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It sounds like a fallacy, but it does make a lot of sense.
But thinking that Sakura's condition still depended on the man in front of him, Matou Kariya suppressed his dissatisfaction and lowered the brim of his hat: "I hope it will be soon."
In fact, they didn't have to wait very long.
For the past few days, Tokiomi Tohsaka hasn't been fully focused on the Holy Grail War. Sakura's situation has been constantly on his mind, so he's been keeping a close eye on "Kenneth."
The situation here.
When he discovered that Diarmuid was heading towards the Tohsaka residence, he couldn't resist setting off ahead to join Diarmuid.
When Tokiomi Tohsaka arrived, he was naturally met with a cold shoulder from Kariya Matou, but the former completely disregarded the latter's opinion.
"Mr. Kenneth, is Sakura ready?"
"Yes, just one last step."
Looking at Sakura's peaceful sleeping face, Tokiomi Tohsaka's heavy expression softened considerably.
Aizen was quite satisfied with observing the guy's expression; it seemed that the problem with Tokiomi Tohsaka had been resolved.
These past few days have not only been used to conduct preliminary experiments to digest the knowledge from Kenneth, but also to give Tokiomi Tohsaka time to process and struggle.
If he had healed Sakura immediately, given Tokiomi Tohsaka's personality, he would probably have suppressed all his negative emotions and continued preparing for the Holy Grail War.
But things are different now.
Because the final answer has yet to be revealed, any decent father would be in a state of high tension. The final step for Aizen is to sever this connection.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone holding their breath, Aizen quietly activated the hypnotic power of Kyoka Suigetsu once again, and Sakura's peaceful sleeping posture suddenly changed.
Pain was evident on her face, but what was even more terrifying was the constant wriggling of the worms that pushed their way out of her skin, their outlines visible. In the blink of an eye, a cute little girl had become utterly horrifying.
"Sakura!"
The two men, from different backgrounds, simultaneously gasped in alarm with concern.
Just as they were about to question Aizen, a cracking sound began to emanate from him.
*Pfft pfft pfft!* The next moment, *bang!* Dozens or even hundreds of Crest Insects pierced through the skin at the same time. A burst of blood mist and fragments of clothing revealed a terrifyingly dense swarm of insects. But Tohsaka Tokiomi and Matou Kariya stared wide-eyed at the little girl, whose body was covered in blood, not a single patch of unscathed flesh.
No one knows how to describe the sudden, sharp pain in their hearts as they stopped breathing.
It was obvious that Tokiomi Tohsaka's thread of reason had snapped completely! At this moment, his most instinctive reaction was to consider what this man truly valued.
Fear, heartache, regret, self-blame, and dread surfaced one by one on the face of this stubborn man who always had to maintain an elegant demeanor in front of others. Tokiomi Tohsaka, without any pretense, was never more vivid and real than he was now.
His body trembled violently, almost to the point of collapse, which showed how terrified he was of losing his daughter completely. At that moment, only one thought occupied his mind.
I'm so glad Sakura's safe and sound! Finn, it's your turn now.
Aizen gestured with his eyes.
Finn, who hadn't expected Aizen to go to such lengths, was momentarily stunned. He then stepped forward and pulled the two men, whose emotions were clearly turbulent, back down: "Calm down, both of you. She only looks scary now; this girl's life force hasn't diminished much."
My family was prepared long ago. I'll take care of these minor injuries and give you back a beautiful, complete daughter.”
"Really? It won't happen again?"
"No time to wait: Yan Ye's excited yet fearful question fell, a deep yet resounding voice striking everyone's hearts."
Thump! Time seemed to stand still as Matou Kariya stared in disbelief at the man kneeling on the ground, his proud head bowed.
That humble posture finally tore away the last shred of dignity he had left.
“Please!”
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Chapter 481 Following Instinct: Sakura's Answer (Part 1/2)
Tokiomi Tohsaka's heavy kneeling not only stunned Kariya Matou, but also caused a slight change in the latter's feelings towards him.
Yes.
Kariya Matou still hated this man for possessing everything he could ever want, yet he had personally destroyed it all. But precisely because he understood how proud this man was, he found it even harder to imagine how much determination this man had to do this.
