokiomi Tohsaka with some surprise.

"Yes. What follows is a situation that I can't predict at all."

This is considered making arrangements for his final affairs.

A wicked thought crept into Kirei Kotomine's mind: if only he could get behind Tokiomi Tohsaka now, while Tokiomi trusted him... and plunge a dagger into his chest...

Forget it.

Forgive me, Lord. How could I have such sinful thoughts? I must not have done so.

Tokiomi Tohsaka was my mentor who taught and guided me...

Only in such a relationship of trust is betrayal all the more sinful and pleasurable...

Kirei Kotomine quickly banished this wicked thought from his mind.

But once this idea takes root, it's hard to shake off.

Kirei Kotomine seems to be able to control his thoughts now, but it's hard to say whether he can continue to do so in the future.

"I understand. I will do as you instruct, my master."

Tokiomi Tohsaka, without changing his serious expression, spoke to Kirei in a sincere tone:

“We met because of the Holy Grail War, and no matter what happened, I still consider it my pride to have you as my disciple.”

"I'm entrusting this to you now. If I can't come back, I hope you can take care of them, mother and daughter, just as you did for me."

"Thank you for your help over the past three years."

Tokiomi Tohsaka had placed an almost complete trust in Kirei Kotomine, to the point of entrusting him with his wife and children.

"No, this is what I should do."

"Ah."

Tokiomi Tohsaka gave Kirei Kotomine one last look, then left the Tohsaka family with his staff.

For the magician, going out alone during the Holy Grail War was unwise, but he had no other choice.

After Tokiomi Tohsaka left.

Kirei Kotomine's eyes lit up.

The feeling of pleasure that spread throughout my body was impossible to shake off, and my inner peace was gradually replaced by excitement and anticipation.

He didn't want Tokiomi Tohsaka to save his daughter.

Or rather, he wanted to see Tokiomi Tohsaka save his daughter and calm down, so that he would lose his daughter forever.

That kind of scene must be more enjoyable than ever before, right?

Kirei Kotomine himself didn't realize that just having such a thought made the corners of his mouth involuntarily turn up.

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Gilgamesh was extremely arrogant about his abilities.

He often doesn't care when others tell him to pay attention to something.

The dignity of a king cannot be desecrated. If even the king is cautious, then this world of mixed cultivators is beyond saving.

"Humph."