It might not be a matter of determination; perhaps it was simply driven by instinct.
This made Kariya's view of Tokiomi Tohsaka, who had always been prejudiced against magicians, even more complicated.
In this somewhat subdued atmosphere, Aizen perfectly embodied the role of "Kenneth".
His behavior, calm demeanor, and impeccable manners: "No need for that, it's all part of the plan."
Even without Finn's Noble Phantasm, it's just a matter of resting for a while longer, so please don't worry about it, Headmaster Tohsaka.
With Finn's water heater "2"
He poured the water into his palm and fed it to Sakura. In the blink of an eye, Sakura, who looked as ugly as a blood-soaked person, returned to normal, except that the thick red marks were no longer visible.
"Ouch, that hurt so much!"
Sakura's soft whimper, roused by the pain, already spoke volumes.
"thanks!"
Raising his head, Tokiomi Tohsaka, his lips trembling slightly, uttered only two words in a hoarse voice.
After saying that, Tokiomi Tohsaka got up and walked to the table before anyone else could react. This was the first real meeting between the father and daughter since the Old Bug incident was revealed.
"Sakura, don't be afraid anymore. With Father here, no one will... will..."
The unfamiliarity and wariness in Sakura's eyes made Tokiomi Tohsaka, who wanted to reach out and hug his daughter, turn pale and freeze. The words of comfort he wanted to say just wouldn't come out.
"Didn't Father Tokiomi say that I'm no longer Tokiomi's daughter?"
Sakura Tohsaka's cold and bewildered words immediately followed.
This startled Matou Kariya, who was a beat slow to react.
"You better stay away from Sakura!"
Kariya Matou immediately stood in front of Sakura and shouted angrily.
"Ha, I'm such a failure as a parent, ending up like this."
Tokiomi Tohsaka shuddered but didn't argue with the other person; he simply muttered to himself with self-deprecation.
Whether his intentions were good or bad is irrelevant. To Sakura, he, as her father, is the culprit who pushed her into the abyss, and he deserves to be treated this way.
But being treated like a stranger by one's own children is perhaps the worst outcome for a father. Compared to that, he would much rather Sakura cry and scream, "Sakura, I don't know if you're still willing to forgive me, this unfit father."
Tokiomi Tohsaka, having finally composed himself, withdrew his hand and spoke gently, "You've suffered so much misfortune; a few words of 'I'm sorry' are far too empty."
But Rin was still at home thinking about her younger sister coming home, and her mother was still crying at home the day before you were sent away.
Even if you don't forgive me, this bastard father, you still have your loving mother and sister waiting for Sakura to come home.
"Mom Rin"
Sakura, supporting herself on the table with her small hands as she stood up, murmured softly, her usually unassuming eyes now showing a hint of emotion.
The Sakura of today is not the Sakura of tomorrow, and the time she has clear memories of being with her family is far less than the exaggerated ten years she suffered from the double attack of insects and beasts.
Over time, Sakura's feelings for the Tohsaka family had become blurred, and even her feelings for Rin, who had always taken care of and protected her, were more complex, with jealousy outweighing any affection.
She has not yet suffered ten years of abuse and humiliation. Her happy past is not too far removed from her memories, and the images of her mother and sister are still vivid in her mind.
Of course, even now, she must still feel some jealousy towards Rin Tohsaka.
It wasn't just Tokiomi Tohsaka who chose Rin instead of her.
Tokiomi Tohsaka believes that Rin Tohsaka is the future heir of the Tohsaka family, and Sakura, on the premise of finding other successors, pays more attention to Rin's education and guidance in magic. He also shows obvious bias in magic teaching, which is a blatant favoritism in the eyes of a child.
No one interrupted the father and daughter's conversation, including Yan Ye, who remained silent.
No matter how good the latter was to Sakura, he was ultimately not Sakura's father.
There are some topics he can't get involved in, unless Tokiomi hurts Sakura again, then he'll tear this bastard in his eyes to shreds without hesitation.
"Come back with me, okay?"
That extremely gentle voice didn't seem to come from Tokiomi Tohsaka at all; everyone could even hear a hint of expectation and pleading in his words.
Tokiomi, who has a voice similar to Aizen's, is indeed touching when he shows his gentle side, but unfortunately, he is facing a little girl with a broken heart.
Sakura Tohsaka glanced at Aizen, then at Kariya Matou. The torment she had endured over the past year had shattered her personality, but also made her far more precocious than other children her age.
She knew that it was this lemon-headed uncle who saved her, and she also knew that her Uncle Yanye had paid a great price for her.
But she knew even more clearly that Aizen had saved her because of a deal with Kariya, a fact Aizen hadn't hidden from her. And while Kariya had been kind to her, he hadn't pulled her out of her misery when she was at her most desperate. Besides, that… "grandfather"…
Uncle Yanye
They were still family, so her attitude towards Matou Kariya was equally complicated.
She's just a little child; she can't survive without someone taking care of her, so she has to make a choice.
Tokiomi Tohsaka's heart was constantly in his throat until she gave him an answer.
"Will I still be given away after that?"
Seemingly having made a decision, Sakura, feeling insecure, asked in a low voice.
"No, no, never again!"
A hint of surprise flashed in Tokiomi Tohsaka's eyes, and he quickly made his promise. Even though he knew that Sakura, who had no magical inheritance, might face danger in the future, he no longer had the idea of adopting her.
Since Sakura's talent brings her risks, she should just not get married in the future and instead marry an ordinary person.
As long as Tokiomi Tohsaka is alive, no one will dare to openly harm his daughter.
In just a few short minutes, he made up his mind.
Abandon the Holy Grail War! Without fully rectifying the situation...
6. Sakura's inner trauma and the need to protect her until she grows up, he has no intention of casually giving up his life again.
Just as Aizen predicted, people only realize what they truly want when they are about to lose it, and when faced with a choice between mission and responsibility, instinct will make the right choice for them.
"Although I don't want to interrupt your conversation, why don't you all first see how to deal with this old bug?"
Holding a plump little worm between his fingertips, Aizen spoke to the others with a look of disgust.
I'm feeling down; I've been so distracted lately that I keep sending the wrong exam papers.
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Chapter 482 The Man Who Abandoned His Last Dignity 1/2
The death of Ryunosuke Uryu doesn't matter.
He was just an ordinary person, and among the many Masters in the Holy Grail War, he was even inferior to Waver. Don't be fooled by Waver's effeminate, incompetent, and cowardly nature; he was at least a legitimate student of the Clock Tower, the holy land of magic.
Weber could easily handle an ordinary person; the life or death of Ryunosuke Uryu was merely a matter of whether he existed or not.
Bluebeard may not have stayed; it's possible he did. If he had met the real Joan of Arc, his departure would have been under the guise of redemption.
However, given Jeanne d'Arc's biased nature, the fog of war likely prevented Bluebeard from exiting the game.
Given Joan of Arc's kind nature, she would certainly be very angry about Gilles's behavior during his lifetime, but that was only something that happened during Gilles's lifetime, and Gilles had already been punished before his death.
Giles, who had only been summoned a few days prior, must have committed some killings, but for a "dead man"...
Even if Joan of Arc forces him to leave the stage, it cannot make up for the lives of those children; at most, he can only return to Valhalla.
Since that's the case, it's better to stay and help Joan of Arc deal with the rebellious Heroic Spirits.
In a sense, Jeanne d'Arc had personally intervened in the Holy Grail War. It was ironic that the only Master eliminated was dealt with. "That saintess has already begun to dictate the course of the Holy Grail War, but her actions are quite satisfying."
Finn praised him dismissively; he wasn't... the kind of rigid, inflexible person who had to follow the rules.
"Unfortunately, we are also her enemies."
Sora, who had entered the house with Matou Kariya, glared at Finn with displeasure.
She had come to terms with the illegal summoning, but having two extra Heroic Spirits as enemies was tantamount to negating the advantage of having two more Heroic Spirits.
Both are Heroic Spirits, but Jeanne d'Arc, wielding multiple Command Seals, could arguably be superior to the "brush + hide" combination on this side.
The combination is more threatening.
"Ha, anyway, that French saint won't lay a hand on me."